NEXT FIELD DAY (FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024)  

Our next field day will be hosted by Mississippi State University at its North Farm and cover topics of great importance to smaller-scale farmers.  “Presentations, Demonstrations, and Group Discussions will Focus on Eleven (11) Specialty Crops: Blueberries, Raspberries, Peas, Peppers, Strawberries, Micro Greens, Centella (Gotu Kola), Teas, Jumbo Peanuts, Turmeric, and Ginger.”   

Small scale farmers can benefit significantly from agricultural diversification.  The benefits include: reduced risk, increased income, improved soil health, improved food security, and environmental benefits.  However, agricultural diversification also poses challenges for small-scale farmers, including lack of resources, limited market access, technical know-how, and climate change.  The Alliance and its partners can play a critical role in supporting small-scale farmers in diversifying their farms by providing access to research, market information, technology, training, extension services, and financing.  By addressing these challenges, agricultural diversification can help to enhance the resilience of small-scale farmers and promote sustainable agriculture. 

COME OUT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CLUSTER/ANCHOR FARM INITIATIVE: A NEW AND POWERFUL APPROACH TO EMPOWERING AND SUPPORTING SMALL-SCALE LIMITED-RESOURCE AND BEGINNING FARMERS!  THANKS TO THOSE INTERESTED IN JOINING AS A CLUSTER FARM, ANCHOR FARM, OR PARTNER. CLICK THIS LINK TO ACCESS THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND APPLICATION.

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