Programs

Mississippi Rice Production Demo (new)

Mississippi Rice Production Demo will provide research-based recommendations for rice stakeholders to make informed decisions for rice production.

Mississippi Soybean Demo Program

Mississippi Soybean Demo Program will provide the resources, information, and training for clients to make informed decisions regarding the best management options for soybean production in Mississippi.

Mississippi StockShow Pro: Livestock Marketing Strategies for Youth

The Mississippi StockShow Pro: Livestock Marketing Strategies for Youth will teach youth how oral communication skills, proper writing ability, and creative thinking are important in marketing livestock.

Mississippi Youth Preparedness Initiative (MyPI)

MyPI is a comprehensive youth preparedness program designed for teens that includes Teen CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), an Add-On catalog that features technology tracks, career tracks, CPR/AED certification, and a leadership and community service project.

Nurturing Parenting

The Nurturing Parenting program is a family-centered, trauma-informed initiative to build nurturing parenting skills.

Pesticide Safety Education – Private Applicator Training

Pesticide Safety Education – Private Applicator Training will provide federally mandated training in pesticide and environmental stewardship to agricultural producers in Mississippi.

Poultry Avian Bowl

Poultry BBQ Cook-off

Poultry Chain Project

Poultry Egg Chef Challenge

Poultry Hatch-out

Poultry Hatch-Out is a week-long project with a science-based curriculum on poultry and the industry. This program is already in extensive use in schools throughout Mississippi.

Poultry Judging

Powering Local Communities (new)

This new Extension program will share results from our USDA-funded project to expand knowledge of biomass combined heat and power systems and other sources of energy.

Prepare with Pedro

Prepare with Pedro is a youth preparedness program designed for ages 4-7 (grades K-2) that teaches children and families how to stay safe, be prepared, and take action during disasters and emergencies through fun activities such as crosswords, coloring pages, matching games, creative stories, and more.

Produce Safety Rule Training to Assist Farmers to Comply and Prepare for Inspections

This program informs farmers (specialist crops or produce) on new regulations for Food Safety.

Programming Pals

Programming Pals is an innovative curriculum that integrates English Language Arts and computer science to develop both textual and computer coding literacy.

Promoting Specialty Crops as Local

Promoting Specialty Crops as Local will help producers make informed choices about promoting farms and specialty crops.

Ready in the Middle

Ready in the Middle is a youth preparedness initiative designed specifically for youth ages 10 to 19 and their families in Mississippi.

Safe Sitter (new)

Safe Sitter® is designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises.

Safety Awareness with Equine

Safety Awareness with Equine will educate participants on general safety around horses and presents research-related data and information concerning helmet safety when horseback riding.