Scott County Extension Office

06/23/2026

🍅 Think you can grow the biggest tomato in the county? 🍅

Put your gardening skills to the test and join our Tomato Growing Contest! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this is your chance to see who can grow the largest tomato and earn bragging rights.

Check out the flyer for contest details and information. We can't wait to see your garden produces! 🌱☀️🍅

06/16/2026

Contact us at 601-469-4241 for more information on this amazing opportunity to make Mississippi waterways a cleaner place!

🌊🎨 Watershed to Waterways! 🎨🌊

Join us for a hands-on day of discovery, creativity, and environmental stewardship! Learn how litter impacts our waterways through shoreline research, nurdle collection, drone demonstrations, and art activities designed to inspire change.

Small actions create lasting impacts—come see how you can make a difference! 💚🍀

For more information, contact the Scott County Extension Office at 601-469-4241 or drop in at 230 S. Davis St., Forest, MS.

06/03/2026

Welcome, Mika Beatty! Mika Beatty joined the Scott County Extension Office staff as the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Agent on June 1. The Extension Office staff also includes Rayne Arnold, County Coordinator and 4-H Agent, and Tristen Phillipson, Office Associate.

A native of Pulaski, Mississippi, Beatty graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's degree in Horticulture. During her youth, she participated in 4-H, where she showed livestock and competed in numerous events. She has also served as a Scott County 4-H volunteer for 23 years and counting.

“I am so excited to be joining the Scott County Extension team and helping promote, educate, and implement the many opportunities that Extension has to offer,” Beatty said.
She can be reached at 601-469-4241, by email at [email protected], or in person at the Scott County Extension Office, located at 230 South Davis Street, Forest, MS 39074.

06/02/2026

We love seeing our 4-H'ers representing Scott County well at the State Level!!🍀🍀

06/01/2026

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.

05/22/2026

All Extension Offices will be closed this Monday for Memorial Day! We wish everyone a safe and fun long weekend.

05/13/2026

Congratulations to our senior 4-H’ers!!! We are so proud of you both!!🍀

05/08/2026

🎣 Take a Kid Fishing 2026 was a huge success! We loved seeing youth from across the area come together for a day full of fishing, fun, competition, and great prizes. Congratulations to all of our participants and winners!

A huge thank you to Mississippi State University Extension, U.S. Forest Service, Scott County 4-H, Scott County Board of Supervisors/Title III, Smith County 4-H, Walmart, Southside Mart, and Northside General Store for sponsoring this event.

We also want to recognize all of the incredible volunteers and mentors who gave their time and support to make this event possible. Your dedication helped create lasting memories for so many young people! 🐟💙

05/04/2026

🌿💧 Pond owners, this one’s for you! 💧🌿

Join us for a FREE Pond Management Workshop with Dr. Wes Neal and learn how to keep your pond healthy, productive, and thriving!

📅 Tuesday, May 12, 2026
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Leake County Extension Office, Carthage

05/01/2026

We can't wait to see you tomorrow, May 2nd for a day of family fun at Marathon Lake!

🎣 Take a Kid Fishing Day is almost here!
Join us at Marathon Lake on May 2, 2026, for a fun-filled morning of fishing, learning, and friendly competition! From casting contests to an educational program and prizes for all ages, it’s a great opportunity to get kids outdoors and enjoying the sport of fishing.
Bring your gear, grab a buddy, and come make some memories on the water! 🐟💙
📍 Marathon Lake, Raleigh, MS
⏰ Registration begins at 7:00 a.m.
We can’t wait to see you there!