Southern Rural Development Center

10/15/2026

🌱 Join the Local and Regional Food Systems Tea & Coffee Hour Webinar on Monday, October 26, from 1:00-2:00 PM CT.

Hosted by the Building Resilient Communities and Food Security Working Group, this webinar is open to all participants interested in strengthening local and regional food systems.

Register today: https://msstateextension.zoom.us/meeting/register/VeU-bjYwQXWtkMAXSjt0Bw

10/14/2026

Training Opportunities Available!

The National Center for Disaster Preparedness is looking to connect with rural communities and organizations across the South to host trainings before August 2027. Topics include crisis planning for schools, continuity of operations, and extreme weather planning.

Know a community, agency, or organization that could benefit? Share this opportunity with your network!

Additional information is available in the NCDP Rural Program Flyer below or visithttps://ncdp.columbia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rural-Program-Flyer.pdf

10/13/2026

Join the National Digital Education Extension Team (NDEET) Cybersecurity Team for a Lunch and Learn webinar to learn about tools and tips to help farmers recognize digital threats and protect their operation.

📆 When: October 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM CT
📍 Where: Virtual on Zoom

Register: msstateextension.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H-mqy_F0RIO_Ceb4tOwOfg
Learn more: farmcybersecurity.ces.ncsu.edu/cyberpest-management/

10/13/2026

AI is changing how businesses connect with customers, and a new Mississippi State University Extension Service project is helping agricultural entrepreneurs and Extension professionals put that technology to work.

Through AI to Answers, MSU Extension, the Southern Rural Development Center, and Alabama A&M University are partnering to provide practical AI and digital marketing training designed to help participants build skills, expand market access and strengthen rural economic opportunities.

Register for the first webinar at msstateextension.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iSarBsJ5Tcux4DVCh1k-Xw #/registration

Learn more about AI to Answers at extension.msstate.edu/news/feature-story/2026/msu-extension-preps-ai-answers-launch

News Type MSU Extension preps ‘AI to Answers’ launch By Nathan Gregory Published September 21, 2026 2:04pm Updated September 21, 2026 2:11pm STARKVILLE, Miss. -- A Mississippi State University Extension Service project aimed at helping agricultural entrepreneurs and Extension professionals build...

10/12/2026

🩷 This October, SRDC is wearing pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

We stand with those facing breast cancer, celebrate survivors, honor the memory of loved ones we’ve lost, and recognize the families and communities whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. Together, we can raise awareness, encourage early detection, and remind those affected that they are not alone.

10/09/2026

Meet another member of the SRDC team, Leah Mitchell! 👋

In our latest Meet the SRDC Team spotlight, Leah is sharing a little about her role at SRDC, what people might not know about business management, and what she enjoys most about being part of the team. 📊 ✨

Get to know Leah and the work she does behind the scenes to help keep SRDC running smoothly!

10/06/2026

10/05/2026

Today, we’re wearing green in celebration of National 4-H Week! 🍀

Join us in celebrating 4-H and the difference it makes! 💚

10/01/2026

📰 NCS⁴ News: October Edition

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security - NCS⁴ shares the latest news, resources, events, and professional development opportunities in sports safety and security through its NCS⁴ News newsletter.

The October edition features updates on the 2027 National Intercollegiate Athletics Safety and Security Forum, a new Lightning Safety Guide for Sports and Special Events, NCS⁴ team updates, and more.

Learn more: https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/y82tIlEq5PdeN