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MFA is offering a pre-order on custom MFA performance polos in kids’, women’s, and men’s sizes! This exclusive design was created just for MFA and features forestry-inspired elements throughout. Order deadline is September 10! Order yours today at msforestry.net/events/EventD…
MFA Workforce Development Coordinator Susan Shedd exhibited at the Franklin County High School Career Fair alongside other members of the forestry community. With 84,000 forestry-related jobs in MS, workforce development plays an important role for our members. #forestryworks
MFA's youth and youth leader award nomination forms are due September 1! Recognize a student you know for our Outstanding Youth Forestry Achievement Award and an educator or volunteer for our Outstanding Youth Forestry Leader Award. Find the forms at msforestry.net/page/awardnom….
This morning, MFA Executive Director Casey Anderson attended The Lumber Manufactory's ribbon cutting ceremony in New Albany. Rep Sam Creekmore IV, @SenHydeSmith, @RepTrentKelly, and @MSDeptofAg @AndyGipsonforMS were on hand to welcome the sawmill and participate in the ceremony.
We have exciting news! MFA's Annual Meeting registration opens this coming Monday! We have already opened exhibit and sponsorship registrations though, so email those forms to [email protected] soon to reserve your space. We can't wait to see everyone in October!
MFA Executive Director Casey Anderson & Workforce Development Coordinator Susan Shedd enjoyed representing ForestryWorks at the MS Lumber Manufacturers Association Convention & Trade Show. This was a great opportunity to connect with industry leaders from across the state.
MFA's dir of comm, Lauren Hawkins, taught part of Lee County Soil & Water Conservation District's teacher workshop. The district purchased MFA's Family TREES children's books for each attendee, so Lauren spoke about the book, educator's guide, & forestry education in classrooms.
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🌿 Got a Kudzu problem? MFC offers 2 cost-share programs to help private landowners offset herbicide costs!
FRDP: For site-prep before planting new trees (10+ forested acres) bit.ly/2Nbia0I
Kudzu Program: For mid-rotation or non-forested areas bit.ly/4gHym8O
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📢 MS Winter Storm Relief: SBA low-interest disaster loans are open for affected residents, businesses & nonprofits.
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Apply today!
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MFA executive director, Casey Anderson, & @MSForestryComm state forester, Russell Bozeman, were in Washington, D.C., last week meeting with @SenHydeSmith & other elected officials. They discussed MS landowners' needs for disaster assistance & how to strengthen markets in MS.
Monday, MFA representatives judged 21 @CAADatMSU Mass Timber Studio student projects. Winners were: Mattie Jones, first place; Abby Mickholtzick, second place; & Caleb McWhorter, third place. MFA & the Mississippi @sfiprogram State Implementation Committee sponsored the studio.
This morning, MFA director of communications, Lauren Hawkins, & education & outreach coordinator, Jonathan Smith, took part in Ann Smith Elementary School's first grade science day. They covered forest products & sustainability, read "Family TREES," & led a tree cookie activity.
Yesterday, MFA executive director, Casey Anderson, and landowner coordinator, Dave Godwin, attended the SDI Biocarbon Solutions ribbon cutting in Lowndes County. This is the largest biocarbon facility in the world, and we are proud to have them as an MFA member!
Yesterday, MFA workforce development coordinator, Susan Shedd, attended a Trades Day for Horn Lake High School students. She shared about jobs related to the forest industry and played a game highlighting products that come from trees. #forestryworks #mississippiforestryworks
On Wednesday, MFA Executive Director Casey Anderson and Meacham Harlow of @MSForestryComm read Family TREES and taught about preventing wildfires to students at Christ Covenant School. @smokey_bear made an appearance as well and was a big hit!
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International Paper announced that the company’s Board of Directors approved a $225 million greenfield project in central Mississippi.
International Paper plans to construct a new 468,000-square-foot sustainable packaging facility in Rankin County on an 80-acre site in Brandon. The site is less than 10 miles from the company’s existing Richland box plant.
Read more: magnoliatribune.com/2026/03/…
We love it when MFA members visit local elementary schools to read Family TREES! Jacob Boone of Interfor recently read to K-5 and 2nd grade students at Laurel Magnet School of the Arts. Reach out to Lauren Hawkins to receive a copy of Family TREES for your local school.
MFA Exec Director Casey Anderson & Certification Programs Coord John Auel are in Auburn, Alabama, for the @ForestResources Southwide Region Spring Meeting. MFA's 2024 Logger of the Year, Ricky Summerford, was also recognized as the FRA South Central Region Outstanding Logger!
