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The “Freshly Picked” podcast will be all around specialty crops: those highly cultivated fruits, nuts, trees, plants, and flowers we grow in Mississippi. We want to let folks know, through engaging interviews with growers, chefs, horticulturalists, and goods makers that specialty crops are worth seeking out. Each 30-minute Freshly Picked podcast episode will highlight a particular specialty topic, and will contain a fresh mix of interviews, recipes, innovations in agriculture, and more.
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A Christmas Tree for Thee: The Stories and Traditions of the Mississippi Farmer
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In this episode of Freshly Picked, we’re talking about the journey of the Mississippi farmer. From family traditions or business ventures, our Mississippi farmers are the lifeblood of Mississippi. Host Claude Nash is joined by two special guests: Wendy Ellis, the owner of Red Bird Farms in Kosciusko, MS, and Michael May of Lazy Acres in Chunky, MS.…
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Cultivating Conversations: Specialty Crops and Sustainability with Commissioner Andy Gipson
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In this episode of Freshly Picked, host Claude Nash sits down with two special guests: Mississippi’s Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson and Leigh Bailey of Salad Days Produce. Together, they explore the importance of specialty crops like blueberries, native plants, and hydroponic lettuce in Mississippi’s agricultural landscape. Commissioner Gipso…
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Pumpkin to Talk About: Savoring Mississippi’s Sweetest Fall Harvests
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In this episode of Freshly Picked, we’re taking a deep dive into the farm-to-table journey of Mississippi's specialty crops, focusing on how these fall favorites—sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and more—go from seed to fork. Host Claude Nash is joined by two special guests: Guillermo "Billy" Salinas of Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship and own…
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Value-Added and Sugar-Coated: Turning Crops into Sweet Success
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In this episode of Freshly Picked, we’re taking a closer look at Mississippi’s specialty crops and the delicious value-added products they inspire! Host Claude Nash is joined by two expert guests: Jan Cook-Houston from Sweet Potato Sweets in Vardaman, and Kirk Hutchinson from Power of the Almond Bakery in Starkville. Our guests dive into their uniq…
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Field of Dreams: Harvesting Fun with Mississippi Agritourism
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In this episode of Freshly Picked, we explore the vibrant world of Mississippi agritourism—a flourishing industry that blends agriculture with tourism to create unforgettable farm experiences. From pumpkin patches to Christmas tree farms and sweet potato festivals, agritourism invites families to the countryside for a hands-on taste of farm life. H…
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In this episode of Freshly Picked, we’re celebrating the fall season by digging into Mississippi’s rich tradition of sweet potato and pumpkin farming! Host Claude Nash is joined by three seasoned farmers: Sylvia Clark of Clark Farms and The Tater Shed, Caleb Englert of Englert Farms and President of the Mississippi Sweet Potato Council, and Aaron S…
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Join us in Episode 4 of Freshly Picked as we elevate your culinary game! In this episode, we chat with Chef Hunter Evans of Elvie's and Don Kazery, Jr. from Kazery Farms in Jackson, MS. Discover how specialty herbs, fruits veggies, and even edible flowers journey from farm to table, creating exquisite dishes and fresh flavors. Tune in, savor the in…
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Herb Your Enthusiasm: Pick and Savor Specialty Flavors
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Join us in Episode 3 of Freshly Picked as we dive into the fascinating world of specialty herbs! In this episode, we explore the unique realm of specialty crops with Nan Moak of Dandelion and Crow, Nick Hartley from Compass Point Blend, and Caroline Warner of CW Body Organics, Herbal Apothecary. Discover how these herbal experts cultivate and craft…
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Join us in Episode 2 of Freshly Picked as we delve into the world of U-Pick farms, a true celebration of fresh, hands-on harvests! In this episode, we chat with Dana Nowell from Twelve2 Farm, Shunda Garner of Geneva Springs Farm, and Jenni Campbell of Taylor Flower Patch about the joys and challenges of running U-Pick farms. From vibrant fruits to …
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Join Claude Nash, Editor of the Mississippi Market Bulletin, in this week’s discussion of lovely, fresh-cut flowers — the specialty of the day. In this Freshly Picked episode, Claude has lively conversations with Donna Yowell from Flower Growers of Mississippi and Paige Manning, Director of Marketing Development at MDAC about the blossoming beautie…
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Freshly Picked will be all around specialty crops: those highly cultivated fruits, nuts, trees, plants, and flowers we grow in Mississippi. We want to let folks know, through engaging interviews with growers, chefs, horticulturalists, and goods makers that specialty crops are worth seeking out. Each 30-minute Freshly Picked podcast episode will hig…
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