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USDA Mississippi Recruitment Video youtu.be/aAMhHzGPoEc?si=LrS1… via @YouTube
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This Thanksgiving, we're thankful for the incredible farmers that brought 200 MILLION turkeys to our tables in 2024 valued at $3.7B! Shoutout to Minnesota for leading the U.S. in turkey production 🦃
#Thanksgiving
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It's been a busy summer for us! We were thrilled to welcome Sec. Rollins to Jackson during her MS visit, where she led a discussion w/ local stakeholders to discuss ag policy issues facing small farmers and producers, and joined the ribbon cutting for our recent office expansion.
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In this 1970s photo, an NRCS conservationist meets with landowners in California’s Antelope Valley. We have a proud history of helping America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners.
ALT Three men speak at a ranch
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Today we celebrate the service and dedication of working dogs on farms and ranches and detector dogs who protect our Nation's agriculture 🐾
#NationalDogDay
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Buckeye Farms in Como, MS is a model of sustainable ag practices and environmental stewardship. Chief Bettencourt traveled to meet owner Sledge Taylor who's been recognized by the National Association of Conservation Districts as a Soil Health Champion.
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Buckle up, Pollinator Week is here! Join us for The Great Pollinator Road Trip June 16-22, as we hit the road and make scenic stops to celebrate the vital role pollinators play in our world. Follow along and see how these tiny travelers keep our world blooming. #PollinatorWeek
ALT Promotional poster for The Great Pollinator Road Trip by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, featuring cartoon pollinator characters in a car, celebrating Pollinator Week from June 16-22, 2025.
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June is here ☀️! From highlighting our nation’s dairy farmers, vital pollinators, the great outdoors and more, this month is packed with reasons to celebrate!
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Science-based conservation is the foundation of what we do. During her recent visit to Kansas, Chief Bettencourt visited an NRCS Plant Material Center to learn how researchers are developing plants and new plant technologies for America’s heartland. nrcs.usda.gov/plant-material…
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The application window for the 2025 USDA 1890 National Scholars Program has opened. Students at @1890landgrant universities are invited to complete and submit their applications online through USDA’s e-application until March 1, 2025 ➡️ usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre…
Greetings!
As we depart for the long weekend, I encourage you to continue to honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy of equality and justice for all. Please take time to read and share with your agency this year’s MLK article.
Written by: Jennifer M Griffin, Urban Conservationist
New funding is available through the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production grants program. Learn more and apply by March 10: usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre…
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Agroforestry practices – like alley cropping, silvopasture, and riparian buffers – offer countless benefits that include Improving soil health and water quality and enhancing wildlife habitat. Visit your local NRCS office to learn more!
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Did you know that turnips, mustard, and collard greens are Mississippi's top producing greens? Native Son has a mix of greens growing on their farm in Tupelo. Will Reed explains the difference between starting their crops in the greenhouse verses planting directly into the soil!
Happy Holidays from NRCS Mississippi! Let’s embrace the joy, love, and gratitude we share for our incredible Earth this season. Conserving our natural resources can make a significant impact. Join us in striving for a healthier, more sustainable New Year!
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Today is the winter solstice. For some, farm duties continue all winter, either in frigid or warmer climates. For others, it is a time to rest, enjoy the cold and snow, and plan for the spring. Whatever winter solstice means for you, we wish you a peaceful, productive season.
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Take care of your soil and it’ll take care of you. nrcs.usda.gov/conservation-b… #soilhealth
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A cranberry bog has to be one of the coolest harvests on the farm. We help cranberry growers in multiple states through our programs. Has anyone tried the viral candied cranberries? Maybe we need to test the recipe straight from the field!
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Are you ready to get started with us? Across the country, we have program sign-up cut-off dates coming up soon. Not sure when your state’s cut-off date is? Well do we have the webpage for you! Find your local financial assistance program ranking dates at nrcs.usda.gov/ranking-dates.
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These maps show the color of soil at various depths. Soil color can help educate people about what types of soils are where, and why? Soil color helps us understand a landscape’s recent and long-term history, clues about dominant mineralogy, and much more. bit.ly/3Iah9lU
