Members of the 4-H Forestry Team in Lauderdale County received the Commissioner of Agriculture’s Award during the 4-H Legislative Day Appreciation Reception on Feb. 5 in Jackson. The team won its second national championship in three years in July 2024 at the National 4-H Forestry Invitational. Those participating in the recognition were, from left, AT&T Mississippi Director of External Affairs Michael Walker, Mississippi State University Extension Service 4-H Agents Meribeth Boland and Tia Thompson, 4-H members Joy Kitchens and John Clayton Kitchens, MSU Extension Service Director Angus Catchot and 4-H Foundation Advisory Board Members Gene Martin and Harry Dendy.