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Small Farm Expo and Urban Agriculture Conference

Blending Urban and Traditional Agriculture

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Entering its 14th year, the university's Small Farm Expo and Farmer Recognition Program will evolve its program for 2018 to include our Urban Agriculture Conference. This year's Conference will extend into a 2-day Event.

Day 1 will offer an array of nationally recognized urban agriculture speakers offering solutions for local farm to table produce, livestock, and dairy operations. Agents and producers will find mini courses in marketing your product, finding your customers and Good Agriculture Practices (GAP).

Day 2 will offer State and Federal program assistance information, TSU farm tours with mini courses, Farmer and Youth Awards Ceremony and a Closing Keynote Speaker to share insights into the blending of urban and traditional agriculture practices (TBA).

Youth Program: We will continue to offer a youth program and this year we will include youth awards.

Tennessee State University is proud to be a leader in Agriculture Education, Research and Extension/outreach as the face of Agriculture continues to evolve. Please check back as this page continues to expand and be updated.

Go Ahead and Mark Your Calendars.

Full agenda to be posted soon.

Registration:

LaSonia Brown
OR
Suraj Adhikari

Vendor Space Reservations

Suraj Adhikari
sadhikar@my.tnstate.edu
615-963-6642

Questions:
AgExt.Workshops@tnstate.edu