"The 4-H Poultry Chain is fun because I’m learning about caring for the animals, getting eggs for food, and helping the environment."

- Lucy Turnage
Oktibbeha County 4-H’er

"Being in 4-H opens you up to new things. I feel like I have gained confidence, and 4-H has helped give me an idea of what I can do in life."

- Krishton “Kris” Johnson
Hinds County 4-H’er

"You can ask Extension agents and specialists, and you might do it exactly how they say to do it or customize some of it for yourself."

- David Hey
Hey Farms owner
Leflore County

"I was scared to put my son in a program, but he loves coming to school at Extension’s HeadStart. He’s part of everything; he feels comfortable here."

- Diamond Charles
with son Kash Barnett
Harrison County Head Start client

"After the tornado, my local Extension agent did some important teaching about Mental Health First Aid, and I’m just so grateful for the classes."

- Venisha Carter
Sharkey County homeowner,
mother, and survivor