Sharkey/Issaquena County Extension Office

08/01/2026

Do you believe this common myth?: “Sea salt is healthier than table salt.” That myth has been BUSTED! Sea salt and table salt actually have about the same amount of sodium in each, both being made up of around 40% sodium.

Thank you to the ladies of St. Peter MB Church for allowing Agent Kristen Nichols to come do a Salt-Free Spice Blends presentation! We learned a lot, asked compelling questions, and then had a chance to make our own sodium free spice blends to take home and enjoy!

If your church, community club, or other small group is interested in participating in a Salt-Free Spice Blends class, please call the Sharkey County Extension Office at 662-873-4246. We look forward to working with you!

07/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out this morning to support our Deep Delta Market Day! 🧑‍🌾🤩

It was a beautiful morning with a fantastic turn out. It is such a special blessing to live in a community that shows up for and supports our local businesses and vendors! 🌟❤️

Dates for following markets are to be determined, depending on the amount of vegetables available in the coming weeks. We are also discussing the possibility of a fall market with pumpkins and other fall items! Drop us a comment if you’re interested! 🎃

As always, follow this page for more Market Day updates and other programs and events in our Lower Delta area! 📍

Need an idea for what to do with all those beautiful tomatoes and squash you purchased today? Check out this recipe! https://happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/recipes/squash-tomato-bake 🍅

07/11/2026

Good morning from Deep Delta Market Day!! 🫑🍅🌽
Stop by and purchase vegetables, soaps, candles, room sprays, cold lattes (stock up for the week!), lemonade, pottery, and crocheted animals, all from local vendors! Shop local, support local. We have something for everybody! We are here until 11 so don’t wait! ⏰

07/07/2026

If you’re interested in becoming a Master Gardener, here is more information!

2026 Master Gardener online training will be conducted from October 1st through December 10th. The registration period will be from August 12th through September 9th.

On Wednesday July 22nd, many MSU Extension offices will be hosting interest meetings for the Master Gardener program. Contact your local Extension office to find out where you can attend a session to learn more about becoming a Master Gardener!

We'd love for you to be a part of our community of horticultural enthusiasts who love to apply what they know through volunteer projects in communities throughout Mississippi! Join us!

07/02/2026

Want to know more about how to become a Master Gardener? Come to Sharkey County Extension on July 22nd at 1 pm! 🪴

Have you ever wondered about becoming a Master Gardener? Make plans to attend an informational session at an MSU Extension Office near you on July 22nd. Contact your County Extension office for more details!

07/02/2026

Check out the July landscape checklist!

Here’s Mississippi’s landscape checklist for the month of July! Some tasks to consider include...

Root cuttings from azaleas, boxwoods, camellias and gardenias.
Remove dead flowers from crape myrtles.
Water plants.
Deadhead spent blooms from rose bushes.
Watch for garden pests and diseases.
Apply post-emergent herbicide to weeds in lawn.

You can read more about these tasks + find further resources here: https://extension.msstate.edu/blog/july-landscape-checklist

07/02/2026

America 250! 🎆🇺🇸

Our offices will be closing at 12:00 noon today, July 2nd and will remain closed July 3rd to observe America’s 250th birthday. We will reopen at 8 am on Monday, July 6th.

Wishing all of Sharkey and Issaquena Counties a happy and safe Independence Day weekend! 🇺🇸🎆

06/29/2026

🌶️🥒🥕SEE YOU JULY 11TH!🍆🥦🍅

In less than 2 weeks, our local farmers market will be back with more fresh produce, sweet treats, handmade items, and more! After lots of excellent feedback regarding the location of Market Day, we’ve decided to continue having them at the old Visitor’s Center lot!

Make a plan to shop with us on Saturday, July 11th! We can’t wait to see you!

We are always looking to add more vendors with fresh produce, homemade items, breads, jams, jellies, and more! To register, call 662-873-7188 or email [email protected]. Our vendor fee is only $10!!