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WCTE-TV gave a diverse group of Upper Cumberland Farmers a Flip Cam to share a glimpse into what it takes to live "Life as a Farmer" in these modern times.
"Life as a Farmer" is a project through WCTE-TV and its Live Green & Prosper initiative, with additional support from SARE, Flip for Good, our community partners, and you.
Click on the names below to view their video playlist.
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3 Sisters Farm is a family owned and operated farm, with spring, summer, fall and winter fruits and/or vegetables. They are certified "Naturally Grown". In addition to selling at the Cookeville Farmers Market on Fridays and Saturdays, they are now signing up CSA customers.
They grow spinach, rhubarb, carrots, onions, salad greens, radishes, kohlrabi, Chinese cabbages and other specialty crops for the early Spring and Fall harvests, Fall including pumpkins, corn stalks and gourds. Their Summer bounty includes corn, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashes, potatoes, herbs, okra, melons, water melons, cut flowers and other nifty veges (lots of heirlooms).
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Amazin' Acres of Fun has corn mazes, pumpkin picking, hay rides and other fun and educational ag-tivities. Get a glimpse into Agritourism through this 4th generation family farm.
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Beverly Hall, of Baxter, TN, is Advocating for Agriculture through Education.
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Ladybug McGreen is one of WCTE-TV's own Live Green & Prosper bloggers. She not only grows much of her own food but can also be seen at area Farmer's Markets shopping for fresh, locally grown produce.
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TapRoot Farm's main cash crop is their all natural beef; they also sell hay, teach horseback riding lessons, host 2 weeks of music camp, host many weddings, corporate picnics, church events and do private parties.
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Tom Todd is a Garden Farmer in Clarkrange TN who uses the Native American techniques and many heirloom crops.
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Life as a Farmer
