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NATIONAL FFA WEEK 2016
Tues. - Wed., Feb. 23-24, 2016
Calmar Courier • The Outlook • Postville Herald
MFL, Mar-Mac FFA
Monona FFA
2015-16
By Doug Martin
The Monona FFA had a good day
at the Clayton County Soil Judging
contest held at the Motor Mill in September.
The Monona FFA won the soil
judging contest for the second year
in a row. Braxton Berns was the top
individual at the event for his second
title. Halvor Johnson was the second
place individual in the contest. Mason Hertramph and Kaitlyn Berns
were also on the winning team. The
Clayton County Soil Conservation
District invited the team to their annual banquet in December and gave
them their plaques.
Alex Butikofer and Blake Brainard won the contouring contest in
2014 and came back and had a perfect score in this years contest. They
were spot on after laying out a contour line approximately 1,000 feet
long. Dylan Corlett and Braxsten
Jones brought home second place
honors for the event.
Zack Ziegler was the county pacing champion for the 2015 year. He
was the closest to the actual number
of feet that was on a pacing course
laid out by the conservation workers.
Jay Geick earned second place in the
pacing event.
Monona FFA president, Ryan
Moon, was selected to sing in the
National FFA Choir at the National
Convention in late October. He went
down to Louisville the week before
the convention for practice and sang
throughout the five-day event.
Braxton Berns, David Martin,
Halvor Johnson, Alex Butikofer and
Matthew Radloff attended the National Convention held in Louisville,
KY in October. Members attended
the career show and leadership
events.
The Monona FFA hosted a successful blood drive for the Red Cross
in September. Members helped
recruit people for the blood drive
which had 84 units of blood donated.
FFA members provided yogurt, ice
cream and pizza for the people donating blood. The Monona FFA will
host the second blood drive on March
11 and we are setting our goals high
to reach 110 donation units for the
spring drive.
Members helped with the FFA /
IAS test plot throughout the growing
season and have members selected
to handle the marketing of the crop
through IAS.
Horticulture members helped
with the elementary garden. We are
planning to construct raised beds
in the garden area to help with fruit
production. Members are working
with Nutrients for Life in learning
about the value of fertilizer and how
nutrients help plants grow. Members
are filling out an award application
for the work they have done with the
elementary garden, athletic fields and
the test plot.
David Martin is working on a
short video promoting the benefits of
biodiesel in a contest sponsored by
the American Lung Association.
Kaitlyn Olsen has written an essay about sustainable agriculture in a
contest sponsored by Farm Services.
Members had a successful fruit
sale in December and would like to
thank community members for supporting our sale. Ryan Moon was
our top salesperson with over $2,000
in sales with Matthew Radloff right
behind him in second place. Emily
Moses was third, Martyn Geick was
fourth, Kylie and Keagan Moose
were in the fifth place position.
(Back Row) l-r: Avery Smith, Braxton Berns, Alex Butikofer, Lizzie Herzmann, Macy Weigland, Kaitlyn Berns and Skylar Moser. (Middle Row): Matthew Radloff,
David Martin, Julie Lenth, Mikayla Roys, Keagan Moose, Cassidy Penrod and Summer Schutte. (Front Row): Martyn Geick, Braxsten Dundee, Derek Larson,
Ryan Moon, Emily Moses, Amber Adney, Laycee Roys and Kylie Moose.
Laycee Roys, Emily Moses, Ryan Moon, Amber Adney and Kylie Moose.
Matthew Radloff
FFA Roster
Amber Adney, Braxton Berns, Kaitlyn Berns, Whitney Boots, Blake
Brainard, Alex Butikofer, Dylan Corlett, Braxton Dundee, Martyn Geick,
Isaac Hanson, Mason Hertrampf, Elizabeth Herzmann, Amber Hickman,
Halvor Johnson, Korby Keehner, Sam Kvistad, Bobby Lang, Derek
Larson, Julie Lenth, Ryan Linder, David Martin, Baily Martins, Hunter
Miller, Ryan Moon, Keagan Moose, Kylie Moose, Skyler Moser, Emily
Moses, Kaitlyn Olson, Cassidy Penrod, Matt Radloff, Laycee Roys,
Mikayla Roys, Summer Schutte, Avrey Smith, Eric Walz and Zack Zeigler.
Officers:
President Ryan Moon; Vice President Lacyee Roys; Treasurer Kylie
Moose; Secretary Kaityln Olson and Sentinel Amber Adney.
No matter if the project is big or small
we support our local FFA members
Superior
Building Center
206 W Center St.
Monona, IA 52159
563-539-4450
Clockwise from left: Halvor Johnson, David Martin, Braxton Berns and Alex
Butikofer.
Students received a tour of M’s Machine & Mfg Co. in Monona.
We are proud of
our future leaders
in agriculture!
Garden View
SUPERIOR BUILDING CENTER
We’ll broadcast it far & wide:
local organizations lead the path to the future.
Senior Living Community
563-539-4528
We’re “Plugged in” to our local FFA
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Proud of our FFA Members
for investing in their future .
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Polk City (515) 984-7100 • Clive (515) 987-2116
New Hampton (641) 394-2116
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We applaud the FFA Members
on another great year!
Pines Motel
Phone: 563-864-7531
U.S. Hwy. 18 • Postville, IA
Shawn & Angie
Rodenberg, Owners
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We put our trust
in the local FFA Chapter
We are proud of our FFA
Members and the dedication
you have to farming.
539-2185
117 W Center
Monona, IA
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NATIONAL FFA WEEK 2016
Tues. - Wed., Feb. 23-24, 2016
MFL, Mar-Mac FFA members attended the FFA National Convention & Expo in October. Braxton Berns, David Martin and Alex Butikofer admired a 1917 Silver Wing tractor
at FFA National Convention.
From l-r: Kaitlyn Berns, Braxton Berns, Mason Hertramph and Halvor Johnson.
David Martin rolled up his sleeves and
volunteered at the blood drive.
Ryan Moon and Whitney Boots.
FFA advisor Doug Martin took the group to FFA National Convention.
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of all the FFA Members!
Zack Zieglar
Isaac Hanson got a feel for soil judging.
Whitney Boots and Zack Zeigler competed in the contour layout contest.
We raise our glass, of milk, to our FFA Members!
(563) 539-7201 • 11744 Edgewood Ave., Monona
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Our FFA Members are real Gems!
We are pleased
to support
our local
FFA youth!
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Celebrating FFA Week.
We appreciate the hard work you do!
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Thank you Postville FFA for building a
better agricultural community!
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(563) 864-7515 • 152 S. West St.
Postville, Iowa
We DIG your accomplishments
Postville FFA ROCKS!
Insuring our support for
the future farmers!
Electric Motor Shop
12637 Hwy 18, Postville • 563-864-7351
Bushman Insurance
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Tues. - Wed., Feb. 23-24, 2016
NATIONAL FFA WEEK 2016
Calmar Courier • The Outlook • Postville Herald
Postville FFA
Postville FFA
Presidentʼs Report
Mason Smith
Postville FFA
As acting President of the Postville
FFA Chapter, our FFA Chapter has
been very involved this year. The year
started with the Annual Banquet in
which we were installed into our new
offices. This year’s officers included,
myself as President, Vice President Cole Spain, Secretary - Grant Imoehl,
Treasurer - Kolin Schnuelle, Reporter
- Avery Enyart, and Sentinel - Hannah
Lage.
Summer started with the Big-4
Fair, many of our chapter members
showed livestock and assisted with
setup and cleanup of the fair for the
festivities. Several members competed in their respective county fairs and
numerous awards were won.
State Fair participants included:
Garret Ohloff, Zach Eberling, Dalton
Palas and Cole Spain. However there
were no Postville FFA Poultry participants due to the cancelation of the
event concerning the Bird Flu.
This fall many members participated in FFA competitions. Our
dairy foods team participated in the
Tri-State Dairy Expo and others participated in soil judging, dairy cattle
judging, and junior members judged
livestock at the Clayton County Fairgrounds.
We also sold and delivered about
$17,000 of fruit this fall. This is our
primary fundraiser that allows members to attend events and conferences
throughout our state.
On October 8th members of our
chapter attended the National FFA
Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.
On the trip members got to attend the
trade show, listen to several speakers
and tour the Louisville Slugger bat
factory.
This spring, members are preparing for sub-district contests that will
be held on February 23 in Manchester.
FFA offers many opportunities to
experience other things besides your
regular courses while attending high
school. I would encourage junior high
students to get involved with FFA
throughout your high school experience. I would also like to thank the
community for all their support and
donations towards our FFA Chapter.
(Front Row) l-r: Officers: Hannah Lage, Mason Smith, Kolin Schnuelle, Cole Spain, Avery Enyart and Advisor Nick Zuercher. (Second Row): Carter Lansing,
Jacob Steffans, Mac Hughes, Dalton Palas and Harrison Dehning. (Third Row): Blake Wettleson, Owen Jacobson, Travis Fish, Nick Jacobs and Dylan Bakke.
(Fourth Row): Hunter Radloff, Jade Lansing, Alisa Rose and Brooke Holthaus.
FFA Code of Ethics
FFA members conduct themselves
at all times to be a credit to their
organization, chapter, school,
community and family. FFA members
pledge to:
1. Develop my potential for
premier leadership, personal growth
and career success.
2. Make a positive difference in
the lives of others.
3. Dress neatly and appropriately
for the occasion.
4. Respect the rights of others
and their property.
5. Be courteous, honest and fair
with others.
6. Communicate in an
appropriate, purposeful and positive
manner.
7. Demonstrate good
sportsmanship by being modest in
winning and generous in defeat.
8. Make myself aware of FFA
programs and activities and be an
active participant.
9. Conduct and value a
supervised agricultural experience
program.
10. Strive to establish and
enhance my skills through
agricultural education in order to
enter a successful career.
11. Appreciate and promote
diversity in our organization.
Adopted by the Delegates at the
1952 National FFA Convention.
Revised by the Delegates at the
1995 National FFA Convention.
Dakota Holthaus - Heartland Acres
President Mason Smith
“Freshman Year FFA Convention,
I knew more Postville kids.”
Vice President Cole Spain
“State Convention sophomore
year, meeting new people.”
Sentinel Hannah Lage
“FFA National Convention,
meeting new people.”
Reporter Avery Enyart
“Bringing your tractor
to school day, it is fun.”
FFA Motto
The FFA motto gives members
12 short words to live by as they
experience the opportunities in the
organization. Learning to Do, Doing
to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to
Serve.
Proud to
support
our local
FFA.
144 W Greene St
Postville, Iowa
(563) 864-7150
Congratulations to
all our FFA Members
on your wonderful
accomplishments!
Treasurer Kolin Schnuelle
“FFA National Convention,
meeting new people.”
Secretary Grant Imoehl
“FFA Contest, competing
against other schools.”
Taking care of
our FFA Members
Sows & Cows!
Proud to support our
local FFA chapter!
Postville Vet
110 Hyman Dr., P
Postville
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JOHN’S HARDWARE
135 S. LAWLER ST. • POSTVILLE
563-864-7521
JOHN’S APPLIANCE
& FUN SPAS
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118 S. Lawler St. • Postville
563-864-7532
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It is our pleasure
to work with our
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Dennis Koenig
as they pursue
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progress & success
Travis Koenig
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334 Minert Road • Postville, Iowa
Postville, Iowa • (563) 864-7219
FFA Students we salute your
hard work and endless efforts!
Malcom Enterprises
Offering Commercial
& Residential Collection
!
Erickson Law Office
OF THE POSTVILLE FFA CHAPTER
563.382.4497
Honoring our FFA
Members and their
accomplishments!
KELLY LAW OFFICE
563-864-7414 • POSTVILLE, IA
285 E. Greene Street • Postville, Iowa • (563) 864-3332
Congrats on a
great year FFA!
We admire your achievements
throughout the year!
POSTVILLE
101 N. Lawler, Postville
563-864-3333
(563) 864-7421
Postville, IA
Calmar Courier • The Outlook • Postville Herald
Vice President Cole Spain received the Outstanding Sophomore Award. I was the rising star finalist. What this is: every district in
Iowa chooses a high school sophomore to
represent them. I was selected by the northeast district after filling out an application. The
selection process selected a student who excelled in leadership, FFA involvement, and the
students SAE.
NATIONAL FFA WEEK 2016
Carter Lansing, received the Star Greenhand
Award.The Star Greenhand Award is awarded
to the top freshman member who excels in
their first year and shows great promise for
success within the FFA.
Avery Enyart - Heartland Acres
Tues. - Wed., Feb. 23-24, 2016
Cole Spain and Robert Nelson - Tri-State Dairy Judging, First Place
National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Displayed FFA Postville Chapter Awards.
Cole Spain and Hunter Radloff soil judging.
Chapter Trip to Heartland Acres
Providing all your
grab-and-go needs
to all FFA Members.
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(563) 864-3561
164 W Tilden St, Postville
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our future farmers?!
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Keep up the
good work
FFA Members!
Lentz Financial & Insurance
113 W. Main St., Calmar, Iowa • 563-562-4094
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CLERMONT, IOWA
563-423-7185 • 563-422-7733
Big enough to serve you - Small enough to know you!
We do not just see students. . .
we see future leaders.
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(563) 562-3674
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(563) 569-8779
400 Hardin Dr., Postville, IA
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Tues. - Wed., Feb. 23-24, 2016
NATIONAL FFA WEEK 2016
Calmar Courier • The Outlook • Postville Herald
Calmar FFA
South Winn FFA Sees Successful Year
The South Winneshiek FFA program has seen a busy year with a
number of achievements.
Officers:
Officers for the club include:
President Kelsey Hageman; Vice
President Skyler Luzum; Treasurer
Kylee Riehle; Secretary Conner
Hemesath; Reporter Josie Buddenberg; Co-Reporter Hanna Schmitt;
Turkey Valley Rep Jessica Schmitt;
and Sentinel Joseph Hening.
Advisor:
Advisor is Melissa Brincks.
Accomplishments:
Among some of the accomplishments this year, South Winneshiek
FFA brought 13 students to the 2015
National FFA Convention and Expo
in Louisville Oct. 28 through Oct 31.
Also in October, the South Winneshiek FFA Chapter received a
$2,000 Working Here Fund grant to
cover input costs and rent for a new
research and test plot.
Agricultural Proficiency Winners
included Logan Brincks, Caleb Monroe, Joclyn Bushman and Nicholas
Althouse.
American FFA Degree winners included Caleb Monroe, Lucas
Brincks and Logan Brincks.
Degree winners included (front row, l-r): Ashley Baumler, Kelsey Hageman,
and Joclyn Bushman; back row: Dylan Hageman.
Pictured are Agricultural Proficiency Winners (front row): Logan Brincks;
back row: Caleb Monroe, Joclyn Bushman and Nicholas Althouse.
Officers for South Winneshiek FFA include: President Kelsey Hageman,Vice
President Skyler Luzum,Treasurer Kylee Riehle, Secretary Conner Hemesath,
Reporter Josie Buddenberg, Co-Reporter Hanna Schmitt,Turkey Valley Rep/
Jessica Schmitt, Sentinel Joseph Henning.
Wishing Health, Wealth
and Happiness to Our FFA Members
563-534-7143
In 2015, the South Winneshiek FFA Chapter received a $2,000 Working Here
Fund grant to cover input costs and rent for a new research and test plot.
Thank you farmers
and future farmers for
all your hard work!
563-534-7218
WE’RE THERE ANYTIME
YOU NEED A LIFT!
We are proud of our future
leaders in agriculture!
See us for the best locker products around!
Protivin, IA 52163
563-569-8774
Mon - Fri 7 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Sat: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Thanks for the
continued service
and hard work from
our FFA Members!
We are proud to support the next
generation of farmers in our area
563-422-3811
112 Jefferson St.,
West Union
We proudly salute
our FFA Members!
Thank You
FFA Members for
all your hard work
all year-long!
Calmar Courier
563-562-3488
calmarcourier@hotmail.com
Proud to Support
our FFA Members!
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Schmitt Dairy
supports future farmers
Schmitt Dairy Inc.
Glen and Greg Schmitt • 563-379-1655
1237 County Road W14 • Fort Atkinson, IA 52144
It is a pleasure doing
business with all of
the farmers and FFA
Members!