Alcorn Extension to Participate in Alliance Field Day, February 17
The Alcorn State University Extension Program will participate in the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Alliance Field Day, February 17, at Farm 1, 7810 County Line Road, Carthage, MS.
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians operates five farms, 18 high tunnels and one greenhouse. Two of their farms are the only tribally-owned certified organic produce operations in the nation. The three other farms will become certified organic later this year.
Farm I, one of their United States Department of Agriculture certified organic farms, consists of seven high tunnels, one greenhouse for plug production, and one acre of field production. Field crops include tomatoes, tomato berries, cucumbers, eggplant, kale, and collards.
Topics will include, "A Seed Starting Demonstration; Preparing for Spring Planting; and Featuring the Farm’s High Tunnel, Greenhouse, and Field Production.” Experts from ASUEP, Mississippi State University Extension Service, Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, and experienced farmers will participate and help to provide greater support to local farmers and growers.
Registration begins at 10 a.m. The event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
There is no cost to attend this event; however, pre-registration is required. To register email: [email protected]
Directions: Farm I is located at 7810 County Line Road, Carthage, Mississippi, between Carthage and Kosciusko. From North: Take Hwy 35 South from Kosciusko to Dossville (5-6 miles). Take a left onto County Line Road, just past Dossville sign. Turn right into first gravel drive about 1/4 mile off of Hwy 35. From South: Take Hwy 35 North from Carthage to Dossville (12-14 miles). Take a right onto County Line Road, just past Dossville sign. Turn right into first gravel drive about 1/4 mile off of Hwy 35. For assistance with directions, contact Daphne Snow, general manager, Choctaw Fresh Produce at 601-575-9089.
