Archives: Events

  • Spring Farmers Field Day

    Sample seed event. A three-day field day for new and experienced growers across the Mississippi Delta. Sessions cover cover-crop planning, soil testing, and connecting with USDA-NRCS staff. Lunch and materials provided.

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  • Fall Farmers Market Workshop

    Sample seed event. A hands-on day on getting your products to local markets — labeling, pricing, vendor agreements, and the practical paperwork of selling at farmers markets and small grocers. Bring product samples and questions.

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  • Summer Youth Leadership Series

    Sample seed event. An eight-day cohort program for youth ages 14–18 covering personal leadership, public speaking, agricultural careers, and community-project design. Participants present a community-impact project on the final day.

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  • Weekly Mentorship Group

    Sample seed event. A weekly drop-in mentorship group for Delta growers and small-business owners. Bring a question, leave with a plan and a peer to check in with. Coffee on us.

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  • Pulley Farm Field Day

    Pulley Farm Field Day

    The Legacy of Diversified Farming on Small Acreage

    A Coalition of Farmers field day at Pulley Farm in Prairie, Mississippi, exploring the legacy of diversified farming on small acreage. Open to youth, growers, and small-acreage landowners across the region.

    What you’ll see

    • Youth in Agribusiness
    • Livestock (cattle, horses, ponies, and more)
    • Livestock Watering Facility
    • Rotational Grazing
    • Heavy Use Area
    • Chickens / Poultry
    • Eggs
    • Vegetables
    • Small Ruminants and other regenerative practices

    Meals provided

    Breakfast, refreshments, and lunch on site.

    Hosts & contacts

    • Pamela Pulley
    • John Jones
    • Alvin Topp

    A Coalition of Farmers event hosted at Pulley Farm.