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Nuts About Pecans: Celebrating Mississippi’s Legacy
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This time on Freshly Picked, we’re cracking into the story of pecans—Mississippi’s beloved specialty crop and a cornerstone of Southern tradition. Host Claude Nash welcomes two special guests: Bill Duke, Vice President of Duke Pecan Company, and Art Sanders, owner of Lindy’s Pecans.
Together, they share their unique journeys in the pecan industry—from Bill’s generational family business to Art’s transformation of an overgrown orchard into a thriving farm. Learn how pecans are grown, harvested, and processed, the importance of local farmer relationships, and the tools that make it all possible.
Curious about the challenges of pecan farming or the exciting innovations shaping the industry? Tune in for an insightful conversation that celebrates the rich history and bright future of Mississippi’s pecan legacy!
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