Our journey began back in May 2022, when we hosted a “Food Is Medicine” virtual Meet-Up. We learned from experts in the fields of medicine, nutrition, programming, and research, as well as learned barriers and solutions to reduce healthcare costs through our food sources. The concept of “Food is Medicine,” is using food as both treatment and prevention of chronic disease through a healthy diet.
This past year, we received funding from the Nutrition Incentive Hub Capacity Building Fund to explore the beginnings of a Northwest Tennessee Food Prescription Program.
We are partnering with the McKenzie Hometown Health Clinic, the Tennessee Department of Health, the Carroll County Department of Health, Carroll County Extension, Second Harvest Food Bank, E.W. James, and Blackberry Pond Farm to begin a new “Food is Medicine” program to our region, but we need your help!
Take our 3-minute anonymous survey to help us gather information about your food needs.
During this #GrowFoodChallenge season, here are a few tips, tricks and great information about how to get your veggie and herbs seeds started.
The #GrowFoodChallenge is a call to action for individuals, families, schools, youth, & community groups in Northwest Tennessee to grow food & build soil.
From Saturday, April 13 – June 29, 2024, registered participants residing in NWTN may earn up to 6 prize entries through the START. GROW. HARVEST categories by submitting online photos of your growing food AND reducing food waste projects.
Learn from Dr. Bethany Wolters, Assistant Professor of Plant and Soil Sciences at UTM, about how to read the information on your seed packets (in 9-minutes).
START your Seeds
There’s something almost magical in the process of planting a tiny, humble seed, and watching it transform into a plant with broad, green leaves, magnificent flowers, and delicious fruits.
Growing a garden in the ground or in pots from seed takes a little planning and care, but seeds want to grow. With a little know-how, a few tools, and some prep work, you can help them.
Are you looking to start your first garden this season? Have you been gardening for a while, but just can’t seem to get it right? We have been there! The journey to a productive garden isn’t always an easy one. Learn from Jessica Quinn, owner of the Mama on the Homestead blog, with her 20 beginner gardening tips to help you get started.
Challenge accepted? You’ve got this! Grow food and reduce food waste with the Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network during this year’s #GROW FOOD CHALLENGE!!!
