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MSU received priorities of north Mississippi farmers

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Clients share needs with MSU representatives

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Extension for Real Life

Improve Heart Health with Movement

There’s no denying that regular movement is good for you—both physically and mentally. It helps relieve stress, improves mood, boosts energy, and lowers your risk of chronic diseases.

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Southern Gardening

A variety of azaleas bring spring blooms

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Food pantry increases service with MSU Extension support

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Extension Matters Volume 12 Number 1

Celebrating Traditions

Hundreds gathered in early February to celebrate tradition—skills like metal forging, knife making, weaving, spinning, and quilting, as well as heritage livestock and raptor birds—at the 2026 Forge Day and Heritage Festival.

Upcoming Events

Training
Private Applicator Training - Attala County
March 3, 2026 | 1 –5pm
Workshop
Holiday Charcuterie Board Workshop
March 4, 2026 | 12 –2pm
Training
Private Applicator Training - Grenada County
March 5, 2026 | 8am –3pm
Training
Private Applicator Training - Grenada County
March 5, 2026 | 9 –10am

Latest News

Southern Gardening
A variety of azaleas bring spring blooms
Feature Story
MSU received priorities of north Mississippi farmers
Feature Story
Food pantry increases service with MSU Extension support
Extension for Real Life
Improve Heart Health with Movement
Feature Story
Clients share needs with MSU representatives
Southern Gardening
Walking iris is unique early spring bloomer

Extension Matters
Volume 12 Number 1

What our clients are saying about us

Extension is helping our community grow and offer more projects for our children. We need more of this—the children are our future.

Rosemary Williams, Daycare Owner

Extension by the Numbers

82

Mississippi Counties Served
(all of them!)

90,000

Youth Reached Through 4-H

2,025,287

Direct Educational Contacts

123,852

Educational Events