Today and everyday, we know the importance of our farmers, small producers, and neighborhood gardens here in Montgomery and all over the U.S.!
SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 24th – Montgomery Soil & Water Conservation District and USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service OPEN HOUSE! More information to be announced.
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The applicant must (1) be enrolled and/or attending Austin Peay State University (2) a Montgomery resident and; (3) seeking completion of a bachelor degree program with a major in an agriculture related field (ex; Ag-Business, Ag- Science, Ag-Communications; Environmental Studies, Pre-Vet and Pre Forestry).
Applicants must complete and submit the following by JUNE 1ST :
The David E. Hinton Scholarship will award $500/semester ($1000 max per year) and is payable directly to the college with the student(s) name as recipient.
The Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will review all applications.
Despite the cold drizzle that blanketed Clarksville, the March 1st event distributed seedlings to approximately 263 Montgomery residents!
White Flowering Dogwood, Sweet Pecan, Persimmon, Bald Cypress, White Oak, Black Walnut, Virginia Pine, Shumard Oak and Overcup Oak were the offered species.
This event was made possible by the City of Clarksville, Montgomery UT Extension and the Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation District with volunteers from the Clarksville Tree Board and Montgomery County Master Gardeners Association for the beautification and conservation of Clarksville-Montgomery!
Follow us for workshops, program signups, and more opportunities to continue to improve our county through agricultural conservation and education! COMING SOON: BACKYARD CONSERVATION – BIRDHOUSES!!
PLEASE SHARE WITH MONTGOMERY RESIDENTS! One day only, first come first serve, limit 5 trees per person. 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Species available: Sweet Pecan, Persimmon, Bald Cypress, White Oak, Black Walnut, Virginia Pine, Shumard Oak, Flowering Dogwood, and Overcup Oak.
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“The Tennessee New Farmer Academy is a seven-month certificate program designed for those with an interest in becoming agricultural entrepreneurs. Ideal candidates for this program include those who are new to agriculture, those who wish to transition into agriculture from another field such as military service or private sector work, or those who are looking for a post-retirement opportunity.
The program focuses on teaching the concepts, providing the information, and facilitating the hands-on experience needed to build solid, viable, and successful agricultural businesses.”
2024 MIDDLE TN CLASS SCHEDULE:
March 18
April 15
May 20
June 10
July 15
Aug 19
Sept 16
Visit the Tennessee State University New Farmer Academy website HERE to signup as soon as possible!
For more information, contact:
Finis Stribling, III
Director of New Farmer Academy and Small Farms
(615) 963-5449
fstribling@tnstate.edu
Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation District 