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Cover Story Member Features

14 Rodeo! 1 8 Farming in the 1990s Tee Jay Miller of Ashby, Nebraska, Three North Dakota FFA members tells of the intense, exciting and offer different strategies unpredictable world of competitive on how to succeed in farming in the next rodeo. On the cover. Tee Jay takes a decade. break from barrel racing with her horse, Joe. Photo by Andrew Markwart. 22 Over the Top

Loree Crow excels in equestrian FFA events and the classroom.

1 6 Making the Grade Across the Ocean 24 FFA Ranch Two students, a German and an Wild animals are finding a temporary

American, tell what it's like to attend home with FFA members in Raton, school in the other's country. New Mexico.

44 FFA Takes Pride in America The Oak Ridge Boys talk about their In Every Issue role in helping to preserve the environment and how FFA members can help. 8 News in Brief 10 Looking Ahead Careers 12 Mailbag

20 Which Way Do I Go? 28 Chapter Scoop Some points to think about when 36 FFA in Action choosing college. a 51 My Turn 52 Joke Page

The Bottom Line distribution to local FFA chapters. Next you need to plan for your housing. Hotels and motels are full during convention National President Kelli Evans tells us to workshops, contests, awards, business week so you must have reservations. There is mark our calendars for the 61st National session, tours, outstanding speakers, the a form, also in the convention brochure, for FFA Convention in Kansas City, November career show and much more. making reservations. The form should be sent 10-12. She promises "eight intriguing But most important, it is the best to the 1988 National FFA Convention sessions" in addition to the many other educational, inspirational and motivational Housing, Box 26310, Kansas City, MO activities that will be taking place. event a high school student can attend. Just 64196. The convention is further described by ask those who have been there. Other details can be taken care of as the Coleman Harris, executive secretary, as While the convention is held in convention approaches. Keep in mind that "...the culmination of many years of work November, there are some things that attendance is limited to six members or 10 and preparation by many FFA members and should be done now if your chapter plans percent of the chapter membership. chapters." to be represented. The national officers are working now to The convention could be described in First, be sure you have your school make the make the 61st convention the other ways but to really understand, it is administration's approval to attend. The greatest ever. See you in Kansas City! something that should be experienced. The superintendent or principal should sign the convention involves travel, fun, meeting registration form found in the convention members from other states, leadership brochure sent to each state in the spring for Wilson Carries

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Editor-in-Chief. Wilson W. Carries Senior Editor. John M. Pitzer Managing Editor. Andrew Markwart Publishing Assistant, Jo Colley Director of Advertising. Glenn D. Luedke in Advertising Assistant, Joyce Berryman Hi-Tech Conference To Be Farmer Degree 1986. During the past Circulation Fulfillment Manager, Dottie M. Hinkle two years he has served as director of Held in October Assistants, Janet Magill, Harriett Fidd. Robin Berge, the National FFA Alumni State Leaders Barbara Sells A food-producing space station, a Conference. fish production system and the Land National Officers Pavilion at EPCOT Center at Walt National President, Kelli Evans, Box 204, Hayes Center, Tractor Donated NE 69032; National Secretary, Kevin Ochsner, 5650 Disney World are a few of the planned South County Road #9, Fort Collins, CO 80525; National John Deere highlights at the upcoming National The Company has Vice Presidents, Bill Hollis, P.O. Box 28, Bushnell, IL donated, through the National FFA 61422; Mickey McCall, 771 Shoal Creek Road, Balsam Conference on Agriscience and Emerg- Foundation, the use of a John Deere Grove, NC 28708; Dunn LeDoux, 26137 Vincent Drive, ing Occupations and Technologies to be 850 Denham Springs, LA 70726; Terri Hames, 10404 tractor to the held in Orlando, Florida, October 11- National FFA Organiza- Bayland Drive, S.E., Norman, OK 73071 tion. 16. The tractor is being used in the Board of Directors The national conference for high upkeep of the National FFA Center Chairman, Larry Case; Members of the Board, David school agriculture instructors and other grounds. Use of a rotary cutter was also Coffey, John Denmark, Terry Heiman, Leonard agricultural donated by John Deere. Caton Hall, Lombardi, Donald Michael, Duane Nielsen, Les manager, maintenance and services, and Thompson, William T. Woody education 3- professionals his staff have been working with the National Staff cylinder will focus on diesel tractor since late April. National Advisor, Chief Executive Officer, Larry Case; Executive Secretary, Coleman Harris; National Treas- the newest urer, David A. Miller; Administrative Director, Wilson W. develop- FUTURE FARMER News Carnes; Manager of International Programs. Lennie ments in ag- There are some changes taking place Gamage; FFA Program Specialist (Awards). Robert Seefeldt; FFA Program Specialist (Contests), Ted riculture and at the National FUTURE FARMER Amick; FFA Program Specialist (Leadership), Tony Hoyt; how those magazine we thought you'd like to Director of Information, William Director of FFA Stagg; areas can be know about. Supply Service, Dennis Shater; Executive Director FFA taught in Alumni Association. Robert W. Cox; Manager of First, your magazine is now pro- Accounting, JoAnn Grimes; Program Specialist- high school agriculture classrooms. duced on an Apple Macintosh desktop Educational Technology, Dwight Horkheimer Areas such as water resources, inte- publishing system. The new system grated pest management, animal Advertising Offices basically eliminates some of the steps it The National FUTURE FARMER science, agricultural engineering used to take in preparing the editorial P.O. Box 15160 technology, crop science and biotech- pages of the magazine. Stories are typed Alexandria, VA 22309 703-360-3600 nology will be explored in instructional into Macintosh computers and the pages

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Beef Wins Big Speaking of Checkoffs. signed to remove highly erodible agricultural land from cultivation and Nearly 79 percent of beef producers plant it to grass, trees, or other vegeta- tive cover. who cast their ballots in the May 10 beef checkoff referendum voted "yes" Eighty-seven percent of the tree plantings in to continue national beef promotion, 1987 were on private lands, research and consumer information primarily in the South. Private forest efforts. owners and farmers have show the The U.S. Department of Agriculture ffr largest percentage increase in the last decade. reported that of the 256,505 valid Pork producers and importers will ballots cast, vote on continuing their checkoff during 202,408, or the 100% Pork Checkoff Referendum Starch Trash 78.91 percent, Corn Bags which will be held September 7-8, favored the pro- 1988, at local county extension offices gram and pii i i i i in all 50 states. .QfrBLE a 54,097, or 2 1 .09 X>Jtj.t*\eetMJT A One of the promotional programs percent opposed funded by the checkoff is the "Pork continuing it. The Other White Meat" campaign. The USDA's campaign was launched in March of Agricultural 1987 by the National Pork Producers Marketing Service conducted the refer- Council to help reposition fresh pork in endum with the assistance of USDA's the minds of America's consumers. Extension Service and Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. Since the majority of producers and importers supported the program, the Record Tree Planting Cattlemen's Beef Board will continue to collect $1 per head on all cattle sold in In 1987, for the first time, Americans The National Corn Growers Associa- the United States and an equivalent reforested over 3 million acres with 2.3 tion (NCGA) has designed a new official amount on all imported cattle, beef, and billion tree seedlings, an area about the logo they hope to see on all degradable plastic beef products. size of Connecticut. It was the fifth products made from The money generated under the consecutive year the record was broken. com starch. checkoff program will continue to The Conservation Reserve Program The new design depicts an ear of finance promotion, research, and (CRP), established as part of the Food corn surrounded by stylized arrows to consumer information activities de- Security Act of 1985 (the Farm Bill), represent corn's benefits as a renewable resource. The will available signed to strengthen the beef industry's contributed over 1 million of the 3 design be to certified to position in the marketplace. million acres planted. The CRP is de- companies who want draw attention to their new plastic products made with corn starch. When corn starch is blended with common plastic products such as Ag Graduates in Demand polyethylene trash bags, soil microbes present in landfill begin eating the corn New college graduates with agricul- That's good news for the current starch almost immediately. tural majors are enjoying the strongest crop of agriculture graduates who are Several companies are now market- job market in a decade, but their entering a job market of increasing ing the new trash bags made from corn dropping numbers may foretell a com- opportunities with starting salaries starch, according to Steve Wentworth, ing shortage in critical food and higher than any time in the past. NGCA first vice president of Oreana, agricultural specializations, report U.S. Starting salaries for graduates with Illinois. He said 30,000 of the new bags Department of Agriculture and college bachelor's degrees averaged around were used in a recent cleanup project in officials. $20,000 across the country earlier this Page, Arizona. "The demand comes in part from year. "There's a great deal of enthusiasm recent advances in agricultural science Particularly bright spots in the em- among consumers for this type of new, and technology, and from the need of ployment picture, say college officials, improved plastic product," Wentworth

U.S. agribusiness to improve its include food science, poultry produc- said. "And of course, corn growers like position in international marketing," tion, agricultural education, chemistry, the idea, because corn is a renewable

says J. Patrick Jordan, administrator of engineering and journalism, dairy resource, and we have more than USDA's Cooperative State Research science, entomology, landscape archi- adequate supplies here in the United Service. tecture and ornamental horticulture. States."

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Over 10,000 high school and intercollegiate rodeo athletes will enter the arena this year.

All-American Rodeo team her senior year money) and lose $100just because of that By Andrew Markwart of high school. Her leadership skills were hundredth of a second—and being a col- also recognized when, as a senior, she was lege student, you don't have a lot of money Tee Jay Miller and her Paint elected secretary of the National High to throw around." Ashorse, Joe, enter the rodeo arena School Rodeo Association. Miller says high school and college at the Hart Ranch in Rapid City, Tee Jay is now a freshman at National students competing in rodeo also tend to South Dakota, she singles out a familiar College in Rapid City, where she is a be overlooked as athletes. Besides per- voice from the crowd. Her mother, Sandy, member of the school's rodeo team and on sonal training. Tee Jay points out that is yelling out some last-minute words of a scholarship that pays for three-fourths "people don't realize the extra care it advice and encouragement. It is a scene of her tuition. She, like many athletes, takes for your horse. When you go to a that has been repeated hundreds of times sometimes feels the strain of trying to rodeo, you have to pay for your horse's between mother and daughter. balance her time spent on academics and feed and a place for your horse to stay, the

Ten minutes later, the scene is dupli- in preparation for her sport. gas to haul your horse all those little cated, this time between a father and his "I like to keep my grades up and prac- things add up." son, who is about to climb on-board 1 ,700 tice to the point where it's going to help Like most athletes. Tee Jay admits she pounds of a bad-tempered bull. This year my performance," says Tee Jay . "At home would never have succeeded in the sport over 10,000 high school and intercolle- (in Ashby) it was actually better because had it not been for a constantly supportive giate rodeo athletes will enter the arena to Mom would tell me to go to bed and family. Both her mother and father. Gene, compete in one of America's most action- would get me up in the morning, but now an agriculture teacher, have been been packed and original sports. I'll stay up all night sometimes working active in the sport all their lives. "In high The crowds who assemble to watch on a speech or something." school they hauled me everywhere," says these highly-skilled athletes see short The pressures in such an intense and Tee Jay. "We would go to at least 17 bursts of intense action as contestants race competitive sport can be difficult. "My rodeos a year, most of the time leaving on against the clock in pursuit of prize money first year in high school, I'd get to the a Friday night and not getting back until and points that could qualify them for the point to where I'd almost get sick before Sunday night. They've dedicated a lot of national finals. What they don't see are a run," recalls Tee Jay. Those early jitters time to me. They're the best." the many hours of training and prepara- now give way to concerns over recover- Despite the long hours of training and tion that go into the sport of rodeo. ing entry fees through prize money. the strain ofjuggling a busy schedule. Tee "In high school, I'd get up at six in the "Something a lot of people don't real- Jay says she intends to stay with rodeo morning, go to school, get out of volley- ize about rodeo is the time factor and how even after college. For years to come. Tee ball practice at six (p.m.), go home and much money that little bit of time can cost Jay will, no doubt, be sitting on her horse, ride until nine o'clock and then do my you," says Tee Jay. "It can be really frus- filled w ith excitement and determination, homework, sometimes until midnight," trating because you can be just a hun- and listening for her mother's calming remembers Tee Jay Miller, 19, of Ashby, dredth of a second out of it (placing in the words of advice. •••

Nebraska. "The next day it would start all over again at six." There may be no one more committed to the sport and to her own personal standards of excellence than Tee Jay Miller. Tee Jay is the winner of the 1987 national FFA horse proficiency award, sponsored by the American Quarter Horse Associa- tion as a special project of the National Tee Jay Miller's par- FFA Foundation. ents, Sandy and Gene, It is through those many hours of train- traveled thousands of ing and hard work that Tee Jay has ex- miles to as many as 17 celled in rodeo. Her top honors include rodeos a year with their Nebraska high school state champion in daughter. the barrel racing and goat tying events, both at the state finals and in the year's accumulated points in 1986. It was the first time anyone had ever captured both titles in those two events. She advanced to the National High School Rodeo Finals each of her four years in various combinations of goat tying, breakaway roping, barrel racing and pole bending. She was named to the

August-September, 1988 Making the Grade Across the Ocean

Students on the World AgriScience Studies Program learn lessons that will last a lifetime

University of Wisconsin-Madison will have to wait for then bottles and markets the wine under the family name. TheSusan Coughlin. Susan was enrolled and ready to start her Working on a family operation is nothing new for Susan. She freshman year at Madison in agricultural journalism last was raised on a 700-acre dairy farm near Watertown, with one fall when she was notified that she had received a full scholar- sister and three brothers where she fed calves and helped with ship to West Germany on FFA's World AgriScience Studies other chores. program. When asked about her decision to postpone college and live After studying four years of German language in high school, in Germany for a year, Coughlin said, "I wanted to learn about

Coughlin put those skills to the test when she enrolled in the agriculture abroad and learn a different language very well. I Landes-Lehr-und Versuchsanstalt school in the town of Bad expected to learn a different attitude of farming—a different way Kreuznach in RheinlandPfalz, a region near the Rhein River in of thinking, marketing, techniques of production." West Germany famous for its wines. Susan says her experiences in Germany have far surpassed She was placed in the technical level of classes called her original expectations. "I'm fascinated with this country's Technische Schule. Coughlin, 19, found the school to be quite history and the people who live here. Most of all, you pick up a different from her high school back in Watertown, Wisconsin. lot of self-confidence doing something like this. You learn a lot

The school is a combination technical agricultural institute and about yourself when you live in another culture." ... regional government experiment station.

Susan is enrolled in the Betreib Secretarien, a curriculum that teaches mainly farm business administration classes. All of her Neither rain nor snow nor a challenging foreign language classmates are girls except for one boy. Because of the area's have kept Susan Coughlin from enjoying her year in Germany. agriculture, the class is often divided into two groups and instruction is specialized for students interested in the wine industry and in farming. Coughlin says her class schedule may seem strange to Americans. "I go to school on Thursdays and Fridays," says Coughlin. Her classes, which run about 45 minutes long, cover such topics as local and world agricultural policy, computer record keeping and economics. Earlier in the year she had a marketing and sales class and a math class, which was comprised of all math story problems written in German. Other curriculum areas like Susan's Betreib Secretarien are the Winebau for students studying viticulture and the Landbau, which concentrates on farming, especially dairy and beef production.

What surprised Coughlin about German schools is that they are not the center of attention of the students' lives. "The German school system is totally different here. In America, school is it.

That's where your sports are, that's where your social life is, it's everything. Here, the kids are really on their own. If they want to do something, they go off and do it by themselves. The peer pressure here is not as heavy." Coughlin believes this may be the result of German students having to choose their scholastic and career path much earlier than Americans, usually at the age of 14 or 15. She says that German students are much more serious about their studies than American students and that Germans are "more skeptical and more apt to ask questions." Along with school, Susan has had ample time to work with her host family, the Schillings, in the family's winery. Her host father, Ulrich Schilling, grows and processes his own grapes.

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the fall of 1986, the first wave of applications from mem- class-load and join an appropriate rural youth organization. Inbers interested in the new World AgriScience Studies ( WASS) Countries participating in the WASS exchange program are program arrived at the National FFA Center. Since then, over Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands, Finland, New Zealand and 75 students have spent a full year in various countries attending recently, the group of islands that make up Micronesia. Austra- school and experiencing the new culture around them. lia will join the exchange in 1990. The program was introduced by the National FFA Organiza- The fee to participate on the WASS program is currently tion in response to the large number of members who were too $2,500, but nearly half of the WASS students so far have young to participate in the Work Experience Abroad (WEA) received full scholarships. These scholarships were made avail- program. Incoming WASS exchange students must enroll in able from the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag through American high school agriculture and FFA, English and either the United States Information Agency. Two of those scholarship history or government. recipients, Ralph Schlotmann of West Germany and Susan Outgoing students from the United States are not required to Coughlin of Watertown, Wisconsin, talked to The National FU- enroll in particular classes, but they are expected to take a full TURE FARMER about their international experiences.

America took some getting used to for Ralph Schlotmann. choose from. I think that is a major difference." 1 8, of Burscheid, West Germany. When he arrived in the Schlotmann made the varsity football team at Elkton which United States last August, he found people speaking a was quite an achievement, given he had never played the game language he didn't expect. "I had six years of English, but it was before coming to America. "I knew nothing about it." remem- British English and not American English!" bers Ralph. "It was interesting to learn the different rules He had two weeks with his host family, Joel and Leslie Koch because we do not have that type of football in Germany." of Elkton, South Dakota, to adjust to American slang before "Football," translated in German is Fussball, a sport known to starting classes at Elkton High School. Americans as soccer. Today, his class schedule includes speech, chemistry, Eng- Ralph says that the people in Elkton have been very friendly lish, accounting, geography and agriculture. How do those to him since he arrived. He observes that Americans tend to be classes compare to his classes back in Germany? "The classes in more friendly to strangers and each other than in Germany, Germany are much more technical than they are here in the Since last August, some of the strongest friendships Ralph U.S.," says Ralph. has made have been in the FFA. Like most other countries.

"(In Germany) we have more mathematics and physics-type Germany does not have an organization like FFA. There is a classes than what there is in the United States. In Elkton, there rural youth organization, called Bund der Deutschen Landjugend is a variety of shop and practical classes for the students to but it is more community-based and not part of the agriculture school. helped raise cattle on his After school, Ralph Schlotmann Schlotmann has been active in FFA activities all year. He host family's farm in Elkton, South Dakota. advanced to the state finals in South Dakota's Job Interview contest, helped with chapter fruit sales and worked at the chapter's mushroom farm, which won the state Building Our American Communities award in 1986. "I've met a lot of people and got to see more of the United States because of FFA," says Ralph, giving credit for many of those experiences to FFA advisor Dennie Brendon. "He is easy to get along with and has helped me in a number of ways. He wants me to have the chance to see many different places in South Dakota." adds Schlotmann. Ralph and two other FFA friends saw more than South Dakota when they took a vacation to the West Coast in April that led them through Wyoming, Salt Lake City, Reno, San Fran-

cisco and Los Angeles. "Once I got the opportunity to be in the

United States, I want to make sure and see everything there is to see." said Ralph.

Schlotmann still plans to visit a number of dairy farms, especially in Wisconsin, before he leaves. This travel would be more research than sightseeing for him. "I live on a dairy farm (in Germany) where we have 75 dairy cows and 120 acres of land. We are in a program where the government cuts down on the amount of milk that we sell." Because of that production-control program. Ralph says his parents are considering a switch to beef cattle, a topic Ralph will be well-versed in by the time he leaves the U.S. He has been helping host father Koch run a 200-head cow/calf farm during his stay in Elkton. The Kochs also run a 500-head farrow to finish swine operation. "I like working with the cattle the best," says Schlotmann. "It will be good experience for me to have ••• when I return home."

Bill Stagg and Theresa Schumacher contributed to this story.

August-September, 1988 They Want to Farm in the 1990s

Three North Dakota FFA members have different approaches to farming in the next decade.

By Andrew Markwart

"I believe in thefuture offarming, with Will MacDonald, Paul Anderson and Mark a faith born not of words, but of Hagemeister have seen their neighbors and, at times, their own families endure deeds. ...even as the better things we now Paul Anderson, 18 enjoy have come to us from the struggles these "struggles of former years;" yet they Harvey, ND offormer years." — E.M. Tiffany are determined to farm. Strategy: They are part of an emerging generation of young farmers who have seen dif- Agribusiness experience !980's will not be remembered as The ficult times and. ironically, have benefit- a glowing decade for farming. As ted by watching other people make mis- The Anderson family has a strong input prices rose, commodity prices takes. Their attitudes are very similar to heritage in agriculture and FFA. Along didn't. Among other factors, many farm- post-Depression farmers who were very with capturing a state livestock producers and ranchers who borrowed too much cautious with credit and built their farms tion proficiency award this year, Paul money in the 70's found the credit burden slowly. was named North Dakota's 1988 Star to be overwhelming in the 80's and had to Although these three Dakotans have Farmer. What makes that award so spe- sell their land. different approaches to farming in the cial is that his father, Quinton, was the

And in 1988, just when things seemed 90 's, there are some common factors that state's first Star Farmer in 1946. to be on the rebound, the worst drought tie them together. They respect the impor- Quinton Anderson remembers the since the "Dust Bowl" era is baking most vividly, for tance of farm management—if it doesn't Depression and 44 years he of the United States. As crop producers work in the recordbooks, it won't work in has managed his farm with caution. Now watch their plants wilt away, livestock the fields. They also believe some type of the second generation Anderson is find- producers watch feed prices escalate. college education critical to success back ing that his father's methods are sound. Three young men from North Dakota, home. "I'm not concerned with being the big-

cow/calf pairs annually of which Will owns between 25 and 30, depending on sales and time of year. What is striking about the MacDonald ranch is that new- born Salers calves are usually found close to their Holstein and Polled Hereford surrogate mothers. Will and his family Will MacDonald, 19 use embryo transfer technology in getting Bismarck, ND the most out of their herd. Embryo transfer allows the Strategy: New Technologies, MacDonalds to produce as many as six Marketing calves out of a single donor cow. The procedure involves administering a Will MacDonald lives on a purebred hormone that allows the donor cow, in cow/calf ranch with his parents, Bill and this case, a top Salers, to release many Linda and his sister, Beverly, just outside eggs, sometimes up to 25, rather than just of Bismarck, North Dakota's state capi- one. The eggs are fertilized through artifi- tal. Their ranch features the Salers (pro- cial insemination, and embryos begin nounced Sa-lair) breed of cattle, origi- forming. nally imported from France. The embryos are then flushed from the The MacDonalds average about 350 cow by a veterinarian who checks and

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this way since 1957 when Mark's father, For example, the Hagemeisters used to

Gerry, settled in Fessenden. Now it is a grow up to 1 ,500 acres of sunflowers but family operation that includes their will only grow between 200 and 300 acres mother, Loraine, and a partnership be- this year. Dry edible beans, such as pintos tween Mark and his brother, Jerome. In and navy beans now grow in place of the the future the brothers expect to form a sunflowers because, says Mark, "The Mark Hagemeister, 20 corporation with their parents. beans are better for rotation. They're isn't Fessenden, ND The Hagemeisters see a number of as much need for moisture as sunflow- Strategy: Diversification benefits in diversifying the kinds of crops ers." and livestock they raise. They feel that di- Mark's father started raising turkeys, This year, Mark Hagemeister and his versification brings financial stability but turned that part of the operation over family expect to grow 1,300 acres of durum that when prices are low in one commod- to his sons in 1 983. The Hagemeisters are wheat, 500 acres of navy and pinto beans, ity, they will be strong in others. This way, one of the few turkey producers in North 250 acres of sunflowers, 175 acres of bar- the financial well-being of the farm does Dakota. In fact, there are more fox pro- ley, 70 acres of corn, 30 acres of winter not depend on the price of one commod- ducers than turkey producers in the state. wheat and raise 13,000 turkeys and 65 ity- The silver fox are raised for their pelts, silver fox. Diversification also helps the soil (Continued on page 30) The Hagemeisters have been farming through the rotation of different crops.

gest farmer," explains Paul, "I believe at North Dakota State University. you need to do the best, most efficient job Advisor Anderson helped Paul experi- you can with what you have to work ence agriculture's larger scope by placing with." him in an agribusiness co-op position at Paul's father insisted that he start farm- Lautt Feed and Supply in Harvey. Paul ing on his own and that all records be kept says working for David Lautt has "helped separately. "I started with nothing," re- me get to know people and I'm more at members Paul. Today he rents 180 acres ease talking with strangers now." of cropland and pasture near the banks of Paul says this agribusiness background the Sheyenne River in Harvey. His main has taught him responsibility and atten- enterprises are registered Simmental cattle, tion to detail, but it has also whetted his swine, wheat and barley. According to appetite for the business world. His long- Paul's FFA Advisor, Wade Anderson, range goals call for a few years experience "Paul has worked for everything he now in an agribusiness, anywhere from com- has. Nothing was handed to him." munications to elevator management, but Paul uses the Adult Farm and Ranch he emphasizes that this would only be a Management Program offered in North temporary career.

Dakota to track his expenses and income. "Eventually I want to come back and

He will use the money he has earned from farm," says Paul. "When I look at the his various enterprises to pay for college lifestyle and rewards farming has to offer, this fall as an agricultural economics major for me, it's the ultimate occupation."

then implants them into recipient cows at one time was a frozen embryo, is a real the end of his term, he will have served for the Holsteins and Herefords. A large payoff for me," says Will. two-and-a-half years. He recently worked number of recipient cows are given a drug About 15 percent of the MacDonald's on the North Dakota Stockman's "Yes for called Lutalyse early on in the process so herd are products of embryo transfer and, Beef Commission at North Dakota State they are all in heat when the embryos are according to Will, that number is ex- University signing-up absentee voters for ready. pected to rise. the national beef checkoff referendum in When there are more embryos avail- The reason Will and his family use this May. He is majoring in agricultural eco- able than recipient cows, the extras are complicated and expensive process is to nomics and minoring in mass communi- frozen in liquid nitrogen until a time when produce as many superior Salers cattle as cations at NDSU and has a current grade they're needed. More than 70 percent of possible to market to other cattlemen. point average of 3.93. these frozen embryos usually survive the That marketing effort takes place In his work with associations. Will thawing process. "To see a live calf that, mostly at stock shows and involvement in draws from his leadership skills he pol-

cattle associations. Will plans on touring ished as 1 987-88 North Dakota state FFA with his cattle to at least ten stock shows president. He also won this year's state this year because, "It's our best way of proficiency award in beef production. contact with potential customers," Will says the embryo transfer technol- "We want to offer a says Will. "It plants seeds in people's minds. It ogy allows him to, "offer a product that's product that's better is expensive, but it's a promotional ex- better than other producers. With artifi- pense that pays off for us in the long run." cial insemination, we used bulls to im- than other producers. Will sits on the board of directors of the prove our herd; with embryo transfer,

American Salers Junior Association. At we're doing it with cows."

August-September, I9S8 Higher Education

Which Way Do I Go?

By Michael Wilson

you want to go to college? Fine. •A vocational, trade, or technical such as drafting or mechanics. SoThat 's one decision, but there ' s more school, where you will study one or two Job opportunities to be made. Which college? How years learning a specific skill or trade. much can you afford? Which one is best? Ken Olcott, dean of the Division of More importantly, what do you want to Agriculture and Natural Resources, Coble- study? What do you want to do with your skill College of Agriculture and Technol- life? ogy, Cobleskill, New York, says a big Let's start with some of the basics. difference between a four-year university Higher education can be broken down and a juniorcollege education is the hands- into three major categories: on experience: you get more at the smaller, •A university, where you will study for junior college, he says. A university edu- four years and try to earn a Bachelor's cation may place more emphasis on basic Degree; theory. •A junior college, or community col- "It's a difference in philosophy of lege, where you will study for two years education," Olcott says. "I think the four and try to earn an Associate Degree. You year schools are likely looking at a more can also elect to attend a junior college for professional, theoretical education. A stu- two years, then transfer to a university to dent spends less time at a two-year school. finish your bachelor's degree with two There's less time to get students into more years of education; classes, educated, and out. At a

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Unless you have a full scholarship to Harvard or a million bucks hidden away, life after high school graduation will require some decisions. If you'd like to continue your education, here are some options.

four-year program you have more time." "public" university means the college or public education programs for in-state Olcott says job opportunities for two- university is supported by taxpayers, and students averaged SI. 100 in 1986-87. year degrees come earlier and may be is open to any student who meets its Specifically, tuition and fees at 94 public more abundant. But in the long run. higher- qualifications. Public universities are universities (enrollment: 2,141,112) av- paying, higher-management promotions usually less expensive than private ones. eraged SI. 590 per year; at 470 public usually go to those who hold bachelor's Most universities offer a four-year four-year colleges (enrollment: degrees from four-year colleges or uni- education in agriculture. You can study 3.068.428). tuition and fees averaged versities. many specific areas related to agriculture. SI. 270 per year and at 929 public two- "Two-year programs allow students to year colleges (enrollment: 4.269,733), graduate into middle management, tech- tuition and fees cost S650 per year. nician-type jobs." he explains. "Many of Tuition costs are only part of the total our ag students ( after a two-year program cash outlay for college. If you live on take jobs in parts, service and sales. campus, you will pay for room and board. "A four-year education is focused more Here you'll find a real advantage to junior toward management," says Olcott. For colleges: if you commute from home, you example, in dairy, a student from a two- can save anywhere from S2.000 to S3.000 year program will likely find a job as a per year in dormitory costs or apartment herdsmen, or feed and supplies salesman. rent and meals. A four-year student might get a job as Brandt says total costs for tuition, plus herd manager, nutritionist, or work in room and board, at all public institutes management in the feed industry or in a averaged S3.820 in 1986-87. That breaks science-related position. down nationwide to S4.370 at public uni- "As people get more experience they versities. S3, 940 at other four-year public move up the ladder." Olcott says. "In my colleges, and S3. 160 at two-year public experience it's hard to separate the two colleges. year student from the four year student It seems like a lot of money—unless after they've both been working in a ca- you plan to attend a private college or reer four to ten years." university. Average costs for tuition and But Olcott has seen one negative trade- like business, agronomy, engineering, room and board at private universities off in the two-year, junior college or tech- economics, education, veterinary medi- (weighted by enrollments) was SI 1.870 nical school degree: many larger compa- cine, animal science, or communications. in 1986-87. Costs for private four-year nies won't often hire two-year graduates If you're returning to the farm, you can colleges— there are nearly 1 .400—aver- because it's harder to promote them after also get a degree in production agricul- aged "only" S9.070 per year. 10 years, he says. ture. "That's where the 4-year student has Junior colleges offer two-year pro- In-state residents the edge in the long run—in promotions, grams in several of these areas, w ith major You'll pay less tuition if you go to a and responsibility. This is especially true emphasis on business and science. The public college in your home state. Col- in the larger companies." American Association of Community and leges charge much higher tuition to those Attending junior college and transfer- Junior Colleges (AACJC) compiled a students who come from other states, since ring to a university is a good way to lower nationwide list of accredited Associate the institution is being funded w ith taxes college costs and still get the benefit of a Degree programs at two-year colleges. from inside that state. bachelor's degree from the larger, more The list includes 178 programs in ag sci- At Cobleskill, for example. 1987 tui- prestigious university. Often you can take ences, 88 in ag technologies, 63 in agron- tion per semester was S675 for New York basic, required courses—chemistry. Eng- omy, 25 in ag education. 35 in ag econom- residents, but a hefty SI. 600 for out-of- lish, or math at a junior college, then ics, and 227 in ag business (some of those — state residents. take classes related to your field of study programs are listed more than once since Besides tuition and room and board, at the university. the college offers more than one degree you should also figure costs for books If you follow this path make sure your program). (SI 75-S250 per semester), transportation, academic advisor understands your insurance or health fees, a dorm damage wishes. Make sure a majority, or all, of Money deposit, spending money, and a student your junior college classes are eligible to College is expensive—and in most activity fee. "transfer" to the university. areas it's getting more and more costly You might want to talk to your guid- each year. ance counselor if you have more specific Public and private Norman Brandt, of the U.S. Depart- questions. But remember, it's never too Higher education institutions are cate- ment of Education Information Services, early to start thinking ahead—even if gorized as either private and public. A says charges for tuition and fees at all U.S. vou're onlv a Greenhand. ...

August-September, 1988 Loree Crow and her Thoroughbred, Sir James, clear a railing near her home in Hilmar, California. Photos by Author

By Andrew Markwart seven hours every day. Horseshows, of Loree Crow excels in course, were an all-day event." She aver- lot of people go through life search- aged a horse show every other weekend ing for one thing they can do very equestrian events and for the entire year. A well. Loree Crow has found Although she may have made sacri- the classroom. two-school and horses. The difference fices socially, Loree never let her aca- between the two is that she enjoys school, demics slip because of her horses. She but she loves horses. She owns seven of was named valedictorian of her graduat- them. A walk through her family's ranch tion. Jumpers are judged strictly on speed ing class of about 90 students with a 4.0 just outside of Hilmar, California, reveals and ability to clear jumps cleanly. Hunt- grade point average. Even with her time an unlikely collection of Quarter Horses, ers are judged on jumping ability and the demands in training horses and other ac- style Morgans, Throughbreds, Appaloosas and of both horse and rider. That same tivities such as FFA, Loree maintained all a Welsh pony. year, she also won the Youth Hunter "A"s all four years of high school. Loree, 18, started riding horses when Championship and placed in four other Those excellent grades paved the road she was 1 1 , after a friend introduced her to classes at the National Appaloosa Horse to $7,000 worth of scholarships that Loree the sport. She bought her first horse, an Show in Albuquerque, New Mexico. is now using at Stanislaus State Univer- Appaloosa, at 12 and has been training All the while Loree was working with sity in California. She is majoring in agri- and showing horses in English and west- the Townsends, she was applying the very cultural business. ern style equestrian events ever since. In same training methods to her own horses Loree 's dedication also paid off when her sophomore year of high school, she and riding them in local shows, many of she was named FFA's 1987 Horse Profi- went to work for Mary Townsend and her which she won. None of this would have ciency Award winner of the western re- daughter, Dorothy, at the C Bar T Appa- been possible if it had not been for the gion. The award is sponsored by the loosa Ranch. The ranch specialized in support of Loree ' s parents, Gary and Dana. American Quarter Horse Association as a training horses for jumping events, which "My parents weren't into horses at special project of the National FFA Foun- held the most excitement for her. all," remembers Loree. "We lived in town dation.

It was herjob to prepare the Townsend 's and they actually moved to Hilmar be- According to Karen Falconer, Loree 's horses for various shows. After seeing her cause of my horses. We bought a 20-acre FFA advisor, Loree'sexcellence in school level of skill and enthusiasm, the ranch so I could keep my horses with me." and her ability with horses were a major Townsends gave Along with her parents' Loree a chance to show sacrifice, help when it came time for FFA horse one of their horses. When she placed well, Loree 's success in the ring did not come judging contests. "Loree taught me, as they asked her to become more involved without some personal sacrifice, espe- well as the students, all about English in showing for their ranch. cially after school. "In my sophomore and equipment. She did demonstrations for That was in January, 1985. By the end junior years, I was putting in between the team and found places to do judging. of the year, Loree had won national high three and four hours of practice every day By the time we lose Loree to a permanent point rider in working Jumpers and Hunt- after school," remembers Loree. "On job after college, she'll have me trained ers from the Appaloosa Youth Associa- weekends it would be more like six or by then." ...

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Wild Animals Find a Home at FFA Ranch

The Raton FFA Chapter is licensed by the state of New Mexico to care for injured and orphaned wild animals.

plies and financial assistance. It took 1 ,500 pays for his veterinary supplies. By Elizabeth Morgan, chapter president hours of labor to complete the $30,000 According to Advisor Chelewski, the his is really an extraordinary feat wildlife laboratory, but the total expense FFA Ranch has recently received a Fed- forthe FFA. ..it's certainly some- to the school district and FFA was only eral Migratory Bird license which would "T thing for a state that prizes its $500. allow the chapter to rehabilitate birds. wildlife to have young people who care The FFA Ranch is the only wild game Prior to this license, injured birds had to enough to help them become rehabili- rehabilitation center in New Mexico to be be released to state game officers. tated," said Governor Garrey Carruthers licensed by state and federal departments The first animal to arrive at the center during the dedication of a new wildlife of Game and Fish to specialize in caring for care was a pet yearling bull elk who rehabilitation center in Raton, New Mex- for four-legged animals. The goal of the had become unmanageable. The second ico, March 4, 1988. lab is to nurture young or wounded ani- and third animals were three-week-old Raton FFA members had finished the mals until they are strong enough to be mountain lions who were found aban- rehabilitation center, named the FFA released in the wild. The Ranch is best doned in southern New Mexico. The

Ranch, in nine days so it would be done in equipped to handle animals such as deer, lions were relayed to Raton through a time for the governor' s visit. Workers had elk and antelope, but any animal is ac- system of Game and Fish officers who to level the land, build both inside and cepted until it can be transferred to a zoo would receive them at the southern border outside fences, install waterers and repair or released into the wild. Local veterinar- of their district and transport them to the and paint existing structures. The effort ian Truman Smith donates his time to the northern border, passing them on to the received a great deal of community sup- ranch administering any medical care next officer. After the lions' stay at the port, including labor, donations of sup- needed by the animals. The FFA chapter (Continued on page 26)

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10,000 trees. The remaining area that is not used for the tree farm will be used for a range management study unit. The chapter has also received help from a national FFA supporter. Yamaha has donated the use of a Terrapro with PTO to help the chapter conduct the daily work of the lab. Without this and several other community donations of time, money and expertise, this and the other labs would not be a success. The rangeland, trees and wildlife labs will all assist in the animal science class.

Today ' s rancher in northern New Mexico must manage all of these areas along with the beef and the sheep in order to show a profit. The modern rancher could receive $5,000 for an elk permit, $2,000 for a deer

permit and $ 1 ,000 for an antelope permit. Future plans are to allow for the construction of a modern domestic livestock Local artist Joe Apache and machine shop owner Gary Boggs donated the FFA operation on a small scale. This would Ranch entrance sign. Chapter officers, from left, are Carol Bada, Doreen Wiseman, allow for the lab facilities specifically for Charlie Luksich, Tim Barraclough, Elizabeth Morgan and Cheryl Bada. the animal science class. The most recent program being of- (Continued from Page 24) tree farm. The school owns 27 acres of fered at Raton High School in agriculture FFA Ranch, they were released to the land, ten of which are suitable for planting is agricultural business computers. The National Geographic Society who moved trees. Because of the arid conditions in school computer lab has been made avail- them to Idaho where their development in Raton, a time-release drip irrigation sys- able to the agriculture program to allow the wild is being recorded on film for a tem stretching four-miles long was in- agriculture students the time needed on documentary. stalled to water the trees. The lab is oper- computers. The computer is taught as a Starting with the 1988-89 school year, ating under a cost-share program with the management tool and the students must the center will be used as a lab for a newly- Agriculture Stabilization and Conserva- be able to use them as such in modern developed wildlife science program. The tion Service and is being engineered by agriculture. class will be taught by agriculture instruc- the Soil Conservation Service. The vocational agriculture program in tor Ray Chelewski. The New Mexico Department of For- Raton, New Mexico, is unique, but re- The FFA Ranch and new wildlife sci- estry donated 1,000 trees to the Raton flects the current type of agriculture in the ence program are part of many changes FFA Chapter which were planted the first community. By working with the school taking place at Raton. Four years ago the year. Twenty different varieties of trees, and community, the Raton FFA Chapter local agricultural education advisory board including Ponderosa Pine, Colorado Blue now offers students a program that is worked on revising the department's cur- Spruce and Scotch Pine were planted to challenging and provides excellent prac- riculum and decided wildlife, forestry, provide a diverse stand. Over the next ten tical experiences. ... computers, horticulture and animal science were necessary parts of the program. Over the past four years these areas have These young mountain lions were turned over to the National Geographic Society been gradually phased into the production after their Stay at the FFA Ranch. Photo by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish agriculture program. However, the advisory board didn't feel the students were getting enough technical knowledge in each of the fields, so during the past two years, labs have been built for each area. The first lab was a greenhouse for the horticulture class. Members of the chapter, along with FFA Alumni, moved a 10,000-square-foot greenhouse ten miles from a local business to its present loca- tion behind the high school. At the same time, the agriculture classroom was relo- cated to a new area provided especially for the program. Since the FFA Ranch has been com- pleted, the third lab being constructed is a We can both profit from the fruit of our labor.

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A Acme ' s Dan Post line offers a combination of unprecedented comfort and exotic skins such as bison, cobra, elk and deer. The added comfort comes from replacing the standard foam bottom filler, traditionally used in the boot industry, with Poron, which offers superior cushioning, flexi- bility and shock absorbency.

B Here's an eyecatching sport coat from Pioneer Wear design, styled in two shades of acetate-lined soft-suede. With action back and patch pockets, it's available in silver with grey yokes, camel with brown yokes or oyster with taupe yokes.

C Right, champion calf roper Mike McLaughlin wears the Levi's 557 for

Cowboys jean in stay-dark indigo denim. The 1 00 percent cotton straight leg jean fits over boots, is cut full through the seat and thighs and has a higher front and back rise. At left is the 98 percent cotton/2 percent Lycra stretch Levi's Saddleman Boot Jean, which sports the look and feel of washed heavyweight denim with the added benefit of stretch comfort.

D Spice up your wardrobe with a Sage Creek hat by Stetson. It's accented with diamond vents and a stylish band made of two black cords. With a 6" "Rancher" crease, it's available in 3", 3 1/2" and 4" brim widths.

E Bright colors add interest to Adams Equip- ment's new 1403 One-ear Headstall of 5/8" bio- thane vinyl-covered nylon in conventional red, white, blue, brown, black and yellow or in day- glo colors (lime green, candy apple red, pink, flourescent orange and royal blue).

F Every Imperial Handcrafted Ranch Boot features genuine "Cowboy to the Core" 3/4 welt construction. This style also features a dark brown leather top with a contrasting chocolate leather foot and underlay.

G The colorful new Rode Walker line ofjackets from Circle S in reds, yellows, bright blues and black, is available at fine western wear stores.

32 The National FUTURE FARMER H This men's back-cut Python Western Boot from Justin J Walls Industries' new Long Rider and

offers a chocolate-and-white back-cut python vamp and Canyon 1 00 percent cotton canvas jackets

chocolate kiddie top. The toe is narrow round and the boot blend Walls' traditional great fit and fea- has a utility heel. tures with unique outershells of natural cotton canvas. The Long Rider offers a

I The standard of excellence in straw headwear, the brushed nylon tricot plaid lining and rug- Monte Cristi Panama is the premier hat in the Larry ged corduroy trim on the collar and pocket Mahan Hat Collection for 1988 offered by the Milano Hat flaps. The Canyon jacket has western Company. yokes, roomy welt pockets and a zippered front.

K An oversized shirt in a fanciful abstract Indian print is part of Panhandle Slim's spring collection. The shirt is designed with enlarged armholes, long sleeves and Western style back yoke and pockets with flaps.

L An all- new American Eagle Buckle is presented by Montana Silversmiths. This new "Ramblin' Rectangle" shape is popu- 3 lar at " x 3 1 /2" . This sterling silver plated

buckle is tastefully accented with jeweler's bronze rope edge and eagle figure.

M Tony Lama's new Classic Boot features a low roper-style heel for comfort and a hand-pegged, rolled shank for greater foot support. The boots are handcrafted from soft saga leather and the toe medal- lion gives the Classic a dressier look.

N Walk tall in this handsome Abilene

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O Easy-Glu from Glu-Strider, is a ready- made glue-on horsehoe. Easy-Glu's inner

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P This handsome Royal Roper Hereford brand saddle features a 15 1/2" seat, dark brown suede quilted in white thread; square skirts with rounded comers; acorn and leaf design; 2" bell bottom stirrups in covered leather and laced down the sides.

August-September, 1988 — — Over $8,000 in prizes National Photo Contest to Feature Awarded Monthly Work of FFA and 4-H Members

national photo contest for FFA As Olson points out, the contest is and 4-H members will result in being sponsored and administered by The A up to 24 student photographs pub- New Northrup King in cooperation with lished in the upcoming photo-essay book. Silver Image Productions, Inc. The con- One Day in the Country/USA. The contest test is not an official contest of the Na- is being sponsored by The New Northrup tional FFA Organization. King. A panel of photographic experts repre-

On October 1 , professional photogra- senting industry and education will select phers across the nation will take to coun- two Grand Prize winners, one from FFA try roads and small towns in an attempt to and one from 4-H. Each grand prize win- capture the essence of rural America for ner will have their photo published in the

the book, One Day in the Country/USA. book and receive their choice of a $ 1 ,000 As a part of that effort, the editors of scholarship or a Si,000 U.S. Savings Bond the book have agreed to include photo- and a copy of the book. graphs taken by FFA and 4-H members in An additional 22 finalists will also a special 4-page section of the book have their photographs published in the through the sponsorship of The New Northrup King. The book is being produced by Silver Image Productions, Inc. of Champaign, Photo Tips From Illinois. It is being modeled after the the Pros popular A Day in the Life of series of

photo essay books. Over 1 00,000 of the To help your chances of having one of Draw Me books are planned to be produced by early selected for in the fall, 1989. your photos One Day Brooks, the You may win one of five $1,495.00 "We're setting out to produce an un- Country USA, Richard book's Art Scholarships or any one of fifty surpassed photo document and book about producer/ director and Robert Smith, $10.00 cash prizes. editor, have passed along some important life in the USA countryside," explained Make your drawing any size except Robert E. Smith, editor of the book. "It tips for photographing and selecting your like tracing. pencil. Every qualified a Use competitive photos. These are also excel- entrant receives a free professional will be a look at its rural areas, small lent tips for all photography assignments, estimate of his or her drawing. communities, open landscapes and people Scholarship winners will receive as revealed through the camera during including coverage of FFA events and Fundamentals of Art taught by Art one 24-hour period." award application photos. Instruction Schools, of America's • one Smith said that the kinds of photo- Film leading home study art schools. Our graphs that have the best chance to be Only color slides—35mm or larger objective is to find prospective stu- and black and white prints will be judged. dents who appear to be properly mo- published are ones that are, "compelling color prints will be considered. Smith tivated and have an appreciation and something that other people can share that No the slide film liking for art. they normally wouldn't see." He advises suggests using slowest ASA Your entry wili be judged in the that the photographs should "differentiate possible (25, 50, 64) since it retains its month received. Prizes awarded for one geographical and cultural region from sharpness when it is enlarged for publica- best drawings of various subjects other parts of the country." He suggests tion. If you are not sure what ASA num- received from qualified entrants age bers stand for, ask your school's journal- 14 and over. One $25 cash award for members study quality photo essay books, ism instructor or a qualified salesperson the best drawing from entrants age 12 such as A Day in the Life of America to and 13. No drawings can be returned. understand the types of entries the judges where you buy film. • Our students and professional artists will be looking for. Cameras not eligible. Contest winners will be Technically, Smith adds, "With today's Using a 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) notified. Send your entry today. will work the best since it can be technology, there is no good reason why camera MAIL THIS COUPON TO ENTER CONTEST high school students can't produce images used on automatic and manual settings. will allow the photog- ART INSTRUCTION SCHOOLS on the level of professionals." (See "Photo This type ofcamera Studio 8G-3S40 Tips From the Pros.") rapher to customize exposures and bracket 500 South Fourth Street Joan Olson, spokesperson for The New (see technique). Fully automatic cameras, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415 Northrup King, said that sponsorship of such as the Canon Sure-Shot, are a good Please enter my drawing in your second choice, but careful consideration monthly contest (PLEASE PRINT) the contest was "an excellent opportunity conditions needs to be given to further support the FFA and 4-H. The to lighting point-and-shoot FFA doesn't have a photography contest, when using this type of Ae so we were happy to provide an outlet for camera. the members' creativity and give them a • Technique chance to show-off rural America." Smith suggest participants "bracket" City

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1 1988 Act Instruction Schools Justin Boots.

special section of the book and will receive $100 and a copy of the book. Fifty honorable mentions of $50 each will also be awarded for outstanding photos sub- mitted. Among the contest rules, all photos must be shot on October 1, 1988. Only two slides or black and white prints per contestant will be accepted. For further contest information and entry forms, interested members should write to: Photo Contest, The New Northrup King, 7500 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley, MN 55427 or call 1-800- 445-0956.

their exposures to get the best results. Bracketing is done by photographing a scene using the settings your camera reg- '\ isters as correct. Most cameras manufac- tured recently do this automatically. Then, if you are using an SLR camera, set the camera manually and photograph the scene m again making the exposure slightly darker and slightly lighter. This is a popular technique used by all professional pho- tographers. • Composition Photograph subjects close-up, especially people. Focus on a person's eyes. Eliminate "visual clutter" such as things in the background or too many elements in the picture. • Light Lt- Early morning and late afternoon light is usually the best. Pictures taken at noon tend to be washed-out and less interest- '' *<- ing. Subjects lit from the back or side tend to have more appeal. • Exposures Don't bother sending bad exposures. If the slides are too dark or too light, they won't have a chance. The colors should Number 1 in AnyArena. look natural and rich. • Subjects Justin brings you three new boots to Brooks and Smith are looking for photos that grab people's attention, no ride, rope, or just strut around in: Men's matter what the subject may be. Close- ups of people and pretty landscapes are western boots in setter Wildebeest and good places to start. Rural-looking photos grey genuine European Elk and the new are what the book is about, so metropoli- tan-looking shots will be passed over. lace-up Roper (available in both men's Smith says he is looking for some humor- ladies' sizes). one boots ous photos, something the working pro- and The number fessionals are likely to bypass for more in any arena- Justin -American made serious subjects. since 1879.

August-September, 1988 Douglas, OR, held its chapter award Edmond, OK, FFA set up an animal Food for America activities are always ceremony as part of a dessert social in- barnyard at a nursing home that is next going on in some chapter like St. stead of a traditional banquet setting. door to an elementary school and com- Johnsville, NY, recently. bined the two audiences. There were 32 members of the Oak TammyJackson was named StarGreen- Harbor, OH, Chapter who sold enough Keytesville, MO, Chapter poured handof the Stroud, OK, FFA. Her brother cider (75 gallons) and citrus (20 cases) to concrete for a new farmers market in Troy was named Chapter Star Farmer. get to go on the chapter's trip to an area town. amusement park. To spice up the meeting of the Ider, Many chapters recognize Honorary AL, Chapter meeting, they gave away an The Powell, WY, FFA had a drunk- Chapter Degree recipients at banquets. FFA cap. driving awareness week just before the What are some of the credentials or rea- prom this year. They made lots of signs sons they were honored. Send these ideas Chris Fluharty, Hundred, WV, and put a wrecked vehicle outside school back to Scoop so we can share them with FFA'er, got $700 a pound for a 6.14 for all to see. The idea came from a past other chapters. pound bacon he had cured and showed as FFA In Action column in the magazine. partofhisSOEP. That was a record price ever for the state's Ham, Bacon & Egg Highmore, SD, put on a Food For Show and Sale. Fitness program for grades K-6. The Kuna, ID, Vo-Ag Advisory Com- Members of Leland, CA, Chapter mittee awards annual scholarships to made $ 1 ,200 selling Christmas trees. One seniors going on to school. This year they new idea was a coupon system that mem- gave six at $300. bers passed out to promote sales. Then when those coupons were turned in by During National Ag Day, the customers, the member got credit for the Newcastle, WY, members gave pony rides sale and points to lower his or her cost for Joe Cla.xton of Harrah, OK, Chapter to 400 elementary school kids. the chapter's ski trip. wrote a rap poem about swine production

"...I say fiU'em up. I say feed'em best; Take 'em to a stock show and put 'em through the test; This is the FFA and I'm Joe Claxton; And my swine rap is not Muffin';...."

At the Royal, WA, FFA banquet they gave thank you certificates to everyone who helped the chapter during the year. They also honored the members with the Like hundreds of chapters around the Round Rock Chapter in TX held a highest GPAs. nation, the Tri-Rivers Career Center in garage sale and earned over $ 1 , 100. OH. presented awards and recognition to Members of the Lincoln Chapter in 75 students at their chapter banquet. There At the end of the Eagle Point, OR, Shinnston, WV, are working during the were 300 attendees. banquet, there was an auction for work summer to restore a horse show ring back services of the officers. It raised enough to operating standards. During FFA Week, members of the money to help pay for the banquet. Brookland, AR, had a chess and checker Shellsburg, IA, FFA worked with St. tournament that lasted all week. The New sales product for Kahlotus, WA, Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids to map winners were given new FFA jackets at is a German-style sausage they made farms in the school district for landing the banquet. themselves. They sold it all in 24 hours. sites for their Lifeguard Helicopter Res- cue Program. After the Stonewall Jackson, VA, Stacy Auclair was winner of the live- members policed the trash from along stock showmanship contest for all of Kanawha, I A, Chapter hosted an FFA five miles of highway, they had a hot dog Connecticut. SheisamemberofKillingly volleyball tournament and donated part feast and a hard-fought softball game. FFA and was first place showman in beef, of the entry fees to the state FFA Founda- sheep and swine. tion. The Scoop column always has room for a newsy item or a useful new idea that The junior high chapter at Montello, For the third year in a row the Minne- could be picked up by another chapter.

WI, holds an annual spring picnic with ca- sota State Creed speaker has been a Besides that, it always makes a chapter noeing, paddle boating, volleyball and member of the Kimball Chapter. This feel proud to see their name in print. Send basketball. year it was won by Mona Lampi. the cards and letters this way!

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Attendance at the National Convention increased during the decade reaching an all time high of 24,124 in 1987.

FFA's Sixth Decade The sixth and final article in this series about the history of FFA.

By Wilson Carnes

closed its sixth decade by taking tion are eligible to receive the scholar- computers in 1 984 with its first "Comput- FFAa hard look at the emerging trends in ships. ers in Agriculture" award and the start of agriculture, coupled with a rapidly Another change in leadership occurred a nationwide computer network for vo-ag in 1983 when National Advisor classrooms. provides changing membership. More emphasis Byron The network vo-ag Rawls retired, after five years in that instructors and students with was being place on computer technol- learning position. He was replaced on an acting modules, current agriculture and ogy, agriscience and the importance of FFA basis by Thaine McCormick, a longtime news and electronic mail capabilities. The management and marketing skills. The vocational educator and supporter of FFA. on-going award program tests FFA mem- period from 1978 to 1987 also saw inter- Then, in 1984, Dr. Larry Case, former bers' abilities to adapt programs to national activities increased. Here are SOE director of agricultural education and state computer technology and general com- some top events of the decade. FFA advisor from Missouri, was named puter management knowledge. The award The 1978-79 national officers became National FFA Advisor and Education is presented at the Computers in Agricul- the first team to tour a foreign country on Program Specialist in the Depart- ture in behalf of FFA. They toured Japanese U.S. Seminar held Washington, D. C. ment of Education. each August. farms and agribusinesses, visited gov- The FFA took a step into the world of To help local vo-ag departments cope ernment officials and met with the Future with the bewildering of software Farmers of Japan. amount applications being developed for agricul- The first national proficiency award ture FFA launched the Agricultural seminar was also held in 1979. A 15-day Milestones Computer Connection Educational tour of Luxembourg, France, England, & 1978 - President Jimmy Carter, the Software Service This is Holland and Belgium became an addi- (ACCESS). a first FFA member to become subscription service offering discounted tional for the national winners of reward President of the United States, software and hardware, program reviews, proficiency awards. The FFA members spoke at the 5 1 st National Con- a newsletter and advice for instructors visited farms, experiment stations, agri- vention. making critical software decisions fortheir cultural industries and the world's larg- 1979 - National Officers visit Japan, programs. est agricultural show. the first officer team to visit national advi- To emphasize the importance of sci- Byron Rawls became another country as a group. ence in today's agriculture, the FFA ini- sor 2 1 , 1979, following the retire- on May -Byron Rawls becomes sixth tiated the Agriscience Teacher of the Year ment of H. Neville Hunsicker. Rawls had National FFA Advisor. award in 1986. This program recognizes previously served on the FFA Board of 1982 - FFA Hall of Achievement the agricultural instructor for teaching the Directors and as a program specialist in opened at the National FFA science of agriculture in class. the U.S. Department of Education. Center. A new series of weekend personal Two new contests were added in 1979 - Janice Eberly is first girl elected development seminars called for bringing the of national contests "Made number National FFA President. Excellence" was started in 1987. The to eleven. The contests were extempora- 1984 - Dr. Larry Case named National seminars are an extension of the Wash- neous public speaking and floriculture. FFA Advisor. ington Conference Program and were FFA first offered educational schol- 1987 - 60th National Convention sets developed to serve more members in arships to members in 1983 through the FFA new attendance record of 24, 1 24. their home states. "National College and Vocational/Tech- -Three millionth jacket sold by nical School Scholarship Program. "FFA Service. Supply Note: For a more complete history of FFA for members who are seniors in high school -Contributions to FFA Founda- the years 1979 to 1987, see highlights of the pre- or out-of-school members preparing to tion exceeded $3 million. feeding year in the February-March issues of The enroll in their first year of higher educa- National" FUTURE FARMER.

The National FVTVRE FARMER \ LESSON NUMBER ONE: RESPONSIBILITY

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AI>W IK 2 5Kb > I'lW, Wi Group Olin Corporalii Dan Bradshaw climbs out of his pickup under a hot Texas sun, pulls on his rubber boots and wades into the first of half-a-dozen rice fields he'll check this July afternoon. His practiced eye searches everywhere for clues—about insects, disease, irrigation problems and how close the crop is to harvest. He observes carefully because the advice he'll give the field's owner could make the difference between success and failure. But move the clock back to early spring. Instead of wading into muddy fields, Bradshaw cruises around under glorious blue skies on his ATV, stopping to take soil samples or advise farmers about planting dates. His activities vary with the growing cycle, but one thing's for sure: Bradshaw spends most of his time in the field, from early spring land preparation through late fall's second harvest. When not in the field, he 's on the road or on the phone with farmers—a mobile phone lets him do both at once. Crop producers pay Dan Bradshaw for his expert advice. As an independent crop consultant to rice growers, Bradshaw makes his living giving advice. Farmers pay him on a per- acre or per-hour basis to answer questions about every phase of production. living The New Professionals: To make a good as a crop con- Ag sultant, though, he must give the "right" answers. "Right" means results in dollars Independent Crop Consultant and cents.

"It's getting so technical that it's hard for the fanner to keep up," Bradshaw By Michelle Domangue explains. So he and other members of the National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants, specializing in everything ticular crop, he needs to have a broad Bradshaw advises, design your own. Af- from row crops to urban lawns, make it understanding of everything related to ter taking agriculture courses, go to work their business to learn all they can, then production and protection, not just one for an established crop consultant for a "sell" their knowledge and experience to narrow aspect like entomology. few years to get the experience needed to farmers. County agents, too, play a different go out on your own. Some 30 producers in the Texas Rice role. Spread much more thinly, they can't After earning an agronomy degree at Belt—ranging from young and inexperi- afford the time to specialize. They serve Texas Tech University, Bradshaw worked enced to old timers who've been at it for all the area's growers and livestock pro- for a seed producer, then for the Texas years—think his advice worth paying for. ducers, with their different interests and Department of Agriculture. He began Bradshaw compares the profession to needs. advising on soybeans in 1977 in partner- veterinary medicine—except that he spe- Bradshaw, himself a former FFA offi- ship with two other consultants. His inter- cializes in plants. cer, offers some advice to students who ests turned increasingly to rice, and by Pesticide salesmen often provide what think they might like to strike out on their 1981, he ventured out on his own. looks like a similar service—and without own as consultants: "Get as much educa- Though he clearly loves agriculture, directly charging for it. But Bradshaw tion and as wide a background as pos- Bradshaw finds consulting suits him bet- points out a big difference: the independ- sible," he says. "From everything you do, ter than actual farming would. He doesn't ent works directly for the farmer. you will learn something." particularly enjoy working with equip- "There's some good people in industry Specifically, take college courses in ment, preferring to focus instead on plants. researching and selling products, but still, plant pathology, plant physiology, agron- A consultant, in contrast to the farmers their number one allegiance is not to that omy, soil fertility, mechanics, business he advises, is free from the financial stress farmer," Bradshaw points out. "I'm look- and communications. "Some psychology of acquiring land and heavy equipment. ing out for my fanner. He's got to be a wouldn't hurt," he adds. Yet like the farmer, he's his own boss, success so I can work for him next year." The national consultants organization spends his days outdoors and plays a key Consultants also differ from the agri- is working with several universities to role in the production of food or fiber. cultural specialists in universities and design a degree program, with intern- And by giving sound advice that results in government agencies. Though an adviser ships, to train future generations of con- cost savings to farmers, the consultant can like Bradshaw might specialize in a par- sultants. Until such a program is offered. build his reputation and, thus, his income.

The Notional FUTURE FARMER Country/USA Photo Contest \ for FFA & 4-H Members Sponsored by The New Northrup King

Grab your camera on October 1 and capture the essence of rural America on film. Don't miss this chance to win great prizes and maybe have your photograph selected for publication in One Day in the Country/USA.

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Mail to: Photo Contest, The New Northrup King, 7500 Olson NORTHRUP KING Memorial Highway, Golden Valley, MN 55427 Seeds and service second to none- Contest void where prohibited by law. The Believer Rick Metzger challenges himself and others to be the best

is very enthusiastic and is a great my eyes I have done it."

speaker." Cox remarks. However, Rick is not against students Rick supports his leadership activities attending college. He says many young with a full-time job as director of sales people need those years to explore their and marketing for Seedex Distributors, options and find out what they want to do. Inc., a lawn and garden wholesale com- He chose to jump into his future head- pany. He also serves as strength coach for first, though. the Anthony Wayne High School varsity "The only person who really believed

football team and is assistant manager of that I could make it on my own without a a skating rink during the winter. college degree was my vo-ag teacher. "People ask, 'What do you do for fun?' Bernard Scott." Rick says. "He gave me Well, this is my idea of fun - going to the optimistic outlook on life. No matter speaking engagement or an FFA banquet, how bad things get, there's always some-

going out and raising money for young thing good about it. I learned to live by

National FFA Alumni President Rick people and the FFA - that's my idea of that and I still do." Metzger has traveled across the United enjoyment. The optimistic attitude has also been States speaking at FFA events. Dr. Earl Kantner, executive secretary applied to Rick's love of sports. He has of the Ohio FFA Foundation, has worked been involved with professional Softball, with Rick since his state officer days in track and football, the latter with the Ohio in 1978-79. USFL Michigan Panthers. "It was a "He's certainly one of the young dream come true to be involved with

people I've worked with who is still so professional athletics," he says. "But I re- By Lynn Hamilton dedicated to the FFA program and voca- alized I could not make a full-time career

tional agriculture, and is willing to do out of it and make a living." Metzger is a believer—in the Rick everything he can to help that," Dr. Kant- However, his football playing put a FFA, in young people and him- ner says. short-term hold on his present career and self. From professional sports to Of all of Rick's accomplishments, he activities last year. Two vertebra in the business world, this 28-year-old has is proudest of his success in the context of Rick's neck were cracked, a result from proven that helping people and having a something he didn't do - go to college. "I the years of pounding taken in football. positive mental attitude are some of the had teachers and employers who told me He suffered a mild stroke and was hospi- most powerful tools a young person can I wouldn't succeed in business and in life. talized for almost a month. Doctors said use. I have set out to prove them wrong and in he should have been hospitalized for two Rick is currently president of the to three months. Rick attributes his quick 29,000-member National FFA Alumni Metzger bench-pressed 400 lbs at the recovery to his strong mental attitude. Association. He travels the country giv- 1 987 FFA State Presidents' Conference. Competition still draws him to sports ing leadership workshops, speaking at i as a hobby, though. "My idea of having a state alumni conventions and FFA ban- w *.-, good time is giving 1 10 percent and giv- quets and raising funds for the FFA Foun- kg* ing the best performance possible," he dation. In addition to his leadership posi- ft says. "If I go out and only give 80 percent tion with the Alumni, he also serves on I feel miserable because I wasn't the the National FFA Foundation Sponsor- competitive person that I should have ing Committee, the Ohio FFA Alumni been." Council and is chairman of the Ohio FFA i Rick's strategy is to mentally see Foundation Sponsoring Committee. himself accomplishing his goals before Woody Cox, executive director of the 1 1 he sets out to reach them. National FFA Alumni Association, says "I'm capable of hitting a softball over even though Rick is one of the youngest 1 a 325-foot fence. Every time before I go presidents the organization has had, he is to the plate. I picture every move I'm one of the best. "To be a leader, you have going to make how my feet are going to to be self-motivated and very organized, — (Continued on page 50) a good manager. Rick has both traits. He

42 The National Fl TIRE FARMER Up With Agriculture Contest Winners I can turn stumbling blocks into step- ping stones. My greatest achievements are repre- Doug Drudik, of Grand Island, Ne- The Sun Still Smiles sented by innovation. braska, was chosen as the overall winner The sun always smiled on the farm. I am the frontier for the adventure of of the fourth annual Up with Agriculture I'd wake up to the smiling sun, work the human mind. Writing Contest, an event sponsored by under it all day, and say good-bye to it in It isn't so much where I stand but the Garst Seed Company. the evening. where I am going that assures my future. An estimated 8,000 FFA members from I knew the smiling sun very well be- "I AM AMERICAN AGRICUL- 20 states received cash and prizes to- fore I learned a "crisis" was at hand. TURE." talling nearly $20,000. Drudik. 18. re- Some people talked of it as such, oth-

ceived $ 1 ,000 for his winning entry, "The ers just didn't talk about it. Pennsylvania State Winner Sun Still Smiles." Each state winner re- Today, the crisis is either over, or still Irene Benner, 18 ceived $250 and all winners received an among us in our attitudes. Greenwood FFA Chapter \}p with Agriculture wallet for describing Of either I'm not sure. in 100 words or less, their feelings about The most priceless commodities of our What I'm sure of. though, is: the future of American agriculture. American farms are the self-reliant young the sun I saw this morning is the same According to David Garst, president of citizens that grow up learning the impor- one I saw as a child, and it is definitely still Garst Seed, Doug's mother found that she tance of dedication and motivation. smiling. had cancer two days before Christmas last Whether on the land, in the lab or in year, about the same time that Doug was Indiana State Winner agribusiness, there is a bright future for writing his essay. "Doug said his mother today's young "aggies." Matthew Campbell, 15 is determined to overcome cancer, and Although agriculture is influenced by Jay County FFA Chapter added that if agriculturalists would have nature, land, climate, and economics, the herattitude. their futures would be bright." I am the world's largest industry. most crucial variable in the agriculture explained Garst. "The positive attitude I am the foundation of civilization. and food equation of the future is human expressed in Doug's poem and by his I am the parent of genius and the child capital, young people qualified to step out family's actions should be an inspiration of hard work. and accept the many career opportunities to us all." I am a builder of character in youth. that agriculture has to offer. Today's farm I life fruitful. The following are Drudik 's winning make purposeful and youth have the education and motivation entry and other selected state-winning I am represented in the humblest of to keep agriculture. America's Heartbeat, essays. savings and in the largest investments. ticking. ... FRESH PICKED FRUIT SERVICES 17 S.E. Fort King Street

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Stare Terri Hames, western region vice president, met backstage with the Oak Ridge Boys at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to talk about their role in the "Take Pride in America" campaign. Left to right are Richard Sterban, Joe Bonsall, Hames, Duane Allen and Steve Sanders. Photo by Andrew Markwan

produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, one of the nine federal government departments that are partners in the campaign. The mix of USDA officials and country music performers working on a common project brought a chuckle to Steve Sanders, the most recent addition to the Oak Ridge Boys. "It was a funny sight for me to see a bunch of government guys sitting around the studio in suits wearing headphones and nodding their heads," said Sanders. FFA's six national officers were filmed by the USDA in March for a short video introducing TPI A to FFA members. The officers' video was then coupled with the Oak Ridge Boys' video and a ten-minute show explaining TPIA in a package to promote the campaign. The USDA has provided FFA with 150 copies of the video for distribution to state officers during National Leadership Conferences for State Officers. State offi- FFA Takes Pride cers will be sharing the videos and other promotional materials with FFA members throughout the year. In cooperation with FFA, the USDA has created a special In America TPIA awards program for FFA chapters. USDA officials will judge state-winning Building Our American Communities (BOAC) applications this fall using TPIA guidelines. Four FFA joins the Oak Ridge Boys in a national winners will be selected out of the BOAC applications. At press time, the Oak Ridge Boys were attempting to sched- nationwide campaign to preserve ule an appearance at National FFA Convention this November America's resources to present the awards. A number of FFA members are already being recognized for their involvement in TPIA. The Fayette County FFA Chapter from Oak Hill, West Virginia was named as one of the 1988 National Take Pride In America award winners. Only 94 groups was the last time you had a chance to help this land/ When in the country received the honor. Two other FFA representa- To make a difference, to face the task and make a tives—the Vermont State Association and the Prairie Heights stand?" This is the question the Oak Ridge Boys are asking the American public in "Take Pride In America," the new chapter from LaGrange, Indiana—were among 209 national theme song for the nationwide campaign of the same name. finalists. Each FFA group was nominated for the award by their governor. Take Pride in America (TPI A) is a national public awareness National President Kelli Evans served on the national campaign to encourage all Americans to care for public and FFA ••• private natural and cultural resources. Along with other per- panel that selected the winners. formers like Clint Eastwood, Louis Gossett Jr. and Charles Bronson, the Oak Ridge Boys—Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, Steve Sanders and Richard Sterban. have donated their talent to bring attention to the preservation of Americans vital resources. How Does Our Chapter Get Involved? "The concept is simple." said Joe Bonsall. "The idea is to take care of the land. We're here on this planet for only a short time FFA chapters who want to participate in the Take Pride in and we need to think about those who will be here after we're America effort may already be on the right path if they have a gone." BOAC project or other community-oriented activities. "Some of us have roots that run deep in this type of effort," "The goal of Take Pride in America is to motivate a local said Duane Allen, a former member of the Paris, Texas, FFA individual to identify a local problem and use local resources to Chapter. Allen was raised on a ranch near Paris and owns a solve that problem," says Ronn Hunt, Agricultural Stabilization number of cattle and horses at his home in Hendersonville, and Conservation Service Deputy Director of Information. Hunt Tennessee. "Those of us who were born on the farm and says FFA members can get started by calling a toll-free number, appreciate it, appreciate the attention (FFA) is giving to this 1-800-THE SOIL. Callers will receive information about other project." groups and individuals in their area who are working on TPIA Allen and the rest of the "Oaks" met with Terri Hames, projects. western region FFA vice president, during a recent engagement He added that all government agencies, such as the Coopera- at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Nevada. By coincidence, Hames tive Extension Service, Soil Conservation Service, Forest Serv- had just spoken at the Paris FFA chapter banquet the evening ice and the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service before. have been alerted to to help interested groups initiate and The Oak Ridge Boys song and a follow-up video were manage TPIA projects.

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Congressional Honor for The learning complex main agricultural classroom building houses an FFA Chapter Farm Hall of Fame room where members' The Konawaena, Hawaii, FFA Chap- awards are displayed, memorabilia is kept, ter dedicated their high school agricul- pictures of past and present state and tural farm and renamed it "Sergeant Rod- chapter officers are featured and agricul- ney Yano Agricultural Learning Com- tural models are exhibited. Hall of Fame plex." honorees include Colonel Elison Onizuka Mayor Dante Carpenter declared May and Sergeant Rodney Yano. 21 as Sergeant Rodney Yano Day. The The farm shop includes woodworking FFA members are honored to dedicate equipment, welding equipment and a farm Fremont FFA member Debbie Letzring their farm to Sergeant Yano who was a mechanics section. Also part of the farm checks out the quality of a wood exhibit graduate of Konawaena, a past FFA presi- shop houses a walk-in refrigerator and at the FFA Alumni's third annual Toy dent and a Congressional Medal of Honor meat saw used for meat science labs. Also and Doll Show. recipient from the Vietnam War. The farm the farm laboratory includes the Onizuka dedication has been the Building Our Memorial Park; a new Rodney Yano pic- Examples of uses for the money are help- American Communities project of the nic area which includes a waterfall, fish ing members to participate at the national local FFA chapter. pond, taro patches, watercress patch. and state conventions, FFA camp, Wash-

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The Original Personalized Community Cookbook Publishers 410 Highway 72W • Dept 344* PO Box 340 « (Continued from Page 47) put in the cafeteria so the students could put money in them to "vote" on having Mark Purdy , vice president of the chapter, demonstrated how to shear sheep. their favorite teacher kiss the goat. The jar To conclude the activities, the FFA with the most money wins and the teacher members went into the third-grade class- whose picture is on the front of the jar rooms and showed the Food for America must kiss the goat. This year's winner was movie describing the processes and people Mr. Lewis Bricker, the industrial arts necessary to produce a cheeseburger. The teacher. activity was wrapped up by each student The money from this contest was used getting a Burger King hamburger and a to award two outstanding seniors in the glass of milk from the chapter. FFA $150 scholarships. This year's winners This is an annual event for the chapter are Doug Halley and Ken Meier. and the children look forward to the ani- (Jodi Woodbury) mals each year. (Stacey Randall) A crowd of 1,200 watched students, faculty and community members in East Welding Money Not Quite Vanna White Clinton, Ohio, try to keep from falling The Beach, North Dakota, Chapter has The Williston, North Dakota, FFA up with a solution for people off their donkeys at the school's first come whose Chapter won the "Triple Crown" of chap- annual donkey basketball game. The round bale feeders rot, weather, fall apart ter honors as they were named winners of and need replacement every few years. FFA beat the high school band 10-4. In the state BOAC, Safety and Superior They, with help from Advisor Terry Week, the second game, the faculty and Chapter awards. An innovative part of have developed a pipe-and-sucker-rod community squeaked past the Young their safety program was a "Wheel of type rack as a welcome alternative. Farmers 12-11. In the final game the Misfortune" exhibit that addressed elec- The feeder-building project came out FFA beat the faculty 8-4. trical safety hazards. of a discussion between a local farmer and The exhibit consisted of a game-show Mr. Week about problems with feeders. type wheel that, instead of displaying Don't Let It Get Your Goat At the time, the FFA needed to find some various amounts of money, showed po- The Mississinawa Valley, Ohio, FFA project to help increase chapter income. tential electrical dangers such as frayed held their annual high school ag Olympics The feeder sales have boosted the cords, downed power lines and electricity during National FFA Week. chapter's finances "to over $1,800" to near water. The exhibit's hosts were two As part of the activities, they held a spend on typical expenses such as its mannequins, "Pat Killjack" and "Vanna "Kiss the Goat" contest. Glass jars were annual banquet, livestock judging con- Light." A partially-revealed letter board spelled "Wired for Trouble." Seeing is Believing Electrical safety pamphlets were dis- tributed at the exhibit which was pre- Biggersville, Mississippi, Chapter officers posed with their display to curb miered at the National Hard Red Spring drinking while driving. The crashed car and signs were a constant reminder for Wheat Show. The chapter has since dis- students and adults in the community. played their wheel at KUMV-TV's "Farm and Ranch Showcase" and the North Da- kota state fair.

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Rick Sigvaldsen, left, and Mike Liudahl show off Williston's "Wheel of Misfortune" electrical safety exhibit that helped them win the state safety award.

The National FUTVRE FARMER tests, the national convention, awards and supplies. Using a jig built by their advisor, members weld and use a torch, primer and their muscles in the manufacture of cow- calf feeders and ones for bulls. Since September, they've sold 22 cow-calf size and four for bulls.

It takes about two days and all available hands to make one of the octagonal cow-calf feeders. The bale feeder is seven feet in diameter and the upright posts are fitted with metal stock, primed and painted. The FFA designed feeders are built on rollers for easy moving, (from The Bis- marck Tribune)

Meeting Efficiency They've Got Their Hands Full The Dyersburg, Tennessee, FFA Chapter officers proudly display the awards received at the West Tennessee FFA Awards Banquet which culminated in their chapter being named champion of West Tennessee for 1987-88. The awards banquet was held at the International Agricultural Center in Memphis. Officers, from left, Hunt Shipman, Mary Butler, Bell, Beth Kate Sue Ann Moore , Michelle White, Tom Bell and Advisor Benny Moore.

degree. Leonard had served as chapter typed on a standard typewriter. Now treasurer and president. His home proj- through the use of computer word proc- ects included a peach orchard and fat essing, data base and desktop publishing

Lyon County, Kentucky, used this idea hogs. The one FFA activity which stands equipment, it is sent to all chapter mem- to improve meetings and keep members out in Leonard's mind was when he helped bers, alumni members, state staff mem- better informed. They purchased an his chapter paint the bottom five feet of all bers, school administrators and students activities chart from the National FFA the utility poles green in their home town- who have enrolled for an agriscience Supply Service and the vice president ship. Green Township. course for next fall. made a bulletin board using keys and Leonard's son Rex received his degree Any member or alumni member may junior 1962. submit information to be published. Help the chart for listing each activity by as a in Rex's projects included beef cows and calves, corn, steers, is always needed on summer publication committee. The activities were posted hogs and breeding sheep. He was chapter dates to help fold, address and prepare for by the vice president two weeks prior vice president and president. mailing. to meetings. This provided time for In June of 1988. Leonard Miller's each committee to act and members to grandson Brad received his State Farmer inform themselves. Each committee degree. Brad's projects have included filed their material according to the hogs, corn, wheat and soybeans. Brad has new filing system. We have been able served his chapter as sentinel and presi- to keep all material for next year's dent. He has participated in general live- officers and committee chairpersons. stock judging, soil judging and played in National (From Chapter application) the state FFA band.

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The 1 988 Smithville, Ohio, FFA Chap- The Mansfield, Texas, FFA begins its ter banquet took on a special significance eighth year of publishing a chapter news- are vo-ag because it marked a unique milestone. For letter called Mansfield FFA News. Begin- Computers used by students the first time since the chapter was char- ning in June of 1981, the newsletter has and teachers at Mansfield to do SOE- tered on May 21, 1929, the chapter had a been published each June, July and Au- related activities, keep complete record family with three generations of State gust as well as other special times through- books for the chapter, connect with the Fanner degree recipients. out the year. Ag Ed Network on a regular basis and At the Ohio FFA Convention in June In the beginning, the newsletter was editthe newsletter. (Photo from National of 1934, Leonard Miller received his mailed only to chapter members and was Chapter application)

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OUTDOOR CAREERS In forestry, surveying, water, wildlife and recreation begin at the RANGER SCHOOL, "/ the oldest forest technology school in North America. really don't believe there is anything in this Located In the Adirondack on a 2600 acre forest, the RANGER SCHOOL provides an intensive program world I can't accomplish if I set my mind to it. stressing a "hands-on," learn-by-doing education, leading to an A. AS. degree. WRITE: Ranger School, Box F, Wanakena, NY 13695 (Continuedfrom page 42) He reached every goal except becoming a national FFA officer. Though he fell move, how my arms are going to move If let short, Rick sees it as a positive experi- you move, please us know so you will receive everything." your magazine without interruption. Send your new ence. "People always ask me what it felt address and the address label from the last issue of His weight-lifting provides another like to be beaten fornational office. To me your magazine to Circulation Department, Box example. Last summer at the state presi- 15160, Alexandria, Virginia 22309. I was never beaten - 1 made six people be dents' conference in Washington D.C., better than I was." At that point, he didn't Rick bench pressed a personal goal of 400 dream that his goal would later be reached pounds. "I thought I would stop after as a national officer of the alumni. 400," he said. But those who know him Big Jim™ Halters Rick sees the Alumni organization as a Scientific Marvel Controls thought otherwise. Rick didn't stop. This The Meanest Animals support group for the FFA and vocational spring he lifted 505 pounds, and now Halter breaks cattle, sheep, agriculture program, much like a band or goats etc in half the time hopes to continue increasing. v Call or write for free catalog athletic boosters club. A large function of V. of unique & exciting products His power of concentration and vision the Alumni involves helping agriculture of what he is about to do are more impor- teachers with specialized areas of instruc- tant than his 230 pounds of strength, he tion. "There are people who are experts in believes. "All I see when I'm lifting is the their fields who can go back and help the bar coming off the rack, coming down and ag teacher," he says. This could provide hitting my chest and pushing it back up." students with benefits such as computer His life is patterned after these prin- instruction and betterjudging team prepa- ciples. "I picture myself doing what I ration. ALOMINO want to accomplish and how I want to do NORSE BREEDERS OF AMERICA. INC. Rick will continue to work with the P it," he says. Never one to look back, he 15253 E Skelly Dr Tulsa, 741 16-2620 Alumni and FFA members after his OK always has his future in sight. "I look WRITE FOR INFORMATION president's term, always looking for more forward to the things I'm going to accom- opportunities to help. He wants to change plish tomorrow, next week, next month, the public's attitude toward youth, and next year and 10 years from now. tries to project a positive image of agricul- "Someday I would eventually like to YOU CAN SPEND MORE MONEY, ture and young people to everyone. own my own retail outlet in the lawn and BUT YOU CANT BUY MORE BOOT A reporter recently cornered Rick and garden business. I would also like to get HANDMADE WILSON BOOTS OF MONTANA asked him just what was so good about into public relations more so than I am young people these days. Rick replied are all leather, hand lasted and hand now and work with motivational-type pegged, with a wide steel shank, full with an invitation to the 1988 National seminars, " he says. "I really don't believe length welt, full leather lining, thick FFA Convention. "You have to experi- leather sole WILSON BOOTS are there is anything in this world I can't built strong to fit right and last long. ence 23,000 young people in an audito- accomplish if I set my mind to it." rium, screaming with enthusiasm," Rick For brochure send M .00 to: Alumni Director Cox says, "Rick, says. "I got the strangest feeling that the through his athletic leadership in addition BOWMAN'S reporter might be in Kansas City this No- to his FFA background and his agricul- WILSON BOOT CO. vember." ... tural leadership has a lot of very positive 110 East Callender St . Dept G Livingston, Montana 59047 things to offer young people." Phone 222-3842 (406) Rick wasn't always so optimistic,

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You can spend money, plenty of ways You could buy fast-food, orgas for your car, or albums But why not invest in your college education and learn more 9 l/^U<*vri about what you may be doing ihe rest of your life ry<-}/0*^& The National Ag Career Advisor newsletter will tell you where the hot jobs are in agriculture today and how you can nail them down Newsletter topics include Which ag jobs pay best and have the most openings'1 Where are the best places in the country' to study biotechnology 7 Why

some resumes shine and others fall flat Which ag schools are the least most expensive* Why there's a shortage of qualified people in some agncultural Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler fields now The newsletter is written by a former FFA member and past national FFAofficei candidate — someone who agriculture today's competitive the Good Times Roll ! Down in my look to for inspiration—my younger understands and job market for young people Lethome state of Louisiana, that old brother Eric. He always brightens up my For a free sample issue, please send a self- French saying is used often. The day because he has a wonderful attitude addressed, stamped, envelope For a one-year Cajuns are noted for enjoying life and about life. subscription (12 issues), send SI5 check or money order Sure, you could buy burgers or gas. or you looking the bright side of things. Despite the fact that he is deaf, Eric on could prepare yourself for one of the many good Cajun values date back to the time embraces life enthusiastically, appreciat- careers in agriculture today when they emigrated to Louisiana from ing what he has and not getting depressed Mail to The National Ag Career Advisor PO Box 462 Nova Scotia. Canada. The new land was or discouraged about what he doesn't front Royal. VA 22630 rugged and difficult for them. However, have. There are many things he can ' t do NAME they were grateful for the good things they the simple things that we take for granted, found, such as an abundance of wildlife like carrying on a conversation with a for food. stranger, hearing the TV or asking a ques- Cm . STATE. ZIP_ If you don't learn specific tips for finding It would have been easy for them to tion to a store clerk while shopping. The a job in today's agriculture job market, or you're complain about the mosquitoes and snakes one thing he can do is to laugh at himself not completely satisfied, your unused subscription will be refunded immediately Noqu in the swamps, but with a great attitude when he fails and pick himself up to start asked. and resourcefulness they survived and, over again. through the years, developed a style of Eric helps me keep life in perspective preparing food called Cajun cuisine that is because he has taught me to appreciate NOW! Get in on the PROFITS in now popular around the world. life. Through him I have realized that SMALL ENGINE REPAIR ^ During my travels this year, I've come every day is a celebration because we Work part time, full time — to appreciate those people back home have so much for which to be thankful. right at home — we help you every step of the way. more all the time, but I ' ve also discovered We live in the greatest country on Earth No doubt about il as a small engine- Cajuns don't have exclusive rights to a where we are free to succeed. We can pro, you can cash in on the huge demand for qualified men in one of Amer- good time or a positive frame of mind. worship as we please and speak about our ica's fastest growing industries You'll l^ I've met wonderful people with great at- feelings. We have the opportunity to gather be able to command top hourly rates of from S25 00 to S30 00 per hour — and that's just titudes from Montana to Florida and Ohio as friends in the FFA to learn about our- for labor to Texas and many places in between. selves and others. We can compete, win Plenty of business waiting lor qualified men. 65.000.000 Small Engines Are In Use Today! One of my duties as a national officer awards or we can place second in a con-

That's the official count from the Engine Service Assn . and is to help our members "Let the Good test. one-million new engines are being built each month With Foley-Belsaw training, you can soon have the skill and Times Roll" by helping them develop a Free to place second? Yes. There is knowledge to make top money servicing these engines good attitude about themselves. It is ex- nothing wrong with placing second in citing for me to make new friends and contest. Sure, you didn't win (and we all help them realize how truly blessed they like to win), but when you think about are because of the talents they all possess. how much you learned, aren't you much

But I can only motivate people if I feel better because of the experience? So why motivated too. I really began to think should you be happy that you placed sec- about this when a member in New York ond? asked me, "Dunn, how do you stay moti- My Cajun friends would say, "Be- vated? Who keeps you going?" cause you didn't place third."

At times, as a national officer, it can Take a tip from the Cajuns and my NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! become tiring because of all of the travel- brother, Eric. There is always something You don't need to be a born mechanic or have any prior experience Lessons are fully illustrated so clear you ing, long schedules work. to and hard Let be happy about. Remember, the simple cant go wrong, and with our famous learn-by-domg there be no mistake—this experience as a things in life. Take time to smell the roses, method you get practical hands-on experience national officer is the most enjoyable thing go fishing, take your younger brother or ITok I've ever done. But I think it's been so sister to the fair—take time to enjoy life enjoyable because I also have someone to and "Laissez les Bon Temps Roulerl"

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Q: What did Paul Revere say after his Tim: "If April showers bring May flow- There was a doctor who lived in an famous ride? ers, then what do May flowers bring?" apartment that had thin walls. Every night Whoa! A: Tom: "I don' t know, what?" a man next to him would bang on the wall David Foster Tim: "Pilgrims!" and say, "Do you have anything for a Blue Ridge, Virginia Amy Snyder headache?" Later he would ask, "Do Hillsboro, Ohio you have anything for a stomach ache?" A coach was talking to his team, "You Then the man died and soon after that know my motto. Try, try, try again. And One day a man walked into a grave- the doctor died and was buried right next if that doesn't work we'll send in the yard and found five dollars lying on the to him. The doctor heard a knock on his bigger guys." tombstone. He picked it up and heard a coffin and the man asked, "Do you have Linda Calloway voice say "I'm the ghost ofDaniel Boone, anything for worms?" Castleberry, Alabama put the money back on the tomb." The Lila Metzker man did exactly what the voice ordered Heavener, Oklahoma him to do. " The next day the man went back to the Customer: "Howdoyou ser\'e shrimp ? cemetery and found a $100 bill on the Waiter: "We bend down."

same tombstone and picked it up. He then Shawnda Smith heard a voice say, "I'm the voice ofDaniel Bartlett. Ohio Boone, put the money back on the tomb. The man quickly replied, "I'm the ghost Q: What do you call a couple of sales- ofDavy Crockett and I'm going to put the men who go to jail together? money in my pocket. A: Sellmates. Mike Grubb Dealon Ellison Oakland, Maryland Jemison, Alabama

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