There are 6 article(s) tagged farming:

• February 2023

  • Agriculture and technology merge at Mid-South Farm and Gin Show

    Three hundred thirty exhibits help attendees deal with ever-evolving issues including environmental challenges, international trade issues and supply chain problems.

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    Memphis Farm and Gin Show plants seeds for next generation of farmers

    By Alicia Davidson February 25, 2023

• October 2022

  • Memphis Tilth moves forward in honor of late leader

    In the wake of the loss of Mia Madison, Memphis Tilth has merged with For The Kingdom, and the organizations continue to expand the legacy Madison left behind.

    By Joshua Carlucci October 24, 2022

• May 2020

  • Indigo Ag, Anheuser-Busch tout results of rice-growing experiment

    Indigo’s Memphis-based rice team helped supply the giant beer-maker with a key ingredient. The Arkansas rice was grown with less water and by creating less methane that is harmful to the atmosphere. And growers profited more.

    By Tom Bailey May 31, 2020

• August 2019

  • Girls Inc. Youth Farm hopes to grow more success in Frayser

    Since the youth farm opened in 2015, it has been run by female high school students ages 15 to 18. Girls Inc. is planning to expand its operations in Frayser to reach more girls.

    By Omer Yusuf August 27, 2019

• July 2019

  • Alpha Omega Veterans Services plowing new ground with urban farm

    Alpha Omega Veterans Services got in the farm-to-table movement more than a year ago. Now, with its first full growing season unfolding, it's marketing produce and the power of horticultural therapy. 

    By Jane Roberts July 03, 2019

• November 2018

  • Black farmers claim bias in seed transaction

    Black farmers await a key hearing Jan. 3 in U.S. District Court in Memphis on a lawsuit alleging they were sold inferior soybean seeds as part of a race-based conspiracy.

    By Wayne Risher November 14, 2018