Cummings and Goings in Agriculture
Producers, Volunteers Needed For Farmers Market
By Steve Cummings
Last weeks’ weather was beautiful and Yalobusha County farmers are busy getting ready for the 2008 planting season. Look for the corn crop to be planted soon.
If you are reading this before March 20 at 6:30 pm, there is still time to get to the Yalobusha County Wildlife Tasting Buffet. The tasting buffet will be held at the Yalobusha County Multipurpose Building, and Dr. Sherry Surrette will present the program on “Endangered Species”. Also, look for a special guest entertainer that the county Soil and Water District has come up with.
There are two upcoming “lunch and learn” programs being held at the Yalobusha County Multipurpose Building. These are:
March 20
Signs of Spring
This will be another great program from the University Florist. Participants will learn how to make tablescapes for use at home, florals for worship, and seasonal outdoor displays.
Lynette McDougald, AIFD, Mississippi State University Florist Manager
March 27
The Grow Anywhere Garden: Container and Raised Beds
If you have space problems, soil problems or physical problems, or if you just want to learn more about this type of gardening this program is for you! Learn how to create and maintain a “garden” in containers and raised beds. Techniques, design tips and suggested plants to create a beautiful, functional and an economical addition to your garden will be covered in this program.
Lelia Kelly, PhD, Consumer Horticulture Specialist, Mississippi State University Extension Service
Also, Justin McGuirk sent the the following email last week:
ATTENTION: Looking for growers/sellers and volunteers interested in participating in this years’ Water Valley Main Street Farmers Market! I’ll be holding a general interest meeting on Thursday, March 237th 6 pm at the Main Street offices 207 Main Street (across from the Chamber of Commerce building). If interested, I encourage you to attend – feel free to call me with any questions or comments in the meantime. My number is 662-801-9273. Thanks, Justin McGuirk.
I encourage you to attend or call Justin if you are interested in participating.
