Following is a list of Short Courses, Workshops and Evening Programs available from Miss. State Extension Service. For a description, contact County Agent Mike Reed.
Short Courses
Profitable Marketing and Harvesting of Timber
Forest Regeneration: An Investment in the Future
Introduction to Woodland Mnaagement
Forest and Wildlife Management for Profit and Recreation
How to Manage your Pine Plantation
Introduction to Hardwood Management
Forest Investment Analysis
Timber Tax Fundamentals
Forest Herbicides
Longleaf Pine Management
Workshops
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Forestry for Baby Boomers
Forest Certification
Tree Identification
Tree Farm
Pine Thinning
Evening Programs
Tree Farm Update
Timber Tax Update
Biomass and Energy
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Minutes from Sept. 9, 2010 Board Meeting
Members present were: Joe Spinks, Chad Grantham, Willie Jackson, Robert Baskin, James Paul Mason, Arvis Eldridge, Bob Henson, Jackie McKee, Rayford Williamson, Mary Maruvia, Harold Anderson, Debbie Webb, David Moody and D.D. Jackson. Also present were the county agent, Mike Reed and Priscilla Williamson from the NRCS.
The meeting was called to order by the president, Bob Henson, the minutes of the January 28, 2010 meeting were read by the secretary, Willie Jackson, and stood approved after no corrections were noted. Debbie Webb, treasurer, gave a financial report stating that the association had $3,079.73 in the checking account as of August 31, 2010.
President Henson stated that the annual county forestry association meeting would be held at Thursday, October 28 at the Coliseum, with Dr. Randy Rousseau from MSU presenting a program on biomass and bioenergy. President Henson also stated that the 50 year old family tree farms in the county would be recognized and presented with a sign at the annual meeting. The association should be receiving a $100 grant from the Tree Farm Program for this project. President Henson appointed Harold Anderson, Chad Grantham and Willie Jackson to give a report recommeding new officers and directors at the annual meeting.
The following events and dates were called to the attention of the group:
1. Mississippi Forestry Assoication Convention, October 13 and 14 in Hattiesburg.
2. Firewise Forestry Program, October 22 at the coliseum.
There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned.
Willie Jackson, Secretary
The meeting was called to order by the president, Bob Henson, the minutes of the January 28, 2010 meeting were read by the secretary, Willie Jackson, and stood approved after no corrections were noted. Debbie Webb, treasurer, gave a financial report stating that the association had $3,079.73 in the checking account as of August 31, 2010.
President Henson stated that the annual county forestry association meeting would be held at Thursday, October 28 at the Coliseum, with Dr. Randy Rousseau from MSU presenting a program on biomass and bioenergy. President Henson also stated that the 50 year old family tree farms in the county would be recognized and presented with a sign at the annual meeting. The association should be receiving a $100 grant from the Tree Farm Program for this project. President Henson appointed Harold Anderson, Chad Grantham and Willie Jackson to give a report recommeding new officers and directors at the annual meeting.
The following events and dates were called to the attention of the group:
1. Mississippi Forestry Assoication Convention, October 13 and 14 in Hattiesburg.
2. Firewise Forestry Program, October 22 at the coliseum.
There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned.
Willie Jackson, Secretary
Financial Report
Beginning Balance 8-31-10 $3,079.73 Income 450.00 Interest Earned 1.56 Misc. Wal-Mart Donation 500.00 1/12/2011 from sponsors Henson, B&G Equip 450.00 Total Income 1,401.29 Total Cash on Hand 1,481.29 EXPENSES Annual Meeting Expenses Vowell's (94.35) 10/28/2010 Williams Bros. (507.88) 10/28/10 Harvin Hudson (slaw) (42.80) 10/28/2010 Jerry Smith (70.00) 10/28/10 In Sports (32.99) 10/28/10 Tot. Annual Meeting (748.02) Board Meeting Mike Reed (20.22) 09/09/10 Elsie cumberland (6.55) 09/09/10 Tot. Board Meeting (26.77) Total Expenses (774.79) Cash on Hand 1/24/11 -- 3,706.50 PENDING: CHECK FOR $100.00 FOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY SIGNS (TREE FARM PROGRAM)
Agenda for Board Meeting on Jan 25, 2011
Welcome -- Harold Anderson, NCFA President
Financial Report -- Debbie Webb, Treasurer (entered in a separate post)
Minutes -- Willie Jackson (entered in a separate post).
NCFA Annual Meeting --
April 5th or 12th? Tentative set for April 12
Time 6:00 p.m., Nesh. Coliseum
Program Ideas
Cogongrass Suppression, Southern pine Beetle Cost Share Program, Wood Pellets, Pine Plantation Thinning Cost-Share Program, Others?
We have already had programs on the above topics, so two others were suggested -- MFA pres. Roy West is now working for Kior, which is putting in a plant at Columbus to make synthetic petroleum from wood. Randy Rouseau went into the technical aspect of this at our last meeting, but it would be good for Roy to talk to us about the progress of the project, and how it will impact timber markets.
Another program was for Dick Molpus to talk to us about the future of the sawlog market, considering high supply and poor demand.
(Note: Roy West's program is the first choice, with Molpus's being second. Harold Anderson will contact West about presenting the program. If he is unable, Joe Spinks will contact Molpus.
Suggested that we invite a local teacher who has attended the MFA's Teachers Conservation Workshop to come to the spring meeting and give a short presentation about his/her experience.
Tree farm Program -- Certification standards revised in 2010
CFA District Leadership Workshops -- February 24th 5:oo p.m., Coastal Plain Experiment Station, Newton
2011 MFA/CFA Legislative Luncheon -- March 3, Jackson. THE NCFA VOTED TO BE A SPONSOR FOR $250
Report from other Agencies
FSA and NRCS -- very little to report. Forestry programs are not very active at this time.
MFC -- business as usual. Expecting 8-10 percent budget cuts, but thinks they can keep operating without layoffs.
Project Learning Tree --Had another good year. Trained 708 students in 2010. Goal is to train 400. 43 Workshops held statewide in Universities, Colleges, Junior Colleges, Nature Centers and public and private schools. Harold will lead "A Walk in the Woods" for senior citizens at Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center, Columbus fro 2 - 3:30 on March 23. Invited everyone to attend.
Reader thank-you letter from Jake Luke, who received the Neshoba County Forestry and Cattleman's scholarship.
Financial Report -- Debbie Webb, Treasurer (entered in a separate post)
Minutes -- Willie Jackson (entered in a separate post).
NCFA Annual Meeting --
April 5th or 12th? Tentative set for April 12
Time 6:00 p.m., Nesh. Coliseum
Program Ideas
Cogongrass Suppression, Southern pine Beetle Cost Share Program, Wood Pellets, Pine Plantation Thinning Cost-Share Program, Others?
We have already had programs on the above topics, so two others were suggested -- MFA pres. Roy West is now working for Kior, which is putting in a plant at Columbus to make synthetic petroleum from wood. Randy Rouseau went into the technical aspect of this at our last meeting, but it would be good for Roy to talk to us about the progress of the project, and how it will impact timber markets.
Another program was for Dick Molpus to talk to us about the future of the sawlog market, considering high supply and poor demand.
(Note: Roy West's program is the first choice, with Molpus's being second. Harold Anderson will contact West about presenting the program. If he is unable, Joe Spinks will contact Molpus.
Suggested that we invite a local teacher who has attended the MFA's Teachers Conservation Workshop to come to the spring meeting and give a short presentation about his/her experience.
Tree farm Program -- Certification standards revised in 2010
CFA District Leadership Workshops -- February 24th 5:oo p.m., Coastal Plain Experiment Station, Newton
2011 MFA/CFA Legislative Luncheon -- March 3, Jackson. THE NCFA VOTED TO BE A SPONSOR FOR $250
Report from other Agencies
FSA and NRCS -- very little to report. Forestry programs are not very active at this time.
MFC -- business as usual. Expecting 8-10 percent budget cuts, but thinks they can keep operating without layoffs.
Project Learning Tree --Had another good year. Trained 708 students in 2010. Goal is to train 400. 43 Workshops held statewide in Universities, Colleges, Junior Colleges, Nature Centers and public and private schools. Harold will lead "A Walk in the Woods" for senior citizens at Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center, Columbus fro 2 - 3:30 on March 23. Invited everyone to attend.
Reader thank-you letter from Jake Luke, who received the Neshoba County Forestry and Cattleman's scholarship.
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