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Case Lady

02-21-2006 18:26:57

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Saw a post on the Farmall Forum reminding about National FFA week and got to wondering how many of yall are former FFA members? CL - Former OK State Officer and recipient of the American Farmer degree in 1987.

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retired farmer

02-26-2006 01:09:19

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Just got to thinking, what ever happened to the FHA. Is it still going?

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retired farmer

02-26-2006 01:05:47

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

1968. Think that was in the last century.

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olderguy

02-23-2006 18:05:18

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

1960-1963 Sterling,Illinois.40 plus years ago,where did the time go?

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Bob N.Y.

02-23-2006 15:49:29

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

I am.

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JDknut

02-23-2006 04:03:59

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Yup, I was a member, 1968-1971.

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PoppinJohn720

02-22-2006 21:02:28

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Hobart, Oklahoma class of 1992. Four years of FFA. Still got the blue corduroy in closet. As does my dear ole dad. Neither of ours will fit. Important thing is all the lessons learned. I would say that Vo ag is the most vauable program in high school when properly instructed. I was lucky to have a great FFA advisor/teacher. I received swine and small grain proficency awards several years. Also was a member of one of the best field crops judging teams in the state at that time. My way of giving back now is helping my local FFA chapter on their first tractor restoration project. Thanks Case Lady for a great topic. Im flooded with memories just reading these posts.

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Dave Thomure

02-22-2006 20:02:13

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

East Prairie, Missouri,, Class of 1981.FFA all four years...Creed speaker in 1980..came in second of 24.still make my living speaking to customers at Thomure Manufacturing Co.Thanks for a great topic..Dave Thomure

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kj(SE IL)

02-22-2006 18:15:52

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

65-69 sentinal, treasurer and chapter president, darned jacket also has shrunk, but I still have it.

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Dave NE IA

02-22-2006 17:21:34

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

64-68 held office every year, president one. I wish Roberts rules were used in the meetings I attend now like they were in FFA. When we have class reunions now our old ag teacher is always the first name mentioned when inviting teachers and last time the only one invited.

You older guys (perhaps some don't remember everything as well as they should) might remember 1964 was the year the jackets had the high shrink feature as a option.

My 15 yr old is in FFA, but the writing is on the wall as they combined three towns to have enough for a small chapter. Dave NE IA

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Bill(Wis)

02-22-2006 17:18:11

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Vo-Ag 4 years. Chapter President as a senior. That was (you don't really want to know) in 1953. Still have my jacket in the cedar chest upstairs.

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Hoosier JD

02-22-2006 15:53:47

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Knightstown High, Henry County, Indiana
70-74

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THEkyroastnear

02-22-2006 15:00:53

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

webster co. high/dixon ky.1976-77 still have my jacket looks almost new but not even close to fitting

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skipper

02-22-2006 12:24:47

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Had a great experience in the FFA in the 60's. Clarion County Pa.
Skipper

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in-too-deep

02-22-2006 11:45:42

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

1999-2005 My chapter had a Jr. High program and I jumped at the chance in 7th grade. Did a lot of contests, nearly every one my chapter went to. Ag Mechanics and Public Speaking were my favorites. National and State conventions nearly every year too. State Degree recipient Junior year. Thanks for bringing up this topic, it's great to share and even better to hear others' stories.

"Better days through better ways"

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in-too-deep

02-22-2006 11:48:17

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to in-too-deep, 02-22-2006 11:45:42

Sorry forgot..Franklin Center FFA, Franklin Grove, IL for my first 5 years. Ashton-Franklin Center FFA, Ashton/Franlin Grove for my last year after a merger.

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David from Kansas

02-22-2006 11:14:49

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Yep.
Geneseo High School. Kansas. 1955-1958, or somewhere thereabout.

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Patches

02-22-2006 10:46:11

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Husband was, 1974 thru 1977, Carl Junction High School, Carl Junction, MO. And his jacket still fits.

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ShepFL

02-22-2006 10:38:14

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Yup!
4 yrs. 76-80. Chapter Secretary, VP then President. District Officer alternate.

Awards in Parli Pro, Public Speaking, Horses, Sheep & Crops. Went to Nat'l Convention my Sr. Year.

Under consideration to become member of local FFA Alumni. My favorite class all thru HS. Like others have said, that jacket sure has shrunk over the yrs.

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John Roseburg

02-22-2006 10:35:24

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Augusta, Ohio 1950-1954 Still have my coat. Don't fit so good any more.

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aFORDable

02-22-2006 10:03:24

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

I was stationed "here by the door" from 62 - 66. Thanks for refreshing the memories. We are burying my older brother tomorrow afternoon so I'm out of work and on the board trying to clear my mind. Sudden heart attack Monday night. Thanks Case Lady. I always enjoy the conversation on YT.

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Jimmy King

02-22-2006 11:48:38

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to aFORDable, 02-22-2006 10:03:24

I am so sorry about your brother, you and your family will be in my prayers. Jim

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JohnDeereGreen

02-22-2006 09:55:13

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Not former member but... in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

am a member now. We did a teacher appretiation breakfast this morning, and it went great. FFA is probably the best program I have ever been involved in. Hope you all had great expirences, too.
Have a great day,
JohnDeereGreen

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JohnDeereGreen

02-22-2006 09:56:43

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Re: Not former member but... in reply to JohnDeereGreen, 02-22-2006 09:55:13

Forgot,
Alexander FFA in SE Ohio.
JDG

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53DC

02-22-2006 09:42:09

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Clear Spring, Md. 1989--1991. State Champion Sales and Service 1991. Now using that training in auto sales.

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Joe (Wa)

02-22-2006 09:10:58

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Clearfield County Pa 1957-1961.

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Mike(inWisc)

02-22-2006 08:40:49

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Verona, Wisconsin from 1983-86. Was an officer for last two years. Won awards for speaking and crop production. It was one of the few things in high school that was worth the effort. Still have the jacket, and it fits. Good Memories--

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Earl-IL

02-22-2006 08:23:10

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

1953-56 Gibson City, Illinois We invited our Ag teacher to our reunion last time. He taught in the school system for over 50 yrs.The last few years as a substitute. Earl Seamands

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J.C.H.

02-22-2006 18:50:53

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Earl-IL, 02-22-2006 08:23:10

1952-1955 Ottawa Township Hgh School, Ottawa ILLinois.

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Jim@concordfarms.

02-22-2006 08:13:27

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Yep, from west central Indiana, 1971-1975. Chapter president, District vice-president. Hoosier Farmer. Proficiency awards in public speaking, ag mechanics, crop production. Like others said, that jacket doesn't fit anymore. Jim.

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GeorgeH

02-22-2006 07:59:21

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Way back in 1951-1952 time frame. Michigan high school. Never farmed after that though.

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MN Bob

02-22-2006 07:45:26

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

53/54, Wenatchee HS, Wenatchee WA. Moved and did not have FFA in the new school. Sure was fun and I learned a lot. We had a green house above one of the buildings, tried different varieties of grains and forage. Wish I could have gone to some of the competitions but was kept busy on the farm.

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Don-Wi

02-22-2006 07:35:11

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Wasn't offered in my town but my grandma was the founder of the Buchanen Badger 4-H club so naturally I had to join. At 1 time there were 3 generations involved, My grandma was the main leader, my mom and dad were project leaders and me and my 4 older brothers were all in it. The club is still going, but the newer members who joined took over and turned it upside down. Now I'm a resource leader (dog project) for the county.
Donovan from Wisconsin

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Roger A. NY

02-22-2006 06:49:29

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

FFA 1954-1958 Genoa Central School, Genoa NY and many years in 4H and Grange. Going to show tractors at the NY state convention in May 2006 at the Vernon-Verona-Sherill school.

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MadMallard.....NY

02-22-2006 06:37:43

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Newark Valley, NY 1963-1967

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krazy-ken

02-22-2006 06:20:33

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Wilson CO Kansas 1953-1957

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Revredneck

02-22-2006 05:58:11

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Henry County, KY - 1975-77. Still have my blue jacket, although the closet has made it shrink! Good memories, great organization.

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Andrew from KY

02-22-2006 08:42:59

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Revredneck, 02-22-2006 05:58:11

I go to school with some people from Henry County, it's really pretty country up there.

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al bane

02-22-2006 05:45:06

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

I was a member at TOLLESBORO HIGH SCHOOL in KENTUCKY from 1957 -1960.

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806man

02-22-2006 05:33:08

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Allen Co., Ky. 1971-74 Really enjoyed it too!!!

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Rauville

02-22-2006 05:30:16

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

I was one of the few "town kids" that become a member in Waubay, SD 1961 to 64.

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Sloroll

02-22-2006 05:14:57

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

I pledged my head, health, heart, and hands. We didn't have a FFA in my home town. But the 4H was very strong. I heald county council Pres. office and represented the Iowa deligation in Tokyo Japan 1976.

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Nebraska Cowman

02-22-2006 04:48:27

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Corry PA Chapter 1968 - 1972

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RustyFarmall

02-22-2006 04:42:15

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

1965-1969, held an office, don't remember which one.

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Andyrk

02-22-2006 03:57:24

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Was a memeber for four years, 01-05, sadly though, our FFA was in major need of revival, and hopefully we will get that when our ag teacher leaves, that is if our wonderfull school board, decides to leave the ag science in our school, hope so, its a wonderfull program, As long as the one who is in charge cares.

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farrviewsouth

02-22-2006 03:54:20

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Thanks to you all....Thirty years and still an FFA Advisor and damn proud of all of you....

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TGIN

02-22-2006 02:44:12

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Looks like alot of us were in FFA . Good place to learn what NOT to do !!

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4010guy

02-22-2006 02:19:20

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

no! our school dident offer it,bad thing about living out in the booneys i gess!-did have band thow but the band teacher was always perty drunk by 9:00 am. so dident get into that eather. ha!-we did have a spelling class but im not going to get into that with u guys HA! LOL.

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Farmered

02-22-2006 01:56:25

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Franklinville, New York 1950-54, Empire Farmer (State) Degree. National Convention in KC two years. Future Farmers Camp Oswegotchee, two years.
Last I knew our Advisor Lewis S. Wood was still "here by the owl" He was a WW2 Paratrooper. Ed

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Former gopher

02-22-2006 01:42:18

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Very active member in late 1970s, southern Minnesota. State finalist for creed competition as greenhand, and for public speaking in junior? year (can't recall). District officer. Sheep production. Anybody else do the "parliamentary procedure" team? All great experience for later in life.

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Jimmy King

02-22-2006 00:27:03

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Jr Member 1955 to 1957, member 1957 to 1960. My Mom is 90 and the last surving member of her class the last member to die was Dan Hawkins about 3 or 4 weeks ago. Dan was an Ag teacher for 40 years in the same school, Gramby, Mo. now East Newton.

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blg

02-21-2006 23:37:08

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

four years 1957-1960 placer high auburn, ca

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Glen in TX

02-21-2006 21:28:12

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Several years of 4-H and then 4 years of FFA, 75-78, beef production, show steers, livestock judging, state farmer 1977, and best part... voting delegate for sweethheart contests :) Yep, learned lots then and lots of good memories.

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RusselAZ

02-21-2006 21:12:12

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Almena Kansas chapter, Was Sentinel and President. State Farmer 1967. My Dad was made a Honorary Member in 1967. I was honored to present him the plaque.

I believe in the Future of Farming, with a faith born not of words, but of deeds, achievments won by past gererations of farmers thru the promise of better days through better ways have lead us to the blesssings we now endure.

I believe to live and work on a good farm is pleasant as well as challenging for I have known both the joys and discomforts of farm life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which I cannot deny.

Gee thats all I remember of the creed. The rest will probably come to me at 3 AM. As a greenhand I recited that to the hall.

Fond memories. Nice to get them jogged.

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CRUSADER

02-21-2006 21:05:22

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Grew up in So. Texas. Was in FFA for three years. My brother teaches Ag at the school that we graduated from. His wife is our former ag teacher.

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CRUSADER

02-21-2006 21:07:59

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continuation in reply to CRUSADER, 02-21-2006 21:05:22

Well as usual this laptop has a mind of it's own. That last sentence is supposed to read "His Wife is was our Ag Teacher's Daughter.

Jim

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old-bc

02-21-2006 21:04:47

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Four years 1958-1961. I was Treasurer in 1961.
I really enjoyed it.
old_bc

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Larry in CO

02-21-2006 20:59:11

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Stet, MO 1958-1962. State soil judging a year or so, state chorus a couple of years. Chapter reporter. Your post brought back a few memories like local 100 bushel corn contests, making cement hog troughs for sale and building hog sheds and loading chutes for sale to the local farmers. Sure learned a lot that has done me well the past 40-some years. Larry

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Larry in CO

02-22-2006 16:34:48

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Larry in CO, 02-21-2006 20:59:11

Forgot to say that our Ag teacher was one of the best in the state, as far as I'm concerned. Kenneth Noftz really took an interest in each boy in the Chapter and helped us in any way he could. Larry

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Jimmy King

02-22-2006 11:54:01

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Larry in CO, 02-21-2006 20:59:11

Don't I remember some boys showing hogs at the state fair during that time peoiod from Stet

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Larry in CO

02-22-2006 16:32:23

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Jimmy King, 02-22-2006 11:54:01

Yep, we sure did. I think I went down there all four years I was in high school. Usually there were ten or so of us guys down there showing. We usually did pretty well too. I found some of my old ribbons from the state fair as well as some of the fairs like Trenton and the Ray and Carroll county fairs the other day. The kids and grandkids were pretty impressed that "Papa" did those sort of things in high school. This thread brought back some pretty good memories. Larry

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Grub0927

02-21-2006 20:59:09

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Chapter and District Officer 1977-1980, lots of awards and great memories. I help out two local chapters with judging, hauling and giving kids projects to learn on. Best youth organization out there!

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Josh in Indiana

02-21-2006 20:42:16

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Pround to wear that jacket for 4 years. 1998-2002. And I can still fit in it. I was chapter secretary for the North Judson Indiana High school chapter for all four of those years. And to Case Lady, thanks for letting us all rehash these memories one more time. Its been fun reading

Josh

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Davis In SC

02-21-2006 20:08:05

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Not long ago, I came across my old FFA jacket, & tried to put it on...It sure did shrink, over the last 30 years...

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Chris(WA)

02-21-2006 20:07:17

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

High School,Baldwin-Woodvile Wis. 1973-4-5-6. Still have my jacket around somewhere . Could not bring myself to remove the patches and wear it after graduation.

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billonthefarm

02-21-2006 20:02:56

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Yep, four years and did about every contest and state and national conventions. There is no bigger opprotunity in education than what goes on in the FFA chapter. Truely the only place you can put together everything you are learning and apply it to real life situations. I learned alot from my ag teacher and being involved with FFA but I am most proud of the help I have been able to give the chapter in the years since my graduation. Working with the young men and women in FFA today has been very rewarding. I have meet so many good young people. My door is always open for them to ask for help. Doesnt matter if they need some simple advice or someone to judge a contest. I have went and planted their corn test plot when I still had corn to plant myself. I do what they ask without hestitation because someone did it when I was there and it is a debt I am happy to repay. Looking forward to judging a district record book contest next month allready! Thanks to everyone who has ever helped a FFA member. bill

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Bill in Colo

02-21-2006 19:56:48

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Three years chapter treasurer,competed two years in shop competition at the state level. Two sons went thru the same program. the younger was chapter president, he plans to eventually teach high school ag.

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RedJD

02-21-2006 19:36:19

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Coldwater Ms. Chapter 1971-1974,showed steer 1st.year, herford bull 2 years,had a great time, looking forward to seeing my grandson in the FFA someday.

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barnrat

02-21-2006 19:27:06

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Grew up on Main St. Worked on a farm, went to college for Ag engineering, and now have my own dairy farm. I had no FFA in my school to join. Wish we had FFA, I would have joined right up.

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Jonfarmer

02-21-2006 19:44:38

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to barnrat, 02-21-2006 19:27:06

Makes me think of what someone said to me when I took an adult computer course a year ago which was mostly high school students from the city. I was talking about how in high school, we build a small sand box in foresty class and had a 5 gallon pail with a piece of hard plastic drainage pipe about 5ft high x 4" in diameter, with sand filled in around it. It was a game to test your skills with a backhoe, the backhoe was backed up to the sand box and a soup spoon was duct taped to one of the bucket teeth and a fresh (not boiled) egg was placed in that sand box. The objective was to pick up that egg with that spoon and lift it up to the top of the pipe and drop it down the pipe and this was timed with a stopwatch. The response was "they actually let you drive a backhoe?, where'd you go? redneck school?", I said "yup".

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Jonfarmer

02-21-2006 19:20:26

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

I was in FFA all 4 years of high school, sure do miss it. My biggest regret was not taking full advantage of what was being offered at the time, I'm wishing I'd entered more contests and applied myself more, and I went to the national convention during my senior year, and that was a trip I'll never forget, getting to travel down though some of the lower states I'd never seen before and getting to see the large grain farms, and enormous equipment that looked small on those huge fields, the awesome farm machinery show, the actual convention, talking with people from other states, and the gorgous women!. FFA definatly gave me some fond memories and I do miss it. Still got my blue FFA jacket upstairs, I've felt the urge to dig it out and try it on just for the heck of it. FFA gives young people a chance for adventure if you want it. If I could do it all over again, I'd make sure to make it to national convention all 4 years!, that was awesome!.

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Can't even use my name

02-21-2006 19:09:46

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

I was the treasurer for our chapter. Unfortunatly my Ag teacher/FFA leader just passed away. I always thought about our meetings whenever I saw an owl.

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Logan in SE Tex.

02-21-2006 18:53:02

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

That is a wonderful question CL, I was Chapter Reporter '80-81. 4 year member of Cattle Showing Team. Had great time attending 2 State Conventions and numerous area an regional competitions in Forestry, meat judging and Palimentary(sp) Team. Met a former Ag Teacher from local area school just recently and in visiting with him I told him that the only two HS classes that I actually learned useful stuff in was AG and Algebra, and I still use the stuff I learned back then in my daily life. I wish I had taken advantage of the welding instruction that was available back then....

I still call and seek advice from one of my old AG teachers, not only was he a great teacher he is also a fine example of a good Christian man who lives his life to a high moral standard.

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Case Lady

02-21-2006 18:57:58

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Welding... in reply to Logan in SE Tex., 02-21-2006 18:53:02

my degree is in Ag Ed from OSU, taught in the public school system for a while...welding and Ag Mechanics were 2 of the classes I taught - had a blast, got along great with the kids, somedays - I sure miss it.

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IaGary

02-21-2006 18:40:26

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

They started a chapter at my high school my senior year.
I won the cut of meat contest at Se Iowa contest and was the only contest I was enter in that year.
So I'm a one year alum of FFA.

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daveintx

02-21-2006 18:38:28

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Mine was in Davis County Iowa

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Andrew from KY

02-21-2006 18:35:15

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

Scott County Chapter Reporter 2001-02, recieved American Degree in 2004. Loved every minute of it, had a lot of fun and met a lot of people.

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daveintx

02-21-2006 18:35:01

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

i am reporter 1st place state scrapbook 1960

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WyoDave

02-21-2006 18:32:32

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

I am. 3 time competitor at national convention, meat evaluation, agronomy, and farm and ranch management in which I was 10th high individual. Received my National FFA degree in 2002 I believe.
David

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centralilbaler

02-21-2006 18:29:52

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Case Lady, 02-21-2006 18:26:57

both my wife and i are, she was a state farmer degree winner. unfortunately i didn't take time to do keep good records

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centralilbaler

02-21-2006 20:19:32

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to centralilbaler, 02-21-2006 18:29:52

Both of us were members for all 4 yrs. I had Beef, Swine, and Crops . She won her awards in crop production.

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ky red

02-21-2006 19:34:01

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to centralilbaler, 02-21-2006 18:29:52

mclean co ky 1952 to 55

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Harley

02-21-2006 20:55:34

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to ky red , 02-21-2006 19:34:01

Four years, '62-'66, Oakland, Iowa, southwest area. Harley

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JRD(VA)

02-22-2006 05:15:34

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to Harley, 02-21-2006 20:55:34

Loudoun Valley HS 74 - 78, was President in 78.

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edchainsaw

02-22-2006 18:54:43

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to JRD(VA), 02-22-2006 05:15:34

DAD 1954-56 Coalmont High Indiana
me 1976-1980 Shakamak (later consolidation of same school and others) I was the Advisors first second generation of students. :)

my sis was 1980 sweetheart I dont think they have that anymore do they???

I was assistant reporter, reporter, and lost by 1 vote the Vice Pres. (oh well)
I've actually was more involved after my friend became and advisor at Sullivan in the late 80's but have since let him down some :(

THANKS FOR THIS GREAT TOPIC!!!!! !!!!!

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Cracker head

02-24-2006 17:53:23

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Re: How many of yall are former FFA members? in reply to edchainsaw, 02-22-2006 18:54:43

4 years 1972-1976 ,Chapter secretary one year ,chapter president 2 years ,Probably the highlight of my experiences with the FFA was walking across the stage at the national convention in Kansas City Mo. to recieve the American Farmer Degree , can't describe the feeling you get ,Iam also very much involved in our local alumni program in helping the local chapter ,the NORTH Hall FFA . Oh yeah ,my son is president there this year

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