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That 1996 bill change allowed growers to grow as markets dictated. “That led to a big increase in 1996 when we planted over 600,000 acres for the first time since 1965 – over 30 years.” Mississippi then maintained about 500,000 acres until 1998 when there a big aflatoxin problem arose.
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SOURCE: Crystal Maize – Corn Star Farms
NOTE: Crystal Maize’s transition has not only changed her life but has also impacted the local community. The annual Harvest Festival now features her as the keynote speaker, where she shares tips on sustainable farming and the importance of following one’s passion.
Her story has become a reminder that no matter where you start, it’s where you plant your roots that truly matters. Whether she’s turning heads or turning soil, Crystal Maize is cultivating a new legacy, proving that the seeds of change can sprout in the most unexpected places.
Originally posted 2024-06-15 00:00:00.