up ag connections vol 8 issue 9 msu extension september 2003 published irregularly e3774 university drive chatham mi 49816 as i see it by ben bartlett dairy and livestock agent summer is almost gone the kids go back to school fall harvest beef feeder sales are right around corner another growing season over kind of like those last minute projects before winter here some one line comments for your consideration reflections comment tim andrews cow calf producer from ssm with his brother mike father gordon was 31 young cattlemen who participated in a national cattleman s michigan check off sponsored educational tour across usa they stopped at kansas feedlots tyson packing plants congressional offices dc chicago mercantile exchange has promised me report no pressure be sure article inside about eastern dug deep support ffa dennis sara johnson mmpa district 12 outstanding cooperators menominee vacationland local congratulations good luck state competition dry weather frustrations opportunities cattle