Tennessee Small Farm Expo Small Farmer of the Year Nominations

Nominate a farmer in one of four categories:

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TSU Small Farmer of the Year Award Nominations:

Due Date: July 25, 2025

For Directions for Nominations: contact Karla Gargus at  kkean1@tnstate.edu

Directions for Nominations:

All entries must be submitted online under the correct category.  Please read the following information carefully. 

SUGGESTED SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Supplemental materials ARE required and may lend strength to the reviewer’s insight to the application. Consider supplemental materials such as:

  • photos or videos of the operation, products, and/or practices implemented;
  • advertising or other marketing documentation
  • newspaper articles or other mass media coverage
  • letters of support or other testimonies from cooperators

You MUST select ONE category PER nomination.  Then go to the link for that category and complete all information. 

□              Best Management Practices

□              Innovative Marketing

□              Alternative Enterprises

□              Most Improved Beginning Small Farmer (less than 10 years)