Defense Department grant puts state-raised food in schools
DESOTO COUNTY — Either by fork or fingers, the second- and third-grade students of Chickasaw Elementary in Olive Branch dived into some Magnolia-state raised blueberries and cantaloupes as a part of a...
View ArticleScientists studying rooftop gardens on Coast
GULFPORT — Horticulture scientists at Mississippi State University are studying and recording the effects of the coastal climate on rooftop gardens in Gulfport. When they learned the eight green roofs...
View ArticleProgram rewards growers for safe food-handling practices
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is currently offering a cost-share program to provide financial assistance to Mississippi fruit and vegetable farmers...
View ArticleValue of state’s truck crops continues to rise, tops 6,700 acres
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — Greater consumer demand for locally grown produce has made truck crops a bigger part of the state’s overall agricultural production and increased related research at Mississippi...
View ArticleNew farmers market to hold soft opening this weekend
EDWARDS — The Town of Edwards will present the “Edwards Farmers Market Soft Opening Day” with a ribbon cutting ceremony by Mayor RL Perkins and District 63 Representative Deborah Butler Dixon The event...
View ArticleSpecialty Crop Block Grants now available through MDAC
JACKSON — The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is now accepting proposals for Mississippi’s FY 2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The purpose of the program is to enhance the...
View ArticleState’s truck crops ring in at more than $118M
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — Locally grown produce continues to increase in popularity on Mississippi’s kitchen counters, grocery shelves and restaurant menus as consumers seek fresher fruits and vegetables....
View ArticleNew farmer's market opening delayed by bad weather
The popularity of farmer’s markets continues to grow, though some residents in North Mississippi are having to wait just a little longer to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. The...
View ArticleProducers learn how to grow safe, healthy product
Mississippi’s specialty farmers can grow their markets through USDA safe production and handling certification. With increased scrutiny on food safety, a recent event looked to give local growers the...
View ArticleFarmers to get latest in online marketing, networking
As farmers look to get their crops in the field, an event is planned to also help them get their crop to market. Farmers can learn online marketing techniques and networking strategies during an...
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