Mississippi State University - Reveille Yearbook (Starkville, MS)

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conomics Tree Knowledge Wood has served Mississippians as fuel, uilding material, and industrial raw material r over 150 years. The early industrial evelopment of this state was founded in rge part on lumber stores. Today, lississippi ' s forests and associated industrial evelopments are a far more valuable ronomic asset than the forests they replac- i. The timberlands of Mississippi are own- i by more than 120,000 landowners and 3ver approximately 55 percent of the land ea. With the extreme importance of wood in ur everyday life evident, the 1964 Mississip- i Legislature created the Forest Products aboratory at Mississippi State University. he Lab was to minister to the technical needs ot forest-based industries and users of wood products in the state. Today the Forest Products Laboratory remains consis- tent with its original goal. In 1966, construction of two office- laboratory buildings were completed. However, three additional buildings, pur- chase of extensive equipment, and employ- ment of a staff of scientists who are specialists in various fields that impinge on wood science and wood technology have in- creased the research capability of the Forest Products Lab. Most of the professional staff of the Mississippi Forest Products Laboratory hold academic rank within the University. Dr. B. Baker, Jr. Head of Animal Science Dr. R. P. Wilson Head of Biochemistry Dr. H.J. Bearden Head of Dairy Science Dr. T.J. Helms Head of Entomology Dr. J. K. Snyder Head of Home Economics Dr. C. C. Singletary Head of Horticulture Forest Products Lab — 159

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Agriculture and Hon m Dr. W. R. Fox Head of Agricultural and Biological Engineering Dr. V. G. Hurt Head of Agricultural Economics Dr. W.J. Drapala Head of Agricultural and Experimental Statistics Dr. J. S. Lee Head of Agricultural and Extension Education Dr. R. G. Creech Head of Agronomy 158 — Dean of Agri. and Home Econ. Once an MSU student himself, Dr. Charles E. Lindley has held the position of Dean of the College of Agriculture and Home Economics since 1969. Dr. Lindley first came to State in a faculty position in 1952 as Professor andl Acting Head of the Animal Science Department. He has among his credits a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Animal Science and holds membership in several Agriculture related honoraries. The College of , mmm Agriculture and Home Economics has a current enrollment of approximately 1320 students. With such an enrollment in thir- teen departments, Dean Lindley sees his chief role as that of a facilitator. Creating an environment of good teaching and advising is of utmost importance. A marked progress has been exhibited by the College of Agriculture and Home Economics. Unlike most other land-grant in- stitutions, MSU has an excellent Landscape Architecture curriculum; our Landscape Creating an environ- ment of good learning and advising is of the ut- most importance. Contracting program being the firs established within the country. A mor highly trained faculty is apparent with mor than 90 percent holding Ph.D. ' s. Better an increased facilities such as Dorman Hall, th Seed Technology Labs, and the Forest Pre duct Laboratory have also played a large rol in earning this College national acclaim. With such progress occurring within th: College it is no wonder that enrollment is Oi the upswing. Recruilj ment and placemen i of Agriculture anj Home Economiij students is very sue! cessful with helj coming from hot student and facultj contacts, the Piatt; ment Center and thi Dean ' s office. Dr. Lindley feels the College c Agriculture and Home Economics is peopl oriented. He sees an atmosphere amon students, faculty and administration wher communication exists freely. Afterall, con: ments Dean Lindley, The name of the gam is people. '

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Agriculture Hom Professor C. E. Parks Head of Landscape Architecture Dr. W. Porter Head of Plant Pathology and Weed Science Professor J. E. Hill Head of Poultry Science Classroom in the Field The Mississippi Cooperative Service, a result of the Smith-Lever Act passed by Congress in 1914, has provided a major boost to MSU ' s Land-Grant College System. By extending the majority of services rendered by the university, the Extension Service has helped to make more complete the program of instruction, research, and service. Described as Mississippi State University ' s classroom in the field, the Extension is an agency given the responsibility of relaying useful, researched information to people all across the state. The Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service (MCES) is an educational ser- vice with offices in all 82 counties. Educational programs in the areas of agricultural production and marketing, home economics, natural resources and environmental improvement, rural development, and 4-H youth development are prov ided to meet both state and local needs. Serving as a local educational branch of the United States Department of Agriculture, the Extension operates in accordance with an understanding signed by both the Secretary of Agriculture and the President of Mississippi State University. Economic pressures have imposed some im- itations on the Extension ' s ability to provide MCES — all (Above) In cooperation with MAFES. MCES conducted a field day to inform farmers of new research and produc- tion techniques. (Right) A special tour of farms in Mississippi helped farmers see the results of approved production practices. service. However, MCES realizes that it J hard economic times that services becomej important to people. An extra effort has ji put forth to serve Mississippians and no projects have been cut. The Extension Service ' s main goal a; time is the completion of III x ' 83, a pre] designed to bring farm production up j billion by 1983. Farm production last yeaj $2.9 billion, up from $2.85 billion in 1981. j this goal may not be reached this year d severe drought resulting in low yields, net income is expected to be up. (Right) MCES plans tours of farms to show farn results of production techniques. 160— MCES