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Tennessee farms are selling more and more farm products directly to consumers. One method used by farms to make direct sales is nothing new: roadside stands. “A roadside stand is a temporary facility set up to sell products at a roadway or another heavy traffic area,” said Rob Holland, director of the University of Tennessee Center for Profitable Agriculture. “It ...

We all know the farmers’ market is an excellent place for picking up fresh fruits and vegetables and this summer, in addition to picking up some home grown tomatoes, you can pick up some research-based knowledge as well at the Downtown Sevierville Market. The University of Tennessee (UT) Extension in Sevier County will be at the Downtown Sevierville Market offering ...

Beef cattle and tobacco producers should make plans to attend the Tobacco, Beef and More Field Day hosted by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. The field day takes place on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center in Springfield, Tenn. Admission is free and registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the field day ...

At some point, all gardeners find themselves wondering, “What’s wrong with my plant and how do I fix it?” Join University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture plant pathologist Alan Windham and entomologist Frank Hale for an in-depth look at the most common garden pests in our region and how to identify, control and even prevent them from invading your garden. ...

UT is offering a poultry processing workshop designed for small-scale poultry farmers who want to consider processing their birds and direct marketing the meat. Managing food safety risk is an important consideration for poultry farmers who want to process poultry on the farm says Hal Pepper, financial analysis specialist with the University of Tennessee Center for Profitable Agriculture. “Poultry farmers ...

Beef production, management, and marketing, current UT forage and beef research, and updates on new technology and equipment for the beef industry are topics to be discussed during the Southeast Tennessee Beef Summit on April 29, 2016 at the McMinn County Expo Center (inside Athens Regional Park) in Athens, Tenn. The Expo will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at ...

The production on small acreage has been increasing over the past few years. While a lot of information is out there, research and production information is constantly being updated and changed. The Profit & Production Small Farm Expo, conducted by the University of Tennessee Extension, is designed for farmers with limited land resources who strive to maximize their production potential. ...

More than 40 performance-tested junior bulls will be sold at the University of Tennessee Junior Bull Test Sale on Thursday, March 10, 2016. The sale takes place at noon CST at the Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center. All bulls in the sale have undergone DNA testing and have Genomic Enhanced EPDs. This information can improve the accuracy of genetic predictions, ...

Alpaca owners and breeders from across the country are coming to Sevierville to compete in the Southern Select Alpaca Show and celebrate the beautiful fiber art created from their fleece. The Southern Select Alpaca Show will be held March 5–6, 2016 at the Sevierville Convention Center. The show is open to the public 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday ...

As the calendar turns a new year, cattle producers need to consider how to help their herds weather the winter. Dr. Marc Caldwell, a Field Service Veterinarian with the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center, responds to some common questions about best practices for winter herd management. Do cows nutritional needs differ in the colder months? Dr. Caldwell: Cold weather ...