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Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Grade 9 Parents: Scott & Pam Twardowski LPGE FFA Chapter
Tell us about some of the things you’ve done in the past year in FFA: I have done the General Livestock contest and fell short and look forward to the dairy [contest] in March.
What do you enjoy most about FFA? Why? Going to State convention because we stay in a hotel with our friends.
What does leadership mean to Name one current issue you be- you? It means being a peer to others lieve will impact agriculture in the and someone who leads through enfuture: Milk price. couragement. How would you encourage an inactive FFA member to become more involved? I invite them to meetings and bring them to activities. CAJan17-1B-MT
What other hobbies and interests do you have outside of FFA? I play football and baseball, wrestle and shoot traps. I also live on a farm where we feed Holstein and beef What is the greatest benefit you steers and heifers and have 120 beef have received from being involved cows. in FFA? Learning more about ag and the ag industries.
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T THE 98TH ANNUAL MWWA CON VENTION & TRADE SH OW
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to the Saint Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center
GROUNDWATER TOWN HALL Sunday, January 26 from 2–5pm This event is a FREE opportunity for you to ask questions and learn about groundwater from the industries top professionals.
TRADE SHOW FREE and open to the public Monday, January 27 from 1-4pm only Explore products, technologies, and services from hundreds of exhibitors and gain valuable insight regarding future industry trends and offerings.
98TH ANNUAL
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Heifer Raising Strategies! Tuesday, February 4, 2020 • Noon at the Gilman Coop Creamery TOPICS PICS WILL INCLUD INCLUDE INCLUDE:
Lunch provided by ADM
• Replacement Heifer Rearing Strategies • Forage production and impact on growth • Enzyme technology and how it relates to young stock • Economics of raising healthier replacements GUEST SPEAKERS:
Blaine Ellison, DVM Dr. Ellison graduated from the University of Illinois School of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. He has been doing nutritional work since 1985 and speaks internationally as well as taught model nutrition in several countries.
Rod Riewer, DVM Rod Riewer represents Feedworks USA in the Midwest including the states of North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. Rod attended North Dakota State University for 3 years before entering veterinary school at the University of Minnesota. He graduated with his D.V.M. degree in 1984.
Please RSVP to Bryant Johnson at 320-221-4101 and/or the Gilman Creamery 320-387-2770. We look forward to seeing
Gilman Co-op Creamery
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Gilman, MN 320-387-2770 Open M-F 7:30-7, Sat. 7:30-5, Sun. 8:30-1 Good service - fair prices - every day
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