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Farm Friend

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Farm Profile: Runion Farm is a test of soil recovery

December 12, 2025 / 321 / 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

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Weathered but Strong: Executive Director letter for 2025

December 11, 2025 / 53 / 0

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 / 221 / 0

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

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Benefit Concert for Resilient Farmer Flood Relief

October 3, 2025 / 583 / 0

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

Emily Bidgood

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Ashley Cavender: A Gardener’s Story

October 2, 2025 / 47 / 0

I decided to grow everything and in a big way! I learned what my soil grows best and what I grow best. Continue reading

Bethany Gray

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A Gardener’s Story: Cassandra Reimche

October 2, 2025 / 46 / 0

With grocery store prices climbing and so few regulations around how food is produced, it feels empowering to grow food for my family, and know... Continue reading

Bethany Gray

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Cleo Hankins: A Gardener’s Story

October 2, 2025 / 44 / 0

Hearing from other gardeners, both new and experienced, has shown me that gardening is not something you have to do alone. Sharing tips, seeds, and... Continue reading

Bethany Gray

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A Summer’s Garden Song – Vee Meod

October 2, 2025 / 42 / 0

We learned of blight and beetle’s bite, Of water’s kiss and slug’s soft flight, Of dogs that roam and mold that clings, Of spacing rows... Continue reading

Bethany Gray

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The Tennessee Volunteers – by Julie Voudrie

October 2, 2025 / 38 / 0

This year I had several tomato plants that popped up, some in the holes of garden fabric I had laid out to limit weeds early... Continue reading

Bethany Gray

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Sara Yeager: A Gardener’s Story

October 2, 2025 / 45 / 0

I covered my collards, broccoli and cabbage this year so worms haven’t been a problem (YES) and hopefully I can keep the vine borers out... Continue reading

Bethany Gray