The nicest thing I have ever done for a complete stranger was when I went to Aberdeen one day. My friend and I were shopping around Christmas time. We were in SHOPKO and heard over the speaker, about the lay-away plan. At that time, the season of giving, we decided to go pay for someone’s lay-away. The stranger never knew who did it, but we could imagine how they would have felt. It felt good to help someone out even though we didn’t know who it was.
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Milk is something that we see everyday, whether it be in the lunchroom, or in your fridge at home. Some like to drink this beverage more than other, but regardless on what you prefer, you would want it to be healthy. The South Dakota Agriculture Department is working on making new rules for the testing of raw milk.
A revision of the old regulations will help the testing of unpasteurized milk that farmers sell directly to consumers. Courtney De La Rosa said that the goal is to make the rules easier to understand, but also to be more consistent. The new initiative is said to make milk production “more user-friendly” for both the farmers as well as the ones drinking the milk.
An owner from a Belle Fourche dairy farm was shut down for five days because their milk tested positive for bacteria. They met with state officials to talk about the new way of testing of the raw milk. If the rules go through, it will require an approval from the legislature.
The importance of keeping food healthy for all, involves almost every person on the earth. Whether it be about milk, or something else like steaks. I think the new rules could help, as long as it does not effect the process of milking so drastically like rules made to the new school lunch menus. Dairy farms are going down fast, and if the state complicates the process even more, we would see a decrease in dairy farms, and unfortunately an increase in prices for dairy products. This article was found on Keloland’s website.
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There are a lot of people out there in this world. Some are people we see everyday, while others, we have no idea where they have been, or what they are doing. People in this world need more character traits like kindness, volunteerism, and helpfulness. We would have to increase jobs in every aspect. The increase of more people, would also need to have an increase as teachers, farmers, postal workers, grocery store owners, inventors, and the list just continues, on and on. Everyone will have to work each day to make themselves better. With better people in our world, the better, and more smoothly everything will run, whether there will be 9 billion people, or 25 billion.
A person I will never forget would definitely be my mother. She is a very strong woman and I do not know how she became the person she is today. I will not ever forget her because she has always been there for me. My mom has always been there cheering me on, and always being a supportive one as well.
This supportive woman makes me work for what I have but teaches me tricks along the way. As a daughter, I am so blessed to have someone like her in my life and I would not change her for the world.
Five years ago, I was a fifth grader in Hoven Elementary. During this time, I was a “Basketball Buddy,” which is like a water girl, for my sister and her team. I was watching them play in the YTC championship game, and they ended up beating the Herreid Yellow Jackets by four points. Now, I am the one playing in the same championship game. Although, my team and I lost by sixteen to Herried/Selby Area Wolverines, we still put up a big fight.
In the last five years I have changed a lot. I am happy with the changes, because when I was younger, watching my sister play, it is all I have wanted to do, and now, here I am. In five years from now, I’ll be 21 years old and hopefully be playing basketball in college. All and all, I love where I was and where I am going in my life.
Super Bowl Commercial
My initial reaction to the commercial definitely had to of been the surprise factor. Normally, the most agriculture you find in commercials in the horses in a Budweiser ones. It was different to see that for a change. I enjoy how the National FFA and Ram Trucks are working together. The Ram Trucks are giving a lot of money to the FFA so I am happy about that. Some people from around here have been saying it was a “thanks” for all they do. While others are asking why don’t other people get recognition. Without farmers the world would not be able to function, and they rarely get thanked. We can spread the word about Agriculture by staying involved with FFA.
Beauty of Agriculture
It is safe to say, if we did not have agriculture, living would be nearly impossible. I realize how important agriculture is every day, but just how much do we use this great thing?
A professor that teaches at South Dakota State University answered my question in an article I saw under Keloland.com. He said that agriculture and other ag-related industries had a $21.4 billion impact on our economy in the year 2010.
Not only does the agriculture help us survive day by day with the things it produces, but it also gives more opportunities of work. With more of a demand of the products from agriculture, the more jobs that will open up to those looking, and searching for a new start.
Agriculture is here to stay, and I am glad I get the opportunity to grow up around an agricultural background. This gives me knowledge of where my products come from and it really is a blessing. The beauty that comes along with it all is just a plus.
Season of Giving
It is said that Christmas is the time for giving. There are so many things we can be thankful for in our life. We are lucky enough to have people in our life, who care enough and to be there for us. One kind act I have recently received, was from my mom. She got a new job in Fort Pierre, so I do not get to see her very often. My birthday was January seventh, and she gave me eighteen beautiful roses, plus a birthday cake. They were given to me at my basketball game, which meant a lot to me. Having her care that much has given me a new outlook.
Something I could do for others, to make them feel the way I did, would be to write a letter. If a person in my class would open their locker, and find a letter saying how special they are, I think their day would be brightened in a big way. An anonymous letter would be how I could pull it off. Just because the holiday season is over, does not mean that our giving and caring should stop. We need to continue that throughout the year. Personally, I think it would be a good idea for a New Year’s Resolution.
Guidence of the People Around Me
Mentors seem to be everywhere in my life. It seems as though I always have someone guiding me along the way to help me out. I wouldn’t know how to pick just one cheerleader, coach, or mentor. The people in my life that I look up to all have their own way of cheering me on, helping me to succeed, or showing my the way. For all the people that have cheered me on, are greatly appreciated. You help pick me up when I am down and keep me high and excited when things are going right. My coaches are a big asset in my life as well. They teach me what I need to learn for an upcoming game or event. I have had many coaches like I have cheerleaders. They all seem to follow me just as well as the other. Finally, my mentor, I would have to say that my parents and siblings are my mentors. I look up to both with everything I do. They all cheer me on, they all give me tips and tricks to help me out, and they will always support my decisions. I am so grateful to have so many people who care about me in my life. If it wasn’t for me I wouldn’t have accomplished my goal of playing varsity basketball my seventh grade year. I didn’t think I would get this but with their help I did!
My hope for others is to be able to look up to me, as I do for the people in my life. I will always cheer my teammates and classmates on whenever I can. I will always teach them things to the best of my abilities and when needed. I will always try to be a mentor to them. Someone they can come to for advise, tips, and just being there for them.
Having and being a cheerleader, coach, mentor, or all three is one of the greatest gifts you can give to someone. We all need someone to cheer us up, teach us new things, and to be there. All we have to do is go out there and find them. It’s not even that hard. People love to support others. Always remember, there is someone there for you, so get out there and be there for someone else.
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