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Now That’s Rural: Roger Barta, football family, part 1

By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University.

There are two legendary football coaches who are retired and living in Manhattan, Kansas. One is Bill Snyder, a multiple-time national coach of the year and a member of the National College Football Hall of Fame. The other is a legendary high school football coach who led his team to the longest winning streak in the nation while coaching in rural Kansas. Roger Barta is the retired high school football coach who set these records in Smith Center, Kansas. His accomplishments were so noteworthy that an East Coast writer spent a year in Kansas to write about them. In 2010, the book chronicling these achievements was published. Roger Barta and his wife Pam grew up in the rural community of Plainville, population 1,903 people. Now, that’s rural. In high school, Roger played quarterback but

couldn’t continue football due to injury. After graduating from Fort Hays State and earning a master’s in Georgia, he embarked on a high school teaching and coaching career. In 1987, he took his first and only head coaching job in Smith Center.

fensive strikes snowballed into a rout. In a set of circumstances that Coach Barta regrets today, the Redmen scored 72 points – in the first quarter. This broke a national record set back in 1925 and propelled Smith Center into the national spotlight.

That was the beginning of a phenomenal career. Roger Barta built a coaching staff and a power football system which would develop into a juggernaut, with tremendous community support.

One of the national sportswriters who followed this story was a New York Times reporter named Joe Drape. He visited Smith Center to report on it and found himself intrigued with this remarkable coach and community.

His won-loss record was excellent, and then came the streak of consecutive winning games. One win turned into two, and then five and 10 and more. A state championship was achieved, and then another and another. One day in 2007, the Smith Center Redmen played Plainville and got on a roll. A series of Plainville turnovers and Smith Center of-

Joe returned to New York, but something about the community stayed with him. He thought about Coach Barta and the lives the coach had touched. He thought about the winning streak and the challenges of the upcoming season, after a highly touted senior class graduated.

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Joe had the unlikely idea to move his wife and young son from New York to Kansas for a year to follow the football season. He did so and chronicled the remarkable season that followed. Coach Barta shaped this group of unheralded underclassmen into a powerful team once again. After some early-season close calls, the team came together and finished undefeated with Smith Center’s fifth consecutive state championship. Eventually, the winning streak would extend to 79 games – the longest high school victory streak in the nation. The best-selling book is titled “Our Boys - A Perfect Season on the Plains with the Smith Center Redmen.” “Our Boys” is about rural life as well as football. In the end, the book is about Coach Barta and the values he instills. Coach Barta teaches the simple val-

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ues of hard work, dedication and love. “We talk about getting a little better each day,” he said, “about being the best we can be, about being a team.” He tells his players, “We need to respect each other, and then like each other, and then love each other. And when we have chemistry, that’s when together we are champions.” Coach Barta said, “None of this is about football. What I hope we’re doing is sending kids into life who know that every day means something.” After retiring, Coach Barta and Pam retired to Manhattan. Hard work, high values, and getting better every day. That sounds like another legendary coach who is retired and living in Manhattan. We commend Bill Snyder and Roger Barta for making a difference in their community and in the lives of so many young

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people. And there’s more. Roger’s son Brooks would follow in his father’s footsteps of outstanding coaching. We’ll learn about that next week. Audio and text files of Kansas Profiles are available at http:// www.kansasprofile. com. For more information about the Huck Boyd Institute, interested persons can visit http://www.huckboydinstitute.org.

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State Line Shopper the industry and the essential role renewable fuels play in our everyday lives. Since energy fields, as well 1980, when RFA got The U.S. is the world’s as among policymak- its start, U.S. ethasecond-largest agriers in Washington," nol production has cultural trader after said RFA Chairperson grown nearly 16,000 the European Union. Jeanne McCaherty, percent, from about U.S. agricultural exCEO of Guardian En- 100 million gallons ports grew signifiergy in Minnesota. to the record high of cantly over the last 25 "With experience and 16.1 billion in 2018. years, from $46.1 bila reputation honed Over the course of lion in 1994 to $126.7 over four decades of those years, RFA has billion in 2019. It’s no service, RFA contin- been the key to the success. surprise that Canada ues to lead the way industry's and Mexico are two and guide the indus- Whether it is achievof the top destinatry through these un- ing groundbreaking tions. The elimination certain and unsettling legislative victories, crucial of agricultural trade times. I am proud providing barriers through the of our members and technical and scien1994 North American staff for their exem- tific expertise, eduFree Trade Agreeplary dedication and cating consumers, or ment, which was then look forward to cele- serving as a trusted superseded by the resource for media, brating this importthe RFA has truly U.S.-Mexico- Canaant milestone with been 'the voice of the da Agreement in July them." industry' for 40 years- 2020, almost quadruThe year-long anni- and will continue to pled exports by value versary celebration perform that crucial to Canada and Mexwill provide an im- service for decades to ico. Coinciding policy portant history lesson come. developments, rising on renewable fuels and the Renewable Fuels Association, with articles and digital media spotlighting the evolution of

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RENEWABLE FUELS ASSN MARKS ITS FOURTH DECADE, WILL CELEBRATE THROUGHOUT 2021 Forty years ago, a small group of innovative farmers and like-minded business leaders came together to officially found the Renewable Fuels Association. The overarching goal of the new trade group was as admirable as it was ambitious: grow production and demand for ethanol, a relatively unknown renewable fuel that was cleaner-burning, homegrown, and environmentally friendly. Four decades later, the U.S. ethanol industry has grown into a thriving and dynamic renewable energy powerhouse, and RFA continues to build upon the vision, leadership, and ingenuity of its founders. Through various publications and activities, RFA will celebrate its 40th anniversary all year long in 2021. The association will look back on the milestones of an industry that grew from just a handful of small plants in a few Corn Belt states to more than 200 sophisticated, high-tech biorefineries nationwide. Today's ethanol industry supports almost 350,000 jobs and contributes more than $40 billion to the nation's economy each year, a far cry from its humble beginnings. "It's no mistake that RFA has been nick-

named 'the voice of the ethanol industry.' In many ways, the story of RFA is the story of the ethanol industry itself," said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. "For 40 years, RFA has provided the strategy, expertise, and guidance needed to grow the market for cleaner, greener renewable fuels and make the dreams of our founders into a reality. In 2021, we look forward to celebrating four decades of unrivaled leadership and loyal service to our nation's ethanol producers and the farmers who helped build this industry from the ground up," said Cooper. "It's a pleasure and privilege to lead an organization that is, itself, a respected leader in the ag and

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household incomes, and changing trade policies in developing East and Southeast Asia are driving U.S. export growth, especially for China. The Chinese share of U.S. agricultural exports more than quadrupled from three percent during 19942000 to 14 percent between 2010 and 2019. Meanwhile, there’s been a sharp decline in the share of American exports going to Europe and higher-income countries in East Asia, such as Japan. Of the $136.7 billion in 2019 exports, 29 percent went to East Asia and 29 percent to Mexico and Canada.

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Make Every Bite Count: USDA, HHS Release Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025

Nutrition in America took a major step forward today with the publication of Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. Jointly published by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) every five years, the guidelines provide science-based recommendations designed to foster healthy dietary patterns for Americans of all ages – from birth through older adults. Importantly, this edition expands the guidance, for the first time including recommended healthy dietary patterns for infants and toddlers.

portant step to provide nutrition guidance that can help all Americans lead healthier lives by making every bite count.”

“At USDA and HHS, we work to serve the American people – to help every American thrive and live healthier lives through access to healthy foods and providing nutrition recommendations,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. “With the release of the dietary guidelines, we have taken the very im-

“The science tells us that good nutrition leads to better health outcomes, and the new dietary guidelines use the best available evidence to give Americans the information they need to make healthy decisions for themselves and their families,” said HHS Secretary Alex Azar. “USDA and HHS have

Dietary Guidelines for Americans is the nation’s trusted resource for evidence-based nutrition guidance. The guidelines are designed for use by healthcare professionals and policy makers for outreach to the general public and provide the nutritional foundation for federal nutrition programs. The dietary guidelines should not be considered clinical guidelines for the treatment of disease.

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expanded this edition of the dietary guidelines to provide new guidance for infants, toddlers, and pregnant and breastfeeding women, helping all Americans to improve their health, no matter their age or life stage.”

Today’s release provides the public with the most up-to-date evidence on dietary behaviors that promote health and may help prevent chronic disease. Steeped in scientific evidence, the key recommendations look similar to As always, the new those of the past and guidelines build on the address two topics previous editions and that garnered much were informed by the attention throughout scientific report devel- the development of oped by the Dietary the guidelines – addGuidelines Adviso- ed sugars and alcoholry Committee, along ic beverages. Dietary with comments from Guidelines for Amerthe public and input icans, 2020-2025 carfrom federal agencies. ried forward the comUSDA and HHS thank mittee’s emphasis on the committee for their limiting these dietary work and dedication components, but did over the last fifteen not include changes months, providing the to quantitative recomdepartments with a mendations, as there comprehensive scien- was not a prepondertific review and pro- ance of evidence in the posal of overarching material the commitrecommendations, a tee reviewed to suphighly regarded step port specific changes, of critical importance as required by law. As in dietary guidelines in previous editions, development. USDA limited intake of these and HHS also made two food components transparency a priority is encouraged. In fact, in this edition and ap- this sentiment remains preciate the many pub- prominent throughout lic comments that were the policy document received throughout and complements this process. the four overarching

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guidelines, which encourage Americans to “Make Every Bite Count” by: --Following a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage. --Customizing and enjoying nutrient-dense food and beverage choices to reflect personal preferences, cultural traditions, and budgetary considerations. --Focusing on meeting food group needs with nutrient-dense foods and beverages from five food groups – vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy and fortified soy alternatives, and proteins – and staying within calorie limits.

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--Limiting foods and beverages higher in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium, and limiting alcoholic beverages. For consumers, USDA’s MyPlate translates and packages these principles of dietary guidance for Americans in a way that is handy and accessible. To share these messages broadly, USDA offers the Start Simple with MyPlate campaign and a new MyPlate website to help individuals, families, and communities make healthy food choices that are easy, accessible, and affordable, in addition to helping prevent chronic disease. For more information, please visit www.myplate.gov.

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Meat and Poultry Worker COVID Infection Rates Lower than General Population A new analysis of independent data for November shows that reported new COVID-19 infection rates among meat and poultry workers were more than eight times lower than the general population. Data from the Food and Environment Reporting Network says the meat and poultry sector reported an average of 5.57 new cases per 10,000 workers daily in November. Infection rates among meat and poultry workers have declined steeply in

the last six months while surging across the U.S. The New York Times reports that during the same period, the average new case rate for the U.S. population was 45.36 cases per 100,000 people per day. The analysis follows a Centers for Disease Control decision this month to prioritize vaccinating frontline meat and poultry workers. Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts says, “This new analysis is encouraging evidence that the more

than $1.5 billion in comprehensive protections implemented since the spring have reversed the pandemic’s impact on the selfless men and women who keep America’s refrigerators full and the farm economy working throughout COVID-19.”

After the holidays, here’s what to do with your Christmas tree Trees can provide habitat for birds and fish, or used as firewood

Once the holiday season has passed, homeowners still have at least one pretty important job to do: Disposing of the Christmas tree properly. Kansas State University extension forestry specialist Charles Barden notes many towns in Kansas offer curbside pickup for Christmas trees, which are then ground up for mulch or burned. Short of that – or if you miss the designated in your community – some other ideas that he offered include:

Post Rock Extension District Presents 2020 Appreciation Award to Calvin and Peggy Bohnert The K-State Research and Extension Appreciation Award is a special award selected by the Post Rock District Executive Board to recognize volunteers who help us extend the Extension mission into our communities. Post Rock District presented Left to right, Nora Rhoades, District Director, Jim Doolthe 2020 Appreciation ey, District Board Chairman, Calvin and Peggy Bohnert, Award to Calvin and Sandra Wick, Crop Production Agent. Peggy Bohnert of Jew- demonstration plots and Hays can be way ell to honor their out- around 1977 because different." standing contributions he said, "to get local to Extension programs. [wheat performance] Jim Dooley, Post Rock The Bohnerts volun- information, the only Extension District teer their time and thing we had was Bel- Chairman, said local acreage in support of leville and Hays. I did it producers "attending local wheat demonstra- so I could get some lo- the annual tours take tion test plots. Calvin cal information on va- notes, and I'm sure a lot Bohnert began cooper- rieties. Belleville's rain- of them took that back ating with Extension to fall totals can be quite a home and made seed provide Jewell County bit different than here, selections off of that

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[information]." Mr. Dooley, Nora Rhoades, District Director, and Sandra Wick, Crop Production Agent, presented the Appreciation Award to the Bohnerts on their farm just outside of Jewell. We thank the Bohnerts for helping our area producers make informed wheat seed decisions based on the reliable and local data Post Rock Extension District test plots provide. Post Rock Extension District is your local educational resource for better living. Connect with your Extension Office at www. postrock.ksu.edu.

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Tie the tree to the corner of a backyard deck, deciduous tree or to a post near a bird feeder. Then spread some birdseed. The tree will provide cover for predators and block the wind on cold nights. Sink the tree in a pond to improve fish habitat and fishing. The tree serves as a coral reef for minnows and other smaller aquatic life. Larger fish are drawn by the shade and presence of prey. “To sink a tree, tie the base to a cinder block with a short, stout rope, and toss it in,” Barden said. “Just be sure to get permission from the pond owner first.” Clip branches and use them for insulation and mulch for semi-hardy plants like roses. Split and dry the trunk for kindling; however, pitch pockets in the wet wood can explode when burned, sending hot embers up the chimney or across the room. Thus, Barden discourages burning a green Christmas tree inside. Barden and his colleagues in K-State’s De-

partment of Horticulture and Natural Resources produce a weekly Horticulture Newsletter with tips for home and yard. The newsletter is available to view online or can be delivered by email each week. Other holiday-related tips from the newsletter include: Caring for fruit baskets. Keep fruit in cool conditions to preserve its quality as long as possible. Thus, it is wise to disassemble the basket as soon as you receive the gift. Store bananas and other tropical fruits separately. With proper care, fruit may be able to be eaten 3-4 weeks after unwrapping the basket. Storing pecans and other nuts. Excessive water loss can lead to shriveled nutmeats, and the fats and oils can quickly spoil (develop an off-flavor or rancid taste). Nuts quickly absorb flavors from other products, so store them in a tightly sealed container. If stored properly, nuts can be stored in a freezer for up to one year, but using them within six months is preferred.

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Huck Boyd Institute honors five Kansans as Leaders of the Year Trump Signs Appropriations/ Entrepreneurship and community service are the hallmarks of those honored Huck Boyd Leaders of the Year for 2020. “We commend these Kansans for their hard work and service to the communities they serve,” said Shawna Moyer of Emporia, chair of the board of directors of Kansas State University’s Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development. This year’s award categories and winners are: Business Development – Todd Steinbach, Aero-Mod, Manhattan. Community Service – Martha Hadsall, Patterson Health Center, Anthony. Entrepreneurship – Darin Miller, Iron Clad Coworking, Wamego/ Manhattan. Food & Agribusiness – Adam and Maggie Pounds, Simple Abundance Farm, South

Hutchinson. Tourism – Jan Leonard, Stevens County Economic Development, Hugoton. Todd Steinbach is co-owner and CEO of Aero-Mod, Incorporated, which specializes in cutting-edge technologies for wastewater treatment. The company was founded by K-State civil engineering professor Larry Schmid in 1981. Today, Aero-Mod has developed and installed municipal wastewater treatment systems from California to Vermont, and as far away as Algeria, Costa Rica and Chile. Martha Hadsall is chair of the board of directors of the Patterson Health Center in Harper County. This facility replaced two smaller, financially struggling hospitals in the competing towns of Harper and Anthony. Thanks to a major grant from the Patterson Family Foun-

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dation, the two towns came together in 2019 to build a new state-ofthe-art health center, located between the two towns. While working in the corporate world, Darin Miller noticed that many employees were working out of their offices. He learned about the concept of coworking and founded Iron Clad Coworking & Events with locations in downtown Wamego and downtown Manhattan. These are coworking spaces where entrepreneurs or other business owners can share facilities such as a conference room and maintain a mailing address with minimum cost. After college, marriage and travel, Adam and Maggie Pounds returned to their home area of Kansas and founded Simple Abundance Farm, an urban farm of less than one acre in South Hutchinson. The farm produced various kinds of microgreens using natural and sustainable methods to produce high yields on a minimal amount of land while protecting the environment. As of fall 2020, they are transitioning their space to an incubator farm for young and beginning farmers in the area. Stevens County economic development director Jan Leonard made a remarkable

find in a tunnel under a building in downtown Hugoton: Hundreds of vials of old medicines created by a local doctor nearly a century ago. These were located in the basement of a building next door to a café that was supposedly frequented by the infamous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde during the 1920s and ’30s. Such history has generated interest from community visitors. The 2020 Huck Boyd Leaders of the Year winners were selected by entrepreneurship students in K-State’s College of Business. Each year the Huck Boyd Institute selects its leaders of the year from among those featured on its weekly Kansas Profile radio program and column during the previous year. Kansas Profile is distributed by the K-State Radio Network and K-State Research and Extension News Media Services to radio stations and newspapers statewide. The Huck Boyd Institute is a public-private partnership between K-State Research and Extension and the Huck Boyd Foundation. The Foundation office is at the Huck Boyd Community Center in Phillipsburg. The Institute office is at Kansas State University in Manhattan.

COVID Relief Bill After threatening to veto it earlier, President Trump signed the combined fiscal year 2021 omnibus appropriations and COVID-19 relief bill on Sunday. Pro Farmer says Trump’s signature means more aid is coming to farmers, and a 15 percent increase in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits will take place over the next sixth months. The signing also eliminates a possible government shutdown. Trump is demanding changes in the bill, but Congress is not required to follow that direction. “I will sign the omnibus and COVID package with a strong message that makes clear to Congress that wasteful

items need to get removed,” Trump says in a statement. “I will send back a redlined version, item by item, accompanied by the formal rescission request to Congress insisting that those funds get removed from the bill.” The bill includes extensions for tax incentives for biofuels and renewable biofuels, benefits for rural healthcare providers, and a two-year water resources authorization bill that may help speed up waterway construction projects. The bill also provides new help for contract livestock growers, hog producers who had to depopulate herds, cotton processors, biofuel producers, and the dairy industry.

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Eastern Red Cedar

Rachael Boyle Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources Despite being native to the Great Plains, Eastern redcedar (Juniperus virginiana) escapes from shelterbelt and ornamental plantings have resulted in widespread infestation of range and pasture that often require management. It is thought that the tree was originally confined to ridges and bluffs, but is now found in diverse sites, ranging from rocky uplands to swampy bottomlands. Eastern redcedars do provide food and shelter for many wild animals. Eastern redcedar can be recognized by its opposite, evergreen leaves. The canopy is pyramid-shaped, comprised of slender gray branches. It is a relatively slow-growing species with mature

trees reaching heights of up to 65 feet. Bark is reddish brown and shreds into long, narrow strips. Eastern redcedar is a dioecious species, meaning some plants only produce male reproductive structures while others only female structures. Eastern redcedar ‘berries’ are actually female cones. Cones are small (1/10 to 1/3-inch diameter), blue to purple colored spheres covered with a white wax. Each cone contains one to three small, egg-shaped seeds. Pollen cones are found at the end of branches. Eastern redcedar can be managed with prescribed fire, especially trees that are less than 3 feet tall. For larger trees, cutting below the lowest branches is effective because Eastern redcedar does not resprout. Grazon P+D, Surmount,

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and Tordon 22K are among the more effective herbicides; however, control by broadcast applications decreases rapidly as trees height increases. Soil-applied herbicides that can control Eastern redcedar include Velpar L and Prononone Power Pellets. In addition, grazing management that promotes a healthy grass stand is important to preventing the spread of Eastern redcedar. For more information, please contact the local K-State Research and Extension Office. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Waitstaff, Cook, & Dishwashers Legion 281 DBA Legends 281 Cafe Logan, KS Pay: Varies