Cover photo is of Floyd Middle Rider, former future farmer of the Browning, Montana, FFA Chapter. Any of the thousands of FFA chapters in the United States could help with this idea.
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For 34 years, Carl Raymond Gray Scholarship winners have been selected from among the leading vocational agricultural students in the territory served by the Union Pacific Railroad. America can be proud of the work these men have done in agriculture since their school years.
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AT SEVENTEEN
This year, seven airlifts of the new plants were planned, but the inability to get enough aircraft on the right day reduced the airlift to five C47s. The program also provided excellent examples of the things we learn in cooperative buying and marketing.
BY BOB ENNS
Equipment dealers, farmers, contractors and school boys turned out in full force to make a success of the ambitious "miracle" co-sponsored by the FFA Chap-. Arrangements had to be made for hundreds of pieces of equipment to be moved into the area and for the distribution of bulldozers, tractors, draglines and fertilizer trucks to get maximum efficiency in the whirlwind project. To give an idea of the Herculean effort involved, 77 hectares were planted to improved pasture, 20 hectares were.
So this fall, the vocational agriculture classes can move directly onto the farm and gain practical experience in vegetable farming, citrus growing and cattle farming. The miracle also paid off for the chapter in another way, as it was partially on his merit that the FortPierceboys received the StateCooperative Leadership Award, a $500 check and transfer to the national meeting of the American Institute of Cooperation at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. 34;Miracle Day." It took a lot of planning, equipment, teamwork and manpower to transform a pine and palmetto countryside into a working farm.
WINNERS
WHAT MAKES A STAR FARMER?
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BUTLER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Many of the boys wanted beef cow-calf projects as part of their herd improvement goals. The payment schedule is established based on the boy's marketing calendar in his supervised farming program. As Ben Alford, president of the association, says, "No time is better for a man to learn the principles of credit than when he is taking regular classes."
Twenty-five percent of the proceeds go to the chapter treasury, and twenty-five percent goes to their school store fund. Sellers in their own right – both for selling a good program and for selling goods – members arrange “contracts” with seed corn companies and. This year expenses were waived for twenty-two members attending the Lake of the Ozarks State Leadership Training Camp.
Another chapter project that helps both individual members and the chapter is the operation of three Gilt Chains. Show-offs no longer belong on the road than at the Proving Ground."
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The old man enjoyed a good fight, whether he was on the street settling a fight or winning the money awarded to the fighters. As the third and fourth rounds slipped by, the old man's instructions fell on unlistening ears. The old man had once been a boxer, but had never won any medal or much recognition in the old country where he fought.
The old man had carefully directed and encouraged Robert's situations. He had certainly planned for Robert's cruel nature, his quick temper. They would talk about the day Jackie would graduate from agricultural college and have "the biggest and best farm in the world." The old man and Robert had tried to teach Jack the ways of the ring.
Ever since the news of Robert's death, the old man went to his dead man's house every day. And, Jackie noted, the old man was happier than he had been in the year since Robert's death.
LEVIS
Jackie had reluctantly given in to the pleas and demands of his father, the two boys in the ring who wanted to look good to their manager when they hit this horn, and the manager. The champion's quick hard punches came rushing to Jackie's face and body from the blur that was his opponent. The crowd's muffled roar grew louder and then trailed off as the canvas floor bounced towards him from the darkness.
Jackie rose to one knee and waited for the counter to reach nine when the bell rang, ending around seven. She just sits there looking at the clock, waiting for the minutes to pass and the match to end. It was something he didn't understand - like the time he hadn't received an invitation to a party he heard was being planned.
The sharp slap of the old man's delivery of Jackie's face refocused the reality of the ring and the screaming people around it. There was a sense of tension in the dimly lit kitchen as her nerves focused on the small blue-green hands of the clock.
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Lincoln, chairman of the board of Lincoln Electric Co.; Dean Bedford of Esso Standard Oil Co.;. Condon, vice president, Sears, Roebuck & Co.; ByrnesMacDonald, Assistant President, Sinclair OilCo.; and William G. Spencer Chemical Company join others in Kansas City in extending a warm welcome to all visiting Future Farmers of America during your 27th Annual Convention, 11-14. October.
In terms of numbers, the majority of awards are in the form of medals awarded by the FFA. The most attention is gained by the foundation's monetary awards at the state and national level, which, by the way, cost the most money. Add to these awards $50 for each American Farmer, $500 for Regional Star Farmers and $1,000 for America's Star Farmer.
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Provision was made for the Foundation to handle a similar grant program for members of the New Farmers of America, the organization of Negro vocational agricultural students.
OUTLASTS
OUT PERFORMS
ALL OTHERS
IT'S "GALVANNEALED!'
IT'S TRIPLE-WRAPPED! IT'S HEAVILY CRIMPED!
G. BALFOUR COMPANY
BY EDITH LIEBERMAN
Here you would have the opportunity to compare your dairy projects to those of FFA members from other parts of the country, while also having the opportunity to put your vo-ag training into practice. He, in turn, appointed a committee of vo-ag teachers and FFA members to further plan and manage the show. Jersey and teachers across the country were in touch. a few schools sponsored local shows and the dates conflicted with those set for the Stateshow.
The majority of the teachers cooperated and the applications started coming in. difficult problems were complying with the strict health regulations enforced at the State Fair, but State Department of Agriculture veterinarians tested all entries for bovine tuberculosis and for brucellosis. In addition to offering prizes, the fair agreed to help defray the cost of transporting the animals and pay herders to look after the animal so that the exhibitors would not miss a week of school. About 100 FFA members led animals past the judging booth for the Governor's Day Livestock Parade, the largest parade in the fair's history.
New Jersey is now more aware of Future Farmers of America, and in turn, they are more aware of what state competition means. Junior Breeders Fund loans to vo-ag students and FFA members to purchase animals suitable for the next show.
34;CHAMP!"
34;Although we have diversified agriculture in NewJersey," he said, pitching the idea to the management of the Trenton State Fair, "the best place to start is in the dairy classes. Other teachers did not feel their students could fit in properly. their cattle in such a short time since they used to enter local shows. In addition, the Future Farmers learn to apply the right feeding and management techniques in practice to do the right match work.
So the man with an idea and the others who worked with him are all part of a story with a happy ending.
ANVIL BRAND FACTORIES
HIGH POINT, N. C
GOOD FARMING
GOOD FISHING
Without them, the streams in the basin became narrow, sluggish creeks, sometimes flooded and other times almost dry. Thanks to good reforestation, about half of this forest can now absorb heavy rainfall of up to five centimeters directly into the ground, without runoff. The fishing has improved and on several waters it is said to be the best in the memory of the current generation of fishermen.
But no matter where you live, you can help restore and keep trout and bass streams alive by making sure your land stays afloat and absorbs valuable rainfall. For example, pull it back until the knuckle of your thumb reaches the underside of your cheekbone or the right corner of your mouth. If you do this, and if you always keep your eyes on the target, you will automatically, almost magically, begin to aim your arrows right at the target.
However, the greatest interest in archery is currently not in target shooting or hunting, but rather in fishing. And here's another benefit: This Dearborn Harrow has a flexible frame that allows discs to follow soil contours—doing smooth, uniform work across the soil. As a magic, it does this while maintaining the desired cutting and leveling action.
TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT DIVISION FORD MOTOR COMPANY
FUTURE FARMER
BY JAMES CATHEY
It is the revolutionary new Ferguson side-mounted baler that is being introduced together with the new Ferguson side-mounted chopper. As other startling new agricultural machines are introduced, you will see more and more evidence that the important inventions of the past come first. Frankly, we think that means Future Farmers of America and Ferguson are sure to see more and more of each other.
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34;REQUIRED READING FOR FUTURE FARMERS"
THE JAMES F. LINCOLN ARC WELDING FOUNDATION
ARC WELDING EQUIPMENT 63
Mechanical pencil The official pencil has a gold body with blue finish, unbreakable metal cap, chrome tip and steel clip. BE ENGRAVED ON THE BRACELET FOR FREE. has three blades of razor handle made from a brown genuine bone deer, with sterling silver FFA emblem. In your new, 1954-55 official Future Farmers Supply Service catalog, which your adviser has, you will find the items above, plus many more that you would like.
This pen is made with a plastic barrel that contains a long-lasting supply of non-smudge, permanent blue ink. The pen is approved by bankers for check writing; is in gold color with FFA motto and emblem printed in blue.
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The mill is managed by a committee consisting of ten members who have many duties. Robert Miller and VerneHeinrick, who are used in the blends, keep accurate records of all receipts and debits of the mill and write all sales transactions through the mill to which they are assigned.
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Bobby Potter Columbus, Texas Youngster: "Mom, it's a good thing you and dad called me Tommy."
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