Cul2vate Connects Tennessee Farmers With Families in Need

The program partners with farmers and ranchers to provide fresh food to people facing food insecurity.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RFD News) — Cul2vate is connecting Tennessee farmers and ranchers with hunger relief organizations to provide fresh food to communities across the state.

Program leaders said donations from Tennessee pork and beef producers have already provided more than 4,000 pounds of retail meat to help feed food-insecure families.

The organization hopes to continue growing the effort by connecting more farmers and ranchers with organizations serving their communities.

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Knoxville native Neal Burnette-Irwin is a graduate from MTSU where he majored in Journalism and Entertainment Studies. He works as a digital content producer with RFD News and is represented by multiple talent agencies in Nashville and Chicago.


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