On this episode of Freshly Picked, Christmas tree specialists teach us everything there is to know about how to pick one out and where the business is headed. Our host, Claude Nash, has an evergreen conversation with our amazing guests: Adam and Ali Carnes of Carnes Farms and Mike Buchart, the president of the Southern Christmas Tree Association.

Their conversation delves into the business of how to run a Christmas tree farm. They also highlight the importance of personal family moments and memories of these amazing specialty crops. With business insider knowledge from Mike and first-hand in-the-field experience from Adam and Ali, it makes for a multilayered discussion worth every second.

Ready to know what it takes to grow a Christmas tree? Wondering whether you should have a real or artificial tree this year? Looking for tips on how to maintain your Christmas tree? Give this episode a listen to find the answers you've been looking for and so much more!

This time on Freshly Picked, our local Mississippi chefs take us on a journey of holiday cuisine. The holidays wouldn't be the holidays without scrumptious food and loved ones to enjoy it with. Our wonderful host Claude Nash has a food-filled conversation with two amazing guests: Nick Wallace, owner of Nick Wallace Culinary and voted best Chef of Mississippi in 2020, and Tyler Alford, owner of Eudora's Mississippi Brasserie.

These cuisine connoisseurs share trade secrets from their decades long careers. The personal stories of family and home, the path of the business, the importance of connections on multiple levels, and more tasty topics meet with some holiday cheer. Their stories share the holiday spirit and some family recipes you won't want to miss.

So, if you're looking for some insider info on how to make the best family dinner, you've found the right conversation. Bring your notepad and listen to what it means to be a Mississippi chef (and then bring your notes back to your kitchen).

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.