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How to Blanch Vegetables

One of my favorite summer activities is visiting my local farmers market on Saturday morning. I always leave with a variety of fresh vegetables, perfect for my weekly meals.

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Know your pond goal and objectives

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Extension Matters Volume 12 Number 2

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.

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Know types, uses of electrolyte products for wise consumption

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Southern Gardening

Orchids bring beauty and personality inside

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Extension for Real Life
How to Blanch Vegetables
Feature Story
Protect backyard chickens, livestock from extreme heat
Extension Outdoors
Know your pond goal and objectives
Feature Story
Know types, uses of electrolyte products for wise consumption
Southern Gardening
Orchids bring beauty and personality inside
Extension Matters Features
Brewer Vegetable Farm partners with Extension, shares knowledge with fellow producers