NATCHEZ — The Adams County Extension Service took a page from the Miss-Lou regionalism book last week when they hosted the Southwest Mississippi County Agents Association.

County agents from 22 counties in southwest Mississippi, including Adams, met in Natchez for a two-day tour of some of the city’s many agricultural commodities.

“This is the first year we decided to do this,” Adams County Extension Service director and association senior director David Carter said. “This is just a big area meeting where we can all discuss issues concerning our specific area.”

Carter said the county agents heard presentations from speakers on agricultural topics during the tour.

Sod farming, wildlife management and pesticide usage were just a few of the topics covered during the meeting, Carter said.

“There were some very informational lessons that everyone can take something back from to their own individual counties and use,” he said.

Carter said the agents also toured many Natchez area agricultural spots including the Second Creek Blueberry Farm, Pinelog Plantation and even a honeybee farm.

“I don’t think the people of Natchez realize that in our county we have 12 or more agricultural commodities,” Carter said. “You can travel in just one small area of the county and see six or seven different commodities available. We are really fortunate to have that much available in our community.”

Carter said the agent tour was a great way for all the counties involved to learn from each other.

“This just provides an opportunity for all of us to be educated,” he said. “We are not just giving basic information, we are giving information with background that has been proven.”

Carter said sharing this information among all the counties in the association allows everyone to be on the same page.

“We can give the most modern, up-to-date information to everyone,” he said.

Carter said the extension service in the state is a great tool for anyone wanting information on agricultural topics.

“Most of what we do is free to the people,” he said. “And more people should take advantage of what we have to offer.”

Carter said the association hopes to continue to have the tour every year, and that it was an honor to have the first on in Natchez.