Sunflower County Extension Office

08/13/2026

LEGO Club is heading to space next week! 🚀 Join us August 20 from 4–5 PM at the Indianola Public Library for a special space-themed LEGO challenge.

08/06/2026

Looking for a creative after-school activity? Join the Sunflower County 4-H Sewing Club!

Whether your child is a beginner who has never used a sewing machine or an intermediate or advanced sewer ready to build their skills, there is a place for them.

🪡 Ages 8-18
📍 Nola Creative Arts
🗓 Wednesdays
⏰ 4:00-6:00 PM

Members will learn sewing techniques, complete hands-on projects, and build skills they can use for years to come.

📞 Limited spots are available. Call the Sunflower County Extension Office at 662-887-4601 to register or learn more.

08/06/2026

Interested in learning more about Artificial Intelligence?

Join Mississippi State University Extension for a free introductory workshop on AI. This beginner-friendly session will cover what AI is, how it’s used in everyday life, and include hands-on activities and time for questions.

📅 August 26, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 Indianola Community Wellness Center
408 Moody Avenue, Indianola, MS

To register, call 662-884-9698.

08/04/2026

Get Ready for the Mississippi State Fair! 🎡🍀

The 2026 Mississippi 4-H State Fair Fun Guide includes exhibit categories, contest opportunities, entry requirements, and other information to help 4-H members prepare for the fair.

📅 Sunflower County’s deadline to submit State Fair exhibits is September 18.

For more information about entering exhibits, contact the Sunflower County Extension Office at 662-887-4601.

📖 View the State Fair Fun Guide:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bcbDZamV1TXCnX9snmwcLncvoxESb7Sy/view?usp=sharing

07/29/2026

Join us for Junior 4-H Club!

Youth ages 8-13 are invited to join us on August 4 from 4:00-5:00 PM for an afternoon of STEM, hands-on learning activities, and fun with food.

We hope to see you there! 🍀

07/29/2026

07/23/2026

Our Kids in the Kitchen campers were busy cooking, learning, and trying new things this week!

During the three-day camp, youth prepared meals while practicing hands-on kitchen skills such as peeling, chopping, measuring, using a skillet, and operating an oven. They also learned how to work safely in the kitchen, follow recipes, handle food properly, and keep their cooking spaces clean.

By the end of camp, participants had gained new skills, greater confidence, and plenty of experience working together in the kitchen.

Thank you to the Indianola Wellness Center for allowing us to host the camp, and to Senior 4-H’er Caroline Pannel for volunteering with our participants! 🍀

07/20/2026

🍀Calling all Mississippi 4-H members! 🍀

We are looking for youth to complete the National 4-H Index Study survey. Your responses help show how Mississippi 4-H compares with programs across the nation and provide valuable information about the impact of 4-H.

The survey only takes a few minutes to complete:

https://4hcouncil.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_56zLQ0CWvSDgcPs

Thank you for helping Mississippi 4-H reach its goal! 🍀

07/19/2026

Congratulations to our Sunflower County 4-H members who competed in the Mississippi 4-H State Shooting Sports Contest this weekend!

Cole Jobe, Drew Ferguson, Dakota Todd, and Nicholas Patterson competed in Shotgun at Capitol Gun Club in Clinton, while Cade Ferguson and Reilly Patterson competed in .22 Pistol at MLEOTA in Pearl.

This competition was especially meaningful for Drew and Cole, as it marked their final state event as 4-H members. We are proud of all six competitors for their hard work, sportsmanship, and dedication throughout the season. Great job representing Sunflower County 4-H!

07/14/2026

Can you handle the heat?! Have you ever been in the grocery store or farmers market and wondered how hot a certain pepper was? This helpful guide breaks down the heat level of several common peppers.

The Scoville Heat Units (SHU) scale is used to measure the amount of capsaicin in peppers. Capsaicin is a chemical compound that gives peppers their heat.

So, how hot is that pepper? Here’s a list of a few common peppers and where they fall on the Scoville scale:

Bell peppers: 0 SHU
Poblano: 1,000–1,500 SHU
Jalapeño: 2,500–5,000 SHU
Serrano: 5,000–23,000 SHU
Tabasco: 30,000–50,000 SHU
Cayenne: 30,000–125,000 SHU
Habanero: 100,000–350,000 SHU
Ghost pepper: 1,000,000 SHU

If you're interested in growing your own peppers, check out our Mississippi Vegetable Gardener's Guide Extension publication: https://extension.msstate.edu/publications/mississippi-vegetable-gardeners-guide