State/Unit: Mississippi

Van Larry Alexander from Mississippi, a graduate of Alcorn State University, began his career as the youth development Agen in Marshall County. It was during a time of … Read more.

Harvey grew-up in the cotton fields of Leland, MS.  Graduating in 1972 with only a future of field work before him, he suddenly found himself at Alcorn State … Read more.

Harry Dendy was a 10-year 4-H member with projects in Leadership, Citizenship and Forestry. Elected to the MS 4-H Advisory Council in 1975 and 4-H Foundation Board of … Read more.

Lester Spell was a member of the Richland 4-H Club from 1956-63. He was active in swine and dairy and was a National 4-H Congress Leadership Project winner. … Read more.

Hobson Waits began working for the Mississippi Electric Power Association lobbying for rural development and working with youth programs that they supported. As Executive Vice President of the … Read more.

Alphonse Marks was among Mississippi’s first minority Extension members. He graduated from Alcorn State University in 1941 and received a Master’s Degree from the University of Illinois. During … Read more.

Mr. Lundy grew up in Neshoba County, MS, where he was an active 4-H member participating in various projects and activities. Among his most prized possessions is an … Read more.

William Hall “Corn Club” Smith superintendent of schools in Holmes County, organized the first corn clubs in the state. He called a meeting of volunteer corn growers and … Read more.