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WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR SPONSOR FOR THEIR

SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF

COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS

rangeandpasture.dupont.com

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 .........