“Growing the Next Generation Through Agriculture & Blues
A Celebration of Agriculture, Blues
Heritage & Youth Empowerment
Friday, April 10, 2026
Young Family Farm | Mississippi Delta
Cultivating Resilience
Ag / Blues Fest is a student-centered educational practicum transforming cultural participation into real-world exposure to agriculture, culinary arts, and music.
By connecting the labor of the land with the rhythm of the Blues, we bridge our historic past with a sustainable future for youth in the Mississippi Delta.
Event Schedule
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Event Schedule *
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D9:30 AM: Welcome & Cultural Grounding
9:00 AM — School Arrival & Check-In
9:20 AM — Opening Welcome: Agriculture, Blues Heritage, & Youth Opportunity
9:35 AM — Educational Workshop: Nelly Mac (Delta Blues Storytelling)
10:05 AM — Guided Farm Rotations: “The Blues on the Land”
Chickens: Responsibility & Food Production
Goats: Livestock Care & Agritourism
Raised Beds: Soil Preparation & Planting
Grow Bags: Urban Agriculture & Food Access
Agriculture Careers: Pathways in Food & Farm Systems
10:50 AM — Educational Workshop: Jerry Fair (Blues Legacy & Interaction)
11:20 AM — Cultural Reflection: Connecting the Field to the Stage
11:40 AM — Lunch Distribution (Authentic Delta Flavors)
12:10 PM — Combined Musical Finale & Group Photo
12:50 PM — Closing Remarks & Student Departure
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1:15 PM – Onward — Extended Musical Performances, Culinary Activation, and Partner Networking
Micro Ag Academy
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Micro Ag Academy *
Addressing food desert realities through applied agricultural learning. Youth engage directly with the land through five core learning stations
SOAR: Student Opportunity, Apprenticeship & Readiness
Ag / Blues Fest serves as a SOAR practicum—translating cultural engagement into measurable workforce exposure. Youth gain awareness of pathways in Sustainable Agriculture, Culinary Arts, Music Production, and Creative Entrepreneurship.