Specialty Workshops
We are always adding new workshops to the calendar, so check back often and sign up to receive our monthly newsletter so you never miss out.
03/05/2022
Elderberry Production
Learn about profitable Elderberry Production from industry expert, Terry Durham in this all day, hands-on workshop, and take home ten elderberry starts!
03/08/22
Mushroom Innoculation
Learn the ins and outs of Mushroom Innoculation from Rodney Webb, and take home an innoculated log to harvest your first homegrown mushrooms.
04/15/22
Fruit School
Taylor Malone will teach students how to graft fruit trees at this hands-on grafting workshop. Grafting knives are included in the registration fee, and students will take home their newly grafted cuttings to start their own orchard.
05/12/22
Rotational Grazing #1
Washington County Cattle Farmer, John Abe Teague, will host this workshop on Mire Creek Angus Farm, to share his wisdom of rotational grazing with students.
06/16/22
Regenerative Cattle
Visit Wayne Huges’ Rocky Field Farms to learn about the benefits of Regenerative Cattle ranching.
06/21/22
Mixed Fruit Orchard
Visit the Bauernhof Kitsteiner to experience a mixed fruit orchard and learn from owner, Jon Kitsteiner about how he runs his unique operation.
09/07/22
Persimmons & Pawpaws
Learn from Bennie Lafleur about persimmon and pawpaw production.
09/14/22
Muscadines
Dennis Curtis of Curtis Muscadines will share his knowledge of muscadine production in East Tennessee with students.
09/29/22
High Tunnels
Tour the high tunnel at Hope Farms & Studio in Greene County, and hear from Steve Mallory about his experience building and using this valuable season extension method.
10/06/22
Reading the Land
Understanding your pasture and adapting your animal management. USA Regenerative Agriculture Alliance: 203 Old Wilson Hill Rd. Greeneville, TN 37745.
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Caterpillar Tunnels
Visit Oppossum Bottom Farm & Market Garden and learn from Chris Theis about installing and using caterpillar tunnels.
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Rotational Grazing #2
Visit Oppossum Bottom Farm & Market Garden and learn from Chris Theis about installing and using caterpillar tunnels.
Special Thanks to Our Program Sponsors
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