Media Invited to East TN Strawberry School

NASHVILLE— Pick Tennessee Products will host a “Strawberry School” media day at Mountain Meadows Farm in Heiskell on Tuesday, April 26.

Spring got off to a cool start but the recent extended spell of hot, sunny days will quickly turn the area’s strawberry fields red. Strawberries get all their sweetness from sunshine, and with just enough rain to keep berries growing without getting waterlogged, this may be a banner year for one of the state’s favorite crops. Strawberry season doesn’t last long however, so pickers need to be prepared.

Tammy Algood, Pick Tennessee Products spokesperson and acclaimed food expert, will teach Strawberry School with tips on proper strawberry picking, care, storage and preservation techniques.

Participating media can tour the farm, interview farmers and gather information about this year’s strawberry crop.

Who:               All media are invited. Local officials are also encouraged to attend.
When:            April 26, 9:00 a.m. EDT
Where:           Mountain Meadows Farm
                        248 Bridges Road
                        Heiskell, TN  37754 (Anderson County)
Contact:        Shannon Meadows, (865) 494-9709
                        mountainmeadowsfarm@gmail.com
                        Website

Pick Tennessee Products is the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s statewide program to connect Tennessee farmers, farmers markets and local food makers to consumers. The program is a free service to Tennessee farmers and is available online, download the Pick Tennessee Products mobile app from the App Store or Google Play,, and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.