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Established Jan. 13, 1923 as Michigan Farm News. name changed to Michigan Farm News Rural L1u/ng Dec. I, \981. Thlrd.class postage paid at Lansing, Michigan and at additional mailing offices. EDITORIAL: Connie Turbin. Editor; Marcia Ditchie, Associate Editor and Business Manager; Donna Wilber, Contributing Editor; Cathy J. t\lrvan. Associate Editor. OffiCERS: Michigan farm Bureau; President. Elton R. Smith, Caledonia; Vice President. Jack Laurie, Cass City; Administrative Director. Robert Braden. Lansing; Treasurer and Chief financial Orflcer. Ma:\ D. Dean; Secretary, William S. Wilkinson. DIRECTORS: District I. Arthur Bailey. Schoolcraft; District 2. Lowell Eisenmann. Blissfield: District :5. James Sayre, Belleville; District 4, Elton R. Smith. Caledonia: District 5, Albert Cook. Mason; District 6. Jack Laurie. Cass City; District 7, Robert Rider. Hart: District 8. Lyle LeCronler, freeland: District 9. Donald Nugent. frankfort; District 10. Margaret Kartes. West Branch; District II. Bernard Doll. Dafter. DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Dave Conklin. Corunna; Michael Pridgeon. Montgomery; Wayne Wood. Marlette. FARM BUREAU WOME": faye Adam. Snover. fARM BUREAU l'OU"G fARMERS: Mark Smuts, Charlotte. Promoting agriculture whether to fairgoers (left). the state Legisla ture or customers over seas. has always been Be a Pridgeon a top priority for Dea. Pridgeon. Campaigner In a few weeks, in the privacy gan Farm Bureau, he earned a have benefited significantly, bu of the voting booth, you'll be reputation as an effective, he is currently the only person making some crucial decisions. dynamic agricultural leader. on the MSUboard with an agri- Thanks to the dedicated efforts That leadership was recognized cultural background. With Dea of farmer members who serve when he became the first farm- Pridgeon to help him, Michigan' on AgriPac and the county can- er ever appointed to the Natural agricultural industry, and the didate evaluation committees, Resources Commission and later total economy it impacts, will you'll be better prepared to when his fellow commissioners benefit. make those decisions than selected him to chair that body. Too few voters recognize the most voters. importance of this political of- The average voter has neither fice or study the qualifications the time nor the opportunity to Every farmer knows of the candidates. You know the importance of agricultural review the voting records of the vital importance representation on MSU's Board candidates, interview them to surface their philosophies, look of having agricul- of Trustees and you know Dea Pridgeon is the person for that beyond their political smiles tural representation job. Share that knowledge witt and hearty handshakes, and analyze whether their campaign on the governing a voter who may not know. promises are rhetoric or sin- board of our land If I were limited to one word cere. That job has been done to describe Dean - as a farm for you by volunteers who con- grant university. business person and through- tributed long hours of study out his years of public service and discussion. You can take - it would be integrity. It is the "Friends of Agriculture" . that integrity that can cross His years of service as direc- listing (on page 31) into the political lines and make him tt tor of the Michigan Department voting booth with you with the people's choice for this impor' of Agriculture provided him assurance that these candi- tant role. with the opportunity to fully dates passed a tough test to Become an active "Pridgeoh utilize his leadership and ad- earn the title of friend. ministrative skills, as well as for MSUBoard of Trustees" There is one candidate on the his agricultural spokesperson campaigner. Integrity isn't har listing of "friends of Agricul- talents. to sell! ture" that AgriPac doesn't have Every farmer knows the vital to "sell" to farmers, especially importance of having agricul- Farm Bureau members. Dean tural representation on the Pridgeon, candidate for MSU's governing board of our land Board of Trustees, is known and grant university. As a result of Elton R. Smith, President respected by farmers through- Tom Reed's election in 1980, Michigan Farm Bureau out the state as a progressive agricultural programs at MSU farmer and as a statesman. During the 13 years he served as vice president of the Michi- 4 RURAL LIVING, OCTOBfR 1" COUNTRY LEDGER Serious Business, But - Dave Fun Doing It! By Donna Wilber Jim talked about another the ear of the president of the benefit that I could relate to - I United States. "It's easy for people to forget the opportunity people have to Influence, the power to make all the many member benefits grow through Farm Bureau. I've it happen - whether it's solving when it comes time for them to seen it happen over and over a local problem like bridges, a pay their dues, but when they again, yet witnessing the per- state issue like taxation, a na- see a group of people having sonal leadership potential of an tional challenge like Farm Bill fun together, they don't forget individual first bud, then blos- '85, or an election year objec- that!" som and finally flourish, never tive of getting "Friends of That quote from Monroe Coun- teases to delight me. Not the Agriculture" in office - has got ty FB leader Jim Van Buskirk" least of those individuals has to be one of the key reasons (see page 18) brought back been Dean Pridgeon. why so many farmers provide memories of past membership Dean was just a name on the their dues and human resource campaigns that, in retrospect, county presidents' list when I support to Farm Bureau. The seemed to be more fun than first came to Farm Bureau, but organization's unique grass- they are today. I recalled the since 1964 - because he just roots policy development/ policy year that, during a membership kept on growing - I've had execution process gives it its contest with our neighbors from many opportunities to write power, as Jack Laurie so ar- Ohio, FB Center (then located about him and get to know him ticulately states in the "policy on North Grand River Avenue) as a person and not just a harvest" story on page 13. was "bombed" by an airplane topic. He grew to be vice presi- Fun and fellowship, growth dropping messages avowing dent of the state's largest farm opportunities, political in- certain victory over Michigan. organization, then went on to fluence - each one in itself I'm too young to remember become the first farmer ever reason enough to join Farm Bu- the time Michigan's delegation named to the Natural Resources reau and we haven't even disrupted the AFBF annual Commission, and later distin- touched the long list of eco- meeting proceedings with a guished himself as director of nomic member benefits yet. I wild, yet inspirational, member- the Michigan Department of guess that's what Jim Van ship demonstration, but I am Agriculture. Buskirk was saying. old enough to remember Chub- Now Dean and Mary are in the We're asking a lot of you in by Chicken who perched from Farmers' Hall of Fame (see page this issue: attend your county trees and outbuildings all over 22), a well-deserved honor, and annual meeting and get involv- the state to crow about the Dean is AgriPac's choice for the ed in setting FB's policies, get benefits of belonging to Farm MSUBoard of Trustees. What a in gear for the membership Bureau. living illustration of Farm Bu- campaign, join a Community We've become pretty sophisti- reau building leaders for Action Group or form a new cated in the way we operate this agriculture! one, earnpaign and vote for organization of ours, following Dean is just one example. "Friends of Agriculture" in the the suit of modern day agricul- Look at any list of influential ag upcoming election, support co- ture, so it was good to find that leaders, at any level, and you'd ops. We're not going to apolo- in Monroe County and other be hard put to find one who gize for that because it will all counties, too, I'm sure, they didn't have his or her growth be to your benefit. In fact, we're haven't become too sophisticat- roots in Farm Bureau soil. Look going to ask one more thing of ed to have fun. at the cover of this magazine you ... and the farmer who has the un- Have fun while you're doing divided attention of the U.S. it! secretary of agriculture who, in turn, has the ear of the presi- dent of the United States. RURAL LIVING, OCTOBER 1984 5 LEGISLATIVE REVIEW .! . Some 1,438 county FBs in 4t market hogs; the Kansas City states have held various pro Board of Trade will handle hard ects to identify and register red winter wheat options; and farm voters, surface candide: ~~ the Minneapolis Grain Exchange or to learn candidates' philo ;)- will handle spring wheat. Cot- phies. However, surveys sho ton trading options will be that 14.8% of the FB memb~ - handled on the New York Cot- Farm Export Commission - ship is not registered to vot!'. President Reagan has signed ton Exchange. legislation, supported by FB, to create a U.S. farm export com- Grain Grading - The mission. As Senate Finance USDA's proposal to delete mois- Committee chairperson, Sen. ture as a grading factor for Bob Dole (R-Kan.) will be one of corn, sorghum and soybeans 12 congressional committee should be adopted and im- chairpersons and ranking mi- plemented in 1985, according nority members to serve on the At its Sept. 6 meeting, the to the department's Federal MFB board of directors con- commission. Grain Inspection Service. Under The 35-member commission sidered the three constitutional the proposaL the maximum al- will also include three members amendments that will be on thl lowable moisture levels as a from the executive branch and Nov. 6 general election ballot. grade determining factor would 20 from the private sector. The ballot questions and board be eliminated although mois- . Dole said the commission recommendations follow. ture content would still be must complete an interim re- shown on all official certifi- port by next March in order to cates. Administrative Rules - allow legislators writing 1985 FB supported the elimination This constitutional amendmen' farm program legislation time of moisture level in grade deter- was placed on the ballot by 4 to consider the role of exports mination in order to eliminate two-thirds vote of the Legisl.~- and potential impact of pro- the possibility of a farmer being ture. It will be Proposal A. If a posed legislation. The commis- double-discounted at an eleva- proved by voters it will take ef sion's final report, due in 1986, tor for excess moisture in terms fect 45 days after the election. should serve as a blueprint for of storability. Originally the pro- Proposal A would amend the direction in trade policies posal called for implementation constitution to assure that ~h through the rest of the century. before this year's harvest, how- present Joint Committee or AI ever, the rule will go into effect ministrative Rules of the M f"_ Agricultural Trading Op- for next year's harvest. gan Legislature can continlH~ I tions - With the proper ap- monitor and approve or dis..=t provaL Oct. 31 will be opening Dealth Insurance Tax De- prove rules and regulation~ pI day on the Chicago Board of duction - FB reached its goal mulgated by the various st ite Trade for trading in options on of obtaining 150 House co- departments and state agell- soybean futures. Options on ag sponsors of H.R. 3487, the bill cies. commodity futures are to be that would permit a self- This is necessary becausl~0 traded under a pilot program employed person to deduct one- June 1983 U.S. Supreme Ccur established by Congress last half of his or her health insur- decision declaring that congrl year. Under the program, each ance premiums as a business sional veto of federal rules is futures exchange is allowed to expense. S. 2353, an identical unconstitutional (INS vs trade in two option contracts. bill, has gained one additional Chadla). This decision is not The Board of Trade plans to binding on the states; how~W S~nate co-sponsor for a total of offer corn future options next nme. it is likely that each state l.a' spring. The Chicago Mercantile ing a similar procedure will b Exchange will offer option con- challenged. Michigan has al- tracts on finished cattle and Campaign '84 - More than ready been challenged (Bond half of the county FBs in the DNR, Chippewa County). country are actively preparing FB Position: The board stro for the November elections. ly supports Proposal A. Ther have been many instances where agencies have develop rules to implement statutes 6 RURAL LIVING, OCTOBeR which are not consistent with the statute. The Joint Commit- tee on Administrative Rules pro- vides a most important method COOPERATIVES: of curbing deficient or un- necessary rules which have the force of law. This has been People Helping People helpful on many farm issues. Land Trust Fund - The Leg- islature, by a two-thirds ap- proval of both the House and Senate, placed this constitu- tional amendment on the bal- lot. It will be Proposal B. If ap- proved by voters, it will take ef- fect 45 days after the election. Proposal B would provide con- stitutional protection for the state's Land Acquisition Trust Fund which is funded from the October is Co-op Month and telephone services. royalties and other monies re- members of the Michigan Asso- For Michigan farmers, agricul- ceived by the state under leases ciation of Farmer Cooperatives tural supply and service co-ops, permitting the extraction of are being encouraged to plan farm marketing, purchasing minerals, coal, oil, gas and activities to promote public and credit service cooperatives other non-renewable resources awareness and appreciation of have been an integral part of from state owned lands. the benefits of co-ops .. their business operations for The amendment would: More than 60 million Ameri- many years. - Name the fund the Michigan cans belong to cooperatives, Gov. Blanchard is expected to Natural Resources Trust Fund. ranging from day care facilities sign a proclamation designat- - Prohibit the use of monies in to credit unions, from group ing October as Co-op Month in the fund for the state's general health care to rural electric and Michigan. fund. - Place a $200 million cap on the principle in the fund (sub- ject to change by a three-fifths Voter's Choice - This - Make the above require- vote of future legislatures). amendment was placed on the ments retroactive to Dee. 31, - Limit the amount spent on ballot by initiative petition. More 1981. public recreation facilities to than 304,001 signatures were - Prohibit local non-resident 25% of the annual expenditure necessary to place the question income tax rates of more than from the trust fund. before the voters on Nov. 6. It .5%. • -Specify that no less than will be Proposal C. If approved - Require that ballot pro- 25% of the yearly expenditures by voters, it will take effect 45 posals on tax questions must should be used for land acquisi- days after the election. state the total anticipated tion. Proposal C would amend the revenue, the intended use of FB Position: The board took a constitution to: the revenue and the expiration "no position" stand on Proposal - Require a popular vote on date. B and stated that information the adoption of any new tax or FB Position: The board on the question should be pro- any legislative change in the unanimously opposed the vided to members to help them base or rate of a state or local voter's choice ballot question. cast informed votes. tax that would result in an in- The probable effects of voter's The trust fund ballot question crease in revenue. choice include: was considered to have mini- - Require that increases in -The voters would likely be mal, if any, impact on agricul- state or local fees, licenses, per- going to the polls quite often to ture. mits, ete., be approved either determine the taxes and other by a four-fifths vote (80%) of revenues to support state and the appropriate governing body local government. or by a majority of the voters in -State tax revenues would be an election. 4 RURAL LIVING, OCTOBER 1984 7 '" Michigan products," said con-. cut by $1 billion to $1.6 billion _Some of the lost state reve- mission chairperson Robert unless reinstated by statewide nue could be made up by elimi- Chaffin, a farmer from Ithaca vote. nating the present property tax The resolution stated furthf -Some local property tax credit system including the that "if voter's choice is revenues would likely have to homestead credit ("circuit adopted, the program to re- have voter approval, such as breaker") and P.A. 116 credits place silos contaminated witt- where millage had been rolled along with several others. The PCBswould be eliminated. In- back under the 1982 "Truth in total would be between $650 spections of dairy farms, gro- Taxation" law, and where there million and $700 million. cery stores and other retail fo,)( had been millage increases _Another way the state could outlets would be severely cur within authorized limits. For ex- handle the revenue loss would tailed as would marketing ef. ample, if the voters had author- be by cutting the general fund forts which increase the sale (If ized a maximum of 35 mills for state aid to schools. The Michigan agricultural products school operation in 1981 but schools have the property tax in other states and overseas.' only 31 mills were needed and as another source of revenue "We cannot afford another levied in 1982, the four mills which presently requires a vote jolt like voter's choice just as between 31 and 35 would have of the people. This has been done many times through the our state's economy is stabiliz- to be reauthorized by the voters ing," said commissioner David before being used. If the extra years to meet budgeting prob- Diehl, a farmer from Dansville. four mills had been used they lems. would probably be rolled back. -The extraordinary approval - Borrowing and interest costs requirement of a four-fifths vote l'IDA Budget - FB leaders for all units of government (800/0) by a legislative body to and staff attended a meeting of could be expected to rise be- adopt any new fees, license user agricultural leaders recently at cause of a greater risk for re- fee, permit or increase the reve- the Department of Agricultur::: payment. nue from such existing sources to discuss the 1985-86 budget. -Taxes on businesses are would place extraordinary power While the 1984-85 budget ju:)t more likely to be approved be- in the hands of a minority. took effect, the 1985-86 budne cause business cannot vote, A similar amendment was re- is already in process. It appe3r thereby further harming Michi- jected by the voters in Ohio last it will again be a difficult iSSLi gan's image with the business year. Voter's choice is the fifth due to continued cutbacks. t B community. and most severe of the so-called was effective in supporting the -Twenty or more state tax tax cutting proposals to appear $2 million increase this year laws passed since Dee. 31, 1981 on the Michigan ballot in the which reinstated the weight1't would be subject to rollback last eight years. and measures program, animal and require voter approval or a health and inspection pro- four-fifths (800/0) vote of the Ag Commission Opposes grams, etc. Legislature within the 90-day Voter's Choice - The five- MDA has scheduled meetings period. These include the in- member Michigan Agriculture around the state to fully explai come tax increase which is Commission is very concerned the detai Is of the budget ne~d already phasing out, cigarette with the voter's choice amend- to local agricultural leaders and liquor taxes, horse betting, ment (Proposal C) that will be Meetings were held during ;;,ep gas and weight taxes which are on the Nov. 6 ballot. At its tember in Lansing, Benton Har earmarked for roads and special August meeting, the commis- bor, Grand Rapids and Sagina registration fees for certain sion unanimously adopted a Local FB leaders were present a farm vehicles. resolution strongly opposing all the meetings. -Several pieces of legislation the proposal. They said it would Meetings are scheduled for have passed since Dee. 31, "severely impact on the essen- the Southfield Holiday Inn, oct. 1981 increasing or enacting tial services that are provided 3; the Escanaba Terrace Motor fees, licenses and permits. to the people of Michigan by Inn, Oct. 4; and the Traverse Local governments have thou- state. and local government and City Holiday Inn, Oct. 5. These sands of such fees (e.g., animal (partICularly) the Michigan De- meetings are extremely impor- licenses, golf fees, occupational partment of Agriculture." tant in helping farm leaders licenses, garbage, water and . "The voter's choice initiative, understand the entire MDA sewer charges, parking, library, If adopted, would further erode budget and the programs that tuition, building, ete.). 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At Farm Credit Services, we is moving to meet your changing needs. The Federal Land Bank Association, the Production Credit Association and the Bank for Cooperatives are working to give you the knowledgeable and innova- .~ . • £ ••. ~ ~ ~ b ~ VIe I. , v. ~" -' ~ I ~ II I. I know being the best lender alone I isn't enough anymore. So we're working to provide the credit and fmancial services modem agricultural busi- ness people will need. We'll help you harvest rive credit the future will , , I'. ' the success you deserve. demand. largest district east of the Mississippi; 10% of the 250,000 constituents represent agricul- tural enterprises; and the con- gressional incumbent is a Democrat. "The main purpose of my visit here is to help Bill Schuette's campaign," Block emphasized at the outset of his speech. "It is vitally important that we have his kind of leadership in the Congress. We need those who have a philosophy consis- tent with the president's and consistent with the people in the district. Bill Schuette can and will support this adminis- tration," he said. Significant among those poli- Tbe Crumbaugb family proudly greeted Secretary of Agriculture Jobn Block and Bill Schuette, candidate for tbe 10tb congressional district wbo cies put forward by the adminis- has earned AgrlPac's endorsement as a "Friend of Agriculture." tration, Block said, is stability for the general economy and for the agricultural community. "Four years ago, the U.S. est rates and the need for a bal- Block reiterated this admin- economy was a 'basket case,''' anced budget. istration's, and the USDA's, he said. "Interest rates were "Cuts are needed in all commitment to a department 21 % and rising, there was a government spending and agri- that supports and stands be- trade embargo in place and culture will have to take cuts hind production agriculture. there was widespread unem- along with the rest. But what A healthy, productive agricul- ployment .... Under this admin- are the long term effects?" he ture is what consumers need, istration, inflation that plagued asked, rhetorically. "If we get he said. "Decisions must be the nation at the end of the adjustments in interest rates, made with an appreciation of decade is now under control; and reduce farm debt ... that's the importance of agriculture employment has improved and the best farm program we can and keeping it as free as it can the economy is strengthening. have." be and as strong as it can be." "Interest rates, while no Block promised that under longer at the 21 % peak are still Reagan policies the administra- too high, particularly for the tion would move aggressively to agricultural sector," Block write a new farm bill ... one acknowledged, and added that with more market orientation, "the basic cause of continued but which also recognizes that high interest rates is govern- agriculture cannot go "cold ment spending that continues turkey." to exceed revenues." "In agriculture we need flex- Both the president and vice ibility in farm programs so that president, he reported, are ag- government and producers are gressively seeking a constitu- not locked into a program. We tional reform that will give the need an industry that is in president authority for line item business to produce. The agri- veto in the budget - "an im- cultural plant in the U.S. should portant step in reducing spend- not be backing away from sales ing." and production. Growth in the Despite the strengthening agricultural economy means economy, he said, there is still jobs for the country and a bet- distress in agriculture but ad- ter economy for small towns in vised that agriculture is not go- rural America." Rex Crambaugb (left) showed Recalling the consumer- USDASecretary Block (right) and ing to get out of the hole with oriented policies of the Carter candidate Bill Schuette the con- spending measures. The presi- dition of a soybean field on his dent is concerned about inter- administration in the U.S. Gratiot County farm. Department of Agriculture, RURAL LIVING, OCTOBER 1984 11 Block on Campaign Trail for IFriends of Agriculture l By Connie Turbin chairs would be filled with over "Friend" who is running against 500 people there to support Bill Francis Spaniola for the state August heat flattened itself Schuette's congressional cam- House). He also appeared as a above parched bean fields, and paign and to hear U.S. Secretary guest speaker in Lansing Aug. along the route to the Crum- of Agriculture John Block; the 30 before a gathering of farm baugh farm in Gratiot County, FFA members lolling against and agribusiness people. row after row of corn stood the fender of a Chevy truck Although he accepts a mere silent as sentinels in the would be directing cars to the 2% to 3% of the invitations he windless late afternoon haze. "parking area" cleared out of receives from agricultural While most residents of this three rows of corn on either groups and Republican can- central Michigan community side of Madison Road. didates, the secretary has been were taking shelter in air condi- The drawing card for the Aug. an active campaigner in the tioned homes and workplaces, 29 fundraiser / hog roast for agricultural community, devot- Rex and Kathy Crumbaugh of Schuette, an MFB AgriPac ing 8 to 10 days a month to the St. Louis and four other Gratiot "Friend of Agriculture" running re-election of Ronald Reagan County families were stoking up against Don Albosta in the lath and the support of Republican fires beneath boiling kettles for congressional district, was the candidates, particularly can- fresh sweet corn and a dedi- appearance by USDASecretary didates in rural areas. cated crew sweltered near the Block. Block was in the state Michigan's predominantly radiating heat of an outdoor campaigning for Republican conservative lath district fills cooker. candidates Schuette and Phil the bill on four counts: The In little more than an hour, Thompson (another Agripac district encompasses all or part the long rows of tables and of 20 counties; it is the second 10 RURAL LIVING, OCTOBER 1984 largest district east of the Mississippi; 10% of the 250,000 constituents represent agricul- tural enterprises; and the con- gressional incumbent is a Democrat. "The main purpose of my visit here is to help Bill Schuette's campaign," Block emphasized at the outs~t of his speech. "It is vitally important that we have his kind of leadership in the Congress. We need those who have a philosophy consis- tent with the president's and consistent with the people in the district. Bill Schuette can and will support this adminis- tration," he said. Significant among those poli- The Crumbaugh family proudly greeted Secretary of Agriculture John cies put forward by the adminis- Block and Bill Schuette, candidate for the 10th congressional district who has earned AgriPac's endorsement as a "Friend of Agriculture." tration, Block said, is stability for the general economy and for the agricultural community. "Four years ago, the U.S. est rates and the need for a bal- Block reiterated this admin- economy was a 'basket case,'" anced budget. istration's, and the USDA's, he said. "Interest rates were "Cuts are needed in all commitment to a department 21 % and rising, there was a government spending and agri- that supports and stands be- trade embargo in place and culture will have to take cuts hind production agriculture. there was widespread unem- along with the rest. But what A healthy, productive agricul- ployment .... Under this admin- are the long term effects?" he ture is what consumers need, istrat~on, inflation that plagued asked, rhetorically. "If we get he said. "Decisions must be the nation at the end of the adjustments in interest rates, made with an appreciation of decade is now under control; and reduce farm debt ... that's the importance of agriculture employment has improved and the best farm program we can and keeping it as free as it can the economy is strengthening. have." be and as strong as it can be." "Interest rates, while no Block promised that under longer at the 21 % peak are still Reagan policies the administra- too high, particularly for the tion would move aggressively to agricultural sector," Block write a new farm bill ... one acknowledged, and added that with more market orientation, "the basic cause of continued but which also recognizes that high interest rates is govern- agriculture cannot go "cold ment spending that continues turkey." to exceed revenues." "In agriculture we need flex- Both the president and vice ibility in farm programs so that president, he reported, are ag- government and producers are gressively seeking a constitu- not locked into a program. We tional reform that will give the need an industry that is in president authority for line item business to produce. The agri- veto in the budget - "an im- cultural plant in the U.S. should portant step in reducing spend- not be backing away from sales ing." and production. Growth in the Despite the strengthening agricultural economy means economy, he said, there is still jobs for the country and a bet- distress in agriculture but ad- ter economy for small towns in vised that agriculture is not go- rural America." Rex Crambaugh (left) showed ing to get out of the hole with Recalling the consumer- USDASecretary Block (right) and oriented policies of the Carter candidate Bill Schuette the con- spending measures. The presi- dition of a soybean field on his dent is concerned about inter- administration in the U.S. Gratiot County farm. Department of Agriculture, RURAL LIVING, OCTOBER 1984 11 Good Ideas Get Better When They're Shared 1984 County Annual Meeting Dates Alcona Oct. 22 Arenac Oct. 8 Livingston Oct. 23 Allegan Oct. 11 Barry Oct. 16 Mac-Luce Oct. 2 Alpena Oct. 11 Bay held Aug. 5 Macomb Oct. 4 Antrim Oct. 8 Benzie Oct. 15 Manistee Oct. 22 Berrien Oct. 24 Mason Oct. 2 ,,\i 1/ Branch Calhoun Cass held Sept. 17 Oct. 2 Nov. 6 Mecosta Menominee Midland Oct. Oct. held ] 11 Sept. 11 '::1\: , o ~ 't f \\J ....-- Charlevoix Oct. 3 Missaukee Oct. 4 ___ .\.: • 0 ____ Cheboygan Oct. 16 Monroe held Sept. 11 .. ,1 Chippewa Oct. 1 Montcalm Oct. 24 / .. Clare Oct. 18 Montmorency Oct. 4 /; Clinton Copper Country held Sept. 18 Oct. 10 Muskegon Newaygo Oct. Oct. 20 11 Eaton Oct. 13 NW Michigan Oct. 10 Emmet held Sept. 28 Oakland Oct. 11 Genesee Oct. 26 Oceana Oct. 22 Gladwin Oct. 2 Ogemaw Oct. 25 Gratiot held Aug. 24 Osceola Oct. 16 Hiawathaland Oct. 12 Otsego held Sept. 27 Hillsdale Oct. 15 Ottawa Oct. 9 Huron held Sept. 27 Presque Isle Oct. 2 Ingham Oct. 17 Saginaw Oct. 4 Ionia Oct. 1 St. Clair held Sept. 25 I losco Oct. 18 St. Joseph Oct. 27 I Iron Range held Sept. 15 Sanilac Oct. 3 IsabeJla Oct. 17 Shiawassee Oct. 6 Jackson held Sept. 27 Tuscola held Sept. 22 Kalamazoo Oct. 23 Van Buren Oct. 25 Kalkaska Oct. 9 Washtenaw held Sept. 27 Kent held Sept. 25 Wayne Oct. 9 Lapeer Oct. 4 Wexford Oct. 9 Lenawee held Sept. 17 Attend Your County Annual Meeting Contact the County FB Secretary for Details 12 RURAL L1VIi'fQ, OCTOBER 1984 Annual Policy Dawest Keeps Farm Bureau Strong By Cathy J. Klrvan Laurie said. "What are your plans and your goals for mem- The annual harvest of policy bership? Who should your mem- ideas is underway throughout bers be? What do you plan to do the state. County annual meet- with your program money? ings, where members determine What activities do you have the policy of their organization, planned for next year? started in August and continue "It's also an appropriate time . through early November. Most to give some awards and recog- will be held this month. By now nize members for things they've you've probably received the of- done through the year, and to ficial notice but, you might ask, recognize people outside of who needs one more meeting? your organization who have Why should you miss your fa- helped you out. vorite TV show or your bowling "But really," he said, "the key night or your son's football to the whole thing is discussing game .... and formulating policy. The membership discusses issues ranging from the federal farm If there's one area that program to expansion of county stimulates people to offices." JACK LAURIE, CHAIRPERSON As chairperson of MFB's POLICY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE take part more than any- Policy Development Committee, thing else, it's the op- Laurie has seen an increase in "Consequently, there have portunity to have a say the last few years in the number been a lot of policies that per- in something they are of policies dealing with local tain to such things as local issues. involved in every day. "If there's one area that bridges, upgrading local roads, education problems, millages, stimulates people to take part community college concerns, more than anything else, it's Jack Laurie, vice president of and a whole host of things that the opportunity to have a say in Michigan Farm Bureau and are local in nature. chairperson of the MFB Policy "The county annual meeting Development Committee, tells is your opportunity to play an why attending the county Farm Each of us claims to be influential role in helping to Bureau annual meeting should interested in agricul- develop this type of policy." be at the top of every farmer ture and if we really Regarding issues of national member's priority list. are, we ought to accept concern, Laurie sees Farm Bill "Farm Bureau is truly a grass- '85 as the top priority. "We do roots organization," Laurie said. that responsibility and have the responsibility as farm- "The mem bers actually set go ahead and have in- ers of developing a farm bill," policy. Your county's elected put into what Farm Bill he said. "1 like to look at it that leadership needs you to attend '85 ought to be. way - as a responsibility rather to help determine next year's than a job or chore. Each of us activities. claims to be interested in "The county annual is the something that they see every agriculture and if we really are, place to review the financial day or are involved in every day we ought to accept that respon- position of your organization or read about in their own local sibility and go ahead and have and discuss some of the poli- paper," Laurie said. cies that effect it internally," RURAL LlVINO, OCTOBER 1984 13 appreciate as a fact of rural life cause they pay property taxes if that proposal passes. as a manufacturer and an em- "We all are too familiar with ployee whereas a person work- what's happened to school mill- ing in a factory, for example, is ages when they go to the pub- paying property taxes on his lic. If we get a situation like home or as rent on his house or voter's choice it could have that apartment," Pennock said. same effect only on a much broader scale." Education - Laurie also ex- There will be a resolu- pects several resolutions on ed- tion on an issue tbat ucation, particularly the quality of education. "Part of this is someone bad a special due to the impact of the presi- interest in that no one dent's council on education bad even tbougbt of - report that said we have to do some things to improve our tbat's wbat Farm Bu- education system. reau is all about .... "People out in the country That's what makes a At the Gratiot County annual seem to be more aware that meeting, members took action on changes are needed to improve strong Farm Bureau. such local Issues as solid waste management and control of the quality of education," he weeds in drainage ditches. said. "Farmers and Farm Bu- reau people have a greater ap- The Gladwin County PO com- preciation for education than mittee will draft a resolution input into what that farm bill most others do." addressing the issue and pre- ought to be. School Finances - Members sent it to the organization's "It's difficult to select of the Gladwin County POcom- membership at the Oct. 2 an- anything on the national level mittee are concerned about nual meeting. that doesn't in some way tie both taxes and education. "We Uighway Safety - Another back into the farm bilL" Laurie are questioning whether proper- issue of concern in Gladwin said, "whether it be expanding ty taxes are an equitable County this year is highway our export abilities through method of financing the safety. "We have a large num- some type of program to the schools," POchairperson Paul ber of Amish families who, be- opposite end of the scale, re- Pennock said. They are con- cause of their religious beliefs, stricting imports through do- sidering such alternatives as are not using the Slow Moving mestic content. Each will playa lowering property taxes while Vehicle emblem as required by role in the development of Farm raising income taxes or rein- state statute," said Pennock. Bill '85." stating the sales tax on food. "There have been several near The following are state and "In a rural area, farmers - accidents because their gray local issues he predicts will be even with the circuit breaker reflective strips do not show up addressed at resolutions ses- - are paying a disproportionate sions during county annual share of school financing be- (continued on page 28) meetings this fall: Taxation - Laurie expects several resolutions dealing with taxation. "Part of that will be stimulated by the voter's choice proposal which would require a vote of the people to increase taxes," Laurie said. "1 think there will be a lot of concern in rural communities, centering around what will happen to the Department of Agriculture, Ex- tension Service and some of the programs that we've gotten to Resolutions ees prepared by county PD commltt are d Iscussed and voted on b y mem b ers at county annual meetings • Above, Bay County members ge t In a IIttle socializing before the resolutl ons sess Ion began. 14 RURAL LlVINO, OCTOBER 1984 FRONT 8l CENTER Five county FBs have won a free trip to the AFBFannual meeting in Hawaii next January as a result of achieving the highest percent of target in their respective membership categories. The counties winning the trips for membership achievement are: Category I - Menominee, Category II - Presque Isle, Category III - Muskegon, Category IV - Branch, and Category V - Ottawa. By achieving a gain in membership over last year's figures, 44 counties are eligi- ble to compete in the 1984 star awards program and thus have another chance to win a trip to the AFBFannual meeting in Uawaii. During the state annual meeting, a drawing will be*held by membership categories for five more Hawaii trips. To be eligible for the drawing, counties must have received gold stars in at least two of the 11 categories. Entries are due Oct. 1. Counties achieving gain include Allegan, Antrim, Bay, Barry, Benzie, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Cheboygan, Copper Country, Genesee, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, losco, Isabella, Kalkaska, Kent, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Mecosta, Menominee, Midland, Missaukee, Monroe, Mont- calm, Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Osceola, Otsego, Ottawa, Presque Isle, St. Clair, Saginaw, Sanilac, Tuscola, Van Buren, Wayne and Wexford. MFBclosed its 1984 membership year at 99.03°/0 of goal and 100.030/0 of target. In addition to the 44 county FBs achieving a gain in membership, 27 made their 1984 goal and 36 reached target. Four regions and three districts also attained 1984 membership goal. Director's Key Club awards are being presented to nearly 200 people at county an- nual meetings this fall. The Key Club awards were instituted last year to recognize volunteers, county secretaries and FBIG agents who signed at least five new regular members during the membership campaign. Almost 90 people are being honored for the first time this year and nearly 100 are receiving the award for the second consecutive year. At its September meeting, the MFBBoard of Directors accepted the resignation of Max D. Dean, treasurer and chief financial officer for MFB and its affiliate companies, to be ef- fective later this year. Dean has devoted 32 years of service to Farm Bureau, serving in various financial positions with Farm Bureau Services, Inc. before joining MFB.nearly 10 years ago. Upon Dean's retirement, Matthew Butzin, vice president/ corporate controller of Agra Land, Jne. and Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc., will assume the position of treasurer and chief financial officer of MFB and affiliate companies. I'IFB's political action committee, AgriPac, met on Sept. 11 to make additional en- dorsements for the Nov. 6 general election. A partial list of "Friends of Agriculture" is on page 31. Any additional endorsements will be announced in Rural Leader and the November issue of Rural Living. Nearly 160 men and women attended the State Leader Conference, sponsored by the MFB Women's Committee in late September. Workshops conducted during the two-day con- ference included information on marketing, public speaking, computers, legislative education and health issues. Activities also included an Agripac auction to raise funds to help elect "Friends of Agriculture." Five public hearings will be held in October seeking the public's ideas and sug- gestions on rebuilding Michigan's aging infrastructure. Two hearings were already held in Marquette and Grayling. Ideas and suggestions are needed regarding new sources of revenue for infrastructure projects, techniques of cost-benefit analysis, innovations in design, creation of short- and long-term capital budgets and development of annual infrastructure budgets. The locations and dates of the hearings are: Detroit, Oct. 2, City-County Bldg., 13th Floor Auditorium; Warren, Oct. 3, Macomb Community College, 12 Mile at Hayes; Saginaw, Oct. 10, Saginaw Armory, 1800 S. Outer Drive; Grand Rapids, Oct. 17, Grand Valley Armory, 1200 44th St. SW,Wyoming: Lansing, Oct. 25, Law Building Auditorium, 525 W. Ottawa. RURAL LIVING, OCTOBER 1984 15 Politicians Treated to Cherry Sundaes Over 3,000 congressmen and their staff members escaped from the muggy August heat in Washington, D.C., to enjoy a cherry and ice cream treat. The reception is sponsored each year by MACMA to promote Michigan's famed red tart cher- ries. The politicians and bureau- crats consumed over 50 cases of cherry pie filling and 150 gallons of ice cream which were contributed by Wilderness Uappy Anniversaryl Pictured with the classic car Foods, Lucky Leaf and the A 1949 Oldsmobile, on loan in front of Farm Bureau Center American Dairy Association of from the Oldsmobile Division of in Lansing are (left to right): Michigan. GM, helped commemorate the Robert Wiseman, executive vice National Cherry Queen Kim- 35th anniverary of Farm Bureau president of Farm Bureau In- berlee Broome of Gaylord Mutual. The vintage car dates surance Group; MFB President greeted the political leaders from the year Farm Bureau Elton R. Smith; and Don Brad- and their staffs. She and others Mutual began operations as the shaw, vice president and gen- involved in the cherry industry first insurance affiliate of Michi- eral manager of Farm Bureau met with officials from the U,5. gan Farm Bureau. Mutual. Department of Agriculture to discuss cherry marketing op- portunities. tion, like the bus, is a vehicle to ideas and concerns that will get from here to there; to provide a map of the route you change the status quo of agri- want FB to take through 1984 FB Organization: Use It culture. Now that you have paid and beyond. for your ticket, use it; use the Share your concerns with the "Farm Bureau doesn't do any- Farm Bureau organization. chairperson of your county's PD thing for me!" is a common FB policy and direction comes committee, Your county presi- complaint heard throughout the from its members by way of dent is also willing to listen. state. Well. your FB membership ideas, concerns and resolutions Every now and then an organi- card is like a bus ticket: If you submitted through the county zation should make sure that don't get on the bus and go policy development commit- the lines of communication are somewhere that ticket isn't of tees. So, now is the time to intact and open. much value. begin communicating those The Farm Bureau organiza- Ralph Lundberg, President Mason County Farm Bureau FARMERS OF THE WEEK The Farmer of the Week program, co- Aug. 13 - Douglas Darling. 24. a from Pigeon. He is active in the Huron sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance cash crop and dairy farmer from County Pork Producers and participates Group and the Michigan Farm Radio Maybee, farms 1.200 acres in partner- in pork promotion projects around the Network, honors farmers for their con- ship with his father. He is a youth state. He is active in his church, a tributions to the community and the ag leader in his church, 4-H leader, past Huron County Farm Bureau member industry. Four farmers were honored in state FFA officer, member of the Hol- and active in the Young Farmers, and August 1984: stein Association, member and past former vice president of the local FFA board member of the Monroe County chapter. Aug. 6 - Jerry Uartenburg, 43, of Farm Bureau, vice chairperson of the Eaton Rapids operates an 850-acre cash MFB Young Farmers and a member of Aug. 27 - Dallas Seiler, 58, of Mar- crop, beef and hog farm. He is active in the MFB AgriPac and state policy shalL raises cash crops on 325 acres. township government. serving as a development committees. He is active in St. Mary's Church in Mar- trustee and member of township com- shall, the local United Way drive and mittees. He has long been involved in Aug. 20 - Paul Swartzendruber, Toastmasters Club; is a former officer the Eaton County Farm Bureau. 29, is a cash crop and swine farmer on the Mar-Lee School Board; and former township zoning inspector. 16 RURAL LIVING, OCTOBER 1984 farm, I have tremendous re- twice the time an experienced spect for farmers and their shearer would take. wives. However, there are many I also shear small herds of other kinds of farm women. sheep and goats for hire so I I am a commercial mohair have to plan well to get my own raiser. I may not rise at 4 a.m. done. The extra money helps to milk, but I sure do other with feed costs. things. (I also own and operate Yes, there truly is an option a fiber arts shop - an arm of for women today. I don't feel the farm). "Chores" ,on our farm forced into the "work force" are about like a sheep farm. I any more. The best job I could also raise sheep, angora rabbits get out there is being a waitress and a few dairy goats for milk, because, on the job market, I cheese and meat. am "unskilled." Twice a year things get a bit Deb Lemmer, Shelbyville crazier. January through April Shaggy Shag bark Acres is kidding season. You want to P.S. Please, farmers and ettes, catch each one of the does, let's give the Michigan mohair partly because they will twin raisers the recognition we de- and number two will be twisted serve! J know some of the first or backwards, and partly be- goats brought to Michigan Consumers attending the State cause the little ones can weigh weren't the best. Many raisers Fair learned about what Michigan from two to five pounds and agriculture produces by watching were "ripped-off" and there was those little wet things need that this ferris wheel revolve. The the scare about blue-tongue heat lamp with our weather! display is available to county disease, but the blue-tongue FBs. Contact MFB's Information September is breeding season. tests are now legitimate. Please Division for more information. You've got to make sure those give us a chance and some sup- does and bucks are in top con- port. Our warehouser (the com- IUnskilled Laborer l dition. pany that sells our hair for us) Prefers Farm Life In April and September it's would like to start a warehouse time to shear and, yes, I do that Over the past three years, I've in Michigan! Weneed some sup- too. It takes me about 10 to 15 enjoyed your magazine very port. Weare bringing a new minutes per animal (providing I much. But I especially enjoyed kind of agriculture into Michi- don't have one of my three kids the article about farm 'women. gan. Help us out, Farm Bureau pulling on me). That's about Having been raised on a dairy and members! RURAL RASCALS "You know, mpm, I've been think- "Attending this meeting in "Anthony, those were inter- "Wait!" said Elton Smith, MFB ing about Farm Bill '85 ... ," eight- Frankenmuth has really helped esting ideas but you're too president. "lover heard those week-old Anthony Young said to me understand the situation. young for anyone to take you ideas and I'd like to congratu- his mother, Gayle, of Lapeer Coun- I'd like to share my thoughts seriously," said Anthony's late you on your insight." To ty. with dad," Anthony said. father, Robert Young, a mem- which Anthony replied, "Wow! ber of the MFB Policy Devel- They really want input from opment Committee. everybody!" RURAL LIVING, OCTOBER 1984 17 JIM AND JANET VAN BUSKIRK You Can Sell Farm Bureau's Fun and Fellowship Benefits By Donna Wilber most 150 years. They operate He was also a member of a their 80 acres and 150 regis~ state study committee ap- Insurance, group health cov- tered Jersey herd enterprise pointed in 1982 to review and erage, car discounts, buyers' with very little outside help. make recommendations on the service, group purchasing, leg~ Just running that operation organization's policy dealing islative clout, information and and fulfilling all the parental with the acquisition of new education, sociability ... obligations that come with chil- members and the dues struc- Sociability? Can the oppor- dren involved in 4-H, sports and ture. Jim admits that during his tunities Farm Bureau offers for other activities keeps their service on that committee, he sociability be listed as a mem- schedules full. But they've often got on the soap box re~ ber benefit? Will a farmer pay "made the time" for Farm Bu- garding the importance of regu- dues for the chance to interact reau involvement. lar members contacting regular with other farmers with the Jim has served on the Monroe member prospects. same interests and concerns? County FB board for the past "I decided I shouldn't just Are the social aspects of Farm six years and has been vice gripe about it; I ought to go out Bureau so overshadowed by the president for three of those and do it!" he said. He did just long list of economic benefits years. He also chairs the Com~ that and now the regular mem- that they're seldom even men- munity Action Group Commit- bers he and Janet signed up tioned by membership workers? tee and works on the member- last year are an important part Jim and Janet Van Buskirk of ship campaign. Monroe County answer those questions with an unqualified "yes" and they've proved their point with affirmative action. During last year's membership campaign, they signed up eight new regular members using sociability as their key selling pitch. Then, they followed up by forming a Community Action Group made up of those new members. Their "sign 'em up - get 'em involved" formula has worked not only to the benefit of the Monroe County Farm Bureau, but also to the new members who were sold on the social benefits of the organization. Don't Just Gripe - Do III Jim and Janet and their four children, Darlene, 19, a student at MSU majoring in dairy sci- The Van Buskirks believe the social aspects of farm Bureau can be used ence; Deanne, 16; David, 14; to sell memberships. They signed up eight new regular members during and Denise, 9, live on a centen- the 1983-84 campaign and formed a new Community Action Group nial farm outside Carleton made up of those members. that's been in the family for al- 18 RURAL LIVING, OCTOBER 1984 of the county Farm Bureau. "It's Personal Growtb The Van Buskirks think it's well worth the time getting Opportunities Unlimited important that county leaders them involved," he said. help young farmers form new Getting new members involved in a Community Action Group community groups rather than Community Action Groups - leads to broader involvement in making them part of older Farm Bureau's 'Backbone' the organization, the Van Bus- groups. It's not a matter of age The new.group the Van Bus- discrimination, they explain, kirks believe. They can prove kirks formed is known as "The but rather of interests. that point, too, as several Country Road Bunch" (deciding Farmers with growing fami- members of the Country Road on the name was the toughest lies, struggling with the finan- Bunch have taken on other part, Jim said). They've been cial challenges of their busi- county committee activities. meeting since the first of the nesses, just don't have the They're especially proud that year and potluck dinners, with same concerns and interests as one of their group members will lots of fellowship, have become well-established or retired run for a county board seat this a regular part of their monthly year. farmers. Mixing the two can sessions. They follow the dilute the social interaction Jim thinks this opportunity regular community group for- that's so important, they said. for leadership development mat with a business meeting, makes Farm Bureau unique. the discussion topic and no real structured effort for "fun" ac- tivities. That just happens naturally, according to the Van Buskirks. "It's easy for people to forget all the many member benefits when it comes time for them to pay their dues," Jim said, "but when they see a group of peo- ple having fun together, they don't forget that." Community Action Groups are the "backbone" of the organiza- tion, but many county FB boards aren't using them as such, Jim said. "They fail to see them as another tool to get things accomplished and as an effective way to get a lot of peo- ple involved." Lack of recognition of the program as a viable part of the county organization is part of the problem, he thinks, and the Jim and Janet Van Buskirk are proud of Gladys Beauty of J.V.B. who won the $500 first prize at the Michigan State Fair for Michigan Jersey Monroe County FB is addressing Futurity Award. that problem through an incen- tive program. Through a point system, groups can earn up to 10 paid memberships and the ''I've talked to young farmers First in tbe State title of "Best Community Action in other organizations who are for Goal Tbis Year? Group in the County." frustrated because there's no Rather than resting on the "There ought to be more hope of growing into leadership laurels of last year's success, recognition of Community Ac- roles or having any kind of im- Jim and Janet are looking tion Groups in the state awards pact. In Farm Bureau, a young ahead to the challenges of this program, too," Jim said. "They farmer can be president. Just year's membership campaign. are just as important as the FB look at our president," he said, Monroe County, according to Women or the Young Farmers." pointing with pride to Monroe Jim, has the advantage of a County FB President Jerry Heck, strong membership team that a Young Farmer who grew includes" great insurance through the organization to become an effective, respected (continued on page 29) leader. RURAL LIVING, OCTOBER 1984 19 Michigan's Farm Markets Offer Quality I Fresh Produce . ... U-pick tomatoes and a wide variety of peppers are among the attrac- tions at Pineview Meadows Farm Market off M-60 near Union City. The market opened four years ago in the family's garage and expand- ed to a new "rustic look" market. Macomb County has many farm mar- kets including these two on Van Dyke Road, Romeo. Verellen Or- chards (above) displays produce at the open windows. Inside are many Erwin Farms has two farm mar- kets a few miles apart in Oak- land County. The one pictured here is just off 1-96 in Novi. RURAL LIVING, OCTOBER 1984 ••• Unique Taste 'l Treats and Creative Displays An attractive wagon displayed outside draws the customers in to "oxie's Farm Market on 1'1.72in Grand Traverse County. In addition to its own fresh produce, the market carries a good selection of local wines. [LL.l 1#t attractive displays including dried if If if! flowers, which are grown locally. At y[~ I Westview Orchards (below), buyers , can refer to the guide prepared by variety when purchasing apples. - ... , ~! ~ .f ;' ." Besides the fresh fruit and vegeta- bles, attractions at Elzinga Farm Mar- ket on 1'1-3I, 10 miles south of Char- levoix includes bakery products, free samples of Jams and Jellies and a small restaurant featuring sand- wiches and freshly baked pies. RURAL LIVING, OCTOBER 1984 21 Michigan Farmers' Uall of Fame Inducts Seven Couples "When tillage begins, the arts beans and wheat. Ten thousand (1958-63) as Michigan farm Bu- will follow. farmers, therefore, market hogs are raised on the reau president and American are the founders of civilization farm each year. farm Bureau board member and prosperity." These words of A commitment to production and service for 19 years on the tribute offered by Daniel Web- agriculture and public service is Central Michigan University ster in 1840 were echoed during reflected in Pridgeon's leader- Board of Trustees, ceremonies honoring seven ship roles. At the local level, he Michigan farm couples as in- has served as Branch County ductees to the Michigan farm- farm Bureau president, town- ers' Hall of fame on Sept. 4 in ship supervisor, schoo) board Prairieville. member, and has chaired the Among those honored were Branch County Republican Par- the former director of the Michi- ty, county planning commission gan Department of Agriculture, and county zoning commission. Dean Pridgeon, and his wife, His appointment to the Michi- Mary. The couple are fifth gen- gan Natural Resources Commis- eration farmers on the family's sion in 1974, and subsequent Branch County farm established selection as chairperson, in the mid-1800s. Today, the marked the first time a farmer Pridgeon family farms 2,200 had served on the commission. acres, specializing in corn, soy- Currently one of two Republi- can Party nominees for the MSU Board of Trustees and endorsed by MfB's AgriPac, Pridgeon hopes to continue his role as advocate for environmental stewardship, agricultural research and education. Also inducted were Walter Wightman and his wife, Gladys Atwater Wightman, of AlIegan County. Hall of fame honors were given posthumously to Wightman's first wife, Alice, who farmed with him until 1975. Highlights of Wightman's MARY 8t DEAN PRIDGEON career in service to agriculture include five years of service VIVA" 8t DALE WEBSTER 22 RURAL LIVING, OCTOBER 1984 In addition to the Hall of award and the 1965 state Soil nificant contribution to Michi- Fame designation, he has re- Conservation award, and gan agriculture. Twenty-two ceived numerous awards awards from the Federal Land Michigan farm couples have throughout his farming career Bank and the Soil Conservation been inducted into the Hall of including the 1962 MSU Distin- Society of America. Fame since 1982. guished Service to Agriculture Wightman has now retired on Official location for the the family's centennial farm Michigan Farmers' Hall of Fame near Fennville. will be at the corner of Bur- Other Hall of Fame designees roughs and Milo roads near were Charles and Mary Beal of Delton, Mich. The building is St. Joseph County, Lawrence under construction. and Hildred Chase of Barry County, Roscoe and Frances Hewlett of Lenawee County, William and Marguerite Owens of Calhoun County, and Dale and Vivah Webster of Kalama- zoo County. Each couple received a framed letter of recognition signed by President Reagan; framed copies of a special legislative tribute, passed joint- ly by Sen. Nick Smith and Rep. Michael Nye and signed by the UILDRED It LAWRENCE CUASE governor; an achievement resolution from the Michigan Department of Agriculture; and specially designed and im- printed name badges from the Michigan Farm Bureau in cooperation with the Michigan Office of State Farm Insurance companies. The Michigan Farmers' Hall of Fame was incorporated in No- vember 1982 as a non-profit or- ganization for the purpose of identifying, recognizing and MARGVERTIE It FAY OWENS honoring outstanding farm couples who have made a sig- RURAL LIVING. OCTOBER 1984 A G R I NOM I (~ U P D ATE Agricultural Weather Services: Critical Farm Management Tool Agricultural producers are concerned about repeated rec- ommendations to eliminate funding for agricultural weather services, including fruit frost alerts. Funding unreliability stored the agriculture weather weather service far outweigh continues to jeopardize the program funds each year be- the relatively minor cost of the quality of the agriculture cause of widespread user sup- program to the taxpayer. weather program. Furthermore, port for this program. This In response to the various no other single factor has more funding unreliability continues structural programs, the Agri- of an impact on year-to-year to jeopardize the quality of the culture Research Institute's changes in food production and agriculture weather program. Panel of Meteorology (of which energy usage than weather. An agriculture weather sys- FB is a member) published a The importance of weather, tem permits information to be report in January 1984 on a especially for agriculture and substituted for scarce natural proposed agriculture, forestry the entire food production and economic resources in the and natural resources weather system, was again demonstrat- production of agricultural and climate system. This report ed during the summer of 1983 goods and services. For exam- examines the existing agricul- and the winter of 1983-84 when ple, farmers using rainfall, ture weather activities in the extreme weather conditions temperature and other forecast- USDAand the National Weather caused grain and soybean ed weather parameters can Service. The report's objective is prices to move up rapidly dur- make management decisions to integrate these existing ing the summer drought, and that reduce weather related agriculture weather programs orange juice and other citrus crop damage; schedule water, into one dymanic, coordinated prices to move rapidly during pesticide, fertilizer and labor system with a goal of maintain- the repeated freezes in Florida. resources more economically ing the competitive superiority In 1983, approximately $1.5 and effectively; minimize pesti- of U.S. agriculture. million was budgeted by the Na- cide and fertilizer pOllution of On June 27-28, 1984, the tional Weather Service to pro- our drinking water supplies; House Agriculture Subcommit- vide farmers in over 40 states and provide many other bene- tee on Department Operations, with information needed to fits to both farmers and con- Research and Foreign Agricul- plant, irrigate, fertilize, spray, sumers. ture, and the House Science and protect and harvest crops at the In addition, there are serious Technology Subcommittee on optimal time. questions of whether the pri- Natural Resources, Agriculture For the past two years, the vate sector has the skilled per- Research and Environment con- Reagan administration has pro- sonnel and technical hardware ducted a joint oversight hearing posed eliminating all agricultur- to replace the agricultural on a national agriculture weath- al weather services based on weather service program with- er operation. It is the goal of the idea that these services are out a potentially disastrous gap these hearings to provide an aimed at narrow interest groups in service. Expert witnesses in opportunity. for representatives and could be provided by the related congressional hearings private sector. Congress has re- in 1983 explained that the benefits to farmers and con- sumers from the agricultural 24 RURAL LIVING, OCTOBER 1984 from government, private sec- Examples of the day-to-day audio taped products accessed tor weather forecasters and weather parameters included in by phone, cable television users, academia and others to these agricultural weather fore- systems, mail, newspapers and discuss why such a comprehen- casts and advisories include ex- weekly, bi-weekly and even sive system does not exist pected heat/ cold stress severity monthly publications. under the present structure; if for livestock and poultry; frost/ Questions to Consider there is interest and support for freeze warnings for fruits, vege- a national agriculture weather tables and field crops; soil • Does present FB policy address system; and if so, what the role temperatures for seed germina- the issue of a coordinated na- of the federal government tion and planting day decisions; tional agricultural weather should be. precipitation probabilities for service for farmers? For several decades, the main pesticide and fertilization ap- • What other alternatives, espe- thrust of agricultural advance- plications and irrigation sched- cially in the private sector, ments have concentrated on in- uling; wind speed and direction are available to provide farm- creasing production by techno- for spray operations; and tem- ers with reliable agricultural logical advances rather than in- peratures and humidities for weather forecasts and ad- tensive management. These disease management. visories? technological advances brought These topics will emanate an increased reliance on mecha- from the agricultural weather nization, energy, high quality forecast and the knowledge of seed, fertilizer and many others. currently ongoing field opera- Costs increased, but so did pro- tions and crop status as gained duction, more than offsetting from agricultural experts for the increases in capital outlay. specific crops and livestocks. Since weather is a dominant The educational component is factor in the efficiency and ef- particularly critical for farmers fectiveness of many farm opera- in dealing with these early tions (such as planting, chemi- forecasts and agricultural ad- cal applications and harvesting), visories. The structure of the it is reasonable to assume that Cooperative Extension Service PEOPLE POWER improved weather information is well suited to carry out this 60,000,000 STRONC leading to better management aspect and certainly their edu- will increase farmers' potential cation mission can easily incor- They are all member-owners of the for reducing production over- porate such a project. However, nation'S40,000cooperatives found in head costs. Agriculture weather new communication systems every state from coast to coast. forecasts then must necessarily reaching farmers are being de- They are the people you know and work with every day, committed to form the first steps in the stair- veloped and the incorporation the cooperative way of conducting case of an essential weather in- of agriculture weather educa- business because its proven to be formation system to be provid- tion material is important. both highly efficient and an extreme- ly economical way to meet a variety ed to producers for use in mak- There are several ways that of needs. ing sound farm management farmers may receive weather in- There are cooperatives for electric decisions. formation. The alternatives and telephone service, farm credit, Michigan farmers benefit from range from NOAA weather radio farm marketing and farm supply. food, insurance, health and day care, the agricultural weather ad- broadcasts to an on-demand and credit unions. Theyre found in visory services provided jointly retrieval system where subscrib- the city, in the country, and in be- by Michigan State University ers to MFB's AgriCom program, tween. Cooperatives are big and theyre small, but they provide the and the Michigan Department of using their own on-farm com- goods. services and jobs that benefit Agriculture. MSUand MDA also puters, can access the weather the entire country. provide information about forecast and the agricultural Co.op people are proud of their the meaning of each forecast advisory as a menu item. MSU consumer-owned business. Theyve grown and flourished and helped parameter, the degree of ac- also has host computers (COM- their communities thrive. And thriv- curacy for each parameter, and NET and PMEX)that may be ing communities mean a better utilized to retrieve weather in- America in every way. how they relate to actual on- farm conditions. An interdisci- formation. Between these ex- COOPERATIVES plinary group of meteorologists tremes exist such methods as ---- and agriculturalists is required and has been provided through the National Agricultural Weath- ~I*~pl~ BUILDING A IlETTER AM~mcA October 15 Co-op Month. er Services. RURAL LIVING, OCTOBER 1984 25 The Discussion Topic is used by Community Ac- tion Groups for monthly policy discussions. The Federal Deficit There's no doubt about it. The Spending for other income money the government takes in number one cause of high fed- security (which includes rail- as a percentage of GNP has eral deficits is excessive govern- road retirement, federal civilian gone up, federal outlays have ment spending. As indicated in retirement, unemployment com- gone up even faster. the accompanying chart, federal pensation, housing assistance, Imagine that the federal bud- outlays have taken a larger and food assistance and other pro- get works like a watering larger proportion of the Gross grams) went up 525% since trough with a drain in the bot- National Product (the output of 1950. Again, that's compared tom. For every gallon of water goods and services) of the to a GNP increase of only 230%. drained out, taxpayers poured a United States since 1950. Certainly defense is a big part gallon in the top. But then, two There are a number of rea- of federal spending. But defense drains were put in the bottom sons for the big jump in govern- spending has gone up and so two gallons gushed out at ment spending. Medicare, the dow'n sharply since 1950. It once. Even with taxpayers pour- first of the massive federal went up during the Korean War, ing a gallon and a half in the health care programs, was born remained flat until Vietnam, in- top, we still couldn't keep up. in 1965. Since then, spending creased sharply during that war Maybe that's the origin of the for various types of health care and then declined steadily be- phrase, "Spending money like it has zoomed up 900%, while tween 1968 and 1978. It's im- was water!" GNP increased only about 50%. portant to note that "real" (ad- justed for inflation) defense What A nigh Social Security costs have spending in 1984 is at a level Federal Deficit Means also increased steadily. Since 1950 they've gone up 3,800%, only a little higher than it was It would be easy to say that far outstripping the GNP gain of in 1968, while other categories deficits don't matter because 230% during the same period. of federal spending have con- we're only owing the money to tinued to spiral ever upward. ourselves. While that's true in a Of course, there would be no philosophical sense, those real deficits if federal spending kept green dollars that go to pay for pace with federal revenues. health, Social Security and However, as indicated in the chart, while the amount of zS 24 23 2Z 2' 2° \'1 \e \7 \6 \s \950 26 RURAL LIVING. OCTOBER 1984 other programs have to come the private sector and discour- considering a balanced budget from somewhere. aging savings and investment. amendment. Thirty-two states The federal treasury has two That puts us back to cutting have already passed such legis- options for financing federal government spending as a way lation, and many observers feel deficits. One is to print more to reduce deficits. that Montana will soon approve money. This is known as "mon- The politics of the modern such a measure. If that hap- etizing" the debt. But printing age are the politics of well pens, Michigan will be in the na- more money encourages infla- organized, vocal interest groups tional spotlight as the state tion by boosting the amount of clamoring for more and more that could push the total to 34, money in circulation and reduc- money. These groups have far the number needed to force ing the value of money already more influence and pull on con- Congress to call a convention. there. gressmen than do poorly organ- But Congress may act before The other option is to borrow ized taxpayers. That's why Farm that happens by approving a money from the private credit - Bureau believes there are only balanced budget amendment to market - banks and other fi- two viable options for cutting be presented to the states. Con- nancial institutions. But this federal spending - a balanced tact your u.S. representative can increase interest rates for budget amendment and line- this fall and urge him to vote everyone as the government item veto power for the presi- for this measure. Also tell your competes with the private sec- dent. congressman and senator that tor for financing. Remember, The balanced budget amend- you support giving the presi- too, that if the government has ment to the constitution would dent the power of the line-item to borrow $150 billion to $200 require Congress to balance the veto. billion every year, just the in- budget except in times of na- Finally, you can support con- terest payments on the national tional emergency. While many gressional candidates who debt will become a very signifi- people feel that congressmen promise to be fiscally responsi- cant part of government spend- will find a way to wriggle out ble. We elected the Congresses ing. from under this restriction, it that over the years have taxed will still be an important brake and spent, taxed and spent. We now Can Deficits on the tax and spend mentality. can elect a Congress that will be Reduced'? The line-item veto would allow bring spending under control. If deficits are caused by too the president to strike partic- Discussion Questions much government spending ular items from the federal compared to the amount of budget bill. Right now the presi- -Where can government spend- money coming in, there is an dent can only veto the entire ing be reduced? obvious solution: increase spending plan. It's not likely - Are there services that the taxes. -that Congress will be eager to federal government now pro- But 20 years of tax and spend give up any of its spending vides that could be done by ( policies have subverted this power, but many states (in- the private sector? "easy" solution. Since 1964, cluding Michigan) allow their -Should government spending taxes as a percentage of GNPin- governors the use of a line-item for agriculture be cut to creased, but federal spending veto. This tool would be a big reduce the deficit? If so, increased even faster. Going and persuasive club that a which areas could be cut? back to our watering trough ex- president could use to enforce ample, it does no good to pour fiscal responsibility. water faster into the trough at What Can Individual the same time that you cut Farm Bureau Members Do'? more and more drains in the FB members can take action Vote for bottom. Besides, "supply-side" eco- nomics explains that increasing as individuals to help. Call or write your representative in the "Friends of Michigan House and ask him or taxes puts a drag on the econo- my by taking money away from her to support Senate-passed Agriculture" legislation that directs Con- gress to call a constitutional Nov. 6 convention for the purpose of See Page 31 for listing RURAL LIVING, OCTOBER 1984 27 Policy Uarvest wastes. The policy also called for drainage change as the use for recognition of the impact of land changes from the (continued from page 14) those plans would have on growth of society. The drain very well and their small agriculture in the area. code should be revised to pro- kerosene lanterns appear fur- Contaminated Ground and tect agricultural drainage needs ther away than they actually Surface Water - In Ingham of the 1980s and beyond. are." County, members are concerned Water Rights - The Legisla- Solid and Uazardous Waste about ground and surface water ture currently has a bill pending Disposal - Like many others, that has become contaminated that would implement a recom- Gratiot County FB members are from existing landfills, runoff mendation of the MFB Water concerned about disposal of and improper disposal of chem- Rights Task Force that clarifies solid and hazardous wastes. icals. The PD committee is con- that commercial agricultural ir- "The landfill in our county will sidering whether cost/ benefit rigation for food and fiber pro- probably be closing next spring, analysis should be applied to duction is in the public interest so disposal of wastes will be a clean up when contaminated and is a reasonable use of real problem," said Gratiot PD water is discovered. A resolu- water. chairperson Doug Kostal. "Peo- tion on the issue is expected at H.B. 4198, known as the Mich- ple don't realize how hard it is the annual meeting on Oct. 17. igan Farmers Right to Water becoming to get rid of trash. Animal Care - The Ingham Act, would clarify common law Nobody wants a landfill next to County PD committee is also riparian doctrine by writing into their property but the cost of preparing a resolution on the law that a riparian farm opera- trucking trash to other landfills animal care issue. "This issue is tion shall have the right to use is high." very pertinent in our county a reasonable amount of water At the Aug. 24 annual meet- right now," said PD chairperson for production of farm prod- ing, Gratiot County FB members Vivian Lott. "The board of com- ucts. However, the water usage adopted a local policy calling missioners has discussed the is- must conform with generally for the county board of com- sue several times as it relates accepted agricultural and man- missioners to develop a plan, in to the humane society's dispo- agement practices as deter- conjunction with adjacent coun- sal of animals." mined in rules development by ties, for disposal of solid Agricultural Drainage - the Department of Agriculture. Drainage is a very controversial, Opposition to H.B. 4198 is in- THE FINEST but extremely important, issue in Michigan. Over 50% of our tense. Opponents include the PECANS! present human development Department of Natural Resourc- es, Michigan United Conserva- • For FUND RAISING and over 70% of our agricul- tion Clubs, the Department of • For BUSINESSGIFTS tural production depends on Public Health and the Michigan • For PERSONAL USE constructed watercourses for section of the American Water existence. Many of the water- Works Association. The primary courses were constructed and argument raised by opponents have been maintained in accor- is that agriculture should not I dance with the Michigan Drain be singled out for recognition in : Code. statutory law that it has a right Meaty, flavorful new crop pecans.,C?" The drain code evolves from to use water. picked with care from our Georgia various drainage laws enacted groves, processed and shipped fresh Supporters of H.B. 4198 in- tram our spotless plant. as early as 1819. The last major clude MFB and the Michiana Ir- ACE PECAN is your direct source tor a complete variety of nutmeats- revision of the drain code oc- rigation Association. The sup- walnuts, pistachios, almonds ..cashe.ws. cured in 1956 - 27 years ago. brazils and mixed nuts.There IS nothing porters argue that the act is in your local grocery store that.com- The current drain code reflects pares in size, quality and just-picked necessary because other users freshness! a piecemeal compilation having of water have statutory recogni- WRITE FOR FREEINFORMATION! many cross references, excep- Brochure. Wholesale Prices. "How To tion that their use is recognized Sell" Brochure. and SAMPLE OFFER. tions and hidden intricacies. as in the public interest. Sup- Learn how organizations prolil with The result is a statute that is in- our fund-raising program! porters also point out that terpreted and applied in widely farmers are being taken to varying degrees. court even before they use Also, increasing populations water by persons who claim and accompanying pressures their use of water is unreason- Ninth and Harris Street on land use appear to be ir- Dept. 725 able, and believe that a person P.O. Bax 65 reversible trends. Requirements should not be considered guilty Cordele. Georgia 31015 Call TOll FREE1-800-323-0775 Dept. 725 28 RURAL LIVING. OCTOBER 1984 of unreasonable use of water berships by Dec. 31. It's a good when the first drop has not yet selling tool, Jim said, "because been used. when you call to remind them LIQUID PLASTIC (NOT SOLD IN STORES) Demand for water from the to pay their dues, you're offer- three largest sectors of Michi- ing them an opportunity in- ~h~: y aU;pii:~ ~tk: .~ •. point 'orms a gan's economy - industry, ag- stead of making a pressure ~.~, - ." .. skin so tough it riculture and tourism - is ex- call." " won't crock, chip ...._ .....--_ .. or peel. Cuts ~ pected to continue to increase Jim confidently predicts, •. :~ -' -. pointing costs ... covers and sharply during the 1980s. "We'll be the first county in the protects gloss. like a shield 0' unbreakable Surprises - Jack Laurie also state to make goal this year." WATERPROOF IN 30 MINUTES expects the unexpected when Adheres to practically anything. Stops Community Gi'OUPS and leaks. Ideal for concrete, aluminum, the state POcommittee starts wood. masonry, canvas. any metal. Young Farmers - 'A Natural' Clear any major color. Just specify. We getting resolutions that were pay all shipping costs. Order NAVAL 5. passed at the county level. "I certainly agree with Jim Ship as follows: ( ) Qh. at $I.ts "There's always a surprise when that Community Action Groups each. ( ) Gal. at 125.95. ( ) 5 Gals. at 120 per gal. those resolutions start coming are the backbone of Farm Name in," he said. "There will be a Bureau," said Michael Kovacic, Addreu resolution on an issue that MFB Young Farmer Department City __ State __ Zip _ someone had a special interest manager and coordinator of the R(I~l'dah.' Chl'mical Cll .. Dl'pl. ,\\\'.83 in that no one had even Community Action Group pro- P.O. BllX 30~2, R()~l'dilil', Kan. 66\ 03 thought of - that's what Farm gram. "We really need to get Bureau is all about. You see them more into the mainstream those come along and others of county FB activities and look at it and say, 'Well, you recognized as a vital part of our know, that person's right - we policy development/ policy ex- 227 page lUustrated book explains sausage making really ought to talk about that.' ecution process." plus home curing and smoking of meat, fowl and fish. Over 100 recipes. We now have Low Salt "That's what makes a strong Mike also agrees with Jim's Seasonings. Free equipment and supply catalog has more information. Farm Bureau." observation that the social as- The SAUSAGEMAKER pects of Farm Bureau are often 177-56 Military Road Buffalo. NY 14207 undersold. "Part of the reason Community Groups were Fun and Fellowship originally organized was to fill (continued from page 19) the social needs of members. We should recognize that this agents, an efficient secretary need still exists today." who is a tremendous help, and Recently assigned the dual a seasoned campaign manager," responsibility for the Young Alvin Gaertner, who's taken his Farmer and Community Action share of membership "stars" in Groups programs, Mike believes the past several years. that the two are extremely com- Associate members are im- patible. portant to the growth of Farm "Community Action Groups Bureau, too, Jim believes, and are a logical 'next step' for the there should be programs leadership development of aimed at attracting and main- young farmers," he said. ''I'm taining their dues support. He concerned that too many young lists MACMA's member-to- farmers, after they've illustrated member sales as a good benefit their leadership potential for both regular and associate through Discussion Meets, Dis- members. That program is tinguished Young Farmer and The Bryan Furnaces' easy outdoor instal. strengthened in Monroe County, Outstanding Young Farm lotion conserves indoor living space. he said, "by a super active Woman contests are 'fading Nothing enters your living area except Young Farmer Committee." clean, warm air; no wood: no smoke, no away' from the Farm Bureau ashes. Models from 60,000 to 400.000 Monroe will use a $3 rebate scene. Involvement in Com- BTU's. Dealerships available. For more incentive on the Christmas or munity Action Groups is an ex- information contact: spring member-to-member sales cellent way for them to keep for those who pay their mem- Bryan Furnace growing. Rt. 3, Box 73T "Young Farmers and Com- munity Action Groups - it's a Maryville. Mo. 64468 natural!" 816/562-3553 RURAL LIVING, OCTOBER 1984 29 FARM BUREAU MARKET PLACE ' FARM EQUIPMENT MISCELLANEOUS NURSERY STOCK REAL ESTATE Starr Flush Trays. farrowing stalls, Satellite antenna brokers needed - Wanted: Christmas trees. Blue Spruce For Sale: 160 acre dairy farm In Dell;, no experience required. Buy direct from and Douglas fir. 5 feet and up. Pruned or County In the Upper Peninsula nursery pens. free literature Includes distributor. Bypass middleman. Whole. unpruned. fruit Haven Nursery, Kaleva, Machinery Included. Call Nancy a weights, pricing. Some dealerships sale $581. Retail $1.195. Call day or Mich. 49645. Phone 517-349.1918 or Alpine, 906-428-2353 or 906-384-6351 available. Starr National. 219 Main, Col. chester, IL 62326. Phone 309-776-3446. night: 303-636-0663 or write: Antenna. 616-889-5594. (10-3t. 23b-ts) (l0-2t-23p (1Q-23b-ts) P.O. Box 15236. Colorado Springs. Col- orado 80935. (9-5t-33p-ts-b) nog Equipment - Dei-Air Heat Ex. changers, Osborne feeders. K.G. John- Audloneer Vaughn "Joe" lewis. son farrowing Crates, Chore-Time feed. 3310 Paragon Road. Tipton, Mich. Ing. Mix-Mill Systems. Hamilton Distri- 49287. Phone 517-431-2571. Purebred CLASSIFIED AD POLICY buting Company. 616.751-5161. livestock, farm machinery. estate, and (6-12t.23p-ts) antique auctions. (2-1Ot-18p) - Farm Bureau members pay 25 cents per word for all For Sale: M.f. 300 combine. 13 ft. grain lilli-Rite Chain Saw 111111 - Save $$$. head and 2-row-wlde corn head with Cut your own lumber. log home timbers classified advertisements. quick thatch headers. Howard Zoerhof. and veneer. $495.00 f.O.B. Warren - All other advertisers pay 50 cents per word for one insertion A-5272 138th Ave .. Holland, Mich. 49423. Groth, 586 Amnets Hwy., Iron River, and 45 cents per word for two or more consecutive insertions (lO-20p) Mich. 49935. (6-5t-26p) of the same ad. Equipment For Sale: Case 660 self- Extra Income - Addressing labels. -All advertisements are subject to a IS-word minimum propelled combine. good condition, Easler than addressing envelopes. free charge. including member ads. $3.000. New Holland Stackllner, used details. Send two stamps: LISTS. Box one season, $4.000. Phone Davison. 90028-RR, East Point. GA 30364. - Please indicate if you are a Farm Bureau member. 313.653-2006. (9-2t-20p) (8-3t- 20p-ts) -The deadline for ads is the first Monday of the month Grain Dryers - Stormor Ezee-Dry, farm $1.000 or morel That's what you'll preceding publication. fans Automatic, Used Dryers. PTO and spend over the mortgage life of your - All ads must be pre-paid and may be pre-paid up to one Automatic. Hamilton Distributing Com- house to get rid of unwanted insects. year in advance. pany,616-751-5161. (6-12t-17p-ts) Roaches, ants, silverfish, and other pests will be ellmlnatedl Money back -It is the responsibility of the advertiser to re-insert the ad on Guarantee. Under $10 - free details. a month-by-month or year-by-year basis. Shadowfax, Incoo P.O. Box 152N, -The publisher has the right to reject any advertising copy LIVESTOCK foristell. MO 63348. (1 0-3t-44p-ts) submitted. For Sale: Ashford spinning wheels and -No ads will be taken over the phone. Arabian Auction - Saturday, Oct. 27, accessories. fibers mohair, wool and 1 p.m. forty head stallions. mares and angora. Handspuns and natural fiber Send ads to: 84 foals. Walnut Manor Arena. 8304 E. fashions. Shaggy Shagbark Acres, ML Ave .. 111 mile south, 2 miles west of Rural Living. P.O. Box 30960. Lansing. Mich. 48909 2597.14th St .. Shelbyville. Mich. 49344. 1-94 exit 85. Dale et Ruth Kirklin. catalogues, phone 616-381-2774. for (1O-26p) ------------------------1 (10-40p) I SUFFOLK RAlliS - New owners of Name I LLOYD SCHMIEGE flock. Also MARSHALL breeding. Tracy Braun. Chesaning. FOR UOMEMAKERS I Phone 517-845-2532. (l0-15p) Address I Corrledale Sheep breeding stock. Blue Cabbage Instructions. Patch-Like Dolisl Complete patterns. birth certificates. I ribbon fleeces. Phone 313-429-7874. $2.75. Hamlltons. Box 652-131. New I (3-12t-8p) Ulm, Minn. 56073. (l0-18p-ts) ! Duroc Boars and Gilts sound and durable. Delivery available. Jim Pre- Delicious potato casserole hash browns. Recipe $1.00. made with SASE. DFarm Bureau member DNon-member II I vlch. 8147 fQrrlster Road. Adrian, Mich. Resden's. 1887 Blazer Road. Monroe. 49221. 517-265-4112. (6-12t-18p) Mich. 48161. (9-5t-17p) Run the following ad in the issue(s): I IIIl1klng Shorthorn: Young bulls, year- Antiques: Small booklet on decorating I lings and calves for sale. Write or visit your home with antiques at a reasonable I Stanley M. Powell and family. Ingleside farm, Route 2. 3248 Powell Hwy .. Ionia. cost. Good tips. $1.98. Shirley Bredow. 2170 N. Thomas Road, Bad Axe. Mich. I Mich. 48846. (6-6t-27p) 48413. (10-23b) I I Farm Bureau's Service to Member Programs ~-- " It all adds up to A ~ t money in your pocket! FaRmr1 BUreaU Words- lnsertions Total Due - ------------------------ 1-:.3~O:;-----------------------------------R-u-R-A-L-L-rV-r-N-O-. -O-C-T-O-B Vote Nov. 6 for IFriends of Agriculture l u.s. President 18th Sidney Ouwinga (R) 80th Floyd Clack (D) Ronald Reagan (R) 19th Don Van Singel (R) 83rd Charles Mueller (R) 20th Claude Trim (R) 84th John Strand (R) u.s. Senator 23rd Phil Hoffman (R) 86th Lewis Dodak (D) 27th Vincent Porreca (D) 87th Phillip Thompson (R) Jack Lousma (R) 28th Robert DeMars (D) 88th Robert Bender (R) 36th Gerald Law (R) 89th Gary Randall (R) u.s. Representatives 38th Justine Barnes (D) 90th Victor Krause (R) 2nd Carl Pursell (R) 39th Jerry Bartnik (D) 92nd Thomas Mathieu (D) 3rd Jackie McGregor (R) 40th Timothy Walberg (R) 93rd Vernon Ehlers (R) 4th Mark Siljander (R) 41st Michael Nye (R) 94th Jelt Sietsema (D) 5th Paul Henry (R) 42nd Glenn Oxender (R) 97th Ed Geerlings (R) 8th Bob Traxler (D) 43rd Carl Gnodtke (R) 98th Ed Giese (R) 9th Guy Vander Jagt (R) 44th Lad Stacey (R) 99th Colleen Engler (R) 10th Bill Schuette (R) 45th Mick Middaugh (R) lOOth J. Michael Busch (R) 11th Bob Davis (R) 47th Paul Wartner (R) lOlst Tom Hickner (D) 12th David Bonior (D) 48th Donald Gilmer (R) l02nd Mike Hayes (R) 16th John Dingell (D) 49th Richard Fitzpatrick (D) 105th Tom Alley (D) 18th William Broomfield (R) 50th Mike Griffin (D) 106th John Pridnia (R) 51st Fred Dillingham (R) 107th Pat Gagliardi (D) State Representatives 54th Paul Hillegonds (R) 109th Tom Elegeert (D) 2nd Burton Leland (D) 56th Ernie Nash (R) 110th Donald Koivisto (D) 3rd Matthew McNeely (D) 58th Debbie Stabenow (D) 5th Teola Hunter (D) 61st Mat Dunaskiss (R) State Supreme Court 7th Nelson Saunders (D) 62nd Charlie Harrison Jr. (D) Jim Brickley 8th Carolyn Kilpatrick (D) 74th John Maynard (D) Robert Griffin 11th Stanley Stopczynski (D) 75th Ken DeBeaussaert (D) Dorothy Comstock Riley 12th Curtis Hertel (D) 76th James Docherty (D) 13th William Bryant Jr. (R) 77th Dick Allen (R) MSUBoard of Trustees 14th Joseph Young Sr. (D) 78th Keith Muxlow (R) Dean Pridgeon (R) 15th Joseph Young Jr. (D) 79th John Cherry Jr. (D) June Kretchmer (D) Watch for an interview with U.S. Senate candidate Jack Lousma in next month's Rural Living. 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