Farms, Food, Fiber & Fun

Farms, Food, Fiber & Fun was exactly what third grade school classes learned about last week at the Mid-South Fair. All the DeSoto County Mississippi State University Extension Service staff in addition county staff from several surrounding counties were all hands on deck at the Mid-South Fair in Southaven, MS for FARMtastic. 

DeSoto County Extension Agents Lara Angel and Jessica Lindsey helped teach roping and the art of rodeo in Mississippi. They even got to practice their riding and roping skills....Farming is not all work and no play!    

FARMtastic is an agriculture educational event seeking to increase awareness about agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resource systems. Oktibbeha County Extension agent Julie White coordinated the event. The event was sponsored by the Mississippi State University Extension Service incorporation with Mississippi Farm Bureau and other agriculture organizations, in addition to many volunteers.

 A special thank you to our Master Gardeners here in DeSoto County for being able to help! 

 Thank you DeSoto County Master Gardeners! 

FARMtastic took place September 24-27. School groups (3rd graders from DeSoto County in addition to surrounding counties) toured the exhibit Wednesday through Friday by appointment and then it was open to the public Saturday. Through hands on learning activities, third-graders were introduced to agriculture topics including livestock, forestry, agronomy, and horticulture. For more information about this event or anything else related to Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, and 4-H Youth Development please contact our county office at 662-469-8480.