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Wonderbird Spirits

Wonderbird Spirits Creates Gin From Local Rice

Different from other gin distillers, Wonderbird Spirits uses a unique ingredient to make its gin: Mississippi rice.

Preparation for planting magnolia into soil. Small tree in container ready for transplanting in fall garden

Best Trees to Plant in Mississippi

Fall is an excellent time for planting trees, but it can leave you wondering what are the best trees to plant in Mississippi.

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Visit Rodney This Fall

Only accessible after braving a lengthy stretch of degraded road, what remains of Rodney stands as a relic to the past.

Travel Cornith

Public Art Comes Alive in Mississippi Murals

Mississippi murals bring beauty and recognize the importance of how it relates to the state’s rich history in art and culture. 

Tomatoes

Grow the Best Tomatoes This Summer 

One of the most popular home garden vegetables is tomatoes, but they can also be one of the most frustrating to grow. 

Cockrell’s Farmers Market

Visit Cockrell’s Farmers Market

One enthusiastic reviewer of Cockrell’s Farmers Market in Brandon wrote that the Rankin County business has “everything for your belly and your yard.”

ESAP 2020 Regional Winners

Women in Mississippi Agriculture

Many people believe that women only play a supporting in role agriculture, however, in reality, they are the leaders, teachers, specialists and creators of Mississippi’s most profitable industry. 

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Raided beds in an urban garden growing plants herbs spices and vegetables

Mobility and Physical Limitations Don’t Have to Keep You From Gardening

According to the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture, up to 80% of homeowners, regardless of their mobility, in the U.S. are involved in gardening. 

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Visit Meador Homestead B&B and Tea Shop

Spend an afternoon or a whole weekend back in time at the Meador Homestead B&B and Tea Shop.

Tech School Ready Loyd Star School

Loyd Star Attendance Center Prepares Students For Career Success

Loyd Star Attendance Center students earn certifications that could help them transition seamlessly from high school to skilled employment.