As Monday morning arrived, Warner and Loraine Hall received a phone call from a reliable source stating, Greensburg was inundated with six inches of rain overnight. As usual, this unpredictable scenario did not deter the Hall’s from moving forward with their planned field day. Loraine reemphasized, “I am leaving shortly to purchase items for the meal and finish other last-minute details. As the phone call concluded, Warner assured me the annual field day will occur. At this point, I packed my bags and started heading south on interstate fifty-five for a day of learning and fun activities. Warner Hall Farm’s Fall Field Day has gained a stellar reputation for participants to develop fruitful relationships, trade farm practices, entertainment, and good down-home eating.
The vegetable production champion, “Warner Hall,” revealed an awesome field day through his quiet showmanship, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in Greensburg, LA. Individuals traveled across rural Mississippi and Louisiana to learn from this renowned producer. Warner Hall and his crew removed all the unwanted grass, which allowed the plants to consume the nutrients. Warner’s collards, mustards, turnips, onions, horticulture beans, red beans, and snap beans are showing vitality, with the potential of being a bumper fall crop. Warner asked attendees to observe his leafy green crop. He stated, “I started harvesting mustard and collard greens in the last week of September. My fall peas are thriving, and I am expecting a harvest of at least ten bushels.” Warner reiterated that the summer and fall crops could be a record setting year for production. The okra crop yielded over 130 bushels and the watermelons were outstanding. Warner echoed the need for irrigation. If you are planning to raise a huge volume of vegetables, then you will need access to a reliable source of water. This fall has been exceptionally dry. I am irrigating daily to stimulate growth. Hall shifted gears and directed participants over to the high tunnel house. This is my third crop produced inside the high tunnel. I am thankful to NRCS for providing financial assistance for the project. Yes, the high tunnel system has extended my growing season almost year-round. I have broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, peppers, purple cabbage, and tomatoes growing inside. A handful of individuals expressed their concerns about the next generation of gardeners and farmers. Among the attendees were students from Hammond High Magnet School and 26 Agriculture III students, led by Linda Chaney, Agriculture Teacher, and FFA Advisor. These young enthusiasts listened carefully and articulated conversations about Warner Hall’s fall crop. The veteran farmers said this is a real-world opportunity to share our knowledge with the students, who will be growing and producing vegetables within the next five years. Warner verbalized thanks to Linda and the students for their participation. Warner redirected the attendees back to their seats for other presenters to disperse pertinent information. However, the food aroma drew some participants towards Mrs. Loraine Hall, because they wanted to be first in line to receive the scrumptious meal. Warner conveyed thanks to the presenters, ground crew, participants, and meal team. Additionally, he expressed thanks to Mayla, Kiara, and Tarie, of the Winston County Self Help Cooperative, for sharing their skill set to help create a successful field day experience. Also, Warner acknowledged the Savior Family for driving over from Houston, TX, to participate and purchase vegetables. You can contact Warner Hall at 225.931.0534. “Help Save Rural America
