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Quick Bites are informative programs held over Interactive Video Conferencing on Thursdays from 12–1 p.m. Quick Bites are free to the public and cover a wide variety of topics. The best specialists and experts in Mississippi prepare a one-hour program on various topics such as gardening, horticulture, insect management, health, and cooking.
Check back regularly for an updated calendar on upcoming topics and contact your local county Extension office to sign up to watch the programs.
Individuals: Please contact your county office in order to participate in any interactive video program.
For County Offices: To sign up for these programs, sign up on the Extension Intranet under "County Video Signup" under Forms or email us at DistanceEd@ext.msstate.edu.
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July 11, 2019 - 12:00pm
Basic Sewing 101
Martha Cannon, Master Seamstress, Calhoun County MHV
Come one, come all, novice, young, or seasoned! Martha will share sewing basics including sewing on a button, replacing a hem, minor repairs, as well as basic items needed for sewing.
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June 27, 2019 - 12:00pm
Your First Year Beekeeping
Dr. Jeff Harris, Assistant Research Professor, Apiculturist, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology, and Plant Pathology
This presentation will provide guidance and how to start a colony of honey bees in the spring and properly care for it to give it the best chance of surviving its first winter. Topics include: installing nucs or packages of bees; feeding bees to draw wax combs; treating for varroa mites; and... read more
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June 13, 2019 - 12:00pm
Growing Great Tomatoes
Dr. Rick Snyder, Extension Research Professor, Central MS R&E Center
Do you have tomatoes in your garden? Are they perfect? If not, plan on coming to join Dr. Snyder, our tomato expert for Extension!
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June 6, 2019 - 12:00pm
Summer Cuts for Successful Designs
Lynette McDougald, Instructor, Plant and Soil Sciences
Join us this month as Lynette shares some of her favorites for design. We will have lots of fun!
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May 30, 2019 - 12:00pm
Hazardous Preparedness: To-Do List
Anne Howard Hilbun, Extension Instructor, Extension Center for Government and Community Development
We all know that hazardous situations are bound to happen. Anne Howard will focus on personal preparedness so that we can be ready when the need arises. The concepts discussed will include planning, emergency kits, situational awareness, and calling for help.
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May 23, 2019 - 12:00pm
Fire Ants: Mound Builders
Dr. Blake Layton, Extension Professor, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology, & Plant Pathology
We have had cool, wet spring weather and the fire ants have been busy... Join Dr. Layton as he shares the facts and fiction about controlling fire ants in your home landscape and lawn.
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May 9, 2019 - 12:00pm
Starting Your Family Tree Online
DeeDee Baldwin, Assistant Professor, Mitchell Memorial Library
Let’s learn the basics of using Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org, including starting your tree, employing search strategies to get the best results, and taking advantage of free resources. **Please note that participants should have a laptop with internet access for the best experience.
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May 2, 2019 - 12:00pm
A May Day Experience
Lynette McDougald, Instructor, Plant and Soil Sciences
We will address consideration of planting options for summer cut flower garden, proper pruning of shrubs and trees to use in arrangements, and grand design styles for summer fun.
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April 25, 2019 - 12:00pm
Master Gardeners at Work in Communities
Sandy Havard, Extension Agent, Warren County
Spring is here and Master Gardeners are hard at work. Join Sandy, area agents, and their local Master Gardeners as they share what they are doing in their communities. They will discuss how the program works, ideas, plans, and stories in their locations.
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April 11, 2019 - 12:00pm
Spring Floral Fashion
Lynette McDougald, Instructor, Plant and Soil Sciences
All design fields, floral, interiors, gifts, etc. follow the powerful world of fashion. Let’s apply the forms, colors, and styles in fashion to our floral design projects.
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