Rankin County Extension Office

10/22/2026

Nutrition Educator, Sarah Johnston from MSU-Rankin County Extension Services, spent six weeks teaching students valuable skills with the Cooking Matters course! 💚 Through weekly classes, students learned about food preparation, grocery shopping, food budgeting, and nutrition.

10/22/2026

Congratulations to our office associate Mary Ellen Hester!!!
It's not to late to join the challenge.

Did we mention there are prizes each week for Magnolia Moves?😃 Congrats to the following weekly winners! We will be in touch to get your prize to you.

Zoey Byrd
Riley Powell
Faith Martin
Kim Short
Jason Bond
Mary-Ellen Hester

Magnolia Moves is an Extension walking and activity program designed to show that physical activity comes in many forms! It's not too late to join this free, 6-week activity program. Learn more here: https://extension.msstate.edu/magnolia-moves

Watch the winner drawing livestream video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1E9mcYUaTq/?mibextid=wwXIfr



(Sponsored by TrueCare)

10/22/2026

We are looking for juniors and seniors in college.

We are looking for juniors and seniors in college who are eager to gain firsthand experience as Extension agents this summer! This is a paid internship where they will learn about the diverse roles and responsibilities of an Extension agent.

Why Apply?
Gain valuable insights into community-focused work.
Enhance your resume with practical experience.
Network with professionals in the field.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/eXxa50ZZ8Wt

10/19/2026

🎡🍀 Congrats Eisley 🎡🍀

Congratulations Eisley Cassibry on her 1st Place finish in the Cookie Decorating Contest at 4-H Day at the State Fair!

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10/15/2026

Our 4-Hers are showing off their creative pumpkins.🎃

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Here's your veggie planting guide for October! Some of the vegetables you can plant in the garden this month include...

Spinach
Garlic
Green onions
Mustard
Leeks
English peas
Beets
Carrots
Radishes
Spinach
Lettuce
Beets
Celery

Planting times will vary by area.

Read our Mississippi Vegetable Gardener's Guide for TONS of great info: https://extension.msstate.edu/publications/mississippi-vegetable-gardeners-guide

Contact your county's Extension agent for localized guidance: https://extension.msstate.edu/county-offices

10/13/2026

Here’s your landscape checklist for October! Some tasks include:

Plant hardy annuals and perennials.
Fertilize and water fall mums.
Prune back annuals like blue salvia and dianthus to the ground and mulch.
Dig up caladiums and store for replanting next year.
Prune back dead or damaged tree limbs.
Plant spring bulbs.

Contact your county’s MSU Extension agent for localized guidance! Find yours here: https://extension.msstate.edu/county-offices

10/12/2026

It's not to late! Come on and join. Thanks to our sponsor TrueCare.

Registration is now open for our fall session of Magnolia Moves! The challenge will officially start Oct. 12.

Magnolia Moves is an Extension walking and activity program designed to show that physical activity comes in many forms: brisk hiking through the woods, tending your garden, jogging through your neighborhood or dancing to your favorite music.

There is no cost to join this 6-week activity program, you set the pace, and you choose the activities to participate in throughout the six weeks.

Just download the MoveSpring app and it will seamlessly sync with a wide range of wearable devices, including your iPhone, Apple Watch, Apple Health, Android, Google Health Connect, Fitbit, and more. Use organization code MSUEXT at signup.

If you have questions, email [email protected]

Learn more here: https://extension.msstate.edu/magnolia-moves



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