On December 14th, the Livestock track of our Field School took a look at the ups, downs, and intricacies of farming poultry on a small scale. A farmer panel consisting of Elizabeth Malayter (JEM Farm, Rogersville), David Banks (Free Reign Farm, Elizabethton), and Tony...
Workshop
Crop Planning with Pam Dawling
On December 7th, we here at the field school were fortunate to host Pam Dawling as our speaker for a workshop on Crop Planning and Year Round Production. Pam has almost 40 years of experience in sustainable agriculture and authored the book Sustainable Market Farming,...
Who’s Teaching at Field School?
This year, the Field School has over 20 experienced farmers and Ag professionals bringing their expertise to lead our sessions! This program offers beginning farmers the opportunity to meet with and learn from professional farmers and see many of their operations...
Field School #8 – Post from Shae Keane
Field School session #8: Food Processing and Safety By Shae Keane On June 16th, the Field School’s beginning farmers gathered yet again for a workshop that some commented was the most valuable of all workshops thus far: Farm-to-Consumer Food Safety. Thanks to two...
Fun Cooking Classes at Boone St. Market!
Local Food Promoter Lexy Close is partnering with Boone Street Market in Jonesborough to bring you a monthly series of cooking classes. Even though it is cold outside and our gardens have gone to sleep, there are still plenty of delicious, healthy, and local options...
Field School First Session: Post from Shae Keane
Shae Keane is early in her farming journey and signed up for the Field School to learn and meet others. She has volunteered to blog about each Field School session that she attends. Here is her post on the first session, held Nov. 19th in Jonesborough, "Farming...
Field School Program announced!
The Appalachian RC&D, thanks to the following partners, is pleased to announce the opening of a new training program for beginning farmers. The Field School offers a year-long Beginning Farmer Training Program for people who are ready to take their passion for...
Greene County Farm Tour & High Tunnel Workshop
A traveling series of workshops for agricultural producers on extending the growing season is being offered across northeast Tennessee, sponsored by the Appalachian RC&D Council and AccelNOW. Due to our moderate climate, cold-hardy produce (such as lettuce,...