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Give homes a health checkup as new year approaches
By SUSAN M. COLLINS-SMITH
Fri,12/08/23-9:44AM , 492 Reads
Healthy lifestyles and healthy homes may seem like two separate concepts, but both components are important for overall well-being.

David Buys, health specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, encourages people to consider giving their homes a checkup in the new year.
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Beau Varner, Mississippi State University Extension Service agent in Attala County, instructs Addison Smith, a Pike County 4-H’er, during a training session in the 4-H Tech Changemakers program. The program enlists 4-H members in Choctaw, Noxubee, Attala, Coahoma, Humphreys, Newton, Pike and Harrison counties to teach digital skills to adults in their communities. (Photo by MSU Extension Service/Michaela Parker)

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MSU Extension 4-H grant helps teach digital skills
By SUSAN M. COLLINS-SMITH
Thu,11/30/23-7:53AM , 513 Reads
The Mississippi State University Extension Service Center for 4-H Youth Development recently received a grant that will help close the digital divide in the state.
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Christmas trees at Worthey Tree Farm in Amory, Mississippi, await harvest. Drought and freezing temperatures have impacted mature Christmas tree inventory across the state. Consumers who want locally grown trees should shop early. (Photo by MSU Extension Service/Kevin Hudson)

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Drought conditions impact Christmas tree farmers
By SUSAN M. COLLINS-SMITH
Wed,11/15/23-1:54PM , 409 Reads
Michael May expects to see tree growth impacted for at least the next three years on his Chunky, Miss., Christmas tree farm after this year’s severe to exceptional drought conditions that spanned most of the state.
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Crosby Arboretum readies for BugFest Oct. 13-14
By SUSAN M. COLLINS-SMITH
Wed,09/13/23-4:04PM , 563 Reads
School groups, nature enthusiasts and the public can enjoy two fun-filled days of exciting, hands-on learning about the environment, ecosystems, wildlife and insects at the Mississippi State University Crosby Arboretum in Picayune.
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