As you stated in your editorial, agriculture is renewing its emphasis on this very vital part of their programs. It is therefore appalling to see that the story has been printed on page 44 of the August-September issue. 34;I believe in the future of agriculture…” reads the first line of the FFA credo, and your magazine tries to meet this challenge.
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34; But today you can be what you want and do what you want. There is no tradition."Her long, curly hair lifts silently in Wyoming. Debbi is well on her way to achieving her goals." This fall, Debbi is taking another step toward her future career in cattle: attending the University of Wyoming as a major.
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Adds Robert Longenbaugh, a former water specialist at Colorado State University: "Colorado may one day run out of water simply because it has become too expensive to pump water out of the ground." Arural Electric Co. in the Texas High Plains puts it this way: "Farmers are going to run out of money. Jay Lehr, executive director of the National Water Well Association, says the High Plains will have water for 30 years. others, maybe longer. 34; It cannot be watered indiscriminately."
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34;After 30 years of farming, my father has learned from experience what works and what doesn't.
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34; We are always looking for that genetically superior animal," he says as he reflects on his first interest in Simmentalers." I was impressed with the. Embryo transfers, one of the most advanced technologies in animal breeding today, allow the best of a cow's traits to be passed down multiple times, rather than into small calves. In fact, cattle show is part of the reason why Greg washed to establish close business ties with a prestigious cattle breeder from Canada.
The Ross operation, located just 15 miles north of the Canadian border and 21 miles from Oienfarm, has a crucial part of Greg's purebred Simmental goals. He owns seed rights to several prime Ross bulls and half interest information on the eight donor cows. Greg says he plans to continue holding back heifers for breeding until he reaches his goal of 60 cows, "then level out for a while." When not spending time managing the herd, he finds time to serve as vice president of the newly formed North West Cattlemen's Association.
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In each case, the outcome could have been avoided if the basic rules of firearms safety had been followed. If you are not familiar with the proper loading or unloading procedures of your firearm, read the instruction booklet and get proper instructions before you go hunting. Make sure you have a clear line of fire and never leave your gun unattended unless you unload it first.
During the day you may need to change the way you carry your weapon depending on where other shooters are and the terrain. These are some typical circumstances and situations in which hunting accidents occur every year. Accidents in each category could have been prevented if reasonable caution, safe handling of weapons and good hunting procedures had been exercised.
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If only George had started thinking about applying for his State Farmer degree four years ago instead of 28 years ago. So even if you think it will be three years before you apply for a state pig skills award, don't wait three years to prepare. See what kind of information the form is asking for, then tailor your record keeping system to supply it.
You can also practice completing the premium application early, for example at the end of each year when you close your accounts. Two-time National Skills Award winner Clint Albin says, "When you start filling out your application and you have to come up with all these numbers, it can be quite depressing if the beginning inventory for a given year has to be the same as the ending inventory for the year. previous year. For example, ending the inventory for your site on December 31, 1981.
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An increase in net worth for any year cannot be more than the sum total of these three amounts. Had George just taken the initiative to ask some questions about the parts of his record book that he didn't understand, he might have been able to get his state. But he didn't bother to tell his FFA advisor that he had problems with the depreciation schedules.
The intricacies of SOE record keeping cannot be taught in one lecture; it cannot be explained by a short magazine article. 34; Potentially one of the most important national agricultural education meetings ever held." And from the reaction of those who attended, he was not far from wrong. An SOE program helps students become more employable by developing skills needed is in the agricultural industry.
Built with funds donated by FFA members and supporters, the nearly quarter-million-dollar project features museum-quality exhibits and audio-visual presentations on seven major themes. The hall also houses the new FFA library, complete with essential information about agriculture, FFA and is home to the National FFA. Above, left to right: 1982FFAF Foundation Sponsor Committee Chair, Lu Archilles Wall, National FFA Advisor Bryon Rawls, National Officers Randy Hedge and Melanie Burgess; Secretary of Education TerrelBell, White. For many students, graduation means the end of membership in the Future Farmers of America.
34;This is a laboratory for future agricultural teachers in the state, as well as students in fields other than education. The first points of view of the chapter's constitution and bylaws were adapted from the national FFA's purpose and objectives. 34; Collegiate FFA chapters are sleeping giants of the Future Farmer organization," says Dale Thompson, an advisor with Diamond and Dr.
High school graduates heading to Penn State University have no reason to stop involvement in FFA. university, located in lush, rolling. mountains near central Pennsylvania, offers its students athletics, academics and more - collegiate FFA of the highest quality. chapter in the state," says James Diamond, one of three advisers to the chapter, showing why the chapter is. 34;This is a laboratory for the future agricultural teachers in the state as well as students in fields other than education. Acquainting prospective teachers with ways and means to accomplish - objectives in the official FFA. manual and in the Pennsylvania Association's program of activities. 34; Collegiate FFA chapters are sleeping giants in the Future Farmer organization," says Dale Thompson, an advisor along with Diamond and Dr. 34;Chapters like this can make new teachers better equipped to handle FFA at the high school.
Another method of preservation is extraction of water from the drained areas of the Ogallala near Lubbock, Texas. So air forces water in the sand down to the free water in the aquifer. So under the auspices of "protecting the public interest," state legislatures like Indiana are developing water rights and management statutes that prepare Indiana in the event that water overuse conflicts arise.
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Or will dry farming once again be the common practice in states like Texas, Nebraska and Kansas by the beginning of the next century. While there appears to be an abundance of available water in other irrigated areas around the country. of the subject is that people migrate west to move or retreat, more demands. will be placed on water for agriculture, as well as urban and. And that causes another to leak the boat: Water rights. Prioritizing water is an issue being tossed around in a number of state legislatures.
One thing is clear: today's conservation efforts will ensure that the next generation of farmers will have adequate water supplies. farmers' conservation is the best hope for their future. As farmer Clifford Hilbers of Idalou, Texas aptly expresses his feelings about a possible return to the Dust Bowl days of the 1930s: “I don't believe this Dust Bowl talk. This story was prepared exclusively for TheNational Future Farmer by Den Gardner, editor-in-chief of IrrigationAge magazine, a monthly publication that reaches 155,000 state irrigators and published by The Webb Company.
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Each year the National FFA Convention brings together over 20,000 FFA members from across the country to recognize achievements and conduct business that affects a fellow member.
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Part of the BOAC project for Middlesex County, NJ, FFA assists the county extension service with an urban gardens program in New Brunswick. The nine members from Symsonia, KY who went to the state FFA leadership camp earned the best cottage award for their chapter. Elgin.^OH, in Marion planted sunflowers in the field west of the school's baseball diamond. The sunflower seeds were donated by Pillsbury and the fertilizer by Landmark.
GuesslittleIndianCreeknearToulon, IL wasn't big enough, so the FFA members drove to Minnesota for their canoeing and fishing expedition. The first project of the new Conrad-Weiser, PA, Alumni Affiliate was to recognize all State Farmer degree recipients with plaques. Now that the Evergreen, OH, FFA has finished its BOAC project, the park has a new shed and concession stand.
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Finally, each state winner, plus his or her advisor, will participate in a national FFA leadership conference on community development. The conference, to be held in Washington, D.C., will educate FFA members and their advisors on leadership aspects of community development, in an effort to improve their capabilities. Finally, winners will be recognized at a luncheon where they will be honored for their achievements in volunteer work.
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Agriculture is no longer what it was fifty years ago; it doesn't come here with a mule and a scraper anymore."
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