Pike County Extension Office

08/21/2026

We had great fun working on our Kinusaiga art projects yesterday! Keep your eyes open for upcoming activities!

08/18/2026

Pike County will be under a Burn Ban starting tomorrow up until August 31, 2026.

If you violate the Burn Ban you will be issued a citation. No burning whatsoever.

08/04/2026

🌱 Grow. Serve. Inspire. 🌱

Are you passionate about gardening and making a difference in your community? Join the Mississippi State Master Gardener Program and become part of a dedicated group of volunteers committed to learning, sharing knowledge, and beautifying our communities!

Registration is opening soon, and the course begins in October! Reach out to the Extension office with any questions!

08/03/2026

This is next Thursday! Come learn how to grow and use herbs in recipes! Take home a salt free spice blend that you've put together during this session.

From Garden to Table: Build, Grow & Blend

Join Agents Brent Breland and Ramona Underwood at the Pike County Extension Office on Thursday, August 13, at 10:00 AM for a program that will take you from growing fresh herbs to creating flavorful homemade seasonings!

During this program, you'll:
- Learn how to construct an herb box planter
- Learn how to grow and care for culinary herbs
- Create your own custom spice blends using dried herbs

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this workshop is a fun way to add fresh flavor to your kitchen and gain practical gardening skills.

Space may be limited, so be sure to register! Contact the Pike County Extension Office for more information or to reserve your spot.

07/30/2026

Come learn a different and easy art form: August 20 2:00-4:00! There is a $5 registration fee (check only) to cover materials. This is fun and relaxing to do, and you learn to work with a pattern similar to a quilt without darning a needle.

"Kinusaiga is a contemporary Japanese art form that combines elements of traditional textile techniques with modern materials and methods. It involves creating intricate fabric collages by pressing fabric scraps into pre-cut grooves on a foam board, resulting in textured, layered artworks without the need for sewing. This technique offers a tactile and visually rich alternative to conventional quilting or embroidery." https://www.hudsonvalleyatelier.com/japanese-sutajio/

07/29/2026

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow at 10:00 AM!

Do you own or manage a pond? Join us for our upcoming Pond Management Workshop and learn practical tips for improving water quality, managing aquatic weeds, and maintaining a healthy, productive pond. Bring a sample of your water to have the alkalinity tested as well!

Date: July 30
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: 303 B Mall Drive, McComb, MS

07/27/2026

We are entering the final week of registration!

This is a new self-study project for youth interested in wildlife, habitat management, plant science, agriculture, forestry, and the outdoors.

Participants will learn to prepare, plant, maintain, and observe a wildlife food plot using seed provided by Pennington Seed Company. Each participant will also receive one free soil test for their project plot.

Registration is open now and closes July 31. The registration fee is $10. Promotional materials and project information are attached.
A Zoom training for registered participants will be held August 11 at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Jacob D***s with the MSU Deer Lab will cover cool-season wildlife food plot best management practices, and we will also review project requirements and competition details. The training will be recorded and shared afterward.

07/21/2026

Whether you're a new or experienced gardener, the Mississippi Master Gardener program has something for everyone!

You'll gain research-based horticultural knowledge, connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts, and enjoy hands-on learning through community garden projects. We call that a win!

Join us at the Pike County Extension Office tomorrow to learn more about becoming a Mississippi Master Gardener. We'd love to see you there!

What: Master Gardener Information Session
When: July 22 at 1:00 PM
Where: 303 B Mall Drive, McComb, MS

07/17/2026

Some of the most meaningful investments are made quietly.

The Pike County 4-H program recently received a generous $5,000 donation from a former 4-H member who wishes to remain anonymous. While he lives out of state, he spends time in Pike County and has come to appreciate our community. Having experienced firsthand the positive impact that 4-H had on his own life, he wanted to invest in our local program so that today’s youth, and future generations, can enjoy the same opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.

His generosity is a powerful reminder that the influence of 4-H extends far beyond county and state lines. The lessons learned through 4-H - leadership, service, responsibility, and citizenship - stay with young people for a lifetime and inspire them to give back to others.

We are incredibly grateful for this meaningful gift and for the confidence he has placed in Pike County 4-H. Because of supporters like this, we can continue providing life-changing opportunities for the young people we serve.

Thank you for believing in the mission of 4-H and in the future of Pike County’s youth.

07/16/2026

How much sugar is in your beverage? Did you know there is over 1/4 cup of sugar in a 20oz Mountain Dew or a medium McDonald's sweet tea?! 🫪😱 It will take you 3.5 miles to walk away the sugar consumed in ONE of those drinks!

This was the information presented to the incoming teachers at McComb School District during their health fair this morning. Water is best, and if you need suggestions or more information on helping your water taste better and why it is good for you, take a look at this publication: https://extension.msstate.edu/publications/happyhealthy-fact-sheet-water