Farmweek #2733 - February 17, 2004
Feature:
Blackwater Farms
Farm Family Foods of MS
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TONIGHT ON FARMWEEK |
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NATIONAL BEEF CHECKOFF TO U.S. SUPREME COURT - The USSC will rule on whether the checkoff violates the 1st Amendment rights of cattle producers who oppose paying it. |
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MCA STUDIES BSE - EM #15 - BSE was high on the agenda at the annual convention of the Mississippi Cattlemen's Association.
Appearing: Barry Carpenter - Deputy Administrator - U.S. Department of Agriculture. Sammy Blossom - Executive Vice President - Mississippi Cattlemen's Association. John Anderson - Agricultural Economist - Mississippi State University Extension Service. |
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CATFISH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE MEETINGS SET - Catfish farmers who signed up for the "Trade Adjustment Assistance Act must attend one of these sessions hosted by the Mississippi State University Extension Service.
MSU Extension Service Catfish Meetings
(662) 325-7988
Monday, February 23, 10 a.m.
MSU Delta Research & Ext. Center, Stoneville
Tuesday, March 9, 10 a.m.
MSU Central MS R & E Center, Raymond
Wednesday, March 10, 10 a.m.
Bost Extension Building, MSU, Starkville
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4-H LEGISLATIVE DAY - 4-H'ers say thanks to the Mississippi Legislature for their support. Appearing: Maury Giachelli - State 4-H President - Union County. Joe McGilberry, Ph.D. - Extension and Outreach - Mississippi State University. Stacy Moore - 4-H Leadership Team - DeSoto County. Rebecca Carson - 4-H Leadership Team - Forrest County. |
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SOUTHERN GARDENING - Native Plants - Appearing: Norman Winter - Horticulturist - Mississippi State University Extension Service |
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TOSS - Photo - Boardtown Explorers 4-H Club visit. |
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TRIVIA QUESTION - What year did Arbor Day become an official observance in Mississippi? 1926 |
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MARKETS INTRODUCTION |
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BIRD FLU CAUSING SOME COUNTRIES TO BAN IMPORTS OF U.S. CHICKEN |
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MORE BIRD FLU REPORTED IN NEW JERSEY AND PENNSYLVANIA |
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HOGS ANALYSIS - PORK MAY CAPTURE SOME OF BEEF AND POULTRY MARKET - Appearing: Virgil Robinson / PHI Marketing Services, Inc. |
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MARKET INTERVIEW - Cotton prices at a six month low - Appearing: Cotton - O.A. Cleveland - Cotton Market Analyst - www.cottonexperts.com |
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TRIVIA ANSWER |
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
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FAMILY FARM FOODS OF MS - See this story - EM #12 - Craig and Jenny Hertel are raising pasture-fed livestock for a niche market. Farm Family Foods is a cooperative working to develop marketing approach which could benefit sell the excess production of small family farms. Original broadcast: March 18, 2003.
Appearing: Craig Hertel - Blackwater Farms - Daleville. Fred Stokes - Family Farm Foods of Mississippi. Cecil Williams - Rural Business Specialist - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. MaryAnn Jones - Blackwater Farms Customer - Lauderdale. Andrea Thaggard - Blackwater Farms Customer - Meridian. Linda Pepper, Ph.D. - Consultant/Grant Writer - Family Farm Foods of Mississippi. Jenny Hertel - Blackwater Farms - Daleville.
Contact Information:
Blackwater Farms, Daleville - Craig and Jenny Hertel
(877) 276-7453 or (601) 743-2571
Family Farm Foods, of MS - Fred Stokes
(662) 476-5568 or (601) 527-2459 |
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PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK'S SHOW |