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FFA’s<br />
<strong>NEW</strong><strong>ERA</strong><br />
May 2007<br />
SOUTH<br />
DAKOTA<br />
Vol. 73 • No. 2<br />
FFA Stars Honored for Outstanding Projects<br />
The State FFA Degree, the highest degree conferred by the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA, was presented to 253 agricultural education students at the 2007 <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA Convention<br />
held in Brookings, April 15-17. After a review of the student’s supervised agricultural experience program and records, plus an oral interview, the sixteen most outstanding were<br />
selected to be the State Star Farmers, Stars in <strong>Ag</strong>ribusiness, Stars in Placement,<br />
and Stars in <strong>Ag</strong>riscience for the past year. They are:<br />
A. State Star Farmer: John Lindstrom, Beresford<br />
Finalist: Stephanie Nussbaum, Garretson<br />
Finalist: Jenna Halse, Florence<br />
Finalist: Jordan Krueger, McCook Central<br />
Photo Caption (L to R) Advisor Todd Gannon; Farm Credit Services of America<br />
Sponsor rep, Mark Vanderwerf; John Lindstrom; Parents Pearl and Dean<br />
Lindstrom<br />
B. State Star in <strong>Ag</strong>ribusiness: Tyrel Teveldal, Wessington Springs<br />
Finalist: Tyson Griesse, Harrisburg<br />
Finalist: Ryan Frerichs, Wilmot<br />
Finalist: Tate Teveldal, Wessington Springs<br />
Photo Caption (L to R): Advisor Craig Shryock; Farm Credit Services of America<br />
Sponsor rep. Rachel Melhaf; Tyrell Teveldal; Parents Pam and Kevin Teveldal<br />
C. State Star in Placement: Bronc McMurtry, Miller<br />
Finalist: Tyler Kientopf, Garretson<br />
Finalist: Nick Bierle, Harrisburg<br />
Finalist: Kyle Zulk, McCook Central<br />
Photo Caption (L to R):Advisor Mark Kettlehut; Parents Dennis and Jackie<br />
McMurtry; Bronc McMurtry, sponsors: Ashley, Karen, and Dan Streff.<br />
A. B.<br />
C. D.<br />
D. State Star in <strong>Ag</strong>riscience: Nicole Rasmussen, Viborg<br />
Finalist: <strong>Ed</strong>en Elizabeth Nogelmeier, Florence<br />
Finalist: Steven Zemlicka, Florence<br />
Finalist: Tyler Berg, Harrisburg<br />
Photo Caption for (L to R ): SD FFA Foundation Director Gretchen Sharp; Advisor John Rist; Nicole Rasmussen; Parents Chris<br />
and Mary Rasmussen.<br />
Each State Star will receive a $300 cash award and a certificate from the National FFA Foundation. The finalists each receive<br />
$75. Star Farmer and Star in <strong>Ag</strong>ribusiness are sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America. The SD FFA Foundation sponsored<br />
the Star in <strong>Ag</strong>riscience award. The Dan Streff family sponsors the Star in <strong>Ag</strong> Placement.<br />
Star Greenhand’s were also recognized for their accomplishments as first year members with a plaque and $100 for the winner<br />
and $25 for each finalist. The award is sponsored by Garst Seeds.<br />
E.<br />
E. Star Greenhand: Dustin Palmquist, McCook Central<br />
Finalist: Derek Zenk, Webster<br />
Finalist: Kevin Berg, Dell Rapids<br />
Finalist: Jennifer Knock, Willow Lake<br />
Star Greenhand Photo Caption (L to R ) Advisor Terry Rieckman; SD FFA Foundation Director Gretchen Sharp; Dustin Palmquist; parents Deb and Mark Palmquist.<br />
2007-2008 Blue Jackets Elected to Serve Gold<br />
State officer Standards<br />
At the 2007 State FFA Convention, “Favorite State of Mind“ held in Brookings, April 15-17, 21<br />
candidates interviewed for the six leadership roles in the SD FFA for the coming year. Individuals<br />
elected to <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> State FFA office will travel across the state throughout the year presenting<br />
speeches, workshops, camps, conferences, and conducting business for the SD FFA. Those selected<br />
to serve the SD FFA for 2007-2008 are: (Back Row/Left to Right): Sentinel: Noelle Rist, Hartford;<br />
Reporter: Lauren Fosheim, Webster; Treasurer: Matt, Dybedahl, Colton; President: Brett Monson,<br />
Webster (Front Row/Left to Right): Vice President: Erin Kennedy, Beresford; and Secretary: Sara<br />
Berg, Baltic<br />
Student Ambassadors are also selected during convention, by a committee of district officers. Brett<br />
Alexander, Woonsocket and Kimberly Haas, Harrisburg were chosen for the 2007-08 year.
MAY 2007<br />
VOL. 73 • ISSUE 2<br />
Published three times per year by the<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA Association<br />
2007-2008 STATE OFFICERS<br />
PRESIDENT<br />
Brett Monson<br />
13424 436th Avenue<br />
Webster, SD 57274<br />
605-265-0544<br />
bamonson_0711@hotmail.com<br />
VICE PRESIDENT<br />
Erin Kennedy<br />
29415 469th Avenue<br />
Beresford, SD 57004<br />
605-957-5980<br />
rere_2007@hotmail.com<br />
SECRETARY<br />
Sara Berg<br />
1005 N. Chicago Avenue<br />
Sioux Falls, SD 57103<br />
605-321-4224<br />
sara_berg07@hotmail.com<br />
TREASURER<br />
Matt Dybedahl<br />
46490 248th Street<br />
Colton, SD 57018<br />
605-310-2032<br />
dibby77@hotmail.com<br />
REPORTER<br />
Lauren Fosheim<br />
43351 135 th Street<br />
Webster, SD 57274<br />
605-690-6851<br />
laurenfosheim@hotmail.com<br />
SENTINEL<br />
Noelle Rist<br />
P.O. Box 353<br />
Hartford, SD 57033<br />
605-941-6222<br />
nerist@hotmail.com<br />
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY:<br />
Gerri Ann Eide<br />
102 Wenona Hall<br />
SDSU Box 507<br />
Brookings SD 57007<br />
Office:605-688-4380<br />
Gerri.Eide@sdstate.edu<br />
STATE ADVISOR:<br />
Gary Grey<br />
Office of Career & Technical<br />
<strong>Ed</strong>ucation<br />
700 Governor’s Drive<br />
Pierre, SD 57501<br />
gary.grey@state.sd.us<br />
STATE FOUNDATION DIRECTOR<br />
Gretchen Sharp<br />
39393 133rd. St.<br />
Bath, SD 57427<br />
(605) 225-8904<br />
gretchen@sdffafoundation.org<br />
DISTRICT ADVISORS<br />
I. GREG JANISCH, Clark<br />
II. DAVE VANDERWAL, Desmet<br />
III. KELLY DUNKELBERGER,<br />
Centerville<br />
IV. ROSS HUDSON, Bon Homme<br />
V. BOBBIE JO TOMAC, Rapid City<br />
VI. MIKE POSTMA, Huron<br />
VII. JOSH CHRISTIANSEN,<br />
Flandreau<br />
Find your “Favorite State of Mind”<br />
Members found their favorite state of mind at the 2007 State FFA Convention when they were<br />
recognized for the gold standards they displayed in the blue jackets. They attended four<br />
exhilarating sessions, listened to motivational speakers and state officer’s retiring addresses,<br />
participated in career development events, received proficiency awards, and had a number of<br />
other opportunities to shine at this year’s convention. Almost 2000 members from across the<br />
state found their “Favorite State of Mind” as they listened to the different inspirational speeches.<br />
Motivational speakers included Jessie Geib, past State and National FFA officer from DeSmet,<br />
Tane Williams past State officer now living in Salt Lake City, UT, and Coty Back the National<br />
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FFA Eastern Region Vice President from Frenchburg, Kentucky. During the convention,<br />
members were able to show off their talents as they participated in the career development events,<br />
the talent show and the agriscience fair. FFA members also received proficiency awards for their<br />
outstanding SAE projects. Supporters were honored on Monday night when they received their<br />
(A) Honorary State FFA Degree and (B) Distinguished Service awards for their ongoing support of<br />
the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA. On Monday evening 253 FFA members received their state degree and<br />
five state stars were announced. Members came to the Tuesday morning session nervous with<br />
excitement to hear the results of the CDE’s. After CDE top individuals and teams were announced<br />
student ambassadors Brett Alexander, Woonsocket and Kimberly Haas, Harrisburg were announced<br />
and the convention came to a close as the 2007-2008 State FFA Officers were inducted. FFA<br />
members remember that it’s all about finding “Your Favorite State of Mind” in whatever you do<br />
and take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way.<br />
B<br />
Gold Standards Never Die<br />
State FFA officers create lots of memories during their year of service. After serving in that role, one lives with<br />
“Gold Standards”. Reliving memories, reconnecting with old friends, sharing ideas, and seeing current officers continuing to<br />
create FFA success is an inspiring part of State Convention. Continuous support, leadership in local communities, and living<br />
with “Gold Standards” in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> is vital…..THANK YOU to all the past state officers that attended this year’s<br />
convention.<br />
A. 05-06 (L to R): Cody Chambliss, Molly Fendrich, Michelle Osterman, Travis Lape<br />
B. 04-05 (L to R): Jason Frerichs, Gerri Eide(Executive Secretary), Becky Lambert, Etta Balo, Alex Welk, Crissa Zenk, Nick<br />
Fosheim, Gary Grey (Advisor)<br />
C. 04-03 (L to R):Jessie Geib, Chelsea Budde, Crystal Nielson, Arne Harstad<br />
D. 03-02 (L to R): Mary Kurtz, Jared Knock, Jamie Swan, Kelly O’Donnell, Sarah Stratmeyer, Ryan Brunner, Gerri Eide<br />
(Executive Secretary)<br />
E. 01-02 (L to R): Brad Bies, Layne Rada<br />
F. 00-01 (L to R):Zach Rada, Sarah VanDerVliet 00-99 Bobbie Jo Tomac, Roxanne<br />
Knock<br />
G. 97-98 (L to R): Barry Jacobson, Ryan Eichler; 94-95 Dawn Sheehan; 96-97 Ryan<br />
Cammack<br />
H. 80-81 David Spieker<br />
I. 73-74 Tane Williams<br />
J. 56-57 Harlan Palo<br />
K. 53-54 Paul Engbrecht<br />
L. 50-51 Bob Bauman<br />
M. 48-49 Walter Ellefson<br />
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SAE projects help members learn life skills and win $250 as 1st place Proficiency winners<br />
❖ <strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Communications (E/P) Sponsored nationally by John<br />
Deere. Our state level Sponsor is the Tri State Neighbor, Sioux<br />
Falls. Amy L. Giesler, McCook Central - Amy’s SAE has involved<br />
producing business cards, brochures and other materials used by the<br />
chapter for promotion of their activities and for CDE’s. She has also<br />
completed and updated website pages for school and personal use.<br />
❖ <strong>Ag</strong>ricultural <strong>Ed</strong>ucation Sponsored nationally by The James F.<br />
Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation and Lincoln Electric Company. Our<br />
state level Sponsor is the Lon Moeller family in his honor. Logan<br />
Faris Ward, Harrisburg - Logan Ward has helped inform the public of<br />
the importance of agriculture by serving 3 semesters as a peer tutor for<br />
Harrisburg’s 8 th grade ag-ed class, working as co-manager of Old<br />
MacDonald”s Farm at the Sioux Empire Fair and planning and<br />
presenting a wide range of community projects and presentations.<br />
❖ <strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Mechanics Design & Fabrication (E/P) Sponsored<br />
nationally by Carry-on Trailer Corporation and Dodge Trucks. Our<br />
state level sponsor is Cammack Ranch Supply, Union Center and<br />
Angus Palm, Watertown. Ryan Frerichs, Wilmot – Ryan has<br />
designed and constructed garden equipment and has worked 2055<br />
hours in the construction and fabrication of grain bins, crop dryers,<br />
grain augers, and hoop barns.<br />
❖ <strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Mechanics Energy Systems (E/P) Sponsored<br />
nationally by National FFA Foundation. Our state level sponsor is the<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA Foundation. Tony Donelan, Garretson - Tony<br />
worked 450 hours this past year at Spalj Construction where he<br />
assisted in placing fiber optic cable to rural customers. Donelan<br />
learned to operate specialty equipment needed for cable installation.<br />
❖ <strong>Ag</strong> Mechanics Repair & Maintenance (E/P) Sponsored nationally<br />
by Tractor Supply Company and Hobart Welders. Our state level<br />
sponsor is Butler Machinery.<br />
Luke M. Goldie, Harrisburg - As only a junior, Luke already has<br />
1413 hours toward his project working at Goldie’s Radiator Repair<br />
in Sioux Falls. Luke’s skills include removal, inspecting, boiling,<br />
repairing and installing radiators on all types of vehicles and<br />
machinery.<br />
❖ <strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Processing (E/P) Sponsored nationally by CHS<br />
Foundation. Our state level sponsor is <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> Soybean<br />
Processors, Volga. Tandi R. Shape, McCook Central - A junior Tandi<br />
has worked for the past three years at the local Subway in processing<br />
raw food products into prepared products for customers. She has<br />
developed many skills in food safety and in customer relations.<br />
❖ <strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Sales - Entrepreneurship Sponsored nationally by<br />
GMAC. Our state level sponsor Legend Seeds, Inc., DeSmet.<br />
Jason Long, Harrisburg - Jason is a one-third owner of JDK Firewood<br />
along with his brother and sister. JDK harvests and splits firewood and<br />
sells it in 10 stick bundles for campers or delivers bulk loads of any size<br />
in and around Sioux Falls. Last year, JDK generated over $11,000 of<br />
profit.<br />
❖ <strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Sales - Placement Sponsored nationally by<br />
Vigortone <strong>Ag</strong> Products. Our state level sponsors are Redfield<br />
Equipment and RDO Equipment in Redfield. Jonathon Gustafson,<br />
Garretson - Working at a hardware store has been a goal so he could<br />
improve on his sales skills. Jon worked almost 600 hours last year<br />
assisting customers with purchases at True Value Hardware in<br />
Brandon.<br />
❖ <strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Services (E/P) Sponsored nationally by National FFA<br />
Foundation. Our state level sponsor is the Midwest Cooperatives<br />
in Pierre, Northern Plains Cooperative in Gettysburg, and Eastern<br />
Farmers Cooperative in Garretson. Melissa A. Jandl, Harrisburg -<br />
Melissa has acquired 1536 hours in her SAE caring for her own pets<br />
and dogsitting along with working at Precious Pets Pet Resort near<br />
Canton. Her duties include feeding, bathing, exercising, giving<br />
medicines and operating the check-in desk.<br />
❖ Aquaculture (E/P) Sponsored nationally by National FFA<br />
Foundation. Our state level sponsor in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA<br />
Foundation. Matt Rieckman, McCook Central - -During the last 3 years<br />
Matt has accumulated hours working with the agricultural classroom<br />
aquarium in caring for the fish with feeding, maintenance to filters,<br />
water cleanliness and maintaining overall quality.<br />
❖ Beef Production - Entrepreneurship Sponsored nationally by the<br />
National FFA Foudation. Our state level sponsors are Jensen,<br />
Odden, Stewart, Wienk and Vedvei Charloais, Lake Preston. Nikki<br />
Lee Hojer, DeSmet<br />
❖ Beef Production - Placement Sponsored nationally by the National<br />
FFA Foundation.. Our state level sponsor is the SD Cattlemen’s<br />
Association. TJ Amdahl, McCook Central- -TJ has developed an<br />
outstanding SAE in the area of beef placement by working over 3,400<br />
hours during the past 3 years at LaGrand North. He has become an<br />
excellent herdsman and can make many management decisions on his<br />
own. Using skills learned in the livestock CDE has helped in selection<br />
of sires for the farm<br />
❖ Dairy Production - Entrepreneurship Sponsored nationally by the<br />
National FFA Foundation. Our State level sponsor is Syngenta<br />
Seeds Inc. Stephanie Nussbaum, Garretson - Stephanie Nussbaum,<br />
of the Garretson FFA chapter raises 50 head of Holstein cows, calves,<br />
and bulls in a cooperative effort with her sister. To manage her herd,<br />
she uses DHIA record keeping systems and embryo transfer<br />
procedures.<br />
❖ Dairy Production - Placement Sponsored nationally by Monsanto.<br />
Our State level sponsor is Associated Milk Producers Inc. of<br />
Dawson, MN and Freeman, SD. Jacob J. Johnson, McCook Central<br />
❖ Diversified <strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Production (E/P) Sponsored nationally by<br />
Delta Consolidated – a Danaher Company. Our state level sponsors<br />
are Farmers and Merchants Banks of White Lake and Plankington.<br />
Jordan Krueger, McCook Central - Jordan currently serves as the<br />
chapter president and has been an active member of his chapter since<br />
joining as an 8 th grader. During this time he has developed his SAE to<br />
include renting land for crop production, and renting pasture for his 30<br />
plus cow calf herd.<br />
❖ Diversified Crop Production - Entrepreneurship Sponsored<br />
nationally by CHS Foundation. Our state level sponsor is Golden<br />
Harvest. Tate Teveldal, Wessington Springs - Tate managed over 300<br />
acres producing corn, grain sorghum, wheat, alfalfa, big bluestem,<br />
switchgrass, and soybeans. He uses crops to sell as cash crops,<br />
hunting habitat, and cattle silage. He has also planted and laid fabric<br />
over 10,000 trees for his own tree maintenance business and has<br />
worked over 900 hours for various farmers and Pheasant City Lodge.<br />
❖ Diversified Crop Production - Placement Sponsored nationally by<br />
National Crop Insurance Services. Our state level sponsor is<br />
Golden Harvest. Ryan Zelmer, McCook Central - working on the<br />
family farm with his father and grandfather Ryan has developed many<br />
skills used in corn, soybean and hay production. In this part of his SAE<br />
he has accumulated nearly 3,000 hours of experience in the area of<br />
crop production.<br />
❖ Diversified Horticulture – (E/P)- Sponsored nationally by the<br />
National FFA Foundation. Our state level sponsors is the <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Dakota</strong> FFA Foundation. Brian Fett, Lennox Sundstrom<br />
❖ Diversified Livestock Production- Entrepreneurship Sponsored<br />
nationally by Tractor Supply Company. Our state level sponsor is<br />
McFleeg Feeds, First National Bank of Yankton. Lauren Eichacker,<br />
McCook Central<br />
❖ Diversified Livestock Production - Placement Sponsored<br />
nationally by National FFA Foundation. Our state level sponsor is<br />
Sioux Nation <strong>Ag</strong> Center of SD and IA. Maria Skoglund, McCook<br />
Central Sheep, swine, horses and beef cattle all make up part of the<br />
scope for Maria’s SAE in diversified livestock production. Working on<br />
the family farm she has gained experience in all areas of livestock with<br />
the diversity of her program from feeding, showing and health care.<br />
❖ Emerging <strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Technology (E/P) sponsored nationally by<br />
Chevrolet. Our state level sponsor is Kimball Livestock. KayLee<br />
Huffman, Harrisburg - Kay Lee became interested in crop research<br />
while working at her father’s seed corn business. She has worked in<br />
the local Pioneer Seeds Test plot and conducted her own research plot<br />
investigating the effect of planting dates on GMO corn.<br />
❖ Environmental. Science & Natural Resources Management. (E/P)<br />
Sponsored nationally by National FFA Foundation. Our state level<br />
sponsor is SD Association of Conservation Districts. Tyrell<br />
Teveldal, Wessington Springs - Throughout Tyrell’s SAE, he managed<br />
and improved the environment and its natural resources by planting<br />
and taking care of over 8,000 trees and producing over 200 acres of<br />
grass fields which included switchgrass, Indiangrass, and Big Bluestem.<br />
❖ Equine Science - Entrepreneurship. Sponsored nationally by Land<br />
O’Lakes Feed/Purina Mills. Our state level sponsor is the Amani<br />
Arabians, Tim Andershon and Kim Niven, Milkbank. Kimberly Lynn<br />
Jacobson, Harrisburg - Kim owns and shows 2 quarterhorse mares, 1<br />
Morgan gelding and is training a mustang mare. She has developed<br />
skills in feeding, health care and grooming. Kim uses modern<br />
techniques to train her horses and prepare for shows.<br />
❖ Equine Science - Placement Sponsored nationally by Ariat<br />
International and Tractor Supply Company and on the state level by<br />
Dane and Donna Lambert, Scott Cammack, Dawn Nagel, Susan<br />
Stoterau, Webster FFA.. Brianna Larson, West Central - Brianna’s<br />
project centers on her work at Larson Farms and Handi-Riders, a<br />
therapeutic horseback riding facility. At both facilities Brianna does<br />
chores, works horses, and gives riding lessons. She dedicated over<br />
1,300 hours of work this summer into further developing her SAE.<br />
❖ Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production (E/P) sponsored nationally by<br />
Syngenta Seeds, Inc.. Our state level sponsor is the SD Soybean<br />
Research and Promotion Council. Brian Gottlob, McCook Central --<br />
Developing an outstanding SAE program has been one of many goals<br />
that Brian set since first joining the local FFA chapter. The hours of<br />
work in soybean production have led to increased knowledge in<br />
production practices as he learns from his father, uncle and brother to<br />
produce the highest yields possible.<br />
❖ Floriculture (E/P) Sponsored nationally by National FFA<br />
Foundation. Our state level sponsors are Norm and Mary Rae<br />
Petersen, Montrose. Christina J. Quiett, Gettysburg - Christina 1st<br />
relized how much she enjoyed floriculture in the 8th grade whe she<br />
started working at Pams flowers. since that time she competed in<br />
floriculture CDE at the district, state and national level. She contiues to<br />
help pam off and on and also does several flower beds for her mother<br />
and neighbors.<br />
❖ Food Science and Technology- (E/P) Sponsored nationally by<br />
CHS Foundation. Sponsored on the state level by Milbank<br />
Community Foundation and the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA Foundation.<br />
Joslin Bucholz, Harrisburg - Joslin’s interest in Food Science began as<br />
a young girl helping her mother & grandmother prepare and preserve<br />
food. Joslin has accumulated 1423 hours in this area working at Hy-<br />
Vee, doing 4-H special foods projects and participating in the food<br />
science CDE.<br />
❖ Forage Production (E/P) Sponsored nationally by Claas of<br />
America, Inc. Our state level sponsor is Kuecker Seed Farm, Inc.,<br />
Webster Ryan DeMent, McCook Central - Working on the family dairy<br />
farm silage and hay production is placed at a premium for production.<br />
Ryan has spent many hours in chopping, hauling and packing silage to<br />
insure it will have a high nutritional value all year. He has learned the<br />
proper time and skills needed to cut and bale alfalfa to insure good<br />
nutrition for the cows in the herd.<br />
❖ Forest Management and Products (E/P) Sponsored nationally by<br />
John Deere and Dodge Trucks. Our state level sponsor is the<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA Foundation. Tyler J. Berg, Harrisburg- For the<br />
past 4 years, Tyler has worked 354 hours at Christmas Tree Acres of<br />
Harrisburg. Tyler is responsible for all areas of the operation including<br />
the planting, shearing & harvesting of trees along with setting up<br />
displays, pricing trees and helping customers.<br />
❖ Fruit Production (E/P) Sponsored nationally by DuPont Company.<br />
Our state level sponsor is MinnTex of Windom, MN. Daniel Pusch,<br />
West Central - Daniel is the son of Tim and Monica Pusch of Hartford,<br />
SD, He works on the family farm growing fruits and vegetables. He<br />
has a total of 10 acres in fruits and vegetables and 6 acres in sweet<br />
corn. He hand picks and sells all the produce in Sioux Falls.<br />
❖ Grain Production - Entrepreneurship Sponsored nationally by the<br />
National FFA Foundation Our state level sponsor is the <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Dakota</strong> Corn Utilization Council. Derek Zenk, Webster - In 2005<br />
Derek planted two acres of Pannar 95 day corn. Derek harvested five<br />
and half acres of Knudson Spring Wheat in 2006, which had a yield of<br />
35 bushels/acre.<br />
❖ Grain Production - Placement Sponsored nationally by the<br />
National FFA Foundation. Our state level sponsor is the <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Dakota</strong> Wheat Commission. Kyle Zulk McCook Central- Wanting to<br />
farm all his life Kyle has worked hard to learn as much as he can from<br />
his father on the family farm in the area of corn production to succeed<br />
later. He has worked over 2200 hours in this area of his SAE during<br />
the past 4 years.<br />
❖ Home and/or Community Development (E/P) Sponsored nationally<br />
by National FFA Foundation. Our state level sponsor is <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Dakota</strong> FFA Foundation. Kimberly Haas, Harrisburg - Kim has a total<br />
of 1516 hours painting and remodeling her home, building a storage<br />
shed, volunteering at the Sioux Falls Humane Society, working at Old<br />
MacDonald’s Farm, helping with community landscape projects and<br />
teaching Sunday and Bible school.<br />
❖ Landscape Management (E/P) Sponsored nationally by MTD<br />
Products, Inc. and Tractor Supply Company. Our state level<br />
sponsor is the SD Nursery & Landscape Association. Nick Bierle,<br />
Harrisburg- Nick has been employed at Yardworks of Harrisburg for the<br />
past 3 years where he has earned 1285 hours. Mowing, planting trees<br />
and shrubs, installing mulch and edging, building retaining walls and<br />
maintaining all types of mowing equipment are some of the skills Nick<br />
has acquired.<br />
❖ Nursery Operations (E/P) Sponsored nationally by Dodge Trucks.<br />
Our state level sponsor is <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA Foundation. Audrey<br />
Schroeder, McCook Central - Since participating in the floriculture CDE<br />
as a freshman Audrey has developed a love for plants in producing her<br />
own arrangements, doing landscape projects and with working at Cliff<br />
Avenue greenhouse. Here she is responsible for the care all bedding<br />
plants with watering and temperature control during the growing<br />
season.<br />
❖ Outdoor Recreation (E/P) Sponsored nationally by Brunswick<br />
Family Boat Company and GM Powertrain. Our state level<br />
sponsors is Schoenbeck Law, Watertown and <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA<br />
Foundation. Rebecca Knox, McCook Central - Living away from<br />
home during the summer months to work for Rockin R Trailrides has<br />
given Becca a chance to develop skills in many areas including<br />
personal management. Horse care and customer satisfaction are two<br />
areas that require her daily attention as she has put in over 3000 hours<br />
the last 3 summers of work.<br />
❖ Poultry Production (E/P) Sponsored nationally by the National FFA<br />
Foundation. Our state level sponsor is <strong>Dakota</strong> Layers LLP in<br />
Flandrueau. Joshua Johnson, Harrisburg - Josh’s poultry project<br />
includes owning 40 Rhode Island Red hens, 45 bantams and 13 other<br />
ducks & birds. Josh sells eggs from his home and participates in many<br />
4-H and open class poultry shows.<br />
❖ Sheep Production (E/P) Sponsored nationally by LA-CO Markal.<br />
Our state level sponsors are the Newell Ram Sale and St. Onge<br />
Livestock at the Newell Sheep Yards. Kelsey Wolter, Webster - In<br />
2006 Kelsey worked a total of 407 hours on her flock of 38 suffolk<br />
sheep including registered breeding and market stock.<br />
❖ Small Animal Production and Care – (E/P) sponsored nationally by<br />
National FFA Foundation. Our state level sponsor is Mike McIntyre.<br />
Cali Rae Beach, Harrisburg - Cali’s project consists of working at Dale<br />
Animal Hospital in Sioux Falls as a kennel attendant and vet. Assistant.<br />
Cali has worked 1953 hours caring for dogs & cats, developing x-rays<br />
and assisting with animal examinations and surgery.<br />
❖ Specialty Animal Production – (E/P) Sponsored nationally by Land<br />
O’Lakes Feed/Purina Mills. Our state level sponsors are the SD<br />
Rabbit Breeders Association and Roger DeRouchey. Andrew<br />
Siemonsma, West Central<br />
❖ Specialty Crop Production (E/P) Sponsored nationally by National<br />
FFA Foundation. Our state level sponsors are Hansmeier and Son,<br />
Inc. Bristol and Howe Seeds, Inc., McLaughlin. Brian Fett, Lennox<br />
Sundstrom<br />
❖ Swine Production - Entrepreneurship Sponsored nationally by<br />
National FFA Foundation. Our state level sponsor is the SD Pork<br />
Producers Council. Maria Skoglund, McCook Central - Raising and<br />
showing market hogs each of the past 3 years for fairs has led to Maria<br />
being involved in the production of swine. Using skills used in<br />
livestock judging she selects her feeders based on traits desired and<br />
then feeds rations for a healthy rate of gain.<br />
❖ Swine Production - Placement Sponsored nationally by Sunglo<br />
Feeds. Our state level sponsors are Murphy Farms LLC and Clark<br />
County Contract Growers. Melanie Ellen Koehlmoos, DeSmet –<br />
Melanie is the daughter of Norm and Kay Koehlmoos, from De Smet,<br />
SD. Her SAE consists of 10 sows and gilts, the skills she learns<br />
through her family’s swine operation help her with preparing and<br />
selecting pigs for showing.<br />
❖ Turf Grass Management – (E/P) sponsored nationally by John<br />
Deere. Our state level sponsor is the Croplan Genetics. Devin<br />
Myren, McCook Central - Myren mowing is a local mowing service<br />
owned and operated by Devin and his brother. They have developed a<br />
reputation for courteous and timely service to attract the current<br />
customer base. Maintaining good business records has proven to be<br />
one of the assets developed leading to their success.<br />
❖ Vegetable Production – (E/P) sponsored nationally by the National<br />
FFA Foundation. Our state level sponsor is in honor of Bill and<br />
Stella Hanson by Clark and Lyla Hanson and Webster FFA Ryan<br />
Larson, Garretson - Ryan turned an unused cattle lot into a pumpkin,<br />
onion and potato patch that grew more than 4,000 lbs of produce over<br />
the last two years. Ryan sells his produce to area customers from a<br />
flatbed parked on a street corner in Garretson.<br />
❖ Wildlife Management. - Entrepreneurship Sponsored nationally by<br />
Land O’Lakes Feed/Purina Mills. Our state level sponsor is<br />
Cabela’s. Beau VanOverschelde, Mitchell – His project consisted of 20<br />
acres of CRP and 20 acres of food plots. Last fall he had 35 paid<br />
pheasant hunters. He help provide habitat for deer, pheasants, turkey,<br />
and waterfowl and is also concerned about controlling predators. This<br />
year he was successful in calling in and harvesting 6 coyotes.<br />
❖ Wildlife Management - Placement Sponsored nationally by Bass<br />
Pro Shops, Inc.. Our state level sponsor is in Memory of Arthur J.<br />
Weinkauf by Craig and Maure Weinkauf. Brett Monson, Webster -<br />
Since 2005, Brett spends 24 hours early each summer planting 30<br />
acres of round-up ready corn as a conservation practice for the Game,<br />
Fish, and Parks. The project has earned Brett around $1100.
A Look at State FFA Convention<br />
A Look at State FFA Convention C<br />
Nearly 2000 members and guests attended the <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Dakota</strong> FFA Convention held on the SDSU Campus in<br />
Brookings on April 15th-17th, 2007. Career<br />
Development Events results include:<br />
A. <strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Business Management: Sponsored<br />
by Wells Fargo Bank of SD; 1st Place <strong>Team</strong><br />
–Wessington Springs: <strong>Team</strong> members Reed Scott, Treg<br />
Caffee, Colin Tobin, Ashlea King, Advisor Craig<br />
Shyrock; 2nd –Kadoka; 3rd - Clark; 4th – Hitchcock-<br />
Tulare; 5th – Philip<br />
B. <strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Mechanics: Sponsored by CHS<br />
Foundation; 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> – Bon Homme: <strong>Team</strong><br />
members David Cuka, Sean Bauder, Ethan Burk, Wane<br />
Jelsma and Advisor Ross Hudson; 2nd – Miller; 3rd –<br />
Gettysburg, 4th – Freeman, 5th- Newell<br />
C. <strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Sales: SD Department of <strong>Ag</strong>riculture;<br />
1st Place <strong>Team</strong> – McCook Central: <strong>Team</strong> members<br />
Tyler Kelley, Alicia Rief, Brian Gottlob, Amy Giesler<br />
and Terry Rieckman); 2nd – Bridgewater; 3rd –<br />
Newell; 4th – Colman-Egan; 5th Highmore<br />
D. <strong>Ag</strong>ronomy: Sponsored by SD Seed Trade<br />
Association; 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> – Webster: <strong>Team</strong><br />
members: Advisor Fred Zenk, Alyssa Kuecker, Derek<br />
Zenk, Erin Sass, Landon Kuecker; 2nd - Wall, 3rd- McCook Central, 4th- Phillip, 5th- Newell<br />
E. Dairy Cattle Judging: Sponsored by the SD<br />
division of the Midwest Dairy Assoc.; 1st Place <strong>Team</strong><br />
– Dell Rapids: <strong>Team</strong> members Tom Wolff (Advisor),<br />
Kevin Berg, Ted Elverson, Chris Curry, and Pat Curry;<br />
2nd – Milbank; 3rd – Huron, 4th –Deubrook, 5th –<br />
Webster<br />
F. Dairy Foods: Sponsored by Land O’ Lakes Dairy<br />
Products Division; 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> – Milbank: <strong>Team</strong><br />
members Jerry Janisch (Advisor), Kori Wieting, Scott<br />
Athey, Andrew Leddy, Lee Alexander. 2nd - Mitchell;<br />
3rd – Webster; 4th - Beresford; 5th – Bridgewater<br />
G. Floriculture: Sponsored by Gerri & Shon Eide,<br />
Brian & Gretchen Sharp and Flowers on Main; 1st<br />
Place <strong>Team</strong> – Gettysburg: <strong>Team</strong> members Jenae Logan,<br />
Kari Rogers, Rabecca Pruitt, Jennie Eikamp and<br />
(Advisor) Bill Lehman. 2nd – Newell; 3rd – Lennox-<br />
Sundstrom, 4th – Bridgewater, 5th – Rapid City<br />
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H. Food Science: Sponsored by Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc.& Londa VanderWal; 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> –Milbank: <strong>Team</strong> Members Andrew Johannsen, Tanya<br />
Baldwin, Ellie Reynen, Kelsey Johnson and Jerry Janisch (Advisor), Andrew Johannsen, Tanya Baldwin, Ellie Renen, Kelsey Johnson. 2nd – Bridgewater; 3rd –<br />
Marion, 4th – Harrisburg, 5th- Lennox-Sundstrom<br />
I. Horse Evaluation: Sponsored by Paradise Creek Paints, 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> – Milbank: <strong>Team</strong> members Amber Mundwiler, Ellen Cameron, Heidi Kirchner,<br />
Danielle Dearborn and (Advisor) Jerry Janisch. 2nd –Newell; 3rd –Huron, 4th –Miller, 5th-Kimball J. Livestock Judging: Sponsored by the SD Pork Producers Council; 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> –Kimball: Kayla Geppert, Tyler Grussing, Colby Olson, Taylor Geppert<br />
and (Advisor) Lori Tonak 2nd –DeSmet; 3rd –Beresford, 4th – Lennox-Sundstrom, 5th-Chester K. Meats Evaluation and Technology: Sponsored by John Morrell & Company; 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> – Elkton: <strong>Team</strong> members Austin Dezeeuw, Zak Kampmann,<br />
Turner Van and (Advisor) Dan Robbins. 2nd – Hitchcock-Tulare; 3rd – Lennox-Sundstrom 4th –Kimball, 5th- Newell
Career Development Events Results<br />
areer Development Events Results<br />
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L. Natural Resources: Sponsored by Pope and<br />
Talbot, Inc.; 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> –Lennox-Sundstrom:<br />
<strong>Team</strong> members Jim Wilson (Advisor), Chris Billups,<br />
Justin Hagedorn, Matthew Allen, and Larissa Abbas.<br />
2nd –Rapid City; 3rd – Bridgewater; 4th – Clark; 5th- Philip<br />
M. Nursery/Landscape: Sponsored by SD FFA<br />
Foundation; 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> – Mitchell: <strong>Team</strong><br />
members Whitney Morgan, Guy Sullivan, Alex<br />
Vanoverschelde, Beau Vanoverschelde and Tom Fergen<br />
(Advisor). 2nd – McCook Central; 3rd –Harrisburg,<br />
4th – Garretson, 5th- Bridgewater<br />
N. Range Plant Identification: Held and sponsored<br />
by SDSU Range Club; 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> –Kadoka:<br />
<strong>Team</strong> members Shannon Vander May, Ben Stout,<br />
Amber Knutson, Michael Herber and Advisor Brandy<br />
Knutson; 2nd - Newell; 3rd – Philip, 4th- Wall, 5th- New Underwood<br />
FFA Scrapbook: 1 st Place – Harrisburg<br />
Public Relations: 1 st Place - Webster<br />
O. <strong>Ag</strong>riscience Student Recognition Program<br />
The state winner, receiving a $500 scholarship from<br />
the National FFA Foundation is:<br />
Steven Zemlicka, Florenc<br />
P. <strong>Ag</strong>riscience Fair Jr. and Sr. Division - sponsored<br />
by Toyota<br />
Biochemistry/Microbiology/Food Science<br />
Jr. Division – Rebecca Reiter, Florence “Efficiency of<br />
a Small-Scale Biodigester”<br />
Sr. Division - Abby Settje, Wilmot “Know Your<br />
Dough”<br />
Environmental Science<br />
Jr. Division – Taylor Bach, Florence “Livestock Odor<br />
Elimination”<br />
Sr. Division - Zak Kampmann, Elkton “Soil Resistance<br />
to Water Erosion”<br />
Animal Science/Zoology<br />
Jr. Division – Brandy Heathcote, Florence “Effect of<br />
Amylase on Livestock Digestio<br />
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Sr. Division - Damonn Mischke, Florence “Chicken<br />
Embryo Development vs. Temperature”<br />
Botany/Plant & Soil Science<br />
Jr. Division - Lane Peterson and Shan Solberg, Highmore “How Much Light Do Aquatic Plants Need”<br />
Sr. Division - KayLee Huffman, Harrisburg “The Effects of Late Planting on Genetically Engineered Corn”<br />
Engineering/Mechanical & <strong>Ag</strong> Engineering Science<br />
Jr. Division – Chase Crelly, Centerville “Penetration”<br />
Sr. Division - Kelsey Gusso, Florence “Glider Aerodynamics”<br />
Q. H.O. Sergeant Award<br />
Tim Nichols, Community Leader recipient<br />
<strong>Ag</strong>ri Entrepreneurship<br />
Ryan Frerichs, Wilmot<br />
FFA Chapter Website Design Contest - sponsored by KELOland.com<br />
1st Harrisburg<br />
2nd Webster<br />
3rd Wall
Thank you to our SD FFA Foundation Gold<br />
and Silver Sponsors!<br />
Gold Sponsors ($250-$499)<br />
Amani Arabians, Tim Anderson and Kim Niven Milbank<br />
American State Bank and Trust Huron<br />
Associated Milk Producers, Inc. of Dawson, MN & Freeman, SD<br />
Cabela's Sidney, NE<br />
Cammack Ranch Supply, Inc. Union Center<br />
Craig and Bonnie Dybedahl Colton<br />
Craig and Maure Weinkauf, In Memory of Arthur J. Weinkauf Watertown<br />
First State Bank of Roscoe Roscoe<br />
Garst Seed<br />
Gylling Data Management, Inc. Brookings<br />
Kimball Livestock Exchange<br />
Kuecker Seed Farm, Inc. Webster<br />
LeRoy and Cathie Draine Black Hawk<br />
Ludens Implement Humboldt<br />
MinnTex Windom, MN<br />
Norm and Mary Peterson Montrose<br />
Pannar Seed Inc. Huron<br />
Pfizer Animal Health<br />
Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Princeton, NJ<br />
SD <strong>Ag</strong>ri-Business Association<br />
SD Assn. of Conservation Districts<br />
SD Broadcasters Association<br />
SD Crop Improvement Association<br />
SD Dept. of <strong>Ag</strong>riculture<br />
SD Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers<br />
SD Nursery & Landscape Assn.<br />
SD Pork Producers Council<br />
SD Soybean Processors, LLC Volga<br />
SD Soybean Research & Promotion Council<br />
Syngenta Seeds, Inc.<br />
The Dan Streff Family Salem<br />
Travis and Joleen Schuring Hopkins, SC<br />
Tri-State Neighbor Sioux Falls<br />
Silver ($100-$249)<br />
3C Christensen Ranch Wessington<br />
Albrecht Brothers Angus Marion<br />
Arden and Marilyn Gronlund Rapid City<br />
Bennett County High School Martin<br />
Black & Veatch Lenexa, KS<br />
Bones Elevator Co. Parker<br />
"Cattlecents Consulting, Inc., Dewayne Siebrasse" Aberdeen<br />
Centerville High School Centerville<br />
Clark and Lyla Hanson in memory of Bill and Stella Hanson Brookings<br />
Clark High School<br />
Croplan Genetics<br />
D M & E Railroad Corp. Sioux Falls<br />
<strong>Dakota</strong> Ethanol, LLC/LACP Wentworth<br />
<strong>Dakota</strong> Transfers, LLC Marion<br />
Dale and Sharon Engelhart Frederick<br />
Dane and Donna Lambert Frankfurt<br />
Dell Rapids High School<br />
Eastern Farmers Cooperative Brandon<br />
Eugene Beckman & Sons, Inc. Brookings<br />
First <strong>Dakota</strong> National Bank of Yankton<br />
Flandreau High School<br />
Frontier Mills Inc. Yankton<br />
Garretson High School<br />
Gary L. Hansen Eagan, MN<br />
Golden West Telecommunications Wall<br />
Greg Salmen Peshtigo, WI<br />
Gretchen and Brian Sharp Bath<br />
Gro Master, Inc. Omaha, NE<br />
Hansen Family Foundation Sioux Falls<br />
Hansmeier & Son, Inc. Bristol<br />
Harlan Palo Newell<br />
Hitchcock-Tulare High School<br />
Howe Seeds, Inc McLaughlin<br />
Hurley and Associates Charleston, MO<br />
Ira Kaul Tea<br />
Jesse Larson Aberdeen<br />
John Morrell & Co. Sioux Falls<br />
Johnson's Ranchers Supply Wall<br />
Knutson Suffolks Centerville<br />
Land O' Lakes, Dairy Production Div.<br />
Larry Nelson Pierre<br />
Larson Seed Farm Clark<br />
Laura's Love Bugs Daycare Hartford<br />
Leon and Genevieve Minor Nisland<br />
Londa Vander Wal Bruce<br />
Loren Helmer Andover<br />
Lorenz Manufacturing Co. Watertown<br />
Lyle and Joan Stoterau Harrisburg<br />
Marion High School<br />
Mark and Susan Geib DeSmet<br />
McCook Central High School<br />
McFleeg Inc. Bowdle<br />
Michael Leheska Canyon, TX<br />
Milbank Community Foundation<br />
Milton Sunde Madison, WI<br />
Mitchell High School<br />
Monte and Ruth Mason Redfield<br />
Murphy Brown LLC Algona, IA<br />
Newell FFA<br />
Newell Ram Sale<br />
Northern Electric Cooperative Bath<br />
Northern Plains Cooperative Gettysburg<br />
Peterson's L7 Bar Limousin Pukwana<br />
Pope & Talbot Inc. Spearfish<br />
Prairie Appraisal Service, Gary Bachman Bowdle<br />
Randy and Linnette Albers Hartford<br />
Rapid City Central High School<br />
Ridgewater College Willmar, MN<br />
Roger DeRouchey Mitchell<br />
Ryan Cammack Laramie, WY<br />
Schoenbeck Law Watertown<br />
Scotland High School<br />
SD Division of the Midwest Dairy Association<br />
SD Rabbit Breeders Association<br />
SD Seed Trade Association<br />
SDVATA<br />
Shawn Schlueter Janesville, MN<br />
Sisseton High School<br />
Stangl Shorthorns Java<br />
The Family of Justin Maass Corona<br />
Tom Remmele Echo, MN<br />
Tracy Kaltvedt Centerville<br />
Walt and De Johnson Spearfish<br />
Webster High School<br />
Wessington Springs High School<br />
Wieman Land & Auction Co., Inc. Marion
Chapter<br />
Chatter<br />
Rapid City FFA - After our FFA chapter finished the<br />
animal nursery at the Black Hills Stock Show, we started<br />
planning for FFA week. The first day we put our hand prints on an FFA banner<br />
to show our pride in the organization.<br />
The second day we wore t-shirts we decorated for FFA week. The next<br />
day we set up a table in our commons to inform students about FFA, educating<br />
about 500 students. The last day was teacher appreciation day, so we delivered<br />
cake to the teachers and again wore FFA apparel.<br />
Rapid City FFA members went to and competed at Little International in<br />
Brookings. Then, State Convention was a blast! The Rapid City FFA Chapter<br />
was excited to learn we were awarded this year’s unofficial award of “Best<br />
Thank You”. Our chapter is now getting excited for our annual Parent/Member<br />
Banquet, May 15th. - Marlana Lee, Chapter Reporter<br />
Dells FFA - We just held our 2007 FFA Banquet. After the catered meal,<br />
newly elected State Treasurer, Matt Dybedal, from Tri-Valley, spoke to the<br />
group about attending State Leadership Camp and encouraged members to<br />
become actively involved in several FFA events. Advisor Tom Wolff reviewed<br />
the year of activities, events, and awards. A special recognition was given to<br />
the Dairy judging team that placed first at the State Convention. The STAR<br />
Greenhand winner was Pat Curry. Kevin Berg was awarded the Star Chapter<br />
Farmer. The top senior in agriculture awards, known as the DeKalb<br />
<strong>Ag</strong>riculture Accomplishment Award was given to Mandi Veldkamp. Kevin<br />
Berg was recognized for being a finalist for the State Star Greenhand Award as<br />
well as being a district officer. The evening closed with the presentation of<br />
newly elected Chapter officers. The 2007-2008 officers are: President – Kim<br />
Hauglid; Vice President- Emily Eulberg; Secretary – Alyssa Meyer; Treasurer-<br />
Ted Elverson; Reporter – Kevin Berg; Sentinel – Josh Welbig, and Student<br />
Advisor – Justin Austad.<br />
Webster FFA - On March 30th, 40 Webster FFA members traveled to SDSU’s<br />
84th Little International judging contest. There were SD and MN teams from<br />
77 schools competing. Webster came home with a number of honors: Horse:<br />
1st place Delci Christensen, 7th place Rebecca Whitlock, 1st place team;<br />
Nursery and Landscape: 17th place Josh Dale, 10th place team; Range ID: 1st<br />
place Brett Monson, 2nd place Erin Sass, 3rd place Rebecca Whitlock, 4th<br />
place Delci Christensen, 5th place Derek Zenk, 6th place Molly Skadsen, 7th<br />
place Kimberly Sjurson, 1st& 2nd place team; Dairy Cattle: 9th place Danny<br />
Zenk, 10th place Olivia Siglin, 7th place team; Dairy Foods: 7th place Brett<br />
Monson, 8th place Erin Wegleitner 6th place team; Crops: 3rd place Derek<br />
Zenk, 4th place Erin Sass, 13th place Alyssa Kuecker, 2nd place team.<br />
The team of Molly Skadsen, Delci Christensen, Brett Monson, and<br />
Kimberly Sjurson will be attending the National Range Contest, in Oklahoma<br />
City, OK, May 1-4th. They qualified this past fall by placing 1st as a team at<br />
the Regional Range Contest in Roslyn. In Oklahoma the team will participate<br />
in range science schools, and tour the Oklahoma City Bombing Site and the<br />
National Cowboy Museum.<br />
Parker FFA - we’re working on a variety of projects for the spring and<br />
summer - a storage addition to our football grandstands, landscaping signs to<br />
the entrance of our new housing development, helping prepare the soil for<br />
planting grass at the new soccer fields and helping set up signs and paths for a<br />
new bike path. We are also working with the Turner County Extension office<br />
to put on a safety camp. Our new officers are looking forward to summer<br />
camp in Custer. Chapter reporter Kassie Kielbasa<br />
Flandreau FFA - We hosted a blood drive to collect 60 pints of blood in April.<br />
The shop classes have been constructing new kitchen cabinets for the Catholic<br />
Church CCD center. We are also constructing a deck for a HUD house in the<br />
community. The chapter awards banquet will be held on May 11, 2007 at 6:30<br />
in the Flandreau Elementary Commons.<br />
Centerville FFA -we returned from State Convention to plan and host the<br />
“Tornado Trash Bash” in the community. The students organized a route<br />
around the town to clean up the community with the help from all K-12<br />
students and any community members that could attend. The chapter banquet<br />
will be held on Monday May 7th to recognize the students for their hard work.<br />
We’ll be busy this summer helping the Community Foundation landscape the<br />
homes they have built. The students will work beside community members to<br />
get the homes ready for the new owners when they are sold.<br />
Bridgewater FFA - has many year-end projects in the works. We are<br />
conducting a bicycle safety program for grades K-3 in both Emery and<br />
Bridgewater. Our banquet will be May 7. We also plan on cleaning up a stretch<br />
of highway for the Adopt-A-High way program, will be conducting the annual<br />
plant sale through May, and doing community landscaping projects. - Josie<br />
Clarey, Reporter<br />
Tour de <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong><br />
By Matt Tollefson<br />
This past March my fellow officers and I had the chance to travel<br />
the state and visit with industry leaders, major manufactures, small<br />
business owners and entrepreneurs. We went to Pierre, Aberdeen,<br />
Watertown, Brookings, Volga, DeSmet, Milbank, Philip, Wall, Kadoka,<br />
Clark, and Arlington. On every visit we made we had a member with<br />
us from a nearby chapter. Thank you to those individuals who gave<br />
up an hour or in some cases a whole day to tour the different<br />
industries. Thank you also to those individuals who let us stay in their<br />
homes and made us a part of their family for a night! Your hospitality<br />
is greatly appreciated.<br />
If your chapter is looking for new and exciting projects, someone<br />
from your chapter should contact your local businesses. In most cases<br />
the industry leaders want to help the FFA but they are not sure how.<br />
Maybe it might be a job for your SAE/Internship or maybe just a<br />
presentation for your horticulture class. With so much emerging<br />
technology, we as FFA members will be the operators of this<br />
technology in the next couple of years. Hey and lets face it, field trips<br />
and hands on learning are one of the best parts of being an <strong>Ag</strong>-<strong>Ed</strong><br />
student and FFA member. Once again thanks to everyone who made<br />
our B&I Tours a success!<br />
Foundation Feature<br />
Congratulations to all FFA members and Chapters<br />
for a very successful SD State FFA Convention!<br />
Thank you to all of the individual and business<br />
sponsors that made the event possible! Without<br />
your dedication, SD FFA members would not have<br />
the opportunities to learn, lead and succeed through<br />
agricultural education.<br />
“I believe in the future of agriculture with a faith<br />
born not of words, but of deeds…” -The FFA<br />
Creed<br />
Help SD FFA members learn, lead and succeed by<br />
contributing to the SD FFA Foundation today!<br />
Please record my contribution of $_____________<br />
Name____________________________________<br />
Address__________________________________<br />
City______________________________________<br />
State_____________ZipCode_________________<br />
Phone____________________________________<br />
The SD FFA Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Your<br />
donation is eligible for a charitable deduction on your federal income tax<br />
return. Consult your tax advisor
FFA Chapters Receive Star National Chapter Awards<br />
The Garretson FFA Chapter, Harrisburg & McCook Central FFA Chapters<br />
received Star National Chapter Awards at the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> State FFA<br />
Convention in Brookings, April 15-17. The purpose of the Star National<br />
Chapter Awards is to encourage chapters to develop and use a strong<br />
Program of Activities. Successful chapters plan and carry out activities<br />
centered around three key areas: student, chapter, and community<br />
development. Those most successful are recognized with the Star National<br />
Chapter Award. This award is sponsored by Land O’Lakes Foundation &<br />
Toyota.<br />
A. In 1 st place, McCook Central<br />
FFA Chapter conducted the<br />
following:<br />
Student Development Area-<br />
Using activities that would<br />
involve members to improve<br />
their leadership and life skills<br />
student are involved with using<br />
past members to promote and<br />
assist younger members in<br />
developing their SAE programs<br />
and get involved in leadership<br />
activities. This year they had<br />
many students qualify for state leadership CDE’s - placed two teams in the<br />
top three, and had one individual winner and five members selected to the<br />
all state parliamentary team. They had ten members win state proficiencies<br />
and one national winner. To encourage participation in cooperative activities<br />
members put together two teams to participate in the Relay for Life program<br />
and had the largest number of participants in the event.<br />
Chapter Development-Using current members as role models and to<br />
develop team skills the chapter tries to build a positive image within the<br />
school and communities. They use the chapter land lab as a positive<br />
learning experience and have incorporated over 70% of members in various<br />
activities associated with this activity. Promoting agriculture to youth is<br />
done with a SOFY day camp, PALS program and during FFA week, a petting<br />
zoo, Food For America program and agricultural Olympics for students in<br />
grades k-3. They also encourage participation of officers in programs such<br />
as state leadership camp, WLC, NICE, and in promoting committee<br />
chairpersons to take responsibility for their activities.<br />
Community Development-Being active members of local communities is a<br />
major goal and this year McCook Central adopted two families over the<br />
holidays providing meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, and<br />
completed a sharing tree for less privileged children in the school district.<br />
They organized and sponsored a pancake and bake sale benefit for a local<br />
community member that raised over $6500 to assist in expenses and then<br />
served at many local annual banquets to assist other organizations and for<br />
public relations. Members were also involved in promoting good<br />
environmental practices by participating in the Monsanto TRAP program and<br />
in cooperating with CHS in planting 70 blue spruce trees in local<br />
communities.<br />
In 2 nd place, Garretson FFA Chapter:<br />
Student Development Area: Members participated in the State FFA<br />
Convention programs including Courtesy Corp, state program committees,<br />
career development events, leadership workshops, degree ceremonies,<br />
proficiency awards and delegate sessions. Members used a 26 acre land<br />
laboratory to experiment with tillage practices as well as monitoring insects<br />
and weeds and implementing a marketing plan. A fishing derby was held<br />
for members and families to enjoy a recreational activity together as a<br />
means of building family relations. As a reward for academic excellence, a<br />
scholarship award was presented to one member in each agricultural course<br />
with the highest grade average. <strong>Ag</strong>ribusiness career studies were done at<br />
four local agribusinesses.<br />
Chapter Development Area: All new FFA members were presented with a<br />
gift packet. Members were involved in a fruit sales program to raise money<br />
for convention, conference, banquet and career development events.<br />
Members published articles featuring information about Garretson FFA<br />
members. FFA Week was celebrated with a dirtiest car contest, animal<br />
nursery, and Food for America Program. The TRAP (Training Rootworm<br />
Awareness Program) was conducted in cooperation with 20 area farmers.<br />
Members presented local businesses with distinguished service awards for<br />
supporting their chapter during an annual parent/member banquet.<br />
Community Development Area: Members refurbished the city Christmas<br />
decorations that hang from lamp post during the season and also built metal<br />
frames for banners purchased by area businesses for advertising. Members<br />
cleaned a three mile stretch of highway ditch leading south out of Garretson.<br />
Members conducted numerous programs to help the young and old in the<br />
Garretson community including a bicycle safety program, food drive for the<br />
local food pantry, two blood drives, a shoe drive in cooperation with the<br />
Salvation Army, and a garden project to raise vegetables for senior citizens<br />
as well as planting 75 evergreen trees in the city park.<br />
In 3 rd place the, Harrisburg FFA Chapter:<br />
Student Development Area: Members presented rural safety programs to<br />
107 3 rd & 4 th grade students. Each student attending the program was<br />
given a rural safety booklet, purchased by local businesses. Members also<br />
hosted the District 3 Leadership CDE’s where 200 members from the district<br />
participated in 11 CDE’s to qualify for state competition. Participation in the<br />
FFA’s proficiency award program allowed members to develop their SAE<br />
programs and explore the many areas of the agricultural industry.<br />
Chapter Development Area: Members promoted good will and community<br />
service by working with “The Banquet” ministries of Sioux Falls. Members<br />
worked with the Harrisburg High School Student Council and planned,<br />
prepared and served free evening meals to over 400 guests. Participation in<br />
“Project Warm All Over” also kept the chapter active with The Banquet by<br />
raising money to purchase 60 pairs of sweatshirts and sweatpants which<br />
were donated to those who could not afford them during the winter. To keep<br />
members active and promote attendance at meetings, the chapter officers<br />
planned a recreational event for each quarterly chapter meeting. Playing<br />
Dodge ball, hayrides, visiting a corn maze and Bingo were some of the<br />
activities which helped boost attendance and participation at chapter<br />
meetings. Members also attended the National FFA Convention in<br />
Indianapolis to improve their leadership skills and gather knowledge of FFA<br />
programs which they could bring back and share with other members.<br />
Community Development Area: Members raised money through a Chili<br />
Feed and Pancake supper to help finance their many community projects.<br />
Building doghouses for the Sioux Falls Humane Society, planting a garden<br />
and distributing the produce and serving a local dinner theatre helped<br />
students give back to our community. Members also hosted the Old<br />
MacDonald’s Farm Petting Zoo at the Sioux Empire Fair in Sioux Falls.<br />
Members were responsible for setting up pens, keeping the building clean,<br />
feeding & exercising the animals and promoting agriculture to fair visitors.<br />
An estimated 100,000 people visited Old MacDonald’s Farm which kept<br />
members busy for the week. Members donated 257 hours to the Harrisburg<br />
Community Clean-up days held in May. They picked up trash, pruned trees,<br />
raked leaves, painted park shelters and cleaned up two city parks, the<br />
middle school grounds and city hall. Members also assisted the city council<br />
members with a trash drop off site where 5 commercial dumpsters were<br />
filled and disposed of free of charge.<br />
B. The FFA chapter with the top<br />
Community Development<br />
portion of the Award is also<br />
recognized with the “Governor’s<br />
Citation for Community<br />
Development”. SD Secretary of<br />
<strong>Ag</strong>riculture, Bill Even attended<br />
the convention to present this<br />
award and congratulate the<br />
students on their dedication to<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> communities.<br />
The Governor’s Citation is<br />
sponsored by the SD FFA<br />
Foundation. The Garretson<br />
Chapter received this award.<br />
Summer Leadership Camp 2007!<br />
By Brett Monson, State President<br />
Calling all FFA members! The new state officer team wants to see you at State<br />
Leadership Camp! This summer, excitement will fill the air as hundreds of<br />
members gather from across the state of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> to learn more about the<br />
FFA. The camp is a fantastic way to better develop positive chapter<br />
communication and teamwork! Not only will members meet new people and make<br />
memories to last a lifetime, but they will also learn how to grow as individuals in<br />
the best way possible! The camps will be held: June 27-29 at NeSoDak, Waubay,<br />
and July 5-8 and 9-12 at Camp Bob Marshall, Custer. So mark your calendars,<br />
pack your camping gear, and the state officers hope to see you there!