Greg Kelley Farms

03/11/2019

Greg Kelley Farms's cover photo

03/11/2019

Greg Kelley Farms's cover photo

10/13/2018

10/13/2018

09/19/2018

Doin what we love. Lovin what we do. 🌾

09/17/2018

Working late. Gettin it done.

09/16/2018

That’s a wrap

09/04/2018

01/01/2018

Happy New Year everyone! 2017 was a good one, bring on 2018! #ThankAFarmer #GregKelleyFarms

12/29/2017

Saw this gem at Cracker Barrel in Jackson, TN! #GregKelleyFarms #LocalFarmers #ThankAFarmer

12/25/2017

We, here at Greg Kelley Farms, want to wish you and your family the best and happiest Christmas. #Christmas2017 #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays

12/08/2017

A growing number of young Americans are leaving desk jobs to farm

Farming Statistics on American Farmers. #GregKelleyFarms

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/a-growing-number-of-young-americans-are-leaving-desk-jobs-to-farm/2017/11/23/e3c018ae-c64e-11e7-afe9-4f60b5a6c4a0_story.html?utm_term=.fc629125cbae

This generation of farmers is more likely to grow organically and be involved in the local food system, a survey finds.

12/06/2017

Why I Farm Blog

A good read. Lessons on Success from American Farmers #GregKelleyFarms

http://www.whyifarm.com/blog.html#!/blog/posts/Lessons-on-Success-from-Americas-Farmers/125

11/28/2017

What Do Farmers Do After Harvest?

What do farmers do after harvest time is over? Well, if you must know, the work never stops, and here's why.

https://southsaskfarmer.com/2014/11/06/what-do-farmers-do-after-harvest/

The end of harvest may bring a huge sigh of relief, but it doesn’t mean that the work is over.

11/23/2017

Happy Thanksgiving from the Greg Kelley Farms family to yours! #Thanksgiving2017 #BeThankful🦃

Remember, without a farmer, we wouldn’t have all the yummy food on our tables. We are extra thankful for our farmers today! Thank you Greg Kelley Farms for all you do!👨🏽‍🌾

11/15/2017

Tennessee Agricultural Museum

History of Tennessee Agricultural Museum

http://www.tnagmuseum.org/history.html

11/13/2017

Nineteenth Century Agricultural Resources

http://teva.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/landingpage/collection/agricult

11/12/2017

GKF put in some hours today trying to finish up our Soybean Harvest👨🏽‍🌾

11/09/2017

Agriculture | Entries | Tennessee Encyclopedia

The history of Tennessee Farming:

http://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/entry.php?rec=13

More than any other form of human activity, agriculture has influenced the development of Tennessee and shaped the lives of its people. It was the driving force behind the state's settlement, a vital factor in its economic growth, a major contributor to its wealthholding, the principal source of hou...

11/07/2017

How Tennessee Cotton is Woven into the State's History and Future

With Cotton harvest at its end, we just wanted to share the history of Tennessee Cotton Pickin

https://www.farmflavor.com/tennessee/cotton-woven-into-tennessee-history-and-future/

Jackson, Tennessee cotton gin produces high-quality products for export.

11/06/2017

Thank a Farmer Today—Here’s Why

You may not know that each American farmer feeds more than 144 people, while growing fiber for our clothes and fuel for our cars. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack likes to point out that just three million U.S. farmers and ranchers grow freedom for 320 million Americans: Because of their abundance, the rest of us are untethered from the farm, free to pursue our dreams and passions. Earlier this month, Vilsack also said that “we are the greatest nation on earth, for one simple reason…because we have the greatest farmers.”

It’s an overwhelmingly patriotic, positive, and optimistic message—one that’s quite appropriate today on National Ag Day, “a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture.” Today we’d like to take a page from the Secretary’s book and point out some of the amazing reasons that sportsmen should celebrate America’s agricultural producers.

Farmers grow habitat.

Great hunting spots require purposeful management, and no one knows better how to manage the land than those who work it every day. Many farmers control for invasive species, maintain healthy wetlands and streams, and continually strive to improve their soil. Thoughtful ranching can create and sustain incredible grassland habitat. And timber forests, when they are properly harvested, can support wildlife in need of a wide range of cover and food.

Farmers help recover threatened species.

Just last week, U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announced that the Louisiana black bear was being removed from the endangered species list, thanks to two decades of hard work by farmers who restored difficult-to-farm cropland back into forested wetlands to create bear habitat. In 2015, we also learned that at least two other species wouldn’t be needing Endangered Species Act protection—the New England cottontail and the greater sage grouse—because of farmers, ranchers, and foresters who understand that for any landscape scale initiative to succeed private landowners need to lead the way.

Over two-thirds of America’s land is in private hands. Unless you’re lucky enough to live near a great expanse of public land in the West (and even then), chances are you’ve knocked on your neighbor’s door once or twice to hunt their property. Chances are also good that your neighbor makes at least a partial living off their land. Whether you negotiatied access with a handshake and a six pack, or through a program like North Dakota’s PLOTS or Missouri’s MRAP, agricultural producers are often to thank for our quality days afield.

Farmers are sportsmen.

A 2015 survey of farmers showed that 83 percent of respondents hunt at least once a year. There are certain threats to wildlife and habitat from agriculture, but 87 percent of farmers surveyed agreed with the statement, “As a farmer, it is important to develop wildlife habitat to improve hunting opportunities.” Love of the land means farmers and sportsmen share common ground.

So, in honor of National Ag Day, say “thank you” to a farmer you know. And if that farmer is you, give yourself a pat on the back. We appreciate everything you do.

11/04/2017

GKF is now finished with our 2017 Cotton Pickin’ season👨🏽‍🌾

10/31/2017

Happy Halloween!!🎃👨‍🌾 We hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween! #Halloween2017

10/20/2017

www.tnfarmbureau.org

Tennessee state laws and regulations regarding trucks, trailers, and farm equipment.

http://www.tnfarmbureau.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/trucking_laws_1.pdf

10/19/2017

Cotton Pickin’ 2017 is underway👨🏽‍🌾 #GregKelleyFarms

10/18/2017

www.tn.gov

Fun facts of farming inTennessee

https://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/agriculture/attachments/AgLibFarmfacts.pdf

10/14/2017

2017 Soybean Harvest

10/14/2017

8pm on a Friday night. The Soybean Harvest continues👨🏽‍🌾

10/12/2017

It's National Farmer's Day today. What did you have for breakfast? What about lunch? And supper? Have you thanked a farmer today? #NationalFarmersDay2017 #ThankAFarmer

10/10/2017

Soybean harvest 2017👨🏽‍🌾🚜

10/06/2017

Just another day at #GregKelleyFarms #2017Harvest

10/06/2017

Since we’re getting into the swing of picking cotton, here’s a fun fact for your Friday!

10/05/2017

10/5/2017. The "Harvest Moon" is to show it's face tonight. Many years ago, before there was electricity, the farmers relied on the "Harvest Moon" to provide "light" longer into the night so that they had more time to harvest their crops.

Most crops tend to ripen in the late summer and/or early fall. Farmers are working very long hours during this part in the year to make sure that their crops are harvested in a timely manner.

If you happen to be outside to get a glimpse at the "Harvest Moon", share them in our comments below.

10/05/2017

We are starting to wrap up harvesting corn, and we plan to start working on picking our cotton. Long nights are soon approaching.

10/03/2017

On to the next field👨‍🌾🌽🌾🚜 #Harvest2017