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10 Readyo GROWCountdown begins for the
85th National FFA
Convention & Expo.
16 Feedng heWorld, Sarnga HomeNational FFA Organization
launches hunger initiative.
cover sory
6 ScrapooFFA news and
achievements,reported by FFA
members.
8 FFA FacesSee fellow members
from across the
country.
22 NaonalOffcer Q&A
Find out eachofficers favorite
school supplies.
24 Ag 101Fast facts about
apples.
26 PremerLeadershpTips for a fantastic
first impression.
27 PersonalGrowhReduce backbackpains, which lead to
health problems.
28 CareerSccessChew on these food
science careers.
31 Lvngo Serve
Five steps toorganizing your next
community service
project.
32 All AoNaonal FFACase IH auctions off
skid steer, donates
money to National
FFA Foundation.
FALL 2012
On he Cover
FFA members from Siegel
High School in Tennessee are
participating in the national
FFA hunger initiative.
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FFA News From
Across he u.S.A place to celebrate your FFA achievements,
chapter successes and good deeds
woodburyFFA,connecticut
Donang Garden-Fresh FoodsIn the summer of 2011, FFA members from Woodbury FFA
in Connecticut planted, maintained and harvested potatoes
and butternut squash, then donated the produce to the
Connecticut Food Bank. This was part of a statewide program,
sponsored by the Connecticut Grange, to help feed people in
need during the fall. Students in the agricultural production
classes prepared the garden site, maintained it during the
summer, and then harvested it in the fall. This year, the
school received an FFA: Food For All grant from the National
FFA Organization, which helped fund new raised beds and the
construction of a deer fence around the garden site.
This summer, FFA was
on prime display in theheart of New York City.
A photo of the 2011-
12 National FFA Officer
Team and a message
about the Washington
Leadership Conference
appeared on the Times
Square Reuters Board.
The photo and message
appeared eight times in
New York City and also
ve times on the Fashion
Board in Las Vegas. Thats
primetime exposure for FFA
in two major urban areas!
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chance to be a part of FFA New
Horizons. Send us a short article
about your latest chapter activities,
awards youve received or even your
involvement outside FFA.
Want an easy way to send
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WldAo WldlfeEmily Schmidt of the Fayetteville FFA
chapter in Texas spent her summer
marching in formation, studying
plants and shooting archery.
And she says that for her, it was a
perfect summer experience.
Emily was one of only 25 students
selected to attend the South Texas
Buckskin Brigade, a weeklong campthats part of the Texas Brigades
program. Texas Brigades is a
statewide nonprot organization that
advocates for wildlife and natural
resource conservation.
Focusing on deer, Emily and her
fellow campers learned deer anatomy,
studied deer nutrition and practiced
how to age deer. In this boot camp
format, they also learned to march
and safely handle rearms.
Agrclre n AfghansanFor Jonathan Pike, an agriculture teacher and a member of
the Minnesota Army National Guard, the idea of agriculturaleducation is taking on a whole new meaning.
As part of the Zabul Agribusiness Development Team (ADT),
Pike and his fellow 21 agricultural specialists are enabling
the government and people of Afghanistan to develop sound
and sustainable agricultural practices. Their focus is setting
up demonstration farms, providing veterinary clinics, and
advising locals on harvesting and marketing their crops.
There are 10 ADTs in the country, and these missions have
been helping Afghan residents since 2008. Learn more at
www.facebook.com/135ADT.
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Daniel raises pigs for his supervised
agricultural experience (SAE) program,
and he also enjoys educating othersabout the swine industry. Daniel is
also part of a state-winning livestock
judging team.
Zack has served as a chapter ofcer
for four years, and he enjoys hunting,
shing and working with his horses.After high school, he hopes to obtain
a degree in agriscience and history.
Zachs goal is to be a teacher.
A high school graduate, Colton has
been in FFA since eighth grade. He
has been a member of the wildlife,forestry and land evaluation CDE
teams, and he has also participated
in FFA talent contests.
This high school junior enjoys
promoting FFA by recruiting new
members from the middle school.Kati shows Holstein and Jersey
dairy cattle at the county, state
and national levels.
A high school senior, Olivia serves as
a chapter ofcer and has participated
in the wildlife and oriculture careerdevelopment events (CDEs). This year,
she hopes to increase her chapters
community activities.
This high school senior serves as a
chapter ofcer and leads the chapter
activity committee. Rachel alsoenjoys decorating cakes, and after
graduation, she hopes to be accepted
into the U.S. Air Force Academy.
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Grow?Develop premer leadershp, personal growh and careersccess drng he 85h Naonal FFA Convenon & Epo
in less than t wo months, more than 55,000 FFA
members, advisors and guests will take over the
streets of downtown Indianapolis, all with one
common purpose to attend the 85th National FFA
Convention & Expo. The convention and expo kicks off onWednesday, Oct. 24, with the f irst general sessions and
the ribbon-cutting for the expo.
This years convention and expo theme is GROW,
which is a fitting representation of both agriculture and
the many skills FFA members develop during their
years. Check out our top eight ways you can grow during
the 85th National FFA Convention & Expo, whether
youll be attending in person or following along online
(FFA.org/convenon or www.Hgh.com/FFA) .
The National FFA Convention
& Expo has gone mobile!
Scan to download the free
Guidebook app. Then search
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Convention & Expo.
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1.GrowyourcAreeropportunities.Make plans to visit the expo (formerly known as the
career show). Youll meet career professionals from thetop companies, organizations, colleges, schools and
more. This years show will be div ided into career
pathways, to make it easier than ever to find exactly the
type of information youre looking for. Check out the
expo floorplan atFFA.org/convenon.
2.GrowyourFriendslist.Meet your 55,000 new fr iends! The national
convention and expo is a perfect opportunity to meet
FFA members from other states, with common interests
or supervised agricultural experience (SAE) programs,
or even just someone fun to talk to. Some of these
friendships may last a lifetime.
For those of you at home, follow along with the
National FFA Facebook page(www.faceoo.com/
naonalFFA) to meet other members keeping up with
the convention and expo news.
3.GrowyourKnowledGe.Workshops, seminars and career development
event (CDE) tours offer a unique opportunity to learn
about agriculture, as well as many of the expo booths.
You can also learn more about FFA history, as part of
the 85th National FFA Convention & Expo celebration,
plus help recognize the contributions made to the
organization by Latino members during the Somos
FFA, We Are FFA! event.
4.GrowyourstAcKoFFFAswAG.No trip to the convention is complete without a trip to
the FFA Shopping Mall, where the letters FFA and the
emblem are plastered on every type of T-shirt, sweatshirt,
pants, hat and accessory imaginable.
You can even buy an official FFA jacket at the shopping
mall, be fitted on site, and have it personalized and ready
for pick up the following day! All new FFA merchandise
can also be found online atFFA.org/shop.
5.Growyourcommunityspirit.Join in the FFA National Days of Service, which has
become a favorite annual activity of the convention and
expo. This year, volunteers will conduct community
service projects in the greater Indianapolis area as well
as pack food bags for the first-ever FFA Rally to Fight
Hunger, in conjunction with Kids Against Hunger.
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ra:To me, GROW is not just an action,but a promise. It is a promise that FFA andagricultural education will strive to grow the
organization, grow opportunities for students,
and grow passion within our members.
ja: The theme GROW shares the idea thatwe as humans must never stop developing and
becoming who we were created to be. We also
can and must grow all aspects of our life; the FFA
organization can be a key part to our growth.
Aa:GROW embodies the appreciation of
our agrarian roots and the future of progressiveagriculture. This theme lives out our teams
goal for the National FFA Organization and our
industry as a whole growth.
s: To me, GROW ts in two perspectives.First, growing food is the foundation of
agriculture and FFA. And secondly, the future
of agriculture depends upon FFA members
growing into premier leaders.
ca: GROW can be applied to every facet ofour lives and to every aspect of FFA. We need
to strive to grow through every experience everyday as individuals, grow the quality of our
membership as an organization, and realize we
are the ones who literally grow the crops and
livestock to supply our world with food and ber.
We are never too old, too knowledgeable or too
experienced to grow.
K: I see GROW as the essential action for ourorganization. From the field to classroom, we
grow our crops as well as ourselves.
6.GrowyourplAylist.The national convention and expo is definitely music-
oriented, with opportunities to hear great music around
every corner. Talented members will be performing as part
of the National FFA Band, National FFA Chorus and National
FFA Talent, and dont forget the amazing concert by country
music artists The Band Perry and Brantley Gilbert! Back by
popular demand, the FFA Dance, sponsored by the NationalFFA Alumni Association, will be the place to be on Friday night.
7.GrowpersonAlly.Its almost impossible to leave the convention without
feeling inspired. Keynote speakers, national officers and
student workshop presenters all motivate convention
attendees to further develop their premier leadership and
personal growth throughout the coming year. You
can watch the sessions live on RFD-TV or online at
www.Hgh.com/FFA .
8.GrowyourloeForFFA.For many attendees, the absolute best part of the
convention and expo is simply reinvigorating their
excitement for FFA. This year, whether youll be joining us
in Indianapolis or celebrating from home, we hope youll
set aside some time the week of Oct. 22 to ref lect on what
GROW means to you and your FFA involvement. Dont
forget to mark your calendars for next years convention
and expo in Louisvile, Oct. 30 to Nov. 2, 2013.
commemorAtetheconentionAndexpo!To celebrate 85 years of the national FFA conventionand expo, FFA has licensed an ofcial FFA 85thAnniversary Legacy Challenge Coin Set. The setincludes a colorized coin, a display package and abooklet detailing the past 85 years of FFA.
Order your set at www.FFA.org/shop.
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scotthAmilton
openinGsessions
wednesdAy,oct.24;4p.m.And7:15p.m.
thursdAy,oct.25;8A.m.FFA is excited to welcome the most recognized male
figure skating star in the world to our convention and
expo! Scott Hamilton f irst captured the worlds
attention 25 years ago with his Olympic gold-medal
performances in Sarajevo. Since then, Hamilton has
won 70 titles, awards and honors, including an Emmyaward nomination, and he has been inducted into the
U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame.
Since then, he has shared his love and enthusiasm for
the sport as a commentator, performer and best-selling
author. Hamilton further inspires others as a speaker,
philanthropist, and cancer and brain tumor survivor.
And most recently, he has signed on to be part of
Season 8 ofThe Celebrity Apprentice. Hamiltons
biography is among the most inspiring in the history of
sports. His remarkable courage, determination and
dignity have made him a champion in the truest
sense of the word.
dr.lowellcAtlett
thirdGenerAlsession
thursdAy,oct.25;7:30p.m.Learn more about the role of technology in
agriculture from our Thursday-night keynote speaker,
Dr. Lowell Catlett. Dr. Catlett is a regents professor in
agricultural economics and agricultural business and
extension economics and the dean of New Mexico
State Universitys College of Agricultural, Consumerand Environmental Sciences.
Mee he eynoe speaersfor he 85h Naonal FFAConvenon & Epo
AwAits
motivAtion
Dr. Catlett is an exciting futurist whose knowledge
of technologies and their implications on t he way we
wi ll live and work is addressed in his varied and
upbeat presentations.
wAlterbond
FourthGenerAlsession
FridAy,oct.26;8A.m.Walter Bond is called Mr. Accountability because he
forces each one of his listeners to learn to be responsible
for whatever the situation they are in. Bond believes that
personal accountability, confidence and success are
possible for all who desire it.
A former NBA athlete, Bond rose from being a reserve
player coming off the bench to the first rookie free agent
to start for the Dallas Mavericks. This astonishing journey
provides the foundation for the principles he teaches to
help empower people in their own personal journeys.
joshbleill
seenthGenerAlsessionFridAy,oct.26;7p.m.
Marine Corporal Josh Bleill will share his story of
hope on Friday evening. Af ter completing college at
Purdue University, Bleill joined the United States Marine
Corps in 2004 and was activated for a tour of duty in
Iraq in 2006. While serving in Iraq, Corporal Bleill was
severely injured, resulting in the loss of both of his legs.
Af ter extensive rehabilitation, Bleil l returned to
Indiana, where he attacked his new life head-on, including
a new career as t he Indianapolis Colts community
spokesperson. Bleill now travels the country to spread hismessage of hope, one step at a time.
Olympic gold medalist and philanthropist Scott Hamilton will speak at the
opening sessions of the 85th National FFA Convention & Expo in October.
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FeedinGthe
For most Americans, the issue of hunger conjures
up mental images of starving, malnourished
children in faraway Third World countries. In fact,
there are 925 million undernourished people in
the world today, including the
United States. One in seven
people does not get enough food
to be healthy. Worse, 16,000
children die from hunger-related
causes every day.
Even though the UnitedStates is the worlds wealthiest
nation, 15 percent of our citizens
live in poverty. More than one in
five American children live in
households struggling to put
food on the table. Thats
16.2 million children.
Hunger and malnutrition
are the number-one risks to health
worldwide greater than AIDS, malaria and
tuberculosis combined, says Larry Moore, executive
director of Kids Against Hunger in Greenwood, Ind.
FFAtAKesActiononhunGerThe National FFA Organization envisions a world in
which hunger is a thing of the past. Thats why FFA
members are joining the fight to
eliminate hunger at home and
abroad. Through Feeding the
WorldStarting at Home, FFA
members are learning about the
issues and effects of hunger and
taking action to support the
human right to safe, affordable
and nutritious food.
There is no one better to
address the challenge of hunger
than students preparing to be
leaders in providing food and
fiber for our world, says Ryan
Best, national FFA president.
We are the ones who can and should
make a difference.
The fight against hunger is already underway.
Many FFA chapters have been engaged in hungerrelief efforts, including the FFA Million Can Challenge
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FFA members are working to combat hunger in their communities and abroad, by educating
farmers in other countries, gleaning leftover crops from elds, participating in canned-food
drives and partnering with community groups.
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several years ago, and chapters collect canned goods and
volunteer at food pantries as service projects, says
Marilyn Ross, program director for the National FFA
Organizations Global and Hunger Initiatives. Our
members want to fight hunger because t hey, as the
future leaders of agriculture, are concerned about food.In 2011, National FFA Organization CEO Dwight
Ar mstrong appointed a tea m to examine the hunger
issue. The strategy developed was simple: educate
members about hunger in their own communities; engage
chapters in hunger fighting efforts; and communicate the
facts about hunger and how to reduce it.
Anyone who has seen the face of hunger in the
United States or abroad will understand why FFA
members are committing to this fight, Armstrong
says. FFA members know Liv ing to Serve is more
than just the last line of the FFA motto. Its a pledge tocare about your neighbor. Thats the promise and
power of Feeding the WorldStarting at Home. These
young people are tak ing leadership roles in f ight ing
hunger with purpose and passion.
FFA:FoodForAllGrAntsIn 2012, the FFA: Food For All grant program was
developed to support qualifying chapters in developing
yea rlong serv ice -learning projec ts focused on
sustainable hunger-fighting actions. The first year,
140 chapters in 41 states were awarded grants up to
$2,500 for projects such as community gardens to
supplement fresh produce at schools and food pantries.
The grant program is sponsored by Farmers Feeding the
World and the Howard G. Buffett Foundation as a special
project of the National FFA Foundation.
The grants helped ideas come together quickly.
The Siegel FFA chapter in Murfreesboro, Tenn.,created a workshop series for their community
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FFA will launch its hunger initiative,
Feeding the WorldStarting at Home, at the
2012 National FFA Convention & Expo with
the FFA Rally to Fight Hunger.
During the week, 10,000 FFA members and
volunteers from across the country will pack
1 million meals at Lucas Oil Stadium, Oct.
24-26 in Indianapolis. The Rally is expected
to be an inspiring event that will engagevolunteers in hour-long shifts over three days
to package nutritious meals, half of which
will be distributed in the Indianapolis area,
with the remainder to be sent to Haiti.
This will be the largest single service
engagement event in FFAs history, says
Kelsey Walls, project manager for the Rally.
Beyond the meals, participants will also
learn about the causes of hunger and how
to conduct hunger-fighting efforts in their
home communities.
The Rally to Fight Hunger is being coordinated
through Kids Against Hunger of Greenwood,
Ind. It is sponsored through the National FFA
Foundation with support from ADM,
American Family
Insurance,
the Howard
G. Buffett
Foundation,
Cargill, Dow
Agrosciences,
Elanco,Farmers
Feeding the
World and
Tyson Foods.
Your advisor
can register you
as a volunteer for
the Rally, or visit
www.FFA.org/Rally
for more information.
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covering topics such as container gardening for edible
plants, small-scale poultry production, composting and
basic food preservation (freezing, drying and pickling).
Many chapters spent the summer planting,
maintaining and harvesting community gardens, while
others grew lettuce and other vegetables in greenhousesor hydroponically. The fruits of their labor, often totaling
more than 1,000 pounds of produce, are donated to local
food banks and charitable organizations.
The results that we have seen so far with the FFA:
Food For All program are impressive, says Stefonie
Sebastian, the program manager. FFA members are putting
their ag education and leadership into action by addressing
real hunger needs in their own communities. Through
collaboration and dedication they are changing lives.
For more information on the Feeding the World
Starting at Home initiative and great ideas for fightinghunger, visit www.FFA.org/feedngheworld.
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Ge o know YorNaonal FFA Offcers
FFAnAtionAloFFicerQ&A
Ryan: Hunger is not justsomething that occurs inThird World countries; itis, in fact, happening rightin our communities. Itsimportant that FFAmembers care abouthunger and take theinitiative to learn the
signs of hunger in order toexert the best influence wepossibly can within ourhomes and communities.
We must take an activerole in seeking outopportunities to helpthose around us.
Jason: Food andnourishment is a basicneed for all of life. We asagriculturalists have aresponsibility of doing
our best to provide foodand fight hunger soothers can have a higherstandard of living.
ken: I think it isimportant for ourmembers to learn to lead
American agriculture. It
is American agriculturethat will continue to becalled upon to feed the
world. Therefore, we, asthe future leaders, shouldknow and care about it.
Alca: Know what its liketo be sitting in class andfeel your stomach rumbleand ache before lunch?Picture this feeling forevery moment of every day,
but more intense. We are
all in this together, whichis something our FFAmembers understand
better than anyone else.
The only way we as FFAmembers can fight hungeris by doing it together andstarting right where weknow best home.
Seh: Eliminating hungerrequires people who havethe resources to providefood, as well as thecommunication andnetworking skills tospread the message. Nogroup of individuals fits
this need as well as FFAmembers.
Can:As FFA members,we are the future ofAmerican agriculture,which also means we arethe future producers offood both domesticallyand internationally. Ifthe producers (us) wonttake the initiative tocombat hunger, who
wi ll? Its time we step up
and realize the productof our toil is notreaching all people and
we need to do something
about it.
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Ryan:As strange as itsounds, my best methodfor learning or memorizinga speech is to put it in agallon-sized Ziploc bagand take it into the shower.
I stick it to the shower walland say the speech overand over again.
Jason: I like to put weirdvoices or rhythms to thewords. Connecting conceptswith easy-to-rememberevents in my life brings aspeech to life for me.
ken: Just tell a story. Ilearn my main points andphrases that I want to say.
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wll e le. WednesdayThe convention and expo begins!The officers will cut the ribbon and
officially open the expo, then present
the opening session twice.
tesdayThe national officers attend theconvention and expo kickoff
luncheon and continue
practicing their scripts.
thrsdayThe convention and expo is in full
swing, and the officers will balance
leading the sessions with attending
other activities.
MondayPractice makes perfect!The officers rehearse their
convention session scripts. Everything is
memorized no notecards allowed!
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gloal sse of hnger?
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SardayThe officers will present more than2,000 American FFA Degrees, then
officially retire from national FFA office.
FrdayA busy day in Bankers Life Fieldhouse!
The officers lead four sessions on
Friday delivering speeches and
presenting lots of awards.
Alca HodnnAtionAlFFAcentrAlreGionicepresident
This Wisconsin native hopes to
research aquaculture genetics
for her career.
Ryan besnAtionAlFFApresident
Jason troendlenAtionAlFFAsecretAry
ken QcnAtionAlFFAeAsternreGionicepresident
Can thrmondnAtionAlFFAsouthernreGionicepresident
Seh PranAtionAlFFAwesternreGionicepresident
This New Mexico native hopes to
become an agricultural educationinstructor one day.
Hailing from Minnesota, Jasons love
for the outdoors and y-shing was
his rst connection to FFA.
Ken grew up on a dairy farm in New
York, where he realized his career
goal to work in agribusiness.
Cain lives on an Angus beef cattleoperation in Georgia, and he is
pursuing a career in ag economics.
Seth grew up on a cattle ranch in
Idaho, and his ultimate career goal
is to return home to raise livestock.
Then when the time comes, I get on stage and tell the story.
Alca: Im like Ryan. I print off the manuscript ortalking points, put them in page protectors, seal the top,and then tape them to the wall in the shower. My mindlearns best in the morning, so I memorize while I shower!
Seh: First of all, pick a topic you are passionate about.Secondly, find the t ime to invest in memorizing orcreating a detailed outline. If you are going to memorizeit, do so well enough that your delivery is natural.
Can: Practice in the bathroom. A bathroom createsprivacy, you can lock yourself in, the fan drowns out allnoise, and practicing in front of a mirror is key!
Qwaafavak--aafa?Ryan: Definitely my basketball shoes for ball practice!
Jason: Finding that perfect backpack.
ken: Paper bags to cover my books in. My dad wouldcover them, and my mom would write on them for me.
Alca: I am a geek for organization, so I loved buyingbinders, page dividers and highlighters.
Seh: Shoes. No contest.
Can: New kicks! I always went shopping for a new pairof shoes after a summer of ruining a pair!
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Apple ofMy EyeWelcome the fall harvest and
October Apple Month with core
facts about this popular fruit.
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Washington state ranks as the top apple producer,
with the crop being its largest agricultural product.
Each year, 10 billion to 12 billion apples are
handpicked by Washington growers. The crop is
actually harvested in every state across the United
States, but other front-runners include New York,Michigan, Pennsylvania and California.
Have you had your apple today? Thanks to the
7,000-plus apple growers across the United States,
you should never need your doctor again. Celebrate
this versatile fruit in October, not only for its health
benefits, but as a major player in U.S. agriculture.
The United States is the worlds second-largest apple
producer, with one of every four fresh apples being
exported. Learn more about U.S. apples.
Nearly 40 percen of he crop s processed each harves no a
varey of asy apple prodcs. Apple foods le cder; vnegar;
jce; concenrae; and fresh, canned or frozen slces are some
of he leadng processed prodcs. How o hem apples?
Sources: U.S. Apple Association, Washington Apple Commission
1 Gala: A crispy, sweet variety that can vary in color,from cream to red and yellow-striped. It is one ofAmericas most popular apples.
2 Granny Smith: Best known for lip-smackingtartness, this green-fleshed variety is prime forpies and sauces.
3 McIntosh: A tangy tart apple that was namedafter its discoverer, John McIntosh, in 1811.Pick it for snacking!
4 Golden Delicious: The crisp, yellow flesh of thisapple resists browning, so throw it on a saladfor pretty presentation.
5 Fuji: Hailing from Japan, this apple appeared inU.S. markets in the 1980s. Its loved for itssweet flavor and firmness.
6 Red Delicious: A widely known variety that wasborn in Iowa in the 1870s. Depending on where itis grown, its shape can differ from round to elongated.
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Chances are, youve heard
the phrase, You never get
a second chance to make
a first impression. Thats because
researchers say it only takes a person
you are meeting for the first time
seven seconds to make 11 major
decisions about you includingwhether or not you are trustworthy,
confident, smart and likeable.
Studies show people form
opinions about you based not only
on things you say, but also by your
body language, appearance,
mannerisms and even the clothes
you are wearing. And once a person
has formed an opinion about you,
it can be hard to undo.
Face-to-face etiquette and good
manners are more important than
ever in todays technology saturated
society, where many teens and
young adults text and email more
than they talk. Remember that no
matter how brilliant you may be on
your laptop or smartphone, a lack
of social skills and business sense
could prevent you from landing
some great academic, social and
career opportunities.
Think about the impression you
want to make, whether its welcoming
new FFA members into your chapter,
doing outreach projects in your
community, interacting with FFA
leaders, or even meeting career
professionals at the national FFA
convention and expo in October.Then consider these tips from
Ellen Lubin-Sherman, a career
coach from New Jersey and author
of the bookThe Essentials of
Fabulous: Because Whatever
Doesnt Work Here Anymore:
1. ExtEND YOuR HAND.Whether youre male or female,
nothing is more impressive than a
young person who exudes poise,
Lubin-Sherman says. It starts with
a firm handshake.
2. MAkE EYE CONtACt.Maintain that eye contact
throughout the conversation.
3. SiLENCE YOuR CELL.Dont answer any calls or texts
while conversing with someone face-
to-face that conveys the message
that your phone is more importantthan the person in front of you.
4. iGNORE tHE CLOCk.Never look at your watch or phone
for the time, Lubin-Sherman says.
That could suggest youre bored with
the conversation.
5. LiStEN.You should always listen more
than you talk, and ask questions when
appropriate.
6. DONt CHEW GuM.It makes you appear unprofessional
and even sloppy.
7. bE CONFiDENt.While speaking to someone,
remember to be clear and confident
in your voice. Try to avoid filler words,
including um and like.
8. NOtE tHEiR NAME.People love to hear their name,
so use it during your conversation. It
shows them you have paid attention
from the start, and it makes your
conversation more personal.
9. FOLLOW uP.
Dont forget to follow up with ahand-written thank-you note or a
personal phone call. Emails can get
lost in cyberspace, but a hand-
written note or a friendly call will
help you stand out.
10. SMiLE.Its the simplest way to break the
ice, draw the other person in and
show that you are friendly, confident
and at ease.
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Early mornings. Homework.
Pop quizzes. School can be a
pain in the neck, figurative-
ly. But if school is literally causing
issues with your neck and back, your
backpack could be the problem.
According to the American
Chiropractic Association, 64 percent
of high school students who usebackpacks complain of pain.
Unfortunately, nearly everything
students carry in their backpack is
essential to classwork. Heavy
textbooks, notepads and gym
clothes are necessary for school
survival, but you dont want to pay
a painful price down the road.
Fortunately, following a few
simple steps, all recommended by
the American Chiropractic
Association, can ensure youre using
your backpack correctly and safely.
1. LiGHtEN YOuRLOAD.
Your backpack should weigh no
more than 15 percent of your body
weight. A 150-pound person should
carry no more than 23 pounds. To
lighten the load, remove any non-essentials. Even a few notebooks or an
extra bottle of water can add weight. If
your bag is still too heavy, remove a
textbook and carry it in your arms.
2. LiFt WitH YOuRLEGS.
When you put on your backpack,
face the pack and bend at your knees
not your waist then lift withyour legs and apply one shoulder
strap and then the other.
Since your legs are generally
stronger than your back, this is the
safest way to lift your backpack and
prevent injury. Learning back-
strengthening exercises will help
build up the muscles you use to
carry a backpack.
3. CHOOSE tHE RiGHtPACk SiZE.
Make sure to buy a pack that is
appropriate for your body. A general
rule is that when the shoulder straps
are adjusted so that they are snug,
the bottom of the pack should be
about two inches above your waist.
There are also specific things to
look for when choosing a new
backpack. Look for wide, padded
shoulder straps and a padded back.
4. POSitiON YOuR
PACk PROPERLY.
Wearing your backpack on one
shoulder can cause muscle strain
and imbalance. Wear both straps
and adjust them so that they are
comfortably snug.
Beverley Kreul
Heavy packs can cause major health problems now and later in life
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Have you ever stopped to
think what the world would
be like if there wasnt a food
science industry?
There would be no way to
keep food fresh.
Nutrition would be a
guessing game. Food would look and taste bad.
Dinner would take all day
to prepare.
Food would be unsafe to eat.
These frightening facts are part
of a new campaign designed by the
Institute for Food Technology to
explain the importance of the food
science industry.
The good news is that the field of
food science and technology employs
thousands of professionals, dedicatedto preventing these frightening
scenarios from becoming reality.
And, as the public increases its
focus on diet, health and food safety,
the job opportunities will grow and
strengthen for food scientists and
technologists especially in quality
assurance and food safety. Food
scientists produce food, ensure its
safety and develop new products, they
deal with food until it goes into the
stomach of consumers. Because of
this, as long as people have to eat,
there will be careers in food
products and processing. For FFA
members, the career opportunities
in this field will be bountiful.
The U.S. Department of
Agriculture reports that universities
are currently not graduating enoughstudents with food-related degrees
to meet the demands of the food
science industry.
SCiENCE-bASED WORkThis career pathway offers
opportunities to discover new food
sources, analyze and evaluate food
content and develop ways to
process, preserve, package or store
food according to industry andgovernment regulations.
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Food and Drug Inspectors Flavor Chemist
Nutritionists
Food Microbiologist
Food Safety Technician
Meat Science Researchers
Dieticians
Food Brokers
Biochemists
Quality Control Specialists
Food science professionals use
biology, physica l sciences and
engineering to study the nature of
foods and the principles underlying
food processing. Depending on their
areas of expertise, they might
develop new food products or test
new flavors and colors.
Food technologists apply the
principles of food science to the
selection, preservation, processing,
packaging, distribution and use of
food. One example of their work is
the inspection of food-processing
areas to ensure that sanitation,
safety, quality and waste management
standards are met.
APPLYiNG CLASSROOM
LESSONSThe food science industry
incorporates food chemistry, food
microbiology, food safety, nutrition,
food processing and food
technologies in its careers.
But this doesnt mean everyone is
going to work in a lab. Good
communication skills and knowledge
of basic business principles are also
important. Some graduates may go
into product development orprocessing, while others find jobs at
regulatory agencies or in management
and sales.
And its considered an applied
science food scientists get to see
the results of their work, often on a
grocery store shelf!
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Five steps to organizing
your next service project
When the Republic FFA Chapter in Republic,
Mo., began tilling the soil and planting the
crops for the first community garden in the
area, advisor Mike Shumaker wanted to make sure the
students understood why they were participating. Before
the project began, he explained how a community garden
worked and whom it serves.
There are people just like you and I in our
community who are in a situation where they cant afford
to buy food, Shumaker explained. We have the skills and
resources to ease their burden and provide a major service
for our little town.
In the midst of an economic downturn, there are plenty
of people who need help. By planning service projects that
are relevant, informative and fun, you can mobilize your
chapter to reach out and serve others. And to ensure yourprojects success, follow the I-P-A-R-D model.
iNVEStiGAtiONThe first step in preparing any project is to find the
issue that needs to be addressed. Brainstorm with your
fellow members, read the local newspaper regularly, walk
about and observe your community, or ask a community
partner to help identify present needs.
PLANNiNG AND PREPARAtiON
After you have uncovered the issue you would like toaddress, figuring out what to do about it is the next step.
A Plan
n Place
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Teachers, students and community members should plan
the service activities together, discussing each detail
along the way. Even the smallest detail can be a major
issue in the end if its overlooked in the planning step.
ACtiONTaking action is often the most meaningful and visible
step in creating a service project. Action is the heart of
the project. Participating in a meaningful service experience
will benefit both the community and you.
REFLECtiONOnce the action on the project is complete, many
people see that as the end of the process. But there are
two steps left, and they are an extremely important part
of any project.Reflection is often used as an evaluation tool to gauge
how successful the activity was and brainstorm ways the
project could have been done better.
DEMONStRAtiONThe demonstration step is the best way for you to
showcase your knowledge and skills gained through
the service experience. You can conduct a workshop
for the community or present at a local school board.
Or you can incorporate these new skills into your own
supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program. Beverley Kreul
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FFA NewsYo Can use
CASE iH SHOWSitS SuPPORt
Case IH has been sponsoring
local, state and national FFA
programs for more than 60 years,
but over the past year, the company
found a new and unique way to
support FFA. Case IH has donated a
new, one-of-a-kind Case skid steer
nicknamed Red Power to be
auctioned off to benefit the
National FFA Foundation.Specifically, 89 percent of the
proceeds will go to the National FFA
Foundation, 10 percent to the winning
bidders state FFA association and 1
percent to the winning bidders FFA
chapter of choice.
Red Power is a one-of-a-kind,
tricked out skid steer, specially
designed with Case IH enthusiasts
and collectors in mind, explains Kyle
Russell, senior director of marketingfor Case IH North America.
The skid steer features uniqueextras like dual chrome exhaust stacks,
custom wheels, tinted cab windows
and a custom red leather seat.
Over the past year, Case IH has
displayed the skid steer at national
events including the National
Cattlemens Beef A ssociation
annual meeting, National Farm
Machinery Show, Commodity
Classic and Farm Progress Show
to spark interest and attractpotential buyers.
The skid steer will be sold
through an online auction, from
Aug. 28 to Sept. 30, but it wi ll also
be on display dur ing the 2012
National FFA Convention & Expo
in Indianapolis this October.
For more information on this
unique sponsorship and auction
details, visit www.caseh.com/
en_s/Pages/red-power-sd-seer.asp.
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to whats going on in your state or others.
State FFA news and achievements
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Career information
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Major State OfficersPresident Darren Riskedal from
the Somonauk-Leland-Sandwich
FFA Chapter (Section 7)
Vice President Dalton Heavner from the
Pittsfield FFA Chapter (Section 13)
Reporter Courtney Gerstenecker from the
Carlyle FFA Chapter (Section 21)
Secretary Joel Limestall from the
Waterloo FFA Chapter (Section 22)
Treasurer Tyson Schulte from theSherrard FFA Chapter (Section 3)
Section PresidentsSection 1 Cory Snetcher Eastland
Section 2 Mallory Hopkins Polo
Section 3 Nolan Robb Sherrard
Section 4 Rachel Hawk Mercer County
Section 5 Ethan Wieland Princeville
Section 6 Christian Thurwanger Sycamore
Section 7 Austin Granby SenecaSection 8 Katie McMahon Chicago HS
for Ag Sciences
Section 9 Sam Detwiler Flanagan-Cornell
Section 10 Melanie Behrends Iroquois West
Section 11 Taylor Hardy Illini West
Section 12 Tiffany VanMiddlesworth Lewistown
Section 13 Sarah Sellers Winchester
Section 14 Cole Baker Hartsburg
Section 15 August Scheeter Southwestern
Section 16 Cody Carman Sullivan
Section 17 Kaitlin Magsamen
Section 18 Brice Cannon Kansas
Section 19 Kayley Woker Greenville
Section 20 Tyler Kessler Oblong
Section 21 Bradley Braddock Patoka
Section 22 Joe Heavner Valmeyer
Section 23 Morgan Doggett Fairfield
Section 24 Joel Vancil DuQuoin
Section 25 Samantha Davis Hamilton County
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Blast-Off Training
The 2012-2013 Major State Officers hit the groundrunning the week after being elected at the 84th
Annual State FFA Convention. They attendedBlast-Off Training at the FFA Center in SpringfieldJune 20-22.
Heritage & Cooperative Tour
The five Major State Officers joined around 60FFA members on a trip to Washington D.C.sponsored through the Farm Bureau and its family
of companies to attend the Heritage & CooperativeTour. They left on Sunday, June 24 from theChampaign County Farm Bureau Building. They
visited many of our nations historical sites includingGeorge Washingtons Estate in Mt. Vernon, theGettysburg Battlefield, the Smithsonian, Libraryof Congress, the Capitol and many other sites!Members returned Friday, June 29 after a fun-filled
week touring our Nations Capital!
State Presidents Conference(Darren & Dalton)July 23-27 in Washington D.C.
Leadership Camp
On July 25-28, more than 300 members from allover the state came together at the 4-H MemorialCampgrounds in Monticello, Illinois for the annualFFA Leadership Camp! The dance, water balloon
war and team activities were a huge success! Thankyou to the alumni for sponsoring scholarships forthe members to be able to attend camp!
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Mee Yur se PreideDrrn Riskdl
Growing up, I always knew that I wanted to become an
FFA member when I reached high school. I was excited to
get out and learn more about the agriculture industry, but I
was very nervous. Growing up in the small town of Leland
where my high school totaled no more than 100 students, I
knew everybody and probably their parents as well. What
made me nervous is that our agriculture program was a
co-op between three different schools: Somonauk, Leland,
and Sandwich. For the first time in my life, I would be
going to a school other than Leland, and I would have
classmates who I had never met before. This made me
nervous about being involved in all of the activities that my
chapter was participating in.I vividly remember that first summer before my
freshman year. My chapter needed help pulling weeds in
our land lab pumpkin patch. The advisor, Mr. Wilson,
called my parents and asked if I was available to come out
and lend a hand. I was free so my parents said, Yes, we
will bring him right over. When I heard that I was going
to be going out in the field with all of those big, bad seniors
who I had never met before, I was scared. I didnt want to
go, and I made sure my parents knew it. I remember
making up all sorts of ridiculous reasons to not go. Things
like not feeling good, or having to fix a fence, or needing to
mow the lawn. I would have done anything to not go to the
pumpkin patch that afternoon. My efforts in avoiding the
pumpkin patch were unsuccessful, and my parents
dropped me off at the school to go to work.
When I got to the field, Mr. Wilson quickly introduced
me to the others, and immediately they took me in and
began teaching me all the ins and outs of how things
worked with the chapter and some of the tricks of working
in the field. Even though we were working hard that
afternoon, I had a great time and decided that I wanted to
go back and help next time. I quickly became involved and
had my parents running all over the county dropping me
off and picking me up from all of our activities.
Looking back, I am extremely fortunate that my
parents and Mr. Wilson gave me that push to get me out in
the field that hot Saturday afternoon. It was in that field
pulling weeds with people who I now call my best friends
that my FFA career began. I remember sitting in intro to
agriculture class that fall learning about horticulture,
parliamentary procedure, livestock judging, and even life
lessons like how to properly tie a necktie with a double
Windsor knot. I was having the time of my life, meeting
new friends, learning things that I felt I would actually use
in my life and was finally in a class I enjoyed being in.
While I got older and became one of those big, badseniors, I realized that it was now my turn to take in those
shy freshmen and show them all of the amazing
opportunities that are available to them in the FFA. This
realization is what inspired me to run for Section 7
President following my high school graduation and then
ultimately to run for a Major State FFA Office. During my
years serving in leadership positions I have done my best
to inspire young FFA members and to promote FFA to
future members.
Just like I was inspired by Mr. Wilson and the older
members while I was a shy little freshman, I have made it
my own personal goal to pass that inspiration on to all of
Illinois more than 16,000 members as well as to all of our
future members.
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Star Farmer of IllinoisDane Hasselbring The 2012 Star Farmer of Illinois is Dane Hasselbring from the Cissna Park
FFA Chapter. He is the son of Troy and Lynn Hasselbring, from Cissna Park, Illinois. Danes supervised
agricultural experience program consists of corn, soybeans, and feeder cattle. He entered into a 50/50partnership with his father in their feeder cattle operation three years ago when they built new facilities. He
currently feeds out 333 head of cattle each year. His corn enterprise consists of 36.2 acres that yielded 147.56
bushel per acre, and he has raised 36 acres of soybeans that yielded 36 bushel per acre. Dane has served as
treasurer, president and TASK officer of his chapter, and reporter and vice president of the section. He is the2012 State Beef Production Entrepreneurship Award Winner and has been a member of his chapters state
winning ag sales and envirothon teams, and has competed in the National FFAs ag sales and environmental
and natural resources career development events. He has attended Leadership Training School, Illinois FarmBureau Youth Conference and the Made for Excellence Conference. He has helped with the National FFA
Alumni/Campbell Soup Barn Restoration Project and has participated in the livestock, agronomy, agi-bowl,
parliamentary procedure, ag mechanics, land use, dairy, horse and ag sales career development events. His
advisor is Jeff Clifton.
Illinois Star in AgribusinessConner builta Illinois 2012 Star in Agribusiness is Conner Builta from the Blue Ridge FFA Chapter.
He is the son of Greg and Karen Builta, from Farmer City, Illinois. Conner started his own lawn mowing business
when he was 10 years old. As a freshman, when it came time to decide on a supervised agricultural experience
program, he already had an established mowing business so it was natural to continue with that. He started with
four yards, increased that to six yards his sophomore year, and expanded to eight yards this past year. He is also a
partner in Swigart Cattle Photography. Conner helps set up the photos, uploads the pictures to the computer, and
enhances and crops the pictures as needed. In addition to photography, they also have added ad and website design.
Conner has served as chapter treasurer and president. He has received the DeKalb Award and been recognized as a
WIXY Classic Top 20 FFA All-Star. He is a Farm Credit Scholar and has received the chapter Star Farmer Award.
He has attended Leadership Training School and participated in the ag sales and livestock career development
events. His advisor is Adam Swigart.
Illinois Star in Agricultural PlacementJosH HarDing The 2012 Star in Agricultural Placement is Josh Harding from the Farmington FFA
Chapter. He is the son of Darren and Julie Harding, from Trivoli, Illinois. Josh works for Harding Farms, which is
his familys 1,500 acre corn and soybean farm in Central Illinois. He has been helping on the farm since an early
age. In 2006, he began working for the farm for pay. This made it an easy choice for his supervised agricultural
experience program when he entered high school. At first he was mainly assisting his father and grandpa as needed
and hauling in wagons during the fall harvest. As he gained experience, he took on more responsibilities. He is now
able to do a lot of things on his own and has received his Class B drivers license so he can operate a grain truck.
Josh has served as chapter Greenhand historian, junior president, vice president and president. He has received the
DeKalb Award and the chapter Activity Award. He has attended the Leadership Training School and the state and
national FFA conventions. He has participated in the ag sales, horse, agronomy, livestock, forestry, land use,
parliamentary procedure and dairy career development events. His advisor is Scott Riden.
Illinois Star in Agriscience
roCHelle Meteer- The 2012 Star in Agriscience is Rochelle Meteer from the Taylorville FFA Chapter.She is the daughter of W. Lee and Karla K. Meteer, from Blue Mound, Illinois. Rochelle began her agriscience
program her freshman year with an agriscience fair project titled A Comparison of the Viability and Motility of
Bovine Semen at Different Thaw Temperatures. The project tested the effects of thawing bovine semen at different
temperatures. Her second year she expanded her project by using semen from different breeds of bulls to see if the
ideal thaw temperature varied from breed to breed. Her third year she again expanded her project by adding diary
bull semen to the study. Her program also includes two years of experimentation with artificial insemination
protocols. She used Controlled Internal Drug Release and Lutylase protocols, and tested their effectiveness for
synchronization and conception rates. Rochelle has served as chapter Greenhand president, vice president and
president. She is the 2012 Agriscience Research Animal Systems Award Winner and was the District IV Emerging
Agriculture Technology Award Winner in 2010 and 2011. She has received the chapter Star Greenhand and
Agriscience Awards, the Section 16 Star Greenhand in Agriscience and Best in Show Awards. She has attended
Leadership Training School, the Illinois Farm Bureau Youth Conference, and the state and national FFA
conventions. She has participated in the land use, livestock, job interview and ag sales career development events.
Her advisors are W. Lee Meteer, Sue Schafer and Matt Beyers.
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state livestoCk CDe
Reasons1) Webber-Bluford
2) West Central
3) Eureka
Non-Reasons
1) Ridgeview
2) Olympia
3) Payson
4) North Clay
5) Altamont
6) Blue Ridge
7) Hartsburg-Emden
8) Cambridge
9) Nokomis
10) Seneca
state Dairy CDe
1) Stewardson-Strasburg
2) Newton
3) Cissna Park
4) Greenville5) Prairie Central
6) Carlyle
7) Dwight
8) Belvidere
9) Odin
10) Lincoln
state HortiCulture CDe
1) Glenbrook South
2) Paxton Buckley Loda
3) Byron4) Nashville
5) Gillespie
PrePareD
PubliC sPeaking
Jacob Miller Geneseo
exteMPoraneous
PubliC sPeaking
Samantha Bolen - Carrollton
CreeD sPeaking
Sydney Miller Iroquois West
ag MeCHaniCs
1) Prairie Central
2) Newton
3) Goreville
ag business
1) Princeville
2) Prairie Central
3) Carrollton
4) Seneca
5) Payson-Seymour
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CHaPter PresiDents
Top 10
1) Jozi Steele (Oregon)
2) Michael Long (Hinckley Big Rock)3) Cassidy Hamman (Newark)
4) Megan Bloemer (Heyworth)
5) Dane Hasselbring (Cissna Park)
6) Mackenzie Buyck (Liberty)
7) Mason Vincent (Rushville Industry)
8) Marlee Bradshaw (Griggsville Perry)
9) Josiah Klokkenga (Hartsburg Emden)
10) Tommy Justison (Hillsboro)
seCtion PresiDents
Top 101) Mallory Blunier Section 52) Kye Witek Section 6
3) Darren Riskedal Section 7
4) Megan Bloemer Section 10
5) Dalton Heavner Section 13
6) Jacob Dickey Section 17
7) Thea Fruhling Section 18
8) Alex Russell Section 19
9) Sarah Luce Section 20
10) Courtney Gerstenecker Section 21
CHaPter rePorters
Top 10
1) Danielle Horst (Oregon)
2) Dallas Boehne (Indian Creek)3) Jessica Andre (Herscher)
4) Stephanie Zimmer (Peotone)
5) Taylor Hardy (Illini West)
6) Chance Vose (Griggsville-Perry)
7) Carol Wickenhauser (Maroa-Forsyth)
8) Morgan Dodson (Nashville)
9) Lanie Moore (Odin)
10) Crystal Dunstan (Hardin County)
seCtion rePorters
Top 5
1) Michael Long (Hinckley Big Rock)
2) Besty Kirbach (Jerseyville)
3) Tyler Bouslong (Paris)
4) Bridget Niederhofer (Bluford)
5) Katherine Schmierbach (Marissa)
(* National Finalist)
FFA Chapters Receive Gold Ranking* Ashton-Franklin Center
Arthur
* Athens
* Bushnell-Prairie City
* Carlyle
* Chicago Ag Sciences
* Cisne
* Cumberland* Dakota
Dwight
* Galva
* Goreville
* Greenville
* Hardin County
* Marion
* Mattoon
* Midland
* Mt. Vernon
* Nashville
* Newark* North East Vermilion
* Oregon
* Orion
* Pinckneyville
* Pittsfield
* Pontiac
River Ridge
* Somonauk-Leland-Sandwich
* Seneca
* Taylorville
* Unity Mendon
* Waterloo* West Carroll
* West Central
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MISSOURI FFA TODAY
Larning Agriultur off th FarmClass projct transforms to sccssfl aribsinss
Tabl of ContntsPAge BTh Prsidnts Position
PAge DNorman Rohrbach Rtirs
PAge FStat Officr Q&A
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PAge OFFA Calndar
Fall 2012
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Mid-Buchanan FFA Chapter members
are hands-on in their candle-making
business. First a class project, the chapter
now makes candles for a fundraiser. More
than 600 soy-based candles were sold
last year alone.
ADvISOR: Keep IT ReAL...BY STepHANIe MORGAN
The school stands in the middle of cornelds.Still with 105 active FFA members, less than2% actually come from a farm background. Mid-
Buchanan FFA Advisor Michael Stephenson,
explained his philosophy for keeping all students
involved, Keep it fun, but keep it real and relevant.
This is what keeps everyone involved, and this is
what keeps them learning about agriculture even if
they are not from a farm.
Two years ago Stephenson instituted a class
project for his bio-technology course, which involved
an agriculture product. He never dreamed the
project, designed to last only a few weeks, would
become a thriving agri-business.
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2011-2012 Stat FFA OffirsAreaOfficer1 RyanMessner Stanbrr
2 SamanthaGibsonNorborn
3 RhianBeldonSoth Shlb
4 JaelynBergmann-PresidentParis
5 SonjaPerry-Secretary
Bowlin grn
6 KennethSwopeBoonvill
7 AllysonSmithCrst Rid
8 KatieGibsonNichols Carr Ctr
9 SarahBastinCartha
10 CodyStewartAsh grov
11 CourtneySpencer-1stV.P.Arora
12 AshleeJonesSparta
13 MallaryBurrisBakrsfild
14 CodyShoopLinn
15 AnnaEftinkBloomfild
16 SamTurnerBrni
2 BradyJames-PastPresidentKnox Cont
Missori FFA Toda Joann Pipkin, editor3674 S. Stat Hw N Rpblic, MO 65738
email:[email protected]: (417) 732-8552
Dpartmnt of elm. & Sc. edcationP.O. Box 480, Jffrson Cit, MO 65102
Phon: (573) 751-3544.
District Sprvisors: Nanc Alford,Lon Bsdikr, Oscar Cartr, Kith
Ditzschold, Lisa evans & Stvn RorsThe Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Departmentprograms and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilitiesmay be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Office of the General Counsel, Coordinator Civil RightsCompliance (Title VI/Title IX/504/ADA/Age Act), 6th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City,
MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-526-4757 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883;email [email protected].
BY JAeLYN BeRGMANNSTATe FFA pReSIDeNT
THe pReSIDeNTS pOSITIONFndraisin taks involvmnt from vron
Fundraisingis a crucialpart of every
FFA Chapter.
Fundraisers are
not only a way to
raise money for
an organization,
but also a way tobuild community
connections and
friendships. Our
FFA chapter
hosts the well
known annual
FFA fruit sales. Along with fruit we
offer homemade jams and jellies,
beef sticks, cookie dough, hams,
smoked turkeys and the ever-
popular pizza!
Chapter members jump in and
get excited to see how much each
one of us can sell and who will be
the top merchandiser! Some faithful
supporters have even labeled me
the fruit girl. Others keep asking,
Who am I going to buy fruit from
after you graduate? This activity is
a huge success each year!
Even though fruit sales are a
town favorite, our chapter decided
to try our hand at a new, thrillingevent this past year. We organized
and hosted a community-wide ugly
sweater exchange and donated
the proceeds to our local Christmas
is Caring campaign! Christmas is
Caring is a community project that
provides local families with gifts, so
their children will
have presents to
open on Christmas
morning. We
decided this would
be the perfect way
to give back to our
community for
supporting our FFAchapter fundraisers
and activities. Our
advisors purchased
a few cheap ugly
sweaters, while the
ofcers raided our
moms closets! We even created
our own sweater by taking a stylish
red sweater and pinning a strand of
battery operated Christmas lights
to it. We advertised the event with
yers in the school halls, around
town, and in the local newspaper.
For a few dollars you could arrange
for your friend or foe to wear an
ugly sweater for the day. We
enjoyed delivering sweaters around
town to the lucky models and
watching the community leaders
work in style. We were excited
about the amount of community
participation we received, and I am
sure this will become a yearly eventwith even uglier sweaters than we
collected last year!
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2012-13 Missouri FFA OffirsWhos who on this ars tam
Front Row L-R
BRADy JAMeS Past Prsidnt Knox Cont
ALLySON SMITH V.P., 7 Crst Rid
CODy SHOOP V.P., Ara 14 Linn
JAeLyNN BeRgMANN
Prsidnt., Ara 4 Paris
SAMANTHA gIBSON V.P., Ara 2 Norborn
MALLARy BuRRIS V.P., Ara 13 Bakrsfild
Middl Row L-R
RHIAN BeLDON V.P., Ara 3 Soth Shlb
ASHLee JONeS V.P., Ara 12 Sparta
COuRTNey SPeNCeR 1st V.P. Arora
SONJA PeRRy
Scrtar Bowlin grn
KeNNy SWOPe V.P., Ara 6 Boonvill
Back Row L-R
KATIe gIBSON V.P., Ara 8 Nichols Carr Ctr
RyAN MeSSNeR V.P., Ara 1 Stanbrr
SAM TuRNeR V.P., Ara 16 Brni
CODy STeWART V.P., Ara 10 Ash grov
ANNA eFTINK V.P., Ara 15 Bloomfild
SARAH BASTIN V.P., Ara 9 Cartha
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I was Luky ...Rohrbach rtirs aftr 37 ars in aricltral dcation
FORMeR FFAeR
GIveS BAcKBY SAMANTHA WARNeR
The power of FFA, the inuenceof a great FFA advisorand agriculture roots, lead Dr.
Norman Rohrbach to a rewarding
and successful 37-year career
in Missouri agriculture and
education systems.
Rohrbach grew up in
California, Mo. where he was an
active FFA member. He raised
sows and crops for his SAE
project, while also participating
in public speaking, parliamentary
procedure and agriculture contest
teams. After graduating from high
school he served as the Central
District FFA Vice President his
freshman year of college.I was lucky to have a great
ag teacher, Mr. Robert Denker,
who inspired me to do good things
in agriculture education and
FFA, and encouraged me to go to
college and become an agriculture
instructor, Rohrbach said.
Rohrbach began his teaching
career at his home FFA chapter
in California, Mo. in 1973, where
he taught for six years. During
his tenure at California he
worked on his masters degree in
agricultural education. In 1980 he
started working as the state Farm
Business Management analysis
coordinator at the University of
Missouri-Columbia, while also
earning his PhD in agricultural
education.
After four years at the
University of Missouri-Columbia,
Rohrbach accepted a position
in the Missouri Department
of Elementary and Secondary
Education as a district supervisor
in agricultural education. As
district supervisor, he also served
as the executive secretary for the
Missouri Young Farmers and
Young Farm Wives Association.
Rohrbach left the Department
of Education after 10 years
to return to California where
he served as the high school
assistant principal for one year
and principal for seven years.
Even though he was not working
directly in agricultural education,
Rohrbach couldnt stay away
completely. During his tenure as
principal he coordinated the state
FFA Parliamentary Procedure
contest and assisted with various
other agricultural education
projects.
When asked to pick a favorite
position Rohrbach said, I cant
Norman Rohrbach says it was inspiration
from his own FFA advisor that moved
him to a career in agriculture education.
He taught at California, Mo., in addition
to working with the University of Missouri
and Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education.
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really pick a favorite they
were all great jobs, with each
providing unique opportunities for
productive and worthwhile work
with people.
With 37 years of professional
experience in agriculture and
education, Rohrbach has seen
many changes in the eld.
He said the biggest change in
agricultural education has been
the shift in focus of high school
education programs from strictly
traditional production agriculture
to incorporate other areas, such
as horticulture, agriculture
business, conservation and natural
resources. Rohrbach pointed
out that as the agriculture
industry has changed, so
have agricultural education
programs.
When you near the end
of a career in this business,
you tend to reect on how
important agriculture really
is in Missouri and the nation,
and how unique it is to have
become friends with people
in all walks of agriculture
across the state, Rohrbach
said. We tend to take
things that come from agriculture
for granted, but the health and
strength of our nation depends
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Norman Rohrbach, seated at right above,
attended one of the first Greenhand
Motivational Conferences held in Missouri
with a group of freshmen. Rohrbach retired
this past summer after serving Missouri ag
education for 37 years.
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ASHLee JONeS
Stat Offir Q&AWhos that ndrnath th bl cordro?
FFA Chapter: Sparta
Hometown: Pleasant Hope, Mo.
College/Major: Dual Major
in Accounting/Agribusiness at
Missouri State University.
SAE: Outdoor Recreation
Placement
Who is your hero and why?
My hero is my very rst Ag
teacher, Mr. Jim Spencer, he is
the one who convinced me to
begin my FFA career, and he has
always been there to help me with
anything I needed even after I
moved out of Aurora.
What are your plans for the
future?
My ultimate goal is to become
a CFO of an agricultural business
or be prestigious in the banking
industry.
What is something unique or
interesting that few people
know about you?
I am completely terried of
birds.
Advice to FFA Members:
My advice to FFA members
is to dream big and never feel
like you are not good enough
to do something. If you do not
have condence in yourself, then
who will?