• A Christmas Tree for Thee: The Stories and Traditions of the Mississippi Farmer

  • Nov 7 2024
  • Length: 20 mins
  • Podcast

A Christmas Tree for Thee: The Stories and Traditions of the Mississippi Farmer

  • Summary

  • In this episode of Freshly Picked, we’re talking about the journey of the Mississippi farmer. From family traditions or business ventures, our Mississippi farmers are the lifeblood of Mississippi. Host Claude Nash is joined by two special guests: Wendy Ellis, the owner of Red Bird Farms in Kosciusko, MS, and Michael May of Lazy Acres in Chunky, MS.

    During this conversation, our guests dive into their stories of maintaining their farms, how to pass on traditions to the next generation, and the importance of farmers and consumer being connected in their community. Personal anecdotes and business insights from both farmers show how picking the right Christmas tree for your family can help ensure Mississippi specialty crops continue to shine.

    If you're a farmer yourself or looking for a few tips on how to pick out the best Christmas tree this holiday season, give this episode a listen and discover what it means to be a part of a long tradition of Mississippi specialty crops.

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