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Submitted by singer on July 22, 2016

By Vanessa Beeson
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Teams that want to win big in 4-H and FFA livestock judging competitions should attend the Mississippi State University Livestock Judging Camp.

The three-day camp in the MSU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is open to teams and individuals who are 14 to 18 years of age. Past attendees have included top winners in Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee livestock judging competitions.

Tucker Wagner, far left, a graduate student in the Mississippi State University Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, and Brett Crow, far right, an instructor in the department and coach of the MSU Livestock Judging Team, are pictured with the Lincoln County 4-H team at the statewide 4-H/FFA livestock judging contest. The event was held at the MSU Horse Park in Starkville, Mississippi, on May 21, 2016. Team members from left are Rylie Melancon, Walker Williams, Jacob Johnson and Will Watts. (Submitted Ph

Submitted by singer on July 22, 2016

NATCHEZ, Miss. -- Life in a rural community does not guarantee opportunities to experience agriculture, understand where food comes from or learn how to treat animals.

The Adams County Farm Camp offered 35 children, ages 8 to 13, hands-on activities around cattle, chickens, horses, fish, wildlife and gardens.

Adara Blalock, 10, visits with a grasshopper (or vice versa) while taking a break during the Adams County Farm Camp near Natchez, Mississippi, on July 7, 2016. (Photo by MSU Extension Service/Linda Breazeale)
C.J. Martin, 8, practices his newly learned roping skills during the Adams County Farm Camp near Natchez, Mississippi, on July 6, 2016. (Photo by MSU Extension Service/Linda Breazeale)
Mississippi State University Extension agent David Carter watches Fred Lane, 9, guide a horse over an obstacle during the Adams County Farm Camp near Natchez, Mississippi, on July 7, 2016. (Photo by MSU Extension Service/Linda Breazeale)

Submitted by singer on July 22, 2016

STARKVILLE, Miss. – The “going green” movement is evidence that people and businesses are becoming increasingly concerned about the environment.

The development of products that are energy efficient and eco-friendly also shows that people want to protect the earth and its precious resources.

Using reusable products and eating unprocessed foods are good for the environment and simple steps along the path in the “going green” journey. (Photo by MSU Extension Service/Beth Baker)

Submitted by singer on July 20, 2016

By Michaela Parker
MSU Extension Service

ARTESIA, Miss. -- Children’s faces lit up as they watched their bright-blue robots glide across the floor at their commands.

Nate Peterson, community development coordinator for Artesia, watched his 32 summer campers beam with excitement as they played with robots for the first time. Peterson worked alongside camp director Betty Sanders to coordinate sports, educational demonstrations and other activities for local children to enjoy while their parents were at work.  

Campers (front row, from left) Jendiya Harkins, Jayda Robson, Ankeria Harkins and Morgan Peterson; and Travis Jones and Ceniyah Jamison learn robotics at a community summer camp on July 11, 2016 in Artesia, Miss. The Mississippi State University Extension Service and 4-H uses robotics to introduce children to science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs at an early age. (Photo by MSU Extension Service/Michaela Parker)

Submitted by singer on July 18, 2016

If you’re looking for a tough plant that will tolerate the combination of summer heat and humidity and keep right on blooming, take a look at gomphrena.

Ping Pong is a new gomphrena series that delivers a blast of color in any landscape bed. (Photo by MSU Extension/Gary Bachman)
Gomphrenas, such as this All-Around Purple, are strong garden performers that thrive in the Mississippi heat and humidity. (Photo by MSU Extension/Gary Bachman)
Gomphrena Fireworks was chosen as a Mississippi Medallion winner in 2010. It is a big plant that makes a colorful impact in the landscape. (Photo by MSU Extension/Gary Bachman)

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