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Mechanical ability learned In vo-ag shop work and on<br />
fhe farm Is helping Jimmy keep equipment on the job.<br />
Bv Joe Dan Bovd<br />
Show steers first attracted Jim to the ranks of FFA and<br />
In 1952 he showed these champions at the Atlanta show.<br />
dov\rn on the farm<br />
depends on Jim's ingenuity. He recently used scrap metal<br />
to construct a mechanical tree planter for custom work and<br />
has put out 118,000 seedlings for community residents.<br />
Last year the McMullan crops included 40 acres of corn,<br />
8 acres of oats, 20 acres of mile, 25 acres of wheat, and 53<br />
acres of pasture. Six dairy cows and four brood sows comprised<br />
their active livestock operation, while both shared<br />
plans for purchasing more feeder steers later.<br />
Not everything is on a full partnership basis, however.<br />
Jimmy is beginning to venture on his own more often as he<br />
gains additional experience. The younger McMullans are<br />
working with 4.000 layers on a contract basis.<br />
His five-acre cotton crop is also being worked and financed<br />
separate from partnership enterprises. Another<br />
large segment of Jimmy's private undertakings include six<br />
head of beef cattle valued at more than $1,200.00<br />
But Jimmy McMullan doesn't have a one-track mind.<br />
Although farming does dominate his thoughts, he has done<br />
his share in the leadership field. He began by participating<br />
in high school athletics until his farming operations grew<br />
too big. Jefferson FFA Chapter members saw fit to elect<br />
him parliamentarian in 1951, and for the next two years<br />
chose him as president.<br />
Having attended both state and national conventions.<br />
Jim was adequately qualified to serve the Georgia Associa-<br />
tion as vice president during the 1955-56 school year.<br />
During his tenure, he participated in a week-long good<br />
will tour of Georgia businesses, spoke at the state Farm<br />
Bureau Convention, and appeared on many local chapter<br />
programs.<br />
He's now a member of the Methodist church, a past presi-<br />
dent of the Methodist Youth Fellowship, and a member of<br />
June-July, 1958<br />
the local Farm Bureau organization. The mature-minded<br />
McMullans have a two-year-old daughter. Cheryl. It's<br />
Jackie's wish and Jim's goal to give Cheryl the adxantages<br />
of a "childhood in the country."<br />
HERE'S JIMMY'S ADVICE TO FUTURE FARMERS<br />
Decide Early. Decide what you want out of life as early<br />
as possible. Then start working toward it. But make the<br />
decision now; you'll need a pattern to follow.<br />
Stick to It. If you are sure your decision is sound and<br />
there's no question in your mind about it. stay with your<br />
guns. Don't let anyone talk you out of it. It's your life,<br />
and happiness conies only from doing that which satisfies.<br />
Work Late. Forget the eight-hour day and minimum<br />
wages. In the early stages of farming, you may have to<br />
work harder than most people. Extra work will pay off in<br />
any occupation, however. The pay check isn't the only<br />
reward either.<br />
Provide Service. Co-operation is an integral part of FF.-X<br />
work. Carr\- that principle into your occupation and all<br />
phases of everyday living. Go out of your way to help<br />
others and insure your own future by doing it.<br />
Accept .4dvice. Don't be afraid of taking advice. Go<br />
out of your way to get qualified advice and help. <strong>Farmer</strong>s<br />
have available to them rich sources of technical informa-<br />
tion. Don't fail to use it, but don't abuse the privilege.<br />
Contact vo-ag teachers and government technicians onh<br />
when you really need their help. Give the other fellow<br />
a chance.<br />
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