Agriculture and Natural Resources Facilitators: Dr. Jason de Koff, Dr. Solomon Haile and Dr. Dharma Pitchay. Thursday, February 28,
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1 Agriculture and Natural Resources Facilitators: Dr. Jason de Koff, Dr. Solomon Haile and Dr. Dharma Pitchay Thursday, February 28, 8:30-10:15 am Session 1a: Benefits of Urban Forestry, Dr. De Etera Young 9:30-10:15 am Session 1b: Diagnosing Tree Problems in Urban Setting, Dr. Solomon Haile 10:15-10:45 am Exhibit Viewing/Break 10:45-11:15 am Session 2a: Fundamentals of Meat Goat Production, Dr. Makonnen Lema 11:15-12:00 pm Session 2b: Small Scale Biodiesel Production, Dr. Jason de Koff 12:15-1:30 pm Lunch 1:30-2:05 pm Session 3a: Learn How to Grow Blueberries In Containers, Mr. Steven Kennedy and Dr. Dharma Pitchay 2:05-3:15 pm Session 3b: How to Visually Diagnose Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms in Plants, Ms. Grija Vijayan and Dr. Dharma Pitchay 3:15-4:05 pm Session 4a: Safe Pesticide Practices, TDA Regulatory Services, Mr. Phil Hurst 4:05-5:00 pm Session 4b: Native Warm-Season Grasses for Drought Management, Dr. Jason de Koff 7:00 pm Dinner
2 Agriculture and Natural Resources Facilitators: Dr. Jason de Koff, and Dr. Solomon Haile Friday, March 1, 8:30-9:45 am Session 1a: Small Logging Business Management, Dr. Dalia Abbas 9:45-10:30am Session 1b: Production of Shiitake Mushrooms In Logs, Dr. Solomon Haile 10:30-10:45am Break 10:45-11:45 Session 2: 2013 Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Program, Ms. Debbie Ball 11:45-12:00 pm Workshop Survey and Wrap-up 12:15 pm Box lunch to go! 12:30 pm Adjourn
3 Animal Science Facilitators: Dr. An Peischel and Mr. Chris Robbins Thursday, February 28, 8:30-10:15 am Session 1: Safe Use of Small Farm Tools on the Family Farm, Mr. Chris Robbins 10:15-10:45 am Exhibit Viewing/Break 10:45-12:00 am Session 2: Sustaining Agriculture on the Family Farm, Mr. John Patrick 12:15-1:30 pm Lunch 1:30-3:15 pm Session 3: Artificial Insemination in Goats, Tanner Herring Rutherford County 4-H Goat Club 3:15-5:00 pm Session 4a: Reproduction/Breeding/Genetics of Meat Goats, Dr. An Peischel 4:10-5:00 pm Session 4b: Healthy Meats from the Family Farm, Ms. Leslie Speller- Henderson 7:00 pm Dinner
4 Animal Science Facilitators: Dr. An Peischel and Mr. Chris Robbins Friday, March 1, 8:30-10:30 am Session 1: Safe Use of Small Farm Tools on the Family Farm, Mr. Chris Robbins 10:30-10:45 am Break 10:45-11:45 am Session 2: Beginning Bee keeping, TSU Extension, Mr. John Ferrell 11:45-12:00 pm Workshop Survey and Wrap-up 12:15 pm Box lunch to go! 12:30 pm Adjourn
5 Holistic Business Planning for New and Beginning Producer Farmers and Entrepreneurs Facilitators: Dr. Tyrone Miller and Mr. Alvin Wade Thursday February 28, 8:30-9:30 am Session 1a: Introduction to the training, Identifying Your Values: Why You Do What You Do; Dr. Tyrone Miller 9:30-10:15 am Session 2b: What is the Current Situation, Establishing a Market Plan 10:15-10:45 am Exhibit Viewing/Break 10:45-11:15 am Session 2a: Do You Plan to Retire? Key Issues to Consider, Mr. Alvin Wade 11:15-12:00 pm Session 2b: Pigeon Peas as a Potential Alternative Crop for Small Farmers, Dr. Fisseha Tegegne 12:15-1:30 pm Lunch 1:30-3:15 pm Session 3: What Needs to Be Done: Developing a Plan for Operations 3:15-5:00 pm Session 4: Addressing the Human Resources Side of the Business 7:00 pm Dinner
6 Holistic Business Planning for New and Beginning Producer Farmers and Entrepreneurs Facilitator: Dr. Tyrone Miller Friday, March 1, 8:30-10:30 am Session 1: Using Technology to Enhance Your Business 10:30-10:45 am Break 10:45-11:45 am Session 2: Lessons Learned - Producer Panel 11:45-12:00 pm Workshop Survey and Wrap-up 12:15 pm Box lunch to go! 12:30 pm Adjourn
7 Agriculture and Food Safety Facilitators: Ms. Leslie Speller Henderson, Ms. Rita Fleming and Ms. Debbie Goddard Thursday, February 28, 8:30-9:30 am Session 1a: Good Agriculture Practices, Ms. Nicole Bell 9:30-10:15 am Session 1b: To The Maxi: Value Added Using A Commercial Kitchen, Ms. Martha Pile, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, UT-TSU Extension Montgomery County 10:15-10:45 am Exhibit Viewing/Break 10:45-11:15 am Session 2a: Introduction to the Appeals Division, Mr. Mark Kooker 11:15-12:00 pm Session 2b: SNAP: Increase Your Revenue, Improve Your Community, Mr. Keith Barnes, SNAP Fresh Coordinator With Community Food Advocates 12:15-1:30 pm Lunch 1:30-3:15 pm Session 3a: NRCS Programs, Mr. Eston Williams 2:05-3:15 pm Session 3b: RD How can Rural Development Help Me! Ms. Terri Sneed, USDA Equal Opportunity Specialist 3:15-4:05 pm Session 4a: USDA Farm Service Agency-Programs for Farmers Ms. Regan Soloman, USDA Farm Services 4:05-5:00 pm Session 4b: Water Management - Why is it Important for Plants, Dr. Dharma Pitchay 7:00 pm Dinner
8 Agriculture and Food Safety Facilitators: Ms. Leslie Speller Henderson, Ms. Rita Fleming and Ms. Debbie Goddard Friday, March 1, 8:30-9:30 am Session 1a: How to Help Producers Meet Consumer Demand for Goat Meat in Tennessee Dr. Enefiok Ekanem and Mrs. Mary Mafuyai-Ekanem 9:30-10:30 am Session 1b: Know Your Market First: Finding Market Niches for Your Products Dr. Enefiok Ekanem and Mrs. Mary Mafuyai-Ekanem 10:30-10:45 am Break 10:45-11:45 am Session 2: Agnes Kilonzo - Nthenge 11:45-12:00 pm Workshop Survey and Wrap-up 12:15 pm Box lunch to go! 12:30 pm Adjourn
9 List of Exhibitors Monitoring Water Wells With A Down Well Camera Dr. Sam O. Dennis, Mr. Alvin Wade and Mr. John Ferrell College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences Cooperative Extension Program Rural Development Programs Ms. Terri Sneed, Equal Opportunity Specialists Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Program Ms. Debbie Ball US Department of Agriculture/NASS Debra Kennerson Tennessee State Director Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Regulatory Services Mr. Phil Hurst Farm Service Agency Ms. Regan Soloman Natural Resources Conservation Services Mr. Eston Williams Dr. Enefiok Ekanem and Mrs. Mary Mafuyai-Ekanem Cooperative Extension Programs Mrs. Mary Wakefield s Program Specialists Pigeon Peas A Value Nutritious Crop Dr. Fisseha Tegegne and Colleagues, Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
10 List of Exhibitors (Cont.) Tennessee Agribility Finis Stribling, Area Specialist Cooperative Extension Program Food Safety Ms. Leslie Speller-Henderson and Ms. Rita Fleming Rebecca M. Blount Agricultural Marketing Specialist Marketing Development Division Tennessee Department of Agriculture College of Agriculture Human and Natural Sciences Mr. William Hayslett Academic Coordinator Alternative Horticulture Crops Dr. Arvazena Clardy Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program in Tennessee Dr. Roy Bullock Dr. Jason de Koff Dr. Solomon Haile
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