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Missouri
Winter 2017 | Volume 48, No.3
Young FarmersMissouri
Agriculture. Education. Leadership. Service.
2018 Convention IssueLocation, registration information & more
Missouri Young Farmers: “Nutri-Track 2016” 91⁄2" x 10"Art director: Craig J. Weiland [email protected]
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Missouri Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives
2017-18 Executive Committee
Jody Bergman, President (C)207 Waverly, PO Box 69, Alma, MO 64001(660) 674-2662 [email protected]
Derek Lowrey, First Vice President (NW)321 SE 60th St, Trenton, MO 64683(660) 654-1643 [email protected]
Jennifer Thogmartin, Vice President/ Secretary (SW) 11737 Norway Road, Neosho, MO 64850(417) 437-5823 [email protected]
Sarah Lowrey, Vice President/Treasurer (NW)321 SE 60th St, Trenton, MO 64683 (660) 425-2790 [email protected]
Matt Deimeke, Vice President/Reporter (NE)1105 Dorcus, Mexico, MO 65265(573) 472-0712 [email protected]
Lucas Thogmartin, Vice President/Sentinel (SW)11737 Norway Road, Neosho, MO 64850(417) 825-3684 [email protected]
Ross Becker, Past President (NE)406 Woodlawn, Mexico, MO 65265(573) 721-0735 [email protected]
Shannon Allison (SE)318 Hwy NN, Perryville, MO 63775(573) 768-2484 [email protected]
Will Allison (SE)318 Hwy NN, Perryville, MO 63775(573) 846-7205 [email protected]
Seleene Lewis (C)625 E Lacy St, Marshall, MO 65340(417) 496-4681 [email protected]
Representing DESELeon Busdieker, AdvisorPO Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102(573) 751-8466 [email protected]
Lisa Evans, Executive SecretaryPO Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102(573) 751-8467 [email protected]
Representing FBMABruce Fowler, Adult Instructor125 Gentry Hall, University of MissouriColumbia, MO 65211(573) 882-7379 [email protected]
Representing MVATAWill Allison, Agricultural Education Instruc-tor Perryville Area CTC326 College St. Perryville, Mo., 63775(573) 547-7500, ext. 584 or [email protected]
4 District Meeting Schedule
5 Advisor Spotlight: Bruce Fowler
6 MYF/YFW Photo Contest
7 The Farm Bill Discussion Begins
9 2018 Convention Highlights
10 2018 Convention Tentative Schedule
11 Convention Registration Form
12 Toy Show Time!
Inside Winter
2018 State Convention9-11Its another great line-up of workshops at this year’s state confer-ence. You don’t want to miss out, so come early and bring a friend!
Photos: Lisa Evans
Missouri Young Farmers: “Nutri-Track 2016” 91⁄2" x 10"Art director: Craig J. Weiland [email protected]
MFA Incorporated
A mission for margin
For more information about MFA Incorporated Nutri-Track, please visit online at www.mfa-inc.com or email [email protected].
There are no easy profit margins. When bushels pay the bills, you have to make the most out of your inputs. Nutri-Track helps you eliminate the guesswork of fertilizer spending. Nutri-Track’s soil testing, yield monitor analysis and focus on crop nutrient removal give crucial insight to make your fertilizer plan fit your yield goal.
Nutri-Track is an investment. The dividend is efficiency. And that’s the path toward profit.
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The 2018 Missouri Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives State Convention is scheduled for February 2nd and 3rd and it’s going to be a great one. For those that can make it to Columbia early, we will kick things off on Friday afternoon with a mini tour of local breweries. Friday night will be open so you can socialize with other members and eat at your own leisure. Saturday will be a busy day starting off with the break-fast buffet available from 7:30 to 8:30 am. The check-in for the toy show and photo contest will also start at 7:30 and run until 12 noon. Entries will be on display all day. There will also be a silent auction set up in the main room open for bids all day. Proceeds from this auction benefit the scholarship program for college students planning to become agricultural education instructors. Workshops will begin at 8:30 and run all day with the last session starting at 2:20 with a couple breaks and lunch in between. The delegate meeting will be starting
at 3:45, followed by a social and the awards banquet at 6:30 pm. During the banquet we will have awards, results of the silent auction, the presentation of the state winning YF/YFW FFA speech, as well as state tour and national institute previews, door prizes, and of course, some entertainment. If you have never been to a convention or haven’t been in awhile, I strongly encourage you to find the time to make the trip to Columbia, even if it is just for Saturday. With everything going on these days it is easy to get stuck in the same old rut and not want to go out and try anything new. I know I was active in my local chapter for over 10 years before someone finally talked me into getting involved at the state level, and now I wish I had started coming to state events earlier. We have a great group of people that come to these things and many times you can learn more from other members by just sitting down and visiting with them than you can by going to meetings or searching the internet.
Good Information, Good Food, Good PeopleStory by Ross Becker
2018 YF/YFW District MeetingsSouthwest District meeting is scheduled for
Friday, January 5th @ 6:30 pmat the East Newton Ag Building
Central District meeting is scheduled forMonday, January 8th @ 6:00 pm
at Santa Fe High School. Keynote Speaker: Lt. Gov Mike Parsons
Northeast District meeting is scheduled forSaturday, January 13th @ 7:00 pm
at the Centralia High School cafeteria in Centralia
Northwest District meeting is scheduled forSaturday, January 13th @ 6:30 pm
at the Chillicothe Litton Ag Center in Chillicothe
Southeast District meeting is scheduled forFriday, January 19th @ 6:30 pm
at Dexter BBQ in Jackson
South Central District meeting – TBD
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Advisor SpotlightBruce Fowler looks at his over 30 years in Agricultural Education as his commitment to service. . .service to his community, agriculture, students and fellow teachers. His service to students began when Bruce started his career in agricultural education after graduating in 1985 from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He started his teaching career with an ag teaching job at Putnam County High School in Unionville. To get closer to home, he left after his first year and took a position with the Hannibal Tech School. That is where he got his first experience with adult education – teaching a non-ag computer class for adults. He says that he doesn’t remember much about what he taught in the relatively new field of home computers, but that it was a good experience. After seven years in Hannibal, Bruce moved back to teach in his hometown at Mark Twain High School. Towards service to agriculture and community, Bruce started the adult agricultural education in his third year at Mark Twain when they added a second teacher, but needed additional funds in order to keep the second teacher on a full year contract. He enjoyed the adult classroom, working with local farmers and community members to learn about what was new and upcoming in the field, helping to improve profitability and manage-ment skills with the FBMA program and the learning and social aspects of the state Young Farmer convention
and tours – which he attended almost all of, in his years at Mark Twain. But it is the service to the community with service projects with his Young Farmer chapter that he is particularly proud of. One of them being the Farm Safety Days for Kids that was conducted while he was there. He believes that it is those kind of activities that will have a lasting effect on the community. In 2013, Bruce utilized his skills and abilities to take over the Farm Business Management Analysis (FBMA) Specialist position at the University of Missouri. There he is fulfilling his commitment to service to fellow ag teachers. He works with Missouri’s adult agriculture teachers with the FBMA program, as well as serving as a consultant on the Missouri Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives executive committee. Bruce is also serving on the national level this year as the national president of the National Farm & Ranch Business Management Education Association.Bruce and his wife Martha reside on the family farm where Bruce was raised in southern Ralls County, which is part of the family’s Century farm originally purchased in 1848. They are the parents of two grown children Donald and his wife Kayla, of the Nashville, TN area and Jessie Tribble and her husband Derek, in Colum-bia. All four Fowlers (and spouses) are graduates of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. Donald and his wife recently welcomed Bruce and Martha’s newest (and cutest) little Tiger – Jackson this past June
Pictured (From Left) Donald and wife Kayla, their son Jackson, Derek and wife Jessie, and Martha and Bruce Fowler.
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Enter the 2018 MYF/YFW Photo Contest Join the 2018 MYF/YFW Photo Contest! This is a fun way to show off your day to day life on the farm or rural community. Below are the contest rules and instructions. Categories: Landscapes People Rural Workday Animals Bad Day on the Farm (NEW)
Entry Criteria: 1. The Missouri Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives photo contest is open to all members who are amateur photographers (one who receives less than half of their disposable income from photography). 2. All photos must be taken by the entrant. 3. Entrants may submit multiple photos per category. 4. Entrants may enter all four categories if desired. 5. Photos must be taken within the last two years. 6. Color and black and white photos are eligible. *8. If identifiable persons are included in a photo, a release must accompany the entry. 9. Youth entries must include the signature of a parent or guardian on the entry form. 10. All photos must be submitted digitally, as well as in print at the state convention. Photos must be 4x6 or larger and displayed in a frame when submitted. 11. All entries submitted become the property of Missouri Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives, giving MYF/YFW permission to use them in publications, promotions, calendars or displays, with proper credit given to the photographer.
To Enter: You must deliver your photo to the State Convention held in Columbia. Judging: 1. Judges will be member of the Missouri Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives Executive committee. 2. Judges may move a photo to a new category if it is more suitable. 3. A photo can be disqualified if it does not meet all the requirements. Deadline: Entries must be delivered by 12 noon on Feb. 3, 2018. No late entries. Winning Notifications: Winners will be announced at the Missouri Young Farmer and Young Farm Wives Annual Convention, February 3, 2018, in Columbia. Contest Contact: Derek Lowrey: 660-654-1643 or email at [email protected]
*Note: Photo release(s) may be required (see above). The release(s) should state: “I, ,
do hereby acknowledge that the individuals in the photos understand the sponsoring organization claim the rights to all photos, including the rights to publish, upload on the internet, or televise, for use in promoting a positive message for agriculture and that their name, likeness, or image may be used. I agree to release and hold harmless the sponsor- ing organization from and against any claim, expense or liability arising from or related to submission, participation in the contest, and appearance on the program and/or acceptance of any prize,” followed by a signature and the date.
Missouri Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives 2018 Photo Contest Entry Form Name: Phone:
Address:
Select Photo Category: Landscapes People Rural Workday Animals Bad Day on the Farm Entry Fee: $5 per photo for the “Bad Day on the Farm” category. Winners chosen by popular vote of attendees. 50% payback (other 50% goes to scholarship fund.) All other categories will be judged with certificates awarded.
Description of your photo with date, location, persons, season, etc:
Deadline: Entries must be received/delivered by 12 noon on Feb.3, 2018. No late entries www.myfcsfinancial.com
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aYou may be eligible to borrow up to $500,000
aLoans available for real estate, operating expenses, machinery and equipment purchases, capital improvements
aFederal and state loan guarantee programs
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1.800.444.3276Find an FCS Financial office near you:
We didn’t just give them a loan,we invested in rural Missouri.
Growing Relationships. Creating Opportunities. is a trademark of FCS Financial, ACA.
Young, Beginning or Small FarmersIf you’re a farmer age thirty-five years or younger, a beginning farmer or a small farm operator, we have a loan program to fit your needs. Most of us grew up on farms or in rural communities, and many of us still live there today. Our passion for rural Missouri drives us but our experience and knowledge of rural financing sets us apart from other lenders.
Nichole Busdieker-Jesse is an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics at Missouri State University College of Agriculture in
Springfield, MO.When producers wake up each morning, grab their coffee and head out the door, typically the last thing on their mind is how the initial 2018 Farm Bill draft is shaping up. However, it is one bit of policy that should be on our minds right now. On October 18th, 2017, the University of Missouri Bradford Research Center played host to agriculturists from across the state who came together to find out what to expect as D.C. begins to shape the next farm bill.Dr. Scott Brown, MU economist, organized the Farm Bill Summit around experts and those with a vested interest in the 12 different titles of the bill. The day started off with economic crop and livestock updates and proceeded with five farm bill roundtables where
discussion spanned from crops to rural development.Through the days discussions a number of themes surfaced that created a picture of expectations and necessary priorities as the farm bill discussion heats up. Those themes include the need to help the dairy industry, a bit of policy clean up from the last farm bill, and protection of what has been working well for producers.The Dairy Margin Protection Program (MPP) was designed to help producers as a form of risk management. It was intended to bridge the gap between input costs and output price. However, the program did not work as planned, and by 2016 few farmers chose to participate in the program as they were continually paying more to participate than they were receiving. There is no easy answer, but there is the need to reassess at the program and create something that will work for producers.The need for a bit of policy cleanup was highlighted by various experts at the summit. One such concern addressed the county-to-county variation in ARC-Co payments for
producers. When farms are on or near the county line, producers can see a sharp change in payments from field to field. There was strong support from those in attendance for a stronger reliability on RMA data when addressing county data as compared to NASS information.Crop insurance was the most widely supported piece of the farm bill. There were universal concerns with the need to protect what has been done. Outside of agriculture there has been the discussion of means testing, a way to limit the participation. However, by doing so you are restricting the pool of participants and thereby changing the risk dispersion for the managing agency. Any time the “good” risk individuals are removed from a pool, the cost of coverage changes and often leads to higher premiums for all. Higher costs can lead to less participation and more reliance on other governmental support in times of need.Farm bill discussions will continue, but so far these items are a great place to start. Talk to your legislators, let’s get this conversation rolling.
Article by: Nichole Busdieker-JesseThe Farm Bill Discussion Begins
Mark your calendars for the 47th Annual Mo Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives Summer Tour. It is planned for Sunday evening, July 29th through 1 pm on Tuesday, July 31st in Westphalia, MO hosted by the Fatima Young Farm-ers. Plans are being made now for great tours and great food. There will be more information available at State Con-
vention in February and tour stops and registration will be in the Spring/Summer issue of the newsletter.
Hope to see everyone there!
2018 Summer Tour – South Central District – Westphalia, MO
Convention
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We are going to have another great line up of workshops at this year’s state conference. You don’t want to miss out so come early and bring a friend.Whether you’re just starting farming or getting ready to retire, it is always good to start thinking about your farm succession plan. We will have an expert here to discuss some things you need to think about when getting ready to pass the farm down to the next generation.It’s that time of the year again when we all starting digging out those shoe boxes to try find that seed receipt from 12 months ago so we can enter it into our record system; well maybe there is a better way. Bruce Fowler will be here to talk about the FBMA program and will be giving some helpful hints on keeping your records in order and maybe make a little more money in the process.Ready to move into the next age
of technology? John Travlos, MU Extension, will be here to talk about virtual reality, what it does, how to use it and what you can use it for.Can’t get that tractor to start or wonder why the wipers sweep a couple times when you turn the left blinker on in your grain truck? Ross Becker will be back again this year teaching a hands-on basic ag and auto electrical system troubleshooting class. Whether you know a lot or nothing about electricity, there should be plenty of helpful hints for everyone.Love them or hate them, smart phones are becoming a valuable tool for farmers and ranchers. Kent Shannon will talk about some of the best new apps to get the most out of your phone. Almost all of us have some small patches of woods on our farms that seem like more of a nuisance than anything. Why not turn them
into another profit center for your farm? There will be a presenter from the Missouri Conservation Department’s forestry division to talk about managing your trees to get the maximum value out of them.Like everything else things are always changing in the animal world and you need to stay on top of things to keep up. We will have a veterinarian here to talk about some health issues to watch for in your livestock and new products coming out this year to keep them in good health.Back by popular request – Jentrie Designs with two workshops• Slender wreath design &
construction• Essential Oils - “Make & Take”
All workshops are subject to change due to scheduling conflicts so please go to ww.moyoungfarmers.org for the most up to date schedule and workshop info.
Highlights at the upcoming 2018 State Convention
Convention2018 State
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2018 Missouri Young Farmer/Young Farm WivesState Convention Tentative Schedule
Saturday, February 3, 2018
7:30 am – 6:00 pm Registration – Conference Center Foyer7:30 am – 8:30 am Buffet Breakfast - Salon7:30 am – 12 noon Photo Contest/Toy Show Entries accepted – Conference Center Foyer8:30 am – 4:00 pm Child Activity Room – McNair Board Room8:30 am – 9:45 am Seminars and Workshops Salon A Salon B University9:45 am – 10:15 am Break9:45 am – 7:30 pm Silent Auction (bidding will close at 7:00 pm)10:00 am – 12:00 pm FFA Speaking Contest - University10:15 am – 11:30 am Seminars and Workshops Salon A Salon B11:30 am - 12:45 pm Luncheon – Salon C & D12:45 pm – 2:00 pm Seminars and Workshops Salon A Salon B University2:00 pm – 2:20 pm Refreshment Break2:20 pm – 3:35 pm Seminars and Workshops Salon A Salon B University3:45 pm – 5:00 pm Delegate Session – Salon A Minutes of 2017 Delegate Session Financial report Election of State President 2017 NYFEA Institute/Delegate review 2018 Ag’s Promise preview 2018 NYFEA Institute Preview – Rogers, AK
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Social – Salon C & D6:30 pm Convention Banquet – Salon C & D Outstanding Service Awards FFA YF/YFW State Winning Speaker Honorary Membership Recognition Retiring State Officer Recognition Entertainment
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2018 MYF/YFW Convention Registration and Planning
Join us at the 2018 Missouri Young Farmer/Young Farm Wives Convention on February 2-3 in Columbia. In addition to the traditional workshops, a half-day tour will be held on Friday afternoon. Look for information in this newsletter about tours and workshops.
Friday On Friday, Members will meet at the hotel lobby for the
mini tour at 1:00 pm. We will be visiting a Columbia microbrewery to learn about their connection to agriculture.
Saturday Saturday registration will be available from 7:30 am to
6 pm in the Conference Center Foyer. There will be a hot buffet breakfast available from 7:30 – 9 am. As in past years, Saturday events will include the photo contest & toy show, the FFA speech contest finals, several diverse seminars and workshops, and the delegate session.
The social starts at 6:00 pm and Saturday awards banquet begins at 7:00 pm. At the banquet, the state winning FFA speaker will present their speech and we will honor members and retiring officers. We will end the evening with some entertainment to be announced.
2018 MYF/YFW CONVENTION REGISTRATION February 2-3, 2018 at Courtyard by Marriott, Columbia, MO
Mail Registration to: Lisa Evans, Agricultural Education, DESE, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102 Adults: Chapter: Children: Address: Phone:
or email: Please circle all events you are attending: Friday Mini Tour? Yes No Saturday Workshops? Yes No Saturday Breakfast? Yes No #____ Lunch Yes No #____ Banquet? Yes No #____
Entire Convention Registration Paid by Jan 26: Adults - $40 x = $ Kids (ages 6-12) - $20 x = $ Kids (ages 5 & under) - no cost x = $0
On Site Registration (or after Jan 26) Adults - $55 x = $ Kids (ages 6-12) - $27.50 x = $ Kids (ages 5 & under) - no cost x = $0
Sat. evening banquet only: $20 x = $ Sat. evening child’s plate: $10 x = $
Total Amount: $
Hotel Reservations: Courtyard by Marriott 3301 Lemone Industrial Boulevard
Columbia, MO 65201
Reserve your hotel room by January 19th for special rates. The room block will be released after that time and a room may not be available. The rate is $94 for either size room. Below are three ways to register:
1. Register online at www.marriott.com/coucy Enter the dates, and in the space for the group code, enter
a. MYFMYFA for a King with sofa sleeper b. MYFMYFB for a double Queen.
2. You may also call 1-800-MARRIOTT and
give the above group codes.
3. Or, you may call the local hotel and make the reservation directly at (573) 443-8000. Tell them you are with the Missouri Young Farmers block.
*If the code does not work, that means the room
type you requested is sold out, or it is after the cut- off date.
Are you a delegate? Yes No Are you a past State officer? Yes No
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Missouri Young FarmersPO Box 480Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480
Newsletter Editor: Lisa EvansNewsletter Design & Print Services provided by MFA Incorporated
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Dig out your favorite farm toys from those days in the dirt, or from the display case in the office. The annual farm toy exhibits will take place at the 2018 MYF/YFW State Convention on February 3rd in Columbia, Missouri. Entries will be accepted until 12 noon.
Farm Toy Classes:All Comers – Open and Custom Class:This is an open class—anything from bought to homemade or modified, any make, any model, any size.
Original 1/64 Scale:This class is toys out of boxes, no modification, any make or model.
Original 1/32 Scale:This class is toys out of boxes, no modification, any make or model.
Original 1/16 Scale: This class is toys out of boxes, no modification, any make or model.
Sandbox SpecialThis class will be toys that were used hard by the cutest lil’ farmers, any make, any model, any size.
Its Farm Toy Time!
