Reflecting on a Dry Year for Franklin County Farmers
The 1976 year is reviewed with disappointment for Franklin County farmers as frost and drought hurt wheat yields, while prices stayed weak. Interest grows in soybean and beef checkoffs, irrigation gains rise, Bud Duvall of Pomona rigs three gun irrigation systems to water soybeans, and swine farmers explore solar energy due to high natural gas costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Duvall
Marais Des Cygnes
Kansas State University
Rural District Now Pumping Water
Representatives of the FHA in Topeka and Lawrence with Evans Blerly Hutchison and Associates and Rural Water District No 5 Douglas County conducted a final inspection on December 16. They found construction substantially complete and the water system in operation. All patrons should have meters installed and are urged to tie in promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHA
Topeka
Lawrence
Evans, Blerly, Hutchison and Associates
Rural Water District No. 5
Douglas County
Standpipe No. 1
Dread Ridge
Marion Springs
Jobs Available At 4 H Foundation
Enthusiastic former 4 H'ers leaders adults Extension professionals or others are wanted for employment at the National 4 H Foundation for the National 4 H Center in Washington DC. A wide variety of jobs is available with limited housing. Apply to Educational Programs and Services National 4 H Foundation 7100 Connecticut Ave Washington DC 20015.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Verdoorn
4-H
National 4-H Foundation
National 4-H Center
Washington, D.C
National
4-H Foundation
Connecticut Ave
Waghinton
D.C
State 4 H Advisory To Meet At K State
Franklin County 4 H Advisory notes a 1977 meeting at Kansas State University January 5 and details the 15 member committee composition by county extension personnel. The report highlights 4 H program achievements including Washington D C participation, 4 H Day Camp expansion, National 4 H Congress honors, and staff changes at the county extension office and fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
State 4-H
Kansas State University
Kansas State University Extension Service
Kansas Extension Agents Association
Ross Nelson
Oakley
Paul Oltmanns
Marysville
al Maddux
Scott City
Virgil Carlson
Ellsworth
Glenn Gottlob
Girard
s-Hers
Franklin County
Susan Verdoord
Washington D.C
Becky Vining
Joe Blake Jr
Marilyn McClure
Miss Verdoorn
Bob Bozworth
National County Agricultural Agents
Sue Dondlinger
Marcia Houck
Fair Association
Eddie Hull
Arnold Hart
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Joan [Stas
Mary Lou Gibbs
Westmoreland
Nada Thoden
Paola
Carol Kohman
Jolene Schwertfeger
McPherson
Clarene Goodheart
Stockton
Margaret Wilson
Dodge City
Jim Sharp
Wichita
Eugene Lanham
Kansas City
Ottawa
Bill VanSkike
Great Bend
Cronister Brothers
Pittsburg
Myron Feuerborn
Eskridge
Kansas
Alma
Paclamar Bootmaker
Paclamar
A.B.S
KABS
U. al
DHIA
Andy Leman
Hamilton
Missouri
Fruwe Tire Service
Farm Bureau
Scott Service
Ohews
Allis-Chalmers
Litton
Dayton
West Bend
Audt
Cecil Beatty PLC
Harvey Huffman
Edythe Figgins
Nancy Beatty
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