Mississippi Has the Sweet Potato Capital of the World
Farmer Caleb Englert discussed sweet potatoes in Mississippi.
Published: Feb. 3, 2026 at 10:13 PM CST
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Vardaman, Mississippi is considered the Sweet Potato Capital of the World! In our Made in Mississippi series, farmer Caleb Englert joined Studio 3 to discuss sweet potatoes and its impact on the state.
Englert and his family own and operate a farm in Chickasaw County. He discussed the daily life on the farm and how they farm year-round.
He is also President of the Mississippi Sweet Potato Council.
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