Rushy Springs Farm

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County: Jefferson

Location: 230 S Rushy Springs Rd, Talbott, TN 37877

Total acres 6.5

Acres of cropland/tillable land 3.0

Acres of pasture 0.0

Acres of unfenced pasture 2.5

Property Description

61/2 Acres; 2 acres veg beds; mature orchard; certified kitchen; specializing in select chiles, heirloom tomatoes, garlic. Home of Tennessee Jim's Salt Brine Fermentation Chile Sauces. Visit rushyspringsfarm.wordpress.com and etsy.com

Type of opportunity

Internship / Mentorship
Business Partnership
Employment
Employment with Transfer

Type of opportunity - more info

Ideal relationship would be with couple or family interested in continuing what I have developed; gradually taking on more responsibility with goal of total transfer within 5 years. I have no heirs.

Equipment & infrastructure

Barn
Well / Pond / Other water source
Greenhouse
Farm equipment
Processing facilities
Irrigation equipment

Current production on farm

Fallow
Herbs
Orchard
Vegetable production

Current production on farm - more info

consult rushyspringsfarm.wordpress.com

Current and past farming practices

Biodynamic
Certified organic
Transitioning to organic
Ecological production but not certified

Current and past farming practices - more info

Because of undercapitalization and lack of competent help, unable to manifest most of my 65 yrs knowledge and experience.

Additional aspects

Live on farm. Intention to stay and participate until death. Goal of continuous improvement.

Service Providers

who operate in the county where this land is located.

The Field School – Appalachian RC&D Council

The Field School, a beginning farmer training program, is a year long course of monthly workshops taught by area farmers and agriculture experts. Workshops are a mixture of classroom and on-farm experiences, including business planning, marketing, and production and small livestock.
ATTRA, the National Agricultural Information Service

ATTRA has an incredible collection of publications on various sustainable farming topics, from field crops to farm start-up to business and risk management. Check out this database for all your educational resource needs!
The Land Trust for Tennessee

The Land Trust protects our natural and historic landscapes to make Tennessee a better place to live, work and play. We primarily use conservation easements to protect land, which allow people to continue to use and own their land while placing limits on development.
Circle J Ranch, LLC

Farmer veteran and advocate/ consultant for Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development. Can provide education and training related to agriculture on my farm and can provide seminars and speaking engagements if desired.
Tennessee AgrAbility Project

Vision is to enhance quality of life farmers with disabilities to keep farming with the help of assistive technology and by connecting resources. Program of the University of Tennessee Extension, Tennessee State University Extension and East Tennessee Technology Access Center.
Tennessee Cattlemen's Association

The TN Cattlemen's Association provides cattle producers in TN with an organization through which they may function collectively to protect their interests.
Stanberry Insurance

John Patterson is a Commercial Agribusiness Agent providing Insurance Coverage options for Farm Property & Liability, Crops & Livestock, and every business from Farm to Table. Don't bet the farm, Protect the farm!
Pick TN Products

We are a part of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, which means that we are a non-for-profit service dedicated to connecting people everywhere to Tennessee farms, farmers, farmers markets and all the great things that come from our farms and food businesses.
Tennessee Beginning Farmer Development Program

Purpose: Provide research based educational resources and to connect Veterans who are beginning farmers or who are already farming to assist a National Farmer Veteran Coalition in forming a TN State Chapter. Looking for mentors! Partners: UT/TSU Extension + TDA + USDA
East Tennessee Young Farmers Coalition

The East TN chapter of the National Young Farmers Coalition is a networking and advocacy group for new and beginning farmers. We host 4-6 events/year (potlucks, farm tours, film screenings, etc). A great way to meet other local growers! Follow on FB, and join at youngfarmers.org
Farm Credit Mid-America

Farm Credit Mid-America is a financial services cooperative serving farmers and rural residents in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. Find more information about crop insurance, real estate, operating, equipment and building loans by calling 1-800-444-FARM.

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