Organic Mississippi farming
One man's ambition to establish the national organic movement in Mississippi.
Charles Munford and Nientara Anderson in front of their vegetable garden. Table of Contents:
- Organic Mississippi farming
- Page One
- Turning a profit in Year 2
- Plus of big-city proximity
Comments
I was delighted to read this article while searching the Internet for organic farmers in the Jackson Mississippi area. However, the article was written in 2008 and Munford's plans were to leave the farm within two years. My question: Did he find someone to take over the farm and continue with organic farming methods? If so, does the farm still use the club method to sell its products? Further, how do I join?
Please contact me at jrdenman@comcast.net to answer my questions..... More
Hi, Nienthara, This is a friend of your Mum and Dad from Lanka. I met your parents the other day at a concert. I saw them after many years. You look the same when I saw you as a toddler. Will scan the pic and send it to you. Wish you all the very best and pls let me have Mum's email.
We love to hear about you all going organic, Jeff and I are trying to start and organic Nursery just north of Gulfport, MS. We have just bought 9 and 1/2 acres. I have just finish getting my degree in horticultural and landscaping. also pasted state certification, what I am trying to find out and am having trouble doing,( because the State of Mississippi isn't really incouraging organics.) What do we need to do to be certified organical in this state? If you can give us any insite I would.... More
Contact Kevin Riggin at the Mississippi Dept. of Agriculture & Commerce (MDAC) in Jackson. He can point you in the proper direction to go organic.
Thanks for the help. Kevin just did our inspection today and we passed. We now join the few Certified Organic Growers in Mississippi.
We are in the Columbus area and are looking to buy organic produce. Any help locating farmers would be appreciated.
A more uplifting story I have yet to read.
I have strong ties to Mississippi, having lived on the coastline for 30+years I know all too well the challenge of change and success there in many areas.
These two young people have accomplished a most impressive feat...but then that is what determination and hard work often brings, with a little help from the gods who watch over us.
Bea Kunz
Sage Hill Farms
Tennessee
