Panola County 4-H

05/15/2026

The Hatch Out Program is always a fun experience. I enjoyed sharing about the life cycle of chickens, bio security practices, incubation, and egg development.

I want to thank North Delta’s amazing teachers and administrators for the partnership that provided this interactive experience to their students.

Kindergarten & First

05/15/2026

🐐 FAMACHA Training – Coming to DeSoto County! 🐑

Sheep and goat producers, Extension agents, 4‑H families, and students—join us for FAMACHA Training on May 26th from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at the DeSoto Agri‑Ed Center in Nesbit.

This hands‑on training focuses on sustainable parasite control and provides official FAMACHA certification.

✅ Featuring guest speakers Dr. Leyla Rios and Brandon Alberson
✅ Lunch provided
✅ Must attend both parts of the class
✅ Participants must be 14 years or older

📍 1170 Starlanding Rd W, Nesbit, MS
📞 Register by calling 662‑469‑8480
🕔 Registration deadline: May 21st at 5:00 PM
⚠️ Space is limited!

05/15/2026

One common myth surrounding purple martins is that they will eliminate mosquitoes in your landscape! Buying into this myth will only lead to disappointment. These birds mainly eat beetles, dragonflies, moths, butterflies, leafhoppers, horseflies, and wasps. They will occasionally eat mosquitoes, but it only accounts for around one percent of their diet!

If you’re interested in reducing the number of mosquitoes around your home, read here: https://extension.msstate.edu/publications/mosquitoes-west-nile-and-other-encephalitis-viruses-what-you-can-do-protect-yourself

05/13/2026

Every year it is a privilege to be a part of the Panola County Livestock Show. This event would not be possible without the support of our community, show sponsors, volunteers, and parents.

The images below, courtesy of Elizabeth Rone, capture our exhibitors, friends, and family taking part in this year’s event. They work hard to select, grow, learn about, and showcase their project animals.

The livestock project cultivates a variety of life skills to include hard work, self discipline, responsibility, record keeping, empathy, goal setting, and communication.

We are very proud of our exhibitors.

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05/11/2026

We would like to congratulate graduate Charles Brody Rodgers, class of 2026!

Brody has participated in Robotics and Shooting Sports projects. Brody’s primary project has been in Shooting Sports where he participated in Muzzleloading, Archery, and Shotgun. He attended the 2024 National Shooting Sports event in Muzzleloading.

Congratulations and best wishes!

05/11/2026

We would like to congratulate graduate Bailey McKee, class of 2026!

Bailey has consistently participated in the Shooting Sports project in the Shotgun discipline. He has excelled in his sport competing at local, district, and state levels.

Congratulations and best wishes!

05/11/2026

We would like to congratulate graduate Eli Pattridge, class of 2026!

Eli has participated in the Livestock Program showcasing beef cattle. He has excelled in his showmanship abilities at local, district and state levels.

Congratulations and best wishes!

05/11/2026

We would like to congratulate graduate Kason Dettor, class of 2026!

Kason has participated in the Livestock Program showcasing beef cattle. He has also served in leadership roles for the Panola County Livestock Club. He has excelled in his showmanship abilities at local, district and state levels.

Congratulations and best wishes!

05/11/2026

We would like to congratulate graduate Alena O’Conner, class of 2026!

Alena has participated in Livestock and Horse Projects over the course of her 4-H career. She has excelled in showing Dairy Cattle, Meat Goats, Rabbits, and Horses. She has also served in leadership roles for the Panola County Livestock Club and participated in judging events.

Congratulations and best wishes!

05/11/2026

We would like to congratulate graduate Emma Neth, class of 2026!

Emma has participated in the Livestock Project showing lambs, hogs, and beef cattle. She has excelled in her showmanship abilities at local, district, and state levels. She has also served in leadership roles for the Panola County Livestock Club and participated in judging events.

Congratulations and best wishes!