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WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR SPONSOR FOR THEIR

SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF

COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS

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We rely so much on corporate sponsorship in so many aspects of our Educational Programs and Research in the Mississippi State University Extension Service. It is refreshing to see DuPont Corporation continuing to support the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents throughout the years. We want to show our appreciation not only in our Program Book, but I encourage each of you to thank a DuPont Representative for their support of the Farmers and Ranchers who use these products. It takes all of us working together to help the Agricultural Industry to thrive and help clothe and feed our nation. Sincerely, Jimbo Burkhalter President of MACAA 2013

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2014 MACAA PROGRAM BOOK

77th ANNUAL MEETING Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents

Bost Extension Center Auditorium & Theatre Tuesday, October 29, 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................................................... i 77th Annual Meeting Agenda ........................................................................................................ ii 2014 Officers and Directors .............................................................................................................1 2013 Active and Life Members .......................................................................................................7 2014 Committee Assignments .......................................................................................................11 2013 Committee Reports ...............................................................................................................15

4-H and Youth Committee Animal Science Committee Communications Award Committee History Committee Horticulture Committee

Outstanding Program Award Winners Presidential Citations Professional Excellence Committee Recognition and Awards Committee Scholarship Committee

2013 Financial Reports ..................................................................................................................31 2013 Resolutions ............................................................................................................................37 2013 Memorials .............................................................................................................................45 2013 Board Minutes .......................................................................................................................61 2013 Special Reports .....................................................................................................................69 2013 Presidential Annual Report ...................................................................................................73 Web Site Information .....................................................................................................................77 Extension Worker’s Creed ..............................................................................................Back Cover

Your 2013 MACAA Program Book is posted on the MACAA website at: www.mscountyagent.com

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77th ANNUAL MEETING Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents

Bost Extension Center Auditorium & Theatre Tuesday, October 29, 2013

BUSINESS MEETING & AWARDS PROGRAM

a.m. 8:00 Pay Dues $80 regular member, $10 lunch, $10 Reverse Raffle

(1st Timers & Life Members compliments of MACAA)

AWARDS PROGRAM 9:00 Call-to-Order ....................................................................................................... Jimbo Burkhalter, President

Invocation .............................................................................................................................. Jimbo Burkhalter

Distinguished Service & Achievement Awards .................................................................... Jimbo Burkhalter

MACAA Outstanding Programs Awards .............................................................................. Jimbo Burkhalter

Booker Mims Excellence in Plant Agricultural Programs Victor Lee Superior Service Award Wesley Farmer Excellence in Animal Agricultural Programs Award Early Career Programming Excellence Award Mid-Career Programming Excellence Award Excellence in ANR Youth Programs Award

Communication Awards ............................................................................................................... Danny Owen Presidential Citation Award .................................................................................................. Jimbo Burkhalter Mississippi Crop & Livestock Reporting Awards ....................................................................... USDA-NASS Recognition of 2013 Retiree .................................................................................................. Jimbo Burkhalter Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association Remarks ....................................................................... Sammy Blossom

BUSINESS MEETING Call-to-order .......................................................................................................................... Jimbo Burkhalter Old Business / New Business 11:30 BREAK FOR LUNCH IN THE SOUTH AUDITORIUM 12:30 Resume meeting in Bost Theatre Memorial Service ......................................................................................................................... Don Respess Installation of New Officers .............................................................................. Donna Beliech, Past President Retiring President’s Report ................................................................................................... Jimbo Burkhalter Incoming President’s Report ............................................................................ Ruby Rankin – President Elect Raffle 1:30 Adjourn

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS BREAKFAST MEETING Wednesday, October 30, 2013

a.m. 6:30 Hilton Garden Inn – Conference Room, 975 Highway 12, Starkville, MS 39759 Sponsor: Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association Attendees: Officers, Junior Directors, Senior Directors, Membership Chairs, Past

President, MCA Representative and Honored Guests

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2014 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

STATE ASSOCIATION

President ....................................................................................................................... Ruby Rankin President –Elect .......................................................................................................... Dr. John Byrd 1st Vice-President ....................................................................................................... Charlie Stokes 2nd Vice-President .......................................................................................................... Anita Webb Secretary/Treasurer ................................................................................................... Andy Braswell Past President ......................................................................................................... Jimbo Burkhalter

NORTHEAST DISTRICT

Senior Director ........................................................................................................ Belvia Giachelli Junior Director ......................................................................................................... Ricky Ferguson Membership Chairman........................................................................................ Nicholas Simmons

SOUTHEAST DISTRICT

Senior Director ......................................................................................................... Thomas Brewer Junior Director ............................................................................................................. Heath Steede Membership Chairman............................................................................................. Amanda Woods

NORTHWEST DISTRICT

Senior Director ........................................................................................................ Tracy Roberston Junior Director ......................................................................................................Phillip Vandevere Membership Chairman................................................................................... Laura Jane Giaccaglia

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT

Senior Director .......................................................................................................... Wayne Boshart Junior Director ........................................................................................................ Dr. David Carter Membership Chairman............................................................................................... Wesley Purvis

STATE OFFICE GROUP

Senior Director .................................................................................................... Dr. Angus Catchot Junior Director ........................................................................................................ Dr. Dean Jousan Membership Chairman........................................................................................... Dr. Keith Crouse

MACAA Officers Handbook is available on your MACAA website at: http://www.mscountyagent.com/macaa/handbook.pdf

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Ruby Rankin President

Dr. John Byrd President Elect

Charlie Stokes 1st Vice President

Anita Webb 2nd Vice President

Andy Braswell Secretary

Jimbo Burkhalter Past President

Reid Nevins Treasurer

DIRECTORS

NORTHEAST DISTRICT GROUP

Belvia Giachelli Sr. Director

Ricky Ferguson Jr. Director

Nicholas Simmons Membership Chair

SOUTHEAST DISTRICT GROUP

Thomas Brewer Sr. Director

Heath Steede Jr. Director

Amanda Woods Membership Chair

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DIRECTORS (continued)

NORTHWEST DISTRICT GROUP

Tracy Robertson Sr. Director

Phillip Vandevere Jr. Director

Laura Giaccaglia Membership Chair

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT GROUP

Wayne Boshart Sr. Director

Dr. David Carter Jr. Director

Wesley Purvis Membership Chair

STATE OFFICE GROUP

Dr. Angus Catchot Sr. Director

Dr. Dean Jousan Jr. Director

Dr. Keith Crouse Membership Chair

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Adams, Lamar 23 Alberson, Brandon 3 Aust, Preston 2 Austin, Anna 2 Gary Bachman 2 Bales, Don 3 Barnett, Trent 1 Bates, Rebecca B. 6 Bearden, Shelby W. 18 Beliech, Donna H. 18 Benton, Shelli 3 Blakeney, Amanda 1 Bland, Anthony D. 12 Boshart, Wayne 3 Braswell, Andy Sr. 15 Brewer, Thomas E. 13 Brown, Kipp 2 Brunson, Martin 23 Buehring, Nathan 9 Burdine, Bill 17 Burkhalter, Jimbo 16 Bush, Charlie 3 Byrd, John D. Jr. 24 Cagle, Scott 1 Carson, Jon 1 Carter, David N. 6 Catchot, Angus L. Jr. 9 Cliett, Donna 2 Collum, Elmo 16 Cook, Don 6 Covington, Cliff 25 Crenshaw, Mark A. 28 Crouse, Keith 17 Davis, Ann 2 Denny, Geoff 1 Dicke, Stephen G. 25 Dodds, Darrin 6 Drackett, Pat 1 Eubank, Tom 3 Falconer, Lawrence 1 Ferguson, Ricky 2 Ferguson, Tarah 1 Flint, Ernie Jr. 22 Floyd, James 3

Gentry, Judd 19 Giaccaglia, Laura 3 Giachelli, Belvia 6 Giesemann, John T. 29 Gray, Brent O. 2 Gordon, Jason S. 2 Gordon, Harvey 7 Haire, Dan 1 Hankins, Craig 1 Henderson, James E. 6 Henn, Alan 7 Herndon, Bill Jr. 10 Hughes, Glenn 19 Hurdle, Jason 1 Irby, Trent 1 Jefcoat, Nikki 2 Jones, Ty 4 Jousan, Dean 7 Kelly, Lelia S. 13 Larson, Erick J. 18 Lassiter, Kellee J. 2 Lemus, Rocky 3 Lewis, Kyle 1 Londo, Andy 14 Maily, William P. (Bill) 23 Maness, Jeremy 7 Martin, Steven W. 13 McClenton, BJ 4 McGee, Leanne W. 5 McKey III, Randall 1 Moore, Jeremy 1 Morgan, Melissa R. 2 Mowdy, Mark J. 24 Myles, Al 3 Nevins, James Randall 2 Nevins, Reid A. 5 Newman, Michael 18 Newman, Mitchell 1 Odum, Brittany B. 2 Oldham, Larry 17 Owen, Danny O. 22 Padgett, Betsy 2 Phillips, Mike 1 Poindexter, Patrick 13

Porter, Wayne 9 Pruitt, Michael O. 2 Purvis Oren (Wesley) 2 Rankin, Ruby D. 16 Reginelli, Dennis B. 22 Respess, Donald Sr. 20 Robertson, Tracy N. 5 Rogers, Angie Lee 1 Rousseau, Randall J. 3 Self, Brady 1 Sibley, Jessica 1 Simmons, Nicholas 1 Singleton, Jerry 12 Smith, Becky 1 Smith, Eddie M. L. 5 Sherry Smith 1 Soignier, Lurlinda W. 2 Steede, Heath G. 2 Stephens, Lester 5 Stephenson, Ronald C. 2 Stewart, Lisa 2 Stokes, Charlie 15 Street, Joe 5 Surrette, Sherry 1 Swann, Richard 1 Therrell, Houston Jr. 15 Thompson, Sherry 2 Tolbert, Kimberly L. 2 Tullos, Adam 7 Vandevere, Phillip M. Jr. 6 Ware, Amy B. 2 Walker, Amanda J. 7 Webb, Anita L. 7 Wells, Wayne 13 White, Julie 4 Wilborn, Kimberly L. 5 Wilson, Jeffery C. 10 Winters, Stephen 28 Wise, Stanley G. Jr. 26 Woods, Amanda H. 6 Wooten, James 4

2013 Complimentary Members Blossom, Sammy Bohach, Gregory A. Jackson Gary B. Knight, Randy

Keenum, Mark E.

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Alford, Walter Alley, George Andrews, Gordon Baird, Sr., Tommy Baker, Jr., Joe P. Bishop, William T. Blasingame, Donald J. Bost, W.M. Bridges, Terry L. Broome, Malcolm L. Bryant, Daniel W. Burns, Charles Carpenter, Myles Carter, Frank Cheatham, Danny Childers, Mrs. William C. Clarke, James F. Coccaro, John C. Cochran, Dexter 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 Duke, C. B. East, Tammy G. Estess, Jr., Charles E. Fitts, Charlie Fleming, Donald Fleming, W. M. Fulcher, Bobby M. Garrison, Jr., George W. Gilliam G. W. Gillie, Mark Goforth Joe Goodwin, William O. Grantham, Charles S. Grubbs, Truitt Harness, Creevy Harris, Eddie B. Harris, Joseph P. Hartness, Ronnie Henry, William Hollis, James B. Hoskin, Ruben

Houston, Wayne Hudson, Harvin Jones, Audrey W. Jones, Ronald L. Killebrew, John H. Kimbrough, Perry D. Latham, W. B. Lee, Billy Joe Loftin, Tom H. Luther, Jimmy K. Martin, Robert McClain, Jimmy C. McKie, John McMillen, Jack C. Moman, Jr., Thomas M. Montgomery, Fred R. Moore, William F. Mullendore, George P. Needham, Tim Oatis, Melvin J. Parker, John L. Parker, O. F. Pepper, Tim Preuss, Ted Pullin, Ted Raby, Elton Raspberry, Freddie Rhea, Jr., Joseph R. Richardson, William S. Richmond, James P. Rone, George Rouse, Jr., Clayton E. Sartor, Martha Ray Sartor, Ray M. Schmidt, Joseph F. Sims, Bobby G. Skelton, Donald D. Smith, Art Smith, Donald H. Smith, John W. Smith, W.T. Starks, Nelda Steeby, Jim Steede, Mike Swoope, Thomas K. Swoope, William Swords, Luther Tanner, Jr., Barney A. Taylor, Gerald T. Taylor, Liston (Lee)

Thompson, Lee H. Twitty, Richard C. Waldrup, Charles E. Wallace, Barry K. Watkins, Coyt Weaver, George Wells, W. V. Wheeler, Dwayne Wilbourn, Carl G. Willcutt, Herb Williams, Glen E. (Ed) Williams, Robert L. Young, David Young, Mack Deceased in 2013 Charles Baskin Dexter Cochran James Rufus Davis Charles B. Duke Jr. William Merrill Flemming Creevy Harness William McDuff Johnson Dalton Lee Miller Dr. George Pierce Mullendore Lee H. Thompson, Sr. Retirees FY 2013 Al Myles Wayne Wells Marty Brunson

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OVERALL CHAIRMAN President Elect: Dr. John Byrd 4-H AND YOUTH COMMITTEE Chair: Jeremy Maness Vice-Chair: Laura Giaccaglia Members: Brandon Alberson, Wayne Boshart, ,

Thomas Brewer, Harvey Gordon , Dr. Dean Jousan, Reid Nevins and Kimberly Wilborn

ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS

COMMITTEE Chair: Eddie Smith Vice-Chair: Dr. Bill Burdine Members: Don Bales Laura Giaccaglia, Don

Respess, Anita Webb and Julie White AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

COMMITTEE Chair: Dr. Ernie Flint Vice-Chair: Thomas Brewer Members: Drew Bates, Andy Braswell, Dr. Angus

Catchot, Dr. Mark Crenshaw, Dr. Tom Eubank, Dr. Bill Herndon and Dr. Steve Martin

AGRONOMY AND PEST

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Chair: Lester Stephens Vice-Chair: Charlie Stokes Members: Wayne Boshart, Charlie Bush, Dr. Don

Cook, Dr. Keith Crouse, Dr. Ernie Flint, Dr. Alan Henn, Dr. Eric Larson and Randall Smith

ANIMAL SCIENCE COMMITTEE Chair: Dr. Rocky Lemus Vice-Chair: Julie White, Members: Dr. Lamar Adams, Shelby Bearden,

Kipp Brown, Cliff Covington, Dr. Mark Crenshaw, Dr. Dean Jousan, Mark Mowdy, Houston Therrell and Phillip Vandevere

COMMUNICATION AWARDS COMMITTEE

Chair: Anita Webb Vice-Chair: Amanda Walker, Members: Donna Beliech, Dr. David Carter, Dr.

Darrin Dodd, Jeremy Maness, Dr. Wayne Porter, Eddie Smith, and Kimberly Wilborn

EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Chair: Ty Jones Vice-Chair: B. J. McClenton Members: Anna Austin, Rebecca Bates, Shelby

Bearden, Thomas Brewer, Belvia Giachelli, Dr. James Henderson, , Leanne McGee, and Amanda Woods

EXTENSION PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

Chair: Amanda Walker Vice-Chair: Houston Therrell Members: Dr. Angus Catchot, Dr. Stephen Dicke,

Brent Gray, Ty Jones, Dr. Eric Larson, Dr. Rocky Lemus, James Wooten and Phillip Vandevere

FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE Chair: Andy Braswell Vice-Chair (Financial Records): Reid Nevins Vice-Chair (Investments): Elmo Collum 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: James Floyd Vice-Chair: Dr. Stephen Dicke Members: Don Bales, Adam Tullos, Dr. James

Henderson, Dr. Glenn Hughes, Bill Maily and Dr. Randall Rousseau

HISTORY COMMITTEE Chair: Tracy Robertson Vice-Chair: Dr. Lamar Adams Members: Jimbo Burkhalter, Elmo Collum, Dr.

Ernie Flint, Judd Gentry, Dr. Alan Henn, Dr. Glenn Hughes, Steve Winters, Stanley Wise

HORTICULTURE COMMITTEE Chair: Dr. Jeff Wilson Vice-Chair: Anthony Bland, Members: Drew Bates, Rebecca Bates, Donna

Beliech, Dr. Alan Henn, Dr. Lelia Kelly, Dr. Wayne Porter

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HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Chair: 2nd Vice-Pres Anita Webb Vice-Chair: Belvia Giachelli, Members: Shelli Benton, Jimbo Burkhalter, Dr.

David Carter, Dr. Tom Eubank, BJ McClenton, Leanne McGee, Dr. Larry Oldham, Anita Webb

POLICY COMMITTEE Chair: Past President – Jimbo Burkhalter Vice-Chair: Dr. Lamar Adams 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 – Ruby Rankin Vice-Chair: President Elect – Dr. John Byrd PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE

COMMITTEE Chair: Dr. Wayne Porter Vice-Chair: Andy Braswell Members: Don Cook, Dr. Stephen Dicke, Judd

Gentry, Dr. John Giesemann, Dr. Bill Herndon, Dr. Steve Martin, Dr. Larry Oldham, Danny Owen, Ruby Rankin and Jerry Singleton

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Shelby Bearden Vice-Chair: Reid Nevins Members: Dr. Darrin Dodds, Belvia Giachelli, Bill

Maily, Mark Mowdy, Dr. Michael Newman, Tracey Robertson, Randy Smith, Lester Stephens, Dr. Jeff Wilson and Steve Winters,

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND

AGRICULTURAL ISSUES COMMITTEE

Chair: Houston Therrell Vice-Chair: Amanda Woods OYF Vice-Chair: Jerry Singleton Members: Andy Braswell, Dr. Bill Burdine, Harvey

Gordon, BJ McClenton, Ruby Rankin, Charlie Stokes and James Wooten

RECOGNITION AND AWARDS COMMITTEE

Chair: President - Elect Dr. John Byrd Vice-Chair: Past President – Jimbo Burkhalter Members: Sr. and Jr. Directors, Membership Chairs

and Past DSA Winners

RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Chair: Dr. Keith Crouse Vice-Chair: Don Respess Members: Dr. John Byrd, Dr. Darrin Dodds, James

Floyd, Dr. Lelia Kelly, Leanne McGee, Bill Maily and Mark Mowdy

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Chair: Cliff Covington Vice-Chair: Dr. Lelia Kelly Members: Kipp Brown, Charlie Bush, Elmo Collum,

Dr. Dennis Reginelli, Tracy Robertson and Randall Rousseau

TEACHING AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Chair: Rebecca Bates Co-Chair: Stanley Wise Webmaster: Donna Beliech Members: Dr. Lamar Adams, Shelli Benton, Anthony

Bland, Dr. John Giesemann, Dr. Jason Gordon, Dr. Michael Newman, Patrick Poindexter and Adam Tullos,

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4-H and Youth Committee Animal Science Committee Communications Award Committee History Committee Horticulture Committee

Outstanding Program Award Winners Presidential Citations Professional Excellence Committee Recognition and Awards Committee Scholarship Committee

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Many 4-H activities were held throughout the past year that involved MACAA members. These activities included: District and State 4-H Horse Shows, District 4-H Achievement Days, District and State Shooting Sports, Club Congress, Mississippi State Fair, Jackpot Livestock Shows, County Livestock Shows, District Livestock Shows, Dixie National Sale of Champions and the Dixie National Junior Round-Up shows. Further information on some of these activities reveals that statewide a total of 2538 animals were shown at the five district livestock shows this past year. This compares to 2669 head in 2012. A track of numbers we had shown at the Dixie National Junior Round Up shows that total numbers dropped slightly from 2302 in 2012, to a total of 1525 exhibitors showing 2250 head of livestock in 2013. This year’s Sale of Junior Champions set a new all-time high record at $316,913.75 in total sales. The first sale held in 1970 had a gross total of only $7,621.35. The Reserve Grand Champion steer set a new record this year at $25,000 and the Grand Champion Market Goat set a new record at $15,500. In addition, 34 scholarships were awarded from the sale committee to total $53,500. The total gross sales for the past 44 years of Sale of Champion sales will come to $5,125,382.40. Eighty-four applications were received for the Premier Exhibitor Program at the 2013 Junior Round-Up. The Sale of Junior Champions Promotion Committee sponsored a $2,000 academic scholarship for the Premier Exhibitor in beef, sheep, swine, dairy, and goat. There were 43 exhibitors in the beef division, 6 in the dairy division, 2 in the lamb division, 13 in the swine division and 20 in the goat division. The Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions Promotion Committee presented twenty-five $1,500.00 academic scholarships this year. Forty-five exhibitors competed for these prestigious scholarships. The Dixie National Booster Club again presented six $1,000 academic scholarships at the 2013 Round-Up. These awards are presented to the highest placing graduating senior for each species, beef, lamb, dairy goat, dairy cattle, meat goat, and swine in showmanship. In the district 4-H horse shows last year there were 605 4-Hers showing 1052 horses in 2230 classes with 66 counties participating. In the non-riding contests (judging, horse bowl, demonstration, and public speaking) there were 146 contestants. Additional contestants participated in the horse art and photography contests. At the state contest there were 407 4-Hers showing 641 horses in 1169 classes from 62 counties. In all the non-riding contests including art and photography there were a total of 532 participants.

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AANNIIMMAALL SSCCIIEENNCCEE CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE The purpose of the Animal Science Committee is to actively pursue opportunities to provide sound educational activities in which MACAA members may advance their knowledge, understanding, 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 2013 MACAA Professional Improvement Conference, Magnolia Beef & Poultry Expo, Spring and Fall Artificial Insemination Schools, Agribition Sale, BCIA Bull Sale, MAFES Production Sale, Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show, Mississippi State Fair, Dixie National Livestock and Horse Shows, Sunbelt Ag Expo, Grazing School, Forage and Pasture Short Course, Forage Tours, 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. Events Highlight:

MS/LA Beef and Forage Field Day (May 18) Beef and forage producers in Mississippi and Louisiana attend this event to learn how to improve their beef herds and pastures. Each year specialist are scheduled to give updates on research in these areas. Bulls from the South MS Gain on Forage Bull Test are also there for silent bid.

American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control Training (May 20-22) Kipp Brown, Shelby Bearden, Wesley Purvis, Skip Glidewell, BJ McClenton and Brandon Alberson participated in a small animal ruminant parasite control training in Fort Valley, Georgia. The American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control (ACSRPC), an organization dedicated to development and on-farm validation of non-chemical methods of parasite control in sheep, goats, and other livestock, held its first International Conference on Integrated Parasite Management (IPM) at Fort Valley State University (FVSU). It was a Train-the-Trainer Conference to train animal health professionals (Veterinarians, County Extension Agents, University personnel) in IPM principles, who will then train individual farmers in these principles throughout the country. Dairy Field Days (January 13 & June 25-26) The Mississippi – Louisiana Dairy Management Conference held in January was once again a huge success. In the month of June, we had two very successful MSU Dairy Field Days. The North MS Dairy Field Day was held at the North MS Research & Extension Center in Verona and the South MS Dairy Field Day was held at the Southwest Events Center in Tylertown. These events are designed to bring dairy producers, dairy managers, and dairy farm employee’s useful information for use in improving profitability of their farms.

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Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents Professional Improvement Conference (August 28-30) This year’s conference was held in Tunica. Once again our conference was a huge success with multiple educational opportunities including areas of livestock and catfish production as well as updates on the future of our organization. We also had the opportunity to participate in local tours that introduced us to the culture of the delta region. Search for Excellence in Livestock Production Programs Winner Cliff Covington was recognized by NACAA as the National Winner in the Search for Excellence in Livestock Production Programs. The title of his entry was "Turning A Profit With Beef Cattle – Utilizing Alternative Marketing And Integrated Resource Management To Maximize Profit." Judged by a committee of Livestock Specialists across the country, Cliff's entry was selected as the best Livestock Production Educational Program in the United States. This is the first time an Extension Agent from Mississippi has been recognized with this award. Respectfully submitted, Brandon Alberson, Chair

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There were 61 entries in 13 categories. There were several first-time submitters and all entries showed outstanding work. The 2012 MACAA Communications Awards Program winners are listed below:

COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS CATEGORIES

1. Audio Recording 2. Published Photo and Caption

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Computer Generated Graphics Presentation with Script

1st Dr. Andy Londo 2nd Dr. Wayne Porter 3rd

1st Lisa Stewart 2nd Donna Beliech 3rd Cliff Covington

1st Donna Beliech 2nd Dr. Andy Londo 3rd Stanley Wise

4. Program Promotion Piece

5. Personal Column 6. Feature Story

1st Stanley Wise 2nd Charlie Bush 3rd Eddie Smith

1st Charlie Bush 2nd Dr. Wayne Porter 3rd Dr. Jeff Wilson

1st Dr. Wayne Porter 2nd Dr. Gary Bachman 3rd Cliff Covington

7. Newsletter, Individual 8. Newsletter, Team 9. Video Recording 1st Eddie Smith

2nd Dr. Wayne Porter 3rd Lisa Stewart

1st Eddie Smith/Christian Stephenson

2nd Dr. Jason Gordon/13 Extension Forestry Personnel

3rd B.J. McClenton/ Sherry Smith

1st Dr. Gary Bachman 2nd 3rd

10. Fact Sheet 11. Publication 12. Web Site

1st Dr. Wayne Porter 2nd Stanley Wise 3rd Cliff Covington

1st Dr. Lelia Scott Kelly 2nd Dr. James Henderson 3rd Stanley Wise

1st Dr. Wayne Porter 2nd Eddie Smith 3rd Dr. Jeff Wilson

13. Learning Module 14 Bound Book 1st Dr. Wayne Porter

2nd James Henderson 3rd Dr. Stephen Dicke

1st -- 2nd -- 3rd --

Dr. Wayne Porter was a National Winner in the Communication Program for Feature Story submission, ‘Lawn Invaders: Top Five Summer Weed Problems in Lawns’. He received recognition at the national conference in Pittsburgh, PA and a $500 check. Donna Beliech was a National Finalist in the Communication Program for her Computer Generated Graphics submission, ‘Capture the Rain’. She received recognition at the national conference in Pittsburgh, PA and a $250 check.

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Dr. Wayne Porter was a National Finalist in the Communication Program for his Fact Sheet submission, ‘How to Build a Rain Barrel’. He received recognition at the national conference in Pittsburgh, PA and a $250 check. Dr. Lelia Kelly was a National Finalist in the Communication Program for her Publication submission, ‘Forcing Cold-Hardy Bulbs Indoors’. She received recognition at the national conference in Pittsburgh, PA and a $250 check. STATE COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR: Dr. Wayne Porter

SPECIALIST/DISTRICT COMMUNICATORS OF THE YEAR:

Northeast: Northwest: Southeast: Southwest: Specialist:

Stanley Wise No Entries Dr. Wayne Porter Donna Beliech Dr. Gary Bachman

2012 MACAA COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS 1ST PLACE WINNING ENTRIES

CATEGORY WINNER TITLE OF ENTRY Audio Recording Dr. Andy Londo Why Do Leaves Change Color

Published Photo or Caption

Lisa Stewart Because You Asked: Why Should I Test My Hay

Computer Generated Graphics Presentation

Donna Beliech Capture the Rain

Program Promotional Piece

Stanley Wise Northeast MS Saving Rural America Conference

Personal Column Charlie Bush Extension Notes from the Field

Feature Story Dr. Wayne Porter Lawn Invaders: Top Five Summer Weed Problems in Lawns

Newsletter, Individual Eddie Smith County Gardeners Extension Express

Newsletter, Team Eddie Smith Gardeners Extension Express

Video Presentation Dr. Gary Bachman Southern Gardening TV

Fact Sheet Dr. Wayne Porter How to Build a Rain Barrel

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Publication Web Site

Dr. Lelia Scott Kelly

Dr. Wayne Porter

Forcing Cold-Hardy Bulbs Indoors Gardening in Mississippi Blogspot

Learning Module Dr. Wayne Porter Home Gardening Workshop Series

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Respectfully submitted, Chair: Danny Owen

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The committee did not meet during the year. Boxes of old association notes and business were gone through by Tracy Robertson and Jimbo Burkhalter. The last version of the association’s history is from 1936-2001, which was published in 2002 and is available on the website under the category Formal History. To our knowledge, no additional updates have been officially made to our “History of MACAA” document since the development of the 2002 report. The MACAA Formal History document is available online at the following URL:

http://www.mscountyagent.com/pdfs/history.pdf. Respectfully Submitted, Chair: Tracy Robertson

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No horticulture tours were scheduled during this year’s MACAA Professional Improvement Conference but plans are being made for next year’s PIC. There was a horticulture tour offered during Galaxy this year in Pittsburgh, PA. Details of the tour stops are listed below. The web address for this information is listed at the bottom of this report. September 20th Stop 1) Bob O'Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park. This course is Audubon certified to enhance wildlife habitat, reduce pesticide use and other possible harmful impacts. Stop 2) Master Gardener demonstration garden followed by lunch with the Master Gardeners. Stop 3) Harvest Valley Farms, a fourth generation family farm that provides produce through CSAs, farm markets, and roadside stands. Stop 4) Quality Gardens of Valencia. This nursery/garden center offers landscaping services, educational seminars and a farmers market. September 21st Stop 1) Janoski's Farm and Greenhouse is a 200 acre farm that grows vegetables and fruits for sale year round in their farmers market. They offer sessionally available produce along with freshly baked goods made on site. They also have a greenhouse where they grow a variety of plants from Easter flowers, spring bedding plants, fall mums and Christmas flowers. Stop 2) Gardens of Ogelby Resort and Conference Center for lunch and a garden tour. The gardens are a re-creation of many that existed in Oglebay in the early 1900s. Visitors were enticed to wander on red brick paths through the ever-changing flower displays, hanging baskets and majestic trees. Sponsorship for the tour has been attained from EcoScraps thanks to Jim Hruskoci, a former NACAA member and extension educator.

http://www.nacaa.com/countyagent/2012-12.pdf Respectfully submitted, Patrick Poindexter – Chairman

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http://www.nacaa.com/countyagent/2012-12.pdf

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Booker Mims Excellence in Plant Agricultural Programs No Winner Victor Lee Superior Service Award Judd Gentry Wesley Farmer Excellence in Animal Agricultural Programs Reid Nevins Early Career Programming Excellence Award No Entry Mid-Career Programming Excellence Awarad Dr. Jeff Wilson Excellence in ANR Youth Programs Award Leanne McGee Below is a historical listing of Award honorees. These individuals are not eligible for award nomination again until two years have elapsed. Year 2012

Area Agent Mark Mowdy Kipp Brown

County Director Don Respess Amanda Walker

Specialist Dr. Darrin Dodds Dr. Glen Hughes

2011 Cliff Covington (BM) Dr. Jeffery 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 Coccaro (VL) Harvin Hudson

Dr. Angus Catchot (WF) Dr. Bill Herndon

2006 No Nominees Dr. Lamar Adams Steve Cummings

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 Giesemann Dr. Nelda Starks

2003 Kerry Johnson Dr. Dennis Reginelli

Lee Taylor Charles Waldrup

Dr. John Anderson Dr. Jim Thomas

Respectfully submitted, Jimbo Burkhalter

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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 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: 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, Jimbo Burkhalter 2013 President Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents

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PPRROOFFEESSSSIIOONNAALL EEXXCCEELLLLEENNCCEE CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE

The primary objective of the Professional Excellence Committee is to encourage and showcase excellence in program efforts and to assist and recognize members with/for career promotion and performance evaluations. The following report summarizes accomplishments reported by MACAA members since our 2012 Annual Meeting last November. AWARDS Covington, Cliff - NACAA National Winner 2013 - Search For Excellence in Livestock Production

Program White, Julie - Mississippi Farm Bureau 2013 Excellence in Agriculture Award American Farm

Bureau 2013 Excellence in Agriculture Top 10 Porter, Dr. Wayne - NACAA National Winner 2013 Communication Awards - Feature Story NACAA

National Finalist 2013 Communication Awards – Fact Sheet EXTENSION PUBLICATIONS Porter, W. C., 2013. Growing Citrus in Containers in Mississippi, Mississippi State University

Extension Service, Publication 2542, 4 pp rev OTHER PUBLICATIONS Porter, W. C. 2013. Hot Plants: Endless Summer Hydrangea. Mississippi Gardener, 13(7):58. Porter, W. C. 2013. Eggplant for Everyone. Mississippi Gardener, 13(6):17-18. Porter, W. C. 2013. Native trees for Mississippi Landscapes: Red Maple, MNLA News

Messenger, Summer Issue, p16, 22. The professional Excellence Committee highly encourages all MACAA members to submit a listing of accomplishments similar to those noted above for inclusion in the 2014 MACAA Annual Meeting Program Book. One of the primary missions of MACAA is to assist members in developing and documenting excellence and competencies in Extension educational programming. This report is an ideal venue to post accomplishments for further documentation to support your career advancement/tenure process and annual Agent Performance Appraisal and Evaluation. Be looking for the call for 2014 submissions to this report next fall. Respectfully submitted, Chair: Dr. Stephen Dicke

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The Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents was eligible for two Distinguished Service Award (DSA) and two Achievement Award (AA) based on our 2013 membership under NACAA guidelines. The number of DSA’s and AA’s selected each year is based on 2% of our association 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 least 10 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 2013 and will be recognized at the NACAA Annual Meeting on July 20 – 24 2014 in Mobile, AL. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Dr. Mark Crenshaw - Specialist Dr. Angus Catchot - Specialist Thomas Brewer - Southeast Brandon McClenton - 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 2013selection is below. Selection occurs in the fall of the preceding year.

DSA AA Spec Spec SE NE SW NW NW SW NE SE

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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The NACAA scholarship application is an on-line process. This year, 10 scholarship applications, 4 group and 6 individual, were submitted to the committee. The applications were reviewed against the stated criteria; judging for completeness, educational component and quality. This year the committee awarded $14,776.00 in scholarship money to applicants. Scholarships awarded were as follows: Individual Applications – 6 Dan Wells Southern $ 951 Graduate Course – NC State University Dr. Dennis Reginelli Southern $ 760 Beltwide Cotton Conference - LA Dr. Wayne Porter Southern $ 715 SE Region Fruit & Veg. Conference – GA Mike Haberland Northeast $ 1,000 N. American Lake Mgmt. Society - CA Tracy Mosley Western $ 1,000 Range Mgmt. – FL Nicole Anderson Western $ 600 Inter. Herbage Seed Group – New Zealand Group Applications – 4 Cyndi Lauderdale Southern $ 500 Hawaii Horticulture Study Tour Wes Smith Southern $ 1,500 Cattle Industry Conv. - TN Stanley Moore N. Central $ 3,000 Ukraine Dairy Conference Paul Hay N. Central $ 4,750 Ag. Educator Study Tour – NE 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 current distribution is 46% bonds, 44% standard stock and 10% hard assets. As of June 30, 2013, the investment balance was $748,280. Income for the Foundation comes from donations, proceeds from the NACAA scholarship auction and any other fundraising activities that are held such as ticket raffle, logo knife or pen sales, etc. At the Galaxy Conference this year, the silent and live auction generated an additional $3,666.50 (subject to final audit). 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). Numerous donors from the NACAA Southern Region were recognized at the National Galaxy Conference in Pennsylvania for their monetary contributions to the Scholarship Fund as of Sept., 2013. The following individuals have contributed $100 - $249 and were gifted with a certificate: Ronald Britnell David Derrick

Paul L. Mask Jerry Clemons

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Elizabeth Felter Elena M. Toro Brent Allen Paul M. Bullock Clay Talton Paula J. Burke Greg Hinson James Burkhalter

Dean Jousan Art Bradley Keith Walters Sam Groce Steve Meadows Thomas Bryson Patricia Dehond

The following individuals have contributed $250 - $499 and were gifted with a certificate: Rex Herring Terry Delvalle Jule – Lynn Macie Wade Hutcheson

Donna Hamlin Beliech Eileen Coite Charles W. Davis Roy Walston

The following individuals have contributed $500 - $999 and were gifted with a logo pen: Henry D. Dorough Wes Smith William A. Hogan, Jr. Fred Miller Delbert E. O’Meara The following individual has contributed $1,000 - $2,499 and was gifted with a logo pen: Sherry Beaty The following individual has contributed $15,000 and over and was gifted with a logo pen: Eddie R. Holland 2014 NACAA Scholarship Committee consists of the: National Chair – Dwane Miller (PA) Regional Vice-Chairs – Wayne Flanary (North Central Region), Susan Boser (North East Region), Donna Beliech (Southern Region) and Linden Greenhalgh (Western Region)

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Actions of the Investment Committee On October 31, 2012 we sold .373 shares of American Funds Balanced at a price of $20.107239 a total of $7.50. This was done to cover the balance of brokerage fees the association owed. On November 26, 2012 the association bought a GNMA CMO Series certificate for $10,000. This certificate is government backed and pays 3.00% annually: the interest is paid on a monthly basis. The funds for the certificate were from the cash account in MorganKeegan – Raymond James. The investment fund had built up a large cash account (over $17,000) so our advisory suggested that we take some of the cash and invest in a fixed government certificate, to spread our invest account into more fixed funds. January 11, 2013 the association sold 8.499 shares of American Funds Growth Funds at a price of $35.29827 to cover brokerage fees owned by the association. February 6, 2013, $5.000.00 was withdrawn from the cash account at Raymond James – Morgan Keegan. These funds were requested by the President and the association’s executive treasury to pay expenses for the association. The money was placed in the association’s checking account. The funds were used to pay NACAA national dues and JCEP meeting expenses. On March 20, 2013, I received notice that a $6,000 certificate of deposit was redeemed. The CD and interest netted the association a total of $7,101.60. The funds were placed in a RaymondJames – MorganKeegan cash account until another CD or another secure profitable instrument can be obtained. On April 25, 2013 the preferred series D stock that the association has held since 2003 was called. The net result from the call of the stock was $9,375, also over the years the association has netted annual interest from the stock. The funds from this account and the funds from the CD ($7, 101.60) which was redeemed in March plus funds in the cash account (some $7,000) gave the association a large build-up of cash. Our advisory suggested we move some of the cash into another secured preferred stock. On April 30, 2013 the association purchased 750 shares of Regions Financial at 6.35%, or a total of $19,400. The balance of the funds was placed back in the RaymondJames – MorganKeegan cash account. On May 2, 2013 the corporate bond, American Express Credit Corporation, was redeemed for a total of $10,000. We placed the funds in the RaymondJames – MorganKeegan cash account until enough secure suitable account can be obtained. On May 15, 2013 the Federal Home Loan Mortgage note the association held was redeemed for $18,000. The funds were move to the Raymond James – MorganKeegan cash account until a suitable secured account can be obtained.

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With the redemption of the American Express Credit Corporation and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage notes, the association had $28,000 in the Raymond James – MorganKeegan cash account. To reduce the amount in the cash account, the association on May 16, 2013 purchased 525 shares of Entergy Mississippi, Incorporated at a price per share of $27.3990 for a total of $14,599.43. The fixed income – preferred securities will yield 6.2% and the first call date is 4/14/2015. On May 22, 2013 the Federal Farm Credit Bank note the association held was redeemed for $10,000. The funds were move to the Raymond James – MorganKeegan cash account until a suitable secure account can be obtained. With the balance of the other two redemptions ($13,401) and this redemption ($10,000) the association has a balance of $23,401) in the cash account. May 29, 2013, the association purchases 10 bonds of Washington State Economic Development Authority in Tacoma, Washington. Each bond has a purchase price of $109.279, for a total cost of $11,123.27. The bonds a maturity yield of 3.932% with a first call date of 10/01/2018, but most of the bonds are now being call way before the first call date. We left a total of $12,278 in the cash account to cover expenses for the Mississippi summer PIC meeting and for expenses for the NACAA meeting in September. On August 19, 2013, $9,600 was withdrawn from the association’s funds and sent to the MACAA executive treasury to pay expenses for both the summer MACAA PIC and the National Meeting in Pittsburg, PA. Also, on August 19, 2013 the Morgan Stanley Dean Witter stepped bond was redeemed at $8,000 plus 4% interest earned for a total of $8,320.00. The funds were moved into the Raymond James cash account, for now. I spoke with our advisory this morning (8/26/13) and we are moving $5,000 to a fixed bond or some other secured instrument. The September Raymond James and Morgan Keegan statement, showed a combined balance in our two accounts of $226,915. This is down from the high for the year of $235,000, but $9,600 was withdrawn in August to pay the expenses for the summer MACAA PIC and National Meeting in Pittsburg, PA.

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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 2013 THE DELTA AG EXPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 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 enterprises of this Association and WHEREAS, the recipient of this award has provided invaluable assistance with promoting Extension agent involvement and program participation in the MACAA, as well as procuring extra funds for members to attend the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Conference and the annual MACAA Professional Improvement Conference, and WHEREAS, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents is honored to present its 2013 Presidential Citation Award to THE DELTA AG. EXPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents expresses sincere gratitude and appreciation to THE DELTA AG. EXPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS for their faithful service to MACAA, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Association.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, CHARLES CHRISTOPHER BASKIN, DEXTER SNOWDEN COCHRAN, JAMES RUFUS DAVIS, CHARLES B. “C.B.” DUKE, JR., WILLIAM MERRILL “BILL” FLEMING, CREEVY HARNESS, WILLIAM MCDUFF “BILL” JOHNSON, SR., DALTON LEE MILLER, DR. GEORGE PIERCE MULLENDORE, and LEE H. THOMPSON, SR. passed away during the past year and having served as agents with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, and

WHEREAS, CHARLES CHRISTOPHER BASKIN, DEXTER SNOWDEN COCHRAN, JAMES RUFUS DAVIS, CHARLES B. “C.B.” DUKE, JR., WILLIAM MERRILL “BILL” FLEMING, CREEVY HARNESS, WILLIAM MCDUFF “BILL” JOHNSON, SR., DALTON LEE MILLER, DR. GEORGE PIERCE MULLENDORE, AND LEE H. THOMPSON, SR. 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 colleagues and friends, 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 spread upon the minutes of the Association.

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, DR. MARTIN BRUNSON, DR. WAYNE WELLS AND DR. AL MYLES have retired from the Mississippi State University Extension Service, and WHEREAS, DR. MARTIN BRUNSON, DR. WAYNE WELLS AND DR. AL MYLES have maintained active membership in the MACAA for more than ten consecutive years, and WHEREAS, these individuals contributed heavily to the success of the Mississippi State University Extension Service in influencing the economic well-being and overall quality of life of all citizens of the Great State of Mississippi, and WHEREAS, this Extension Educator devoted much of his life to providing outstanding educational programs through the Mississippi State University Extension Service, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents duly acknowledges loss of active service of this dedicated individual to the Mississippi State University Extension Service and the citizens of our state, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Association.

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, THOMAS BREWER AND DR. MARK CRENSHAW have been so recognized in 2012, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents congratulates THOMAS BREWER AND DR. MARK CRENSHAW upon earning this special recognition for outstanding service to the citizens of the Great State of Mississippi, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Association.

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the National Association of County Agricultural Agents and the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents recognize and honor excellence in Extension educational programming among members in early stages of their career through presentation of the Achievement Award, and WHEREAS, this special recognition is a high degree of honor bestowed upon early-career Extension Educators with ten years or less of service, and WHEREAS, BRANDON MCCLENTON AND DR. ANGUS CATCHOT have been so recognized in 2012, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents congratulates BRANDON MCCLENTON AND DR. 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 spread upon the minutes of the Association.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents takes tremendous pride in having strong representation at both the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference (NACAA AM-PIC) each year, and it’s 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 ADMINISTRATORS recognize and support MACAA professional improvement activities by providing funding to assist the aforementioned members in representing the Association and the Mississippi State University Extension Service during the NACAA AM-PIC, and MACAA PIC, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents expresses resounding gratitude and appreciation to our MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICE ADMINISTRATION, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Association.

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RESOLUTION WHEREAS, officials with 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 helped sponsor the MACAA Professional Improvement Conference in Natchez, MS BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents expresses gratitude and appreciation to CHIP BLALOCK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SUNBELT AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION, and everyone associated with SWISHER SWEET – SUNBELT for their support, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon 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 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 SAMMY BLOSSOM, 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 spread upon the minutes of the Association.

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RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI FARM BUREAU FEDERATION has expressed faith and support of work planned, developed, delivered, and evaluated by Mississippi State University Extension Service personnel, and WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI FARM BUREAU FEDERATION provides encouragement, support and 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 RANDY KNIGHT, PRESIDENT OF THE 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 spread upon the minutes of the Association.

RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI PORK PRODUCERS’ ASSOCIATION has expressed faith and support of work planned, developed, delivered, and evaluated by Mississippi State University Extension Service personnel, and WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION provides encouragement, support and 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 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 the 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 spread upon the minutes of the Association.

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RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents recognizes its members who demonstrate excellence in planning, developing, delivering, and evaluating Extension educational programs, and WHEREAS, this special recognition is a high degree of honor bestowed upon MACAA members who are truly dedicated to the missions of MACAA and the Mississippi State University Extension Service and to serving agriculture educational needs of all citizens of the Great State of Mississippi, and WHEREAS JUDD GENTRY has been honored as 2013 recipient of the Victor Lee Superior Service Award. NO WINNER has been recognized as 2013 recipient of the Booker T. Mims Excellence in Plant Agriculture Programs Award REID NEVINS has been honored as 2013 recipient of the Wesley Farmer Excellence in Animal Agricultural Programs Award LEANNE MCGEE has been recognized as 2013 recipient of the Excelllence in ANR youth Programs Award DR. JEFF WILSON has been honored as 2012 recipient of the Mid-Career Programming Excellence Award NO ENTRY WAS SUBMITTED THEREFORE NO ONE WAS recognized as the 2013 recipient of the Early Career Programming Excellence Award to publically applaud their excellence in delivering outstanding Extension education programs during the 2012 through 2013 period of time, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents congratulates JUDD GENTRY, REID NEVINS, LEANNE MCGEE, and DR. JEFF WILSON for earning this special recognition from their peers, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Association.

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Charles Baskin Dexter Cochran James Rufus Davis Charles B. Duke, Jr. Bill Fleming Creevy Harness William McDuff Johnson Dalton Lee Miller Dr. George Pierce Mullendore Lee H. Thompson, Sr.

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Charles Baskin

Retired Extension Specialist – MS Agricultural Experiment Station Charles Christopher Baskin, 81, of Mobile, Alabama, passed peacefully on September 12, 2013. Dr. Baskin enjoyed retirement in Mobile with family and friends. His professional career was highlighted as an expert in Seed Technology as an agronomist with Mississippi Agricultural Experiment Station, Professor of Agronomy with Mississippi State University, and Seed Technology consulting. Dr. Baskin is known globally for his contribution to cottonseed production and quality evaluation. His early positions with the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service as Assistant County Agent in Fayette and Mobile Counties set the stage for a long and productive career. Throughout he contributed to local, state, national, and international agricultural organizations as an officer in several capacities and was often recognized for his contributions. He was a graduate of Sumter County High School ('50), Alabama Polytechnic Institute (BS '54), Auburn University (Masters '63), and Mississippi State University (Ph.D. '70). He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Billie Boney Baskin as well as his daughter, Jeannine Baskin Weeks (Greg Weeks) and grandchildren, Emily Jeannine Weeks and Christopher Gregory Weeks; two brothers, David S. and Joe R. Baskin. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Alabama Baptist Children's Home, PO Box 91924, Mobile, AL 36691. Services are planned for Mobile Memorial Garden on Monday September 16th at 12 noon. Visitation will start at 10:30 AM. Condolences may be offered at www.mmgfuneralhome.com

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DDeexxtteerr CCoocchhrraann

Retired County Agent with USDA Dexter Snowden Cochran, 83, of Steens, MS died Monday, March 4, 2013, at home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 6, 2013, from 6 – 8 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 7, 2013, at 11 AM in the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel, Columbus, MS with Jeffery “Duffy” Neubauer officiating. Interment will be in Piney Grove Cemetery, Steens, MS with Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS directing. Mr. Cochran was born December 17, 1929, in Chester, Choctaw County, MS to the late Martin Casey and Hester Tullos Cochran. He retired as the county agent with USDA in 1990 after 24 years of service. Mr. Cochran served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal from 1951 – 1959 and the National Honor Guard Persido at San Francisco, CA. He was a resident of Lowndes County, MS for the past 47 years, having moved from Ridgeland, MS. Mr. Cochran was a past member of Columbus Kawani’s, Turner’s Battery, Starkville, MS, 4-County Advisory Board, Lowndes County Fair Board, North Mississippi Retired Agent Club (Old Timers), Cattlemen Association, and Sons of Confederate Veterans. He enjoyed farming, woodworking, collecting anything about John Deere Tractors, beekeeping, and was an avid camper.

Mr. Cochran and his wife are the only charter members of the National Civil War Medical Museum and were recognized for outstanding work in Civil War field hospital living history reenactments covering five states. In addition to his parents, Mr. Cochran was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Dexter Cochran and brother, Cohen Cochran. Mr. Cochran is survived by his wife of over 59 years, Nadine “Dee” Cochran, Columbus, MS; daughters, Shirley (Leslie) Strait, Brooksville, MS and Nina (Richard) Steenstra, Steens, MS; brother, Leon Cochran, Tupelo, MS; grandchildren, Tiffany Ward, Sabrina Strait, David Strait, Sgt. Alan Steenstra, Margaret Strait, Paul Strait, Cpl. Justin Steenstra, Michael Strait; and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Justin Steenstra, David Strait, Aubrey Blair, Carwin Green, Cliff Richey, Gary Deevers and Cory Deevers. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Andrew “Bobby” Dill and staff, members of Turners Battery, Old Timers Club, Dr. John McBrayer and the Heart South Staff in Alabaster, AL, and Dr. John Manard and staff in Tuscaloosa, AL.

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Retired County Agent – Sunflower County

Funeral services for Mr. James Rufus Davis will be held 11:00 a.m. at Bell Grove Missionary Baptist Church located on 1301 BB King Road, Indianola, MS 38751 on Saturday, October 5, 2013. Mr. Davis, a resident of Indianola, MS for 48 years, was called home to eternal rest on September 27, 2013 while at Trinity Mission Health and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, MS. He was born April 8, 1935 in Neshoba County, Philadelphia, MS to the marital union of the late Charlie and Rubie Davis. He was reared in Kemper County, DeKalb, MS where he attended Unity Springs Baptist Church and also received his elementary and high school education. He graduated from Little Rock High School as Valedictorian of his class. After high school he attended Alcorn State University where he graduated with Honors and received a B.S. degree in Agriculture. He did further study at the University of Wisconsin and later attended Mississippi State University where he received Specialist and Masters Degrees in Ornamental Horticulture, graduating with Honors. After his college graduation, James moved to Jackson, MS where he began his professional career with the MS Cooperative Extension Service. He worked with youth as their 4-H Club Leader and as Assistant County Agent for Hinds County before moving to Indianola where he worked initially as an Associate County Agent for Sunflower County before becoming the Area Horticulture Agent for several Delta counties. James initiated and conducted several programs and projects that are too numerous to name. Among them was the "Help Keep Sunflower Beautiful" Program, which ultimately led to his appointment as an Area Horticulture Specialist. Noted was his Consultant relationship with the National Council of Negro Women and the United States Department of Aid on his two trips to Swaziland, Africa where he became one of the pioneers of the "Pig-to-Table Project". He presented numerous radio and television programs to farmers, Extension Agents, Garden and Homemakers Clubs, and other special interest groups. Being an articulate and creative speaker and writer, James was a much sought-out speaker for church programs and was well-received because of his good sound advice, expressive voice, poetry, originality and, wit. He received numerous plaques, certificates and awards for outstanding service. Prior to his retirement in 1990, in 1977, James had already established and become CEO of his own Ornamental Horticulture business, D.S. and G. Landscaping Company which developed beautification plans for homes, government entities and other institutions throughout Mississippi and surrounding states for over 30 years.

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He was a very active, dedicated and faithful member of Bell Grove M. B. Church where Rev. Dr. David Matthews is Pastor. James served in several capacities. They included Deacon and Trustee Boards, Sunday School Teacher, Men's Club President, Finance Committee, Steering Committee and Founder of Pastor's Testimonial Program. He was also active in the community and at one time served on the School Board. He was married to Eunistine Kirkland Davis who preceded him into eternity. This union was blessed with one daughter. In addition to his wife and parents, one brother, Otis Davis, also preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish beautiful memories, a very loving and devoted daughter, Dorothy (Raymond) Ashley of Jackson; four grandchildren, James Ramon Ashley, Gerard Davis Ashley, Stedman Martin Ashley, and Kirkland Dorielle Ashley, all of Jackson; eight sisters, Mae Olive Griffin, of DeKalb, Rosie Horne of Philadelphia, Merlene (William) Austin of Greenwood, Gertha (Floyd) Carter of Moss Point, Hettie Rush of Gautier, Pearlie Perkins of Starkville, Mildred Tartt of Dayton, OH, and Evelyn (Douglas) Mars of Atlanta, GA; one brother, Anderson Davis of Dayton, OH; one aunt, Mable Davis of DeKalb and a great niece, Darsha Regina (Griffin) Maiten, who was his caregiver in his home as his Alzheimer's progressed; many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, other relatives, church members and friends. The Wake Service (Family Hour) will be Friday, October 4, 2013, 6-7 p.m. at Byas Funeral Home located at 407 Front Street Extension, Indianola, MS 38751. Viewing will be 2-7:30p.m. on Friday which includes the Family Hour beginning at 6p.m. After the Family Hour on Friday evening, the casket will remain closed, including all day Saturday. Rev. Dr. David Matthews will be the Officiating Minister. Interment will be at Riverside Memorial Gardens. Byas Funeral Home, Indianola, is in charge of arrangements and services. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, friends who wish to honor Mr. Davis’ memory make a memorial tribute donation to: ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER in memory of “James R. Davis, Indianola, MS” by one of these methods: Online: http://act.alz.org/goto/James_R_Davis

By phone: 1-800-272-3900

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Retired County Agent – Pontotoc County Mr. Charles B. (C. B.) Duke Jr., age 89, died Sunday, December 9, 2012 in Hermitage, TN after a brief illness. He was a graduate of Enid High School in Enid, MS and attended Mississippi State University. He enlisted in the United States Army during his sophomore year. He served his country in the European Theater during World War II in Italy, France and Germany. After the war, he returned to MSU, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture. He received his Master's Degree in Administration from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He began his career teaching returning military veterans methods to improve farming practices and later began working with the Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service as an Assistant County Agent in Pontotoc County. He was promoted to County Agent in Calhoun County, and later became District Agent of the Mississippi Extension Service on the MSU campus. Following his retirement in 1979, he developed many hobbies, one of which was woodworking. He enjoyed attending craft fairs and making furniture for his family to enjoy. He also had a love of fishing, camping and traveling. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Duke McCollum (Stewart), his parents, Charles B. Duke and Maude Brown Duke and one brother, Roy B. Duke. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Joyce, a daughter, Carol Templeton (Terry) of Hermitage TN, four grandsons, Thad Templeton (Angie) of Winston Salem, NC , Marc McCollum (Katie) of Charlotte, NC, Ben McCollum (Kristin) of Charleston SC and Brent Templeton, Sierra Vista, AZ. He has seven great grandchildren. He is a member of First Baptist Church of Starkville. Visitation will be held at Welch Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. The funeral will be held at Welch on Thursday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Oktibbeha Memorial Gardens. Welch Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to First Baptist Church Starkville, Children's Building Fund.

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Retired County Agent – Issaquena and Leflore Counties William Merrill (Bill) Fleming, 92 passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Indywood Glenn Assisted Living. Funeral services are 3:30 P.M. Wednesday April 17, 2913 at Wilson & Knight Funeral Home with interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-7 P. M. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Bill was born to Ben and Clara Fleming in Candall, MS and had been a resident of Greenwood for over fifty years. He served in the US Army during World War II in the Panama Canal Zone. He graduated with honors from Mississippi State University with a degree in agriculture education. Bill Taught in Glen Allan High School before going to work for the MS State Extension Service. He served as the agricultural county agent in Issaquena and Leflore counties. After retiring, he bought Greenwood Nursery which later became Greenwood Small Engine Repair, now owned by his son Bert. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Marie. Survivors include; A son, Bert Fleming and his wife Rhonda, Two Daughters, Gail Fleming Moore and her husband Randy of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Linda Fleming Cram of Broomfield, CO, eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

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Retired County Agent – Issaquena and Leflore Counties Creevy Harness, born to Kermit R. and Lillian E. Dillon Harness on September 30, 1937, ascended to Christ on September 8, 2013. He was married to Nell Rae Parrish in 1961; she preceded him in death on September 26, 2006. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 13, 2013, at Farish Street Baptist Church (Jackson), followed by a brief service @ 3:30 p.m. at Sherman Baptist Church (3021 Sherman Church Rd., Magnolia, MS) and burial at the church cemetery. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2013, at Lakeover Funeral Home of Jackson, MS (family present 6-7 p.m.). He confessed Christ at an early age and became a member of Tickfaw Baptist Church in Liberty, MS, later moving his membership to Sherman Baptist Church in Magnolia, MS, where he was a loyal member until death. Living in Jackson, MS, for the last 30 years, he fellowshipped and worshipped at Farish Street Baptist Church where he was committed to its Sunday School, other programs and ministries. Creevy attended Lee Elementary School in Amite County, graduated from Pike County Agriculture High School in Magnolia, MS, obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture from Alcorn A & M College, and continued his post-Secondary education by obtaining the Masters Degree. In 2010, he received his Golden Diploma from Alcorn State University. Over a period of 37 years, Creevy held numerous leadership positions within the US Department of Agriculture. Receiving various awards and recognitions over his professional career, he began as a County Agent for Copiah County. He later became District 4-H Youth Director at Alcorn State University with the Mississippi State Extension Service; and as these responsibilities broadened, he was reassigned to the Jackson, MS, office. Aside from being a world traveler, Creevy enjoyed his daily walks, attending the Alcorn Braves sports activities, volunteering for his church and 4-H activities, and spending quality time with family, neighbors, and friends. He also enjoyed active membership in the Fraternal Organization of Free Masons. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Nell; parents Kermit & Lillian; and one brother, David Harness. Memories of Creevy will be cherished by: seven Brothers—Abraham Harness (Rosetta) of Magnolia, MS; Kermit Roosevelt Harness, Jr. (Vivian) of Madison, MS; Jesse Nathaniel Harness of Fayette, MS; Claude Alfonte Harness (Vashti) of Jackson, LA; Clifton Bernard

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Retired County Agent WOODLAND – William McDuff “Bill” Johnson, Sr., 83, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. He was born Feb. 23, 1929, to Sterling Fort Johnson and Grace Elizabeth Short Johnson. He was a retired County Agent for Chickasaw County. Private burial will be at Glenwood Cemetery in Elkton, Ky. There will be no local services. Survivors include his son, William M. Johnson, Jr. and wife, Kathryn Zimmerman Johnson of York, S.C.; his brother, Paul Douglas Johnson of Plainview, Texas; his grandchildren, April Jean Jones, Mimi Eileen Johnson, Katherine Haley Johnson, Lee Thomas Johnson; and his great-grandaughter, Kylie Hope Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his son, Robert Paul Johnson. Memorials may be made to Sanctuary Hospice House, P. O. Box 2177, Tupelo, MS, 38803. A complete obituary will be published in the Wednesday, Feb. 6, Chickasaw Journal. Friends and family may sign the online register book at www.houstonfuneralhomems.com .

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Retired County Agent – Oktibbeha County

Mr. Dalton Lee Miller, 90, passed away April 29, 2013 at his home in Starkville, MS. He was the son of the late Clint and Pearl Miller of Blue Springs, MS; brother of the late Otis K. Miller of Laurel, MS and A. Bernard Miller of Grenada, MS; husband of 54 years to Juanita C. Miller, who passed away August 20, 2001; father to Molly E. Miller, who passed away September 16, 2009. He is survived by his sons, Lee Andrew (Gwen) Miller of Starkville, MS, Timothy Dalton (Danette) Miller of Houston, TX, and Orin Hyman (Cindy) Miller of Starkville, MS; grandchildren, Kyle S. Miller and Jordan J. Miller of Houston, TX, Ashleigh N. Miller and Morgan E. Miller of Starkville, MS; nephew, James Miller of Houston, TX; nieces, Margret Green of Columbus, MS, Balinda Miller of Laurel, MS and Patricia Miller of Grenada, MS; and his Beloved, Evelyn Pritchard of Tupelo, MS. He was a member of Starkville Church of Christ and also served as Elder for several years. He was very active in the Oktibbeha County Agriculture Club and National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II, where he taught swimming to Navy recruits; He received his BS from Mississippi State University in 1950 in Agricultural Engineering. He went to work for Pontotoc County Power Association and raised chickens in Pontotoc. He moved to Starkville in 1958 and went to work for the Extension Service. He continued his education and received a Masters in Agricultural Engineering in 1970. He continued to work for the Extension Service until he retired in 1985. He received a Distinguished Service Award in Hershey, Pennsylvania in 1985 from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents for his leadership in The Agricultural Engineering Department and design of swine facilities from farrowing through finishing that are second to none in the country and grain drying and storage systems design. He enjoyed the outdoors, drinking coffee with buddies, crappie fishing and gardening. He was passionate about donating to causes such as St. Jude Children's Hospital and The Easter Seals. He started a carwash business in 1965 and continued to grow and build the business until he passed. Visitation for Mr. Miller is scheduled for Friday, May 3, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Starkville Church of Christ. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Starkville Church of Christ. Burial will be in Memorial Garden Park Cemetery in Starkville.

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George Pierce Mullendore passed away (in Starkville on) Tuesday, November 13, 2012. He was 78. George was born in Noxapater, MS, on June 16, 1934 to the late George A. and Ruth Young Mullendore and spent his early years in Noxapater, Meadville and Magnolia. In June 1955 he married Marilyn McGehee of Magnolia, and in August 1955 he graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. George and Marilyn lived in Germany in 1956 and 1957 where George served in the United States Army as a medical assistant. He began his 32 year career with the Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service in 1957 as an Assistant County Agent in Holmes County, Mississippi. He was promoted to Associate County Agent in 1959 and served as an Extension Agronomist for Mississippi State from 1962 to 1986. During this time George earned his Master's Degree and completed his Doctorate in Weed Science in 1975. His contributions to the world-wide cotton industry are widely known, and his career as an internationally recognized cotton expert took him to countries across the globe. In 1986 he began serving as Associate Coordinator of the Cotton Modeling Center until his retirement from the Extension Service in 1989. Upon his retirement he began Mullendore Cotton Consulting. In 1992 he was named Project Coordinator for the Mississippi Boll Weevil Management Corporation where he served until 2000. Upon his second retirement he enjoyed reading, traveling, golf, hunting and fishing but most of all he treasured the time spent with his bride, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. George was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Starkville where he served as President of the Savage Bible Sunday School Class, and he served on the Board of Directors of Odd Fellows Cemetery. His leadership, honors and awards include the Mississippi Weed Science Committee Secretary from1966-1971: Vice Chairman, 1972; and Chairman in 1973; MSU's 1970 Gamma Sigma Delta Honors Society of Agriculture Award; the 1979 MSU Faculty Achievement Award; Past President, County Agents Association; cofounder of the Delta Expo, 1974-1989; Certificate of Distinguished Service by National Association of County Agriculture Agents, 1984; 1986 Cotton Extension Education Award; MSU's 1987 Agriculture & Home Economics Alumni Award; and the Beltwide Extension Cotton Specialist Award of Merit. In 2005 he received his 50 year Masonic Lodge pin.

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George was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister, Ruth Gilmore (and an infant brother Joe Wilson). He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn; daughter Debbie (Tommy) Overcash of Madison, AL; daughter Karen (Adrian) Blocker of Memphis, TN and son Mike (Ginny) Mullendore of Madison, MS; grandchildren Cameron (Destanie), Chandler (Sarah) and Mason (Ashley) Overcash; Cole and Clarke Blocker; Will and Katie Mullendore; great grandchildren Noah Catherine and Weston Pierce Overcash; sister Mary Ann (Hurston) Nicholas; sister-in-law Kay (Riley) Nelson and brothers-in-law Clyde(Janice, deceased) Stanfield and Cecil Gilmore; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 16th at First United Methodist Church at 10:00 am with the Reverends Giles Linley and Prentiss Gordon officiating. Visitation will be held at Welch Funeral Home on Thursday, November 15th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and on Friday, November16th, in the sanctuary for one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery. The family requests that memorial be made to Wounded Warriors and Palmer Home for Children.

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Retired County Agent – Calhoun, Panola and Quitman Counties

Mr. Lee H. Thompson, Sr., age 92, passed away in Marks, MS on August 3, 2013. He was born on March 10, 1921 in Sarepta, MS to W.C. and Estelle Thompson and grew up in Pontotoc, MS. He served as Staff Sergeant and radio operator in the Army Air Force during WWII. His crew did 99 trips over the"hump". He graduated from Mississippi State University and was an avid Bulldog fan. He served as Extension County Agent in Calhoun, Panola and Quitman Counties. After retiring from the Extension Service in 1978, he worked as a crop consultant and an entomologist for several more years. He was owner of WSEL radio station in Pontotoc, MS and F&T Vineyard and Ruth's Flower Shop in Marks, MS. He was past president of the Marks Chamber of Commerce and involved in other civic organizations throughout his life. He enjoyed fishing, golf and being in the vineyard. He was a longtime member of the Marks First Baptist Church and served as deacon, Sunday School teacher, Training Union Director and Royal Ambassador leader. He leaves his loving wife of 65 years, Marjorie Temple Thompson, son Lee H. Thompson Jr (Terri), daughter Taffy Roper, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends Thursday, August 8, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Marks, MS with the service to follow at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be at Marks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Marks or charity of choice.

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Breakfast Meeting Minutes October 30, 2012

The meeting of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents was held on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 6:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Starkville. Members present were: Jimbo Burkhalter, Ruby Rankin, Anita Webb, Donna Beliech, Al Myles, Patrick Poindexter, Belvia Giachelli, Ricky Ferguson, Eddie Smith, Heath Steede,Anthony Bland, Tracy Robertson, Phillip Vandervere, Ty Jones, Wayne Boshart, David Carter, Lamar Adams, Dean Jousan, and Thomas Brewer. LeAnne Peters with MS Cattlemen’s Association was in attendance at the meeting and gave an update on some of the activities with MCA. MCA also sponsored the breakfast. Jimbo Burkhalter addressed the Board members and thanked the MS Cattlemen’s Association for their sponsorship. Jimboaddressed changes in Extension. He would also like to set up a meeting with administration in the future. Jimbo will send out dates to see when board members can meet with administration. To date the re are 82 total members signed up and we need at least 100 to keepAchievement Award (ASA) and Distinguished Service Award (DSA)award numbers. Tracy Robertson gave an overview of previous MACAA History from books, reports and minutes that she had been working on. The MACAA Books are now on line and have been since 2009. Reid Nevins will be accepting the MACAA Treasurer Position form Al Myles. Donna Beliech made a motion to accept Reid Nevins in this position and Lamar Adams seconded the motion. The motion passed. Jimbo address the need to set the PIC Professional Improvement date as soon as he can look at calendars. He said that the board and planning committee could meet by IVC to save on travel and time. Jimbo also encouraged members to look at the Galaxy Conference ; which will be held in Pittsburg, Pa. in September . Members will be receiving more information on the conference in the upcoming months. Ruby Rankin made a recommendation to let Al Myles finish collecting the membership dues for this year. Donna Beliech suggested getting the association to buy a QuickBooks computer program for Reid and make sure that we get receipts out to paid members. The membership deadline is February 15th. Bill Burdine has been entering the data to get updated membership list.

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Ruby asked how many first time members actually came back this year and bought memberships. Jimbo said he would check on this. New Business: Amanda Walker was elected as this year’s AA reciepient, but it was determined that she had too many years of service to be eligible for this award. Jimbo and the board looked to see what needed to be done. They would look at the award list and see who the 2nd place winner was on the list and see if they were willing to go to National. The recipient has to attend National to get the award. If the 2nd place cannot go then they would look at the 3rd place winner. David Carter asked about sponsorship on programs. Jimbo said that the scholarship committee would need to look at doing a fund raiser. David also talked about Public Relations and how it has been good to utilize 4-H Members to say the Pledge at the Board of Supervisor meetings. Donna brought up looking at awards to be inclusive so Ag Agents, County Directors, etc. could apply for awards. Anthony Bland will co-chair with Don Respess to work and plan this year’s PIC in and around Tunica. Donna reminded the board that the retired and life-time members want to be included and participate in events. We would need to think about a fee and invite the retired life-time members. David Carter and Ruby Rankin also said to make sure regions look at doing regional PIC’s with the $200.00 seed money. Maybe plan a spring regional and fall PIC. Jimbo asked for all Board members to encourage membership. Lamar Adams made a motion to adjourn and Tracy Robertson seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted: Anita Webb MACAA Secretary

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Interactive Video April 15, 2013

The second quarterly meeting of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents was held on Monday, April 15, 2013 via distance learning network. Those present were: Jimbo Burkhalter, Donna Beliech, John Byrd, Ruby Rankin, Reid Nevins, Eddie Smith, Thomas Brewer, Heath Steed, Anthony Bland, Tracy Robertson, Phillip (Bubba) Vandervere, Ty Jones, Wayne Boshart, Lamar Adams, Angus Catchot, Dean Jousan, Elmo Collum, and Charlie Stokes. Jimbo called the meeting to order with roll call and prayer. Old Business included the following: The first order of business was to review Membership list and looked at the updated membership list with total paid members of 122. There are 22 first timers. This insures we are covered for two DSA and 2 AA Winners. The next order of business was to discuss forming a Committee from the Board of Directors to address and review the awards given out at Annual Conference; since the new re-org, we have had title changes and want to insure that we are covering all areas. We use to give Specialist, Area Agents and County Director awards. Lamar Adams stated that we gave $500.00 awards to 2 Outstanding County Director, 2 Outstanding Specialist, and 2 Area Agents Awards. A Committee of 5 Members was formed to look at and address the need for changes brought about by re-org to get awards in line. Serving on this Committee are: Lamar Adams (Chair), Donna Beliech, Ruby Rankin, Thomas Brewer, and Dean Jousan. Jimbo reminded the Committee that Annual Conference is a month earlier, so they will need committee report to be timely. The next order of business was the Life Membership list,which was paid by MACAA. Jimbo asked what year this started. Donna recalled the year 2011. The Lifetime membership is $50.00. Concerns were that our State list did not line up with National list. Also they want to involve retired members. Lamar Adams remembered that Steve Winters came up with a retired Agent’s list and would like to challenge Steve to come up with a list to invite

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retired Agents to be a part of the Association; but not paying for their membership; but to go forward from this date. Next order of business, Jimbo discussed what needs to be done bet ween now and Annual Conference. Discussed Committee Assignments and elections. Ruby Rankin is the Overall Chair of Committee Assignments and will need to see that all Chairmen get their duties done. Donna said that the new Secretary coming in will come from Jimbo’s District; so Jimbo will need to host an election. The people serving on Committees will move up from vice-Chair to Chair. Donna also recommended that the 22 new members be added to a Committee, and that would be up to the incoming Chair person who is John Byrd. As John moves up he will put in new vice-chairs who will be working with and dividing up the new 22 members into committees, Also they will have to delete or remove individuals who have retired or have not re-joined. Elmo Collum suggested that Reid Nevins should not have the duty as vice-chair of 4-H and youth committee with the responsibility as Treasurer. Also to add him to Financial Audit and Records. Lamar Adams said that the First Vice President should ask and then appoint members as Committee Chairs and communicate well with Members to insure that they know their responsibilities. The Board looked at Committees on page 15 to take Reid Nevins off 4-H youth. Ruby will ask and appoint anew Chair. She will look at list and ask someone to serve as vice-chair. Jimbo will move Reid to Finance and Audit Committee and replace Al Myles. John Byrd asked for a point of clarification on using only paid members list for committee assignments. Donna Beliech said all paid members should be on some committee to make them feel like they are part of the Association. Jimbo asked Ruby Rankin to take care of the committee assignments. Elmo Collum also asked for a correction on the Agronomy and Pest Management committee to be made; which is changing Paul Aust to Preston Aust. As Chairs are assigned and moved up, then new vice chairs will be assigned by John Byrd on page 15 and 16 of 2013 program book. Donna reminded Jimbo to go to the National site and make changes for Preston Aust. Jimbo asked Lamar to report back on the Awards Committee and the board will vote on their recommendations. The next order of business , Jimbo asked the Board to discuss and vote on the rights of an Associate Member of the Association. An Associate member pays $50.00 vs $80.00.

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Tracy Robertson reminded the Board that if they are associate members they are not a National member and they have to be National members to be eligible for some awards and for DSA and AA. Lamar Adams also told the Board that Associate Members were needed at the time to keep membership quota to keep DSA and ASA awards. At this time there is only one associate member, Harvey Gordon. John Byrd made the motion that associate members be eligible for state awards. Donna Beliech 2nd the motion. All were in favor and motion carried. Donna asked since they are not members of National and if they choose to attend National can they receive monetary funds to go to National or serve as voting Delegates? After discussion the motion was made to : Allow Associate Members to be eligible for state awards and have state voting rights as an associate member paying $50.00 with no National rights including awards, voting or sponsorship to National. All members were in favor of this and motion carried. There was discussion on keeping up the number of members. Lamar Adams said that by paying the first timers this was keeping our numbers up. The question of concern was that if we needed another member to make our national quota how it would be determined whose membership would be paid. John Byrd makes a motion : That in the event MACAA needs additional delegates, that the Association will contact all associate members to see if they would be willing to pay the other $30.00. Thomas Brewer 2nd the motion. All were in favor and motion passed. Elmo Collum gave an Investment Report. Jimbo gave a report on the PIC-Professional Improvement Conference slated for August 28, 29, and 30 at Tunica. He reported that we have full support of Administration. Also that the tours were shaping up well. They had also got a donation of $2000.00 for the meeting. Jimbo also issued a challenge to all Board Members to come up with a door prize of $50.00 or more and bring with them to the PIC Conference. The MACAA Meeting during Annual Conference will be October 29th, in the Bost Theater and has already been scheduled and put on the calendar at State. Ruby Rankin has the Board of Director’s breakfast set up for October 30th. Jimbo told the Board that Patrick Poindexter , DSA Winner cannot attend the National meeting and ask the Board what needs to be done. Donna said if you don’t show up to the National

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meeting you are not a DSA. Lamar said that is correct, that you must attend the National meeting to receive your award. Therefore there is no state award. The only reason that National will even consider over -looking this is sickness or death. Elmo said that National will change the DSA. This needs to be turned over to the Junior Director to put out nominations again in the Northeast District and Belvia Giachelli can handle this by May 15th. Reid will talk to Belvia about looking at the DSA voting and see how to handle this. They will call Jimbo and advise him on the new DSA from the Recognition Committee. Donna Beliech also advised the board that Amanda Walker was over the years of service for ASA so Wayne Boshart was named in her place. New Business Jimbo asked if there was any new business. Elmo asked the board to look at the possibility of giving paid members and embroidered golf shirt with MACAA at Annual Conference. This would be a cost of $5000.00 and $6000.00. There are 122 Members with 22 of these being first timers paid by the Association and giving to paying members only. Ruby agreed with only paid members. Members discussed this possibility. No action was taken Meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted Anita Webb MACAA Secretary

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JCEP/PILD CONFERENCE APRIL 21 - 24, 2013 ALEXANDRIA, VA

The Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) held its annual Public Issues and Leadership Development (PILD) Conference in Alexandria, Virginia, April 21 - 24, 2013. This report summarizes topics of discussion and comments made during the conference. MSU-ES personnel attending were: Jimbo Burkhalter (MACAA), Dr. John Henderson (ANREP), Dr. Marina D’ A Breau Denny (NACDEP), (Sharon Patrick (MAE4-HA), Twayna Crockett, (MAEFCS), Karen Benson (Epsilon Sigma Phi) On Monday, April 22nd we opened with a Networking Breakfast. Paul Wigley, President, Joint Council of Extension Professionals and retired County Extension Coordinator, University of Georgia welcomed everyone. USDA Outlook speaker was Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy, director of (NIFA). Breakout sessions followed sessions covering topics such as, “You CAN Understand and Effectively Communicate the Public Value of Extension, You CAN Make a Difference with Elected Stakeholders, You CAN make your hill visits count, and You CAN Improve Government Relationships. On Tuesday, April 23rd we had breakfast with everyone and started with Roundtable Discussions. I attended a (NIFA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture. We discussed the small and medium sized farms and how they are still in the mix for contributing to the food supply. I then attended a discussion on Small Farms and how they can be funded. This was titled “A Time to Act by the National Commission on Small Farms. On April 24th the visits to Capitol Hill were made and the Mississippi delegation met with: 9:00 a.m. - Daniel Ulmer, Legislative Assistant Senator Thad Cochran’s Office 113 Dirksen Senate Office Building 9:45 a.m. - Taylor Nicholas, Legislative Assistant Senator Roger Wicker’s Office 555 Dirksen Senate Office Building 10:30 p.m. - Jill Duckworth, Legislative Assistant Congressman Steven Palazzo’s Office 331 Cannon House Office Building

11:15 a.m - Ty Mabry, Deputy Policy, Director Congressman Gregg Harper’s Office 307 Cannon House Office Building 1:00 p.m. - Elizabeth Parks, Senior Legislative Assistant Congressman Alan Nunnelee’s Office 1427 Longworth House Office Building 1:45 p.m. - Cory Horton, Legislative Assistant Congressman Bennie Thompson’s Office 2466 Rayburn House Office Building

Respectfully submitted, Jimbo Burkhalter 2013 MACAA President

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MACAA PRESIDENT’S REPORT Packing my bags boys, I’ve had a ball. There have been several trying times during my walk through the 2013 year as President of MACAA, but isn’t that “Life it’s own self?” Don’t we face obstacles every day where we must make decisions that will affect either ourselves or others or maybe both? Well, this trip has been no different. It’s a lot of work. It takes a lot of time to organize, not only your schedule but others as well. You find who you can count on, who will do their job without question, and who will buck you off no matter how many times you try to ride. But, it’s worth every second of the effort. I am a huge John Wayne fan. I love his saying: “Courage is being scared to death-but saddling up anyway.” It takes a person with a tough hide to survive the arrows that Satan throws at you daily. I fully realize that I can’t fight him alone. I fully trust God to keep him at bay. The title of this report is MACAA President’s Report. Well, my report is that we did the best we could to represent Mississippi State University Extension Service through the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents in a manner that reflects Professionalism, Courtesy, and Integrity. Educational Programming, Research, and disseminating the Research Based information to our clientele is what we do. Our Award Programs results reflect that we are making an impact on people all over this state in ways which tell our story in a positive way. In my visits with Administration, Congressmen in Washington DC, and everyday folks in various counties, I can tell that the Mississippi State University Extension Service is needed and still holds a very important place in our society. It is up to us to continue to make this hold true. I know it’s a cliché’ but it holds true. “You get out of it, what you put into it.” MACAA will never be any better than the time and effort put forth to make it grow and excel. Please apply for the program awards, communication awards, and make every effort you can to attend the National Conferences throughout this great country of ours. It is a great way to see the country and meet some very interesting people. In spite of what is currently affecting this country in a negative way, we still need to press on and make the Mississippi State University Extension Service one of the organizations making a positive impact. I leave you in the words of Townes Van Zandt: “I walked 47 miles of barbed wire. I use a cobra snake for a neck tie, well I got me a house on a roadside, made out of rattlesnake hides. Well, I got me a chimney on top, made out of Buck Deer Skulls. Come on take a little walk with me on down to New Orleans. Tell me who do you love?” I thank you for the opportunity to serve as President of MACAA in 2013. Respectfully Submitted, Jimbo Burkhatler

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Extension Workers Creed

I BELIEVE in people and their hopes, their aspirations, and their faith; in their right to

make their own plans and arrive at their own decisions; in their ability and power to

enlarge their lives and plan for the happiness of those they love.

I BELIEVE that education, of which extension work is an essential part, is basic in

stimulating individual initiative, self-determination and leadership, that these are the

keys to democracy and that people, when given facts they understand, will act not only

in their self-interest but also in the interest of society.

I BELIEVE that education is a lifelong process and the greatest university is the home;

that my success as a teacher is proportional to those qualities of mind and spirit that

give me welcome entrance to the homes of the families I serve.

I BELIEVE in intellectual freedom to search for and present the truth without bias and

with courteous tolerance toward the views of others.

I BELIEVE that the Extension Service is a link between the people and the ever-

changing discoveries in the laboratories.

I BELIEVE in the public institutions of which I am a part.

I BELIEVE in my own work and in the opportunity I have to make my life useful to

mankind.

Because I BELIEVE these things, I am an Extension worker.

Discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran's status is a

violation of federal and state law and MSU policy and will not be tolerated. Discrimination based upon sexual

orientation or group affiliation is a violation of MSU policy and will not be tolerated.

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