Grassland FFA Annual Banquet Honors Local Members
The Grassland Chapter of Future Farmers of America held its sixth annual Parent Son Banquet at Garden Spot High School. Over 250 attendees included FRA members, parents, teachers, and officials. Glenn S. Weber was named Star Farmer, with several other members earning recognition in areas such as Conservation, Safety, Electrification, Poultry, Public Speaking, Dairy Farming, and Farm Mechanics. Certificates of Appreciation and Honorary Chapter Farmer Degrees were awarded to multiple community members supporting vocational agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grassland Chapter
Future Farmers of America
Garden Spot
FRA
Glenn S. Weber
Andrew Weber
Menton
Grasdianck
Star
Williem Fisher
Earl Fisher
Kenneth Weber
Howard Weber
Mehntos
Raother Pra Foundation
Wibner
Fred West
Leonard Good
William Fisher
James Musser
Dale Herr
Tony Folker
Roy Bowmah
Solanco FFA Announces Annual Parent and Son Banquet
The Solanco FFA chapter held its annual Parent and Son Banquet with William Ulrich as toastmaster. Honorary Chapter Degrees went to John A. Taddie Donald Hershey and Paul Howard of Agway. Gold medals went to John Frey Clarence Neff and Fred Kreider for state Project Record Book first places. A Henry Wenger Insurance Award honored Hamilton Little for initiative and opportunity use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solanco Ffa
Gia’ter
Wiliam Ulrich
John A. Taddie
Donald Hershey
Agway, Inc
Paul Howard
Agway
George Heisenberger
Elwood Ammerman
Leslie Landis
Donald Detter
John Frey
Hamilton Little
Henry Wenger Insurance
FFA
Clarence Neff
Fred Kreider
Kenneth, Martin
Mitchel Ulrich
Martin
PFA
Mitchell Ulrich
Chaplin
Value of a Good Boar in a Pig Herd
Missouri extension livestock specialist Melvin Bradley says a top boar pays for itself after siring about a thousand pigs. He notes improved feed efficiency and higher market prices, with daughters sold at breeding value and market prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Bradley
Missouri Univ
Bradley
Bahia ties explored in cooperative visit with Lance Co
Brazil's Bahia region and Pennsylvania deepen ties as agricultural expert Smith investigates local farming methods. He will study Bahia's fertilizer and chemical use and observe farm youth programs. Bahia leads Brazil in coco nut and tobacco production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cial
Bahia
Pennsylvania
Smith
Brazil
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Mohler
Adam Zimmerman
Parent and Son
FFA Foundation
William Frey
James Esbenshade
Henry DeLong
Loren Bucher
Randy Herr
Hamilton Lattle
J. Edward Kreider
J. Everett Kreider
Carl
Sven
Ivan M. Martin, Inc
Blue Ball, Pa
Terre Hill
New Holland
GAP Hickory
Container Corporation of America
CCA
Research and Development Center
Oaks
Call Kuipers Bros
Adv
Lance. Co
Texaco
S&k
Garber Oil Co
Texaco Fuel Heating
Mount Joy
Fairview St
New Providence
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