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February-March, 1990 Volume 38 Numbers
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College Shopping FFA Means Winning Saving a State Park
On the cover, Lis Skelton, Kelley U.S. Congressman Bill Sarpalius Members of the Raton, New Mexico Brown and Veronica Davis, left to shares how the FFA helped him be a FFA Chapter make money while
right, walk to class on the campus of winner and what it can do for you. halting erosion of a local park. Virgina Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. Photo by Andrew Markwart. 22 30
Amber Waves of Grain The Fall of The Wall
AGRICULTURE Some of the best crop producers in West German and U.S. exchange FFA talk about the challenges and students talk about being in the right opportunities of growing in the '90s. place at an historic time. 14
• •••••••••••••a Agriculture's New Professionals: The Movie
Meet the seven professionals who are the focus of a new film produced by the FFA and John Deere.
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Food for the Final Frontier
A plant production system is at the heart of a NASA project that will enable astronauts to explore space. DEPARTMENTS
4 News in Brief 10 Lool(ing Ahead 47 My Turn 40 6 Bottom Line 34 Chapter Scoop 48 Joke Page
8 Mailbag 42 FFA In Action FFA Fuels Ethanol Entrepreneur
Jeff Broin was managing an ethanol plant at age 22. He says FFA skills FFA New Horizons (ISSN 0027-9315), (ormerly The National FUTURE FARMER, Is published bimonthly by the National FFA Organization, 5632 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22309-0160. help him on the job every day.
February-March. 1990 Over »8,000 in NEWS IN BRIEF Awarded IVIonthly
^^- Florida Leadership Center Burns Japan This Summer? Flames swept through the main lodge FFA members ages 16-18 of Florida FFA Association's new FFA are invited to travel to Leadership Center in the early hours of Japan for a 16-day January 4, causing over $1 million in cultural/agricultural damage. The lodge was the first phase of exchange. Partici- a plan to build cabins, an auditorium and pants will fly to
other facilities at the remote 1 19-acresite Tokyo and with the
located about 1 5 miles southeast of Haines help of Future Farm- City, Florida. ers of Japan advisors, A local man not involved with the FFA will travel by train to has been arrested and charged with arson. host family sites. About ten days will be The Florida FFA Foundation had been spent with host families seeing their agri-
housed in the lodge since it opened this culture, working on the farm or in green- past June. The foundation's offices and houses, sightseeing and taking part in records were completely destroyed in the family activities. blaze. On the way back to Tokyo, the mem- bers will visit Kyoto, ancient capital of Japan. Tentative dates for the Japan Tropical Members Summer Exchange are July 14-30. Appli- For the first time in the history of the Draw Me cations must reach the National FFA FFA, this year's membership will include Center by May 1. Contact Jack Keller at from the Federated States of members the FFA Center, 703-360-3600, for more You may win one of five $1,495.00 Micronesia. Micronesia is a group of is- information. Art Schiolarshilps or any one of fifty lands in the south Pacific, southwest of $10.00 cashi prizes. Hawaii. Although they are not states, they fvlake your drawing any size except are U.S. territories, like Puerto Rico and FFA Will Miss Don Erickson like a tracing. Use pencil. Every qualified entrant receives a free professional the Virgin Islands, which also have active Former national FFA talent director estimate of hiis or fier drawing. FFA chapters. and North Dakota state supervisor Don Scfiolarship winners will receive Nine members from the island of Rota Erickson, died November 21 in Minot, Fundamentals of Art taughit by Art are now officially FFA members. The North Dakota. He was involved with the Instruction Scfioois, one of Americas National FFA Organization has been talent program at national FFA conven- leading home study art sctiools. Our working with the U.S. Department of tions for 41 years, revised the FFA Stu- objective is to find prospective stu- dents who appear to be properly mo- Commerce to introduce FFA to the is- dent Handbook and co-wrote the FFA tivated and have an appreciation and lands. Advisor's Guide to the Student Handbook liking for art. with his wife, Martha. Erickson taught Your entry will be judged in the vocational agriculture in Rugby, N. D. for month received. Prizes awarded for Membership News 29 years. After retirement, he was in best drawings of various subjects The Sci Chapter at W.B. Saul constant demand as a banquet speaker for received from qualified entrants age Ag FFA 14 and over One $25 cash award for High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylva- FFA events across the country. the best drawing from entrants age 12 nia is the largest FFA and 13. No drawings can be returned. chapter in the country Our students and professional artists with 604 members, ac- not eligible. Contest winners will be - cording tothe final 1988- ChaDter Mftmberchin notified. Send your entry today. 89 FFA membership re- MAIL THIS TO COUPON ENTER CONTEST port. The following are W.B. Saul, Philadelphia, Pa. 604 Santa Rosa, Calif. 487 ART INSTRUCTION SCHOOLS the 1 largest FFA chap- studio OF-3540 ters in the United States Chicago Agriscience School, Chicago, 111. 459 500 South Fourth Street and the number of Colquitt County FFA, Moultrie, Ga. 402 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415 Red Bluff, Calif. 351 Please enter my drt, rg.nyour members they reported monthly contest. (PLEASE PRINT) in the 1988-89 school Madera, Calif. 341 year. California domi- Santa Maria, Calif. 326 Name nates the top 10 with six Atwater, Calif. 315 Occupation_ Age_ chapters, up from two James Wood, Winchester, Va. 283 Calif. Address Api,_ last year. Hanford, 283
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I would like to recommend to you that Please start my subscription to FFA name change of the FFA organization is the National Parliamentary Law Contest New Horizons. I miss that magazine very too much.
I very also. be developed and recognized as a national much. miss the FFA much Then imagine my chagrin when I turned contest in connection with the national I'm in the Air Force working with to the "News in Brief page (8) and found convention. Weather Satellites. When I get out of the that the rising sun was missing from the In a manner of speaking, parliamen- USAF and I finish my degree, I hope to newly designed emblem. all tary procedure is a combination of public start giving back to FFA of the good I am upset with this chain of events. speaking, extemporaneous speaking, experiences afforded to me. Thanks for a Stanley Wan en demonstration team, and ag forum all great organization. Vocational Administrator rolled into one team. Byron Austin Pearland. Texas
The amount of information that is AlC. USAF required for these members to learn is far Oops! We have red faces! The sun's rays greater than most of your speaking con- When the national convention of the were accidentally left off the artM'ork of tests. "Future Fanners of America" voted to the new emblem (News in Brief, D-J, 1 989-
We owe it to the members on the teams change the name of the organization to 90) hut rest assured they ARE defnitely a to show national recognition for a job "FFA" leaving out the word farmer, I was part of the new emblem.—Ed. well done. dismayed.
Marshall L. Wondergem When I saw FFA New Horizons this Thanks! month I was really dismayed. The name I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the sponsors that made the 62nd National Convention a reality. This year's convention brought on a lot
of proposed changes. There is a section in the FFA New Horizons magazine entitled, "FFA Looking Ahead." Looking ahead. That's what we as FFA members must do. ^^r^ Our state officers and national delegates across the country hold a vested interest in our organization and felt that these changes 6a'''t'^»\pes\sv pa^^eto would be in our best interest. The "one per 2,000" amendment was perhaps one of the most controversial is- lapeo . sues. I can understand Texas' view on larger states deserving more representa-
tion but 1 also want Maryland, and other small states, to have as much "say" on an issue as a larger state.
I think the passage of this amendment was a fair and compromising solution. There was not one session or contest that wasn't handled with a sense of dedi- cation, professionalism, and sincerity. Thanks to the 1988-89 national officers for a job well done. Thanks to the officers and everyone involved in making the 62nd National FFA Convention a hit.
I will always remember my trip to
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FFA New Horizons HOME& FARMSTEAD/ FFAer makes his IMPROVEMENT/ AWARD farm a better place
to live and work.
Curt Cline of Albany, Ohio, knew that building a new sheep barn would test his carpentry
7959 National Home and and construction skills. Farmstead Improvement But he soon discovered that the task also challenged his persistence and patience. winner Curt Cline of Albany, The experience left a lasting impression on Curt. "It was frustrating at times because Ohio, spent more than 1 ,500 little things would go wrong. But this project taught me to take time to do things right," hours on building, repair and he says. "Because the foundation was solid and the poles square, the rest of the renovation projects. construction was easier."
To build the barn, Curt bought all the materials with his own money, drew the plans and did 75 percent of the work. His dad, Jack, who's an experienced carpenter, and his Agricultural Education instructor supplied guidance and encouragement,
Curt's persistence and patience were tested again when he remodeled the
family house, built in 1925. "I had to level and square the house before I could make improvements," Curt says. "Over 370 hours went into insulating, re-siding, installing windows, removing a porch and adding a family room."
His FFA Advisor, Don Van Nostran, says," I've never had a student who invested as much of his own money and did so much work on his own."
During his FFA career at Alexander High School. Curt spent more than
1 ,500 hours making his farm more attractive, efficient and safer.
Using scrap metal. Curt The welding, wiring, carpentry and plumbing skills he learned in Agricultural Education designed and built this log classes and FFA will last a lifetime. Curt also learned a valuable lesson about tackling splitter By making it himself, tough jobs: "When you're faced with difficult projects, you have to set goals, plan he saved more than $600 over ahead and remember that you can't do the cost of buying a new one. everything at once. It takes time."
Because of the skill and dedication of FFA members, like Curt, The Upjohn
Company is proud to sponsor the National Home and Farmstead Improvement Award for the 14th consecutive year. UpJQim^ A ANIMAL HEALTH ASCROW® To add pasture and provide water for his The Upjohn Company Asgrow Seed Company sheep herd. Curt bulldozed land to build Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001 this pond, which drains a swampy area. fiZT LOOKING AHEAD
Gotta Wear Shades dairy manufacturing specialist at the Pesticide Concerns Increasing University of Wisconsin. "Tve also had About 15,000 eye injuries occur on Among Farmers eight to 1 calls from pizza chains that are American farms every year. Not only can not able to find cheese." According to a survey of 1,000 U.S. these injuries be painful, they can result in Cheese and other dairy products are farmers conducted for Abbott Laborato- partial or total blindness, says the Ameri- falling behind normal supplies due to a ries by The Gallup Organization, 49 per- can Optometric Association. But injuries nationwide shortage of milk. Mozzarella, cent said their concern about using pesti- can be prevented if farm workers put eye the traditional pizza cheese, in in particu- cides has increased over the past three safety first. Here are some tips for avoid- years. larly short supply because of its "lower Only 4 percent indicated their ing eye injuries on the farm: margin of profit," Wendorff said. concern has decreased. • Wear protective eyewear when han- Abbott commissioned the survey to dling agricultural chemicals, operating determine farmers" attitudes and behav- machinery, welding, repairing buildings, AQHA Celebrates 50th Year ior regarding pesticide safety. The farm- lumbering and trimming trees, or per- As part of its year-long celebration, the ers surveyed included 100-plus acre pro- forming any other job with danger of American Quarter Horse Association has ducers of alfalfa, citrus, corn, cotton, flying pieces. commissioned a specially designed logo grapes and soybeans, and 50-plus acre • For long periods outdoors, use tinted for its 50th Anniversary in 1990. Each growers of apples and vegetables. safety lenses that screen out 75 to 90 According to David F. Martin, director percent of available light and provide of agricultural sales and marketing for maximum ultraviolet protection. Abbott Laboratories, "This survey dem- • If an eye injury occurs, apply emer- onstrated that concerns about pesticides gency care and seek treatment at a hospi- are an issue on the farm, not just a concern tal or from an eye doctor. For chemical of consumer or environmental groups. A splashes, flush the eye with water for 15 large number of the farmers surveyed are minutes. For blows, apply cold compresses truly concerned about human and envi- for 15 minutes. For cuts or punctures, 1990 AQHA member will receive a bo- ronmental safety, and they are discussing bandage the area lightly seek profes- and these issues with their families. nus, color window decal of the logo. It And many sional care. of these farmers feel that they, well also is being featured on a line of clothing as as and products available through AQHA's chemical manufacturers, share the respon- Bad News for Pizza Lovers 50th anniversary catalog. sibility for reducing the risks of using nationwide shortage of chemicals." A milk and AQHA is the official registry of the cheese has school systems scrambling to American Quarter Horse breed and the More than 40 percent of the farmers adjust lunch menus and pizza operators world's largest equine registry. The asso- said their spou.se or a family member had paying twice as for the pre- expressed concern over the almost much ciation was formed March 15, 1940, in farmers' pes- cious commodity - if they are able to find ticide use. Some 59 percent of the farmers Fort Worth, Texas. Now its international it at all. headquarters in Amarillo, Texas, serves indicated this could influence future pes- "We've gotten our biggest complaints 250,000 members and one million Ameri- ticide choices. over the few past months from school can Quarter Horse owners in the United districts," said Bill Wendorff, Extension States and 62 foreign countries. U.S. Sends Food to Poland The United States has signed an agree- New Milk >*ds...ln ment with Poland to provide that country mid-February, the with $20 million worth of U.S. agricul- American Dairy As- tural commodities as part of the U.S "Food sociation will unveil for Peace" program. The U.S. will pro- two 30-second com- vide Poland with about 22.000 metric mercials as part of tons of vegetable oil, 16,000 tons of rice its "Health Kick/Eve- and 12,000 bales of cotton. The Polish rybody Knows" milk advertising cam- government will sell these commodities in paign. According to Poland for local currency. Funds gener- an ADA spokesman, ated from these sales will be used to the commercials are support economic growth in Poland. targeted to 18- to 49- This is the third agreement to be en- year-olds to "make tered into as part of a $100 million food the nutritional bene- aid package to Poland. Earlier agreements fits of milk more im- provided $10 million under the Food for mediate and more Progress Program for pork bellies and $50 relevant to adults." million for com and butter.
10 FFA New Horizons ' College Shopping
With so many choices, how do you l By Andrew Markwart it comes time to choose Whenwhat college to attend, the questions never seem to end. "College is so expensive and my family isn't exactly rich. Can I afford it? There's so many schools - which one is right for me? How do I start looking?" On the next three pages, you will meet FFA members who attend different kinds of colleges; a 4-year university, a techni- cal college and a 2-year college. You will also find tips on getting scholarships and how to get ready for college. 4-Year University Julie Nicol can't make up her mind. She spent her first year at The Ohio State University studying to be a veterinarian, but after last fall term, she decided she was headed down the wrong road. This was no quick decision. Nicol, 1 9. of Marysville, Ohio, had started making visits with a vet when she was in the eighth grade. She had told, almost prom- ised, everyone she knew for over five years that she was going to be a vet and t now, she doesn't know what she'll do. But that's okay with Julie. She says one of the advantages of at- tending a4-yearuniversity like Ohio State Sherri Bentley, left and Julie Nicol first met at FFA camp when they were fresh- is a that there are hundreds of courses to be men in high school. Now they are roommates at The Ohio State University. explored and when it comes time to change your major, you don't have to change knowledge." She still plans to retain her grades. Nicol is a "little sister" at the schools. "I'm testing the waters of a lot of animal science major, although that may Alpha Zeta Fraternity and. before a knee different areas right now," says Nicol. switch to landscaping. Whatever the operation in December, she was active in "I'm curious to know more and more major, she plans to minor in communica- many intramural sports. "My interaction about different things." tions. "Broadcasting has always been in with people is \\ hat is going to get me a job "I've taken some introductory courses the back of my mind." if 1 go into communications. Interviewers to other subjects that I'm becoming really She says that some well-chosen col- are going to ask, 'what kinds of activities interested in. I'm broadening my base of lege activities can be as important as good were you involved in? Did you hold any {Continued on Page 12) FFA College Scholarships: Get One Over $420,300 in college and voca- The qualifications are simple: the apli- money after they have submitted their tional/technical school scholarships will cant must have been an active FFA collebe class schedule to the scholar- be awarded this year through the Na- member, maintained a satisfactory Su- ship committee. Deadline for the schol- tional FFA Organization's scholaship pervised Agricultural Experience program arship applications is March 1, 1990. program. The money is donated by over and received good grades in hight school/ FFA members who need a scholar- 1 00 sponsors through the National FFA A few of the scholarships require proof ship appoication form should check with Foundation, Inc. of financial need. That information is their chapter advisor. If none are avail- The 305 scholarships will be pre- provided through a Parent Financial able, request one from: Schlarship Of- sented late this spring to members start- Analysis Form included in the application. fice. Natinal FFA Center, P.O. Box ing college as freshmen in the fall of Although the scholarships range from 15160, Alexandria. VA 22309-0610. 1990 with a tew designated for mem- $500 to $25,000, most are awarded in the All applications are bers already in college. $1,000 area. FFA members receive the Due by March 1, 1990. February-March. 1990 11 College Shopping (Continued from Page 12) leadership positions?' I think that holds true whether you're in high school or college or anywhere." A $1,000 FFA scholarship sponsored by the Beef Industry Council helped with the finances her freshman year. Julie's roommate, Sherri Bentley, 19, of Sabina, Ohio, says that, at first, walking onto a campus of 60,000 students is a little intimidating at first. "I was petrified," she confesses. "But living in the dorms helps you to meet people. You have a lot of activities with the people on your floor and that's how I've met a lot of people." "Once you get settled into yourclasses, it's like your own little college and it's really not all that big. Most of the people you go to class with have to take the same classes to fulfill their requirements that you do, so it really gets small quick." Like many high school graduates, Bentley was ready for a change of scenery from her hometown. "I wanted to get away from home. I love my family, but I thought 1 needed to get away, get out on my own and have to do things for myself. I thought that if I stayed home, it would be the same as staying in high school." Along with a $500 FFA scholarship sponsored by Jacques Seed Company, Bentley also landed the Waddell Scholar- ship offered by the county school district. It contributes $ 1 ,000 a year for four years to easing her tuition costs. She also re- ceived a $ 1 .000 Scarlet and Gray scholar- ship offered by the university. Bentley says the scholarships have been Dr. Joy McMillan, left, developed the agricultural biotechnology program at the a great help in easing the flnancial load of MATC. After just two years, Robert Mickelson is ready to start his career. college, it was a bank account she shares with her three sisters that has provided the money to go to a 4-year university. " Mickelson could have had his pick of reservations about her decision. I don't " The Sisters colleges since he 's and "Bentley Account" was think I could have gotten any better edu- earned "mostly A started by their mother when they were cation from anywhere else." B's, but he insists "I was interested in this little. "The only thing we use it for is new program. I'm interested in science school. We showed hogs and lambs at our and agriculture and this was a good mix of Technical College county fair and the money we got from the the two." Robert Mickelson, 19, of Rio, Wiscon- winnings and selling those animals went "In Wisconsin, I see a push toward sin, has chosen the express lane to his into the account." Her mother would also biotechnology. It ' s an up-and-coming field career as a biotechnology technician by contribute to the cause from time to time. and I thought it would be a good opportu- enrolling in the Madison Area Technical Bentley is a sophomore horticulture nity to get into it. I would rather get a 2- College (MATC). That college's new major and is considering a career in land- year degree and start work after only two "Biotechnology Laboratory Technician scaping. years." Program" is the most advanced in the The two roommates first met at FFA Mickelson worked this last summer at country for a two-year school. camp her freshman year in high school Agrigenetics, an agricultural biotechnol- It is Mickelson's second year in the and kept in touch by writing each other on ogy firm in Madison. His supervisor, Scott program, which only began in 1987. and off over the years. When they heard Alt, who is manager of greenhouses and "I wasn't sure if I wanted to go to a each other was going to Ohio State, they fields at the firm, said that Robert "was the four-year university but I thought I should arranged to room together. best worker we ever had in this area. have more education than just to start After the initial shock of the big cam- When you asked Robert to do something, working in the workplace," he recalls. pus as a freshman, Bentley says she has no you knew it was going to get done right 12 FFA New Horizons the first time." Alt plans to go back to 2-year, Junior Colleges to hire more students. MATC For 1988-89 Georgia FFA President All students are required to take an Ray Mancil, the decision to enroll at internship at a biotechnology firm during Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College their fourth semester according to Dr. Joy (ABAC) was a natural one. ABAC is a McMillan, project director of the biotech- two-year college located in Tifton, Geor- nology program at MATC. McMillan was gia. a key figure in organizing the cutting- Mancil, 19,ofNicholls. Georgia, says edge program. the college draws a large number of FFA She says that in her program, "you get members because it is FFA headquarters more biotechnology in two years than you for District I in that state. "1 feel more would get in four or five years at a univer- comfortable here because I have been sity. We're training technicians, so we here before for FFA functions." emphasize the lab work. Everybody gets The size and location of ABAC at- to use the instruments. They get involved tracted Mancil, who is a freshman this and they talk about it. That's learning." year. The college is an hour and a half McMillan says the majority of courses drive from his home. Of the 2,138 stu- at a technical college are "very specific to dents attending the school, 75 percent of what you plan to do." This is due to a them live within 75 miles of the school. strong tie to the local businesses and being He says it's a good place to start on a aware of the industry's needs. In fact the college career. Class size is usually 15-28 biotechnology program started as a result students and he likes the personal atten- of biotechnology researchers in the Madi- tion he gets from his instructors, espe- son area who were frustrated over the lack cially in math, a class that has always been of qualified, trained technicians. a challenge for Mancil. McMillan says the personal attention But what Mancil likes most about After landing a scholarship, Ray Man- students get at a technical college is un- ABAC is the sense of community he feels cil was sitting pretty at Bald- surpassed. "A teacher is responsible for Abraham there. "There 's a concentrated group of ag each student that attends our school. That win Agricultural College in Tifton. majors here who are just pumped up about means they're not only the student's agriculture!" he says. "It's a very friendly Mancil says pride should never keep teacher, but also their personal counselor environment and the teachers understand anyone from getting started in college. and the administrator." A student will FFA and agriculture in general." "Don't be afraid to talk about financial aid usually get the same instructor for most of He plans on getting his associate's to people at the ag college. You should be the classes in their program area. degree and then move on to the University able to find a way to finance the school of Class size at MATC is small. Most of Georgia to finish his bachelor's degree your choice. The agricultural industrv' is don't exceed 30 people and it isn't un- in agricultural education. looking for qualified people. Ag majors usual to find classes with eight students. Like many high school graduates, are at a premium today." And MATC's dean of agribusiness/ Mancil wanted to go to college, but his fi- Ray says some of the most exciting agriculture, Cletus Fontaine, says that he nancial picture was grim. His parents were words he's ever heard came from Dr. Ron can't come close to filling the demand for not in a position to finance his education, Jones, head of the agriculture department qualified graduates in the local ag bio- so it was up to Ray to find the money. at ABAC, who told him. "We'll find a technology industry. After asking around and letting people way for you to get through school." Based on a survey taken of local labo- know he was looking for scholarships, the His advice to high school seniors is ratories, he says there is a need for 100 answer to his financial worries came in "get the forms turned in early so the finan- technicians every years. There are cur- the form of a Service Deferred Loan avail- cial situation doesn't weigh on you. Then rently 2 1 full-time and 1 2 part-time bio- able to agricultural education majors in go shop around. Go to the open houses. technology students at MATC. Georgia. The schools are lookina for students." Scholars' Schedule Here's a year-by-year guide to preparing for college: Adapted from Better Homes and •11th grade: February- April Tesfand fKmerican College Test {ACT). Gardens magazine (March, 1988) Register for an SAT or ACT test coaching November: Submit applications and let- class, if needed. Sign up for the June SAT. ters of recommendation. •8th through 10th grades Attend college-night presentations about January: Apply for grant, loan, work- Grades and test scores will tell if your features of individual schools. Send for study, and scholarship offerings. child can handle college prep of honors several catalogs and tour campuses. Find April: Many colleges mail acceptance classes. Help your youngster choose ap- people to write recommendations for your letters. Check due date for return of ma- propriate course college applications. terial. Take Advanced Placement Test if •11th grade: September •12th grade: September needed. Sign up for the Preliminary Schiolastic Registerforthe October SAT if Junescores May through July: Take placement tests Aptitude Test (PSAT), offered only In were low. if required by your college. October. October: Sign up tor the Actyievement February-March, 1990 13 — Agriculture's New Professionals Meet seven people with vastly differ- ent careers but one Bruce Rominger Denette Connor-Ward Terry Wichern common Producer/Manager Senior Research Biologist Owner/Manager AH Rominger Sons, Inc. Monsanto Agricultural Dobsch & Wichern Equip- interest Company ment Co. Bruce Rominger is living Denette Connor-Ward's Terry Wichem's job is sev- his dream of working in the goal is to help farmers—but in eral wrapped into one. He's an By Lynn Hamilton most productive and high-tech a research lab, not on a tractor. accountant, an agricultural industry in the world. Ward grew up on a farm in expert and a public relations Though farming the same Heathsville, Virginia, where person. And he does all of this land that his grandfather tilled, her family raised com, soy- while selling farm equipment. hey're scientists, engi- Rominger has been challenged beans, wheat and livestock. In "It's something you have to neers, farmers, marketing to find new ways to grow his school, she developed an inter- work at real hard—you get out specialists, environmen- crops efficiently. "You have est in science. With her farm of it what you put into it," he Ttalists and salesmen. to look always for new oppor- background, she found a natu- said. The business has been in Though they seem to have tunities, new approaches to old ral career choice in agricul- his family since the 1930s, nothing in common, these pro- problems," he said. tural research. when his grandfather started fessions and many others have "If you compare it to what She encourages students to the dealership. a common thread that weaves mygrandfatherdid,it"sacom- pursue a career in research. To get started in agricul- them into the fabric of the pletely different business," he "It's the wave of the future." tural sales and service, Wich- world's most productive in- said. "I need to know she said. "The 1990s will be a ern recommends gett i ng a good dustry—they all work in agri- chemistry. ..I learned things in decade of more of a demand background in agriculture, and culture. college chemistry that the en- for scientists, and if you choose a college education. "When I However, few people real- tire world didn't know in the that field, you'll definitely have talk to a customer, he expects ize there are so many careers 1940s." an upper hand." me to know about his type of in agriculture. In order to At harvest time, he says he A good background in sci- operation," Wichern said. spread the word about such finds immense satisfaction in ence and math is a must, she He said the job outlook is opportunities, and to broaden seeing his thousands of tons of said. "Believe it ornot.alot of bright in his career field. "No the image of agriculture, the tomatoes go off to the process- the things you learn in high matter what the state of the FFA singled out seven young ing plant. "1 was the one who school you use in college, and economy, there's an opportu- professionals in agriculture made tho.se decisions that made you u.se everyday in biology nity out there somewhere." people who symbolize this it possible." he says. "And research." exciting and dynamic indus- when it works out right, I'm try. John Deere sponsored the thrilled." film as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. The film premiered at the John Deere Sends Film to Key People 62nd National FFA Conven- "Agriculture's New Professionals," is receiving wide additional distributic tion, and is available on free by John Deere. Over 12,000 VHSvideocassettes will be sent to all U.S. Jot loan from Venard Films, or Deere ag dealers, all agricultural education groups' state offices, maji may be purchased on video legislators on the state and federal levels, and a VIP list of agricultur cassette through the National leaders. FFA Supply Servicefor$9.95. 14 FFA New Horizons . Richard Hadley Jody Strickland Brian Tormey Xavier Equihua Resources Manager Project Engineer International Sales Foreign Affairs Staff National Park Service Proctor and Gamble Co. Blue Diamond Almonds U.S. House Agriculture Committee While most of agriculture is Those who don't think that Some people who work in Xavier Equihua is proof that involved with production, baby diapers and agriculture American agriculture spend you don't have to grow up on a Richard Hadley's work is in have something in common more of their lime outside of farm to work in agriculture. preservation. should talk to Jody Strickland. the country than in it. It wasn't until college that It is Hadley's job to restore Strickland is an agricultural Such is the case of Brian Equihua even thought about and preserve the environment engineer at a plant which turns Tormey, who handles his agriculture as a career, when of Yosemite National Park in tree pulp into the absorbent company's million-dollar he took a course on agricul- California. "I guess I've al- lining for diapers. She cites advertising accounts all over tural policies of the third u orld. ways known that I would be her work as an example of the the world. The film crew caught After stumbling into agricul- working with the environ- diversity involved in her ca- up to him in West Gemiany, at tural trade issues when he ment," Hadley says. Now he is reer choice. a huge agricultural trade show worked at the U.S. /Mexico living his dream, managing the "When 1 was going through Tormey, like so many others, Chamber of Commerce, he revegetation project of the agricultural engineering, I found his interest in agricul- landed a job on the staff of the tourist-trampled park. never thought I'd work in a ture after growing up in an Agriculture Committee of the His job has two major chal- pulp mill," she said. In her urban setting. U.S. House of Representatives. lenges, he says. The first is de- field, students take a wide range Tomiey worked on a fann He finds his worke.xtremely veloping techniques to work of courses in engineering, during his summers in college. rewarding for two reasons. with new plant species, the which prepares them for a While he studied international "The people who work with second is convincing people variety of careeropportunities. trade, a professor advised him agriculture are \ er>' genuine," that it can be done. "Agricultural engineering to choose the area that he was he said. ".And. agricuhural "I think a small idea like seemed to be a good fit with most interested to focus his trade is needed to feed people- restoration of Yosemite can be my interests and skills," says studies. "Agriculture had the — for example. N4exico used as an example ofjust what Strickland, a former FFA most appeal," Tomiey said. wouldn't be able to feed itself can be done if people put their member who grew up on a He is extremely enthusias- without foreign trade." minds and efforts together, and farm. "You do have to work tic about the career opportuni- To be in\olved with agri- work together to solve a prob- with math and science, but what ties in agriculture. "There's cultural trade policy. Equihua lem." Hadley says. you apply it to is fascinating nothing you can name that you ad\ises studying at least one and fun," she said. can't do in agriculture," he said. foriegn language. Besides "You can't say that about any English, he is fluent in both other industry." Spanish and French. He stresses that know ing the agri- cultural needs of the \arious regions of the world is ex- The film will also be included in the John Deere Day 1 990 Highlights film which tremeh important. ••• will be sent to over 9,000 high school teachers and to agriculture departments in colleges and universities. The film was produced by the National FFA Organization and sponsored by John Deere as a special project through the National FFA Foundation. February-March, 1990 15 FFA Means Winning U.S. Congressman Shares First-Hand How the Organization Can Help You Win By Jack Pitzer Congressman Bill Sarpalius Twenty years ago I was assigned to was on the day he was heading back to political career. As before, friends sug- write the story about then Texas Texas for Christmas. He shared many gested he run for the Texas Senate. In state president Bill SarpaHus. This thoughts to pass on to up-and-coming 1980, he was elected to the State Senate is a follow up to that story. FFA leaders. But his major point to them where he served eight years. Today Sarpalius is a member of the was "let FFA help you get started." Activ- Now he is a member of the House of Congress of the United States serving the ity and involvement at the chapter level is Representatives and president ofthe Fresh- 13th District in the panhandle area of a well-proven way to start life. man Class of congressmen. He is also a Texas. Sarpalius' background is an unusual member of the House Agriculture Com- What drove him then, drives him now. one which he doesn't mind sharing. We mittee. I believe it is self-determination. It is even wrote about it in the first article in April- After college, Mr. Sarpalius taught spelled out on a beautiful , framed poster May, 1 969 in an article entitled "He Sprang agriculture at Boy's Ranch where he had in his office in the Longworth Building in Back." In summary, Sarpalius and his a chance to offer first-hand encourage- Washington, D.C. as follows: two brothers were taken to Cal Farley's ment to students. Boy ' s Ranch on the day after Christmas in He considers leadership training, talk- I960. He was 12 and only in fifth grade ing on your feet, developing responsibil- because of polio. Their broken home was ity, learning to manage money, experi- To achieve all that is without heat and little food. The Ranch is encing team work, learning respect, set- a working ranch where boys live in homes ting goals and planning ahead as ways possible with a set of house parents. In the ninth FFA helps its member win in life. We must attempt the grade Bill discovered FFA and he hasn't During the interview the Congressman stopped moving up since. pointed out his window toward the Capi- impossible. Animals attracted him to the ag depart- tal and shared that during George Bush's ment but it was the second place ribbon in inauguration ceremony, his thoughts wan- To be as much as we the Texas PTA parliamentary procedure dered and he remembered his past. can be team contest that excited him. "It was the "Because you can dream you can grow . first time I'd won anything." and change and improve and succeed." We must dream of being Eventually FFA friends encouraged "I'd be excited as a new Greenhand in more. him to run for area president even though FFA. It's different today. There are more he'd never been chapter president. He things to get your hands onto. More won that first election; later was elected opportunity." state president. During the year as presi- "Changes in FFA and agricultural edu- He asserted that no niatier what the dent he traveled and visited every chapter cation have opened up the future for many circumstances or what a person "seems to in Texas. As a delegate to the national members. Doors will continue to open for be." others can never know ii e : Jtermina- convention, he remembers making the students in agriculture and they need to be tion that is inside the man ro -ucceed, motion for admitting girls to FFA. ready to take advantage of the opportuni- make it, get ahead. FFA elections and leadership experi- My interview with the Cong;;i:;nian ences were all a starting ground for his {Continued on Page 36) 16 FFA New Horizons NEXT SUMMER. START A JOB THAT WILL PAY LONG AFTER THE SUMMER IS OVER. Sure, you can land a part-time job that will When you combine your Reserve pay during give you extra spending money. But there's one a standard enlistment with money you get from the that pays off in more than just money—the Montgomery GI Bill (if you qualify), you can earn Army Reserve. over $18,000 for your education. And you'll gain With the Army Reserve's Alternate Training personal and professional skills that could help you Program, you Gin join as early as the middle of your for a lifetime. junior year in high school (but college students can Find the job now that pays you for more than also take advantage of this unique program). just a summer. See your Army Reserve recruiter You attend your Basic and Advanced Individ- today Or call 1-800-USA-ARMY. ual Training during two consecutive summers so you don't interrupt your education. After your BEALLYOUCANBE. training, you'll practice your new skills with a nearby Army Reserve unit. That's usually one ARMY weekend a month and two weeks a year. RESERVE Food for the Final Frontier Plant production is at \he heart of a life support system ttiat will allow tiu- mans to travel great distances through space and even live on the moon By Dinah Jordan live in space for long periods of a lot of challenges, a lot of unknowns." and lettuce, Knott explained. Other crops rotime is a lofty goal. What we take These unknowns include providing that have been considered, but have not for granted here on Earth—air, adequate environmental conditions, im- been heavily researched, are rice, peanuts water, food and other basic neces- proving productivity of plants, choosing and sugar beets. sities of life—must be provided for in the the best crops, and recycling wastes in the Waste management is a vital factor to vacuum of space. most efficient way. consider in designing a long-term manned In the past, the demand for food on the Most of the current CELSS research is space vehicle. Human waste must be "short" journeys to the moon and around focusing on the plant environment, degradable into fertilizer for plants, and thaCarth could be met with pre-packaged, whereas future experiments will explore inedible plant parts need to be made ed- pre-cooked meals stored onboard. But food the human environment. ible or otherwise usable. The goal is to be production will be a necessity for ex- Horticultural scientists are trying to able to recycle matter with relatively low tended periods of time in space. The Na- learn ways to raise plants so they grow material loss; only energy must be added. tional Aeronautics and Space Agency faster and use less energy. They are also Although CELSS is a total system of (NASA) is meeting the challenge with the searching to discover the optimum tem- food production, recycling, and crew Controlled Ecological Live Support Sys- perature, humidity and lighting condi- housing, most of the research until now tem (CELSS). tions for each plant. has dealt with the challenges of actual The CELSS project is "NASA's at- Another factor being researched is plant production. Later research will tempt to build a long-term life concentrate on resource recov- support system concentrating on ery, waste management, and biological systems," said Dr. living space requirements, Knott William Knott, biological sci- added. ences officer for NASA at the Microgravity (weightless- Kennedy Space Center in Flor- ness) is an area that has not been ida. studied extensively, Knott ex- In other words, scientists are plained, because the research working to develop the life sup- has encountered "enough port system technology neces- trouble" with earth's gravity. sary to enable humans to travel Also, a lunar base would proba- beyond the moon or even to live bly have similar gravity to the on a self-sustained space station earth's; microgravity would or lunar (moon) base. only need to be considered for The idea for the CELSS pro- space travel of long duration. gram was bom at NASA head- He added that there are plans for quarters about ten years ago. research into the engineering with the initial research per- and physiological problems of formed at several universities microgravity. around the country. Early stud- ies focused on determining the best crops for growing in space The Researchers and the best methods for grow- The bulk of CELSS investi- ing them. The Controlled Ecological Life Support System (CELSS) gation is being conducted by Then three years ago, Ken- as it currently exists at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA and universities. The Researchers say It will be the late 1990s or early 2000s nedy Space Center became in- Life Sciences Division of NASA before it will be tested in a spacecraft. volved with actually trying to started the program; NASA •build a protoiype CELSS, Knott added. choosing the best crops in terms of nutri- headquarters manages the research; and The "Breadboard" facility located at tion, space requirements and taste. A Ames Research Center in Moffitt Field, Kennedy Space <~pnter is where individ- vegetarian diet is not always able to sup- California "orchestrates" the research, ual parts of the s; ' -m come together. A ply minimum nutritional requirements, according to Knott. At Kennedy Space variety of scientist:, at the many vari- so the crops must be chosen carefully. Center they are building the prototype for ables involved in gro : plants in space. Also, the food not only needs to be nutri- putting all the research together. tional, but it needs to be served in a A number of universities are involved TheChalle, s variety of ways so the people will enjoy it. with crop analysis research. These in- "Life support has to be ' / loped if Some crops that may find their way to clude Florida Institute of Technology; we're going to live in space .ott ex- a working CELSS station include wheat, Purdue University (Indiana); North Caro- plained. "It's super exciting, bu ere are soybeans, white potatoes, sweet potatoes. lina State University; Tuskegee Univer- 20 FFA New Horizons . This is a view inside the biomass production cham- ber of the CELSS project. Here, scientists are re- searching the best way to grow plants in space, how to recycle waste through the system and many other challenges that are unique to plant production in space. Photos by NASA sity (Alabama): University of California, to understand the problems of high popu- health\ and enjoyable, and psN chologists both at Berkeley and Davis: University of lations as well as an enclosed environ- will evaluate the crew "s responses to Colorado: University of Florida: Univer- ment," he added. confinement. sity of Wisconsin; and Utah State Univer- sity. The Potential The Future NASA also has an agreement with "If you think about trying to keep people The timetable for a \\ orking CELSS in Walt Disney World that allows EPCOT alive" Knott said of the career possibili- space stretches many years into the fu- Center's The Land pavilion to display ties available in CELSS research, "you ture. Indeed, many current researchers CELSS technology to the public. At The realize the tremendous requirements for will not be able to see their w ork become Land, research is conducted, systems are trained people." realit). tested, and the public is allowed to see Trained people are or will be needed in Knott explained that N.AS.A is hoping some of the action. many fields. Among them are engineers to have a "somew hat total system" w ork- Some work on related technologies is of all types: agricultural, electrical, me- ing on Earth by 1 992. and will incorporate also being done in aerospace corporations chanical, sanitation, and chemical, are at the data into the system in 1993-94. Dur- in the U.S. and by scientists in some the top of the list. Microbiologists will be ing that time. the>' will be \\ orking out the foreign countries, including Japan, the needed to aid in the recycling technolog\ problems that will arise during the trial Soviet Union, West Germany, and other Computer specialists will be vital, since period. European Countries. computers will be used to operate the The projected time for testing subsys- CELSS research is geared toward majority of CELSS functions. Architects tems in a spacecraft or on the moon is the enhancing current technology on Earth as will design crew quarters. late 1990s or early 2000s. .^ possible test well as the future technology in space. For Horticulturists and crop physiologists on Mars could be around 2010. example, Knott said, the waste recycling will investigate growing the plants. Aq- "It will be about 2020 before we have technology has direct application to pol- uaculture systems could also be used to a significant CELSS," Knott added. "Until lution and recycling problems of our world. provide meat protein in a CELSS environ- that, we're just working on researching "The technology and data can be used ment. Nutritionists will help to keep diets pieces." ••• February-March. 1990 21 Amber Waves of Change A handful of the best crop producers in FFA talk about how they are meeting the challenges of growing In the 1990s the office of the secretary of road. That means a lean farming opera- that they will settle for nothing less. Fromagriculture to the grain elevators of tion, with a sharp manager, keeping one FFA New Horizons talked to some the smallest towns, talk of the fu- eye on the books and the other on new award-winning crop producers in FFA to ture in crop production seems to technologies that might give him an extra see what they are doing to meet the unique get back to a few key points. advantage. challenges of the '90s, especially in the As we head into the 1990s, American If that isn't enough, producers are going area of conservation. crop producers are going to have to be as to have to make sure their growing prac- competitive with the growers in Brazil tices are in harmony with the environ- Conserving Water and Germany as the neighbor down the ment. The American public shows signs Because the United States is so large, conservation demands can differ greatly from coast to coast. On the West Coast, the concern is water. Just 70 miles east of the Pacific Ocean lies the heart of the San Joaquin Valley in California, one of the most agriculturally diverse and productive spots in the coun- try. The climate is mild and the soil is fertile, but the water is drying up. National FFA To produce the huge harvests of cot- forage crop pro- ton, grapes, alfalfa and other crops, grow- ficiency winner ers must irrigate heavily in the valley. The Judy Rezendes water needed for the irrigation comes of Chowchllla, from reservoirs in the Sierra Nevada California, Mountains to the east. The past few years helped change have been extremely dry and the water reserves getting alarmingly low. the Irrigation are Judy Rezendes, 19, of Chowchilla, system on her California, lives on a 700-cow family dairy farm to dairy farm in the valley. She won the conserve water. National FFA Forage Production Profi- She grows corn ciency award last November. silage and win- Five years ago she started her forage ter forage, a program with 28 acres of land leased from combination of her father and has expanded it to its cur- beardless bar- rent size of 102 acres of com silage and ley, beardless winterforage, a combination of beardless wheat, vetch barley, beardless wheat, vetch and Mon- and Montezuma tezuma oats. oats, for the Like other producers in the valley, the dairy cows. Rezendes family has changed their irriga- tion system in response to the water crunch. In the past, the family had irrigated their crops using siphon pipes. These pipes would pull water out of a main ditch that ran along the ends of the rows in the fields. Now the Rezendes ' use a "plastic line" or a large, plastic pipe that runs across the rows where the ditch used to be. Small holes, or gates, are opened to release the water and irrigate the crops. "When you use the plastic line, you conserve a lot of Photo by J Wilson's Photography 22 FFA New Horizons . water because the water doesn't sink through the ditches," says Judy. In- stead, it stays in the plastic pipe until it's released on the crops, where it belongs. The family is also starting to irri- gate later in the summer and are stop- ping earlier than in the past to conserve water. At least for California, "water is going to be a big issue in the '90s," says Rezendes. Lightening Up Over the Rocky Mountains and across the plains in South Dakota, Mark Gross is trying to keep soil compaction to a minimum. Compaction is the re- sult of the weight of today's huge machinery. Gross, 19, of the Bridgewater FFA Chapter, is this year's Diversified Crop Production Proficiency winner. "The equipment nowdays weighs so much that you can almost see the path of the tractor tire in the crop it- self," says Gross. "It just doesn't grow as much. That's what we're trying to National cereal grain proficiency get away from." winner Mike Karman of Denmark, Wisconsin, does all he can to protect his topsoil "We try to go with one pass (over a while growing oats and other grains. field) whenever we can to cut back on compaction. We used to go over the ground He says that the government programs tions to the letter. His father. Bill, serves more, but we've switched equipment and may be the right policy for the country, on the county's Agricultural Stabilization put the disk and field cultivator in one so but they stifle his ability to manage his and Conservation Service (ASCS) com- it doesn't compact the ground so much. operation properly. "I'd like to get on a mittee which is responsible for admini- We're also using different equipment to half-corn, half-soybean (crop) rotation. I stering and enforcing government farm keep the crust loose." could eliminate a lot of my fertilizer, programs. Some machinery manufacturers, such herbicide, insecticide and water usage on as Caterpillar, have introduced tractors that kind of rotation," he explains. "But Erosion Control that have tracks instead of tires to distrib- the way the government program is set up Like Mark Gross. Mike Karman. 18. of ute the weight more evenly, but Gross right now, I would lose my com base (the Denmark, Wisconsin, is keeping his trips says the ride is too rough for him to switch number of acres used for calculating across the field to a minimum -not to save just yet. He still uses a more conventional moisture but to protect against soil ero- John Deere 4-wheel-drive and front-wheel sion. Kamian is the national Cereal Grain assist tractor Production Proficiency winner. He grows Gross has also changed some growing oats, wheat, com and barley. techniques because of the drought condi- "Water is going to be a He says that for the past three years he tions his area has suffered in the past few big issue in the '90s," has switched to minimum tillage and has years. Again, he minimizes the passes he found it vital in preserving his topsoil. "In makes across the field because, "that brings says Rezendes. the spring we disk the fields and harrow it up the loose ground and dries it out." once, maybe twice. We try not to pulver- He says the key is to tread lightly. "You ize the soil because with any amount of watch how deep you go in anything you wind, the topsoil will start to blow aw ay." do. When you cultivate, you go barely He also plows across hillsides to protect enough to get the weeds. Even when you government payments) if I went that route. against water erosion. plant, you're careful not to go too deep." In effect, the government program is Karman maintains grass waterways to encouraging Johnson to produce his crop hold soil in place when the area gets hit Uncle Sam's Hand in an inefficient way. In the 1990 Farm with heavy rains. "A few years ago, a Mother Nature isn't the only force to Bill that will be finalized later this year, he neighbor didn't use grass waterways. be reckoned with in the '90s. Uncle Sam would like to see more flexibility given to About a week after they planted, we got a has his hand in crop production and the grower to manage his land better while gully-wash of rain and we ended up with some see it as too firm of a grip. Feed still taking advantage of the government their topsoil in our waterway." Grain Production Proficiency winner programs. Kamian quickly cleared the soil out of Blake Johnson, 20, of Holdrege, Nebraska, Whatever the outcome of the 1990 his waterway, but didn't return it to the grows nearly 500 acres of com every year. Farm Bill, Blake will follow the regula- neighbor. ••• February-March. 1990 23 Members of the Raton, New Mexico FFA Chapter make money and contribute to their community by halting the erosion of nearby Sugarite State Park By Elizabeth Morgan "m really impressed by this whole The video was shown in November at the mer?" asked the man. Of course. Che- FFA chapter. I think you guys have EPA's Youth Environmental awards. The lewski expressed interest, and the work a lot to be proud of and your commu- Raton FFA Chapter was one of three began. nity has a lot to be proud of, too." regional winners to be visited by the The caller explained that the state With that comment. National Geo- Geographic team. government was preparing to put a graphic Society producer/photographer The mining reclamation project was reclamation project out for bid. The area Edward Sapp summarized his reaction to conducted under the supervision of the to be improved was located just seven the Sugarite Canyon Mine Reclamation Mining and Minerals Division (MMD) of miles away from Raton, in Sugarite State Project. The project was completed dur- the New Mexico Natural Resources Park, a park which had been the site of ing the summer of 1989 by members of Department. much of the chapter's previous commu- the Raton. New Mexico FFA Chapter. The operation began last May with a nity development work. Sapp visited Raton as the head of a phone call from an FFA supporter to During the early 1900's, Sugarite was two-man team sent by National Geo- advisor Ray Chelewski. "How would your mined for coal. The waste, or tailings, graphic to videotape the chapter's work. chapter like to make $100,000 this sum- were dumped nearby. The waste has since Falling rocks were an ongoing problem for the Raton FFA Chapter members as they planted seed basins. With the terrain so loose, a wrong step could mean a small landslide. The seed basins were planted with grass and small shrubs. 24 FFA New Horizons begun eroding, causing stream pollution and creating a hazard for paric visitors. The proposed project would stop erosion and prevent recurrences. Chelewski contacted the state MMD about the possibility of chapter members completing the project. The state officials were intrigued by the idea and worked with Chelewski and local school administrators to develop a plan of action. Before work could begin, a contract was written for the local school district, the state, and the members who would be working. School attorney John Davidson devoted his time to insure that the contract was legal. In addition, the school was required to obtain a bond guaranteeing that the work would be completed. The chapter encountered problems in coordinating the project, including the federal laws which state that all workers had to be at least 16 years old and that students had to be paid a wage of $6.54 an hour. Once the work began, 28 students worked efficiently, digging seed basins, building rock check dams, terracing the steeper slopes, and building a diversion channel which changed the flow of a small stream. Five studerits served as adminis- Gorges had been cut in the park by water erosion since there was no vegetation trative assistants, doing the bookkeeping, to hold the mine tailings in place. Rock dams were built to slow the water. photography, research and other paperwork. The workers were supervised tors. dence. I didn't think I could do it (the by three adults, in addition to advisor Since the project was finished early. physical labor), but I did. It made me Chelewski and an MMD representative . chapter leaders decided to undertake proud of myself." All of the reclamation work was done another project at Sugarite. Park Students who participated in the project by hand. The seed basins are three feet by Supervisor Bob Dye suggested that made about $1,000 for their time. Many five feet basins planted with grass and students tackle building a handicapped- students saved the money for college, small shrubs. Project planners hope that accessible nature trail. while others are using it to purchase or to this experimental process will cause Again students worked quickly to improve vehicles. Still others have used growth in surrounding areas. Check dams finish, building a 600 foot trail with ten the money to help finance trips with the were built with available rock to prevent information stations to help educate visi- FFA chapter. excessive run-off. tors about the park. The four feet wide Those involved also list a number of The work was not easy, but those trail had a gentle slope so that those with positive outcomes for the chapter. "The involved enjoyed being a part of the wheel-chairs may enjoy it. Sugarite Canyon project showed our project. "It was hot, it was hard work and Students also did the research for the community that youth can do as well at we got really dirty," says Remy Martinez, information signs, which were then these types of projects as older people." a student participant. "But everybody designed and produced by members of the states Mark Benavidez. helped everybody else out and we got it state Parks and Recreation Division. The Chelewski lists the opportunity for done." signs include information about the park public relations, the community The chapter completed the project well habitats, history and geology. One of the development, and the fact that students ahead of the deadline and with better information stations includes a pond, were able to participate in an unusual S AE results than expected. By late October, which will be stocked with fish native to as the most positive outcomes for the over ninety percent of the 1,075 seed the park's lakes and streams. chapter. ••• basins were showing signs of regrowth. Students who worked on the project "People here had never done anything got more than a paycheck from the expe- On November 1 5, 1 989, the Raton Chiapter like this project," says Bob Salter, an rience. "I learned that I had to be on time was recognized by President Bush and EPA official. MMD "But the students heard the in the morning." says Marion Granado. a Administrator William Reilly as a winner in description of the work and went out there sophomore. "I also learned about wildlife the President s Environmental Youth Awards and got it done. The work was better than and nature." program during ceremonies in the White we often get from professional contrac- Martinez adds. "It save me self-confi- House Executive Office Building. 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And of course Today's Truck has lots of other Heartbeat of America. tf/iMaia IS wimimco mursTsmaamun , The Gift of Life A treasured FFA member is gone, but his memory may save the lives of many strangers through a bone marrow donor program There are a few families in each donors may be needed to find a single successful FFA chapter that, over match. the years, have helped make that Researchers say that if 100,000 poten- chapter strong. tial donors were listed on a national The Thell family of Willmar, Minne- computer database, anyone needing a sota, is one of those FFA families that transplant could be matched with a donor. seems to chum out natural leaders. The Today there are about 68,000 donors that sons and daughter of John and Celeste have been tested and registered with the Thell are the kinds of people who get their national donor program. names in the paper a lot for doing good Even though Patrick Thell knew he things, mostly in the FFA. would not find a donor, he wanted to help John,Jr., 34, is a veterinarian and served save the lives of others in need of a bone as a regional FFA reporter. Susan, 3 1 , is a marrow transplant. Since May, 1 989, John home economics teacher in Willmar. and Celeste Thell have been recruiting Robert, 30, served as the 1978-79 Minne- donors and have raised over $15,000 for sota FFA president, received his Ameri- the donor testing program. can Farmer Degree and is now an educa- Mr. Thell says that the entire commu- tion consultant for Honeywell Inc. David, nity of Willmar has gotten involved in the Patrick Thell 28, is an accountant at a Minneapolis Anyone who knew would donor program. Orscheln Farm & Home bank. say he gave much more to the FFA than Supply, where Patrick worked as a receiv- Patrick, the youngest, kept the FFA he ever received. ing clerk for his supervised experience family tradition by being named the 1 988- program, has a special offer to help the 89 Minnesota FFA Sentinel. But on Au- cause. Since December 1, shoppers have gust 4, 1989, Patrick died. been dropping their receipts in a collec- After eight months of chemotherapy tion box in the Willmar store. On March 1 treatments at the University of Minnesota the receipts will be totaled and the Orsch- Hospital in Minneapolis, Patrick lost a eln Foundation, Mobley, Missouri, will hard-fought battle with acute leukemia, a contribute 10 percent of that figure to the ruthless blood disease. marrow donor campaign. It is always sad to lose a human life. He added that many people in the com- But this was a person that had a positive munity plan to do their spring shopping impact on thousands of other young people early to make sure their receipts count in all over his state. What is worse is that the final tally. Patrick may have survived by means of a As part of their Building Our Ameri- medical procedure called a "bone marrow can Communities program, the Willmar transplant," but no compatible bone mar- FFA Chapter has started an "Adopt a row donor could be found. Donor Program." They are asking each Chances of finding a marrow donor are Bone marrow is a jelly-like tissue found FFA chapter in Minnesota to ask one or better within the family, but none of in the cavities of the body's bones. It more people in their community to volun- Patrick's brothers matched his marrow produces blood components including teer to be tested as a potential donor and profile. Left to right are David, Robert, white blood cells, the main agents of the then have the chapter raise $ 1 00 per donor Patrick and John Thell. body's immune system. Doctors now to pay for the testing. know that like whole blood, compatible Anyone interested in knowing more types of marrow exist within the general out a transplant, the survival rate is more about becoming a bone marrow donor, population. Before this discovery, those like zero to 15 percent. call the National Marrow Donor Program in need of marrow transplant could re- Only about 30 percent of those who at 1 -800-654- 1 247 or write to them at 1 00 ceive it only if there was a matched donor need a transplant actually get one because South Robert Street, St. Paul, MN, 55 107. within the i oiily. a compatible donor cannot be found. The FFA members who would like to help According i the National Marrow Do- NMDP says that what is needed is a pool with the Willmar BOAC Program should nor Program (N 'DP), of more than 8,000 of "typed" volunteer donors. The task of contact Mr. Douglas Hanson or David patients transpla; d with healthy mar- finding an unrelated donor that matches, Damhof, FFA Advisors, Willmar FFA row since 1968 in i::l 'united States, 45 to however, is like finding a needle in a Chapter, Senior High School, Willmar, 80 percent are long-tt ; :n survivors. With- haystack. A search of a pool of 20,000 MN 56201 28 FFA New Horizons For Chapter Officers... FFA Week 1990 .. it's just around LEADING THE CHALLENGE the corner at your calender. It's the first Lookpart of February, isn't it? National FFA Week starts on February 17 and runs through the 24th. Are you ready? If not, don't panic. We're here to help. With that in mind, set some goals that • Present complimentary sub- scrip- Of course, there is nothing like careful in some way can benefit your chapter. tions oi FFA New Horizons to local busi- planning to insure a successful FFA Week Decide what message you want to tell this nesses. event, but just in case the holiday season year and what audience you want to ad- • Distribute official FFA calenders. got busy and the cold snap and the snow dress. Do you want to infomi your com- • Be sure that FFA Week is mentioned in kept you out of school, here are some munity about agriculture and the FFA? the announcements at school. ideas that can help make FFA Week a big Create more awareness of FFA in your success for your chapter. school? Bring your chapter closer to- Taldng Care of Business gether? Recruit members for next year? Now it's time to turn your ideas into an Why Do We Do This Every Year? Once that decision has been made, it's organized plan. Assign a person to be FFA Week is your chapter's chance to time to brainstorm. The easiest, most responsible for each project you chose. explain what FFA is all about to your creative path to ideas is brainstomiing. In List all steps that must be taken to achie\e school administrators, other students and brainstorming, cverythiiii' is a possihiliiy. the task. List any contact or resources to the community. You can use the week to The most original plans usually come be used. gain valuable recognition from local from the craziest ideas, so reserve your Be sure to get others involved in plan- newspapers, radio stations and television. judgements until later. Here are a few ning the projects and working on them. The week's activities can also include ideas to get you started: Delegate responsibility: it builds leader- events to thank the many people who help ship skills in your fellow members and the your chapter throughout the year. Your • Kick-off Food For America, farm safety, work will get done faster and in most efforts will more than likely result in in- crime prevention, BOAC, Red Cross CPR, cases, better. creased support for your chapter from the chapter recruitment or other programs. Once FFA Week is over, it still isn't entire community. • Conduct a school assembly with FFA over. Don't forget to say "thank you." No There are three important things to films or speakers. successful project is done alone and next know about National FFA Week. First, it • Present an FFA slide show to the school year you will need the suppon of the is celebrated during the week of George board. people and groups who helped \ou this Washington's birthday to recognize his • Conduct a food drive for needy people. year. Let them know how much \ ou ap- contributions to American agriculture. • Hold an exchange meeting with other preciate what they did for \ou. Second, there is a national theme devel- chapters. This article is based on information in oped each year that ties together all FFA • Have your FFA Week Proclamation the 1990 FFA Week Idea Booklet, spon- chapters and agriculture students. This soredb\' Kaiser/Estech as a special proj- (found m the 1 990 FFA Week Idea Book- year's theme is "FFA: Leading the Chal- let mailed to your chapter) signed by your ect of the National FFA Foundation. It lenge." And third, FFA Week is a time for mayor. contains more helpful suggestions and FFA chapters to conduct public informa- • Get local businesses to sponsor FFA materials that w ill help you get the job tion programs that will explain FFA and Week radio time and newspaper space to done quickly and professionally. Your promote agricultural education. salute FFA. advisor should ha\ e it on hand. .\sk for it. February-March. 1990 29 The Berlin Wall was built before they were born, and many expected it to be there long after they were gone. But something wonderful happened on a cold day last November... West German exchange student Eike Petersen was at the national FFA convention when she heard that the Berlin Wall had opened. "I sat alone in my By Molly Wilson room. I had tears In my eyes," she remembers. 28 years it separated I ami lies, Forsquelched dreams, stifled a na- tion, and broke the hearts ot'two countries. But the fall of the ing other cultures becomes a prerequisite acre family fann in West Gennany pro- Berlin Wall last November breathed new for future leaders — especially in the duces grain and hogs. hope into a world yearning for liberty. global marketplace called agriculture. "The workers on East German state ""We were in Kansas City at the FFA The Congress-Bundestag program is farms have no ambition — they gain noth- convention when I learned the wall was designed to strengthen the ties between ing for themselves from working harder," open," says Hike Petersen, a 21-year-old new generations in the United States and observes Eike. ""Their government makes German exchange student staying on a West Germany. The program enables the this plan, tells the workers how much they farm in Mt. Camiel. Illinois. Hike was one exchange students to expand their per- have to produce and how much they'll of 1 3 German exchangees who were stay- spectives while m;iking friendships across export and import. It 's not like if you work ing in .America on an FFA foreign ex- international boundaries by living with a little harder you get more." change program called Congress-Bundes- farm families and attending school. Escape to Freedom tag, when the news broke that the Berlin "At first we couldn't believe it. We wall would fall. It was an electric mo- said nothing, we just sat there not believ- For almost three decades people ment. ing it was happening." says Matthias struggled to escape the confines of the "The other Germans were watching Kolber, 20, from Thalmaessing. West wall. Some escaped and lived to tell their TV. They came to tell me. I couldn't Gennany. Matthias is slaying with the story. But over the years 73 people have believe it." Hike recalls. "I sat alone in m> Darius Harms family, who operate a 2,000- lost their lives trying to escape. room. I had tears in my eyes. 1 was so acre grain farm near St. Joseph, Illinois. Adds Matthias, "When I stood there happy for the East German people." The participants from West Germany, and looked at the fence (the wall) I didn't Many FFA members may think the met and traveled to East Berlin in May feel so good. I thought, "How can these incredible t 'nts happening in Eastern before coming to the U.S. It was a short guards shoot people, people who are trying Europe have ;lc impact on their lives. journey in distance, but the differences in to be free?'" But when a ht Hul of German young economy made East Gennany seem like a Eike and Matthias' parents sent ar- people can travel i 'way around the world different world. ticles about the events from their German only to be so deepl} )ched by events far "1 had heard about East Germany from hometowns. Matthias was surprised at the in their 't away homek. becomes clear people who had traveled there. But it is amount of infonnation about East Ger- just how small the woi 'lus become. something very different to see it with many in the U.S newspapers. "'Here most With so lives many people touching your own eyes. All of the things I had of the news is usually about America and each other's across the sea:-, understand- heard were true," says Eike. whose 240- only a little concerns world news on a 30 FFA New Horizons regular basis," he says. "When the East Germans started com- Both of the young Germans agree that ing across the border before the wall came the twoGermanies will never be the same. down, it was tear-jerking,"' she says. "Last week I wrote a letter home and was "Everyone was pitching in to help in any going to talk about good ol' West Ger- way they could. We got a call from the many, but I had to think about it," says Red Cross asking for clothing for the Hike. "In July I'll be going home to a very people coming on trains. different Germany."" "I remember my host family would Matthias says East Germans may be in rarely watch TV, but we all were in the for a rude awakening if they hope to living room sitting around the TV all succeed in West Germany. "West Ger- night, watching the special programming many is not the Paradise the people in the and the footage of the people. There were East think it is. I expect there will be some people jumping all over the wall. That's problems,"" he says. how come 1 think they say the wall 'came For example, he believes that if many down," because people were going across Easterners try to settle in West Germany, where they shouldn't be. It was as if it unemployment and housing shortages wasn't there anymore. could increase. "It was a party atmosphere in West Eike adds, "I think the East Germans Berlin at that time. It was a "Volksfest." should stay in their country and fight for Matthias Kolber says there will be which means, "people festival."" Cynthia their rights. They worked hard to get the problems if too many from the East says. wall opened, and they can obtain more if move West. But the lure of freedom is a potent they stay there and build up their own they (the East Germans) would want to get medicine for such worries. Cynthia" s host country."" out."" mother said she had only been to East Deppe, of Bellevue, Iowa, was on a Berlin once to visit friends two years ago. An American Point of View six-month FFA exchange program stay- They walked to The Wall to say goodbye, Cynthia Deppe, 21, was in East Berlin ing with Ulrich and Marie Kloke in Nie- as the city lights of West Berlin sparkled with her friends one week before The demstocken. West Germany. Deppe at- above. Wall came crashing down. "We didn"t tends Iowa State majoring in agronomy "Their friends said, "If only we could feel threatened or anything. But we under- and international agriculture. She returned go with you to see what all the lights were stood, after we had been in the west, why to the United States in December. about,""" Cynthia recalls. "Nov. the>' can."" €/yvu4m^ DEEH^KIN TM Easy Comfort." You'll want to own several pair. Ladies Deerskin styles are also available. Ask for Abilene Boots. © 1989 B.B. Walker Company • Abilene Boot • Asheboro . Fruit Fly Don't Bother Me The Kohala, Hawaii FFA Chapter talces the lead in ridding the islands of this pesky— and costly—insect By Jody E. Pollok are a problem in ex- project to see if the and tally their results. "We the bottles Fruit flies major members mark porting fruit and vegetables from were willing to give their time before ever distributing them. We give Hawaii. The female fruit flies are to the activities," Gushiken said. "We them different marks depending upon their guilty of most of the damage done to went with our chapter advisor. Mr. David location. After three weeks we collect the Fuertes to various sessions with the Uni- traps and count how many flies are in ^the fruit. After mating with the male ' versity of Hawaii which has a lab on them. We compare the data from different fly. the female goes in search of tropical agriculture." areas to figure out where the greatest con- fertile ground, usually fruit, to lay her After learning about the fruit fly, the centration of fruit flies is, " said Gushiken. eggs. She lays about 30 eggs each FFA demonstration team presented the The chapter continues to work with the time she stings the fruit. Before information to local groups within the University of Hawaii at Hilo to be aware she is done, she will lay a total of community and to school classrooms. In of new technologies that are being re- 2.000 eggs that, once hatched, will de- their presentations, the Kohala FFA chap- searched for eradicating the fruit flies. As stroy the tropical produce. ter tries to edu- new technologies Two years ago at the Hawaii state FFA cate community are being discov- convention, delegates identified this prob- ^^^^^^^^^^_ ^^^^^^^^^^ members and ele- ered. the chapter is lem as one that not only hurt their agricul- mentary school working to broaden tural industry, but affected the state's entire students about the The bottom line of this the program across economy. The first step toward a solution problems caused the entire state. to the problem came in the form of a state- fruit fly eradication pro- fruit flies in Kohala FFA ad- wide Building Our American Communi- by Hawaii. gram is that it will open visor. David Fu- ties (BOAC) project. FFA members ertes said, "We are The goal of the project is eliminating up markets for the were surprised by many hosting a workshop the female fruit fly of the three different the response they in which two species of fruit flies found on the islands. agricultural products received from members per chap- The climate of Hawaii supports the Medi- that we grow but cannot ter will attend to terranean fruit fly which came in the early community learn more about in members. "They 1 800s. the Oriental fruit fly which came be exported at this time. were very in- the project so they the late 1800s and the melon fly which spired that the too can become in- also arrived in the late 1800s. younger genera- volved. Wehopeto The Kohala FFA Chapter was the first tion was so will- implement our pro- to get involved with the project. "We de- ing to put in theirtime to help out the com- gram state-wide by next year." cided to start off with the pilot project were also enthusiastic Once the eradication program takes so hopefully other chapters would / munity. They because of our community mem- hold throughout the state, there is ex- catch on." said chapter member Bruce many a drastic rise in the amount of Gushiken. bers have their own gardens where pected to be ^ they raise their own fruits and vege- produce exported from Hawaii. "The "We chose fruit fly eradication tables," Gushiken. bottom line of this fruit fly eradication because Hawaii wants to have a L added program is that if something can be done, (thriving) trade, especially in agriculture. it will open up many markets for the agri- We try to export many fruits and vege- Building a Better Fly Trap cultural products that we grow but cannot tables such as mangos and avocados, but Preventing the fruit from being stung be exported at this time." said Terence the fruit lly stings the fruit, infects it. thus " ••• by the fruit flies is challenging. FFA mem- Moniz.Ka'u .^ FFA advisor. making it undesirable and unfit for expor- / bers are working traps to tation," said Gushiken. from Kohala on catch the fruit flies to limit their numbers. The traps are made of materials found Tht 'irstStep around the house so that anyone can make Beginning a pi ' of this size is no them. easy task. "First of lu: , e organized our Along with constructing the traps, the Oriental Fruit Fly (enlarged) chapter. We discussea undertaking the Kohala FFA members empty the traps 32 FFA New Horizons Alabama Chapter Featured in National News Magazine was in early November when a U.S. Waters watched his protegees with ap- meter and gently teased the quartet into ItNEWS AND WORLD REPORT crew proval, they took to their new- found fame relaxing. While he did that. Rothschild cametoDaleville. The crew members with their typical enthusiasm and good passed out releases to Mayor Gene Hughes were armed with bulky lighting equip- humor. and the council for their signatures. The ment, cameras and a gross of 35 mm film As the photographer set up his flood releases gave the magazine permission to to record the activities of the Daleville, lights and reflective white umbrellas use the photos. Alabama. FFA - one of six high school around the classroom, the members and A feast at McLins Kitchenette followed programs in the nation to be honored by the crew kibbitzed about the then-upcom- the stint at city hall. It was there that FFA the magazine and IBM for service to the ing Auburn/Alabama game. president Chris Etheredge presented the community. Coffee County Sheriff. Brice Paul, was crew with a still-warm pound cake, fresh "IBM, in association with U.S. NEWS. the first local celebrity to face the cam- from Alan Waters' mother's oven. is pleased to present the fourth in a series eras. He explained the Daleville FFA's The cake was the result of an off-hand of six profiles from "To Give & Learn." a rural property protection program, wherein comment made by one of the U.S. NEWS program designed to identify and honor students mark farm equipment with iden- crew. The night before the shoot, the outstanding teacher-directed student tification numbers. The numbers aid in photographer had remarked that his wife's community-service programs across the the recovery of stolen farm equipment. family was from North Carolina and he country, in grades K to 12." the article in The local FFA has marked farm property always enjoyed the pound cake his mother- the December 25 week's magazine be- in Coffee, Dale and Geneva counties. It's in-law served. gins. one of the projects that led to the Give & Well, he'd remembered the cake but The magazine crew, headed up by Learn award. [This is the chapter's ongo- had forgotten Southern hospitality. Wa- Cecile Rothschild, associate art director ing BOAC program.] ters passed along the information to his for U.S. NEWS, began its shooting as- From the school, members and crew mother and before anyone could say signment in advisor Alan Waters" class- headed for city hall. The entire city coun- "Y'all." a pound cake was in the making. room at Daleville High School. cil was on hand to greet them and stage a With bellies still aching from the feast, It was not a pretty day. In fact, it was mock council meeting for the photogra- the crew headed for the country. They the same day the tornado hit Huntsville. pher. went to Martin Moates' farm, southeast of The temperatures were oppressive and Also on hand was Dale County Sheriff Enterprise, and shot recreated scenes of the sky was ominous. Bryant Mixon. Mixon posed with three of FFA putting up warning signs. Then it But that did not deter the U.S. NEWS the FFA members as a photographer was on to Charles Waters ' farm, where the crew or the intrepid FFA members. As checked his lighting angles with a light group re-enacted their property identifi- cation project. "In Dalev ille. these young people rep- rar^ resent more than a helpful club, "the U.S. NEWS article says. "They set an ethic of service that awes school and town offi- cials, even those most accustomed to the neighborliness of small-town life." The article lauds Waters for his quiet leadership. "Always in the background, finding and organizing ways for his stu- dents to be helpful, is Alan Waters, the soft-voiced dynamo ad\isor to the FFA chapter and agri-business teacher at the high school. Not an 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. teacher who rarely gets to know his stu- dents. Waters exerts a strong influence on all of the student in his five classes and FFA chapter...." It was also Waters who entered his FFA chapter in the Gi\e & Learn compe- tition. It seems only appropriate that Waters is also Daleville High School's 1989 Teacher of the Year. ••• FFA members demonstrated their BOAC project for the magazine camera crew. Reprinted from the Daleville Sun-Courier. Besides the magazine coverage, the school will receve a complete IBM computer Article and photo by Pattie Weilond, network of 20 computers, four printers and software. managing editor. February-March. 1990 33 /2Z7 CHAPTER SCOOP Members of the Dre wry Mason Middle Over the past year the Finley . Washington, Geojf Turner, president of Rowland large Chapter. Ridgeway , Virginia, constructed FFA in Kennewick constructed two Heights, California, FFA was chosen memo and note holders for each school sets of bleachers for the baseball, Softball student of the month for his school out of staff member for Christmas. and football fields. Everyone helped with 2,600 students based on his FFA achieve- the followup work of setting them in place ments, including novice winner for orna- Bingham, Utah, FFA sponsored a and painting. mental horticulture. blood drive prior to the holiday season and had support from the student body, November meeting of Northwestern- parents and faculty. Consequently, the Clark, Ohio, FFA was a hog roast. The 80 drive was a big success. pound donated hog was roasted at the home place of chapter member, Chad Pencil. Nodaway-Holt, Missouri, FFA organized pig races and ran a watermelon stand for the sesquicentennial celebration in Graham. They also were members of the 'scoop troop" that cleaned up after the parade. Greybull. Wyoming, FFA Chapter school administrators and Counselors, made a model farm which is used for board members of Corcoran, California, educational purposes at banquets, county High School were all given a tour of local fairs and other community locations. agricultural businesses. Purpose of the Camas Valley, Oregon, FFA took part trip was to inform them about the McDonald County, Missouri, chapter in the third annual community fun night modernization, technology and president, Stephanie Akehuirst. wrote that sponsored by the parent and teacher sup- employment opportunities in agriculture theirone-year-old Alumni affiliate is going port group. Profits from the FFA operated today. strong and very beneficial for the FFA ring toss will be used for leadership activi- Chapter. ties. The Madison-Mayodan, North Caro- Bon Nomme, South Dakota. FFA lina FFA Chapter joined the state Adopt- sponsored the annual Snow Ball dance A-Highway Program. They adopted the after a home basketball game in mid- highway in front of their school to help December. beautify. West Fork, Arkansas, held degree Many chapters donated citrus to their ceremonies which started off with a communities like Brookfield. Missouri, hamburger supper, then awarded the 38 who gave fruit to three nursing homes. Greenhand degrees, then 9 Chapter degrees. State President io/(/? Westerman Three seniors in Wakita. Oklahoma, FFA Rose, Texas, helped their Glen FFA spoke at this new chapter's very first have won the county land judging contest community this year by rebuilding animal degree ceremony. for the fourth year in a row. Scot Chance shelters located at the Agricultural Learn- was high man, Frank Banvick was third, ing Center. and Kris Wire was sixth. District FFA Vice President iavS/;//;//!^??/' Ridgedale FFA members in Morral, Ohio, spoke at the Anthony Wayne, Ohio, Garrard County FFA in Kentucky are looking for research ideas from other Greenhand induction and open house. His sponsored a hunter safety certification chapters that are involved with aquaculture talk was "Proper Prior Preparation course for all FFA members with six hours labs or projects. (Send the ideas to Scoop Prevents Poor Performance" and it of classrc "^m instruction and four hours and we'll pass'em along.) challenged members to be prepared. on the rang "^hey certified 1 07 members and 9 adults. V -> • • • New officers of Fairfield, Iowa, Chapter Don't hesitate. Get out a sheet of paper Members of McL ;'nltn Union FFA in spend two days out of town preparing and jot down a good idea that can be Oregon earned mon. > r the chapter by their program of activities. They work shared from yourchapter to othermembers moving shoes from ash -'ore to another about an hour, then swim or relax for an and chapters in the nation. Send them to building for a big sale. hour. Then back to work. Scoop, Box 1 5 1 60, Alexandria, VA 22309. 34 FFA New Horizons THESE EM ISN'T THE ONLY THING BEING TRADED IN SMALL TOWNS. W^^:i^^''^^^ If you think drug deals only They get it from their friends and Remember, the most pre- go down in big cities, think again. use it wherever they are. . . in a cious commodity your town has is car, at a dance, after a pep rally you. So do something, before it's Today, 28% OfSmall Town Kids When it comes to drugs. too late. Are Into Big Town Drugs no kid or town — no matter how It's true. Drugs are as big a big or how small — is immune. problem here as they are in larger That's why you need to find out cities. Today some 28% of small everything you can about drugs. Partnership town kids are using drugs like And then, you need to do every- For A Drug'Free marijuana, crack and cocaine. thing you can to talk to your To most of them, it's no big deal. friends about them. America " (Continuedfrom Page 16} ties." He spontaneously offered five sug- gestions for our readers to help be pre- pared: 1. Be in the right frame of mind. Don't dwell on your handicaps or lack of ability like in speaking or running. Forget "1 can't." 2. Avoid negatives. 3. Stay physically and mentally sharp. Don't let yourself get lazy. 4. Develop a religious background. 5. Concentrate on doing for others - not for yourself. FFA is a perfect teaching area for these traits. FFA "helps its members grow be- cause it offers leadership, patriotism and a chance to achieve," he said. There is another tie to the FFA past in the Congressman's office. During his term in the Texas Senate, the Congressman needed to expand his staff after appoint- ment to the agriculture committee. Two Texas FFA officers visited with the Congressman in July. He loves visiting He was reflecting on "Who would know with FFA members and speaking at FFA events. something about all aspects of Texas agriculture?" Right away the idea struck him, "my ag teacher, Guy Finstead." years Sarpalius was on staff at Boy's the children and staff. So that is the case still today. Advisor Ranch. Mr. Finstead was instrumental in Congressman Sarpalius" final piece of Finstead was featured in photos in our developing the ag department at the Ranch advise to current FFA'ers is to take advan- first article. Today he is a legislative aide. into a complete unit which provides beef, tage of every FFA opportunity "So you The two taught ag together for the few pork, milk and fresh vegetables to feed won't look back and say, 'Oh, I wish!'" ONE PIKE OF lARM EQWPMEN Customer Built Tractor New mid-size tractors on marl IH introduced a new line of These tractors are not simply the off- Casemid-size tractors in late October. spring of an engineer's imagination. The The MAXXUM tractors are for basic concept has been modified in re- general-purpose livestock, row- sponse to prospective buyer feedback. crop and specialty farm work as well as In June 1988, MAXXUM prototypes roadside maintenance and other non- were reviewed by ten farmers, six deal- agricultural applications. ers, nine agricultural product specialists Three models are available: 5140 at and nine field service managers. 94 PTO hp: 5 1 30 at 86 PTO hp; and 5 1 20 According to Dennis Schwieger, prod- at 77 PTO hp. uct director for Case IH, they rated 254 The tractors are manufactured in Eu- different design components as being of rope since over two-thirds of the market above average to good quality. The for that size tractor is located outside the "family resemblance" to the MAGNUM IH Series tractor. U.S. Another example of the global as- series impressed them, as did the power- Case 5100 MAXXUM pect of today's agriculture. shift transmission and efficient engine. Each model offers a choice of two- "But they also identified a number of to the accelerator pedal, engine oil dip- wheel drive or Mechanical Front Drive items that they felt had to be changed and stick and the differential lock switch — all (MFD), cab or open platform versions, we changed them. They said the PTO at the request of growers. And the evalu- plus a selection of axle options, transmis- clutch lever should be located in front of ation process isn't over. Five MAXXUM sions and tire and wheel equipment. the righthand console and that's where it prototypes were placed on growers ' farms Modem design dominates these trac- is. They said the PTO clutch lever direc- for continued field testing. tors with a fully enclosed engine com- tion should be fore and aft, not side-to- "We're in the business of providing partment providing controlled airflow side, and it is. Most felt the lever required our customers with the best possible value overthe engine andeliminating risk to the too much effort to move, so we've cor- in products and services. This kind of operator or bystanders from hot or mov- rected that." contact with them helps us to learn what ing engine parts. Schwieger said changes were also made they need and expect from us." ••• fix DOESNT MAKE A FIOER lOR. The fact is WIX makes heavy-duty air, oil, fuel, and coolant filters for just about every piece of farm equipment there is. And they're as easy to find as a quick trip to your local autoparts store. Plus, they're very competitively priced. And now, until May 31, you can earn 25^ for each WIX® filter boxtop you WIX collect. And your chapter can win up to a $1,000 bonus in the annual WIX/ FFA Fund Raiser. For more information, just call (704) 864-67U ext. 3306. i Oil Filter WIX filters. Heavy-duty, quality filters. Now a better deal than ever. And that's no bull. Highlights of 1 9 8 9 just before the door was swung shut on the 1 980s, the FFA underwent historic changes. National Summit on National Officers Visit FFA New Horizons Agricultural Education the Orient Premiered Forty-seven leaders from For 37 years. The National In January, the 1988-89 student organizations and all magazine national officers visited China, FUTURE FARMER served including Tiananmen Square FFA members from coast to coast, covering FFA in Beijing and the Great Wall national news and featuring of China, only a few months before a democracy movement other areas of agricultural edu- President Bush meets cation met in February and with State Presidents May to establish a unified President George Bush mission and plan of action for spoke to over 100 state FFA agricultural education. Faced officers about their leadership with declining enrollment and role in the future of American a continued broadening of agriculture at the Old Execu- students" career interests, the tive Office Building, adjacent two Summit meetings held in to the White House in Wash- Arlington, Virginia, focused on ington. D.C.. July 27. defining what agricultural edu- was crushed by the Commu- stories on FFA members. Start- cation should be and how to nist government. The officers ing in December, that tradition make it attractive to more stu- also visited Thailand and Ja- was continued under a new dents. The National Council pan during their tour of the title, FFA New Horizons. The for Agricultural Education Orient, which was sponsored name was changed because of coordinated the meetings. for the tenth year by Mitsui & the rising number of non-farm Company. members and their broad ca- reer interests. Constitutional Changes Begin When 18 amendments to the national FFA constitution passed in the fall of 1988. everyone knew 1989 would be Foundation a year changes. For example, American FFA Degree Raises More with "agricul- Redefined Money, Again tural educa- After years of discussion, The National New Convention tion" appear- the 1989 convention delegate 00 FFA Foundation Delegate system ing in the of- body voted to drop the quota once again broke After lengthy and intense ficial emblem system from the American their annual fund- in in debate at the instead of FFA Degree which had lim- raising record 1989 National »^ FFA Convention, delegates "vocational ited the number of degree re- 1989 by raising $3,763,578.97 voted to revamp the organiza- agriculture." cipients from each state. The m That is tion's dele. :ite representation the National quota system has been replaced a $350,000 system. 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Atcollege graduates are just enter- serving as chapter vice president and earn- Broin's mother had noticed a bank- ing the job market. Jeff Broin was ing the state farmer degree. He comes ruptcy auction notice in a newspaper for heading a business employing 14 from an FFA family, as brothers Rob and the Scotland plant. Initially, the Broins people. Todd and father Lowell were all active went to the auction just to buy a share of This business—an ethanol plant with chapter members during their high school the plant equipment. But since it was so gross receipts of $ 1 .8 million annually years. reasonably priced, they purchased the is still being managed by Broin. What's The Broins originally entered the etha- entire plant in 1987. more, it is growing, showing that busi- nol business in 1985. selling ethanol from Prior to the auction, Broin's family nesses can thrive in rural areas. asked Jeff if he would manage the plant, Upon graduation from the University provided the purchase price was right. of Wisconsin-River Falls. Broin started "/ think we're on the edge of a "At that time, I felt like I was on the work as an assistant loan officer in a bank. bottom of the totem pole, being new to the real good thing, " says Broin. But when he and his family purchased and banking industry," he says. "I said Fd do ethanol plant in Scotland. South Dakota. "Ethanol not only reduces our it. It would give me a chance to be at the Broin opted to move and manage it. top of an organization instead of being at dependence upon imported oil, Nov. 24. Broin says the experience the bottom." was initu.':} a bit overwhelming. But he but it helps balance trade and But all this meant lots of learning. "I credits his !FA experience with giving uses up surplus corn. had an ag business background," says him a good b. ' t'round for this challenge. Broin. "But I hadn't had a lot of people "FFA was a ve. .od leadership training management experience." ground." he say^ ' all the things Fve a plant built on their Wanamingo. Minne- Broin credits his FFA background for done here, Fve hau . 'ructure my work sota farm. While building and repairing helping him to make the transition. "I v force from the top on n. ! use a lot of that plant, they would periodically scour learned how to interact with other people '. the same things here > .: learned in newspapers across the nation for ethanol through FFA," he says. FFA." plant bankruptcy auctions. This is be- People skills were also honed through Broin attended high school ,:\ Kenyon, cause inexpensive parts could be pur- his participation in parliamentary proce- 40 FFA New Horizons dure contests. "Kenyon was always known formaking it to state parliamentary proce- American Royal Ambassadors dure contests," he says. "We went to tiie state contest both years I was on the team." Receive College Scholarships Broin also credits FFA hog and crop production projects with giving him a good business background. "Being a fi- Thirty finalists from 18 states com- selection of state candidates. nancial manager at a high school age was peted in the 1989 American Royal Stu- In addition to the college scholarships, important," he adds. dent Ambassador Program. The two winners receive national recognition as Broin credits the influence that FFA winners, Shane Belohrad, Leigh, Nebraska an agricultural student leader, contacts had upon him to his high school advisor, nd Bonnie Haws, Portage, Ohio, each with agricultural industry leaders, appear- John Shelstad. "He was a tremendous received a $5,000 college scholarship. ances at American Royal events and the advisor. He's produced a lot of successful Second-place winners received $2,000 national FFA convention and a number of young people." scholarships and the third-place winners speaking opportunities through live me- Currently, the plant produces 1 million each received $1,000 scholarships. dia interviews and civic appearances while gallons of ethanol for the 6 million gallon Organizers of the program are looking in Kansas City. ••• South Dakota ethanol market. In doing so, for even more applicants for 1990. To they buy 400,000 bushels of com annu- compete in the Ambassador program, ally from area farmers. "I think we're on contestants must be at least 18-years-old the edge of a real good thing." says Broin. and be an active FFA member. They must "Ethanol not only reduces our depend- be enrolled in or planning to enroll in an ence upon imported oil, but it helps bal- accredited college or university. ance trade and uses up surplus com. There The Ambassadorcandidates are judged is not a negative factor about it." on academic achievement, public speak- Nor does Broin find any negative fac- ing, civic and extracurricular leadership, tors about FFA. "I think every student and their knowledge of the agricultural should be in FFA, regardless of whether industry. or not they're interested in agriculture," Each state may submit one male and says Broin. "There are so many good one female candidate on or before Sep- experiences to be learned from all the tember 1. Each state will be responsible "The computer said to build a tennis court. different activities. They could be used in for selecting two candidates. Each state Our soil is lOOVc clay." any job, ag-related or not." ••• leader will determine the procedure for Washington apples mean healthier sales. America's favorite fruit is a natural for fund raising. ^X^^ile many people can pass up cand\; magayJnes or soap, fev>- can say no to crisp, juio' apples fresh from die orchards of"Washington state. The pick of the crop is a\'ailable for \'Our club to sell right now-Red Delicious. Golden Delicious or Granny Smith. Just call or write to tlie address below for a free brochure with complete details on how to m:ike ytxir fund-raising effort the most profitable e\er Washington Apple Commission Fund-Raising Di\-ision RO. Box 18, \)Ct?natchee,WA 98801 Phone:(509)663-9600 The Original Health Food. fiZT FFA IN ACTION Oklahoma Fishy SOEP Story Fins slicing through the dark water, darting up and down, racing to the sur- face. The water comes alive with move- ment as one-thousand fish come to the top of their cage to feed. No, this isn't a scene from a cheap piranha movie. Instead of piranha, they're catfish and this has been the scene in two Perkins-Tryon, Okla- homa, FFA members' ponds for the past nine months. Beginning in late April, Chad Collum and Sherry Hielman began their FFA chapter's first aquaculture project. Their goal was to raise the catfish to weigh a pound and a half each and harvest them in the fall. They started with two four-foot by four-foot by eight-foot cages. Each cage was surrounded by a pipe that was de- signed to fioat the upper part of the cage. The cages were then placed in both stu- dents' ponds. The next step was to stock the cages. One-thousand catfish were placed in each cage on April 14. For the next six months Chad and Sherry fed and daily attended to their very different project. As the leaves fell and temperatures dropped the time to harvest the fish drew near. Aided by ag instructor Roger Jennings and several FFA members, Chad and Sherry removed the fish from their cages. The fish were then shipped to Aqua Farm Processing Plant in Holdenville, Oklahoma, to be processed and packaged. Everybody likes to talk to Santa and the 1989-90 national officers all climbed on Chad and Sherry decided that instead his lap together in early December. of selling the fish to a wholesaler they would merchandise the fish locally in two National Officers In Action (Matt national organization. It is one of the and a half pound packages. Brown, National Officers were together for national officers' top goals for '89-"90 to Reporter) their first official training sessions at the be involved in drug abuse prevention. Florida PTA Center in Alexandria, Virginia, in Since they were near Washington, DC, early December. they also spent time with government and Dog Gone Good Idea A large part of their time was spent agricultural leaders in the Capital includ- Westridge Middle School FFA in Flor- learning about the operation of the na- ing Secretary of Agriculture Clayton ida is sponsoring puppies for Canine tional organization through departmental Yeutter and their congressmen. Companions for Independence (CCI). At briefings following a reception for them Immediate past national secretary Jeff this time there are over 40 canine compan- to meet the entire staff. Also they met Johnson from Florida was part of the ions being raised in the Central Florida with FFA Alumni, NVATA and the FFA training team to give insights into plan- area of which a few are being raised by Found ion staff members. ning their schedules, how to arrange for WMS FFA members. The project is being Onl. 'sday, December 14. they were things at home, and how to use their time used as a BOAC project. invited to et with William Bennett's effectively. Canine Companions are special dogs staff to discL how FFA can help in the The National Officers returned home being groomed for special people. The fight against o. v This visit will likely on Friday, December 15, after the FFA puppies will be raised until 18 months result in a public 1 statement from the Center Christmas luncheon. locally. They will then receive six months 42 FFA New Horizons 1 FFA IN ACTION of advanced training elsewhere to prepare students to understand voice and sign with the value of the product, due to the them for a hfe of assisting and befriending language for "speak", "better go now," fact that the grain received a higher clas- their future disabled masters. "no," "come to me" and his name. As the sification based on USDA grain grading The dogs allow disabled citizens to dogs mature they will learn more compli- standards. travel, shop, use elevators, go to school or cated signals and commands. We are now setting up feeding experi- work and pick up objects without the These students take great pride in the ments to test the grain aspirations to deter- assistance of another human. Signal dogs fact that Doc and Cranston are not being mine their use as an efficient source of inform deaf masters of calls, horns, cy- trained as "yard dogs." They are special protein. Because oftheir digestibility, the clists and intruders. A special citizen with pups being raised for special people. aspirations can be used as a feed for vari- the aid of a CCI dog can venture back into ous species of livestock. society redeveloping self-esteem by es- When we conclude our project, we Kansas tablishing or reestablishing their civic hope todetermine the profitability ofclean- individuality. Cash For Chaff ing grain as well as have a low cost source Doc and Cranston are beautiful full The Clay Center, Kansas, FFA, work- of feed for producers in our county. (Tracie bred Golden Retrievers. Students in the ing in cooperation with the Gilbert Grain Volen, Reporter) agribusiness and natural resources classes Company, is running an experiment. They work with Doc as part of their curriculum. are using grain aspirations, which they get Virginia So Doc is an FFA project for the chapter. from cleaning grain, as a cheap and effi- Rising to the Occasion Cranston is the individual project of Tonja cient feed source. The Lee-Davis FFA Chapter, in Nilsson in seventh grade. Our chapter has been working with the Mechanicsville, Virginia, held its first aspirator for about a month in order to The puppies also attend school several annual "Sophomore Orientation Pro- times a week and have been to a PTA clean about 50,000 bushels of grain in gram." The program was designed to meeting. cooperation with the Gilbert Grain Com- The puppies are being trained by the pany. Our test weights increased along (Continued on Page 44 Do you know someone who paid their dues, but isn't get- RAISING MONEY CAN BE ting their FFA New Hori- zons magazine? YOUR PET PROJECTS. We hate it when that hap- pens. Put On A Show-With Manna Pro. Chances are we can fix the problem quickly. Manna Pro has a packet of free materials on how to set up your rules, judging forms, prizes, and other guidelines-everything you Americans. Americans Helping need to know to have a pet show For your PTA, church group, that will be fun and profitable for scouts, FFA, 4H, and other your group. non-profit groups, collect a minimum of 200 Proof Of Look on the back of 40-lb. Have them call Mrs. Magill at Purchase coupxjns from 40-lb. CLASSIC® Dog Food bags for (703)360-3600, ext. 231 of reformulated information about raising funds or write to Mrs. Magill, bags newly FFA New Horizons CLASSIC® Puppy, Adult, Lite, with CLASSIC® cou|X)ns. Or, for P.O. Box 15160 or Supreme. Manna Pro will information about either of the Alexandria, VA 22309 donate 50 •Read the fine print...Remember, your advi- organization. 125, Cleburne, TX 76031. sors send their dues money to the state oflice first, so sometimes it takes awhile tor your names to get to our mailbox Manna Pro February-March. 1990 fiZT FFA IN ACTION (Conunuedfiom Page 43) California Kansas inform rising sophomores of activities in Farm City Banquet Payback Do-lt-For-Yourself FFA Camp the senior high chapter. This was done to annual Farm City Awards Ban- show members benefits of retaining FFA The (Kansas Style) quet is a big event in Merced, California. membership between the Lee-Davis FFA The Westmoreland, Kansas, Chapter It is held by both the Merced City and Chapter, and the junior chapter, Stone- held a summer leadership seminar on Merced County Chamber of Commerce. wall Jackson Jr. FFA. August 1. The evening began with a They join together each year to get the FFA members spoke on various topics barbecue meal served at the home of local community more involved in agriculture. like contests and SAE projects. Leader- advisor, Mr. Allen Scheer. Following the The Merced FFA caters the banquet and ship activities were a strong part of the meal, chapter president Lee Parker called served over 340 people at the 1989 event program to enhance participation. the meeting to order and introduced the November 16. The Chamber of Com- Cash prizes were awarded to members featured speakers. Kansas FFA President merce gives awards each year in catego- who took part in the trivia contest. The John Niemann spoke to the group about ries for ag business, livestock and dairy, evening was concluded with a cookout. the changes taking place in agricultural tree vines and ag education. Also four (Jeffrey L. Ryan. Lee-Davis President) education and the FFA. The second scholarships to students planning to major speaker was Rocky Junod, northeast dis- in agriculture at Merced College are trict sentinel. Rocky described many of awarded. FFA member Marilyn Pais the responsibilities of a district officer and received one of the $500 Farm City Week discussed the upcoming district leader- scholarships. Advisor Mr. Gomes re- ship seminar. The evening concluded ceived the award for agriculture educa- with a swim party at a local swimming tion. pool. Each year the FFA has catered the TRAIN FOR A CAREER AS A Forty people representing FFA mem- VETERINARY TECHNICIAN banquet. Chapter advisors assist students bers from four chapters, prospective in organizing the meals. Bel-Rea is the only proprietary Students volun- Greenhand members, FFA alumni mem- teer their serving school in the United States af- time by and helping out. bers, local school administration and Shannon Chadwell filiated with a veterinarian was the FFA chair- advisory council members were in atten- man. Catering these dinners has been good clinic for , A "hands-on" dance. The seminar served many pur- public relations along with experience for %A^| students. being a great poses for the local members and as a monev raiser. This year the chapter do- Our 18-rronth recruitment tool for incoming freshmen . course will fully prepare Texas you for a Do-lt-Yourself FFA Camp (Texas career as a caring animal Style) technician for For the last six years, the Glen Rose, either large Texas, Chapter has held its own summer or small animals leadership camp for members. Each year Students have the officers put together sessions much the opportunity to like those in state run officer training be instructed by camps to teach necessary skills in leader- veterinarians and _ ship and also to teach newcomers the affords our clinic affiliation opportunities the organization has to of- students an abundance of surgical fer. assisting experience. This past year State President Jeff Rash Earn an Associates of Applied and Area Vice President Bill Clifton were Science degree and embark on a Chadwell, Shannon FFA Farm-City guests of the camp. Jeff and Bill helped rewarding career. For informa- Banquet chairperson presented Dr. with group sessions which included a tion and class schedules, call us Harris a check for $400 for the Red communications sessions, a public speak- "^^^- Cross Earthquake relief fund. Dr. Harris, CALL TOLL FREE: ing and contest session and a session on president of Merced College, is also 1-800-950-8001 opportunities in the FFA. Along with Chairman of the Red Cross. -r-a Institute ot Animal Technology helping with sessions, the two enjoyed :ih Dayton Street nated one half of the proceeds from the recreational events with the chapter as .".olorado 80231 Farm City Week Banquet to the American well. This might have helped members American Veterinc > . : n' -Assn. and NAT lb accrediied. approved tor vetercr * .~,3. financial aid assislance Red Cross Earthquake Relief Fund to help more than anything—actually getting to available that Approved and regoialed ~- '-.c Colorado Slate Board ior those Califomians in need. (Kim Pascoe. know a state officer and realizing Community Colleges and Oc.-p'?.:,=r,al Educa'ion Reporter) dreams can indeed come true. (Continued on Page 46) FFA New Horizons m^KaPlAC^ IMOTES THE farmers can't afford to 1990 CLOSING DATES BOOK be without! Quotes! 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Boerne. TX 78006J Rl A Subsidiary of National Education Corporation FFA IN ACTION (Continuedfrom Page 44) There has been an increased interest and need for safety in agriculture, which is why these demonstrations were popu- lar with all ages. The FFA was happy to see community interest and support for the field day. Many senior citizens and members of the fanning community mingled among the student in attendance. The event has enjoyed great commu- nity support, with interest and attendance up from previous years. (Chad Richer, Reporter) Oklahoma Greenhands Win Travel Prize Every year Liberty, Oklahoma, FFA Greenhands participate in the FFA quiz contest. The first place winner of the contest goes to the National FFA Conven- tion in Kansas City, Missouri. The year's winners were Chris Huey with first place; Todd Martin, second place; and Jason In one well-attended event a local fire department crew demonstrated how to Green, third place. rescue a man trapped In a grain bin. In the annual Creed Contest for the Greenhands, contestants must recite the Ohio Creed from memory. The winner of this Chapter's Agri-Science Field Day Included College Recruiters contest goes to the National FFA Conven- tion, too. Winners of this year's Creed The 1 989 Agri-Science Field Day held nesses were displayed for public view. Contest are Todd Martin, first place; Ja- at Wauseon High School was a big suc- Veterinarians from Northwest Veterinary son Stephens, second; and Ronnie Morri- cess and the only one of its kind in north- Hospital presented information on animal son, third. (Jeremy Atwell, Reporter) west Ohio. About 2,200 people viewed health as well. the many displays and demonstrations Colleges on hand looking for students that were a part of the day's activities. In interested in entering agricultural fields Wisconsin recent years the field day had an emphasis included Ohio State University, Agricul- Gift Givers on harvesting and field work, but this year ture Technical Institute, Northwest Tech- a lot more emphasis was placed on the nical Collegeand Owens Technical Col- agricultural science areas. lege. They had displays informing stu- This year there were additional exhibi- dents of what their particular colleges tions and added demonstrations which in- offered. cluded safety demonstrations from Toledo The grain rescue demonstration, Edison and Fulton County Fire Depart- handled by members of the Fulton County ment with a grain rescue simulation. Fire Department, was well attended. The Students from three schools in Wauseon demonstration involved rescuing a man and students from other schools in the trapped in a grain bin where the grain acts surrounding district attended. something like quicksand. Rescue team Reports of a* survey taken by FFA members worked a cylinder into the bin showed hat many left the event with a which went around the man. Then they better une, standing of what agriculture used a machine to work some of the grain Recently the Clear Lake, Wisconsin, is all about. back out of the bin into a truck, enabling FFA Chapter cooperated with the While thei ere demonstrations in- the man to exit the bin by climbing up the American Red Cross during their volving electriL safety, grain rescue cylinder without any harm. annual blood drive. Members helped operation and shet '.learing, there were Toledo Edison's program on electrical set up and many of them also dinated also many displays sc p from 57 differ- safety highlighted the dangers farmers blood. Current FFA chapter president, ent distributors of agru liural products. encounter while working around trans- Kerry Montgomery took her turn as a New products from community busi- formers and electrical wires. contributor. 46 FFA New Horizons ^2Z7 IVI Y TURN New Year! ! ! This year marks Happythe beginning of the decade which will conclude with the 21st cen- tury. The 1990's promise to be an era of revolutionary change that will af- fect societies the world over. It is certainly an exciting time to be involved in agricul- ture as we prepare our nation's most vital industry for a 21st century economy. What part will you play in agricul- Students who attend these institutions ture's dynamic future? Will you be a are usually interested in managing a pro- biotechnologist or a genetic engineer? You duction operation, whether it be livestock, could be a lawyer, a government relations crops, or small business. Students may specialist, or an environmental resource also opt for a sales curriculum which will expert. The list of careers is as large as the prepare them for a career in agricultural Tulsa Welding agricultural spectrum, and it is high time sales and service. Natural resources and Most School former FFA members start filling these environment management are also popu- Grads do! important positions. lar options at junior colleges. Many stu- In one typical month - October of 1989. for If you want to be competitive for posi- dents at two-year colleges discover they example - the first paychecks for students tions in agriculture during the 1990s, you want to continue their education and trans- who went to work welding ranged from a low of S866 to a high of S5907.44. This is a vearlv must be educated beyond high school. fer to four-year schools. salary range from SIO.392.00 to S70,8'92.8g. There are a variety of institutions that For individuals who plan to enter the Average monthly earnings for this group was can provide you with a higher education. field of mechanics and maintenance, trade $2511.86. Worldwide construction and manu- facturing firms compete for our graduates. Four-year colleges and universities are an schools may be the answer. These pro- Get results quickly, train in 16 weeks or less. excellent option for individuals who want grams usually last at least 20 weeks and There are many jobs available throughout management and executive positions. educate the student on proper techniques the U.S. Job placement assistance is avail- is available Schools of agriculture across the nation of the trade. They also reveal what the able. Financial aid for those who qualify. are preparing young people in areas such customer expects from a craftsman. established for over as agricultural business economics, ani- I am a strong advocate of higher educa- Tulsa Welding School, 40 years, is recognized for the qualify of its mal agribusiness management, interna- tion. I realize first-hand it is expensive, graduates throughout the world. Do well at tional agricultural trade, and agricultural but there are many scholarships available TWS - work hard - and your income as a business law. to students who take the time to complete welder can be higher than many college graduates. Four-year institutions are also the best the applications. In fact, the FFA has option for students seeking careers in several scholarships available. All you TO TAKE COMMAND research, product design, and engineer- have to do is apply. It is that simple. OF YOUR FUTURE... ing. Schools of agriculture at many uni- The agriculture education programs at Call 1-800-331-2934 versities now offer degrees in agricultural the high school level must face the cold Toll-free: engineering, community development, reality that the job market for students .OR FlU. OUTANDMAIL TODA YI food engineering, food with is science, biotech- a basic high school education §< - - nology and genetic engineering. quickly dwindling. Agriculture education Admissions Director FFA0390 Tulsa Welding An alternative to the four-year univer- and the FFA must initiate new programs, School PO Box 9S29 sity system is the two-year program of- policies and courses that will prepare stu- Tulsa. OK 74157 fered by a junior or community college. dents for higher educational programs and We'll send you a complete course catalogue, plus other important information- Many of these colleges offer programs in the job market of the 1990s. agriculture. They are usualy less expen- FFA members you are the future lead- Name sive, a definite advantage of the two-year ership of the agricultural industry. 1 chal- Address system. Also, in many cases these col- lenge you to obtain the education neces- Citv leges are closer to home and allow stu- sary to meet the employment opportuni- dents to commute. ties of the 21st centurv! ••• State Sf Accredited Member of National Association of Trade and Technical Schools. Approved for Veterans — fiZT JOKE PAGE t t r * Dave brought his report card home and Jan: Dan, did you know my father is a A family set out on a trip from Virginia showed it to his parents. doctor? to Oregon. It took 1 1/2 months for the "Very i^ood." his mother said. Dan: So, what " s that supposed to mean? trip. When they finally arrived they were "What?" his father said, "He failed Jan: It means, I can get sick for noth- asked why the trip took so long. They every subject." ing. replied "every ten miles there was a 'clean "Yes." hismothersaid. "Bui with grades Dan: So, my dad's a preacher. restroom' sign and some were awful dirty.." like these, he couldn't have been Jan: What's that supposed to mean? Brandon Spellman cheating." Dan. I can be good for nothing! Union, Oregon Dedrick Sloan Rhonda Renner Marianna, Arkansas La Rue. Te.xas Q: What is another name for a cowhand? A: Hamburger helper. Mary: Have you heard the Russians are Christine Heck going to send a satellite around the world? Greenwood, Wisconsin Doris: No. Mary: They're even sending cattle up Tom: Do you have a dog? the first herd shot around the world. Brian: Yes. Barbara George Tom: What's his name? Raphine. Virginia Brian: Ginger. Tom: Does he bite? Q: How do you keep cool at a ball game? Brian: No, Ginger snaps. A. Sit by a fan. Keshia BoUins Charlie Edgington Greensboro, Alabama Lancaster, Kentucky ^- Charlie, the Greenhand &^^--^'1.i. "Seth. don't you think you're taking this agri-business thing too seriously?" Two men were on a parachuting team and they were diving from 40. 000 feet. When the plane reached the designated height they dove out. At 20,000 feet the first diver asked, "Should we open up yet?" The second diver said. "No. not yet." So about 5,000 feet the first diver asked again, ".Should we open yet'.'" and the second diver said "No. not yet." At 500 feet he was about to ask but the second diver said no, not yet. Ten feet from the ground the first diver said, "Now?" and the second diver said, 'Wo, .v///v. Haven' t you ever fallen II) feet before?" John Larson Sheffield, llinois Q. '^'hat is the difference between a school , driver and a cold? A: One >ws the stops and the other stops the noi Robbie Siinpson "First, you have to sign a free-trade agreement." G, eensburg , Kentucky FFA /. .1 Horizons will pay $5 .00 for each joke selectedfor this page. Jokes must be addressed lo FFA New Horizons. 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