EVERETT NEWSWANGER Managing Editor EPHRATA (Lancaster Co.) —The State FFA officers vis ited the Lancaster Farming offices, art and camera depart ments and the press room last Fri day while the latest issue was in production. And after the tour, they answered a few questions about how they saw the present and future of agriculture as it related to their experience. On die question of how their peers view FFA, farming, and then involvement, many of the answers reflected a feeling that students outside the ag education system did not understand agriculture and therefore ridiculed the students and the system. But most of these FFA leaders did not seem to take per sonal offense. NEVIN HERSCH, western reg ion vice president: “Many students look at FFA and ag education as the place where fanners are. They do not understand the benefits of FFA or the need for agriculture.” MATTHEW ZERBY, state reporter: “Because of the fact that they don’t fully realize what the FFA is, many students ridicule the organization. However, FFA is the best program in today’s school sys tems to teach leadership, public speaking and common sense.” LARRY FEESER, JR., state chaplain; “Pressures that are ag related are difficult to explain. They just have to relate with the problem head on.” JASON FRANKE, eastern reg ion vice president: “I feel that there is a lot of pressure against youth (Turn to Pago A 26) Quality Asphalt Paving • Farms • Driveways • Parking Lots • Streets , vOHS & Ho/f. PAVINGS— P.O Box 161 East Burl. PA 17519 For Estimates Call 717-355-9219 The State jrs Visited the Lancaster Farming offices and production facilities last Friday morning to see how the paper is printed. In the photo, the group sees the Goss Community Presses in operation. To print 49,000 copies for the subscription list, It takes about three and one half hours and 30 tons of news print. Students are, left to right, Larry Feeser Jr. state Chaplin; Matt Zerby, state repor ter; John Rlshel, state sentinel; Eric Marshall, state treasur '■ mi ■ ■ er; Jenny Brown, north central vice president; Greg Harn- Ish, state vice president; Toni Gomez, state secretary; Nevin Hersch 111, western vice president; Keith Hay, state president; Jason Franke, eastern vice president; Larry Smeltz, south central vice president. Sheila Reiner, Pen nsylvania Association executive secretary, is In center; and Everett Newswanger, managing editor, Is at far left. 500 gallon SINGLE AXLE HPS SERIES SPRAYERS Dependable Sprayers 1500 gallon elliptical polyethylene tank with baffle and deep sump for drainage. | Jet agitation for thorough mixing and excellent chemical suspension. t Large 16” fillwell with 4” center cap. I Adjustable wheel spacings of 60”, 70*. or 80” centers. (120" optional) t Single axle trailer with ground clearance settings of 23” or 29”, three ton hubs and spindles and 15" x 10” wheels. t Large front mounted step, platform, and safety rail for easy filling. ■ | Three section boom control. 12Vz gal. clean water tank for safety, NOW AVAILABLE WITH HYDRAULIC FOLDING BOOMS! B HAMILTON EQUIPMENT, INC. 567 S. Reading Road Ephrata, PA 17522 (717) 733-7951 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 16, 1991-A25 jwf. t Available with 28’, 30’, 40', or 45’ heavy duty truss booms with boom skids, 3 /* boom plumbing, and diaphram check nozzles. DBFT Flotation boom mount is standard on truss booms. I Available with 60’ or 80' wheeled booms with a A ” boom plumbing, diaphragm check nozzles, and 4.80 x 12’ boom carrier wheels with built in suspension. Pump Packages | Demco single or double piston pump with electric shut-off. t Hypro belt driven centrifugal pump, t Hypro gear driven centrifugal pump, i Ace hydraulic driven centrifugal pump For The Name Of Your Local Servicing Dealer, Contact
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