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Country Today

Location

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1986

Page

7

Retiring Marcks leaves his mark on northeast agriculture

Jim Marcks, longtime Luxemburg-Casco vocational agriculture instructor, retires after 32 years guiding FFA students and dairy shows. A polio survivor, he built a career as a livestock expert, mentoring state FFA degree winners and leading Northeast livestock efforts. His students, including daughters Barb Ann and Joan, have earned top honors at DePere shows and World Dairy Expo while he served as regional secretary for 12 years.

Marcks Northeast Seymour Jim Marcks Luxemburg-Casco Luxemburg-Casco High School DePere Luxemburg Chamber of Commerce Luxemburg-Casco Jaycees Kewaunee County Park Producers FFA LC Agriculture Chamber of Commerce St. Mary’s Catholic Church Luxemburg Betty Brian

Local livestock mentor shapes 4-H culture and school farming

Mr. Marcks, longtime Kewaunee County agriculture supporter, leads LC high school livestock programs, mentors youths, organizes events, and promotes the FFA and 4-H activities. He helps with fairs, petting zoos, and small animal sales while fostering hands on learning and community involvement.

Surplus crops eyed as petroplastic replacements

Government scientists at the Agricultural Research Center in Peoria explore cornstarch based plastics to replace petroleum plastics. Mulch films could biodegrade after use, reducing disposal. Surplus corn, projected to rise to 3.5 billion bushels by fall 1987, may curb costs. Starch films already serve hospital laundry bags and other applications. Exhibits at the World Dairy Expo highlighted dairy prizewinners Vernon County and nearby communities.

Agriculture Department Northern Research Center Peoria, Ill Ben Hardin Department Agricultural Research Otey

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