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“The Winston County Self Help Cooperative Commitment”

“The Winston County Self Help Cooperative Commitment”

The Winston County Self Help Cooperative is standing erect in times of uncertainty. Your daily routine may not be as usu...

November 06, 2025
Health Advisors Men in Black Organization 

Health Advisors Men in Black Organization 

Author: Frank Taylor The Carroll County’s Health Advisors Men in Black and Blue Organization is committed to ...

October 27, 2025
WCSHC Harvested Greens

WCSHC Harvested Greens

The Winston County Self Help Cooperative Team Members harvested collard greens on Monday, October 13, 2025. Rev. Alonzo ...

October 13, 2025
Firewise Workshop

Firewise Workshop

Firewise is a national initiative that offers practical techniques homeowners can use to reduce the risk of wildfires de...

October 10, 2025

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    Upward Bound of Coffeeville/Calhoun City SRAC 

    Upward Bound of Coffeeville/Calhoun City SRAC 

    On February 8, 2025, the Winston County Self-Help Cooperative (WCSHC) partnered with Upward Bound to host its annual Sav...

    Friday 14 February 2025
    Holmes County SRAC 

    Holmes County SRAC 

    Written by Jonathan Evans On Friday, February 7, 2025, Winston County Self Help Cooperative (WCSHC) hosted its Save Rur...

    Friday 14 February 2025
    Starkville High School SRAC 2025 

    Starkville High School SRAC 2025 

    Written by Pamela Obryant Thursday, February 6, 2025, kicked off with a wave of enthusiasm from Mr. Scammahorn, the...

    Friday 14 February 2025
    WCSHC Cattle Feed Program

    WCSHC Cattle Feed Program

    Allen McReynolds, Winston County Self Help Cooperative, led a collective effort to purchase feed for cattle farmers on J...

    Wednesday 05 February 2025
    WCSHC Youth Group’s SRAC

    WCSHC Youth Group’s SRAC

    By: Jonathan Evans  On Monday, January 27, 2025, the Winston County Self-Help Cooperative (WCSHC) proudly hosted it...

    Friday 31 January 2025
    Mississippi Minority Farmer Alliance’s Save Rural America Conference 

    Mississippi Minority Farmer Alliance’s Save Rural America Conference 

    By: Pamela Obryant    As I walked into the conference room, the atmosphere was already filled with energy and inspira...

    Monday 27 January 2025
    Apply for Homestead Tax Exemption to Lower Property Taxes

    Apply for Homestead Tax Exemption to Lower Property Taxes

    “At its core, homestead exemption reduces the taxable value of a homeowner’s primary residence, meaning a po...

    Monday 27 January 2025
    Grow with Us: Behind the Scenes of WCSHC’s Winter Crops

    Grow with Us: Behind the Scenes of WCSHC’s Winter Crops

    Part I Strawberry Crop | January 24, 2025 Winston County Self Help Cooperative’s 2025 strawberry crop is thriving....

    Monday 27 January 2025
    Persevering Through Weather Changes

    Persevering Through Weather Changes

    By: Mayla Odom The weather in Mississippi has been warm to freezing. North Mississippi in Caroll County is experiencing ...

    Friday 24 January 2025
    Wayne County Self Help Organization’s 2025 SRAC

    Wayne County Self Help Organization’s 2025 SRAC

    The Winston County Self Help Cooperative (WCSHC) hosted its second gathering of the 2025 Save Rural America Conference (...

    Thursday 23 January 2025
    UCAC’s 10th Save Rural America Conference

    UCAC’s 10th Save Rural America Conference

    Written by Pamela Obryant When I arrived at the conference, the people were fellowshipping with each other. The Unlimite...

    Thursday 23 January 2025
    WCSHC Donates Vegetables

    WCSHC Donates Vegetables

    Winston County Self Help Cooperative delivered locally grown vegetables on Friday, January 17, 2025, in Louisville, MS. ...

    Wednesday 22 January 2025
    Unbelievable Snow in the Deep South

    Unbelievable Snow in the Deep South

    Written by Frank Taylor Individuals living south of Interstate 10 experienced snow on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. It is h...

    Wednesday 22 January 2025
    NRCS’ Seasonal High Tunnel

    NRCS’ Seasonal High Tunnel

    by Frank Taylor The Mississippi State Office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service introduced the seasonal high ...

    Monday 13 January 2025
    2024 Year End Report

    2024 Year End Report

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    Friday 10 January 2025
     Eichelberger Cattle Farm 

     Eichelberger Cattle Farm 

    The cold weather is reaping havoc on the human population, healthcare industry, businesses, and animals. Eichelberger Ca...

    Thursday 09 January 2025
    Allen McReynolds’ Cattle Philosophy 

    Allen McReynolds’ Cattle Philosophy 

    Weather conditions have turned cold and wet, which are not conducive for humans or animals. We should protect our famili...

    Thursday 09 January 2025
    Warner Hall Farm Surviving the Cold

    Warner Hall Farm Surviving the Cold

    Written by Frank Taylor  Meteorologists across the southeast predicted and forecasted a mild winter with above-aver...

    Tuesday 07 January 2025
    Janet Lee Carter 12th Scholarship Fund

    Janet Lee Carter 12th Scholarship Fund

    The Winston County Self Help Cooperative members participated in the Janet Carter Scholarship Fund 12th Mother/Daughter ...

    Friday 03 January 2025
    Center Hill Farmers Market’s High Tunnel

    Center Hill Farmers Market’s High Tunnel

    Congratulations to the Center Hill Farmers Market team for erecting their high tunnel house at Dean Park, 10625 Highway...

    Friday 03 January 2025
    MSSCG: Final Health Initiative

    MSSCG: Final Health Initiative

    The Mississippi Small Cattle Group (MSSCG) completed their fall health initiative program on Saturday, December 21, 2024...

    Friday 03 January 2025
    WCSHC’s 40th Anniversary Celebration!

    WCSHC’s 40th Anniversary Celebration!

    On December 10, 2024, the Winston County Self Help Cooperative (WCSHC) hosted its 40th anniversary celebration at the fl...

    Tuesday 17 December 2024
    Meridian Collard Green Caucus 

    Meridian Collard Green Caucus 

    The Meridian Collard Green Caucus distributed hams, turkeys, two boxes of jiffy mix, and locally grown collard greens to...

    Wednesday 27 November 2024
    Support Local Farmers During the Holiday Season

    Support Local Farmers During the Holiday Season

    The holiday season is in full throttle. I witnessed yards adorned with Christmas decorations in Mississippi and Louisian...

    Tuesday 19 November 2024
    Harvesting Collard Greens from the Cooperative Garden 

    Harvesting Collard Greens from the Cooperative Garden 

    On a breezy yet sunny afternoon, Friday, November 15, 2024, Winston County Self Help Cooperative members Joan Eiland, Em...

    Tuesday 19 November 2024
    MSSCG and WCSHC’s Cattle Health Initiative

    MSSCG and WCSHC’s Cattle Health Initiative

    Written by Frank Taylor  The Mississippi Small Cattlemen Group and the Winston County Self Help Cooperative delivered v...

    Tuesday 19 November 2024
    MSSCG and WCSHC kicked off their Fall Health Initiative

    MSSCG and WCSHC kicked off their Fall Health Initiative

    Written by Allen McReynolds The Mississippi Small Cattle Group (MSSCG) and the Winston County Self Help Cooperative kick...

    Monday 11 November 2024