Conference Information
2009 MSMG Conference
With a theme of "Green"-- The 2009 conference will be held at Mississippi State University on May 13 - 15. More details about the seminars, schedules and events will be update here as they are developed. Thanks to the Northeast District for getting all of the pieces in place.
Updated Conference information 9/22/08:
Oktibbeha County Master Gardener Association
September 22, 2008
Ed Williams, Retired County Extension Director, Oktibbeha County
Phone 662-323-9502
The NE District will be hosting the MMGA Meeting this year at the Mississippi State University Campus May 13-15. A talented lineup of speakers and presenters is being lined up with the leadership of Master Gardeners Barbara McLaurin and Catherine Boyd. (There will be more on the program speakers in the next issue. This year’s theme is “Living Green” with an emphasis on natural, organic, and conservation. Major categories that will be covered are: adding more green space, conserving the environment, promoting a healthier environment and recycling.
The dates of the conference are set in hopes that the MSU elite dormitories will be available in between spring and summer terms for our members to reserve. These are new residence dorms with hotel style rooms and lots of conveniences at a fraction of the cost for commercial hotel rooms. Registration has been set at the same level as last year, $60.
Estel Wilson, Oktibbeha Country MGV President is Host Chair of our conference this year. He can be reached at sewilson@ms.metrocast.net or (662) 324-1350. In addition you may contact the Oktibbeha County Extension Office at gailb@ext.msstate.edu, phone (662) 323-5916.
2008 MSMG Conference
Where did all these people come from? With 229 registered for the Conference, including many of our new Master Gardeners, it was our largest MSMG Conference. Click here for additional pictures and other information about the conference and some of the planning for 2009 Conference. This will be the Conference Information page and new items will be added...check it out!
2007 MSMG Conference
Here are some pictures from the MSMG 2007 Conference in Gautier...click on image for larger picture.
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