This Is Nashville recently visited two Tennessee farmers making plans for the future of the properties their families have owned and worked for generations.
‘Once it’s gone, it’s gone’: How some Tennessee farmers are protecting their land for generations to come
Nearly 40% of Tennessee’s land is farmland. But Tennessee is rapidly losing its farmland, mostly to development. Once land is developed, it is exceptionally difficult to ever turn it back. In response, some farmers, organizations and the state are currently working together to help preserve farms and farmland in Tennessee.
Meet Cynthia Capers, Tennessee trauma nurse turned poultry farmer
Cynthia Capers never thought that she would be a farmer. As an inner-city girl from Chicago and a self-proclaimed “diva,” it didn’t seem likely. Even though she went on to become a trauma nurse and clinical researcher, she always felt something pulling her to the land. That dates back to the first time she saw […]
Growing your own food in Nashville
Gardening can be good for the soul, but it might be a necessity for the many Nashville residents who live in food deserts. If you want to grow your own food, there are countless community gardens and resources to help you get started.
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