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The Walkersville FFA Chapter won the first place banner in the Land Judging Contest held recent- The contest was held at the Department of Natural Resources Conference Center near Wye, Md. Walkersville FFA Wins Land The contest is sponsored by the Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts as a special project of the Maryland FFA Foundation, Inc. The high scoring individual for the land judging contest was Duane Shenberger, member of the Clear Spring Chapter. The Freder ick High School FFA Chapter took the second place banner in the contest. According to contest superin tendent, Carl E. Robinette, soil Judging Contest scientist with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Soil Conservation Service, 11 teams were registered with 41 members participating. Contestants were asked-to evaluate soils at three sites for their capability and limiting fac tors. The members were then to recommend the best management practices for agricultural and jjonagricultural land uses at each site. The top scoring individuals receiving gold medals were: Duane Shenbeger, Clear Spring FFA, first; Diane Ogg, Frederick FFA, second; Jody Bell, Walk ersville FFA, third. National FFA Week Feb. 18-25 ALEXANDRIA, Va. —More than 428,000 FFA members will promote FFA, agricultural educa tion, and the food and fiber indus try during National FFA Week, on Feb. 18-25. FFA members in 7,238 chap ters across the U.S. as well as Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands will be organizing events and activities to foster awareness of agricultural education and sup port for FFA. This year’s theme, “FFA —The Leadership Advantage,” will be seen through communities nation wide through promotional efforts of local members. FFA activities and agriculture classes emphasize leadership skills, analytical think- STEEL BALE BOXES 3 Sizes Available... 16’, 18’, 20’ with or without running gear • Also will fit sides onto your flat wagon Farm Gates Made To Your Specifications ™ GAP HILL FARM WAGONS •5549 Lincoln Hwy. - Gap, PA 17527 717-442-9489 Call Bet. 8:30 & 9:00 A.M. JT STOLTZFUS WOODWORK 613 White Horse Rd. - Gap, PA 17527 717-442-8972 Lancaster Farming, Friday, January 6, 1995-E33 James Brown and Diane Shields of the Soil Conservation Service supervised the contest The winning teams in the Land Judging Contest ftom first through third were: Walkersville FFA, Frederick High FFA, Linganore FFA.- ing and the application of both to the industry of agriculture. Larry Case, national FFA adviser said today’s young people are aware of their responsibilities as agricultural leaders for tomor- row. “Our members realize the world in which we live is growing larger and more interdependent,” he said. “These young people will be leading the effort to provide food and fiber for a growing popu lation, as well as to keep America competitive in the global market place.” National FFA Week is held each year during the week of George Washington’s birthday to recognize his leadership and com mitment to American agriculture.