Southeast TN Young Farmers Coalition is over the moon excited to partner with Hamilton County's McDonald Farm in Sale Creek for the Third Ever Farm Olympics! McDonald Farm is one of the last remaining large pieces of farmland in Hamilton County, and its future remains TBD by the Hamilton County Commission and their vocal (right?) constituents. Will it be a resource for area farmers and a connection point for the public to learn about agriculture and the natural abundance surrounding the farm? There are so many questions. That is why we want you to see if for yourself and, while you are there, to celebrate with us and release your pent-up competitive urges!
In our third year creating this tradition, we will celebrate our community, compete for the Farm Olympics Cup, spread awareness about the serious challenges that young farmers face, and raise money to help our chapter address those issues.
Attendees may participate in, or simply watch, a variety of farm-related sporting events. This years’ events include some old favorites like the highly competitive Cove Creek Classic two person temporary fencing race and the Kubota of Chattanooga Transplant Race, along with some new events like the All-Ages Water Trough Relay and the Summer Fields wool hand spin-off!
Competitive events will be followed by a farm-to-picnic blanket feast featuring Cove Creek pork and side dishes from local farms and restaurants. After dinner, there will be a silent auction (online pre-bidding available the week before the event) with products from our farmers and supporters, and a community contra dance featuring the Cumberland Mountain Music Makers.
Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for kids 5-13 if you wait until the day of the event, but they are 25% off if you purchase them online before June. Chapter members get half-price admissions (and membership is open to all and cheaper than a ticket). Use code setnyfmember25 at check out and we'll be in touch with more info on membership. Don't see a discount code for your group or current situation? Please email to ask - we want you there more than we want your money! There are also a limited number of free volunteer tickets because we need race timers and food servers too!
Made possible with generous support from the Alter Eco Farms, Kent Ballow, Feathers and Fruit, Food as a Verb, the Grace Frank Group, Kubota of Chattanooga, Lupi’s Pizza Pies, Niedlov’s Bakery and Cafe, Sequatchie Cove Farm, Summer Fields, The Land Trust for Tennessee, American Farmland Trust, Appalachian Conservation Institute, Cumberland Forest School, Sequatchie Cove Creamery, Southeast AgriSeeds, Stewards Unlimited, TennGreen Land Conservancy, The Marugg Company, and anonymous friends!