A3B-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 27, 1993
FFA Convention
(Continued from Pago A3l)
Steven Mitchell, 19, of Pinc
ville. Ark., is the southern region
vice president Mitchell’s parents
are Jim and Kathie Mitchell. He is
a member of the Calico Rock FFA
Chapter where his local advisor is
Tim Cunningham.
Mitchell’s SAE consists of a di
versified livestock operation in
addition to experience in the feed
mill and farm labor. A sophomore
at Arkansas State University at
Beebee majoring in agricultural
education, he will take a year-long
leave of absence to serve his term.
The western region vice presi
dent is Tyler Grandil, 20, of Mesa,
Ariz. He is the son of Barry and
LuJean Grandil. Grandil is a mem
ber of the Mesa FFA Chapter
where his local advisor is Don
Higgins.
Market lambs, swine produc
tion, and specialty animal produc
tion comprised Grandil’s SAE. A
sophomore at Arizona State ma
joring in agricultural business
management and liberal arts and
sciences, he will take a year’s
leave of absence to fulfill his term
in office.
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heel down and you back up. Simple.
This four-wheel drive compact tractor is powered by a
Kubota liquid-cooled diesel engine. Mid and rear PTO plus
hydraulic three point hitch oraviHa
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to perform many chores.
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During their year of service, the
national officers will each travel
more than 200,000 miles making
hundreds of appearances on behalf
of the FFA. The national officers
represent members to officials in
government, business, education
and agriculture. As they travel
during the year, the officers meet
with members on the local, state
and national levels.
National FFA Names
American Star Farmer,
American Star In Agribusiness
Daniel Keck. 22, of St. Law
rence, S.D., and Jeffrey Cole, 20,
of Asbury, Mo., were named the
American Star Fanner and the
American Star in' Agribusiness,
respectively, at the 66th National
FFA Convention. Each received a
$2,000 cash award and will parti
cipate in an international experi-
ence program in Europe for
achieving FFA’s highest honor.
Each star was chosen from a
field of four national finalists.
James Nelson, 21, Ashbum, Ga.;
Brian Lee Tiedeman, 21, Hick
man. Neb.; and Kermit Ketterling,
21, Wishek, N.D., were the other
three star fanner candidates chos-
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The 87100 HSD comes with a
ydrostatic transmission that
means there are no gears to
shift.
en from 1,276 American FFA De
gree recipients. Scott Bruce, 20,
Red Oak, Iowa; Gregory Ramsey,
20, Jones, Okla.; and Randy Are
stad, 23, Femdale, Wash., were
the other three star in agribusiness
candidates chosen.
National, state and local FFA
officials selected the stars on the
basis of knowledge of their enter
prises, management skills, return
on investments, and growth of
their programs. The stars wwe
also judged on leadership abilities
demonstrated through their FFA
activities.
Each finalist received $l,OOO
from the National FFA Founda
tion. Inc., and the national winners
received an additional $l,OOO. The
Stars Over America recognition
represents the highest achieve
ment awarded in the organization.
Star Farmer
Dan Keck of St. Lawrence.
S.D., doesn’t mind taking risks to
meet his goals. He started a suc
cessful swine enterprise in 1987,
but then wanted to start a dairy.
He sold his hogs, converted his
LIQUIDATION OF METAL
FABRICATION SHOP
IN MANASSAS, VA
12’x150 Ton D&K Press Brake
6’x3o Ton D&K Press Brake
48”x 3 /« ” Hilles and Jones Shear
Pels Iron Worker, 90 Ton
Pedrick 4” Pipe Bender
Cinn-Bickford 24” Drill Press (2)
Rebar Bender, Hossfeld #1 Bender, Wel
ders, Punch Presses, 7000 Lb. Forklift
Call or Write for List
(301) 572-5430
12312 Tampico Way
Silver Spring. MD 20904
Contents Of Cabinet Shop,
Moved For Convenience Of Sale
Contents Of Small Woodworking
Supply Business, Moved For
Convenience Of Sale
Sale items Include: Large quantity of
new and used power tools, air tools, 100
new carbide blades, new 10" Wadkin table
saw, (2) new Sicar bandsaws, new Sicar
shaper, new Autool blade sharpener, new
Fell automatic turning lathe, 5 hp com
pressor, Blum mini press, Delta 12" radial
arm saw, Delta heavy duty shaper, Delta
14" bandsaw, Delta 8" jointer, Delta 13"
Planer, (4) dust collectors, Craftsman Drill
Press, Delta/lnvicta RE-35 panel/scoring
saw, (2) Delta Unisaws, Delta 12-14”
Table saw, computers, laser printer, fax
machine, Xerox copier, Harris copier,
Blueprint machine, Merlin Phone System,
fireproof cabinets, Lincoln Welder.
Small Hems such as router bits, hand
tools, etc. will be sold flea market style
beginning at 8:00 AM
The only connection to Force Machinery
Company is that the sale was moved there
for convenience and is being held in con
junction with Force Machinery's Annual
Special Event Saturday. In addition to the
Auction there will be door prizes, demon
strations and refreshments.
Sale Date: Saturday, December 4, 1993
Sale Time: 10:00 A.M.
Sale Location: Force Machinery Company
914 E. Main St.
Norristown, PA.
For a brochure: 215-279-0950
Directions: PA turnpike to Exit 25. Take
476 south to the Norristown exit. Go
West on Ridge Pike (Main Street) for 1
1/2 miles. Force Is on Left.
Auction Sale to be conducted by Certi
fied Industrial Auctioneers, Richboro,
PA 18854.
swine facility into a milking parlor
and launched his dairy operation
in 1991 even though he had no ...
prior experience in the dairy in
dustry. His successful efforts have
been recognized by the National
FFA Organization, which named
him the 1993 American Star
Farmer.
Diversification is one of the
keys to Keck’s success. Besides
financing his dairy enterprise,
Keck’s original swine operation
also provided financial means to
purchase some purebred Hereford
cows. Keck has expanded his beef
operation to 130 cows, which are
split into spring and fall calving
groups to spread out the cash flow.
In fact, cash flow was a primary
reason Keck decided to start a
Grade A dairy. “Dairying is one of
the few agricultural operations
which allows a person the oppor
tunity to get paid every othei
week, and provides two sources of
income; milk and calves,” he said
After remodeling the swine bam
Keck purchased 45 Holstein cows
He milks 86 cows, and annuall;
produces 18,000 pounds of mill
per cow. Keek hopes to reach a
20,000 pound annual milk produc
tion average by next year.
In order to feed his growing
livestock herds. Keck raises 470
acres of hay and 320 acres of com
and oats on his 1,380 acres of
land, which he began purchasing
as a high school senior. Though
his parents Dennis and Gloria
Keck also farm, his operation is fi
nancially independent from his
family’s enterprise of raising and
selling hay.
Keck, 22, is cautious with his
finances because of that independ
ence. To keep operating expenses
down, he purchases good quality
used equipment for his enter
prises. He also uses accounting
and dairy management software
programs on his computer to make
informed financial decisions.
Keck is a member of the Miller
FFA Chapter, and his advisors are
Mark Ketelhut, David Sivertsen,
and Lee Marts. His future plans
include expanding both his beef
and dairy operations, and re-enter
ing the swine industry with a feed
er-to-finish operation.
Star In Agribusiness
Jeffrey Cole of Asbury, Mo.,
found his dream job in his own
backyard. At age 20, Cole owns
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PUBLIC
AUCTION
Located On The Robert Mullendore
Farm, 6 Miles South Of Hagerstown,
Md. On Boonsboro & Williamsport Rd.
(Route 68) 4 Miles West Of Boonsboro,
Md. & 2 Miles East Off Sharpsburg Pike
(Route 65) At Lappans Crossroads.
WED. DEC. 1, 1993
AT 10:30 A.M.
Selling For Robert & Emeline Jones &
Others:
TRACTORS AND FARM
MACHINERY
John Deere Late 1972 Model 4020 Diesel
Tractor. WF, Side Console; Sync Range
Trans., 2 Hydraulic Outlets, MW Turbo; John
Deere 3020 Diesel Tractor, W.F, Power Shift
Trans., 2 Hydraulic Outlets, MW Turbo; 3
Bolt On Weights w/Starter Set; New Holland
L 555 Skid Loader w/Perkins Diesel, Bucket,
Round Bale Forks.
New Holland 479 Haybine; N.H. 56 Rolla
bar Rake; Case No. 220 Sq. Baler; Artsway
800 A Silamix Mixer Wagon w/Digital Scales;
Papec Forage Wagon; New Idea 218 Tandem
Axle Manure Spreader. GSI 6 Ton Feed Bin
w/Auger & Elec. Motor, Two 24 In. Funnel
Fans; 48 In. Bam Fans; Water Tanks; Ritchie
Water Fountain; Elec. Fencer; Load Hog
Dump Trailer For Lawn Tractor.
2 Twin Maylags w/Complete Washing
Machines; 2 Single Maytag Engines; Briggs
Stratton Model Y, BR6, WMB; Cushman w/
Wico Mag, Like New; Contractor Twin Teak
SS Honda Compressor w/New Compressor
End; Myer Pump Jack, Good; Couack Manure
Engine, Lots Of Brass, Single Cyl. w/Trans. &
Prop. On Stand Ready For Show,
Com Cracker; Well & Pitcher Pumps; Cast
Machinery Seat; Chicken Crates; Lay Off,
Cult & Hand Garden Plows; Ice Tongs;
Wooden Wheelbarrow; Buck Saws; Bam Lan
terns; New Rubber Boots; New Hose; Wean
ing Buckets; Hinges; Levels; Wooden Black
Planes; 9 Ft. Step Ladder; Hand Tools Includ
ing Some Primitives & Much More.
900 Ton Com Silage/Sorghum Mix.
1981 Chev. '/a Ton P.U. w/5.7 Diesel For
Parts Or Fix.
More Consignments Coming In Before Sale
Date.
Terms: Cash Or Approved Check - Not
Responsible For Accidents.
Sale Managed & Conducted By:
ROBERT C. MULLENDORE
DOUGLAS C. MAY
Phone 301-582-0546
Auction Bldg. 301-582-2039
Rest Rooms
Clerk: C.L. Metz
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