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A woman stands in a kitchen with various root vegetables on the counter.
October 16, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness

The sun is setting sooner, the nights are getting cooler, and some of our produce looks a little spookier. Don’t be spooked by fall produce, especially root vegetables. Try some of these tasty ways to prepare them!

A woman in a kitchen smiles and holds a forkful of salad up for the camera.
October 3, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

It's finally fall, and this healthy, simple salad is a great way to celebrate the new season!

Mighthy Skillet Meal cooking in a skillet on the stove.
September 20, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

When you need a hearty meal in a hurry, this Mighty Skillet Meal fits the bill.

A woman stans in a kitchen with fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts and other foods on display.
September 12, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness

Did you know people of all ages can have high cholesterol? High cholesterol can cause heart disease, which can lead to heart attack and stroke. So, it’s important to know your cholesterol levels.

A woman stands in a kitchen with a bowl of Fruit Paradise
September 5, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Fruit Paradise is a quick and easy dish with a delicious tropical sweetness.

Fridge with food in it.
August 23, 2023 - Filed Under: Food Safety

Mississippians know how unpredictable the weather can be. One day it’s sunny, and the next there is severe weather in the forecast.

A woman holds a muffin tin full of Peanut Butter Muffins.
August 15, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

These Peanut Butter Muffins are a great grab-and-go option to have on hand for busy mornings.

A woman in a kitchen with food products on the counter
August 8, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness

Energy drinks are popular among many age groups, including adolescents. However, energy drinks can be especially unsafe for adolescents. Get the facts about energy drink consumption among adolescents.

A woman holds a bowl of berries and banana cream.
August 1, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

This is the perfect summertime recipe to help you get your fruit servings for the day. Banana cream tops sweet berries for a guilt-free dessert.

A woman stands in a kitchen holding a plate of prepared Baked Tomatoes with Cheese.
July 18, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

If you like tomatoes, this is an easy and healthy recipe that is great with eggs or as a side dish.

canned fruits and vegetables
July 14, 2023 - Filed Under: Local Food System Economies, Food and Health, Food Safety

Some canning mistakes can be deadly if your products are contaminated by the botulinum toxin, which causes botulism poisoning. You cannot see, smell, or taste this toxin, but the tiniest taste of contaminated food can kill you. You want to avoid these 10 major canninng mistakes.

A girl and boy stand in a kitchen and hold up the popsicles they are eating.
July 11, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness

With more time at home, summertime is a great time to teach kids new recipes to help them step up their cooking game. Take advantage of this summer season and have some fun in the kitchen with your kids.

A woman stand in a kitchen with prepared food.
June 30, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Try this tasty way to cook those zucchinis from your summer vegetable garden.

Three girls work with dough sheets at a table.
June 21, 2023 - Filed Under: Food

The smells coming from the classroom at one Mississippi State University summer camp will make a person hungry, which makes sense as the camp teaches kitchen skills and introduces new foods. Culinary Arts Kids Camp is offered each year, with one week for older elementary age kids and another for junior high and high school students. The events focus on local foods, kitchen basics and easy recipes. Young people in grades 4-6 and 7-12 are introduced to food science, culinary arts and food preparation techniques.

A woman in a kitchen holds a glass of strawberry pineapple lemonade.
June 20, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Try this fun twist on the classic lemonade this summer.

A man and woman stand behind a kitchen counter filled with fruits and vegetables.
June 13, 2023 - Filed Under: Food and Health, Health, Nutrition and Wellness

June is National Men’s Health Month! Men’s Health Month is about encouraging men to care for their bodies by exercising, eating right, and taking steps to prevent disease. 

 adult instructs two children in a kitchen setting.
June 8, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Junior high and high school students are invited to improve their kitchen skills at a culinary arts camp June 26-30 at Mississippi State University. Culinary Arts Kids Camp is focused on teaching young people about local foods, kitchen basics and easy recipes.

A woman holds a bowl of corn and cucumber salad.
June 6, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

This delicious salad is naturally vegan, sugar-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free not to mention fresh and easy to assemble. It’s also budget-friendly, especially if you grow some of these vegetables yourself.

Hands clasped together over a dry field.
June 5, 2023 - Filed Under: Food and Health, Health, The PROMISE Initiative, Prescription Opioid Misuse, Mental Health First Aid, Farm Stress

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Edward Jenkins manages his family’s small farm in Grace, Mississippi. It’s property that has been in his family since the 1940s.

Like other farms, Jenkins’ family-run operation is a delicate balancing act of making the right decisions and dealing with issues that are beyond a farmer’s control, including weather and markets. It’s a high-pressure business.

Yellow letters stand in the background behind a marker post.
May 22, 2023 - Filed Under: AIM for CHangE

A cross section of Belzoni society turned out to celebrate the opening of a new downtown attraction, a StoryWalk park that’s aimed at children but also welcomes adult interaction. Centennial Park on West Jackson Street in downtown Belzoni now hosts bright-yellow word art that invites visitors to “share.” Within the park is the area’s first StoryWalk, a combination of literacy and physical activity.

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