Extension Matters: Volume 8 Number 3

  • A man wearing dress clothes stands in front of a blue wall and smiles with his hands clasped in front of his body.

    Diving Deep

  • A large group of children outside standing in front of buildings.

    Extension in Action

  • A smiling young girl wearing a green apron holding a measuring cup full of flour.

    Fun with Food

  • A man wearing a Jackson State University scarf and a navy suit jacket smiles in front of a sculpture on the JSU campus.

    4-H: Where Are They Now?

  • A man stands behind a table with 2 small bags labeled “Two Brooks Farm.”

    Quality Over Quantity

  • A sign that reads “Welcome 4-H’ers” and has the Mississippi State Extension logo.

    Finding Their Spark

  • A man and woman standing next to each other, smiling for a photo.

    Seeing the Need

  • Two groups of people stand next to each other, smiling.

    What’s New in Extension

  • A woman wearing a white shirt with red and blue stars holds a potted plant in a garden.

    Doing the "Heart" Work

  • A group of teens examining a plant with a teacher.

    Where You Are

  • A smiling young girl and a small, white dog with a blue bow on one ear.

    Fun with Furry Friends

  • A Facebook post from MSU Extension advertising a podcast.

    Social Media Connection

  • A large group photo of several young children and adults wearing kayaking gear and several kayaks of different colors in the grass in front of them.

    Giving in Abundance

A man wearing dress clothes stands in front of a blue wall and smiles with his hands clasped in front of his body.

On the surface, the Mississippi Aquarium may seem like just a fun destination where people can learn about and get an up-close look at aquatic life and other wildlife. But the purpose of the aquarium is much more profound.

A large group of children outside standing in front of buildings.

All third, fourth, and fifth graders, about 650 children, participate in the Junior Master Gardener program, led by Coach Roland “Ro” Román as part of the children’s physical education instruction.

A smiling young girl wearing a green apron holding a measuring cup full of flour.

Kendra McGregory, a Houston, Mississippi, fourth grader, attended the program for the first time in 2021.

A man wearing a Jackson State University scarf and a navy suit jacket smiles in front of a sculpture on the JSU campus.

Hinds County native Eric Hunter is using the skills and networks he developed in 4-H to succeed as operations manager of environmental services at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He applies time management and organizational skills to stay focused and prepared for his duties.

A man stands behind a table with 2 small bags labeled “Two Brooks Farm.”

On paper, Mike Wagner seems like an ordinary, successful Mississippi producer, but, in person, he defies expectations.

A sign that reads “Welcome 4-H’ers” and has the Mississippi State Extension logo.

State 4-H Congress, held at Mississippi State University in June, hosted more than 300 Mississippi 4-H’ers from every county. Young people were inspired through networking and competing at Congress.

A man and woman standing next to each other, smiling for a photo.

Opening the right lines of communication is usually a prerequisite for anyone planning to start their own business.

Two groups of people stand next to each other, smiling.

The Pearl River County 4-H Junior Master Gardeners have made some special additions to Poplarville City Park. A new pollinator garden planted in raised beds features a wildflower area, a native plant area, and an herb area.

A woman wearing a white shirt with red and blue stars holds a potted plant in a garden.

The annual Christmas Cactus Showcase in Brooksville each December features anywhere from 45 to 60 colorful cacti, most of which are under the year-round care of Pat Hill.

A group of teens examining a plant with a teacher.

When teachers and administrators at Leland School Park began taking steps to install a school garden in 2019, they had no idea they would get a first-of-its-kind outdoor classroom.

A smiling young girl and a small, white dog with a blue bow on one ear.

At just 10 years old, Annalexa Moore is learning how to be a responsible pet owner, thanks to the 4-H Dog Club in Lauderdale County.

A Facebook post from MSU Extension advertising a podcast.

Sharing links to popular social media posts and new feeds.

A large group photo of several young children and adults wearing kayaking gear and several kayaks of different colors in the grass in front of them.

Leaders at Walmart in Louisville had already noticed Facebook posts announcing the new Winston County 4-H Kayak and Fishing Club when front-end coach Nikki Marshall realized they had too many life jackets and paddles in stock.

 

 

 

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Message from the Director

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Dr. Steve Martin

Dear friends,

We are winding down another harvest, and we continue our Extension mission to extend knowledge and change lives. We are in every county, supporting Mississippians from all walks of life as they work to grow their families and businesses, conserve resources, and increase profitability.

This issue of Extension Matters features clients’ stories of success in each of Extension’s five subject areas: agriculture, natural resources, 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and government and community development. These clients are getting the tools they need from Extension agents, specialists, and faculty.

Each of these stories of success shows that Extension delivers the support and education Mississippians need to accomplish their goals. I’m proud to say that Extension is continuing our work to make the great state of Mississippi even better.

Sincerely,
Steve Martin
Interim Director, MSU Extension Service