04/26/2026
With generous support from Nordisk this year we doubled the size of our GROW class from 5 to 11. Meet the rest of the changemakers transforming the Mississippi Delta's food landscape!
🌱Georgette Thomas: Expanding production of sweet potatoes to increase supply at neighborhood stores and farmers markets
🌱Kevin Cosby: Increasing production of purple hull peas and leafy greens and creating employment opportunities for youth
🌱Leonette Henderson: Transforming a backyard garden into a community garden to share fresh produce with neighbors and elders
🌱Pushing Outstanding Excellence for Kids: Teaching youth sustainable farming practices and entrepreneurship skills to break cycles of scarcity
🌱Tommie Meeks: Expanding vegetable production to support regional organizations, increasing access to local foods
🌱Tunica 10-Point Coalition: Creating community gardens and offering youth classes on health, nutrition, and entrepreneurship