National Future Farmer VOLUME 20 NUMBER 4 APRIL-MAY 1972

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The National Future Farmer VOLUME 20 NUMBER 4 APRIL-MAY 1972

Departments FFA Honored

think it is interesting— if not sig- Mailbag 4 Chapter Scoop 32 WE nificant—that FFA was among those Looking Ahead 6 Something New 41 invited to the White House to see President Agri-Coreers 28 Joke Page 42 Nixon off when he left on his trip to China. The FFA organization and its members should fee! honored. For whatever your personal opinions might be regarding the Agri-Emphasis: Livestock visit, I believe we will all agree that it was history in the making and by accepting the Beef Breeding Evaluation 14 Model Dairying 16 invitation, FFA had a part in it. In addition to the several members of the Hog Parlor For Over 1 ,000 1 FFA staff, members of the Noakesville, Virginia, and Gaithersburg, Maryland, FFA chapters represented the FFA. Other Features National FFA Seminar As we rush our last copy to the printer FFA Alumni To Meet 10 Agricultural Outlook 72 22 for this issue, over 100 state leaders in ag- Your FFA Ambassadors 1 Helping Wildlife 24 ricultural education and FFA are assem- Youth With A Purpose 12 Ultralight, The Fun Tackle 30 bled in Washington, D.C. for a National FFA Seminar. This is the early stage of Weldon Project Well Finding Summer Job 34 Done 20 A "Operation Update," a plan for improving Agricultural Mechanics 22 FFA In Action 36 the FFA which hopefully will reach every FFA chapter in the country. The current trend is for all such meetings Our Cover to have a theme and this one is no exception. The theme for this seminar is, "The New FFA Relevant—Flexible." Following the drrecfions printed on agricultural chemicals and plant foods is very — The game plan is for these men to take important. Preparing to fill the corn planter with herbicide are Rick Brill, a Welling- to their respective states the ideas ton, Ohio, FFA member, and his father Kenneth. Rick and his brother-in-law Melvin back they will glean from this Beall are members of the family corporation farm headed by Rick's father. Rick and information for modernizing and improving served as chapter president under direction of Advisor Mike Kiehl. conference state and Photo by Ralph Woodin the FFA. There, in a series of area meetings which will involve the local FFA advisor, procedures will be developed MAGAZINE STAFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS for updating the FFA. The total package

Editor, Wilson W. Carnes ; Associate Editors, Chairman of the Board of Directors, National Ad- should be a giant step forward in making

John M. Pitzer, Ronald A. Miller ; Editorial As- visor, H. N. Hunsicker; Members the Board, of FFA more relevant to the instructional pro- sistants, Twila Renirie, Patricia Martin ; Circula- J. L. Branch, James E. Dougan, H. E. Edwards, tion Assistants, Norma Salvatore, Dorothy Hacker, John W. Lacey, Harold L. Noakes, J. R. Peddi- gram in vocational agriculture and more

Adriana Siagp ; Promotion Assistant, Michael cord, Byron F. Rawls, J. W. Warren. meaningful to the careers of students. Winter; Advertising Manager, Glenn D. Luedke Regional Advertising Manager, Duane Leach; Re- NATIONAL STAFF The FFA member viewpoint will be gional Advertising Manager, Richard A. Wright Executive Secretary , V^'illiiim Paul Cray ; Na- ably represented at the National FFA Sem- Advertising Assistant, Laurie Welch. tional Treasurer, J. M. Camiibell; Executive Officers. Director, Edward J. Hawkins; Controller, V. inar by your six National FFA

Stanley Allen ; Associate Executive Secretary, NATIONAL OFFICERS Coleman Harris; Manager of Internalinnal Pro- Constitution Reviewed President, FFA National Tim Burke; National Secre- grams, Lennie Gamage ; Manager of Contests and Directors tary, ; Presidents, Board of Dennis Sargent National Vice Awards, Robert Scefeldt ; Director of Informa- The National FFA Philip Johnson, Kevin Hall, Clifford Saylor, tion, Daniel Reuwee; Administrative Secretary of and National FFA Officers met as an Ad Sammy Peebles. FFA Alumni Association, Jay Benham. Hoc CommiUee January 23-25, for the purpose of reviewing the national constitution CHANGE OF ADDRESS Send both old and new addreciies to Circulation Dcpt., and bylaws. Recommended changes were The yational FVTUIiE FARMER. P.O. Box 15130. i)* The National FUTURE FARMER, member / ' of Audit Bureau of Circulations. Alexandria, Virginia 22309. acted upon at the regular meeting later that CORRESPONDENCE week and sent to the states with minutes of Address all correspondence to: The National FUTURE FARMER. P.O. Box 15130. Alexandria. Virginia 22309. the Board meeting. These recommendations ADVERTISING OFFICES Offices are located at the National FFA Center on The National FUTURE FARMER US. Route One, eletit miles pnuth of Alexandria. are to be studied and then acted upon by P.O. Box 15130 The National FUTURE FARMER Is published bi- Convention Alexandria, Vlrelnla 22309 monthly by the Future Farmers of America at Alex- delegates to the National FFA andria, Vlrelnla 22309. Second class postapc paid at Whaley. Simpson Company in October. Alexandria, Virclnla. and ndilillinal mailing: ofrices. in Kansas City 6725 Sunset Boulevard at Copyrlpht 1071 by the Future Farmers America. Los Aneeles, California M02S 213-463-7157 of Single subscription, SI. 00 per year In U.S. and pos- 580 Washington Street sessions. Single copies, 20c. Foreign subscriptions, SI. 00 lOilum. Qa^Hei, Editor San Francisco, California 94111 415-781-4583 plus 50c extra for postage.

April-May, 1972 DRAW ME CONTEST 5 Art Scholarships and 100 Cash Prizes

Over $5000 in prizes awarded monthly

Albin, Wyoming advisor, I have enjoyed your magazine. Our chapter is awaiting National FFA Therefore, may I have a subscription, so WEEK along with many other chapters that I might be more able to help tell the around the nation. Even though we try, folks of the everhappening story of FFA. sometimes professional help adds a little Neal Feikema something. Farm Director We would appreciate it if you would WWAM/WWTV-FM send us some materials for publications and radio programs for FFA WEEK. Sioux City, Iowa Dennis Anderson, Reporter 1 am presently employed at the Fourth All chapters were sent How-to-do-it Street Cafe. I have been a waitress off and Idea Booldets which had sample radio on for 12 years or so, but I have never scripts and news releases.—Ed. served a nicer group of young people than those attending the recent Future Farmers Houston, Texas of America Convention. national talent team from The FFA Six other waitresses and I were working, has been very successful Milby Chapter and with the usual office and store em- since winning the National Talent award. ployees and shoppers coming in, we were These FFA'ers have been invited to play pretty busy. Added to these were the the Houston Livestock at banquets during FFA boys. It was kind of hectic, but I Show. They performed at the San Antonio, have never waited on a nicer group of Texas, Young Farmer Convention in Jan- young men. ovation at uary and received a standing They all were so polite, patient, con- the end of their performance. Draw the Pirate siderate, and courteous. They all were They always get nice comments at con- clean-shaven, had nicely trimmed hair, and vention and high school bookings. were otherwise neat in their appearance. I Let "the Pirate" help you test your talent. Dave McCullough, Advisor never heard any abusive or vulger lan- You may win one of five $795.00 Commer- cursing. cial Art Scholarships or any one of one Cadillac, Michigan guage or seem to hear so much bad about hundred $10.00 cash prizes! Not too long ago, while visiting one of We like young people nowadays. It's a pleasure to Draw "the Pirate" any size except a the larger banks in the area, I noticed the tracing. Use pencil. Every qualified entrant there still people like president of that bank had pushed aside find out are young receives a free professional estimate of I don't enough praise for them. the Wall Street Journal, three newspapers these. have his art talent. Mrs. Diane Aspleaf Scholarship winners get the complete and a professional magazine, to read his This item was first printed in the Sioux home study course in commercial art new issue of The National FUTURE taught by Art Instruction Schools, Inc., one FARMER magazine. City Journal following the Iowa FFA of America's leading home study art In the past, as both a member and as an Convention.—Ed. schools. Try for an art scholarship in advertising art, illustrating, cartooning and painting. quivers as I write this. They say he died Your entry will be judged in the month re- He Loved FFA before he even reached the hospital. I received but not later than May 31, 1972. member him volunteering to help chop Prizes awarded for best drawings of various I saw him the night before, at the FFA out the weeds in the FFA tobacco. Now subjects received from qualified entrants meeting. He was in cut-off shorts and a they say that on the way home, from age 14 and over. One $25 cash award for chopping out the tobacco, he and three the best drawing from entrants age 12 and tank shirt. He had a good sun tan. I re- members had met with one 13. No drawings can be returned. Our stu- member seeing him get up to discuss a other FFA dents and professional artists not eligible. motion. He had a bat in his hands as we of those catastrophical accidents on the Contest winners will be notified. Send your had played a game of softball before the highway, which so many of us are lucky entry today. meeting. I remember his sly grin as he enough not to encounter. He is dead, an- die, and two are in serious con- MAIL THIS COUPON TO ENTER CONTEST began to talk. His personality lit up the other may meeting room even more than "The Ris- dition. It all happens so quick. I only saw ART INSTRUCTION SCHOOLS, INC. ing Sun" at the president's station. His him the night before at the FFA meeting. Sludio 2A-3540 vivacious personality was always present I want to make this tragedy known 500 South Fourth Minneapolis, Minn. St., 55415 when he spoke. to other FFA members. Everyone says it I now remember when he recited the can't happen to them, but it can. I re- Please enter my drawing in your creed at our banquet. was our creed member him as a person that loved the monthly contest. (please print) He contest winner. I remember his nervous FFA. He had just participated in an FFA Name- grin as he began to recite. He was always activity when it happened. The calamity grinning. looked over the whole audi- of the highway is unpredictable. Who Occupation- -Age. He ence and the room was silent. He spoke knows when it will happen to them. A Address _Apt,_ shakedly and rapidly, but distinctively. week before this catastrophy, I was in an Maybe I didn't know him as well as I accident. Safety on our highways can nev- City could have. He was a freshman and I was er be over emphasized. Tonight I will go County- -Zip Code- a senior, but I respected him and liked to the funeral home, but he won't be the his personality. He would have gone far. same; the grin will be missing. \ Telephone Number- And now, they say he is gone. My lip Name Withheld by Request Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the National Home Study Council. The National FUTURE FARMER All week long, Gary Paine stops vehicles with a computer.

Engineering Safety Vehi- Gary and Jon are in he and Jon have been cle (ESV) program. the Big Brother program: sharing part of their lives Garyisprogramming a non-profit organization in such activities as an analog computer that matches fatherless camping, skiing, tobog- (a device for simulating boys with "Big Brothers"; ganing, motorcycling, real situationson awiring then plans activities and football games and— yes, He's working to put circuit) with actual vehi- encourages a close and a little schoolwork, too. an improved vehicle on cle braking conditions. lasting relationship. Gary Paine is a the American road. Not Once wired, almost any For two years now, warm and generous per- just for himself, but also driving condition may be son with genuine concern for the future of his "Little duplicated and the for others. He's Brother," Jon Henderson. effects measured. an example Big Brother Gary In this way, he's of the kino of interesting Paine is an engineer at working on braking sys- the research laboratory tem designs which under people that work. of AC Spark Plug Divi- most conditions will fur- make GM sion in Flint, Michigan. ther reduce vehicle His current project, the stopping distances while Wheel Lock Control Sys- improving vehicle sta- General Motors tem, is part of GM's bility and handling. Interesting people doing interesting things.

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Sure, you can buy welders for less money.. .and for even more money.. .but YOU CAN'T GET A BETTER Looking Ahead WELDER VALUE THAN A LINCOLN! Livestock Lincoln Electric, the world's largest BRUCELLOSIS ERADICATION—Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz an- manufacturer of arc welding equip- nounced to a group of agricultural communicators in Washington, D.C. on ment, builds welders to industrial February 24, that USDA is launching an intensified effort to complete the standards in hiigh volume. You get eradication of brucellosis by the end of 1975. This moves the program for- these unbeatable values: ward about five years. The benefits are many including $185 million sav- over . . . Lincolns . Longer life some ings in program costs alone. At present, 24 states and the Virgin Islands are years old are still going strong. 50 certified as Brucellosis-Free. Sixteen more states have some certified coun- . Dependable service ... get the job ties. With eradication in livestock, the human brucellosis—sometimes called done right, and fast, every time. undulant fever—is also eliminated. . Easy to operate ... no spit, no sput- controls. ter. Easy to start, easy to set NEW JUDGING SYSTEM—The 1972 National Western Stock Show in J steel • Versatile . . . weld sheet Denver saw a new three-man judging system being tried for the first time | cut, solder. through heavy plate, the American Association. it three by Angus In men work independently | arc torch. " Braze with the and their placings are used to tabulate an official placing. The official plac-

• Safe . . ing is posted on a large scoreboard along with each judge's individual plac- built to ing of the class, conservative, industrial VEE VACCINATION—Scientists at USDA's Animal and Plant Health ratings. Service believe Venezuelan equine encephalomyeli s (VEE) may break out again and horse owners are urged to vaccinate, ihe 1972 campaign calls for the vaccination of all horses not vaccinated in 1971 in Texas, the Gulf COMPARE Coast states, and states adjoining Mexico, all of which are now designated as "high risk" areas. A cooperative federal-state surveillance program is un- THESE derway to reveal VEE activity in the high risk states. VALUES Crops Only $95 (Zone 1 list) for this SEED BUYING Farmers lose thousands of dollars each year by buying 225-amp shop — welder. Complete or planting low quality seed, according to Elmer Sanderson, extension agron- with accessories, omist at South Dakota State University. He says the most common reason electrode kit, power cord, for buying or planting inferior seed is lack of time in making the decision. instruction book. Factors which should be considered when buying seed include variety, maturity, yield, disease resistance, seed quality, and market. Air-cooled engine-driven TRACES PESTICIDES The fate of herbicides and their break-down Weldanpower ' . — Goes anywhere, products in plants and soil can be traced quickly and easily in the laboratory welds anything. 130 amps AC for through use of the Beta Camera, according to Melvin L. Sutherland of welding, plus auxiliary power Monsanto Company. Speaking to members of the Weed Science Society of for tools. Zone 1 America, Dr. Sutherland described use of the camera in following the ab- list price $407. sorption, translocation, and distribution paths of herbicides and their metabo- lites. Using radioactively treated material as in normal tracing procedures, Versatile, heavy- the Beta Camera provides a quick evaluation of reactions while the actual duty Idealarc"' AC or AC/DC experiment is being conducted without destruction of the experiment. welder. Range 30-300 amps. Through the use of an electronic console the whole surface, or any part, Single phase. can be observed. The picture produced permits quick tracing. Zone 1 list price (AC/DC) $310. SEED GERMINATION—Electricity could prove to be a key that unlocks seeds with tough, water-proof coatings which prevent germination. Scien- (Suggested retail prices above are subject to change without notice. Optional features, taxes, tists have found that cottonseed with impermeable seedcoats can be easily charges will alter local delivery and Zone 2 freight germinated when exposed to an electric glow-discharge. Germination also these prices,) improved when three varieties of alfalfa seed were exposed to radiofre- MAIL COUPON FOR LINCOLN quency dielectric heating, microwave heating, and hot air. FREE LITERATURE ELECTRIC Recreation The Lincoln Electric Company j LEISURE DEMANDS Some startling statistics help spell out the growing Dept. NF-3, Cleveland, Ohio 44117 — demand for leisure education in community development. Karl Munson,

I am interested in Q Weldanpower 130 I a USDA program leader for recreation, reports that 90 percent of all Amer- 225 AC shop welder Idealarc 250 D n | icans participate in some form of outdoor recreation and last year spent Q Send free copy of Pocket Welding Guide. I over $30 billion doing it. There are about 60 million hunters and fishermen Name_ in this country, close to another 40 million campers, and about 40 million boaters. Countless others go swimming, picnicking, bird watching, and hik- Address. ing. One report predicts the requirement for recreational facilities will City_ _State_ -Zip- increase 40-fold by the year 2000.

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April-May, 1972 A FEDERAL CASE NAY SELF-CONTROL IS SLIPPING FFA Alumni to Meet AWAY. ^(7~)' "^ MAYBE IF ^-

I JUST SIT If they all came, there would be millions Alumn QUIETLY AND but they must all join one at a time. CONCENTRATE OM ONETHIMG.

THIS MORNING THAT THE date is May 12 and the place is dues are $4.00 for annual membership OVER-ACHIEVER DOWN THE Chicago. The event is the first na- and $100 for a life membership. ROAD WAS OUT PUN KING. tional meeting of the FFA Alumni As- Ten state charters have been issued to USING sociation and all former FFA members date. They are Kansas, Louisiana, Indi- FEDERAL are invited to attend. ana, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Oklahoma, If you have not already joined, don't Wyoming, Illinois, and Tennessee. HI-POWER let that keep you away. Provisions are The first local FFA Alumni was ^^\ ^ 22'S. being made for those who would like to chartered at Miami East High School, join the Association to do so while in Casstown, Ohio. The second was Kan- Chicago attending this meeting. sas State University in Manhattan. The O'Hare Inn is the headquarters Other states with local affiliates include hotel. It is located at Mannheim and Pennsylvania, Missouri, Louisiana, Wy- Higgins Road, Des PJaines, Illinois, ad- oming, Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, West joining O'Hare International Airport. Virginia, Connecticut, Nebraska, Ken- I THINK THATS WHEN You can make your reservations tucky, Carolina, Maryland. THE HEADACHE by North and writing directly to the inn or to the The FFA Alumni Association is gov- STARTED. RIGHT Alumni Association. erned by an Alumni Council, which re- BEFORE MY Several items of business will take ports to the National FFA Board of EYES HE priority at the May 12 meeting, accord- Directors. Mr. Jay Benham, a former PICKED OFF ing to Mr. Gus Douglass, chairman of FFA member and local FFA advisor, is A RABBIT the FFA Alumni Council. Alumni the administrative secretary. I've been members present will nominate new Those now serving on the Alum- stalking members of the Council, the Associa- ni Council are: Chairman Gus R. Doug- FOR DAYS. tion's governing body. They will also se- lass, Charleston, West Virginia; James P. lect activities for the Alumni Associ- Clouse, West Lafayette, Indiana; Larry I FELT THREATENED. ation to undertake. Craig, Midvale, Idaho; W. T. Ellis,

AFTER ALL, I HAVE MY It is important for those individuals Greensboro, North Carolina; Millard

^ Z' REPUTATION TD who would like to be Charter Members Gundlach, Montford, Wisconsin; Edwin to join the Association before the May Hadlock, Hammond, New York; |\-Y CONSIDER. C. ^ POETS AND 12 deadline. Likewise, those states Kenneth G. McMillan, Bloomington,

' STATESMEN) which charter FFA Alumni Associations Illinois; Harry Birdwell, Fletcher, Okla- 'CALL ME prior to the organizational meeting will homa; Dan Lehman, Pleasant Plains, THE MOST become Founding States. Illinois; Tim Burke, New Hampton, To become a state affiliate a group Iowa; Neville Hunsicker, Wash., D.C. CUNNING BEAST and must be organized with at least 50 mem- How can you help? A good place to OF PRBt'. ^^^ bers who have paid national dues, have start is showing this article to a former ^liTol THESiy FOX. a constitution in harmony with the Na- FFA member you know and ask him to

ITS I A GOOD TH NG TMAT POETS tional FFA Alumni Constitution and join the FFA Alumni Association. AND STATESMEN DOn't KNOW have an executive group with a desig- For more information on how FFA chap- /V\UCH ABOUT HUNTING. nated chairman. A local group can be ters and members can help, write to the chartered when it has at least ten mem- ® FFA Alumni Association, Box 15058, Al- have paid national dues, its bers who exandria, Virginia 22309. purposes are in harmony with the Na- CARTRIDGE CORPORATION tional FFA Alumni Constitution, and it MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 55402 has a designated chairman. The national Alumni office will provide materials, guidelines, and help in organizing. Membership in the FFA Alumni As-

sociation is open to former active, collegiate, or honorary FFA or NFA members and both present and former vocational agriculture educators. An individual may join the Association direct at the national level, until a state associa- IFYOU WANTTHISl tion or local affiliate are chartered in COLORFUL 3"x4" his area. To join the Association, send HUNTING PATCH Kenny McMillan, left, a member of the AND SHOTSHELL your name, address, and dues direct to Alumni Council, presents the first state GUIDE SENDSOt the national Association at Box 15058, WITH YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS TO: charter to Greg Hands who accepts ••FEDERAL PATCH", BOX 922 Alexandria, Virginia 22309, or through MAPLE PLAIN, MN., 55359 your state or local affiliate. National for the Kansas FFA Alumni Association.

10 The National FUTURE FARMER '

THE National FFA Officer team went to 39 cities in 22 states to tell how FFA members were "Youth With A Purpose." The occa- sion was the 1972 National FFA Offi- cers Tour, an annual seven-week trip to over 100 business, organization, and Your FFA individual supporters of the FFA. In their talks to agricultural leaders, the National Officers spoke on the rele- vance of agricultural education and the Ambassadors FFA. They emphasized practical experience in the FFA, FFA competition, youth incentive, and leadership development training. On your behalf the National FFA Officers Ment on Traveling by almost every means tour from January 31 to March 6 to inform possible, the officers made visits sin- agricultural leaders about your FFA organization. gly, in pairs, in threes, and as a team. They met with agricultural officials of railroads, chemical companies, farm equipment manufacturers, radio and TV stations, government, financial agencies, food processors, and many other agribusiness representatives. Here are a few scenes depicting the activities of their tour.

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The National Officers accompanied by sonne of the National FFA Staff shared a

meal with members of the 1 972 FFA Foundation Sponsoring Committee in Chicago.

One of the officers most pleasant duties was awarding Gold Sponsor plaques.

On several visits, state FFA officers (right) introduced the National FFA Officer team to company representatives. The tour provides the opportunity for National Officers and agricultural spokesmen to discuss common problems.

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April-May, 1972 11 Youth With A Purpose

Influenced to Teach Seeking an Education

For six years Dave Evans attended a one-room country Gary Rothpletz, of Douglas, Arizona, joined FFA to school where his mother taught. Finishing eighth grade in obtain "the highest agricultural education he could get." another two-room country school, he entered Sargent High In 1971 the young agriculturist was awarded the state School and joined the local Nebraska FFA chapter. His Agricultural Mechanics Proficiency award. He has over- goal then was to become a school teacher. hauled tractor engines, hydraulic systems, and transmissions. David began FFA by serving as junior president and Moreover, he has repaired machinery and built livestock winning the local and district Creed contest, finally placing facilities on the 200-acre Rothpletz farm. He is skilled in fifth at the state convention. He also earned the Star hardfacing and welding repair. Greenhand award and the Agricultural Scholastic award. Gary's supervised farming program includes 87 acres of Dave next served as maize, 40 acres of vice president of his cotton, and 5 acres »«<«w«>w?»S^ chapter and ran for of sugar beets. He state office. Upon feeds out some 20 winning first in the hogs annually. local and district Last summer Gary FFA public speaking began work contest, he placed experience as the third in state manager of a competition. He neighboring farm. won the the wildlife "I want to help the speaking trophy in farmer improve his his district, too. crops," says Gary, In FFA he carried "and improve the on general crop relationship between farming programs the farmer and the and raised hogs. He urbanite." is particularly Gary was a interested in farm member of the beautification and Douglas Chapter's improvement. cotton, range In high school management, and Dave was named the agronomy judging best actor in the teams which all David Evans junior class play and Gary Rothpletz placed first in state best supporting actor contests. Holder of in the senior play. He the Star Chapter is listed in Who's Who in High School Dramatics and is Greenhand and Star Chapter Farmer award, he also earned a member of the International Thespian Society. state proficiency honors in Soil and Water Management. Dave is a member of the National Honor Society, and Prior to serving as state vice president in 1970-71, Gary he won a trophy as an outstanding high school track star. served as chapter president and treasurer. The Arizonian He was voted 4-H king at two leadership camps and has also attended the National Leadership and Citizenship played the piano for his church congregation since 1967. Conference in Washington, D.C. These achievements only led to more recognition. The Scholastically Gary is a member of the National Honor active youth is listed in Who's Who Among High School Society. He served as parliamentarian of the Inter-Club Students and the Outstanding American High School Council in high school and was a Junior Rotarian. Still Students. He was further voted as state winner in the pressing toward his main goal, Gary presently is attending Nebraska Outstanding Teenager of America program. the University of Arizona. He is studying agronomy with

FFA achievements, as David puts it, serve as "stepping- the intent of working for an agriculturally related business. stone goals" towards a teaching career. The influence has been so great he is now majoring in agricultural education at the University of Nebraska.

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13 April-May, 1972 Agri-Emphasis: Livestock

Beef Breeding Evaluation

This system predicts the reproductive potential of 12 economically important genetic traits. By Ron Miller Mr. Jerry Litton studies a computer report that tells

him the breeding potential of all -females in his herd.

BREEDING value analysis, or Traits Evaluated commercial herd. Within this range the BVA for short, is the name giv- "We started keeping performance BVA takes off $1.00 for each point en to a new beef testing program records on our herd 13 years ago. We to compensate for loss of breeding time. developed by Jerry Litton, the national have since expanded our usual wean- A score between 30 and 40 shows FFA secretary in 1956-57. His coming and yearling weight information into that a calf would have been lost under puterized system rates the traits of areas such as ease of calving, pelvic normal calving conditions. A value of both sire and dam and predicts the per- size of heifers, loin eye measurements, $2.00 a point in this range represents formance of unborn offspring. He de- efficiency of the cow, and carcass cut- the value of the lost calf. When the cow signed the system for evaluating—ge- ability and quality of commercial ani- and calf would have been lost under netically and economically—his top mals." says Jerry Litton. commercial calving conditions, a score quality Charolais cattle, generally num- The BVA analyzes performance in between 40 to 50 is recorded and $4.00 bering 300 cows. 12 different areas, including in-herd per point is assessed for their loss. Mr. Litton, co-owner with his father and multi-herd performance. To take this a step further, the BVA of the Litton Charolais Ranch, Chilli- Ease of Calving. The LCR-BVA sys- rates the calving ease from two stand- cothe, Missouri, began developing the tem bases its ease of calving score on points because some bulls who sire LCR-BVA system 10 years ago. He a scale of to 50 in increments of 5. easy-to-be-born calves also sire daugh- started by putting the idea on paper Scores from to 25 indicate a calf ters which have difficulty in giving and then learning about the capabili- would have been born normally in a (Continued on Page 17) ties of computers. During the last year and a half he has worked closely with Dr. Richard Willham, a geneticist at "Studying the records of individuals to decide which sire will match the poten- Iowa State University, to complete the tial of the female best Is an Important part of the BVA system," says Mr. Litton. evaluation system. Basically, the LCR-BVA system brings together the performance information on individual animals within a herd along with information on their relatives. In doing this, the BVA cal- culates the breeding value for each genetic trait. Animals also receive a ranking for each trait, as well as an over-all ranking within the herd. Know- ing the breeding value of the cow and sire, the BVA can predict how a calf should perform with this mating. In the BVA program an economic value, according to its relationship to the commercial cattleman, is placed on each trait. In addition, the heritability of specific traits, the number of relatives plus their relationship to the animal being evaluated, and the animal's own performance are considered in the overall index and ranking of each animal. Females and herd sires are ranked and indexed separately.

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April-May, 1972 15 Feeding forage is an easy chore for Gary with this automatic feeder which was strategically placed between the 100 free stall barn and the milking barn.

The pipeline setup helps us to cut milking time, and yet know our cows individually," says Gary.

As you look at the Grossnickle farm from the road you see the pride this family has toward the business. Photos by Author

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Agri-Emphasis: Livestock Beef Breeding Evaluation

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birth. First, the system appraises the Model Dairying paternal side by calculating the calving ease for the birth of the animal being indexed and the calving ease for related animals when they are born. This member's farm is beautifully kept Secondly, the BVA considers the mater- as well as good sized, automated, and nal side by rating the ease of calving efficiently managed. By Ron Miller for daughters and sisters of the animal when they calve. Weaning Weight. Again, two phases are evaluated. Besides measuring the

weaning weights of the animal and its 132-acre farm operated by To develop the highly mechanical relatives at birth, the BVA introduces THEGary Grossnickle and his father operation Gary and his father discuss the weaning weights of calves produced near Walkersville. Maryland, is their plans with Walkersville Advisor by an animal's sisters and daughters. considered a model dairy farm by many Paul Stull. Together they made visits In this way, the mothering and milk- experts within the state. to farms using automatic feeding. They ing ability genes of the bull are ap- Situated in Frederick County—the also asked their extension dairy spe- praised in the breeding analysis. state's largest milk producing county cialist for assistance and obtained plans Yearling Weight. It is a highly her- with some 800 dairy farms—the Gross- from the University of Maryland. After itable and economically important trait nickle farmstead served as a "welcome discussing the different feeding systems. for measuring the growth potential farm" this past summer. The farm was Advisor Stull and the Grossnickles drew since weaning. To obtain the final BVA one of several throughout the state to plans to fit the operation. yearling weight, an animal's actual take part in Maryland's Farm Visita- Using the school transit, the three weight is adjusted by the yearling tion Day program for informing the laid off the area for the silos and loaf- weights of its sib relatives and offspring. urban public about modern farming. ing area. Next, Mr. Grossnickle, Gary, Loin Eye and Pelvic Measurements. Another illustration of how highly and his older brother Ellis began con- The loin eye measurement is made at thought of their farm is occurred dur- struction of the barn and feeder. Ex- the Litton Ranch with a sonoray ma- ing FFA WEEK in 1971. John Harder, cept for a sub-contractor doing the chine and adjusted to a 1,000-pound a reporter from WMAL-TV, Channel cement work and laying block, the base. Animals not measured with the 7, Washington, D.C.. visited the Gross- Grossnickle family furnished the labor ultrasonic equipment, however, can be nickle farm to produce a five-minute for the entire job. evaluated by using the carcass data of report for the evening news. The tape, "More important than making the relatives and are not penalized in the also featuring other members of the farm into a model operation, the new overall index. Walkersville Chapter, was shown Fri- equipment has proven to be time sav- The pelvic measurement is taken in- day b'efore FFA WEEK on both 6 and ing." says Advisor Stull. "Gary and his ternally at 12 months of age with a pelvic meter. It is used along with the 1 1 o'clock newscasts. father are continually looking for ways With an almost completely auto- to increase production efficiency." pelvic data of relatives to determine the matic dairy set-up, Gary and his father But what makes this farm a show breeding value for this trait. system, milk 75 cows and run about 25 head place? Really it's the pride of the op- Cow Efficiency. In the BVA of young stock. Housed in a modern erators. In viewing the farm you will this trait is evaluated by comparing block barn, they milk their herd in notice the freshly clipped grass, a weed- the pounds of beef a cow produces to two shifts twice daily with a pipeline less garden, beautiful flowers, and a the pounds of beef produced by herd- system dumping into a 600-gallon bulk blacktop drive surrounding the white mates of comparable size. tank. They also feed grain and con- painted buildings. Service Sire and Unborn Calves centrate in the 34-stall stanchion barn Gary and his father extend their Using the breeding value summary of prior to milking. interest in agriculture to several or- the service sire, the BVA determines Besides the modern milking setup, ganizations. Mr. Grossnickle is a mem- the predicted breeding values for the the Grossnickles have two 20 x 60- ber of the Farm Bureau and a past di- "unborn calf" before the cow is actu- foot silos with unloaders and a 100- rector of the Southern States Frederick ally serviced. By looking at breeding foot automatic feeder for yard feed- Petroleum Service. He is also a mem- values of different herd sires it would ing. Located alongside the feeding area ber of the Board of Directors for Cap- be possible to predict which matings is a loafing barn which contains 100 itol Milk Producers Cooperative, Inc. will probably result in the highest level free stalls. where they market their milk. of production. On the 132-acre farm the partners Besides serving as an officer in the The LCR-BVA is available only to raise 35 acres of alfalfa, 50 acres of Walkersville FFA, Gary is a past state customers of the Litton Ranch. Ac- corn, and 20 acres of barley—all for vice president of the Maryland FFA cordingly, a multi-herd, commercial forage use. They buy all of their grain Association. He is a winner of the progeny test which evaluates about 40 and concentrate. "In so doing, we elim- DeKalb Agriculturist Accomplishment bulls a year on some 4,000 cows in inate the need for grain harvesting award and recently placed second in herds over several states is included in equipment," emphasize the dairymen. the state Farm Bureau Discussion the BVA. This means breeders using Other than tractors and the usual till- meet. Gary, currently attending an the BVA system can eventually deter- age and spraying equipment, their har- artificial insemination short-course at mine which bulls produce the best off- vesting implements include only a self- the University of Maryland, will even- spring from all breeds and crosses propelled haybine and a pull-type for- tually take over the model farm called no matter how or where they are fed age harvester. Glade View Dairy Farm. in the country.

April-May, 1972 17 Agri-Emphasis: Livestock

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It's modern, but most important, it is efficient and profitable.

The Whitfields' two storage bins are equipped to receive

grain from trucks on a platform with a hydraulic lift. The corn bin has a capacity of 13,000 bushels and the other bin holds 7,000 bushels of soybeans. A fully automatic feed mill grinds about 2 tons of feed per day.

One of Georgia's top swine producers is Bennett Whitfield, a member of the Emanuel Institute FFA Chapter at Twin City. He, his dad, and younger brother Jerald are feed- Bennett, a past vice president of the Georgia FFA Asso- ing and finishing over 3,100 hogs per year. They have ciation, received his American Farmer degree last year constructed an ultra-modern "pig parlor" with a capacity at the National Convention. He and his family raise of 1,040 animals. They cycle through three groups every 300 acres of corn, 350 acres of wheat, 80 acres of soy- year in the parlor, which is sectioned into lots holding beans, and 40 acres of grain sorghum. For selling in 40 head of hogs each, with automatic feeders and waterers. bulk quantities as well as buying, Bennett installed a farm scale. The Whitfields purchase fertilizer in bulk and employ six-row planting and cultivating equipment.

On one side of the parlor are slatted floors which pro- trude over the lagoon, making sanitation an easy chore.

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A member and Advisor Dennis Wisecup set one of the Weldon FFA'ers felt the thrill of doing for others as newly painted barrels next to a grill built by the chapter. they watched children play on the hand-made park toys.

they began to take care of native grass on the property. Weldon Project FFA members built all the facilities for the park, including barbecue grills, picnic tables, and frames for the playground equipment. The members also Well Done put in spring horses for the little tots. But inasmuch as horses sold for about $90.00 apiece in the catalog, they de- vised their own using old car springs This chapter project was more than just a and wooden platform seats. The year-long project involved 300 activity. It is a public service community chapter hours, plus contributions of time, money, and materials from many

other organizations. When it came to building the basketball court, the Wel- don Valley Chapter solicited the help of jungle gyms out of The members built the Valley 1 HANKS to Weldon the local 4-H club. The court boasts an materials and painted them. donated Chapter, the small town of Wel- asphalt surface, donated by the Morgan dona in northeastern Colorado County Commissioners, and two regula- now has an attractive well-equipped tion size baskets. The area can also be community park. used for volleyball, tennis, and other Weldon Park, as it is now known, outdoor games. has swings, teeter-totters, spring horses Later, the 4-H and the G.L.A.D. for small children, and facilities for Club, a local women's organization, co- family picnics and basketball games. operated to get a mercury vapor light In surveying the needs of the Wel- for the park area. The Morgan County dona community, the chapter realized Rural Electric Association donated the there were no outdoor recreation facili- light and the Goodrich Learn and Do

ties in the town. Since Weldona has no Project Club is now paying the mi.nthly local government or civic clubs to ful- service charge. The light operates auto- fill community needs, the FFA tackled matically from sunset to sunrise. During the challenge. National FFA WEEK the chapter pre- There was a vacant lot just a block sented both clubs with a "Building Our from the school where a church had American Communities" certificate for been. The church still owned the prop- their contribution to the park. erty but as there were no future plans to For the Weldon Valley Chapter the

develop it, the land was offered to the park has turned out to be a continuous FFA for a community park. project. During the summer the FFA The initial task was a big one. Wel- chapter and 4-H club will be in charge don Valley FFA'ers cleared away old of upkeep and maintenance of the park brush and rubble and burned off weeds. for alternate weeks. And from the use

Since it was not possible to get enough of the park thus far, citizens like the water to the park to plant new grass. new recreational area.

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New tailoring. If you do heavy farm or ranch work, you develop Zipper fly. special muscles. So we We still put those unbreak- developed a special fit. Our able metal buttons on Boot Jeans stay smooth at Original Blue Levi's. But the thighs, but are never for our Boot Jeans, we so tight that they bind or found a zipper that's almost ride up. as strong. And a darn sight faster.

The Levi's brand. Ever since the first pair of Levi's (way back in 1850), Over-the-boot fit. people have tried to imitate Levi's new Saddleman Boot the fit and strength of our Jeans are cut straight from blue jeans. None have the knee down. They fit succeeded. Because nobody ot'cr your boots —low and —but nobody— ImiS ever comfortable like. made jeans like Levi's. Levi's" IS a registered trademarl< of Levi Strauss & Co.. San Francisco Levi% Saddlemah Boot Jeans THE first National FFA Mechanics Contest will be held on October 11, 1972, in conjunction with the Forty-Fifth National FFA Convention. The site of the contest will be the Fort Osage Voc-Tech School in Agricultural Independence, Missouri. "The whole purpose of the National FFA Mechanics Contest," says Mr. Bob Seefeldt, Manager of FFA Contests and Awards, "is to help students prepare for successful employment in agriculture." Division Superintendent of the Mechanics mechanics contest Dr. Thomas Hoerner, of Iowa State Uni- versity, also believes the basis for the contest is to improve instruction in high school agricultural mechanics programs. National Contest for FFA Members About 35 states already hold FFA agricultural mechanics

contests. With slightly over 1 1 percent of the vocational agricultural students studying mechanics, the new national FFA contest will offer these members even more oppor- National contestants will perform mechanics skills in tunity to practice making decisions. each of the agricultural mechanics instructional areas. Contest Activities. There are five instructional areas in the National FFA Mechanics Contest. In addition, these have been broken down into 12 agricultural mechanics subject matter areas. The instructional areas and corresponding subject matter are the following: 1. Agricultural power and machinery—including small gasoline engines, tractor power, and agricultural machinery. 2. Agricultural structures and environment—comprising carpentry construction, fencing, and concrete construction. 3. Soil and water management in agriculture. 4. Agricultural electric power and processing—featuring electricity. 5. Agricultural mechanics skills—including arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, hot and cold metals, plumbing and pipe fitting, carpentry construction, fencing, and concrete construction. The instructional areas are too numerous to include in every contest. Therefore, three out of five will be held yearly on a rotational basis. The agricultural mechanics skills area which will be an annual feature of the contest is the only exception. However, the subject matter of the skills instructional area will rotate.

50th National Agricultural Outlook Conference THEwas held February 22-24, in Washington, D.C. Considering exports will fall about 5 percent in 1972, USDA experts made these agricultural predictions. Crop Predictions. Farmers plan to reduce their feed grain Agricultural acreage by 6 million acres this year for a total of about 122 million acres. Corn and oat acreage will be down about 4 percent, grain sorghum 7 percent, and barley 9 percent. The

average price for corn is estimated at $1.06 a bushel, 27 cents below year earlier levels. Current relatively high grain sorghum and barley prices will limit further seasonal price gains. Oat prices will average a little lower than last year, but higher in relation to corn. Prices for soybeans will continue strong as supplies are rationed between domestic and export demands. The season average price of about $3.00 per bushel will probably strengthen as soybean supplies decline. In 1972, farmers intend to seed nearly 45 million acres to soybeans for an anticipated crop of over 1.2 billion bushels; A record yield last year pushed the wheat supply to the highest level in nine years. Prices for the remainder of the season are expected to average moderately below a year ago. The average farm price for wheat is estimated at $1.32

per bushel, or 1 cent lower than last season. The rice allotment for this year is slightly over 1.8 million acres, the same as the past two years. Farm prices are expected to average above the $5.17 of last season. Tightening supplies and rising prices highlight the U.S. cotton outlook. Cotton producers intend to plant about 13.1 Foreign Trade and the U. S. Farmer million acres this year, up from year earlier plantings of 12.2 million. With slightly weaker export prospects, the direct payment rate will remain at least 15 cents per pound.

22 The National FUTURE FARMER In 1972, FFA members will compete in the agricultural a special project in cooperation with the National FFA electric power and processing and the agricultural power Foundation, Inc. They will furnish funds for medals, and machinery instructional areas. The agricultural me- plaques, trophies, and cash travel awards for contestants. chanics skills event for 1972 will involve the use of arc Three top state teams will receive FFA trophies and team welding and hot and cold metals. members will be awarded plaques. Depending on their rank- Contest Rules. As in other national contests, contestants ing, other teams and individuals will be presented gold, must have participated in a similar FFA mechanics contest silver, and bronze medals. on a state or interstate level. Participants will compete as teams. States, however, can individuals on three-man state FFA members will demonstrate their ability to identify send only one or two contestants to compete as individuals materials or solve problems in each instructional area. in the National Mechanics Contest. Each division of the new national contest will include a written examination, problem solving, and mechanics skills. Competing FFA members will choose to compete in two of the three instructional areas designated for the national contest that year. Moreover, a state team must be represented in all three instructional areas. Equipment, tools, welding gloves, arc welding helmet, oxy- acetylene welding goggles, manuals, supplies and materials will be available at the contest. Personal equipment—including safety glasses, shop coat or coveralls, and other safety equipment—must be provided by the contestants. Contest Scoring. An individual contestant can score a total of 250 points in the two instructional areas he selects. The team score is determined by adding the three individual scores. Written Examination. The written exam phase consists of 25 multiple choice questions in each instructional area. FFA members can score a perfect 50 points, 25 in each of the two selected instructional areas. Problem Solving. This phase includes identifying materials and solving mechanical problems. Ten problems will be provided in each instructional area. Again, a member can score 25 points in each selected area for a 50 point sum. Mechanics Skills. A contestant must perform three mechanical activities in both of the instructional areas he selects. He can score a maximum of 25 points per activity for a possible 150 points in the skills phase. The National FFA Mechanics Contest will be sponsored by Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, Akron. Ohio, as

In 1972 tobacco growers are expected to produce sub- prices tavor the trend. Assuming no change in dairy price stantially more tobacco than last year, so cash receipts will support levels, little rise from the year earlier average price rise. Price supports will also rise by a 4.8 percent, helping of $5.86 per hundred pounds is expected. growers obtain prices near past season's record high. Ship- Prospects are a little brighter for poultry and egg pro- ping tie-ups have cut exports, but tobacco use will edge up. ducers in 1972. Broiler and turkey production will increase Citrus production is forecast at about the same as last while egg output will ease off. Producer prices for broilers season. Prices for oranges and grapefruit will be up some- and turkeys will be up, and egg markets, though currently what while lemons will remain about the same. Combined low, will strengthen and average above year earlier levels. production of deciduous fruits is predicted at slightly less Economic Views. The economy's 1972 gross national than the previous season. Wholesale prices for apples, product is expected to increase $90 to $100 billion above grapes, plums, and peaches will be generally higher than a last year's approximate $1,050 billion. An anticipated gain year ago, but pears, apricots, and prunes will be cheaper. of 5 or 6 percent in output, coupled with employment in- Combined production of canned and frozen vegetables creases and rising wages will provide a substantial rise in will equal or barely exceed a year ago, largely because of consumer after-tax income. This will result in an expanded the expanding demand for frozen vegetables. Prices for most domestic demand for food and fiber products which made processed vegetables are expected to hold steady and fresh up a fourth of last year's gross national product, or about vegetable prices will continue to rise. $264 billion worth of agricultural finished goods. Livestock Markets. In 1972 cattle slaughter is expected Farm sales and gross value of farm output will show to rise moderately and continue above year earlier levels. a sizeable $3 to $3'/2 billion gain in 1972, resulting in a However, cattle prices are likely to average higher because predicted gross farm income of about $62 billion. Little of more consumer demand even though beef production increase is likely in the volume of farm marketings. How- will be up 4 to 5 percent. ever, the expanding demand for food, especially livestock Hog slaughter will remain lower throughout this year, products, will raise prices and receipts. but reductions will become smaller. With an estimated pig Farm production expenses will continue upward, too, but crop of 9 percent less than a year ago, hog prices will peak more slowly than the $2 billion increases in recent years. seasonally and average above $20 per hundred. Lower feed costs and wage-price freeze restraints will mod- The lamb crop will decline around 6 percent reflecting erate the upward trend in production expenses, causing a a similar reduction in the number of ewes. Slaughter lamb projected increase of $l'i billion for 1972. prices will be somewhat higher than last year. Thus, a gain in net farm income of $l'/2 to $2 billion A rise in milk production from the 118.6 billion pounds above last year's approximate SlS'i billion is expected. in 1971 seems likely this year. The eased labor situation, a Such a rise of 10 to 15 percent would push net farm income plentiful supply of herd replacements, and record high milk to a record high. April-May, 1972 23 Helping Wild

The Minnesota FFA has been doing something to save natural resources.

period nearly 2,000 FFA members from 175 different chapters have raised and released pheasants. Many other members have been indirectly involved through their chapter's pheasant activities. Chap- ters have obtained financial support from more than 100 sportsmen clubs and civic organizations, too. Redwood Falls FFA members raised about 150 pheasants last year. Day-old pheasant chicks are delivered They released them at the habitat area developed by the chapter. from the state's Carlos Avery Game Farm to local chapters. Participating members receive an average of 50 birds MINNESOTA chapters and mem- city hunters. Furthermore, it provides bers know the full impact of a members with the chance to become in- each and place them in battery brooders wildlife conservation program. terested in wildlife conservation careers. at their homes. These brooder units pro- Through a three-point program under- Pheasants for Autumn vide heat, water, food, and shelter. taken by the Minnesota FFA Associ- In 1954, members of a few chapters When the chicks are one to two ation in the 1960's, they are not only located in the state's major pheasant weeks of age FFA members provide the increasing wildlife population but are range began raising and releasing pheas- birds with outdoor pens made of wire learning an appreciation of life require- ant chicks in the southern part of the netting. The pens are covered and iso- ments for wild animals. And they are state. They primarily wanted to over- lated in natural grasses and weeds es- stimulating other groups—youth and come a decline in the population of wild sential for the growth of wild birds. adult—to become conservation minded. birds caused by a decrease in quality The cost of raising pheasant chicks to The Minnesota natural resource pro- habitat. Cooperating with local sports- the release age of seven to eight weeks gram consists of habitat improvement, men clubs, the chapters raised chicks varies depending upon the types of mallard duck raising, and pheasant rais- provided by the Minnesota Department brooders and pens used. To make up ing. These projects facilitate the study of Natural Resources. Interest grew for a general lack of insects and natural of conservation in vocational agricul- slowly until 1964 when a dozen chapters foods, FFA members feed a high pro- ture classes and help make members released nearly 3,000 birds. tein (26 to 30 percent) poultry feed. and parents conservation minded. In so A state-wide project involving 40 Feed costs, usually borne by sportsmen doing, the program increased wild fowl chapters began in 1965, and as many as clubs and other cooperators, average and game bird populations while im- 120 chapters raised pheasants in each of about 20 cents per bird. proving relations between farmers and the ensuing years. Over the seven-year Since 1965, FFA members released about 135,000 pheasants of some 180,- The Balaton FFA members raised pheasants as a chapter project. Members raised 000 day-old chicks provided by the them at their homes, but combined their records and released the birds together. natural resources department. Per FFA Balaton Press Tribune Photo member this averages out to 38 birds released for every 50 received. One chapter, the Annandale FFA, boasts over 15 years of raising and releasing about 10,000 pheasants. To improve the chances of pheasant survival in the wild, FFA members generally release birds near a plentiful supply of corn or grain and in marshes, brush, or trees. Many also cooperate by putting bands on the birds to measure the survival rate after release. Besides publicizing their pheasant projects in newspapers, chapters use other ways to inform citizens. To illus- trate, the St. Peter FFA displays the bands from pheasants, as well as from ducks, that have been returned in the vo-ag classroom. They invite the public to see the banding results. Hunting reports indicate about 12 % percent of the banded roosters are shot during the first fall after release. In

24 The National FUTURE FARMER ife Propagate

And they started a long time before the public became concerned. By Ron Miller

comparison, this rate of harvest is only about one-third of what can be expected from birds banded in the wild. However, measurements of survival do indicate a sizeable contribution to the fall populations of the ringneck bird. Mallards to the Flyways Members of the Montevideo FFA Chapter marked the wings The mallard project got its formal of the mallards they raised just before releasing them. start in 1963 with 11 chapters participating under the sponsorship of United were bred back to wild ducks each of members let them go in Northern Sportsmen's Club of Duluth. batches of 20 the following years. Ducklings supplied in an isolated, permanent-type wetland Seventeen chapters in the northeastern to FFA'ers in 1969 were about seven- of at least five acres part of Minnesota obtained mallard in size. Conserva- eighths wild. tion officials say between 80 ducklings in 1964. Finally, the develop- and 90 Most of the chapters active in the percent of the members choose suitable ment of a statewide project began in duck program are located in regions releasing sites ideally 10 acres 1965 and officials of the Minnesota De- — of shal- where native mallard habitat suffered low lake, moderate depth partment of Natural Resources and the wetland, or from drainage of wetlands and inten- deep marsh. U.S. Bureau of Sport Fisheries and FFA members have found sive farming. A total of 161 FFA chap- that farm ponds, dugouts, streams, Wildlife assisted the FFA, sportsmen and ters have participated in the mallard rivers are less desirable for survival. organizations, and others in the project. program since 1965. Yearly participa- A special research study In 1967, state and federal officials supervised tion has varied from a low of 79 in by the University of Minnesota utilized joined with the Max McGraw Wildlife 1966 to a high of 112 in 1969. radio telemetry equipment to determine Foundation of Dundee, Illinois, in a More than 2,000 members have re- the mortality of pen-reared mallards three-year experiment to develop a Mc- in ceived over 77,000 ducklings, raising the wild. They Graw-FFA strain of mallards which claimed a high mortality about 66.000 of them to the release age primarily due to still could survive when released. Wild predators and are of five weeks for a survival rate of 83 drakes were captured and mated with seeking an answer to what extent re- percent. At the start of the project about leased ducks help the wildest hens available at the game in sustaining the four-fifths of the members were 16 to breeding population. farms. Offspring from these matings 18 years of age, but by 1969. 14 to 15- In addition, state and federal conser- year-old members comprised more than vation officials have carried on a band- Twenty-one members of the Blackduck half of the total participants in the duck ing study throughout the program. This Chapter made 30 wooden nesting boxes. program. On the average each member study will be completed by 1973 when has received 38 ducklings and released 33. the U.S. Department of Interior's bird Day-old ducks were shipped by air banding laboratory analyzes data on the from Dundee to the Minneapolis-St. man-raised ducklings. Paul airport and from there transported Thus far, of some 14,000 banded by auto to local distribution points. ducklings, hunters harvested 12 percent Members take care to protect the duck- of the birds during the first fall after re-

lings from predators and adverse weath- lease, 3 percent the second, 1 percent er while giving ducklings maximum the third year, and .5 percent the fourth amount of seclusion from people and year. Geographically, hunters have shot domestic animals. This includes main- FFA ducks in 20 states and four Cana- taining proper temperature in the brood dian provinces, with most of the mal- house, providing plenty of shade, grassy lards fanning out over the flyways in a vegetation, a swimming area, and fur- pattern similar to other wild ducks. nishing high protein food. The McGraw Foundation—who has Generally, cooperating agencies and furnished 53.000 mallards—and other organizations absorb the cost of trans- suppliers were able to provide only portation and food. For instance, the 3,600 ducklings in 1971. Consequently, Mt. Lake FFA obtained 35 local busi- since 10,000 ducks were annually re- nesses and individuals as sponsors for leased in previous years, the status of their duck raising project. Average feed the FFA wild mallard raising project is costs to raise a duckling to the release uncertain. In the immediate future, age of five weeks runs approximately 28 though, Minnesota FFA members will cents. In addition, game farms absorb be raising a limited number of mallards most of the hatching expenses, leaving a using a method called gentle release purchase cost of 10 to 35 cents per in which ducks are isolated from hu- bird to be paid by members or cooperators. mans until they are able to fly. When releasing the mallards, FFA (Continued on Page 27) 25 Dont let the price ofa college education scare you

The price of a college education, like everything else, is skyrocketing. Fortunately Air Force ROTC has done something to help you catch up. It has just raised the number of its college scholarships from 5,500 to 6,500. These scholarships r cover full tuition, a book allowance, lab and incidental fees. Not only that, but the monthly Air Force ROTC allowance you receive while attending college has recently been doubled . . . toSlOO. To cash in on all this just apply, qualify, and enroll in one of the Air Force ROTC college programs across the country. Then you'll be on your way to a tuition-tree college education, an Air Force officer's career, and a future where the sky's no limit. And the sky is no limit, because in your senior year ot the AFROTC 4-year scholarship plan, you can participate in the AFROTC Flight Instruction Program, and earn a private pilot's license . . . free. For more information on Air Force ROTC Scholarship Programs, send in the coupon, or write the USAF ROTC, Directorate of Advertising/APV, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas 78148. Or call 800-631-1972 toll free.* Enroll in the Air Force ROTC and the worry of college costs will be nothing but a memory.

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26 The National FUTURE FARMER 1

Helping Wildlife Propagate KENTUCKY Kent State University, Kent 44240 (Co)iliiiued from Page 25) University of Kentucky, Lexington Miami University, Oxford 45056 40506 The Ohio State University, Columbus University of Louisville, Louisville 43210 Improving the Habitat 40208 Capitol University, Columbus 43209 With a interest in Ohio University, Athens 45701 broadened wildlife LOUISIANA Ohio Wesleyon University, Oelawore conservation, FFA members desired to Louisiono Tech University, Ruston 43015 71270 Denison University, Gronville 43023 supply a suitable wild habitat for their Louisiana State University & A&M Otterbein College, Westerville 43081 College, Baton Rouge 70803 The University of Akron, Akron 43304 mallards and pheasants. Professional of University Southwestern Louisiana, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Lafayette 70501 45221 conservationists responded by develop- Tulcne University, New Orleans 70118 OKLAHOMA ing a booklet and a program of wildlife MARYLAND Oklahoma State University, Stillwater habitat improvement. Initiated in 1967 ALABAMA University of Marylond, College Park 74074 20742 and Maryland State Auburn University, Auburn 36830 College, The University of Oklahoma, Norman chapters cooperating, to- Princess Anne 21853 with only 30 University of Alabama, University 73069 35486 MASSACHUSETTS The University of Tulsa, Tulsa 74104 day over 150 Minnesota chapters an- Livingston University, Livingston 35470 College of the Holy Cross, Worcester OREGON nually are involved in habitat projects. Somford University, Birmingham 35209 01610 Oregon State University, Corvallls Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee 36088 Lowell Technological Institute, Lowell 97331 Chapter projects center around natur- 01854 Troy State University, Troy 36081 University of Oregon, Eugene 97403 Mossachusetts Institute of Technology, al reproduction sites, water areas, winter University Portland, Portland 97203 ARIZONA Cambridge 02139 of cover, and winter food supplies. They University of Arizona, Tucson 85721 University of Massachusetts, Amherst PENNSYLVANIA 01002 Arizona State University, Tempe 85281 Duquesne University, Pittsburgh 15219 receive financial assistance for many of Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff MICHIGAN Lehigh University. Bethlehem 18015 86001 Stote their habitat projects through estab- Michigan State University, East The Pennsylvania University, Lansing 48823 University Pork 16802 ARKANSAS Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh lished cost sharing programs of the University of Detroit, Detroit 48221 University of University of Arkansas, Fayetteville 15213 The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor USDA Soil Conservation Service. More- 72701 48104 Allegheny College, Meadville 16335 Grove City 16127 University of Arkonsas, Monticeilo, Michigon Technological University, Grove City College, over, state game managers and federal College Heights 71655 Houghton 49931 Wilkes College, Wiikes-Borre 18703 soil conservation personnel provided CALIFORNIA MINNESOTA PUERTO RICO University of Los Angeles, assistance. Loyolo St. Olaf College, Northfield 55057 College of Agriculture & Mechanicol technical Los Angeles 90045 Arts, Moyoquez 00708 College of St, Thomos, St. Poul 55101 and are pre- University of California, Los Angeles, Chapters have planted University of Minnesota, Minneopolis SOUTH CAROLINA Los Angeles 90024 55455 serving acres of undisturbed nest- The Citadel, Charleston 29409 8,600 University of Southern Colifornia, Un /ersity of Minnesota, Duluth 55812 Los Angeles 90007 Clemson University, Clemson 29631 ing cover on 451 sites. They further pro- University of California, Berkeley MISSISSIPPI University of South Carolina, 94720 Mississippi State University, State Columbia 29208 tect 129 wetland areas totaling 2,385 College 39762 COLORADO SOUTH DAKOTA University of Mississippi, University acres from drainage, filling, or burning. Colorado Stote University, Fort 38677 South Dakota State University, Collins members created planting cover on 80521 Mississippi Valley State College, Itta Brookings 57006 FFA University of Northern Colorado, Beno 38941 TENNESSEE 211 sites totaling 513 acres and estab- Greeley 80631 University of Southern Mississippi, Memphis University, Memphis University of Colorado, Boulder 80302 Hattiesburg 39401 Slate another 2,127 38111 lished 287 food plots on CONNECTICUT MISSOURI Tennessee State University, Nashville acres, besides building 900 nesting areas. 37208 University of Connecticut, Storrs 06268 Saint Louis University, St, Louis 63103 Southeast Missouri Stote College, University of Tennessee, Knoxvllle Trying More Projects DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Cape Girardeau 63701 37916 University Several northern Minnesota chapters Howard University, Washington 20001 of Missouri, Columbio 65201 TEXAS University of Missouri, Rolla 65401 Lomor State University of Technology, are expanding their natural resources Beoumonl 77705 Embry Riddle Aeronoutical University, MONTANA Pan American University. Edinburg activities by adding grouse and deer Doytona Beach 32015 Montana State University, Bozeman 78539 59715 Still others are initi- Florida Technological University, Texas A & M University, College habitat programs. University of Montana, Missoula 59801 Orlondo 32816 Station 77841 ating work on wildlife refuges. The Florida State University, NEBRASKA Baylor University, Waco 76703 Tallohassee 32306 Southern Methodist University, Dallas University of Nebraska, Lincoln 68508 Meanwhile, the Canon Falls FFA and University of Florida, Gainesville 32603 75222 The University of Nebraska at Omaha, 79406 University of Miami, P.O. Box 8164, Omaha 68101 Texas Tech University, Lubbo-k others are expanding their game bird Coral Gables 33124 The University of Texos, Austin 78712 NEW HAMPSHIRE East Texas Stote University, Commerce project by releasing wild turkeys. The GEORGIA 75428 University of New Hompshire, Durham Fridley Chapters, for The University of Georgia, Athens 03824 North Texas Stole University, Denton Monticeilo and 30601 76203 example, are restocking their area with Georgia Institute of Technology, NEW JERSEY Southwest Texas State College. Son Marcos 78666 Atlanta 30332 Rutgers, The Stote University, New Canadian geese. Emory University, Atlanta 30333 Brunswick 08903 Texas Christion University, Fort Worth 76129 Nicol- Valdosta State College, Voldosto, Newark College of Engineering, Other chapters—Worthington, Newark 07102 Angelo State University, Son Angelo 31601 76901 to Stevens Institute of Technology, let, Parkers Prairie, and Westbrook IDAHO Hoboken 07030 Sul Ross State University, Alpine 79830 name a few—are attempting to salvage University of Idaho, Moscow 83843 NEW MEXICO UTAH Brighom Young University, Provo pheasant and duck eggs. Request- ILLINOIS New Mexico State University, Los 84601 wild Cruces 88001 Utah State University, Logon 84321 Bradley University, Peoria 61606 ing that farmers notify them of injured College of Santa Fe, Santo Fe 87501 Southern Utah State College, Cedor University of Illinois, Champaign 61820 City 84720 hens and partially destroyed nests, 50 Southern Illinois University, NEW YORK Carbondole 62901 VERMONT Cornell University, Ithaca 14850 chapters incubated some 2,100 wild bird Porks College of St. Louis University, Fordhom University, Bronx 10458 St. Michael's College, Winooski 05404 Cohokia 62206 Syracuse University, Syracuse 13210 Norwich University, Northfield 05663 eggs, hatching over 1,600 of them. INDIANA Rensseloer Polytechnic Institute, Troy VIRGINIA project, 44 chapters re- 12181 In another Butler University. Indianapolis 46207 Monhotton College, Bronx 10471 Virginio Polytechnic Institute, in April Blacksburg 24060 leased 900 adult Mallard hens Indiana University, Bloominglon 47405 Stote University of New York at Virginia Military Institute, Lexington Purdue University, Lafayette 47907 Buffalo. Buffalo 14214 The ducks were 24450 and May of 1970. University of Notre Dome, Notre Dome NORTH CAROLINA University of Virginia, Charlottesville available to chapters for $1.50 46556 22903 made Duke University, Durham 27706 Depouw University, Greencastle 46135 plan. Fayetteville State University WASHINGTON each under a state approved University of Evansville, Evansville Fayetteville 28301 47704 Central Washington State College, The emphasis of their efforts, how- University of North Carolina, Chapel Ellensburgh 98926 Hill 27515 IOWA University of Puget Sound, Tocoma ever, is on natural resources education. North Carolina State University at 98416 Coe College, Cedar Ropids 52402 Raleigh, Raleigh 27607 Washington State University, Iowa State University of Science and Pullman wildlife publications can East Carolina University, Greenville 99163 Several FFA Technology, Ames 50010 27834 University of Washington. Seattle be purchased from the State Documents State University of Iowa, iowa City North Carolina A&T Stote University, 98105 52240 Greensboro 27405 Section, Room 140, Centennial Building, Drake University, Des Moines 5031 WEST VIRGINIA NORTH DAKOTA St. Paul, Minnesota 55101. Priced at 50 Parsons College, Foirfield 52556 West Virginia University, Morgontown North Dakota State University of 26506 cents each are: Pheasant Release Program KANSAS A&AS, Forgo 58102 University of North Dakota, Grand WISCONSIN Improvement Program of Kansas State University, Manhattan of FFA; Hahilat Forks 58202 66502 University of Wisconsin, Madison 53706 Conservation Programs of Wisconsin Stote University, Superior FFA; Wildlife Wichita State University, Wichita OHIO 54880 67208 FFA; and FFA Wildlife Conservation Bowling Green Slate University, The University of Kansas, Lawrence Bowling Green 43402 WYOMING Gidde. Available for $1.00 per copy is the 66044 Cose Western Reserve University, University of Wyoming, Box 3005, Washburn University, Topeko 66621 Cleveland 44106 University Station, Laramie 82070 booklet FFA Mallard Release Program.

April-May, 1972 27 Agri-Careers Banking Specialists

RECENT survey of 640 banks are interested in such a career. During salary of $7,700, while Missouri grad- indicates that 87 percent of the 1970 agricultural loans increased 7 per uates accepting federal and state gov- A agricultural specialists were cent over the previous year. With banks ernment jobs averaged $7,739 to start. raised on a farm or ranch. From the remaining the primary institutional lend- More money and additional scholar- survey by the American Bankers Associ- ers to agriculture (S15.5 billion), 88 ships became available through the ation, an estimated 3.500 persons cur- percent of the 13.492 insured commer- Army ROTC program when President rently work in the agricultural area of cial banks in the U.S. held agricultural Nixon signed two bills to law on No- banking. About 75 percent completed loans. This means, as in many other vember 24, 1971. The scholarship law four years or more of college with one- agricultural careers, the opportunities raised the ceiling on Army ROTC schol- quarter of these having done graduate for bank agricultural specialists are on arships from $5,500 to $6,500. The sub- work. Major fields of study were agri- the rise. sistence law doubles the ROTC allow- culture economics, animal science, and ance of $50 to $100 per month for a agriculture education. Mechanics ten month academic year. {For further The bank agriculture specialists' re- Technicans details on Army ROTC scholarships, lated work experience prior to entering see "Scholarships Available" on page 21 Opportunities are promising in banking included farming, agricultural the of the December-January 1971-72 issue.) automotive and extension work, work with agribusiness farm equipment indus- In a survey conducted by Professor tries for well-trained firms, and teaching vocational agricul- and ambitious Howard Tyler of Cornell University, young men. Each ture. More than half of the agricultural year between 40,000 about one-third of the agricultural grad- and 50.000 new service specialists have been with their bank personnel are uates change their fields of study some- required by these industries. over five years and about one-quarter time during college. One-third of these Experts in the have been with their bank over ten auto industry estimate students transfer from general agricul- that one mechanic is for every years. Slightly less than 30 percent had needed ture into specialized fields. The three 80 cars and trucks experience with other banks or credit now in operation. major fields include agricultural busi- Yet the present ratio institutions prior to their accepting pres- is one mechanic ness management and marketing, ani- for every ent positions. 130 vehicles. mal science, and biological science. Experience Sought. Chief executive It takes 200.000 employees alone to Forty-seven departments of vocation- produce farm equipment. In addition, officers of banks, when asked to evalu- al agriculture could not open this year challenging careers are to well- ate the background education and ex- open because of a shortage of qualified in- trained mechanics in over 19.000 farm perience they seek in a bank agricultur- structors according to Dr. Ralph Wood- and power dealerships on the North ist specialist, cited, (1) agricultural edu- in. agricultural educator at Ohio State American continent. cation. (2) farm, ranch, or related ex- University. The shortage of vocational perience, and (3) farm ownership or agriculture teachers could be met, how- management experience. Agricultural Career Shorts ever, if each current teacher had one specialists, on the other hand, indicated "In the highly commercialized farm- student in every four years prepare for that a broader base of study including ing areas of the West and Southwest an agricultural teaching career, reports the some work in banking and financial there apparently is a trend towards the American Vocational Association's areas would be helpful in such a career. use of agricultural college graduates as Recruitment Committee for Agricultural What They Do. Most bank agricul- field men for chemical and fertilizer Education. tural specialists spend the largest companies." says Forest Goetsch, presi- amount of their time serving non-real dent Doane Agricultural Service, Incor- estate loans. Other important duties in- porated. "I think we can expect this to More Career clude real estate loan servicing, coun- develop more in the Midwest also. Per- Information seling farmers and agribusiness firms, haps it already is true in the Bootheel farm management, and maintaining re- and the rest of the Mississippi Delta. Feed Manufacturing: 60 Million Tons lations with correspondent banks. Today's technical developments require of Opportunity in Tomorrows Animal In addition, specialists spend approxi- a man with good background to talk Agriculture. Free single copy while supply lasts. Send stamped, self-addressed, mately 25 percent of their time on intelligently about the farmer's problems No. 10 envelope to Careers, American other banking operations, management, and how his company's products will Feed Manufacturers Association, Inc., and business activities. The amount of help to solve them." 53 W. Jackson. Chicago, Illinois 60604. time spent on agriculture versus non- According to Mr. John Sanders, agri- International Agriculture: (1) Inter- agriculture duties varies with the type of cultural placement director of the Uni- national Voluntary Services Informa- tion. (2) Volunteer community and size of the bank. Also, versity of Missouri, the highest average Information. Copies free from International Voluntary Serv- agriculture specialists at large banks starting salaries were $9,167 to be — ices. Inc., 1555 Connecticut Avenue N.W., generally spend nearly 100 percent of exact—received by graduates who ac- Washington, D. C. 20036. their time on agriculture, and specialists cepted agricultural education positions. Veterinary: (1) Career Facts aboxit at small banks usually work with agri- Business and industry employed 16 per- Today's Veterinarian. (2) Today's Vet- erinarian. Single culture about 50 percent of the time. cent of Missouri's graduating class at an copies free from American Veterinary Medical Associa- Although there are a limited number average starting salary of $8,508. Young tion, 600 South Michigan Avenue, Chi- of agricultural banking opportunities, men who went into farming and farm cago. Illinois 60605, do not discount the possibilities if you management work received an average 28 The National FUTURE FARMER LINWOOD Pugh of the Somerset Chapter at Princess Anne, Mary- land, began life as the son of a sharecropper in Georgia. Ten years ago Coming A the Pugh family moved to Westover, Maryland, and now they own an 11- acre vfarm on which they produce 90,000 broilers annually. Long NA^ay Linwood and his father produce broilers under contract for Purdue Poultry Enterprises. It takes them seven house, and start an- batch of 18,000 broilers long 300 X 36-foot weeks to raise a Lin periodically cleans the watering other of the five batches of chicks they in their fully automatic set-up. Upon float raise each year. troughs of his automatic system. marketing the broilers they disinfect the The Pughs feed their broilers with electrically operated feeders which turn on and off according to the feed level in Lin checks the feed quality as It is the troughs. Also, the watering is auto- augered from the outside storage bin. broilers drink. Ron Miller Photos matically activated as the When the chicks grow older, Linwood

lifts the brooders with hand-operated pulleys. Raising the brooders to eye level not only provides more open floor space but makes for easy cleaning and disinfecting. Linwood, married and father of a son, bought a farm of 12 acres last year. On this farm, located just down the road from the home place, Lin plans to expand his broiler business by building facilities for housing 30,000 birds at one time. In addition to raising broilers, Lin drives a livestock truck for the poultry marketing firm. In FFA Linwood received the Som- erset Chapter Star Farmer award. Coached by Advisor J. C. King, the active FFA member won first in the regional poultry judging contest and placed third in the state competition. Looking back, Lin has come a long way in miles since his boyhood. But

more than that, he is progressing in agriculture.

The Ideal Cow I Saw God Wash the World

Each weekend long and clear. I saw God wash the world last night Less work to do from year to year. With His sweet showers on high; Words of And cows that reach production peak And then, when morning came, I saw All in the matter of a five-day week. Him hang it out to dry.

Rhyme A cow of modern make. He washed each tiny blade of grass That milks five days for leisure's sake. And every trembling tree; Sleeps on Saturday, snores on Sunday, He flung His showers against the hill. And starts again afresh on Monday. And swept the billowy sea.

A herd that knows the way There's not a bird, there's not a bee Keeper of the Plan To wash each other day by day. Who wings along the way: That never troubles to excite us But it is a cleaner bird and bee

We saw him driving cattle in the rain. With chills and fever and mastitis. Than it was yesterday. He had them well in hand; The cows sense their gain A new and better breed The white rose is a clearer white, And know the hand that feeds; That takes less grooming and less feed. The red rose is more red; This weathered one That has the reason, wit, and wisdom, Since God washed every fragrant face Lived to tend their needs; To use a seat and flushing system. And put them all to bed. Keeper of a noble plan He woke before the sun; Officials by the mob, I Saw God wash the world last night; To sow and reap To guide the farmers with their job. Oh. that He had washed me. Tilling the earth that men might eat, To show the dairy breeders how As clean of all my dust and dirt Holding life in a grain of wheat. To propagate a five-day cow. As that old white birch tree. Priscilla Sanders Anonymous Lewis S. Payne

April-May, 1972 NC/S 29 THE white bass weren't large, may- weightless lures even with 2-pound and I found crappies concentrated in be 9 to 1 1 inches long on the monofilament; baits were left dangling shallow water, over a sandy bottom, average. But they were numer- in the weeds and grass like ornaments where they had come to spawn. It was ous in the swift tailrace water below the on a Christmas tree; more fish were be- the perfect spot for ultralight and, fortu- concrete dam—one of several which im- ing lost than landed. nately, I just happened to have the pound man-made lakes along the Colo- The tackle really wasn't at fault. It matchstick rod and diminutive reel rado River of central Texas—and they was the fishermen who were using it. along. Casting a 1/16-ounce jig, I not were hungry. I was hooking one on Those who stuck with it learned one only caught more fish than my com- practically every cast. important fact: ultralight is speciality panions, I had much more fun doing it.

But it wasn't what you would imag- tackle, designed for smaller fish (less Another time John Hargis and I ine: wholesale slaughter, stacking fish than three pounds) in relatively open, camped alongside Costillo Creek in on a stringer like beads of a necklace. obstruction-free water. northern New Mexico. This tiny stream On the wispy rig I was using, each was And thanks to improvements made in is alive with native cutthroat trout and a a special challenge—getting in the fast monofil. ultralight has become even "big one" might measure ten inches. A current and giving me about all I could more versatile. Nowadays the lines are little-bitty brass spinner and my ultra- handle before I eventually would net the thinner and softer, and quality 4-pound light rig proved to be the right ticket white and release it to fight another day. monofil works better than the stiffer 2- for catching a mess for supper. Not

My featherweight rod and reel, a pound stuff it replaced. With 4-pound only that, but on the featherweight rig miniature replica of conventional spin- line it is possible to whip bass of around the small trout put up enough of a pro- ning tackle, is called ultralight, or sim- four pounds in open water. I've caught test to make it sporting as well. ply UL. The mini-tackle hit the market many up to this size, particularly in A typical UL outfit consists of a rod with fanfare a few years ago, but farm ponds, and had a ball doing it. about five to five-and-one-half feet long promptly shot up and down in popu- But being sporty to use is only one which weighs between two and three larity like a July Fourth burned-out argument in favor of UL. It also is ounces, and a watchfob reel of about rocket. Ironically, today such tackle is deadly, taking fish in quantity. Cast one seven ounces. I carry two spools which being used less but enjoyed more. For of the diminutive lures, weighing from snap into the reel, one with 2-pound those who know what it is all about, 1/8 to 1/32 ounce, into water where monofil, the other a 4-pound type. ultralight is fun tackle, making big fish are present, and you're apt to get a I use the lighter line on species like fighters of little fish. strike. In any waters, be it lake or bluegills, or maybe small white bass.

The key is "knowing what it is all stream or pond, there are more small Sometimes I try yearling-sized black about." When the tackle was first in- fish than there are big ones, and it bass, just to find if I am up to the chal- troduced, anglers attempted to use it as stands to reason that smaller fish will lenge of landing even a 6-inch fish they would ordinary tackle, and they more readily hit the tiny lures. with it. quickly became disenchanted with the Last spring, while fishing a lake near Fishing with ultralight, as you will results. It was difficult to cast the near- my central Texas home, some friends (Continued on Page 33)

Ultralight, the fun tackle

You have to try it to realize the excitement it adds to catching small game fish.

By Russell Tinsley

Reed, the author's son, subdued this farm pond bass with a UL. A -featherweight rig makes big fighters out of sunfish. Photos by Author J»»t#^

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Once, there were three girls in 20 million people who've switched But still, the girls did help prove Milwaukee. And one by one, they to Champion, this has been three our point. Champions are a great went to Hollywood. In Volkswagens. of them. spark plug for Volkswagens; Georgia (on the right) drove out But we can't. From Milwaukee to Hollywood. two years ago. Because lots of Volkswagens Or from wherever your Bug is, Marianne (on the left) was next. have Champions installed at the to Tjvherever yoii'd like to be. She rode in somebody else's VW. factory. And the beautiful Chris (in the And the girls had no idea how or middle) had just arrived two weeks when their cars had been given CHAMPION ago in the Volkswagen (on Champion Spark Plugs. ("Spark ..Wo'ledo, Ohia ;43601 the left). Plug? What's a spark plug?" said We'd love to say that of the Marianne.)

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North Kingstown, Rhode Island, Denver Casto and David Arrington, Cakes baked by sweetheart contest- Chapter sold yule logs, wreaths, cor- members of Point Pleasant, West Vir- ants were auctioned off at a fancy price sages, and centerpieces at the school. ginia, were co-winners of the 1971 at Wayne, Utah, Chapter. N-N-N Tobacco Judging Contest. N-N-N The 245 shrubs around Adams Cen- N-N-N "Again this year we rented a vacant tral School in Indiana get "loving care." Principal Woodrow Kinsey of Bol- building in the city business district as An FFA project. ivar, Missouri, High School barbecued a refuge from cold for shoppers. Heated ,\-N-N 55 broilers for the FFA parent night. building, served hot drinks, and food Members of North Hunterdon Re- N-N-N at our expense as public service." Web- gional in New Jersey went on Father and Son Trap Shoot was FFA A ster City, Iowa. a shopping spree. Bought complete sponsored by Spanish Fork, Utah, Chap- N-N-N Christmas dinners for two families. ter. Members could go it alone or in Dayton, Oregon, Chapter sponsored N-N-N team with dad. a wheel chair basketball game. Pro- Westbrook, Minnesota, spon- FFA N.N-N ceeds for handicap fund. sored a Pork Week Contest in local Ephrata. Washington, ordered U.S. N-N-N grocery. Guessed the pounds the FFA Flags to sell in their community. Four Elma, Washington, members pig would gain in the week. N-N-N spoke five minutes each at a noon time meant snowmobile parties N-N-N Snow Kiwanis meeting. 100 percent of Greenhands own of- for many chapters. Like Oconto, Wis- N-N-N ficial jackets in Hudson, Iowa, Chapter. consin; Cedar Springs, Michigan; Box It took 2,500 handmade paper flow- Elder. Utah. ers to cover the sides of a Chino, Cal- N-N-N ifornia. FFA float. Morton. Illinois, FFA beat Danvers FFA in the big, second annual area basketball tourney. Eleven teams with advisors as coaches. N-N-N Here's an exhibit idea used by La- Habra, California, FFA. "Nature Let It Be." N-N-N Walnut, Mississippi, is hard at work "We are going to have our barn- raising funds for a member's kidney warming ceremonies televised." Randy transplant operation. They've involved Hanks, reporter of Lebo, Kansas. the whole community. Sandy Hook, Kentucky, Quiz Contest N-N-N N-N-N had a three-way tie. Perry Maggard, Eddyville, Iowa, bought Official FFA Members of Harrison County, Ken- Roclcy Horton, and Stanley Click. Calendars for local merchants. Desk tucky, FFA who don't pay attention N-N-N style for teachers. Wallets for members. during chapter meetings get put on a Apple Blossom Chapter in Rogers, N-N-N "list." They have to sing at the next Arkansas, has junior officers who fill in. Buffalo Center, Wyoming, hosted a month's meeting. N-N-N three-hour radio broadcast. Between Central Laramie County FFA Alum- music, officers, and advisor told about ni Association is serving a civic ban- FFA. Also had a listener "swap" show. quet. Earning money to send a Burns- N-N-N Hillsdale, Wyoming, FFA'er to sum- Clark, South Dakota, Chapter spon- mer conference in Washington, D.C. sored an FFA Poster Contest. Prizes N-N-N for three best that promote FFA. Win- Glencoe. Oklahoma, Chapter officers ners were put in a downtown display sent Christmas cards to all FFA parents. during FFA WEEK. N-N-N N-N-N A 48-hour citrus sale of Alpena, Jimmy Thome reports that his chap- Michigan, FFA brought in $2,100. ter at Northern Nash, North Carolina, N-N-N All 32 Superior, Nebraska, members had a TV program for FFA WEEK. N-N-N finished their 15-mile Walk-a-Thon for Former members of OrtonviUe. Min- Holdenville, Oklahoma, FFA is proud March of Dimes. Each was sponsored nesota, sponsor a one-page insert called owner of blue and gold gooseneck. at 20 cents per mile. "OrtonviUe FFA News" inthe newspaper. N-N-N N-N-N N-N-N Two football teams of Giittenberg, Cidbertson, Montana, "cleaned up" Does your family have a planned es- Iowa, Chapter named "National Blue" with a scrap iron drive. Made some cape route in case of fire in the home? and "Corn Gold." money. And cleaned up community. N-N-N N-N-N N-N-N Guest 'list of Oskaloosa, Iowa, stag Litter barrels for community is BOAC "Spring has sprung." Don't get the party included dads. Honorary Chapter project of Erwin FFA in Asheville, fever and forget to send us the "Scoop" Farmers, and alumni. North Carolina. about your chapter.

32 The National FUTURE FARMER Ultralight, the fun tackle

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find, requires some finesse. Even with 4-pound line, the reel drag should be set very lightly to prevent the line from snapping should the fish make a sudden, abrupt jerk. If you want to apply more tension, perhaps to keep a fish from making into a nearby weedbed, just put your finger against the end of the spool. Lure hooks also must be kept sharp since a striking fish almost has to hook itself; if the angular jerks with any force, he likely will break his line. UL also is very effective for fishing live bait. With light line a minnow, frog, grasshopper, or whatever, can be cast and fished without a sinker. Allowed to squirm lifelike in the water, live bait is quite attracting to predatory fish on the prowl for food. One night C. H. Richey and I were fishing for white bass under lantern light, and the fish were hitting the surface just at the fringe of the illumina- tion. We switched from our conventional tackle to ultralight, tied on No. 2 thin-wire hooks, hooked live shad in the tails, and cast them into the area. One would struggle only briefly before a ravenous white would have it. This example gives some inkling as to how I use ultralight: as a "spare" for my conventional tackle. Seldom do I carry it and nothing else. Like most anglers, I use conventional tackle. But when the right situation presents itself, I switch to the featherweight rig, for extra fun.

White bass are sporty catches on UL.

April-May, 1972 National Park Employment. The National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. publishes a statement on summer employment in the National Park Finding Service. A The publication lists the business office addresses at the national parks. Many of the jobs in these parks, however, are for employment by concessionaires. The Department of the Interior Sumnter Job furnishes the addresses of the concessionaires. There are jobs as guides, cooks, waitresses, nurses, bellboys, chambermaids, and salespersons in the lodgings, restaurants, and stores early to start looking. It's not too maintained by these concessionaires. Camp Counselor Jobs. Camp counselors are employed in By Raymond Schuessler the spring. Youth with camping experience are hired to in- struct children in arts and crafts, nature lore, athletics, music, dancing, and dramatics. the end of school some 4,000,000 youth- TOWARDS You might write to these organizations for openings in ages 14 through 18—begin to think about summer your section of the country: jobs. They wonder where to look for work for the • American Camping Association, 324 Madison Avenue, summer vacation and what type of jobs are open. New York City, New York 10017. Spring is not too early to begin looking. But don't give up • Girl Scout National Headquarters, 155 East 44th easily. Many vacation jobs are not available until July. Street, New York 17, New York 10017. First of all, consider the type of jobs you can do. Do you • Association of Private Camps, 155 West 42nd Street, have special skill or talent such as typing, drawing, wood- New York 36, New York 10036. working, shorthand, swimming, camp-craft, bookkeeping, a • Camp Counselor Referral Bureau, 1 North State Street, knowledge of mechanics, electricity, or plumbing? Then you Chicago 2, Illinois 60602. should try to get a summer job that will permit you to use • New England Camping Association, 110 Tremont what you already know. Street, Boston 8, Massachusetts 02108. See the man who owns the corner grocery store, the • Camp Counselor Recruitment Bureau, Federation of attendant where your father buys his gas, or the owner of Protestant Welfare Agencies, 251 Fourth Avenue, New York sandwich shop where your crowd hangs out. Your guidance 10, New York 10003. counselor, too, may know of a summer job, and the state Other Summer Opportunities. Consider also employment employment office will take your application. as: wrappers, packers, salesboys. stockboys in retail stores; Rural or Urban Jobs. The many farms surrounding a com- simple clerical work in stores and offices; library attendants; munity are good sources of work such as helping in the newspaper carriers on regular routes; car washers; helpers to fields or picking and packing farm products. Corn growing mechanics and other skilled craftsmen; TV and raido repair- states have a large demand for youth to detassel com. In men; laboratory assistants; filling station attendants; tele- most places these youth are transported to and from the phone and telegraph operators. fields through joint arrangements of employers, schools, Sometimes working for someone else will not answer and local offices of the state employment service. your problem. Create a job for yourself; find out if you In addition, large agribusiness employers seek boys of high are the independent businessman type. Washing cars, mow- school age for harvest work and maintain supervised camps ing lawns (A boy I know put himself thrrough college with for them on the site. Some state employment services main- a lawn mower.), clipping hedges, scrubbing floors and win- tain programs whereby youth are placed with selected farm dows, and door-to-door selling are a few of the many jobs families for summertime work. you can get for yourself without a lot of capital. Maybe you live in the city where the arrival of summer Sell yourself, look neat, self-confident, and speak up with- will send many full-time employees of large and small firms out being brash. Find out what child-labor laws apply in on vacation, thus leaving some jobs open for you. Mean- your case, if any, and where to get your employment certifi- while, other businesses will hire extra help to take care of cate if that is necessary. summer trade. There may be jobs at kennels, veterinary Don't be discouraged if you are turned down a few times. clinics, and museums. Somewhere an employer is looking for you just as hard as Occasionally hospitals hire aides and other helpers on a you are for him, and if you keep looking you'll meet. temporary summer basis. Many wholesale and retail firms, particularly in vacation areas, hire extra messengers and delivery boys during the summer months. Public Recreation Jobs. Resort and amusement parks as well as refreshment stands, hire ticket takers and sellers, cashiers, counter workers, and ride attendants. Ice cream companies hire workers and packers as do soft drink manufacturers for work involved with loading and operating bottling machinery. Parks may hire extra maintenance workers and lawn mowers to help clean up and assist gardeners. Greenhouses ^it^ni'^ hire extra summer workers, and tree surgeons in larger cities employ a few assistants. Recreation centers including play- grounds, theaters, motels, lake resorts, country clubs, and golf courses hire young people for summer work. Some students make their swimming ability pay off. They work as life guards at public pools, and a Red Cross life- saving certificate is usually required. Others work as after- picnic pick-up men in area parks. Other young people become salad tossers, ushers, pages, painters, porters, dish- "He's up to date all right—even has racing washers, coat checkers, and beauty parlor helpers. stripes on his manure spreader."

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AvrU-May, 1972 35 FFA IN ACTION

tives Committee. with the farm animals. However, the Spirit of '76 on a Youth Advisory (This committee will also include rep- effect on the different FFA members The Board of Directors and National resentatives of VICA, DECA, FHA, who brought in the animals was even Officers placed FFA in an active role FBLA, and OEA.) greater. All the boys were impressed in celebrating the Bicentennial Anni- 4. Agree, in principle, to commit re- with the perception, courage, and friend- versary of the U.S.A. sources and to establish priorities in liness of the kindergarten children. White House Advisors on Youth met relation to specific recommendations of New Palestine FFA members set up with representatives of all vocational the Youth Advisory Committee. a schedule where they would take one To start the action, a meeting of the or two animals per week to visit the Youth Advisory Committee for Voca- school. Their principal Mr. Robert tional Education met in Washington, Kelso arranged for two boys to leave D.C.. February 2-4. The FFA was rep- in the morning and return later to resented at the meeting by three state finish school. officers. Another meeting of the com- The members reported. "We were mittee is scheduled for May and pres- asked all kinds of questions. Some we ent plans are for FFA to be represented could answer, some we could only say by two national officers and one state that's the way God made them." association officer. After the farm visits, which were weekly from October to November, the The Blind "See" FFA members felt something more A cow in the classroom; or a pig on could be done. Junior members Mark the playground. It really happened for Galloway and Bob Walters brought up 42 children of the Indiana State School the idea of a Christmas stocking for Doyle Waybright, Pennsylvania, at left; for the Blind and for members of the each of the children in the kindergar- Larry Johnson, center, Georgia; Ronnie New Palestine, Indiana, FFA. ten class. The members dug into the Childs, right. West Virginia; were the Idea for the project came from the treasury and prior to Christmas vaca- state officers representing FFA at a Young McDonald's farm exhibit at the tion presented stockings to the children. planning session for the Bicentennial. state fair. Mr. Robert Kuhn, of the The FFA members felt that the early school service staff, thought it would hours, loading and unloading, and be an educational experience for the thousands of questions to be answered education youth groups in November. kindergarten class of the school to were worthwhile. "It made us feel good They requested the active involvement know the animals. all over and appreciate what we have." of members of all such youth groups, The first animal taken was a calf, {William V. Davis, Advisor) including FFA, in appropriately com- followed each week by a lamb, baby memorating the Bicentennial Anniver- pigs, chickens, ducks, rabbits, and fi- Washington Conferences sary of the U.S.A. nally a cow. When weather permitted The involvement would include the Four week-long National FFA Wash- the FFA'ers took the animals to the be held this selection and implementing of the vari- ington Conferences will playground. In case of rain, everything officers, award win- ous themes and activities relating to summer for FFA went inside (including the cow who. officer or rep- the "Spirit of '76." This involvement to ners, and advisors. Any although taken straight from the barn, ad- begin immediately and continue through resentative selected by his chapter well mannered). was visor is eligible to attend. 1976. It is recommended that special The school children enjoyed the visits conference ses- emphasis be given to activities promot- Dates for the 1972 immensely, as they became acquainted 19-24; 26-July 1; ing citizenship, patriotism, the Amer- sions are: June June 17-22. confer- ican system of free enterprise, freedom, July 10-15; July Each and other foundations upon which our FFA members "saw" as much as the kids ence week will begin at 8 p.m. on Mon- end at 8 a.m. on the following country was and is based. who depended on touching the animals day and Colony Motor At their January meeting, the FFA in order to know what they were like. Saturday. The Olde will Board of Directors and National Offi- Lodge in Alexandria, Virginia, headquarters for cers accepted in principle the recom- serve as conference Washington. mendations for FFA participation in the FFA members while in National bicentennial celebration as set forth by Participants will see the the White House Advisors on Youth. FFA Center facilities and talk with FFA National These are: Supply Service, The FUTURE Program Development 1. Agree, in principle, to give em- FARMER, and their phasis to the national bicentennial in personnel. To further develop the program of youth activities in each leadership skills, conference partici- of the pre-bicentennial years, beginning pants will discover new ideas for chap- fund raising, pub- January 1, 1972. ter action—including development 2. Authorize the FFA staff and the lic relations, community National FFA Officers to proceed with —and the use of state and national plans for projects, including projects in FFA services. will have the which all vocational youth groups can Local FFA leaders participate. opportunity to meet with U.S. sena- national 3. Authorize the participation of two tors and representatives, FFA or three FFA members as representa- officers, and prominent agricultural 36 The National FUTURE FARMER -

leaders. They will also see special pro- the Electric Energy Association (EEA) grams and visit historical sights and was recently announced by the National memorials in the Nation's Capitol. FFA Foundation, Inc. The signing of Approximately $98.00 will cover all an agreement by Electric Energy As- conference expenses and travel while sociation President John H. K. Shanna- in Washington. Travel to and from han was done at EEA headquarters in Washington is the responsibility of the New York City with National FFA chapter, state, or individual. Many state President Tim Burke. and local groups will share cross-coun- The Agricultural Electrification Pro-

try travel. ficiency award is presented at local, Applications must be signed by your state, and national levels to FFA mem- advisor and submitted by June 1 along bers who have demonstrated significant Write for FREE catalog and sample of our with a $20.00 deposit. Application achievement in educational and work work P 0, Box564-FA forms and further information on the activities in the application of electricity QUALITY PRODUCTS, INC. Columbus, Miss. 39701 conferences are available from the Na- to agricultural and home use. tional FFA Center, P.O. Box 15160, According to Mr. Shannahan, Elec- Th« knife for bun t ine , tiahlag and Alexandria, Virginia 22309. tric goal is Energy Association's to en- al 1 around use. Ulrror courage the application of electric ener- rOllshed, imported Btamless FFA Conference Sponsored to tasks that will continue to improve Bt««l blad« honed gy a raxor'a edjie.

:ed . OperiB with annual State Presidents living standards of the nation and all Lnger. Locks Into The FFA position. ade will not close "It is this . Press burton In Leadership Conference scheduled for society. for reason that we are handle to close. Safety anger guarduard. Sure -grip handle. Bal- July 23-29. will proud to have an opportunity to spon- anced_ for targettargi Ihrowing. IF BKOKCN 1972. be sponsored by WITHIN 10 year! we WILL'BEPLACe'St NO CHAROE! Use 30 sor the Agricultural Electrification daya. Money back If not General Motors Corporation of De- FFA pleased. Special Ic Sale. REG. PRICE •1.98 Send aiee & receive 3 knives. Add 49c post- Proficiency award," he said. "We are ag*. handling. Remit TOTAL for troit, Michigan. This will be the fourth ORDER S2.48 2 knlvM. NOWl Midwest Knife Co . 9043 s Western consecutive holding of the FFA officer certain that this educational activity Ave,, Dept. Dn-1836. Chicago. 111. 60620. Est. 1936 conference, but the first time it will be which encourages students to learn under sponsorship. about the application of electricity in the CALENDARS — The conference program is developed home and on the farm will benefit 1973 by the National FFA Organization to youth and will help our association A proven media achieve its goal." prepare state officers for their responsi- to advertise bilities. Besides participating in FFA As sponsor of the award program, and promote a product. leadership training activities the offi- the Electric Energy Association will provide funds for certificates, plaques cers will be exposed to the heritage of Try it in '73 for your chapter. Send for a our country through visits to historic and cash awards as well as underwrit- FREE Official FFA Calendar Kit, P.O. Box places in Washington, D.C. A highlight ing some administrative costs of the 15130, Alexandria, Virginia, 22309. of the week will be an opportunity for FFA Agricultural Electrification Pro- officers to meet their congressmen and ficiency award program. DROP SMALL GAME, RATS. ETC. WITH f^lFLE senators as well as other government PRECISION! leaders on their visits to Capitol Hill. Tournament for Fun Falcon II General Motors Corporation signed Delta, California, Chapter organized HUNTING an agreement with the National FFA a basketball tournament for other FFA SLING Foundation, Inc. as a special project teams in their section. WRIST-LOCK BRACE sponsor. The funds will offset ex- tournament committee headed by makes the differ- A ence! Steadies penses for state officers traveling to Manual Alejandrez made arrangements grip. ..allows you Washington, D.C, and will pay their to put more for facilities. Participating chapters in- speed and power living expenses during their week-long cluded: Fairfield, Amador, Rio Vista, into shots. SATISFACTION OR MOLDED I.PIECE MONEY BACK stay in the Nation's Capitol. Woodland, Woodland Junior, and Delta. POUCH-cupped PAT APPLIED FOR Girl members played too. Tourney design centers ammo for accu- Sponsor for Electrification Develop accuracy in rules called for one girl to play at all racy, clean release, straighter just a few tries Sponsorship of the FFA Agricultural times. Referees were advisors from faster flight. amaze Dad and your Electrification Proficiency award by Delta. Admission was free and refresh- LONGLIFE TUBULAR POWER BANDS pals. Have target fun! ments were sold by the GAA. TAKE-APART CON- An inexpensive, A first place trophy was won by STRUCTION makes efficient weapon for FFA President Tim Burke and President transporting Delta Chapter. Rio Vista placed sec- easier. rodent eradication. of Electric Energy Association sign an ond. Amador received the third place Real sport! agreement -for EEA to sponsor the FFA award and Fairfield took fourth place. SEND 25c FOR BOOKLET "ACCURACY WITH THE SLINGSHOT' Ag Electrification Proficiency award. (Mike Meacham, Reporter) Makes it easy to score bullseyes time after time after a few hours practice. How to Push for Safety build targets. Slingshot games. Hunting tips to help you get in close. Your Falcon The Muskogee Chapter of Oklahoma is more fun day after day Young Farmers Organization spon- Enclosed is $_ . Please send: sored the second annual tractor safety —Falcon ll(s) ® $4.00 each, postage paid school and contest for all FFA and 4-H (includes booklet free). -"Accuracy With The Slingshot" booklet(s) in Muskogee County. members @ 25c each, postage paid. The purpose of the tractor school Name and contest is to instill safety in the Address-

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I The People Who Brought You The "Saunders" Wrist-Rocket I (Continued on Page 38) 37 "We're delighted to have this in op- School Broadcasters FFA Action portunity to sponsor an educational ac- The Eisenhower, tivity of this magnitude," Washington, FFA (Continued from Page 37) said Mr. chapter in Yakima has taken Mitchell in a brief statement prior to over op- Oklahoma Patrol Trooper eration of the campus radio station this Highway signing the agreement. "We are opti- tractor safety. year. The station, Lee Ivy about highway mistic about the future of this nation KEHS (K EISEN- A demonstration concerning tractor largely because of the caliber of young HOWER HIGH SCHOOL) is a closed safety, tractors re- circuit operation which serves stu- using model with men and women in organizations like the dent mote control, was presented by Mr. the FFA. Agriculture needs knowledge- body by broadcasting into the Ervin cafeteria during its heaviest use. Broad- Heidbrecht, Assistant Safety Di- able producers and strong leaders. We rector for the cast times are before and after school, Oklahoma Farm Bureau. hope that through our support of this All students were given a written ex- Dairy Production Proficiency award and during both lunch periods. Four of the chapter's amination and were given the opportu- program we will be doing our share officers and drive another operate the station nity to tractors under the super- to provide the leadership needed in the member at these specific times. vision of Young Farmer members. industry in years ahead." President Bruce Grass works as However, only the top ten scoring indi- As sponsors of the FFA Dairy Pro- a disk jockey, Vice- President viduals on the written test were graded duction Proficiency award, Celanese John Griffin is station man- their driving ability ager. Treasurer Cox is sales di- on and safety. Chemical Company will provide funds Tom rector. Sentinel Gerald Herley is music Lunch was provided to participants for the 1971-72 awards program of the county Bureau, trac- director, and member Les by Farm and certificates, plaques, and cash awards, as Heimgartner tors local dealers. is program director. The and were furnished by well as underwriting some of the ad- manager directors also double disk Muskogee County Farmers Union ministrative costs of the program. as jockies. provided three trophies for the top John Griffin had worked on the sta- three scoring individuals. Winners of tion for two years and suggested the the contest were Joel Boyer, first; Dan chapter take over the campus station. Hix, second; and Don Hendrix, third. It was floundering due to a lack of Joel and Dan are members of the funds. John sold the idea and involved Muskogee FFA and Don is a Ft. Gib- the chapter members in the radio station. son FFA'er. (Wendell Fenton, Advisor) The chapter has acquired nearly $1,500 in equipment including am- 304 Bushel Champion plifiers, turntables, a reel to reel tape recorder/ player, a cassette recorder/ player, a microphone, speakers, control panel, pre-amp, and radio "desk" which houses all of the equipment. The station is gradually becoming self-supporting by selling commercial announcements to area business firms. Thus far they have five sponsors. The income is used for upkeep of equipment, broadcast materials, new equipment, and other chapter projects. The staff of KEHS studied the materials necessary for their Federal Com- signs President of Celanese Chemical munications Commission (FCC) third the agreement for his firm to sponsor class radio-telephone operators license the FFA Dairy Proficiency award. Your with a broadcast endorsement. They Mark Ide, Creston, Iowa, with Advisor National Officers represented the FFA. need only to apply to the Seattle office Hunsicker, right, accept a trophy for the chapter's 245.7 bushel corn yield Ever try to caption a cartoon? Here from president of Funk Bros. Seed Co. CARTOON is your chance. Just find a caption for CAPTION CONTEST Dairy Proficiency Backer this cartoon in this issue of The National FUTURE FARMER. You must clip the The National FFA Foundation, Inc., word or words you choose, paste on a has signed a memorandum of under- postcard, and give the page number from standing for sponsorship of the Dairy which you clipped the caption. Your cap- Production Proficiency award by the tion may consist of as many consecutive Celanese Chemical Company. The words or lines as you think necessary. In agreement was signed at Celanese head- case of duplicates, the one with the earliest postmark will be considered. Entries will quarters in New York by Robert L. be judged by the staff of The National Mitchell, Celanese Chemical president, FUTURE FARMER and their decision is and National President Tim Burke. final. Contest closes April 24, 1972. Win- The Dairy Production Proficiency ners will be announced in the June-July award is one of 15 FFA proficiency 1972, issue. award programs recognizing achieve- PRIZES: First $15.00, Second $10.00, ment in activities leading to careers in Third $5.00, plus eight honorable men- agriculture. The award is presented at tion prizes of a binder to hold your copies local, state, and national levels to FFA of The National FUTURE FARMER. Send Entries To: Cartoon Caption Con- members who have demonstrated sig- test, The National FUTURE FARMER, nificant accomplishment in educational Box 15130, Alexandria, Virginia 22309. and work experience activities leading to a career in the dairy industry.

38 The National FUTURE FARMER of the FCC to take a small exam. Upon letter; TV and radio interviews. Each SUFFOLKS—THE SUCCESSFUL ONES successful completion of the exam they officer had opportunity of making formal Suffolks produce large lombs, frequently have will will be issued their license, which introductions and conducting meetings. multiple births, lambs grow faster. For information: allow them to accept jobs at regular In a public speaking workshop led by broadcast stations. the National FFA Officers, the state of- NATIONAL SUFFOLK SHEEP The station is sponsored by the chap- ficers learned some new public speak- ASSOCIATION agri- ter with the hope of developing an ing techniques. Following group dis- BOX- 324 F, COLUMBIA, MO. 65201 cultural communications project. The cussions each attendant prepared and administration of Eisenhower, the ad- gave a 5- to 8-minute speech which was CHEVIOTS have what it takes: • To survive lambing hazards; visors of the chapter, and members in- later evaluated. • To develop desirable carcass volved feel they are developing agricul- Discussions centered around the use weights on milk and gross alone; • To impart these qualities to less tural communications skills. (Boh Heiin- of national FFA programs and ways fortunate breeds through crossing gartner, Jerry Marshall, Advisors) for increasing membership in the FFA. Write today for interesting free booklet. American Cheviot Sheep Society The conference program also included Box 18, Lafayette Hill, Pa. 19444 Seven Gold Emblems a banquet program and vespers service. Officers of Housatonic Valley Chapter The upcoming seven Regional Con- in Connecticut received a plaque from ferences will occur in June, July, and ^. HAMPSHIRES... August. For the exact date and place of ^j^^^^^ For Uniformity, Docility, State Advisor Turner in honor of the ^^w Quality and a money mok- your conference consult this issue's chapter's seventh Gold Emblem award. ^t ing breed use Hompshires. "Calendar of Events." Write for information. The American Hampshire Sheep Assn. Tractor Driving Winner Stuart, Iowa 50250 Telephone: (515)523-1486

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Regional Conferences all State officers from Virginia, West FOR Official Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware participated in the first of eight Regional State FFA Officer Conferences to be held this year. FFA The officers met at the National FFA Neil Lanning, Eagle Point, Oregon, is Center in Alexandria, Virginia, on Jan- all smiles after winning the tractor driv- uary 21 to 23. MERCHANDISE ing contest at state fair. Sherrie Twigg The officers participated in group discussions and prepared short demon- presented the Farm Bureau trophy. strations. Both activities involved offi- Flower Arranging Show cers in; talking formally and infor- mally; communicating by phone and Ornamental horticulture students at Douglas County, Georgia, put their Members profit from hardy discussions skills in flower arrangement to a test and exchanging ideas during sessions. last summer when they held a flower show in the school library. "Flowers for All Occasions" was the SEE YOUR title of their show, coordinated by teacher of agriculture, Charles Griner. CHAPTER CATALOGUE The show, which was judged by Mr. ORDER FROM Ike Maddox, was divided into two di- visions—arrangements with six classes FUTURE FARiERS and corsages with two classes. Blue, red, and white ribbons were SERVICE awarded in all classes. The tri-color rib- SUPPLY bon, which carried with it a $5.00 P.O. Box 15159 award, was given to Arthur Grant for the most outstanding arrangement. Alexandria, Va. 22309 Cheryl Rice earned the sweepstake Owned and operated by the ribbon and $10.00 for scoring the most of points in the show. A blue ribbon ar- Future Farmers America (Contimied on Page 40)

April-May, 1972 39 paign for the purpose of providing in- Livestock Judging Funded FFA in Action centive awards for FFA members. The FFA Foundation provides funds (Continued from Page 39) for an awards program which is quite broad and varies from medals in the chapter to cash awards at the state and national levels. Some of the better known awards are the proficiency awards, the public speaking and national judging contests, and the Star Farmer and Star Agribusinessman of America awards given each year at the National FFA Convention. Youngest Delegate A former national FFA officer has become the youngest member now serving in the West Virginia legisla- ture. He is James W. Teets, 27, of Terra Alta, who has just been appointed Ralston Purina Company will sponsor by Governor Arch Moore to fill a va- cancy to the House of Delegates from the National FFA Livestock Judging Preston County. Contest this year. Signing the agree- As an FFA member, Jim was se- ment as National FFA Officers watched lected State Farmer and was awarded Cheryl Rice won sweepstakes award and is Mr. W. T. Lane, corporate vice pres- the American Farmer Degree. He ident director of Division. Arthur Grant, right, best arrangement and Chow served as national vice president in in flower show for their chapter. the 1963-64 and has a bachelor of science degree in agriculture. He currently op- Calendar of Events erates an automobile supply business scored three points; red, two rangement in Kingwood. points; and white, one point. October 11-13—National FFA Convention Kansas City, Missouri In the arrangements division Class I Guarding Their Trees was New Birth, for the birth of a baby; The Oxford, Pennsylvania, Chapter National FFA Conferences Class II was June Bride, for a wedding cooperated with the Chester-Octorara Washington, D. C.—Alexandria, Virginia reception table; Class III was Summer Water Authority to protect the water- June 19-24, June 26-July 1, July 10-15, Fun, for an outdoor barbecue; Class 17-22 Chapter IV shed from Christmas tree snatchers. July — Representatives was Banquet Feast, for a small banquet July 23-29—State Presidents Various types and sizes of ever- table; Class Birthday Splendor, V was green trees are planted around Octo- for a child's birthday party; Class VI Regional Leadership Conferences rara Lake. FFA members hoped to Hospital Cheer, fresh flowers for 26-29 was prevent people from taking the trees June —Tennessee-Doyle a patient's room. June 27-29—Missouri-Kansas City or cutting greens. If they saw anyone, division of corsages divided June 27-29—Arizona-Flagstaff The was they took down name, address, and into classes, orchid corsages June 27-July 1—Alabama-Mobile two and license number. August 2-5 Georgia-Covington carnation corsages. (Eleanor Gilmer) — Juniors and seniors of the chapter August 7-9—Vermont Foundation Contributions had two different stations around the lake where they patrolled the water- State FFA Conventions Contributions to the National FFA shed. They worked in pairs, one car May 1-2—Nevada-Reno 3-5 California-San Luis Foundation reached an all time high per station in three hour shifts. (Wayne May — Obispo May 3-5—Tennessee-Nashville in 1971, according to Mr. Donald Mc- Stanton, Secretary) May 4-5—New Hampshire-Colebrook Dowell, executive director of the FFA May 4-6—New York-Sherburne Foundation Sponsoring Committee. Mr. May 8-12—Puerto Rico-San Juan McDowell reported to the Board of Di- May 18-20—Vermont-Burlington May 30-June 1—Kansas-Manhattan rectors and the National Officers in May 30-June 1—Mississippi-State College January that a total of 636 sponsors May 31-June 2—Arkansas-Hot Springs contributed $335,225 during the year. June 4-6—Cclorado-Fruita The number of new sponsors totaled June 4-6—New Mexico-Albuquerque June 6-8 South Carolina-Clemson 202 for the year. — June 6-9—Louisiana-Baton Rouge The chairman of the Foundation June 6-9—North Dakota-Fargo Sponsoring Committee for 1971 was June 6-10—Alabama-Montgomery Mr. Fred Stines, publisher of Successful June 7-9—Kentucky-Louisville 7-9 Farming Magazine, Des Moines, Iowa. June —North Carolina-Raleigh Jime 10-15—Washington-Pullman As the immediate past chairman, Mr. June 12-14—Wisconsin-Green Lake Stines is now serving a one-year term June 12-15—Virginia-Blacksburg on the Sponsors' Executive Council and June 12-16—Florida-Daytona Beach 13-15 the Foundation Board of Trustees. June —Illinois-Urbana June 19-21—Maryland-College Park The current chairman of the FFA June 20-21—Maine-Orono Foundation Sponsoring Committee is June 20-22—Indiana-West Lafayette Mr. John Streetman, vice president of June 22-23—New Jersey 26-27 Connecticut-Berlin Allied Mills, Inc., Chicago. As chair- June — June 28-30—Pennsylvania-University Park man, it will be Mr. Streetman's re- State conventions held later will appear sponsibility to head a fund raising cam- "Which one of you gets the ticket?" in future issues.

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A young man approached the coun- Joe: "Why'd you stop going steady ter where greeting cards were sold. with Lisa?" "Have you anything sentimental?" Larry: "She got her heart set on be- "Here's a lovely one," said the sales- ing a school teacher, and when I didn't " girl. " 'To the only girl I ever loved.' show up the other night, she asked me "That's fine," said the young man. to bring a written excuse signed by Wrangler: "What kind of saddle do "I'll take four." my mother." you want—one with a horn or not?" Anita Stuever Chuck Schany Capac, Michigan West Bend, Iowa Dude: "One without, I guess. Not much traffic around here." Girl Driver (after narrow escape) DwasTie Lake East Dublin, Georgia "/ had the right of way, didn't I?" Boyfriend: "You did, but the other Timmy: "Dad, when I grow up I \V^l fellow had the truck." want to drive an Army tank." Monica Schany West Bend, Iowa Father: "Well, son, if that's what you want to do, 1 won't ever stand Girl's Father: "Young man, in this in your way!" house we turn out the light at 10:30." Wallace Massey Thorason, Georgia Boyfriend: "Gee, that's nice of you." Alvin Phillips Marshall, Texas Joe: "Did you know they're making frozen Band-Aids?" A neighbor of ours was quite dis- Jerry: "Really? What for?" appointed when drouth and insects Joe: "For cold cuts!" killed all of his garden plants. In fact, Linda Johnston Arkadelphia, Arkansas he only harvested one beet! Walking away he said, "Well that beet's all." Jimmy Thome There's a new story about the lady Battlehoro, North Carolina who wanted to be especially beautiful for a party. She teased her hair so

Do you know why the cowboy wore much that it attacked her. bluejean shorts to the rodeo? Tim Sigurdsen He wanted to show off his calves. Grasston, Minnesota "He was making a favorable impres- Perry Carter sion—Right up until the time he Mineral Wells, Texas What do you call a scared skindiver? " said, 'Take it easy Old Timer!' Chicken of the sea! Neighbor: "Why did you name your Cindy Stelpflug cow Lightning?" Lancaster, Wisconsin What do you call a cow that hasn't Farmer: "We used to call her Daisy been milked in a month, and weighs —until we tried to milk her." (Rub- Professor: "Rephrase the. sentence, 440 pounds? bing his swollen knee). "Changed it to 'He was bent on seeing her.' Four-forty with four on the floor. Lightning because she never strikes Boy: "The sight of her doubled him Ava Barnard twice in the same place." up." Slaughter, Louisiana Norma Bontrager Mike Bonnema Goshen, India. ta Steen, Minnesota Dad: "How far were you from the right answer on the test?" Son: "Just two seats." Charlie, the Greenhand Dean Bruce Culloden, West Virginia

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A boy in kindergarten was learning the kinds of colors and how to pro- nounce them. The teacher said "red" and the girl in front of him said "red." The teacher pointed to him and said "yellow." The boy said "Oh!" The teacher asked what was the matter and the boy said, "You asked me to yell—Oh." Thomas Tuck 'Wow!—And I complain about the cost of feeding my livestock." Penibrofce, North Carolina

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