Tate County SWCD

03/31/2026

ATTENTION TEACHERS!!!!!

For anyone that has not attended in the past, our four-day workshop is a very unique, hands-on experience in which you receive 3 CEU’s for $15 registration fee. Be on the lookout for the finalized agenda and registration information!!!!! Don't miss out :)

03/07/2026

Tate County SWCD Annual Membership Banquet 2026

Each year, we come together for a night of wonderful music and fellowship over a great meal to with local conservationists, farmers, ranchers, and SWCD members.

This year, Ida Wallace, our longest active member at 98 years old, expressed her gratitude for receive a proclamation at last year’s banquet, that she was unable to attend, in appreciation of her many years of dedication to Tate County SWCD. Mrs Ida also spoke to us all about the importance of conserving our natural resources. As a touching ending to her speech, her son Will Wallace read a beautiful poem, Tree by Joyce Kilmer.

Our NRCS partners in conservation were represented by Mrs. Chantel Davis, Supervisory District Conservationist, and Mrs. Christy Robinson, Assistant State Conservationist. Each giving updates on the excellent work done in the prior fiscal year as well as some exciting changes for the current fiscal year.

Mr. Andy Gaines was recognized as the 2025 SWCD Cooperator of the Year. He received a plaque presented by all of the District Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners as a token of appreciation for his contributions and dedication to ensuring his grazing land is cared for and improved for generations to come.

Our very own MACD State Essay Winner for grades 7-9th, Lucas McAlexander was even to attend with his mother, Jessica. Great job Lucas!!! You made Magnolia Heights and Tate County proud!

Last but certainly not least, our entertainment for the evening, Brian Sherwood of Cleveland and Joe Austin of Pontotoc (make up half of the band Joe Austin and The Tallahatchies) blew the crowd away with their soulful, country sound.

Thank you to EVERYONE who came out tonight and continues to support conservation in Tate County!

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

Tonight @ 6!! If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, don’t worry…come join us anyway!!! Not a member yet? That’s ok too! We can take care of that tonight too 😊

02/27/2026

This week has been all about our Third Grade Tree Program! Visiting with over 200 Third Graders in Tate County was BUSY but FUN as always!!

The kiddos learned about why trees are so important to us (from producing oxygen to the manufacturing of items we use every day for shelter, food, and hygiene). Students also learned to identify the different parts of a tree and what makes a tree an evergreen or deciduous in a fun and engaging sorting activity. Thank you to Magnolia Heights and Senatobia Elementary School for allowing us to share this important conservation message with your students!

02/20/2026

🫣🤗 Sneak peek for next week!!! 🫣 🤗

Lots of fun things happen in a February! Next up…….3rd Grade Tree Programs!!!

02/20/2026

Last Friday, February 14, 2026 beginning at 8a.m, the Tate County SWCD held their annual tree giveaway. This year the event had to be hosted at a new location due to the ice storm destroying the Farmers Market three weeks prior. So we’re sending a HUGE THANK YOU out to the Northwest Shriner Club on Highway 51 for allowing us to use their facilities!!!!

The 2,500 tree seedlings were given away on a first-come first-serve basis to over 150 Tate County residents!!!

Seedlings given away were:
Sawtooth Oak, Nutall Oak, Water Oak, White Oak, Southern Red Oak, White & Purple Oak, White Dogwood, Eastern Red Bud, Sweet Bay Magnolias, Ozark Premier Plum, Persimmon, Red Maple, Pecan, Ginko, Natchez Blackberry, Forsythia, Button Bush, and Blue Hydrangea.

Also, this even would not be possible without our paid memberships and generous sponsors! Thank you BankFirst, Cooke Insurance Center Inc, Headwaters, Homestead Farms Greenhouse & Nursery, May’s Pharmacy, Tate County Co-Op, Tate County Farm Bureau, and TDL Contractors for your continued support in helping the District share our passion for conservation with the community!

02/10/2026

Call Cathy Tarver at 662-288-4070 for more info on how to secure your Membership Banquet ticket today!!!

02/05/2026

Magnolia Heights student, Lucas McAlexander, was recognized in Flowood, MS on January 21st during the Mississippi Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) Annual Meeting for his exceptional essay submission in the MACD Poster and Essay Contest. His essay, written on the topic “Home is Where the Habitat is”, was recognized last year for winning first place in the Countywide MACD 7th-9th grade essay contest and then again in the MS North Area Competition before being submitted for the Statewide contest.

Congratulations, Lucas!!!!

02/05/2026

It's Poster and Essay Contest time Tate County!!!

This annual contest for ALL students recognizes conservation topics in both poster artistry and essay forms. This year’s theme is “Soil: Where It All Begins"

Prizes in each grade category are as follows:
1st Place - $50.00; 2nd Place - $40.00 and 3rd Place - $30.00.

First-place winners in each of our District Contest categories is eligible to compete in the MACD Area Poster Contest and can go on to compete in the MACD Statewide Poster Contest with monetary prizes at each level!!! 💸

Posters and essays are due back to the Tate County SWCD Office, 502 North Robinson St., Suite A, and Senatobia, MS by April 1, 2026.

02/05/2026

Tate Co. SWCD Members...........

Be watching the mail for your official Annual Membership Banquet invitation!

If you aren’t a member yet, please reach out to District Administrator, Cathy Tarver (662)288-4070 for information on how to join and how important your membership is!

02/02/2026

🚨‼️NEW LOCATION FOR TREE DAY ‼️🚨

This event would not be possible without the continued support of our generous sponsors! THANK YOU to BankFirst, Cooke Insurance, Headwaters, Homestead Farms, May's Pharmacy, Tate County Co-Op, Tate County Farm Bureau, and TDL Contractors!!!!