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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...
Farm to closet clothing: The benefits of choosing cotton
As one of the stable materials used in clothes for every season, cotton is an important commodity to the daily lives of most Americans. Cotton is such a ubiquitous product in our wardrobes and homes that it's easy to forget how this material begins as a seed sown in...
Bake, grill, fry: 3 summer catfish recipes
Catfish is a great meal option at any time of year, but it's lightness and versatility make it especially popular during the summer. But farm-fresh catfish isn't just delicious—it's also a very healthy source of protein that also comes low in calories. This food...
7 benefits of buying produce from local farms
Most Americans shop at their local grocery store and don't even question where the fresh food came from—or if there's a better option for sourcing quality, affordable food from local farms. What you might not realize is that you can go straight to those farms to seek...
Creative ways to eat watermelons this summer
Watermelons ripen quickly in the summer heat, which makes them an ideal summer fruit to incorporate into your summer meals. But most people are only familiar with watermelon as a summer snack, dicing it up and serving it on its own. Watermelon is an excellent summer...
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