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Avery honored with award

MBJ Staff — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:06:15 +0000

Mississippi State University has recognized Extension professor Jimmy Avery with a Spirit of Excellence Award. As Mississippi’s only Extension catfish specialist, Avery has spent the last several years working to revitalize an industry in which Mississippi excels. That leading position has been hit hard recently due to foreign imports and falling prices. He coordinated efforts [...]

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Jackson comes full circle

Wally Northway — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 06:00:01 +0000

‘Passion’ for Extension Service drives new leader Growing up on his family’s farm in North Mississippi, Dr. Gary Brown Jackson saw firsthand how the Mississippi State University Extension Service could make a significant impact on lives. Now, he has the chance to make a significant impact on the Extension Service. Last month, Jackson was named [...]

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