Purdue economists urge farm families to set goals for both family and self
West Lafayette Indiana two Purdue University agricultural economists told the Indiana Farm Management Association that farm families especially young ones should set goals and work toward them throughout life. They outlined four main conclusions from studies on goals including difficulty verbalizing goals and emphasis on short term objectives. They suggested long run aims like farm ownership education for children and comfortable living plus goals for debt reduction leisure and community involvement. They proposed practical steps: group goals, ensure compatibility, include nonbusiness aims, be realistic, and use past assessment future options spouse and family input, voting on priorities, and a concrete plan with action.
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Indiana Farm Management Association
George F. Patrick
Brian F. Blake
Four-H speakers named in Pepin County contest
Pepin County Durand Nine Pepin 4-Hers competed in the 4-H speaking contest. Winners in novice were Chris Kees Woods Corner and Sam Sperger Hilltoppers. they advance to the Talent Explosion in Eau Claire March 21. Alternates include David Pittman and Jodi Isaksson. In beginner Jason Brunner placed first, Steven Steller also spoke. Intermediate winners were Martha Gingras and Ned Sperger, with both advancing. Barbara Fedie spoke in senior division. Contest evaluator was Howard Heise.
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Chris Kees
Woods Corner
Sam Sperger
Hilltoppers
Eau Claire
David Pittman
Chippewa Valley
Steven Steller
Shadylane Hillbillies
Martha Gingras
Ned Sperger
Jodi Isaksson
Chippewa 4-H Speaking Festival Set for Feb 16
The 1981 Chippewa County 4-H speaking festival will be held February 16 at 7 p.m. in the Chippewa Falls Middle School auditorium. Four divisions include novice beginner intermediate and senior. Two speakers from each division advance to the March 21 Talent Explosion at UW Eau Claire. Cash prizes go to top three in each division, with critiques certificates and ribbons for all participants. The top boy and girl in each division earn a national 4-H public speaking pin.
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Chippewa County
Chippewa Falls Middle School
Uw-Eau Claire
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