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Dr. Jeffre Firman
Information compiled by Linda Veatch, Corner Post Staff

Name: Dr. Jeffre Firman

Occupation: Professor of Poultry Science, sensei of karate club

Education: B & M from University of Nebraska, PHd from University of Maryland

Past work: Sheep farm, cattle farm, corn farm, turkey farm

Pets: 4 dogs, 2 cats, and a pony

Hobbies: building things, cattle traveling, working on farm, hunting, fishing

Family life: Wife and 4 kids, 7 year old, Kendall, and 11 month old triplets, Adria, Trevor, and Merina

Interesting Stories: "I was in North Korea when a man couldn't believe I had been invited to his country so he took my passport and made me stand in the corner," Firman said.

Interesting facts: Firman has traveled to 22 different countries. His favorite professor was the brother of a man he worked with on a farm.

Interesting Quotes:
"There are three aspects to life; commitment, responsibility, and obligation," he said, " such as with karate, you have the commitment to yourself, the responsibilty to teach others, and an obligation to teach."

"Humor is important. You're going to spend an enormous amount of time at work and work is not fun."

"I'm too intellectual, which makes me dull."
Advice for future: "You really have to focus yourself."{body}

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