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Unique ag succession facilitated by Frontier Farm Credit
by Mark Parker
Keeping an agricultural business in the family can be a challenge—especially when the succeeding generation isn’t exactly in the family.
Black Diamond Feeders owner Doug Laue wanted his operation to remain family-owned, even if it wasn’t his family. After investing a good portion of his life in developing the business, the veteran cattleman wanted to share his accomplishments and experience.“ There are tremendous opportunities in agriculture,” he contends, “especially for young people who are willing to work hard and work smart.”
Kansas agriculture supports youth, people in need
by Mark Parker
Anyone who’s ever watched the Grand Drive of the Kansas State Fair youth livestock show knows that it puts smiles on a lot of young faces but few are aware that it also puts food on the table for Kansans in need.
Each year, a group of volunteers raises funds to provide premium money for exhibitors of livestock champions at the Kansas State Fair. And after all the trophies and ribbons have been awarded, though, the meat from the champion market animals is donated to folks facing tough economic times.
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AgStart Youth enhances 4-H experience
By Mark Parker
Thanks to an innovative Frontier Farm Credit program, Reid Shipman has a clearer understanding that there’s more to a 4-H market steer project than scotch combs and feed buckets.
Managing dollars and cents, the 14-year old Manhattan, Kan., youth can now tell you, makes tomorrow’s blue ribbons possible—and paves the way for a lifetime of informed financial decisions.
Annie's Project reaches out to farm women
By Mark Parker
They call it Annie’s Project and its goal is to unleash a vast and under-utilized resource in American agriculture.
Named for a farm woman whose spirit and accomplishments inspire the endeavor, Annie’s Project provides women in agriculture with the knowledge they need to make an even bigger contribution on the nation’s farms and ranches.
Opportunity to Provide Leadership Awaits You
Voting stockholders with an interest in providing governance leadership to Frontier Farm Credit are encouraged to consider Director or Nominating Committee candidacy. This provides one with an opportunity to be more involved with the Frontier Farm Credit cooperative and to serve its members.
Later in 2009, the 2010 Nominating Committee will be seeking stockholders interested in being considered for Director and 2011 Nominating Committee positions. If you have an interest in one of these positions, please contact your local lending office or Ruth Compton, Corporate Secretary, at 877-744-7144, Ext. 2831. Or e-mail ruth.compton@frontierfarmcredit.com.
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