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

October 10, 2025

Homebuying in 2025

Since 2024, the housing market has experienced a noticeable down spiral, with home sales declining by 6.8% and property ...

October 08, 2025

Warner Hall Farm’s Fall Field Day

As Monday morning arrived, Warner and Loraine Hall received a phone call from a reliable source stating, Greensburg was ...

October 07, 2025

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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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Friday 10 January 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday 11 November 2024

Prescribed Fire Workshop

Written by: Mayla Odom The Winston County Self Help Cooperative (WCSHC) held a prescribed fire workshop on Thursday,...

Thursday 31 October 2024

Warner Hall’s Farm Fall Field Day

by: Frank Taylor The past 24 days have produced extraordinary weather conditions in southeast Louisiana. October normall...

Tuesday 22 October 2024