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• Flag-wrapped combine attracts admirers, Page 3 • Bowland Farms goes back to basics, Page 2 • Q&A with state ag and commerce commissioner, Page 4

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THE NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI

BUSINESS JOURNAL

MAY 2014

Bowland Farms goes ‘back to basics’

BY DENNIS SEID BUSINESS JOURNAL

SALTILLO – Twenty-one years ago, Tim Bowland moved to Northeast Mississippi after spending most of his adult life in Arizona and Colorado.

The South was a bit different from the West. to say the least, but Bowland doesn’t regret the move at all.

He’s especially happy to have a house on 21⁄2 acres, with a lake that borders the back yard, plus he has access to additional land.

For Bowland, his wife and their son, the past few years have been about “getting back to basics.”

The change started three years ago when Bowland, a commercial photographer by trade, decided to start a small garden.

“It started as a 12-by-12 garden, the second year 20 by 40 and this year it’s 30 by 50. ... and I’m added a second plot where I’m planting 150 corn plants.” initially, the garden was a hobby for Bowland who didn’t think it would morph into a small-scale operation where he grows enough vegetables to feed his family throughout the year, give some to friends and neighbors and still has enough to sell some of the fruits of his labor.

Thus, Bowland Farms was born – it even has a Facebook page – where Bowland shares his experiences and a good bit of humor.

“I wanted to get back to when people used to grow the majority of their food,” he said. “And I wanted to learn how to do that myself.”

Bowland is among a growing number of people who have decided to go beyond a small garden with a few vegetables and herbs into a much larger operation that can feed more than one family throughout the year. It’s

not on the scale of a large commercial farm, nor is it exactly a true hobby farm.

But it certainly takes more than one person to work the garden.

This year, in addition to corn, Bowland has planted okra, green beans, several peppers (from bell peppers to hot peppers) eggplant, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, cucumbers, onions and strawberries.”

Bowland also has added chickens – two roosters and six hens – that provide eggs, which, if not eaten, are sold.

While the Bowlands are completely self-sufficient, their grocery bills have dropped dramatically as their garden has supplemented their diets nicely.

“It’s fresh during the summer, then we can as much of it as we can so so we can enjoy it in the fall and winter,” Bowland said.

He admits experience is the best teacher, and the master is his neighbor and friend, Howard Crump, who’s a commercial farmer.

Still, Crump has a green thumb – actually, two – as he’s grown his fair share of veggies over the years and advised Bowland on what to do.

“Your average gardener gets about 10pounds from a tomato plant, and thanks to Mr. Crump, I’m getting about 15 pounds,” Bowland said. “But he’s getting more than 20 pounds of tomatoes per plant.”

Bowland had no experience with gardening or farming before he moved to Mississippi and was quite pleased to be taken under Crump’s wing.

“I’ve been doing this a long time, but I still love it,” Crump said. “Tim’s done a really excellent job.”

Crump’s garden is bit larger – about 5 acres.

But the same principles remain

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Tim Bowland plants eggplants in his garden in Saltillo. Bowland Farms also can be found on Facebook.

– make sure the soil is good and that there’s adequate water.

Crump’s land includes about 90 percent of the lake, and his water source is close and convenient.

And, he said, never water in the morning or when it’s dark. The best time is right at dusk.

Bowland uses a soaker hose – it’s not feasible to try watering his growing garden by hand.

Plus, there’s the constant weeding that must be done, and the chickens – with names like Templeton, Ferdinand, Opal, Peppermint and Little Miss – that must be looked after.

“I work 10 hours a day, then come home and work another two or three hours,” Bowland said. “But I have no complaints.

Bowland also has six hens and two roosters.

None at all.”

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Darrell Nicholson and his American flag-wrapped combine.

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Color combine attracts admirers

BY DENNIS SEID BUSINESS JOURNAL

MONROE COUNTY – Darrell Nicholson likes to stand out from the crowd sometimes.

“A lot of time, people are afraid they might offend others if they do or say something,” he said with smile.

But not Nicholson, who’s been farming since 1987.

“I started with 50 acres and now I have a little under 4,000,” he said with pride, waving at a car that passes by his farm adjacent to U.S. 45 near Nettleton.

Soon, another car passes, honking its horn.

Then a truck going the other way.

The drivers either know Nicholson, or admiring his shiny combine sitting in the field near the road.

Maybe both.

It’s not just any combine, however. It’s an almost-new Massey Ferguson 9560, powered by 9.8-liter, 360 horsepower engine and equipped with a 350-gallon grain tank.

But what really set it apart is that the stars and stripes of the U.S. flag are draped – actually “wrapped” on the combine’s exterior.

Massey Ferguson com-

bines are red to begin with, so the red, white and blue of the American flag are perfect complements.

“I was in Missouri a few months back and saw one like it for the first time,” Nicholson said. “I thought it was a special edition or something, but it wasn’t.”

When he got back to his farm, he new the combine he got a year earlier would be the perfect candidate to get the same U.S. flag pattern emblazoned on its exterior.

“I’m a veteran of Desert Storm, and to me, the flag represents freedom,” Nicholson said.

He got in touch with his Massey Ferguson dealer, Black Prairie Tractor and Equipment in Columbus, and got the ball rolling to get his combine decorated.

The process took a total of 13 hours – and that’s after the combine was cleaned, dried and placed indoors to get it at the right temperature.

Nicholson probably won’t be using the combine until June, so for now, it sits on his farm, off the highway, between Nettleton and Aberdeen.

Passersby have taken plenty of photos of it, and Nicholson is happy to pose with the combine, if he’s not in the fields somewhere.

He joked that he should have started charging for photos.

Nicholson declined to reveal how much he paid for the colorful treatment of his combine, preferring to lee it secret. Needless to say it’s far less than the $300,000 or so that a new Massey Ferguson 9560 costs.

But to farm, you have to have the equipment, and to Nicholson, it doesn’t really matter what the brand is on the combine or tractor.

“It’s all made by humans, so it’s going to break down eventually,” he said. “i’m just about the only one around here who uses Massey, and my friends who drive John Deeres know it’s me if I’m having to work on it.

“But at the same time, I tell them I seem them headed to town to buy parts when I’m working,” he added with a laugh.

With planting season started, Nicholson is busy planting 500 acres of corn, 500 acres of cotton and the rest in soybeans.

Meanwhile his combine – one of only six in the country – will continue to attract admirers.

And Nicholson might not be finished.

“Well, I’ve got tractor, too, that I thought about,” he said.

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Like last year, farmers waiting on weather

he past couple of years for livestock growers. Fifty-two has been a game of percent of pastures were rated watching and waiting for either “good” or “excellent” and area farmers. a third were were rated “fair.”

Sure, they want enough moisture on the ground to help CALIFORNIA DREAMING set up their fields when it Meanwhile, out West, rain comes to planting, and they would be welcome relief, but the certainly want rain to fall when prospects aren’t good. And the it’s needed. result will be that consumers will DENNIS But Mother Nature can be pay the price, literally.

SEID fickle.

California’s worst drought in Charlie Stokes, the area years continues to worsen, with agronomy agent for a large porthe end of their rainy season tion of Northeast Mississippi, said grow- around the corner. According to the ers south of Lee County have had plenty April 15 U.S. Drought Monitor, 69 perof rain so far this year. cent of California is in a state of “ex“Those farther north haven’t seen as treme drought.” Nearly 24 percent is much as, say, Monroe County and experiencing “exceptional” drought. below that line,” he said.

The snowpack in the Sierra Nevada The ground hasn’t been dry enough mountains, which supplies the state with for growers to get in their field and plant water in the warmer months, is only 12 like they’ve wanted. Last week, a couple percent of normal. This has triggered of dry days helped many, but more rain mandatory restrictions from the governor fell, adding more delays. that will affect residents and farmers alike.

“I’d say we’re about the same point For the first time in the state’s history, now we were last year,” Stokes said. officials announced they would not According to the U.S. Department of send any water from the state’s reservoir Agriculture, as of the week ending April system to local agencies, a move that 20 on y 64 percent of corn had been will affect drinking water supplies for 25 planted statewide, compared to 70 per- million people and irrigation for 1 milcent for the same time a year earlier. lion acres of farmland.

The five year average through the third California is the country’s top agriculweek of April has been 87 percent. tural state, growing about half of the “We just need a good three or four United States’ fruits, nuts and vegetadays of dry conditions so the can get in bles. Farming generates about $37.5 biltheir fields,” Stokes said. lion a year in California. In comparison, Only 14 percent of soybeans had been agriculture is Mississippi’s top industry, planted as of April 20, but that’s twice as valued at about 7.5 billion. much as what was in the fields a year And so, thanks to the drought in Caliearlier. The five-year average has been fornia, prices for fruits, vegetables and 26 percent. nuts will be increasing.

It’s still early for cotton, with only 1 That’s on top of higher prices for beef percent planted, compared to the fiveand pork. year average of 6 percent.

But there’s not much we can do about Watermelon was only 34 percent the prices, other than complain. And planted, but is ahead of last year’s pace hope and pray farmers everywhere get the (28 percent). The five-year average (62 weather they need to feed the rest of us. percent).

But the relatively wet weather isn’t DENNIS SEID is editor of the Northeast Missiscompletely bad news. The moisture has sippi Business Journal. Contact him at (662) helped green up pastures, which is good 678-1578 or dennis.seid@journalinc.comi

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BUSINESS JOURNAL

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indy HydeSmith elected Mississippi’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce in November 2011 and took office the following January. She is the first female to hold the position.

Before her election, she was a member of the state senate Hyde-Smith for three terms. She was Senate Agriculture Committee chair for eight years.

Q. BRIEFLY DESCRIBE your role as the state’s commissioner of agriculture and commerce.

A. AS COMMISSIONER I am in charge of all the statutory duties and responsibilities of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce. The services that MDAC provides touch the lives of every Mississippian, not just those directly involved in agricultural endeavors. MDAC has a wide range of responsibilities, such as ensuring that the food you eat is safe for consumption, assurances that the fuel you purchase is safe for your vehicle, and protecting the consumer on any commerce related volume and weight transactions.

MDAC inspectors conduct sanitation inspections in all grocery stores and meat plants. Our division of the Bureau of Plant Industry protects all agricultural and horticultural interest in the state from harmful insects, diseases and weeds, and is responsible for registering pesticides, feeds, seeds, fertilizers and soil amendments sold in the state, as well as permitting all pest control operators doing business in the state.

We also have an Agricultural Theft Division that assists those that have been the target of any crimes related to agriculture such as the theft of livestock, timber and equipment.

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Q&A with Cindy Hyde-Smith In short summary, MDAC strives for fairness and equity in the marketplace to protect all Mississippians.

We also have a marketing division that produces the Mississippi Market Bulletin publication, operates the Mississippi Farmers Market and provides for the many outreach programs that promote and educate about Mississippi agriculture. Not to mention, we operate the one-ofa-kind and educational hotspot, the Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Museum.

I also serve as chairman of the Mississippi Fair Commission, which oversees all events on the Mississippi State Fairgrounds, which includes the Mississippi Coliseum, Kirk Fordice Equine Center and the Mississippi Trade Mart. I also have many other responsibilities on other boards and committees in relation to Mississippi agriculture.

Q. TELL US YOUR EXPERIENCE as a cattle farmer and stockyard owner. Are you still active? Obviously, you feel like your experience helps you relate to the farmers, growers, ranchers.

A. MY EXPERIENCE AS A cattle farmer and my direct involvement in the family stockyard business has only enhanced my position as commissioner. I understand first-hand the challenges of farming because I live it every day. I get the significance of input cost versus market value.

My family is well aware that our schedule is dictated by the farming season. A farmer’s paycheck doesn’t come just because it’s the 1st or the 15th of the month and the saying “make hay when the sun is shining” is not just a phrase for us. The forecast of rain or dry conditions can determine suc-

cess or failure. I assure you we’ve prayed for rain and we’ve prayed for dry ground, too. Having to tend to a sick calf or getting cows back behind a fence may determine whether or not we can attend someone’s wedding or special event.

As a farmer, I also understand the cost of doing business. Input cost is a constant variable, and our inventory can’t be stacked on a shelf. Our livestock has to be fed everyday whether it’s cold outside or breaking 100 degrees and they depend on us as much as we depend on them. It’s our responsibility to vaccinate our animals and keep them healthy. If we have one fatality, it’s the same as a car being stolen off the car lot – the owner has a loss, and we do cry over spilled milk.

Some people might compare it to gambling, but I consider it living by faith. Not many occupations provide the visible opportunity to teach children work ethic, responsibility and trust in God, who is the only rainmaker. I respect any farmer. It’s our job to feed the world and provide its citizens fuel and fiber, and how many professions can say our product will be consumed by millions every single day.

Families may skip a weekend movie or put off buying a new car, but they don’t quit eating for a week to save money. If we stopped all agriculture production at once, we would only have enough food to feed this country for approximately one month – think about that. We have to constantly stay diligent because there are no days off.

I have always said an abundant food supply is a strong military defense, and a country that can’t feed its people will certainly perish. We often say in jest “I’m starving to death”, but the reality is there could be a day if there were no farmers and agricultural industry we literally could be starving.

Q. WHAT ARE THE biggest challenges our farmers and growers face?

A. EVERY YEAR, AGRICULTURE always has different challenges and obstacles to overcome. Whether you are growing crops or raising livestock, producers face many trials and tribulations throughout the year that not only affect production but the bottom line as a business. These challenges may include many things that farmers cannot control like inclement weather, damage from surrounding wildlife and many disease issues that affect both agronomic crops and livestock.

Of course, other challenges like input cost of various commodities that include the cost of feed, fertilizer, seed, chemical control, livestock vaccines, and equipment continue to fluctuate and in many cases stay on the increase; not to mention, a reliable labor force in many units of our agricultural industry is constantly a challenge to maintain. In addition to the day to day challenges of on-farm production, one of the biggest challenges today is the public’s awareness of where their food comes from and the efforts farmers make to produce a safe, affordable food source.

Another challenge is the constant over-regulation that limits our ability to farm. There are a lot of people who have the power to regulate that don’t have the expertise to decide best practices.

Many times science is thrown out the window for unproven assumptions. For example, anyone can put up a website without the proof or evidence stating claims that are merely someone’s opinion. There are a lot of emotion driven campaigns that could certainly hamper any agricultural based production. Animal welfare is very noble but must be distinguished between normal agriculture practices that meet the demands of sustaining the human race and cruelty. Farmers

spend untold amounts of money caring for their livestock. They pay costly electric bills to keep the fans running on the animals in the summer time and provide extra feed and shelter in the winter. No one takes better care of their animals than farmers yet they are subject to frivolous lawsuits and the labeling of being inhumane.

We need more farmers not less, and many young people just don’t want to have to fight the fight when it should never be controversial. I feel that because farmers are so easy going and diligent in what they have to do to make a crop, they just don’t take the time to address the ridiculousness of these campaigns.

They shouldn’t have to, but the time has come that I think it’s necessary. I think I can be their ally, along with Farm Bureau and others, to provide a good offense to these unjust accusations.

There are groups out there that are truly trying to “bite the hand that feeds you”. They are well financed but not well informed, and there should be legal consequences for harmful misrepresentation of the facts.

The general public takes so much for granted in relation to food and fiber production in this country, and with the constant attacks from outside interest groups targeting farmers it is disheartening to see the lack of agricultural education many Americans have, especially when we have the most abundant, scientifically proven, and safest food in the world.

Q. HOW HEALTHY IS our export market? In what areas do we excel, and in what areas are there opportunities?

A. MISSISSIPPI HAS seen an increase in agricultural exports in recent years. In 2013, the state’s ag exports totaled $1.1 billion. This was a decline from 2012, but the TURN TO Q&A, 5A

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been very fortunate in relation to having adequate rainfall during opportune growing times FROM PAGE 4 throughout the state.

Over the last two growing seadecline was due to the drought sons, Mississippi has seen record that was felt across the Midwest. crop yields in cotton, soybeans, Rather than being shipped overrice and corn to go along with the seas, some of the grain from the economic benefit of good to stasouthern states fulfilled the doble prices in the market for those mestic demand that states in the crops. Mississippi has actually Midwest could not provide. been faced with a surplus of rainMost of our exports are bulk fall at planting time both this year commodities such a cotton and and last year that has delayed grains. Our top agricultural exmany farmers throughout the ports are cotton ($551 Million), state from planting their crops on poultry meat and products ($312 schedule. So in relation to Million), forest products ($109 drought like conditions that Million) and rce ($32 Million). many areas of the country have Poultry meat and products, by far, faced, Mississippi’s farm areas, for are our largest consumer-orithe most part, have benefited ented agricultural export, acfrom optimal growing conditions counting for nearly 85% of the which we hope continues for this total consumer-oriented prodyear. ucts. The top markets for poultry However, the droughts that are Canada, Cuba, Russia, China have affected the Midwest and and Mexico. other grain producing areas have One area of opportunity for increased the cost of feed for Mismore exports is value-added or sissippi’s livestock, poultry, and specialty foods. This can include catfish producers. These draitems such as condiments and matic price increases have put a sauces, snack foods, prepared strain on these operations in relafoods, and even spices. Missistion to the input costs for feeding sippi has a number of companies their livestock and the overall that produce top-quality spebottom line for production. cialty food items. The demand for Q. CATFISH FARMING has taken its these types of products will be hits over the years. What is the greater in countries where the condition of the industry as a global middle class continues to whole and in Mississippi? grow. As disposal income inA. MISSISSIPPI IS THE LARGEST creases, eating habits and diets producer of farm-raised catfish in change as has been seen in Latin the country and continues to be a America, China and India. major economic industry to our Mississippi is fortunate to have state starting at the farm level all an irradiation/cold-pasteurizathe way to the processing industion facility on the coast, one of try. Today, Mississippi farms aponly a few in the entire country, proximately 43,500 water acres, to accommodate the needs of ex- which is down from over 100,000 porters wanting to use this techwater acres five years ago, and nology for food safety and shelf operates nine processing facilities life extension purposes. that employ thousands of MissisQ. HOW HAS THE DROUGHT in resippians. cent years affected Mississippi’s Recent declines in acreage and ag industry? scale back throughout the indusA. MISSISSIPPI IN YEARS past has try as a whole have been attribbeen no stranger to devastating uted to a multitude of factors that droughts that have placed many include a surge of completion farmers in economic hardship from imported foreign fish (basa, and in some cases made their tra, swai, and tilapia), increased season a total disaster, but over feed cost, and market fluctuathe past two years Mississippi has tions at the retail level that have

affected fish inventory.

The increase of foreign fish however has been the major factor for the economic hardships for our producers. These fish, while offered at a cheaper price, in many cases are not grown or processed in the most optimal environments. The recent passage of the federal Farm Bill has authorized stricter inspection requirements for these foreign fish by the United States Department of Agriculture, and we at the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce helped spearhead the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) requirements in Mississippi for all retail sale of catfish and other like species so the consumer will know where these fish are originating.

It is my hope that the industry and market will stabilize and continue to produce safe, affordable, and delicious product for our consuming public. To be sure, Mississippi farm-raised catfish is one of the safest and most delicious products on the market today, and we are striving to help this great local industry overcome these troubled times for a brighter future. So please when you purchase fish at your local grocery store or restaurant, make sure it is grown right here in Mississippi.

Q. TALK ABOUT AGRITOURISM efforts in the state. How successful are these programs, and what resources are there for Mississippians to use.

A. AGRITOURISM IS GROWING in popularity making it one of the fastest growing sectors of both agriculture and tourism in Mississippi. With over 80 agritourism operations in the state, agritourism is a $150 million industry in Mississippi. Most of these operations are working family farms that use tours and entertainment as a way to supplement their income. At the same time, they are teaching children, and adults alike, where their food comes from and instilling in them an appreciation of agriculture.

The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce

PAGE 5 (MDAC) administers a registration program for agritourism operations. Currently, we have 61 operations that are registered. By registering with the Department and maintaining proper signage, these operations are covered by the Limited Liability Agritourism Law which gives landowners added liability protection as long as they make sensible efforts to make their property secure and alert visitors to any recognized hazards. Registered operations are also promoted by MDAC through various means including our website and advertising.

There are a number of resources for those currently involved in agritourism and those wanting to get into the business.

The Mississippi Agritourism Association (mississippiagritourism.org) is a great organization to network with and get to know others in the business and learn from their experiences.

Mississippi State University’s Natural Resources Enterprises (naturalresources.msstate.edu) has a variety of educational information available, and it hosts workshops for landowners interested in alternative land uses. A great marketing tool for operators to consider is Mississippi MarketMaker (ms.foodmarket maker.com), a web tool that connects producers and consumers.

The Mississippi Development Authority (visitmississippi.org) promotes the agritourism industry through various ways including their website. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (mdot.ms.gov) has launched a directional signage program for those agritourism venues registered with MDAC. This program supplies agritourism operations with road signs stating the name of the agritourism destination and mileage.

Q. WHAT ARE SOME SPECIAL goals and projects you would like to accomplish?

A. BEING CHAIRMAN of the Mississippi Fair Commission it is truly my goal to renovate the 1962 Mississippi Coliseum. For the past 50 years, the Mississippi Col-

iseum has been the premier spectator venue in the state, attracting world class sports, livestock shows and entertainment events that draw people together from the entire state.

Today events are no longer about just performance; it’s about the entire fan experience. The necessary amenities, such as wireless internet are a necessity to accommodate any act. The lack of up-to-date audio and visual technologies are a hindrance to success; seating and storage expansion are a dire need, and without upgrades it will be impossible to meet financial sustainability to continue to operate the Coliseum without these improvements. Along with this goal, is my plan to build a new Trade Mart and attach it to the renovated coliseum for a more cost efficient and marketable facility.

To accomplish this goal, I have done my due diligence and have gotten legislation passed to take advantage of private industry naming rights, the establishment of a foundation for fundraising, and have worked countless hours with architects, engineers and planners on a feasibility study to research the success of this endeavor.

The completed feasibility study, which was conducted by experts in these fields, stated that for every $1 dollar spent on renovations there would be a return of $9.19. The economic impact is expected to be approximately $500 million over 20 years, the estimated cost savings of a combined facility is $85,000- $150,000 per year, and it is estimated that the Fair Commission would see a new net income of $789,000 minimum per year on these two facilities, contingent on upgrades and naming rights. These upgrades would extend the life of the facility up to 25 years and without them it could decline into inoperability.

It is my hope that the legislature will see the benefits of this renovation and support us in helping us fund this worthwhile effort.

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BUSINESS JOURNAL

MAY 2014

BUSINESS JOURNAL

MAY 2014

Pause to focus on your efforts M

arketing for one business is tough enough.

Imagine that your business is marketing for more than 20 other businesses.

One constant in my life is an abundance of tasks.

Another constant is that my performance is usually most affected by my ability to organize and Marketing tackle these Matters tasks.

BeJOSH cause of this, I MABUS have had to seriously address time management.

Through this column, I have mentioned more than once that this issue

always comes up when polling clients on their weaknesses. My assumption is that several readers might have concerns about time management, as well.

My solution is quite simple: Make a list.

A key problem with time management is focus. When you are inundated with seemingly unrelated tasks it is difficult to pick one on which to concentrate. I focus by creating a simple list – or more accurately, lists.

When I am overwhelmed, I will take out a writing pad and try to empty my brain of tasks.

My goal is to write everything that I might be worried about accomplishing.

On the first pass, I do not attempt any organization. I call this a “brain dump.” While not overly appealing as a name, it is very therapeutic to move

your thoughts from worries to a page.

Next, I begin sorting and categorizing items. I might go through several iterations at this stage.

Many times, several items are combined or sorted as subtasks of a grander scheme.

A broad categorization

goal I always use is “ease of accomplishment.” If I can identify several easy to complete tasks and accomplish these, my list shrinks and my worries are reduced.

Another filtration system is known as the Eisenhower Decision Matrix. This system is based

on President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s statement, “What is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important.” This system uses a two-by-two grid where you identify importance and urgency of tasks.

Obviously, if an item emerges as urgent and important, it should likely be moved to the front of the line. Some tasks may be identified as important, but not urgent.

Using this simple tool can give you more control over your day than you might imagine.

Organizing tasks into categories such as accounting, communication marketing, and management can also help focus your efforts. It is quite difficult to switch from one train of thought to another midstream.

Concentrating on all accounting tasks at once can keep you on track to

do more without becoming distracted by competing worries.

There are two other over-arching facts that will help you in this process.

One, know there will always be limited time to accomplish your goals.

Two, know that you will rarely complete your entire list. At the end of the day, I try to return and reassess my list and adjust for the next day.

There may be some who believe it is a waste to commit so much time to planning and not enough to action. Perhaps this is true for some, but if you find yourself overwhelmed with your day, I suggest a pause to focus.

JOSH MABUS is the owner of The Mabus Agency, a marketing and advertising company in Tupelo. Contact him at (662) 823-2100 or josh@mabusagency.com.

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Bea participated in five CDF ribbon cuttings and events and mentored five CDF members. Congratulations, Bea!

Friday, June 6 • 7:00 - 8:30 a.m.

BancorpSouth Conference Center

Event sponsor: Sponsored by:

Speaker: Shane Spees President/CEO North Mississippi Health Services $12 in advance • $15 at the door Register at www.cdfms.org/events

New CDF Members Advanced Security & Fire Protection, LLC Mr. Mike Colvin P.O. Box 9615 Columbus, MS 39705 (662) 889-9222 FireServices&Equipment Allstate Insurance Mr. Darnell Scott 960 Barnes Crossing Rd. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 231-6610 Insurance American Modern Ms. Shauna Anderson 2501 S Gloster St. Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 566-9903 southernhousing.net Insurance

Barber Printing, Inc. Mr. Michael Lann 811A Varsity Dr. Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 841-1584 Printers and Publishers

The Chester Drawer Ms. Mallory Haynes 111 Troy St., Ste. B Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 610-3705 Retail & Specialty Shops

Senator Hob Bryan P.O. Box 75 Amory, MS 38821 (662) 315-8862 Individuals

Dr. & Mrs. Doug Clark 2620 North Pl. Tupelo, MS 38804 Individuals

Carroll Leather, Inc. Mr. Butch Bratton 631 Old Brewer Rd. Shannon, MS 38868 (662) 767-3482 Manufacturers/ Distributors

Direct Auto Insurance Ms. Melissa Lang 2250 W Main St., Ste.A Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 841-1311 directgeneral.com Insurance

Express Oil Change and Service Center Mr. Jim Morrison 3612 N Gloster St. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 269-3336 expressoil.com Automotive Homer’s Steaks & More Ms. Kerri Horton 825 W Jefferson St. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 614-3969 Restaurants & Catering Mid-South Food Bank Ms. Shelley Alley 239 S Dudley Memphis, TN 38104 (901) 373-0409 midsouthfoodbank.org Organizations

Mississippi Small Business Development Center Ms. Dana Cawthorn 398 E Main St., Ste. 102 Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 680-6988 mssbdc.org Consulting MPH Catering, LLC Mr. Mikey Hunter P.O. Box 395 Belden, MS 38826 (662) 871-0996 Restaurants & Catering

Nails City of Tupelo Mr. Long Nguyen 2305 D W Main St. Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 842-4041 Barber Shops, Salons, & Spas

Southern Housing Mr. Brent Harris 2501 S Gloster St. Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 566-9903 southernhousing.net Mobile Home Dealers

Parish Portrait Design Mr. Clint Parish 30345 Bigbee Rd. Amory, MS 38821 (662) 256-0939 parishportraitdesign.com Photography & Framing

Two Dudes Mexican Foods Mr. Eric Dufford 807 Hamlin Ave. Tupelo, MS 38801 (501) 413-5463 Restaurants & Catering

Shanti Yoga Ms. Kaye Cannon 302 S Broadway St. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 321-1285 shantiyogatupelo.com Lifestyle & Wellness

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A CDF

CHAMBER CONNECTION

MAY 2014

EARNEST B’S BARBEQUE

A ribbon cutting was held in celebration of the grand opening of Earnest B’s Barbeque in Downtown Tupelo. Located at 206 Troy St., Earnest B’s has taken the hard work out of perfecting barbeque flavor and sauce. Whether your taste buds crave pork ribs, tips, pulled pork, beef brisket, or smoked chicken, Earnest B's can satisfy any appetite - young or old. Contact Earnest B’s at (662) 840-3690, earnestbsbbq.com or on Facebook.

TROVE

TROVE held a ribbon cutting in celebration of its grand opening at 1725 McCullough Blvd in Tupelo. Specializing in home decor, gifts, antiques, linens, and more, TROVE invites you to ‘love what you live with’. TROVE can be contacted at (662) 269-3197, online at trovetupelo.com, or on Facebook.

EXPRESS OIL AND SERVICE CENTER

Express Oil and Service Center held a ribbon cutting in celebration of its grand opening at 3612 N Gloster St. in Tupelo. Express Oil and Service Center offers complete automotive maintenance and full service vehicle repair including oil changes, lubes, brakes, alignments, tires, rotations, and balancing. For more information contact Express Oil and Service Center at (662) 269-3336, expressoil.com or on Facebook.

Coming up at CDF CDF Annual Meeting

Business Roundtable Wednesday, May 28 4:00 p.m.

CDF Boardroom

Friday, June 6 11:00 a.m. shotgun start Big Oaks Golf Club

Chamber Seminar

Wake Up! Tupelo/Lee County

Join Us!

Thursday, May 8 5:30 p.m.

Tupelo Furniture Market Building 6 Tuesday, May 13 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

“How to Manage Problem Employees” Speaker: Glenn Shepard Location: CDF Boardroom

Friday, June 6 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

BancorpSouth Conference Center

CDF Membership Cup

For more information or to register for an event, visit cdfms.org/events.

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MORA AT MIDTOWN POINTE

DARE 2 B DIFFERENT

Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) held a ribbon cutting in celebration of its new office location at Midtown Pointe. MORA/Donate Life Mississippi is a notfor-profit organization working to inspire all Mississippians to save and enhance the lives of others through organ, eye, and tissue donation. MORA is located at 499 Gloster Creek, Ste. D4 and can be contacted at (662) 841-1960 or online at msora.org.

In celebration of its grand opening, Dare 2 B Different Boutique held a ribbon cutting. Located at 410-A S Gloster St. in Tupelo, Dare 2 B Different Boutique offers ladies’ accessories and clothing sizes small – 3x. Dare 2 B Different can be contacted at (662) 436-3319 or on Facebook.

RESCHEDULED

CDF Annual Meeting Thursday, May 8 5:30 p.m.

Tupelo Furniture Market Building 6 1879 Coley Rd.

Reserve tickets at cdfannualmeeting.org

Close the deal at Park Heights.

A business meeting like no other! Private rooms available 335 East Main Street Fairpark District | Historic Downtown Tupelo Lunch: M-F 11am-2pm | Dinner: M-S 5:30-10pm 662-842-5665

www.parkheightsrestaurant.com

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CHAMBER CONNECTION

MAY 2014

CHAMBER CONNECTION

MAY 2014

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF TUPELO Interested in starting a business? Let the Renasant Center for IDEAs and the MS Small Business Development Center help you get started.

‘Introduction to Exporting’ May 8 1:00pm – 2:30pm

‘Starting a Business – First Steps’ May 13, May 29 1:00pm – 2:30pm

‘How to Develop a Business Plan’ May 13, May 27 1:00pm – 2:30pm

To register for a workshop or for more information, contact Dana Cawthon at 1-800-725-7232 or (662) 680-6988.

A ribbon cutting was recently held at the Montessori School of Tupelo. Built upon the principles of Montessori philosophy, Montessori School of Tupelo is dedicated to fostering independence, academic excellence, and a lifelong love of learning in children.

The Montessori School of Tupelo is located at 1955 Mount Vernon Rd. and can be contacted at (662) 840-9917, montessorischooloftupelo.com, or on Facebook.

NEED OFFICE FURNITURE? ititure! n r u F e c ic i f f O n in i g n in i h t y r Eve

Come to North Mississippi’s Largest Used Office Furniture Dealer.

Whether you’re just starting up, getting ready to remodel or expand, Whittington has the inventory expertise and resources to help you.

Call us today.

OFFICE FURNITURE Community Drive at Green Street Just North of the Daily Journal

Phone (662) 871-0568

www.whittingtonofficefurniture.com

Seating Files Reception Break Room Book Cases Desks Conference Used Office Furniture New Office Furniture Systems Furniture Design Services All Brands Delivery and Installation

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Business Directory Apartments Homes

Bank

Automotive Commercial Vehicles

Barley Court Apartments Accepting applications for 1, 2, 3, & 4 bedroom Affordable Housing

840 Barley Court • Tupelo, MS 38801

662-566-2553

Bank Of Okolona

Whether you’re hauling or delivering...Call

DWAYNE BLACKMON CHEVROLET

M-F 9am - 12pm • 1 pm - 5 pm Office Manager: Melissa Phelps

1410 SOUTH GLOSTER / TUPELO / 842-3611

Apartments Homes

Automotive Commercial Vehicles

for your commercial vehicle needs!

Affordable Luxury Apartment Homes

1608 S. GLOSTER TUPELO

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom

Carey Wilson Manager

THE FAST LANE FOR SMALL BUSINESS

office: 662.823.1470 • fax: 662.823.1474 • cell:662.231.7508

Apartments & Homes ***HILLDALE APARTMENTS***

Applications For 1 ,2,3 & 4 bedroom apartments are currently being accepted!!!

Our management office is open during the hours of 8:00AM5:00PM and is located at 320 Monument Dr., Tupelo, MS 38801. Only one application per household will be accepted.

If you have a disability and are unable to come into the office, call 662-844-4267 and request one to be mailed to you. All applications will be date & time stamped & reviewed in the order in which they are received. ** Preferences & Income Restrictions Apply **

(662) 447-5403

Houston Banking Center 321 W. Madison St. Houston, Mississippi

(662) 456-3347

Bank of Mantee 54 1st Street Mantee, Mississippi

(662) 456-5341

www.bankofokolona.com

Bank

Your 5-Star, A Rated Bank

by Bauer Financial and Weiss Ratings

111 Grand Ole Oaks Drive Belden, MS 38826

www.GrandOleOaks.com

Okolona P.O. Box 306 Okolona, Mississippi 38860

CALL JIM BROWN 662.231.2392 JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY PRINT

ONLINE

We take care of your money.

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Bank

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Classified Advertising Consultant tracey.murphree@journalinc.com PO Box 909 Tupelo, MS | 38802-0909 1242 South Green Street Tupelo, MS | 38804

Apartments Homes

Call Robin Barnett today!

Phone 662.678.1532 or 1.800.270.2614 ext.532 Fax 662.620.8301

Automotive Services

662-841-8743 rbarnett@trustmark.com

Commercial Cleaning Services

RICK’S CHASSIS WORKS Foreign - Domestic

Apartment Homes

• Insurance Claims Welcome • Free Estimates • Body & Paint Repair

1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Move-In Special *FREE RENT

Ask about our Military & Law Enforcement Discount

Call 662-891-5000

3260 Hwy 145 N. • Tupelo, MS 38804

“We Specialize in Frame Work”

844-0260

DILLARD RICHARDSON Realty & Appraisals

224 Starlyn Ave. New Albany, MS 38652

662-534-4448

Collision Repair

Bank

Appraisals & Realty

Tupelo Lending Office 431 W Main Suite 201

1359 CR 811 Saltillo, MS 38866

Bus. (662) 842-6531 Cell (662) 231-2784 Fax (662) 841-1104

Jamie Osbirn Ron Roper Leslie Stacy

email rdillardrealty@bellsouth.net Veterans Blvd. just north of Highway 78 www.dillardrichardson.com

24 Hour Wrecker Service

◆ Junior Burns - Cell 662-728-0524 ◆ David Denson - Cell 662-416-5591 100 W. Veterans Drive • Booneville, MS 38829

662.844.3419

State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser ~ MS License #RA-830

“Appraising Properties Since 1997”

1875 Nelle St. Tupelo, MS

Member

FDIC

fanb.net

Equal Housing

LENDER

Phone 662-728-4459 • Fax (662) 728-4150

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Business Directory Bath Remodeling

Boats & ATV’s

Blinds Bath Remodeling Shower Remodeling Tub-To-Shower Conversion Bathroom Accessories Handicap Accessible

Amory Marine Sales

FREE IN HOME ESTIMATE

www.bathfitter.com Give Us One Day… We’ll Give You A Beautiful New Bathroom!

• Bayliner Boats • Crestliner Boats • Yamaha Motorcycles & ATV’s • Honda Power Equipment

Licensed And Insured

662-205-8548

662-256-5656

2015 McCullough Blvd. • Tupelo, MS 38801

Building Supplies Rex & Diannah Coggins, Owners

Building Supplies

Full Line of Lumber, Hardware, Plumbing and Electrical Supplies

• Electrical • Glass • Valspar Paints • Welding Supplies • Portable Carports

2300 E. Chambers Dr. • Booneville • 728-0094

Booneville Hardware & Supply 403 Church St. • Booneville • 728-0032 "For all your hardware needs"

1187 North 4th St. • Baldwyn, MS 38824

Chiropractic

IN PAIN? HERNDON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC We take care of all types of back injuries including Work & Car Accidents!

New Patients Welcome Most Insurances Accepted

2087 Cliff Gookin Blvd. • Tupelo, MS

Dr. Ron Herndon

842-8413

RH PLUMBING, INC. Commercial Plumbing, Gas & Industrial Piping RICHARD HANLON (662) 447-3213

P.O. BOX 417 Okolona, MS 38860

Thank you for choosing RH Plumbing. We appreciate your business

Event Venue

589 N. Coley Rd. Tupelo, MS

Available for Weddings, Receptions, Parties and Meetings For Information Call 844-2772

Furniture 30,000 SQUARE FT. WAREHOUSE QUALITY PREOWNED OFFICE FURNITURE

T h e G o o d l e tt M a n o r

Fine Furniture, Fabric, & Flooring

903 Varsity Dr. Tupelo, MS

Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm

Fine Furniture, Fabric, & Flooring

Moving

Real Estate Thinking of Selling Your Home or Property?

Call for a Free Estimate Relocation Specialist

662-842-1120

www.whittingtonofficefurniture.com

401 Elizabeth St. • Tupelo 662-842-7305

219 N o r t h B ro a d way • Tu p e l o

Bronzie Morgan

277 Community Dr. • Tupelo • 662.871.0568

Concrete

Commercial Plumbing

Employment Opportunities

Great Employment Opportunities

Building Supplies

Lumbe ville e n o o r B Company

Ph: (662) 365-7021

Fax: (662) 365-8902 H Y N ARD W WA & L D SUPPLY, RE A INC. B

• Full Service • Hardware • Building Supplies • Plumbing • Hydraulic Hoses

662-256-9721

We Service What We Sell

“The Morgan Family has been moving families like yours for over 50 years”

We Have Six Full-Time Agents Pontotoc Ridge Realty, Ltd. Who Call MOSSY OAK PROPERTIES OFFICE Pontotoc Home. ISEACH INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Call Us Today 662-489-2848

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Business Directory Foundation Repair & Problem Flooring

All

Home Improvement

Livestock

types of floor and slab footing problems.

• Concrete Bell Bottom Pier System • Helical Steel Pier System • Conventional Flooring Leveling • Sill, Joist and Beam Repairs • Totally Rebuild Floor Foundation • Wood Floor Deterioration mold, mildew, fungi, dry rot, brown rot - wet rot • Specializing in Bathroom Repair • Moisture Proofing Airvents - improper ventilation & additional foundation vents Force Air Blower fans, (increase circulation)

WE GE

ICE T THE BEST PR Owner, Ron Herndon

Roger Rakestraw

1-877-288-7395 662-534-6698

(662) 963-2825

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Furniture

Windows, Doors, Tubs, Skirting, Fixtures, and More!!

Installation available!!!

PONTOTOC STOCKYARD SATURDAYS

FOR ALL LIVESTOCK NEEDS

568 RockyFord Rd. • Hwy 76 West, Pontotoc 489-4385 or 213-7080

Goats, Hogs, and Horses at 11:00 am, Cattle at 1:00 pm

Locksmith

Insulation

MILLER’S SAFE & LOCK SERVICE, INC.

NEW & USED SAFES We’ve got all your

home furnishings at affordable prices.

662-489-1176

Member of the QCN Network. Saving You Money And Making You More Comfortable For Over 38 Years Residential & Commercial Insulation, Installation Blown-In Attic Insulation - Blown-in Wall Insulation - Batting www.nsul8or@att.net www.nsul8or.com

662-844-1306

7540 Veterans Hwy. West • Pontotoc, MS 38863

3166 West Jackson, Tupelo, MS

Gifts

Insurance

Okolona Drug Co.

• Adora Dolls & Lee Middleton Dolls • Ole Miss & Miss. State Collegiate Items • NEW Casseroles to Go!

210 West Main Street Okolona, MS (662) 447-5471

1219 1⁄2 NELLE STREET • TUPELO

Medical

INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES ATV • Life • Health Annuities • RV • Automobile Motorcycle • Home Mobile Home Medicare Supplements

We Accept All Medicare Part D Plans Gifts & Fenton Glass Tyler Candles Aromatique Arthur Court Lenox & Gorham China

(662) 842-7720

Hancock Insurance Agency

Complete Prescription Service

• • • • •

• Safes Serviced & Installed • Locks Installed • Locksets • Combinations Changed • Locks Rekeyed • Lost Keys Replaced • Master Key Systems • High Security Keys AUTO RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL

Scott Hancock

Allen Hancock

662-534-2661

Monthly Rates Available

720 W . Bankhead St. New Albany

Kennels

Glass & Overhead Doors

Medical

, PA

Serving Tupelo for 3 Generations

24 Hour Emergency Service

Comprehensive Medical Care For Your Family or Business

Store Fronts • Mirrors Shower Doors • Garage Doors Commercial Doors Hollow Metal Doors

662-844-4540

“Serving Tupelo for 3 Generations”

711 ROBERT E. LEE DR. • TUPELO, MS

“Experience Is The Difference”

FAX:662-620-7754

Healthcare Serving Lee, Chickasaw, Monroe, Pontotoc, Union, Calhoun, Itawamba, & Lafayette Counties.

Appointments & Walk-Ins Welcome

Mon-Fri. 8 - 6:30 Sat. 9 - 6 Sun. 1 - 6

Landscaping

SCRUGGS

LAWN

CARE

LANDSCAPING IRRIGATION FREE ESTIMATES REASONABLE RATES

Call 601-427-5973 Between 8am - 1pm

397-6486

1154 Cross Creek Dr. (Next to Home Depot)

840-8010

Lee Wallace, CFNP David W. Bell, MD Leigh Ann Weatherly, CFNP

JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY PRINT

ONLINE

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Classified Advertising Consultant leigh.knox@journalinc.com PO Box 909 Tupelo, MS | 38802-0909 1242 South Green Street Tupelo, MS | 38804

Phone 662.678.1626 or 1.800.270.2614 ext.626 Fax 662.620.8301

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Business Directory Real Estate

Technology

Restaurant

Residential Rentals

Party Trays for all Occasions!

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1101 W. Main • Tupelo 842-3774

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BAIT SHOP

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397-2907 662-680-6916 Uniforms

Roofing

Restaurant

ADVANCED RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT FACILITY

Mooreville

• Pizza Spaghetti • Salad Bar • Sandwich • Pasta Special Every Thursday

499 Gloster Creek Village, Tupelo, MS 38801 Phone: (662) 844-4888 Fax: (662) 844-3006

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Keeping Professional People Looking Professional 795 S. Gloster, Tupelo • (662) 844-4272 2316 Hwy. 45 N. Columbus • (662) 328-7777 1151 D. Frontage Rd. Oxford • (662) 513-0341

www.scrubsandco.com

MAY SPECIAL 0% for 60 Months -or$3,000 Cash Discount

New 2014 •More Power Less Fuel Consumption • Test Drive Before You Buy “Git R Did @ Sid’s”

2293 Hwy. 25 • Iuka • (662)424-0025 • www.sidstrading.com

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