Oktibbeha County Extension Office

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

Our office will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th.

08/31/2026

Join us for a Salt-Free Spice Blend Workshop and discover how to add BIG flavor to your favorite foods without the added salt!
Participants may choose to attend either the morning or evening session, making it easy to fit into your schedule.
This workshop is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
To register please call 662-615-0033.

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

Join us for the September MS Community Volunteers Meeting for a fun, hands-on experience all about one of the most popular kitchen appliances - the air fryer!

You will learn tips and tricks for making quick, flavorful meals, explore creative ways to use your air fryer, and, of course, sample some delicious treats.

Come ready to learn, cook, taste, and have a great time! We can’t wait to see you there!

08/10/2026

UPDATE!!!
For meal reservations, please email Cody Mills at [email protected] and let us know how many will be attending with you!

07/06/2026

That’s a wrap on our Summer Canning Series!

We ended the series on a spicy note by learning the art of water bath canning while preserving delicious pickled jalapeños! Participants gained hands-on experience, built confidence in safe food preservation practices, and took home a jar full of flavor.

Thank you to everyone who was able to participate. I enjoyed sharing tips, techniques, and plenty of tasty recipes along the way. I hope you’ll continue preserving the flavors of the season and putting your new canning skills to use at home!

06/30/2026

Don’t miss the opportunity to register for the next ServSafe Manager Certification class. The deadline to register is July 9th. To register click the link
https://extension.msstate.edu/events/2026/servsafe-certification-oktibbeha-county-0