"crazy as a hoot owl"

THAT'S WHAT BOB JONES UNIVERSITY WOULD BE IF IT ACCEPTED THE EDUCATIONAL TRENDS OF THE DAY.

TALLY THE SCORE FOR YOURSELF:

Today's approach to education:

No authoritative basis of truth

f- Little emphasis upon the necessity of self-restraint and discipline

+ Complete neglect of the spiritual

= THE CONFUSING, DANGEROUS EDUCATIONA PROGRAM OF TODAY'S HIGHER EDUCATION

THE CORRECT APPROACH TO EDUCATION:

Ail subject matter taught in relationship to the authoritative Word of God

-j. Character development through reasonable, Scriptural discipline

+ Scholarly, academic training plus spiritual emphasis

= A TRUE, THOROUGH EDUCATION, BUILDING LIVES AND CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP

AAusic, speech, and art without additional cost above regular academic tuition. Institute of Christian Service, Academy, and seventh and eighth grades

in connection.

Graduate School of Religion Graduate School of Fine Arts

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October-November, 1962 ADVERTISERS INDEX The National APPAREL & HOBBIES H. D. Lee Company 6 Remington Arms Company 8 Tandy Leather Company 45 Future Farmer Levi Strauss & Company 45 Owned and Published by the Future Farmers of America

Harrington & Richardson, Inc. . 47

Animal Trap Company of America . 48 Future Farmers Supply Service 54 Frank A. Hoppe, Inc 57 OCTOBER-NOVEMBER, 1962 Vol. 11, No. 1 Miller Stockman 57 Saunders Archery Target Company 57 FARM EQUIPMENT

F. E. Myers & Bro. Company 10 The Oliver Corporation 33 EDITORIAL CONTENTS Motec Industries, Inc. 39 Paragon Electric Company 55 The Wood Shovel & Tool Company 60 About the FFA The Convention Calls 14 The Future of the Future FEED & SUPPLIES Joins .Magazine Staff 16 Farmer 30-31

Ralston Purina Company 5 Birth of the FFA Jacket 20 Welcome to Yourtown, U.S.A. . . 36

Pennsalt Chemicals Corporation ... 19 The FFA Board of Directors . . 20 The FFA in Action 42-43

The Kraft Foods Company .....37 Star Farmers of America . . .22-23 Mum"s the "Word 48

MoorMan's 41 Speaking Problems . . . How We Ag From the Air 49 Albers Milling Company 49 Licked 'Era! 26-27 On Making Money for Your

Oyster Shell Products Company 51 Knee-Deep in Trees 2 7 FFA Chapter . . . 52-53 Gee Quiz'. 29 It's in the Book! 54 GENERAL Bob Jones University 2 Feature: United States Army 9 American Telephone & Telegraph UN Day—October 24 18 How to Make Decisions 36 Company 17 .New ^ outh Building For Amer- Facts on Renting a Farm 38

Chap Stick 47 ican Royal Livestock Show. . 18 He Roped Success Single- Chap-ans 47 "Two-Way" Radios on the Farm 24 Handed! 40 Par! Ownership ... A to Safety Insep- Utilities Engineering Institute . 48 Way Hunting and —An Advance Safety Products 52 Expand 25 arable Pair 55 McAfee Candy Company 52 Photography Can Help You Historv of the Breed (Hamp-

El-Tronics, Inc. 53 Farm . 28 shire) 57 Match Corporation of America 53

Bread Company .. . 53 American Sports and Fietion E. Cherry Sons & Company, Inc. 53 Cartoonists' Exchange 57 Sportsmanship Contest Winners 34 Sportrait . 56 Official FFA Calendar ..... 59 Victorious Defeat 44-46 LIVESTOCK Departments Beery School of Horsemanship 45 American Hampshire Sheep Assn. 49 Reader Roundup 6 Photo Roundup 32 American Guernsey Cattle Club 51 Looking Ahead 10 Free For You 47 51 American Cheviot Sheep Society . Your Editors Say 12 Jokes 58 American Royal 51 Something .New 30 American Hereford Association 54 National Suffolk Sheep Assn. 54 OL R COP ER Ten Covers . . . each representing a year of Magazine American Angus Association 55 — service . . . fla>h by. Mis* America posed for that first one in the fall of 1952. Sine expanded, tripled and looked to TRANSPORTATION & TRAVEL the future. Firestone Tire & Rubber Company 3 Texaco, Inc. 7

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company . II International Trucks 13 Perfect Circle Corporation 15 MAGAZINE STAFF Santa Fe Railroad 16 EDITOR. Wilson II'. Came Kendall Refining Company 18 General Motors Corporation 21 ASSOCIATE EDITORS CIRCULATION ADVERTISING MANAGER ASSISTANTS Union Pacific Railroad 35 John C. Foltz Carter Hotel Hamilton 48 Howard R. Norma Salvatore Bererh, Manso,, REGIONAL AD MANAGERS Paul S. Weller Evelyn Bcna Charles R. Ocker Beulah Keeter ADDRESS ALL CORRESPOND- EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS ENCE TO: The National Fl'TVRE FARMER, Box 29, Alexandria. Vir- Gail Butler PROMOTION ASSISTANT ADVERTISING ASSISTANT ginia. Offices are located in the Fu- Zelma L. MeShane Jim Hayhurst Rosalind N. Pazzato ture Farmers Building ou 1'. S. Route BUSINESS MANAGER. Stanley Allen One, eight miles south of Alexandria, V. Virginia.

The National FUTURE FARMER is published bimonthly by the Future Farm- BOARD OF DIRECTORS NATIONAL OFFICERS ers of America. Inc., at S10 Rho.le Island CHAIRMAN. A. W. Tenney PRESIDENT Avenue. N. E., Washington. D. C. Second class postage paid at Washington. D. C. MEMBERS Vletor Butler. Florida Farmers Copyright 1162 by the Future of Edwards America. M. C. Gaar VICE PRESIDENTS Single subscription is 75e per year in Herbert R. Dan H. N. Hu •eke Darryl Eastvold, North Dakota U. S. and possessions. Foreign subscrip- E. J. Join Randall McCutehcon, West Viryi tions $1.00 per vear. Single copies 20c in U. S. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Win. Paul Gray CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Send both old anil new addresses to Circulation Depart- RELATIONS STUDENT SECRETARY ment, The National FUTURE FARMER, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC Box 29. Alexandria. Virginia. John Farrar Richard Blaek. Arkansas

4 The National Fl'TL RE FARMER Sunrise or sunset: ?

It doesn't make much difference, really, whether certain ration or any certain animal. is rising ridge, or sinking the sun just up over the "We weigh all animals regularly, and we have behind it. For at the Danforth Farm Youth Center them judged to see how they place in the show (located at the Purina Research Farm near Gray ring. Then all results are evaluated by our research Summit, Missouri), beef calves, dairy heifers, staff, and they select the ration that makes the lambs, and pigs keep "working" around the clock animals win on show standards at the most to help young folks. economical cost," Gene says. They keep munching away at new experimental Who ever finds out which rations are best? The Purina Chows. "These experimental Chows are young men and women all over the world do. so secret that I don't even know what I'm feed- That's one reason why 3,614 young folks visited ing," says Gene Harfst, in charge of one barn. the Danforth Farm Youth Center last year. It's "But that's good—this way I don't favor any dedicated to them.

Ralston Purina Company, Checkerboard Square, St. Louis 2, Mo.

October-November, 1962 SADDLE UP WITH ,/; ra t% \if\JL Lee Rmers, Cowboy Pants & Jackets Roader Roundui mzm*

Steamboat Springs, Colorado Searcy, Arkansas i

To me there is one problem facing Government! Government control of agriculture today. It is finding quali- agriculture is one of the biggest prob- fied and experienced people to do the lems facing farming today. One way work in agriculture. A college degree of solving this is to write to your rep- and a book on agriculture are not what resentative. All Future Farmers know I mean by experience. We want the what the FFA Creed says. If you be- farmer at heart who has the knowledge lieve this, you couldn't possibly want to utilize the equipment and experience Government hands on farming. So write he has attained through his years as a your representative and tell him what farmer. I believe that through the FFA you think about Government control. organization we can find our farmer John Sanderson at heart who can carry on the common Schulenburg, Texas knowledge needed to make a successful I think the biggest problem facing farmer. agriculture is the trend toward very Raymond Selbe large and efficient farms. I know this Severy, Kansas is the goal of all farmers, but it creates In my opinion, the biggest problem surpluses and is driving the small farm- facing agriculture today is the surplus er out of business. The only solution I of agriculture products, especially wheat can suggest is Federal legislation and and corn. Some of the things that might controls to reduce the surpluses and pro- have brought on this surplus are ad- tect the small farmer. vanced equipment and fertilizers. Mod- Larry Meyer ern methods of farming produce more Wagener, South Carolina products than can be consumed. One thing that might help solve this problem I think the biggest problem in agri- is more foreign trade. Joining the Com- culture today is getting land to farm. mon Market of Europe would help. But People want so much for the land they solving this problem probably will take own that the poor farmers can't afford many years and the use of several to buy it. Another reason is that peo- different methods. ple with money buy the land and set Ross D. Crane it out in pines. Twin Falls, Idaho Laurie Baughman

the brand working It has been my pleasure to be a read- Apple Grove, West Virginia er of The National FUTURE FARM- I believe the biggest problem facing ER for the last seven years, and I have American agriculture is our farm sur- cowboys wear. never taken time to extend my thanks pluses. Improved relations with foreign and congratulations to you for a very powers, such as Ranch-born, rodeo-bred Lee Riders have excellent publication. Russia and China, could result in foreign trade with these no match when it comes to rugged, I find The National FUTURE countries, thus providing a way to re- brawny toughness, wearing comfort and FARMER very stimulating reading, duce our surpluses while, at the same authentic western styling. The pants are even after two years of university train- time, helping to diminish the hunger slim, trim, hip hugging; the jacket snug ing. problems in these countries. But we and comfortable, yet there's ample Now for my views of the biggest pro- must not delay in supporting this vital shoulder room for easy arm movement. blem facing agriculture today. I don't matter. The time for action is now. Both are made from Lee's special 13'i believe it is the Common Market, higher Bob Watterson cost living, lower prices, of oz. cowboy denim. The next time you of or any It is good to see that young people the many theories some economists need cowboy pants ask for Lee Riders. are concerned with the problems of would have us believe. I do think there agriculture. A word of thanks to all is a combination of many things. The Future Farmers who shared their views SANFORIZED -GUARANTEED problems that seem big to this Future on this subject. Ed. Farmer are the disappearing family —

. farms and Governmental aids and sup- Wear the best . . De Witt, Iowa always look for ports that have caused a great deal of Father and I find the Magazine one this branded Lee loss of aggressiveness on the part of of the best on our farm. We both read label. many farmers to do better and strive it and keep all back copies in case to build up their land the way it should we need to look up something. I only be. No matter what the size of our wish it could come out more often. THE H.D.LEE COMPANY, INC. problems, we can still look to the "ris- Kurt C. Dohse KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI ing sun." I still believe in the future. Jim Johnston (Continued on Page 8) The National FUTURE FARMER HAVOLINE motor oil

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A great new oil from Texaco Research—a motor oil Havoline cuts down the risk of downtime. Protects that stops engines from wasting money in extra fuel, your tractors, trucks, and cars against engine dam- wasting money in excessive wear, wasting money in age. So, change to new Havoline—and stop waste. repair bills. It's Texaco's new Havoline. Try it. You'll Call your Texaco representative. He'll deliver a like the way new Havoline performs. It goes right to supply of Texaco's new Havoline Motor Oil without work to break up harmful deposits, absorb engine delay. Use new Havoline regularly—in the field and dirt, and flush it away when you drain the oil. New on the road. Trust the man who wears the star. October-November, 1962 THE FASTEST, RoadQr Roundup Kearney, Nebraska

Enclosed you will find our first order MOST ACCURATE for the Official FFA Calendar. We have had terrific response on our calendar sales in the past and have found the same this year. We plan on selling the ACTION other types of calendars, but will LEVER two need the necessary forms before we make the final transaction. % 22 MADE! Richard F. Welton Advisor Cayce, South Carolina

Your article, "Stay in School," ,on page 23 of the August-September issue is first class! Few of us not directly con- cerned with schools realize the magni- tude of the drop-out problem. And even fewer of us can give the student or potential drop-out the dollar-and-cents reasons for staying in school. The ar- ticle provides this ammunition. May we have permission to reprint the article in our September issue with proper credit, of course, to your Maga- zine? Kirby Able Permission granted.— Ed. Maquoketa, Iowa NEW REMINGTON This is the first time, to my knowl- edge, this [incorrect address] has ever happened to an FFA member in my NYLON 76 chapter. When I make out our Magazine mailing list. I depend on the boys to pro- vide their complete address. I have just called the post office and have secured TRAIL RIDER" Larry's correct address. I inquired about this problem and perhaps have stumbled on a solution. I am going to make out the list and leave it at the Now you can own a lever-action 22 that not only post office for the individual rural car- looks great ... it shoots great, too! riers to attach the box number. Perhaps Take a good look at Remington's rugged new this would be worth passing along. Nylon 76, first lever-action 22 with built-in accu- William W. Stewart racy] The big difference is the accuracy advan- Advisor tage of structural-nylon. Remington uses this A good idea. Correct addresses are a amazing chip-proof, waterproof, warp-proof ma- must if the Magazines are to be deliv- terial to make the strongest, most rugged stock ered promptly and to the right person. and fore-end known. Our thanks to Mr. Stewart and advisors This extra nylon stability lets Remington pre- like him who cooperate with us in se- cision-fit stock to barrel with three-point bedding, curing correct addresses.—Ed. the same principle that gives costly target rifles Dongola, Illinois their accuracy. Add to this a precision-rifled ord- I asking for these "Free For nance steel barrel and an extra-short 45° lever am You" booklets: Nos. 123, 124, and 127. throw, and you have the fastest, most accurate I did not wish to cut the coupon from lever action you've ever shouldered. The National FUTURE FARMER be- Handsome, too . . . again thanks to structural- cause it has good reading and helps nylon. The graceful lines, perfect checkering and me with my farming program. inletting can only be duplicated by painstaking Bobby Lingle hand craftsmanship. And the sensible 4V2-pound Clarks Hill, Indiana weight easier carrying all day long. means Fea- Your stories build my enthusiasm for tures handy top-of-grip safety and fully adjusta- farming through the many articles. This ble sights. Grooved for tip-off 'scope mounts. makes me want to really try to be a

Holds 15 long rifle cartridges. $59.95* farmer - Charles E. Doane *Pi ic t-3 subject to chjnge without notice. Windsor, North Carolina I'd like to correspond with some chap- gton. ters across the country. Do you know Remin of any way I can contact them ? Leon Perry White Would any of you fellows care to correspond with Leon? His address is Route 2, Box 46-A, Windsor, North Trail mnjion Aims Company, inc. Brldjepqit Ri«r In ti ?, Conn. In Canada: Remington Armi ol Canadi.tlmiled, 36 Queen Clmbeth Blvd.,TotDnlo,Ont. Carolina.—Ed. The National FUTURE FARMER . .

What's it worth to feel like a man?

If you won't settle for less, the Army's the place for you

You feel like a man You can try the Army on

when you can do a man's work, put your mind and muscle into a job you for size . . .

can be proud . . of There's nothing quite like an when you can live a man's life, get out of the rut, travel clear across Army career; you don't have to

the world . . . gamble years in a job that may not work out for you. Fulfill when you can decide for yourself what you want from life, what kind of work, what kind of play, what kind of future. your military obligation in the Army, and you'll have a chance You feel like a man in the Army for a good, close-up look at because you can prove yourself physically, mentally and emotionally fit Armylife, Army men, and Army to do a man's work. You can have the satisfaction of helping to keep opportunities. Then you may America so strong the war the whole world dreads need never happen . . . decide it's Army for you all the because you can visit strange and romantic countries while you're still way. (Choice of training before young enough to see everything, do everything, get all that travel has enlistment for those who qual- to give you . . ify. For more information, see because you can decide your own future. You can get a good education, your local Army Recruiter or you can get training in your choice of many different fields. The oppor- write: Army Careers, Dept. of tunities for advancement, the chance to become a leader as a commissioned the Army, Washington 25, or non-commissioned officer, the retirement prospects ... all are better D. C, Attn. E.P.P.P.) than most men think.

October-November, 1962 On America's leading farms Looking JLhead

Myers MILK FROM CABBAGE LEAVES The British have found a way to make milk without a cow. They use carrot tops, pea pods, cabbage leaves, and even weeds! The process includes mashing green leaves in water warmed under controlled condi-

tions until the protein is separated. Then vitamins, minerals, vegetable PUMPS and fats, and carbohydrates are added. Scientists have eliminated the greenish color but are still trying to get rid of the slight vegetable flavor. They hope to start limited production this year. British housewives will be

able to buy it as either a liquid, powder, or in condensed form. It's POWER SPRAYERS expected to compete in price with cow's milk. ' WIN A PRIZE! help the The National Pork Industry Conference is looking for new ways to farmer cut pork. A contest, probably the first of its kind, will be conducted to get ideas on new pork cuts and cutting methods. If you are over 16 produce more and have a knack for using the carving knife, you may want to enter. Entries must be made on official forms which may be obtained from . • • and live better Paul Zillman, Pork Cut Contest, American Meat Institute, 59 East Van Buren, Chicago 5, Illinois. Lucky winners will receive a U. S. Savings For over 90 years, Myers products have Bond plus a cash prize. Hurry, though! The contest closes October 15. helped farmers increase productivity and reduce operating costs. This is a FARMERS COMPARE NOTES contribution of which The F. E. Myers How did your crops do this year? Like to know how they stack up & Bro. Co. is proud. with the national average? Let's take a look. The average wheat yield The company works regularly with across the country was 23.9 bushels, which was the same as last year. county agents, Vo-Ag teachers and other The oat crop averaged 43.2 bushels, one bushel below 1961. Corn persons interested in gaining new in- farmers are expected to top last year's 61.8 bushels, even though there formation about better farming was a 2 percent drop in acreage. The hay yield is estimated at 1.74 methods. Myers' field representatives tons per acre, or just about the same as a year ago. The soybean crop are available for technical assistance. will be a whopper with about 720 million bushels total—the biggest ever. The average yield should beat last year's record 25.3 bushels per acre.

Altogether the picture is one of better-than-average crops and crop pros- pects in most parts of the nation.

A TIP FOR DAIRYMEN Dairy heifers may soon be able to repay you for all the cost of raising them to maturity much earlier in life than they do now. In Ohio tests, heifers are being bred at nine to 10 months of age. Several have already calved and are showing good production records. Researchers believe these tests will prove that heifers can be bred young enough to almost complete a lactation before they would normally have their first calf. More work needs to be done, though, to solve the problem of difficult

Myers' field representatives cooperate in calving. educational training on farm spraying and water supplies. LOOK AT YOUR CROPPING SYSTEM Know what the weakest link in most cropping systems is? It's the period between corn harvest and planting time the following spring. Use a cover crop to hold down erosion during that time, says W. A. Hayes of Pennsylvania State University. Cover crops alone can't do the whole job, but they can be a big help in protecting the soil surface. lust look what erosion can do to your land! A small gully 4 inches by 6 inches between 42-inch corn rows on only one acre will amount to a soil loss of 88 tons. In this amount of soil are 6,178 pounds of plant food, in- cluding enough nitrogen to grow 1,650 bushels of corn, sufficient phos- phorus to obtain 86 bushels, and enough potassium to grow 22,858 bushels of corn!

For information or free literature on: • Pumps and Water Systems NEW FARM HANDBOOK • Water Conditioning all • Farm Spraying You may want to get a copy of the new handbook dealing with write to the Educational Services Department. kinds of financial calculations often used on the farm. It shows how to estimate yields per acre, storage volume, and building material needs. You can also learn from it how to plan life insurance and savings pro- Myers grams and the way to figure Social Security benefits. If interested in a copy, send 35 cents to Superintendent of Documents, Government The F. E. Myers & Bro. Co. Printing Office, Washington 25, D. C, and ask for Agricultural Hand- ASHIAND, OHIO KITCHENER. ONTARIO book 230. The National FUTURE FARMER :

Tracks to bigger farm profits!

You are looking at the footprint of the smartest buy in angled tracks to work for you. Available only at your tractor tires today — Goodyear's revolutionary Super- Goodyear Dealer or Goodyear Service Store. Torque. Super-Torque is the only tire built to make full OUR PLEDGE -If in a full season's use (90 days from purchase date) use of the higher torque in modern tractors. The reason your Super-Torques do not prove to have better field traction and less "Angle-Braced" lugs—lugs reinforced by multiple tread wear than any other rear tractor tire (used under the same con- ditions for a like period of time), your Goodyear Dealer or Goodyear angles, much as structural steel is strengthened. Service Store, upon return of the tires, will refund in cash any payment made plus any allowances made for your traded-in tires. r "Angle-Braced" lugs are up to 30 '<- deeper — give you up (This guarantee excludes comparison with special purpose rear Tractor f to 40 'r more working rubber—take a deeper, bigger bite Tires.) r Like all Goodyear tires, the Super-Torque also is guaranteed against without bending under. They also put up to 28 'r more defects in workmanship and material without time or mileage limits. rubber on the road. Result: Super-Torque outjmlls and Any Goodyear tire dealer in the U.S.A. will make allowance on a new tire based on outwears any other tractor tire. Yet costs very little original tread depth remaining and current more than "regulars." So be smart. Put these profit- "Goodyear Price." GOOD/YEAR Super-Torque -T.M. The Goodyeai ) Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio October-November, 1962 —.

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10 Years of Service to the FFA

WITH this issue your national Magazine begins its 11th 77;e National FUTURE FARMER will continue strong year of publication. Only a dream during the early as long as you continue to make the FFA a great organiza- years of the FFA, a national magazine for Future Farmers tion. Its strength lies in its editorial purpose. We believe became a reality in 1952, when the first issue reached the in the honor and dignity of youth, particularly farm youth mailboxes of FFA members across the country. who have learned to work with their hands as well as their Less than 100,000 received that first issue. Today the minds. Young men whose roots lie deep in the backbone Magazine is a regular visitor to some 293,000 FFA homes of our country—agriculture—and the farm families who across the country. And the issues have been increased have made it so. four a year to six, or issue every months. from an two This, then, becomes our editorial purpose for the decade national magazine as as the A was discussed early Na- that lies ahead: tional Convention in 1929. Though the members were en- 1. further thusiastic, there were problems that had to be overcome To promote and strengthen the 12 aims and purposes of mainly financing a magazine that would be a credit to the the FFA by bringing to our readers living organization. examples of how these are being fulfilled daily by individual local associations, the Future Farmers wanted a magazine that would bring FFA members, chapters, state and national them worthwhile and inspirational articles, the good ideas organization. of FFA activities and farming, and a magazine that would These specific aims and purposes are:

show people outside the program what the FFA is and what (1) To develop competent, aggressive, rural, and agri- its members are doing. cultural leadership. At their January, 1952, meeting, the Student Officers (2) To create and nurture a love of country life. and the Board of Directors decided the organization was (3) To strengthen the confidence of farm boys and finally in a position to finance a national magazine and young men in themselves and their work. took the necessary action to bring it about. (4) To create more interest in the intelligent choice Lano Barron, a former teacher of vocational agriculture of farming occupations. and state advisor of the FFA in Texas, was employed (5) To encourage members in the development of in- as the first editor. He arrived in Washington in April, dividual farming programs and establishment in farming. issue in 1952, with the first scheduled to be published (6) To encourage members to improve the farm home staff October. Quite a big task when you consider that a and its surroundings. had to be employed, advertising and circulation sold, articles (7) To participate in worthy undertakings for the im- written, printers and engravers selected, and a thousand provement of agriculture. details met. smaller handled. But the schedule was (8) To develop character, train for useful citizenship, Right from the beginning, the full-color covers, glossy and foster patriotism. paper, and general high quality and excellence won the (9) To participate in cooperative effort. acceptance of both Future Farmers and advertisers alike. (10) To encourage and practice thrift. Before long, 100 percent of the members in several states (11) To encourage improvement in scholarship. were subscribers. A number of advertisers bought space (12) To provide and encourage the development of in the first issue, and the list has continued to grow—thus organized rural recreational activities. providing a major source of revenue while these companies and friends of the FFA reached the important Future 2. To show farm youth there is a future in farming and Farmer market with their advertising message. the broader area of agriculture. To show that a young During the past 10 years, thousands of Future Farmers man can get established in farming today or use his rich have been inspired by articles in the Magazine, motivated farm background in other agricultural occupations. to greater achievement, or found new ideas to point them 3. To inspire members of the FFA in the area of farm- on their way to success. It has helped strengthen the ties ing, agricultural leadership, citizenship, education, and between the local, state, and national levels of the FFA, wholesome recreation. while revealing to the general public as well as those in 4. To promote the democratic principles upon which FFA and vocational agriculture the progress and activities this country was founded and the acceptance of the re- of the organization and individual members. At the same sponsibility of useful citizenship during youth. time, an effort has been made to keep Future Farmers 5. To inform Future Farmers of the newest developments abreast of agricultural progress and bring them entertain- in agriculture which will assist them in becoming the suc- ment in the form of jokes, cartoons, and articles for read- cessful farmers of tomorrow. ing enjoyment. 6. To encourage the development of good reading habits We believe Future Farmers want their magazine to mean by Future Farmers.

something to the people who read it, to be the recognized 7. To make a contribution in the area of public rela- voice of a member of the FFA family. And when they tions for the FFA and agriculture. pick up a copy, we believe they expect to be informed, To this end, we, the staff, pledge our efforts "in that in- entertained, and even inspired. spiring task."

(jrfiL&jon CcUWSLiu, Editor Comfort with muscles-

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Each of the 8,476 chapters is entitled Farm Bureau Federation; and Dr. to send a maximum of six selected mem- Benjamin C. Willis, general superin- bers in good standing, or 10 percent of tendent of Chicago's schools, will ad- the membership, along with an advisor dress the sessions. In addition to the to the Convention. In addition, all char- usual important business, Friday has tered state associations are authorized been designated "FFA Day" at the two official delegates and two alternates American Royal Livestock Show, and THIRTY-FIVE years of FFA history from their active memberships. Officials members will tour festivities there. will reach its zenith as nearly 10,- are hoping that all state delegates will Sessions featuring the National Pub- 000 blue-jacketed Future Farmers from plan to be on hand for the Officer-Dele- lic Speaking Contest, announcement of 50 states and Puerto Rico pass through gate Luncheon at noon on Tuesday, Oc- the 1962 Star Farmer of America, and the doors of Kansas City's Municipal tober 9. recognition of outstanding individual Auditorium on October 10. The three- Much careful planning has gone into achievement will serve as an inspiration day National FFA Convention promises the program of the 35th National FFA to all those in attendance. The National to capture the admiration of delegates, Convention. Outstanding speakers such Officers join the Convention Committee guests, and all Future Farmers before as Dr. Oliver S. Willham, president in urging all Future Farmers to be pres- it passes into history on the evening of of Oklahoma State University; Charles ent for every session from October 10 October 12. B. Shuman, president of the American through 12.

1962 CONVENTION PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

October 5-6 2:00 p. m.—American Farmer Cere- to FFA Foundation, Inc.; Presenta- mony: Speaker, Dr. Oliver Willham, tion of Regional Star Farmer Awards; Meeting of National Board of Stu- President State Uni- Movie, "The 1962 Star Farmers"; dent Officers of Oklahoma versity Massing of State Flags; Presentation October 7-8 of Star Farmer of America. 7:30 p. m.—Concert by National FFA Meeting of National Board of Stu- Band, National Public Speaking Con- Friday, October 12 dent Officers and Board of Directors test, FFA Talent Night Program 9:00 a. m.—Seventh Session, Municipal Tuesday, 9 October Thursday, October I I Auditorium: Business Session and Committee Reports; Speaker, Dr. 11:00 a. m.— Registration of Official 9:00 a. m.— Fourth Session, Municipal Benjamin C. Willis, Superintendent Delegates, Junior Ballroom, Hotel Auditorium: Pageant, "Our Faith in of Chicago Schools; Election of New President Agriculture"; Speaker, Charles B. Officers 12:00—Officer-Delegate Luncheon Shuman, President of American Farm I I :00 a. m.— FFA Day at the American I :30-5:00 p. m.—Committee Meetings; Bureau Federation; Committee Re- Royal Livestock Show; Tours to Show Early Registrations, Municipal Audi- ports Area torium; Special Meetings 2:00 m. Fifth Session, Municipal p. — 6:30 p. m.— FFA Talent Show, Munic- Wednesday, October 10 Auditorium: Presentation of Distin- ipal Auditorium guished Service Plagues; Speaker, 8:00 a. m.-5:00 p. m.— Registration of 7:15 p. m.—Closing Session, Municipal- Jerry Litton, National Student Secre- FFA Representatives, Judging Teams, Auditorium: National FFA Officer tary 1956-57; Presentation of Farm Guests, and Donors Night; Installation of New Officers; Proficiency Awards 9:00 a. m.r—Opening Session, Munic- Honor Parents of National Officers; ipal Auditorium: Speaker, H. Roe 8:00 p. m.—Sixth Session, Municipal Closing Ceremony; Firestone Enter- Bartle, Mayor of Kansas City Auditorium: Recognition of Donors tainment

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October-November, 1962 Joins Magazine Staff The hgfalevdway isSarti&Fe

PAUL WELLER, a former Future Farmer with an inherited desire for agricultural writing, has recently joined the staff as an associate editor. His FFA background started in his home state of Maryland, where as chapter secretary and program director, he worked closely with FFA activities on local and state levels. Four years at the University of Mary- land netted him a degree in agricultural education and a hankering to work in editorial matters. After doing his prac- tice teaching at the Williamsport, Mary- land, Chapter, Paul accepted the posi- tion of assistant editor with the Pennsyl- vania Farmer magazine. Here in his two and one-half years of work, his byline appeared on numerous articles related to Pennsylvania's FFA program. Upon graduating from Hagerstown High School in 1956, Paul was awarded a partial college scholarship in Mary- land's College of Agriculture. While there, he was elected vice-president of the Collegiate FFA Chapter and named editor of the Collegiate FFA Reporter, a magazine dealing with students in the agricultural education curriculum.

He is a member of the American Agricultural Editors Association and a former member of the Pennsylvania Ag- ricultural Reporters Association. Away Chicago-Los Angeles $72®,® from the office he divides his time be- x tween the Army Reserve and a sprin- one-way coach kling of visits to historical places of interest. On El Caption you sit high above the tracks where the going is unbelievably smooth and quiet. You ride in luxurious reserved "stretch-out" seats, relax in the Farm-Cify Week Dome Lounge, see the colorful Southwest, dine on famous Fred Harvey food — all at high-level. Take it THE NATION'S official observance easy — take Santa Fe's El Caption between Chicago- commemorating the close ties be- Los Angeles. Also a friendly Courier Nurse aboard. tween rural and city families, Farm- Week, has been scheduled for Ask about Santa Fe's new City 22nd. Initi- HI-LEVEL "Go Now-Pay Later" plan November 16 through the ated by the Kiwanis International group over eight years ago, the national cele- bration has grown to receive support Santa Fe from the President and each of the 50 governors. HCatftatt Purpose of the program is to empha- size a need for more complete coopera- THE MOST LUXURIOUS COACH SERVICE IN AMERICA tion between labor, business, and in- For reservations, contact any Santa Fe Traffic Office or Travel Agent dustry.

The National FUTURE FARMER This phone keeps

things rolling around here"

L. W. "Mike" Clifford and his

brother J. A. Clifford feed 200 head of cattle, grow corn, cotton and a wide assortment of vegetable crops on their 765 acres in the Rio Grande Valley near Mercedes, Texas.

In this flat, sunny country, there's no off-season. Crops grow the year around. Mike, his foreman, and twelve hired men have to hustle to keep ahead of the game. Time and vege- table crops wait for no man.

The hub of the Cliffords' operation

is a big machine shed where equip-

ment is maintained, supplies ordered and labor dispatched to handle the day-to-day business of farming.

Their most indispensable tool in

keeping things rolling is an extension telephone on the workbench that gets hard use every day— 15 or more calls.

When Mike is off the place, this phone keeps him in touch with his foreman, helps co-ordinate their plan- ning—saxes delays and mix-ups. "It's more than just a matter of conven- ience," Mike told us, "we have to have this phone out here."

Today, on farms and ranches all over the country, extension telephones have become essential equipment. Few farm tools return so much, while costing so little. Why not sit down and figure out how much of your time an extension would save? Then, to place your order, call your Bell Tele- phone Business Office.

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October-November, 1962 UN Day -October 24

OCTOBER 24 marks a special red letter day for millions of free people around the world. It was 17 years ago that

the United Nations was established and its charter drawn up to establish international justice throughout the world. This year's anniversary will be marked by a renewed pro- gram by the United States Committee for the United Nations to develop a better understanding of the work being done by the UN. With this in mind, the committee has prepared same a special kit containing all materials necessary to put on a program within the FFA chapter or school. The kit, available free upon request, contains brochures reason outlining the individual agencies within the UN, the work being carried out by these agencies, a colorful poster and proclamation by President Kennedy, and suggestions on how you build to organize an interesting program. In addition, a booklet covering the most common facts and fallacies about the UN

is included. a good Kits are available by writing to Allan Walker, Coordinator, Member Organizations, in care of the above committee at 375 Park Avenue, New York 22, New York.

New Youth Building For American Royal Livestock Show

As the American Royal Livestock Show officials broke ground this summer for their new livestock building at the Kansas City Stockyards, Mayor Roe Bartle, center picture, took over behind the team of oxen. The million-dollar structure, shown at bottom, will house youth activities and educational areas to be used during the 35th National FFA Convention this month. Bud Johnson, local cowpuncher. —a^Ja handled the Red Durham animals, as seen in top photo.

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October-November, 1962 The FFA Board of Directors

THE MEN who sit on the FFA board of directors have served farm youth and vocational agriculture for a number of years. Each of them at one time taught vocational agriculture, an experience which has served them well as they moved to higher positions in These men, along with your National Officers, direct the FFA on the na- agricultural education. board They The responsibilities of the board of tional level and make up the of directors. are identified below. directors is given in the Federal charter of incorporation granted the FFA in each of the organization's four admin- of student officers meet three times a 1950. The FFA constitution also gives istrative regions, who serve two-year year—in January, July, and October the board of directors final authority in terms and also four regional specialists just before the National Convention. conducting the business of the organ- in agricultural education from the U. S. The current members of the board ization, though the action taken usually Office of Education. are pictured above. Front row. left to represents the recommendations of the The board of student officers is com- right: H. E. Edwards, West Virginia; board of student officers. posed of the national FFA officers who H. R. Damisch, Illinois; A. W. Tenney, The national advisor of the FFA are elected annually by the delegates to chairman, Washington, D. C; Tamotsi; serves as chairman of the board of the National FFA Convention to repre- Horii, Hawaii; J. G. Bryant, Georgia. directors. Other members include four sent them in joint meetings with the Back row, from Washington, D. C; state supervisors of agricultural educa- board of directors. H. F. Duis, E. J. Johnson, H. N. Hun- tion (state FFA advisors), one from The board of directors and the board sicker, and M. C. Garr.

Birth of the FFA Jacket By Oran Nunemaker

HOW DID your jacket come into ter to Universal Uniform Company in being? A depression, a new chap- Van Wert, Ohio, who might manufac- ter band, an enterprising chapter ad- ture some distinctive jackets for an hon- visor, and an interested jacket manu- ored band which was to play at the facturer all had their part in the crea- National Convention. Conferences be- tion of the jacket which is now worn by gan on whether or not the emblem thousands and recognized as an official might not be embroidered on the back symbol of a Future Farmer of America. for identification, since the only one In 1933, general lack of money dur- available for a pattern was the one en- ing the depression and the expense to graved on the chapter charter. It was justified ordering the cloth of the na- both the state and national convention used as a model, however, and a pilot tional blue. influenced W. A. Ross, national execu- jacket made in the spring of 1933 By the time this action had been tive secretary, to accept the offer of J. H. pleased the members of the chapter. taken, the eagle had been added to the Lintner. advisor of Fredericktovvn, Ohio, The eagle was not added to the official emblem, which not only increased the for his chapter band of 30 members to emblem until a year later, so the origi- cost but presented the problem as to play at the National Convention. Pre- nal jacket appeared with only the cross where the lettering which designates the viously only state bands had been in- section of the ear of corn, the owl, and chapter and state should be placed. Sev- vited to perform at the Convention. the plow. National blue was not avail- eral experimental jackets were made

The boys were excited, of course, but able from the manufacturer, and navy with emblem in back and front . . . they had no uniforms except summer blue was used. with the name under the emblem and ones consisting of trousers, shirt, and The popularity of the new jacket the eagle included as part of the insignia cap of blue cotton material with a yel- caused the chapter members to order . . . with the emblem too low . . . and low silk necktie. This was hardly appro- them both for general wear and for with the emblem too high. When the priate for the nippy October weather of FFA gatherings. An inquiry to Mr. jacket was finally adopted, the name of Kansas City, and the chapter advisor Ross as to whether the jacket might be the state appeared over the emblem, the set about to right the situation. added to the official uniform led to the chapter below. And as a result of the Corduroy jackets were currently "the manufacturer's sending a representative performance at the National Convention rage" for high school students at the to the Convention. After official action by a local chapter band during depres- time, and letters were sent by the chap- was taken, a contract was made which sion years—a jacket was born!

The National FUTURE FARMER ,1 4*.It enaineer explftins testinn teehninne to teen-€tuer M0ennis 4 'ebtti

the miracle of tape: you van more a road indoors

At GM's Tech Center a battery of tape recorders ditions arc identical for each test, an impossibility pretend they're cars by taking engines, transmissions, if the test were run on the road. CM engineers can

springs and other car components for road tests . . . also run compressor endurance tests, around the right in the laboratory! clock, to sec what happens under forced operating

On eacli tape is a schedule of signals which was conditions. recorded during an actual test drive. The tape in the \\ itb tape techniques, any road or driving situation picture above, for example, was made in a car that can be duplicated. New ideas and product designs was traveling through traffic in a southern citv on a can be evaluated more quickly and accurately than hot day. It recorded two things — the outlet pressure ever before. The Miracle of Tape is another example of the car's air-conditioning compressor and the of GM's constant search for ... A Better \^ ay. speed of the engine. tivnvml Motors males things better

is against ' The tape now a standard which' " " newuc " ' Ch« rolet . Pontic . OM.mobil, . Buick . Cadillac All tith Body by Fisher compressor designs can be tested and compared.>ared. ConCoil- Frigi.laire • GMC Truck & Coach . GM Dic-cl • Dele 3 • AC Spark Plug

Dennis Cebul, sophomore at Euclid Central Junior Hit/It. Euclid, Ohio, visited tin- Of Tt-rh Center niili « group of 38 science honor students front his school* Mit>nnis iiin's to experiment tiith small engines (it's his hohht/) nnti trtts interested in GM's tape-recorded testing*

October-November, 1962 The four Future Farmers featured here represent the tol the 382 candidates who will receive the Amerl

Farmer Degree at the National Convention. They are fine their future in agriculture. By Paul Weller

Walter Harder, Jr. Russell DeMond Central Region Star Farmer North Atlantic Region Star Farmer

Yf/"ALT HARDER looks back that short six years to the TWENTY-one-year-old Russell DeMond's Groton, New " day his father turned over the ownership of a regis- York, farm has taken on a new look since he took tered Angus heifer and gave him the start that has won charge two years ago. The newly named Star Farmer of the him Star Farmer of the Central Region. He was a freshman North Atlantic Region put full emphasis on improving both at Daviess County High School in Kentucky then and was the 110-cow milking herd and the 572 acres of cropland full of plans and dreams for the future. surrounding the neatly painted buildings. After graduating from high school in 1959, Walter mar- Russell started six years ago when he entered Groton ried his high school sweetheart, and they headed for further High School with two dairy calves and 25 acres of corn. agricultural study at the University of Kentucky. It was There was nothing unusual with his beginning, except a struggle to oversee the home herd and still maintain his that deep down this Future Farmer wanted to surpass his college studies, so after two years Walter returned home classmates. This his parents encouraged by giving him to form a 50-50 partnership with his father on the 624- full use of the land, buildings, and equipment during his acre family farm. high school years.

Now it was time for expansion and growth. His herd After school and during the long summer vacations, had grown from that single heifer purchased for $600 Russell took the initiative by helping build a machine to 32 fine animals. The year before he had copped the shed and heifer barn, a new concrete-stave silo, and a senior reserve championship at the Kentucky State Fair milkhouse and dairy barn addition. With the physical with another heifer that he had raised. He decided to plant improved, he plunged into culling the herd, improv- buy more land. ing the dairy ration, and increasing the productivity of He purchased 49 acres nearby that was grown up in the land. brush and weeds. After months of clearing, it was finally Two years ago when the young farmer entered into a ready for corn. Young Walter's plans were starting to 50-50 partnership with his mother, he took full respon- take shape, and he could concentrate full time on his beef sibility for 368 acres of crops and 200 dairy animals. and crops. These past six years this new Star Farmer has earned The seven years of vo-ag training helped Walter mass over $26,567 in his production projects—quite an im- a total of $55,000 from his supervised farming programs. provement over the $365 his first year netted him. The This young farmer's initiative and accomplishments herd average has jumped an amazing 3,000 pounds per cow prompted his state advisor to tell us, "Walter took a great to 11,000 pounds for the large herd. Russell personally interest in livestock. He has produced nine champions, bulldozed over 7,000 feet of fencerows on the two new six reserve champions, and won on several occasions in farms and helped local SCS men lay out strip-cropping. showmanship. He is truly outstanding." His record speaks highly of the Star Farmer award.

22 The National FUTURE FARMER Editor's INote: This year the four Regional Star Farmers were selected in July and announced on July 27. The Star Farmer of America will be picked from this group at the National FFA Convention by a distinguished panel of judges. He will be honored along with his fellow Star Fanners in appropriate ceremony at the Convention on October II.

Kenneth McMurray Warner A. Ross Pacific Region Star Farmer Southern Region Stat - Farmer

BACK in 1955 when Kenneth McMurray bought his first EVER since the day I was tall enough to see over a Hereford calf with his summer wages, he possibly never cotton stalk, I have been interested in tilling the soil." envisioned being Star Farmer of the Pacific Region. That drawled Warner Ross, Star Farmer of the Southern Region. year his labor income came to a grand total of $42.60, This interest had prompted him seven years ago to enroll but he was determined to invest every cent back into ex- in vo-ag at the Bolivar, Tennessee, High School and panding his herd. follow an ever-expanding farming program. Ken's grandfather, in the western tradition, gave him Warner's father started him up the road of success 600 acres of winter range land to start in the cattle business with an old tractor and five Holstein heifers. As each —a fact that the Future Farmer credits with giving him heifer freshened and as wages from farm work came in, the opportunity to grow so fast. By the time Kenneth was the young Future Farmer added more cows, a few swine, a high school senior, he owned 28 head of cattle and 105 and four acres of cotton. That first year netted him $3,760, swine. The following year he dropped the swine enterprise and he was getting his beginning push. and entered into a 50-50 partnership with his father. By the time Warner graduated from high school, he The McMurray land holdings take in three scattered had amassed a total of 20 milk cows. 87 hogs, and 110 ranches in the vicinity of Pullman, Washington, and have acres planted in cotton, corn, and hay. His labor income been developed each for a specific purpose. Recently, the during the four years of high school was $29,353. most father-son team bought 2,300 acres of timber land for $17 of which was invested back into livestock and equipment. an acre, and Kenneth's father has gone full time into logging While dividing his time between the duties of state this expanse. reporter in 1960 and the farm. Walter decided to sell This leaves the younger McMurray with complete charge his sizable fortune to his father and sign a note for one- of the cattle operation, which includes 272 Herefords and third partnership in the family's 1,292-acre farm and lime- 1,200 acres of pasture land. The 600-acre home farm has vending business. This gave him an interest in 161 head been put under cultivation for grain, while the pasture land of dairy cattle. 1 53 swine, and 725 acres of land. and newly acquired timber land are managed mostly by With six months' Army duty and marriage behind him, Kenneth's father. Kenneth has realized a total labor income young Ross has gone entirely into farming. His seven of $28,000 and added part ownership of seven saddle horses, years of farming have netted him total earnings of nearly plus the cattle. $58,000, most of which he invested back into the farm.

"Kenneth is taking the lead in planning," a visiting state This outstanding program recently prompted S. L. Sparks, official commented recently. Leadership in numerous other executive secretary of the Tennessee Association, to remark. fields is also obvious from the long list of cattle associations "Warner is an outstanding leader in the community. He and activities typed on the application. is also considered one of the best dairymen in the county."

October-November, 1962 23 "TWO-WAY"

RADIOS

ON THE FARM

Needed drugs are as close as Dr. Erwin's "We need more fuel in the south field," radio. Vo-ag instructor Nickell looks on. Merle Buss of Hunter FFA Chapter calls.

EG 1932 calling KEG 4061. to the scene to assist in putting out the Come in, Fred." fire. He also told of the radio's help in K "This is KEG 4061. What's getting an ambulance to the scene of up, George?" an automobile accident within a matter "Fred, we need another truck down of minutes. here to load part of this feed. Can you The radios also serve a very useful send yours over?" purpose in allowing farmers to contact "Sure thing! It will be there in about their homes from the fields. Many 15 minutes." even have radios attached to their trac- "Thanks, Fred. KEG 1932 clear." tors or combines. A call for machinery "O.K. KEG 4061 clear." parts can be received in a few minutes, A conversation such as this can be and the machinery dealers can converse heard just about any time in the plains with other machinery dealers in the area and Panhandle area of northwestern to locate a needed repair part. Oklahoma on the citizens band two- The general usable range of the citi- way radio systems. Faster than tele- zens band radios is about 15 miles, but phone with complete mobility, the two- under "freak" conditions signals may be Don Gappa easily coordinates activities ways have swept the sparsely populated received from several hundred miles. with two-way radio in the FFA pickup. counties like the giant sand storms of The radios are subject to FCC license the 1930's. and to being monitored to insure their One of the most avid groups of radio correct use. users can be found at Cherokee, county Installation is relatively simple. Either seat of Alfalfa County, where owners a 110 A.C. outlet or a 6- or 12-volt out- formed an organization called the Cher- let is used with a simple antenna. Being okee Strip Citizens Band Club. light and easily portable, a radio can be Purpose of the organization accord- unplugged from a regular house electri- ing to President Ray Gerber of Chero- cal outlet and plugged into a cigar-

kee is to encourage courteous and ac- lighter outlet in an automobile and put cepted forms of radio technique, plus into instant use. discussing problems that may arise. In addition to the citizens band radio, Frequently, when one member is at- others in the area have Class A radios, tempting to try to contact another per- which operate on a ditferent band. One son outside the range of his radio, a such is Dr. L. H. Erwin. veterinarian at third party located in between will re- Cherokee, who uses his radio frequently

lay the message to make contact pos- to consult with his office when he is out Citizens Club President K. G. Braley of sible. on a call or to request needed instru- Cherokee discusses some area problems. The club issues a directory with more ments or drugs. It also saves many than 200 listings of names and radio miles of driving, he says, since he fre- Merle Buss, Hunter FFA member, numbers, much like a telephone direc- quently is needed in an area where he who was Oklahoma's 1962 livestock

tory. may already be working. production winner, is quick to praise Citizens band radios operate on 21 At Hooker, in Oklahoma's Panhandle, the two-way radios which they use on channels, with four channels most com- radios are used in all the school ve- their farm. It was particularly valuable monly used in the Cherokee area. A hicles, including school buses and the during harvest to call for repair parts party will not break in on a channel "ag" pickup. Don Gappa, vocational or fuel, and as Merle says, "If you get in use unless an emergency exists. agriculture instructor, keeps in close stuck in the mud, the radio is a lot K. G. Braley, Cherokee banker and contact with his school through the use quicker than the feet to get help."

secretary-treasurer of the club, related of the two-way. It is particularly valu- In the language of the new frontier,

one incident of a barn fire when a radio able if a school bus should break down, "KEG 1962 clear." owner immediately broke in with an or if one of the vehicles were to become By Dale Cotton, Oklahoma FFA emergency call and neighbors flocked stranded in a snow storm. Executive Secretary

24 The National FUTURE FARMER fART OWNERSHIP... A Way to E-X-P-A-N-D By Richard Geyer MOST FARM operators dream of owning their own rented acres. On the other 20 acres, they pay just the land. But this is seldom possible for the beginner property taxes.

because of the high capital requirements. They be- The rented land is needed to produce the alfalfa, brome come landowners by first becoming tenants. Some become grass, and clover hay the Tindalls feed. Jack explained, part owners. "We like to have about 600 tons of hay."

This was the route chosen by the Tindall brothers, two Hay is vital in their feeding program. It is cut and young Michigan dairymen who have built one of the larg- artificially dried the same day if possible. est milking herds in their community. Jack, 26, and Dave, "Our drying cost is about $2.50 per ton," Jack reports. 23, milk 120 registered Jerseys. Their herd includes many "This and the actual cost of the dryer are about the only prize winners at the 20 shows the Tindalls enter each year. extra expense over conventional haying methods," he said. Jack and Dave have been farming for 10 years. Both "Michigan State University and a private feed company were active FFA members in high school. Jack was chap- ran tests on some of our hay," Jack continued. "They

ter secretary and treasurer, and Dave was chapter treasurer, found the protein content to be from 1 7 percent to 23 a Star State Farmer, and runner-up in a state dairy judg- percent and the total digestible nutrients from 70 to 74 ing contest. percent. This quality hay cannot be found on the market

The partnership, which includes their father Paul, is six today," he reported. years old. Each owns a full one third of the business. Mr. Any problems in renting additional land?

Tindall is a barber and does only morning chores, plus farm "When you are renting, improvements and expansion work on his day off. come slowly," Dave lamented. For example, the Tindalls Several years ago they decided to expand by joining the wanted more silo space while they were expanding their fast growing group of farmers who are part owners. Part dairy herd at Oxford, but the landlord was not easily con- owners are one of three major tenure categories of farmers vinced of the need. Since buying their own acreage, Dave as classified by the agricultural census. They own some and Jack have built two silos, purchased 40 cows, installed of their land and rent the remainder. a milking parlor with a three-stall pipeline, and bought a The Tindalls faced this situation in 1960. They had just 600-gallon bulk tank with automatic washer. purchased 200 acres of Lapeer County but needed more The Tindalls suggested these checks when renting: land to produce forage. So they rented 200 adjoining Relationship of rented land to your own hind. Will the acres. They had moved to Lapeer from Oxford, 20 miles land you might rent supplement your own land, or do you away, where they had rented 600 acres. Without the rented have too much of this kind of land already? acres, the Tindalls' extensive equipment line—developed for Distance from your home farm. If you have to travel too large-scale farming and including five tractors, two com- far from one operation to the other, costs and time required bines, and a full line of equipment, plus a pickup truck may be excessive. and flatbed truck—would have been underused. Rental terms. This is vital when you rent all your land The Tindalls prefer to own the land they farm and plan and important for the part owner. Be sure that you are not to buy additional land as they can. In fact, they purchased restricted unnecessarily. 100 acres early in 1961 and were renting only 60 acres Freedom to farm as they desire is the reason the Tindalls during the 1962 season. They were fortunate to rent land became owners, and the reason they plan to one day own all at a low cost. They pay only $150 annually for 40 of their the land they farm.

Jack, older of the two brothers, looks over the portable hay This new three-stall milking parlor was part of expansion drier that makes one-day haying possible from new land. Dave, below, and Jack added after buying their own land.

October-November, 1962 1

SPEAKING PROBLEMS... bow WE

Tape your speech several times and

listen to it. This will help about as much as anything. Also, constructive criticism is something we all must ac- cept in good stride in order to better ourselves.

Using appropriate material is ex- tremely important. A person must choose a topic that is not too broad and yet one that is interesting to a large

• *sr ' ' jSI" f number of people. And don't get a problem that is too technical or de- batable. One other word: practice, practice, « practice, practice! And last but not The 1961 national public speaking finalists Fred — Tilberg, Richard Turnquist, least, the encouragement from devoted Marvin Gibson, and Evan Green—encountered problems that had to be solved. parents and the inspiration from a con- scientious advisor helped me to keep

Ricky Turnquist Above all, have confidence in your- on keeping on until I reached this great Rugby, North Dakota self. You have to believe in your honor. Evan J. Green The first problem is writing the speech. speech, in your subject, and in your own A variety of sources should be used with ability. You have to believe that you Fort Morgan, Colorado as many different viewpoints on the have something important to tell your The first problem was choosing a topic subject as possible. Take a look at the listeners, something that they are in- large enough to merit attention but past speeches given in the national con- terested in. And don't get discouraged. narrow enough to cover completely in test and found in the Convention Pro- You may not reach the national finals, the time allowed. My first contest ceedings. Farm magazines, bulletins, but learning to express yourself clearly speech was Farm Problems, which was and newspapers are helpful, and don't to others is what is important. later narrowed to Farm Surpluses. forget the Bible. Organization and continuity are im- Marvin Gibson Next would come memorizing the portant if your speech is to be well re- Jefferson City, Tennessee speech. First you should read it through ceived by the audience. For this rea- The problem that has given me the until you can recite it. After that comes son, I gave copies of my speech to Eng- most trouble very the practice. For every minute you from the beginning lish teachers, other students, and any- is that of answering questions from the spend in actually giving the speech, you one willing to help. I asked them to judges put before every contestant at will probably spend 10 or 15 minutes in read it over and make any comments every contest. It still frightens in practice. A good way to get your me they might have. many ways. The method I used to over- speech down pat is to keep repeating it Once your manuscript is completed, it was to give before over and over again to yourself. When- come my speech however, don't be forever changing the different agriculture classes and let ever you have some spare time—maybe small parts, or you may have difficulty them ask questions. But before I when working around the farm or driv- me in later presentation. could answer these questions. I had ing the car—go over parts of your Practice was another problem. I become completely familiar with speech with which you seem to be hav- my think my parents knew my speech al- topic. The main thing in answering ing trouble. You'll be amazed how fast most as well as I did! My advisor, Mr. questions is to are talk- these parts will come to you after a know what you Howard Zollner. arranged for me to ing about. little practice. speak to many different groups. Most Stage fright caused to lose the One thing that can almost make or me local clubs are eager to hear you if first I in. After that, break any speech is the speaker's facial contest ever spoke your speech is on an interesting and

I that whenever I got expression and inflection of voice. I vowed an oppor- timely topic. tunity to stand before any group and had quite a bit of trouble with my in- The biggest problem I faced in con- speak. I would do so. After a few times flection, and 1 am still not sure I have test speaking was the five-minute ques- it became easier until it didn't bother it completely whipped. Many times a tioning period which follows the pre- at this point. prepared speech loses its punch. When me. Let me add one word pared presentation. To prepare for these There is a difference between stage you repeat it to yourself so many times, questions. I preferred to have a broad nervous. I there is a constant danger that you will fright and being never stand general background rather than memo- before any group without being a little become bored with it. If the speaker rizing answers to specific questions. To nervous, and this is good because a is bored, he can't expect his listeners accomplish this, I read as much as pos- to enjoy the speech. The best way to person is more alert. sible from farm magazines and news- combat this is to really believe what The facial problem is easily solved papers. 1 kept a loose-leaf notebook of you are saying. This should help with by practicing before a mirror. Gestures clippings and articles that pertained to facial expression and inflection, too. If are a debatable matter, but I will say agriculture. The Senators from Colo- you really believe what you are saying that if a gesture is natural, use it. But rado were most generous in supplying and are really enthused about it, these don't overdo it in public speaking. me with information. Other sources in- other things should take care of them- The best way to correct articulation cluded the USDA and our state agri- selves. and speed is by using a tape recorder. culture college.

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Licked 'Em!

I think the answer to most speaking

problems is PRACTICE! No matter what size the group, speaking in front

of people is the best way to become a good public speaker.

Rows of cedar trees planted for a wind- Fred Tilberg break surround Lawrence Waldschmidt Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and daughter on his Trego ranch.

One of my most difficult problems was answering questions for the judges, and

I never did really overcome this prob- lem. Only by much study did I learn Knee-Deep*" enough about soil conservation to an- swer most of the questions asked of me.

While I was practicing my speech with my advisor, he and the student teachers In in our vo-ag department would ask me questions. This gave me practice in answering questions before an audience. Trees I never really overcame the problem of stage fright either. This has always been a problem for me even when talk- By Howard M. Hughes ing before small groups. After I had

made a few talks, I felt a little more at ease, but the thought of forgetting my at These Trego County FFA members are speech was always with me. FUTURE FARMERS Trego Community High School in Wa- sorting potted Writing the speech took a great deal cedar and pine seed- keeney. Kansas, are literally knee- of time. First, I read about the subject lings. Trees are kept outside for I year. deep in trees. The Chapter buys bare- and then began writing the first draft. rooted cedars and pines each spring, After many corrections, the final copy- keeps them in pots for a year, and sells was typed for the first contest. Even them the following spring to conserva- after the first contests were completed, tion-minded farmers and ranchers. And some minor changes were made in the a seedling script. thousand conifers make a sizable knee-high forest. A problem that I licked fairly well The project started in 1957 accord- was that of stage presence. Suggestions ing to Loren Detwiler, vocational agri- by my advisor and experience in speak- culture instructor, when William Craw- ing before large groups were the main ford, the work unit conservationist, sug- factors which helped me overcome this problem. gested that seedlings for windbreaks should grow for a year in pots. In that For information used in writing the 21 -inch average rainfall area, starting speech and studying for questions, I went to the Soil young trees is never a sure thing, and Conservation Service Look at the difference! The larger tree potted seedlings are not otherwise avail- office and obtained many pamphlets. able. at left was potted for twelve months. Also, the men at this office were help- The trees are only nine to 12 inches ful in answering any questions that high when the Chapter buys them Income from the project is used to I had. In addition. I visited many soil through extension forester Kansas Chapter activities. In 1962 conservation displays and demonstra- the at finance State University. seedlings go into profits totaled This included ap- tions to obtain background material. The S512. tar paper pots filled with good soil and proximately $50 paid to the Chapter My first talk before a large group get water as needed. for planting two 5-row windbreaks for was at our parent night banquet, and I In year the trees grow only about two farmers in the community. was leery about the whole thing. When a four inches, but Crawford and Detwiler The income is used to finance district it was my turn to speak, the anxiety left point is in giving judging trips, officers' leader- me and a great sense of accomplish- out the advantage the and state ment swept over me. root system of a young tree a chance to ship school, parent-son banquet, a trip develop. This is a key to successful sur- for senior FFA members to the Na- A young man who is participating in vival. They get 90 percent survival tional Western Livestock Show at Den- FFA public speaking must have the even in the driest years. Survival of ver. Colorado, and for officers' training backing of a great number of individ- bare-rooted stock at such times is around trip to Colorado for five days to plan uals. My appreciation goes to my par- 50 percent, and replacement is both activities for the following year. ents, my advisors—Mr. Elmer Schriver expensive and time-consuming. These Kansas Future Farmers found and Mr. George Glenn—and to the The Chapter started with 250 trees a way to fill a community need and. at student teachers that were with me in that first year. spring the same time, give a boost to their own my first fear of public speaking. This FFA mem- bers potted 1,000. Chapter activities.

October-November, 1962 27 Ph#l©sp®ph^ Can Help Yon Wmwm

By Tom Ward

PICTURE-TAKING can help you 3. Choose your camera angle care- ally look back over the years to see how farm. Says one farm owner of a fully. A shooting position slightly from well a plot of ground produced.

6,000-acre beef, hog, and row the rear will be helpful in photograph- Someday, although it's probably not crop setup: "I would recommend that ing dairy cattle. Thus your picture a major concern at present, a picture anyone concerned with farm manage- should emphasize "the production end" record of new irrigation equipment and ment try to keep a photographic record and keep the head size relatively small. before-and-after comparison shots of of all activities such as building con- Photograph beef cattle slightly for- yields might help convince a busy bank- struction, field management, drainage ward of center, so as to stress the blocky er when you are seeking a loan for measures, fences, and interesting or un- appearance and good "beefy" head further expansion or modernization. usual harvest measures." characteristic. Moreover, simple record photos of And a Minnesota farmer has used Sheepmen usually want to see both different fields and pastures might be photography to build a collection of of the animal's ears. Therefore, the ani- very useful several years from now in 35mm color slides that illustrate such mal's head should face the camera. formulating new rotation plans. farm data as soil structure, plant popu- It's best with swine to get down low With general farm subjects, such as lation, plant color in relation to fertility, and photograph directly from the side crops, buildings, and machinery, the drainage, plant growth, chemical re- to obtain a good photo showing the photographer's job is much easier than action on crops, and equipment applica- underbelly. when "snapping" livestock. In these tion and results. 4. A flattering appearance showing cases, it's advisable to keep before-and- Perhaps you can think of other ways even distribution of the animal's weight after shots in mind. that a camera can be useful around the and muscle may be achieved by point- For instance, a building about to be farm. Whatever the purpose, it is im- ing the animal so that her front legs are torn down should be photographed to portant that you make good photos of slightly uphill on a slope or a pile of provide the "before" part of the pic- what you wish to have recorded in pic- hay. All four legs will usually be shown torial record. ture form. in this picture position. In making pictures of machinery, In photographing livestock, there are Pigs are very difficult to pose in a buildings, pastures, and crops, the in- a number of points to remember in "rangy-looking" lean appearance. Some- clusion of a person in the photo will showing the animals to best advantage. times by having a friend pull a string help illustrate the relative size of a And it's important to look at the results. attached to a pan of feed, the animal subject. Check your improvement. is stretched out while moving. Another important rule is composi-

1. Before photographing, think about 5. It's best to keep the animal's head tion. Be sure the subject is well cen- the physical characteristics of the breeds. up, with the hand holding the halter tered in the picture, and strive for good For example, a Jersey should appear out of the picture range. Tell someone balance between the sky and ground. trim and light-boned, while beef cattle to make a background noise, or move- The use of a prop, such as a feeding should be shown with stocky appear- ment, to bring up the animal's ears in trough, watering tank, or a person will ance and short legs. As a farmer, you an alert appearance. give balance and better composition to may know these facts instinctively. But 6. The most important word in pictures. But don't try to get too much now your problem is making sure that photographing livestock is PATIENCE in one shot. Keep it simple, with the these characteristics appear properly on —because of the difficulty in getting an emphasis on where you want it. film. animal to assume a particular pose. But And as one Indiana raiser of hogs and composition will 2. Keeping the background simple patience and correct beef cattle said: "You may take hours will help point up the animal's backline, in the end pay off. to get the right picture, but we think underbelly, in Aside from livestock, photos of gen- and udder attachment it is the only way to build a lifetime the case of dairy cows. A barn wall is eral farming operations can serve you record of our farm." normally a good simple, plain-toned well. Starting to photograph now as a Author Tom Muni is irith the Editorial background. young farmer, you will be able to liter- Service Bureau, Eastman Kodak Company.

Swine should be photographed in mo- Progress shots of construction can make Action shots of farm machinery show

tion. Best results are at I 200 second. a valuable record. Include some people. operation and size in relation to crops.

j*^:- 'mi executive secretary-treasurer of the Iowa Association, Gerald Barton, re- ports, "These assist in increasing inter- est and respect for the FFA by acquaint- ing members with the organization." Perhaps Ihe "final exam or grand daddy of FFA quizzes" is given by the nominating committee at the National FFA Convention each year. Charged with the responsibility of selecting a slate of National Officers, this commit- tee must naturally, among other things, thoroughly test each candidate's knowl- edge of the FFA.

While this is done mainly by inter- view rather than any written exam or contest, many questions asked are the same as those that would be asked in a "Chapter Green Hand Quiz." So, what's the value of FFA quizzes? The National FFA executive secretary.

William Paul Gray, puts it this way: "An FFA officer on any level must know the FFA before he can become 6ee Quiz.' a good officer, regardless of his other qualifications and abilities. The effec- tiveness of FFA officers to work with their fellow members—to encourage SHORTSTOP took the hand- one member is left. He is declared the THE and inspire FFA'ers to greater accom- off, faded back, and passed to winner and awarded a suitable prize. plishments— is so much easier when the the left fielder who swung wide Dale Cotton, Oklahoma FFA execu- officer can set the right example or around third base for a first down, but tive secretary, says: "This is not only properly demonstrate FFA skills. To do he got penalized five yards for missing a popular event, but judging from the this, a good understanding and knowl- the bag!" number and difficulty of the questions edge of the FFA is a must." wrote that either Gee whiz! Whoever correctly answered, it indicates a great Knowing the FFA is not only for couldn't know much about football and deal of study and preparation for the officers or would-be officers. With the baseball or else is sort of mixed-up. In quiz. help of the local advisor, who recog- cither case, you know the person "Since most of the questions are taken nizes the great contribution the FFA can couldn't play the games very well until from the Official FFA Manual, the make to the educational objectives of learning more about them. Oklahoma FFA Constitution, and other vocational agriculture, vo-ag students Aren't vocational agriculture and the general knowledge areas, we feel any and Future Farmers can use their FFA very much like that? When you member benefits from merely preparing knowledge and understanding of the or a fellow Future Farmer earns a for the quiz. Also, since the quiz is FFA to become better farmer-citizens Chapter, State, or American Farmer conducted in front of the entire group in their communities. Degree, it has more meaning and value attending the conferences, they too learn chapter or state association when you know what had to be accom- If your more about the FFA." for an added spark to fire plished, and the same goes for lead- is looking Many chapters probably practice for interest and enthusiasm in vo-ag and ership and election to office in the up these annual events by preparing quizzes not try quizzes? And FFA. The better you know your organ- the FFA. why

of their own for chapter meetings and of years . . . well "Gee ization, the more meaningful and valu- after a couple for selecting their chapter's contestant. won't have any Green Hands able your FFA activities become. There Quiz." you run to earn their are many ways Future Farmers can Iowa FFA chapters are encouraged knocking a home Degree and being learn more about their organization. to develop and use FFA quizzes as a American Farmer five yards for skipping Chap- A very popular and fun method in part of regular meetings and in advanc- penalized ter Farmer! many states is the "FFA Quiz." These ing members to higher degrees. The quizzes can be handled in several ways. In some states the quizzes are given Quizzes regarding FFA are good indicators of a member's knowledge of the when advancing members to higher de- organization. This national officer candidate faces "final exam" at Kansas City. grees. Some states design them as con- tests or games for use at leadership conferences, state conventions, or sum- mer camps. In Oklahoma, the FFA Quiz is pat- terned after the old-time "spelling bee"

and is used at leadership training con- ferences. One member from each chap- ter participates in the event. The mem- bers line up and the questions start. If the member at the head of the line answers correctly, he goes to the end of the line. If he misses, he returns to

his seat. This is continued until only s

WORLD IS moving so fast THEthese days that the man who says, "It can't be done." is apt to be

interrupted by someone doing it. We are undergoing a period of rapid growth and change. The years just ahead are * "~> full of challenge, and loaded with ad- venture and surprise. Have you stopped to think: "What

kind of a world will I be living in 10 years from now?" "What will my home, farm, and community be—my job and my family?" "Will I have a place in this world of spaceships and bombs?" "We have been given a great challenge; will we meet this challenge I — with a re- •j-j-^-W sponse?" These are the facts that are facing P.T.O. Liquid-Saver spreader traps Three new rear-mounted attachments every youth of today. Future Farmers everywhere are asking themselves, "Is and holds liquid portion of manure. make Scout more versatile. Shown with there a future in agriculture?" and if Also tilts up as it unloads. (Badger 3-point hitch and digger. (Interna- so, "How can I best prepare for this Wisconsin.) tional Harvester, Chicago, Illinois.) Northland, Inc., Kaukauna, future?" Think back over the years, from the time the first hill of corn was grown by 1 *&»> white men in America to our present farm situation. "Has there been prog- ress? Yes, unbelievable progress." ,-'-""' :: "] %

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This progress has come with power —the power to produce, the power to conserve, and the power to progress in the American way of life. Think of the Tit "..J yJUr- farming of yesterday—completely dif- ferent from our farming of today. Civilization begins—and ends—with agriculture. This has been proven in fe»3s= countries where agriculture is under- Feed holding bin features waffle panel developed. Farming has become a high- design for strength and appearance. ly skilled and scientific business. The (Behlen Mfg. Co., Columbus, Neb.) American farmer is a man who has be- come skilled in many different fields Portable heat without danger of flames. and has won the title "world champion Ideal for sportsmen. (Thermix Corpo- New John Deere 5010, below, provides food producer." ration, Inc., San Francisco II, Cal.) Our American agriculture is the great- over 100 horsepower, has 24-inch wide est agriculture in the world. This is one tread. (Deere & Co., Moline, III.) weapon that Khrushchev can't begin to match. In Russia today, it takes 45 percent of the total population to pro- duce the food for the people, and they

still have a food shortage. In the United States only 10 percent of our popula-

tion is on the farm, and we have an overabundance of food. America's mightiest weapon—might- ier than missiles—is its agriculture and agribusiness. Efficiency of farming has reached such heights that we are the best fed people in the world. Our food

supply is a most prized possession. One third of the world is free from fear of hunger for the first time in history. In

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and capital?" It would probably be tinue to grow as more and more effort more economical to get the gains from is made to take the labor out of farm wider application of present technology operations and increase efficiency. This and further research advances. is the place where good management

We are going to unlock the door to comes in because management is alert,

a new era of American agriculture. intelligent, and aggressive; and if its Farming is undergoing a period of judgment is good, the business will changes. Our farms are becoming larg- prosper. er and much more efficient. Many peo- The American farm of the future will ple say agriculture is a declining indus- be a new type of farm, in a new era try. It is true that the number of our of agriculture. The farmer will be a farmers is declining, but the size of our man with wide knowledge and a good farms is increasing. This means that education. He will be looking toward the farmer is investing more capital in the sunrise, instead of the sunset, the the means of production. Today the future instead of the past. We, as Fu- American farmer has one of the highest ture Farmers, are looking forward to the capital investments per worker of any challenge of agriculture of tomorrow.

industry. The field of agriculture is calling In 1940 the average investment of young Americans. Agriculture opens a the farmer was a little less than $7,000. bright future for those who are willing Today the average investment for the to meet the challenge. Have you taken farm operator is close to $40,000. But a close look at the opportunities that due to our changing agriculture, a await you in today's agriculture? farmer must get into the class of farm- Young men and women with agricul- Author Bobby Munsey, 18 -year -old ers with an investment of about $90,- tural training are wanted for interesting member of the Bland, Virginia, Chap- 000 and a yearly income of around and secure jobs in the agricultural field. ter, just recently finished a term as vice $10,000 if he is to make a real success About 15.000 college graduates are

president of the Virginia Association. in farming. needed to fill the vacant jobs each year.

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the other two thirds, chronic malnutri- Farmers are confronted with many It is estimated that if available, agri-

tion continues to be a persistent enemy. problems. The farm problems are com- culture research would employ 1 .000 Will we some day face these same prob- plex—the solution is equally complex. graduates annually and agricultural in- lems? Not if we meet the challenge that In 1862 one farm worker produced dustry another 3.000. Farm co-ops need is before us. enough food for himself and four other 3.000 workers, banks need 5.000 field

What will our future farming opera- persons. Today, 1 00 years later, one agents, the communication field needs tions be in the atomic age of tomorrow? farm worker produces enough for him- 500 workers, conservation needs 1.000. Take a look ahead. Farmers are pro- self and 26 other persons. Farmers are food inspection and foreign services ducing plenty now. but how much are also larger consumers of goods than any need 1,500, and ranches need 2.000 we going to ask them to grow in another other group in America. workers. 10 or 15 years? They face a big job. About 40 percent of all jobs in the Of the 15.000 openings in agricul- In 1975 the farmer must produce an nation are in agriculture—jobs impor- ture, our Land-Grant colleges supply average of 35 to 45 percent more to tant to everyone, jobs with futures, jobs only 8.500 men and women each year. meet the needs of the people. The with financial and personal rewards. Of This means that the agricultural college farmer must meet larger domestic needs the 65 million people employed, about graduate has two jobs waiting for him. and also provide exports to other coun- 25 million work somewhere in agricul- In what other field could you find more tries. ture; 10 million are on farms. 6 mil- opportunity, more challenge, more of a America's runaway population growth lion provide service for farmers, and 9 chance for success? is unbelievable. Just think, in 1950 we million process and distribute farm This shows that there is a future and had 151 million people: in 1961 we had products. In addition, a quarter of a a good profession in agriculture. Today,

185 million. The prediction is that in million scientists directly serve agri- tomorrow, and always, challenging jobs the year 2000 we will have over 385 culture. await the enterprising young man or million people. This would mean in Now. doesn't this show that there is woman interested in getting ahead in 38 years our population would more a new ray of light in the future of a career in agriculture; but we must set than double what it is today. agriculture? Summing it up, the facts our goals and work toward reaching

These predicted 385 million people indicate that farming is a vigorous, rap- them. There is no elevator to success in the year 2000 will require an addi- idly changing business. Although there we must take the stairway.

tional 63 million acres of cropland, plus are farm problems, it is absolutely true We. as Future Farmers of America, 42 million acres for urban areas, parks, that farming is a profitable business for believe in the future of farming and are defense sites, and other needs. We could millions of people and is the backbone looking toward the sunrise of gold in bring this needed land into production: of our great nation. this new era of American agriculture.

but the question is, "What will this It is evident that the capital invest- cost in natural resources and in labor ment in farming per man will surely con-

October-November, 1962 They are biting in Minnesota. And Bemidji FFA members can prove it—24 limits of walleyes and a few northerns.

The fishing trip is an annual event for the Chapter.

Former FFA member Jerry Regan, at left, will represent America's dairy industry at the International Trade Fair at Izmir, Turkey, this fall. He was Wisconsin's FFA treasurer in 1948, but now makes his home at East Point, Georgia. photo

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National officers visit with Sargent Shriver, Peace Corps director, in Washington. Shriver stressed need for young

men with their skills in Corps. Also present at the meet-

Twenty-three Future Farmers from Riceville, Iowa, took ing were two Future Farmers from the Philippines. a 2,700-mile, 14-day summer tour to points in the East. One stop was FFA building where they camped overnight.

All FFA sweethearts, but Miss Vivian Lee Vice of Santa Rosa was the one chosen to reign over Farmers' Day at the Sonoma County Fair in California. The seven chapters that participated in the fair each entered candidates. Who says

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October-November, 1962 Spot'Isnt fin sit ip tntitvsi d YOU WINNERS

What a job! Judging the 407 replies to the question posed in the August- September fiction. It had the editors going in circles to pick the winners because so many letters were outstand- ing—all were truly winners. It shows that Future Farmers have a real sense of fair play and believe in being "hon- est and fair in the game of life."—Ed.

ist CPrizL 2nd Lrrtzt Dear Editor: Dear Editor:

I would say it was a fair ball. My reason is—to he I would have to tell the umpire it was a fair ball, even

honest with my opponent, I must first be honest with myself. knowing it would cost us the game as well as the trophy.

I will admit thoughts of that beautiful trophy would be In my head, I would want to call it a foul ball in order

running through my mind. But I must remember always for us to win the game as well as the trophy, but in my

that the true purpose of sports in school is to build character heart I couldn't call it a foul, no matter how much I

as well as bodies. wanted our team to win. By cheating, we would all lose

I would remember the younger boys watching, knowing in the long run. Our self-respect would be gone, and we

that some day they might face the same situation, and I would know it was because of cheating on a ball game. must set the example of doing what is right, even though The other boys on the team might get mad at me for

it meant losing the game. calling the ball the way I did, but if they knew in their

To be captain of the team would be an honor 1 could hearts as I did that it was a fair ball, they could not for-

not mar by calling a foul when 1 knew in my heart it was give themselves or me either for cheating just to win the fair. trophy for our school.

I would also consider the umpire. Some day I will As we grew older and went back to our school to visit, step from behind the catcher's mask and might be asked there would be the trophy to remind us that we had been

to umpire; and should this same situation arise, I would cheaters when we were young. I couldn't face my teachers want an honest answer, just as this man, my coach, team- or my classmates knowing that I had cheated to win the mates, and opponents expect of me. trophy for the school. I knew I would never be sorry for

Harold Johnson the decision I made. It cost us the trophy but I got

Clarkson, Kentucky something more important out of the whole thing ... I

saved my self-respect, and I think I would have won the

respect of the other team for the decision I made. That is one thing that is important for a young boy with his whole

future ahead of him. I don't know whether the umpire

wasn't able to make the call or if he wanted to find out

what kind of ball player I was as well as what kind of

a person. If that was it, I am extra glad I had made the •*"" cHonorable II ientions -" only decision 1 could make, the right one. " /. C. Blackwell, Ross D. Crane, Severy, Kansas Jr. Crozet. Virginia Francis Larkin, Saltillo. Mississippi

Lee Durham, Norfolk, Virginia 3 rJ (Pnzi Benny Gabbert. Corinth, Kentucky Dear Editor:

Leroy Pleiness, Port Hope, Michigan I would tell the umpire that the ball was fair because even if no one else knew, I would know. And as I have heard William L. Cullipher, Elizabeth City, North Carolina said many times before, "It's not who wins, but how the Charles Reeder, Shady Point, Oklahoma game is played." And as in the FFA Creed. "I believe in being happy myself and playing square with those whose Harry Wayne Jacobs, Ethel, Mississippi happiness depends upon me." And lying about the ball Robert E. Finley. McConnelsville, Ohio would not be playing square. And even though you don't Sammy Moon, Loganville, Georgia win the championship trophy, you have a good chance to win the sportsmanship trophy if you play fair as a good sport should. Johnny Waters Belton, South Carolina

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With willing work of today's young leaders, ship awards each year, in every county on the future of the land is being developed. the railroad. Leaders in education and ex- New directions for crop improvement, new ways tension receive active cooperation, from Union Pacific. of handling soil, advanced breeding and pro- duction, modern harvesting and marketing — In continuing efforts to bring information on new developments are on the way in every area. advanced materials and methods to farming This work takes backing. When the time comes communities, Union Pacific Railroad also to put new methods into common practice, and provides motion picture films and booklets, new materials into use, ways must exhibits and group meetings. be found to bring this information All this is in addition to the great to those who will need it. strides being made continually in Union Pacific Railroad backs agri- U.P. railroad service. We share cultural education with scholar- the future of the West with you. UNION PACIFIC

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Lockport, Louisiana, FFA cooperates North Carolina chapter does a little Portland Chapter in Arkansas includes with civic clubs on pipe and mesh sign. modest bragging on sign at city limits. welcome sign in its safety program. Welcome to YourtoiVH. U.S.A.*

PEOPLE DRIVE through Yourtown, town does have other welcome signs, You will want your sign to be at-

U.S.A., everyday . . . thousands of it's still a good idea for your chapter to tractive and permanent. When plan- people during a year's time. Many of put up signs. It shows the chapter has ning your sign, give some thought to them, of course, live in and around the civic pride and community spirit. the job of maintenance. This might town and will drive in and out dozens FFA chapter welcome signs have save the chapter a lot of work later on of times. been designed in many shapes and because it is extremely important to Others will be strangers—perhaps sizes. You can find everything from keep your signs in good condition. Run- traveling on business or tourists on va- simple one- and two-post board signs to down, faded-out signs are worse than cations—passing through only once or elaborate concrete block structures with no signs at all. A periodic check, a twice. flowers and shrubs growing around the fresh coat of paint, and repairs when People coming and going on our na- base. needed are a must. tion's highways number in the millions. When putting up signs, keep a few Remember, your sign will be read And this is a wonderful opportunity for things in mind. For signs inside or out- from a moving vehicle, so letters will your chapter to help create a greater side the city limits and even on private have to be large and easy to read. public awareness of the Future Farmers property, it's a good idea to check with A well-kept, attractive sign saying of America organization. How? With your city government and county and "The Future Farmers of America just a friendly "welcome" sign on the state highway departments. Laws and WELCOME YOU TO YOURTOWN" highway. This is also a valuable com- regulations governing road signs vary is more than just a friendly greeting. munity service in many instances be- considerably. Also, they can probably It tells the passer-by there are active cause the town may not have other give you some recommendations for FFA members living — learning — and signs of this type. But even if your sign construction and placement. serving in this community.

How To Make Decisions— »> Robert Mmer MOST PEOPLE make one or more It is seldom a good idea to make an ters worse to put them off. Remember decisions on matters of impor- important decision solely on intuition. that you'll have new decisions to oc- tance each day. Sometimes it is easy, You may be right, or you may be cupy your mind tomorrow. When you but often the task is grueling and emo- wrong. But the point is you are tak- feel that the time ir ripe and all the tionally painful. ing an unnecessary chance. information is in. the faster you make

When it comes to personal decisions. 4. Don't make unnecessary decisions. your decision, the better. you're pretty much on your own. But You can waste a lot of time on re- 7. Now do it! the following broad guides should help mote and unimportant decisions. Be Once you have made up your mind you in making your next decision. certain that you have a decision to one way or the other, steps to carry

1. Gather all the information. make. But don't use this as an excuse out your decision should be taken at Find out everything you can about to avoid all decisions. Learn to sift the once. Waiting will only make you won- the matter you're trying to decide. important from the trivial. der if you've made the right move. Study all sides of the issue carefully and 5. Use your heart as well as your 8. Don't worry. without prejudice. This will enable you head. After the decision has been made, it to make a more careful analysis of the There will be times when you will doesn't help to gnaw your nails and situation. have to consider the human side of the wonder if things will come out all 2. Listen to the advice of others. issue. Sometimes your decision may right. You will have to learn that you Don't pass up the opportunity to hear benefit you but hurt someone else. In can't be right all the time. When you what some responsible people have to the long run. it's seldom a wise move have made a wrong move, correct it if say about your decisions. An outsider to help yourself at another's expense. possible, or forget it. can look at your problem more objec- 6. Decide as quickly as possible. Remember that no one can make up tively and may suggest something help- Once you realize that it is time to your mind for you. But these hints will ful that may have passed your attention. make your decision, make up your mind help you to make your next decision 3. Don't move on impulse. as soon as you can. It only makes mat- the right one.

36 The National FUTURE FARMER More Meat, Better Meat

. . . on the hoof, on the hook, on the plate with Milk-Bank Feed Boosters by Kraft

Milk-Bank nutrition ... it pays off all the way from 67.5% grading choice, against 35.5% choice for the farm to the table. It's the extra nutrition of milk the other group. by-products in Kraft Feed Boosters— Kaff-A prod- The Milk-Bank Boost of Kaff-A Pellets also ucts for ruminants, Kraylets for hogs, Pex for improved the dressing percentages.

poultry . . . the extra nutritional boost that means Taste panels carried the comparison right to the healthier, more productive livestock and poultry, dinner table, and again the Kaff-A fed animals were faster gains, more feed efficiency. preferred — for meat flavor, tenderness, marbling, And, as more and more raisers are learning, the juiciness, and texture. Milk-Bank nutrition of Kraft Feed Boosters pays off in the marketing and in the eating, too. BONUS NUTRITION BETTER GRADING, BETTER EATING Hog raisers see the differ- ence, too, when they feed Swine, beef cattle, and lambs Kraylets in creep feeds and raised on these milk by- growing-finishing rations. product feed boosters grade They produce leaner, higher, in both live and car- meatier hogs with good loin cass grading. They dress out eye size, and backfat probes better, with more lean meat. show substantially less backfat on Milk-Bank And that meat is more ten- fed hogs. der, more flavorful, juicier. Milk-Bank Feed Boosters help grading and meat Poultrymen see the same benefits in broilers, quality by improving the over-all nutrition of a turkeys, and layers raised on Pex products: Meatier feeding program. They balance out a ration with birds, more flavorful meat, bigger eggs, better egg- vital milk by-product nutrients. And they unlock shell quality. the full nutritional power of other elements in the These improvements stem largely from the milk ration, helping the animal gain faster and more by-products in Kraft Feed Boosters. They provide efficiently. nutrition that no grain ration alone provides, Milk- Improve your feed efficiency, your grading, your Bank nutrition. They're storehouses, or banks, for meat quality, with Milk-Bank nutrition. For details the key nutrients of milk: lactalbumin protein, milk on feeding programs, write: sugar, minerals, vitamins, and important growth factors. KRAFT FOODS AGRICULTURAL DIVISION Dept. R-10, 500 Peshtigo Court, Chicago 90, Illinois TASTE PANEL PROOF Division offices: Chicago • New York • Garland, Texas • San Francisco When fed to broilers, Pex, the Milk-Bank Feed Boosters for poultry, help produce more flavorful, more tender KRAFT meat. In a recent study, taste panels repeatedly make Velveeta cheese spread selected chicken meat and the people who and Miracle Whip salad dressing broth from Milk-Bank birds over that of birds on ordinary rations. Kaff-A Booster Pellets in beef cattle rations will improve live and carcass grading, boosting profits. Pex I LEace For example, two groups of cattle on the same farm were fed the same ration, except that one group also got Kaff-A Booster Pellets. In the live grading, the Kaff-A group rated consistently higher— with

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Is the farm large enough, considering its fertility, for the type of farming you

plan? If it is too small, you cannot expect to get ahead financially and to live well, regardless of how good the landlord may be, how adequate the buildings, or how ideal the location.

Does the farm fit your machinery?

Does it fit your livestock? Is it suited to your experience? Your likes and dislikes? Perhaps you will need to buy a few items of machinery or to sell a few. Evaluate at least roughly the poten- tial earning capacity of the farm. How Facts much and how efficiently can you pro- duce the various crops and livestock? A check on the past crop yields of the farm will be helpful. The Lease On Renting In order for the farm lease to meet

certain minimum requirements, it should state: Who the landlord and tenant are. A Farm What real estate is rented. How long the lease is to be effective.

How much rent is to be paid. By The signature of the two parties. Raymond Sclmessler In order to avoid misunderstandings later, it is advisable for the landlord and tenant to discuss and reach agree- RENTING is a big business informal cooperation in the commu- FARM ment upon the rights and duties of each in agriculture. But it takes a bit nity? party and to state them clearly in the of forethought to make it suc- The House lease. cessful. If you will live on the place you are It is best to have a written lease. The essential element for successful renting, give careful consideration to Proving the terms and conditions of an renting can be created only with a good the house. Is it large enough? Too oral lease presents serious difficulties in farm, a good landlord, and a good large? What are its modern conven- case of disagreement. tenant. iences? Storm windows and doors? The two major types of leases—cash Finding a Farm Screens? What is its general state of and share—are based on the kind of Do not wait until late in the crop repair? How are the floors? Windows? rent paid. The landlord and tenant year to look for a farm. Start looking Doors? Paint? Paper? Are septic usually work out terms to suit their six to nine months before the new lease tank and refuse drains in good operat- particular situation. Variations and year begins. ing condition? combinations include: Talk with relatives, your ag teacher, Buildings 1 Straight cash—a fixed number of the outbuildings suited to the friends, your banker, implement deal- Are dollars per acre for each type of land type of farming you visualize? Are ers, and real estate men. use. or a fixed amount for the entire Arrange for a thorough inspection. they arranged for efficiency of opera- farm. tion? What remodeling and repairs Here are some of the things you may 2. Sliding-scale cash or flexible-pay- will they need? Will upkeep be a prob- want to do: ment cash—the amount of cash rent lem? Discuss the situation with someone varies according to production condi- who knows the farm and in whom you Other Considerations tions and price changes. have confidence. Talk with a local Fences and gates are important items. 3. Crop-share—the rent is in terms farm owner or tenant to discover Inquire as to your responsibility regard- of proportions of certain crops, usually about the strengths and weaknesses ing the line fences. Do they need re- all marketable crops grown on the farm. present system of farming. farm and the pair? Or are new cross fences needed? 4. Crop-share cash—specified shares Have a talk with the landlord or his What about roads and bridges? of the major crops plus a fixed sum for decision, agent. Do not make a quick The water supply is of vital impor- rent on selected acreages and buildings decision too but do not put oft' your tance, yet is frequently overlooked. On or both. another tenant may be looking long— most farms water must be available for 5. Livestock-share—specified shares at the farm. both home and livestock. Whatever of livestock, livestock products, and Location the source of water, try to find answers crops are paid as rent. Although the location of the farm to these questions: 6. Standing rent—the rent is a fixed quantity of one or more of the products is not as important as the farm itself, Is there enough pure water? usually of the major crop its location should be considered. Are Will the supply be dependable even of the farm, electricity and telephone service avail- during a severe drought? produced. able? What kind of roads lead to the Is there any danger of future con- Your vo-ag teacher may have several farm? Are schools and churches ac- tamination? publications on farm leasing; or you cessible? Does the community have Can you get water to the house? may find it advisable to talk with your be strong commercial, cooperative, civic, Is there an alternate supply in case lawyer about particular items. But provides. and fraternal organizations? What about of water shortage? informed as to what the law The National FUTURE FARMER 38

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By Ron Lutz

TOWN BOY with country life in his heart. That describes Todd A West, a 22-year-old college stu- dent who has single-handedly roped success. Born without a right arm, Todd learned to ride a horse at four, became interested in the Clydesdale breed dur- ing grade school, turned a professional Photos by Dennis Eilers rope trick artist during high school, and Through the loop, Todd practices the "Texas Skip" near the Iowa State horse managed the national Clydesdale show barns. He has become a familiar performer at many of the University's events. while in college. Todd's interest and knowledge of Clydesdales stem from the days when, as Clydes- a youngster, he would say good-by to are among the nation's largest "I've always been interested in oil dale breeders. and water painting," says. "I his dad at the newspaper office in Glad- Todd school just started brook, Iowa, and head for the Clauson By the time he reached high painting a wagon and found Brothers' farm near town. The Clausons age, Todd "knew the ropes" of farm I could do an acceptable job. Since life. He jumped at the chance to join then I have painted eight wagons within

the Gladbrook FFA Chapter when it a few hundred miles of my home." was organized in 1955. A few months ago. Todd built a "I was a sophomore when the chapter scale model of the wagon pulled by a was formed." Todd explained. "I fed famous eight-horse hitch of St. Louis. a few beef cattle and raised registered He has built several models—each with quarter horses and hackney ponies for movable parts and authentic details my supervised farming program." that have found homes with the owners And when state convention time rolled of the originals. around, Todd would entertain fellow Todd's enthusiasm for life hides the FFA members with his rope tricks. handicap that he has faced—and over- Todd practiced many long hours be- come—since birth. fore he turned professional in 1955. He wears an artificial arm and hand From then until the summer of 1960. made of flexible wood and hard rubber. he traveled nearly 15.000 miles a year, Although these limbs wear out and need giving performances mainly at fairs and replacing five or six times a year, Todd rodeos. has one artificial gripper hand that has Extra studies This scale model of a famous Clydesdale time needed for college lasted for four years. He built that one was one factor that prompted Todd to himself. hitch is one of Todd's favorife works. quit his rope act. Although he travels "The summer after I was graduated

nearly 20,000 miles a year as a spokes- from high school, I designed one that "No more work fhan shoeing a pony," man for the Clydesdale breed, Todd I could use when driving horses," Todd Todd says. He does this every 6 weeks. still finds time to "hit the books" at Iowa relates. "It has flexible fingers that can State University in Ames, where he is be shaped." earning a degree in farm operations. "I designed the arm myself, too,"

He shares an apartment with another Todd said. "The doctor told me I would

Clydesdale enthusiast. Bill Schumacher, never like it, but it's always been satis- a student in animal husbandry from factory." Sioux City, Iowa. Todd was named manager of the first "Many of the terms and concepts national Clydesdale show ever held. I've encountered in agriculture courses He gained valuable experience in horse aren't new to me because I was exposed show management, the field he hopes to them in vocational agriculture and to enter upon graduation from college. FFA while in high school." Todd says. That is the story of Todd West, a Todd discovered a new talent while young man who overcame a handicap

visiting a Clydesdale breeder in Illinois to become a success. Whether he is last summer— lettering and striping the building a model, shoeing a Clydesdale,

fancy wagons pulled by six-horse or spinning a rope, he makes it look hitches. easy.

The National FUTURE FARMER MoorMan's dairy researchers see better by "seeing double"

Suppose you want to find out use. In our modern Research Lab- men get more production from their which of two combinations of pro- oratories, and on our 1280 acres of home-grown grain and forage. teins, minerals and vitamins will Research Farms, there's a never- Our purpose is to provide only help dairy cows do the best job of ending search for better ways to those ingredients for a livestock balancing grain and forage? boost feed efficiency. ration which a farmer can't raise Quickest way is to try them un- or process himself. der identical conditions. We milk 100 cows, Our research and products offer At our research farm, we help run tests on heifers twin benefits: Higher production whip the problem with 16 pairs of In addition to our twin herd, we and lower feeding cost. identical twins. have the added help of daily rec- ords from a herd of 100 milk cows Results on twin pair (loose housing) and continuous equals 20-30 cows work in heifer development. It's estimated that each pair of Then there's the final test for identical twins gives us the same each of our products: Field Re- More profit with your own groin and comparative test results as we'd search on thousands of animals on get from a herd of up to 20-30 un- working farms and ranches over related animals. the country. MonMaifs* • QUINCY, ILL Double-checking with twins is Our research has one aim: to help MOORMAN MFG. CO. just one of the research tools we dairymen, stockmen and poultry- "Trademark Reg. U.S. Pol. Off. October-November, 1962 (Here is a new feature of your national FFA magazine. Let us hear from you if your chapter has a good story or picture.—Ed.) (E> FFA

Former Future Farmer Receives Arizona Award Across the U.S.A., Future Farmers are "Learning to Do; Doing to Learn; Earning to Live; and Living to Serve."

FFA Advisor Honored

Kentucky and Indiana Presented to The 1962 MAN OF THE YEAR IN Future Farmers MR. CHARLES S. LONG ARIZONA AGRICULTURE is Marshall by Humphrey. Mr. Humphrey was selected Swap Visits The Citizens to receive the award by the State FFA of Newport, N. C. Executive Committee and 200 fellow civic When you read about exchange pro- For thirty-two years of and agricultural leaders in the state who grams, you usually think of foreign coun- meritorious service to our school, also hold the Honorary State Farmer De- tries, but Indiana and Kentucky FFA our students, our farmers, our gree. members have found you can learn a lot veterans, and our community. The award winner operates a 700-acre just by crossing state lines. ranch near Chandler. Arizona, and has The Milton. Indiana. FFA Chapter and The above message was served in Arizona state legislature. He is the Millersburg. Kentucky. FFA Chapter inscribed on the plaque presented currently chairman of the Governor's exchanged members this summer to start Mr. Long at a special appreciation Committee on Technical-Vocational Edu- the program. The idea was originated day marking his retirement. The event was cation. As a member of the Arizona by two chapter advisors, Mr. Delbert sponsored by the Newport Adult House of Representatives, he co-sponsored Vaught. Milton, and Glen Massengale. Farmer Association, an organiza- tion started the bill which established the Arizona Millersburg. Members for exchange are many years ago by Mr. Long. Newport's Youth Farm Loan Fund. (Story "Money to selected by their chapter, and transporta- mayor, Leon A. Mann. Jr., pre- sided as master of Farm With" in The National FUTURE tion is financed from the chapter treasury. ceremonies and paid tribute with the words, FARMER, August-September. 1961.) Mr. The member's week-long visit consists "Mr. Long is a man of strong Humphrey was a member of the North mainly of daily trips to different farms character and moral princi- ples who over the Phoenix FFA Chapter while in high school. in the host chapter area. years has left an in- delible mark of true craftsmanship of his profession upon his many friends and pupils."

Fife Future Farmers Squash Breaks Record Even After Shrinking Crop Demonstration F'rofjram Attracts New York Chapters

Forty-eight FFA chapters in New York have earned cash awards for outstanding crop demonstrations. The state FFA Crop Demonstration Committee picked the win- ners from 54 chapters completing a dem- onstration during the 1961 program. The winners will share $1,500 provided by the program sponsor. Cooperative G.L.F. Ex- change Inc., G.L.F. has sponsored the Three Fife, Washington, FFA members program since 1953 to speed up adoption have had complete responsibility for op- Larry Dacca, Fife FFA, displays his of crop methods that improve the farmer's erating a Children's Farm Zoo at Point prize-winning Green Hubbard Squash. This net return. Defiance Park in Tacoma. Washington. was the largest squash ever entered in the More than 90 New York chapters have this summer. Jim Gorham, Ray Walker, Western Washington Fair and weighed received final approval of their plans for and Tim Geehan have taken care of feed- 150 pounds when taken from the field. 1962 demonstrations. Prizes are awarded ing, maintenance, ticket sales, and playing After the initial shrink, it was weighed on the basis of original plan, a field evalu- host to visitors, sometimes as many as in at the fair at \AlVi pounds. This was ation during the growing season, and the 2,000 on Sundays. Many Seattle World's the second year that Larry has won this use made of the demonstration to teach Fair visitors have stopped at the zoo. award. better agriculture.

42 The National FUTURE FARMER — QSP ACTION

A Profitable Billy and his vo-ag teacher, W. H. Sideline Parker, holding some of Billy's profita- ble supervised dog farming program.

Mississippi dairy farmer, Billy Womack. breeds. Billy was the 1961-62 state winner Can Your Chapter has successfully combined raising and sell- of the FFA Foundation Dairy Farming ing dogs with his dairying operation. Billy Award. He is a member of the Top This? Magee is in a 50-50 partnership with his mother FFA Chapter. Income from the dogs has on the dog enterprise. Last year they sold paid for much of the furniture in the Wo- around 130 dogs at $35 to $100 per head. mack's new home and Billy's new desk They started some three years ago with and typewriter. Chihuahua dogs and have expanded to in- Clearly a case of "youth going to the ~ Fuiuri Farmer Citizen o. clude Boston Bull and French Poodle dogs" and getting paid for it!

M I -'HSJ '•^*ta^**-"' V irginia FFA Association Says Thanks to a Friend

Kendall Clay, president of the Virginia FFA Association, presents the Distin- guished Service Plaque to W. F. Powers of the Smith-Douglass Company. In pre- senting the citation. Clay said. "Smith- Douglass has provided scholarships for Leadership students of vocational agriculture in Vir- Training ginia for a number of years. We are in- For Michigan State Officers debted to this company for their support Beaver Dam, Wisconsin The Beaver and cooperation." State FFA officers in Michigan partici- Dam FFA Citizen has been published con- pated in a leadership training program tinuously since 1926. It was called the to help them work as an officer team. Agricultural Bulletin before the FFA was During one of the evenings the officers organized. A smaller FFA Citizen appears had a joint meeting with leaders of Michi- once a week during the year in the local gan Farm Bureau and the Farm Bureau newspaper. The Beaver Dam Daily Citizen. Affiliated Services. The picture shows Then, once a year, they have the full-page three presidents, from left to right: Mr. spread reproduced above. This regular Walter Wightman. Michigan Farm Bureau FFA newspaper has been possible through president; Mr. Martin Garn, president of the fine cooperation of The Daily Citizen's Michigan Farm Bureau Affiliated Services: editor, Mr. J. E. Helfert. and Victor Lutz. Michigan FFA president.

Florida Future Farmer Pennsylvania Future Farmer Receives Scholarship PENNSYLVANIA \ A Canning Crops Champion A $1,000 college scholarship was a wel- come graduation present for Ira Zipperer, Donald E. Martin. Chambersburg FFA. won first prize in the Lafayette. Florida. Future Farmer. The Production and Marketing Contest. Canning Crops Section, spon- scholarship to Berry College, Mount Berry. sored annually by the National Canners Association and con- Georgia, will start Ira toward his degree ducted by the National Junior Vegetable Growers Association. in agriculture. Ira comes from a large He is being congratulated by Dr. Charles H. Mahoney. left, of family. 10 children in all. He plans to the National Canners Association and Charles E. Jones, right, participate in the college work-experience agricultural manager of the H. J. Heinz Company's Chambers- program for additional earnings to com- burg plant. plete his education. Donald won his award for horticultural skill and management Ira served as president of the Lafayette of a two-acre tomato crop. FFA Chapter, chairman of the student council, president of the "Beta" Club, and was a member of the Florida land judging team at the National Land Judging Con- tests in Oklahoma. —

TWENTY-TWO tense, eager young when it was buried beneath an avalanche taunting, smirking redheaded giant who men crouched, ready to spring of flailing, scrambling players. was strolling back towards the huddle into instant action on the hard- When the referee untangled the pile, where his teammates were gathering packed green turf of the gridiron. a broadly grinning youth wearing a at himself, for not measuring up to The ball was snapped. A wiry youth purple jersey sat up, clutching the fum- what was expected of him by his co- wearing an orange jersey caught the bled pigskin close to his chest. players and the hometown fans who had pass from his center. He faded back, Moose Munson chuckled, climbing made the long journey to see the cham- seeking a target as the opposing orange to his feet. "You, uh, dropped some- pionship-deciding game. and purple lines clashed in a struggling, thing, Camden," he boomed in a hearty Jogging slowly into position, Doug shouting melee. voice that must have carried all the grimaced as he glanced at his friends. Doug Camden feinted to his left, the way to the crowded stands. "Teh! Teh! "Sorry, fellows," he said quietly. "I palm of his hand jolting against the Two fumbles in one game!" guess this just isn't my afternoon for bright yellow helmet of a rival player An embarrassed flush warmed the football." who had stormed through the battling Baxter High quarterback's lean fea- Don Bartel, the husky blond Baxter cluster of linesmen. tures. Doug was angry—not at the High center, twisted his head to grin He saw Bill Reilly streaking down- field, being pursued by a purple-shirted

opponent. Doug side-stepped still an- other frantically grasping Lawton High tackier and cocked his right arm for the throw. Before he could launch the forward pass, a huge red-haired back struck him with the force of a runaway express train, hurtling both of them earthward. The force of the head-on tackle sent the pigskin popping from Doug's grasp. The ball barely touched the ground

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at Doug. There was a mouse forming beneath Don's left eye, and his orange jersey was streaked with grass stains and dirt, as were all of the uniforms. It had been a rugged session. Now, going into the final quarter, Baxter trailed the smaller Lawton school team by a touchdown, 7-13. An upset was in the making! "We aren't finished yet!" Don de- clared.

"We still have 10 minutes!" shouted Hank Thompson, the rangy dark-haired fullback. "Time enough to take the ball away from them and get in a couple of T.D.'s." "We won from Middleton in the final 60 seconds, remember?" called Bill

Reilly, shaking his fist as he dug in at right end. "That last play misfired be- cause I was slow getting downfield," he told Doug. "If anyone is to blame for that fumble, I have to be included!" Doug stood in his secondary position, his hands on his hips. How could a fellow lose when he had that kind of support? He crouched, ready for action as the confident Lawton team trotted briskly into formation. Doug was watching Moose Munson, the purple- jerseyed fullback. He was positive that Moose was going to carry. From the way the Lawton line was bunched to the right, Doug was equally certain that the play was going to be over the left side of the line. He was right! The huge Lawton fullback tucked the ball firmly beneath his arm and plowed straight through a narrow hole between left guard and tackle. He got about one step past the scrimmage line when Doug crashed into him. Legs pumping powerfully, the burly ball carrier staggered, struggling des- perately to free his ankles; but Doug held on grimly until Hank Thompson and Jerry Ziegler cooperated in a bone- crunching tackle, downing the big full- back. Moose Munson bounced to his feet, (Continued on Page 46)

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stepped out of bounds on the Baxter 30! Victorious Relentlessly, steadily, the Lawton team marched the ball closer and closer to the twin white stripes. Doug and his comrades dug in on their own five- Defeat yard line and halted the advance, tak- ing possession after a center plunge {Continued from Page 45) failed to yield the required yardage. "We'll have to punt!" Sam Bohrman, grinning widely. "Never send a boy the left halfback, whispered in the hud- to do a man's work!" he panted, wink- dle. "We're down to about five min- ing at Doug. utes playing time." "I'll —try—to do better—next time," "We can't afford to have them score Doug promised, rubbing at his shoulder. on us again," Hank Thompson muttered It felt numb where one of the brawny in agreement. redhead's driving knees had struck. All eyes were on Doug, waiting for Jerry Ziegler, Baxter's right halfback, his decision. The only intelligent play assisted Doug to his feet. Jerry's dark to call was for a punt. Doug called it eyes flashed as he glared at the oppos- that way. Back in the shadows of the ing player. "Size isn't everything, "Dad, ibis is Bill He plays football." goal post. Doug took the pass from cen- Munson!" Jerry flared. "I don't see ter. He was going to kick, but before any advantage in having a swelled he could his the ball, head!" put toe to the the best chance fired-up Lawton line tore through the of winning the game. "Shhh!" Doug grabbed his team- defenses and rushed him. He called his own number in the huddle. mate's arm and led him away. "We His teammates startled for Doug quickly veered to his right, looked a don't have any squawks coming, Jerry. moment; then tucking the pigskin under his armpit everyone grinned as they play rough, but they fair," They play broke eagerly and galloping upfield with every ounce and jogged into position. he said evenly. Across the line of speed he could muster. He out- Mouse Munson glow- Grudgingly, the tall, square-jawed distanced two would-be tacklers attempt- ered, his big round face a dirt-smeared, halfback nodded, managing a rueful determined mask. ing to cut him off. He stopped almost grin. "They are good," he admitted, in mid-stride, pivoted, and changed di- Yelps of astonishment were drowned walking to his position. "But we can rection as another Lawton man dived as the lines converged, and Doug Cam- still be better! We have to." vainly and sprawled ingloriouslv on the den raced into the sprawling sea of On the next play, a well-executed field.' threshing bodies. He bent low. hugging quarterback sneak, Lawton gained five the They finally did knock Doug out of ball close to his chest. There was yards. Moose's line plunge on first tiny bounds, but he grinned as he squinted a hole! Doug saw it between right down had netted three yards. The ball tackle end. blearily at the yard marker and saw and He dived for it. his rested on the Baxter 34-yard line. that he had carried the pigskin almost heart hammering furiously. He was "Let's hold 'em!" Doug yelled, bang- to the Lawton 40! going to score! ing his hands together as the Lawton Then, just a step the The first play netted a generous eight from goal line, center snapped the ball. Doug saw the prostrate of yards! It had been a left-end run by form a Bill Reilly did even better than that! Sam Bohrman. Doug brought surprised purple-jerseyed player on the ground, directly He whizzed into the backfield and gasps from his teammates when he in the path of his cleated shoes. 11- downed the left halfback for an called for a repeat in the huddle. Doug stumbled, breaking stride. The yard loss! Lawton gambled on an un- flashing cleats just grazed the fallen "They won't expect it so soon again," expected short pass play for fourth youth's he explained. "This time, though, cheek as Doug tried desperatelv down. They won the gamble. A tri- bunch toward the right side of the to retain his balance, to keep his feet. umphantly grinning Lawton back line—not much—just enough so they'll A Lawton player snagged Doug think we're going to try a reverse." around the waist, hurtling him to the

"Say! I think that will work!" Jerry ground, just as the final gun went off. Ziegler whispered, his dark eyes filled Baxter fans groaned as the pile-up un- with admiration as he winked at Doug. tangled, revealing the outstretched foot- It worked to the tune of 22 yards! ball in Doug's grasp was inches on the The Lawton team had been com- wrong side of the twin white stripe! pletely fooled. They'd gone after Jerry Doug felt powerful arms hoisting him Ziegler and Hank Thompson while to his feet as excited players and fans Doug led Sam Bohrman for the beauti- swarmed over the field. Doug looked ful romp! at the sober, thoughtful features of Only a minute remained on the Moose Munson. "Thanks for the lift," scoreboard. Once, twice, three times, Doug said quietly. the valiantly fighting Baxter team hurled Moose was holding out his massive itself against the concrete-like defensive right hand. "Thank you for passing wall of the Lawton 1 1 up a touchdown in favor of preserving With only seconds left and fourth my good looks," he said sincerely. down coming up. the ball rested on shook hands, grinning at each the Lawton three-yard line. Doug sel- They gezt/H'tiZtfr' team- dom carried the ball himself because he other. Both young men and their was light for even a quarterback. He mates knew that there hadn't been a 'You'll probably imagine a little excru- almost never carried in line plunges. defeated team on the field that after- ." ciating pain on tins molar . . Yet, that was the play he decided had noon.

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CHOOSE A BIG-PAY JOB OR YOUR OWN BUSINESS enders will wind their way through about it in books." AIR CONDITIONING aisles of chrysanthemums in the Bristol After the 36 classes of chrysanthe- County Agricultural High School gym- mums are judged in this year's show & REFRIGERATION nasium. There are quiet "Oh's" and over the Veterans' Day weekend and This high-income field is wide open for ambi- "Wow's" as the spectators view the min- the gymnasium is emptied for use by tious and qualified men. Get low-cost training in at home your spare time. (Resident I raining iature gardens and waterfalls contain- the school, Bristol's Future Farmers will also available.) Loam to install, maintain, serv- ice latest home and industrial equipment. Free ing countless thousands of the colorful begin planning and constructing props Placement Service for graduates. Write for flowers. Behind this scene for the 1 show. have FREE HOOK. No obligation. FFA mem- 963 These become UTILITIES ENGINEERING INSTITUTE bers from the Bristol, Massachusetts, an integral part of the shop program 417 S. Dearborn St., Dept. 10-566 Chicago 5, III. Chapter are still putting the finishing over the course of the year. touches on their annual Fall Flower Come spring, the school greenhouse Show that in a few weeks will begin takes on a new air as FFA members re- again for next year. plant the small chrysanthemum cut- Why a flower show sponsored by tings, then busily pot, pinch, spray, Heart#OT FFA members? Several convincing dust, and debud the growing plants. In reasons lie behind the fact that Bristol the weeks before the show, half the

County is willing to spend several hun- greenhouse area is occupied with staked dred dollars, that the Massachusetts De- three-foot flowers. Back in the class- partment of Agriculture and local in- room, other students revise the premium dividuals contribute money and prizes, list, visit business concerns for prize 1 Block from State Street Shopping and that the school's faculty helps with money, and write publicity copy for the Air Conditioned publicity and planning. local radio and newspapers. Free TV One basic reason is the revenue Still others arrange with local farmers Convenient Parking in (Auto Pickup & Delivery brought in through contributions the for the purchase of red cedar trees, Service Available) box in the school's main hall and which they must cut and haul to the 300 Modern Rooms through the tea room operated by the gymnasium for use as background and Modest Rates from ***0 Bristol Chapter. Coins gathered from hedge material for the garden displays. Guaranteed reservations with your FREE Hamilton Hotel wishing wells and fountains after the By the first of November the floor has "Preferred Guest" Credit Card show has closed its doors also swell the been covered with canvas and tar paper, - Write for yours today FFA scholarship fund. But as is fore- the plots have been assigned, and the most with other facets of the vo-ag pro- FFA members get to work. gram, the flower show exists for the When the first chords of organ music same reason as the school exists—to fill the flower show area, the Bristol teach and train the students. Future Farmers feel a satisfaction of a

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I.. We These well-mannered members of the Granton, Wisconsin, FFA Chapter helped to spread the goodwill and fine examples that have characterized Future Farmers.

Did it!" When these Wisconsin Future Farmers left a public campsite, surprised campers remarked, "They left By Mrs. Irene Swienton footprints to which others could point with pride."

THIS DAY and age, the words first war whoop to pierce my eardrums The next morning, to my pleasure, IN "teen-ager" and "delinquency" as the eager FFA boys jumped out of there was no change in the atmosphere.

seem to go together like "ham and the bus. To my surprise I heard only In fact, I believe the smiles of other eggs." I found myself graying a bit an excited buzzing of well-controlled vacationers grew broader. At the far when suddenly the Cliffside Resort in voices. The boys formed a semicircle end of the resort away from the cot-

Spooner, Wisconsin, where 1 was spend- around the person I later learned was tages on the playgrounds, several games ing a week, became invaded by 48 boys, their vocational agriculture instructor were in progress. age 14 to IS. My heart began to bleed and FFA advisor, Mr. Steiner, a man On the beach another group was a little for the owner of this modern of medium height and laughing eyes. swimming. The manager, because the resort with spanking-clean cottages, In just a few minutes the talk he gave boys were so conscientious of the prop- practically new furnishings, and well- was over. One third of the group im- erties loaned them, had allowed the kept grounds as I watched the Granton mediately ran toward the pier with boys to use his son's swimming fins, High School bus unload its cargo of fishing poles bobbing at their sides, masks, and snorkels. It was delightful Future Farmers of America. leaving behind them an outburst of to watch the pleasure this equipment

Mentally, I was already packing my jovial remarks, "Hey! Lucky! Catch brought to those who had never tried bag and thinking about leaving the one for me." them. But more important was the resort. After all. I had come to relax. In the meantime a truck pulled in fact that the boys shared the two snor- to get away from the horseplay and with food and excess luggage. Within kel sets without fuss or argument. the shrieking noises of the city. an hour the truck was unloaded, all In the evening the whole gang got Once before, at a campsite near the luggage was distributed by the re- together on the beach for a wiener

Weyerhauser. Wisconsin, 1 was con- maining boys, and the food put in a roast. Here one could hear the laughter fronted with a similar experience. At central place. and the swapping of fish stories. In- that time two cars pulled Lip and Later on. but for the activities known cidentally, a 20-cubic-foot freezer was dumped a pile of luggage, tents, etc., and expected at a resort, there were filled with cleaned, rcady-for-the-fry- along with about a dozen boys of the no signs of disorder. Out on the lake, pan fish the boys had caught before the same age as this group. Then the adults like a scattered pattern on a crazv quilt, three days were up. left. the rowboats with their fishermen One day the boys visited the Spooner

These boys, who, incidentally, I now bobbed with the gentle waves. As I Fish Hatchery, which is the largest know were not Future Farmers, rented walked around the grounds, I felt a hatchery in the world, along with other boats from an elderly man on the main- sort of stimulating excitement in the points of interest. land. After packing the boats with air as catching as hearty laughter. The The following day I had reason to their belongings, they rowed to an is- knowing grins that met my eyes told go to the Byrnes Country Store about land nearby and set up camp. me there were no sissies here, no loaf- three miles from the resort. From a

By noon they had become unbear- ers, and no wiseguys . . . still, they conversation I overheard, apparently the ingly noisy and destructive. Out on the were real boys. Granton Future Farmers had preceded lake, like a brewing storm, the splash- This was my first contact with an me. ing water and roaring of the boisterous FFA group, and I was torn between "Where did you say the boys were boys belied the tranquil surroundings. the urge to run for the hills, so to staying?" a woman customer asked.

The rumpus continued until in despera- speak, and to stay and see if the boys "Cliffside Resort at Lake Benoit," tion the owner took the boats away would belie my other experience. I Mrs. Byrnes answered. Then she added.

from the boys. decided to stay . . . well, at least until "Yes, they are a nice bunch and so

With the above incident still fresh I saw some sign that once more all very polite." in my mind. I was now all set for the heck would break loose. "For such a large group it is rather

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These sentiments were shared by all "Oh, no, ma'am . . . that's one class who came in contact with the group. we all look forward to." In telling about my experience with The day that the FFA boys were CHEVIOTS these Future Farmers, I do not want to leaving, I said to Mr. Steiner, "You imply that the boys were on guard or have done a wonderful thing for these trying to make an impression. No! By boys." lambs. Literature, list of breeders free. all means they were very relaxed and He answered, "Not I! We did it!" AMERICAN CHEVIOT SHEEP SOCIETY natural. as he pointed to the teen-agers already Lafayette Hill IS, Pa. For instance, I stopped to talk to filing into the bus. I saw the sparkle

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Address . Successful chap- i. to fund-raising ideas. More Than One Way ters have several "tried and true" Clty - | money-making projects which are car- Fund-raising activities fall into sev- I Club or Organization. ried out annually. After a proven eral categories: chapter projects, social Li "money-maker" has become established events, work projects, concession stands,

is associated and selling campaigns. Your chapter ;.- •. '_.: in your community and us r; : . .. :z ra a i., The National FUTURE FARMER 52 might try a couple different projects Your FFA Chapter during the year. BRIGHT can easily Organize your chapter's fund raising so it can be conducted with a minimum IDEA! of effort. The earnings and savings MAKE MONEY committee is usually in charge; the by selling chapter treasurer often serves as chair-

it OLD SOUTH HOLIDAY FRUIT man. For a special project, may be """73 CAKES better to have a committee set up for Each pound you sell produces 30c that activity alone. profit! You pay only 70c per pound and sell them for can be $1.00 Sometimes your purpose per pound! achieved best if the public knows why All over the country, from Alaska to Texas you need the money. Thus, you may -f LIGHT BULBS— Family Pack. Just 18 . . . from California to Florida, organiza- want to have an objective for a specific sales yield terrific $10.80 profit per tions such as yours swell their fund with case. profits from this high quality, quick selling project and publicize it in ad- Figure one case per Fund Raiser selling Fruit . Cake. and . . wow! Made from a treasured family vance. As an example, "Help our FFA recipe that dates back to pre-Civil War + Needed everywhere—everyone a pros chapter pay the cost of sending two days, Old South Holiday Fruit Cakes pect. Won't spoil. Sold at regular prices delegates to the National FFA Conven- please the most discriminating palate and ...but 1,3 extra life makes a better bulb. tion." reorders roll in. To prove the fine quality + No risk! No investment! Returns and moist goodness, we'll send FRFE Set a goal of how much money you accepted. SAMPLES to an authorized representative want to raise with a given campaign. of your organization. Plan for FREE Fund Raising your fund raising It will give everyone something "to campaign NOW! Clip and mail Manual and Details . . . coupon below. shoot at." Also set a time limit as to WRITE Dept. how long you will be selling a certain FF 10? AMERICAN BREAD COMPANY L -™° NICS - ' INC if product. Member enthusiasm lags NOW !; Box 239 Dept. 804, 702 Murfreesboro Road you try to keep a campaign going for Nashville, Tennessee TO: Warren, Pennsylvania more than a month. Please send me complete information about your Holiday By way of adding competition—and Fruit Cake Sales Plan and FREE sample slices for my organization. increasing sales in the process you r TrnxMumzMR — There is no obligation on my part. may want to consider dividing your Name chapter into teams, each with a cap- Address tain. This can add a lot of interest and City State "drive" to what might otherwise be a MATCH CORPORATION OF AMERICA Name of Organization . routine task. Dept. FN-102. 3433-43 W. 48th PI, The committee chairman should thoroughly explain the whole sales pro- gram at a chapter meeting before the for your organization RAISE k campaign kicks off. You may even FUNDS want to hold a training session or pair with the upperclassmen with Green Hands in making sales calls. QUICKLY DYNAMIC When you make a sales call, remem- ber, you represent both the FFA and the school. A neat appearance is a must (wearing your FFA jacket would 5*STAR PLAN be appropriate). Whatever your chapter decides to do HERE'S HOW IT WORKS FOR YOU in the way of fund raising, it must give • FREE FUND RAISING HELP— New manual tells full value to the buyer, be a credit to how to organize and conduct campaign to raise the funds you need. the good name of the FFA—and of *TOP SELECTION OF BEST SELLERS— Choose from course make money! Good luck! ! — 14 quality, dairy-fresh CHERRYDALE FARMS CON- FECTIONS made in our own kitchens — all beauti- fully packaged. Quality means reorders and more profits! •k FREE ORGANIZATION LABELS — To identify and i advertise your group with each package sold, and }i\^^r^--.-:\ CHERRYDALE FARMS ^Tuf encourage re-orders. CASHEW BUTTER CRUNCH • FREE BONUS MERCHANDISE — Extra ease of The most popular fund raising CHERRYDALE FARMS CONFECTION with every 50 item in America! Finest imported cases shipped. cashews blended with pure but- •k FREIGHT PREPAID SHIPMENTS— On 12 or more tery glaze. Packed in reusable cases. 30 days credit to established organizations. canister. Sells for $1.00 E.Cherry Sons 8 Co., Inc., 5230 Baltimore Avenue, Phila. 43. Pa. Please send details on CHERRYDALE FARMS "5-STAR" ORGANIZATION OFFICERS FUND RAISING PLAN and candy samples to Send coupon today for FREE candy samples. Fund riTY 7DNF STATE Raising Manual, and details on the FARMS CHERRYDALE <;tbfft Anr>BF<;<; "5-STAR" PLAN. ORGANIZATION. "How are you fixed for blades?"

October-November, 1962 CATTLEMAN Its

in the BOOK!

HOW DO YOU go about "Securing The book has more than 224 photo- Experiences in Agriculture . . . graphs of Future Farmers at work and

Cooperating with Others . . . Develop- play. Chances are you will find many ing a Chapter Program"— it's in the you recognize and maybe even one of yourself. FREE—a 79-page booklet ehuck-full of book! valuable information on fitting, showing, Have you been "Having Fun Through In an interesting, easy-to-read style, grooming and feeding HEREFORDS. Every ". Social and Recreational Activities . . . the authors show how . . bv partici- cattleman should have a copy for easy ref- Serving the Community" if not, it's pating in the FFA you will have an erence. Write to: AMERICAN HEREFORD — ASSOCIATION. 715 Hereford Dr. Kansas in the book! opportunity to share in selecting goals City 5, Missouri. How do you get "From Green Hand and developing activities that will fur- to American Farmer"— it's in the hook! ther aid your progress toward establish- SUFFOLK EWES By now, perhaps you are asking, "What ment in an agricultural career." Lamb Easily Following is the complete table of Because of their long, slim heads. Suffolk ewes book?" lamb easily with a high frequency of multiple These are some of the 20 chapters contents, which will give you an idea births. When you buy bred ewes, buy Suffolk the and watch profits climb. in a new book titled The FFA and You. of completeness of the book: For free information and breeders' list, write Sure sounds like a book for Future Purposes of the FFA. NATIONAL SUFFOLK SHEEP ASSOCIATION Farmers, doesn't it? It should—the men Selecting and Training FFA Of- P. 0. Box 32-4F. Columbia. Mo. who wrote it know a lot about the FFA ficers. —and YOU. They were Future Farm- Developing a Chapter Program. ers, too. Securing Experience in Agricul- Two of the authors are former na- ture. FOR all Official tional officers, and all three have long Developing Leadership. and distinguished careers in vocational Cooperating with Others. agriculture and the FFA. The authors Serving the Community. are Ralph E. Bender and Robert E. Improving Scholarship. FFA University Having Fun Through Social and Taylor of Ohio State and Raymond M. Clark of Michigan State Recreational A ctivities. MERCHANDISE University. Financing the Chapter Program. To qualifv them for writing this au- Conducting Meetings and Special thoritative book on the FFA, the author Activities. team can include the following im- You and Your Public.

pressive list of experiences and ac- Carrying Out Your Chapter's Pro- complishments: gram. Using Correct Parliamentary Pro- Between the three them, they of cedure. have earned two American Farmer Making Effective Use of Com- Degrees one Honorary Ameri- and mittees. can Farmer Degree. From Green Hand to American have served as state FFA SEE YOUR Two Farmer. national presidents and officers. Developing and Using a Consti- CHAPTER CATALOGUE advisor to an early One was an tution and By-Laws. education club which was ORDER FROM agriculture Understanding Your State and a forerunner to the FFA. National Organizations. FUTURE FARMERS One served as a state FFA execu- How Well Are We Doing? tive secretary and a state FFA ad- What Has Been Our History? visor. SUPPLY SERVICE Each chapter is packed with factual They've served as local chapter information and proven practices. An advisors. Box 1180 individual copy of The FFA and You Currently all three are college pro- would perhaps be of help to you all ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA fessors in agriculture education. during your FFA career. Certainly, Owned and operated by the These men have pooled their experi- several copies would be a useful addi- ences and knowledge to provide this tion to your chapter library. The book Future Farmers of America up-to-date text and guide for FFA is printed by The Interstate Printers and chapters and individual Future Farmers. Publishers. Inc., Danville, Illinois.

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• Automatic interval feeding, day and night. THAT Future Farmer over by While inside, always point the muzzle • Interval ventilation to supplement thermostatically SEE controlled tans. the tree—the one with the limp and in a safe direction, and make sure it is • Night lighting of feedlots to increase feed consumption, crippled hand? Well, he disregarded unloaded before proceeding with clean- • Interval pumping from weak wells. safety rules while hunting last year. He ing or adjusting. • Night lighting and property protection. was one of those unlucky individuals 4. Never shoot at anything you can- Time is money—control it with. who, with belated hindsight, uttered the not clearly see. The strange noise be- PARAGON! See your authorized age-old moan, '"I didn't know it was hind the brush may be game, but then Paragon Distributor or write Dept. 1841, loaded." again, it may be your neighbor's live- ELECTRIC CO., INC. IDzO\C\ I PARAGONrMKMV Actually, hunting this fall can be stock. just as safe as any sport—-if you go by 5. Stay away from horseplay while the rules, that is. It's up to the indi- on a hunting trip. Pointing even an vidual hunter to practice safe gun-han- unloaded gun at anyone violates every dling rules at all times. Only this can principle of good sportsmanship. prevent hunting accidents that take their 6. Don't load your gun until you are tragic toll of young people each year. ready to enter the field or duck blind. Check down this list of simple steps. Then before doing so, make sure the They can become second nature to you barrel and action are free from any in a very short time. obstruction. Foreign matter in a gun

1 Never point a gun at anything you barrel can cause it to explode in your now ready for release! don't want to shoot. face. Should you stumble and fall, un- 2. Never climb a fence with a loaded load the weapon and make sure the NEW BEEF CATTLE gun. It's so easy to open the chamber barrel is clear of mud and dirt. MANAGEMENT BOOK and extract the shell before climbing 7. Always make sure the safety is over the barbed wire on the "south locked until you are ready to shoot. FREE forty." Sudden brushing against trees and brush ^*^!^B 3. entering or auto- can release the When a camp catch without your 80 colorful pages of mobile, carry only an empty gun. knowing it. Check it frequently. information on Hither take it down or open the action. 8. When walking with a companion, how to efficiently always try to stay along side of him develop, manage with your gun pointed in another direc- and promote an Angus herd for tion. If you must walk in single file, keep the weapon pointed away from profit— written by leaders in the him at all times. Life at its best beef cattle industry. 9. While in a duck blind, never crowd your companion. Be sure both Profit with Angus of you have plenty of swinging room in case a flock of ducks suddenly erupts r for free book from the reeds nearby. Send today mail American Angus Association 10. Take no chances in hunting. to: St. Joseph. Missouri Watching your own carelessness is your Please send absolutely free, a copy of important task. the new cattle book "Life At Its Best." Encourage these safety rules among NAME your friends. When you take the gun ADDRESS- from its rack, remember one important CITY fact. A gun is made for one purpose :_i "Do you think it's the gome warden? onlv—TO' KILL!

October-November, 1962 By Stan Allen SPORTRAIT

IDWARD CHARLES Ford—rec- ognize the name? Add the name E "Whitey" and you have the New York Yankees' veteran pitcher, one of baseball's best southpaw hurlers. Play- ing for a team that is always loaded with stars, Whitey has never received a big play from the press. He receives more respect from other players than he does from the fans. Baseball has always been a big part of life for this 34-year-old New York City native. His early lessons were learned in high school and sandlot ball in Astoria, New York. Standing 5 feet 10 inches and weighing 180 pounds.

Whitey is not a big man and has had to hustle to stay in the game. In those early years he was an infielder, but the late Paul Krichell signed him as a pitcher in 1947. The record books back up Krichell's judgment, as Ford posted a 13-win, 4- loss record with the Yankees' Butler farm club in '47. After two winning seasons, he was called up to Yankee Stadium early in 1950 where he has stayed. Joining the ranks of such fine pitchers as Allie Reynolds, Ed Lopat, and Vic Raschi, Ford had to be good to stick. He appeared in 20 games in This veteran southpaw hurler won 25 games for the Yankees last season. 1950, winning 9 while losing only 1 with a fine 2.81 earned run average. He prise. He has the best pick-off move 1 .98 earned run average in World Series worked in one game of the 1 950 World in the majors today and is a .200 hitter, play. Series and won after hurling 8% in- which is good for a pitcher. In the 10 Going into this '62 season, Whitey nings of shutout ball. years from 1950 through 1960, he never Ford had pitched 2,038 innings in 317 After two years of military service. lost more than 10 games in one year. games with 158 wins and 63 losses for he continued his winning ways with the Many of the experts thought Ford a lifetime .715 won-lost percentage— Yankees in 1953. with 18 wins against was losing his touch after only 12 wins tops among active pitchers. His re-

6 losses and a 3.00 ERA. He was voted in 1960. but the record book proves markable 2.76 lifetime ERA is right at '54. to the All-Star team in a season them wrong. Whitey was top pitcher the top of all pitchers in the game's his- with 16 wins and 8 losses, and pitched in the Major Leagues last year with 25 tory. Bothered with a sore arm this 3 innings of shutout ball. He came wins against only 4 losses. also led He year, he has won only 1 3 games with '55 against back with 18 wins again in the leagues in won-lost percentages with 6 losses. The season is nearly over, but 7 losses and had a fine 2.62 ERA. At an .862 mark and in innings pitched. he still has a chance for another 20-win one time of the season he pitched two 283. He recorded 209 strikeouts last year. * consecutive one-hitters. One of Whitey's year, a new high for him, and won 14 best years was 1956 when he had 19 games in a row to tie a Yankee record wins against 6 losses. His winning per- that goes back to 1904. He won the centage of .760 and earned run aver- highly prized Cy Young Award as base- age of 2.47 topped the leagues. At one ball's best pitcher in the Major Leagues point that season he struck out six bat- last year. ters in a row. His 2.01 earned run He pitched two games in the '61 average in 1958 led the majors again, World Series, winning both, without although he won only 14 games and allowing a run to score. He has pitched had 7 losses. 32 consecutive shutout innings of Whitey Ford has not been the over- World Series play, breaking Babe powering type of pitcher, although he Ruth's old record. The Baseball Writ- has all the pitches. He has a good fast ers' Association named him winner of ball, a natural curve that he throws side- the Babe Ruth Award for the top player arm or overhand at about four different in the '61 series, and he also won Sport speeds, and he owns a good slider. His magazine's World Series Most Valuable biggest asset is the ability to outguess Player Award. He tops all pitchers in the batter. Often he will throw to the World Series starts with 16, games won- hitter's strong side and get him on sur- 9, strikeouts-70, and has an amazing

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but the last quarter of a century brought was established in 1907 and has been CITY about our present-day Hampshire sheep. outstanding over a long period in major The breed was founded in Hampshire shows of the Middle West, and in 1946 (sometimes called Hants) and surround- a ewe lamb was sold at $700 to set the ing counties in England. Most important world's record price for a Hampshire IT'S A of early English breeders was Mr. ewe. Humphrey of Oak Ash of Hampshire The Hampshire Down Sheep Asso- KILLER County. ciation was organized in 1889 in Chi- FOR The foundation stock that went into cago, Illinois. The name was later VARMINTS! the Hampshire were sheep known as changed to the American Hampshire Wiltshire Home and the Berkshire Knot. Sheep Association. The first flock book These two breeds were crossed, and this was printed in 1890 and carried 500 cross was then crossed with South- pedigrees of sheep imported from Eng- downs. The bringing in of the Southdown land. More than a million Hampshires NtZ WW SURER POWER/ cross improved the mutton quality of have been registered by the Association WRIST ROCKET the breed. About 1830 at least one since its beiiinninsi. breeder in Hampshire County is credited HUNTING SLING with having introduced some Cotswold blood. The breed has been kept pure for over 100 years without the use of any outside blood. Comfort A. Tyler, past secretary of the American Hampshire Sheep Associ- ation, has said the breed was introduced rabbits, rats, small game and birds in the United States as early as 1840. Drops with rifle precision. Easy to develop dead- He further suggested that early flocks in- ly accuracy with our "How to Shoot" in Virginia. Maryland, New York, and s'tructions in just a few tries. A powerful

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October-November, 1962 The First One Doesn't Have A Chahce/

Doctor: "Why do you have A-5967 tattooed on your back?" Patient: "That's not tattooed. That's where my wife ran into me while I was opening the garage door." Henry Farran Roosevelt, Oklahoma

"Do you know what the definition of a flood Is?" "No, what?" "A river too big for its bridges." Doris McCool Star City. Arkansas

A dental nurse, used to having chil- dren ask for extracted teeth to "put under their pillow for the fairy,"' thought she could read the mind of a small boy who had just had an extraction. Hand- ing him the tooth, she asked, "What are flis* "I'll be glad when you pick up a little you going to do with it?" And you call me lazy!" spending money." He replied, "I am going to take it

home, sprinkle sugar on it, and watch

it hurt!" Television announcer: "And now a Judge: "You mean you haven't Troy Mace word from the week after the week spoken to your wife in three years?" Marshall, North Carolina after next week's sponsor." Husband: "I didn't want to interrupt Jerry Weber her." Judge: "Speeding, eh? How many Fort Branch, Indiana Sandra Prather times have you been before me?" Jennings. Oklahoma Speeder: "Never, your honor. I've Friend: "What is your son going to tried to pass you once or twice, but my he when he passes his final exam?" "Thai's odd!" said the dentist after car will only do 55." Father: "An old man." he had drilled for a long time. "You Michael Garner Roger Brown say this tooth has never been filled, and Finger, Tennessee Gainesville. Georgia yet there are flakes of gold on the point of my drill." "1 knew it.'" groaned the patient. Charlie, the Green Hand "You've struck my gold helt buckle!" Lanny R. Hanson Harlan. Iowa

Sign on a newly seeded lawn: "Your feet are killing me." Artie Shepherd Harlan, Kentucky

Girl: "Have I kept you waiting long?" Boy (patiently waiting in living

room) : "No, but did you know that you have 1,974 blue dots on your wall- paper?" Lee Clarke Noxapater, Mississippi

A baby turtle had the habit of keep- ing his neck out of his shell. This wor- ried his parents, who feared he might catch cold. One day the baby turtle heard his ^.wAry parents talking about it. "Listen." he said, "why don't you slop worrying and buy me one of those people-neck sweaters?" Ernest Miller 'I'm sure there's nothing in there on automating homework." Lansing 10, Michigan

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YOU as an individual FFA member?

That's a fair question for you to ask when you are urjjed to help your chapter participate in the Official FFA Calendar pro- gram.

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PICK A PLAN ORDER OF PUBLIC RELATIONS & PUBLICITY NOW Using Official FFA Calendars FOR PLAN A Business firms can advertise their prod- ucts and services on FFA calendars through a sponsorship arrangement with your chapter. Fund raising for chapter optional.

PLAN B N° business firm sponsor. Chapter or Stale Association puts ihcir own message on calendars and distributes thou.

PLAN C * special group of pre-imprinted calen- dars. Anyone may order from one to several for either personal use or public relations distribution. CALENDAR DEPARTMENT A 1963 calendar proj, c! kit was sent to The National FUTURE FARMER >our chapter earlier. If misplac id. ask your chapter advisor oi president BOX 29 ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA for another. ! !

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