Benton County Extension Office

10/16/2026

🍀🐥 We’re having an EGG-stra fun day in Hickory Flat!

We’re out at the Hickory Flat Walking Track sharing all things 4-H and teaching our little friends about the life cycle of a chicken! 🐣🐔

Come see us before we blow away! 💚🍀

10/14/2026

📣🍀 WE’RE HIRING! JOIN OUR EXTENSION TEAM! 🍀📣

Are you passionate about agriculture, natural resources, youth development, and making a difference in your community? We want YOU to join our team!

🌾 Mississippi State University Extension Service is seeking an Extension Agent for Benton County!

This position offers the opportunity to work directly with local producers, families, youth, and community members through educational programs and hands-on experiences that make a lasting impact.

📍 Location: Benton County, Mississippi
📅 Application screening begins: October 26, 2026
💼 Position: Full-Time Extension Agent – Agriculture & Natural Resources

If you have a passion for serving others, building relationships, and helping Benton County grow, we encourage you to apply!

🔗 Learn more and apply here:
https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/jobs/extension-agent-benton-county-mississippi-united-states-3dd872a8-b70f-4241-910c-7b53058b9e46

📢 Please share to help us find a great addition to our Benton County Extension family!

10/12/2026

🐴🍀 Calling All Horse-Loving 4-H’ers! 🍀🐴
Are you interested in horses and looking for a fun way to get involved in Benton County 4-H? Join us for a Horse Club Interest Meeting!
📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Benton County Extension Office
382 Ripley Avenue | Ashland, MS
Come learn more about the possibility of starting a Benton County 4-H Horse Club, meet other youth and families who share an interest in horses, and help us plan what the club could look like!
🐎 You do NOT have to own a horse to be interested in 4-H horse programming!
Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend with their youth.
📞 Questions? Call the Benton County Extension Office at 662-224-6330.
🍀 Learn by Doing. Grow through 4-H!

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

🍀🐄 Benton County is headed to the State Fair! 🐄🍀
We are SO excited to cheer on the Rakestraw Family as they represent Benton County 4-H at the Mississippi State Fair this upcoming week! 💚
They are our one and only 4-H family making the trip to compete this year, so we want to make sure they feel a BIG Benton County send-off! Their hard work, dedication, early mornings, late evenings, and commitment have brought them all the way to the state level—and we couldn’t be prouder to have them representing our county. 🍀
Help us PACK THE COMMENTS with good luck wishes, encouragement, and lots of 🍀💚 for the Rakestraw Family!
Good luck, Rakestraws! Benton County 4-H is behind you ALL THE WAY! 💚🍀🏆
Go show ’em what Benton County can do! 💪🐄✨

10/08/2026

🍀 HELP US GROW BENTON COUNTY 4-H — BECOME A VOLUNTEER! 🍀
Do you have a skill, hobby, talent, or passion you’d love to share with the next generation? Benton County 4-H needs YOU! 💚
4-H volunteers play an important role in helping young people learn by doing. Whether your interests include cooking, sewing, livestock, gardening, agriculture, shooting sports, outdoor skills, STEM, arts and crafts, leadership, community service—or something completely different—your knowledge and time can make a difference.
As a Benton County 4-H volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to serve, lead, and teach while helping youth gain hands-on skills that build confidence, responsibility, leadership, and independence. The skills we teach today help prepare our young people for adult life and a better tomorrow. 🌱
🙋‍♀️ Interested in volunteering?
Prospective volunteers will be asked to:
• Complete a volunteer application
• Provide references
• Complete a background check
• Work alongside Extension staff to create safe, meaningful learning opportunities for our youth
You don’t have to be an expert—you just need a willingness to share what you know, encourage young people, and help them grow.
💚 Your time can make an impact. Your skills can inspire a new interest. Your leadership can help shape a future.
Ready to get involved? Contact us to learn more about becoming a Benton County 4-H Volunteer!
📍 Benton County Extension Office
382 Ripley Avenue
Ashland, MS 38603
📞 662-224-6330

10/07/2026

🍀 JOIN BENTON COUNTY 4-H! 🍀
Looking for a place where your child can learn new skills, make friends, explore their interests, and have FUN? Benton County 4-H is ready to welcome them! 💚
4-H offers opportunities in everything from cooking, animals, agriculture, gardening, sewing, arts, leadership, shooting sports, science, technology, outdoor skills, and so much more! There’s something for every interest.
👧🧑 Who can join?
🍀 4-H Members: Youth ages 8–18 as of January 1 of the current year
🍀 Cloverbuds: Youth ages 5–7
Ready to enroll? You have several options!
📝 Stop by the Benton County Extension Office to complete a paper enrollment form.
💻 Visit our website to access the digital enrollment form.
📧 Email one of our staff members and we’ll be happy to send you a PDF copy of the enrollment form.
There is so much we want to grow and offer through Benton County 4-H, and it starts with getting our youth involved! Come find your place in 4-H and help us Make the Best Better! 🍀💚
📍 Benton County Extension Office
382 Ripley Avenue
Ashland, MS 38603
📞 662-224-6330

10/06/2026

🍀 Come meet your Benton County 4-H crew! 🍀
Curious about 4-H, already involved, or just want to see what all the fun is about? Come hang out with us at our 4-H Meet & Greet! 💚
We’d love to meet our local families, answer questions, share what we have coming up, and show you just how much Benton County 4-H has to offer! 🌱✨
📅 October 20
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Benton County Extension Office | Ashland, MS
Bring the kids, stop by, say hello, and come GROW with us! 🍀💚

10/05/2026

💚🍀 It’s 4-H Week, and we’re kicking it off GREEN! 🍀💚

Today we’re wearing green to celebrate everything 4-H stands for—Head, Heart, Hands & Health! We’re proud to be part of a program that helps our youth learn, lead, serve, and grow right here in Benton County.

We’ve got our green on… do you?! 💚☘️
Drop your green pictures in the comments and help us celebrate 4-H Week!

🍀 Benton County 4-H — To Make the Best Better! 🍀