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2011 MACAA PROGRAM BOOK

74th

ANNUAL MEETING MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS

BOST EXTENSION CENTER AUDITORIUM & THEATRE

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Annual Meeting Agenda .........................................................................................................2 2011 Officers and Directors .............................................................................................................5 2010 Active and Life Members .......................................................................................................9 2011 Committee Assignments .......................................................................................................13 2010 Committee Reports ...............................................................................................................17

4-H and Youth

Agricultural Economics

Animal Science

Communications Awards

Forestry, Aquaculture, and Natural

Resources

History

Horticulture

Policy

Presidential Citation

Professional Excellence

Professional Training

Recognition and Awards

Scholarship

2010 Financial Reports ..................................................................................................................47 2010 Resolutions ............................................................................................................................51 2010 Memorials .............................................................................................................................63 2010 Board Minutes .......................................................................................................................69 2010 Special Reports .....................................................................................................................83 2010 Presidential Annual Report ...................................................................................................89 Web Site Information .....................................................................................................................93 Extension Worker‘s Creed .............................................................................................................94

Your 2011 MACAA Program Book is posted on the MACAA website at:

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74th ANNUAL MEETING

MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS

BOST EXTENSION CENTER AUDITORIUM & THEATRE

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2010

BUSINESS MEETING & AWARDS PROGRAM a.m.

9:00 Pay 2011 Dues - ($50 new member, $80 regular member, life members complementary

of MACAA, $10 lunch, $10 Reverse Raffle)

AWARDS PROGRAM 10:00 Call-to-Order (Bost Theater).......................................................... Glenn Hughes, President

Invocation ............................................................................... Bill Burdine, President-Elect

10:05 MACAA Awards Presentations ......................................................................... Bill Burdine

2010 Distinguished Service Award

2010 Achievement Awards

10:15 2010 MACAA Outstanding Programs Awards ................................................. Bill Burdine

Outstanding Area Agent (2) - Includes Booker Mims Outstanding Area Agent Award

Outstanding County Director (2) - Includes Victor Lee Outstanding County Director

Award

Outstanding Specialist (2) - Includes Wesley Farmer Outstanding Specialist Award

10:30 Communications Awards ................................................................................ Wayne Porter 10:50 Presidential Citation Award ............................................................................Glenn Hughes 10:55 Recognition of 2010 Retirees..........................................................................Glenn Hughes 11:15 Mississippi Cattlemen‘s Association Remarks ............................... Sammy Blossom, MCA 11:25 Greetings .................................................................................. MAE4-HA, MEAFCA, ESP 11:35 Adjourn to Bost Auditorium (south end) for lunch

BUSINESS MEETING 12:45 Call-to-order ....................................................................................................Glenn Hughes 12:50 Remarks from MUS-ES Administration .............Dr. Joe Street, Interim Extension Director

Dr. Gary Jackson, Incoming Extension Director 1:10 Financial Report ................................................................................ Al Myles, Bookkeeper

1:25 Investment Report .....................................Elmo Collum, Investments Subcommittee Chair

1:30 Southern Region Director‘s Report .......................................................................................

1:40 Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition Remarks ....................................................... Chip Blalock

1:50 Mississippi Crop & Livestock Reporting Awards ............. Thomas Gregory, USDA-NASS 1:55 Special 2010 Reports:

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JCEP Leadership Workshop .....................................................................Glenn Hughes

Public Issues Leadership Development (PILD)

Conference ............................................................ Michael Newman, 1st Vice President

NACAA Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference ....... Bill Burdine 2:05 Break 2:20 Memorial Service ............................................................................................. Wayne Wells 2:30 Ag Economics Committee Report ................................................................................ Chair 2:35 Other Old Business 2:45 New Business 2:55 Installation of New Officers...................................................... Judd Gentry, Past President 3:05 Retiring President‘s Report .............................................................................Glenn Hughes 3:10 Incoming President‘s Report.............................................................................. Bill Burdine 3:15 Remarks from DAVFM ........................................................................ Dr. Gregory Bohach 3:22 Reverse Raffle 3:50 Adjourn

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MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF

COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS

2011 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

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OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

2011

STATE ASSOCIATION

President ......................................................................................................................... Bill Burdine

President –Elect .................................................................................................... Michael Newman

1st Vice-President ....................................................................................................... Donna Beliech

2nd

Vice-President ................................................................................................. Jimbo Burkhalter

Secretary/Treasurer (Pending Approval) ..................................................................... Ruby Rankin

Past President ..............................................................................................................Glenn Hughes

NORTHEAST DISTRICT

Senior Director ................................................................................................................ Lelia Kelly

Junior Director ............................................................................................................... Reid Nevins

Membership Chairman......................................................................................... Patrick Poindexter

SOUTHEAST DISTRICT

Senior Director ............................................................................................................ Wayne Porter

Junior Director ......................................................................................................... Amanda Woods

Membership Chairman................................................................................................... Eddie Smith

NORTHWEST DISTRICT

Senior Director .......................................................................................................... Andy Braswell

Junior Director ......................................................................................................... Lester Stephens

Membership Chairman............................................................................................ Tracy Robertson

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT

Senior Director .............................................................................................................. David Carter

Junior Director ........................................................................................................ Amanda Walker

Membership Chairman........................................................................................................ Ty Jones

STATE OFFICE GROUP

Senior Director ............................................................................................................. Darrin Dodds

Junior Director .......................................................................................................... Mengmeng Gu

Membership Chairman................................................................................................ Lamar Adams

MACAA Officers Handbook is available on your MACAA website at:

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2010 ACTIVE AND LIFE MEMBERS

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MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AGRICULTURE AGENTS

2010 ACTIVE MEMBERS AND CONSECUTIVE YEARS MEMBERSHIP

Adams, Lamar 20

Anderson, John D. 9**

Andrews, Gordon 21

Baird, Sr., Tommy 20*

Bales, Don 17

Bates, Drew 7

Bates, Rebecca 3

Bearden, Shelby 15

Beliech, Donna H. 15

Bishop, William T. 27*

Bland, Anthony 9

Bohach, Gregory 1***

Braswell, Sr., Andy 12

Brewer, Thomas E. 10

Brown, Kipp 4

Brunson, Marty 20

Buehring, Nathan 6

Burdine, Bill 14

Burkhalter, Jimbo 13

Byrd, Jr., John D. 21

Carter, David N. 3

Catchot, Jr., Angus L. 6

Coccaro, John C. 25*

Collum, Elmo 13

Cook, Don R. 3

Covington, Cliff 22

Crenshaw, Mark A. 25

Crouse, Keith 14

Culver, Virgil 19*

Cummings, Steve 31*

Daves, Chris 3**

Davis, Otis L. 27*

Dicke, Stephen G. 22

Dodds, Darrin 3

East, Tammy G. 3*

Fitts, Charlie 25*

Flint, Jr., Ernie 19

Gaddis, Debbie 11

Gentry, Judd 16

Giachelli, Belvia 3

Giesemann, John T. 26

Gillie, Mark 25*

Gordon, Sr., Harvey L. 4

Gordon, Jason 1

Grantham, Chuck S. 21*

Gu, Mengmeng 4

Henderson, James E. 3

Henn, Alan 4

Herndon, Jr., Bill 7

Hudson, Harvin 21*

Hughes, Glenn 15

Jones, Ty 1

Jousan, Dean 4

Keenum, Mark E. 2***

Kelly, Lelia Scott 10

Kiser, Terry 3

Londo, Andy 11

Maily, Bill P. 20

Maness, Jeremy 4

Martin, Robert E. 10

Martin, Steve W. 10

McClenton, BJ 1

McGee, Leanne W. 1

Mixon, Melissa 1***

Mowdy, Mark J. 21

Myles, Al 26

Nevins, Reid A. 1

Newman, Michael 15

Oatis, Melvin J. 25*

Oldham, Larry 14

Owen, Danny O. 19

Pendleton, Stephanie D. 1

Poindexter, Patrick 10

Porter, Wayne C. 11

Rankin, Ruby D. 13

Reginelli, Dennis B. 19

Respess, Sr., Donald 17

Reyer, Brittany L. 1

Robertson, Tracy N. 1

Rouse, Jr., Clayton E. 19*

Singleton, Jerry 8

Smith, Art 27*

Smith, Eddie M. L. 1

Smith, Randy 3

Steeby, Jim 13*

Steede, Mike 10*

Stephens, Lester 1

Stokes, Charlie 12

Street, Joe E. 1

Sullivan, Kimberly W. 1

Therrell, Jr., Houston 13

Vandevere, Phillip M. 3

Waide, David 1***

Walker, Amanda J. 4

Webb, Anita L. 4

Wells, Wayne 10

Wheeler, Dwayne 30*

White, Julie 1

Willcutt, Herb 27*

Wilson, Jeffrey C. 7

Winters, Stephen 24

Wise, Jr., Stanley G. 23

Woods, Amanda H. 3

Wooten, James 2

*Retired during 2010

** Resigned during 2010

*** Complimentary Member

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2010 LIFE MEMBERS

Alford, Walter

Alley, George

Baker, Joe

Berry, Belton E.

Blasingame, Donald

Bost, W.M.

Bridges, Terry L.

Brodnax, Doss

Broome, Malcolm

Brumfield, Perry

Bryant, W. Daniel

Buckley, R. O.

Carpenter, L. Myles

Carter, Frank

Cheatham, Danny

Chrestman, A. Gale

Clarke, James F.

Cochran, Dexter

Collins, James C.

Corban, Frank

Courson, Jackie

Craft, William D.

Crawford, Louis L.

Dale, John

Daniels, Bob

DeMuth, Larry

Doss, Roy

Duke, C. B.

Estess, Jr., Charles

Fleming, Dolan

Fleming, W. M.

Forrest, Charlie

Fulcher, Bobby

Fulcher, John R.

Garrison, Jr., George

Garrison, Lewis N.

Gilliam, G. W.

Goforth, Joe

Goodwin, William O.

Graves, Larry H.

Grubbs, Truitt

Hampton, Clifford J.

Harness, Creevy

Harris, Eddie B.

Harris, Joseph P.

Hartness, Ronnie

Henry, William

Hollis, James B.

Hoskin, Rueben

Houston, Wayne

Jones, Audrey W.

Jones, Ronnie

Killebrew, John

Kimbrough, Perry

Lathan, W. B.

Lee, Billy Joe

Loftin, Tom

Luther, Jimmy K.

Martin, Robert

McGilberry, Joe

McKie, John

McKinley, W. Blair

McLain, Jimmy C.

McMillen, Jack C.

McWhirter, Jr., Ed

Moman, Jr., Thomas M.

Montgomery, Fred R.

Moore, William F.

Mullendore, George P.

Murray, Steve

Needham, Tim

Nichols, Thomas P.

Parker, John L.

Parker, O. F.

Paulette, Leon

Pepper, Tim

Preuss, Ted

Pullin, Ted

Raby, Elton

Raspberry, Freddie

Rector, Terry

Reynolds, Ray

Rhea, Dickie

Richardson, Steve

Richmond, James

Robison, R.C.*

Rone, George

Ruscoe, Ann

Sartor, Martha Ray

Sartor, Ray M.

Schmidt, Joe

Shannon, Charles W.

Sharpe, Margie

Sims, Bobby G.

Singleton, Paul

Skelton, Donald

Smith, Don

Smith, John W.

Smith, W.T.

Starks, Nelda

Swoope, Thomas K.

Swoope, William

Swords, Luther

Tanner, Barney

Tatum, David

Taylor, Gary

Taylor, Gerald

Taylor, Lee

Taylor, Tommy

Thomas, Jim

Thompson, Lee

Tolar, James

Twitty, Richard C.

Waldrup, Charles

Walker, Walter

Wallace, Barry

Walton, Billy

Walton, Billy S.

Watkins, Chester

Weaver, George

Wells, W. V.

Wilbourn, Carl G.

Williams, Robert L.

Withers, Frank T. (Butch)

Young, David

Young, Mack

* Deceased 2010

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2011 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

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2011 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

OVERALL CHAIRMAN

President Elect: Michael Newman

4-H AND YOUTH COMMITTEE Chair: Phillip Vandevere

Vice-Chair: Amanda Walker

Members: Kipp Brown, Dean Jousan, Reid

Nevins, Harvey Gordon, Thomas

Brewer, Kim Sullivan, and Tracy

Robertson ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS COMMITTEE Chair: Anita Webb

Vice-Chair: Marty Brunson

Members: Bill Burdine, Andy Londo, Don Bales,

Terry Kiser, Eddie Smith and Don

Respess AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

COMMITTEE Chair: Bill Herndon

Vice-Chair: Andy Braswell

Members: Lester Stephens, Thomas Brewer, Steve

Martin, Brittany Reyer, Drew Bates, Al

Myles and Mark Crenshaw

AGRONOMY AND PEST MANAGEMENT

COMMITTEE Chair: Charlie Stokes

Vice-Chair: Dennis Reginelli

Members: Gordon Andrews, Bill Burdine, John

Byrd, Don Cook, Keith Crouse, Ernie

Flint, Jerry Singleton, Randy Smith,

Steve Winters and Alan Henn ANIMAL SCIENCE COMMITTEE Chair: Dean Jousan

Vice-Chair: Mark Mowdy

Members: Lamar Adams, Shelby Bearden, Kipp

Brown, Mark Crenshaw, Terry Kiser,

Patrick Poindexter, Houston Therrell,

Cliff Covington COMMUNICATION AWARDS

COMMITTEE Chair: Patrick Poindexter

Vice-Chair: Danny Owens

Members: Amanda Walker, David Carter, Darrin

Dodd, Jeremy Maness, Eddie Smith,

Donna Beliech and Wayne Porter

EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE Chair: Shelby Bearden

Vice-Chair: Rebecca Bates

Members: Ty Jones, Jimbo Burkhalter, Thomas

Brewer, Nathan Buehring, Angus

Catchot, James Henderson, Amanda

Woods and Belvia Giachelli EXTENSION PROGRAMS COMMITTEE Chair: Ruby Rankin

Vice-Chair: Angus Catchot

Members: Ty Jones, Steve Dicke, Jeremy Maness,

James Wooten, Mengmeng Gu, Phillip

Vandevere and Houston Therrell FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE Chair: Incoming Secretary – Ruby Rankin

Vice-Chair (Financial Records): Al Myles

Vice-Chair (Investments): Elmo Collum

Fund Raising: 2nd

Vice President, Senior & Junior

Directors

Account Custodians: Doss Brodnax, Charlie Forrest

Members: Bill Herndon, Bill Burdine, Michael

Newman, Donna Beliech, Steve Martin

and Glenn Hughes FORESTRY, AQUACULTURE AND

NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Chair: Cliff Covington

Vice-Chair: Don Bales

Members: Marty Brunson, James Henderson,

Glenn Hughes, James Wooten, Bill

Maily, Robert Martin, Steve Dicke,

Jason Gordon and Debbie Gaddis HISTORY COMMITTEE Chair: Ernie Flint

Vice-Chair: Gordon Andrews

Members: Stanley Wise, Cliff Covington, Lamar

Adams, Robert Martin, Elmo Collum,

Judd Gentry, Glenn Hughes

HORTICULTURE COMMITTEE Chair: Jeff Wilson

Vice-Chair: Mengmeng Gu

Members: Rebecca Bates, Anthony Bland, Lelia

Kelly, Drew Bates, Stephanie

Pendleton, Alan Henn, Wayne Porter

and Donna Beliech

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HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Chair: 2nd Vice-Pres Jimbo Burkhalter

Vice-Chair: Anita Webb

Members: Leanne McGee, BJ McClenton, Larry

Oldham, Jeremy Maness and Donna

Beliech POLICY COMMITTEE Chair: Past President - Glenn Hughes

Vice-Chair: Stanley Wise

Policy Members: All Active MACAA Past-Presidents

Vice-Chair (Life Members): Steve Winters

Life Members Executive Committee:

Doss Brodnax, Jackie Courson, Louis

Crawford, Charlie Estess, Charlie Forrest,

Bobby Fulcher, Ronnie Jones, Tim

Pepper, James Richmond, Jim Thomas,

Charles Twitty and Ed Williams PRESIDENTIAL CITATION Chair: President – Bill Burdine

Vice-Chair: President Elect – Michael Newman PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE

COMMITTEE Chair: Andy Braswell

Vice-Chair: John Giesemann

Members: Bill Herndon, Steve Martin, Larry

Oldham, Danny Owen, Ruby Rankin,

Judd Gentry, Don Cook and Glenn

Hughes PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COMMITTEE Chair: Reid Nevins

Vice-Chair: Bill Maily

Members: Shelby Bearden, Mark Mowdy, Michael

Newman, Jerry Singleton, Lester Stephens,

Randy Smith, Jeff Wilson, Belvia

Giachelli and Steve Winters

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND

AGRICULTURAL ISSUES COMMITTEE Chair: Brittany Reyer

Vice-Chair: Jerry Singleton

OYF Vice-Chair: TBA

Members: Wayne Porter, BJ McClenton, Harvey

Gordon, Wayne Wells, Don Cook, Larry

Oldham, Amanda Woods, David Carter

and Charlie Stokes

RECOGNITION AND AWARDS

COMMITTEE Chair: President - Elect Bill Burdine

Vice-Chair: Past President - Glenn Hughes

Members: Sr. and Jr. Directors, Membership Chairs

and Past DSA Winners

RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Chair: Mark Mowdy

Vice-Chair: John Byrd

Members: Lelia Kelly, Don Respess, Keith Crouse,

Darrin Dodds, Leanne McGee and Wayne

Wells SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Chair: Kipp Brown

Vice-Chair: Nathan Buehring

Members: Kimberly Sullivan, Jimbo Burkhalter,

Tracy Robertson, Elmo Collum, Andy

Londo, Dennis Reginelli, Anita Webb and

Lelia Kelly TEACHING AND EDUCATIONAL

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Chair: John Giesemann

Co-Chair: Anthony Bland

Webmaster: Donna Beliech

Members: Lamar Adams, Jason Gordon, Michael

Newman, Stephanie Pendleton, Debbie

Gaddis, Patrick Poindexter and Stanley

Wise

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2010 COMMITTEE REPORTS

4-H and Youth

Agricultural Economics

Animal Science

Communications Awards

Forestry, Aquaculture, and Natural Resources

History

Horticulture

Policy

Presidential Citation

Professional Excellence

Professional Training

Recognition and Awards

Scholarships

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4-H and YOUTH COMMITTEE

2010 ANNUAL REPORT

The objective of the 4-H and Youth Committee is to prepare and conduct educational

opportunities for its members.

MACAA offered several in-service trainings that also cater to the 4-H Youth Development

Aspect in the fields of livestock and wildlife.

There are many 4-H activities held through the year including the District and State 4-H Horse

Show, State Fair, District Livestock Show and the Dixie National Jr. Round-Up. The Heifer

Development Contest was also held once again this year with prizes including scholarships to AI

School.

The 4-H and Youth Committee is working toward more educational events for the next year.

Respectfully submitted,

Chair: Tracy Robertson

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AGRICULTURE ECONOMICS COMMITTEE

2010 ANNUAL REPORT

For all of 2009‘s troubles – wet, dry, extremely wet – 2010 has been an improvement. For the

most part, this year has brought about higher prices for many commodities. Granted dry

conditions across the state have taken their toll, especially for livestock producers who are seeing

hay yields and pasture conditions diminish. The table below provides a summary of most

commodities in the state. Harvested Acres

(1,000) Yield per Acre

Production per Acre

(1,000)

Row Crop

Summary^ 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009 2010

Corn 695 730 126 134 87,570 97,820

Upland Cotton# 290 420 687 949 415 830

Grain Sorghum 11 10 70 69 770 690

Peanuts 18 18 3,000 3,200 54,000 57,600

Rice# 243 308 6,700 6,500 16,281 20,020

Soybeans 2,030 1,950 38 38 77,140 74,100

Sweet

Potatoes#

11 115 3,354

Wheat 165 105 50 50 8,250 5,250

Hay# 700 700 3 3 1,960 1,820

(1,000 Head)

Cattle

Summary 2009 2010

All Cattle/

Calves 960 970

Beef Cows +

Replacements 574 595

Milk Cows +

Replacements 26 24

Calf Crop 390 420

Water Surface Acres Taken Out of Production

Catfish

Summary 2009 2010 2009 2010

Catfish 70,000 60,000 8,300 3,000

^Based on October 2010 Crop Production report from USDA

#For Cotton and Rice yield and production are quoted in pounds;

Sweet Potatoes are quoted in hundredweight; Hay is quoted in tons

*Based on futures market prices for contract closest to harvest period;

Corn, Soybean, and Wheat prices are quoted in $/bu;

Cotton price is quoted in $/pound; Rice price is quoted in $/cwt

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Row Crops

Many producers were still reeling from the impacts of the rain soaked harvest in 2009. Despite

this, most were eager to get into the field and as a result approximately 6.5% more acres of major

crop land was brought back into production as compared to the previous year. Prices for many of

the crops were on what seemed like a roller-coaster throughout the growing season. Corn prices

started the season around $3.50/bu before moving higher from late July though today. As the

season wore on demand strengthened for US corn and as such the stocks became very tight.

Cotton planted acres in Mississippi grew by about 38% in 2010 compared to 2009. This coupled

with what is being forecast as a near record yield will most likely increase the importance of the

crop after falling off the past few years. Cotton prices also reached unimaginable levels as

harvest neared. Prices at and above $1/lb began to surface in late September and prices above

$1.20/lb are currently being experienced. The reason for the dramatic rise in cotton prices (in the

face much larger crop compared to the previous few years) is that global demand has returned as

well as uncertainty about global supplies. Rice acreage across the US grew and prices were

down as a result early in the growing season; however, they benefited as other commodity prices

began to rise. Soybean acreage was steady this year in the state as is expected yields. Soybean

prices were similar to rice in that abundant acreage across the nation pushed prices lower early in

the year then as other commodities surged so did soybeans. Increased global demand also helped

soybean prices move higher. Livestock

A tale of two market forces sums up the cattle market thus far in 2010. On the one hand, cattle

and beef supplies continue to shrink thus providing support. However, the economic woes of

most Americans are having lingering effects on their spending and beef consumption continues

to struggle. Still, following a dismal 2009 most livestock producers were certain there was

nowhere to go but up. After starting the year on par with 2009, prices began to rise in late

February and improved through May. Seasonal forces pushed prices lower through the summer

and just recently prices have begun to climb a bit. Forestry and Forest Products

The preliminary estimate for the 2010 harvest is $1.078 billion. This value represents an increase

of 19.8% over the previous year‘s harvest valued at $864.9 million. The primary factor

contributing to this increase was an unusual supply disruption that resulted in uncommonly high

pulpwood prices and modest increases in sawtimber prices during the first half of 2010.

Insufficient log inventories at forest product mills combined with a very wet winter and early

spring forced procurement efforts to compete over limited timber availability resulting in higher

timber prices, particularly for pulpwood. Harvest volumes increased sharply during the 2nd

quarter of 2010 as lower rainfall amounts increased the availability of harvestable timber and

sellers moved to take advantage of the price spike. Timber severance tax collections during the 1

st quarter of 2010 were 2% below 2009 levels while

collections were 33% higher during the 2nd

quarter of 2010 as compared with the same period in

2009. This reflects the increased harvesting activity as logging conditions improved during the

2nd

quarter; however, this period of increased timber harvesting began to lessen by July as timber

supply increased with dryer weather. The recent dry weather period is now having the opposite

effect and timber harvesting activity has lessened as log inventories at forest products mills are

high and timber prices are much lower. Demand for timber products remains weak following

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the lingering effects of the recession. Timber harvesting activity will likely be minimal for the

remainder of 2010 and into 2011 as a result of historically low demand combined with the high

log inventories at forest products mills.


John M Riley

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MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL AGENTS

ANIMAL SCIENCE COMMITTEE

2010 ANNUAL REPORT

The purpose of the Animal Science Committee is to actively pursue opportunities to provide

sound educational activities in which MACAA members may advance their knowledge,

understanding, and expertise in the areas of livestock and dairy production and marketing.

This year numerous Animal Science and Forage opportunities were made available to aid in the

developmental training of MACAA members. These educational programs included: the 2010

MACAA Professional Improvement Conference, Magnolia Beef & Poultry Expo, Spring and

Fall Artificial Insemination Schools, Agribition Sale, BCIA Bull Sale, MAFES Production Sale,

Mississippi Cattlemen‘s Association Convention and Trade Show, Mississippi State Fair,

Sunbelt Ag Expo, Grazing School, Forage and Pasture Short Course, Research Station Field

Days, Animal/Dairy Science Program Updates, Annual Dairy Field Day, Mississippi/Louisiana

Dairy Management Conference, Board Sales, and other In-Service Training opportunities.

Additionally, Animal Science and Forage Specialist presented a number of educational

presentations throughout the state at county and area producer meetings and field days.


Chair: Cliff Covington

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COMMUNICATION AWARDS COMMITTEE

2010 ANNUAL REPORT

There were 25 entries in 13 categories. The 2010 MACAA Communications Awards Program

winners are listed below: COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS CATEGORIES

1. Radio 2. Published Photo/Caption 3. Computer Generated Presentation

1st Andy Londo 1

st Cliff Covington

1st Andy Londo

2nd

Ernie Flint

3rd

Bill Burdine

4. Program Promotion

Piece

5. Personal Column 6. Feature Story

1st 1

st Eddie Smith

2nd

Cliff Covington

3rd

Bill Burdine

1st 1

st Cliff Covington

2nd

2nd

Ernie Flint

3rd

3rd

1st 1

st Cliff Covington

2nd

Lelia Kelly

3rd

Andy Londo

7. Newsletter, Individual 8. Newsletter, Team 9. Video Recording

1st Cliff Covington

2nd

Ernie Flint

1st 1

st Eddie Smith

2nd

Cliff Covington

1st Lelia Kelly

10. Fact Sheet 11. Publication 12. Web Site

1st 1

st Cliff Covington

1st 1

st Lelia Kelly

2nd

Bill Burdine

3rd

No Entries

13. Learning Module 14 Bound Book

1st Andy Londo

2nd

Stephen Dicke

1st Andy Londo

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STATE COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR: Cliff Covington Regional Finalist -

Audio

National Finalist -

Video

Bound Book

National Winner –

Feature Story

Andy Londo

Lelia Kelly

Andy Londo

Cliff Covington

SPECIALIST/DISTRICT COMMUNICATORS OF

THE YEAR:

Northeast:

Northwest:

Southeast:

Southwest:

Specialist:

Bill Burdine

Ernie Flint

Eddie Smith

Cliff Covington

Andy Londo

2010 MACAA COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS 1ST

PLACE WINNING ENTRIES

CATEGORY WINNER TITLE OF ENTRY

Radio

Andy Londo

Forest Health Updates

Published Photo

or Feature Story

Cliff Covington

High Noon Showdown

Computer

Generated

Presentation

Andy Londo

Emerald Ash Borer: A Potential Threat to Mississippi

Forests and Communities

Program

Promotion Piece

Eddie Smith

Tomato Growing Seminar

Personal Column Cliff Covington Livestock Lines

Feature Story Cliff Covington South Mississippi River Cats

Newsletter,

Individual

Cliff Covington

Southwest Livestock Lines

Newsletter, Team Eddie Smith Hancock County Gardeners Extension Express

Video

Presentation

Lelia Kelly

Gardening Through the Seasons

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Fact Sheet Cliff Covington The Benefits of Ball Clover

Publication Lelia Kelly Holiday Houseplants

Learning Module Andy Londo Mississippi Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program

Bound Book Andy Londo (Team) Six Important Invasive Species of Mississippi

Please note that the majority of future entries for the Communications Awards will be done

electronically. Do not wait until the last minute to learn how to use the program.


Chair: Wayne Porter

Vice Chair: Patrick Poindexter

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MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL AGENTS

FORESTRY, AQUACULTURE and

NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

2010 ANNUAL REPORT

On May 13, 2010 a Natural Resources Extension Spring Retreat was held at Dorman Lake, just

south of Starkville. It was attended by 27 Natural Resources extension specialists, faculty, and

staff from across the State. This spring retreat was a follow-up to the 2009 effort that developed

the ‗Natural Resources Extension Plan - Improving Continuing Education and In-Service

Training‘. Extension personnel this fall participated in an on-line survey concerning their in-

service training needs. The results of this survey are currently being summarized.

Four long-term goals were established for the Natural Resources Extension program:

1. Mississippi recognized as a leader in natural resources and forest sustainability issues.

2. Serve as a one-stop regional stop for natural resources information and education in

Mississippi and the region.

3. Grow a large, statewide team of natural resources education leadership; have 100 folks

around the table when discussing the next plan for continuing education and in-service

training.

4. Develop state-of-the-art communication and education delivery methods and technology that

can be used for education and many other purposes.

To achieve these long-term goals, six short-term (2 year) priority strategies are to be

implemented:

A. Conduct comprehensive assessment and program prioritization.

B. Develop county level natural resources competence and capacity.

C. Develop needs-based products, programs and materials.

D. Develop skills and technology for education delivery.

E. Develop Continuing Education/In-service Training program coordination and logistical

support.

F. Secure staffing and funding support for a valued program.

Respectfully submitted by:

Chair: Stephen Dicke

Vice Chair: Cliff Covington

Members: Don Bales, Marty Brunson, James Henderson, Charlie Hogue, Glenn Hughes, Bill

Maily, Robert Martin, Clayton Rouse, Bill Smith and Jim Steeby

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HISTORY COMMITTEE

2010 ANNUAL REPORT

The year 2010 has been an especially eventful year for the Mississippi Association of County

Agricultural Agents (MACA), and the Mississippi State University Extension Service.

Budgetary constraints dictated that an Annual Conference was not held; however MACAA held

its annual meeting to ensure continued excellence in our profession. The new slate of officers

was installed, with Dr. Glenn Hughes set to serve as President for the year.

A significant number of MACAA members accepted retirement incentives in June, with the total

number of Extension employees being reduced by more than 40. This reduction in strength will

deny clientele of a very significant amount of accumulated expertise, although many of these

individuals will continue to work in their local communities in many ways to continue the life of

service they have become accustomed to as Extension workers. Many of our retired members

will continue their membership in retired status.

The third in a series of Professional Improvement Conferences (PIC) was held at Hattiesburg,

MS in August, with many members of MACAA involved in organizing and conducting the

meeting.

As the year draws to a close, a new Extension Director is being selected. This person will be our

first Extension Director in several years, Extension having been capably led by Drs. Vance

Watson, Melissa Mixon and Joe Street, as Interim Directors.


Chair: Otis Davis

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HORTICULTURE COMMITTEE

2010 ANNUAL REPORT

During August 4-6, horticulture related training sessions associated with the 2010 MACAA

Professional Improvement Conference (PIC) in Hattiesburg, MS were offered. They were:

Herbicide Damage to Horticultural Crops ....... Dr. Wayne Porter, Area Horticulture Agent

Ornamental Pest Control ..................................... Dr. Blake Layton, Entomology Specialist

Techniques for Pruning Landscape Plants ....... Donna H. Beliech, Area Horticulture Agent

A tour of Mitchell Farms in Collins, MS offered a great opportunity to see how agri-tourism has

changed the lives and profitability of small acreage farms.

A ‗Horticulture Update‘ interactive video program was offered in late October for all MSU-ES

and MAFES employees. The program focused on introducing new plant related publications,

agent responsibilities and announcement of annual educational opportunities/events. Donna

Beliech presented the Extension education portion. Dr. Bill Evans discussed on-going

experimental research projects.


Chair: Donna Beliech

Vice-Chair: Jeff Wilson

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POLICY COMMITTEE

2010 ANNUAL REPORT

There were no issues brought before the Policy Committee of your Mississippi Association of

County Agricultural Agents this year. However, MACAA members are reminded that the Policy

Committee is comprised of all former Presidents of our Association who maintain active

membership. This committee serves at the pleasure of the President and Board of Directors to

provide input and guidance to ensure appropriate, efficient, and effective operation of our

Organization.

Additionally, the Policy Committee encourages all MACAA members to review the Constitution

and Bylaws of our Association periodically to stay abreast of how our organization functions.

This document is available online at the following URL:

http://www.countyagent.com/pdfs/bylaws.pdf.

Members are also advised to frequently visit the Association‘s webpage for additional

information and updates relative to operation of our organization:

http://www.countyagent.com.


Chair: Judd Gentry

http://www.countyagent.com/macaa/bylaws.pdf

http://www.countyagent.com/

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PRESIDENTIAL CITATION

2010 ANNUAL REPORT

The President may give one or more citations to individuals or groups in recognition of

outstanding support to the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents (MACAA)

during his term. This is solely a decision of the MACAA President. Thus, this award is not

lightly given nor should it be lightly taken. It is the highest honor the Association may give to an

individual or organization that supports its mission.

Past and Present Presidential Citation Award Winners are as follows:

1995 Tom Williams, Union Carbide Agriculture Division

1996 Mississippi Cattlemen‘s Association

Christine Blackmon, Metro-Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau

1997 Donny Whitten, Valent Chemical Company

Wade Stewart, BASF Chemical Company

1998 Booker Mims, Interim County Agent-Coordinator, Monroe County

David Waide, President, Mississippi Farm Bureau

1999 Clayton P. Henderson, House of Representative, 9th

District

2000 Tommy Strickland, Director of Mississippi State Fairgrounds

Nancy Strickland, Mississippi State University Extension Service/MAFES

2001 Robert McCarty, Bureau of Plant Industry

Wade Stewart, BASF

2002 NO PRESENTATION

2003 Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition (Moultrie, Georgia)

2004 Soybean Promotion Association Board (Mississippi)

2005 Federal Land Bank Association of South Mississippi, FLCA

2006 Mississippi Pork Producers Association

2007 Wesley Farmer, Extension Dairy Specialist

Victor Lee, County Director, Simpson County (formerly Newton County Director)

2008 Dr. Vance H. Watson, Mississippi State University

2009 Elmo Collum, Central Mississippi Research and Extension Center – MSUES

2010 Dr. Dan Brook, Computer Applications and Services (Ret.), MSUES


Glenn Hughes

2010 President

Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents

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PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE

2010 ANNUAL REPORT

The primary objective of the Professional Excellence Committee is to encourage and showcase

excellence in program efforts and to assist and recognize members with/for career promotion and

performance evaluations. The following report summarizes accomplishments reported by

MACAA members since our 2009 Annual Meeting last November.

PROMOTIONS

PROFESSIONAL NON-FACULTY COUNTY PROMOTIONS

Beliech, Donna Hamlin, Area Horticulture Agent, Extension Agent III to Extension Agent IV

- Rankin County.

Brewer, Thomas, County Director, Extension Agent II to Extension Agent III - Jefferson

Davis County.

Mowdy, Mark, Area Animal Science/Forage Agent, Extension Agent III to Extension Agent

IV - Franklin County.

Phelps, Lemon, 4-H/Youth Agent, Extension Agent II to Extension Agent III - Marshall

County.

Robertson, Tracey, 4-H/Youth Agent, Extension Agent I to Extension Agent II - Carroll

County.

Sullivan, Kimberly, 4-H/Youth Agent, Extension Agent II to Extension Agent III - Lamar

County.

Walker, Amanda, County Director, Extension Agent II to Extension Agent III - Lawrence

County.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Awards

Andy Londo

Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals (ANREP)

Silver Award-Radio, 2010

Bronze Award-Computer Graphic Presentation, 2010

Bronze Award-Refereed Journal Article, 2009

Bronze Award-Computer Graphic Presentation, 2009

National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA)

National Finalist-Bound Book, 2010

Regional Finalist-Radio, 2010

State Winner, Learning Module, 2010

Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents (MACAA)

1st Place, Learning Module, 2010

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1st Place, Bound Book, 2010

1st Place, Radio, 2010

Dean Jousan

National Winner – Promotional Package Individual for the National Association of Extension 4-

H Agents, Rochester, NY. November 2009.

Regional Winner – Promotional Package Individual for the Southern Region of NAE4-HA,

Rochester, NY. November 2009.

Albert E. Myles

Gamma Sigma Delta‘s Extension Award Recipient for 2009

Recipient of Distinguished Service State Award from the National Association of Community

Development Extension Professionals, in San Diego, Ca

Certificate of Achievement, for Outstanding Performance in Service and Applied Research,

January-May 2008, Council on Minority Affairs, Mississippi State University, Mississippi

State, MS, May 20, 2009

Recipient of Excellence in Community Development Programming Team1 Award from the

National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals, in San Diego, Ca

Wayne Wells

MACAA Wesley Farmer Outstanding Specialist Award – 2009

Mississippi Turfgrass Association

Educational Attainment:

Reid Nevins received Masters Degree in AIS

Lemon Phelps received Masters Degree in AIS

Tracey Robertson received Masters Degree in AIS

PUBLICATIONS

PEER REVIEWED

Ashworth, A., D.L. Evans, W.H. Cooke, A. Londo, C. Collins, and A. Neuenschwander.

Predicting southeastern forest canopy heights and fire fuel models using GLAS data.

Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing. 76(8): 1-8.

Coker, Christine E.H., Gary Bachman, Chris Boyd, Pamela B. Blanchard, Ed Bush, and

Mengmeng Gu. Coastal Roots: Connecting Students with Sustainability in Mississippi and

Louisiana. HortTechnology, June 2010; 20: 499 - 502.

Genhua Niu, Denise S. Rodriguez, and Mengmeng Gu. Salinity Tolerance of Sophora

secundiflora and Cercis canadensis var. Mexicana. HortScience, March 2010; 45: 424 - 427.

Grebner, D.L, Perez-Verdin, G., J.E. Henderson, and A.J. Londo. 2009. Bio-energy from

woody biomass, potential for economic development, and the need for extension. Journal of

Extension. 47(6). Available online at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2009december/a7.php

Londo, A.J., J.D. Kushla, and P.J. Smallidge. 2009. Use of County tax rolls for the creation of

mailing lists for extension programming. In Ashton et al (eds), A southern region

http://www.joe.org/joe/2009december/a7.php

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conference on technology transfer and extension. USDA Forest Service, Gen. Tech. Rep.

SRS–116. 237 p.

Londo, A.J., J.R. Meeker, and T.E. Nebeker. 2009. Educating landowners for southern pine

beetle prevention in Mississippi: A collaborative project with the USDA Forest Service and

Mississippi State University. In Ashton et al (eds), A southern region conference on

technology transfer and extension. USDA Forest Service, Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS–116. 237 p.

Londo, A.J., T. A. Traugott, D.A. Gaddis, and J.D. Kushla. 2009. Interactive Video as a short

course delivery methods in Mississippi: Participant acceptance and lessons learned. In

Ashton et al (eds), A southern region conference on technology transfer and extension.

USDA Forest Service, Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS–116. 237 p.

Stewart, L.D., L.A. Grace, and A.J. Londo. 2009. Improving educational programming by

understanding the clientele. In Ashton et al (eds), A southern region conference on

technology transfer and extension. USDA Forest Service, Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS–116. 237 p.

Wright, Amy N., James A. Robbins, and Mengmeng Gu. Course Content and Attitudes Toward

Instructional Multimedia Use in Nursery Management and Production Courses in the United

States. HortTechnology, June 2010; 20: 646 - 651.

BOOK CHAPTER Grebner, D.L., A.J. Londo, C. Sun, S.C. Grado, D.C. Sumerall, J.C. Dewey, B.F. Nero, R.P.

Maiers. 2010. Potential carbon sequestration opportunities and issues for bottomland

hardwood a forestation in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley. Chapter 27 in R.A. Reck,

editor, Climate Change and Sustainable Growth. Linton Atlantic Books, Ltd. 453 p.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS Garnet, L., A.J. Londo, and J.J. Riggins. 2009. Mississippi southern pine beetle prevention

program folder. Publication M 1608.

Gordon, J. and A.J. Londo. 2010 Managing the Family Forest in Mississippi. Tree Talk, Spring,

2010. P. 15-16.

Gu, M. New or revised publications for the following Extension Publications:

• P0456 Espalier Shrubs and Trees

• P2007 Crape myrtle - Flower of the South

• P2300 Forcing Bulbs Indoors

• P2303 Protecting Plants from Cold Temperatures

• P2348 A Quick Reference Guide to Wholesale Nurseries & Commercial Sod Producers

• P2559 Specialty Cut Flower Production Resources: References.

• P2560 Specialty Cut Flower Production Resources: Supplies.

• P2595 High Tunnel Suppliers

• P2600 Container Substrates: Components and Mixes

• IS0204 Pruning Landscape Plants

• IS0207 Propagating Plants For the Home Landscape

• IS0209 Foundation Plantings

• IS0372 Soil pH and Fertilizers

• IS0411 Fertilizing Ornamental Trees & Shrubs

• IS656 Growing Azaleas

• IS0965 Transplanting Trees and Shrubs in the Landscape

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• IS1141 Landscaping to Conserve Energy

• IS1523 Caladiums for the Landscape

• IS1562 Easy-to-Grow Herbs for the Landscape

• IS1564 Amending the Planting Site for Landscape Plants

• IS1618 Energy Conservation For Greenhouse Growers

• IS1674 High Tunnel or Greenhouse?

• IS1724 ―Disaster Relief: Post-Hurricane Considerations for the Commercial Nursery‖

• IS1794 Specialty Cut Flower Production: Meet the Markets.

Gu, M. 2010.Mexican flame vine. Mississippi Gardener (September):48.

Gu, M. 2010. Paperbush. Mississippi Gardener (July/August):48.

Gu, M. 2010.‘Pink Cascade‘ five-stamen tamarisk. Mississippi Gardener (June):48.

Gu, M. 2010.European smoketree. Mississippi Gardener (May):48.

Gu, M. 2010.Astilbe. Mississippi Gardener (April):49.

Guttery, M.R., A.W. Ezell, J.D. Hodges, A.J. Londo, R.P. Maiers. 2010. Production of willow

oak acorns in an Arkansas Greentree Reservoir: An evaluation of regeneration and waterfowl

forage potential. Pages 455-460 in John A. Stanturf, editor, Proceedings of the 14th Biennial

Southern Silvicultural Research Conference. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-121. Asheville, NC: U.S.

Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 614 p.

Londo, A. J., and J.D. Kushla. 2010. Forest seedling availability from in-state and regional

nurseries, 2009-2010. Management Technical Note 4E. 9p. (Updated annually since 2001)

Londo, A.J., J.J. Riggins, R. Chapin, B. Hatcher, B. Bailey, T.E. Nebeker, J.D. Kushla, S.G.

Dicke, and J.R. Meeker. 2010. Cost sharing pine thinning operations for southern pine beetle

prevention in North Mississippi. Tree Talk. Winter 2010. 23-24.

Londo, A.J. J. Riggins, T.E. Nebeker, R. Chapin, and J.R. Meeker. 2009. Emerald Ash Borer:

A potential threat to Mississippi forests and communities. Delta Farm Press. November 19,

2009. Available online at: http://deltafarmpress.com/news_archive/emerald-ash-borer-

1119/index.html

Londo, A.J. 2010. The Sustainable Forestry Initiative and Invasive Exotic Plants, Animals,

Insects and Diseases in Mississippi. Department of Forestry, Mississippi State University.

1pg.

Londo, A.J. 2010. The Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Protection and the Conservation

of biological Diversity in Mississippi. Department of Forestry, Mississippi State University.

1pg.

Londo, A.J. 2010. The Sustainable Forestry Initiative and Forest Biomass Utilization in

Mississippi. Department of Forestry Mississippi State University. 1pg.

Londo, A.J. 2010. Mississippi Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program Cost Share Thinning

guidelines. 10 p.

Londo, A.J. (Ed.) 2009. 2008 Annual Report, Extension Program, Department of Forestry,

Mississippi State University.

Moree, J.L., A.W. Ezell, J.D. Hodges, A.J. Londo, K.D. Godwin. 2010. Evaluating the use of

enhanced oak seedlings for increased survival and growth: First-year survival. Pages 165-169

in John A. Stanturf, editor, Proceedings of the 14th Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research

Conference. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-121. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture,

Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 614 p.

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Myles, Albert E. 2009. Evaluating Structural Changes in Farm Cash Receipts: Lessons from

Mississippi and the Mid-South. National Association of County Agricultural Agents

Electronic Journal, Website: http:www.nacaa.com/journal/. September 2009

Myles, Albert E. 2009. Preparing for Economic Recovery: Suggestions for Small

town/Downtown Leaders. Downtown Economics, Issue 155, University of Wisconsin, July

2009

Myles, Albert E., Ken Hood, and Albert J. Allen. 2009. Potential Economic Effects of Avian

Influenza on the Poultry industry in Mississippi. Proceedings of the Food distribution

research Society, Vol. XL, Number 2, March 2009

Myles, Albert E. and Rachael Carter. 2009. Measuring the Economic Impact of Tourism and

Special Events: Lessons from Mississippi. Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics,

Vol. 41(2), 2009 (abstract)

Myles, Albert E. and Albert J. Allen. 2009. Evaluating the Impact of Changing Mississippi’s

Tobacco Tax. Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Vol. 41(2), 2009 (abstract)

Myles, Albert E. 2009. Measuring Retail Pull. Proceedings of the 40th

Annual Conference,

Mid-Continent Regional Science Association

Myles, Albert E. 2009. Assessing the Influence of Distance to Urban Areas on Retail Sales in

Mississippi. Proceedings of the 68th

Professional Agricultural Workers Conference.

Myles, Albert E. and Ken Hood, September 2009. Economic Impact of Blueberry Expansion

in George and Jackson Counties, Mississippi, Mississippi State University Extension Service

Myles, Albert E., September 2009. Economic Impact of the Johnny Cash Festival, prepared for

the President and Chief Economic Officer of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership

(GSDP)

Myles, Albert E., July 2009. 11 Reasons to Shop Starkville First, prepared for the Vice

President of Membership and Community Development, Greater Starkville Development

Partnership

Myles, Albert E., July 2009. Economic Impact of Oktibbeha County Residents Annual Spending

$100 more with Local Merchants in Starkville, prepared for the Vice President of

Membership and Community Development, Greater Starkville Development Partnership

Myles, Albert E., August 2009. Economic Impact of Collegiate Bass Tournaments: Experiences

from Auburn University, prepared for Mrs. Jenny Swaim, Executive Assistant II for the

Office of the Vice President for Facilities, Auburn University. (Assistant to Advisor for

Auburn University Bass Sports Club)

Myles, Albert E. January 2009. Economic Impact of Spending One Million Dollars on Selected

Infrastructure projects in Claiborne County, Mississippi, Claiborne County Administrator

and Board of Supervisors

Myles, Albert E., April 2009. Route Analysis of Solid Waste Collection in Winston County,

Mississippi, prepared for the Winston County Board of Supervisors

Nero, B.F., R.P. Maiers, J.C. Dewey, A.J. Londo. 2010. Carbon sequestration resulting from

bottomland hardwood a forestation in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley. Pages 13-20 in

John A. Stanturf, editor, Proceedings of the 14th Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research

Conference. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-121. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture,

Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 614 p.

Porter, Wayne. 'Hydrangeas for Mississippi Gardens' MSU-ES Publication 2574.

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Self, A.B., and A.J. Londo. 2009. Chinese Tallowtree. In (Garnett et al., eds). Six important

invasive species of Mississippi. Department of Forestry, Mississippi State University.

Self, A.B., A.W. Ezell, A.J. Londo, J.D. Hodges. 2010. Evaluation of nuttall oak and cherrybark

oak survival by planting stock and site preparation treatment type in a WRP planting on a

retired agricultural site. Pages 159-163 in John A. Stanturf, editor, Proceedings of the 14th

Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-121. Asheville,

NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 614 p.

Wells, Wayne ―Management of Sports Fields in Mississippi‖ 2010 Revision MSU-ES Pub.

#2086.

Wells, Wayne 2010. Turf Tips Newsletter. Weekly MSUcares.com newsletters.

PRESENTATIONS

Gu, M. 07/21-22/2010. Mid South Green Industry Conference. ―Great plants from 2010 trial

sites‖. Raymond, MS

Gu, M. 02/18-19/2010. Landscape Management Short Courser. ―Insect‖, ―Disease‖, ―Pesticide

handling‖, ―Shrubs‖, ―Annuals‖, ―Perennials‖. Hernando, MS.

Porter, J. Y. & Porter, W. C. (2009). Transforming counseling pedagogy with horticulture

therapy techniques. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference,

October 17, 2009, San Diego, CA.

Porter, J.Y, & Porter, W. C. (2010). Transforming Counseling Pedagogy with Horticulture

Therapy Techniques. VISTAS 2010 Online. American Counseling Association,

<http://counselingoutfitters.com>

The Professional Excellence Committee highly encourages all MACAA members to submit a

listing of accomplishments similar to those noted above for inclusion in the 2011 MACAA

Annual Meeting Program Book. One of the primary missions of MACAA is to assist members in

developing and documenting excellence and competencies in Extension educational

programming. This report is an ideal venue to post accomplishments for further documentation

to support your career advancement/tenure process and annual Agent Performance Appraisal and

Evaluation. Be looking for the call for 2011 submissions to this report from next July and August

from Chair, Wayne Wells.


Chair: Wayne Wells

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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COMMITTEE

2010 ANNUAL REPORT

Professional training within the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents

(MACAA) in 2010 was an expanded offering at the 5th Annual Professional Improvement

Conference (PIC) held at Forrest County Extension Office & Multi-Purpose Center in

Hattiesburg, MS. This conference offered more topics to create a program which included more

varied training to new and older agents. The committee networked closely with President Glen

Hughes and chairs of several of our sister committees to identify training needs and develop

training meetings to meet those educational needs. Current plans are for our Professional

Improvement Conference to continue and to be conducted in the District from which the

MACAA President hails each year.

Professional development opportunities conducted during the 2010 MACAA Professional

Improvement Conference included:

Wednesday August 4, 2010

Welcome .............................................................................................................. Dr. Glenn Hughes

Panel Discussion Operating in Clusters: Challenges, Opportunities, and Lessons from Other

States – Group Discussion

MACAA Investment Account ..................................................................................... Elmo Collum

Thursday August 5, 2010

Registration ..................................................................................................... Multi-Purpose Center

Welcome ............................................................................................................. Dr. Patricia Knight

Gulf Oil Spill - Impact and Update ....................................................................................................

Herbicide Damage to Horticultural Crops ............................................................ Dr. Wayne Porter

Feed & Forage Analysis........................................................................................ Dr. Daniel Rivera

Identification and Importance of Pollinators ....................................................... Dr. Blair Sampson

Resistance of Roundup Ready Crops ......................................................................Dr. Tom Eubank

Plant Pathology Lab/Submission ......................................................................... Clarissa Balbalian

Home Pest Control Strategies ................................................................................ Dr. Blake Layton

Urban Tree Problems ............................................................................................. Mr. Butch Bailey

Using Weed Control Guidelines for MS ..................................................................... Dr. John Byrd

Interpreting Soil Test Results................................................................................. Dr. Keith Crouse

Aquatic Weed ID & Control ........................................................................................ Dr. Wes Neal

Forage Update: Variety Selection and Adaptation .............................................. Dr. Rocky Lemus

Administrative Updates ............................................................................................... Dr. Joe Street

Sprayer Calibration ..................................................................................................... Dr. John Byrd

Ornamental Pest Control ........................................................................................ Dr. Blake Layton

Overview of Cattle Nutrition ................................................................................ Dr. Daniel Rivera

Techniques for Pruning Landscape Plants ................................................................. Donna Beliech

Wildlife Food Plots: An Update .................................................................. Dr. Bronson Strickland

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Making Weed Control Decisions in Pastures: Costs and Benefits ....................... Dr. Rocky Lemus

Forest Health Issues in Mississippi ......................................................................... Dr. Andy Londo

Using e-Extension and Social Media to Reach

New Audiences ................................................................... Ashley Fondren and Dr. Jane Clary

Friday August 6, 2010 - Tour 1

Plum Creek Tree Seed Orchard

Mitchell Farms

Lambert Tree Farm

Tour 2 Piney Woods Pellet Plant-Wiggins, MS

Woody Biomass

Seward Farms – Lucedale, MS

Agri-tourism, Livestock, and Row Crop Operation.

The successful planning and implementation of the 2010 MACAA Professional Improvement

Conference would not have been possible without cooperation and hard work of the MACAA

Board, Professional Training Committee, all MACAA Standing Committee Chairs, and several

MACAA members who provided valuable assistance when called upon.


Co-Chair: Reid Nevins

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RECOGNITION and AWARDS COMMITTEE

2010 ANNUAL REPORT

The Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents is eligible for two (2) NACAA

Distinguished Service Awards (DSA) and one (1) Achievement Award (AA) based on our

current membership under NACAA guidelines. DSA numbers are based on two (2) percent of

the state association‘s annual membership and can be awarded to any member who has at least

ten (10) years membership in MACAA and at least ten (10) years employment with MSUES.

DSA winners are selected by their peers and must be approved by the MSU-ES Director. The

winners are held in high esteem by their fellow members for their service in planning and

delivering quality educational programs.

Achievement Award winners are selected by their peers for outstanding early career

programming. AA winners have to be current MACAA members and have less than ten (10)

years of MSU-ES employment. NACAA policy requires all DSA and AA winners to attend the

NACAA Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference in the year of their

approval to be showcased before the assembled national audience during formal presentation

ceremonies of the prestigious awards.

The following DSA and AA winners were selected in August 2009 and recognized at the

NACAA Annual Meeting in Tulsa, Oklahoma in July 2010.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Southwest – Elmo Collum Southwest–David Carter

Northwest –Judd Gentry Southeast – Mike Steede

DSA and AA awards are presented to members in the various districts on a rotating schedule.

The following table shows the rotation schedule through 2029. Selection takes place in the fall of

the preceding year. Example: 2009 winners were selected in August 2008 and verified by the

Extension Director by January, 2009.

Note: MACAA members are placed into the District/Group in which their headquarters office is

located. DSA and AA selections are based on member location—not Extension title.

Example: a Specialist located in Stoneville would be located NW and an Extension

Associate on the MSU campus would be considered SP (MSU Campus Group).

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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD (DSA)

ROTATION SCHEDULE (Compiled 2010)

2011: SP & NE

2012: SE & SW

2013: NW & SP

2014: NE & SE

2015: SW & NW 2016: SP & NE 2017: SE & SW 2018: NW & SP 2019: NE & SE

2020: SW & NW 2021: SP & NE 2022: SE & SW 2023: NW & SP 2024: NE & SE

2025:SW & NW 2026: SP & NE 2027: SE & SW 2028: NW & SP 2029: NE & SE

NE = Northeast District

NW = Northwest District

SE = Southeast District

SW = Southwest District

SP = MSU Campus Group

ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (AA)

ROTATION SCHEDULE (Compiled 2010)

2011: SP & NE

2012: NW & SW

2013: SE & SP

2014: NE & NW

2015: SW & SE 2016: SP & NE 2017: NW & SW 2018: SE & SP 2019: NE & NW



NE = Northeast District

NW = Northwest District;

SE = Southeast District

SW = Southwest District

SP = MSU Campus Group

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PREVIOUS MACAA DSA & AA WINNERS

DSA and AA award winners for the previous 22 years are listed below for your information.

1990 DSA Truitt Grubbs

James Clark

Virgil Wells

Jim Collins

Southwest

Northeast

Northwest

Specialist

AA Mark Crenshaw

Northeast

1991 DSA Jimmy Johnson

Charles Estess

Fred Rose

Pat Harris

Southwest

Northwest

Northeast

Southeast

AA Terry Rector Southwest

1992 DSA Bob Williams

Larry DeMuth

Jim Hollis

Dwayne Wheeler

Specialist

Southwest

Southeast

Northwest

AA John Giesemann Specialist

1993 DSA Joe Baker

Gale Chrestman

Dan Jones

Specialist

Northeast

Southeast

AA Blake Layton

Ted Miller

Southwest

Northwest

1994 DSA Will McCarty

Bill Goodwin

Doyle Varner

Specialist

Southwest

Northwest

AA Tommy Bishop

Booker Mims

Southeast

Northeast

1995 DSA Bill Denmark

Ronnie Hartness

Terry Rector

Southeast

Northeast

Southwest

AA Eddie Harris

Allen McReynolds

Northwest

Southeast

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(Continued)

1996 DSA Doss Brodnax

Ted Miller

David Roberts

Specialist

Northwest

Northeast

AA Marty Brunson

Dennis Reginelli

Specialist

Northeast

1997 DSA Lee Taylor

Charles Waldrup

Tim Traugott

Southeast

Southwest

Northwest

AA Chuck Grantham

Don Respess

Southeast

Northwest

1998 DSA Ed McWhirter

Tommy Bishop

Blair McKinley

Northeast

Southeast

Specialist

AA Victor Lee

Reuben Moore

Southwest

Specialist

1999 DSA Tom Monaghan

John Coccaro

Don Smith

Specialist

Northwest

Southwest

AA Shelby Bearden

Dalton Garner

Southwest

Northeast

2000 DSA Ed Williams

Harvin Hudson

Steve Dickie

Northeast

Southeast

Specialist

AA Roy Higdon

Mack Young

Southeast

Northwest

2001 DSA Tommy Baird

Charlie Fitts

John Byrd

Northwest

Northeast

Specialist

AA Larry Oldham

Tim Needham

Specialist

Northeast

2002 DSA Lamar Adams

Charles Grantham

Steve Winters

Southwest

Southeast

Northwest

AA Houston Therrell

Judd Gentry

Southwest

Northwest

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(Continued)

2003 DSA Alan Blaine

Stanley Wise

Clayton Rouse

Specialist

Northeast

Southeast

AA Erick Larson

Glen Hughes

Specialist

Southeast

2004 DSA Mark Mowdy

Don Respess

Jim Thomas

Southwest

Northwest

Specialist

AA Stacy Brown

Jon Kilgore

Northeast

Southwest

2005 DSA Dennis Reginelli

Victor Lee

Bill Maily

Northeast

Southeast

Southwest

AA Jimbo Burkhalter

Kerry Johnson

Northwest

Southeast

2006 DSA Eddie Harris

Tim Needham

Nelda Starks

Northwest

Northeast

Specialist

AA Bill Burdine

Deborah Gaddis

Northeast

Specialist

2007

DSA

Glenn Hughes

Shelby W. Bearden

Southeast

Southwest

AA Steven W. Martin

Walter M. (Trey) DeLoach

Northwest

Southwest

2008 DSA John Giesemann Campus Group

AA John Anderson

Michael S. Howell

Campus Group

Southeast

2009 DSA

AA

Charlie Stokes

Mark Gillie

Nathan Buehring

Jeffrey C. Wilson

Northeast

Southeast

Northwest

Northeast

2010 DSA

AA

Judd Gentry

Elmo Collum

David Carter

Mike Steede

Northwest

Southwest

Southwest

Southeast

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2010 OUTSTANDING PROGRAM AWARD WINNERS

MACAA COUNTY DIRECTORS, AREA AGENTS and SPECIALISTS

A historical listing of MACAA Outstanding Program Awards honorees since reorganization of

our Program Awards process is included:

MACAA Outstanding Program Award Honorees

Year Area Agent Awards County Director Awards Specialist Awards

2010 Booker Mims Award:

Dennis B. Reginelli

Outstanding AA Award:

Wayne C. Porter

Victor Lee Award:

Anita L. Webb

Outstanding CD Award:

Patrick Poindexter

Wesley Farmer Award:

Dr. Alan Henn

Outstanding Specialist Award:

Dr. Angus L. Catchot, Jr.


Dr. Bill Burdine


Don Bales

Victor Lee Award:

Houston Therrell


Rebecca Bates


Dr. Wayne Wells


Dr. Nathan Buehring


Michael S. Howell


Donna Beliech

Victor Lee Award:

Eddie Harris


Tommy Bishop


Charlie Hogue


Dennis Reginelli


Kerry Johnson

Victor Lee Award:

John Coccaro


Harvin Hudson


Angus Catchot


Bill Herndon

2006 No Nominations Lamar Adams

Steve Cummings

Erick Larson

Lelia Kelly

2005 Bill Burdine

Wayne Porter

Judd Gentry

Tim Needham

Jane Parish

Wayne Wells

2004 Donna Beliech

Charlie Stokes

Chuck Grantham John Giesemann

Nelda Starks

2003 Kerry Johnson

Dennis Reginelli

Lee Taylor

Charles Waldrup

John Anderson

Jim Thomas


Chair: Bill Burdine, 2010 MACAA President-Elect

Vice-Chair: Glenn Hughes, MACAA 2010 President

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SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

2010 ANNUAL REPORT

There were no scholarship applications submitted by MACAA members in 2010.

All members who contribute at least $40 to the national scholarship fund by June of the previous

year, and have been a member for at least two years are eligible. The contribution can occur in

one of two ways: (1) as a direct monetary contribution to the MACAA treasurer or (2) through

the purchase of items of equal value that are donated to the NACAA scholarship auction

conducted each year during the NACAA Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement

Conference.

Scholarship funds are to be used for professional improvement efforts and can be utilized for

tuition, housing, travel, books, and other related educational costs. The maximum scholarship is

$1,000.00 per year and a total of $2,000.00 during a member‘s Extension career. The scholarship

recipient has fourteen (14) months to begin the study, training or activity.


Chair: Lelia Scott Kelly

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2010 FINANCIAL REPORTS

Income/Expenses: Forthcoming

Investments: Elmo Collum

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MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS INVESTMENTS SUB-COMMITTEE OF

FINANCE and AUDIT COMMITTEE

2010 ANNUAL REPORT

December 21, 2009 the Fannie Mae GNMA CMO Series certificate for $5,000 was called we

placed the funds in the Morgan Keegan cash account for a period of time.

December 3, 2009 investment advisory informed me that we had cash in the investment account

that was not being utilized to its full potential. On December 3rd

we brought a $6,000 Certificate

of Deposit from Town North Bank of Texas which will mature on 6/14/2010 and carries a 3.20%

yield. Also on the 3rd

of December we purchased a $5,000 Corporate Bond (Fannie Mae funds)

from Morgan Stanley Global which would carry a 4.750% maturity if it goes to maturity. The

maturity date for the bond is 4/1/2014; our advisory says these bonds are usually called within a

one to two year period. The final transaction on the 3rd

of December, we purchased a $10,000

security bond from Federal Farm Credit Bank that has a yield on 5.625% and matures on

10/19/2020. This is a continual call bond, which means it can be called at any time. Historically

these types of bonds are called within the first two years. The Association had a Federal Farm

Credit bond and it was called within eighteen months of the purchase date. All of the transactions

are secure transactions either backed by FDIC or federal government senior debt accounts.

January 11, 2010 purchased a $1,000 Freddie Mac certificate, this certificate carries a 5.15%

and matures on February 26, 2024. This certificate is under senior debt with the government,

which means the association would be paid before any other debt can be paid. These certificates

usually do not go until maturity; others we have had have been called within one year.

February 10, 2010 had Morgan Keegan send a $4,500 check to Al Myles to cover Association

expenses. On February 11, 2010 a CD the association had with Barnes Banking in Kaysville,

Utah was surrender because the bank failed. FDIC paid off the CD and the full amount of $5,000

was put into the Morgan Keegan cash account until another CD could be found. On February 16,

2010 the $5,000 CD from the failed bank was rolled over to another CD. This CD is with Town

North Bank of Dallas, TX it will mature on 9/02/10 and yields .481%.

During the first quarter (November-January) the association has received and reinvested the

following amounts:

American Growth Fund $139.35

American Investment Fund $92.57

American Investment Fund $7.27

American Balanced Fund $101.49

American New Perspective Fund $130.14

Aston River Road Fund $8.49

Settlement from Putnam Investment $1.11

Total $480.42

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March 18, 2010 a $6,000 CD for the Association came due. This CD was from the SunTrust

Bank and had yielded 3.714%. The funds were placed in the Morgan Keegan cash account until

another CD could be found with better interest rates than the Morgan Keegan cash account.

On March 24, 2010 the $6,000 CD from SunTrust Bank was moved to a HSBC Bank USA CD

which will mature on 3-28-2016 and has a yield of 3.000%.

April 6, 2010 sold 1.853 shares of American Funds Investment at a price of 26.98327 to cover

brokerage and maintenance fees. Also on April 8, 2010 we sold 3.932 shares of American Funds

Investment at 26.958291 to cover brokerage and maintenance fees.

May 26, 2010 a $1,000 certificate with Freddie Mac was called, the principal and interest from

the certificate was placed in the Morgan Keegan cash account. The certificate had yield 5.150%.

June 14, 2010 a CD with the Town North Bank of Dallas came due. This CD had yield 3.200%

and the principal and interest was placed in the Morgan Keegan cash account to pay for

Association expenses (PILD, JCEP Southern Region meeting, etc.)

July 7, 2010 sold 9.659 shares of American Funds Balanced at a price of $15.840149 to cover

quarterly brokerage and maintenance fees for the Association Account.

August 21, 2010 a $10,000 Fannie Mae 5% coupon was called this coupon was purchased on

5/1/09. With cash already in the Morgan Keegan cash account, I instructed our advisory to take

the called coupon and some of the cash in the Morgan Keegan cash account and invest in other

government securities. The association invested $8,000 in FHLMC which matures on 5/15/29

but is callable on or before 5/15/13. The yield to maturity is 4% and the callable yield is 2.987%.

We also invested $8,000 in Morgan Stanley Corporation step up bond which matures on 8/19/20

but is also callable on or before 8/19/13. The step-up bond carries a 4% yield if called from 2010

to 2015. If called from 2015 to 2020 it carries a yield of 5.517% to maturity. After the two

investments the association still has a little over $10,000 in the cash account to cover association

expenses for the remainder of the year.

September 2, 2010 the second CD from Town North Bank of Dallas came due and the principal

and interest was placed in the Morgan Keegan cash account. This was done to wait for a better

interest rate on CDs and to have funds for the MACAA annual Meeting.

October 18, 2010 requested a $2,000 check from Morgan Keegan to be forward to Al Myles to

pay for MACAA annual meeting expenses. Also on October 14 we sold 6.757 shares of

Columbia Acorn Fund Class A to cover brokerage fees ($180.00).

Respectfully submitted

Vice-Chair Investment Committee: Elmo Collum

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2010 RESOLUTIONS

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2010 RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents has determined that a

resolution in recognition of the Presidential Citation Award for 2010 is in order, and

WHEREAS, the recipient of this award has imparted genuine support, dedicated service,

outstanding leadership, and unlimited encouragement to the MSU Extension Service, MACAA

members, and various enterprises of this Association and

WHEREAS, the recipient of this award has implemented significant technological

advancements critical to MACAA members, and

WHEREAS, these advancements include early adoption of broadband communications,

implementation of interactive video in every MSUES county office, and maintenance of

hardware and software critical to everyday functions of MSUES, and

WHEREAS, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents is honored to present its

2010 Presidential Citation Award to Dr. Dan Brook

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents

expresses sincere gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Dan Brook for his faithful service to

MACAA, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of

the Association.

2010 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Walter L. Deen, Leonard Daniel Glover, and Ross Collins Robison passed away during

the past year and having served as agents with the Mississippi State University Extension Service,

and

WHEREAS, they devoted much of their lives to Mississippi State University Extension Services,

and

WHEREAS, Mississippi State University Extension Service and the Mississippi Association of

County Agricultural Agents lost faithful colleagues and friends,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural

Agents does hereby acknowledge its loss and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be attached to the minutes of the

association.

2010 RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Thomas T. Baird, Tommy Bishop, John C. Coccaro, Charles (Steve) Cummings,

Otis L. Davis, Charles E. Fitts, Mark Gillie, Charles S. Grantham, Harvin Hudson, Melvin Oatis,

Clayton Rouse, Arthur Smith, James Steeby, Mike Steede, Dwayne Wheeler, and Herb Wilcutt

have retired from the Mississippi State University Extension Service, and

WHEREAS, Thomas T. Baird, Tommy Bishop, John C. Coccaro, Charles (Steve) Cummings,

Otis L. Davis, Charles E. Fitts, Mark Gillie, Charles S. Grantham, Harvin Hudson, Melvin Oatis,

Clayton Rouse, Arthur Smith, James Steeby, Mike Steede, Dwayne Wheeler, and Herb Wilcutt

have maintained active membership in the MACAA for more than ten consecutive years, and

WHEREAS, these individuals each contributed heavily to success of the Mississippi State

University Extension Service in enjoying one of its greatest periods of influence upon the

economic well-being and overall quality of life of all citizens of the Great State of Mississippi,

and

WHEREAS, these Extension Educators devoted much of their life to providing outstanding

educational programs through the Mississippi State University Extension Service,

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents

duly acknowledges loss of active service of these dedicated individuals to the Mississippi State

University Extension Service and the citizens of our state, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of

the Association.

2010 RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the National Association of County Agricultural Agents and the Mississippi

Association of County Agricultural Agents bestow their highest honor, the Distinguished

Service Award, upon two percent of the membership each year, and

WHEREAS, this special recognition is a high degree of honor bestowed upon seasoned

Extension Educators with more than ten years of service, and

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WHEREAS, Elmo Collum and Judd Gentry have been so recognized in 2010,


congratulates Elmo Collum and Judd Gentry upon earning this special recognition for

outstanding service to the citizens of the Great State of Mississippi, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the

Association.

2010 RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the National Association of County Agricultural Agents and the Mississippi

Association of County Agricultural Agents recognize and honor excellence in Extension

educational programming among members in early stages of their career through presentation of

the Achievement Award, and

WHEREAS, this special recognition is a high degree of honor bestowed upon early-career

Extension Educators with ten years or less of service, and

WHEREAS, David Carter and Mike Steede have been so recognized in 2010,


congratulates these members upon earning this special recognition for outstanding service to the

citizens of the Great State of Mississippi, and


Association.

2010 RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents takes tremendous pride

in having strong representation at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents

Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference (NACAA AM-PIC) each year, and

WHEREAS, the Mississippi State University Extension Service Administration has

historically provided funding to help offset travel expenses incurred by Voting Delegates,

Distinguished Service Award honorees, and Achievement Award honorees participating in the

NACAA AM-PIC for many years, and

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WHEREAS, MSU-ES Administrators recognize and support MACAA professional

improvement activities by providing funding to assist the aforementioned members in

representing the Association and the Mississippi State University Extension Service during the

NACAA AM-PIC,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents

expresses resounding gratitude and appreciation to our Mississippi State University Extension

Service Administration, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of

the Association.

2010 RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, officials with the Swisher Sweet – Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition have

expressed faith and support of work planned, developed, delivered, and evaluated by Mississippi

State University Extension Service personnel, and

WHEREAS, the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition provides encouragement, support and

leadership to members of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents who strive

for excellence in serving agricultural education needs of all citizens of the Great State of

Mississippi, and

WHEREAS, the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition helps finance the MACAA Annual Meeting

and luncheon,


expresses gratitude and appreciation to Chip Blalock, Executive Director of the Sunbelt

Agricultural Exposition, and everyone associated with the Sunbelt Expo (including Swisher

Sweet – Swisher International) for their support, and


Association.

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2010 RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association has expressed faith and support of work

planned, developed, delivered, and evaluated by Mississippi State University Extension Service

personnel, and

WHEREAS, the Mississippi Cattlemen‗s Association provides encouragement, support and



Mississippi, and

WHEREAS, the Mississippi Cattlemen‗s Association helps sponsor the MACAA Annual

Meeting and Awards Program,


expresses gratitude and appreciation to Sammy Blossom, Executive Director of the Mississippi

Cattlemen’s Association and all MCA Officers, Directors, and members for their support,

and


Association.

2010 RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation has expressed faith and support of work

planned, developed, delivered, and evaluated by Mississippi State University Extension Service

personnel, and

WHEREAS, the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation provides encouragement, support and



Mississippi, and

WHEREAS, the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation helps sponsor the MACAA Annual



expresses gratitude and appreciation to David Waide, President of the Mississippi Farm

Bureau Federation and all MFBF Officers, Directors and members for their support, and


Association.

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2010 RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Mississippi Pork Producers’ Association has expressed faith and support of

work planned, developed, delivered, and evaluated by Mississippi State University Extension

Service personnel, and

WHEREAS, the Mississippi Pork Producers‗ Association provides encouragement, support and



Mississippi, and

WHEREAS, the Mississippi Pork Producers‗Association helps sponsor the MACAA Annual



expresses gratitude and appreciation to the Mississippi Pork Producers‟ Association and all

MPPA Officers, Directors and members for their support, and


Association.

2010 RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the NACAA and MACAA Communications Awards Program promotes the

effective utilization of communication skills in Extension educational program delivery, and

WHEREAS, the Delta Farm Press (formerly PRIMEDIA) and the Mississippi Farm Bureau

Federation provide financial support of the MACAA Communication Awards Program, and

WHEREAS, these businesses and organizations provide support and encouragement to the

members of the association,


expresses its gratitude and appreciation to the Delta Farm Press and the Mississippi Farm Bureau

Federation, and


Association.

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2010 RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the NACAA and MACAA Communications Awards Program promotes effective

utilization of communication skills in Extension educational program planning, development,

delivery, and evaluation, and

WHEREAS, our colleagues in the Mississippi State University Extension Service

Department of Agricultural Communications provide stellar leadership in appraising and

placing entry submissions in all categories of the MACAA Communications Awards Program,

and

WHEREAS, our MSU-ES Agricultural Communication Department colleagues provide a

tremendously valuable service to MACAA by promoting, evaluating, encouraging, and

recognizing excellence in communication efforts creatively developed and utilized by our

members in support of effective Extension educational programming,


expresses gratitude and appreciation to and our MSU-ES Agricultural Communications

Department colleagues, and


Association.

2010 RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents reorganized its

Outstanding Program Awards protocol in 2003 to better reflect restructured positions and

responsibilities of Mississippi State University Extension Service personnel, and

WHEREAS, financial sponsorship of our six MACAA Outstanding Program Awards is essential

to render the award program competitive and reflective of outstanding Extension educational

programming, and

WHEREAS, sponsorship of these awards is generously provided by several businesses and

organizations that have expressed faith and support of work planned, developed, delivered, and

evaluated by Mississippi State University Extension Service personnel who are active members

of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents,


expresses gratitude and appreciation to these sponsoring organizations and companies for their

support and faith in MACAA members, and

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Association.

2010 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents recognizes its members

who demonstrate excellence in planning, developing, delivering, and evaluating Extension

educational programs, and

WHEREAS, this special recognition is a high degree of honor bestowed upon MACAA members

who are truly dedicated to the missions of MACAA and the Mississippi State

University Extension Service and to serving agriculture educational needs of all citizens of the Great

State of Mississippi, and

WHEREAS Anita Webb has been honored as 2010 recipient of the Victor Lee Outstanding County

Director Award and Patrick Poindexter has been recognized as 2010 recipient of the Outstanding

County Director Award; and Dr. Dennis Reginelli has been honored as 2010 recipient of the Booker

Mims Outstanding Area Agent Award and Dr. Wayne Porter has been recognized as 2010 recipient

of the Outstanding Area Agent Award; and Dr. Alan Henn has been honored as 2010 recipient of

the Wesley Farmer Outstanding Specialist Award and Dr. Angus Catchot has been recognized as

the 2010 recipient of the Outstanding Specialist Award to publically applaud their excellence in

delivering outstanding Extension education programs during the 2008 through 2010 period of time,


congratulates Anita Webb, Patrick Poindexter, Dr. Dennis Regineli, Dr. Wayne Porter, Dr. Alan

Henn and Dr. Angus Catchot for earning this special recognition from their peers, and


Association.

2010 RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, one of the main information venues and communication tools for members of the

Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents is encompassed in development and

production of the ―MACAA Annual Program Book,‖ and

WHEREAS, Donna Schmitz, Graphic Design Assistant with the Mississippi State University

Extension Service Word Processing Center, has provided valuable assistance in developing and

publishing the ―MACAA Annual Program Book‖ for many years, and

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WHEREAS, Donna Schmitz unselfishly offers her expertise in organizing and formatting

content in the ―MACAA Annual Program Book‖ each year as a service to the MACAA President

as well as the entire MACAA membership,


expresses tremendous gratitude and appreciation to Donna Schmitz, and


Association.

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2010 MEMORIALS

Mr. Leonard Daniel Glover Retired County Agent, Oktibbeha County

Mr. Walter L. Deen Retired County Agent, Alcorn County

Mr. Ross Collins Robison Retired County Agent, Desoto County

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Mr. Walter L. Deen

RETIRED COUNTY AGENT ALCORN COUNTY

Hattiesburg - Services for Walter L. Deen, 88, of Hattiesburg, formerly of Corinth, who died

Feb. 13, 2010, in Forrest General Hospital were held at Parkway Heights United Methodist

Church. Burial is in Roseland Park Cemetery with military rites performed by the VFW Post

3036.

Mr. Deen was retired from the Mississippi State Agricultural Extension Service where he was an

Alcorn County agent. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the U.S. Army

during the Korean War. He was a member of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Emily Lorene Oaks Deen of Hattiesburg; three daughters, Emily Jo

Nelson of Hattiesburg, and Jeannie M. Deen and Jerre Martin, both of Bay St. Louis. He was

preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Cecil Estes Deen.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and Parkway Heights United Methodist

Church building fund. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home handled arrangements.

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Mr. Leonard Daniel Glover

RETIRED COUNTY AGENT OKTIBBEHA COUNTY

Walnut, MS. Leonard Daniel Glover, age 76, died at his residence. He was born March 25, 1933

to the late William Thomas Glover and Alma Floy Spencer Glover. He was a member of

Harmony Baptist Church. He was a retired County Agricultural Agent in Oktibbeha County and

a member of the Association of Retired County Agents. He served in the United States Armed

Forces.

Services were 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Harmony Baptist Church in Walnut,

MS. with Bro. Brian Tatum officiating. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Survivors include one son, Danny Glover (Kelly) of Mantachie, MS; two grandchildren, Bob

Glover (Amberly) of Ripley, and Bryan Glover (Shannon) of San Antonio, TX; three step-

grandchildren, Shannon Hull (Mitch), Anna Liesa Hussey, and Matthew Hussey; and three great-

grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie Janes Glover; his parents; and one son, David

Glover.

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Mr. Ross Collins Robison

RETIRED COUNTY AGENT DESOTO COUNTY

Ross Collins Robison died Tuesday morning at the age of 96. He is survived by his three

children, Joan Rogers, Nancy Loftin (John), Mike Robison (Lola), six grandchildren and 9 great-

grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Lucile, and son-in-law John

Rogers.

Visitation was at Brantley-Phillips Funeral Home in Hernando with funeral services held at

Hernando United Methodist Church where he was a long time member.

Mr. Robison was born December 1, 1913, in Tremont, Mississippi where he was raised on the

family farm with his four brothers. In 1932 he started college at Mississippi State and in spite of

the Great Depression was able to finish college and focus his graduate studies on Dairy Science.

He and Lucile were married in Starkville and Ross took a job as head of Mississippi State‘s dairy

farm operation. While there he honed the process of making ice cream and cheese and was one

of the first to apply and evaluate the use of artificial insemination of dairy cattle.

Ross and Lucile moved to Hernando in 1948 when he was hired as DeSoto County Agricultural

Agent. He was a dedicated member of the Hernando Rotary Club and was the Group‘s first

Paul Harris Fellow. During his tenure as County Agent he was named an Outstanding

Agricultural Worker by the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Museum. After retiring from

the Extension Service, Ross worked at the Hernando Bank for ten years as an agricultural

adviser.

In 2003 Ross and Lucile moved to Wesley Meadows Retirement Community and were blessed

with the support of a caring and loving staff and new friendships with fellow retirees. Ross

continued his love of agriculture with his patio garden and already had tomato seedlings ready to

plant. He was known for his competitive spirit as an avid Rook player and was only one day

away from his last game. However, he was best known for his talents as a story teller which

usually began with, ―let me tell you a tale‖.

Memorials may be given to Hernando United Methodist Church or Wesley Meadows Retirement

Community.

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2010 BOARD MINUTES

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MACAA OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

December 7, 2009

Bost Theater, Mississippi State University - In Conjunction with Crop College

Attendees: I don‘t know who all was present. I know I was there. I started taking minutes after I

was elected secretary.

Elmo: Motion to accept new officers. Dr. Wayne Wells, 2nd

. Motion Passed.

Judd Gentry outgoing President Comments:

Program Books are available.

Listed Accomplishments. Too many to list.

P.I.C. a success.

Need to increase Communication Award submissions.

Glenn Hughes gave incoming President Report:

Grant writing is going to be a challenge.

1st secure external funding for your jobs in Extension.

Help make new programs possible.

2008 Farm Bill plays a more prominent role.

Build in travel for county Extension Personnel.

Membership - lets increase it.

We need to get more plugged into the National Meeting.

Awards Program: Submit work that you are already doing.

Communication Award has 13 categories. We need to tap into all of those.

Search for Excellence Award, Both are in the spring.

State P.I.C. Mike Steed is P.I.C. Chairman.

We will call a Board of Directors meeting before Christmas Break

We must have a tolerance for Ambiguity. We don‘t know where we are going right now (due

to state budget situation), but we must prepare and adjust to make it work.

Jimbo is taking up dues if anyone needs to or wants to pay their membership dues.

Glenn presented Judd with a plaque for his service to MACAA.

Motion was made by someone that we adjourn and second by someone. Motion Passed.

Meeting Adjourned


Jimbo Burkhalter

2010 MACAA Secretary

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2010-2011 MACAA Board of Directors

Al Myles Andy Braswell Bill Burdine Darrin Dodds

David Carter Don Respess Donna Beliech Glenn Hughes

Jeff Wilson Jimbo Burkhalter Judd Gentry Lelia Kelly

Michael Newman Wayne Porter Jeremy Maness Belvia Giachelli

Thomas Brewer Brandt Nichols Steve Winters Amanda Walker

James Henderson

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8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. February 22, 2010

Interactive Video

Attendees: Glenn Hughes, Al Myles, Bill Burdine, Mike Steede, Michael Newman, James

Henderson, Judd Gentry, Reid Nevins, Wayne Porter Donna Beliech, Darrin Dodds, Jeffrey

Wilson, & Jimbo Burkhalter

Glenn Hughes, President, called the meeting to order.

Minutes to last meeting of M.A.C.A.A. Donna Beliech took minutes to last meeting & sent

everyone a copy. Jimbo didn‘t have a copy of them printed to be read but everyone had seen

them. A motion was made by Al Myles & second by Wayne Porter was made to accept the

minutes. Motion Passed

Treasurer Report by Al Myles: As of February 5, 2010, there was $4,750.38 in the bank

account. On February 12th,

Al wrote a check to N.A.C.A.A. for $5,250.00 for our dues. This gave

us a negative balance of $499.62. On February 16th

, $4,500.00 from Morgan Keegan Account

was deposited leaving a balance of $4,000.62 as of today, February 22, 2010. A motion to accept

the financial report was made by Michael Newman & second by Judd Gentry. Motion Passed.

Glen Hughes thanked everyone who helped to reach the 100 membership mark that enabled us to

retain 2 DSA‘s & 2 AA‘s.

Membership Report: Al Myles reported that we have 100 active/paid members, 5 life members

named: Eddie Harris, Billy Joe Lee, Nelda Starks, Tim Needham, & Mack Young. The 3

Complimentary members are: Dr. Mark Keenum, Dr. Greg Bohach, & Mr. David Waide.

On February 15th

, Al Myles received confirmation that National had received our dues.

Bill Burdine stated that Glen should discuss/mention their discussion/decision to pay for the

100th

membership out of our account. Issue: We lacked one person having enough to keep our 2

DSA & 2 AA winners. Action: Paid 2010 dues for new ANR agent to get to 100.

Glen challenged Judd Gentry, Policy Committee Chair to check on this becoming something that

may become permanent. Judd accepted the challenge and all unanimously agreed the decision by

Bill & Glenn was a good one.

Mike Steede: Professional Improvement Conference, (P.I.C.) 2010: Mike offered July 28, 29,

& 30 for discussion. Darrin Dodds stated that the MS Ag. Industry Council would be meeting the

week of July 26 – 30th

conflicting with that week. Glenn offered sometime the first week in

August. Mike Steede made the motion to set the dates for the P.I.C. for August 4th

, 5th

, & 6th

. Al

Myles second. Motion Passed.

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P.I.C. continued: Location for P.I.C. headquarters has not been determined, but Mike was

leaning toward Hattiesburg right now. Lodging & Tours would determine final choice. Discussed

using vans or suburban‘s from the R&E centers rather than renting a bus/buses. Mike mentioned

that he received a letter stating that he was eligible for early-out, but was not sure what he would

do at this point in time. Mike said for everyone to send an email to him if there is any subject you

would like to see addressed in the classroom activities. Mike stated that they had the Peanut

Learning Center in the Southern Region that could be utilized.

Glen stated that he had talked to Dr. Joe Street about the budget and the possibility of helping

MACAA out financially, but Dr. Street could make no promises as to what Administration could

do until this year‘s budget & early out commitments were final. Glen stated that Dr. Street was

very much in favor of MACAA‘s PIC.

J.C.E.P. Update: Glen & Bill attended the J.C.E.P. mtg. in Nashville, TN and the most talked

about subject was the budget. County Agent break-out sessions were very good.

Grant Writing Workshop: Glen mentioned the possibility of having a Grant Writing Workshop

for all Extension Agents driven by the evident shortage of money for programs in years to come.

He talked to Theresa Gammil, in the Office of Research and Economic Development and the

primary funding agency to target for grants would be the U.S.D.A. The workshop would be

available over Interactive Video and would be viewed the same day for several successive

weeks.

Communication Awards: Wayne Porter followed up from discussion at an earlier B.O.D.

meeting, on the possibility of putting a cap on the Maximum payment of this award to: $240.00.

Motion made to do exactly that, made by: Bill Burdine, second by Judd Gentry. Motion Passed.

Wayne announced deadline was this Friday, February 26th

Ag. Communications in the past has

judged this contest, but Ned Browning was there ―no mo‖ & Wayne would find another to

replace him. Wayne had concerns about not having seen ruling on who was eligible to go for this

award. Mike Steede stated that when he handled this job in the past, he remembered that the

Chair of this committee was the only one ineligible to vie for this award. Later in the meeting,

Wayne learned this was in fact true, & respectively withdrew his application.

Along the same lines: Bill Burdine stated that at the J.C.E.P. meeting, several states utilize a

“self nominating form” for the AA & DSA awards assuring that they would be willing to attend

the national meeting that year to accept these awards. Something along the lines of a one-page

nomination form telling about their programs. Glen challenged Bill to check on these details and

bring more to the table. Bill accepted the challenge. Donna stated that we should send out emails

that they should commit to attending National meeting if elected.

Policy Handbook Updated 1990: Judd Gentry is the chair of the Policy Committee, therefore it

is his task set before him to check on what changes need to be made to the Policy handbook.

Glen requested that all of us let Judd know of changes we consider important as MACAA‘s

policy at this point in time.

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Update Database of Membership: Bill Burdine brought up that since this is a timely &

necessary item that must be entered by a tight deadline that it should be the job of the same

person several years rather than a new person having to learn the system every year.

He thought it should be the job of the treasurer, since one person kept that position several years

& had access to the membership both new and old. Al Myles stated that he didn‘t want to add

any more to his plate and would rather find another solution.

Glen stated that we do not have a membership committee. He also stated that NACAA has an

address coordinator. It was tabled & agreed that Bill & Glen would discuss this and come up

with a solution.

There is a March 15th

deadline and there are 45 eligible for scholarships, & who paid into the

scholarship fund. June 1st is the National deadline. Lelia Kelly is the State Chair and will handle

these submissions to National. Glen will send email to all 45 eligible members.

National Meeting: Set for July 11 through 15th

in Tulsa, OK. Glen says to submit posters or

presentations.

Al Myles stated that he spent $34.33 of his own money to overnight the membership to National

so that it would get there on time. Motion was made by Donna Beliech to reimburse Al this

money with a second from Michael Newman. Motion Passed.

National Meeting Continued: Donna Beliech mentioned how administration in the past had

helped send AA & DSA to National. Judd said that Voting Delegates, AA, & DSA got $500.00

from administration in the past to help cover expenses. There was discussion about getting vans

to help get folks to National meeting too.


Jimbo Burkhalter


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8:30 a.m. · 10:30 a.m. June 23, 2010

Interactive Video

Attendees: Glenn Hughes, Al Myles, Bill Burdine, Michael Newman, Judd Gentry, Wayne

Porter, Donna Beliech, Darrin Dodds, Jeffrey Wilson, Chuck Grantham, Don Respess, David

Carter, Jeremy Maness, Andy Braswell, Lelia Kelly, & Jimbo Burkhalter.


Minutes to last meeting of M.A.C.A.A. Donna Beliech emailed minutes of last meeting to

everyone. Everyone was given time to look over the minutes. A motion was made by Michael

Newman & second by Chuck Grantham to accept the minutes. Motion Passed

Treasurer Report by Al Myles: See attachment. A motion to accept the financial report was

made by Michael Newman & second by Al Myles. Motion Passed.

P.I.C. Conference: Chuck Grantham Reported: August 4th

thru 6th

in Hattiesburg, MS.

Forrest County Extension Service Office. Everyone will meet for in-service training on the 4th

.

In-service training so far, consisted of the following: Blake Layton, Home Pest Control, Keith

Crouse, Soil Sample analysis, John Byrd, Weed Control Guideline, Clarissia Balbian,

Submission of Samples & Disease Problems, Tom Eubanks, Resistant Round Up Ready Crops,

Something about Forestry Products.

Glenn & Chuck are putting together tours. Mike Steed, Lucedale area, Steward Farms Agri.-

Tourism, Eubanks Vegetable Farm, Mike Howell, Peanut Learning Center & Goat Operation.

Pellet Plant & Wood Chip for Livestock Bedding, Small Dairy Operation with Ice Cream.

4 Sessions in 3 rooms for In-service Training. That‘s 12 sessions total. May be offered

concurrently.

Donna Beliech stated we need advanced topics.

Wayne Porter offered Herbicide Damage to Horticulture Crops/Plants.

Bill Burdine suggested Plant Pathology, Disease I.D., Fungicide Techniques, Symptomology by

David Ingram. iPhone or iPhone4 Technology.

Dr. Newman mentioned eXtension workshop, sharing info, teaching, Google Wave, Twitter, My

Space, Facebook. Suggested talking to Jane Clary about this. ―Rick Noffsinger does good job

on this.‖ He also mentioned: Horticulture, Frequently asked questions on eXtension. He said that

Twitter & Facebook are most popular now.

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Glenn Hughes suggested a panel discussion on all of this & Dr. Newman agreed to check on all

of this.

Lelia Kelly mentioned having an In-service topic on Volunteer Management.

David Carter from Adams County offered to do Volunteer Implementation & Management

Session.

Donna Beliech stated that only 3 people in Southwest District certified in Emergency

Management Training and that we should possibly have training on this during our PIC mtg. It

was decided that it would take too long & we wouldn‘t have enough time.

Chuck checked on the price of Vans. Cost of $100.00/day. $500 each for buses.

Bill Burdine stated that the Vice President paid for Buses in the past.

Al Myles liked the Van idea. He also stated that 80 to 90 people are the number of agents we

could expect to attend.

Bill Burdine: At the first PIC 130 signed in, 90 toured. Last year, 79 Agents signed in, 60 to 70

toured. Numbers are going down.

Donna mentioned using District Vans. Glenn said he would check with Coastal R & E Center &

Donna said she would check with Central MS R & E Center.

Glenn Hughes: Cliff Covington, Lelia Kelly, & Andy Londo were National Winners. Elmo

Collum & Judd Gentry were DSA winners, & David Carter & Mike Steede were AA winners

representing Mississippi at the National meeting in Tulsa, OK this year.

Elmo is taking a van to Tulsa. Al asked about the criteria on the van.

Glenn: Dr. Joe Street has 8 spots @ $500.00 each for voting delegates, DSA, AA, & Award

Recipients.

Al Myles: ―In the past it covered 3 communication award winners, 3 voting delegates, 4 for DSA

& AA winners.‖

Motion by Al Myles that MACAA provide DSA, AA, Voting Delegates & Communication

Award Winners up to $250.00 for expenses to NACAA meeting in Tulsa, OK. Donna Beliech

second.

Discussion.

Motion to amend the first motion by Al Myles to include Presenters. Donna Beliech second.

Motion Passed.

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Vote on 1st motion. Motion Passed.

Donna Beliech: Asked about Dr. Joe Street’s offer of giving $500.00/person. Does this mean

that they get this money only if they share a room as we do with our regular travel? Glenn said

that he would check it. Then the letter that Dr. Street sent was pulled out and it was clarified that:

(Read from Letter) Transportation expenses equal to one-half the regular mileage rate, actual

meals (out-of-state limits apply), actual receipted lodging at one-half the double room, and

receipted registration fees have been approved.

Al Myles: ―Retirees are a critical situation.‖ ―We purchased blazers from J.C. Penny @ $89.99

each. Jacket with MSU Logo for $59.99 each.‖ ―12 or more gives us a 15% discount.‖ ―They

need 4 to 6 week‘s notice to have them on time.‖

Glenn: Requested sizes from the ones he knew were retiring. ―They have until July 7th

to change

their mind about retirement.‖ Al stated: ―That‘s correct!‖

Glenn: Brought up the question about Complimentary MACAA membership for new ANR

Extension Agents. Al said that he had to leave but he supported the concept.

Discussion about how the restructuring would affect our membership & Glenn stated that he

would ask Administration to address this on August 4th

at our PIC conference.

Glenn: Review of our June 2nd

meeting via Interactive Video with Administration and all

Associations. ―We are going to the Cluster System‖ ―They are leaving the door open to tweak

the system‖ There will be 6 agents covering a 4 County area. (2 Ag. Agents) (2 4-H) (2 FCS). In

the Delta it may be 3 Ag. Agents/4 Counties. Other areas it may be 1 or it may be 2.

―The Southeast District is losing most ANR Agents. More-than-half.

Donna: ―Is MACAA sending a letter out with our preferences on our likes and dislikes as to the

changes?‖

Glenn: ―I will write a letter to Gregory Bohach to thank him for meeting with us & I will

express sentiments of the Board of Directors to him.‖ ―I will also make him an offer to meet with

all Associations again.‖ Bill Burdine & Glenn Hughes will meet to compose the letter.

Glenn:‖ The budget for South Carolina National meeting in 2011 is: $370,000.00.‖ ―It will be

over $400,000.00. ―It was brought up by Louisiana, that we Co-Host the National meeting with

them in 2016.‖ The question was raised: ―What will it cost us?‖

Bill Burdine: ―We need a lot more information about the details of what our role would be in

this joint venture.‖ ―We don‘t want to just furnish money & not get at least ½ the recognition we

would deserve.‖

Glenn: The bid is due by 2012. 4 years in advance of the host year. Motion to agree to Co-Host

with Louisiana was cancelled.

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Donna: Bring this decision before all membership.

The decision was made to table it until the August 4th

Board meeting.

Glenn: We held the grant writing workshops and they will be made available to you online at

some point in time.

Motion was made by someone that we adjourn and second by someone. Motion Passed.


Jimbo Burkhalter


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August, 5, 2010

Forest County Extension Office, Hattiesburg, MS

Attendees: Glenn Hughes, Bill Burdine, Wayne Porter, Donna Beliech, Jeffrey Wilson, Jeremy

Maness, Andy Braswell, Elmo Collum, & Jimbo Burkhalter.


Minutes to last meeting of M.A.C.A.A. Minutes were sent to everyone via e-mail.

NACAA Annual Meeting Report by Bill Burdine:

Accepted to go to Mobile, Alabama FY 2014. They want to do some tours in Mississippi.

Lot of Galaxy Talk. If it doesn‘t work well, we‘ll opt. Out. We‘re against Galaxy.

Paul Craig, Pennsylvania, was elected Vice President of the NACAA Board of Directors.

Overland Park, Kansas is the home of NACAA Annual Meeting in 2011. Tours are already set

up.

Budget was a big topic.

LSU still up in the air about us being equal partners for putting on the National meeting FY

2016.

There was discussion about Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas being held in Tunica, MS.

Glenn Hughes: New Orleans is a possible destination that was considered said

# of meeting rooms needed was 32. Elmo: Casino‘s could be a problem because they are subject to back out. Elmo: They must make a bid by 2012. Glenn: Hard for any state to support a meeting alone. Elmo: In Alabama, all state Dollars go to state programs. A.A. & D.S.A. FY 2011: (Specialist from N. E. District will be selected for D.S.A.) (Specialist

in N.E. District will be selected for A.A.) Much discussion. Bill Burdine: We lost 16 members to retirement. Bill Burdine: Since we had no Annual Agents Conference last year, if they were members

consecutively since they started, except for last year, they still get a jacket. If they are NON-

Members for more than two years, they are out. No Jacket. Retirees who were not members of MACAA who are therefore not eligible for jackets are: John

Braswell, Roy Higdon, Mike Howell, Mike Keen, & Allen McReynolds.

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Glenn Comments/Statements: We have 2 DSA & 2 AA FY 2011. February 15

th we‘ll know if we have same number of

members and still be eligible to have this number. Jeff Wilson will handle votes for NE District. Both Specialist and DSA & AA will come from

this District. November 3

rd, 4

th, and 5

th 2010, is our Annual Conference.

Will check on labels on Plaque for President for 2010 & 2011. Need to plan Annual Agents Conference Meeting. All committee chairs need to be contacted. Bill Burdine is overall Committee Chair. Jimbo will need to send all minutes in to be published in the Program Book. Michael Newman needs to send in report for PILD. Glenn & Bill needs to send in report for JECP. Memorials will be done by Mark Mowdy. Who does Outstanding Young Farmers Award since Steve Cummings retired? Michael Newman updates Committee Assignments FY 2011 @ Annual Conference. Newman

also needs to hand out job descriptions of Committees to all of the Committee members. You can apply for Professional Scholarships to go to National Meeting. On Page 42 of the Program Book is the Outstanding Program Awards. Bill Burdine is the

Overall Chair and sends out to all, asking for nominations for outstanding awards then Sr.

Director picks 3 judges for the selection process. Elmo: B.O.D. needs to consider paying only for members going to the National meeting, only if

they stay and be a part of the meeting Motion was made by someone that we adjourn and second by someone. Motion Passed. Meeting Adjourned


Jimbo Burkhalter


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2010 SPECIAL REPORTS

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JCEP Leadership Workshop Report

Feb. 2-4, 2010, Nashville, TN

The Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) conducted its Leadership Workshop in

Nashville, Tennessee, from February 2-4, 2010. This report summarizes some of the major

issues covered and my comments. MSU-ES personnel attending were: Dr. Glenn Hughes and Dr.

Bill Burdine (MACAA); Meagan Scott (MAE4HA); Dr. Paula Threadgill (Epsilon Sigma Phi);

and Maci Flautt (MEAFCS).

The conference consisted of a general session on the afternoon of Feb. 2, followed by a Panel

Discussion on ―Best Places to Work‖ later that afternoon. Feb. 3 and 4 were devoted primarily

to association business. My comments/thoughts are below.

February 2

General session began with an overview of the Association of Public and Land-Grant

Universities (APLU). This organization advocates on behalf of land grant universities. They

have several major initiatives that potentially impact Extension. These include:

CREATE-21-APLU is working to reach a consensus about how the partnership between the

U.S. Department of Agriculture and America's land-grant and related universities should be

updated to "Create Research, Extension, and Teaching Excellence for the 21st Century."

Energy-Consistent with the traditional university role of innovation and exploration through

basic research, our universities are leading the way to finding solutions for the current energy

challenges facing us all.

Future of Public Universities - APLU is contributing to a vital discussion about the potential

for a broader federal role in directly funding public research universities.

The Panel Presentation later in the afternoon focused on ―Best Places to Work.‖ Of note were

the several companies (Kraft, Embassy Suites, Bright Horizons Family Solutions, and KPMG)

that identified and implemented creative ways to address problems that employees had. There

were no common solutions, but I was impressed with the way employers had listened to

employees, and invested both time and money in ways to help employees, their most valuable

asset. Some solutions involved flexible work schedules, innovative day care, and extended

leave, to name a few. The businesses, whether large or small, were adapting to the needs of the

employees in some very creative ways.

February 3-4

Meetings on these days focused primarily on association meetings. Items addressed included:

Budgets (no surprise here) - Each state gave an overview of their budget situation, and how

university administrators were implementing cuts to meet the reduced funding that virtually

everyone is experiencing. Good news for MACAA members (relatively speaking) is that

many other states are in much worse financial state than Mississippi. Some states are taking

furloughs, significantly reducing staffing, etc. There is a lot of pain out there and concern

about additional cuts when the Stimulus funding ends.

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Galaxy - Discussion about upcoming Galaxy meeting in Pennsylvania, and how the NACAA

Annual Conference/PIC will be woven into that meeting. There was considerable concern

about NACAA losing important elements of their program. The take-home message for me

was that NACAA was seeking to identify the important components, with a separate awards

banquet and a day for field tours being the major items. If we could identify these important

components and have Galaxy accommodate these in their program, then this would satisfy

most NACAA members.

Functioning of NACAA - considerable time spent on how NACAA functions, and the

importance of having communications flow both ways. Much of the award and membership

information is now online, and we are working through some expected glitches. The online

process is getting better, and we will obviously continue to move that way.


Glenn Hughes

2010 MACAA President

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Report on 2010 JCEP/PILD Conference

April 25-28, 2010 – Arlington, Virginia

The Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) conducted its annual Public Issues and

Leadership Development (PILD) Conference in Arlington, Virginia, from April 25-28, 2010. This

report summarizes topics covered and my comments. MSU-ES personnel attending were: Michael

Newman (MACAA); Greg Biggs (MAE4HA); Dr. Bobbie Shaffett (Epsilon Sigma Phi and

MEAFCS).

The conference consisted of general and breakout group presentations on Monday and Tuesday.

Wednesday was spent making Capitol Hill visits. Our group set up visits with selected Mississippi

Senators and Representatives offices. We spent 20 to 30 minutes at each office and presented our

successes and some justifications for continued funding of Extension.

General Session presentations included

1. Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP) Outlook by M. Ray McKinnie, North

Carolina A&T.

2. National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Outlook by Colien Hefferan, NIFA.

3. Health Hunger and a Renewed Interest in What We Eat: Remarks from the Cutting Edge of the

Food Movement by Robert Egger, Director, DC Central Kitchen.

4. Make the Most of Your Hill Visits by Stacy Rastauskas, Ohio State and Zack Moore, Penn State.

5. Federal Appropriations Update by Hunt Shipman, Cornerstone Government Affairs.

I also attended the following breakout sessions:

1. Building Partnerships for Animal Welfare Issues by Richard Reynnells and Adam Sharp, Ohio

Farm Bureau Federation.

2. Becoming a Better Brand Ambassador for Extension by Elizabeth North, Texas A&M.

Then on Wednesday we made visits to senators/representatives.


Michael E. Newman

2010 MACAA First Vice-President

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PRESIDENTIAL

2010 ANNUAL REPORT

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2010 MACAA PRESIDENT’S REPORT

There is no way to make people like change. You can only make them feel less threatened by it.

Frederick Hayes.

As my term as president comes to an end, I wanted to thank all of you for the honor of serving as

your MACAA President. This has been a memorable time, and I have been privileged to work

with a committed group of MACAA Officers and Board of Directors. The Officers, Board of

Directors, and many MACAA members stepped forward at various times during the year to

support our organization and our future.

In 2009, for the first time in memory, we had no Extension Annual Conference. At that time,

Judd Gentry, then President, and the Board of Directors felt that a MACAA Annual Meeting was

critical. We were fortunate, in consultation with Dr. Street, to have an Annual Meeting in

concert with an ongoing event.

At the beginning of my term, the Board worried how not having our Extension Annual

Conference would impact MACAA membership. Indeed, as of December, 2009 we were down

to 55 paid members from 104 the previous year. Fortunately, due to concerted efforts by all

MACAA Officers, Directors, and members, we ultimately reached 100 members, only a slight

drop from the prior year.

We will face another membership challenge under the capable leadership of incoming President

Bill Burdine. This challenge is precipitated by the retirement incentive offered to eligible

Extension employees. Of those that took advantage of the incentive, 17 were MACAA

members. I am confident that MACAA Officers, Directors, Membership Chairs, and members

can maintain a strong and viable membership base. To do so will mean doing for ourselves what

we do for our communities; identify and meet the needs of current and prospective members.

Your MACAA accomplished several objectives during this year. These included to following:

Hosting a Grant Writing Workshop through interactive video for Extension Agents. This was

designed to increase the grant writing skills of any Extension employee, whether they are in a

county, R&E Center, or in Starkville. Presenters included Dr. Michael Newman, Dr. Teresa

Gammill in the Office of Research and Economic Development, Tina Cunningham in

Sponsored Programs Administration, and Dr. Lee Meyer from the University of Kentucky.

Identified the need for an overall Membership Committee to have a stable and consistent

process for entering membership information into the NACAA database.

Conducted the statewide Professional Improvement Conference (PIC) at the Forrest County

Extension Office in August. Stephanie Pendleton deserves special thanks after two Chairs for

this event decided to take advantage of the retirement incentive. Thanks to all who gave

presentations or attended.

MACAA Officers, along with officers from our sister organizations, participated in a dialogue

in June with Extension Administration about how Extension might be impacted given current

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and projected budget shortfalls, as well as possible reorganization of Extension at the county

level.

Several MACAA members served diligently as Search Committee members for the Extension

Director position. Dr. Gary Jackson was offered, and has accepted this position effective

January 1, 2011.

Three MACAA members were either National Award Winners or National Finalists for

Communications Awards given at the NACAA Annual Meeting in Tulsa, OK.

Congratulations to Cliff Covington, Dr. Lelia Kelly, and Dr. Andy Londo.

Also in Tulsa, Elmo Collum and Judd Gentry received the Distinguished Service Award, and

David Carter and Mike Steede received the Achievement Award.

MACAA was contacted by the Louisiana County Agricultural Agent Association about

partnering with them in hosting an Annual Meeting in New Orleans in 2016. We are in the

initial discussion phases on this, so stay posted.

Any success that MACAA achieves, whether now or in the future, will be because of concerted

efforts by its members. As president I have had the opportunity to know and work with people

committed to MACAA‘s future success. I would like to especially recognize and thank Dr. Al

Myles for stepping in as Bookkeeper, one of the most critical positions in this organization; to

Bill Burdine, incoming President, who was always there for me; and to Donna Beliech, who this

year took over our web site and was always ready to assist.

Now some comments about the future. These past several years have witnessed significant

change within Extension. Much of this has been budget driven, and thus frightening. And we

are not ―out of the woods‖ by any stretch of the imagination. However, the challenges we face

also represent significant opportunities for growth, both personally and professionally. The loss

of Extension personnel through retirements on July 1 of this year means that Extension is now

smaller, younger, and less experienced. Challenges include helping these agents succeed without

burning them out. There is also a significant need for specific training, something that MACAA

is ideally positioned to address. And the opportunities are likewise as real. Leadership positions

will need to be filled, and over the next several years many young agents will get a good chance

to assume leadership roles within Extension, whether at the county, at an R&E Center, in

Starkville, or elsewhere.

Finally, I want to thank you to all of you for your assistance, support, and commitment to

MACAA. We are the only professional organization focused on promoting the interests of ANR

agents in Extension. It‗s truly been an honor for me to serve. I promise to stay involved and

help in whatever way I can.

Sincerely,

Glenn Hughes

2010 MACAA President

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WEB SITE INFORMATION

MACAA CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS available at: http://www.countyagent.com/pdfs/bylaws.pdf

MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY

AGRICULTURAL AGENTS

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY

AGRICULTURAL AGENTS

www.countyagent.com

www.nacaa.com

http://www.countyagent.com/macaa/bylaws.pdf

http://www.countyagent.com/

http://www.nacaa.com/

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Extension Workers Creed

I BELIEVE in people and their hopes, their aspirations, and their faith; in

their right to make their own plans and arrive at their own decisions; in

their ability and power to enlarge their lives and plan for the happiness of

those they love.

I BELIEVE that education, of which extension work is an essential part, is

basic in stimulating individual initiative, self determination and leadership,

that these are the keys to democracy and that people, when given facts they

understand, will act not only in their self-interest but also in the interest of

society.

I BELIEVE that education is a lifelong process and the greatest university is

the home; that my success as a teacher is proportional to those qualities of

mind and spirit that give me welcome entrance to the homes of the families

I serve.

I BELIEVE in intellectual freedom to search for and present the truth

without bias and with courteous tolerance toward the views of others.

I BELIEVE that the Extension Service is a link between the people and the

ever-changing discoveries in the laboratories.

I BELIEVE in the public institutions of which I am a part.

I BELIEVE in my own work and in the opportunity I have to make my life

useful to mankind.

Because I BELIEVE these things, I am an Extension worker.

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