Underserved Landowner Outreach Program

The Underserved Landowner Outreach program provides assistance to underserved landowners in Mississippi. This program has three primary goals: provide outreach support and technical assistance to underserved landowners, encourage young people to seek careers in forestry, and to work with Alcorn State University to develop and/or enhance projects of mutual forestry interest. Funded through the Forest Stewardship Program, the Underserved Landowner Outreach program is a joint project between the Mississippi Forestry Commission, Alcorn State University and the USDA Forest Service.

Resources for an Inclusive Future:

An informational and inspirational program about careers in environmental and natural resources management for the resources professional for tomorrow. Click here for more information on this program or visit the RIF Web site.

Saving Rural America & Youth Conference

The Winston County Self Help Cooperative presents the 3rd Annual Saving Rural America & Youth Conference on January 8, 9, & 10, 2010. The theme for this year's conference is "Opportunities in Changing Times". This conference will be held at the Louisville Coliseum in Louisville, MS. There is a $10.00 registration fee for farmers which includes your meals and materials. USDA, extension, non-profits and foundation personnel will have a $20.00 registration fee. Registration deadline is December 20, 2009. Complete the registration form and mail along with a check payable to Winston County Self-Help Cooperative to P.O. Box 23813, Jackson, Mississippi 39225. Contact Frank Taylor at (601) 291-2704 for more information concerning this event. Click here for more information and registration form.

For more information on the Underserved Landowner Outreach Program, contact:

Sandra Ford

Underserved Landowner Coordinator

Alcorn State University

Attn: Sandra Ford, MFC

1000 ASU Drive, # 750

Alcorn State, MS 39096

(601) 927-8904 cell

sford@mfc.state.ms.us