USDA, Miss. sign historic agreement to improve forest conditions on public, private lands Mississippi State Forester Russell Bozeman signs a Shared Stewardship agreement between the USDA and Mississippi during a virtual ceremony. (Source: Mississippi Forestry Commission) By Sharie Nicole | January 14, 2021 at 9:57 AM CST - Updated January 14 at 10:08 AM
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - USDA Under Secretary of Agriculture James Hubbard and Mississippi State Forester Russell Bozeman signed an agreement to improve the magnolia stateâs public and private lands.
Signed during a virtual ceremony Wednesday, the agreement creates a framework for federal and state agencies to focus on accomplishing mutual goals and effectively respond to the increasing ecological challenges and natural resource concerns in Mississippi.