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Jinglebelland wedding bells Johnson proposes to Belden on Christmas Day with newborn calf BY BRITTANY OLSON STAFF WRITER
BROOK PARK – Zeb Johnson knew other dairy farm couples had become engaged with some help from a cute calf when deciding how he would pop the question, but he also knew that it would not seem quite as special any other way. Fortunately for Johnson and his new fiancé, Danielle Belden, his judgement was right. Johnson and Belden, who milk about 50 cows near Brook Park, are planning a wedding for 2019 after he wrote “Will you marry me?” on the left ear tag of an hours-old heifer calf named Jinglebell. “Jinglebell was born on Christmas morning, and I knew other people had done similar proposals,” Johnson said. “But because she loves calves so much, if I had proposed any other way I don’t know if it would have meant as much.” Earlier last year, the two connected via FarmersOnly.com. Johnson, a lifelong dairyman, and Belden, who grew up in the Twin Cities suburb of Apple Valley, found a kindred spirit in each other by their birthdays being one day apart and a common love for all creatures great and small. Proposal page 3
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Zeb Johnson and Danielle Belden are planning an upcoming wedding. The couple was engaged on Christmas Day on Johnson’s 50-cow dairy near Brook Park.
Agricultural interest weaved in family Beehlers continue FFA involvement despite generation gap BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
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Siblings Rainy (from left), Landon and Kolby Beehler display a Foley FFA jacket Feb. 13 in their home in Foley. The three are all members of the chapter.
of Foley, will receive their State FFA Degrees this spring and have both placed first regionally in their supervised agriculture experiences (SAEs). “(FFA has) given them a positive attitude towards each other and their friends,” Eric said. “They have a good outlook in life
toward their careers, and it gives them confidence and a drive.” Both Kolby’s diversified horticulture SAE and Rainy’s specialty crop SAE were completed through their employment at Minnesota Native Landscapes, Inc. in Otsego. The two log their hours, paychecks and skills into
a database and complete reports, proficiency awards, reviewing what they have learned. Kolby concentrates on management of all Minnesota native plant species, whereas Rainy focuses on specifically prairie plants. “I have learned nearly all the plants native to Minnesota and
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FOLEY — Some say twins skip a generation. In the case of Kolby and Rainy Beehler’s FFA experience that is true. The 17-year-old twins joined Foley High School’s FFA chapter when they were in ninth grade, much like their grandpa Gary Beehler did over 50 years ago. Joining FFA happened by chance for Gary’s granddaughters. Kolby was placed in an Intro to Ag elective course because it was the only thing that would fit in her class schedule. Foley FFA Advisor Al Stemper happened to teach a unit on the National FFA Organization, and Kolby was intrigued. She joined the chapter and urged her sister to, as well. Today, the twins are nearing the culmination of their high school FFA journey with numerous accolades and plenty of experience under their belts. The daughters of Eric and Kris Beehler,
how to tell different plant diseases; I also learned how to treat disease using herbicides and pesticides,” said Kolby, who placed second in the state last year for her project and would like to continue her education in aquatic biology and work with the Department of Natural Resources. In addition to the vegetation work, Rainy spends time completing SAEs in poultry production, raising chickens and ducks for meat and eggs, and wildlife management, stocking pheasants into their natural habitat. The two also participate in competitions, such as fish and wildlife and, despite not living on a farm, dairy evaluation — something Gary competed in for four years before graduating from FHS in 1970. Unlike the vast categories of involvement today, many of Foley’s members in the late 1960s were involved in contests related to dairy farms. “We would go around testing milk and keep track from one farm to the next. We always kind of prided ourselves on the fact that our cows were doing better than yours,” said Gary, who grew up on a Holstein cow farm near Gilman and continued to help his father after he and his wife Bernie were married. Over the years, the
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Jinglebell is the calf Zeb Johnson proposed to his girlfriend, Danielle Belden, with on Christmas Day. Johnson wrote, “Will you marry me?” on her ear tag to propose and Belden wrote “yes” in big block letters on a calf bottle.
from front “She’s a city girl,” Johnson said, grinning. Belden rolled her eyes, laughing. “He likes to point that out to everybody we meet,” Belden said. “But the cows like me better.” Their first date went well, but Johnson was quiet and shy around Belden, which surprised her. It continued up until the first time she came to visit him at the farm, when she discovered what really made Johnson tick. “I was like, ‘Who is this guy?’” Belden said. “He was very chatty and easygoing around the cows, and a completely different person.” Johnson had a brief yet simple explanation for his change in demeanor. “I’m just more comfortable around the cows,” Johnson said. Since their relationship began, Belden came up from the Twin Cities every weekend and sometimes during the week to help Johnson on the farm whenever her job allowed. Despite her roots, Johnson realized Belden was going to be more than just a girlfriend by watching her work with his cattle. Just as the animals spoke to Johnson about Belden being particularly special, she realized the same thing through
an animal as well – albeit not through the cows, but through her cat, Colby. “I knew he was the one because of how Colby acted around him. Colby lives at my parents’ house, has only ever been there, and she’s never alone. She also has health issues,” Belden said. “I bring her here with me when I come to visit. Colby is unbelievably happy here and only wants to be with Zeb when he’s around.” About a month be-
fore he proposed, Johnson bought a ring with the intention to ask her to marry him at Christmastime. “I was a little nervous to ask her,” Johnson said. In keeping with his plan to enlist help from a calf, a feisty Holstein heifer calf, white as snow, was born on Christmas morning. That calf would go on to become Jinglebell. Johnson wrote down “Will you marry me?” on a white ear tag with perma-
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nent marker before putting the tag in the calf’s ear and trotting her out for Belden to see. Belden, filled with excitement and joy, grabbed a calf bottle and a permanent marker. To give Johnson an answer to his question, she
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Nitrogen Smart workshop held at eight other locations around Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension soils For more information, contact regional extension and agronomy staff will conduct two Nitrogen soils educator Brad Carlson at (507) 389-6754 Smart workshops in the area during the first or myself. You can also check http://z.umn.edu/ week of March. These workshops take place with NitrogenSmart. cooperation and support from the Minnesota Corn The Minnesota Ag Water Resources Center Growers Association and the Minnesota Ag Water is a collaborative effort of farm organizations and Resources Center. agribusinesses focused the farmer’s interest in Farmers have options for managing the making a living and taking care the soil and water nitrogen needs of crops. They consider various forms of nitrogen and management practices BY DAN MARTENS resources they depend on. – urea, anhydrous ammonia, 28 percent UAN, National FFA Week is Feb. 18-24. It takes University of manure, worked in with tillage, side-dress, overplace each year during the week of George MN Extension the-top applications, split applications through Washington’s birthday. Washington had a strong irrigation systems, inhibitors, stabilizers, fall interest in agriculture learning by way of field or spring or in-season decisions and more. Soil and weather trials, keeping accurate production and financial records variables are significant. Tillage, drainage, irrigation and other and promoting efforts to share information in the farming production practices are factors. community. The FFA motto is “Learning to do, Doing to learn, Budgets are tight. Farmers do their best to make sure Earning to live, Living to serve.� It is a good framework for a dollar spent has a good chance of returning more than a how we consider a lot of what we do in life. dollar’s worth of crop or livestock produce. Nitrogen lost to Private pesticide application permit renewal workshops volatilization or leaching is a loss to the farmer first. will wrap up with our last workshops of the season in The Nitrogen Smart workshop is a three-hour discussion Cambridge Feb. 23 and at Foley at Henry’s Catering Feb. 27 geared at understanding the interaction of nitrogen, soils, from 12:30-4 p.m. Credit cards cannot be used at workshops crops and weather variable in making nitrogen management to pay the permit fee. decisions. The goal is to maximize economic return on Benton Dairy Herd Improvement Association will host nitrogen inputs and minimize losses. their annual banquet meeting March 3 at the Coyote Moon The March 2 workshop takes place in Monticello from near St. Cloud. Call the Benton County Extension at (320) 1-4 p.m. in the Bridge Room at the Monticello Community 968-5077 for more information. Center, 505 Walnut Street. This workshop will have more of Mark the calendar for a cover crop discussion workshop an irrigation focus, but relevant to both irrigated and dry-land March 14 at Sauk Rapids Government Center from 10:30 a.m. crops. to 1:30 p.m. with lunch. This will include some show and tell The March 5 workshop takes place in Foley from 12:30- with farmers who have done cover crop work. This is a joint 3:30 p.m. at Henry’s Catering and Banquet Center, 6774 effort of Benton Soil and Water Conservation District, National Highway 25 NE. The discussion should be useful to dry-land Resources Conservation District and U of M Extension. and irrigation practices. Pre-registration is not necessary. The workshops are being
ADA seeks dairy princess applicants FOLEY — The Benton County American Dairy Association is seeking applicants for their 2018 Dairy Princess program. Females ages 16 years and older who are interested in supporting the dairy industry are eligible to apply. The program is an experience all dairy supporters can benefit from. In 2017, Benton County Princess Rebecca Schubert advanced and competed for the title of Princess Kay of the Milky Way. “Being a dairy princess
is rewarding and valuable,� Schubert said. “You get to share and educate others on something you’re passionate about — dairy. Gaining communication skills and meeting many amazing people along the way is a lifetime experience.� Alison Smelter, another 2017 Benton County Princess, stressed the program is not only about a crown and evening gown. “It’s about a commitment to the dairy industry, devotion to animals, meeting and connecting communities
and farmers together ... It is a rewarding adventure with many lovely experiences,� Smelter said. Experiences that last a lifetime. Skills learned through the program are ones former princesses use in their daily lives. “It is such a great experience for young girls to grow and be involved in the community,� said Kristy Fleck, former dairy princess who studies dairy management at Ridgewater College-Willmar. “It has helped me evolve into who
I am today and determined some of the decisions I have made in my life.� Interested parties can learn more about the program by contacting Sandy Pietzrak at (320) 3872411 or Joan Fleck at (320) 393-2293 or by visiting http://bentoncountyada.org. Females 16 years of age can participate in the ambassador program. Those who are 18 years of age or a senior in high school are eligible to participate as princesses. Participants need not live on a farm to apply.
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When did you know you wanted to be a mechanic and why did you make that career choice? “I knew I wanted to do this since I was little. I always liked to work on stuff and take things apart. I have always enjoyed getting dirty and seeing the end result after I repaired a machine.”
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What kind of schooling prepared you for this job? “I went to school at the Staples Vo-Tech for diesel and heavy equipment mechanic training. It was a 15-month program.” What does a normal work week look like for you? “You never know; it changes depending on the time of year or season. One morning, I might work on one thing; the next morning I might have 10 things I am fixing.” What are your ‘must-haves’ in your work toolbox? “I always need an ‘electronic service tool’ laptop and my multi-meter. After that, I just need basic service tools. These tools help me to diagnose the machine issue.” What kind of equipment do you typically work on? “I mainly work on tractors – all sizes, skid loaders, choppers and an occasional combine.”
7 years as a service technician at Arnold’s Equipment of Sauk Rapids What is the most unique problem you have ever encountered when working on a piece of equipment? “I don’t know about the most unique, but the hardest problems are intermittent problems which I like to call ‘ghosts’. The easier problems are when a machine is just broken.”
How has your occupation changed since you started? “Now there are a lot more electronics which mean more advanced technologies and cab features.” What was the most difficult project you have ever worked on? “One of the most difficult jobs was a Puma tractor where the rear housing failed because of a factory defect. I had to remove the cab, split the housings, gut the rear housing and then reassemble everything; and had to wait three months for a back-ordered housing to come from overseas. Then I had to remember how to reassemble everything during that long span which ended up being about four months from start to finish.”
What type of on-going training do you have to have to be a technician? “In order to be certified, I need to complete the following: online web classes; onsite training and offsite classes.” What advice would you give farmers before they head to the fields this spring? “First, I would suggest they take advantage of our inspection special which not only let’s the customer know what items need attention and how much it would cost to repair each item, but it also earns a nice discount on labor and parts for anything that we repair for them. Second, I would advise they check the machine thoroughly for any leaks, correct fluid levels and proper operation.”
What is your favorite piece of equipment? “My favorite older pieces are either the 66 Series tractor or the 71, 72 or 89 Series Magnum tractors – because they are simple and ‘old school’ and usually pretty
straight forward to repair. My favorite newer pieces are the 380 Row trac because they look cool. It is basically a Magnum with tracks in the back.”
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Rainy (from left), Kolby and Landon Beehler stand around their grandpa, Gary Beehler, Feb. 13 at their home in Foley. All four have been or are currenly members of the Foley FFA chapter.
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these guys have had in it,” Eric said. The family will have their chance to continue to live the FFA experiences as the twins’ seventhgrade brother, Landon, is beginning his journey as Foley’s youngest chapter member. “I’m glad they do take an interest in it … to have that interest still is pretty neat,” Gary said. “Farming was always a big thing in my life.” And agriculture will continue to be a family interest.
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Gary Beehler holds his Class of 1970 senior year Foley High School yearbook Feb. 13 in Foley. Gary was a member of Foley FFA for four years and participated in parliamentary procedure, dairy evaluation and livestock judging.
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