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National Dairy Shrine Names Core Guest of Honor
Marquardt Is New Dean at ASU East
Fredericks Retires from Purdue University
FFA Names Herrick American Star in Agribusiness Finalist
On the Move

National Dairy Shrine Names Core Guest of Honor

Maurice E. Core, Iowa State, has been named the 1997 National Dairy Shrine Guest of Honor. One of the most prestigious awards in the dairy industry, it was presented to Maurice at the annual National Dairy Shrine awards banquet on October 2, 1997, in Madison, Wisconsin, in conjunction with the World Dairy Expo.

Maurice’s entire life has been devoted to the dairy industry. He has been a longtime employee of the American Jersey Cattle Association and supporter of the dairy industry.

Growing up on a Jersey farm near Indianola, Iowa, Maurice attended Simpson College and Iowa State University graduating with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture. He was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho at Iowa State University.

Following graduation, he was herdsman at Curtiss Candy Farms in Cary, Illinois.

His next position kicked off a 37-year career with the American Jersey Cattle Association. He began as field representative covering eight Midwestern states. He also served as special representative coordinating the All American; and executive assistant responsible for the Jersey Journal, Youth Programs, All American and Jersey Marketing Service. His career culminated as the Association’s Executive Secretary and President of All-Jersey Sales Corporation.

During his tenure at Jersey, Maurice was the first coordinator of Jersey Marketing Service (JMS). In 1976, JMS managed the National Jersey Heifer Sale and the following year, they also managed the All American Jersey Sale. The growth and success of JMS has led many dairy leaders to label it the most successful dairy breed association marketing service developed to date.

Maurice has served in many leadership positions within the dairy industry, including Director of the National Purebred Dairy Cattle Association and Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, member of the Dairy Advisory Committee for the North American International Livestock Exposition and Ohio State University Dairy Science Department, and Past President of National Dairy Shrine.

Maurice and his wife, Carole, reside in Columbus, Ohio, and have three children.n

Marquardt Is New Dean at ASU East

Ray Marquardt, Colorado State, is the new dean for the School of Agribusiness and Resource Management at Arizona State University East.

"It’s my goal for this program to be the best in the world within the next five years. Our program at ASU East is ready to respond to industry changes faster than any other I can think of. I’m impressed with the faculty, and it’s a real advantage to be a focused, self-contained unit. We are ready to move."

Ray joins ASU East with more than 25 years of experience on the academic side of agribusiness. Most recently, he was professor of marketing and director of the agribusiness program in the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska.

In Ray’s first impression view, the next steps in the development of the School of Agribusiness and Resource Management include: capitalizing on what is already in place — a new campus with high aspirations and a supportive, cooperative "academic village" atmosphere and the added benefit of being part of ASU; building on the strength of a well-qualified agribusiness faculty, skilled staff, broad curriculum base, association with the Center for Agribusiness Policy Studies and the National Food and Agricultural Policy Project, and joint programs with ASU East’s College of Technology and Applied Sciences; establishing and strengthening community college and industry partnerships; further emphasizing the world marketplace and the international aspects of agribusiness; identifying opportunities for curriculum expansion based on student demand, faculty interest, industry need, and the availability of internal and external support; and raising public awareness of the School of Agribusiness and Resource Management at ASU East.

"The agribusiness industry needs increasing numbers of well-educated managers grounded in areas such as agribusiness finance, marketing, distribution and information systems," Ray says. "Our program is tailored to the needs of the industry."n

Fredericks Retires from Purdue University

Eldon E. Fredericks, Purdue, retired June 30, 1997. As the educational technology specialist for the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, he has been involved in the development of computer networking in Indiana and throughout the nation’s Cooperative Extension Service. In 1989, he served as senior technology specialist for the USDA Extension Service in Washington, D.C.

At a reception in his honor, Eldon received a Certificate of Appreciation signed by Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman. The certificate was awarded "In recognition of your efforts in advancing the adoption of computer technology in the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Land-Grant System over the course of your career." In a letter to Eldon, Secretary Glickman said, "your work in guiding the Extension System to the use of the Internet for work and learning has made a difference for our employees and our customers."

Henry A. Wadsworth, Cornell, and director of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, commented on their long personal friendship and mutual interests, noting that both had graduated from Colleges of Agriculture in the same year and belonged to the same national fraternity. He said that the two of them share an appreciation for old trucks and old tractors; and that it is all right to revere the past so long as one stays on top of new things. Henry said, "You have the respect of your colleagues all across the country for what you know and for your willingness to share that knowledge.

Eldon and his wife, Marsha, live in West Lafayette, Indiana.n

FFA Names Herrick American Star in Agribusiness Finalist

Jon Herrick, Kansas State, has known how to raise feeder calves for years. The Franklin, Nebraska, native purchased his first livestock while still in grade school. But raising and marketing purebred cattle, that was a different matter. "My freshman year, I bought four registered Simmental females," he says. "This experience showed me there was much I had to learn about the beef industry."

Since then, Jon has accumulated more than 8,000 hours working at established operations. He’s learned about public relations and sales, as well as production issues such as feeding and breeding. Along the way, Jon has also developed his own business. He now owns more than 40 registered Simmental cattle and 10 head of feeder calves.

To recognize Jon’s achievements, the National FFA Organization named him a 1997 American Star in Agribusiness finalist, one of the agricultural education organization’s highest honors. He will compete with three other finalists for the award at the 70th National FFA Convention November 13-15 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Although Jon believes marketing is important to his success, he also feels that it’s critical to understand production details. He has formulated forage rations for maximum maintenance, reproduction and lactation within the cow herd. "I have learned the importance of proper pasture management and the value of a sound pasture rotation program," he adds. "And, through the use of embryo transfer, I am able to produce multiple offspring of superior quality from my best producing cows."

Jon won the state beef proficiency award in 1994 and the national placement in agricultural production award in 1995. He placed within the top 10 in Nebraska’s livestock judging, beef management, dairy management and swine management contests.

Jon says help from his parents, Marilyn and Richard Herrick, and from his older brother allowed him to continue to build his business. "My brother purchased an 80-acre farm, and I am able to keep my cattle there," he says. The two formed a partnership in 1993.

After graduating from Kansas State with a degree in animal science and industry, Jon plans to continue raising his own cattle and to work as a herdsman in a large registered cattle operation.n

On the Move

Correction: In the Summer 1997 issue, several members of the Rutgers Chapter were incorrectly identified as being from the Massachusetts Chapter. They were Michael R. Mekenian, David Miller, George W. Bird, Joesph A. Maccarone, Steven H. Matheo, Robert J. Lees and Thomas G. Wetzl. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

Nathan M. Allen, Kansas State, is the ranch manager at Bachelor Creek Ranch. He resides in Parsons, Kansas.

John Dermerly, Purdue, is an account service team member for Meyocks & Priebe Advertising in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Jason D. Eckert, North Dakota State, is a senior quality supervisor at Kraft Foods processing facility. He has been awared two of Kraft’s prestigous "Above and Beyond the Call of Duty" awards and a Superior Achievement award for his outstanding contributions and leadership at Kraft. He resides in Champaign, Illinois.

Clay Pope, Oklahoma State, is the vice-chair of the Oklahoma House Agriculture Committee. He is a State Representative for the State of Oklahoma. He resides in Loyal, Oklahoma.

Phil Johnson, Nebraska, is a lead consultant for Drake Beam Morin, Kansas City-North, a human resources business. He resides in Kansas City, Missouri.

Wilbur Gould, New Hampshire, received a Distinguished Service Award during Winter Commencement at Ohio State, where he is an emeritus professor. He resides in Worthington, Ohio.

Timothy M. Taylor, Tennessee-Martin, is an assistant manager for Tri County Farmer’s Equipment. He resides in Franklin, Wisconsin.

Gilbert J. Martinez (1941-1995), Arizona, was awarded one of the University of Arizona College of Agriculture’s 1997 Lifetime Awards posthumously.

Andy L. Hancock, Arizona, is an area representative for Hydro Agri North America. He resides in Tacna, Arizona.

R.B. Sleeth, West Virginia, is a Council for the Advancement of Science and Technology award winner. He also received the Industrial Scientists award from the Institute of Food Technologists. He is the vice president of scientific affairs for Armour Food Company and resides in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

Robert J. Buehler, Cornell, is the general manager of feed marketing for Pennfield Feeds. He resides in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Michael J. Slawienski, Cornell, received 1997 Teacher of the Year at the Animal Medical Center. He is a veterinarian/surgeon with Associated Veterinary Specialists and resides in Kirkwood, Missouri.

Robert D. Heilman, Penn State, is the distinguished alumnus for 1998 for the Department of Dairy Science at Pennsylvania State University. He is the president of AMS Genetics Inc., a bovine embryo and semen international marketing company. He resides in Richmond, Virginia.

David E. Hopsow, Arkansas, is an extension dairy specialist for the University of Missouri. He is also a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the Veterinary Corps in the US Army. He resides in Ozark, Missouri.

Neil A. Mathis, Illinois, is a division manager for Deere Construction Equipment. He resides in Davenport, Iowa.

Larry W. Goodson, New Mexico State, retired from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service after 30 years. He resides in Sundance, Wyoming.

David L. Walker, Southern Illinois, is an embryologist/lab supervisor for the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona at the Center for Reproductive Medicine. He resides in Phoenix, Arizona.

Donald Drost, Wisconsin-River Falls, is the president of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents. He is an agricultural agent for the University of Wisconsin. He resides in Cameron, Wisconsin.

Joel Canestrino, California-Davis, is a research agronomist for CelPril. He resides in Lodi, California.

Raymond L. Cooper, Wisconsin-Madison, is a marketing manager for Heska Corporation. He resides in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Derin Campbell, Missouri, is a project engineer for Great River Engineering. He resides in Hannibal, Missouri.

Keith Boyett, Georgia, is the president of Statesboro Sir Shop. He is chapter counselor for Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He resides in Statesboro, Georgia.

Sam Jones, Auburn, owns Piccadilly Farm. The farm was selected as a 1997 Best of Atlanta by Atlanta Magazine for its admirable selection of shade plants. He resides in Bishop, Georgia.

Gerald A. Liberatore, Colorado State, is a farm manager-Kellogg Arabians for Cal Poly-Pomona. He also teaches classes, and he is a coach for the Intercollegiate Riding and Horse Judging teams. He resides in Diamond Bar, California.

Brain K. Rinehart, Maryland, is a maternal-fetal medicine fellow at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology in Greeneville, North Carolina in June. He and his family reside in Madison, Mississippi.

Kevin Allman, Iowa State, is a district sales manager for Kent Feeds Inc. He resides in Industry, Illinois.

Phillip Traylor, Middle Tennessee State, won the Tennessee Grand Champion Auctioneer competition at Nashville’s "Summer Lights" festival. He is an auctioneer selling equipment, cars and real estate across Tennessee and Kentucky. He resides in Clarksville, Tennessee.

DeLoss Jahnke, Kansas State, is a farm broadcaster for Brownfield Network, a division of Learfield Communications. He resides in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Douglas E. Pamp, Minnesota, is a senior nutritionist for Vita Plus Corp. He resides in Garvin, Minnesota.

Rodney A. Wilke, Nebraska, is the manager of the alfalfa seed business for Harvest States Cooperative. He resides in Norfold, Nebraska.

Brose McVey, Purdue, is the senior vice president-corporate administration for Countrymark Coop. He resides in Westfield, Indiana.

Chris Morris, Clemson; Bill Brooks, Mississippi State; David Aymett, Tenessee-Martin; and Todd Orton, Tennessee-Knoxville; are all working for Tennessee Farmers CO-OP in their management training program. They started the program in the spring of 1997. After they complete the training program, they will fill key positions within the Tennessee Cooperative system.n

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