And vice versa, so you can get in – and out of – almost anything. tight spot. "you'll appreciate the virtually maintenance-free shaft drive and convenient electric starter. Plus the comfort of full front and rear suspension. Stands unapologetically for "old fashioned religion" and the absolute authority of the Bible. I've enjoyed the magazine for the past three years, and I look forward to continuing to be happy because I have it.
But the people of Cabool, Missouri, believe so strongly in vo-ag and FFA, they give their school $200,000 for free. Fueled by enthusiasm and a $10,000 pledge from the local bank, they went before the school board for permission to build anewvo-agshop next to the existing classroom. The school board accepted the offer, the other group stepped up to the project that has been called "an example of community service at its best." hanging prominently on the walls of many homes and businesses. The vo-ag advisory committee and Cabool FFA members worked with other community leaders toraisemoney. in almost every way imaginable.
Voluntary efforts seem even more impressive when one considers the fi-. The financial hardships many in the community were suffering at the same time they were giving such. "They built this thing when the economy here was as bad as it has been lately," says Mr. local residents believe that a new vo-ag building was worth their effort. major industry in our community and if we don't prepare kids for this type of activity in this community, they won't go anywhere else," says Mr. Cabool students describe them. The 17-year-old Cabool chapter president says. Leadership training and a better understanding of people." Brownsays.'The project has made me more aware of the person's resources to use in teaching programs". the people of the area together as well. Director of the Kabul Chamber of Commerce, John Ayersays, "The people who have lived here. all their lives will show the youth that the city has never been so close before.
34;Floriculture is more imagination than anything else." says Tracy. "You have to be able to look at a vase and see how the flowers are ready in it. to know where to put them.
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34;We have to worry about disease, frost, hail and when is the best time to harvest, just like commercial growers." says Slagg. And on the subject of goals, Mike has some concrete ideas: "When you set your goals, have to expand and challenge yourself." urges. 34; Right now we're building a sawmill and it's going to be a pretty good size." She hopes that one day she and her brother will be in partnership and run that sawmill.
But imports, exports and trade discussions were not all the officers experienced. "Those bullet trains were clean, on time and very fast." 34;It is our chance to learn about their work and services, and an opportunity to express our appreciation to them and explain our present activities." In promoting the goodwill of American agriculture, we made friends and developed a recognition of the interdependence of world agriculture ."
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By the time the projected FFA members had spent more than 20,000 man-hours replanting 7 miles of dunes, developing parks, replanting thousands of trees and generally making Flagler Beach a much more pleasant place to be live, work and visit. 34;The first thing we had to do was figure out where the needs were greatest,” says Bunnell consultant Jim Galvin, who spearheaded the long-term development effort. FFA members helped grow 500,000 salt-tolerant plants and then planted them in the dunes to prevent erosion. Thousands of discarded Christmas trees were collected and buried in the dunes. in the worst areas, effectively reducing erosion by 95 percent.
Flagler Beach was a better place to live, the chapter had contributed to the economic well-being of the county, saving thousands of tax dollars and maintenance costs. Advisor Galvin says that with the right attitude, any chapter can achieve national recognition. But it takes planning, promotion, hard work and community support. "We spent a lot of time listening to what the citizens wanted." After seeing so many groups contribute to the cause, the FFA advisor was convinced of the project's value to the community.
The Bunnell chapter recently began work on its next BOAC project, this time in response to the catastrophic freeze Florida growers suffered last winter.
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Not resting on his laurels, he has plans for a new BOAC project this year. project success.. In addition to Mr. Calvin's leadership, many students sacrificed side activities to help the chapter achieve . its goals. Volunteers from the school and . Civic groups often helped out at the beach, while the Bunnell FFA Alumni provided money, transportation, lunches and "hot, cold cocoon days," says Mr. Galvin. After seeing several groups contributing to the cause, the FFA advisor became convinced of the project's value to the community. "Inmyopinion, a good BOAC project .. means more than taking gallons of paint and painting the town," he says. "This means economic development.
They organized and sponsored an annual town celebration called "Day .. of the Coast," created posters, and participated in civic clubs and school assemblies. The Bunnell chapter recently began work on its next BOAC project, this time in response to the catastrophic freeze Florida growers suffered last winter. "Finally. Galvin says, snapping his fingers for emphasis. The natural disaster gave him an idea for "freeze forecasting" .. networks that would alert winter vegetable and citrus farmers of falling temperatures. "We are currently setting up small weather stations at students' houses throughout the county, which will form a . network for weather information," he says. "This information will then be sent to our local meteorologist, who will broadcast it to the grocers."
Although the project is still in its infancy, the FFA. The advisor hopes that she too will bring economic happiness to the community – or help prevent economic disaster in the world. The first action of the newly formed Audubon Alumni Branch, 1A, was to establish a scholarship fund. The fund will be used to pay for the education of an FFA member attending college or other education. FFA, an unexpected guest was Santa Claus, who gave presents to all members who were good and attended regularly.
Ag Ed Network in the magazine editorial.. waiting for a visit with the National FFA. A weekly FFA activity conducted by Chapter II of School District 214-211 is to help adults in a community. Project Cottonwood, AL, Public Affairs Chapter is adding two road signs to the highway entering town according to reporter Jimmy Dixon.
Perry, MI, Chapter served achille dinner to their school staff in appreciation for their cooperation whenever members must be away from class for FFA activities.
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Nearby, three large ponds produce fish in an ongoing aquaculture project. 34; We started the aquaculture project two years ago, with only half a hectare. Students provide information and some services to local residents. responds to a long-term training need that will eventually drive protein into people's mouths." says Carro. Many mountain farmers "double-process" coffee under plantains, which have large leaves to shade the delicate coffee bean. Since most of crops planted along steep slopes, most of the work is done by hand.
Puerto Rico produces 40 million pounds of coffee a year, which S70 million to the. economy and 50,000 seasonal jobs. Beef cattle are raised on pasture grass and concentrated feed-non-feed pellets. Continued on Page32) Below, many Puerto Rican vo-ag students gain leadership skills from their FFA experience.From left, JulioRondon,19,Gonzalo Vazquez,18,EdwinPadilla. Until then, his biggest goal is "to get other students in his community to realize the importance of agriculture. He plans to start by helping students in his old chapter." FFA helped develop and communicate this message.
34;We try to expose the students to experiences they would have in the real world," says Jose Perez, director of the school. 34;Other programs don't have the benefit of smart student officers who know how to behave," says Vazquez. . 34; It is a good tool to let people and companies know what we really work on, what we need and what we can do."
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Of the 33 young men who earned the coveted American Farmer degree in his 31 years of teaching, three of the young men earned the degree while living on the same farm. The chapter originally consisted of ninth through twelfth graders until this year when we formed a junior chapter. Chapter Joes. Colorado found the two-week period of Vocational Education Week and National FFA Week to be a very busy time.
We set up exhibition spaces in the school dining hall for the public to see and held a breakfast for the members. It was decided that every ag group should be targeted. YsletaFFA members and advisor Forsy appeared on local TV and radio stations in El. Extensive use of visual aids at the high school and at local businesses helped create awareness of the contributions of vocational agriculture and FFA.
The finale of the week was a special two-day children's yard with more than 40 of the members' own poultry and market animals. Ysleta FFA members have a two-day children's garden for the public as a finale to a week-long series of events to celebrate National FFA Week in the El. In order to do this, the chapter needs to buy all medicines from it.
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