Natural Resources Conservation Service

Mississippi

United States Department of Agriculture

Bon Appétit! Flora Producer Supplies Fresh Produce to Local Restaurants

Van Killen, of Two Dogs Farms in Flora, Miss., supplies local restaurants with locally-grown produce to create a healthier Mississippi. Through USDA/ NRCS, he learned of available resources through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.

Two Dog Farms Produce Field and High Tunnel

From the Battle Field to the Farm

Having served 22 years in the military, Curtis Lofton knows about hard work, perseverance, and overcoming challenges. However, after trading his combat boots for cowboy boots, Lofton faced one of the biggest challenges of his life.

Tanya Culbert, Supv. District Conservationist, Curtis Lofton, Farmer, Allen Ross, Soil Conservation Technician, and Cody Cessna, Soil Conservation Technician

Quail Hunter’s Treasure Prairie The Robertsons of Burnt Oak Lodge

The Robertsons’ story of relocation, fulfilling a dream, and restoring native prairie grassland right here in Lowndes County, Mississippi, embraces adventure, perseverance, destiny, some sheer luck, and of course NRCS technical and program assistance.

High Tunnels Protect Crops through Rain, Sleet, and Snow

Dr. Cindy Ayers- Elliott, owner of Foot Print Farms in Jackson, Miss. knew that the cold weather would affect her crops, so she prepared beforehand. She checked to ensure that the produce grown in her six high tunnels were ready to survive the unusual wintry weather mix.