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Johnson County Farm Family of the Year

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The Thompsons

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Contents Farm Family of the Year............................. 3 BE READY.

4-H Fun..................................................... 11

Thompson family has been farming corn, soybeans in Union Township for three generations.

Youth program offers fun and educational opportunities for Grades 3-12.

Share the road............................................ 8

Food for Thought...................................... 12

Spring planting time means more farmers and equipment will be out on the roads.

Learn some little-known fun facts about the food we produce in the United States.

Tasty Treats................................................. 9

College bound.......................................... 13 Area teens have a wealth of scholarships available if they are considering an ag-related education.

Snacking does not have to be unhealthy. Learn what snacks are filling and good for you. BE READY.

Farm Services Directory.......................... 14

Planting a message.................................. 10

Local organizations and agencies available to help farmers, engage young people.

Friends of Johnson County Agriculture begins program to BE READY. help keep farmers safe on the roads.

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ON THE COVER The Thompson family is the 2016 Johnson County Farm Family of the Year. From left, Michael Spillman, Joan Thompson, Callie Spillman, Kevin Thompson, Jeri Thompson, Ashley Thompson holding Drayce, and Kyle Fox. Photo BY MARK FREELAND

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Rewarding work

Thompsons can’t picture a better life than farming STORY BY AMY MAY PHOTOS BY MARK FREELAND

or three generations, the Thompson family has been farming acreage in Union Township. The land, much of which was purchased during the Great Depression, continues to sustain the 2016 Farm Family of the Year. The family, which was selected by the Johnson County Ag Committee, started with Cecil and Thelma Selch and Emery and Wreatha Thompson, both early farm families in the area. The Selches had a daughter, Joan. The Thompsons were the parents of Gene. Joan remembers stories about hard times for farm families during the Depression. “It was a struggle for them. They traded a lot of their grain to get money for feed and things. I remember my mother saying she would never be without cash,” Joan said. The Selch farm was in two sections, both 80 acres each, that her parents purchased, Joan said. “It was an existing farm. There was a house there and one across the road,” she said. Joan and Gene Thompson married in Farm Family 1953 and had three sons: Roger, Randy and of the Year Kevin. Gene died in September at the age of 82. The two older sons are veterinarians. Roger, who specializes in cattle embryo transfer, lives in Ohio and Randy, who owns a small animal practice, lives in Illinois. The farm, which is comprised of land from both his grandparents’ farms and rental acreage, is now in the hands of Kevin and Jeri Thompson. Kevin, a Franklin Community High School graduate, said he was not as interested in attending college as his brothers, but did honor his parents’ wishes and obtained an associate degree in general agriculture from Purdue University in 1982.

Working together “I’ve been farming full-time since 1982. I always seemed to love being outdoors and being my own boss. I always wanted to farm; I wouldn’t be happy doing anything else. Me and my dad farmed together until he retired in 2000 … about 18 years,” Kevin said. “I had a really good teacher. He was one of the first in the area that started no-tilling.” Kevin met Jeri on a blind date. She is from the Prince’s Lakes

The 2016 Johnson County Farm Family of the Year, from left, Joan Thompson, Kevin Thompson, Jeri Thompson, Ashley Thompson, holding Drayce Thompson, Kyle Fox, Callie Spillman and Michael Spillman, pose at their Union Township farm.

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area, then moved to the southside of Indianapolis as a child and graduated from Perry Meridian High School. She met Kevin and embraced the life of a farmer, learning to drive the equipment and delivering piglets, or “pulling pigs,” in the hog barn. They married in 1989. Jeri worked outside the home until five years ago and carried the family’s health insurance. Now, she helps out on the farm full time and dotes on her first grandson, Drayce. “It’s pretty rewarding work,” Jeri said. “I do whatever the boss tells me to do,” she said with a laugh. “I plant beans in the spring. I run the grain cart in the fall.” Jeri and Joan also keep the books and maintain the farm’s paperwork. Like most farm wives, they also take meals out to the fields and serve as “relay drivers” to help move the equipment and trucks from field to field. “I love working with (Kevin). We work well together,” Jeri said.

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Kevin farms 1,550 acres of corn and soybeans. In the early 1980s, the Thompsons raised Simmental cattle and hogs. “Hogs are what put us all through college,” Kevin said. When Kevin was young, the family kept 80 to 85 sows and did a farrow-tofinish business, producing approximately 1,600 hogs per year. When his dad got sick, Kevin switched to feeder pigs, which are weaned piglets that are fed and raised until they reach market weight. He lost most of his herd to an illness and decided to get out of the hog business. Now, he keeps about six sows

on the farm as 4-H projects for friends. The family also raised chickens at one point and Joan sold eggs. Kevin and Jeri have two daughters, Ashley Thompson, who is a family consumer science teacher at Warren Central High School, and Callie Spillmann, a licensed social worker at Adult & Child and is based at Center Grove High School. Callie is married to Michael Spillmann, who works at Dan Davis Electric. Their nephew, Kyle Fox, lives with them. He is a student at Franklin Community High School. Ashley, who lives in Greenwood, has one son, Drayce Thompson. Callie and Michael live near her parents and Michael has started helping with the farm work. “He’s really interested in it,” Jeri said. “He’s our general electrician,” Kevin added. “He also ran the tillage tool on all of the ground last year.”

Stewards of the land Like many family farmers, the Thompsons see themselves as stewards of the land and want to give it the best care they can. “Our belief is that you need to leave the soil better than when you started. Some farmers just farm,” Joan said. Kevin explained that no-till farming is a conservation measure to preserve topsoil. If you turn all the soil, it is more vulnerable to being washed away in the rain. No till also promotes earthworms, which naturally aerate and fertilize the soil. If it’s a dry year, a no-till field holds the moisture better. On the downside, Kevin says it’s “ugly farming.” The field looks woolly, not

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neatly plowed, which may put off some landlords. “Some landowners don’t like that. They think we’re letting it go to weeds,” he said. And if the field has poor drainage, not tilling can make the problem worse during wet seasons. “You have to go into it with an open mind,” Kevin said. “Yields may drop at first, but then rebound. Some (farmers) in Johnson County do no till; most don’t. It’s just worked out well for me.” Kevin added that advances in technology have helped farmers reduce the use of fertilizer, which is good for the environment. “Now, you can get soil tested, and the technology on spreaders can put it where it’s needed. It’s helped the yields and saved us money on fertilizers,” he said. Producing a safe product is also important to the family. They are open to new technologies and seed genetics, but also want to be sure what they use is good for the fields and themselves. “People need to realize that what they buy, the farmers buy too, so we want the food to be safe,” Joan said. “We wouldn’t be raising it if we didn’t think it was safe. We raise it and feed it to our own families.”

Community involvement The Thompson family has a long history of taking part in area agricultural activities. Gene was a member of the Progressive Farmers Club,

a former board member of the Johnson County Farm Bureau and was involved with the Franklin FFA chapter. Kevin serves on the board of Premier Ag and is chairman of the Johnson County Soil & Water Conservation Board. He served on the Johnson County Fair board for 11 years. He stopped participating when his daughters joined 4-H, but then served another term after they completed the program. Kevin, Ashley and Callie, as well as Kevin’s two brothers, were all 10-year 4-H members. “Our kids showed hogs, crops, baking, preserving foods, gardening, gift wrapping … they did 12 to 14 projects a year when they were younger. They loved it,” Jeri said. The Thompson family believes 4-H is a great program for kids. “It builds a lot of character,” Joan said. “They learn to accept defeat, to lose gracefully and shake hands (with the winner).” The family enjoyed showing hogs the most, Jeri said. They would all stay in the barn and have a fun, family time during the fair. The girls’ friends, after hanging out in the barn with the family, became interested in showing hogs at the fair, and the Thompsons helped them. Farming is a great lifestyle for raising a family. Everything from the lessons of 4-H to the responsibility Kevin Thompson stands with his mother, Joan Thompson. of chores helps turn kids into upstanding adults.

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“When our boys grew up, there were chores to do when you came home from school. They don’t do that now,” Joan said. “You used to be able to find kids to bale hay.” People are also losing out on the benefits of multiple generations living close by. Jeri said she appreciates having Joan just across the road. When the girls were little, she babysat while Jeri worked at her outside job and on the farm. She was a supportive grandma for the girls and she continues to help with the farm duties. “We couldn’t have raised our kids without her. She just helped so much,” Jeri said. In their free time, they like to camp in the summer. They have a fifth-wheel and like to go with a group of friends. Kevin is also a gun collector, and the couple enjoys shooting sports together. Jeri also likes quilting.

Businessman and farmer Despite an idyllic and rural lifestyle, farming has its challenges, and a farmer needs business acumen, the family agreed. “The farmer is the only person who works 12 to 15 hours a day and doesn’t know how much he’s making an hour,” Joan said. Kevin said the economics is always on his mind. The farm can store 110,000 bushels of grain, so he has to decide when to sell, for example. Storing also allows him to spread out the income over the year, instead of selling all the grain after harvest. “It’s a convenience to take advantage of market fluctuations,” he said. There is lots of technology available to farmers, and smaller farmers like the Thompsons must decide what new bells and whistles are worth the cost. Kevin likes his bin manager system, which will send him an email if it detects a hot spot in the grain storage bin. He’s not such a big fan of auto steer for the tractors, preferring to drive the machine himself. The Thompsons can see a day when technology does all the farm work.

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“It’s all great until it doesn’t work and no one knows how to do it,” Jeri said. Equipment maintenance is a challenge, too. “I used to be able to repair anything. Now, it’s all electronic and computerized,” he said. Jeri has been able to help with some of the computer issues, she added. The family owns one-third of the land they farm. The rest has to be rented, which means at any time, he could lose significant acreage to development. “I’ve been pretty lucky over the years. I have good relationships with the landowners. Union Township has not grown as much,” he said. Most farmers also have a hard time finding good help. The Thompsons say they are very lucky to have Dale Donahue and his son, Eric, who work for them during the busy planting and harvesting times. Dale is a heavy equipment operator at Camp Atterbury, so he is especially handy with the farm machinery. The men are able to take time off their full-time jobs and do farm work. “It’s getting harder and harder to find people who can do this,” Kevin said. Farming requires a unique set of talents and fewer people have those skills than in the past. While Kevin loves farming and has no immediate plans to retire, he also has an eye on the future and who will pick up the reins for the farm’s fourth generation of stewards. His son-in-law has shown an interest and aptitude for farming. “I’m hoping Michael will be interested. We are teaching him. He didn’t grow up (farming), but we want to teach him,” Kevin said.

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Purdue Extension — Ag & Natural Resources Keep an eye out for farmers as spring planting begins

orking in the agriculture industry can be a great career; however, it is ranked as one of the most hazardous occupations in the United States, according to the National Safety Council. Hundreds of thousands of work-related injuries occur on U.S. farms annually, according to the USDA. Often family members work on the farm, accounting for 65 percent of injuries. As the weather warms up, you’ll see more farmers out and about. Trust me, they’ve been working all winter long — feeding animals, repairing fences, attending conferences, etc. Now that spring is around the corner, farm equipment will travel on the roads with cars. Keep your eyes peeled for yard signs from the Friends of Johnson County Agriculture reminding us to slow down. Safety is of utmost importance for everyone, so remember that farm equipment may be on roads other than just in the country. If you are behind a piece of farm equipment, keep in mind that they’re going slower than you. The first thing you should do is slow down. We must use caution and share the road. The farm equipment driver will try to move over and let cars pass when it is safe for them. They have to be careful not to hit mailboxes, telephone poles, etc. Many crashes occur when a car tries to pass farm equipment. For decades Purdue has researched farm safety and provided training through Extension. Find more information at www.

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hen we think of snacking, we sometimes view this as negative. However, snacking is actually a part of a healthy eating lifestyle! We must first keep in mind of our snack choices — the unnecessary calories, sugar, sodium and fat can creep up on us without even knowing it. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says it well: “Savor the flavor of eating right,” which is exactly what we need to focus on. Choosing our snacks wisely is the first step to achieving our healthful eating plans and sticking to them. Try planning out your snacks. Keep a variety of tasty, nutrient-dense, on-the-go snacks nearby for when you are feeling the urge to splurge. These healthy snacks will help take the edge off hunger and will help keep you away from the vending

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When choosing our snacks, we do not want to overlook the MyPlate method of eating: a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy foods. We also want to take in to account the portion size of our snacks. Instead of bringing the entire bag/ box to work or on the road with you, try putting your snacks in singleserve containers or baggies so you are not tempted to overindulge. You also want to ask yourself, “Am I really hungry?” Sometimes we tend to eat when we are bored, stressed or frustrated. Try not to feed those emotional urges. Don’t forget about hydration. Quench your thirst with

water, low-fat or fat-free milk or 100 percent fruit juices. Watch out for flavored water because it may contain added sugars; check your labels. Making the right food choices is necessary for biting into a healthy lifestyle. So get your family involved and make the healthy choices of consuming fewer calories, making informed food choices and getting the right amount of daily exercise in order to achieve a healthy weight and overall lifestyle. Stacey Fait h is t he P urdue Ex tension Johnson Count y ex tension educator — Foods and Nut rition, Healt h & Human Sciences. She can be reached at sfaith@ purdue.edu or 317-736-3724.

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Friends of Johnson County Agriculture Local committee’s campaign to ‘plant’ safety message

Friends of Johnson County Agriculture will plant signs throughout the county urging motorists to slow down and watch for farm equipment.

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Friends of Johnson County Agriculture was started as a group project at Leadership Johnson County to raise awareness of the importance of agriculture in our community. For more info: http://friendsofjohnsoncountyagriculture.webstarts.com/index.html

he Friends of Johnson County Agriculture (Friends of JC Ag) committee is encouraging motorists to “Slow Down” this planting season as farm equipment will be moving up and down the roads. Johnson County is home to 852 farmers, according to the 2012 USDA, Ag Census. Planting season typically takes place between the months of April and June and farmers will be moving tillage tools as well as planters from field to field throughout the county. While the population growth in the county has made it more challenging for farmers to put out a crop, there is still plenty of road to share. The committee hopes to “plant” signs around the county to remind the community to slow down and keep safe! In addition to the “Slow Down” signs, Friends of JC Ag is once again planning a county-wide celebration of Agriculture — Farm Festival Days — to be held at the Johnson County fairgrounds on Aug. 27-28. This free two-day event is designed to promote the industry and to educate the public about agriculture. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from farm families, drive modern farm equipment, get up close and personal with livestock as well as enjoy educational kids’ activities. This family friendly event will be open to the public with the ultimate goal of connecting consumers with today’s agriculture in

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Johnson County. Friends of JC Ag was established by a group of Leadership Johnson County participants in 2010 as its community service project. The idea was to promote agriculture and provide funds for related projects. A partnership was initiated with the Johnson County Community Foundation and a diverse board was created for guidance. Fundraising is accomplished through monetary donations and donations of grain at the point of sale at local grain elevators. The funds are to assist in finding avenues of seed money for new agricultural projects and to provide support to 4-H, FFA and related educational efforts. The Friends of JC Ag committee is excited about future opportunities to promote agriculture in Johnson County including the Farm Festival Days. If you are interested in learning more about this group or becoming involved, contact Kim Minton at the Johnson County Community Foundation at 317-7382213. Members of the Friends of JC Ag committee include Kim Minton, Sarah Hanson, Abby Nichols, Jennifer Campbell, Janice Bullman, Amy Kelsay, Stephanie Hendricks, Virginia Davis, Keegan Poe and Brett Jones.

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Grades 1 or 2 can learn more about what 4-H is and what projects they can take in 4-H. They are not required to attend club meetings, but would be encouraged to learn all aspects of the program. Mini 4-H members can also attend a day camp June 2-3 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds (limited to the first 100 kids) to learn more. So, how does this play a role in your child’s future? As a 4-H member, kids will learn life skills and experiences that will lead to become contributing members of society. They can also apply for scholarships through the county and state that will in return assist them in future college endeavors. The top five skills last year’s members learned in 4-H were responsibly, leadership, development of skills, time management and communication. Those five skills are

essential to the working world and achieving future goals. Members are challenged to serve in many leadership roles to accomplish those skills. All 4-H activities are conducted in a safe environment in partnership with caring 4-H adults. Johnson County has the best 4-H volunteers, who care about the youths in the community. You can enroll in 4-H by going to our Johnson County Extension website (www.extension.purdue.edu/johnson), our Purdue Extension Johnson County and Johnson County 4-H Facebook pages, along with the Purdue Extension YouTube channel. Heather Dougherty is the Purdue Extension Johnson Count y extension educator — 4-H/ Youth Development. She can be reached at hdougherty@purdue.edu or 317-736-3724.

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National Ag Day: Food for Thought Corn Poppin’ Facts

Popcorn pops because water is stored in a small circle of soft starch in each kernel. As the kernel is heated, the water heats, the droplet of moisture turns to steam and the steam builds up pressure until the kernel finally explodes to many times its original volume. While the first breakfast cereal was made by adding sugar and milk to popped popcorn, a shortage of baking flours after World War II forced breadmakers to substitute up to 25 percent of wheat flour with ground popped popcorn. Over the years, popcorn also has been used as an ingredient in pudding, candy, soup, salad and entrées.

Cherrific!

The same chemicals that give tart cherries their color may relieve pain better than aspirin and ibuprofen in humans. Eating about 20 tart cherries a day could reduce inflammatory pain and headache pain. There are about 7,000 cherries on an average tart cherry tree (the number varies depending on the age of the tree, weather and growing conditions). It takes about 250 cherries to make a cherry pie, so each tree could produce enough cherries for 28 pies!

Head Strong

Lettuce is a member of the sunflower family. Americans eat about 30 pounds of lettuce every year. That’s about five times more than what we ate in the early 1900s.

Berry, Berry Good for You!

Blueberries are the second most popular berry in the United States. Blueberries are first picked by hand to gather the best of the early fruit. Later, if the fruit is to be mechanically harvested, a harvesting machine goes through the field and gently shakes each bush so only the ripe blueberries drop off. Blueberries are a good source of Vitamin C and fiber.

Cracking Up

In the United States in 1998, hens produced 6.657 billion dozen eggs. After these eggs were laid, about two-thirds were sold in the shell and one-third of them were broken to make liquid, frozen, dried and specialty egg products. The egg shell may have as many as 17,000 tiny pores over its surface. Through them, the egg can absorb flavors and odors. Eggs age more in one day at room temperature than in one week in the refrigerator. It takes 24 to 26 hours for a hen to produce an egg; there are 30 minutes between each egg-producing cycle.

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There are more than 500 different types of bananas. That means if you ate a different kind of banana every day, it would take almost a year and a half to eat every one! Although generally regarded as a tree, this large tropical plant is really an herb. That means it does not have a woody trunk like a tree. The stalk is composed of leaf sheaths that overlap each other and grow from an underground stem called a rhizome. The banana plant can grow as high as 20 feet tall. That’s as big as a two-story house!

An Apple a Day

Apples are a member of the rose family. The apples from one tree can fill 20 boxes every year. Fresh apples float because 25 percent of their volume is air. In the winter, apple trees need to “rest” for about 900-1,000 hours below 45 degrees F. in order to flower and fruit properly. If you grew 100 apple trees from the seeds of one tree, they would all be different.

Green Greek Goddess

The name asparagus comes from the Greek language and means “sprout” or “shoot.” Asparagus is a member of the lily family and is related to onions, leeks and garlic. More than 50,000 tons of asparagus are grown in California every year.

Pumpkin Eater

Pumpkins were once recommended for removing freckles and curing snake bites! Pumpkin flowers are edible. Pumpkin seeds can be roasted as a snack. Native Americans used pumpkin seeds for food and medicine. In early colonial times, pumpkins were used as an ingredient for the crust of pies, not the filling. The name “pumpkin” originated from “pepon,” the Greek word for “large melon.”

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The batter used to make pancakes is almost exactly the same as the batter used to make regular cakes. The pancake batter is just a little thinner. On Pancake Day in Newfoundland (the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent), items are placed in the pancake batter before it is cooked to foretell

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Peaches are a good source of Vitamin C. The United States provides about one-fourth of the world’s supply of fresh peaches. The peach is a member of the rose family and will have a sweet fragrance when ripe. Most peaches that are imported to the United States during winter months come from Chile.

Pizza Perfect

Americans eat approximately 100 acres of pizza each day, or 350 slices per second. Each man, woman and child in America eats an average of 46 slices (23 pounds) of pizza a year. Pepperoni is America’s favorite topping (36 percent of all pizza orders we eat; anchovies always rank last on the list of favorite toppings. In 1830, pizza truly began with the opening of the world’s first pizzeria, Port’ Alba. The pizzas were cooked in an oven lined with lava from Mount Vesuvius, a volcano located on the Bay of Naples. According to Domino’s, some of the more popular international toppings are pickled ginger, minced mutton and tofu in India, squid and Mayou Jaga (mayonnaise, potato and bacon) in Japan, and green peas in Brazil. In Russia, they serve pizza covered with mockba, which is a combination of sardines, tuna, mackerel, salmon and onions. In France, a popular combo is called the Flambee, with bacon, onion and fresh cream.

Broccoli Basics

In 1970, consumption of broccoli was only a half a pound per person. Today, the average person in the United States eats 4½ pounds a year. In the United States, broccoli was probably first grown by immigrants from Italy in home gardens in Brooklyn, New York.

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The most popular sweet pepper in the United States is the bell pepper. As bell peppers mature, their color changes from green to red and they become sweeter. Dried chile pepper wreaths are called “Ristras” — a symbol of plenty and hope. — Agriculture Council of America

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Danny Hubbard and Norman Mitchell Memorial Scholarship

What: One $500 scholarship Who: Johnson County 4-H member who is in his or her last year of 4-H. Must be accepted into or returning to a continuing education program this fall. Focus of this scholarship will be a student who is not in the top percentile of his or her class. Application due: June 30 Donor: Dale Hubbard

Johnson County Beef Cattle Association Scholarship – In Memory of Harold Fulp

Who: Johnson County 4-H member who has participated in the 4-H beef project and shown beef the last five years of their 4-H career. Dairy beef project also qualifies. Must be a current high school graduate or in their last year of 4-H and accepted in a continuing education program the following fall. Scholarship(s) will be presented at the Johnson County Fair. You may only apply one time. Selection criteria: Must present proof of acceptance to college, technical or trade school. Please include a paragraph about your involvement in the beef project and how this will help you in your future plans. You must also work at least one shift in the ribeye building at the county fair the year you apply. Application due: June 30 Donor: Johnson County Beef Cattle Association

Johnson County Fair Board Scholarship

What: One $250 scholarship Who: This scholarship was established in 2008 by members of the Johnson County Fair Board to recognize and reward a 4-H member pursuing higher education in addition to being an outstanding 10-year 4-H member. Students may apply who are accepted into and are planning to attend an accredited two- or-four year public or private institutions of high learning. Students must be a 10 year 4-H member who demonstrates good moral character and leadership during his or her

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Ken Davis Memorial Scholarship

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In partnership with the Indiana 4-H Foundation, the Indiana 4-H Youth Development Program annually awards more than $125,000 in scholarships to 4-H members to pursue post-secondary education. Scholarships are awarded to recognize youths participating in Indiana’s 4-H Youth Development Program on their achievements and life skill development resulting from their participation in a variety of 4-H experiences.The next applications will be accepted in late January 2017, and can be completed through the student’s 4HOnline account. • 4-H Accomplishment scholarships Available to 4-H members in Grades 10-12 and the year immediately following high school graduation. Selection is based on the member’s life skill development resulting from 4-H participation. Awards range from $1,000-$2,000. Categories include animal science, citizenship, communications, engineering and technological science, healthy

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Farm Services Directory Agriculture and Natural Resources — Extension Educator

Provides the latest scientific information in agriculture production, management and marketing to urban, suburban and rural people. Conducts continuing education programs with consumers, home gardeners, agricultural producers and distributors. Oversees community development programs that study problems, needs and goals of the community. Sarah Hanson is the County Extension Director, Extension Educator, Agriculture/Natural Resources at Johnson County Extension Office, 484 N. Morton St., Franklin, IN 46131, 317-736-3724. Info: sspeedy@purdue.edu

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Farm Service Agency-Ag Credit Division provides financing for beginning farmers and those in financial difficulty resulting from farm economy and adverse weather. Info: Farm Loan Officer Jan Marlin, 812-663-8674, Greensburg FSA, 108 Smith Road, Greensburg, IN 47240.

beef cattle industry through education for producers and consumers. Officers for 2016 are Mike Hardamon, president; Brian Young, vice president; Keegan Poe, secretary; and Tim Gaughan, treasurer. Information: Facebook: Johnson County Beef Cattle Association (Indiana)

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Assist young farmers, agri-businessmen and their families with educational programs and practical experiences. Johnson County clubs are Trafalgar Young Farmers and Johnson County Farm Bureau Young Farmers.

4-H

Responsible for preventing the entry and spread of exotic pests in the United States and eradicating those that enter. If you are planning a trip overseas and want to know what agricultural items you can bring back, call your local APHIS representative, Nick Johnson, 3059 N. Morton St., Franklin, IN 46131; 317-736-7291, ext. 5.

An informal, practical, learn-by-doing educational program that helps youths establish real-life goals and become competent, productive citizens. The 4-H program is for rural and urban youths in Grades 1-12. The 4-H program in Johnson County involves 1,084 4-H’ers, 194 mini 4-H’ers and 135 4-H leaders in 31 4-H clubs. Info: Johnson County Extension Office at 317-736-3724.

Division of Forestry

4-H and Youth Development — Extension Educator

Provides free forest management assistance to any private landowner in Johnson County, including management planning, timber sale advice, tree planting plans, insect and disease control, maple syrup production. Responsible for administering the Indiana Classified Forest Program, which provides a property tax reduction as an incentive to manage timber and wildlife habitat on parcels greater than 10 acres. Info: http://findindianaforester.org or District Forester Zachary Smith at 317-232-4117

Division of Wildlife

Assists landowners in developing wildlife habitat through technical advice and management plans. The division distributes free seed to landowners wishing to establish wildlife food plots. It also is responsible for wildlife surveys and wildlife damage complaints. Info: Falyn Owens, South Urban Biologist, Wildlife Biologist, 812526-4891

Farm Service Agency

Responsible for administering federal farm subsidy programs. Other programs include price support loans, dairy program, facility loans and the Conservation Reserve Program, where cost-sharing on conservation practices is done with landowners. The FSA also assists the Natural Resources and Conservation Service in its programs. Info: Brian Catt, County Executive Director, 317-736-6822, ext. 2. The office is at 3059 N. Morton St., Franklin.

Johnson County Extension Board

Leads programs that provide learning experiences for youths to develop individual talents, skills and leadership abilities. Youth educators work cooperatively with local leadership and groups concerned with youths to develop programs. Heather Dougherty is Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development at Johnson County Extension Office, 484 N. Morton St., Franklin, IN 46131, 317-736-3724. Info: hdougher@purdue.edu

The primary governing body for the county extension program. Members establish program objectives in cooperation with extension educators. They also make recommendations concerning the extension service budget and work with Purdue University in filling educator vacancies. The board is composed of adults and youths representing various interests throughout the county. Boardmembers are elected in November and serve three years. If you would be interested in serving on the Johnson County Extension Board, contact Sarah Hanson at 317-736-3724 or sspeedy@purdue.edu

Health and Human Sciences — Extension Educator

Johnson County Extension Homemakers

The Health and Human Sciences educator provides research-based information and informal educational programs related to diet, health, food, nutrition and food safety. Information is also available in the areas of money management, child care, prenatal nutrition and stain removal. A week-long Master Food Preserver program is offered in June 20-24 in Scott Hall on the Johnson County Fairgrounds. The Health and Human Sciences educator works with local leadership and agencies involved with improving the quality of individual, family and community life. Stacey Faith is Extension Educator, Health and Human Sciences, at Johnson County Extension Office, 484 N. Morton St., Franklin, IN 46131, 317-736-3724. Info: sfaith@purdue.edu

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Provides informal educational opportunities for all county residents. Financial support is provided by the county, state and federal governments. Extension educators serve as the link between research and practical application of ideas. Educational opportunities are available in each county in agriculture, community development, foods and nutrition, health and human science, 4-H and youth development. Info: Johnson County Extension Office, 484 N. Morton St., Franklin, IN 46131; 317-736-3724

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Their mission is to strengthen families through continuing education, leadership, development and volunteer community support. The first two clubs were formed in Johnson County in 1914. They are: Clark Township Extension Homemakers and Franklin Extension Homemakers. There are 198 members in the county’s 14 clubs. An executive board governs the organization and includes Eileen Vaught, president; Debra Baker, vice president; Dana Minnix, secretary; Donna McElwain, treasurer; and Marta Corbin, advisor. Info: Deb Baker, 317-736-3724 or www.extension.purdue.edu/johnson

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Natural Resources Conservation Service Provides technical assistance in developing plans and carries out programs for protecting and developing the nation’s soil, water and related natural resources. Info: Tony Branham, District Conservationist, 3059 N. Morton St., Franklin, IN 46131; 317-736-6822, ext. 3 or 317-373-2062; Tony.Branam@in.usda.gov

Johnson County Soil and Water Conservation District Mission: To conserve and enhance our soil, water, and other natural resources by coordinating with local partners to provide technical, financial and educational opportunities in Johnson County. Staff: Ric Schlosser, director; Kathy Haste, assistant director and education coordinator; Brandon Swihart, Ag Conservation Programs. Board of supervisors: Kevin Thompson, chairman; Virginia Pollert, vice-chair; Joe Bill Misiniec, member; Chris Campbell, member; and Jim Risch, member. They are located at 550 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, IN 46131; 317-736-9540. The SWCD offers free education programs to Johnson County classrooms, organizations, groups and others interested in conservation education. These programs cover a wide variety of content, including the water cycle, water quality and conservation, rocks and minerals, worms, soil conservation and composition, the Enviroscape and trees. The programs are designed for Grades K-12, and volunteers will work to align the programs with the appropriate Indiana Academic Standards for the given age group. If they do not have a program that fits your needs, call and they will help plan one just for your group. All programs must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. In-school, afternoon and evening programs are available. Contact Ric Schlosser at the SWCD office at 317-736-9540 or ric-schlosser@iaswcd.org to schedule a program or for more information.

Youth Conservation Board Organized in 1985 to develop and encourage the conservation of natural resources, the Youth Conservation Board is composed of students in Grades 9-12 from various Johnson County high schools and meets monthly. The youth board works with the approval of the Johnson County Soil and Water Conservation District. Youth board advisor is Tom Bechman.

✦Scholarships (FROM PAGE 13) living, food, and nutrition science, leadership development, plant and environmental science and premier achievement, premier citizenship and premier leadership. • 4-H Club scholarship Available to 4-H members entering Purdue University, as a freshman or transfer student, majoring in the College of Agriculture or select majors, listed on the application, in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Selection is based on the member’s overall 4-H achievement and financial need as determined by Purdue’s Division of Financial Aid. In order to apply applicants must have an FAFSA on file. • 4-H Senior Year scholarship Available to 4-H members in their senior year of high school. Selection is based on the member’s overall 4-H achievement. Awards range from $250-$1,000. • Laurenz Greene Memorial Excellence in 4-H Horticulture scholarship Available to 4-H members entering Purdue University Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture pursuing an undergraduate degree in horticulture, turf management and science, sustainable food and farming systems or landscape architecture. Applicants must have studied at least four years horticulture and/or plant science related subject matter/project through Indiana 4-H Youth Development. Selection is based on the member’s overall 4-H achievement

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