Event

FROM FIELD TO FORK–HOME FOOD SECURITY

In this four class series, participants will learn how to properly grow, harvest, preserve, and market home grown products. The classes will be lead by Chris Mackey, Unicoi County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent/County Director and Tracy Chandler, Unicoi County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent.

Ripe blackberry being picked

Class Schedule

  • March 11, 2024–Traditional Gardening Management
  • March 18, 2024–Alternative Gardening Options
  • April 8, 2024–Preserving the Harvest “Methods of Home Food Preservation”
  • April 15, 2024–Farm to Market “Regulations for Marketing Farm Products”

FAQ’s

Learning ways to grow, harvest, preserve, and market your home grown products.

The classes will be in person

$100

Chris Mackey Profile Page
Chris Mackey
Extension Agent I & County Director, Unicoi County
Responsible Area(s)
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Community Economic Development, Executive/Administrative
Tracy Chandler Profile Page
Tracy Chandler
Extension Agent I, Unicoi County
Responsible Area(s)
Family and Consumer Sciences