Charles Dismukes Mississippi's Outstanding Tree Famer of the Year, 2011-2012 Farmweek - February 10, 2012 |
| Charles Dismukes of Kilmichael started tree farming at the age of 13. It’s no surprise Dismukes was named the 2011 Mississippi Forestry Association Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year on Thursday. Dismukes career followed that saw him own his own timber company and work to further forestry on a national, state, and local basis. Reporter: Artis Ford. This story has some great old photos and memorabilia from Dismukes' 4-H Project Book he had as a youth. Contact Information Vaiden Timber Company, Vaiden, MS (662) 464-7740 Information on tree farming is available from the following sources.... 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
