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RAYMOND, Miss. -- With a renewed interest in home canning in recent years, advice and recipes are abundant, but experts remind home canners to be sure they use safe practices. The foundation of safe home canning begins with research-tested recipes and the correct equipment.

Canning equipment and canned foods sit on a counter.

Many Mississippians take steps to live sustainably, but they may not be aware of the impact their clothing choices have on the environment.

Beyond material sourcing and item manufacturing, what happens when the piece of clothing is retired from the closet can have a significant environmental impact. Textile waste is unwanted clothing and fabrics that are thrown away rather than recycled.

Bags are filled with used clothing.

That box of granola bars looks nutritious, and it may be. But do you know how to tell for sure if certain foods on the grocery store shelf fit into your daily diet? Here's how to tell.

A person reads a Nutrition Facts label on a can of food in the grocery store.
The Nutrition Facts label on food packaging is the best way to determine if certain foods meet your nutritional goals. Photo by StockPhotoPro/stock.adobe.com

Next up in my series celebrating April as Native Plant Month are those that thrive in sunny landscapes.

One of my favorites is yarrow, a tough, drought-tolerant perennial that does especially well in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, yarrow is very low maintenance and even thrives in poor, sandy or rocky soils.

A collage depicts clusters of tiny purple, white, yellow and red flowers.
Red flowers bloom above a green shrub.
Purple, spiky blooms have light centers.

In this episode of Taking the Reins, Clay Cavinder sits down with Helen Hardy, the Manager of Youth Development at the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). Helen shares her journey to one of the most impactful roles at AQHA and offers insight into the importance of youth programming for the future of the association and the industry as a whole. From grassroots involvement to national leadership, we explore how engaging and empowering young horsemen and horsewomen today helps shape a stronger tomorrow. Whether you're a seasoned AQHA member or just getting involved, this episode is packed with inspiration and purpose.

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