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BASF
‘The Chemical Company’
The Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents would like to THANK our Sponsor for
their support and contribution to this year’s Annual Meeting.
We rely so much on our corporate sponsorship in so many aspects of our Educational Programs and
Research in the Mississippi State University Extension Service. We appreciate the continuing
support of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents throughout the years. We
want to show our appreciation not only in our Program Book, but I would encourage each of you to
thank your BASF Representative for the support of Agriculture in the State of Mississippi.
79th ANNUAL MEETING
Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
Bost Extension Center Auditorium & Theatre
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
BUSINESS MEETING & AWARDS PROGRAM
a.m. 9:00 Registration/Pay Dues $80 regular member, $10 lunch
(1st Timers dues & Life Members lunch compliments of MACAA)
AWARDS PROGRAM 10:00 Call to Order
Invocation
Distinguished Service & Achievement Awards
MACAA Outstanding Programs Awards:
Early Career Programming Excellence Award
Mid-Career Programming Excellence Award
Victor Lee Superior Service Award Wesley Farmer Excellence in Animal Agriculture Programs Award Booker Mims Excellence in Plant Agriculture Programs Award
Excellence in ANR Youth Programs Award
Communication Awards
Presidential Citation Award
Recognition of 2015 Retirees
Sunbelt Ag. Expo. Remarks
BUSINESS MEETING
Call-to-order
Old Business/New Business
MACAA Financial Report/Update from Endowment Trustees 11:45 BREAK FOR LUNCH IN THE SOUTH AUDITORIUM – Mr. Charlie’s Catering
p.m. 12:45 Resume meeting in Bost Theatre
Memorial Service
Installation of New Officers
Retiring President’s Report
Incoming President’s Report
2:00 Adjourn
BOARD OF DIRECTORS BREAKFAST MEETING Wednesday, November 11, 2015
a.m.
6:30 Moore Hall (MSU Campus) – Room 104
Sponsor: Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association
Attendees: State Officers, Junior Directors, Senior Directors, Membership Chairs, Past
President, MCA Representative and Honored Guests
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
BASF ‘The Chemical Company’ ..................................................................................................... i Business Meeting and Awards Program ......................................................................................... ii 2016 Officers and Directors .............................................................................................................1 2015 Active and Life Members/Deceased Members/Past Presidents/
Previous DSA and AA Winners ................................................................................................7
2016 Committee Assignments .......................................................................................................17 2015 Committee Reports ...............................................................................................................21 2015 Financial Report ....................................................................................................................39 2015 Resolutions ............................................................................................................................43 2015 Memorials .............................................................................................................................51 2015 Board Minutes .......................................................................................................................65 2015 Special Report .......................................................................................................................73 2015 President’s Annual Report ....................................................................................................77 Web Site Information .....................................................................................................................81 Extension Work Creed ....................................................................................................Back Cover
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2016 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
STATE ASSOCIATION
President ..................................................................................................................... Charlie Stokes
President –Elect ............................................................................................................. Anita Webb
1st Vice-President ...................................................................................................... Andy Braswell
2nd Vice-President .................................................................................................... Thomas Brewer
Secretary/Treasurer ....................................................................................................... Jason Sarver
Past President .............................................................................................................. Dr. John Byrd
NORTHEAST DISTRICT
Senior Director .................................................................................................... Nicholas Simmons
Junior Director ............................................................................................................Michael Pruitt
Membership Chairman................................................................................................ Darrell Banks
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT
Senior Director ......................................................................................................... Amanda Woods
Junior Director ............................................................................................................. Ellen Russell
Membership Chairman............................................................................................. Ross Overstreet
NORTHWEST DISTRICT
Senior Director ............................................................................................... Laura Jane Giaccaglia
Junior Director ............................................................................................................... Judd Gentry
Membership Chairman............................................................................................... Craig Hankins
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT
Senior Director ........................................................................................................... Wesley Purvis
Junior Director ..................................................................................................... Brandon Alberson
Membership Chairman............................................................................................ Amanda Walker
STATE OFFICE GROUP
Senior Director ....................................................................................................... Dr. Keith Crouse
Junior Director .......................................................................................................... Dr. Jane Parish
Membership Chairman................................................................................................ Jason Gordon
MACAA Officers Handbook is available on your MACAA website at:
http://www.mscountyagent.com/macaa/handbook.pdf
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Charlie Stokes Anita Webb Andy Braswell Thomas Brewer
President President Elect 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President
Jason Sarver Dr. John Byrd Reid Nevins
Secretary Past President Treasurer
DIRECTORS
Northeast District
Nicholas Simmons Michael Pruitt Darrell Banks Senior Director Junior Director Membership Chair
Southeast District
Amanda Woods Ellen Russell Ross Overstreet Senior Director Junior Director Membership Chair
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Northwest District
Laura Giaccaglia Judd Gentry Craig Hankins
Senior Director Junior Director Membership Chair
Southwest District
Wesley Purvis Brandon Alberson Amanda Walker
Senior Director Junior Director Membership Chair
STATE OFFICE GROUP
Dr. Keith Crouse
Senior Director
Dr. Jane Parish
Junior Director
Dr. Jason Gordon
Membership Chair
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Adams, Lamar
Alberson, Brandon
Auel, John
Aust, Preston
Austin, Anna
Bachman, Gary
Bales, Don
Banks, Darrell
Barnett, Trent
Barrett, Jason
Bates, Rebecca B.
Bearden, Shelby W.
Beliech, Donna H.
Benton Shelli
Blakeney, Amanda
Bland, Anthony D.
Bond, Jason
Braswell, Andy Sr.
Brewer, Thomas E.
Brown, Kipp
Brown, Lionel
Buehring, Nathan
Burdine, Bill
Burkhalter, Jimbo
Bush, Charlie
Byrd, John D. Jr.
Cagle Scott
Carson, Jon
Carter, David N.
Carter, Doug
Catchot, Angus L. Jr.
Cook, Don
Covington, Cliff
Crenshaw, Mark A.
Crouse, Keith
Davis, Ann
Deason, Alex
Denny, Geoff
Denny, Marina
Dicke, Stephen G.
Dodds, Darrin
Drackett, Pat
Eubank, Tom
Falconer, Lawrence
Ferguson, Ricky
Ferguson, Tarah
Flint, Ernie Jr.
Gentry, Judd
Giaccaglia, Laura
Giachelli, Belvia
Giesemann, John T.
Gray, Brent O.
Gordon, Jason S.
Haire, Dan
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Hankins, Craig
Hay, Richard
Heiseltl, April
Henderson, James E.
Henn, Alan
Henry, Mark
Herndon, Bill Jr.
Hughes, Glenn
Hurdle, Jason
Irby, Trent
Jefcoat, Nikki
Jones, Brad
Jones, Jason
Jones, Ty
Jousan, Dean
Karisch, Brandi
Kelly, Lelia S.
King, Christy
Krutz, Larry “Jason”
Kushla, John
Lacy, Curt
Larson, Erick J.L
Lassiter, Kellee J.
Layton, Blake
Lemus, Rocky
Lewis, Kyle
Linhouse, John
Maily, William P. (Bill)
Maness, Jeremy
Martin, Steven W.
McClenton, BJ
McGee, Leanne W.
McKey III, Randall
Morgan, Melissa R.
Mowdy, Mark J.
Myers, Stephen
Nevins, James Randall
Nevins, Reid A.
Newman, Michael
Newman, Mitchell
Odum, Brittany B.
Oldham, Larry
Owen, Danny O.
Overstreet, Ross
Padgett, Betsy
Parish, Jane
Phillips, Mike
Poindexter, Patrick
Porter, Wayne
Posadas, Benedict
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Purvis, Oren (Wesley)
Rankin, Ruby D.
Ray, Tim
Reginelli, Dennis B.
Respess, Donald Sr.
Rivera, Daniel
Robertson, Tracy N.
Rogers, Angie Lee
Rousseau, Randall J.
Rushing, Brett
Russell, Ellen
Sarver, Jason
Self, Brady
Shook, Alex
Sibley, Jessica
Simmons, Nicholas
Singleton, Jerry
Smith, Becky
Smith, Eddie M.L.
Smith, Randy
Smith, Sherry
Soignier, Lurlinda W.
Steede, Heath G.
Stephens, Lester
Stephenson, Ronald C.
Stewart, Lisa
Stokes, Charlie
Street, Joe
Surrette, Sherry
Swann, Richard
Taggert, Mary Love
Taylor, Lee
Therrell, Houston Jr.
Thompson, Sherry
Tolbert, Kimberly L.
Tucker, Steven
Tullos, Adam
Vandevere, Phillip M. Jr.
Ware, Amy B.
Walker, Amanda J.
Webb, Anita L.
Williams, Byron
White, Joshua
White, Julie
Whitehead, Alan “Keith”
Wilborn, Kimberly L.
Wilson, Jeffery C.
Winters, Stephen
Wise, Stanley G. Jr.
Woods, Amanda H.
Wooten, James
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New Member 2015/2016
Tyler Braud Leake
Rilondricks Beeman Jefferson
Mark Peterman Oktibbeha
Lemon Phelps Marshall
Gregg Briggs Madison
Gene Merkle MSU
Drew Wilson Quitman
David Russell MSU
Cobie Rutherford MSUADS
2015 Complimentary Members
Berry, Andy; Bohach, Gregory A.;
Jackson, Gary B.; McCormick, Mike;
Keenum, Mark E.
LLIIFFEE MMEEMMBBEERRSS
Alford, Walter
Alley, George
Andrews, Gordon
Baird, Sr., Tommy
Baker, Jr., Joe P.
Bishop, William T.
Blaine, Alan
Blasingame, Donald J.
Bridges, Terry L.
Brodnax, Doss
Broome, Malcolm L.
Brunson, Marty
Bryant, Daniel W.
Burns, Charles
Carpenter, Jamie
Carpenter, Myles
Carter, Frank
Cheatham, Danny
Childers, Mrs. William C.
Clarke, James F.
Coccaro, John C.
Collins, James C.
Corban, Frank
Craft, William D.
Crawford, Louis L.
Cummings, Steve
Dale, Jr., John J.
Daniels, Bob
Davis, Otis L.
DeMuth, Larry
Doss, Roy
East, Tammy G.
Estess, Jr., Charles E.
Fitts, Charlie
Fleming, Donald
Forrest, Charlie
Fulcher, John
Fulcher, Bobby M.
Garrison, Jr., George W.
Gillie, Mark
Goforth, Joe
Goodwin, William O.
Grantham, Charles S.
Grubbs, Truitt
Harris, Eddie B.
Harris, Joseph P.
Hartness, Ronnie
Henry, William
Hollis, James B.
Houston, Wayne
Hudson, Harvin
Jarrett, James
Jones, Audrey W.
Jones, Ronald L.
Killebrew, John H.
Kimbrough, Perry D.
Latham, W. B.
Lee, Perry
Lee, Billy Joe
Loftin, Tom H.
Martin, Bob
Martin, Robert
McCarty, Will
McClain, Jimmy C.
McGillberry, Joe
McKie, John
McKinley, Blair
McMillen, Jack C.
McNeil, Robert
McPhail, James “Peanut”
Miller, Ted
Moman, Jr., Thomas M.
Monaghan, Tom
Montgomery, Fred R.
Moore, William F.
Mullenax, Richard
Myles, Al
Needham, Tim
Nichols, Phil
Oatis, Melvin J.
Owen, Danny
Parker, John L.
Parker, O. F.
Patel, Makund
Pepper, Tim
Preuss, Ted
Pullin, Ted
Raby, Elton
Raspberry, Freddie
Rector, Terry
Rhea, Jr., Joseph R.
Richardson, William S.
Richmond, James P.
Rone, George
Rose, Fred
Rouse, Jr., Clayton E.
Ruscoe, Ann
Sartor, Martha Ray
Sartor, Ray M.
Schmidt, Don
Schmidt, Joseph F.
Sims, Bobby G.
Singleton, Jerry
Skelton, Donald D.
Smith, Art
Smith, Donald H.
Smith, John W.
Smith, W. T.
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LLIIFFEE MMEEMMBBEERRSS ccoonntt.. Starks, Nelda
Steeby, Jim
Steede, Mike
Street, Joe
Swoope, Thomas K.
Swoope, William
Swords, Luther
Tanner, Jr., Barney A.
Tatum, David
Taylor, Gerald T.
Taylor, Liston (Lee)
Thomas, Jim
Traugott, Tim
Twitty, Richard C.
Varner, Doyle
Waldrup, Charles E.
Wallace, Barry K.
Watkins, Coyt
Watson, Vance
Weaver, George
Wells, Wayne
Wells, W. V.
Wheeler, Dwayne
Wilbourn, Carl G.
Willcutt, Herb
Williams, Mike
Williams, Glen E. (Ed)
Williams, Robert L.
Wise, Stanley
Young, David
Young, Mack
((DDEECCEEAASSEEDD)) MMEEMMBBEERRSS
Alexander, Luther 2006
Ashford, Charles 1997
Barker, Robert S. 2002
Baskin, Charles 2013
Baylis, Freddy
Bennett, Albert G. 1997
Berry, George L.
Betterton, Jr., C. B. 2000
Boone, Charles 1994
Bost, William M. 2014
Brooks, Gladden 2000
Bryson, Clyde P. 1999
Buchanan, James F. 1992
Buckley, Rupert “Buck” 2008
Bullock, John L. 2006
Bullock, Willie 2006
Carpenter, Jamie 2015
Caves, James 2007
Chapin, Bob T. 1991
Childers, W. S. “Strat” 2000
Chisholm, William C. 1997
Cochran, Dexter 2013
Coleman, Leslie F. 2007
Collum, Elmo M. 2015
Cox, Aubrey A. 2008
Crawford, Louis 2015
Davis, James R. 2013 Davis, John E. 1998
Dean, Milton E. 1994
Deen, Walter L. 2010
Demby, Sr., William S. 1997
Denmark, Billie W. 1998
Dickerson, John 2006
Dievert, Warren D. 2000
Duke, Jr., Charles B. 2012
Dyar, Sam W. 2008
Edwards, Elmer 1998
Estes, Ansel 2002
Estess, Charles E. 2005
Farish, Hayes T. 1992
Farmer, Wesley 2006
Flemming, William M. 2013
Fowler, Roy 1993
Fulgham, Hershel Q. 1991
Fulton, Joe C. 2009
Gardner, III, Milburn 1998
Garrison, Everette W.
Garrison, Lewis N. 1999
George, Hunter
Gholston, L. E. 2006
Gilliam, George W. 2014
Glover, Leonard D. 2010
Graves, Andrew L.
Graves, Larry H. 2012
Hamberlin, William 1998
Hardee, Harold 1997 Harness, Creevy 2013
Head, Bob 2005
Hopper, William M. 2011
Hoskin, Reuben 2014
Jefcoat, W. C. “Spec” 2003
Johnson, Jimmy P. 1995
Johnson, William M. 2013
Johnston, Rupert B. 1993
Killebrew, Frank 1999
King, John R.
Lee, Victor 2007
Lewis, Robert P. 2009
Locke, Earl L. 2006
Love, Thomas H. 2009
Luther, Jimmy K. 2014
Marks, Alphonse 2001
Massey, William 1993
McCarty, Robert H. 2000
McCaskill, John H. 2004
McElveen, Monroe 1994
McMorrough, Howard 1998
McNeill, George F. 1993
McVey, John L. 1997
Meeks, Roy D. 2003
Miley, Walter B.
Miller, Dalton L. 2013
Mims, Booker T. 1998
Ming, Claude 1989
Miskelley, James B. 1998 Monroe, Johnny 2001
Monroe, Lewis 2001
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MMEEMMBBEERRSS ccoonntt.. Montgomery, Fred 2008
Moody, Athaniel H. 1994
Morgan, Henry D. 2002
Morgan, James K. 1990
Mullendore, George 2012
Nail, James E. 1998
Nelms, Wiley “Steve” 1991
Norton, C. S. “Bill”
Oatis, Joseph C. 1999
Paige, Raynor C.
Palmertree, Hiram 2006
Parker, O’Farrel 2015
Payne, Lawrence W. 1989
Pigg, Johnnie 1992
Putman, Herman J. 1991
Randle, Ellis E. 1998
Ray, Willey 2014
Reynolds, Ray 2011
Robertson, Orville 1993
Robinson, Ross C.
Rowell, Otho C.
Rowzee, Mack A. 2000
Sanders, Charles W. 1998
Sartor, Johnnie 2004
Sartor, Ray 2015
Scott, Denton O. 2000
Shannon, Charles W. 2011
Simmons, Clay
Smith, Charles I. 1997
Smith, W. Taylor 1999
Strong, Steve 2014
Sullivan, John E. 1996
Swords, Luther 2015
Taylor, Gerald 2015
Taylor, Tommy 2011
Thompson, Lee H. 2013
Tolar, James L. 2006
Trammell,Jr., David
Tucker, Dr. Duane 2011
Walden, Charles 2000
Ron Walker 2015
Walley, Jerrald W. 1993
Walton, Billy 2014
Walton, Billy S. 2011
Warfield, Anderson J. 1997
Weaver, George 2015
Wellborn, Dr. Tom 1998
Wells, Charles 2001
Whittington, Andrew L. 2012
Wilbourn, Carl 2015
Wilkerson, Thomas I. 1997
Wise, Louis N. 1990
Withers, Frank “Butch” 2012
Youngblood, Carroll 1998
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2015
2014
Dr. John Byrd
Ruby Rankin
2013 James Burkhalter
2012 Donna Beliech
2011 Dr. Bill Burdine
2010 Dr. Glen Hughes
2009 Judd Gentry
2008 Lamar Adams
2007 Ed Williams
2006 Dr. Al Myles
2005 Victor Lee
2004 John Coccaro
2003 Terry Rector
2002 Stanley Wise
2001 Jim Thomas
2000 Lee Taylor
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DSA WINNERS
AA WINNERS
Year
District
Winner’s Name
Year
District
Winner’s Name
1990 SW District Truitt Grubbs 1990 NE District Mark Crenshaw
NE District James Clark
NW District Virgil Wells
Specialist Jim Collins
1991 SE District Pat Harris 1991 SW District Terry Rector
NW District Fred Rose
NW District Charles Estess
SW District Jimmy Johnson
1992 NW District Dewayne Wheeler 1992 Specialist John Giesemann
SE District Jim Hollis
SW District Larry DeMuth
Specialist Bob Williams
1993 SE District Dan Jones 1993 NW District Ted Miller
NE District Gale Chrestman SW District Blake Layton
Specialist Joe Baker
1994 NW District Doyle Varner 1994 NE District Booker Mims
SW District Bill Goodwin SE District Tommy Bishop
Specialist Will McCarty
1995 SE District Bill Denmark 1995 SE District Allen McReynolds
NE District Ronnie Hartness NW District Eddie Harris
SW District Terry Rector
1996 NE District David Roberts 1996 Specialist Marty Brunson
NW District Ted Miller 1996 NE District Dennis Reginelli
Specialist Doss Brodnax
1997 NW District Tim Traugott 1997 NW District Don Respess
SW District Charles Waldrup Southeast Chuck Grantham
Southeast Lee Taylor
1998 NE District Ed McWhirter 1998 SW District Victor Lee
SE District Tommy Bishop Specialist Reuben Moore
Specialist Blair McKinley
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1999
Specialist
Tom Monaghan
1999
SW District
Shelby Bearden
NW District John Coccaro NE District Dalton Garner
SW District Don Smith
2000 NE District Ed Williams 2000 NW District Mack Young
SE District Harvin Hudson SE District Roy Higdon
Specialist Steve Dickie
2001 NW District Tommy Baird 2001 NE District Tim Needham
NE District Charlie Fitts Specialist Larry Oldham
Specialist John Byrd
2002 SW District Lamar Adams 2002 Southwest Houston Therrell
SE District Charles Grantham NW District Judd Gentry
NW District Steve Winters
2003 Specialist Alan Blaine 2003 Southeast Glenn Hughes
NE District Stanley Wise Specialist Erick Larson
Southeast Clayton Rouse
2004
SW District
NW District
Specialist
Mark Mowdy
Don Respess
Jim Thomas
2004
NE District
SW District
Stacy Brown
Jon Kilgore
2005
NE District
SE District
SW District
Dennis Reginelli
Victor Lee
Bill Maily
2005
NW District
SE District
Jimbo Burkhalter
Kerry Johnson
2006
NW District
NE District
Specialist
Eddie Harris
Tim Needham
Nelda Starks
2006
NE District
Specialist
Specialist
Bill Burdine
Deborah Gaddis
Glen Hughes
2007
SW District
Shelby Bearden
2007
NW District
SW District
Steven Martin
Walter DeLoach
2008
State Level
John Giesemann
2008
State Level
John Anderson
Arthur Smith Mike Howell
2009 SE District Mark Gillie 2009 Nathan Buehring
NE District Charlie Stokes NE District Jeffrey Wilson
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2010
SW District
Elmo Collum
2010
SW District
David Carter
Judd Gentry
SE District Mike Steede
2011 State Level Andy Londo 2011 State Level Dean Jousan
Bill Burdine
2012
SW District
Houston Therrell Jr.
012
NE District
Reid Nevins
SE District Ruby Rankin NW District Lester Stephens
2013 NE District Danny Owen 2013 SE District Kimberly Tolbert
NW District Andy Braswell 2013 SW District Wayne Boshart
2014 State Level Mark Crenshaw 2014 NE District BJ McClendon
SE District Thomas Brewer NE District Angus Catchot Jr.
2015
SW District
NW District
Donna Beliech
Jimbo Burkhalter
2015
NW District
SW District
Tracy Robertson
Ty Jones
NOTE: 2004-2007 no information provided.
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OVERALL CHAIRMAN President Elect: Anita Webb
4-H AND YOUTH COMMITTEE Chair: Randall Nevins
Vice-Chair: Brandon Albertson
Members: Thomas Brewer, Reid Nevins,
Kimberly Wilborn, Jermy Maness,
Ross Overstreet
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS
COMMITTEE Chair: Don Respess
Vice-Chair: Amy Ware
Members: Anita Webb, Kyle Lewis,
Dr. Keith Crouse, Lester Stephens AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
COMMITTEE Chair: Dr. Mark Crenshaw
Vice-Chair: Dr. Angus Catchot
Members: Andy Braswell, Dr. Tom Eubank, Dr.
Bill Herndon,Rebecca Bates, Betsy
Padgett and Dr. Steve Martin
AGRONOMY AND PEST
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Chair: Dr. Ernie Flint
Vice-Chair: Charlie Bush
Members: Dr. Don Cook, Dr. Keith Crouse, Dr.
Alan Henn, Dr. Eric Larson and Dr.
Blake Layton ANIMAL SCIENCE COMMITTEE Chair: Mark Mowdy
Vice-Chair: Houston Therrell
Members: Dr. Lamar Adams, Shelby Bearden,
Kipp Brown, Cliff Covington, Dr. Mark
Crenshaw, Dr. Dean Jousan, and Phillip
Vandevere COMMUNICATION AWARDS
COMMITTEE Chair: Dr. Wayne Porter
Vice-Chair: Tracy Robertson
Members: Dr. David Carter, Dr. Darrin Dodd,
Jeremy Maness, Amanda Walker, Eddie
Smith, and Kimberly Wilborn
EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE Chair: Anna Austin
Vice-Chair: Leanne McGee
Members: Rebecca Bates, Shelby Bearden,
Thomas Brewer, Belvia Giachelli, Dr.
James Henderson, and Amanda Woods EXTENSION PROGRAMS
COMMITTEE Chair: Ty Jones
Vice-Chair: Dr. Stephen Dicke
Members: Dr. Angus Catchot, Dr. Eric Larson, Dr.
Rocky Lemus, James Wooten and
Phillip Vandevere FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE Chair: Thomas Brewer
Vice-Chair (Financial Records): Reid Nevins
Vice-Chair (Investments):
Fund Raising: 2nd Vice President, Senior & Junior
Directors
Account Custodians: Dr. Charlie Forrest and Ed
Williams
Members: Donna Beliech, Dr. Bill Burdine, Dr.
Bill Herndon, Dr. Glenn Hughes, Dr.
Steve Martin and Dr. Michael Newman FORESTRY, AQUACULTURE AND
NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMITTEE Chair: Adam Tullos
Vice-Chair: Dr. Glenn Hughes
Members: Dr. James Henderson, Bill Maily, Dr.
Randall Rousseau and Brady Self HISTORY COMMITTEE Chair: Steve Winters
Vice-Chair: Judd Gentry
Members: Jimbo Burkhalter, Dr. Ernie Flint, Dr.
Alan Henn, Dr. Glenn Hughes, Ruby
Rankin and Danny Owen HORTICULTURE COMMITTEE Chair: Dr. Lelia Kelly
Vice-Chair: Rebecca Bates
Members: Donna Beliech, Dr. Alan Henn, Dr.
Lelia Kelly, Dr. Wayne Porter and Dr .
Gary Bachman
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HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Chair: 2nd Vice-Pres Andy Braswell
Vice-Chair: Thomas Brewer
Members: Jimbo Burkhalter, Dr. David Carter, Dr.
Tom Eubank, BJ McClenton, Leanne
McGee, Betsy Padgett, and Preston Aust POLICY COMMITTEE Chair: Past President – Dr. John Byrd
Vice-Chair: Patrick Poindexter
Policy Members: All Active MACAA Past Presidents
Vice-Chair (Life Members): Steve Winters
Life Members Executive Committee:
Dr. Charlie Forrest, Bobby Fulcher,
Ronnie Jones, Tim Pepper, James
Richmond, Jim Thomas, Ed Williams and
Stanley Wise PRESIDENTIAL CITATION Chair: President – Charlie Stokes
Vice-Chair: President Elect – Anita Webb
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
COMMITTEE Chair: Amanda Walker
Vice-Chair: Trent Barnett
Members: Don Cook, Dr. Stephen Dicke, Judd
Gentry, Dr. John Giesemann, Dr. Bill
Herndon, Dr. Steve Martin, Dr. Larry
Oldham, Danny Owen, Ruby Rankin PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
COMMITTEE Chair: Dr. Jeff Wilson
Vice-Chair: Heath Steede Members: Dr. Darrin Dodds, Bill Maily, Ross
Overstreet, Dr. Michael Newman, Tracey
Robertson, Lester Stephens, Steve Winters
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
AGRICULTURAL ISSUES
COMMITTEE Chair: B J McClenton
Vice-Chair: Charlie Stokes
Members: Andy Braswell, Dr. Bill Burdine,Ruby
Rankin, Dr. Steve Martin and Richard
Hay RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
COMMITTEE Chair: President - Elect Anita Webb
Vice-Chair: Past President – Dr. John Byrd
Members: Sr. and Jr. Directors, Membership Chairs
and Past DSA Winners
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Chair: Dr. Darrin Dodds
Vice-Chair: Nick Simmons
Members: Dr. John Byrd, Dr. Lelia Kelly, Leanne
McGee, Bill Maily and James Wooten SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Chair: Dr. Dennis Reginellie
Vice-Chair: Jason Hurdle
Members: Kipp Brown, Charlie Bush, Donna
Beliech, Tracy Robertson and Randall
Rousseau TEACHING AND EDUCATIONAL
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Chair: Anthony Bland
Co-Chair: Dr. Lamar Adams
Webmaster: Donna Beliech
Members: Tarah Ferguson, Dr. John Giesemann, Dr.
Jason Gordon, Dr. Michael Newman,
Patrick Poindexter and Adam Tullos
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MMIISSSSIISSSSIIPPPPII AASSSSOOCCIIAATTIIOONN OOFF
CCOOUUNNTTYY AAGGRRIICCUULLTTUURRAALL AAGGEENNTTSS
22001155 CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE RREEPPOORRTTSS
Animal Science
Communcation Awards
Horticulture
History
Outstanding Program Award Winners
Presidential Citation
Profesional Excellence
Recognition and Awards
Scholarship
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AANNIIMMAALL SSCCIIEENNCCEE CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE
The purpose of the Animal Science/Forage Committee is to actively pursue opportunities to
provide sound educational activities in which MACAA members may advance their knowledge,
understanding, expertise and practical applications in the areas of forage, livestock and dairy
production and marketing.
Numerous Animal Science and Forage opportunities were made available to aid in the
developmental training of MACAA members over the past year. Some of these educational
programs included the Spring and Fall Artificial Insemination Schools, Agribition Sale, BCIA Bull
Sale, MAFES Production Sale, Mississippi Cattlemen‘s College, Mississippi State Fair, Dixie
National Livestock and Horse Shows, Sunbelt Ag Expo, Forage demonstrations and field days,
Forage and Grassland Annual Conference, Southern Pasture and Forage Crop Improvement
Conference (Florida), Southern Ag Annual Conference, South Stocker Conference, Research
Station Field Days, Animal/Dairy Science Program Updates, County and Area Producer Meetings,
Annual Dairy Field Day, Mississippi/Louisiana Dairy Management Conference, Board Sales,
including the Homeplace Producers Sale and Cattlemen’s Exchange Producer Sale and other In-
Service Training opportunities for Extension personnel to aid them in dealing with issues
encountered by their livestock and dairy producers.
Outreach: four in-service trainings, 35 invited presentations, 10 county cattlemen’s meetings, and
16 forage field days. Over 2,500 producers attended this events. The forage program has also
assisted with 63 on-site farm visits and indirect consultation through 233 phone calls and 219
emails.
Publications: five peer-reviewed referred publications, six extension publications, 14 abstracts, 10
newsletters, seven radio interviews, four MAFES variety testing bulletins, two research reports,
two popular press articles, 18 interviews and three TV highlights.
Research Support: forage research has a much diversified program that includes both, small plot
and on-farm studies to develop basic and applied management practices that be used as channels
for technology transfers to forage and livestock producers. The areas of research include native
grasses, nutrient management, hay production, grazing management and animal production
systems. There was over $300,000 generated to support the forage research and outreach activities
that are offered to producers across the state.
Submitted by,
Rocky Lemus, Chair
Leader, Center for Forage Management and Environmental Stewardship
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CCOOMMMMUUNNIICCAATTIIOONN AAWWAARRDDSS CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE
The 2015-2016 Communication Awards submissions were excellent and of the highest quality.
The 2015 MACAA Communication Awards Program winners are listed below:
MACAA Communications Award winners:
Audio Recordings: 1st Gary Bachman
2nd Rocky Lemus
3rd Wayne Porter
Computer Generated
Graphics Presentation: 1st Cliff Covington
2nd Wayne Porter
3rd Jeff Wilson
Personal Column: 1st Gary Bachman
2nd Wayne Porter
3rd Cliff Covington
Feature Story: 1st Wayne Porter
2nd Gary Bachman
3rd Cliff Covington
Individual Newsletter: 1st Thomas Brewer
2nd Rocky Lemus
3rd Craig Hankins
Team Newsletter: 1st Thomas Brewer
2nd Jeff Wilson
3rd Eddie Smith
Video Presentation: 1st Gary Bachman
Fact Sheet: 1st Wayne Porter
2nd Cliff Covington
Publication: 1st Wayne Porter
2nd Cliff Covington
3rd Gary Bachman
Web Site: 1st Wayne Porter
Published Photo & Caption: 1st Wayne Porter
2nd Cliff Covington
3rd Gary Bachman
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Program Promotional Piece: 1st Wayne Porter
2nd Jeff Wilson
Southern Region Winners:
*Gary Bachman was also a Southern Region winner with his audio recording entry.
MACAA COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS:
STATE COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR: Wayne Porter
SPECIALIST/ DISTRICT COMMUNICATORS OF THE YEAR:
Northeast: Jeff Wilson Northwest: Craig Hankins
Southeast: Thomas Brewer Southwest: No entries
Specialist: Gary Bachman
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HHIISSTTOORRYY CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE
As a result of the History Committee meeting held in Grenada, MS and an election by the Board
of Directors of MACAA, Steve Winters and Jimbo Burkhalter were appointed to the History
Committee and were placed in the 2015 Program Book.
Throughout the year, Steve Winters and Jimbo Burkhalter have monitored the Life Member List
and kept it as current as possible with changing addresses and phone numbers. As we receive
notice of the death of one of the Life members, we document it and apply it to our “Deceased
List” in all respect that they may be remembered.
We have on hand, Program Books dating from 1991 – 2015. If there are any prior to 1991, we
have no knowledge of their existence. Please let us know if you have any earlier than 1991.
We will be requesting money to cover postage at the next Board of Director meeting which will
allow us to correspond with the Life Members and keep them abreast of the activities of
MACAA. Namely the State PIC and the Annual Agents conference.
We will also request enough copies of the Program Book so that we may send all of the Life
Members a copy. A MACAA Formal History document is available online at the following
URL:
http://www.mscountyagent.com/pdfs/history.pdf
Respectfully Submitted,
Jimbo Burkhalter and Steve Winters
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HHOORRTTIICCUULLTTUURREE CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE
The MACAA Horticulture Committee did not have any formal planned programs this past year.
However, 6 presentations were made at the MSUES Ag & natural Resources In-Service Training
in April.
Dr. Lelia Kelly made a General Horticulture presentation. Michael Richard made a Everything
Turf presentation. Dr. David Nagel made a Vegetables presentation. Dr. Alan Henn made a
Turf/Ornamental Plant Pathology presentation. Dr. Rebecca Melanson made a Vegetable Plant
Pathology presentation. Dr. Blake Layton made a Urban & Horticulture Entomology
presentation. These programs educated Ag Agents throughout the state.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jeff Wilson
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OUTSTANDING PROGRAM AWARD WINNERS
Booker Mims Excellence in Plant Agriculture Programs Jeff Wilson
Victor Lee Superior Service Award No entry
Wesley Farmer Excellence in Animal Agriculture Programs Kipp Brown
Early Career Programming Excellence Award Brady Self
Mid-Career Programming Excellence Award Reid Nevins
Excellence in ANR Youth Programs Kimberly Wilborn Below are listings of award honorees. These individuals are not eligible for award nomination again
until two years have lapsed.
Year
Booker Mims
Excellence in
Plant
Agriculture
Wesley Farmer
Excellence in
Animal
Agriculture
Early Career
Programming
Excellence
Mid-Career
Programming
Excellence
Victor Lee
Superior
Service
Excellence in
ANR Youth
Programs
2014
2013
Lelia Kelly
NO ENTRY
NO ENTRY
Reid Nevins
Ty Jones
NO ENTRY
Jimbo Burkhalter
Jeffrey Wilson
Stanley Wise
Judd Gentry
Julie White
Leanne McGee
Year Area Agent County Director Specialist
2012 Mark Mowdy
Kipp Brown
Don Respess
Amanda Walker
Dr. Darrin Dodds
Dr. Glenn Hughs
2011
Cliff Covington (BM)
Dr. Jeffrey Wilson
Stephanie Pendleton (VL)
Eddie M. L. Smith
Dr. Rocky Lemus (WF)
Dr. Mengmeng Gu
2010
Dr. Dennis Reginelli (BM)
Dr. Wayne Porter
Anita Webb (VL)
Patrick Poindexter
Dr. Alan Henn (WF)
Dr. Angus Catchot
2009 Dr. Bill Burdine (BM)
Don Bales
Houston Therrell (VL)
Rebecca Bates
Dr. Wayne Wells (WF)
Dr. Nathan Buehring
2008
Mike Howell (BM)
Donna Beliech
Eddie Harris (VL)
Tommy Bishop
Charlie Hogue (WF)
No nominee
2007
Dr. Dennis Reginelli (BM)
Kerry Johnson
John Cocarro (VL)
Harvin Hudson
Dr. Angus Catchot (WF)
Dr. Bill Herndon
2006
No nominees
Dr. Lamar Adams
Steve Cummins
Dr. Erick Larson
Dr. Lelia Kelly
2005
Dr. Bill Burdine
Dr. Wayne Porter
Judd Gentry
Tim Needham
Dr. Jane Parish
Dr. Wayne Wells
2004
Donna Beliech
Charlie Stokes
Chuck Grantham
No nominee
Dr. John Giesmann
Dr. Nelda Starks
2003
Kerry Johnson
Dr. Dennis Reginelli
Lee Taylor
Charles Waldrup
Dr. John Anderson
Dr. Jim Thomas Respectfully submitted,
Charlie Stokes
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PPRREESSIIDDEENNTTIIAALL CCIITTAATTIIOONN
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/her 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.
Presidential Citation Award winners are as follows:
2015 MACAA Endowment Trustees: Ronnie Jones, Perry Lee, Tim Pepper and Ed Williams
2014 Rob Seal, Lauderdale County Agri-Center Director
2013 Delta Ag. Expo Board of Directors 2013
2012 Dr. Joseph Street, Associate Director, Extension State Program Leader - Agriculture
2011 Donna Schmitz, Graphic Design Assistant, MSU-ES
Julia Biator, Director, Lee County Agri-Center
2010 Dr. Dan Brook, Computer Applications and Services (Ret.), MSU-ES
2009 Elmo Collum, Central Mississippi Research & Extension Center, MSU-ES
2008 Dr. Vance Watson, Interim Director, MSU-ES
2007 Wesley Farmer, Extension Dairy Specialist
Victor Lee, County Director, Simpson County
2006 Mississippi Pork Producers Association
2005 Federal Land Bank Association of South Mississippi, FLBA
2004 Soybean Promotion Association Board (Mississippi)
2003 Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition (Moultrie, GA)
2002 No Citation Awarded
2001 Robert McCarty, Bureau of Plant Industry
Wade Stewart, BASF
2000 Tommy Strickland, Director, Mississippi State Fairgrounds
Nancy Strickland, MSU-ES/MAFES
1999 Clayton Henderson, House of Representatives, 9th District
1998 Booker Mims, Interim County Agent-Coordinator, Monroe County
David Waide, President, Mississippi Farm Bureau
1997 Donny Whitten, Valent Chemical Company
Wade Stewart, BASF Chemical Company
1996 Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association
Christine Blackmon, Metro-Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau
1995 Tom Williams, Union Carbide Agriculture Division
Respectfully Submitted,
John Byrd, Jr.
2015 MACAA President
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PPRROOFFEESSSSIIOONNAALL EEXXCCEELLLLEENNCCEE CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE
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. Following are accomplishments known since the last Annual Meeting.
PROMOTIONS
John Kushla was promoted to Extension Professor/Research Professor
AWARDS
Brewer Thomas. - MACAA Communications - Individual Newsletter - State Winner
Henderson, James E. - Mississippi State University Division of Agriculture Forestry and
Veterinary Medicine. Extension/Outreach Superior Faculty Award. Sponsored by Regions
Bank. (2015
Simmons, Nicholas. - Spirit of Excellence in Extension Award - 2014.
Smith, Eddie M. L. - State Master Gardener County Coordinator of the Year award for 2014.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Byrd, J. Pesticide Certification - Integrated Vegetation Management on rights-of-way and forestry
Simmons, Nicholas. Serve-Safe and Master Cattle Producer.
Taylor, Lee. Certified Arborist
PUBLICATIONS
Book chapter
Byrd, J.D. 2015. Use of 2,4-D and other phenoxy herbicides in rights-of-way and forestry in the
United States pages 95-108 in SK McDonald (ed) 2015 Benefits and Economic Assessment of
2,4-D and the Phenoxy Herbicides in the United States. 2,4-D Task Force (in press).
Refereed Publications
Joshi, O., D.L. Grebner, J.E. Henderson, S.R. Gruchy. 2015. Landowners, bioenergy, and
extension strategies. Journal of Extension, 53(2), 2FEA3.
Lemus, R. and J.A. White. 2015. Weed Control in Bermudagrass and Effects on Biomass
Production and Quality. J. NACAA. Vol. 8 (1). Online.
Rivera, J.D., and R.W. Lemus. 2015. Effects of supplement or fertilizer on forage quality, and
performance of stocker cattle grazing warm-season pastures. Animal Prod. Sci. Vol. 55: XX-
XX. Online (in press).
Rivera, J.D., R.W. Lemus, M.L. Gipson, R.G. Gipson. 2015. Effects of Polymicrobial
Bioinoculant on Yield, Quality and In Situ Digestibility of Sorghum Sudangrass in South
Mississippi. Agrotechnol 4: XX. Online (in press).
White, J.A. and R. Lemus. 2015. Alfalfa establishment, performance, and persistence in
Mississippi when planted into a bermudagrass sward. Amer. J. Plant Sci. 6 (13): 2220-2226.
Online.
Extension/Information Sheet Publications
Henderson, J.E. and L.W. Garnett. 2015. Risk Management Options for Family Forests: Timber
Insurance. Mississippi State University Extension Service. Publication 2911. 4p.
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Henderson, J.E., J.N. Barnes, L.L. Falconer, and D. Sites. 2015. The Economic Contribution of
Agriculture and Forestry Production and Processing in Mississippi: An Input-Output Analysis.
Mississippi State University Extension Service. Publication 2879. 8p.
Lemus, R. 2015. Forage and Manure Analysis Laboratories. Mississippi State Univ. Coop. Ext.
Serv. Pub-2897.
Lemus, R., D. Rivera, J. White. 2015. Hay Quality and How It Affects Your Feeding Program.
Mississippi State Univ. Coop. Ext. Serv. Pub-2895.
Reginelli, Dennis B., 4-H Seed Judging, Publication 464. May 15, 2015
Rushing, J.B. and B. Williams. 2015. Native warm-season grasses as a forage in Mississippi:
Establishment and Maintenance Costs. Mississippi State Extension Service. Publication 2902.
Rushing, J.B. 2015. Native warm-season grasses as a forage in Mississippi: Weed Control.
Mississippi State Extension Service. Publication 2880.
Rushing, J.B. 2015. Herbaceous biomass production: Switchgrass as a potential biomass crop in
Mississippi. Mississippi State Extension Service. Publication 2874.
Russell, D and J Byrd 2015 Perilla mint (Perilla frutescens). Information Sheet 2018
White, J., R. Lemus, J. Saunders, D. Rivera, and B. Rushing. 2015. Mississippi annual cool-
season forage crops variety trials. Mississippi State Agricultural and Forestry Experiment
Station. Information Sheet No.
White, J., R. Lemus, J.R. Saunders, D. Rivera, and B. Johnson. 2015. Mississippi Annual Cool-
season Forage Crop Variety Trials, 2014-15. Inf. Bull. 501.
White, J., R. Lemus, B. Rushing, and D. Rivera. 2015. Mississippi Native Grasses Variety
Trials, 2014. Inf. Bull. 497.
White, J., R. Lemus, J.R. Saunders, and D. Rivera. 2015. Mississippi Perennial Cool-season
Forage Crop Variety Trials, 2014. Inf. Bull. 496.
White, J., R. Lemus, and D. Rivera. 2015. Mississippi Warm-season Forage Crop Variety Trials,
2014. Inf. Bull. 483.
Willis, J.L. and J.E. Henderson. 2015. Simplifying Southern Pine Thinning with Stand Density
Index - Pine Thin: A Smartphone Application. Mississippi State University Extension Service.
Information Sheet 2010. 2p.
Wilson, Jeff and Casey Barickman, Growing Pumpkins for the Home Garden, P2905,
Popular Press and Newsletters
Flint, Ernie. 52 weekly Field Notes articles six of which were published in the print version of
Delta Farm Press and 6 others in the DFP online version
Porter, W.C. 2015. Abiotic Disorders in the Landscape, Mississippi Gardener, 15(2):40-42.
Lemus, R. 2015. Brix Level in Your Forage: What does it mean? The Carolina Cattle
Connection. February, Vol. 29 (2): 34-35.
Lemus, R. 2015. Establishing Warm-season Forages. The Carolina Cattle Connection.
February, Vol. 29 (2): 20-21.
Rushing, J.B. 2015. Native Warm-Season Grasses: What are they and are they right for me?
Cattle Business in Mississippi. Feb.
Rushing, J.B. 2015. Native warm-season grasses: An alternative forage option for Mississippi
livestock producers. Farm and Family Radio. 9 Feb.
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Abstracts, Proceedings, Symposia, Presentations, and Posters
Barksdale, ND, J Byrd, ML Zaccaro, DP Russell 2015 Evaluation of interval required for seedling
Miscanthus to become perennial and effects of cutting on rhizome development. Proc South
Weed Sci Soc 68:22.
Barksdale, ND, J Byrd, ML Zaccaro, DP Russell 2015 Evaluation of herbicide efficacy and
application timing for Miscanthus. Proc South Weed Sci Soc 68:219.
Byrd, J.D. 2015. Can we learn from the past? Antique resources for WSSA. Weed Sci Soc Am
Proc 299.
Byrd, J.D. 2015. Tools to help minimize off-target herbicide drift. National Roadside Vegetation
Management Association, Huntsville, AL
Byrd, J.D. 2015. Invasive Plants. Congressional Briefing for National Wildlife Federation,
Washington, DC
Byrd, J.D. 2015. We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby! Indiana Arborists Association, Indianapolis,
INReduce Herbicide Spray Drift on Rights-of-Way. Indiana Arborists Association,
Indianapolis, IN
Byrd, J.D. 2015. Right-of-Way Vegetation Management. Alabama Vegetation Management
Association, Tuscaloosa, AL
Byrd, J.D. 2015. Utility right-of-way vegetation management. Savannah Electric Power
Association, Savannah, TN
Flint, G. and R. Lemus. 2015. Poultry Litter Use in Forage Systems. In: Proceedings of the 69th
Southern Pasture & Forage Crop Improvement Conference. Appalachicola, FL. March 30 –
April 1, 2015. p. 22. Volunteered.
Lemus, R. and J. White. 2015. Harvest Date and N Application Impact in Bermudagrass Forage
Production and Quality. In: Proceedings of the Southern Branch of the American Society of
Agronomy. Atlanta, GA. February 1-3. Volunteered
Lemus, R., J. White and D. Rivera. 2015. Effects of Inoculants in Annual Ryegrass Baleage.
In: Proceedings of the American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Meeting [On-line].
St. Louis, MO. January 11-14. Volunteered.
Rivera, J.D., R.W. Lemus, J.A. White, and P.J. Slusher. 2015. Effects of a Liquid Hay Additive
on Hay Quality and Hay Preference of Grazing Beef Cows. In: Proceedings of the Southern
Branch of American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting [On-line]. Atlanta, GA.
February 1-3, 2015.
Lemus, R. and J. White. 2015. Impact of Fertility in Tall Fescue Forage Types. In:
Proceedings of the American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Meeting [On-line]. St.
Louis, MO. January 11-14. Volunteered.
Maddox, VL, JD Byrd, V Langston 2015 Vista for hemp dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum L)
control on roadsides. Proc South Weed Sci Soc 68:72.
Morrison, J.I., B.S. Baldwin, P.D. Meints, R.W. Lemus, J.M. Phillips, T. Rinehart, D.E. Costich,
J.D. Richwine. 2015. Selection and Breeding to Eliminate Physiological Dormancy in Eastern
Gammagrass [Tripsacum dactyloides (L.) L]. In: Proceedings of the Southern Branch of the
American Society of Agronomy. Atlanta, GA. February 1-3. Volunteered
Rushing, J.B. and M. Thornton. 2015. Evaluation of perennial warm-season grasses in East-
Central Mississippi. Mississippi Forage and Grassland Council Annual Conference. Newton,
MS. 6 Nov.
Rushing, J.B. 2015. Wildflower establishment and maintenance. Keep MS/AL Beautiful Joint
Meeting. Flowood, MS. 23 Oct.
Rushing, J.B. 2015. NWSG Establishment and Grazing Management. MSU-EXT In-Service
Training. Newton, MS. 13 Oct.
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Rushing, J.B. 2015. Rotational Grazing for Mississippi Livestock Producers. 2nd Grazing Lands
Conservation Initiative Conference. Natchez, MS. 15-16 Sep. (invited presentation)
Rushing, J.B. 2015. Coastal Plain Branch Experiment Station Update. Newton Rotary Club.
Newton, MS. 11 Aug. (invited presentation)
Rushing, J.B. 2015. Current Forage Research. CPBES Hay Production and Forage Field Day.
Newton, MS. 30 May.
Rushing, J.B. 2015. Grazing management of NWSG. AWF/NRCS NWSG Management Field
Day. Newbern, AL. 19, May. (invited presentation)
Rushing, J.B. 2015. Coastal Plain Branch Experiment Station Update. Newton Lion’s Club.
Newton, MS. 23 Apr. (invited presentation)
Rushing, J.B. 2015. CPBES: Forage Research. Pike County Cattlemen’s Association. McComb,
MS. 16 Apr. (invited presentation)
Rushing, J.B., J.D. Rivera, and B.S. Baldwin. 2015. Evaluation of three warm-season perennial
grass forage systems for East-central Mississippi. 69th Southern Forage and Pasture Crop
Improvement Conference. Apalachicola, FL. 30 Mar – 1 Apr. (abstract/poster)
Rushing, J.B. 2015. Burn Plan Preparation. Fire on the 40. Newton, MS. 28 Feb. (invited
presentation)
Rushing, B., B. Johnson, A. Rohnke, T. Adams, D. Todd, and J. Mosely. 2015. Coastal Plain
Branch Experiment Station: Past, Present, and Future. CMREC Producer Advisory Council.
Raymond, MS. 17 Feb. (poster)
Rushing, J.B. 2015. CPBES: Current and Future Research. Newton County Farm Bureau Board
of Director’s Meeting. 16, Feb. (invited presentation).
Thornton, M. and J.B. Rushing. 2015. Evaluation of southeastern wild rye (Elymus glabriflorus)
as a low-input forage crop for Mississippi. Future of Agriculture Graduate Student
Competition. Mississippi State University. Starkville, MS. 5 Feb. (presentation)
Baldwin, B.S., J.I. Morrison, J.D. Richwine, and J.B. Rushing. 2015. Is energy cane a viable
bioenergy crop in north-central Mississippi? ASA Southern Branch. Atlanta, Ga. 1-3 Feb.
(abstract/presentation)
Baldwin, B.S., J.I. Morrison, J.D. Richwine, and J.B. Rushing. 2015. Is breeding for pest
resistance in switchgrass a viable goal in north-central Mississippi? ASA Southern Branch.
Atlanta, Ga. 1-3 Feb. (abstract/poster)
Rushing, J.B. and C. Jenkins. 2015. Establishing native warm-season grasses: Producer
testimonials. American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Conference. St. Louis, MO. 11-
14 Jan. (abstract/presentation)
Russell, DP and J Byrd 2015 Green ash and multiflora rose: Controlling woody brush in black
belt pastures. Proc South Weed Sci Soc 68:27.
Russell, DP and J Byrd 2015 Perilla mint control: Avoiding toxicity to grazing livestock. Proc
South Weed Sci Soc 68:151.
Brady Self, Leslie Burger, Jason Gordon, James Henderson, and John Kushla gave an
oral presentation at the NACAA meeting in Sioux Falls: "BioBlitz Mississippi: Discover
Nature".
Thornton, M. and J.B. Rushing. 2015. Evaluation of southeastern wild rye’s tolerance of
imazapic. Mississippi State University Graduate Student Competition. Mississippi State, MS.
21 Mar. (abstract/presentation)
Thornton, M. and J.B. Rushing. 2015. Evaluation of southeastern wildrye as a low-input forage
crop for central Mississippi. CMREC Producer Advisory Council. Raymond, MS. 17 Feb.
(poster)
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Thornton, M. and J.B. Rushing. 2015. Southeastern wild rye: Annual legume and nitrogen
management. American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Conference. St. Louis, MO. 11-
14 Jan. (abstract/poster)
White, J. and R. Lemus. 2015. Effect of Bermudagrass Yield to Application Timing and Rate of
ESN Coated Urea. In: Proceedings of the Southern Branch of the American Society of
Agronomy. Atlanta, GA. February 1-3. Volunteered
White, J. and R. Lemus. 2015. Evaluation of Cool-season Grass/Legume Mixtures in
Mississippi. In: Proceedings of the American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Meeting
[On-line]. St. Louis, MO. January 11-14. Volunteered.
Zaccaro, ML, J Byrd, DP Russell, ND Barksdale 2015 Tolerance of several legume species to soil
applied imazapyr. Proc South Weed Sci Soc 68:23.
Zaccaro, ML, J Byrd, DP Russell, ND Barksdale 2015 Evaluation of Roundup Ready forage
soybean for cogongrass control. Proc South Weed Sci Soc 68:221.
Grants
2015. William M. White Special Project Award. Establishment of perennial forage grass systems
for demonstration and research purposes in east-central Mississippi. $2,000. (Rushing, J.B.
PI)
2015. MAFES-SRI. Evaluation of three perennial warm-season grass forage systems for east-
central Mississippi. $45,154. (Rushing, J.B. PI, D.R. Rivera and B.S. Baldwin).
2015. MAFES-SRI. The effects of nitrogen application and harvest frequency on forage quality
and quantity of perennial warm-season grasses in east-central Mississippi. $22,325. (Rushing,
J.B. PI, R. Lemus)
2015. SSARE. Evaluation of hatchery-origin byproducts for use as a liming agent in bahiagrass
hay production in East-Central Mississippi. $12,739 (Rushing, J.B. PI)
All MACAA members are encouraged to maintain and submit their accomplishments for inclusion in
this annual report.
Respectfully submitted,
Wayne Porter, Chair
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RECOGNITION and AWARDS COMMITTEE
The Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents was eligible for two Distinguished
Service Awards (DSA) and three Achievement Awards (AA based on our 2015 membership under
NACAA guidelines. The number of DSA’s and AA’s selected each year is based on 2% of our
association’s membership as of Feb. 15 of the previous year. This was an NACAA policy change
as of 2012.
The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) is presented to members who have served at least10
years as a member of the Extension Service and the MACAA. The winners are selected by their
peers and must be approved by the MSU-ES Director. They are held in high esteem by their
fellow members for their service in planning and delivering quality educational programs.
Achievement Award (AA) winners are selected by their peers for outstanding early career
programming. The winners must be current MACAA members with less than 10 years of
employment with the Extension Service. NACAA policy requires that all DSA and AA winners
attend the NACAA AM-PIC in the year of their approval, to be showcased before a national
audience during formal ceremonies for the prestigious awards. Exemptions are only extended for
extenuating circumstances.
The following DSA and AA winners were selected in October 2015 and will be recognized at the
NACAA Annual Meeting to be held in Little Rock, AR July 24-28, 2016.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Angus Catchot – Specialist Group Darrin Dodds – Specialist Group
Patrick Poindexter - Northeast Ross Overstreet - Southeast
Steven Tucker – Northeast
DSA and AA awards are presented by districts/group on a rotating schedule. This list
prevents membership decline or increases, from disrupting the rotation. For example,
if we get one AA/DSA, the top district/group selects an awardee and then they rotate to
the bottom of the list.
The rotation for 2015 selection is below. Selection occurs in the fall of the preceding year.
DSA AA
NE SE
Spec Spec
SE NE
SW NW
NW SW
*Note: Members are placed into District/Group by location of their headquarters office.
Example: A specialist located in Stoneville would be located in NW District and an Extension Associate on
the MSU campus would be placed in the Specialist Group.
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NACAA Scholarship policy:
Member vestment will be $40 to qualify for up to $1,000 scholarship and a vestment of $100 (an
additional $60 contribution to the scholarship fund) to qualify for an additional scholarship award
from $1,001 to $2,000 (no more than $1,000 in any one year will be awarded).
As of 2015, six agents have taken advantage of the NACAA Scholarship Awards. Currently,
Mississippi has 49 members who have contributed to the scholarship fund; 47 over $40; 2 under
$40. Amounts less than the $40 minimum make that agent ineligible for scholarships.
Nicholas Simmons applied and received funds to attend the Sunbelt Ag. Expo held in
Moultrie, GA during Oct., 2015.
Are you eligible? A list of the 49 MACAA members and their contributions are on-line at
http://www.nacaa.com/scholarship/.
2015 NACAA Scholarship Report
Donna H. Beliech, Southern Region Scholarship Vice-Chair
The NACAA scholarship application is an on-line process. This year, 11 scholarship applications,
2 groups and 9 individuals, were submitted to the committee. The applications were reviewed on
criteria such as completeness, educational component and quality. This year the committee
awarded $13,900 in scholarship money.
Scholarships awarded were as follows:
Individual Applications – 9
Eleanor Foerste Southern $ 300 Prof. Development Study Tour – Caribbean
Karen Stauderman Southern $ 1,000 Wine Tourism Conference - VA
Michelle Atkinson Southern $ 750 Am. Society of Hort. Conference - LA
Nichelle Demorest Southern $ 1,000 Hort. Therapy Techniques Course – NC
Tammy Cheely Southern $ 1,000 Cattle Industry Convention/Tradeshow - CA
Lauren Langley Southern $ 1,000 MS study in Ag & Extension Education - NC
Jeremy Herbert Southern $ 1,000 MS study in Ag & Extension Education – LA
Janna Kincheloe North Central $ 1,000 PhD study in Animal Science - SD
Nick Simmons Southern $ 350 Sunbelt Ag Expo – GA
Group Applications – 2
Rocky Vinson Southern $ 3,500 Prof. Development Tour – OR, WA & ID
(11 participants)
Nicole Carutis North East $ 3,000 Commodity Classic Convention – LA
(3 participants)
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The NACAA Scholarship Fund is managed by an educational foundation whose purpose is to
oversee funds generated for the express purpose of making it available to members for various
educational opportunities. In 1983, the fund was incorporated as a non-profit corporation. The
Foundation funds are invested in mutual funds and are managed daily in an account by Raymond
James. The board uses about 3% of the investment for scholarships. The Education Foundation is
separate from NACAA. Proceeds from the NACAA scholarship auction, donations and other
fundraising activities such as ticket raffle, logo knife or pen sales, etc. go into the Foundation kitty.
At the Sioux Falls, SD Conference this year, the silent and live auction, donations, and raffle ticket
sales generated $14,966 for the fund (subject to final audit).
Gary Bachman was recognized at the NACAA Annual Conference in Sioux Falls, SD for his
$100 - $249 contributions to the Scholarship Fund as of July, 2015.
2015-16 NACAA Scholarship Committee consists of:
National Chair – Dwane Miller (PA)
Regional Vice-Chairs – Wayne Flanary (North Central Region), David Handley (North East
Region), Brian Haller (Southern Region) and Shelia Gray (Western Region)
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents has determined that a
resolution in recognition of the Presidential Citation Award for 2015, the MACAA
ENDOWMENT FUND TRUSTEES: RONNIE JONES, PERRY LEE, TIM PEPPER, AND ED
WILLIAMS 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, and various
other areas of this association and
WHEREAS, the recipient of this award has provided invaluable assistance with promoting youth
involvement in agriculture related programming and projects and agent participation in MACAA,
as well as volunteering tirelessly to the promotion and support of extension programming.
WHEREAS, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents is honored to present its
2015 presidential citation award to the MACAA ENDOWMENT FUND TRUSTEES for faithful
service to MACAA related programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be maintained within the minutes of
the association.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, DR. JAMIE CARPENTER, MR. ELMOS COLLLUM, MR. LOUIS CRAWFORD,
MR. O’FARRELL PARKER, MR. RAY SARTOR, MR. LUTHER SWORDS, MR. GERALD
TAYLOR, DR. RONALD WALKER, MR. GEORGE WEAVER and MR. CARL WILBORN,
moved from this life to the next during this past year and having served as agents with the
Mississippi State University Extension Service, and
WHEREAS, DR. JAMIE CARPENTER, MR. ELMOS COLLLUM, MR. LOUIS CRAWFORD,
MR. O’FARRELL PARKER, MR. RAY SARTOR, MR. LUTHER SWORDS, MR. GERALD
TAYLOR, DR. RONALD WALKER, MR. GEORGE WEAVER and MR. CARL WILBORN
devoted much of their lives to Mississippi State University Extension Service, and
WHEREAS, Mississippi State University Extension Service and the Mississippi Association of
County Agricultural Agents lost faithful and dedicated friends and colleagues,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural
Agents does hereby acknowledge its loss and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this
resolution be maintained within the minutes of the Association.
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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
WHEREAS, PATRICK POINDEXTER AND ANGUS CATCHOT 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 maintained within the minutes of
the Association
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 less than 10 years of service, and
WHEREAS, DARRIN DODDS, STEVEN TUCKER, AND ROSS OVERSTREET 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 maintained within the minutes of
the Association.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents takes tremendous pride in
having strong attendance at both the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Annual
Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference (NACAA AM-PIC) each year, and its own
Professional Improvement Conference (MACAA PIC), 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, and members attending the MACAA PIC, and
WHEREAS, MSUES ADMINISTRATION recognizes and supports MACAA professional
improvement activities by providing funding to assist members in representing the MACAA and
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the Mississippi State University Extension Service during the NACAA AM-PIC and MACAA
PIC,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that 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 maintained within the minutes of
the Association.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, officials of the TRI-STATE SOYBEAN FORUM having expressed faith and
support of work planned, developed, delivered, and evaluated by Mississippi State University
Extension Service personnel, and
WHEREAS, the TRI-STATE SOYBEAN FORUM 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
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
expresses gratitude and appreciation to DR. ROBERT STARK, UNIV. OF ARKANSAS and
everyone associated with the TRI-STATE SOYBEAN FORUM for their support, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be maintained within the minutes of
the Association.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, officials of the SWISHER SWEET – SUNBELT EXPO having expressed faith and
support of work planned, developed, delivered, and evaluated by Mississippi State University
Extension Service personnel, and
WHEREAS, the SWISHER SWEET – SUNBELT EXPO 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 SWISHER SWEET – SUNBELT EXPO sponsored the MACAA Annual Meeting
Luncheon at Mississippi State University on November 10, 2015.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
expresses gratitude and appreciation to CHIP BLALOCK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE
SUNBELT AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITON, and everyone associated with SWISH-SWEET-
SUNBELT for their support, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be maintained within the minutes of
the Association.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, AMVAC, SYNGENTA, TERRAL AND PENNINGTON SEED, having expressed
faith and support of work by MACAA, helped sponsor the Professional Improvement Conference
held August 11-13, 2015 at Mississippi State University.
WHEREAS, AMVAC, SYNGENTA, TERRAL AND PENNINGTON SEED also showed their
support and provided encouragement, support, expertise, time, 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
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
expresses gratitude and appreciation to AMVAC, SYNGENTA, TERRAL AND PENNINGTON
SEED for their support, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be maintained within the minutes of
the Association.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION having 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 leadership to members of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
who strive for excellence in serving the agricultural education needs of all citizens of the Great
State of Mississippi, and
WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION helps sponsor the MACAA
Annual Conference Breakfast Meeting,
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of county Agricultural Agents
expresses gratitude and appreciation to ANDY BERRY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE
MISSISSIPPI CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION and all MCA OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND
MEMBERS for their support, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be maintained within the minutes of
the Association.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI FARM BUREAU FEDERATION having 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 leadership to members of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
who strive for excellence in serving the agricultural education needs of all citizens of the Great
State of Mississippi, and
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
expresses gratitude and appreciation to MISSISSIPPI FARM BUREAU FEDERATION and all
MFBF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND MEMBERS for their support, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be maintained within the minutes of
the Association.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI PORK PRODUCERS’ ASSOCIATION having 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 leadership to members of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
who strive for excellence in serving the agricultural education needs of all citizens of the Great
State of Mississippi, and
WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI PORK PRODUCERS’ ASSOCIATION helps sponsor the
MACAA Annual Meeting and Awards Program,
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of county Agricultural Agents
expresses gratitude and appreciation to MISSISSIPPI PORK PRODUCERS’ ASSOCIATION and
all MPPA OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND MEMBERS for their support, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be maintained within the minutes of
the Association.
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Elmos Collum
Louis Crawford
O’Farrell Parker
Ray Sartor
Luther Swords
Gerald Taylor
Dr. Ronald Walker
George Weaver
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Dr. James "Jamie" R. Carpenter (1933-2015)
Dr. James "Jamie" R. Carpenter, of Starkville, MS passed away, surrounded by his family on
June 3, 2015. He was born August 21, 1933 in Macon, MS to David and Annie Carpenter.
He married Henryse "Ressie" Cox of Charleston, MS on October 23, 1954. He graduated from
Mississippi State University then enlisted in the United States Army where he served in
Virginia and Landstuhl, Germany as a medical helicopter crew chief.
Jamie and Ressie returned to Mississippi where he worked with Mississippi Cooperative
Extension Service in Carthage and Gloster, MS. In 1962 Jamie, Ressie and their three children
moved to Starkville where Jamie continued working with Mississippi Cooperative Extension
Service. During this period he also attended Louisiana State University and graduated with a
doctorate in 1973. Throughout his service he worked in several leadership positions and retired
as the Director of Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service in 1988.
He has been a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Starkville since 1963 where he has
been an elder, long-time member of the Tuesday Men's Prayer group and has served in
numerous other areas in the church
Jamie and his wife Ressie shared a love for traveling and spent much time traveling throughout
the United States in their motorhome, oftentimes bringing their grandchildren to such places as
the Grand Canyon, Oregon coast, Idaho, California, Washington, Maine, and Nova Scotia.
Jamie was also very much a family man and made numerous trips back and forth between
Mississippi and Alabama visiting his children, grand-children and great-grandchildren. They
enjoyed boating, skiing and especially fishing and Jamie also enjoyed hunting. Jamie was
well-known for his generosity and gentle, kind-hearted ways. His soft-spoken voice and
welcoming smile was loved by many.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Carpenter, his son
James "Jay" R. Carpenter Jr. and his daughter Kelly Louise Carpenter. Jamie is survived by
his wife, Henryse "Ressie" Cox Carpenter, daughter , Chris Carpenter of Trussville, AL, and
daughter –in-law Leigh Caudill Carpenter of Huntsville, AL. Grandchildren include Kelly
Melissa Tillman (James), Ashley Pritchard (Brent), Sumer Jones (Matt), and Jamie Leigh Suns
(Steve) all of Trussville, AL, Katie Cummings (Caymran) of Fredricksburg, VA, Daisy
Harbin (Josh) of Huntsville, AL, Chris Carpenter (Katie) of St. Louis, Missouri, Whitney
West Dillard (John) of Morris, AL, Bailey West (Claire) and Mackie McFerrin of Tupelo,
MS. He is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren.
The visitation was June 6, 2015 at Starkville First Presbyterian Church at 9:30 with funeral
service following at 11:00. Burial immediately followed at Starkville Memorial Gardens.
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Murray E. Collum (Elmo) (1948-2015)
Funeral services for longtime Mississippi State University Extension Service employee Murray
Elmo Collum were held on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Wilson and Knight Funeral Home.
Burial followed at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Mr. Collum, 67, died Sunday, July 19, 2015, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo
after a brief illness.
A member of numerous professional and civic organizations, he was particularly proud of his
efforts in coordinating an annual meeting of National Association of County Agricultural
Agents hosted in Jackson, Mississippi, which was attended by more than 2,500 county
Extension Service personnel from across the nation and spread among 13 venues across the
area.
He was especially proud that the conference was conducted without expense to the state or
MSU Extension Service.
Mr. Collum traveled the state weekly and was a pesticide application certification specialist
with the Extension Service, in cooperation with the Bureau of Plant Industry and Mississippi
Department of Agriculture and Commerce, for more than 27 years.
During the last dozen years of his career, he also led emergency management efforts for the
MSU Extension Service and Mississippi Agriculture Forestry Experiment Stations, helping
develop with the cooperation of the Mississippi Board of Animal Health, for which he was
always on call to assist the state veterinarian, and Mississippi Department of Agriculture and
Commerce damage assessment tools and teams to canvas areas impacted by disasters.
He also trained and coordinated MSU employees that worked in response teams during the
Deepwater Horizon incident that affected the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Mr. Collum also helped train MSU Extension Service personnel and first responders across the
state in the National Incident Management System Incident Command System, with particular
support of Technical Large Animal Rescue training classes for the agriculture support
personnel in counties with large animal production capabilities and food system support
infrastructure.
During the state's response and recovery from Hurricane Katrina ten years ago, Mr. Collum
coordinated MSU efforts to help the agricultural producers of the state as well as the residents
of affected counties needing assistance with companion animals and farm livestock and
infrastructure rebuilding.
He also worked in support of local emergency managers and county Extension Service staff
and educators as a part of his MSU Extension Service emergency contact duties with the State
Emergency Operations Center during numerous weather related events in north Mississippi,
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including Chickasaw County, Smithville and Louisville tornadoes, natural gas pipeline
malfunctions in southeastern Mississippi, and the 2011 flooding incidents in the Delta.
A 1966 graduate of Greenwood High School, where he was a three sport, athletics letter
winner, Mr. Collum was a member of First Baptist Church of Greenwood. He was preceded in
death by his parents Maebelle Henderson Collum and William Elmo Collum.
He is survived by sisters, Gloria Collum Correro and husband John, and Linda Collum Davis
and husband Muse, who will conduct services, all of Starkille; an uncle, Murray Collum of
Brandon; five nephews and nieces, Kim Correro Fandel of Tupelo, Chris Correro of Madison,
Eliska Davis Counce of McKinney, Texas, Dr. James Muse Davis III of Atlanta, and Will E.
Davis of Omaha; eight great-nephews and great-nieces, Peyton, Jonathan and Drew Fandel,
Jace and Mae Mae Correro, and Jack, Jonah and Juliet Counce.
Memorials may be made to the Infinite Impact Campaign of the Mississippi State University
Foundation on behalf of the Mississippi State University Extension Service and Mississippi
Agriculture and Forestry Experiment Stations.
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Louis Crawford (1932-2015)
Louis Lafay “Hot” Crawford, 82, of Tylertown, died March 7, 2015, at his residence.
Visitation is 5 to 8 tonight at Tylertown United Methodist Church and will continue Monday,
March 9th from 10 a.m. until services there at 11. Burial will be in Tylertown Cemetery. Bro.
Glen Martin and the Rev. Linda Fox will officiate. Jones Family Funeral Services of McComb
will handle arrangements.
Mr. Crawford was born Aug. 5, 1932, in McComb, the son of Luther and Mary Davis
Crawford.
He was a graduate of Enterprise School, Southwest Mississippi Community College and
Mississippi State University. He served in the U.S. Army, taught at Osyka school, worked for
Rehabilitation of the Blind and served as County Extension Agent in Walthall County with the
Mississippi State University Cooperative Extension Service for more than 30 years. He was a
member of Tylertown United Methodist Church and was a Mason. He also had been a
member of numerous community organizations in Walthall County.
Mr. Crawford was instrumental in beginning the Walthall County Dairy Festival, which is still
held annually. He also served on the board of the Southwest Mississippi Community College
Alumni Association and was named Alumnus of the year in 1987. In 1990, he was named to
the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association Hall of Fame. He also served as president of the
Mississippi Association of Agricultural Agents in 1978.
Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by his wife, Annette Woodward Crawford; and two
brothers, W.L and Grady Crawford.
He is survived by his sons, Shelby (Shelley) Crawford of Huntsville, Alabama, Shep (Beverly)
Crawford of Woodville, Stacey (Trudy) Crawford of Tylertown and Stewart (Leslie) Crawford
of Madison; a sister-in-law, Annie Mae Crawford of Gillsburg; and numerous other relatives
and friends.
Pallbearers will be Shelby Crawford, Shep Crawford, Stacey Crawford, Stewart Crawford,
Shea Crawford, Bryce Crawford, Cameron Crawford, Chase Crawford and David Merrill.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Caire, Phil Nugent, Conrad Mord and David Shivers.
Memorials may be made in Mr. Crawford’s memory to the American Cancer Society or to the
Alzheimer’s Association.
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O’Farrell Parker (1919-2015)
O'Farrell (O.F.) Parker passed away at his home in Starkville on Saturday, September 5,
2015 at the age of96 surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held on Tuesday,
September 8, from 12 p.m.- 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church located in Starkville, Miss. with
the service to follow. Burial will be held at Memorial Garden Park Cemetery in Starkville.
He was born May 20, 1919 in Lawrence, Miss. to Floyd and Cordie Parker. He married
Doris Young on April3, 1946. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, son, Mike Parker
(Jerene) of Ackerman, and daughter, Janet Jones of Madison. He is also survived by three
granddaughters, Lauren Jones of Baton Rouge, and Michaela and Michelle Parker of
Ackerman. Parker is also survived by one brother, Glen Parker of Kosciusko, and his nieces,
nephews, and numerous friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, six brothers - Selby, Otell, Jarvis, Emmitt, Elton, and Wallace, and one sister- Minnie Ola.
Outside of spending time with his wife and family, he loved spending time in his garden,
going to the woods to check on his tree farm, and grafting plants and trees. He could be
found almost every morning drinking coffee with his friends at a local bank. Parker was an
avid fan of Mississippi State athletics, especially football and basketball and passed on his
love for MSU athletics to his three granddaughters.
He graduated from Newton High School, attended East Central Junior College, and
graduated with a degree in Agriculture from Mississippi State University in
1945.
Parker served as an Assistant County Extension Agent in Greene and Neshoba counties for
four years before moving to Starkville as a county agent. He served in that capacity for 21
years. The city of Starkville and Oktibbeha County proclaimed O.F. Parker Day in June of
1974 in honor of his service. Following his retirement, he was elected Tax Assessor and
Collector where he served for eight years. He later served as election commissioner for many
years. He was also instrumental in the management for the Memorial Garden Park Cemetery.
He served on the board of directors up until a few years ago and continued to serve on the
cemetery's executive committee until his death.
As a result of his service to Oktibbeha County community, he was rewarded numerous
honors. His honors include: the Coveted Distinguished Service award from the National
Association of Agriculture Agents, Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Businessman of the
Year, the Oktibbeha County Tree Farmer of the Year in 1982, Lifetime Membership MSU
Alumni from the Oktoc Community Club, and the NARFE Meritorious Service Award. He
was also a recipient of the Book of Golden Deeds Award.
Parker served as Secretary Treasurer of the Oktibbeha County Cattlemen's Association for
24 years. He was the president of Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents and
a member of the PHO Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi Extension Fraternity. He was also a
charter member ofthe Ag 100 Club. Parker also served on the Board of Directors of
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Chamber of Commerce, Board of Trustees of Starkville Academy, and the Board of
Directors of State Election Commission Organization.
During his 62 years in Oktibbeha County, he was a member of the Agricultural Club, Forest
Farmers Association, Cattlemen's Association, and National Association of Retired Federal
Employees. He was also a member of First Baptist Church Starkville and the Businessman's
Bible Class.
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Ray M. Sartor (1926 - 2015)
Ray M. Sartor, 89, passed peacefully Monday, April 6, 2015. He was born on February 20,
1926, to John Douglas and Mary Elma Smith Sartor in Hamilton. He was County Agent with
the Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service for Union and Tippah Counties for many years.
After his retirement, he founded Ray Sartor Realty and worked as a real estate broker until his
health failed. After serving his country in the Army, the National Guard, and the Army
Reserves, he earned the rank of Brigadier General. Mr. Sartor was also active in his
community, serving as chairman of the Board of Trustees for Blue Mountain College and a
member of the Ripley Rotary Club. He was also a faithful active member of First Baptist
Church.
Services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 2015, in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with
Dr. Jack Bennett officiating. There was a graveside service at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2015,
at Center Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Hamilton. Visitation was April 8, 2015, from 5 until
8 p.m. and Thursday, April 9, 2015, from 7 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Springer Sartor of Ripley; three daughters, Sandra Sartor
Ford (Jackie) of New Albany, Cherie Sartor Humphrey (Stacy) of Seminary, Martha Ray
Sartor of Little Rock, Ark.; one sister, Irene Sartor Kennon of Atlanta, Ga.; six grandchildren,
Mark Ford of Magee, Daniel Ford of Memphis, Tenn., John Peter Ford of Starkville; Adam
Ray Humphrey (Kendra), Kate Cates (Brett), Alan Humphrey (Kimberly), all of Seminary;
five great-grandchildren, Annalyn, Stacey, Caleb, Addison and Bryce.Mr. Sartor was preceded
in death by his parents; three brothers, Clyde Aubrey Sartor, Johnnie Sartor and William Smith
Sartor. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and grandson-in-law.
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Luther Swords (1928-2015)
ARIZONA — Luther Clark Swords, 86, died March 24, 2015, in Arizona. Services are 2 p.m.
Monday at Calvary Baptist Church with Dr. James Towery officiating. Burial will follow at
Shady Grove Cemetery in Union County. Visitation is Monday from noon-2 p.m. at the
church. Robinson Funeral Home in West Point is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Swords was
born Sept. 17, 1928, in Union County to the late Lois Massey and Hubert Swords. He was a
veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps. He graduated from Mississippi State University and was
formerly employed with Cooperative Extension Service in Clay County. He served as the 4-H
youth agent and as a county agricultural agent.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Frank Swords; sisters, Sarah
Patrick, Adeene Browning; and brother, James Swords. He is survived by his wife, Alice
Swords of West Point; daughter, Sandra Donour of West Point; brother, Roy Swords of
Delaware; sisters, Serene Threatt of Oxford, Lila Hiten of Langle, Oklahoma, Willodean
Montanez of Whita, Kansas; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Thomas Langford,
Marcus Taylor, Jamie Towery, Saad Tabet, Carl Shirley and Bobby Thompson.
He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
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Gerald Tyson Taylor (1932-2015)
Gerald Tyson Taylor passed away peacefully in Starkville, MS on September 28, 2015 at
12:45 a.m. Gerald was the son of Tom and Vera Taylor and was born on June 28, 1932 in
Mantachie, MS. He attended Mantachie Grammar School and Mantachie Junior High School
prior to attending and graduating from Itawamba Agricultural High School in Fulton, MS.
He later graduated from Itawamba Junior College with a degree in Agriculture and also holds
two degrees from Mississippi State University which include a BS in General Agriculture
and a MS in Dairy Sciences.
Gerald began his professional career with the Cooperative Extension Service in July, 1954
as the Assistant County Agent of Clay County in West Point, MS. He served two years in
the US Army from 1954 – 1956 serving with the famous 3rd Infantry Division and was
honorably discharged with the rank of 1st Lieutenant.
Gerald retuned to the Extension Service as the Assistant County Agent of Union County in
New Albany, MS before joining the MSU Extension staff in January, 1960 serving as an
Assistant Extension Dairyman. He led an outstanding 4-H dairy program for Mississippi for
20 years. Under his leadership, Mississippi had 9 National Dairy winners and 2 alternate
National Dairy winners. Gerald always said that he was blessed with a job and with fine
young people who made his work more fun than a job.
Following retirement from Extension Dairy Science in 1985, Gerald avidly followed MSU
sports. He was a founding MSU Baseball Foster Parent and traveled with his Bulldogs near
and far including trips to Hawaii to cheer on the Diamond Dawgs. Other than MSU Football,
Basketball and Baseball, Gerald also loved First Baptist Church in Starkville.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Gale C Taylor; his parents, Tom and Vera
Taylor, and also a brother and two sisters. He is survived by one sister, Imogene Comer of
Fulton, MS; one son, Steve Taylor (Margaret) of Starkville, MS; three daughters Tina T
Fawver (Todd) of Wichita, KS, Tammy T Killgore (George) of Smyrna, TN, and Rita T
Willman (Bob) of Aurora, NE. Grandchildren include Loren Scarbrough, Josh Taylor
(Lynn), Chelsea Taylor, Nathan Fawver and Zach Fawver. He had three great grandchildren:
Sophie Taylor, Hayes Taylor and Zoey Gordy.
Visitation will be held from 12:30 – 2 p.m. at Welch Funeral Home on Wednesday,
September 30, 2015. Services will also be held at Welch Funeral home beginning at 2:00
p.m. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens.
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Dr. Ronald Delane Walker (1941 - 2015)
Dr. Ronald Delane Walker, 74, died July 11, 2015, at UAB Highland Hospital in Birmingham,
AL.
Ron Walker was born at home in Bailey, MS, on March 30, 1941. He was the firstborn child of
Bernice Covington and Spencer Elias Walker. The family moved to Kosciusko, MS and he
soon had a baby brother, Anthony Covington Walker. He graduated from Kosciusko High
School in 1959.
Ron served in the United States Marine Corps from June 1960 to June 1964 when he was
Honorably Discharged. As a Marine he was a bandsman with the Marine field bands where he
played trombone. Ron pulled hard duty as a Marine, being stationed in both Hawaii, and
Southern California.
On August 28, 1965 he married the love of his life Barbara Ann Jordan.
Having a lifelong love of music, he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Instrumental
Music and a Master of Music Education which he used in his career as a Band Director at
Brookhaven and Carthage High Schools and Lipsey School, also in Brookhaven.
In 1975, he moved his family to Starkville and attained his Doctor of Education Degree. After
earning his Ed. D., Dr. Walker chose to remain in Starkville and Mississippi State where he
worked at the Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service until his retirement.
Mr. Walker was in the Famous Maroon Band while an undergraduate at Mississippi State, and
continued with his trombone as a member of the Famous Maroon Alumni Band, and the
Starkville Symphony Orchestra. Ron was also a talented actor, performing in several Starkville
Community Theatre productions. He was very dedicated to the community, Starkville and
Mississippi State, and was an active and past member and board member to several
organizations, including; Kiwanis Club, the American Legion, Salvation Army, Starkville Area
Arts Council, Friends of the Library, and Bulldog Club.
Ron Walker had numerous friends of all ages and from all walks of life, he will be greatly
missed by all who knew him. A staunch supporter of MSU athletics, the Bulldog home games
will surely never be the same in his absence.
Ronald Delane Walker was a wonderful and loving husband, father and grandfather. He is
survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara Ann Jordan Walker, his son, Ronald Bart Walker,
daughters; Stacy (Michael) McNichol, Kimberley (Sean) Swisher, and Daphne (Marshall)
Nabors, and grandchildren; Cash McNichol, and Olivia, Elias, and Ruth Swisher.
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George G. Weaver (1930 - 2015)
Mr. George G. Weaver, 84, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015. He graduated from
Mississippi State University. He worked as 4-H youth agent, Stone County Agricultural Agent
and Extension County Administrator for Stone County until his retirement. He was active with
Mississippi County Agents Association and RHO Chapter, Epsilon Sigma Phi and the National
Honorary Extension Fraternity. He was an active member of the Wiggins Presbyterian Church.
He served in the Rotary Club, Stone Cattlemen's Association, Stone County Forestry
Association, Stone County Farm Bureau, Mississippi Forestry Association and American
Legion and was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Janet D. Weaver of Wiggins; two daughters, Deborah (Tom) White
of Madison, Mississippi, Eleanor (Sid) Lott of Wiggins, Mississippi; two sons, Garvin Weaver
Jr. of Wiggins and Harry Weaver (Sue) of Upland, California; six grandchildren, Jennifer Lott
Kaufman (Gary), Jeremy Lott (Kera), Erin White Sullivan, Matthew White, Chris Zulhlke,
Danielle Weaver and two great grandchildren, Regan Carriere and Riley Kaufman. Visitation
was from 12-2 p.m., Monday, February 23, 2015.
Services were at 2:00 p.m., Monday, at Moore Funeral Service with burial to follow in
Wiggins City Cemetery.
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Carl G. Wilbourn (1934-2015)
Carl G. Wilbourn, 80, of Scobey, passed away February 14, 2015 in Memphis. He was born
to Lacy Wilbourn and Linda Tribble Wilbourn June 14, 1934 in Yalobusha County. He was
a retired County Agent for Leflore County.
Carl is survived by his wife, Marie Schmitz Wilbourn of Scobey, Son Carl G. Wilbourn,
Jr. of Olive Branch, Daughter Carla Marie Wilbourn (Paul) Sheffield of Inverness, Sister
Carline Sykes of Memphis, Nieces Felicia Terrell and Cindy Iverson,and Grandson Daniel
Sheffield.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents and Daughter Laresa Gayle Wilbourn.
There will be a visitation with the family on Monday, February 16, 2015 from 5:00p.m. until
8:00 p.m. at Garner-Harper Funeral Home in Grenada. A funeral service, led by The
Reverend Jim Nunnelee and The Reverend Danny Aldridge will be held Tuesday, February
17, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.in the chapel of Garner-Harper Funeral Home in Grenada.
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Judd Gentry, Charlie Stokes, Michael Pruitt, Phillip Vandevere, Brandon Alberson, Wesley
Purvis, Reid Nevins, Anita Webb, Nick Simmons, Dr. John Byrd, Jimbo Burkhalter, Elmo
Collum, Bill Burdine
Called to order by Dr. John Byrd, President at 6:32
Thomas Brewer returned thanks
Four items were discussed in the meeting:
1. A date for January to video-conference and go through the handbook and get it on line
2. Have officer training following updating the handbook
3. DSA and AA
Discussed certificates or plaques
Motion was made to do certificates instead of plaques
4. Amount of Funds for program awards
Should it be reduced?
Jimbo said look a percent award
Bill Burdine suggested that we stay at $500.00
Dr. Byrd asked that it be considered during the evaluation to see what everyone else thought.
Reid Nevins said we should cut the amount of the awards program
Judd Gentry suggest that we cut the amount of the awards program
Elmo Cullum suggested that we look at setting the awards funded and talk with Farm Bureau
and other groups or organizations to see if they would sponsor the financial portion of the
awards.
We will form a sub-committee to look for funds for the awards program. The committee chair will
be Andy Braswell.
Reid and Elmo were asked to get a budget on how much we could spend this year. Elmo said
about $9,400.00 this year.
Reid and Dr. Byrd will also get together to look at the finances.
Nick Simmons asked did we have letterhead to use when requesting donations. Dr. Byrd said that
we would look at getting one out for the use in requesting donations.
Jimbo Burkhalter gave a report on the History Committee held September 20, 2014. We talked
about looking into putting some of the retirees on a financial management group.
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Motion was made to put together a retiree financial management committee.
Motion was made by Jimbo Burkhalter and seconded by Andy Braswell. Motion carried.
Elmo Collum
Mark Mowdy
Perry Lee
Lee Taylor
Tim Pepper
There was some discussion how the committee members would be replaced if one was deceased.
If a member passed they would not be replaced.
What is main function of committee? This question would be looked into later.
A description of the dates will go into the handbook.
Financial Report
1st Asset Account $84,591.00
Accumulated Interest 1,860.00
2nd $139,576.00
$2,249.00
$10,950.00 sums for 2015
4 things the money can be used for:
10% for reinvestments
5% for Farm Bureau Young Farmers Scholarship
62% MACAA Conference Meeting
23% NACAA
1,3 in ???
85,000
36,000
17,000
225,531.00
Elmo asked to go over to financial and the 2000
The motion made and seconded during the summer PIC to recognize award recipients at PIC
rather than the Annual Meeting was called for a vote. This motion did not pass.
Meeting was Adjourned
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January 7, 2015, 9:00 am Dr. John Byrd called the meeting to order.
Present at the meeting was Dr. John Byrd, Amanda Woods, Ellen Russell, Thomas Brewer, Dr.
Keith Crouse, Charlie Stokes, Phillip Vandevere, Reid Nevins, Anita Webb, Ruby Rankin,
Nick Simmons, Jimbo Burkhalter, Elmo Collum, Bill Burdine, Laura Jane Giaccaglia and
Donald Respess.
1. Approve minutes of October 29, 2014 meeting
Dr. John Byrd asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Elmo said that their needed
to be some correction that listed the MACAA Endowment Investment Committee as
follows: Elmo Collum (Chair), Ronnie Jones, Perry Lee, Tim Pepper, and Ed
Williams. If one these members passed away the member would be replaced by a
retired member of the MACAA. This committee shall always have five members.
This will need to be added to the handbook.
A motion was then made by Jimbo Burkhalter to accept the minutes as corrected.
This motion was seconded by Anita Webb.
Motion Passed
2. Letterhead
Letterhead was discussed by Dr. John Byrd. He stated that a letterhead will be made
available for the board member to use when requesting a donation.
3. Handbook
a. Revisions
i. Separation of Secretary-Treasurer
ii. State Address Coordinator
b. Training for new officers
Dr. John Byrd asked for our thoughts on the revisions suggested to the handbook.
After a long discussion it was determined that if the Secretary and Treasure was
separated it would require a change in the by-laws. It will have to be voted on by the
members. It was then decided that the treasure position would be appointed by the
incoming president each year. Dr. John Byrd also stated that we need to make sure that
open communication be maintained with the MACAA Endowment Investment
Committee.
Jimbo made a motion that the Secretary Position be a listed the Secretary Position and
the Secretary-Treasurer be eliminated. This motion was Seconded Dr. Keith Crouse.
Motion Passed
Dr. John Byrd noted that he will send this information with a description to the entire
membership before annual conference for a membership vote.
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A motion was made to add State Address Coordinator to keep up with address changes
and addresses entered into the NACAA Database by Jimbo Burkhalter. Motion was
seconded by Charlie Stokes. Motion passed
The State Address Coordinator will also follow the same nomination process as the
Treasure.
4. PIC
a. Committee
b. Ideas
A motion was made by Thomas Brewer that Dr. John Byrd chair the PIC Committee.
Motion was seconded by Anita Webb.
Motion passed
Dr. John Byrd asked if we had any suggestions about what we would like to see at PIC.
No suggestions were made.
5. NACAA Awards
Charlie Stokes said that he had entered the NACAA awards. Dr. John Byrd also noted
that Perry Lee was being nominated for the Hall of Fame Award.
6. Membership
Reid Nevins noted that we have about 145 members at this point. We are still waiting
on some of the members to get the memberships paid.
7. Ad Hoc Sponsorship Committee (Andy Braswell, Chair)
It was suggested that Jimbo Burkhalter and Donald Respess be added to this
committee.
Elmo Collum was asked to draft a policy on how many meetings a board member would be
able to miss before being removed from the MACAA Board.
Meeting was ajournded
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Dr. John Byrd called the meeting to order at 6:00PM
Present at the meeting was Dr. John Byrd, Thomas Brewer, Dr. Keith Crouse, Charlie Stokes,
Reid Nevins, Ruby Rankin, Nick Simmons, Donald Respess, David Carter, Judd Gentry, Heather
Steede, Andy Braswell, Michael Pruitt, Brandon Alberson, and Jason Hurdle.
1. Approve minutes of January 7, 2015 meeting
Dr. John Byrd asked for a motion to approve the minutes if there was no correction to be
made. Andy Braswell made a motion to approve the minutes. This motion was seconded
by Judd Gentry. Motion Passed
2. PIC
Discussion for the PIC began with all agreeing that the PIC would be held in Starkville on
August 11, 12, and 13 2015. Registration will began with time to be announce at a later
date. Dr. John Byrd gave a list of topics that would be potential topics for in-service
training. The list is as follows:
Aquatic Weed Control
Developing Posters for NACAA
Taking Soil Samples and Reading Results
Reach Program
Fruit Production
Pecan Production
Equine
Program Plan of Work
How to Handle Drift Complaints
It was noted that these topics or something similar would be offered.
3. Tours
Discussion for tours began with it being suggested that we have to different tour options.
It was decided that we would have to see what was available before the tours was put
together.
4. Registration Fee
David Carter made a motion that the registration fee be $50.00 for the Summer PIC. This
Motion was seconded by Dr. Keith Crouse. Motioned Passed.
5. Mississippi is the highlight state for the Sunbelt Expose in October of2015. This was
discussed.
6. 2016 PIC
It was suggested that the 2016 PIC be held in Natchez, Mississippi and that it be held as a
joint PIC with LSU. David Carter said that he would look into this joint PIC and let us
know how we needed to plan.
Meeting was adjourned.
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JCEP/PILD CONFERENCE
APRIL 12-15, 2015 – ALEXANDRIA, VA
The Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) held its annual Public Issues and
Leadership Development (PILD), Conference in Alexandria, Virginia during April 12 – 15,
2015. This is a summary of the topics and events that took place during this conference.
The MSU-ES personnel attending included: John Byrd & Charlie Stokes (MACAA), Lionel
Hinds (MAE4-HA), Liz Sadler (MAEFCS) and Eddie Smith (Epsilon Sigma Phi).
On Monday, April 13, the Conference began with a general session and welcome. Topics and
workshops were presented based on the theme of the conference “Imagining Extension – Eyes on
the Future”, some of the presentations were:
Is it Lobbying or Advocacy?: How to Communicate Programmatic Impact to
Stakeholders.
“Imagining America: Extension Reconsidered.”
Communicating on the Hill.
Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy with the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) also gave an
overview and update.
Tuesday, April 14, the day began with a variety of breakout session topics. I participated in
“Social Media Marketing Maps” & the “Southern Region Extension Climate Academy”. These
were followed by a great presentation from Dr. Barbara Chamberlin from New Mexico State
University. The title of her presentation was “Learning Takes More Than a Google Search:
Technology in Extension’s Future”.
Wednesday, April 15, the Mississippi delegation participated in the Hill visits and had several
successful visits with Congressmen and Legislative staff members, all of which I am proud to
report were very familiar with Extension.
This was a great opportunity to focus on building leadership along with the professional
development opportunities and also advocating for excellence in the Extension profession and as
an officer of MACAA.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlie Stokes, MACAA President-Elect
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MACAA PRESIDENT’S REPORT
MACAA has been an important organization for Extension professionals in the Magnolia state
since 1936. The objectives (paraphrased) established when this organization was formed are still
valid today: provide educational opportunities for members; encourage professional
performance; be cooperative and loyal; improve effectiveness of Extension Service; fulfill the
mission of the land grant system. It is our responsibility to ensure we fulfill these objectives in
our roles as Extension employees. This year has flown by. Seems like the older I get, the faster the years pass. I had the privilege
to attend the PILD with leaders of our sister organizations in Washington, DC earlier this year.
While I was not overly impressed with the entire meeting agenda, it was a good opportunity to
meet and interact with Extension representatives from other states and get to know some of our
own colleagues better. PILD is a great opportunity to thank our elected officials in Washington
for the support they provide. Aside from a singular glitch when one of our colleagues tried to
convince security he was supposed to be in a meeting with other Mississippians at the White
House rather than the Capitol, all went well. MACAA was well represented at NACAA. A
special thanks for Dr. Martin for providing financial travel support for voting delegates and AA
and DSA winners to travel to Sioux Falls. I have heard many positive comments about the
program, educational tours, food that were organized by those agents in South Dakota as well as
the beauty of the state. This year MACAA membership was at a level that Mississippi had 5
voting delegates and 3 AA winners. As long as we keep our membership level up, we can
maintain those numbers of voting delegates and award winners. We need to make sure we recruit
the Extension Associates that have been hired to strengthen our membership even more. As we move toward 2016, I also want to thank you also for the effort and professionalism that
has gone into the “routine and mundane” part of your work. Specifically, developing the
Extension Plan of Work. Tasks like this are certainly not the enjoyable parts of our positions, but
are essential to ensure state and federal funding continues for Extension to fulfill its function. I
understand and agree with the email I received that it often seems that activities like Plan of
Work, annual evaluations, promotion packets, staff evaluations, award nominations, etc. come in
landslides. Remember some of these tasks are dictated by University administration deadlines,
so don’t blame the Director. I want to thank you, the MACAA members for all you do not only for the people of Mississippi,
and the Extension Service, but also for this, your, organization. You have elected an outstanding
slate of officers to help move MACAA forward. Charlie Stokes, Anita Webb, Andy Braswell,
what a great leadership team to move MACAA in the right direction. These individuals will
represent our organization and state as they travel to PILD, JCEP and NACAA. They will need
our help, both to complete the tasks of MACAA and to solicit funds for travel and awards. Low
interest rates have suppressed the income generated by the MACAA Endowment. While it is
invested and is providing a good return for this economy, it will not provide enough. We need to
continue to look for local support.
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Lastly, I’ve often told people I have the best job in Mississippi. As a weed scientist I try to help
people get rid of problems. What’s not to love about helping someone get rid of a pest? I get to
work with great people that enjoy what they do. I know you have the same view about the
majority of the tasks you do for the citizens of your county, area and state. Keep up the good
work. Respectfully Submitted,
John Byrd, Jr.
2015 MACAA President
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MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
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www.mscountyagent.com
www.nacaa.com
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