Creed of the Future Farmers of America
The creed advocates faith in farm life and progress through deeds, pride in leadership from within the organization, and commitment to fair practices. It emphasizes self-reliance, efficiency, service to public interests in marketing, and strengthening rural America while maintaining personal integrity and community responsibility.
Lone Tree Wins Third Straight Beef Cattle Title
Lone Tree Future Farmers of America members led by Dennis Abbott Duane Stock Larry Lewis Jim Buline and Dan Ronan won first place in the beef cattle judging contest at Brown's Angus Farm marking their third consecutive team title.
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Dennis Abbott
Tenant Farm Income Declines Across Iowa Units
AMES AP WNet 1967 income to Iowa State University from six tenant operated farms dropped an average of 4111 from 1966. The Agricultural Foundation blamed lower prices yields and higher costs in 1967. The decline contrasts with prior years when income had risen. Farm units across the state may reflect wider farm income trends. Lone Tree Future Farmers of America chapter hosted the annual contest with four area schools and one 4 H club. The December grain show drew about 255 entries with Lindley Hoopes of Muscatine as judge. Banquet attendance neared 115 as trophies were awarded and State FFA President Eddie Wiederstein of Audubon spoke on leadership. Top awards went to Jim Ronan in the junior division and Marvin Hotz in the senior division. Ceil Hotz was second in the senior. State Fair judging teams included Roger Hotz Larry Lewis and Duane Stock. Eighty teams entered with Lone Tree earning a gold rating from 26 teams.
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Iowa State University
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Agricultural Foundation
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Muscatine
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Eddie Wiederstein
Audubon
Jim Ronan
Gary Eden
Bob Schueber
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Cecil Hotz
Roger Hotz
Larry Lewis
Duane Stock
Lone Tree
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