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Produce to the People

James Brewer lives by the same advice he gives folks, and along with growing vegetables sustainably and selling locally, Brewer wants to help producers throughout Mississippi and beyond do what he’s doing.

Feature Story

Art Doing Its Part to address litter

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Extension Matters Volume 12 Number 2

Director’s Message

Summer is nearly here, and the temperatures are heating up the Mississippi fields. Growers are facing drought conditions almost everywhere in the state, and Extension specialists and agents are here to offer support however we can.

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Southern Gardening

Small spaces can have a large visual impact

Upcoming Events

Workshop
Agriculture & Natural Resource Educational Training
June 14, 2026 | 9:30am –1pm
Field Day
5th Annual Summer Field Day: 2026
June 16, 2026 | 8am –12pm
Workshop
Agriculture & Natural Resource Educational Training
June 16, 2026 | 9:30am –1pm
Workshop
Tate County Home Canning Workshop
June 16, 2026 | 10am –3pm

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Latest News

Extension Matters Features
Brewer Vegetable Farm partners with Extension, shares knowledge with fellow producers
Feature Story
Art Doing Its Part to address litter
Extension Matters Features
Extension summer 2026 update
Southern Gardening
Small spaces can have a large visual impact
Feature Story
Search for needs brings unwanted ants indoors
Southern Gardening
Uptick Gold & Bronze tickseed is a great plant