Callicott Is New Director

Callicott is new director Special annual meeting coverage inside Inside Extension celebrates Co-op feed mills Hale Springs Inn centennial in meet strict reopens in 2010 – Page 5 standards – Page 14 Rogersville – Page 30 Medina, OH Medina, Permit #207 Permit January 2010 Volume 51, Number 1 P A I D I A P US POSTAGE US PRST STD PRST Visit our official Web site atourcoop.com . 2009-10 Co-op Scholarship Recipients MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY Tennessee Farmers Cooperative is proud to salute the recipients of the 2009-10 Co-op Scholar- ships. Lindon Harris Andrianna Jones Jessica Lovvorn Daniel Messick Monica Wilmore Lawrenceburg Shelbyville Woodbury Shelbyville Pleasant Shade These young people repre- sent the best and the brightest in the future of Tennessee agriculture, and many of the recipients TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY are already making valu- able contributions to our cooperative system as em- ployees of local Co-ops and even as full-time farmers. Each year since 1995, TFC has offered 32 scholar- ships — each worth $1,500 — to qualified agriculture students at four state uni- versities: UT Knoxville, UT James Craighead Jackson Ewton Anna Smith Christopher Laura Vaught Martin, Tennessee Tech, Celina Morristown Pikeville Tucker Lascassas and Middle Tennessee Gallatin State University. UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE MARTIN Neil Bringle Jeremy Fair Laura Campbell Diana Maddox Chris Martin Julie Ozburn Munford Newbern Spring Hill Covington Fayetteville Nolensville UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE KNOXVILLE Alex Ailshie Evan Bartley Richard Blake Brooke Carter Jenny Davis Kyley Dickson Columbia Shelbyville Strawberry Riceville Clarksville Jamestown Plains Megan Gilbert Candace Hartsfield Will Hightower Caleb James Nikki Land Sara Mitchell Morristown Lawrenceburg Lebanon Lebanon Mohawk Jackson Vanessa Moorehead Dylan Moser Elora Madisonville For more information, see us at ourcoop.com. 2 January 2010 contentsJanuary 2010 Cover Story Callicott is new TFC director 20 Clint Callicott, a lifelong farmer and former state representative, will serve a three- year term on Tennessee Farmers Cooperative’s board of directors. The Humphreys County resident was ratified by delegates at TFC’s annual meeting on Nov. 30 in Nashville to be one of three directors representing Zone 2 on the nine-member board. ON THE COVER: New TFC director Clint Callicott raises row crops, alfalfa, and cattle on his 450-acre farm near Only. He has been a Co-op director on the local level for both Williamson and Humphreys Farmers Cooperatives. — Photos by Mark E. Johnson News and features Extension celebrates centennial in 2010 5 Far-reaching University of Tennessee program has been vital to the state’s farmers and other residents for 100 years. Rest assured 14 All TFC feed mills continue to meet — and exceed — “Safe Feed/Safe Food” requirements. 17 Special annual meeting coverage “Disappointing” year doesn’t hinder TFC’s growth strategy — page 18 Dairyman Dougherty is new chairman; row-cropper Rice to serve as vice chair — page 21 Total donations to 4-H, FFA from Case knife sales reach $150,000 — page 22 Thank you, Mr. Mayo — page 22 Pogue wins Cooperative Spirit Award — page 23 Newcomer Humphreys joins five previous Pinnacle, Peak Performer winners — page 24 Exhibit gives glimpse into Cooperator archives — page 27 Return to splendor 30 Closed for a decade, Rogersville’s historic Hale Springs Inn has reopened for lodging and dining. TenneScene In every issue 4 As I Was Saying Photos found after more than 30 years become a tribute to a Co-op pioneer. 4 Our Country Churches Oak Dale Union Church in Greene County. 9 New at Co-op Learn about five new products available at your hometown store. 10 Neighborly Advice Efficient fertilizer use, home pest control, pet nutrition, and feed safety. 32 What’s cookin’? Oatmeal isn’t just for breakfast anymore. 34 Every Farmer Has A Story A thick blanket of snow is a stark contrast to the bright red paint on this Rutherford County barn and Meet Ricky Cunningham, who balances posts of a barbed-wire fence. — Photo by Allison Morgan a call to preach with a love for farming. January 2010 3 As I Was Saying Photo flub gives new chance to recognize Co-op Published by Tennessee Farmers Cooperative in the interest of better 1 1 1 onsidering that it’s 31 ⁄2 years old, the 8 ⁄2-by-5 ⁄2-inch Co-op memo has farming through cooperation and yellowed very little, and the message is as crisp as it was when I received improved technology, and to connect the Co-op community through Cit in 1978 from Edgar C. (Ed) Wilson, who at the time was Tennessee shared experiences, common values, Farmers Cooperative’s crops fieldman in Upper East Tennessee. Ed had dated and rural heritage. the memo 7-13-78, and on its “Subject” line he had written “Unicoi Tomatoes.” Editor: Allison Morgan From the time I became editor of the Tennessee Cooperator in November [email protected] 1972, Ed was a reliable, trusted source of story ideas — from crops-related Assistant Editor: Mark E. Johnson articles about some of the state’s best farmers to human-interest features about [email protected] fascinating people and places in the beautiful East Tennessee area where he was Communications Specialist: Chris Villines Jerry Kirk [email protected] born and raised. Contributing Editor: Jerry Kirk Contributing Editor Thus, his 1978 memo message to me: “These 3 pictures were made on July [email protected] 5th — a new field of tomatoes, just set, adjoining the Nolichucky River by Carl Jones and Buckley Advertising Manager: Mack Barrett Church of Unicoi County. They harvested a strawberry crop in the field this spring, then reworked [email protected] Art Director: Bob Gillespie the field and set tomatoes for the late market.” [email protected] He ended his note with a single simple request: “Please return these [pictures] to me if you do Graphic Designer: Shane Read not need them.” [email protected] Having the photos in hand today means Editorial Assistant: Polly Campbell [email protected] that I didn’t return them to Ed as he asked The Tennessee Cooperator is distributed me to do more than three decades ago. And free to patrons of member Co-ops. Since now has come the sad and unexpected news each Co-op maintains its own mailing list, that my trusted friend died Dec. 13 at age 95 requests for subscriptions must be made through the local Co-op. When at the home he and his late wife, Jerry, loved reporting an address change, please so much in Knoxville. Ed’s vintage memo include the mailing label from a past and the three pictures were discovered as issue and send to the following address: members of the Tennessee Cooperator staff Tennessee Cooperator searched for materials to include in an ex- Tennessee Farmers Cooperative P.O. Box 3003 hibit commemorating the Cooperator’s 50th LaVergne, TN 37086 A 1978 photograph by Ed Wilson showcases the beauty of a valley anniversary. (See related story on page 27.) Phone: (615) 793-8339 in Unicoi County where tomatoes have been planted to replace a When I became editor of the Cooperator, E-mail: [email protected] spring strawberry crop. I relied heavily on the expertise and support Guest Subscriptions: I received from Ed and other Co-op field personnel in helping put together stories that were both Guest subscriptions are available for $12.95 per year by sending a check beneficial and enjoyable for readers. Wherever he went in his territory, Ed, an accomplished photog- or money order to Tennessee Farmers rapher, always had his camera with him. When he visited a farm, he’d snap photos and make notes Cooperative at the above address. to send along to me in case I wanted to “make a Cooperator story”out of it. TFC’s Web site: From Day 1, I cherished the time I spent with Ed, who knew so many people and about so many www.ourcoop.com things but seldom talked about himself. For example, it was years before I learned that he was the TFC Board of Directors: first manager of TFC’s Tenco Fertilizer Plant in East Tennessee, a position he held for 16 years. Chairman — Lowry “Whitey” Dougherty, Construction on the plant began in 1951 and was completed in ‘52. “It was thrilling to come to a Madisonville, Zone 3 company that had just been formed and to help build it,” he said later. Vice Chairman — Larry Rice, Helping build this cooperative system is something people like Ed Wilson have been doing since Covington, Zone 1 Larry Paul Harris, Wildersville, Zone 1 1945. Ed retired from TFC on Dec. 31, 1979, and at the time of his death was among the oldest Amos Huey, Kenton, Zone 1 living Co-op pioneers in Tennessee. While I will forever regret failing to return the pictures he sent Clint Callicott, Only, Zone 2 me more than three decades ago, I have a chance to once again acknowledge the contributions made Donald Jernigan, Christiana, Zone 2 by Ed and others who spent their lives championing the cooperative cause in Tennessee. Kenneth Nixon, Carthage, Zone 2 And, as a final tribute, we’re honored to publish one of Ed’s “Unicoi Tomatoes” photos. Wayne Brown, Chuckey, Zone 3 George Smartt, McMinnville, Zone 3 Chief Executive Officer — Bart Krisle Our Country Churches NOTICE: This publication is for informational purposes only. Tennessee Farmers Cooperative, its affiliates, Oak Dale Union Church in Greene County subsidiaries, and member Co-ops are not responsible for any damages or claims that may result from a reader’s use of this Oak Dale Union Church in eastern information, including but not limited to actual, punitive, consequential, or economic Greene County was established in damages.

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