The Agricultural View December 2009 Issue 6
http://theagriculturalview.blogspot.com
From the View’s Desk I have committed, in good faith that funding will increase, to continue with The Agricultural View in 2010. If you think the View is worthwhile see the insert (yellow) page, select an option, and mail it back to me. In 2009 my cash donations total $650.00 and my cash expenses have surpassed $1,200.00. My labor averages more than 50 hours per issue. -----------------------------------------------------------
Issue 2 - what is next? When the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) comes after Ohio’s farmers with their proposition or state ballot issue (likely next year) every farmer, agricultural worker and supporter must be united for that fight. --------------------------------------------------
Today’s scientists have substituted mathematics for experiments, and they wander off through equation after equation, and eventually build a structure which has no relation to reality. (Nikola Tesla) 1
Ohio’s Agricultural National Rank 2nd in Egg production Top 5 in Veal production 9th in Pork production 11th in Dairy production
Say What
Many years ago I witnessed the following at a pep rally at the end of the school day: The rally ended a few minutes before the final bell was to ring and our principal, who was standing beside me in the hallway door, said watch this. He walked into the gym and in a loud voice got the student’s attention to remind them to be careful getting off of the bleachers. When he got back to me he said I’m covered. At times it is sad to see what liability threats force our administrators to worry about. -------------------------------------------------
Teenage Corner (Food for Thought) Recommended Book: The 6 Most Important Decisions You Will Ever Make by Sean Covey. --------------------------------------------------
Buying Stock? The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) now owns stock in 19 companies including, Tyson, Kroger and Bob Evans. PETA is also buying stock. I wonder why? 2
Could HSUS be Agriculture’s ACORN? The more we see, you begin to wonder if HSUS, PETA and its’ cousin the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and other friends are not a form of agriculture’s ACORN. They continue to solicit money (utilizing insidious advertising), initiating legal threats, ballot/legislative/proposition issues, and purchasing stock in many food businesses. President Obama has appointed Animal Rights’ leader Cass Sunstein as Regulatory and Information Czar (Goggle Animal Czar). Special Note: PETA and like-minded groups are sending news readers and coloring books to elementary schools to be given to students. This is subtly indoctrinating our children to their beliefs. Is this happening in your school? Generally, this material is innocently passed out without review. --------------------------------------------------
3% of the population has written goals (read twice per day) – these people accomplish hundreds of times in life what others accomplish. 10% have goals in their minds - very beneficial. 87% of the people have no goals or focus – bored in life and often blame others for their plight. 3
Fort Frye Board of Education I would like to thank Zach Waite and David Vandenberg for their tireless work, and support of Agricultural Education/FFA. Mr. Vandenberg’s work in support of our modernized science laboratories will greatly improve our student opportunities. His financial expertise has delayed the need for a school levy by several years. To the new board and Mr. Dill I offer the best of luck & a prayer for a spirit of unity. --------------------------------------------------
Great minds - focus on solutions and improvements (decisions are primarily based upon facts and the best interest long term). Average minds - tend to dwell on events and other people. Small minds - tend to sit back and criticize (decisions are often based on emotion and the short term). This was a lesson I taught in my Agricultural Education/FFA leadership classes. ---------------------------------------------------
Robert’s Rules of Order In Parliamentary Procedure the chairman can vote to create a tie (failing vote) or to break a tie (causing it to pass). Robert’s Rules of Order was established to be fair to everyone by insuring majority rule, while allowing minority input. 4
Did you know? Did you realize the state auditor’s office, or one of the state’s approved private firms, are required to audit your school district annually? Audits may run from a month (private) to several months (state). Would you believe that the state audits typically take much longer and cost thousands of additional dollars? Ask your school what annual audits cost (time, money etc.).
Thanksgiving – A Glance Back An Indian named Samoset, who spoke some English, walked into the pilgrim’s camp in 1621 and then introduced the pilgrims to Squanto who spoke fluent English. Squanto introduced the pilgrims to Chief Massasoit and was instrumental in achieving a 50-year peace treaty. They had heard of Squanto’s providential story of previously being abducted twice to Europe as a slave and managing to make his way back to America each time. The pilgrims and Indians celebration in the autumn of 1621 is generally referred to as the beginning of Thanksgiving. However, its’ real history was based upon the events of 1623. The pilgrims were starving, and, after being given their own land to plant food they industriously planted a great 5
amount of seed to end their starvation. However, a severe drought, which lasted from April to July, caused most of their corn to begin to wither and die. The pilgrims set apart a solemn day of humiliation, to seek the Lord by humble and fervent prayer. From their journals – For all the morning, and great part of the day, it was clear weather and very hot, and not a cloud or any sign of rain to be seen, yet toward evening it began to be overcast, and shortly after to rain with sweet and gentle showers, as gave them cause for rejoicing and blessing God. The gentle showers did quicken the corn and other fruits and made the Indians astonished. Why astonished? Droughts had always been broken with severe thunder storms which would have completely destroyed what crops were left. This was the day that is the basis for America’s real Thanksgiving traditions. ----------------------------------------------------
Farmer’s Plight Dairy farmers - after finally having a good profit year in 2008 our dairy farmers are getting financially decimated in 2009. Hog farmers – have been losing money for nearly thirty consecutive months. 6
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
The Agricultural View December 2009 Issue 6 http://theagriculturalview.blogspot.com
From the View’s Desk I have committed, in good faith that funding will increase, to continue with The Agricultural View in 2010. If you think the View is worthwhile see the insert (yellow) page, select an option, and mail it back to me. In 2009 my cash donations total $650.00 and my cash expenses have surpassed $1,200.00. My labor averages more than 50 hours per issue.
-----------------------------------------------------------Issue 2 - what is next? When the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) comes after Ohio’s farmers with their proposition or state ballot issue (likely next year) every farmer, agricultural worker and supporter must be united for that fight. --------------------------------------------------
Today’s scientists have substituted mathematics for experiments, and they wander off through equation after equation, and eventually build a structure which has no relation to reality. (Nikola Tesla) 1
Ohio’s Agricultural National Rank 2nd in Egg production Top 5 in Veal production 9th in Pork production 11th in Dairy production Say What
Many years ago I witnessed the following at a pep rally at the end of the school day: The rally ended a few minutes before the final bell was to ring and our principal, who was standing beside me in the hallway door, said watch this. He walked into the gym and in a loud voice got the student’s attention to remind them to be careful getting off of the bleachers. When he got back to me he said I’m covered. At times it is sad to see what liability threats force our administrators to worry about. -------------------------------------------------
Teenage Corner (Food for Thought) Recommended Book: The 6 Most Important Decisions You Will Ever Make by Sean Covey. --------------------------------------------------
Buying Stock? The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) now owns stock in 19 companies including, Tyson, Kroger and Bob Evans. PETA is also buying stock. I wonder why? 2
Could HSUS be Agriculture’s ACORN? The more we see, you begin to wonder if HSUS, PETA and its’ cousin the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and other friends are not a form of agriculture’s ACORN. They continue to solicit money (utilizing insidious advertising), initiating legal threats, ballot/legislative/proposition issues, and purchasing stock in many food businesses. President Obama has appointed Animal Rights’ leader Cass Sunstein as Regulatory and Information Czar (Goggle Animal Czar).
Special Note: PETA and like-minded groups are sending news readers and coloring books to elementary schools to be given to students. This is subtly indoctrinating our children to their beliefs. Is this happening in your school? Generally, this material is innocently passed out without review. -------------------------------------------------- 3% of the population has written goals (read twice per day) – these people accomplish hundreds of times in life what others accomplish. 10% have goals in their minds - very beneficial. 87% of the people have no goals or focus – bored in life and often blame others for their plight. 3
Fort Frye Board of Education I would like to thank Zach Waite and David Vandenberg for their tireless work, and support of Agricultural Education/FFA. Mr. Vandenberg’s work in support of our modernized science laboratories will greatly improve our student opportunities. His financial expertise has delayed the need for a school levy by several years. To the new board and Mr. Dill I offer the best of luck & a prayer for a spirit of unity. -------------------------------------------------- Great minds - focus on solutions and improvements (decisions are primarily based upon facts and the best interest long term). Average minds - tend to dwell on events and other people. Small minds - tend to sit back and criticize (decisions are often based on emotion and the short term). This was a lesson I taught in my Agricultural Education/FFA leadership classes. --------------------------------------------------- Robert’s Rules of Order In Parliamentary Procedure the chairman can vote to create a tie (failing vote) or to break a tie (causing it to pass). Robert’s Rules of Order was established to be fair to everyone by insuring majority rule, while allowing minority input. 4
Did you know? Did you realize the state auditor’s office, or one of the state’s approved private firms, are required to audit your school district annually? Audits may run from a month (private) to several months (state). Would you believe that the state audits typically take much longer and cost thousands of additional dollars? Ask your school what annual audits cost (time, money etc.). Thanksgiving – A Glance Back An Indian named Samoset, who spoke some English, walked into the pilgrim’s camp in 1621 and then introduced the pilgrims to Squanto who spoke fluent English. Squanto introduced the pilgrims to Chief Massasoit and was instrumental in achieving a 50-year peace treaty. They had heard of Squanto’s providential story of previously being abducted twice to Europe as a slave and managing to make his way back to America each time. The pilgrims and Indians celebration in the autumn of 1621 is generally referred to as the beginning of Thanksgiving. However, its’ real history was based upon the events of 1623. The pilgrims were starving, and, after being given their own land to plant food they industriously planted a great 5 amount of seed to end their starvation. However, a severe drought, which lasted from April to July, caused most of their corn to begin to wither and die. The pilgrims set apart a solemn day of humiliation, to seek the Lord by humble and fervent prayer. From their journals – For all the morning, and great part of the day, it was clear weather and very hot, and not a cloud or any sign of rain to be seen, yet toward evening it began to be overcast, and shortly after to rain with sweet and gentle showers, as gave them cause for rejoicing and blessing God. The gentle showers did quicken the corn and other fruits and made the Indians astonished. Why astonished? Droughts had always been broken with severe thunder storms which would have completely destroyed what crops were left. This was the day that is the basis for America’s real Thanksgiving traditions. ----------------------------------------------------Farmer’s Plight Dairy farmers - after finally having a good profit year in 2008 our dairy farmers are getting financially decimated in 2009. Hog farmers – have been losing money for nearly thirty consecutive months. 6
From the View’s Desk I have committed, in good faith that funding will increase, to continue with The Agricultural View in 2010. If you think the View is worthwhile see the insert (yellow) page, select an option, and mail it back to me. In 2009 my cash donations total $650.00 and my cash expenses have surpassed $1,200.00. My labor averages more than 50 hours per issue.
-----------------------------------------------------------Issue 2 - what is next? When the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) comes after Ohio’s farmers with their proposition or state ballot issue (likely next year) every farmer, agricultural worker and supporter must be united for that fight. --------------------------------------------------
Today’s scientists have substituted mathematics for experiments, and they wander off through equation after equation, and eventually build a structure which has no relation to reality. (Nikola Tesla) 1
Ohio’s Agricultural National Rank 2nd in Egg production Top 5 in Veal production 9th in Pork production 11th in Dairy production Say What
Many years ago I witnessed the following at a pep rally at the end of the school day: The rally ended a few minutes before the final bell was to ring and our principal, who was standing beside me in the hallway door, said watch this. He walked into the gym and in a loud voice got the student’s attention to remind them to be careful getting off of the bleachers. When he got back to me he said I’m covered. At times it is sad to see what liability threats force our administrators to worry about. -------------------------------------------------
Teenage Corner (Food for Thought) Recommended Book: The 6 Most Important Decisions You Will Ever Make by Sean Covey. --------------------------------------------------
Buying Stock? The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) now owns stock in 19 companies including, Tyson, Kroger and Bob Evans. PETA is also buying stock. I wonder why? 2
Could HSUS be Agriculture’s ACORN? The more we see, you begin to wonder if HSUS, PETA and its’ cousin the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and other friends are not a form of agriculture’s ACORN. They continue to solicit money (utilizing insidious advertising), initiating legal threats, ballot/legislative/proposition issues, and purchasing stock in many food businesses. President Obama has appointed Animal Rights’ leader Cass Sunstein as Regulatory and Information Czar (Goggle Animal Czar).
Special Note: PETA and like-minded groups are sending news readers and coloring books to elementary schools to be given to students. This is subtly indoctrinating our children to their beliefs. Is this happening in your school? Generally, this material is innocently passed out without review. -------------------------------------------------- 3% of the population has written goals (read twice per day) – these people accomplish hundreds of times in life what others accomplish. 10% have goals in their minds - very beneficial. 87% of the people have no goals or focus – bored in life and often blame others for their plight. 3
Fort Frye Board of Education I would like to thank Zach Waite and David Vandenberg for their tireless work, and support of Agricultural Education/FFA. Mr. Vandenberg’s work in support of our modernized science laboratories will greatly improve our student opportunities. His financial expertise has delayed the need for a school levy by several years. To the new board and Mr. Dill I offer the best of luck & a prayer for a spirit of unity. -------------------------------------------------- Great minds - focus on solutions and improvements (decisions are primarily based upon facts and the best interest long term). Average minds - tend to dwell on events and other people. Small minds - tend to sit back and criticize (decisions are often based on emotion and the short term). This was a lesson I taught in my Agricultural Education/FFA leadership classes. --------------------------------------------------- Robert’s Rules of Order In Parliamentary Procedure the chairman can vote to create a tie (failing vote) or to break a tie (causing it to pass). Robert’s Rules of Order was established to be fair to everyone by insuring majority rule, while allowing minority input. 4
Did you know? Did you realize the state auditor’s office, or one of the state’s approved private firms, are required to audit your school district annually? Audits may run from a month (private) to several months (state). Would you believe that the state audits typically take much longer and cost thousands of additional dollars? Ask your school what annual audits cost (time, money etc.). Thanksgiving – A Glance Back An Indian named Samoset, who spoke some English, walked into the pilgrim’s camp in 1621 and then introduced the pilgrims to Squanto who spoke fluent English. Squanto introduced the pilgrims to Chief Massasoit and was instrumental in achieving a 50-year peace treaty. They had heard of Squanto’s providential story of previously being abducted twice to Europe as a slave and managing to make his way back to America each time. The pilgrims and Indians celebration in the autumn of 1621 is generally referred to as the beginning of Thanksgiving. However, its’ real history was based upon the events of 1623. The pilgrims were starving, and, after being given their own land to plant food they industriously planted a great 5 amount of seed to end their starvation. However, a severe drought, which lasted from April to July, caused most of their corn to begin to wither and die. The pilgrims set apart a solemn day of humiliation, to seek the Lord by humble and fervent prayer. From their journals – For all the morning, and great part of the day, it was clear weather and very hot, and not a cloud or any sign of rain to be seen, yet toward evening it began to be overcast, and shortly after to rain with sweet and gentle showers, as gave them cause for rejoicing and blessing God. The gentle showers did quicken the corn and other fruits and made the Indians astonished. Why astonished? Droughts had always been broken with severe thunder storms which would have completely destroyed what crops were left. This was the day that is the basis for America’s real Thanksgiving traditions. ----------------------------------------------------Farmer’s Plight Dairy farmers - after finally having a good profit year in 2008 our dairy farmers are getting financially decimated in 2009. Hog farmers – have been losing money for nearly thirty consecutive months. 6
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In 2009 I made a major time and financial commitment to start the View. My cash donations have totaled $650.00 and my cash expenses are more than $1,200.00. My total labor hours per issue are more than 50 hours. A few tedious examples in Issue 5 alone were highlighting (in yellow) well over 1,500 times and creased folds over 1,200 times. I placed stamps, labels and sealed over 300 times each.
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The following advertisers support The Agricultural View and the promotion of agriculture, however, they may not necessarily agree with every point of view within the newsletter. Please support them.
J.L. Riestenberg, D.D.S. T.C. Lavelle, D.D.S. E.C. Welsh, D.D.S. 207 Columbus Road Athens, OH 45701 Phone 740-593-8530 Fax 740-594-2215
Getting down to
Agribusiness Register today! Washington State Community College www.wscc.edu
Vlasak Performance Sled Pulling and Racing Shop: 3316 State Route 555 Cutler 45724 Home: 7111 State Route 555 Owner: Kyle 740-440-0483 740-989-2958 Vlasak email: vlasakperformance@ohiohills.com
1. The minimum ad size will measure approximately 1 ¼ inches by 2 ½ inches.
2. If you have a unique or customized plan (anything that does not fit the measurements etc.) please call and I will try to accommodate you. My printing options are limited.
3. The same disclaimer that appears with the ads in this issue will accompany your ad.
4. Please include the ad you wish to submit with your check and mail it to me.
5. If you have any questions, or suggestions, please call me at 740-984-2567.
6. I do reserve the right to return an ad and money if I have any concerns.
I grew up on a 330 acre dairy farm in Washington County and my father got up every morning at 3:15 A.M. to start the milking. He did this every day of the week except on Sunday morning when my uncle (Robert Coffman) would do the early milking to give my dad a break. Generally, my dad did not get to bed until sometime after 8:30 P.M. He did this every day of the year except for two to three days when our family would go to Cleveland Indian’s games. Every Saturday night my dad (Ralph Sr.) and my mom (Dorothy Stotler) would go bowling with friends and my grandpa (Clemens Coffman) would baby sit for me and my three brothers (John, Terry, and Chris) so mom and dad could have a night out together. My Uncle Hugh Coffman’s example is the reason that I became an Agricultural Education teacher. My mentor in teaching was Doug Mercer. I got to work with thousands of students at Fort Frye. I have been so blessed in my life!
We must stay informed by checking animal rights updates at: www.consumerfreedom.com
The majority of local humane societies support farmers and supported State Issue 2. If someone chooses to be a vegetarian that is fine with me, however, they do not feel that way about my rights – why not? What would happen if farmers did nothing (to fight) and just let HSUS and friends have their way? Farmers would lose everything and society would have more imported food that would be less safe and much more expensive. What would happen if HSUS and their friends did nothing and just left hard working and productive farmers alone? Nothing.
“Freedom is not, never has been, and never will be, free” Thank you to our service men, women and our veterans!
Please feel free to call me to discuss the View – I do appreciate your input both pro and con. Also, remember any repeated information is for our new readers.
“I wish you and your family Happy Thanksgiving & Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”
The Agricultural View – I hope you are on our mailing list for 2010 – see you in January J Ralph & Alta, my best friend, sweetheart and wife (all one person for me J)
___One year Subscription - $10.00 (6 Issues starting in January – every other month)
___Donation - If you wish to contribute more than $10.00 (Includes a one year subscription)
___Ad for one year - $50.00 - see details 1-6 on the back (Includes a one year subscription)
___I will use the Blogsite/E-Mail (A donation would be appreciated to help with funding)
___Please carry over my donation, given in 2009, to cover me for 2010
___Please remove me from the mailing list
Make checks payable to: The Agricultural View Mail to: 566 Elk Run Road Beverly, Ohio 45715
Print Name - E-Mail or Phone -
Address - Zip Code - ______
In 2009 I made a major time and financial commitment to start the View. My cash donations have totaled $650.00 and my cash expenses are more than $1,200.00. My total labor hours per issue are more than 50 hours. A few tedious examples in Issue 5 alone were highlighting (in yellow) well over 1,500 times and creased folds over 1,200 times. I placed stamps, labels and sealed over 300 times each.
----------------------------------------Complete, cut here, and mail back----------------------------------------
The following advertisers support The Agricultural View and the promotion of agriculture, however, they may not necessarily agree with every point of view within the newsletter. Please support them.
J.L. Riestenberg, D.D.S. T.C. Lavelle, D.D.S. E.C. Welsh, D.D.S. 207 Columbus Road Athens, OH 45701 Phone 740-593-8530 Fax 740-594-2215
Getting down to
Agribusiness Register today! Washington State Community College www.wscc.edu
Vlasak Performance Sled Pulling and Racing Shop: 3316 State Route 555 Cutler 45724 Home: 7111 State Route 555 Owner: Kyle 740-440-0483 740-989-2958 Vlasak email: vlasakperformance@ohiohills.com
1. The minimum ad size will measure approximately 1 ¼ inches by 2 ½ inches.
2. If you have a unique or customized plan (anything that does not fit the measurements etc.) please call and I will try to accommodate you. My printing options are limited.
3. The same disclaimer that appears with the ads in this issue will accompany your ad.
4. Please include the ad you wish to submit with your check and mail it to me.
5. If you have any questions, or suggestions, please call me at 740-984-2567.
6. I do reserve the right to return an ad and money if I have any concerns.
I grew up on a 330 acre dairy farm in Washington County and my father got up every morning at 3:15 A.M. to start the milking. He did this every day of the week except on Sunday morning when my uncle (Robert Coffman) would do the early milking to give my dad a break. Generally, my dad did not get to bed until sometime after 8:30 P.M. He did this every day of the year except for two to three days when our family would go to Cleveland Indian’s games. Every Saturday night my dad (Ralph Sr.) and my mom (Dorothy Stotler) would go bowling with friends and my grandpa (Clemens Coffman) would baby sit for me and my three brothers (John, Terry, and Chris) so mom and dad could have a night out together. My Uncle Hugh Coffman’s example is the reason that I became an Agricultural Education teacher. My mentor in teaching was Doug Mercer. I got to work with thousands of students at Fort Frye. I have been so blessed in my life!
We must stay informed by checking animal rights updates at: www.consumerfreedom.com
The majority of local humane societies support farmers and supported State Issue 2. If someone chooses to be a vegetarian that is fine with me, however, they do not feel that way about my rights – why not? What would happen if farmers did nothing (to fight) and just let HSUS and friends have their way? Farmers would lose everything and society would have more imported food that would be less safe and much more expensive. What would happen if HSUS and their friends did nothing and just left hard working and productive farmers alone? Nothing.
“Freedom is not, never has been, and never will be, free” Thank you to our service men, women and our veterans!
Please feel free to call me to discuss the View – I do appreciate your input both pro and con. Also, remember any repeated information is for our new readers.
“I wish you and your family Happy Thanksgiving & Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”
The Agricultural View – I hope you are on our mailing list for 2010 – see you in January J Ralph & Alta, my best friend, sweetheart and wife (all one person for me J)
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