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Three young people hold medical equipment in a barn.
May 8, 2025

While Mississippi high school students have history, English and algebra on their schedules, several are now adding advanced animal husbandry skills to their academic load.

Brandi Karisch, beef cattle specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said Extension began offering a youth stockmanship competition this year to improve young participants’ knowledge and skills in beef cattle handling.

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May 2, 2025

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Many older adults want to remain in their own homes and communities as they age, but deciding to age in place should be carefully considered. Some of the first factors to consider are the home itself, finances, personal health and the community.

Woman in an exercise class.
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March 27, 2025

We’re going to talk about something no one likes talking about – growing older. Aging gracefully isn’t just about adding years to your life, it’s also about adding life to your years!

Success Stories

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Volume 11 Number 1

One of the most popular activities in the Mississippi 4-H youth development program is 4-H Shooting Sports, and slingshot, its newest discipline, is engaging even more young people in the safety-based program.

A person with a gray mustache and wearing a black cowboy hat, white polo, and black vest with a sheriff’s star on his chest.
Volume 11 Number 1

Q&A with Michaela Parker | Photos by Kevin Hudson

Bert Sanders is a longtime resident of Tallahatchie County, where he faithfully serves as a Mississippi 4-H Shooting Sports volunteer, demonstrating his support in the growth and development of 4-H’ers. The youth development...

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Volume 11 Number 1

When Becky Baker enrolled her three children in 4-H, her main goal was to get them involved in the public speaking program.