This workshop will cover a variety of topics related to market gardening and local distribution: small acreage and limited resource garden set-up, natural vs. conventional and till vs. no till growing practices, crop planning, and sales and marketing for on-farm, online, and wholesale channels. 

The series, Farming Where You Live, will cover a variety of educational topics relevant to Tennessee landowners. The program especially targets small-acreage landowners, beginning farmers, and timber or forest landowners in Tennessee. However, all interested individuals are encouraged to attend.

Please join the Tennessee Aquarium's conservation department and partners for a free dinner and a discussion on funding available to farmers and landowners in Grundy and Marion Counties.

The Tennessee Small Farm Expo is the seminal event of the TSU Extension calendar, gives us the opportunity to reach out to our partners from across the industry of Tennessee agriculture and enhance our relationships with them so that together we can advance Tennessee agriculture and Tennessee farmers.

Get 100% Reimbursement for inspection costs by applying before September 1st. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is providing this opportunity to increase the number of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certified producers. 

Have you heard of Flächenrotte? A new covercrop/tillage technique from Germany is catching interest because it can build organic matter, improve tilth, and raise fertility..

Join us for a farm-to-table dinner with Nashville’s own Chef Carter Hach, featuring local food, live music, drinks, and an auction — all in support of a resilient Tennessee food system. Hosted at the historic Hachland Hill Retreat, founded by culinary pioneer Phila Rawlings Hach.

Good food. Good music. A great cause.

Organic agriculture isn’t just a cause, it’s a career! Employers, jobseekers, and students are invited to join us for a virtual organic career fair.

The Southeast TN Young Farmers’ August gathering will include an educational discussion on farmland preservation and access, a potluck lunch, and then we will all cool down in the Little Sequatchie River.

Want to grow crops year-round and improve your farm’s food safety practices? Join us for an engaging workshop focused on season extension and post-harvest handling. Hear from Chris Theis about producing crops in unheated high tunnels, then tour his new wash station and see practical food safety systems in action.

Join us for the fourth webinar in our five-part Lunch & Learn series to hear how farmers, researchers, and public health leaders are building resilience across the state's food system.

Spend the evening learning, sharing ideas, and connecting with fellow farmers at this hands-on workshop! From small-farm tools to carpentry skills and vegetable production, you’ll pick up practical knowledge, meet great people, and leave with new skills you can use on your farm.

Join us for a conversation with a farmer/advisor who has been farming with AI all season and an organic certifier who has explored using AI to streamline processing and reduce paperwork. You’ll find some new ideas and some helpful warnings. 

AgVets Opportunities on Farmland and the Natural Resources Conservation Service is calling all veteran famers, asking them to join this upcoming information session. Learn from Trevor Hunt about the programs and opportunities that could benefit your farm.

Get an overview of the goals and methods of certified organic production of livestock, including dairy, beef, sheep and goats, poultry, and minor species.

The 34th Milan No-Till Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, July 23, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the AgResearch and Education Center at Milan. One of the largest events in the nation dedicated to conservation tillage, this free field day is open to the public and will be held in person only with no online component.

Join us on Wednesday, July 22 for a Farmer Listening Session on the launch of a new food hub in Nashville. The organizations collaborating to bring this hub to life are gathering community feedback, and we want to hear from you.

Limited seating is available, so save your place at the This free class is intended for people who have recently purchased land and want to know more about certain programs that may be available to them. TOPICS COVERED: NRCS programs such as EQIP, Extension Programs and Classes, How to apply for Tax Exempt, Conservation Easements, the Greenbelt Program and Who Qualifies, TAEP Overview, Grants & Funding Opportunities, and a Q&A Session.

Join Tennessee Local Food for a sweet evening of community, connection, and ice cream at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams!

On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM CST, Jeni's will donate 25% of all sales during our Ice Cream Social Fundraiser to support Tennessee Local Food.

Join us for the third webinar in our five-part series highlighting the intersection of food, agriculture, and public health. In this webinar, we will explore the unique mental health challenges facing agricultural workers and farming communities. Participants will gain a better understanding of the common stressors affecting those in agriculture, learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression, and examine the barriers and stigma that can prevent individuals from seeking support. 

Farmers make so many decisions to get planting right - like timing, depth, and population. But despite their best efforts, not every field comes up great. It can be tough to decide which fields to replant.

Join us for a tour of Healthy Flavors farm and packing house in Eagleville, TN, followed by an open conversation about their wholesale business model and market opportunities for Tennessee farmers.

Join Summer Brown of Goat Island Farm and NCAT's Gabriella Soto-Velez for a practical webinar on holistic and organic-aligned goat management for diversified farms. This session will feature a farm-based video exploring how Summer manages goats as part of a larger market garden system, including herd health practices, sanitation, pasture and manure management, and the role of goats in supporting whole-farm fertility.

SE TOPP partner, Georgia Organics is hosting the second of the “Ask an Organic Farmer” webinar series with Shaun and Sabrina Terry of Grateful Pastures Farm, an organic pastured poultry farm in Mansfield, GA. Each webinar of this series will highlight a Certified Organic farmer, and participants will be able to learn about their farm journey, their motivation and barriers to being organic, and lessons they’ve learned through lived experience. This series is geared towards farmers that are interested in transitioning to organic, beginning farmers, and farmers that are seeking advice from experienced growers. The webinar will include an ‘office hours’ portion, where participants can ask Shaun and Sabrina questions, seek guidance, and engage in an open floor discussion.

The National Young Farmers Coalition has launched A Future With Farmers, a campaign to empower farmers and advocates through farmer leadership opportunities, community partnerships, and farmer-centered policy development. We'll be hosting our first campaign webinar focused on Policy Development on June 23 at 12 pm CT/1 pm ET

The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), through the Organic Trade Association and partners, is offering growers of transitional and organic pulses, such as beans, peas, lentils, peanuts an online opportunity to find new business partners.

This 5-part Lunch & Learn series is designed to explore how agriculture and local food systems impact individual, community, and environmental health across Tennessee.