Author Archives: Bev Kreul

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Jacob Schindler may have just saved the forestry industry $15.5 billion. Using the scientific method and knowledge he gained from his agriscience classes, he developed a technology that uses helium to control the pest, kudzu. Treating test fields, he practiced … Continue reading →

Brad Laack is employed at two local dairies, as a night herdsman and as a weekend milker. His responsibility include artificial insemination, health care, selecting sires, breeding and milking. He learned artificial insemination so he could breed his own cows … Continue reading →

Crocket Bruce started his dairy enterprise by following in his father and grandfather’s footsteps. He has worked to increase milk production through better nutrition for the Holstein cows. Crocket better understands animal performance records and works to improve the genetics … Continue reading →

Cory Osting of the Delphos FFA Chapter works with two local agribusinesses in forest management. Cory takes fully grown trees and processes them into grindlings, firewood and lumber. He also works to provide custom orders for his clients. Cory set … Continue reading →

Austin Potthast joined the Farm Heritage Museum and developed an interest in tractor restoration. He worked for the president of the museum and learned the restoration  process. Today he owns Little Acres Tractor Restoration and has restored and painted twelve … Continue reading →

Chelsea Keiser’s supervised agricultural experience (SAE) project included experiences in public speaking and informing audiences about important agricultural issues. She developed skills collecting facts, writing and reporting on agriculture topics. Once of Chelsea’s accomplishments was serving as afternoon farm broadcaster … Continue reading →