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and keeping all chemicals and
storage containers non-accessible,
each farmer is taking the
first step to ensuring that they
do not become victims of
agroterrorism. With more periodic
evaluations of livestock
herds and crops, farmers have a
greater chance of detecting
problems before they become
outbreaks. Agriculturists must
be aware and accountable for
their own well being and not be
caught looking the other way.
With cooperation of government
agencies, farmers and producers,
and consumers knowledgeable
about the world
around them, American agriculture
will survive this threat
Creed Speaking
Allie Brooks won the National FFA Creed Speaking CDE
for her presentation and knowledge of the FFA Creed.
and persevere all it has done for
hundreds of years. “I believe in
the future of agriculture”
(Tiffany, 1930) and no terrorist
can take that away! I agree
with President Bush when he
says, we will not tire, we will
not falter, and we will not fail
(Bus, 2001)!”
A full copy of Klamer’s
speech will be available
through the Agricultural
Education Resources Catalog
after February 1, 2003.
PHOTO BY SAM HARREL
Sponsored by Papa John’s International, Inc. as a special
project of the National FFA Foundation.
The creed speaking career development event was
developed to introduce new members to and engage
them in FFA. Students, in grades seven through nine,
recite the FFA creed from memory. Following their
presentation, members answer questions about the
meaning of the creed and its relationship to FFA. The
event offers young members the opportunity to gain
experience in public speaking, while boosting confidence
and earning recognition.
This year’s National FFA Creed Speaking CDE winner
is Allie Brooks of Dora, N.M. She competed
against 47 fellow members to the top prize in the
event.
“I believe in the future of agriculture, with a
faith born not of words, but of deeds ...”