Web Sites
100 Mile Diet: Local Eating for Global Change " Find Your 100 Miles
Mapping tool shows you your 100-mile radius for locally sourced food.
Agricultural Marketing Service - Farmers Markets
Information about wholesale and farmers markets from the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service.
Alternative Farming Systems Iinformation Center Publications
Publications from the Alternative Farming Systems Information Center covering sustainable agriculture, alternative crops and plants, alternative marketing and business practices, farms and community, and other alternative farming practices.
American Farmland Trust: Our Work - Local Farms and Food
American Farmland Trust (AFT) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to protecting strategic agricultural resources. Their mission is to help farmers and ranchers protect their land, produce a healthier environment and build successful communities.
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project - Home
Publish a local food guide focused on the appalachian region.
ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service: Farm Energy Search Tool
A state-by-state directory of energy-related businesses, agencies, and non-profit organizations serving agriculture. Helps you find local sources of equipment, funding, and technical assistance.
Center for Profitable Agriculture
Partnership between the TN Farm Bureau and the UT Institute of Agriculture.
Community Food Systems and Civic Agriculture
Publications from the Alternative Farming Systems Information Center about farms and community.
Food Distribution Research Society
The FDRS is dedicated to the study, monitoring and sharing of knowledge about the changes taking place in global food systems.
Calculator that helps you measure how far your food has traveled.
Study published in 2008 suggests that buying local food may not be the best solution for the environment.
Fresh Foods from Local Farms--FromTheFarm.Net
Searchable directory of farms and foods grown and made in East Tennessee.
History of Agriculture in Central and Southern Appalachia
A guide from Appalachian State University's Belk Library that compiles a list of resources about the history of agriculture in this area.
Librarians' Internet Index Sustainable Eating
A collection of librarian-suggested websites about sustainable eating.
Website that provides searchable listings of farmers' markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food across the US, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and other products. Also lists blogs about sustainable farming and local food.
Local Table - A Guide To Food And Farming In Middle Tennessee
A guide to local foods and farms in Middle Tennessee.
"Our mission is to support local growers, encourage sustainable practices, and preserve artisanal methods by cultivating the creation and enjoyment of food in the Tennessee Valley region through education, dialogue, and example." Website/blog lists current events of interest and contact information.
Website of the TN Farm Bureau.
A program in cooperation with the Tennessee Farm Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture that offers both producers and consumers the chance to support their local economy. Buying products straight from the farm or farmers market is a growing trend nationwide and this program's goal is to give the local producer the ability to market their farm fresh products directly to their neighbors.
The University of Tennessee | Agricultural Economics | Crop Economics
Crop economics resources and information from the University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture.
Welcome to Pick Tennessee Products.
Directory of Tennessee food, beverages, nursery plants, farms, programs, resources, and more. Also includes a chart of TN growing seasons so you know what local crops are available when.
Website of the national chapter of Slow Food USA.
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