Extension Service has multi-million dollar impact

From: The Mississippi Business Journal | Date: March 8, 1999| Author: | Copyright information

STARKVILLE -- Most people know that the Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension Service helps farmers be more efficient and productive. But few may realize how improvements in agricultural production can translate into millions of dollars worth of extra income in the state.

Roughly 25% of the economy in Mississippi is linked to agriculture and forestry. Ronald A. Brown, director of the MSU Extension Service, said because agriculture is so dominant in the state's economy, technological improvements in agriculture can be very significant.

"One good example is our SMART program which ...

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