Extension Matters

Volume 11 Number 3

Miles Across Mississippi

Extension’s Walk Mississippi and Live Healthy ... One Step at a Time program changes lives.

Together, participants traveled more than 78,000 miles, more than three times around the Earth! Every mile equals a healthier, more active Mississippi.

What Participants Said

“Live life to your fullest, eat healthy, and take care of the whole you.”

“Small changes can have big results.”

“I’ll be watching for how many calories, sugar, and fat are in a serving.”

“I have a better understanding of how to read the information on food labels.”

Making Miles from County to County

About half of the participants were from the Northeast Region, and the remaining participants were split evenly between the Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest regions.                 

Mississippi Leading the Way with Other Participating States

• Mississippi
• Tennessee
• Alabama
• Louisiana
• Georgia
• Arkansas
• Missouri
• Idaho                                    
• Indiana                               
• Maryland                          
• South Carolina            
• Texas   

Extension will continue offering this program in 2026 … stay tuned!