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PAGE 10 - MADISON MESSENGER - September 18, 2022 www.madisonmessengernews.com Avid supporters inducted into Hall of Fame They say it takes a village, and The Ohio State University Farm Science Review is no exception. This year, the Review inducted three individuals who have been avid supporters of the show in a multitude of capacities into its Hall of Fame. Chuck Gamble, Bill Phillips and Bob Zachrich were recognized as the 2022 honorees at a private event on Aug. 17. Chuck Gamble–DeGraff, Ohio Chuck Gamble has a long-standing history with the Review and the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) as a whole. “I was a student employee for Farm Science Review,” Gamble said. After college graduation, Gamble spent three years as an OSU Extension educator in Logan County before returning to the Review in 1995 as the assistant manager. “I started as assistant manager, and I was in that role for nine years before spending 13 years as the manager of the show.” For Gamble, the highlight of his career was the 2008 show. “Probably one of my favorites was the year Hurricane Ike hit. That was when you saw agriculture come together,” he said. The effects of Hurricane Ike set in on Sunday, and by Tuesday, Gamble said you could hardly tell any damage had been done by a storm of that magnitude. “We literally transformed from a disaster into a show,” Gamble said. “I had exhibitor after exhibitor asking how they could help, and I told them to check on their fellow exhibitors.” Gamble reminisces about the time he spent working for the Review and attributes much of the show’s success to those with whom he worked. “It isn’t the manager. It takes major teamwork between paid staff and volunteers to pull that event off,” he said. Gamble recently celebrated his retirement after serving CFAES for a combined 32 years in various positions. He and his wife, Diana, reside in DeGraff, Ohio. Bill Phillips–Hilliard, Ohio Bill Phillips is the chief relationship officer for the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation at The Ohio State University. Phillips has been with the university since 2006, and his work with the Review began in 2010 with the mission of bringing internet to the show. According to Phillips, the initial challenge and question to be answered was, “How do you get internet out there?” “Chuck [Gamble] and I lived through the pain of many farm shows where this stuff didn’t work,” he said. Phillips is the man who “brought the Farm Science Review into the 21st Century,” according to fellow Hall of Fame inductee, Chuck Gamble. The feat of bringing internet to the Molly Caren Agricultural Center and also providing service to OSU Extension offices across the state can be credited to the hard work and efforts of Phillips. He and his wife of 44 years, Cathy, reside in Hilliard, Ohio. Bob Zachrich–Defiance, Ohio Bob Zachrich, owner of United Seed Associates, has served in many capacities at the Review throughout his 49 years as an exhibitor at the show. “I’ve been going to the Farm Science Review since 1972,” Zachrich said. “It would be my 50th year, except I missed 2020. It’s really something that we have only missed one show in the last 50 This year’s Farm Science Review Hall of Fame inductees are: (from left) Chuck Gamble, Bob Zachrich and Bill Phillips. years.” Zachrich said he doesn’t really have a favorite show because each one has something to look forward to. “There is something different and unusual every year, and that is what I always look forward to,” he said. As a business owner, Zachrich generously donated seed for years to the show for the field demonstrations and has been a large promoter of the show to his customers. The family business is supported by Zachrich’s wife, Connie, and, at times, his five children, 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The Review has served as a great opportunity to gather dealers and family for Zachrich over the years, through plot work, field days and other show support. His involvement with the annual event continues to this day. Gamble, Phillips and Zachrich have exemplified the attributes necessary to grow the Review into the world class farm show it is today. Each honoree said that people and hard work are what make the show such a special experience and community in which to be involved.
www.madisonmessengernews.com September 18, 2022 - MADISON MESSENGER - Page 11 Review visitors get to see exhibitors in action The Farm Science Review field demonstrations, an attraction visitors flock to watch each year, will feature the traditional harvest demonstrations, as well as new technology ready to make its debut at the 2022 show. “We are excited to provide visitors the opportunity to see innovative, new technology in action at this year’s show, which is only fitting for the 60th anniversary of the Farm Science Review,” said Nick Zachrich, Farm Science Review manager. “We have a diverse portfolio of exhibitors this year in the ag technology space that visitors won’t want to miss.” Companies joining the field demonstrations line-up this year include RYSE Aero Tech and Agri Spray Drones. RYSE Aero Tech is the manufacturer of an ultralight electric vertical take off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle, the RYSE RECON. This vehicle will enable farmers to have a bird’s eye view when crop scouting their fields, eliminate compaction to the soil while scouting, and get them from point A to Point B more quickly. RYSE Aero Tech’s initial goal was to, “bring flight to people with a purpose,” according to RYSE Aero Tech CEO, Mick Kowitz. “We wanted to serve a market with a need for an application like this where people can use it in difficult terrain to be able to scout crops or travel places and save them time doing it,” he said. Agri Spray Drones, the only company to operate heavy drones as part of custom application services, will be bringing its technology to the Farm Science Review demonstrations, as well. Visitors will get to see drones capable of applying liquid or granular products in action. In addition to these new additions to the field demo line-up, the traditional harvest demonstrations will run every day of the show: Trotter Field Demonstrations Tuesday-Thursday 12:30 p.m.—Tillage, strip-till, nutrient application tillage, and ag innovations 1:30 p.m.—Harvesting of corn immediately followed by soybeans All Day—OLICA field drainage installation Another exhibitor-favorite feature of Farm Science Review is the Ride & Drive area where Can-Am will offer test-driving opportunities featuring its utility vehicles designed for any farm terrain. Visitors will have the opportunity to get inside the latest models and drive through a test track. (AT RIGHT) RYSE Aero Tech will showcase its ultralight electric vertical take off and landing vehicle during field demonstrations at the Farm Science Review. Agri Spray Drones will showcase their heavy drones during field demonstrations at the Farm Science Review. The drones are capable of applying liquid and granular products. Car - Home - Life - Boat - Farm Business - Motorcycle - Bonds An independent agency representing
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