UT/TSU Extension Montgomery County will host a workshop for producers considering transitioning to organic production. There is no cost but registration is required below.
When: January 12th, 2024
Time: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm (breakfast and lunch provided)
Where: UT/TSU Montgomery County Extension Office
1030 Cumberland Heights Road
Clarksville, TN 37040
Contact Person: Email Karla Gargus (Extension Agent III-Horticulture and Small Farms) or call 931-648-5725
The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) is investing up to $100 million over five years in cooperative agreements with non-profit organizations who are partnering with others to provide technical assistance and wrap-around support for transitioning and existing organic farmers. AMS is building partnership networks in six regions across the United States with trusted organizations serving direct farmer training, education, and outreach activities.
The partner organizations will:
• Connect transitioning farmers with mentors for at least one year after certification.
• Build paid mentoring networks to share practical insights and advice.
• Provide community building opportunities to include:
• Train-the-mentor support
• Technical assistance
• Workshops and field days covering topics including organic production practices, certification, conservation planning, business development (including navigating the supply chain), regulations, and marketing
• Help producers overcome technical, cultural, and financial shifts during and following certification.
• Engage educational and training institutions (including crop advisors and extension agents) on organic workforce training and education and future human capital planning.