Dec
2
3:00 PM15:00

ALCDC Community Economic Development Summit

Memphis Tilth in partnership with the Arkansa Land & Community Development Corporation is hosting a hybrid (Virtual/In-person/Telephonic) event. The USDA and ALCDC will present on their current programming, and Memphis Tilth will also briefly share our current opportunities for farmers.

Please join us! For more information, check out their website https://alfdc.webs.com/

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call (870) 734-3005

Registration Link for Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIofumqqzopH9yBUpH4deuP1wONbFA8_vu2

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Nov
20
1:00 PM13:00

I Love Whitehaven - Bring It Fresh

  • 4080 Elvis Presley Boulevard Memphis, TN, 38116 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Memphis Tilth will be attending the I LOVE Whitehaven event, and setting up our usual market stand. We will have seasonal, fresh produce available for $3 bunches, and some other local items. This will be our last pop-up market for 2021, so come by and we will BRING IT FRESH! For more information email us at [email protected] or follow us on our instagram.

Inclement Weather Policy

Chelsea Market and other Memphis Tilth events will not be held if the weather forecast shows unsafe conditions including; Heat Index in excess of 108’F - Wind Chill less than 0’F - Wind excess of 20 miles per hour - and over 50% precipitation during the majority of the event time.

The decision of cancellation will be made and announced by 12 pm the previous day on social media.

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Nov
6
2:00 PM14:00

Memphis Tilth Open House

We invite you into our Tilth Headquarters to meet our staff, see all our programs, and enjoy our garden. There will be refreshments and a guided tour starting at 2:30 pm. We hope to see you there!

Inclement Weather Policy

Chelsea Market and other Memphis Tilth events will not be held if the weather forecast shows unsafe conditions including; Heat Index in excess of 108’F - Wind Chill less than 0’F - Wind excess of 20 miles per hour - and over 50% precipitation during the majority of the event time.

The decision of cancellation will be made and announced by 12 pm the previous day on social media.

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Oct
30
9:00 AM09:00

Fall Fest at St. James Garden

Come enjoy our last day at Chelsea Avenue Farmers Market for this season. We will have our regular market stand with local, farm-fresh produce, and baked goods for sale. There will be crafts and games, and of course some gardening. We hope to see you there!

Inclement Weather Policy

Chelsea Market and other Memphis Tilth events will not be held if the weather forecast shows unsafe conditions including; Heat Index in excess of 108’F - Wind Chill less than 0’F - Wind excess of 20 miles per hour - and over 50% precipitation during the majority of the event time.

The decision of cancellation will be made and announced by 12 pm the previous day on social media.

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Oct
16
9:00 AM09:00

Chelsea Avenue Farmers Market

Every week we bring fresh food and vegetables to Market. Many of which are grown from our own gardens. Current operations are: Memphis Tilth is the only vendor, and community turn-out is average 10-12 people weekly. We are slowly growing and aim to keep building a presence through the development of the garden, which is in it’s 3rd growing Season. For more information email us at [email protected] or follow us on our instagram.

Inclement Weather Policy

Chelsea Market and other Memphis Tilth events will not be held if the weather forecast shows unsafe conditions including; Heat Index in excess of 108’F - Wind Chill less than 0’F - Wind excess of 20 miles per hour - and over 50% precipitation during the majority of the event time.

The decision of cancellation will be made and announced by 12 pm the previous day on social media.

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Sowing Seeds Together by Everbloom Farmacy
Oct
9
10:00 AM10:00

Sowing Seeds Together by Everbloom Farmacy

Register Here for this event.

Saturday, October 9th from 10am-1pm

Hosted by Everbloom Farmacy at 6165 Benjestown Road, Memphis 38127

This free brainstorming and networking event will explore community-centered approaches to address food insecurity and community health outcomes with area farmers, community gardeners and urban growers. The event will be held in a covered open-air, outdoor space. Suggested attendees include: gardeners I farmers | landowners | nonprofits | activists | community organizers | chefs | churches, etc.

Lunch provided. Covid safety protocols enforced.

Keynote : Mia Madison, Exec. Director, Memphis Tilth

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Oct
5
10:00 AM10:00

Tiger Blue Goes Green

Memphis Tilth will be participating in the 13th Annual Tiger Blue Goes Green event. Housed in the Student Plaza of the University of Memphis. Description below:

This event is 13th annual the 13th Annual Tiger Blue Goes Green 2021, an exhibition fair at the University of Memphis celebrating their efforts toward sustainability. This event brings together a network of community businesses and non-profits, alongside some of U of M programs and departments. All have at least one thing in common, their focus on sustainability. The theme for this year is “Sustainable Food Systems,” focusing how to achieve healthy food and nutrition security, while limiting negative environmental impacts in the process. The exhibitors will cover everything from farming, dining, packaging, food policy, sharing and composting. 40% of food grown and produced in Memphis is wasted, an yet 1 in 5 people in Memphis are food insecure. Visit the Tiger Blue Goes Green and find out how some of the exhibitors are addressing these concerns and what you can do to help. Some exhibitors will have local produce for sell, so come ready to support your local farmers and grab a free event t-shirt and free lunch!

The University of Memphis does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities sponsored by the University of Memphis. The Office for Institutional Equity has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies. For more information, visit The University of Memphis Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities which receive Federal financial assistance. Title IX states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance..." 20 U.S.C. § 1681 - To Learn More, visit 
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct.

 


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Sep
25
9:00 AM09:00

Chelsea Avenue Farmers Market

Every week we bring fresh food and vegetables to Market. Many of which are grown from our own gardens. Current operations are: Memphis Tilth is the only vendor, and community turn-out is average 10-12 people weekly. We are slowly growing and aim to keep building a presence through the development of the garden, which is in it’s 3rd growing Season. For more information email us at [email protected] or follow us on our instagram.

Inclement Weather Policy

Chelsea Market and other Memphis Tilth events will not be held if the weather forecast shows unsafe conditions including; Heat Index in excess of 108’F - Wind Chill less than 0’F - Wind excess of 20 miles per hour - and over 50% precipitation during the majority of the event time.

The decision of cancellation will be made and announced by 12 pm the previous day on social media.

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Sep
18
9:00 AM09:00

Chelsea Avenue Farmers Market

Every week we bring fresh food and vegetables to Market. Many of which are grown from our own gardens. Current operations are: Memphis Tilth is the only vendor, and community turn-out is average 10-12 people weekly. We are slowly growing and aim to keep building a presence through the development of the garden, which is in it’s 3rd growing Season. For more information email us at [email protected] or follow us on our instagram.

Inclement Weather Policy

Chelsea Market and other Memphis Tilth events will not be held if the weather forecast shows unsafe conditions including; Heat Index in excess of 108’F - Wind Chill less than 0’F - Wind excess of 20 miles per hour - and over 50% precipitation during the majority of the event time.

The decision of cancellation will be made and announced by 12 pm the previous day on social media.

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Sep
15
8:00 AM08:00

AgLaunch Field Day

This event for AgLaunch Partners discussed the Importance of Regenerative Agriculture and Soil Health.

Speakers:

Host: Pete Townsend - Executive Director from AgLaunch

Marlon Foster - Founder of Knowledge Quest and Agricenter Board Member

Dr. Andy Jordan - Sustainability Consultant from the US Cotton Trust Protocol

Kelly Bumpus - Soil Data Accountant from AgLaunch

Dilip Nandwani - PhD, CPH, Professor-Organic Agriculture from College of Agriculture, Tennessee State University

Keith White - Farmer from DBW Farms

Paul Kennedy - Field Trial Manager from AgLaunch

Margaret Oldham - Director of Entrepreneurship from AgLaunch

Carolyn King - Chief Agronomist from Continnum Ag

Mia Madison - Executive Director from Memphis Tilth

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Sep
11
9:00 AM09:00

Chelsea Avenue Farmers Market

Every week we bring fresh food and vegetables to Market. Many of which are grown from our own gardens. Current operations are: Memphis Tilth is the only vendor, and community turn-out is average 10-12 people weekly. We are slowly growing and aim to keep building a presence through the development of the garden, which is in it’s 3rd growing Season. For more information email us at [email protected] or follow us on our instagram.

Inclement Weather Policy

Chelsea Market and other Memphis Tilth events will not be held if the weather forecast shows unsafe conditions including; Heat Index in excess of 108’F - Wind Chill less than 0’F - Wind excess of 20 miles per hour - and over 50% precipitation during the majority of the event time.

The decision of cancellation will be made and announced by 12 pm the previous day on social media.

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Sep
4
9:00 AM09:00

Chelsea Avenue Farmers Market

Every week we bring fresh food and vegetables to Market. Many of which are grown from our own gardens. Current operations are: Memphis Tilth is the only vendor, and community turn-out is average 10-12 people weekly. We are slowly growing and aim to keep building a presence through the development of the garden, which is in it’s 3rd growing Season. For more information email us at [email protected] or follow us on our instagram.

Inclement Weather Policy

Chelsea Market and other Memphis Tilth events will not be held if the weather forecast shows unsafe conditions including; Heat Index in excess of 108’F - Wind Chill less than 0’F - Wind excess of 20 miles per hour - and over 50% precipitation during the majority of the event time.

The decision of cancellation will be made and announced by 12 pm the previous day on social media.

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Aug
28
9:00 AM09:00

Chelsea Avenue Farmers Market - POSTPONED

Every week we bring fresh food and vegetables to Market. Many of which are grown from our own gardens. Current operations are: Memphis Tilth is the only vendor, and community turn-out is average 10-12 people weekly. We are slowly growing and aim to keep building a presence through the development of the garden, which is in it’s 3rd growing Season. For more information email us at [email protected] or follow us on our instagram.

Inclement Weather Policy

Chelsea Market and other Memphis Tilth events will not be held if the weather forecast shows unsafe conditions including; Heat Index in excess of 108’F - Wind Chill less than 0’F - Wind excess of 20 miles per hour - and over 80% precipitation during the majority of the event time.

The decision of cancellation will be made and announced as early as 12 pm the previous day and as late as 8:00 am the morning of the event on social media.

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Aug
28
9:00 AM09:00

Bring It Fresh Pop-up Market - CANCELLED

  • 695 Jackson Avenue Memphis, TN, 38105 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bring It Fresh is a pop-up farmers market, going to different locations every month. This location was coordinated in a partnership with Councilwoman Michalyn Easter-Thomas, CRA Memphis (Community Redevelopment Agency) and Whole Child Strategies. The market stalls include fresh, affordable produce; activities; Tilth Merchandise and more. For more information follow our instagram or email us at [email protected]

Inclement Weather Policy

Chelsea Market and other Memphis Tilth events will not be held if the weather forecast shows unsafe conditions including; Heat Index in excess of 108’F - Wind Chill less than 0’F - Wind excess of 20 miles per hour - and over 80% precipitation during the majority of the event time.

The decision of cancellation will be made and announced as early as 12 pm the previous day and as late as 8:00 am the morning of the event on social media.

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Aug
22
12:00 PM12:00

Mini-Market

Since Chelsea Avenue Farmers Market has been absent for two weeks (due to our Bring It Fresh pop-up event and then inclement weather) - Tilth staff opted to have a mini-market on Sunday, August 22nd 12 - 2 pm. This market will be held at our usual location, just a different day. For more information follow our instagram or email us at [email protected]

Inclement Weather Policy

Chelsea Market and other Memphis Tilth events will not be held if the weather forecast shows unsafe conditions including; Heat Index in excess of 108’F - Wind Chill less than 0’F - Wind excess of 20 miles per hour - and over 80% precipitation during the majority of the event time.

The decision of cancellation will be made and announced as early as 12 pm the previous day and as late as 8:00 am the morning of the event on social media.

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Aug
21
9:00 AM09:00

Chelsea Avenue Farmers Market - CANCELLED

Every week we bring fresh food and vegetables to Market. Many of which are grown from our own gardens. Current operations are: Memphis Tilth is the only vendor, and community turn-out is average 10-12 people weekly. We are slowly growing and aim to keep building a presence through the development of the garden, which is in it’s 3rd growing Season. For more information email us at [email protected] or follow us on our instagram.

Inclement Weather Policy

Chelsea Market and other Memphis Tilth events will not be held if the weather forecast shows unsafe conditions including; Heat Index in excess of 108’F - Wind Chill less than 0’F - Wind excess of 20 miles per hour - and over 50% precipitation during the majority of the event time.

The decision of cancellation will be made and announced by 12 pm the previous day on social media.

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Aug
14
9:00 AM09:00

Bring It Fresh Pop-up Market

  • 695 Jackson Avenue Memphis, TN, 38105 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bring It Fresh is a pop-up farmers market, going to different locations every month. This location was coordinated in a partnership with Councilwoman Michalyn Easter-Thomas, CRA Memphis (Community Redevelopment Agency) and Whole Child Strategies. This Market will have fresh produce, activities, Tilth Merchandise and more.

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Nov
14
4:00 PM16:00

Fall Harvest Party Fundraiser

It’s our annual fundraiser to help fund our garden programs! Featuring fresh food, live music, and a tour of the St. Paul Garden and Giving Grove Nursery. Celebrate with us!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-harvest-party-fundraiser-tickets-128029931973

Please note: Limited attendance, masks, and social distancing will be observed.

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Cannabis Conversations
Nov
19
5:30 PM17:30

Cannabis Conversations

November 19th for our 2nd installment of Cannabis Conversations this Tuesday at 5:30. We will do a live demonstration making baked CBD cupcakes & discuss recommended dosing, how CBD breaks down in our bodies, various consumption methods & so much more!! We will be meeting at the Memphis Tilth office again 575 C Suzette St. Entrance fee is $10 for returning participants.

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May Day
May
4
9:00 AM09:00

May Day

Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 4th, and join us for “May Day," featuring Tour de Coop and Bristerfest, hosted by Memphis Made Brewing Co. May Day will be a community field day of bikes, birds, bees, bands, and brews.
 
May Day will start at Memphis Made Brewing Co. with the fourth annual Tour de Coup, a unique bicycle tour visiting community gardens, backyard chicken coops and beehives throughout the city. This tour not only offers participants examples of how they can make their own neighborhood self-sufficient, but also connects different areas of Memphis in new ways. As participants arrive back at Memphis Made Brewing Co, the seventh annual Bristerfest will begin where attendees will enjoy live music from local and regional bands, art from local artist students and professionals, and a bazaar of vendors with crafts and gift items. 

This event is free and open to the public. However, a $15 registration fee per person for Tour de Coop or Bristerfest will include an EXCLUSIVE 2019 May Day t-shirt (limited supply). A suggested pay what you can registration fee of $10.00 per person to benefit the work of Memphis Tilth is greatly appreciated! Registration will be available April 1st - May 3rd.

The lineup for Bristerfest is as follows:

Memphis School of Rock

Whiskey Chute Smugglers

Bailey Bigger

Stephen Chopek

Alex da Ponte

Kristen Cothron

Marcella and Her Lovers

Memphis Jookin

Alejandro Paredes

Life Explicit

Memphissippi Sounds

Red Squad

Bret Ross

Tristan Barton


We have vendor booths available. If you are interested in having a vendor booth, please contact Ainsley Stephens at [email protected]

If you would like to sponsor this event, please review our sponsorship packet.

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Whole Foods 5% Day
Apr
18
7:00 AM07:00

Whole Foods 5% Day

Memphis Tilth has been selected as a beneficiary of Whole Foods Market's 5% Community Support Day. On Thursday, April 18, 2019, both Memphis Whole Foods stores (Germantown and East Memphis location) will donate 5% of their net sales to Memphis Tilth in support of its programs that use local food as an economic development driver for the community

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Bring It Food Hub Spring Subscription
Mar
19
to May 3

Bring It Food Hub Spring Subscription

Bring It Food Hub's Deep Spring Subscription starts March 19 and runs till May 3! Sign up now for either a monthly subscription or season long subscription! Vegetable subscription size options are available in two varieties: Classic subscription ($20 weekly) which is ideal for two people wanting to add fresh local produce to their weekly diet. Deluxe subscriptions ($35 weekly) are ideal for a family of four.

Subscribers to the spring distributions can expect to receive weekly allotments of the region’s most delicious spring crops such as radishes, kale, spinach, squash, okra, tomatoes, eggplant, mixed variety of lettuces, mustard greens, turnips, and more!

In addition to vegetable subscriptions, subscribers can purchase weekly add-ons for delivery with their vegetable share such as Tamboli pastaDr. Bean's CoffeeDave's BagelsMarmilu Farms Meat and Butcher BlockKenny's Farmhouse cheese, local eggs, and Whitton Farms flowers!

We deliver to over 15 sites across Memphis, connecting you to your local farmers. We work with farmers within a 150 mile radius of Memphis, meaning that we offer the freshest local produce to our subscribers. As a part of our mission, we believe in strengthening farmers' livelihoods by freeing up farmers to do what they do best - farming.

Subscribe HERE!

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Eat This Book Festival and Midtown Eats Kick Off Party
Mar
16
11:00 AM11:00

Eat This Book Festival and Midtown Eats Kick Off Party

Join us Saturday, March 16th, at the Eat This Book Festival at the Benjamin L Hooks Library from 11AM - 2PM. This is the Memphis Public Libraries first ever festival to celebrate Memphis Food Culture!

Then head over to Wiseacre Brewing Co for the Midtown Eats Kick Off Party from 3 - 6 PM to celebrate the kick off of the amazing community based project that we were so honored to be a part of in partnership with Rhodes College! Enjoy a brew and learn more about the project and our organization! We hope to see you there!

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FarmRaiser Fundraiser
Mar
1
to Apr 1

FarmRaiser Fundraiser

From March 1 - March 31, we are fundraising to support our Grow Local program! Help us reach our goal of $500!


Go to https://www.farmraiser.com/campaigns/2019-high-mowing-seed-fundraiser/dashboard?fbclid=IwAR0I-TpKeJYeT5YpZvYbud67nZPHiGOeEsmHg4naai6pTU26hJ-YRB9YJII and choose from over 50 different seeds to purchase, and half of the proceeds will go to Memphis Tilth for our fundraiser. The seeds you order will be ready to pick up by mid April at our office, 575 Suzette St - Suite C, Memphis, TN 38126.

We also have an option to start the seeds you order for an additional $25 cost! By purchasing this service, we will start your seeds for you when we receive the seeds by mid April. Once we receive the seeds, we will email you the timeframe of when the seeds will be ready to pick up. If you would like for us to start your seeds, go to https://www.memphistilth.org/store/start-seeds.

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For the Love of Gardening Workshops
Feb
28
6:00 PM18:00

For the Love of Gardening Workshops

Thursdays, February 7, 21, and 28. For the LOVE of Gardening.

Join us in February to learn how YOU can Grow Local! Memphis Tilth is partnering with Memphis Botanic Garden to host a 3-part garden themed workshop series with each week focusing on a new topic led by local gardeners from our communities and neighborhoods. Classes begin at 6pm. 

February 28: Asuka Yow (Community Kitchen Coordinator) - Learn about the dangers of sugar and benefits of eating fresh produce.

$10 at the door or $8 online at https://flog2019.eventbrite.com

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For the Love of Gardening Workshops
Feb
21
6:00 PM18:00

For the Love of Gardening Workshops

Thursdays, February 7, 21, and 28. For the LOVE of Gardening.

Join us in February to learn how YOU can Grow Local! Memphis Tilth is partnering with Memphis Botanic Garden to host a 3-part garden themed workshop series with each week focusing on a new topic led by local gardeners from our communities and neighborhoods. Classes begin at 6pm. 

February 21: Chris Peterson (Alpha Omega Veterans Services Urban Farm Manager) – Get tips on proper gardening tool usage and maintenance.

$10 at the door or $8 online at https://flog2019.eventbrite.com

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2019 Mid-South Farm to Table Conference
Feb
11
8:30 AM08:30

2019 Mid-South Farm to Table Conference

Please join us for the 2019 Mid-South Farm to Table Conference on February 11, 2019, at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN. This year’s conference, presented by Memphis Tilth and a community-led planning committee, will bring together local and regional farmers, food justice advocates, educators, non-profit leaders, and consumers. We invite you to add your voice and to share your ideas for building a better local food system through your attendance and sponsorship of this conference.

At this year’s conference, Ellen Polishuk, a nationally-renowned consultant on sustainable small farm business operations and the co-author of the newly published Start Your Farm: The Authoritative Guide to Becoming a Sustainable 21st Century Farmer, will present a keynote address on the current state of sustainable agriculture. There will also be sessions on farm-life balance, gardening with children, food justice research and practice, and community-based agriculture.

For more info and to register, click HERE.

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For the Love of Gardening Workshops
Feb
7
6:00 PM18:00

For the Love of Gardening Workshops

Thursdays, February 7, 21, and 28. For the LOVE of Gardening.

Join us in February to learn how YOU can Grow Local! Memphis Tilth is partnering with Memphis Botanic Garden to host a 3-part garden themed workshop series with each week focusing on a new topic led by local gardeners from our communities and neighborhoods. Classes begin at 6pm. 


February 7: Jennifer Marshall (Community Garden Organizer) – Find out how your yard can be a part of a larger community of environmental efforts and to encourage/support wildlife. Topics include wildlife habitat certification, monarch waystation recognition, and pollinator garden certification.

$10 at the door or $8 online at https://flog2019.eventbrite.com

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