FFA CEO Dwight Armstrong to retire in 2016
Dwight Armstrong PhD chief executive officer of the National FFA Organization and Foundation will retire June 30 2016 after seven years leading the groups He will assist in selecting a successor and plan a smooth transition Armstrong grew FFA membership to 629327 students across 7757 chapters and oversaw a landmark growth in the National FFA Convention attendance and fundraising efforts from 2009 to 2015.
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Eagles Club Adds DJ Nights With Jim Nation Entertainment
At 724 Poplar St Mt. Carmel Illinois the Eagles club offers Friday and Saturday evenings featuring DJ and entertainer Jim Nation. The venue showcases Illinois Gaming Machines two pool tables and four large televisions for sports with friendly bartenders serving members and drink specials.
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Proper pruning of trees in landscape design
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Andrew Holsinger outlines reasons for pruning including form health safety and aesthetics. He emphasizes proactive selection and placement of trees, gradual pruning, timing before spring growth, sanitizing tools, removing dead or diseased wood and cautious approach for trees that bleed while noting early pruning enhances future strength and appearance.
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Andrew Holsinger
University of Illinois Extension
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Latino lawmakers push USDA on civil rights in farming
The USDA plans university partnerships to diversify its ranks amid Latino farmer civil rights complaints, while Congress members demand action. They cite a 2013 Forest Service review in NM and CO and press for details, though ongoing litigation blocks full discussion. The agency defends a $1.3 billion settlement with Hispanic and women farmers.
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Tom Vilsack
U.S. Forest Service
New Mexico
Colorado
USDA
U.S
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Associated Press
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