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America's farmers are aging, and experts say we need to step up with policies to support older farmers and help refill the pipeline of younger farmers.

America's farmers are aging, and experts say we need to step up with policies to support older farmers and help refill the pipeline of younger farmers.

TUPELO - Shawn Brevard, Tupelo native and longtime community volunteer, has been recognized for her volunteerism by the Mississippi Board of Trustees of the State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL).

As monkey pox cases slowly creep into double digits in Mississippi, some may be wondering if they're at-risk for the virus. 

Unique nutritional needs require older Americans to pay special attention to how they stock their pantries to ensure they are consuming enough of the right foods.

Limited availability of affordable and healthy foods can contribute to poor health outcomes, especially for residents of rural and low-income regions.

Bridget Balch October 15, 2020 Physicians, researchers, and food policy experts highlight the need for accessible, healthy food to combat poor health in vulnerable populations. New section New section Cars line up at a free groceries distribution site for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic on April 10, 2020 in Inglewood, California. Credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images When the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Revere HealthCare Center opened its therapeutic food pantry i...