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Johnie Floyd Weems of Newton is the Mississippi Forestry Association's "2008-09 Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year."  Weems died of apparent heart attack less than two months after receiving the award in October 2008.  He leaves a legacy of tree farming that his heirs intend to carry on.  Reporter:  Artis Ford.

Contacts for Forestry Information
U.S. Dept. Of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, (965) 965-4940
Mississippi Forestry Association (601) 354-4936   www.msforestry.net
MSU Extension Service (662) 325-3905   www.msucares.com
Mississippi Forestry Commission (601) 359-1386   www.mfc.state.ms.us