Workshops
Below are workshops developed and presented by the Tennessee Beginning Farmers Development Program.
Upper Cumberland Beginning Farmer Short Course
The Upper Cumberland Beginning Farmer short course is a five-month certificate program designed for those with an interest in becoming agricultural entrepreneurs. Ideal candidates or this program include those who are new to agriculture, those who wish to transition into agriculture from another field or those who are looking for a post-retirement opportunity. The program focuses on teaching the concepts, providing information, and facilitating hands-on experience needed to build solid, viable, and successful agricultural businesses.
Topics
covered include: USDA Veteran's Programs; Tips on Livestock and
Forages; Spring Gardening and Maintenance; Developing a Farm Business
Plan; Industrial Hemp Opportunities in Tennessee; NRCS and FSA Programs;
Fruit Trees- Selection, Planting, and Maintenance; and Beekeeping
101.
May 28, 2019
June 25, 2019
August 6, 2019
September 10, 2019
October 8, 2019
Location: Varies; Time: 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Cost is $100 per person or $125 per couple. For more information, contact:
Scott Swoape
aswoape1@utk.edu
UT Extension White County
(931) 836-3348
Slow Your Roll Workshop Series
This is plan before you pant workshop series. The workshop will be held every 3rd Tuesday (February - October) at the
Montgomery County Extension.
Topics
covered include: USDA Veteran's Programs; Tips on Livestock and
Forages; Spring Gardening and Maintenance; Developing a Farm Business
Plan; Industrial Hemp Opportunities in Tennessee; NRCS and FSA Programs;
Fruit Trees- Selection, Planting, and Maintenance; and Beekeeping
101.
Location: 1030 Cumberland Heights Rd., Clarksville TN; Time: 6-7:30 p.m. There is no cost but you must pre-register seven (7) days
before the event.
For more information, contact:
(931) 648-5725