Montgomery County Master Gardener course
The Montgomery County Extension Office is now accepting applications for the fall Master Gardener course until August 11. Classes begin Tuesday, August 20 and end November 19th. Classes will be offered both virtually (online) and in-person at the Montgomery County Extension office on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. The cost will be $225.00/person or $250.00/couple.
APPLY: Gardens for Good grant program
Gardens for Good helps good things grow by awarding grants to support deserving non-profit agriculture projects providing accessible, healthy, organic food for their communities.
How to Gain Control of Weeds Before They Become a Problem
In this guide, we'll explore effective weed management techniques utilizing cultivation tools, plastic mulch, natural mulch, flame weeding for pre-emergent weeds, strategic watering strategies, and reduced tillage to help you reclaim control.
SURVEY: Red River Watershed CONSERVATION
Help us bring millions of dollars in funding for conservation work to our region! The Cumberland River Compact has put together a survey for farmers in the Red River Watershed to gauge interest in conservation practices. Even if you aren't interested in conservation, please consider taking the survey and letting us hear your thoughts.
Make Money from Your Garden: Why Selling Your Veggies is a Great Idea
Imagine this: you've got a garden in your backyard, right? Well, guess what? You can actually sell the stuff you grow there and make some side cash (or at a bare minimum, pay for your garden habit). It's not just about having fresh veggies for yourself anymore. Here's why selling your garden goodies is such a smart move
10 U-pick STRAWBERRY farms WE LoVE
May welcomes one of the most beloved agricultural moments in Tennessee, the magical return of the strawberry patch, when farms open their fields to give suburbanites and city folk alike, an opportunity to get their hands dirty and stained.
Summer Internships at Sequatchie Cove Farm
Learn how to farm by working alongside the Keeners and the crew here at the farm as we complete our daily tasks of tending to the chickens, gathering eggs and packing them for sale and moving fencing for our rotationally grazed sheep and pigs. Help with planting, weeding, harvesting and packing of our seasonal, organically grown vegetables. Help with wholesale deliveries and weekly farmers markets. Participate in and help with set up for on farm events such as farm dinners and Cumberland Folk school classes.