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Volume 5 Number 1

  • A man wearing a light blue collared shirt and a grey zip-up jacket stands next to a short-haired woman wearing a black sweater.

    A Shot in the Arm

    David Fulgham did not hesitate to show his support for the Mississippi State University Extension Service Plant Pathology Diagnostic Lab when his chance came.

  • Sweet potatoes in brown dirt lay in a sweet potato field with a harvest machine in the background.

    Sweets in Production

    After growing up on a family sweet potato farm, Jamie Earp left thinking farming just wasn’t for him. (Photo by Kevin Hudson)

  • An elderly woman wearing an orange striped shirt stands in front of a large, multicolored, needlepoint county map of Mississippi.

    Busy Hands, Caring Heart

    When she came to her first Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers meeting in 1968, Rae Clarke accompanied her aunt, Versie Manning, who insisted Clarke come to the Thanksgiving party.

  • A black metal bench overlooking the cemetery sits under the shade of a large, green tree.

    Saluting Veterans

    Foreman Matthew Ellis is responsible for keeping the grounds of the Biloxi National Cemetery in shape. But it’s more than just a job to him.

  • What’s New

    See What’s New in Extension: Extension Supports University's Community Garden, Extension Appoints New 4-H Staff, Extension Landscape Symposium Honors Professor Emeritus, and Extension's Southern Gardener Opens Little Free Garden

  • A young boy wearing a Mississippi State t-shirt holds a butterfly-like insect out toward the camera.

    Bright-Eyed and Buggy

    Bug Camp is not a place for kids who are afraid of bugs, warns Ryals Strider.

  • A close up shot of the gears and bottom of a fluorescent green bike parked in a parking lot.

    Wellness on Wheels

    Start small, but start today. That’s what Scott Stokes was thinking last year when he brought out his bicycle after a 12-year hiatus and started riding again. A new Mississippi State University Extension Service program encouraged him to get back on track. (Photo by Kevin Hudson)

  • The silhouettes of two cyclists are seen in front of a blue and yellow sunrise that reflects on a lake below.

    Dawn of a New Day

    Winston 100 Wellness on Wheels cyclists ride through the Noxubee Wildlife Refuge as the sun rises over a cool fall 2018 morning.

  • A young man with a metal construction hat and bright orange vest stands in front of his work site with his hands tucked into his blue jeans.

    Outstanding Logger of the Year

    Logging is more than a job to Drew Massey. It’s in his blood. He is a fifth-generation logger.  (Photo by Kevin Hudson)

  • A couple, a man with a black and red jacket and a woman with a tan cardigan, stands next to a wooden railing located outside with trees and water in the background.

    Doing the “Heart” Work

    For Mattie and Willie Williams, it’s always been about the children. They first got involved with the MSU Extension Service through 4-H when their children were young. (Photo by Kevin Hudson)

     
  • A man in a blue shirt and a woman in a grey shirt with a black cardigan stand holding a banner that says “Welcome…the Square Kosciusko.”

    Where You Are

    There’s nothing quite like a charming Main Street. Lined with local shops, restaurants, and businesses, these streets are essential to building vibrant communities.

  • A young woman with brown hair wearing a tan hat with a green jacket and khaki pants leans against a wooden railing.

    4-H: Where Are They Now?

    Born in Biloxi, Ashley Ward shines as manager of event promotion for Ducks Unlimited and cohost for Ducks Unlimited TV.

  • A man wearing a light blue and white striped shirt and blue jeans stands in front of Belmont City Hall.

    Free Advice

    For the last few years, Gary Gasaway and Buddy Wiltshire have been nervous during the winter months. (Photo by Kevin Hudson)

  • A large, green combine machine plows a soybean field while a green tractor rides beside it.

    More Than a Business

    On his Rolling Fork farm, Bill Rutherford is living the life he dreamed of as a child. (Photo by Kevin Hudson)

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