Iowa FFA awards 300 farm degree recipients at Des Moines
The 300 outstanding Future Farmers of America students from 139 vocational agriculture departments were honored at the Iowa FFA convention in Des Moines. The Gazette area winners include 73 in agriculture production and 10 in agribusiness, with multiple chapters named for high counts and numerous individuals listed as recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
West Delaware
FFA
David Blech
David Klein
David Lux
Dale Manternach
Larry Tinker
Manchester
Stormont Ffa
Ronald Carpenter
Jon Knight
Larry Murley
Randall Roberts
James Sparrgrove
South Tama Ffa
Patrick M. Foley
Robert Frundle
Bill Jesina
Kirk Metz
Michael Price
Iowa
Gazette
Clinton Gray
Dennis Horn
Diane Rickels
Anamosa
Kenneth Clayton
Brooklyn-Guern
Kalona Student Named Iowa FFA State President
Des Moines reports Curtis Stutzman 18 of Kalona was elected Iowa state president at the Iowa FFA leadership conference joining eight other students to fill state offices. Gerald F. Barton became state FFA adviser, Elwood J. Mabon executive secretary, and Emerson P. Dettmann executive treasurer. all three are employed by the Iowa Department of Public Instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
UPI
Iowa
Future Farmers of America
Curtis Stutzman
Kalona
Iowa Ffa
Gerald F. Barton
FFA
Elwood J. Mabon
Emerson P. Dettmann
Iowa State Department of Public Instruction
Farm fraud alert targets Iowa farmers in spring season
Iowa consumers chief Julian Garrett warns farmers face fraud in home improvement schemes buying clubs and herbicides. He cites 25 complaints last year 34 in 1975 with many cases involving lightning rods and improper herbicide claims. Farmers often report hesitancy to file due to embarrassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
IDPA
Iowa
Julian Garrett
State Attorney General's Office
Garrett
ICPS
Kansas
Farm Leaders Shift Roles and Market Outlook narrows corn acreage
Promoted farm brief highlights Lloyd Schwarzing becoming farm chemical supply manager at FS Services Inc in Anaheim with prior service at Linn-Jones Farm Services and Farm Services in Vinton. Heinold Commodities cites a 3.11 percent drop in corn acreage with 1 831 producers in 24 states covering 90 percent of the crop. Iowa Farm Bureau seeks entries by June 18 for outstanding young member program and three farm couples to be honored at a Des Moines awards banquet in August. Idaho Charolais breeder Thomas Prescott elected president of the American International Charolais Assn in Jerome. A $10 000 reward posted for grand Charolais champion at major shows with payouts at Kansas City Louisville Denver and Houston shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Schwarzing
Linn-Jones Farm Services, Inc
Anamosa
FS Services, Inc
Williamsburg
Farm Services, Inc
Vinton
Heinold Commodities, Inc
Chicago
Agriculture Department
Iowa Farm Bureau
Des Moines Hilton Inn
County Farm Bureau
Louisville
Thomas Prescott
American International Charolais Assn
Prescott
Jerome
Ida
Houston
Kansas City
Denver
Breed Association
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sey-Malcom Ffa
Brooklyn
Mark Gerleman
Donald Kriener
Mark Kuhn
Gary Lien
South Winneshiek Ffa
Calmar
Tom Massman
Decorah
Pamela Bacon
Carmela Beitz
Calvin Gibbs
Julie Miles
Maquoketa Valley
Delhi
Wayne Beck
Michael Brandt
Tim Ewoldt
Darby Stein
Dysart
Jay Walters
Edgewood
Brien Patterson
Elgin
Brent Carlson
Connie Roys
David Werges
Garnaville
Lee Bader
Jesup
John R. Brenneman
Lynn D. Brenneman
Keota
Jody Eastman
Daniel Reiter
LaPorte City
Lamar
North Linn
Troy Mills
Dennis Koopman
Benton Community
van Horne
Jim Greaser
Wellman
Bret O. Wetten
Bret Carter
David Harmon
Eddie Chabal
Kevin Gent
Mid-Prairie Ffa
West Liberty
Iowa Farmer
Dennis Coppess
Stanwood
Dean Hawkins
Maquoketa
Stutzman of
Fiat
Neral
Salem
FIC
FTC
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