All posts by Emily Bidgood

Farm Friend

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Farm Profile: Jordan Farms

April 17, 2026 / 444 / 0

After a distinguished 28-year career in the U.S. Army, Charley transitioned from military life to agriculture, seeking a new way to serve and reconnect with... Continue reading

Emily Bidgood

Featured Chef

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Featured Chef: Full Throttle Kitchen Food Truck

March 11, 2026 / 571 / 5

Greeneville food truck Full Throttle Kitchen, chef Landen Schafer, dedicated to a dang good local burger. Continue reading

Emily Bidgood

Farm Friend

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Farm Profile: Motte & Bailey

March 11, 2026 / 437 / 4

In Washington County the Blevins family renew a family farmstand and farm, named Motte and Bailey Farm, selling at the Johnson City Farmers market and... Continue reading

Emily Bidgood

Farm Friend

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Farm Profile: Persephone’s Garden partnership

January 15, 2026 / 467 / 16

Persephone's Garden is the partnership of Chris and Christy on multiple parcels of land, farming organic high quality produce, plant starts, and flowers in a... Continue reading

Emily Bidgood

Featured Chef

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Featured Chef: Timber!

January 15, 2026 / 547 / 11

Timber! in Johnson City Continue reading

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Farm Friend

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Farm Profile: Runion Farm is a test of soil recovery

December 12, 2025 / 480 / 4

Wayne and Pamela Hughes of Rocky Field Farms are an example of conservation practices for today and tomorrow. This dedication comes from deep rooted values... Continue reading

Emily Bidgood

Blog

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Weathered but Strong: Executive Director letter for 2025

December 11, 2025 / 174 / 8

This past year has been a tumultuous one for many of us. More than a few farmers spent most of this year repairing and replacing... Continue reading

Emily Bidgood

Field School

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Dana Ensor Reflects on 10 Years of Field School

November 25, 2025 / 373 / 5

Grand Oak Farm was established on over 1,000 acres by the Hale Family on a Revolutionary War grant. Owner, Dana Ensor (married to Bob Ensor),... Continue reading

Emily Bidgood

Newsroom

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Benefit Concert for Resilient Farmer Flood Relief

October 3, 2025 / 903 / 2

Paramount Bristol hosts one night for farmer flood recovery, November 15. A special line up of 5 acts. Continue reading

Emily Bidgood

Farm Friend

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Farm Profile: Rocky Field Farm demonstrates conservation

September 18, 2025 / 523 / 0

Wayne and Pamela Hughes of Rocky Field Farms are an example of conservation practices for today and tomorrow. This dedication comes from deep rooted values... Continue reading

Emily Bidgood