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‘You’re going to see dead crops:’ How a changing climate is hurting local farmers

As average daily temperatures rise, Mississippi farmers are having to change their farming practices to adapt to a changing climate. Despite longer growing seasons, the economy of Mississippi, where 29% of the

February 20, 2020

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Classic market represents Mississippi’s modern food culture

On a county road north of town, Chicory Market finds its home in a shed-like gray building with the market’s name painted on the front in huge block letters. The shelves of

July 12, 2018

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Social media bridges gap between farmers, consumers

Social media has become an increasingly important entity for businesses hoping to bridge the rural and urban gap between farmers and consumers. Social media’s power in agriculture lies in its ability to

July 12, 2018

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Q&A with Daniel Zimmanck of Yokna Bottoms Farms

The Daily Mississippian: What’s your position at the farm? Daniel Zimmanck: Field manager of Yokna Bottoms Farm. DM: What are you growing right now? Zimmanck: Sweet potatoes, squash, purple hull peas, green

July 12, 2018

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