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.
In the latest effort in reduction activities, Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) is leading a national Community Foods Project (CFP) Food Loss and Waste (FLW) Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) Grants Program.
Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE) is requesting proposals for Education Projects and Activities that address issues of sustainable agriculture of current and potential importance to the region and the nation.
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.
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
Tennessee Local Food is seeking a Development & Communications Manager to support the organization in building a diversified donor base and an engaged community to create positive change in our local food systems and agricultural sector.
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.
Appalachian RC&D Council, has three positions open for Executive Director, Communications & Marketing Director, and Community Outreach Assistant. We are located in Johnson City, TN, and serve Northeast Tennessee with a variety of local food and sustainable agriculture programming.