Future Farmer

Fall 1978

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Brenda Hundley Reporter To a young man wondering about his future in farming: Your grandfather had barely started farming source that sticks by you in good times and bad ... when he was hit by the drouth and depression of the doesn't panic and pull back when things look a little Thirties. tough. Your dad coped with the problems that followed Get acquainted with the people at your local World War II and the Korean conflict ... the low Land Bank Association and what they can do for you prices caused by giant crop surpluses. in years ahead. The Land Bank has been helping You'll have your troubles, too. And like your dad farmers since before your grandfather bought his and your grandfather, you'll always need a depend- first land. able, understanding source of long-term credit. A

Federal Land Bank Associations are headquartered in the following Kansas communities: Chanute Emporia-Topeka Hutchinson Manhattan-Abilene Ottawa Colby Garden City Larned Marysville Pratt Concordia Hays Lawrence Ness City Wichita Dodge City Hiawatha

The Land Bank The Bank of Generation., THE KANSAS About The Cover Future Fatuftet Featured on the cover are the 1978-79 State FFA officers. Jeff Yarrow, FALL 1978 president: Chuck Banks, vice president: Jeff Bryant, secretary: Brenda Hundley, reporter:Joe Rickabaugh, sentinel and Mark Stock, treasurer. Editor - Robert Broeckelman Ass't. Editor - Jay Selanders Vol. XXXXIX No. 2

NATIONAL OFFICERS President J. Ken Johnson Nacogdoches, Texas Secretary Howard C. Morrison Gilbert, Arizona Central Region V.P Peggy Sue Armstrong Newhall, Iowa Eastern Region V.P. Robin C. "Rob" Hovis Table of Contents Helena, Ohio Page Southern Region V.P. Christopher C. Hardee From the President's Desk 4 Chief land, Florida 4 Western Region V.P Dee Sokolosky Dates to Remember Owasso, Oklahoma FFA Calendar Is Good PR 4 Leadership-Citizenship Day 5 STATE OFFICERS Proposed Amendments 5 President Jeff Yarrow, Clay Center Kansas Farmer European Trip 6 Vice President Chuck Banks, Wamego New Ad Sponsors 7 City Secretary Jeff Bryant, Arkansas Star Farmer & Star Agribusinessman 8 Treasurer Mark Stock, Troy Letters to the Editor 9 Brenda Hundley, Topeka Reporter Kansas FFA Membership 9 Sentinel Joe Rickabaugh, Garnett Creed Contest 9 DISTRICT OFFICERS 1977-78 State FFA Officers 9 EAST CENTRAL State Proficiency Award Winners 10 President, Dennis Rockers, Garnett; Vice President, 50th State Convention 12 Larry Bigelow, Prairie View; Secretary, Matthew State Par/Law/Ritual Winners 13 McCarter, Lawrence; Treasurer, David Ramsey, Top Chapter - Arkansas City 13 Prairie View; Reporter, Paul Rickabaugh, Garnett; State Extemporaneous Speaking 13 Sentinel, Brian Vining, Central Heights; Advisor, Honorary State Farmers 14 Sam Harris, Garnett. State Public Speaking 15 15 NORTH CENTRAL State Safety Awards President, John Gilliam, Washington; Vice Presi- Coop Council AIC Scholarships 15 dent, Lon James, Clay Center; Secretary, Loy James, Distinguished Service Awards 16 Clay Center; Treasurer, Debbie Moody, Manhattan; Membership Achievement 16 Reporter, James Hedstrom, Court land; Sentinel, Scholarship Recipients 17 Tim Ohlde, Linn; Advisor, Phil Kingston, Russell Wins BOAC 17 Washington. Congressman Keith Sebelius Remarks 17 18 NORTHEAST Food For America President, Joe Neuman, Troy; Vice President, Grass and Grain Record Keeping Awards 18 Lynette Berger, Blue Rapids; Secretary, Todd Members Attend Washington Leadership Conference 19 Brethour, Wamego; Treasurer, Lance Rezac, Mission Valley Chapter Tour 19 Onaga; Reporter, Buck Peddicord, Wamego; Sen- Chapter Reports 20 tinel, Mark Ebert, Westmoreland; Advisor, Dan Pal- New National FFA Info Director 21 mateer, Blue Rapids. State FFA Contest Winners 22 23 NORTHWEST Extemporaneous Speaking Contest 24 President, J. P. Worcester, Hill City; Vice President, Leadership School 24 Troy Nelson, Norton; Secretary, Dee Dee Brown, New Face at KSU Lebanon; Treasurer, Stacy Shearer, Norton; Re- FFA Camp 25 porter, Kay Hopson, Phillipsburg; Sentinel, Bryan President Carter's Address 26 Russell, Plainville; Advisor, Joe Farrell, Hill City. 1978 International Land Judging 26

SOUTH CENTRAL President, Phil Huston, Haven; Vice President, Robin Rusk, Medicine Lodge; Secretary, Justin Waite, Winfield; Treasurer, Mike Disberger, Haven; Reporter, Phil Bryant, Arkansas City; Sentinel, Ron Wineinger, Marion; Advisor, Greg Johnston, Haven.

SOUTHEAST President, Randy Reinhardt, Erie; Vice President, Rick Carnahan, Labette Co.; Secretary, Rodney Kansas Future Farmer is a newsletter pub- Mein, Girard; Treasurer, Rodger Miller, Uniontown; STATE FFA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE lished quarterly for Members of the Kansas As- Reporter, Kevin Ericson, Uniontown; Sentinel, Lisa Les Olsen Topeka sociation for FFA as a part of the vocational Simpson, Ft. Scott; Advisor, Wilbur Buntin, Erie. Dr. James Albracht Manhattan agriculture departments in local high schools in Dr. David Mug ler Manhattan Kansas under the supervision of the State De- SOUTHWEST Dee James Clay Center partment of Education. Prof. P. N. Sevenson Manhattan President, Steve Sterling, Scott City; Vice President, The publication is edited by the Kansas As- Landgraf, J. M. Frey Abilene Jeff Adam, Holcomb; Secretary, Dennis sociation of FFA under the advisorship of Bob Scott City; Treasurer, Mike Lobmeyer, Garden City; Lloyd Barnett Hiawatha Reporter, Dewayne Goodrum, Tribune; Sentinel, Jeff Yarrow Clay Center Broeckelman, Department of Adult and Occu- Scott Barrows, Ness City; Advisor, Loren Zabel, Chuck Banks Wamego pational Education, College of Education, Kan- Hugoton. Robert Broeckelman Manhattan sas State University, Manhattan. Kansas 66506.

3 Dates To Remember September 9-17 Kansas State Fair - Hutchinson September 15 Weigh-In of FFA Livestock - State Fair September 23-24 District Officers Leadership Conference Rock Springs Ranch September 30 State and National Dues to KSU October 1, 2, 3 Kansas Junior Livestock Show - Wichita October 21 State Land Judging & Homesite Evaluation Contests November 7 National FFA Contests - Kansas City, MO November 8, 9, 10 National FFA Convention - Kansas City, MO November 11-18 American Royal Livestock and Horse Show Kansas City, MO November 23 Thanksgiving November 30 Chapter Program of Work Due - KSU December 1-6 NVATA-AVA Meetings - Dallas, Texas December 25 Christmas December 30 Union Pacific Scholarship Applications Due - KSU From the President's Desk Congratulations!!! To whom? For what? FFA Calendar Congratulations to all those who helped get the new year off to a fantastic start. Is Good PR State Staff, Chapter Advisors and espe- The FFA Calendar is a good public rela- cially Chapter Officers from all across the tions tool used by 37 chapters in Kansas state had an instrumental part in a great last year which was an increase of sever kickoff of the 1978-79 FFA year at State chapters over 1977. We need to continue ti Leadership Camp at Rock Springs. increase the calendars usage in Kansas YOUR It's simple simply contact an agribusi- Congratulations for making Camp the NAME AND MESSAGE - biggest and best in the history of Kansas .'`'"??f'al!!! ness in your community who hands out JANUARY calendars for Christmas every year and FFA. The enthusiasm and willingness to 2 ," participate and become 8 9 10 present them with the idea of using FFA involved was tre- 15 16 I, mendous. You are all to be commended on 22 - 24 calendars and put their slogan and name on an excellent performance. them. That way you work together and As the new year gets underway it's time both accomplish what you want to do. to start developing Programs of Work and preparing for the fall contests. But more importantly, it's time to look forward to the highlight of the National Future Farmers

Organization. . . National Convention.

Convention will be November 8-10 and I am sure will continue, as it always has been, to be a very motivational and inspir- ing event. We sincerely hope that all of you will have the opportunity to attend. I might also add, at this point, that the State Officers would greatly appreciate your input on items that will be dealt with at Convention. This will enable us to better represent you, our utmost responsibility. I hope the State Leadership Camp set the stage for a most successful year in the Kansas FFA. Announce 1978-79 State FFA Officers L-R Jeff Yarrow, President, Clay Center: Chuck Banks, Vice President. Wamego: Jeff Bryant, Secretary, Arkansas City: Mark Stock, Treasurer. Troy: Brenda Hundley. Reporter, Topeka: and Joe Rickabaugh, Sentinel, Garnett. 4 the first 5,000, such delegates to be selected Plan FFA as provided in the State Constitution or Bylaws. Fifty-one percent of the delegate Leadership-Citizenship Day body from at least 26 States shall constitute Tentative a quorum. Holiday Inn Topeka Downtown As printed in constitution now: - Each is January 22, 1979 State Association entitled to send two delegates from its active member- This year the Kansas FFA is initiating a this special day but until you do, refer to the ship to the national convention, plus one new activity called the FFA Leadership- following tentative schedule as a guideline. additional delegate for each 10,000 active Citizenship Day. Its primary purpose is to Make plans to invite your Senator or Rep- members or major fraction thereof above enlighten FFA members about how our resentative to be your guest at the noon the first 10,000, such delegates to be political system works and at the same time lunc-1-teon which will be held at the Holiday selected as provided in the State Constitu- inform our legislatures about the FFA or- Inn-on January 22, 1979. tion or Bylaws. Fifty-one percent of the ganization You will be hearing more about delegate body from at least 26 States shall constitute a quorum. Program Schedule 9:30-10:00 a.m. Registration PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 10:00-10:10 a.m. Delegate Orientation State Officers PROPOSED AMENDMENT - OF XII SECTION B 10:10-10:30 a.m. The Legislative Process ARTICLE NATIONAL FFA CONSTITUTION How a Bill Becomes Law - Senator Ross Doyen 10:30 -I 1:30 a.m. Ag Forum - Legislation Affecting Agriculture ARTICLE XII A) Use-Value Appraisal - Paul Fleener SECTION B B) Energy - Harold Shoaf The voting delegation at the National C) Education - Dale Dennis Convention shall consist of two bodies. D) Livestock - Virg Huseman These bodies shall be designated as the 11:30 -12:00 Noon Meeting with Senators & Representatives "House" and the "Senate." Delegates of Noon-1:15 p.m. Luncheon the House shall be referred to as "rep- A) Invocation resentatives" and delegates of the Senate B) Introduction of Guests shall be referred to as "Senators."

C) Recognition of President of Senate I . The House shall be composed of one D) Recognition of Speaker of House representative from each state plus one E) What FFA is Doing for Me additional representative for each 5,000 F) What FFA is Doing for Others - Jeff Yarrow members or major fraction thereof, after 1:15-1:30 p.m. BREAK the first 5,000 members. 1:30-2:00 p.m. Remarks - Governor Bennett 2. The Senate shall be composed of two Importance of Citizenship - Jim Braden senators from each state. 2:00 p.m. Visit Senate in Session, House Committee Meetings, Tour 3. The chairman shall preside over both Capital, and Safe Trip Home bodies at the National Convention during all business sessions. 4. All business shall be discussed simul- taneously between both the House and Attention Chapter Officers the Senate. a. Every item of business shall require PROPOSED RECOMMENDATIONS 2. ARTICLE VI - Section A second and a vote from each body. FOR MODIFYING There shall be four degrees of active b. In order for a motion or amendment THE NATIONAL FFA membership based upon achievement. to pass it must pass in both the CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS These are (I) Greenhand; (2) Chapter House and the Senate. Failure in- 1. ARTICLE V - Section E, Second Farmer or FFA; (3) State Farmer or FFA; either body constitutes defeat of the Paragraph and (4) American Farmer or FFA. motion. Honorary membership shall be limited to As printed in constitution now: c. If an amendment to the main motion the Honorary Chapter Farmer or Honorary There shall be four degrees of active is passed by one legislative body and Chapter FFA Degree in the local chapter, membership based upon achievement. defeated by another, the issue will be Honorary State or Farmer or Honorary These are.: (1) Greenhand; (2) Chapter assigned to a "Special resolutions" State FFA Degree in the State Association Farmer; (3) State Farmer; and (4) Ameri- committee to resolve the issue. Main and the Honorary American Farmer or can Farmer. The National Organization motion will not go to committee for Honorary American FFA Degree in the shall set the standards for the several de- resolution. A split will constitute National Organization. grees. defeat. As printed in constitution now: 5. Each standing committed or ad-hoc 3. ARTICLE XII - Section B Honorary membership shall be limited to Each State Association is entitled to committee will he composed of equal the Honorary Chapter Farmer Degree in send two delegates from its active member- members from the House and Senate the local chapter, Honorary State Farmer ship to the national convention, plus one exempt from this will be the nominating Degree in the State association and the additional delegate for each 5,000 active committee. Honorary American Farmer Degree in the members or major fraction thereof above Submitted by Wyoming Association. National Organization. 5 Kansas Farmer European Trip

Is Fascinating by Bob Broeckelman

It seemed like a dream ..something that which really improved the hams on the tour including the Parliament, Peace Palace really couldn't be happening. But then it offspring. and Madurodam (Holland in miniature). did and it turned out to be one of the most In the afternoon, we continued the jour- The tired Kansas delegation which in- fascinating and enjoyable weeks of the ney across Belgium to Brussels, capital of cluded 28 Kansas FFA members, three lives of 28 Kansas FFA members. Satur- Belgium and headquarters of the Common advisors and their wives, and my wife and day, June 3, at 11:25 a.m. everyone Market. I, returned to the Amsterdam airport and boarded TWA flight 880 enroute to New Thursday morning, June 8th, after a visit flew back to the United States on Saturday, York where we changed planes to board with Lyle Sebranek, Agricultural Attache June 10th. Everyone thought it was a fan- Royal Dutch Airline, KLM642, a wide of the U.S., we had a sightseeing tour of tastic trip of a lifetime and came back ready bodied 747 jet which would carry over 350 Brussels, including the Grand Place, the to sell Kansas Farmer magazines this next people. finest medieval square in Europe, Palais de Justice, Royal Palace, Mannekin and the Atomium. The following morning we left Brussels and traveled north to Antwerp, a major Flemish seaport and crossed into Holland where we visited the Hague, seat of the Dutch Government, for a sightseeing

After an eight-hour overnight flight, the Kansas FFA delegation landed in Amster- dam, Holland and began a sightseeing tour of Amsterdam in a famous water-bus, traveling through the canals and harbor during the morning of June 4. During the afternoon, we toured Arnhem, Holland which was the scene of much heavy fight- ing during the World War II in 1944. On Monday, June 5th, the group visited the New Polders, the most ambitious land reclamation project in Europe. Thousands of acres were reclaimed from the former ocean floor and has become some of Hol- land's most productive land. Holland uses this land to raise wheat, barley, sugar beets and potatoes. After an exciting two days in Holland, the Kansas delegation journeyed on to Cologne, Germany, to see the great Gothic cathedral, started in 1100 A.D. We continued on to Bonn, capitol of the Federal Republic of West Germany, during the afternoon and we were fortunate enough to board a Rhine river steamer and travel at a leisurely pace through superb river scenery with every bend dominated by castles and vineyards. On Wednesday, June 7th, we toured a German hog farm where they raise mostly German and Belgium Landrace hogs, winter wheat and sugar beets for cash crops. The German farmer also utilized the Peatrine hogs for a cross with the Landrace

6 school year so they can win a trip to Hawaii. They all now know that dreams can come true. Those who went on the trip included: Brian Beaumont, Longton; Kirk Bouray, Hurdy: Michael Buhler, Solomon; Mike Burdett, Ness City; Danny Cook, Hope; Steve Davis. Cambridge; Randy Dean, Mankato: Scott Farber. Norton: Ron Goering, Moundridge; Bruce Ladd, Hum- boldt: Robert Mayer, Goodland: James McClaskey, Hoyt: James Morris, Em- poria; Gary Otta, Hill City; Terry Pan- kratz, Hillsboro-, George Peddicord, Wamego; James Pittenger, Wamego: Dar- Kansas FFA members visit Europe. ren Putnam, Hoyt: David Ramsey, Fon- tana; Frank Rohr, Quinter; Keith Shively, Walnut; Ronnie Tremblay, Clifton; Harold Tubbs, Levant: Mark Weber, Ellis; Roger Whitlock, Inman; William Wiley, Inde- pendence; Mike Williams, Paola; Dennis Wolf, Ellis; Bob & Bunny Broeckelman, Manhattan; Harry & Marsha Field, Osawatomie; Howard Wallace, Ellin - wood: Randy & Linda Warner, WaKeeney; and Lon Phillips of Kansas Farmer, Prairie Village.

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Typical scene along the Rhine River. Kansas FFA members toured around the cities and shopped for souvenirs.

Thank New Ad Sponsors As editor of the "Kansas Future Farmer, I extend my special thanks to the three sponsors who have agreed to adver- tise in the magazine. These three sponsors areA. 0. Smith Harvestore Products Inc., Production Credit Association and the Fed- eral Land Bank. in Their advertising the magazine ena- Pfat bles the Kansas Association of FFA to Restaurar aid's- hold down the dues as well as increase our McDonald's ability to spend more money for State Of- ficer travel and leadership development despite the rising cost of inflation. If you get a chance as members of the FFA organization, take a moment and extend your thanks also to these three sponsors. All three have been major supporters of the Kansas Association of the FFA. Yes, Europe has McDonalds too. The price is twice as much, just like a lot of other things.

7 1978 Star Farmer of Kansas - Mike Smith, Norton 1978 Star Agribusinessman of Kansas - Joe Harris, Erie Name District And State Stars Mike Smith and Joe Harris each re- Jerry Wink ley, Marion; Northeast - East Central - Brenda Hundley, Topeka; ceived $200 checks from the FFA Found- Gregg Oswald, Atchison County; South- Southwest - Sherri Higgins, Southwest- ation as they were named Star Farmer and east - Jeff Kephart, Erie. ern Heights; Northeast - Stephen Fran- Star Agribusinessman respectively. The District Star Agribusinessmen for ken, Troy; South Central - David Wag- Mike's farming program of beef, swine, 1978 were: Southeast -Joe Harris, Erie; goner, Arkansas City. wheat and corn plus his outstanding leadership record made him an example for all FFA members to pattern themselves after. .11. ,. 4. ... .W..40...00 .116. .8.0 .11.6 4. .16A ...O. Joe's enormous custom farming opera- tion plus his leadership record also make him an ideal example for all FFA members to follow. Both Mike and Joe received a plaque and $40.00 from the Kansas Associ- Earn Livestock Conservation Awards ation of Bank Agricultural Representatives Two outstanding FFA members wrote had the winning paper on "Diseases Af- (KABAR) as did the other District Stars. winning research papers dealing with live- fecting Cattle Reproduction" and Chuck The District Star Farmers for 1978 were: stock conservation. Mr. Karl F. Heimke of Banks had the second place paper titled East Central - Richard Mueller, Council the Livestock Marketing Insurance "Look Out For Anaplasmosis." Grove: North Central - Ronald Schmutz, Agency located in Kansas City, Missouri, The application consists of a paper Chapman; Northwest - Michael Smith, sponsors the awards which are beautiful evolving from a member's involvement in Norton; Southwest - David Brown, Bulova Accutron watches. researching a problem having to do with Southwestern Heights; South Central - Mike Smith from the Norton Chapter animal health and/or safety. 8 Letters To The Editor Wineinger Wins Commends FFA Improved Conduct Creed Contest Ron Wineinger, a freshman at Marion I would like to commend all who are 8-1-78 High School, won the 1978 State involved in scheduling FFA contests and/or activities and to thank you for your Mr. Robert J. Broeckelman Greenhand Creed Contest. place went to Brian Cudney from efforts in helping to protect the student's Executive Secretary Second school day. Kansas Association of FFA the Marysville Chapter; third to Rae Koch Three years ago, the KSHSAA received Department of Adult and Occupational from the Newton Chapter, and fourth to numerous complaints from administrators Education Debbie Allen from the Kaw Valley about the loss of schooltime their students Holton Hall (Rossville) Chapter. The fourteen finalists in the State Greenhand Creed Speaking were experiencing in FFA activities. This Manhattan, Kansas 66506 Contest were all in their first year of voca- prompted a meeting with leaders from your Dear Bob: tional agriculture and were either 1st or 2nd organization and, as a result with the im- Please excuse the tardiness of my com- place winners in their district competition. proved communications, I am pleased to ments as it has been my intent to write you The other finalists were: John Pachta, share the following information with our for the past six weeks. administrators: Belleville Eric Larson, Clay Center; I want you to know that there was a Mitch Caskr, Russell; Randy Carlgren, Schooltime Non-Schooltime marked improvement in the conduct during Downs; Sam Waugh, Mission Valley; Bob 1977-78: the two FFA meetings this spring. You, Bodine, Osage City; Gene Lewis, Cher- District the various chapter advisors and all re- ryvale; Michael Mitchell, Coffeyville; Roy Events 57 62 sponsible for this turn-around are to be Sprunger, Satanta; and Everett Reimer Production commended for your efforts in this ac- also from Satanta. Field Days 5 15 complishment. 62 days 77 days I know it isn't always the most popular 45% 55% move to put a "damper" on some ac- 1978-79: tivities, but it certainly was in the best District interests of all concerned. Events 43 41 I hope you will convey my appreciation Production to the various folk involved and we are all Field Days 6 22 jointly looking forward to a program of continuing improvement. 44% 56% Sincerely yours, The fact that less than 50 percent of the Fritz Pyle FFA activities are now being held on Innkeeper Holiday Inn schooltime has been enthusiastically re- Ron Wineinger, Marion, receives his 1st place ceived. The KSHSAA has made a con- Creed Speaking plaque from Jeff Zillinger, Col- certed effort to curtail the loss of school- legiate FFA Vice President. time and each of you can be proud of your contribution to this cause. Since I was born and raised on a Kansas Farm and taught in schools with viable FFA programs, I have long admired and appreciated your contributions to agriculture in our world today. Congratulations on the excellent job each of you is doing! Nelson Hartman Executive Secretary Kansas State High School Activities

A Team 1977-1978 State FFA Officers Reports Kansas The 1977-78 State FFA Officers were a 1979 with the Legislators in Topeka. FFA Membership Up team indeed. Dee, Terry, C.J., Pat, Ron Membership grew, chapter participation The Kansas FFA Association experi- and Mona worked for the FFA members increased and happiness and friendship enced another good year by having a slight and strived to promote fellowship and their glowed wherever they went. The Kansas increase in its total FFA membership. As love for the FFA throughout the year. Association is very proud of the leadership of May 1, 1978, the Kansas FFA member- They traveled thousands of miles, visited and time given by the past State Officer ship was 7,223, which is an increase of 119 more than half of the FFA Chapters and team and wish to say a great big "thank members over 1977. The National mem- sixty-three businesses and friends of the you" to the 1977-78 State Officer team, an bership experienced a slight drop from FFA. They began planning the leadership inspirational unit indeed ! 509,735 to 507,108. Citizenship Day scheduled for February,

9 State Proficiency Award Winners

The Divers if red Livestock Production Award ,ex. was captured by Joe Rkkabaugh of the Garnett Ait vo, Chapter. Mr. Dave Brue of Mid America Har- vestore Inc. is presenting the award to Joe. Frank Berg of Westmoreland received the Dairy Being presented the Poultry Production Award Wayne Feeds and Animal Health Aids also help Production Award. This award is made possible is Tim Cooke of Coffeyville. This award is pro- sponsor this award. by the Avco New Idea Farm Equipment in con- vided by the National FFA Foundation. junction with the DeLaval Company.

Kerry Jarvis from the Phillipsburg FFA Chapter won the Swine Production Award. Presenting The Beef Production Award was won by Kevin the award to Kerry is Mr. Richard Klein, Reg- Ken Arpin of Salina received the Fruit andlor Robinson of the Mission FFA Chapter. ional Manager of Midwest Pfizer Company. Vegetable Production Award. This award is His award is sponsored by Naso and Sperry Pfizer Company provides this award. provided by Briggs and Stratton. New Holland.

The National FFA Foundation sponsors the The Weyerhaeuser Company makes possible Being presented the Agriculture Processing Sheep Production Award which was won by Verl the Nursery Operations Award that was won by Award is John Werner from Washington. His Zimmerman from the Chaparral Chapter. Brenda Hundley from tire Seaman FFA Chap- award is sponsored by the Carnation Company. ter.

10 The Agricultural Sales andlor Service Award Mary Jane Hamilton from the Kansas Farm Ford provides the Soil and Water Management was won by Joe Harris of the Erie Chapter, Electrification Council is presenting Jonathan Award which was won by Richard Tatum of the the Wilson the which is sponsored by Allis-Chalmers. Vopat of Chapter Agriculture Central of Burden Chapter. Electrification Award.

The Fish and Wildlife Management Award was The Shell Company and Hesston Corporation Herb Cressler from Hoxie placed third in the received by Mike Lobmeyer of Garden City. Mr. provides the Placement in Agriculture Produc- Crop Production Award. Mr. Alfred Sick, Di- . & Mrs. Clarke E. Nelson make this award pos- tion Award won by Tom Voelker from the Linn rector of Research with the J.C. Robinson Seed sible. FFA Chapter. Lu Wall, Executive Assistant to Co., sponsors the second and third place awards the President of Hesston Corporation presented in Crop Production. the award.

Editors note: The remaining proficiency award pictures did not survive development. Those not pictured are: Chad Messinger, Leon Heady, Lee Singular and Mike Smith.

James Wester of the Erie FFA Chapter won the Outdoor Recreation Award which is provided by White Farm Equipment Company.

Tim Ptacek from Wilson was awarded the Ag- ricultural Mechanics Award which is sponsored by International Harvester.

Congratulations STATE PROFICIENCY

AWARD Sondra Van Cleave receives her leather briefcase for the second year in a row from Bob Keating, WINNERS representing the "High Plains Journal," for having the top scrapbook in Kansas.

11 50th State Convention

Mr. & Mrs. Boyd Waite, Grandparents ofMona Rusk, attended the 50th State Convention and Mr. Waite gave an address to the Convention delegation on "How the FFA Ha's Changed".

Terry Nelson and Dee James proudly display the 50th Anniversary cake specially 'mle for the Convention by Sally Nelson, sister of Terry.

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Velva Hale was pleased to receive her plaque for Chuck Banks seemed pleased to receive his $500 her outstanding service to the Kansas FFA over Roy Freeland Ag Education Scholarship. the past several years in assisting with slide shows and numerous other activities. Governor Robert F. Bennett gave very approp- riate remarks to the Kansas Delegation on the agricultural situation.

Peg Armstrong, who represented the National Organization in an outstanding manner, was presented a K-State umbrella as a token of our Professor Howard Bradley, State FFA Alumni appreciation. Everyone enjoyed Peg's com- Executive Secretary, presented the Outstanding ments which added tremendously to the 50th FFA Alumni Affiliate plaque to Mike Raine of Convention. the Wamego FFA Chapter.

Sara Stuewe from the Norton FFA Chapter added good music and charm to the State FFA Convention serving as Convention Organist.

Natalie Haag, State FFA Sweetheart, addres- David Prell, Marysville FFA Chapter, received sed the Convention and expressed her apprecia- a plaque from Dee James for shbmitting the tion to the Kansas FFA for her past year's ex- most quality reports to the "Kansas Future periences. Farmer Magazine". The 1978 State Farmer Delegation.

12 Announce State Extemporaneous Speaking Contest Winners Mark Johnson from the Labette County FFA Chapter, in a cool and relaxed manner out-talked all of the other contestants to the State Championship in FFA Extem- poraneous Speaking. Mark surpassed thirty-four other contestants at the state level to earn the first place plaque sponsored by FARMER-STOCKMAN OF THE MIDWEST. Jeff Bryant and advisor, Rod Nulik, proudly receive the Gar low Memorial Trophy from Don Ditmars, State Reporter, shortly after being named top chapter in Kansas. Second place went to Bruce Rengstorf, Marysville; 3rd to Joe Rickabaugh, Gar- nett; 4th to Candace Jessup, Phillipsburg; Name Arkansas City Top Chapter 5th to Jim Pittenger, Wamego; and 6th to The Arkansas City FFA Chapter was Silver Emblem Chapters were (in order) Larry Schalles, Manhattan. These con- named the top Gold Emblem Chapter for Central of Burden, Seaman, Wamego, testants also received plaques from Farm- 1978. The Plainville Chapter was second North Central, Wilson, Medicine Lodge, er-Stockman of the Midwest. Other State followed by Hill City, Erie, Russell, Cher- Girard, Norton, Colby, Kingman, contestants were: Randy Hagger, Ness ryvale, Altamont, Washington, and Osage Westmoreland, and Sabetha. City; Charlie Reese, Hiawatha; Wayne City, in that order. These top nine chapters Eleven additional chapters were named Gosen, Garden City; Terry Settle, Fre- will represent Kansas in National Better Bronze Emblem which were Fowler, Riley donia; David Leiker, Hill City; Ed Kerley, Chapter Award Contest in November at Co., Palco, Scott City, Southwestern Mulvane; Dan Rockers, Garnett; Mark the 51st National FFA Convention. Other Heights, Garden City, Lebo, Downs, Stenson, Pike Valley; Sherri Higgins, Gold Emblem Chapters (in order) were: Cheylin, Mullinville, and Smith Center. Kismet; Duane Blumanhourst, Kingman; Marion, Uniontown, Marysville, Colum- The State Chapter Award Program is Bruce Arnold, Osage City; Harry Daw- bus, Atchison Co., Manhattan and Troy. sponsored by SUNLAND PLAN. son, Medicine Lodge; Mike Ross, Colum- bus; Todd Hynek, North Central; Doug Van Allen, Phillipsburg; James Long, Chaparral; Ben Lange, Mankato; Mike Disberger, Haven; Clint Ball, Central Heights; Dan Russell, Riley County; Jim Sobba, Fowler; Steve Scott, Erie; Mike Murphy, Hill City; Earl Fink, Uniontown; Bob Etherton, Troy; Randy Mader, Jen- nings; Jack Corn, Garden City; Larry Wiezorek, Washburn Rural; Jeanette Jones, Marysville. Monte Reese, Federal Land Bank poses with the Hill City FFA Chapter after being named the top par law/ritual team in Kansas. Hill City Tops In Ritual/Parliamentary Procedure The Hill City FFA Chapter broke the and Arkansas City, fourth place. Other winning cycle of the Seaman FFA Chapter competitors were: Marysville, Erie, and by proving to be the best Ritual/ Holcomb. Parliamentary Procedure team in Kansas Each of the teams received a plaque and for the 1977-78 school year. Team Mem- $40.00 from the Federal Land Bank Associ- bers wereJ.P. Worcester, President; Mark ations of Kansas for winning their respec- Worcester, Vice President; Jeff Reynolds, tive districts. The top four teams received Secretary; Larry Luck, Treasurer; Mark an additional $100, $75, $50 and $50, ac- Voss, Reporter; David Leiker, Sentinel; cording to their placing. Federal Land Bank and chapter members David Quint, Tony Associations of Kansas sponsors the Ritual, Wasinger, Mike Worcester, and Robert Parliamentary Procedure Contest annually Riemann. which costs over $1,000 per year which Hal Ramsbottom, representing Farmer- The Seaman FFA Chapter placed sec- includes cash awards, plaques and medals. Stockman of the Midwest presents Mark Johnson, ond followed by Clay Center, third place Labette Co., his first place plaque.

13 Award 1978 Honorary State Fa

Twelve dedicated and true supporters of FFA and agriculture were awarded the highest honor the Kansas FFA can bestow - the Honorary State Farmer Degree. Those receiving the degree were Rep- resentative Keith Sebelius, representative for 1st District in Kansas; Senator Harry Darby, former Senator from Kansas and President of Darby Corporation; Dr. Robert Mills, Professor of Entomology, KSU; Dr. Bill Able, Associate Professor, Animal Science & Industry, KSU; Dr. Dave Schafer, Assistant Professor of Animal Science & Industry, KSU; Carl Representative Keith Sebelius, Norton Dr. Dave Schafer, Manhattan Hempstead, State Department of Educa- tion, Topeka; Boyd Waite, Winfield, 1st State FFA President; Oran Nunemaker, Morland, past President of KVATA; Larry Schmidt, President of Wheatland Bank of Goessel; and Allan Bailey, Stage Manager, McCain Auditorium, KSU. Two instructors of vocational agriculture were selected for the Honorary De- gree based on their accomplishments in vocational agriculture and FFA. They were Gary Brownlee, Marysville, and Harold Helton, Altamont.

Senator Harry Darby, Kansas City Carl Hempstead, Topeka

Dr. Robert Mills, Manhattan Boyd Waite, Winfield Larry Schmidt, Lehigh

Dr. Bill Able, Manhattan Oran Nunemaker, Morland Allan Bailey, Manhattan

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Gary Brownlee, Marysville Standing Left to Right: Lloyd E. Barnett, Hiawatha Advisor; John Gilliam, North Central; Chuck Banks, Mr. AIC 1977-78; Randy Reinhardt, South East; Denis Rockers, East Central. Seated: Jeanette Barnett; J.P. Worcestor, North West; Joe Neumann, North East; Phil Huston, South Central. Present Coop Council AIC Scholarships The seven District FFA Presidents were The scholarship recipients were J.P. presented scholarships to the American Worcester, Hill City; Randy Reinhardt, Institute of Cooperation which was held Erie; Denis Rockers, Garnett; Phil Hus- from July 31-August 4 in Bozeman, Mon- ton, Haven; Steve Sterling, Scott City; Joe tana, on the Montana State University Neuman, Troy; and John Gilliam, campus. The scholarships were sponsored Washington. by the Kansas Cooperative Council.

Harold Helton, Altamont Hill City Wins Safety Award The Hill City Chapter received a beautiful first place trophy and a $100 check from the KANSAS FARM BUREAU for being state winners in the Kansas FFA Safety Program. Their efforts were judged on chapter member and community involvement in their safety program. Placing second in the State Safety Pro- gram was Erie followed by Plainville and Russell. The top four chapters received trophies plus a cash award for their efforts. Jeff Yarrow receives his 1st place plaque and $100 check from Jeff Zillinger, Vice President of the The next six chapters received plaques K-State FFA Collegiate Chapter. which were: (in order) Wilson, Columbus, Seaman, Marysville, Norton, Atchison Yarrow Wins Top Public Speaker Co., and Westmoreland. Jeff Yarrow, Clay Center Chapter, won "Success in Agriculture." "Our Threat, the coveted State Public Speaking contest Our Challenge" was Steve Ramer's topic and earned the right to represent Kansas in from the Chaparral Chapter. Jeff received the Central Region contest in November at a $100 check from the Future Farmers of the 51st National FFA Convention. Yar- American Foundation, Incorporated while row's topic was "A Golden Past -A Jeff, Mark, and Steve received $50, $17.50, Brighter Future." and $17.50 respectively. Their checks were Jeff Bryant, Arkansas City, was second from the Kansas Association of FFA. The speaking on "America: The World's Ag- plaques are sponsored by the Kansas State ricultural Superpower." Third went to FFA Collegiate Chapter. Mark Mug ler, Manhattan, who spoke on

15 Recognize Membership Achievement Awards The Membership Achievement Awarc was developed to recognize those FFA Chapters who have 100% membership when compared to the vocational agriculture enrollment. Sixty-three chapters at- tained the 100% mark this year, an increase of eleven chapters over last year. Hill City topped the list this year again with 172% membership. Emblem chapters ranging from Dwight Beckwith Bern, Kansas Edith Frisbe. - Wichita, Kansas Gold - 111% to 172% were (in order) Courtland- Scandia, Marion, Chaparral, Hiawatha, Earn Distinguished Service Awards Erie, Alma, Washington, Atchison Co., Throughout the history of the FFA or- Sweetheart Contest and the Kansas State Uniontown, Westmoreland, Norton, ganization, there have been men and Fair Kiddies Barnyard. WaKeeney, Plainville, Coffeyville, Troy, Garnett, Mound- women outside our organization who have Dwight Beckwith earned his State Chapman, LaCrosse, ridge, and Miltonvale. The Silver Emblem worked hard in promoting the ideals of The Farmer Degree in 1945, but his association chapters, their percentages ranging from Future Farmers of America. These people with the FFA has continued through the 105% to 110% were: Burden, Kingman, have donated not only money, but their years. For the past six years he has closed Mankato, Marysville, Royal Valley, time and labor so that our programs have his meat packing plant in order for the Oberlin, Sabetha, Labette Co., South been able to reach their present high level members of the Northeast District FFA to Haven, Tribune, Council Grove, Girard, of success. These people are always ready use the facility for their meats contest. and willing to help. This year four individu- Stockton, Bird City, Richmond, Fowler, Hector Campbell, a native Canadian, als were singled out for their support and Claflin, Powhattan, Columbus, Ken- has rendered his services to the Kansas sington, and Washburn Rural. were presented the Distinguished Service FFA as the Industry Chairman of Kansas Award at the 50th Convention. Ranging from 100% to 104% were the for the National FFA Foundation in 1976 Bronze Emblem chapters: Jennings, Linn, Mrs. Halstead is the Manager of the and the State Chairman of Kansas for the Natoma, Rossville, Yates Center, Cher- Sunflower State Exposition and has been National FFA Foundation in 1977. He is ryvale, Caney, Fredonia, Wamego, Hol- instrumental in organizing the Kiddies currently the President of Speed King comb, Mission Valley, Crest, Highland, Barnyard, FFA Booths, Crops Displays, Manufacturing. Hoxie, Jayhawk-Linn, Lebo, McCune, and Ag. Mechanics Displays. Editor's note: Pictures of Martha Medicine Lodge, Osage City, Russell, and Mrs. Frisbe is the Administrative As- Halstead & Glen Tourlene receiving the Cherokee. sistant for the Kansas Farmer Stockman award for Hector Campbell didn't survive Magazine which sponsors the State processing. P41141.414~~~~~~~~ Make plans to REMEMBER - attend the Program of Work National FFA Convention. is due November 30th. Start thinking about National FFA Week in February.

`Controlling Cottontails' Wins Top Write-Up

Charle Atkinson had the top write-up on 4"Controlling Cottontails." Members choose one animal (pest) he or she wishes to study and attempts to solve a problem relating to that animal. They keep a notebook on the activities to solve the problem. The state winner wins a hunting or Charles Atkinson is being congratulated by Dr. Robert Henderson on having the winning paper in fishing trip sponsored by Robert Schendel Lam Luck accepts the top "Gold" membership Wildlife Damage Control. of Schendel Pest Control Inc. achievement award on behalf of the Hill City Chapter.

16 Plan Joint Effort Seven Members Receive Scholarships In Crime Prevention Chuck Banks from the Wamego FFA land Harry Darby Agricultural Education The Kansas Farm Bureau and the KBI in Chapter received the coveted Roy Free- Scholarship for $500.00. The scholarship conjunction with the Kansas Sheriffs' As- was established to encourage FFA mem- sociation are beginning a joint effort to fight bers to enter the profession of teaching vo- the increasing number of cases of theft of cational agriculture. Chuck will be a farm equipment, as well as other farm freshman this fall at K-State majoring in Ag property. The equipment and tools needed Education. to mark your farm equipment and house- Two $600 scholarships were given to hold goods are available from your local Brenda Ericson, Uniontown, and Jerry county Farm Bureau Office or your local Winkely, Marion-Florence FFA Chapter, county sheriff. A film explaining the pro- from the Santa Fe Railway Company. The gram may also be borrowed from the Kan- scholarships are intended to help FFA sas Farm Bureau Office, 2321 Anderson, members continue their education in pre- Manhattan, Kansas, 66502 (913) 537-2261. paring for a career in agriculture. If you call, ask for Frank Bernasek or Jerry Wink ley, Marion-Florence Chapter, re- $400 scholarships from the Union Pacific Charlie Sargent and reserve the film for the ceives his $600 Santa Fe Scholarship from Loren Railway Company were presented to Lori meeting you need it for. It will make an Simmons, representing Santa Fe Railway. The Bechard, Clay Center; David Lehman, excellent BOAC project. Atchison Topeka Santa Fe is one of the major contributors to the FFA by donating $2,200 this Abilene; Brenda Hundley, Topeka, and year to the Kansas Association of FFA. Dan Russell, Riley Co.

Congressman Keith G. Sebelius addresses the Before Convention After Convention Golden Anniversary Convention Reveals Youth's Role In Agriculture Russell Wins BOAC "The Future Farmers of America is an Chapter involvement and community Center, Linn, Marion-Florence, Norton, organization that enables the modern mira- and chapter cooperation won the BOAC Palco, Phillipsburg, Smith Center, cle of American agriculture to continue." Governor's Citation for the Russell chap- Wamego, and Westmoreland. This statement was part of the opening ter as they were named first place in Kan- Bronze Emblem winners included Be- remarks of the U.S. Representative from sas in BOAC activities. Governor Bennett loit, Girard, Jennings, Lebanon, Manhat- the "Big" 1st District of Kansas, Keith personally congratulated the winners and tan, Moundridge, Mullinville, Riley, Sea- Sebelius, as he addressed the 50th State extended greetings to the delegation. Gov- man, and Wilson. FFA Convention. ernor Bennett has been a true friend of the In his address, Congressman Sebelius FFA and agriculture in Kansas, and we 'mPairt-51P stressed the importance of the free enter- appreciate his interest. prise system and the family farm in this Five other chapters besides Russell will country, and said that he was happy to see be competing at the Regional level this fall that "the FFA emphasizes individual op- in Kansas City. These chapters are: Col- portunity, competition, and the free enter- umbus, who placed second; Central of prise system." Burden, third; Hill City, fourth; Abilene, Sebelius stated that he believed, fifth; and Uniontown, sixth.

. . . youth's role in agriculture is to pre- All chapters that submitted for State pare for the challenges we will face in the awards were grouped according to their ac- future." complishments into Gold, Silver, and For his belief in and support of agricul- Bronze categories. Other chapters in the ture and FFA, Congressman Sebelius was Gold division besides the top six were: Governor Bennett congratulates Alan Rusch and presented the Honorary State Farmer De- Colby, Plainville, and Marysville. The Advisor, Dave McCarthy, from Russell on a job gree later in the Convention. Silver Division included Cherryvale, Clay well done in the BOAC area of competition.

17 Participate In Food For America Program

Remember the grade school children. thing you've done. I enjoyed every bit of it. With a capital G. Help build your FFA Chapter for the fu- There was a lot of things that were to be See you round like a dough-nut. ture. Tell them now about agriculture and learned. Practically all of it was interesting! Your pal, the FFA through the Food for America Most of it I already learned . . . but forgot, Michelle Mayfield program. Plainville had a very successful in the midst of the summer. program and as editor I would like to share At Jack Couse's farm, that was fun. I'd Dear FFA Officers, some of the letters that were sent back to hate to be one of those cows ! Having one of Thank you for taking us to the kiddy the Plainville FFA Chapter. those tubes hanging on you. Yyuuck! The farm. We liked the horse and her colt, pigs, dairy stunk! But that's all right. I'm used to goats, lambs, dog and her pups, rabbits, Plainville Grade School it, from my gramp's farm. ducks, cats, kittens, fish, cow and calf, Plainville, KS 67663 Most of all I liked the Kiddie Farm. chickens and cold fish. The color books are April 18, 1978 When I picked up that cute little rabbit I fun. Dear Mr. Hachmeister and F.F.A. Boys, was very fascinating. Never have I seen We liked the field trip. We liked Jack I would like to thank you all, for every- such little rabbits. Everything was great! Couses Dairy and L. K. Dairy and the Coop. We liked the ice cream and the bus trip. We wish the FFA was still here. We liked the film. Thank you very much. Dawn Jones Evan Hance Lorri Dix Clay Crouch Billie Dick Darrell Knipp

Dear Mr. Hachmeister and F.F.A. Boys,

I enjoyed the things you planned for us. I especially liked the Dairy farm and going to the L.K. Dairy. I think it was fun to go downtown and see the Kiddie Farm. I wish you could do this every year. We all enjoyed it. When I get in high school I am going to take F.F.A. It sounds like a lot of fun. Brian Edgett

Dear Mr. Hachmeister and Vocational Ag Members, Many thanks for the Food For America program given to us by your group. It was a very informative, useful, and an interesting program and certainly took a lot of thought and planning. receiving her Hundley, FFA Chapter, receiv- Carol Sobba, Garnett production Brenda Seaman I've heard many interesting agriculture record book plaque from Frank ing her agribusiness record book plaque from comments Buchman, Editor of Grass & Grain. Frank Buchman, Editor of Grass & Grain. from the students. Just this morning one girl said it was the first time she had been so close to a cow. With such a varied program, Present all were pleased with some phase or all of it. Record Keeping Awards Thanking you for your considering us in Carol Sobba, Garnett, has the best set of tral (Production) Doug Schwartz, your presentation we remain production record books in the state while Washington; East Central (Production) - Your friends, Brenda Hundley, Seaman, had the best set Carol Sobba, Garnett; (Agribusiness) - Room 126 of agribusiness books. Both received the Brenda Hundley, Seaman; Southeast Kathleen Slimmer State Grass and Grain Record Keeping (Production) - Jeff Kephart, Erie: (Ag- Award from Frank Buchman, editor of ribusiness) - Joe Harris, Erie; South "Grass and Grain." Central (Production) - Jerry Winkley, The Grass and Grain Record Keeping Marion; (Agribusiness) - David Wag- REMEMBER TO: Award was established to encourage FFA goner, Arkansas City; Southwest (Pro- Send In Membership members to keep accurate, complete, and duction) - David Brown, Southwestern Dues neat records on their supervised occupa- Heights; (Agribusiness) Donnie - 30 tional experience programs. Competition Bergkamp, Ensign; Northwest (Produc- Due: September to: begins at the district level in which tion) - Candace Jessup, Phillipsburg; Payable everyone who applies for a State Farmer Northeast (Production) - Mark Stock, Kansas Association of FFA Degree is considered for the award. The Troy; (Agribusiness) - Rick Claycamp, $4.00 district winners for 1978 were: North Cen- Valley Heights.

1 8 FFA Members Attend National Conference Members of Washington and Medicine heritage, and prepare FFA members for Congressmen Keith Sebelius of Norton Lodge FFA chapters attended the Na- more effective leadership roles in their and Robert Dole of Russell. Participants tional FFA Leadership Conference in chapter and community. The Conference also attended a Capitol Hill meal featuring Washington, D.C. in June. Robin Rusk, was also a forum for the exchange of FFA a question and answer period with Con- Medicine Lodge Chapter of Medicine Chapter activity ideas among members gressmen, and Washington leaders in busi- Lodge High School and John Gilliam and from across the nation. ness and industry. Douglas Schwartz, Washington Chapter of Besides the training sessions, the 1978 Robin Rusk, 17, is the daughter of Mr. Washington High School attended the program included visits to Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Arlos Rusk of Sun City. Her week-long Washington Conference held at Plantation, the National Archives, Smith- vocational agriculture instructor is Richard the Olde Colony Motor Lodge and the Na- sonian Institution, Arlington National G. Poland. John Gilliam, 17, is the son of tional FFA Center near the nation's capi- Cemetery, and several other historic Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Gilliam, Greenleaf tal. monuments and memorials in and around and Doug Schwartz, 18, is the son of Mr. The FFA Conference program was de- the Capital. and Mrs. Leo Schwartz of Washington. signed to improve leadership skills, de- A highlight of the Conference was Phil Kingston is the vocational agriculture velop an understanding of the national Thursday morning visits to the offices of instructor at Washington.

Members Tour Missouri and Iowa Again this year, the Mission Valley Fu- Educational Trip taken by the FFA. The various schools along the route to stay in ture Farmers of America (FFA) continued trip takes about five months to organize gyms overnight. its tradition which makes it unique when 30 from the letter writing stage to developing a Some of the facilities visited this year members spent six days touring Missouri solid itinerary. The chapter members have were the Kansas City Board of Trade, and Iowa on a Spring Educational Trip. the full responsibility for planning, com- Farmland Industries Manufacturing, Farms, ranches, industry, and ag- municating, financing, and conducting this McCormick Distillery, Litten Charolais ribusinesses of the area were visited in an trip. Each year the trip is aimed in a diffe- Ranch, Buchcama Bull Test Station, effort to see new developments in produc- rent direction. Next year the FFA will visit Farmland Pork Slaughter Plant, John tion agriculture, better understanding of western Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming, Deere Tractor Works, Farmstead Mobile various units of agricultural supply, service and the following year they will tour Ok- Swine Housing, a $190,000 solar energy and marketing, meeting individuals who lahoma, southern Missouri, and Arkansas. swine finishing unit, and Purina Research have become successful and finding out The only costs to the FFA members are Farm. Indeed, not all learning takes place why, and exploring the numerous occupa- the meals and other small miscellaneous in the classrooms at Mission Valley High tional opportunities available to young items. The Unified School District 330 School. people. In reality, it was a six day field trip, supplies the bus and the FFA pays for the Scott Wendland an extension of the vocational agriculture gasoline and other transportation charges. Chapter Reporter classroom. To keep the cost down so members can This was the 19th such annual Spring afford to go, arrangements are made with

19 Lawrence Chapter Members Uniontown FFA Chapter Lawrence Chapter Attend National Session Attends State Contest Summer Meet Two members of the Lawrence FFA The Uniontown Chapter of Future Far- The Lawrence Chapter combined busi- Chapter attended the third session of the mers of America recently attended the ness and recreation during a summer National Leadership Conference held in State Contest at Manhattan. The following meeting held at Lone Star Lake. Members Washington, D.C. Bryce Schumann, teams and team members are how they and parents were invited and each family President, and Matt McCarter, Reporter, placed. brought a covered dish. Following dinner represented Lawrence. Ag. Mech. Skills, the team received 7th the chapter officers called a short meeting. The first three days of the conference with Mark Liebig receiving 17th, Ray A report on the State Convention was pre- were devoted to personal and chapter im- Taylor 29th, and Kevin Woodward placing sented by Jeff Dillon, then Bryce provement workshops. On Thursday and in the bronze division. Schumann, President, and Matt McCarter, Friday the conference participants toured In Electricity Kevin Woodward placed Reporter, presented slides taken during our nation's capitol. Sites such as the in the bronze division. In Structures and their time spent at the Washington Confer- Washington Monument, Lincoln Memo- Environment, Mark Liebig placed 13th. ence Program. Chapter business was rial, Jefferson Memorial, Iwo Jima Memo- Dairy Products, Roger Miller placed in the shortly thereafter concluded and the rial, Arlington National Cemetery, and bronze division. In poultry the team placed meeting was adjourned. Capitol Hill were visited. Bryce and Matt 15th, Brenda Ericson received 17th with were able to confer with their Con- Earl Fink placing in the bronze division. Yours for a better FFA, gressman, Larry Winn and state Senator The dairy cattle team placed 22nd with Matt C. McCarter Robert Dole. Both agree the conference Earl Fink placing in the Silver division and Lawrence Chapter Reporter was an excellent learning experience and Mike Judy placing in the bronze division. are excited about the prospects it could Last but not least the Livestock team hold for the Lawrence Chapter. placed 1st in the State with Roger Miller receiving 8th, Brenda Ericson receiving South Barber Reports Yours for a better FFA, 3rd and Earl Fink receiving 1st. The fol- Matt C. McCarter lowing teams and team members have not This has been a busy and exciting sum- Lawrence Chapter Reporter received the results of their efforts. mer for the South Barber FFA. The sum- Etomology team members were Jeff mer was started off with the officers at- Liebig, Scott Holeman, and Kelly Isaac. tending the 50th annual State FFA Con- Horticulture team members were Ray vention. While at the convention the offic- Taylor, Kelly Isaac, Scott Holeman, and ers were delegates and alternate delegates Brenda Ericson. The Meats team members as well as viewing sites of interest around were Earl Fink, Brenda Ericson and Steve the Manhattan area. Our chapter presi- George. dent, Mark Root & vice-president Jeff Steve George Kimmell along with the chapter advisor Annual Softball Game Reporter had hardly unpacked when they were pre- And Melon Feed paring for the trip to the National Leader- Mission ship Conference held in Washington D.C. Starts New Year Valley Member & Alexandria, Virginia. The two fortunate The Mission Valley FFA held their an- Receives National Honor members were sponsored by the chapter & nual Father and Member softball game and Once again the Mission Valley Chapter responded they learned a great deal from Melon Feed, at the Eskridge Grade gained national recognition. This time the week long leadership activity. School, Monday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m. through the efforts of Mike Mills. He has Later in the summer the South Barber The young and talented members were op- learned that he has been selected as a FFA Officers: Mark Root, Jeff Kimmell, posed by the dazzling, daring Dads. member of the National FFA Band. Danny Gillig, secretary; Jay Black, trea- There were about 30 members that at- To become a member he had to submit surer; and Greg Diel, reporter, attended tended the activity. The excitement started an application, a tape of his playing, and the State FFA Leadership camp at the with the softball game, which probably letters of recommendation from his band Rock Springs Ranch. While at the camp ended in a dead-tie. Following the softball and music teachers. Only four out of the they learned many new ideas they plan to game we ate delicious melons of all kinds. thirty-two applicants from Kansas made incorporate into the chapter this coming Craig Lister, chapter sentinel, was in the band.. school term. charge of the arrangements for the softball His first rehearsal is scheduled for Sun- The first part of August everybody was game and melon feed. day, November 5, in Kansas City. The getting ready for the annual Barber County It was a very fun and enjoyable evening band will be playing at the National Con- Fair held in Hardtner Kansas. Several for both the members and their fathers. vention and the American Royal. members showed livestock as well as ag- Scott Wendland Scott Wendland ricultural mechanic projects they con- Chapter Reporter Chapter Reporter structed in the vocational agricultural shop 20 during the past school year. Along with Lawrence Chapter these activities a safety booth was exhi- bited with brochures available on fire, tor- Elects New Officers Briggs & Stratton nado, & poison safety that were available The Lawrence Chapter recently elected to the public. Another activity that was and installed its officers for the upcoming Corporation enjoyed by everyone attending the fair was year. Close races were to be found for each a dunking board sponsored by the South office with the following members being Sponsors Barber FFA. The dunk board has been elected: Bryce Schumann, President; Scott successful in more than one community Schaake, Vice-President; Anne Fishburn, National FFA Award Secretary; Alan Bignall, Treasurer; Matt since two other towns including one FFA The Briggs & Stratton Corporation has it Mc Carter, Reporter: Jeff Dillon, Sentinel. Chapter has borrowed to use at their own recently joined with the National FFA community activities throughout the sum- At East Central Banquet, Mc Carter was Foundation, Incorporated, in sponsoring mer & fall months. also elected to the office of District Secret- the new National FFA Fruit and/or Vege- The officers met several times during the ary. table Production Proficiency Award for summer to plan some ac- The new officers have been planning for of the upcoming 1978. The new award for vocational tivities & incorporate new activities that the upcoming year and believe Lawrence agriculture/FFA students enrolled in Hor- the South Barber Chapter plans to partici- can and will have an excellent year. ticulture programs, will recognize those pate in throughout the next school year. who excel in the use of modern manage- Now that school has started we are try- Yours for a better FFA, ment practices in the production and mar- ing several new ideas & striving for a better Matt C. McCarter keting of fruit and vegetable crops. any one has been. year than previous Lawrence Chapter Reporter According to Frederick P. Stratton, Jr., Greg Diel Briggs & Stratton president, the company South Barber FFA Chapter Reporter is sponsoring the FFA award because of the firm's close association with agriculture over the years and the world's pressing need for constant improvement in agricultural techniques. Employ New FFA Info Director Briggs & Stratton, based in Milwaukee, K. Elliott Nowels has been employed by schools. Members, aged 14-21, are pre- Wisconsin, is the world's largest man- the National FFA Organization as Direc- paring for careers in production agriculture ufacturer of small gasoline engines which tor of Information. Nowels, a former FFA and agribusiness. The FFA, which is supply reliable power for pumps, member from Ohio, was previously As- celebrating its Golden Anniversary this generators and sprayers as well as lawn and sociate Editor of The National FUTURE year, is active in the 50 States, Guam, garden equipment and numerous other FARMER magazine and prior to that had Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, with machines for farm, home and industrial served the magazine as Regional Adver- 507,108 members. It is sponsored by the use. tising Manager. Nowels will assume the U.S. Office of Education, Department of Mr. Stratton noted that the efficient pro- duties of Information Director September Health, Education, and Welfare, in coop- duction of fruit and vegetable crops is an 5th. eration with State Boards of Vocational integral part of the world economy, and Nowels is a native of Ohio and attended Education and local high school depart- said, "We are glad to help reward profi- Ohio State University where he earned a ments of vocational agriculture. ciency by FFA in this area." B.S. in Agriculture in 1976 with a speciali- As National sponsors of the FFA Fruit zation in Journalism and Public Relations. and/or Vegetable Production Proficiency While at Ohio State, he was elected presi- Award program, Briggs & Stratton Corpo- dent of the Alpha Zeta agriculture frater- ration will be providing funds at all levels of nity, associate editor of the ag college FFA activity. At the local level, the award magazine and an officer of the Agricultural winner will receive a medal and certificate Communicators of Tomorrow. and is eligible for application for a state As Director of Information, Nowels will award. All state winners will receive a plan, prepare and carry out the communi- plaque and a check for $100. Further com- cations effort of the National FFA Organi- petition will result in four regional Fruit zation which will include the responsibility and/or Vegetable Production Award win- of preparing extensive publicity for the ners and a national winner at the National National FFA Convention held each year FFA Convention held in Kansas City - in Kansas City, Missouri. Nowels will also the regional winners will receive checks for have major responsibility for the FFA's $250 and the national winner will receive a audio visuals, films, photographic ser- plaque and a check for $500 from the Na- vices, and will coordinate the "Food for tional FFA Foundation, Inc. The national America" information program. winner will also participate in an expense- Nowels is a member of the American paid tour of Europe, to view European ag- Agricultural Editors' Association and the riculture. The Fruit and/or Vegetable Pro- Washington Farm Church Choir. duction Award is one of the 22 Proficiency The National FFA Center announced that K. Future Farmers of America is the na- Awards recognizing achievement in ac- Elliott Nowels has been employed as Director of tional organization for students of voca- Information of the National Organization of Fu- tivities leading to careers in agriculture and tional agriculture in public secondary ture Farmers of America. agribusiness.

21 State FFA Contest Winners

Farm Power-Erie: Mark Reinhardt, Joe Harris, Soil and Water-Wilson: Jim Vopat, Jon Vopat, Crops-Manhattan: Janet Sweeney, Roger and Kenny Baldwin. Tim Ptacek, James Patry. Brown, Lisa Auen, adviser Mark Mayfield.

Ag Mech Skills-Labette County: Mike Lloyd, Overall Mechanics-Southeast of Saline: back- Horticulture-Riley Co.: back-Chuck Voelker, Mark Johnson, Denzil Smith. Dale Peak, Larry Coltrane; front-Doug Pre- Dan Russell, Vaughn Powell; front-Doug ston, Jeff Martin. Stueve (adviser), Jean Kunze.

Electricity- Labette Co.: student teacher Phil Newswriting-Cathy Sterns, Hiawatha. Entomology-Manhattan: Janet Sweeney, Lisa Reilly, Jeff Falkenstien, Rick Carnahan, Auen, Chris Miles, adviser Mark Mayfield. Richard Houston.

Structures and Environment-Labette Co.: Farm Business Management-Central of Bur- Dairy Products-Central of Burden: adviser back-John Frazier; middle-Mark Johnson and den: back-adviser Dave Brothers, Jack Boucher Dave Brothers, Jan Bailin, Mark Jennings, Julie Denzil Smith; front-Mike Lloyd. and adviser Dwight Haddock; front-Carl Don- Burger, Dwight Haddock. ley and Becky Keplinger.

22 Dairy Cattle-Medicine Lodge: hack -adviser Livestock-Uniontown: hack- adviser Don Mar- Richard Poland, Pat Bedwell; front-Robert tin, Earl Fink; .front-Brenda Ericson, Roger Lenkner, Robin Rusk. Miller Poultry - Plainville L-R Bryan Russell, Steve Selhe, Fred Westhusin, Marvin Hachmeister, Advisor.

Meats - Mission Valley L-R Mick Bowers (alternate), Kevin Robinson, Rick Smith and Jay Wheeler.

Farm Bureau Sponsors Speaking Contest Contestants in a new FFA speaking requires participants to deliver a six minute and regional levels. Awards sponsored by contest will have only thirty minutes to prepared speech, will continue to be part of the American Farm Bureau are presented prepare a four to six minute speech. The contest activities at the National FFA to contest winners and runners-up at each new contest in extemporaneous public speak- Convention. level of competition. ing is sponsored by the American Farm "We are especially pleased to be able to Participants in the Extemporaneous Bureau Federation of Park Ridge, Illinois, sponsor this contest," said American Public Speaking Contest have 30 minutes as a special project of the National FFA Farm Bureau President Allan Grant, "be- in which to prepare their speech. The Foundation, Inc. Administered by the Na- cause it emphasizes the importance of speech topics are selected from three tional FFA Organization in Alexandria, communication in agriculture today. Given broad categories which include production Virginia, the contest will provide awards at today's political and economic situation, it agriculture, related agricultural occupa- the chapter, state, regional and national is extremely important that our future ag- tions (agribusiness) and leadership. The levels. ricultural leaders be articulate in expres- contestant may use his or her own refer- The contests will begin early in the sing their ideas. We are convinced that ac- ence materials in preparing the four to six 1978-79 school year. Elimination contests tivities such as the FFA Extemporaneous minute speech. Contestants may make at chapter, district, state, and regional Public Speaking Contest can help give our notes and use note cards. levels will culminate in the selection of a young people the encouragement they need Contest scoring is done by two national winner at the 1979 National FFA to develop essential communications skills timekeepers and three judges. The judges Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. that will make them effective leaders for observe and rate the speech on the basis of One of eleven National FFA Contests, tomorrow's agriculture," Grant con- delivery, knowledge of subject, organiza- the Extemporaneous Public Speaking cluded. He then announced the appoint- tion of material and response to questions Contest is designed to encourage members ment of Ken Cheatham, AFBF Director of during a five minute question period. to develop speaking skills in situations Local Governmental Affairs as the organi- Sponsorship of the National FFA Ex- where there is a minimum of time for prep- zation's liaison person for the program. temporaneous Public Speaking Award by aration. The contest is a continuation of the The National Extemporaneous Public the American Farm Bureau Federation FFA organization's emphasis on de- Speaking Contest is open to FFA members provides for medals to chapter and state velopment of speaking and leadership skills enrolled in the high school vocational ag- winners. First, second, third and fourth which goes back to the founding of the or- riculture program during the current calen- place winners at the National FFA Con- ganization fifty years ago. dar year. In order to compete in the na- vention each receives a plaque and shares The first National FFA Public Speaking tional finals, participants must participate over $1,000 in award money and $350 to Contest was held at the National FFA in elimination contests at the local, state offset convention travel expenses. Convention in 1930. The contest, which

23 Sponsors FFA Fish And Wildlife Award The National FFA Foundation, Inc., currently president of the International has announced the signing of a Memoran- Atlantic Salmon Foundation and general dum of Agreement for sponsorship of the chairman of the campaign for corporate Future Farmers of America Fish and support of the World Wildlife Fund -U.S. Wildlife Management Proficiency Award To earn the FFA award, students must by Philip Morris Incorporated. show how they have been involved in con- The Fish and Wildlife Management serving, protecting and encouraging the Award is one of 22 FFA proficiency award growth and development of fish and programs recognizing achievement in ac- wildlife. The award recognizes students for tivities related to studies in vocational ag- initiating good fish and wildlife manage- riculture. The award is presented to FFA ment practices. In addition to their in- members who have made significant volvement in fish and wildlife manage- achievements in the application and ment, applicants for the award must also knowledge gained in the vocational ag- show their involvement in FFA and riculture instruction program. leadership activities. Philip Morris' growing relationship with "Application of sound management FFA is an extension of the firm's widening practices to our nation's fish and wildlife social responsibility program, which in- resources is vital if we expect future gener- cludes active support of numerous en- ations to be able to enjoy fishing and hunt- Dr. Don Claycomb vironmental, cultural and educational pro- ing and the out of doors," Mr. Cullman jects throughout the world. said prior to signing the sponsorship New Face Joseph F. Cullman 3rd, chairman of the agreement. "We feel that our investment in Involved At KSU board, set the tone for the company's youth will be repaid many times by pro- A new face at KSU is Dr. Don commitment to the community when he viding these incentive awards." Claycomb who will be involved in Pre- recently said: "Our business activities As sponsor of the FFA Fish and Wildlife Service Education activities at Kansas must make social sense and our social ac- Management Proficiency Award, Philip State. Dr. Claycomb received his B.S. De- tivities must make business sense." Morris Incorporated will provide funds for gree at the University of Missouri in 1965 A noted sportsman, Mr. Cullman also the annual awards consisting of certifi- and his M.S. Degree at Northwest Mis- has a deep personal involvement in cates, plaques and cash awards. souri State University in 1969. He just re- ecological and environmental causes. He is cently completed his Ph.D. work at the University of Missouri. In 1965 he taught Utilize the vo-ag courses in Tabor, Iowa, and from "FOOD FOR AMERICA" 1965-70 was the Vo-Ag Teacher and FFA Be Sure You Program Advisor at Trenton High School in Tren- Order Your Help Train Our ton, Missouri. From 1970 until starting FFA CALENDARS Grade School Students with KSU Dr. Claycomb has been the Ag- About Agriculture ribusiness Supervisor at Trenton Junior and FFA College in Trenton, Missouri, where he not They Are Potential only taught but was responsible for the re- WANTED: COTTONWOOD Future Farmers cruitment and placement of students. As a The National FFA Alumni Association 4444#~444###~ Vo-Ag Instructor, Dr. Claycomb had 3 has decided to construct "delegate signs" American Farmers, 20 State Farmers, a at National FFA Alumni State Officer, and was listed in the 1974 for use the annual FFA Convention held each year in Kansas City Leadership edition of Outstanding Young Men of Missouri. These, as you know, are the Schools Quiz Approaches America. signs displaying the states' names and used Leadership schools are approaching Dr. Claycomb and his wife, Nelva, have to designate the location in the meeting hall rapidly and again the information quiz will 2 daughters; Dana, age 7, and Donna, age of each of the state alumni delegations. consist of 100 questions. There will be 5. In an attempt to personalize these signs true-false, matching and multiple choice and add that special "something" which type questions. exhibits the pride each individual holds for Questions will come from information in 1978 Wildcat Schedule their home state, they would like to con- the FFA Manual; FFA Activity Hand- Sept. 9 Arizona at Tucson struct the signs out of lumber which is na- book; Chapter FFA Activity Guide; Na- Sept. 16 Auburn at Manhattan tive to each particular state; preferably tional Future Farmer and Kansas Future Sept. 23 Tulsa at Tulsa lumber from the species of tree that is de- Farmer magazines; Kansas FFA Ac- Sept. 30 Air Force Academy at Manhattan signated the "State Tree." tivities and Awards Opportunities 1978-79 Oct. 7 ....Oklahoma State at Manhattan We don't need much. Just one rough-cut booklet and the 1978-79 Calendar of Ac- Oct. 14 Nebraska at Lincoln board at least I"x 8"x 24". The first chap- tivities. Oct. 21 Missouri at Manhattan ter that volunteers the cottonwood board The four Kansas Future Farmers used Oct. 28 Oklahoma at Norman will get recognition in the Kansas Future for the quiz will be Spring-Summer 1977, Nov. 4 Iowa State at Ames Farmer. We need the board soon, so hurry Winter 1977-78, Spring-Summer 1978, and Nov. 11 Colorado at Manhattan and be the first to volunteer. Fall 1978 (this issue.) Nov. 18 Kansas at Manhattan

24 FFA Camp Is Real Success Four hundred and forty-four FFA members and advisors from 77 different chapters attended FFA camp full of vigor and energy from July 25-28 at Rock Springs Ranch. Members were given the opportunity to improve their skills and/or knowledge in FFA information, parliamentary procedure, BOAC, Safety, FFA Ritual, extemporaneous speaking, proficiency awards, public relations, public speaking, FFA Alumni, Food for America, Crime Prevention and the "Kansas Farmer Pro- gram." I'm sure the chapter officers returned home feeling capable of assuming a more meaningful role as a leader in their local chapter.

Members enjoyed one evening having a cookout at Rock Springs Ranch.

Spelldown champJ.P. Worcestor, Hill City, and The members were pleased to have the FFA 1st runner-up David Ramsey, Prairie View, pose District Sweethearts address the camp mem- with Jeff Yarrow, State FFA President. bers. The new 1978-79 State Sweetheart will be crowned at the Kansas State Fair.

The 1978 camp officers are: J.P. Worcestor, Camp participation and enthusiasm was at an President, Hill City; Joe Neuman, Vice Presi- all time high. dent, Troy; Phil Huston, Secretary, Haven; Troy Nelson, Treasurer, Norton; Stacy Shearer, Reporter, Norton; and David Ramsey, Sentinel, Prairie View.

25 greatest nation on earth, we have a respon- Carter's Address To State Presidents sibility and my responsibility is no more intent than yours. You are young, still in Washington, D. C. members of FFA. They have shown that your formative years, still trying to expand July 20, 1978 they have confidence in you to lead them as your minds and your hearts, to learn more I lead this country and to represent in your things and to encompass more friends, to (We thought that the President's comments own life their own aspirations and the val- let your influence be broadened and be- would be of interest to you. Prior to his ues that they hold dear. nevolent, to understand the attitudes of remarks, FFA President Ken National "I just came back from a trip to Europe. I other people who depend upon us for Johnson on behalf of the organization pre- rode through the beautiful fields of West leadership and service. So, for all these sented the President a plaque, history Germany and saw their grain crops being reasons, I am deeply grateful for your visit book, and FFA at 50 tie. After the Presi- harvested now. They have an excellent to me. My successes you can blame on dent's remarks he visited and shook hands wheat and oat crop, sugar beets are grown FFA, my failures you can blame on the fact every and guest present.) with FFA officer in that area and I discussed with the other that I left farmihg and ran for the Navy for "I was trying to remember how long I've leaders of the major democratic indus- awhile, but there is no doubt that the attitudes that I learned as a member yours been a member of FFA. I became a trialized countries common problems. of member in 1936 and as a freshman in high Every one is a responsibility of your own. and my organization have permeated my ,,vhole life and I think for the better. I am school I was very small for my age, very One of the major considerations is timid and I would say that my career that employment, the control of inflation and an grateful for what you mean to me and to our led up to the Presidency of our great country end to the waste of energy, more efficient country. I am even more grateful for what began in the Plains FFA Chapter. I learned operations, the removal of obstacles to you will mean in the future. Thank you how to cut a rafter and how to repair a trade and the most difficult single very much." tractor, how to plant an acre of peanuts, I negotiating point in the multilateral trade learned how to judge a good hog or dairy negotiations is agricultural products. We cow. I learned how to be a leader in a small have an advantage over every other coun- group which was highly competitive. I try on earth. Many, of course, but one that OUR THANKS learned how to make a speech and I learned comes to mind and one that is uniformly To You how to broaden my area of personal inter- and universally recognized is in the pro- ests beyond the confines of my own family duction of agricultural products. We love President and my own farm and my own community. our land and even our religious conviction Jimmy Carter The Future Farmers have meant a lot to is that we should be good stewards of it. We me. I went off to the Navy and when I came are proud of what we have accomplished home my small business, that didn't make and although we do have some close inter- much money, sponsored every year a trip relationships between government and the to Kansas City for the outstanding FFA agricultural community, farmers and member of the Plains Chapter. We have others associated with agriculture, have done it ever since. And as I prepared for always prided ourselves on our own inde- this meeting with you I thought about how pendence, our duty and our eagerness to Receive Honors At closely related my present duties are with stand on our own feet, to make our own 1978 International the responsibilities that you share with me. decisions, to be individuals, to cooperate Land Judging and because of the You have already proven your leadership with our neighbors, Three Kansas FFA Chapters received capabilities, vicissitudes and uncertainties of the your personal characteristics outstanding honors at the International and have been assessed by weather, to have confidence in the future. attitudes other Land Judging Contest held May 3-4, in And when we are discouraged with Oklahoma City. Ness City took second in drought, or poor harvest or low prices, we the Homesite Evaluation Judging as well as always look to the next year. We are not Marvin Whipple of Ness City placing first afraid. We believe in our country and this is high individual in that competition. a characteristic that binds me with you. The Central of Burden FFA Chapter re- "I might add one other point. I have been ceived fourth high team in the Homesite in office now for 18 months, almost exactly Contest, closely followed by the Garnett 18 months., There has been a tremendous Chapter which placed fifth. Dan Rockers resurgence in the viability of American ag- of Garnett was also awarded second high riculture, the prosperity of farmers, prices individual in Homesite Evaluation. are up, family income is up to an extraordi- On October 21, 1978 five area land judg- nary degree, prosperity exists in our ag- ing contests will be held at Marysville, riculture regions now. This is a good year Allen Co. CJC, Atwood, Haven and En- apparently. Last year we set an all-time sign. The top winner in each area will rep- record on agricultural exports. This year resent Kansas in Oklahoma City next May we will far exceed that historic record. The 2-3. rest of the world is eager for what we grow FARMLAND INDUSTRIES spon- and we meet the needs of American sors all of the plaques and medals at the peoples as well. So we have a lot to be area contests. Farmland Industries also thankful for but along with our blessings sponsors the State Farmer certificates and derived from God and our citizenship in the medals.

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