Programs
Our diverse range of programs is designed to empower individuals and communities across Mississippi and beyond. From agriculture and natural resources to health, family, and youth development, we provide practical, research-based solutions to improve lives and strengthen communities. Explore our programs to discover how we can help you grow and succeed!
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ServSafe Food Safety Program
ServSafe is a nationally recognized food safety management curriculum and certification process recognized by the Mississippi State Department of Health as meeting the food safety criteria required of any licensed foodservice facility in Mississippi.
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Show Me Nutrition
Show Me Nutrition is a comprehensive nutrition curriculum that teaches youth from preschool through junior high school to have a healthy lifestyle.
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Small Ruminant FAMACHA Training for Parasite Management
This training will educate small ruminant producers about the strategic control of internal parasites incorporating three tools: Anthelmintic usage, the FAMACHA System, and Pasture Management.
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Sprayer Calibration Simplified
Sprayer Calibration Simplified will educate herbicide applicators on a calibration procedure for boom and boomless applicators.
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Sustainable Home Lawn Management
Sustainable Home Lawn Management will educate Extension clientele on managing their home lawns better.
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Teaching 4-H Cloverbuds Through Scratch Jr
Cloverbud youth will learn what it means to be in 4-H through programming stories in Scratch Jr.
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Technology After You Die
Technology After You Die is designed for the participant to learn how to plan ahead for what happens to their accounts after they pass away.
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The Junior Disease Detectives (new)
The Junior Disease Detectives program is an introductory public health curriculum aimed at improving youth’s understanding of disease outbreaks, virus prevention, and public health response.
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The Pillowcase Project (In partnership with the American Red Cross)
The Pillowcase Project, developed by the American Red Cross and sponsored by Disney, will teach students in grades 3 to 5 about personal and family preparedness, local hazards, and basic coping skills.
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The PREP Rally (In partnership with Save the Children)
The PREP Rally program teaches children the basics of preparedness and develops lifelong safety skills.
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This Home C.A.R.E.S. (Community Alliance for Recycling and Environmental Stewardship) (new)
This program is intended to educate Mississippians about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling in their households to live more sustainably.
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Today’s Mom
Today’s Mom is an education program that teaches pregnant women about nutrition and a healthy lifestyle to ensure successful birth outcomes.
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Training the Trainer: Plant Disease, A Section of the Master Gardener Program
Training the Trainer: Plant Disease will provide skilled trainers for the Plant Disease section of the Master Gardener Program.
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TummySafe
TummySafe is a food safety training program for child care providers providing the required Food Managers Certification to operate a licensed child care facility in Mississippi.
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Unmanned Aerial Systems in Agriculture, Natural Resources and General Public
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and General Public will educate commercial production operations (agriculture, forestry, survey, construction, etc.) business personnel on how UASs truly work, resulting in the improved application of UAS technology in commercial operations.
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Walk-a-Weigh (Adult Audience)
Walk-a-Weigh (Adult Audience) will educate clients about different strategies to implement or improve nutrition and physical activity habits for themselves and/or their families.
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Walk-a-Weigh (Youth Audience)
Walk-a-Weigh (Youth Audience) will educate clients about different strategies to implement or improve nutrition and physical activity habits for themselves and/or their families.
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Water Chemistry Management in Fish Ponds
Water Chemistry Management in Fish Ponds provides participants with the knowledge and tools required to address landowner issues with water quality.
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Wild Hog Damage Management
Wild Hog Damage Management will educate Extension clients about wild hog problems and solutions.
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Wildlife Food Plots
Wildlife Food Plots will inform wildlife managers and hunters about wildlife nutrition and planting supplemental forages for wildlife.