Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council

Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council Appalachian RC&D Council is a non-profit organization conserving natural resources and improving rural economies in Tennessee and beyond since 1994.

Thank you to all who joined us for Women Preserving Farmland in Greene County this year! We hosted a great group Rural R...
08/27/2026

Thank you to all who joined us for Women Preserving Farmland in Greene County this year! We hosted a great group Rural Resources and heard from a variety of amazing speakers on topics including conservation easements, land leases, FSA, NRCS, Extension, Planning for the Future and much more!

And a big thank you to Dana Ensor for organizing and facilitating the workshop and sharing so much knowledge with our group.

We look forward to hosting more of these workshops in the future!

🚨 Prepare Today. Be Ready Tomorrow.Join us September 17–18 for a Two-Day Disaster Preparedness Workshop at Rural Resourc...
08/25/2026

🚨 Prepare Today. Be Ready Tomorrow.
Join us September 17–18 for a Two-Day Disaster Preparedness Workshop at Rural Resources Farm & Food Education Center in Greeneville, TN.

🌾 Learn how to build more resilient farms and communities through:

Risk assessment & mitigation
Disaster preparedness & response
Disaster simulations
Navigating disaster assistance
Insights from local recovery and disaster specialists
Led by ARC&D and Shelli Rampold of UTIA.

Don’t wait for disaster to strike—make your plan now!

📅 Sept. 17–18 | 10 AM–3 PM
🍽️ Lunch included both days!

👉 Register today: www.arcd.org/workshops

💲Only $30 for 2 days (waiver fees are available)

Thanks to all that joined us our our Summer Field School session last night Persephone's Garden And thank you to Annette...
08/21/2026

Thanks to all that joined us our our Summer Field School session last night Persephone's Garden

And thank you to Annette and Chris for teaching us about all aspects of food safety and season extension!

We have one more Summer Field School session this season, our special 2-Day Disaster Preparedness workshop in September. There is still time to sign-up: www.arcd.org/workshops

Veterans in Agriculture — this one’s for you! 🇺🇸🌱The TN AgVOLs First Annual Veterans in Agriculture Conference is coming...
08/20/2026

Veterans in Agriculture — this one’s for you! 🇺🇸🌱

The TN AgVOLs First Annual Veterans in Agriculture Conference is coming to Nashville November 5 - 6, 2026, at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Ellington Agricultural Center.

Whether you’re a beginning farmer, experienced producer, or exploring a career in agriculture, this two-day conference is built to connect you with the knowledge, people, and resources to grow your agricultural operation.

You’ll have opportunities to:

🌱 Get hands-on agricultural training
🐄 Learn about crop & livestock production
📈 Build your farm business plan
🤝 Network with fellow veterans and agricultural professionals
🦾 See assistive technology demonstrations
🚜 Tour Cult2Vate Farm
💬 Get one-on-one support from agricultural experts

Come learn, connect, and grow with Tennessee’s veteran farming community.

📅 November 5–6, 2026
📍 Ellington Agricultural Center | Nashville, TN

Sign-up: www.arcd.org/workshops

Are you interested in learning more about seed production and seed saving?! We are excited to announce two different see...
08/19/2026

Are you interested in learning more about seed production and seed saving?!

We are excited to announce two different seed workshops that we are hosting in partnership with Utopian Seed Project this October. Join us for one of the sessions or both!

In the morning, we will focus on seed farming. This will be a great introduction for farmers that are looking to diversify their operations.

In the evening, we will focus on seed saving for backyard gardeners.

This is an event you do not want to miss! Sign-up: www.arcd.org/workshops

🌾 ATTN: Tennessee Farmers & Landowners: We Want to Hear From You!Help make sure the voices of Tennessee farmers and land...
08/18/2026

🌾 ATTN: Tennessee Farmers & Landowners: We Want to Hear From You!

Help make sure the voices of Tennessee farmers and landowners are part of the conversation about the future of our state's farmland.

Researchers are conducting a survey to better understand how Tennessee farmers and landowners view Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easement (PACE) programs, voluntary programs that can compensate landowners for placing conservation protections on their farmland.
Your perspective matters. Whether you have participated in a conservation program before or are simply interested in the future of your land, your input can help researchers better understand landowners’ preferences and inform future conservation programs.

📋 The survey takes about 15 - 20 minutes.
🔒 Your responses are confidential and anonymous
🌱 Participation is completely voluntary.
👉 Take the survey: https://tinyurl.com/TN-farmer-survey or follow QR code

Songwriters in East Tennessee who have a 💚 "Love For the Land"! August 30 is the deadline is submit two songs for the Lo...
08/17/2026

Songwriters in East Tennessee who have a 💚 "Love For the Land"! August 30 is the deadline is submit two songs for the Love For the Land 2026 contest hosted by ARCD. Free to enter. Top finalist wins $350 and performs later this year. Here are some memories of 2025 finalists student Alaina Majkrzak, Jeff Benedict, and Camden Benoit .benoit. 🎶 See ARCD.org for details.

08/17/2026

Memories from last year's Love for the Land Songwriter's Round with Alaina, Camden and Jeff. Songwriters, submit your songs this year before the August 30 deadline!

Farmacy Fit's Frequent Walker program is in full swing!Complete 8 walks between August and October at your local partici...
08/13/2026

Farmacy Fit's Frequent Walker program is in full swing!

Complete 8 walks between August and October at your local participating farmers market to get a stainless steel water bottle, bento box, or $8 in tokens to spend in fresh fruits and veggies.



🚜 Dreaming of starting a farm? Already growing? Ready to take your operation to the next level? The Field School e-Cours...
08/13/2026

🚜 Dreaming of starting a farm? Already growing? Ready to take your operation to the next level?

The Field School e-Course is packed with practical tips, expert guidance, and real-life stories from local farmers who have been where you are.

🌾 Learn from local farmers and agricultural experts.
📚 Gain practical tips you can use right away.
💲 Best of all—it’s FREE!

✅ Watch at your own pace.

Build your knowledge, grow your confidence, and strengthen your farm business, one lesson at a time. 🌱

📺 Explore the Field School e-Course today and invest in your future! https://arcd.org/fieldschool/ecourse/

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