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Volume 11 Number 1

4-H at the Fair

A large group of people, standing, smiling, and wearing green shirts.

Mississippi State University Extension Director Dr. Angus Catchot, center, with Mississippi 4-H Ambassadors, including, from left, Abbye Buchanan of Rankin County, Karley Jo Harrison of Union County, Reagan Hearn of Rankin County, Jordan Brooks of Holmes County, Morgan White of Oktibbeha County, John Clayton Kitchens (back) of Lauderdale County, Orin Howell of Holmes County, Emily Stewart of Leake County, Samuel McDaniel (back) of Lincoln County, Joy Kitchens of Lauderdale County, and Neely Grace Jordan of Leflore County.

Mississippi 4-H’ers grow, compete, succeed at 2024 Mississippi State Fair

Photos by Kevin Hudson

When the Mississippi 4-H’ers come to the Mississippi State Fair, they come ready to compete. The 2024 fair hosted a large group of 4-H’ers of all ages, and activities included, just to name a few, cooking contests, slingshot competitions, LEGO activities, talent demonstrations, and poultry showings.

Three young people wearing green polos and standing around a table.
De’Breylon Lee of Pike County, Anna Laura Haden of Jasper County, and Gracie Smith of Leake County finish up a STEM activity.
A student aims a slingshot as another student watches.
Ethan McCreary of Lee County and Julius Ramsey of Oktibbeha County learn techniques and exhibit their slingshot skills.
A student holds an ingredient bag at their cooking station while other students stir a pan of eggs at their stations.
Ellie Haffey, Penny Haffey, and Charley Haffey of Itawamba County cook omelets.
A girl is smiling while holding a chicken.
Quynn Ivy of Kemper County shows off her chicken.
A child adds a LEGO piece to a LEGO creation in a tray.
Rose Tedder of Calhoun County develops STEM skills with LEGO.
A young woman pours egg mixture into a pan.
Hannah Lance of Washington County pours eggs at the omelet contest.
A young child holds a chicken.
Liam Beene of Alcorn County prepares to show his chicken.
Children stand along a cooking line.
Tanner and Belle Davis of Forrest County prepare to compete in a cooking contest.
: A young woman holding a microphone is standing on a stage. A 4-H banner is in the background.
Michaela Failla of Hancock County performs at Share the Fun.
Two students, each holding a guitar, stand near a student in a party dress and two other students both wearing blue shirts.
Londyn Harrison of Yalobusha County, Robert Cox-Osborne of DeSoto County, Sarah Brumfield of Rankin County, and Brielle Rideau and Bethany Rideau of Madison County celebrate their performances.
Want more info on Mississippi 4-H in your county? Visit, call, or email your county office today!

 

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