The Alcorn State University Extension Program will Host Numerous Events Throughout 2017
Calendar of Events
The Alcorn State University Extension Program will host numerous events throughout 2017. The events are:
Simpson County Community Awareness Day
ASUEP–4-H, USDA and Estate Planning
Skiffer Park
Magee, Mississippi
Saturday, May 20
9 a.m.
For more details: Heather Brice
601.892.1809
Extension Awareness Day Demonstration
Walthall County Dairy Festival
Holmes Water Park
Tylertown, Mississippi
Saturday, June 3
9:30 a.m.
For more details: Doris Ratcliff
601.783.5321
Agricultural Field Day
227 Highway 397
Preston, MS
Thursday, June 8
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more details: Leroy Hickman
662.773.7128
Beef Cattle–Herd Health Field Day
Brown Loam Branch Experiment Station
1676 Brown Loam Road
Raymond, MS
Friday, June 16
8:30 a.m.
For more details: Gerald Jones
601.857.0250
Sponsors: Alcorn State University Extension Program, Mississippi State University Extension Service, and Hinds Community College
Extension Awareness Day Demonstration
Vicksburg Farmers Market
Corner of Jackson & Washington Streets
Saturday, June 17
8 a.m.
For more details: Shirley Middleton
601.437.5011
Women in Agriculture
“Getting Back to the Basics” Workshop
Alcorn State University, Lorman Campus
Extension and Research Complex
Ray Johnson Assembly Center
Saturday, June 17
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
For more details: Carolyn Banks
601.877.6260
Alcorn Agricultural Technical Team Farm Tour
Tour stops: Beef Cattle, Forages, Vegetables, Watermelon, and Soil Health
Tour locations: Claiborne, Hinds and Jefferson Counties
Tuesday, June 27
7:45 a.m.
For more details: Gerald Jones
601.857.0250
Extension Awareness Day Demonstration
Mississippi Farmers Market
929 High St.
Jackson, MS
Saturday, July 8
8 a.m.
For more details: Ralph Arrington
601.857.3242
Extension Awareness Day Demonstration
McComb Farmers Market
212 Railroad Blvd
Thursday, July 13
9 a.m.
For more details: Doris Ratcliff
601.783.5321
Extension Awareness Day Demonstration
Port Gibson Farmers Market
Corner of Market & Fair St.
Saturday, July 15
8:30 a.m.
For more details: Valerie Wright
601.437.5011
Extension 2017 State Fair Demonstration
Mississippi State Fairgrounds
1207 Mississippi St.
Jackson, MS
Wednesday-Sunday, October 4 – 15
For more details: Gerald Jones
601.857.0250
Holiday Affair Workshop
Claiborne County Multi-Purpose Building
1703 Bridewell Lane
Port Gibson, MS
November: Date/Time TBA
For more details: Valerie Wright
601.437.5011
