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Spotlight on Youth - July 2, 2008 |
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A.I. companies raise funds for Michigan 4-H dairy programs
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Dairy producers looking to buy replacement heifers need look no further than the Michigan A.I. Heifer Showcase Sale on July 22 during the 2008 Michigan Dairy Expo in East Lansing, Mich. Not only will buyers be purchasing high quality genetics to add to their herds, but profits from the sale will be earmarked to support Michigan 4-H dairy youth programs.
60 to 80 head of springing heifers will be offered for sale, thanks to the efforts of sales representatives from several major artificial insemination (A.I.) companies. The participating companies – ABS Global, Inc., Alta Genetics, Inc., CRI (Cooperative Resources International), NorthStar Cooperative Inc. and Semex USA – have been charged with lining up 15 to 20 heifers sired by bulls from their organizations’ lineup.
The sale will be held in the south barn on the grounds of the Michigan State University (MSU) Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education beginning at 6 p.m. July 22. The dates for this year’s Michigan Dairy Expo are July 21-25.
Joe Domecq, Michigan 4-H dairy youth Extension specialist and coordinator of the Michigan Dairy Expo, said the sale is a novel fundraiser that offers a fun and educational learning opportunity for youth and allows hands-on involvement for long-time program supporters.
Consignors will be charged a 10 percent commission. All monies remaining after expenses will be returned to Michigan 4-H to support dairy youth programming activities.
For more information about or to consign to the Michigan A.I. Heifer Showcase Sale, contact your A.I. sales representative or Domecq at 517-353-7855 or domecqjo@msu.edu
Amanda Clearcreek FFA members honored at banquet
AMANDA, Ohio — On May 17, the Amanda-Clearcreek FFA chapter hosted its annual awards banquet.
The banquet reflected on the chapter’s accomplishments from the year by presenting awards, certificates and other plaques. Award winners included Star Greenhand, Aaron Miller; Outstanding Sophomore, Scott Loudermilk; Outstanding Junior, Brittany Pinkstock; Outstanding Senior, Jodi Roush and Star Chapter going to Madison Fausnaugh. Chapter proficiency winners included:
Accounting, Jessie Berisford and Stacey Sams; Agricultural Sales, Judd Ellinger and Stacey Sams; Agricultural Services, Adam Foster; Dairy Production, Jodi Roush; Diversified Crop Production, Ryan Davis II; Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production, Ryan Davis II; Grain Production, Ryan Davis II; Organic Agriculture, Jodi Roush; Outdoor Recreation, Kaleb Miller; Sheep Production, Tara McCalla; Specialty Animal Production, Judd Ellinger and the Turf Grass Management Proficiency Award was presented to April Senften and Josh Cordle. Many Career Development Event (CDE) winners were also recognized during the banquet. For example, the 2006-2007 Agricultural Communications team made up of Stacey Sams, Adam Baldwin, Jodi Roush, Jessie Berisford and Brittany Pinkstock was recognized for placing 3rd in the nation. The 2007-2008 Agricultural Communications team was honored for placing first in the state contest. According to the chapter officers, this is the 4th time the Amanda-Clearcreek FFA has had an Agricultural Communications CDE team win the state competition.
Additionally, Jodi Roush was honored for placing first in the state extemporaneous speaking contest and Josh Cordle, Alyssa Jenkins, David Sams, Scott Loudermilk, Josh Hampshire and Mike Hite were recognized for placing 5th place in the state nature interpretation CDE.
Also Judd Ellinger, Adam Foster and Kyle Kennedy were honored for placing 7th in the state agricultural mechanics skills CDE and Kaleb Miller, Matt Hill, Cody Epley, Tyler Genders, Aaron Miller and Kyle Klingler were recognized for placing 8th in the state wildlife management CDE. Additionally, Mike Hite, Justin Strittmatter, Ryan Mundy and Devan Picklesimer were recognized for a 9th place finish in the state aquarium management CDE.
Finally, Amanda-Clearcreek FFA Chapter was honored to award Ryan Davis II as the third generation of his family to achieve a State FFA Degree. His Fred Davis was awarded his state degree in 1956 and his father Ryan Davis in 1989.
FFA members participate in Washington Leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C. — FFA members from across the country are attending the 2008 Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) in the nation’s capital. The conference is an activity of the National FFA Organization in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Education.
Located in our nation’s capital, the Washington Leadership Conference is a five-day event that trains FFA members to make a positive impact in their school, local community, state and country. The conference focuses on the following areas: problem solving,
relationship building, living with character and developing an attitude for serving others.
The capstone event of the WLC is a civic engagement activity, which takes leadership and service learning to new standards. Partnered with the Mid-Atlantic Gleaning Network participants glean food for Washington area food bans and shelters. In the past two years, WLC participants have dedicated over 23,000 hours to service to the Washington, D.C. area.
The National FFA Organization coordinates WLC, which attracts participants from across the country. This summer, more than 2,300 FFA members will attend one of the conference’s seven weeklong sessions. Students also increase their understanding of the nation’s heritage with visits to Mount Vernon, Arlington National Cemetery, the Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt Memorials, and other historic sights in Washington, D. C.
The following members had their trip sponsored through the National and Ohio FFA Alumni Association’s. They submitted an application and were selected based on their FFA and community activities. Earning scholarships were: Tyler Brake from Bellevue, Ohio; Lynae Fry, Pettisville, Ohio; Jeb May, Crestview-Ashland FFA, Ohio; Suzie McMullen, River View, Ohio; Kara Oberholzer, Alexander, Ohio; Derek Snider, Kenton, Ohio; and Angela Yingling from Bellevue, Ohio.
FFA is a national youth organization of 495,046 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. |
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