TN Local Food

We support farmers and local food systems across Tennessee through education, resources, and connections.

05/29/2026

What is conservation tillage and how do we grow food while prioritizing the health and structure of our soil?

Last year we hosted a workshop on this topic with Anthony Villa of Villa Acres () in Sparta, TN.

Special thank you to Southern SARE () for supporting this workshop!

🎥: Anthony Simpkins ()

05/21/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE! The deadline to submit your session proposal for the 2026 Tennessee Local Food Summit is TOMORROW, May 22!

Whether you're a farmer, educator, food system advocate, or community organizer, we want to hear from you. Share your knowledge, lead a conversation, and help shape the program for this year's Summit happening December 4-6 in Nashville, TN.

📋 Review the guidelines and submit your proposal at the link in our bio: www.tnlocalfood.org/call-for-proposals

Know someone who should present? Tag them below or share this post! 👇

05/15/2026

Join us for our upcoming session in the Lunch Hour Harvest series featuring Femeika Elliot, Dr. Dawn Ford, and Dr. Kim Morgan!

Our first webinar in the series will offer an engaging introduction to the intersections of agriculture, local food systems, and public health in Tennessee. This session will explore how farming, food access, environmental health, and community wellbeing shape health outcomes across the state, while highlighting the collaborative partnership between TN Local Food, the Tennessee Department of Health, and the UT Institute of Agriculture. Participants will also receive a preview of upcoming webinar topics and featured speakers throughout the series.

📅 Date: May 20, 2026, 12PM-1PM
👉 Register: https://www.train.org/tn/course/1136012/live-event

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CPH Recertification Credits:
This program was approved for Certified in Public Health (CPH) continuing education credits by the Tennessee Department of Health, an approved provider by the National Board of Public Health Examiners. Up to 1 CPH Recertification Credit may be earned at this event. To receive recertification credit, log this activity in CPH Central: https://www.nbphe.org/stay-certified/.

NCHEC CECH for CHES/MCHES:
Sponsored by Tennessee Department of Health, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1 total Category I contact education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 0. Continuing Competency credits available are 0.

05/08/2026

Call for Proposals is OPEN for the 2026 TN Local Food Summit!

The 16th Annual Tennessee Local Food Summit is heading to Nashville, TN, on December 4–6, and we want YOUR voice on stage.

Whether you're a farmer, food system advocate, educator, or community organizer, we're looking for session proposals that advance a resilient and equitable local food network in Tennessee.

Click the link below to submit a proposal or visit the link in our bio!

📅 Deadline to submit: May 22, 2026
📍 Nashville, TN | December 4–6, 2026
🌿 Ready to share your knowledge? Submit your proposal today: www.tnlocalfood.org/call-for-proposals
🔊 Know someone who should speak? Tag them below or share this post!

05/07/2026

The Farmer Relief Fund is a rolling fund that supports growers after natural disasters devastate their farms and businesses, helping farmers and their families return to the work they love.

We have big dreams for our “little fund that could.” Since launching the fund in 2023, we have distributed more than $27,000 to 37 farmers across Tennessee—an impact made possible through the sustained support of Farmers Friend, LLC (), and generous contributors like Farm Aid ().

What changed everything for the Farmer Relief Fund was the monthly contribution pledged by Farmers Friend a few of years ago. Their consistent support allows us to confidently award worthy applications, knowing the fund will be replenished each month. Because of their commitment, we’re able to act strategically instead of reactively.

Thank you, Farmers Friend and Farm Aid, for helping Tennessee farmers recover, rebuild, and continue feeding their communities.

For more information about the Farmer Relief fund—or to support the Fund—check out our latest blog post!

🔗 Link in bio.

05/07/2026

A few years ago, TN Local Food’s Farmer Relief Fund was born out of a natural disaster that impacted farmers across the region.

Earlier this year, Winter Storm Fern brought a historic level of destruction across Tennessee. We quickly received nine applications from farmers sharing devastating stories and seeking support at a critical moment as the busy spring season approached.

That’s when Farm Aid ()—the nonprofit organization founded by Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp—stepped in with a generous $5,000 contribution to the Farmer Relief Fund. These funds directly supported farmers impacted by Winter Storm Fern.

Thanks to Farm Aid’s partnership, we were able to award every eligible application following the storm.

Since launching the fund in 2023, we have distributed more than $27,000 to 37 farmers across Tennessee—an impact made possible through the sustained support of Farmers Friend, LLC (), and generous contributors like Farm Aid.

Thank you, Farm Aid and Farmers Friend, for helping Tennessee farmers recover, rebuild, and continue feeding their communities.

For more information or to donate to the Fund, please check out our blog post!
🔗 Link in bio.

04/10/2026

Call for Session Proposals – 2026 Tennessee Local Food Summit

We’re excited to announce that the 2026 TN Local Food Summit is now accepting session proposals! The summit will be held December 4-6, 2026, in Nashville, TN.

Interested in presenting?
Submit your proposal by May 22, 2026.

Learn more and view the proposal guidelines on our website (🔗 in bio).

We look forward to hearing your ideas and seeing the exciting conversations we’ll create together at this year’s Summit!

03/26/2026

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

🎉 We’re thrilled to share that we surpassed our Annual Giving Campaign goal, raising an incredible $26,510! 🎉

This funding helps us provide critical resources to farmers, host educational programming, and respond to direct challenges facing our local food system.

We are truly grateful for the 48 individuals who contributes to this campaign!

Special shout out to the anonymous donor who provided a $10k match, and to Owen and Joyce Rogers for helping us surpass our goal!

03/25/2026

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Marketing & Communications Coordinator to support TN Local Food’s outreach efforts!

This part-time position will focus on managing digital communications related to ongoing TN Local Food educational initiatives, community updates, fundraising efforts, and event promotions across our marketing channels.

Key responsibilities include:

🔸Newsletter development
🔸Social media management
🔸Event/program communication support

Is this you?!

Learn more & apply
➡️ https://www.tnlocalfood.org/jobs

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