Rotational grazing is a system where a large pasture is divided into smaller paddocks allowing livestock to be moved and grazed throughout the series of paddocks. This method of grazing […]
In March 2024, the Cumberland River Compact completed an ambitious reforestation project in East Tennessee, planting over 30,000 native tree seedlings on a previously mined site known as Hurricane Ridge. […]
The Nashville Food Project and the Cumberland River Compact Support Small Farm Businesses to Ensure Access to Healthy Food and Clean Water. Food, water, shelter. These are basic needs for […]
Investing in agriculture: The Cumberland River Compact’s River Friendly Farms program expands to offer educational opportunities to help farmers thrive. Tennessee is home to nearly 70,000 farms. Covering about 40% […]
The journey from biodiverse forest to “moonscape” and back again at the headwaters of the Cumberland River. THE RESILIENT LANDS OF COAL COUNTRY The headwaters of the Cumberland River begin […]
Agrarian Commons and the Importance of Land Access for Regenerative Agriculture SUBSCRIBE TO RIVER TALKS ON APPLE PODCASTS, SPOTIFY, OR GOOGLE Summary: The implementation and growth of regenerative agriculture practices that heal […]
SUBSCRIBE TO RIVER TALKS ON APPLE PODCASTS, SPOTIFY, OR GOOGLE Summary: The Appalachian Mountains serve many roles: important habitat for incredible biodiversity, inspiration for artists, and a destination for tourists. But many […]
SUBSCRIBE TO RIVER TALKS ON APPLE PODCASTS, SPOTIFY, OR GOOGLE Summary: Across the United States, 11 million acres of farmland have been lost from 2001 to 2016. In Tennessee, we lost around […]
Food is Medicine: The Story of Reggie’s Veggies For Reggie Marshall, the connection between healthy food and healthy life has always been clear. While the Jackson, TN native grew up […]
Winding 115 miles, the Harpeth River flows northwest through Franklin and Kingston Springs through cities and past expansive farmlands to eventually reach the Cumberland River. Nearly 250,000 people call this […]
