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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1937
Page
11
A list outlining eleven objectives for the Future Farmers of America including developing leadership, boosting confidence, promoting farming careers, fostering country life, improving rural homes, encouraging cooperative effort, promoting thrift and scholarship, supporting recreational activities, providing systematic instruction in culture, and advancing vocational education in agriculture nationally.
The program trains farm boys to become proficient farmers through a four year supervised practice in the Northern Triangle Federation. In 156 participants last year managed 458 acres, 447 head of livestock, and 6487 fowls, with total income reaching $24,113 and net profits varying by each boy’s arrangement with a parent.
Joe H. Black president of the Future Farmers of America sends greetings to Triangle Federation chapters from Sheridan Wyoming. He notes nine years of progress and invites non members to hear broadcasts or visit the national convention in Kansas City in October. The message recalls Vocational Education began in 1917 and the FFA started in November 1928. He highlights rapid growth and early effects in agricultural education reaching colleges and high schools.
Northern Tri angle Federation of the Virginia Association Future Farmers of America and Winchester Evening Star sponsor a supplement. Officers listed include President Joe Denny Berryville vice-president Jack Mc Aboy Stephens City Secretary Robert Campbell Handley treasurer Orie Royston Boyce reporter Robert Montgomery Middletown watch dog William Dodson Front Royal advisor J J Foster Front Royal. The aim is an accurate, comprehensive view of Future Farmers activities and their expected community influence.
Agricultural Instructor W R Legge discusses the rise of the Future Farmers of America. He notes national scope with 47 states and territories, 4600 local chapters, and 125000 farm boys in the organization. He explains federations link local chapters with the state and national bodies to widen leadership training and cooperation.
Jonas Chamberlin, Handley High School FFA member and Virginia Association State President, urges forward movement for the Virginia FFA program. He credits past leaders and member effort, notes federation organization expanding leadership, and emphasizes cooperation and rural harmony through FFA activities.
McGuire urges agricultural instructors to mentor farm boys beyond classroom lessons. He stresses friendship, confidence, and example as vital to shaping better citizens. The message frames instructors as trusted figures who guide home life, community ties, and moral outlook, not just farming skills.
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