And so, in the latter part of the nineteenth century, there were men trained in the science of agriculture; not much,. There is little record of the actual purposes for which the early local clubs were organized.
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Derrow on agricultural sales: "Sales was an important function for placing students after graduation. The sheer number of people needed is usually greater." people interested in sales-related jobs looked fairly good. Sales was a numerically significant post-graduation employment function."
The work is hard — long weeks in ii*3 in a climate many of us are not used to.
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34;There are islands out in front of the stores where there is scrub where there used to be trash." Their work also included hauling junk cars and cleaning up empty and run-down lots. The next years involved initial research and planning for the old jail restoration project, op through eventual completion in the bicentenary year.
Check the service recommendations for the various parts of the tractor, such as the cooling system, air filter, oil filter, transmission lubricant level and hydraulic fluid level. Adjust the load so that the temperature does not exceed the center of the working area. This ensures full oil pressure to force lubrication to all the closely fitting parts of the engine.
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The lake's elevation is over 7,500 feet and is fed by winter snowpack that lasts long into summer. In addition to summer trail rides and camping trips, the branch uses the money to sponsor spring fishing and winter Christmas tree hunts and sledding parties. The excursion is intended to highlight career opportunities in agriculture and the diversity of the industry.
SMOKEJUMPERS!
The LivestockShowheldatCovington, Louisiana, attracts young FFA and 4-H exhibitors from 21 parishes (counties) in the state. Observers indicate that this is one of the largest and best-run livestock shows in the country. Teachers consider the livestock show to be one of the best learning activities of the year.
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The vo-ag program in Stuttgart is strongly linked to the employment potential in that local area. 34;We're not trying to make it fit Northwest Arkansas, Southwest Arkansas or Texas or Louisiana,” Castleman says. The students are interested in this, they see the possibilities of getting started in this way.' 34;A good job has been done in designing a program that suits the needs of our area.'
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Some state-owned forest lands are under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Environmental Protection. This phase of the training program provided students with practice in accepted safe logging practices for efficient logging. The swivel increases the overall mass of the bait and takes away some of its effectiveness.
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FUTURE FARMER magazine." says the young cattle farmer, who with a little searching comes up with the back issue of December-January 1974. 34; We contacted the president of the State Polled Hereford Association and received a list of the best herds in After further research, we decided to buy from the herd of the State President himself,” Jason notes.
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When calves reach slaughter weight, they are sold to individual customers in the Salt Lake area. The young Star Greenhand has proven that he knows some other aspects of the livestock industry besides the financial end. His knowledge of animal selection placed him third among all come-. In other FFA activities, Jason participates in parliamentary procedure, is active in the chapter's extensive BOAC.
When he was young, his father gave him a calf to take care of. Today, in addition to his seven cows, Jason is feeding his first. Worthington works as a bank executive in Salt Lake and strongly encouraged Jason to investigate.
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This rise in energy has made the farmer increasingly important within the economic structure. There is little point in purchasing expensive equipment and devices that require an energy source that will not be available in sufficient quantities in the future. According to the National LP-Gas Association, propane deserves some consideration as one of the most important fuels of any energy combination for most farms.
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Energy is needed for stationary farm equipment such as conveyor belts, grain dryers, milk coolers and milking machines. Grain can be transported from the field to larger permanent dryers powered by a central propane tank. One of the most important factors in choosing energy is the long-term availability of your fuel choice.
CARTRIDGE
Because propane is a clean burning fuel, there is no residue to clog carburetors, filters and spark plugs on engines that power tractors and trucks or other equipment such as pumps and conveyors. THE "Vocational Positions" ad for vocational agriculture teachers accompanying this story has not yet appeared in a classified section. A nationwide recruitment campaign has been underway for the past ten years to increase the number of secondary school teachers in agriculture.
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This effort was directed by the National Association of Professional Agriculture Teachers, Supervisors and Teacher Trainers. This campaign was partially successful; however, the supply of agricultural education graduates could not keep up with the demand for teachers. Each chapter could make a significant contribution by encouraging members to consider teaching opportunities in agriculture.
UPERVISOR
This is an opportunity for FFA members to step forward and join together in a common effort to help resolve this ongoing. In most chapter rooms, the names of Future Farmers who have earned StateFarmer and American Farmer ranks are engraved on plaques for visible display.
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FFA members designed and built the wooden frames for the 13 star design. The horticulture class made rhododendron leis for the daily winners of the hanging slide contest which were presented by the chapter girls. Chapter members worked together in preparing for the horse show, getting sponsors for the events, ordering ribs-.
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One of the really strong supporters of the Whiteland, Indiana, FFA is. local association of young farmers. Chapter in collaboration with Cham-. blissburg Ruritan Club as part of the Building Our American Com- chapter. The sessions were held at the workplace of the reporting persons, such as journalists who met in the press room of a local newspaper.
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As an Army ROTC graduate, you bring more than training and gold bars to your new job in the active duty Army, the Army National Guard. To help you meet this challenge when you get out of school, we will help you when you are in school.
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73 FFA members in chapters everywhere, state associations and even the National Organization will begin the biggest celebration this organization has ever known. And
- Your chapter can express appreciation to business or agricultural leaders in your area who have been helpful by saying Thank You on calendars
- Officers of your chapter can spark enthusiasm of members by involving them in distributing the calendars. Plus being sure every member and his family
- Your FFA can improve the chapter's relationship with the banker, town council, faculty, parents or any other segment of the public by getting
The idea for the banquet was originated by the alumni committee of the high school FFA. This was suggested to the board of directors of the alumni affiliate and they thought it was an excellent time and made all the necessary arrangements. Dave VanderKooi, alumni vice president and an American farmer, was in charge of the program and also served as master of ceremonies.
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Doug Sieve, high school FFA alumni committee chairman presented Larry Ruesch with an "Alumnus of the Year" plaque. Martin Aaser, high school FFA advisor and charter member of the Worthington FFA Alumni, presented the state and national charters to the Worthington FFA alumni. Another important provision of the Plan is the option of voluntary eradication with a guaranteed refund.
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1976 Agriculture Graduates Earn Little Starting Salary A recent job placement survey of 14 Midwestern agricultural colleges shows that average starting salaries are up 5.6 percent over last year, and 94.8 percent of 1976 graduates made it find a job. Other fields employing agriculture graduates are teaching and consulting, 6.2 percent; government work, 8.6 percent; military services 1.2 percent; and other types of employment an additional 6.5 percent. Commander Hewitt explains that the Navy complements this program by offering a wide variety of free in-service correspondence courses, including 41 college courses, along with a very extensive tuition assistance program for all active duty military personnel. .As part of this program, participants receive up to 75 percent of tuition fees for off-the-job training in.
FREE TO FFA LEADERS
A new Veterans Education Assistance (VEA) plan went into effect earlier this year for all persons who enlisted in the armed forces on or after January 2, 1977. Upon discharge from active duty or upon completion of mandatory service, the government will provide two-for-one matching funds in approved educational programs. The amount of each monthly payment that the veteran will receive is determined by dividing the total amount by 36.
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The strongest demands for graduates are in agribusiness, high school vocational agricultural education and farming, reports Warren K. And they predicted that the average starting salary will continue to rise for all three degrees, B.S., M.S., and Ph. D., concludes Wessels. 34;The VEA program provides an excellent savings plan for full-time college or vocational training after active military duty," says P.
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