Scott County 4-H

06/16/2026

🌊🎨 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.

06/08/2026

🦌🌱 Exciting news for Mississippi 4-H members! 🌱🦌

Mississippi 4-H is introducing a brand-new competition this year — the Food Plot Contest!

This hands-on contest gives youth the opportunity to learn and apply good soil management practices while seeing firsthand how healthy soil impacts the growth and success of a food plot. It's a great way to build agricultural knowledge, develop stewardship skills, and have fun outdoors.

📅 Registration closes July 31, 2026.

For more information, contact the Scott County Extension Office at 601-469-4241 or stop by 230 S. Davis Street, Forest, MS.

06/02/2026

Four Scott County 4-H'ers traveled to Starkville, MS for 4-H Club Congress last week. They competed in multiple contests, went to workshops, played pickleball, participated in a color run, and danced the night away at the Congress dance.🍀

🍴MS 4-H Cookoff Contest- 2nd Place! Team members: Maegon Crimm, Ross Lyon, & Wes Compton
🌱Horticulture Visual Presentation - 1st Place! Ross Lyon
📷Photography Judging - 2nd Place! Kaelin Sigrest
🐮Beef Visual Presentation - 7th Place! Wes Compton
🐰Rabbit Skill-a-thon - 6th Place! Maegon Crimm

Thank you to Scott County Farm Bureau for sponsoring the 4-H'ers meals during Club Congress!

05/29/2026

🐔🌻 Scott County 4-H had a wonderful time participating in the Forest Garden Club Flower Show!

Our 4-H Agent, Rayne Arnold, and 4-Her, Shelby shared information about the many benefits of raising backyard chickens. Backyard chickens can help improve your yard and garden, provide fresh eggs for your family, and create a fun and educational experience for all ages.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our exhibit and visited with us!

Interested in learning more about 4-H and the opportunities available for youth in Scott County? Contact the Scott County Extension Office at (601) 469-4241 or visit us at 230 S. Davis Street, Forest, MS.

05/13/2026

Help us congratulate our graduating senior 4-H'ers!! Harlee and Trenton have been heavily involved in the 4-H Livestock Project. We look forward to all that they accomplish in the future! Big things are ahead for these seniors! 💚🍀

05/12/2026

The deadline is approaching! Sign up today and bring a friend!🍀
Looking for a summer camp where you have fun and learn hands-on skills at the same time? 4-H'ers have the opportunity to participate in 4-H lessons on STEM, Conservation, Safety, and more! Make plans to come to 4-H Camp Explore! We'll be back at Holmes Community College in Goodman. We have a LOT of exciting and fun things planned for campers! Call the Scott County Extension Office at 601-469-4241 for more information and to register!

05/07/2026

Big Bite Bash Fishing Tournament!!🎣
It is not too late to sign up, the link it still open!! There are great prizes for all ages!
We hope to see everyone Saturday at Roosevelt State Park!!🐟🏆

We are thrilled to announce the Big Bite Bash Fishing Tournament on May 9th at Roosevelt State Park! Get ready for a day full of outdoor adventure, friendly competition, and family fun. In the event of rain, we will delay, let the storms pass, and resume. Here is the link to register by April 28th - https://msudafvm.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8uhEYrbuyozzJGu This is open statewide to all youth and adults. 🎣

🎣 Fishing Tournament Details
📍 Location
Boats will use the main boat ramp.
Kayaks will use the kayak launch.
Email [email protected] to receive the rules.
Participants under 18 must wear a life vest.

🕒 Schedule
Captain’s Meeting: 6:45 AM
Measuring boards and photo ID identifiers will be distributed.
Youth must have a device to take photos of their catches. A parent must accompany youth in kayaks and boats—no exceptions.
Launch Time: 7:00 AM
Fishing Begins: 7:05 AM
Lines Out: 2:00 PM
Return Deadline: 2:30 PM
Return to the boat ramp for fish tally and awards.

💲 Fees
There are no tournament entry fees. Participants are only responsible for standard park fees at Roosevelt State Park:
$7.00 boat launch fee
$2.00 per person gate fee
If you rent a cabin or RV hookup, the boat launch is complimentary with your overnight stay.

🏆 Awards
All awards will be 100% sponsored. 8-18 year old 1-3rd place, adult 1-3rd place is guaranteed as well as overall largest bass, catfish, crappie, and imposter( not listed).

🥪 Food
Participants should pack a lunch to eat while on the water, as lunch will not be provided. A McDonald's is located about ½ mile from the park entrance if needed.

Thank you for being part of this exciting event—we look forward to a fun and memorable day on the water! 🌲🐟🎣
Please let us know if you have any questions by calling 601-469-4241.

05/06/2026

After many rain delays, we were able to have our Slingshot County Match! Slingshot is a fun new discipline that began last year for 4-H Shooting Sports. We are looking forward to seeing it continue to grow throughout the state. 🍀🎯

If you are interested in learning more about this program, contact the Scott County Extension Office at 601-469-4241.
Check out this article to learn more: https://extension.msstate.edu/extension-matters/volume-11-number-1/whats-new-extension-1

05/01/2026

Scott County was represented well at the SW District 4-H Shooting Sports Competition on Saturday, April 25th! This is what they have been preparing for since February! We are extremely proud of each of them!!🍀

🏆1st Place Winners:
🥇Ross Lyon - Sr. I .22 Rifle Optical Sights
🥇Jacie Middleton - Sr. I .22 Rifle Open Sights
🥇Railey Windham - Jr. III Archery Standard Compound Female 18M
🥇Stella Clarke Davis - Jr. III Archery Standard Compound Female 9M
🥇Jake Windham - Jr. I Archery Standard Compound Male
🥇Oliver Cieglo - Jr. I 10M Air Rifle

🌟State Qualifiers:
🍀Ross Lyon - Shotgun and .22 Rifle
🍀Dylan Brown - Shotgun
🍀Cole Parkman - Shotgun
🍀Rylen Stewart - Shotgun

To be invited to participate in the State Championship, Senior aged youth (14-18) must score a minimum of 10 out of 15 in Shotgun and a minimum of 390 in .22 Rifle. The State Championship will be July 17-18, 2026.

04/29/2026

Scott County 4-H'er and MS Jr. Cattlemen's Association Officer, Trey Ladner helping at the Governor's Cup - MSU vs Ole Miss Baseball Game! Way to go, Trey!