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Turnip Greens in Garden
Greens are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber! (Photo by Adobe Stock)
March 17, 2025

Greens are about as Southern of a food as you’ll find. Growing up, my grandparents almost always had a bowl of greens at the lunch table. 

A woman stand in front of the camera.
This year’s theme is all about how food connects us -- through memories, traditions, and, of course, our health!
March 12, 2025

It’s March, and that means it’s National Nutrition Month! One of my favorite times of the year. This year’s theme is all about how food connects us. And when you think about it, food is much more than what’s on your plate.

Green and purple lettuce.
Lettuce is a great source of vitamin A and K! (Photo by Adobe Stock)
February 21, 2025

Did you know lettuce was one of the first vegetables brought to America by Christopher Columbus? What a great fun fact!

Success Stories

A Facebook post showing the top garden myths and truths.
Volume 8 Number 2

Sharing links to popular social media posts and new feeds.

Five young adults and two women wearing black aprons and face masks smile for a group photo in a kitchen.
Volume 8 Number 2

At Winona Career and Technical Center in Montgomery County, students studying culinary arts participated in the Eating Smart, Being Active program, delivered by the Mississippi State University Extension Service in the spring 2022 semester. 

A smiling teenage girl stands behind a table covered in ingredients for a recipe displayed on a phone screen she holds in front of her.
Volume 7 Number 2

Mississippi fresh chef

4-H’er’s recipe appears in national cookbook

When Sydnee Thompson found out the National 4-H Council was putting together a cookbook, she decided to submit one of her family’s favorite recipes.

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