Calhoun County Extension

The Calhoun County Extension Office provides practical education you can trust, to help you solve problems and build a better future. #MSUext

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Calhoun 4-H youth became Engineers for the day! The Jelly Bean STEM project was a success. Youth were encouraged to be creative, use problem-solving skills, while building structures. Youth worked to build geometric shapes and weight to keep their structure sturdy & strong.#MS4H

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2025 North Central Spring Area Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers meeting being conducted today at the Calhoun County Extension Office! Thanks to all who are attending and participating! #MHV #GrowWithExtension #MSUext

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It is that time of year again!! The 4-H Project Achievement Day is just around the corner. Information is found on flyer below.
If you have any questions, call the office at 662-412-3177.

Link to register below
https://t.co/n0H1eyZf0P

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We had some new members join our beginner sewing class!
They had so much fun today.
If you or anyone you know is interested in joining the Calhoun county 4-H program, call our office at 662-412-3177. #MS4H

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Calhoun Extension conducted our forestry meeting tonight and discussed reasons landowners may need a forestry consultant. Great participation and discussion about forestry harvest and reforestation. We also had discussion about challenges facing the logging industry. #MSUext

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Our advanced sewing group is working on a new project, we can’t wait to see the finished results!🧵🪡🧶

If you or anyone you know is interested in joining our Calhoun County 4-H sewing club, don’t hesitate to call our office at 662-412-3177. #MS4H #learnbydoing
#4HSewing

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Great program tonight at the Calhoun Beef producers meeting. We discussed cattle breeding programs and timing of calving. #MSUext

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Congratulations to Calhoun County 4-H Graduating Senior Stormy Thompson! #4HBeyondReady #MS4H

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Congratulations to Calhoun County 4-H Graduating Senior Hayden Barnett! #4HBeyondReady #MS4H

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Insect pests are ongoing issues in row crop farming, and deciding when, how and whether to treat is never a simple decision.

Read our full report with insights from Dr. Whitney Crow: https://t.co/nH83fb5Xoz #mscrops #MSUext

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Calhoun County Forestry Association met tonight for a program on Backyard Forestry. Thanks to John Howell tree service for the support for this urban forestry program.#MSUext

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Calhoun 4-H met today and participated in a Sweetheart Valentine’s Day STEM project. 4-H member’s learned about the scientific method and chemical reactions, using alka- seltzer and water to create carbon dioxide!!
#MS4H #learnbydoing #4HGrowsHere #MSUext

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Large group today for our first Calhoun County Extension private applicator training of the new year!

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.@CalhounCoExt teamed up with the Soil and Water Conservation Commission for a wildlife tasting buffet! A fun gathering for folks to bring their favorite wild game dishes.

They even got a night of entertainment courtesy of MSU Extension Entomologist Dr. Jerome Goddard! #MSUext

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Just kicked off tonight’s Calhoun County Beef producers meeting. Great participation and program discussing cattle inventory. We also welcomed Kyle Caldwell who represented the International Brangus Breeders Association! #MSUext

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Calhoun Extension conducted our annual wildlife program tonight with Dr. James Goddard, MSU Entomologist. Dr. Goddard spoke on insects affecting people in the outdoors! We also conducted our wildlife food tasting contest with some excellent wild game dishes submitted. #MSUext

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Congratulations to Calhoun 4-H members Zoey Byrd & Emilee Davis on exhibiting their rabbits at the Dixie National Jr Round-Up. Emilee Davis received 3rd mini rex senior buck, 3rd commercial senior Buck, and 4th commercial senior Buck. Zoey Byrd received 2nd mini Rex Jr doe.
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Congratulations to Jillian on an outstanding day at the Dixie National Jr. Round-Up. Jillian placed 2nd with her American Steer, Reserve American Steer, qualifying for the Dixie National Sale of Jr. Champions, MS Bred Reserve Champion, 5th European Steer, and 6th English Steer.

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Calhoun 4-H’er Stormy Thompson exhibited swine at the Dixie National 4-H/FFA Jr. Round-Up Show. Stormy received 11th Mississippi Bred Barrow, 7th Duroc Hog, and 9th Yorkshire Hog. #MS4H #LearnWithExtension

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Great job to our Calhoun County 4-H meat goat and dairy cow exhibitors on a great show with many 1st and 2nd place wins at the 2025 Dixie National Jr. Round-Up Livestock Show! #MS4H