Amite County Extension Office

06/16/2026

It may be raining outside but we had a room full to play LEGO bingo today with 4-H today!

06/11/2026

Today as part of our summer 4-H fun we learned about Terrariums! Thank you Brent Breland from the Pike County Office for coming to help us today! And a special thanks to everyone who helped with supplies!!!

06/09/2026

Taco Tuesday was a hit for our Kids in the Kitchen Group! They made homemade tortillas , dry ranch and taco seasoning mixes, homemade ranch and salsa, taco meat and finished out the day with some red , white and blue cookie pizza.

06/09/2026

Our sewing class was great! We made some awesome makeup bags last week!

06/08/2026

Update on classes that still have space.
June 16 Lego
June 24 PAD
July 7 Sewing 2 Class
July 22-23- Cooking Skills for 14-18 year olds

Some class sizes are limited so be sure to call to register, 601-657-8902. All classes held at the Amite County Extension Office meeting room.

06/03/2026

Some class sizes are limited so be sure to call to register, 601-657-8902. All classes held at the Amite County Extension Office meeting room.

05/31/2026

Tomorrow at noon is deadline to order shirts ! Get those orders in!

4-H Shirt Sale! These shirts will be delivered June 24th to the office at Project Achievement Day. Anyone who wants a shirt can order....current 4-Hers,past 4-Hers or anyone who just wants to support 4-H! We will have the shirts at the office after June 24th. Use the code to order your shirt today.
Deadline to order shirt is June 1.

Shirt link

https://reg.extension.msstate.edu/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0081-0004-90137067a70c461da81f117ec31e8036

05/22/2026

New soil sample changes.

New Soil Testing Information! Soil testing is the first step to healthy soil and productive crops, pastures, turf and gardens.

Follow the steps below to submit your soil sample:

Order online. Visit soiltesting.extension.msstate.edu and follow the instructions to complete your order. Enter your contact info, sample names and crop or intended use.

Choose payment. Cost is $12 per sample. You may pay by cash or check sent with your soil sample or choose to receive an invoice to pay by credit card. Your payment options are cash, check or invoice.

Prepare and label your sample. Collect the soil to be tested. Fill the sample collection container to the fill line and close the container. Write the “sample name” (and your name, if desired) on the outside of the container. Clearly write your order number and sample name on each container. This information must match what was entered online.

Ship or drop off your sample. The new shipping address and drop off location is:
Southern Soil & Plant Lab, LLC.
117 Haley Barbour Parkway
Yazoo City, MS 39194

Receive results. Results will be sent to you and your county Extension office. You can contact your Extension agent for assistance with the sample report and recommendations.

Important Reminders

Cost is $12 per sample.

You may pick up your soil sample containers from your county Extension office.

You are responsible for shipping samples to the soil testing laboratory.

Contact your local Extension office for help with collecting soil samples, understanding crop codes, interpreting soil test reports and general soil fertility questions.

05/18/2026

Don't forget to get your shirt orders in!

4-H Shirt Sale! These shirts will be delivered June 24th to the office at Project Achievement Day. Anyone who wants a shirt can order....current 4-Hers,past 4-Hers or anyone who just wants to support 4-H! We will have the shirts at the office after June 24th. Use the code to order your shirt today.
Deadline to order shirt is June 1.

Shirt link

https://reg.extension.msstate.edu/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0081-0004-90137067a70c461da81f117ec31e8036