Organic production increasing in the state
By Bonnie Coblentz, MSU Extension Service Organic production represents a small but rapidly growing segment of Mississippi agriculture. (Photo by MAFES/Jenny Ryals) Organic production represents a small but rapidly growing segment of Mississippi agriculture, and a growing number of farmers are doing what it takes to meet this consumer demand for quality products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that as of 2021, which is the most current year for this data, the total number of...