Mobile Markets visit communities with nutritious food, fun
❝The Mobile Markets get fresh produce directly into the hands of senior citizens.❞ — Leo Perez, Oklahoma State University Extension educator
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❝The Mobile Markets get fresh produce directly into the hands of senior citizens.❞ — Leo Perez, Oklahoma State University Extension educator
Wind storms earlier this year, coupled with a late spring freeze in 2021 and an early fall freeze in 2022, have wreaked havoc on Oklahoma’s pecan crop the past couple of years, but the 2023 outlook is good with harvest on the horizon.Becky Carroll, Oklahoma State University Extension senior specialist, fruit and pecans, said the National Pecan Shellers Association predicts this year’s crop estimate at 22 million pounds, which is above the average of 17 million pounds in Oklahoma.
Pop-up Mobile Markets were a big hit in nine Oklahoma communities this summer thanks to Oklahoma State University Extension and partnering agencies.The Mobile Markets were hosted in Stilwell, Muskogee, Webber Falls, Porum, Haskell, Boynton, Westville, Taft and Warner through October.
The petals on the summer flowers may be curling and turning brown now, but gardeners can look forward to vibrant colors next year by planting spring-flowering bulbs soon.