"It takes Mississippi State Extension to get research to the farmer in a way he can use it in his fields. I trust the research I get from Extension."

- Mike Wagner
2022 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Ag
Expo Mississippi Farmer Of The Year 

"My favorite part of the Fun with Food program was getting to shave carrots. And I learned I really like carrots, cucumbers, and green beans!"

- Kendra Mcgregory
Fun With Food Participant
In Chickasaw County

"When we started our business, Extension connected us with resources to get the answers we needed. That’s what’s so amazing about Extension: they find a way to help you get to the next step."

- Scott Hicks
Cutting Edge Meat Company
In Greene County

"The opportunity to cooperate with Extension biologists is amazing. We get access to species of sharks we don’t have at the aquarium, and we use the information we gain to educate our visitors."

- Kurt Allen
Mississippi Aquarium
President and CEO

"So many kids don’t know where
food comes from; so many need to
learn what work is. Extension’s Junior
Master Gardener program has helped me create new pathways of opportunity and learning for my students."

- Roland “Coach Ro” Román
Mansdale Upper Elementary School
Pe Teacher And Madison County Master Gardener