In this episode of Voices from the Field,NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Tyler Jenkins introduces us to new NCAT staff member Tammy Barnes. Tammy, who is also a sustainable agriculture specialist, will be focusing on carbon planning from Kentucky.
Tammy shares her wealth of experience and the insights garnered from an extensive career dedicated to sustainable agriculture, from equestrian and other livestock
management, to cropping systems and holistic farm management. She also shares
the story of her sustainable agriculture career and long history of farmer support and advocacy. She details the path that led her to NCAT – as well as her goals now that she is on the team.
ATTRA Resources:
· Livestock
· Crops
· Soil for Water
· Farmer Equity Project
Other Resources:
· Accelerating Appalachia
Contact Tyler Jenkins and Tammy Barnes at tylerj@ncat.org and tammyb@ncat.org.
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