Statistics
2018 Mississippi 4-H Youth Development Status Report
Ethnic Background
- 59% White
- 38% African American
- 3% Other groups
Gender
- 51% Girls
- 49% Boys
Grade in School
- 23% K-3rd
- 33% 4th-6th
- 16% 7th-9th
- 23% 10th-12th
- 4% Post-High School
- 1% Special
Geographic Location
- 59% 40,860 live in towns with populations under 10,000 and rural
- 28% 19,391 live in towns and cities with populations of 10,000 to 50,000
- 7% 4,848 live on farms
- 6% 4,155 live in suburbs and cities
4-H Project Enrollment
- 24% Plants and Animals
- 23% Environmental Education and Earth Sciences
- 21% Personal Development and Leadership
- 14% Healthy Lifestyle Education
- 5% Science, Engineering, and Technology
- 5% Citizenship and Civic Education
- 5% Communication and Expressive Arts
- 3% Consumer and Family Sciences
Publications
News
For many of you, chronic wasting disease, or CWD, is old hat and you’re tired of hearing about it. I understand.
Ryan Akers recently graduated from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Emergency Management Executive Academy at the Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
The most common question we get is: how do I join 4-H? It’s encouraging to see so many young people wanting to get involved in the activities 4-H offers!
“4-H has something for everyone.” If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard that phrase a time or two. As cliché as it sounds, it’s true. There’s a wide variety of activities and clubs that ensure that everyone has a place in 4-H.
Success Stories
AT&T Mississippi sponsors the AT&T Banner Club Awards, Mississippi 4-H’s annual awards ceremony to celebrate the state’s most impactful 4-H clubs, at the Legislative Appreciation Luncheon, which is part of 4-H Legislative Day in February.
See what is new in Extension... Extension Holds New Agronomy Camp, Larry Alexander Fund Gives to the Future of 4-H, Extension Offers Ag Literacy Workshop for Teachers, Extension Offers Resources to Residents Affected by Backwater Flooding.
He may be only 15 years old, but one Columbus High School sophomore is developing financial skills for his entrepreneurial future, thanks to his experiences at the 2019 Mississippi 4-H Cooperative and Leadership Conference.
Originally from Greenwood, Drew Hearn has been a state trooper with the Mississippi Highway Patrol for 5 years. In 2019, he received the “Buckle for Life” award in recognition of his advocacy for wearing seat belts and having children in proper safety equipment, including car seats and boosters. He shares how his time in the Leflore County 4-H program shaped his leadership skills and taught him responsibility.
What makes Shandrea Jenkins unique is her giving spirit. The Port Gibson High School junior is an active member of 4-H in Claiborne County, and she appreciates the opportunities 4-H is giving her. She’s getting to serve others, travel around the state, and connect with other focused, ambitious 4-H’ers who want to make Mississippi even better.
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