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Organic Research Farm/Organic Crops Unit
About the Farm:
- The Organic Crops Unit (OCU) is one of six farming units that comprise the East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center.
- Located at 7315 Government Farm Road, Knoxville, just off John Sevier Highway
- 90 acre farm with 21 acres in production
- 14 acres certified organic
- 7 acres left under conventional management
- Facilities include 7 high tunnels and a greenhouse
Projects at the farm focus on:
- Conservation tillage techniques
- High-tunnel production
- Variety trials
- Evaluating the use cover crops for: optimizing fertility, enhancing beneficial insect populations, reducing soil-borne pathogens, and managing weeds
- Assessment and encouragement of native bees
