Tennessee

TN AgrAbility is happy to report they are making progress with veterans' affairs. TNAP staff presented AgrAbility and the Farmer Veteran Coalition/Homegrown by Heroes label across TN at five meetings in June at veteran county service officer (VSO) regional training sessions. TNAP staff believes it was well-received. VSOs said VA is looking for an apprenticeship program to train veterans in a new career; since Tennessee State University's New Farmer Academy trains beginning farmers, it appears to be a perfect fit.

TNAP staff Joetta T. White reached the finish line in the first May Marathon Month developed by the UT TSU Extension's Healthy Lifestyles team. UT TSU Extension staff signed up for either a half or full marathon (running/walking) and you had all month to complete. Joetta crossed the finish line at the end of May with 31.62 miles.

Submitted by Joetta Turbeville White