Program Overview
The University of Tennessee, in cooperation with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, has launched a statewide organic agriculture initiative. The intent of this initiative is to involve more Tennessee farmers in organic production in order to increase farm income and to provide an alternative to keep the family farm in the family. Organic production has the potential to increase profits by reducing the use of off-farm inputs and providing consumers with locally-grown, high-quality organic products in a rapidly growing market where the demand is greater than the supply.
News & Announcements:
UT ORGANIC EXTENSION ASSISTANT POSITION NOW OPEN
The Organic and Sustainable Crop Production Program is looking for a full-time Extension Assistant to join our team.
Click here to read more about the position or to apply now.
2009 TN AGRICULTURAL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION PERIOD NOW OPEN
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has begun accepting applications for the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program. Through TAEP, certifeid organic growers can qualify for 50% cost share up to the $15,000 maximum. Applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis and should be filled out completely and postmarked beginning June 1. The deadline for submission is July 1. Click here for more information.
NEW! Check out these items recently added to the website:
- Did you miss a workshop? Or would you like handouts of the material presented at the workshops? Look for downloadable resources under each topic on the workshop page.
Upcoming Events:
Mark your calendar! The next workshop in the Organic Crop Production Series will be on Organic Insect Management on July 13. For more informatoin, click here.
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Program Contact
Annette Wszelaki
Vegetable Production Specialist
Dept. of Plant Sciences
2431 Joe Johnson Drive
252 Ellington Plant Sciences Bldg.
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-8332
Fax: (865) 974-1947
Email: annettew@utk.edu
Find Your Local Expert
For specific questions related to organics in your county, please contact your county extension office. Click here for a directory.