Day 1: Farm to Cafeteria Conference
The Mississippi Food Summit & Agricultural Revival is hosted by the Mississippi Sustainable Agriculture Network (MSAN). This biennial event is held at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Jackson, MS. Speakers and presenters hold discussions, tell success stories, problem-solve barriers, and provide opportunities for farmers and non-farmers alike. The ultimate goal is to educate, inspire, and empower people on the topic of local food and sustainability in Mississippi.
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Presenter Bios:
1) Taylor Yowell - The Garden Farmacy
2) Dr. Girish Panicker - Dr. Girish K. Panicker, an authority on C-factor (cover and management) research on horticultural crops and an internationally renowned agricultural scientist, is the director of the Center for Conservation Research (Vegetable and Fruit Crops), at Alcorn State University, Mississippi. He earned his Ph.D. in horticulture from Mississippi State University with dissertation work on Blueberries. His federally funded research center has the world’s largest C-factor data bank on horticultural crops with work done on 37 crops at an investment of more than $7 million. Dr. Panicker has represented the US several times at international conferences abroad to deliver lectures on organic production practices for a healthier environment. His lectures are being podcasted globally by the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS), International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), USDA, eOrganic, and eXtension. With numerous publications to his credit, he has been a member of several national and international agricultural societies. He is the recipient of Pride of India 2011 award. This prestigious award is conferred to distinctive non-resident Indians for their valuable contribution, dedication, and remarkable services that give India reasons to be proud of them. Dr. Panicker teaches Food Science at Alcorn State University.
3) Larry Stephenson - The Garden Farmacy/Southern Cultured
