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Eat local—and healthier: 5 recipes that use sweet potato
Sweet potatoes get a lot of attention as a popular side dish at holiday meals. But fans of this root vegetable will be happy to learn that sweet potatoes are not only a seasonal dish. This local Mississippi crop is actually a versatile food item that can be featured...
Cooking with sweet potatoes: Top tips for 2021
Sweet potatoes are much more than a bright orange alternative to more conventional types of potatoes—and that distinctive color is a clue to what makes this food so special. Similar to carrots, the orange coloring of sweet potatoes is a sign of the vegetable's high...
4 holiday recipes that use locally grown chicken
When it comes to planning a holiday meal, chicken is one of the most versatile main courses you can put on your table. This type of protein is lean and mild in flavor, but it also pairs well with a wide range of flavors, allowing you to add spices, glazes and other...
6 delicious meals you can make with local farm products
Agriculture is a multi-billion-dollar industry in Mississippi, and the state ranks at or near the top nationally in its production of certain types of crops, including catfish, rice, soybeans, and sweet potatoes, among other crops. For consumers who want to do a...
The local affects COVID-19 had on the sweet potato industry
As people from all walks of life continue to be affected by the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation, sweet potato farmers across Mississippi have been forced to respond in different ways. In fact, the pandemic has dramatically affected the supply chain, changing...
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Think you have the smarts to score 100% on forestry quiz?
Forests are an essential and integral part of our lives. The impact that forests has on our planet extends beyond habitats, oxygen, and climate change. "The value of farms can be seen and experienced at face-value but, the value of forests can sometimes be...
5 Savory sweet potatoes recipes to try now
When most people think of sweet potatoes, they think of french fries or sweet potato pie. And, while both are delicious and satisfying, Mississippi sweet potatoes are a versatile starch that packs a powerful punch that can be used as a key ingredient for any meal of...
Farm heroes: Adapting to the changes caused by COVID-19
If you've recently noticed changes to the produce section of your grocery store, it probably has some connection to the devastating impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on farms around the world. Low inventories for certain produce, combined with plummeting markets...
Farming quiz: Can you score a perfect 10?
The more you learn about modern-day farming, the faster you realize how diverse and complex this industry has become. Family farms in Mississippi come in all shapes and sizes and are involved in raising a wide range of agricultural products that include crops,...
5 ideas for exploring local farms in the fall
Family farms play an essential role in putting food on the table in homes across America. But it's easy to forget where this food comes from, as well as the people on the front lines of growing this produce, when you're always buying food at your local grocery store....
Farm Families of Mississippi expands its reach in new decade
Each day the world relies on farmers. From the food we eat, to the cars we drive, the clothes we wear, and everything in between, the presence of agriculture products serves an important role in our lives each day. The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation and other...
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