Jeff Poppen
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Jeff Poppen is the Farm Manager of Long Hungry Creek Farm in Red Boiling Springs. Long Hungry Creek Farm is the oldest and largest organic* farm in Tennessee. Jeff is a noted author, lecturer and speaker on organic and biodynamic farming. Many people will also recognize him from his organic farming series on Nashville PBS station WNPT, Channel 8. There are frequent seminars and workshops held at the farm during the year. Please visit Jeff's web site for more information: www.barefootfarmer.com
*Jeff calls himself a non-certified organic farmer. Jeff is totally committed to growing organic crops. However, the government now regulates the term "organic" to the point where getting certification involves too much red tape and hassle. The certification process is also quite limiting. For example, Jeff would not be allowed to use a tractor on his farm, and tending to a 300 acre farm with just a mule or horse would obviously be a problem. |
