Entering its 14th year, the university’s Small Farm Expo and Farmer Recognition Program will evolve its program for 2018 to include the 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 their products, finding 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.
***SMALL FARMER AWARDS GUIDELINES & Vendor or Exhibitor Registration Form***
took place April 19, 2018 at the Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge in Dover, TN. Eleven teams of students from five different counties in the mid-state area were tested on their skills and knowledge of our natural resources in this contest sponsored by the Montgomery Co. Soil Conservation District & Five Rivers Resource Conservation and Development Council. The competition was divided into five categories: wildlife, forestry, soils, aquatics, and special category: rangeland management. Northwest High sending one team, 2 teams from Clarksville High, and 1 team from Montgomery Central High. First place went to McEwen High (Humphreys Co) with Montgomery Bell Academy (Davidson Co) placing in second and third places. Finalists went on to compete in the State Envirothon at the Clyde-York 4-H Center in Crossville, TN. Each year State finalists move on to compete at the 
Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation District 