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Dodge County Pionier • February 20, 2020 • Page 7
Mayville
National FFA Week February 22-29
The Mayville FFA Leadership Retreat was held at Three Bears Resort in Warrens in mid-July. The group completed their experience with leadership training, building the group’s theme and vision for 2019-20, and wrapped up with thank you letter writing. (photo courtesy of Mayville FFA)
Members of the Mayville FFA put up cornstalks on Mayville’s Main Street in early October. In no particular order are Kalista Liepert, Tanner Webber, Tanner Hansen, David Feucht, Cora Gerth, Melissa Batterman, Evan Feucht, Dalton Laubenstein, George Kramer, Stacia Harned, Kaitlyn Koenitzer and Lily Eberle. (file photo)
Safety Tips For Parents Of Young Farmers People who live in cities, exurbs or suburbs may not come across farms very frequently. But millions of people, including children, still live on farms. In fact, in 2009 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that more than one million children under the age of 20 lived, worked or had a regular presence on farms in the United
States. Protecting children from injury on farms, especially those who perform work on farms, is of paramount importance. The American Society of Safety Engineers offers the following safety tips to parents of children who will be spending time on farms. • Know and obey the laws. Various state and federal laws are in place
to protect young children from farm-related accidents and injuries. Age requirements dictate which jobs children can perform on a farm, and parents should adhere to those requirements. Asking children to do more than they’re physically capable of can lead to accident, injury or even death. • Review equipment operation instructions.
Before assigning children a task on the farm, parents should review the equipment operation instructions. Doing so can help parents reacquaint themselves with tools and equipment they may not have used in awhile, and that can make it easier for them to teach kids how to use such equipment. In addition, reviewing equipment instructions may provide insight to parents unsure if their children are old enough to use certain tools. • Inspect equipment. Before children perform any tasks on the farm, parents should inspect the equipment their children are likely to use to make sure each tool is safe. Make sure tools are in proper working order, as broken or poorly working equipment increases the risk of accident or injury. • Enroll children in farm safety camps. The ASSE recommends that parents contact their local Cooperative Exten-
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sion and Farm Bureau offices to enroll children in farm safety camps. Such camps can teach kids safe farming techniques and the proper ways to use age-appropriate tools. • Set a positive example. Another way for parents to protect their children on the farm is to set a positive example. Parents can do so in various ways. Using equipment properly, re-
moving tractor keys from ignitions when tractors are not in use and exercising caution when using hazardous materials shows kids the importance of caution when working on farms. Hundreds of thousands of children perform jobs on farms across the country. Parents who want to teach their kids to farm should always do so with safety in mind.
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National FFA Week February 22-29
Mayville FFA members joined 69,000 members from around the United States at the 92nd National FFA Convention, held in Indianapolis, Ind. in late October. On the way to the Indy, members spent day one in Chicago, Ill. at the Museum of Science & Industry and the Shedd Aquarium. Throughout the week students toured the Corteva Agriscience facility and experienced the process of taking a product from
The Roots Of National FFA Week Designated as a national week in 1947, the week of George Washington’s birthday, National FFA Week runs from Saturday to Saturday. The week of George Washington’s birthday was selected to celebrate the impact he had on agriculture. FFA Week gives FFA members an opportunity to educate the public about agriculture and show their local impact and story. During the week, chapters conduct a variety of activities to help others in their school and community learn about FFA and agricultural education.
idea/discovery to product rollout. The group also toured Heartland Growers, the second-largest wholesale grower in Indiana. Members also toured the dairy, swine, and crops facilities at Fair Oaks Farm. At the convention, students had opportunities to explore the largest youth career and college expo in the US, listened to Bob Goff and Michelle Poler deliver keynote addresses, and had the opportunity to
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Mayville
National FFA Week February 22-29
Mayville FFA officers for 2019-2020 were announced during the Mayille FFA banquet held on March 14. Serving on the FFA board from left are Reporter Hunter Eilbes, Treasurer Brandon Franke, Vice President Cora Gerth, President Stacia Harned, Secretary Jasmine Black and Sentinel Melissa Batterman. Also pictured is advisor Mr. Jake Cramer, at far right. (file photo)
Several Mayville FFA members volunteered at the FFA Steak Fry held at the Mayville True Value Home and Hardware on August 1, including front row from left, Kaitlyn K., Lexi J., Stacia H., Cora G. and Lexi S. Middle row, from left are Hunter E., Jasmine B. and David F. Back row, from left are Amber S., Dalton L., Tanner H. and Brandon F. Event profits go toward paying for contests in which FFA members will be participating. (file photo)
Agriculture And The Economy Though it’s easy to look at the tech industry and think this increasingly influential sector is what makes the world go round, something closer to the very core of the Earth may be what’s driving your economy. The agricultural sector plays a strategic role in a nation’s economic development and prosperity. From the earliest days, agriculture has been heralded as playing a crucial role in North American culture. Farmers who grow produce and raise livestock for meats and other products have long exemplified what it means to work hard and take initiatives to be self-sufficient. The symbiotic nature of agriculture and the economy is noticeable when examining the ups and downs of each. This is because food production and the potential of agriculture extends beyond the fields and local food stands. These resources impact supply chains and other markets. A strong agriculture base influences other employment sectors like food manufacturing, biotechnology, hospitality, machinery
building, and much more, while a weak agriculture can adversely affect those sectors. While it can be difficult for residents of developed nations to visualize agriculture’s effect, one only needs to turn to impoverished and developing nations to see just how big an impact agriculture can have on an economy. Agriculture provides food and raw materials, eventually creating demand for goods produced in non-agricultural sectors. Also, food provides nutrition that can serve as the foundation of a healthy nation. Earning a living in agriculture strengthens purchasing power, which fuels other markets. Eventually, farming can pave the way for development, including roads, markets, shipping services, exporting, and many other sectors. Agriculture is an important economic building block. An especially important sector, the agricultural industry, when supported, can contribute greatly to sustained economic growth.
Mayville FFA members from left, Amber Schultz, Lexi Schraufnagel and Jasmine Black had ready smiles for customers at the steak fry in August, held at Mayville True Value Home and Hardware. (file photo)
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National FFA Week February 22-29
School And Community Roles Of FFA Chapters The National FFA highlights the roles of schools and communities with local FFA chapters during National FFA Week, held this year, from February 2229. FFA Advisor The FFA advisor is the first point of contact for National FFA Week and should provide approval for all events. The FFA advisor can also assist in coordinating and planning events. FFA Alumni and Supporters FFA Alumni and Supporters can assist in helping to plan, coordinate and execute events throughout the week. These individuals can also provide support in the form of funds, grant access and supplies for functions. National FFA Week is also a great time in which to thank FFA Alumni and Supporters through recognition events.
Above: Wisconsin FFA Section 10 State Officer Michelle Stangler visits with the Mayville FFA chapter in October. (photos courtesy of Mayville FFA)
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Mayville FFA members plant the first lettuce seeds in August which were used for the chapter’s new farm-to-table program in the cafeteria at Mayville High School. They also assembled the Fork Farms ‘Flex Farms’ system that the lettuce will be planted in. The system was purchased with a school district grant and the program is a cooperative effort between the district’s food service and the Ag/FFA programs. The project was a great example of teamwork at MHS, with Principal Mr. Lee Zarnott having been an integral part of getting the project off the ground. (photos courtesy of Mayville FFA) WE BELIEVE IN THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE AND SUPPORT OUR LOCAL
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should work alongside the advisor and FFA Alumni and Supporters to plan and execute the events for the week. This is a great time for chapter officers to help strengthen their team, improve member engagement, and increase recruitment of new and younger members. Advisory Committee The advisory committee is a great way to gain support and feedback on the events being planned. This is also a great time to thank your advisory committee for their support and help. School Leadership School administration should approve all planned activities (per school rules). This is a great time in which to present to the school board about FFA as well as thank school leadership for their support. Community Members National FFA Week provides a great time to welcome community members to events and
involve them with the chapter by asking them to help with and provide materials for events. FFA Week is also the perfect opportunity to thank them and recognize them for their support. Chapter FFA Members National FFA Week is a time to celebrate FFA and the chapter at your school. Take the time to engage members and have fun through a variety of activities. Form committees prior to the week to and have different members gain even more leadership skills. General Student Body This is a great week to share FFA with the general student body to allow them to learn about agriculture and the opportunities available and possibly recruit new members or students into the agriculture classroom. Take the time to engage students outside of FFA to create a tighter knit student body.
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