Fielding FFA Week Observances Highlight Rural Leadership
Fielding High School announces National FFA Week events from February 19 to 26. Activities include a display at Shepherd Clothing Store, an FFA Banquet on February 28, and a District Contest featuring Public Speaking and Parliamentary Procedure. The Fielding FFA chapter lists officers and members, led by advisor Allen Stephens, emphasizing leadership and citizenship training for farm boys in vocational agriculture.
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Shepherd Clothing
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DeVon Hirechi
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Taft Miller
Sherman Bartschi
Vernon Bateman
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Advisory Council Formed For Fielding Chapel FFA
Eldon Mattson chairs an advisory council of farmers serving Fielding Chapel to guide 4 H or FFA teaching materials. Members include Carl Parker Van Ness Vallentine Eugene Stucki Eugene Hart James Olsen and LawVell Ward with Allen Stephens as secretary. The chapter president and vice president also join meetings to discuss issues.
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Fielding Chapel
A .Spry
Paaptt—Ine-Chaptine
Eldon Mattson
FFA
Stephena
Carl Parker
van Ness Vallentine
Eugene Stucki
Eugene Hart
James Olsen
LawVell Ward
Allen Stephens
Future Farmers of America Aims and Purposes
The article lists twelve aims of the Future Farmers of America including developing agricultural leadership, promoting country life, building confidence in farm youths, encouraging farming careers, improving farm homes, supporting agricultural undertakings, developing character and citizenship, fostering thrift, and encouraging rural recreation.
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Future Farmers of America
Thig Organization
Future Plans for Fielding FFA Chapter Activities
The Fielding Chapter outlines plans for the coming months after FFA Week including a banquet and several events. Judges will train in live stock dairy livestock poultry milk products farm mechanics meats and crops with contests at USAC Idaho Moscow Pocatello Bear Lake and local fairs. New officers and award recipients will be chosen and trips to meat packing plants dairy plants and mills are planned. The Star Farmer and Star State Farmer awards are highlighted with $100 prize for the state winner.
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Utah
USAC
Pocatello
Moscow
PFA
Bear Lake Fair
Booth Wallentine Elected Fielding FFA Chapter President
Booth Wallentine was elected as Fielding FFA Chapter President. He leads the club with strong leadership and active participation, guiding members in agricultural projects and community service.
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Booth Wallentine
FFA
Creed of Future Farmers Pledges Leadership and Civic Duty
The piece outlines the Future Farmers of America core beliefs including self leadership, community service, and commitment to better farming practices. It notes the FFA Foundation funding awards of $100 state prizes $200 regional and $250 national for excellence in farm mechanics electrification dairy farming soil and water management public speaking and farm safety. It references the 3rd National Convention adoption and the drive to develop farming abilities and leadership as a principal goal.
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America
FFA
Future Farmers of America Foundation
FFA Honors Our First President
National FFA Week falls the week of George Washington's birthday as students recall the nation’s first president. Washington loved his Mount Vernon farm and was an early adopter of contour farming crop rotation and soil conservation practices. His advocacy predates widespread use of these methods by more than a century.
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George Washington
Washington
Mount Vernon
Meaning and Background of the FFA
The FFA is nationally sponsored by the Agricultural Education Branch of the U S Office of Education with Dr W T Spanton as national advisor. It is an integral part of agricultural education from local chapters to the national body and is an organization for farm boys guided by trained adults.
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Emblem of the Future Farmers of America Explained
The emblem features five symbols the owl the plow the rising sun ear of corn cross section topped by an American eagle. The words Vocational Agriculture and the letters FFA appear on the face. The owl symbolizes wisdom the plow labor the rising sun progress the corn shared interests and the eagle national scope.
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Future Farmers of America
America
U .S. Patent Office
Shops That Speed Up Farm Repairs
Agricultural specialists urge every farm to have a shop, big or small, as a must. The piece lists essential tools and optional additions like air compressors, welding gear, a column hoist, portable grinders, and a right angle drill drive with multiple speeds to improve efficiency and save time and money.
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IRA Miller
Formssettan
Ston
More Fertilizer Means Bigger Farm Profits on Less Acreage
Agricultural Service Department of Union Bag and Paper Corp promotes fertilizer as the key to higher yields and lower costs. Tests show Midwest corn profits rise with proper fertilizer use, while Southern cotton profits grow with good practices and ample fertilizer. Fertilizer prices have risen slowly since 1935, yet plant food content climbs from 18.6% to 25%.
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Agricultural Service Department
Union Bag & Paper Corporation
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