Harrison County Extension Office

The % Daily Value on the Nutrition Facts Label is very helpful. If an item is 5% or less, that item is "low." If an item is 20% or more, that item is "high." Look for low sodium and low added sugar the next time you shop.

Now’s a good time to be scouting. Seeing more birds in your fields than usual is also good indicator of armyworm presence.

We've been getting reports of folks seeing fall armyworms!

Fall armyworms impact three major commodity areas:
➡️hayfields, forage, and pastures
➡️sports fields and commercial turf
➡️home lawns

Hay fields are not all they damage. Fall armyworms like bermudagrass wherever they can find it and will also damage turfgrass in home lawns, sports fields, golf courses, commercial landscapes and elsewhere. Although they prefer bermudagrass, they will also attack other grasses, such as Bahia grass hayfields, early planted wheat, and winter forage grasses, and even other turfgrasses, especially in heavy outbreak years.

How can you keep fall armyworms from causing heavy damage to your hayfield or turfgrass this year? Be ready for them! Check your hayfields or bermudagrass lawns and turf regularly and be prepared to treat promptly once you detect an infestation.

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/jRcw50Sybw0

Enjoy a big Mississippi staple this month: catfish! HappyHealthy has several catfish recipes for you and your family to try. Let us know your favorite below.

http://happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/recipes/fish-tacos

Registration is open now through September 12th for the 2024 Master Gardener Volunteer online training or the Home Gardening course. The classes begin October 1st. This is a self-paced program but ends December 1st. Call our office if you need more information.

Lemon, orange and lime make great additions to water. Even chopped berries add a refreshing zing to your drink. If plain water isn't your go to beverage yet, try and add some fruity flavors!

Registration is open!!! You may also have your exam proctored.
https://extension.msstate.edu/calendar/day/2024-10-07/servsafe-certification-harrison-county

Canned and frozen fruits and vegetables are as nutritious as fresh fruits and vegetables. They usually cost less too. Look for "no sodium" or "no added sugars" for a healthier option.

Try HappyHealthy's Baked Zucchini Sticks. These tasty snacks are fun and great dipped in HappyHealthy's Ranch Dressing.

http://happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/recipes/baked-zucchini-sticks

When cooking, try adding only a small amount of salt. Use citrus juices, vinegar, herbs and spices to increase flavor. Find more healthy cooking tips at HappyHealthy.

http://happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/tips-videos

It's National Breastfeeding Month! Use the link below to access evidence-based information for breastfeeding needs.

Is my baby getting enough to eat? Am I breastfeeding correctly? See answers to these and other common questions about breastfeeding newborns. https://bit.ly/3KeupXz

Get out and visit your local farmer's market!

NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEK August 4–10, 2024 NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEK August 4–10, 2024 USDA Agricultural Marketing Service sent this bulletin at 08/01/2024 12:19 PM EDT Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. A PROCLAMATION Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has proclaimed the week of August 4-10, 2024 National Farmers Market W...

We appreciate the Harrison County Advocacy Center for hosting CPR & Basic First Aid with AED today! We also thank our participants for coming out today!

Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Harrison County Advocacy Center in Gulfport for the free CPR and Basic First Aid Training class - WXXV News 25 Harrison County partnered with the Harrison County Advocacy Center to provide a free CPR and Basic First Aid Training class this morning. The class is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to respond to emergency situations. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was...

Have you tried HappyHealthy's Black Bean and Vegetable Quesadillas yet? They're super easy to make and kids love them. Top with avocado and celebrate National Avocado Day.

http://happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/recipes/black-bean-and-vegetable-quesadillas

We appreciate the Boys & Girls Club of the Gulf Coast for hosting CPR & Basic First Aid with AED today! Scene Safety & Assessment Steps: Assess Scene Safety; Assess the Responsiveness; Activate the EMS (Emergency Medical Service) & EAP (Emergency Action Plan); Get a First Aid Kit & AED; and Assess Breathing.

Making your own salad dressing is a healthy, inexpensive way to enjoy fresh produce throughout the summer. HappyHealthy has several tasty salad dressing recipes.

http://happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/tips-videos/how-make-salad-dressings

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Lasagna can be a healthy meal, covering four of the five food groups. You can create a healthy family favorite using low-sodium canned tomatoes, low-fat cheese, whole-grain noodles, and ground turkey.

http://happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/recipes/quick-lasagna

Join us next Thursday for a Pop- Up Grocery Store Tour! Details below.

Coming up next Thursday (August 1st)-Jenna Quave, Community Wellness Planner with Mississippi State University Extension, will present the program “Cooking Matters at the Store” in the conference room of the Pass Christian Library on Thursday, August 1st at 1:30pm.
The program includes a free pop-up grocery store tour that provides adults with hands-on learning as they shop for food, giving them skills to compare foods for cost and nutrition. Participants learn how to plan and budget for healthy, affordable, and delicious meals for their families. Participants take home a book with recipes and shopping tips. If you have a college student, this class can help them make healthy and budget wise decisions at the grocery store. Everyone can benefit from the information to make them better shoppers. Happy Healthy City of Pass Christian Friends of the Pass Christian Library

Need more tips on how to cook vegetables? Check out HappyHealthy's "Easy, healthy ways to cook your veggies!"

http://happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/cooking/easy-healthy-ways-cook-your-veggies

We're excited to have Jenna Quave, Community Wellness Planner with Mississippi State University Extension, return to present the program “Cooking Matters at the Store” in the conference room of the Pass Christian Library on Thursday, August 1st at 1:30pm.
The program includes a free pop-up grocery store tour that provides adults with hands-on learning as they shop for food, giving them skills to compare foods for cost and nutrition. Participants learn how to plan and budget for healthy, affordable, and delicious meals for their families. Participants take home a book with recipes and shopping tips. If you have a college student, this class can help them make healthy and budget wise decisions at the grocery store. Everyone can benefit from the information to make them better shoppers especially with the high coast of groceries these days!
This class is presented in partnership with MSU Extension, Happy Healthy Mississippi and the Pass Christian Public Library. Class size is limited-please register in advance! To sign up for this class series, please call the Pass Christian Library at 228-452-4596 or email [email protected].

With so many different vegetables in season during July, try roasting some of your favorites. They make a great side dish or entire meal! Check out HappyHealthy's guide to roasting vegetables.

http://happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/tips-videos/roast-vegetables

We appreciate the Pass Christian Library for hosting our "Teen Build Your Own Charcuterie Board With Healthy Fruits and Vegetables" Workshop!!

Fun with Food was taught by Community Wellness Planners on Keesler Air Force Base last week! Stay tuned for future program dates offered at the McBride Commons.

Join me next week via Zoom to learn more about managing your lawn and landscape. See below for details.

We've been getting reports of folks seeing fall armyworms! Some of the most recent sightings have been in Tupelo and New Albany.

Fall armyworms impact three major commodity areas:
➡️hayfields, forage, and pastures
➡️sports fields and commercial turf
➡️home lawns

Hay fields are not all they damage. Fall armyworms like bermudagrass wherever they can find it and will also damage turfgrass in home lawns, sports fields, golf courses, commercial landscapes and elsewhere. Although they prefer bermudagrass, they will also attack other grasses, such as Bahia grass hayfields, early planted wheat, and winter forage grasses, and even other turfgrasses, especially in heavy outbreak years.

How can you keep fall armyworms from causing heavy damage to your hayfield or turfgrass this year? Be ready for them! Check your hayfields or bermudagrass lawns and turf regularly and be prepared to treat promptly once you detect an infestation.

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/jRcw50Sybw0

The Emergency Forest Restoration Program, or EFRP, is open to landowners in all 82 counties with private, nonindustrial property in rural areas who have lost pine trees related to pine bark beetle infestations that stemmed from last year’s drought.

“Currently, properties located in city limits are excluded regardless of their acreage,” said Curtis VanderSchaaf, forestry specialist with MSU Extension.

Administered through the Farm Service Agency, or FSA, the program provides a 75% cost share for restoration practices approved by the Mississippi Forestry Commission, or MFC. The application period closes on Aug. 15.

VanderSchaaf said only landowners with rural properties that had existing pine tree cover before the drought and pine bark beetle infestations are eligible to apply for the funds. The forested land must be at least one acre in size, be at least 120 feet wide and have had a canopy of live trees that covered at least 10% of the area. The landowner must also incur at least $1,000 of the costs related to restoration. The program’s payment limitation is $500,000.

Costs related to debris removal, replanting and/or forest protection can be reimbursed if they are approved by MFC beforehand.

Read our full article here: https://ow.ly/2QKB50SzaPJ