Challenges — and solutions — facing local farming
(From left), Sarah Varble, Harvey Williams, Julia Kurnik, and Marcus Coleman talk about challenges facing agriculture in the Mississippi Delta, and how logistics and tech can help create more value in an industry valued at $50 billion. (Steve Bohnel/The Daily Memphian)
When Harvey Williams was starting Delta Dirt Distillery in Helena–West Helena, Arkansas, in April 2021, there were multiple obstacles despite his family owning vital farmland in in the area for four generations.
Williams needed to navigate federal and state licensing to sell his vodka, which is made from sweet potatoes and corn — and numerous other products.
He needed to source all of the equipment for the distillery located on Cherry Street in Helena.
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Steve Bohnel
Steve Bohnel is a Temple University graduate, originally from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He’s worked at news organizations in Iowa, Maryland and Pittsburgh, covering local and state politics. He covers health care, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, and technology. He is an avid traveler, an Everton F.C. and Philadelphia sports fan, and likes collecting records and biking around town.
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