Professional Improvement Opportunities

The MACAA is sponsoring a tour of Agri-tourism Enterprises in North Mississippi on Tues., Oct. 4. The tour bus leaves from the North Miss. R & E Center in Verona at 9 a.m. Lunch is provided. Make arrangements to attend. It is open to any Extension employee. Go to the on-line ‘MSU-ES In-Service’ site to register. The in-service class is coded COR 478.

Another agricultural based learning opportunity is the ‘Horticulture Equipment Training’ activity from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 18 at the Beaumont Horticulture Unit. This MACAA sponsored in-service will provide agents with basic information on the use of specialized equipment used in the production of horticulture crops. Demonstrations and instruction will be given in the use of mulch laying equipment, drip irrigation, fertigation, precision planters, and sprayer calibration. The objective of the training is to give agents basic information to use in assisting growers with decision-making for production of horticulture crops. It is open to any Extension employee. Go to the on-line ‘MSU-ES In-Service’ site to register. The in-service class code is HOR 802-1.

There are many oportunities for professional improvement within MACAA and NACAA. Many of these are through awards, study tours, scholarships and seminars. The NACAA Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference offers a tremendous opportunity each year through workshops, seminars, tours and exhibits.

The first step in getting the recognition that you deserve and utilizing the professional opportunities available to you through MACAA, is by taking the TIME to explore and then taking advantage of the recognition and educational opportunities available to you.

The following links can help you explore the opportunities available through the NACAA and the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents.

NACAA Professional Improvement Information

2012 - Charleston, South Carolina
July 15-19

2013 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Galaxy IV)
September 15-20