Testimonials

Richard and Ruthie Carter WCSHS Member

“We are thankful to receive technical support through Winston County Self Help Cooperative’s 2501 Program and Allen McReynolds.”

Bobby Hardin WCSHC Founding Member

“Our organization creates opportunities for small farmers by providing technical support and developing farm management plans.”

Roger Jones Former Heifer International South Central Project Leader

“WCSHC started the project with seed money from Heifer International but under Frank they took it to another level of success for a local project,” said Jones. “He has helped change lives in Rural America and that is what Heifer International is about,” added Jones.

Rosie Harris WCSHS Member

“I will always be grateful for the information learned and shared through the Winston County Self Help Cooperative (WCSHC). Truly, the information I have obtained has been contributory to the well-being of my farmland.”

Peggy and Alonzo Miller WCSHS Member

For Alonzo and Peggy Miller, the WCSHC has given them a “jump start.” “It has actually put us ahead in the game of farming”, they both agree.

Averill Gladney WCSHS Member

“I am building my farm operation with an aim of becoming a full-time farmer to feed America. Presently, I am working for Natchez Trace Electric Power Association as apprentice linemen. I would like to thank Winston County Self Help Cooperative and USDA-Farm Service Agency for making my dreams a reality.”

Carolyn and Charles Hampton WCSHS Member

“Grants through WCSHC made it possible to help stock their 2 acre pond and plant an orchard of a variety of fruit trees, and grape vines.”

Denisha Gladney WCSHS Member

“You must be patient and undeterred in your path to homeownership. WCSHC’s Homeownership Program provided my family with timely services from completing the initial application, homebuyers’ education classes and closing process. This process enables me to build a level of confident in this life’s long obligation and I am thankful to Winston County Self Help Cooperative.”

Dorothy Hairston WCSHS Member

“First, thank you Mr. Taylor for the invitation to be a part of Winston County Self Help Co-Op Organization. The meeting was very informative along with helpful presentations. Your service is greatly appreciated. Again, thanks.”

Elaine Hobson WCSHS Member

“I am learning processes through working with our local conservationist and participating in WCSHC’s business sessions. I didn’t realize programs existed to assist small farmers to enhance their opportunities of succeeding until joining WCSHC in 2005. We receive monthly news brochures from USDA and WCSHC publishes newsletters informing members of upcoming programs and sign-up dates. The most recently brochure reminded farmers of County Committee’s election process. Members participate in county’s work group sessions to determine program priorities and create policies. Partnering Helps Build Bridges to Success”.

George Miller WCSHS Member

“I always had the vision to come back home and involve myself in cattle farming. After fifteen years, my vision has become a reality. My vision is being made possible by the assistance of the Winston County Self Help Cooperative, Natural Resource Conservation Services, Heifer International and other organizations.”

Gloria Moore and Willie Kincaid WCSHS Member

“Without the guidance of WCSHC and NRCS our dreams would still be just a fore thought.”

Jack Miller WCSHS Member

“I will encourage other individuals to join a veteran Community-Based Organization with similar objectives as WCSHC to learn processes of working collectively to avoid costly mistakes.”

Kenneth Walker President of the Leake, Madison & Scott (County) Farmers Connection Group

“We have attended several meetings of the Winston County Self Help Cooperative’s as a learning tool to gather valuable information concerning agricultural resources and become members of their network. Their meetings start and end on time. You leave WCSHC’s meetings with a wealth of knowledge and fire in your belly to create positive change. This is our goal for the Leake County Group as well. We hope to piggy-back and generate that same hope and inspire individuals to manage Mother Earth’s natural resources.“

Lateshia Butler Program Manager for the Starkville Office of Health Help Mississippi

“WCSHC’s purpose of helping and providing services to its members, the community, and other Small Farmers have created sustainability with the Rural Communities through WCSHC’s service area.”

Rhonda Benton Rhema Ranch, Union Springs, Alabama

“You, Honorable Mayor, are truly blessed to be a model and are a highly respected mentor to us for the work you do for Rural America, not just Mississippi. You’re absolutely right, as stated in many of your presentations, your obituary will state “all used up” because you are giving everything you’ve got to give in your life right now. Thank you again for your generous gift of graciously educating us, the Rural Farm Community, on the marvelous benefits of working together resulting in ways to strengthen our Ag projects and for providing examples that will serve to maintain sustainable on the farm for future generations. Thank you again and please give my sincere regards to your family and Cooperative Members for a job well done.”

Shirley Gladney WCSHS Member

“The WCSHC is providing leadership in times of uncertainties and assisted me with purchasing a home in 2005.They provided one-on-one counseling with budgeting, lenders and post purchase assistance. WCSHC is making a different to help preserve our communities and we are appreciative of their efforts.”

Willie and Sylvia Goss WCSHS Member

“The co-op offers opportunities to acquire relevant information and collaborate with experience farmers to minimize mistakes.”

Willie and Robin Matthews WCSHS Member

“We joined Winston County Self Help Cooperative in 2001 & 04 because this organization reflects our dreams of keeping the family farm alive and growing fresh vegetables.”