The #GrowFoodChallenge is a program inviting individuals, families, schools, and community groups across Northwest Tennessee to grow food and compost. You can receive free seeds, submit themed photos for a chance to win prizes, and learn about gardening and sustainability.

Farm to School: Growing Healthy Kids & Strong Communities
Farm to School connects students with local farms through fresh meals, hands-on learning, and community partnerships—improving health, education, and the local economy while protecting our environment.

Fresh. Local. Connected.
When you shop at Northwest Tennessee Farmers Markets, you’re supporting local farmers, boosting the rural economy, and making healthier choices for your family. From preserving farmland to building relationships, farmers’ markets make a difference.

Farm to Early Care and Education (Farm to ECE) connects young children with fresh, local food through gardening, hands-on learning, and healthy meals in early childhood settings. It supports lifelong wellness, family engagement, and enriched educational experiences.

The NWTN Local Food Guide highlights area farmers’ markets, family farms, CSA’s, u-pick farms, agri-tourism, animal goods, artisan foods, local food trucks, processors, beekeepers, locally owned restaurants, and locally owned plant vendors. Now you have access to the freshest food in the area!

The NWTN Hunger Relief Guide connects individuals and families with local organizations offering food assistance across Northwest Tennessee. Whether you’re in need or looking to give back, this guide helps you find nearby resources and support. Find Help. Share Hope.