Michigan Farm News bl(j]|R7Alli L I V I I A Publication of the Michigan Farm Bureau • November 1984 >0 ,Z~ '" z Farm FederalCredit Land S~rvlCes . is the Prod~~~ohnC . e Bredit ank Association Associaf ank for CIOn,. ooperatlves. IlIlchlgan farm "ews RURAL LlVI"G: Michigan farm News Rural Living is published monthly. on the first day. by the Michigan Farm Bureau Information and Public Relations Division. Publication and editorial offices at 7~7~ West Saginaw Highway. Lansing. Mich. 48909. Post Office Box 30960: telephone. Lansing 517-~2~-7000. Extension 508. SUBSCRIPTIO" "RICE: $1.50 per year to members. Included In annual dues. $~.oo per year non-members In Michigan. $5.00 per year non-members out of state. Publication No. ~45040. Established Jan. I~. 1923 as Michigan farm News. name changed to Michigan farm News Rural Living Dec. I. 1981. Third-class postage paid at Lansing. Michigan and at additional mailing offices. EDITORIAL: Connie Turbin. Editor: Marcia Ditchle. Associate Editor and Business Manager: Donna Wilber. Contributing Editor; Cathy J. Klrvan. 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 Officer. Max D. Dean: Secretary. William S. Wilkinson. DIRECTORS: District I. Arthur Bailey. Schoolcraft: District 2. Lowell Eisenmann. Blissfield: District ~. 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 LARO!::: Dave Conklin. Corunna; Michael Pridgeon. Montgomery: Wayne Wood. Marlette. f'ARIlI BUREAU WOIllf:": Faye Adam. Snover. f'ARIlI BUREAU YOU"G fARIlIERS: Mark Smuts. Charlotte. Visionary Policy Young Farmers like Mark Verstraete Leads to want to be involved in setting ag policy Accomplishment I shared with her what I think The AFBF officers and staff We are in the midst of Farm is one of the most outstanding worked closely with Congress to Bureau's annual harvest of illustrations of the effectiveness execute this policy. Out of it ideas to solve agriculture's of Farm Bureau's policy devel- came what is known as Public problems. Our next step will be opment/ policy execution proc- Law 480, the Food for Peace to process the ideas harvested ess. It started at a Farm Bureau program, which did exactly at the county annual meetings and build a proposed "platform" meeting after World War II what the farmer suggested. It to present to voting delegates where a group of farmers were allowed development in coun- at the Michigan Farm Bureau discussing world conditions. tries which could have been annual meeting, Nov. 27-30 in One farmer mentioned the need done no other way. It kept mil- Grand Rapids, for their con- to physically rebuild many lions of people from starving. It sideration and action. countries to establish agricul- showed millions of people that I have the utmost confidence ture and transportation and to Americans are caring people. It that those 509 delegates will feed starving people. kept millions of people out of make the right decision on the "We're going to have to give the tentacles of communism. It direction their organization those people food," he said. opened doors to world trade, should take in the year ahead. "We have to. We can't let them developed markets and built They've been making the right starve. Anything given free, lasting friendships. decisions for 65 years now, as however, never seems to be ap- That program recently cele- evidenced by the proud record preciated in the long run. If we brated its 30th anniversary and of achievement Farm Bureau could somehow sell them food at a commemoration at the members have written. and supplies, they would ap- White House, Farm Bureau was At last year's annual meeting, preciate it more. Why don't we recognized for "making it hap- a young news reporter, after charge those people, allow pen." witnessing a particularly lively them to pay with their money An idea that started from a resolutions session for the first and then spend that money in discussion at a Farm Bureau time, said to me: "Who do these. their country for rebuilding pur- meeting ended up being a pro- people think they are? The state poses?" gram of international signifi- Legislature? Congress? They act The idea sounded good. It cance. Not all policies are; some as though the resolutions they caught on and the idea was are local in nature, such as ad- pass are laws!" passed at the county FB annual dressing the problem of replac- I explained to her that when meeting. The idea was for- ing deteriorating county our delegates adopt a policy, warded to the state annual bridges. But the philosophy is they visualize it as being an ac- meeting where it was acted on the same. complishment. Sure, they know favorably. The idea then went to I look forward to seeing you there's a lot of work between the American Farm Bureau at our problem-solving session adoption and accomplishment, Federation annual meeting. in Grand Rapids. but they know they can make it Delegates there polished the happen because Farm Bureau idea a little, but basically what has people-power, people will- ing to invest their time and ef- they adopted was a statement calling for a program that would accomplish the idea that !~~~ I:lton R. Smith, President forts to execute the policies they've adopted. one farmer had for rebuilding Michigan Farm Bureau war-torn and needy countries. 4 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1984 Vote Nov. 6 for l IFriends of Agriculture u.s. President 18th Sidney Ouwinga (R) 80th Floyd Clack (D) 19th Don Van Singel (R) 83rd Charles Mueller (R) Ronald Reagan (R) 20th Claude Trim (R) 84th John Strand (R) 23rd Phil Hoffman (R) 86th Lewis Dodak (D) u.s. Senator 87th Phillip Thompson (R) 27th Vincent Porreca (D) 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) 100th J, Michael Busch (R) 11th Bob Davis (R) 47th Paul Wartner (R) 101st Tom Hickner (D) 12th David Bonior (D) 48th Donald Gilmer (R) 102nd 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 Pddnia (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) MSU Board 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 Kretzschmer (R) See page 10 for interview with U.S. Senate candidate Jack Lousma. LEGISLATIVE REVIEW and FmHA will turn to local mittees on agriculture, foreign banks for help in handling affairs and ways and means, paperwork and loan processing. and the Senate committees on agriculture, nutrition and forestry, finance and foreign 1985 Farm Program Sign National Export Commis- relations. Up - This fall's sign up in the sion - A new 35-member na- The law directs the panel to 1985 farm program will be a tional commission to study report preliminary findings by significant indicator of the ex- potential improvements in agri- no later than March 31, 1985, tent of credit problems in the cultural export and trade pro- and to make a final report by grain belt, according to an grams has been appointed. It July 1, 1986. AFBF feed grain expert. The includes 20 people chosen by 50% advance on 1985 deficien- the speaker of the House and cy payments, offered in the pro- the president pro tem of the Balanced Budget Amend- gram,- will benefit average and Senate, 12 members of the ment - Recent action in Mon- below average operators by fur- House and Senate, and three tana, California and Michigan nishing cash up front. The non-voting members appointed has halted this year's drive to payments will go a long way by the president. obtain a constitutional amend- toward covering out of pocket Under the law setting up the ment to balance the budget. costs of preparing land for next commission, 20 appointments The Montana Supreme Court season's crop. were reserved for represen- struck down as unconstitutional September estimates of pro- tatives of farmers and other in- a ballot issue which would have gram participation for wheat dustries affected by export allowed voters there to decide and corn were 72% and 53%, trade including exporters, proc- upon the question of a constitu- respectively. Wheat prices will essors and suppliers of farm tional convention to draft a have to exceed $4 per bushel equipment and services. AFBF balanced budget amendment. and corn sell for $3.15 before President Robert Delano was The Montana decision follows the average producer would among those appointed. Mem- on the heels of a California fare better by not participating bers from Congress will be the Supreme Court decision, which in the 1985 program, AFBF pre- chairpersons and ranking held the ballot unconstitutional dicted. minority members (or their designees) of the House com- Priority Loan Program - Farmers Home Administration chief Charles Shuman has given Commodity Representatives the farm debt restructuring plan announced by President Meet to Discuss Farm Bill '85 Reagan the highest priority in the agency. Every effort is being made to implement the loan guarantee feature of the plan in time for the spring lending season. The four points of the plan are: FmHA will defer for five years, on a case-by-case basis, 25% of interest and principal that farmers owe on farm loans; $630 million will be made avail- able in federal loan guarantees backing up loans to farmers; community experts will be called on to help farmers develop financing plans to re- store their financial viability; Several commodity groups met at f'B Center In Lansing last month to discuss f'arm Bill '85 In an attempt to develop a common understanding of this Issue. Pictured above are (left to right) I'If'B President Elton R. Smith, I'Ilchlgan Pork Producers President Richard J. Wooden and I'ISV ag economist Jim Shaffer. 6 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1984. in California, and a defeat in a key committee of the Michigan House of Representatives. However, a bill that would re- quire the president to submit a balanced budget, beginning with fiscal year 1986, has passed the U.S. House of Repre- sentatives by a margin of 411-11. A similar bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. FB policy calls for a balanced federal budget accomplished by reduced spending, not in- creased taxes. Gov. Blanchard has signed P.A. 204 (formerly D.B. 4960) into law. The legislation exempts wood harvesting equipment and some commercial fishing equipment from personal property tax. It also clarifies the law on farm retail markets. Pictured at the bill signing are (left to right) The exact language of the Rep. Pat GagliardI, sponsor of the bill; John Churchill, Champion Paper proposed constitutional amend- Corp.; Robert E. Smith and Ron Nelson, MPBlegislative counsels; and ments that will be on the Nov. 6 Sen. Mitch Irwin. ballot is printed below in italic, followed by Farm Bureau's posi- tion on the issue. and agencies. Before this com- leases, and existing funds and mittee was established, the bu- to specify and limit the expendi- Proposal A - A proposal to reaucrats would put into rules tures therefrom. allow the Legislature to approve what they could not get into The proposed amendment or disapprove administrative law. Rules and regulations have would: rules. the full force of law. 1. Establish a Michigan Natural The proposed amendment The present control by a Resources Trust Fund to be would: legislative committee has funded by certain royalties, Provide for the Legislature or served to help farmers many, bonuses and rentals collected a Joint committee of the Legisla- many times on unreasonable by the state from the drilling ture to approve or disapprove and burdensome rules put out of oil and gas or mining of administrative rules written by by the departments of labor, ag- r11inerals on state-owned land. state agencies to implement riculture, health and natural re- 2. Require that earnings for the state law before the rules may sources, as well as numerous Trust Fund be used only for: be formally adopted by the other state agencies. A yes vote a. purchasing land or rights agency as law, in a manner now is necessary because this con- in land: or at a later date provided by trol is threatened by a recent (1) for public recreation; law. U.S. Supreme Court decision (2) of environmental impor- Should the proposed amend- tance,' or affecting Congress and a simi- ment be adopted? DYes DNo (.3) of particular scenic lar case that is now in the state FB Position - MFB strongly courts. beauty; supports a YESvote. It would This was placed on the ballot b. developing public recrea- assure that the present Legisla- by a 2/3 vote of the Legislature. tion facilities; tive Joint Committee on Admin- c. administering the Natural istrative Rules could continue Resources Trust Fund. to monitor and approve or re- Proposal B - A proposal to .3. Require creation of a Natural ject rules or'regulations prom- establish a Natural Resources Resources Trust Fund Board ulgated by the bureaucracy of Trust Fund and a board to ad- to recommend proJ~cts to be the various state departments minister it, to provide revenues approved by the Legislature. Ior it from natural resource Should the proposed amend- ment be adopted? DYes DNo RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1984 7 FB Position - FB does not FB Position - After much A summary of only some of have a position on this pro- study, MFB recommends a NO the probable effects includes: posal. It also was placed on the vote. The proposed amendment -The voters would likely be ballot by a 2/3 legislative vote. was placed on the ballot by in- going to the polls quite often to The present Kammer Land Trust/" itiative petition. This is the fifth determine the taxes and other Fund would become the Michi- and most radical tax proposal revenues to support state and gan Natural Resources Trust that has been on the ballot in local government. Fund. The purpose of the pro- the last eight years. Robert -State tax revenues would be posal is to assure that the Tisch, author of some previous cut by $1 billion to $1.5 billion Legislature cannot "raid" the tax proposals, said that Pro- unless reinstated by statewide fund during times of revenue posal C is "bad and it's dis- vote. shortage and use the money for honest" and "this thing can't -Twenty or more tax laws other purposes. There would be work." passed since Dec. 31, 1981 a $200 million limit on the prin- On the other hand, Jim DeMar would be subject to rollback cipal in the fund. Interest from of Utica, a leader of the "Voter's and require voter approval that could be used by the board Choice" movement, has said, within the 90-day period. These to purchase land and facilities "If I could paralyze state gov- include the income tax increase as outlined in the proposal. ernment, I would." The fact is which is already phasing out, that while the aim might be to cigarette and liquor taxes, "paralyze state government," horse betting, gas and weight Proposal C - A proposal to local governments would be the taxes which are earmarked for amend Article 9, Sections 1 and major victim, including town- roads, and special registration 2 of the constitution relating to ships, school districts, counties, fees for certain farm vehicles. taxes, other revenues and voter villages, etc. -Some local property tax rev- or legislative approval of same. While state revenue would enues would likely have to have The proposed amendment drop about $1 billion (possibly voter approval, such as where would: $1.5 billion), local govern- millage had been rolled back 1. Prohibit changes in the base ment would also lose about $1 under the 1982 "Truth in Taxa- or rate of any state or local billion. Much of it could come tion" law, and where there had tax which would increase its from major cuts in state reve- been millage increases within revenue yield, or adoption of nue sharing for townships, authorized limits. For example, new taxes, unless approved counties, etc. School aid would if the voters had authorized a by voters. no doubt also be cut as it has maximum of 35 mills for school 2. Make void 90 days after the been during the recession. Just operation in 1981, but only 31 adoption of amendment: this year the state has begun to mills were needed and levied in a. new or increased rate or increase its share of the cost of 1982, the four mills between 31 base of state or local taxes operating local schools. State and 35 would have to be reau- since 12/ .31/81 unless / school aid has been as high as thorized by the voters before until approved by voters; 60% and it has skidded to less being used. If the extra four b. new or increased license, than 30%. The main reason mills had been used they would user or permit fees since that the property tax has con- probably be rolled back. 12/.31/81 unless/until tinually increased is because it - Borrowing and interest costs approved by voters or 4/5 is the on Iy other source of reve- for all units of government vote of legislative body nue for schools. could be expected to rise be- adopting same. One of many peculiar effects cause of a greater risk for re- .3. Limit nonresident local of the proposal is that local payment. political subdivision income property tax already approved -Taxes on businesses are tax to 112 of 1%. by the voters for schools or more likely to be approved be- 4. Require tax proposals,}o state other purposes could be rolled cause business cannot vote, purpose, total anticipated back, requiring the cost of thereby further harming Michi- amount and expiration date. another vote on millage already gan's image with the business Should the amendment be accepted. community. adopted? DYes DNo The rollback of the gas and -Several pieces of legislation weight taxes would also serious- have passed since Dec. 31, ly affect county and local roads. 1981 increasing or enacting In addition, federal highway fees, licenses and permits. funds would probably be lost Local governments have thou- because they could not be sands of such fees (e.g., animal matched by state and local funds. (continued on page 28) 8 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1984 "Did you hear SAVINGS WORTH PHONING HOME ABOUT. It's funny how fast good news travels. 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Ogemaw Farm & Dairy BANNISTER Construction 616/875-8176 Supply Baese Construction Co. 616/445-3828 517/345-2499 517/862-5770 JACK LOUSMA Former astronaut holds down to earth ideas about government and the economy Following the A ugust primary RL: The federal deficit is receiv- need to try to do it in a bal- election, MFB's political action ing a lot of attention this elec- anced, measured way over a committee, AgriPac, endorsed tion year. How serious do you period of four years, for exam- Republican Jack Lousma for the think the deficit is to the ple. It would take us about that U.S. Senate seat currently held nation's economy? long to get a balanced budget by Democrat Carl Levin. A Lousma: It is serious because amendment into effect. I sup- month before the Nov. 6 general it causes interest rates to be port the amendment to balance election, Rural Living inter- high. We want to reduce those the budget and I support the viewed Lousma to clarify his rates so that everyone in this line item veto for the president, position on issues affecting ag- country, especially farmers, can too. riculture that will be addressed operate more productively in I believe we should take by the 99th Congress. the future and expand their measures to reduce the deficit Following are highlights from businesses. We need to keep in- in order to keep our economy that interview. flation down because clearly rolling and I would do that in that is one of the farmer's worst several ways. RL: Why do you want to be enemies. I believe reducing the One way I would not do it is elected to the U.S. Senate? deficit is a prime priority. by raising taxes. I made a Lousma: I am seeking election pledge and I will stick by it that to the United States Senate RL: What actions do you sup- I will not vote to raise taxes because I want to serve Michi- port to reduce the deficit? gan and America. I don't have during my six-year term. Profes- Lousma: I believe we should any ulterior motives - there is sional politicians need to be reduce the deficit over a period a job that needs to be done, more disciplined about their of a few years so we do not un- spending, and reducing the there is a place to make a con- do the economic recovery that tribution. I can do it and I want deficit, in my opinion, could be we have enjoyed. I think we to have the opportunity. done in a number of ways other than raising taxes. 10 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1984 We need to reduce spending RL: Agricultural exports are im- I have some of the contacts in all areas across the board. portant to the agricultural In- and background for helping to There is a lot of inefficiency, dustry. What do you think is the open some of those foreign waste and fat in the govern- major challenge to increasing markets and that is what we ment that needs to be taken agricultural exports? need to do. out' first. Lousma: One of my goals is to Moreover, we need to trans- We also need to reform the double Michigan's farm exports port those crops over the Great tax code. A lot of tax shelters by the end of this decade and it Lakes and through the St. are being abused and people has to be done by opening new Lawrence Seaway, which would who should be paying taxes are foreign markets, especially for be cheaper. I am going to pro- not. There are tax shelters, our specialty crops. Michigan mote expansion of the St. however, which provide incen- has more specialty crops than Lawrence Seaway and full tives that make this country most states do and they are utilization of the Great Lakes, more productive and those very much desired by people in which are one of our greatest should remain. We also need to foreign countries. assets and resources. get at the underground econo- Opening foreign markets is a my that costs the government RL: How would you deal with priority on my list for agricul- $100 billion a year. this challenge of opening new ture, as well as ensuring that foreign markets? Third, I think we should let we don't get into the embargo Lousma: I believe I can be par- the economic recovery roll. It situations that we have in the has put $20 million to $30 bil- ticularly helpful in that area past that don't accomplish because I have traveled all over lion back into our economy just anything but impose a greater the world as an emissary for the this year. Those measures will burden on agriculture. government on the request of substantially reduce the deficit the State Department, the U.S. RL: If elected to the U.S. Senate, without raising taxes. Information Agency and for how will you work with farmers RL: A major agricultural issue NASA. I have been to the Peo- to learn of issues facing to be considered by Congress ple's Republic of China, where I agriculture and solutions to next year is enactment of a new met with the leaders in a variety those problems? farm bill. What are your views of disciplines in Chinese life, as Lousma: I think I have already on the type of Farm Bill '85 Con- well as to Japan, the Middle demonstrated how I woul<;lwork gress should enact? East, Europe, Scandanavia and (continued on page 29) Lousma: The 1985 farm bill North Africa. should be a market-oriented bill to allow for flexibility in price supports and loans for price supports. I believe it should be one where the levels are not set by the government, but by the marketplace. I think that would be better for all farmers. I think the key words are market oriented. That has been one of the deficiencies in the past where the government has set the level at which farmers should compete. Farmers are competitive people and they are going to do their level best to compete with whatever level is set. If we have a competitive system that is dictated by the marketplace, I think that is go- ing to be helpful for farmers and it is going to be better for America. During his campaign for the U.S. Senate, Jack Lousma instituted a "side- by-side" program where he spent time working with people In various professions. Last spring he spent one afternoon working on the LoU dairy farm in Ingham County under the guidance of David LoU (left). Lousma learned about some of the Issues confronting the dairy industry while they shared "chores." RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1984 11 Voters to Elect Education Policymakers in Nov. 6 Election In the Nov. 6 general election, Cherry lIarris Jacobus School Boards Association's Michigan voters will select two federal legislative network. Jacobus, whose educational candidates to serve eight-year Since 1981, Jacobus has served and professional background is terms on the Michigan State on the governor's block grant in nursing, has been involved in Board of Education. This state- advisory committee. community, state and national wide board is comprised of Jacobus describes herself as education activities and proj- eight members who set and di- an advocate for local control. "( ects for many years. She has rect educational policy for the believe that local participation served two consecutive terms state's Department of Education. in educational policymaking on the East Grand Rapids Board Although no AgriPac endorse- must be retained to structure of Education where she has ments were made in the board school programs to fit local held the offices of treasurer, of education race, AgriPac needs, and to provide quality secretary, legislative chairper- chairperson Jack Laurie stressed education for all students son and president. the importance of these elected throughout Michigan." As a member of the Michigan posts and urged all Farm Bu- She identifies financial sup- Association of School Boards, reau members to consider their port for education, teacher cer- she has served on the state vote carefully for these can- tification and quality of instruc- legislative committee and is on didates. tion as major policy issues to the education committee. She "Like the men and women be addressed by the State Board serves as the fifth congres- who serve on the boards of of Education. sional delegate to the National trustees for our public univer- sities, members of the Michigan Dorothy A. Beardmore State Board of Education must Dorothy Beardmore of be committed to the highest Rochester is a lifelong Republi- goals of education for our can, involved in community and young people," Laurie said. educational activities since the "Their decisions and the stan- early 1960s. Her involvement dards they establish for Michi- in issues of education has gan schools and educators. included service as a affect not only educa- member and officer of tional quality, but the Rochester Com- shape the citizens who munity Schools' will lead our state in Board of Education, the future." Oakland County Republican candi- School Boards Associ- dates for the state ation, and the board board are Cherry Har- of education for the ris Jacobus of Grand Oakland Intermediate Rapids, and Dorothy A. School District. Beardmore of Rochester. 12 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1984 Beardmore has been an active member in the Michigan Associ- ation of School Boards, serving on the ethics committee, publi- cations and public relations committee and now on the edu- cation committee. Through the Michigan Depart- ment of Education, she has been certified as a special education hearing officer since 1978. She has also served on the department's committee on professional development, the state advisory committee on professional development and as a member of an advisory subcommittee on professional development. Beardmore has made numer- DOROTUYA.BEARDMORE CUERRY UARRIS JACOBUS ous presentations before state and national meetings of educa- tors and school board associa- tions. She is a contributor to the Michigan Association of School Boards Journal and, in the summer of 1983, published a response to the" A Nation At Risk" report. Gumecindo Salas Democratic candidates for the State Board of Education are in- cumbent members Gumecindo Salas and John Watenen Jr. As a career educator and an incumbent member of the board, Salas has been involved _ in policymaking in K-12 issues, special education, vocational education, adult education, bi- lingual education, migrant edu- cation and pre-primary educa- tional programs. He is currently National Association of State ative action ... this includes director of minority programs Boards of Education. seeking a way for resources to at Michigan State University. During the past year, Salas be made available to all areas He serves on a national has worked with the State or districts where there is a uni- migrant education task force Board of Education to draft the que and special need." and as a panel member on a na- "Blueprint for Action," a tional task force on advocacy John Watenen Jr. guidebook for improving educa- for children. Salas is a member tion in Michigan. John Watenen Jr., incumbent of the governor's committee on ") have devoted my entire State Board of Education higher education, Michigan working life to improving edu- member and professor of En- Council for Family Living Edu- cation and teaching," Salas glish at Northern Michigan cation, Education Commission said. ") am deeply committed to University, is active in several of the States and the National the goals of equal opportunity, professional associations in- Board of Inquiry into education non-discrimination and affirm- cluding: the National Associa- of disadvantaged youths and adults. He is also active in the (continued on page 29) RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1984 13 Conferees Bid for Fun and Support MFB Agripac IFriends l By Marcia Ditchle candidates designated as state's public school class- "Friends of Agriculture" by rooms. A flying cow, a bespectacled MFB's politi,cal action commit- Closing speaker at the con- hen, a stuffed mouse, Mother tee, AgriPac, in the 1984 ference was Michael Broome, Goose and a stuffed buffalo ... general election. president of Tomorrow's Amer- no, these aren't creatures likely The auction was a highlight ica Enterprise, who left the par- to be found on a 21st century of the annual two-day con- ticipants with one simple mes- farm on a far away planet. ference sponsored by the MFB sage, "Never are we being more Rather, they were among the Women's Committee to help successful than when we are more than .30 items sold at the participants improve their per- positively influencing the lives AgriPac auction held in con- formance in their farming busi- around us." junction with the State Leader nesses, their communities and The workshops and keynote speakers were rated excellent by conference participants and the evaluations were under- scored by Faye Adam, chairper- son of the state Women's Com- mittee. "I am sure that I speak for everyone in attendance that it was a fantastic two days well spent," she said. "Those who attended not only gained infor- mation that will help them per- sonally, but gained knowledge that will be of great value to them in their Farm Bureau leadership positions." Participants in the State Leader Conference donated over $1,900 to sup- port AgriPac "Friends." MFBWomen's Committee members Betty Laurie, Sharon Kokx and Carolynne Wegmeyer display an umbrella added to the donated auction items when it was left in the hallway. MFBDistrict 10 director Margaret Kartes paid $2,400 in bogus bucks to buy it back. Conference in late September. in the political arena. Other items auctioned for The conference included "bogus bucks" - $100.00 for workshops on marketing, public every $1.00 - were many hand- speaking, computers, legislative made crafts, a picnic basket, a education and health issues. lawn chair, apples and home- One of the most popular ses- made preserves. Receiving the sions was on agriculture in the highest bid was a ceramic classroom, which included a pumpkin, which sold for "show and tell" segment con- $10,500 bogus bucks. ducted by conference partici- Auctioneer Ken Mitchell of pants from various parts of Adrian brought in donations Michigan, who shared their !'IFBWomen's Committee chair- totaling over $1,900 during the ideas and techniques on how to person Faye Adam demonstrates auction, which will be used to bring agriculture into the a flying cow, one of the many help support the campaigns of items auctioned to raise funds for "Friends of Agriculture." 14 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1984 FRONT & CENTER The Florida Citrus Commission I Department of Citrus has notified all organizations involved in the sale of fresh or processed Florida citrus products that the plant disease citrus "canker" is absolutely no threat to human health or the health and safety of animals or plant life other than citrus. The USDArestrictions on shipments to California, Arizona, Texas, Loui- siana and Hawaii are imposed only to prevent the spread of the disease to groves in these citrus producing states. The Michigan Cherry Bowl game has been given the official sanction of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The premier Michigan bowl game will be held Dee. 22 at 4 p.m. at the Pontiac Silverdome. Many state business and agricultural groups have backed the plan- ning and promotion for the Cherry Bowl. Michigan Farm Bureau and its affiliate, the Michigan Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Association, are among the event's sponsors. MFB and MACMAhave arranged to make a limited number of tickets available to FB members. For ticket ordering information, contact Harry Foster in MACMA,or Larry Ewing in the MFB Information & Public Relations Division, phone 517-323-7000. Three MFBmembers were among the lucky 25 winners of free air travel to "awaii in January for the AFBF annual meeting. Winners from Michigan are Margaret Feldkamp, Jennifer Rogers and Marian Shroyer. The names were drawn from among members nationwide who had registered for the Hawaii convention trip prior to Sept. IS, 1984. Despite substantial support for agricultural candidates to fill the MSUtrustee vacancy left by Bobby Crim, the governor selected Lansing attorney and former East Lansing mayor Larry Owen for the position. Following the announcement, MFB/ AgriPac spokesperson AI Almy said the organization will continue to support agricultural candidates for the MSUBoard of Trustees. AgriPac has endorsed trustee candidates Dean Pridgeon of Branch County and June Kretzschmer of Huron County. The 1985 MFBmembership campaign will begin with bi.regional Goal Getter Conferences in six locations around the state on Nov. 20. Membership campaign managers, county presidents and secretaries and MFB district directors will gather to kick off the 1985 membership year. A 10-day membership blitz is planned during February. MFB's 1985 goal is 85,553 member families. Jim Gill, director of market analysis for Illinois Farm Bureau's AgriVisor, will be in Michigan Dec. 11.12 to discuss his agriculture economic outlook and market strategies for 1985 and beyond. He will be at the Square Inn, Jackson, on Tuesday, Dee. 11, and the Aldrich's Restaurant, Frankenmuth, on Wednesday, Dee. 12. Starting time at each location is 1:30 p.m. The 1984 Executive Club Conference for county FB Young Farmer and Women's Committee officers will be held Dec. 13.14 in Lansing. The conference, designed to help these officers to better understand their roles and responsibilities, will feature workshops on building an effective organization, stimulating member involvement, specific duties as an of- ficer and conducting effective meetings. A two.day training session ~specially for county executive committee members and selected committee chairpersons will be held Dec. 18.19 in Lansing. The program is designed to offer "what to" and "how to" learning experiences which will strengthen county FB programs and activities. RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1984 15 RURAL EXCHANGE RURAL RASCALS Soon after our youngest son down to our son (even though began basic training in the U.S. we never gave his name), a Army, he mentioned that his brand new private in the U.S. dining hall allowed only one Army! glass of milk per meal. Needless Further investigation at the to say, this didn't go over well base was made and our son was with us dairy farmers[ told that a new dining hall crew After fussing amongst our- (continued on next pa~e) selves for a few days, we wrote letters to President Reagan, Agriculture Secretary John Block, and our U.S. congress- FARMETTE man, Robert Davis. We stated By Andrea Hofmeister we felt it was unfair for the government to complain about Tuscola County overproduction of milk and Tbese dairy cows found some. tbing besides dinner in their then limit its consumption by baystack. Enjoying tbe view are their own personnel. Josbua 8r Sara Jo Taratuta of About a month later we re- Posen In Presque Isle County. ceived a letter from a brigadier Tbelr parents, Damlen 8r Coni Jo, farm In partnersbip wltb two general in Washington, D.C., in otber couples, Arcble 8r Diane answer to our letter to President Kamlyszek and Dennis 8r Annette Reagan. He wrote that normally Taratuta. All belong to the Family milk is available on an unlimit- Farm Bureau Community Action ed self-serve basis to all ser- Group wbose members are relat- ed by blood or marriage, tbus Its vicemen and an investigation name. was being made. Much to our surprise, two weeks later our son told us he had been called into his company commander's From tbe President office (by this time his basic to a Private was completed) to give a state- Don't ever feel you are wast- ment concerning the limiting of ing time and effort when you milk in the basic training dining write letters to legislators and hall. Our letter to the commander- government officials concerning "He can't come to the phone right in-chief of the U.S. Armed problems! We have had an ex- now, Harv ... poor fellow has been Forces, President Reagan, had working all day on the computer to perience to prove letters are followed channels all the way bring the books up to date." worthwhile. FARMERS OF THE WEEK The Farmer of the Week program, co- person, and many committee appoint- chickens. He is active in the First Chris- sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance ments. He is also Snover Co-op Elevator tian Reformed Church in Fremont and Group and the Michigan Farm Radio vice president. served on the church consistory. He is Network, honors farmers for their con- active in many church and community tributions to the community and the ag Sept. 10 - Jobn ZywickI. 70, a activities and is a lifelong member of Industry. Four farmers were honored In greenhouse operator and bedding plant the Newaygo County FB. September 1984: grower, farms 72 acr.es near Belleville. He was the first president of the Metro Sept. 24 - Larry Klein, .37, of Sept. 3 - James Callendar, .38, of Detroit Flower Growers Association and Hamilton, raises grain, cattle and hogs Marlette, operates a 500-acre dairy and is still an active member. He is past on L 100 acres. His community ac- cash crop farm in partnership with his president of Zywicki Greenhouses, Inc. tivities include: Allegan County FB parents. He is president of the Cass and has been a Wayne County FB mem- member, local school board member, Valley Co-op, a milk hauling coopera- ber for .30 years. His sons are also very township fire department chief, 4-H tive, and served as treasurer for four active in the county FB, serving on the leader and Allegan County Fair swine years. His Farm Bureau involvement in- board of directors. superintendent. He is a past deacon in cludes serving as Sanilac County FB the Bentheim Reformed Church and a vice president and Young Farmer chair- Sept. 1'1 - Andrew Breuker, 59, is past Sunday School superintendent. a poultry farmer from Fremont who farms 200 acres and raises 75,000 16 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBeR 1984 had just been assigned to the MACMA Member-lo-Member hall when he began basic train- ing and they did not under- stand the unlimited milk policy. Christmas Citrus Sale Our son was told it should never have happened and the Featuring ... Fresh Florida citrus, concentrates and nuts ... problem had been corrected. In Wisconsin cheeses ... Michigan juices, soups, meats and .. a further letter from the Depart- del ightfu I, delectable "M ichigan's ment of Army we were told, "Ac- tion has been taken by the com- Farm Best" gift packs containing • miCHIGan'S mander of the unit to assure taste-tempting treats from Michigan FaRm BeST that the policy (of unlimited producers. milk) is carefully explained to newly assigned personnel." Name Address Out of all of this we received one letter from the U.S. Depart- Phone{s) ment of Agriculture, two letters Amount Quantity Commodity Description Price from our U.S. congressman, Florida Navel Oranges, 2/5 bushel $10.50 three letters from the Depart- Florida Pink Seedless Grapefruit, 4/5 bushel $10.70 ment of the Army, one amazed Florida Tangelos, 4/5 bushel $13.45 son, and the satisfaction that Florida Orange Juice Concentrate (5 to 1). 24/12 oz. cans $37.00 time spent writing letters is not Florida Grapefruit Juice Concentrate (5 to 1), 24/12 oz. cans $25.65 wasted! Florida lemonade Concentrate, 24/12 oz. cans $16.60 Florida Grapefruit Sections (unsweetened), 24/16 oz. cans $17.50 Robert and Myra Hand, Afton Florida Jumbo Skinless Peanuts (salted), 20 oz. can $ 2.45 Cheboygan County Florida Pecan Halves, 1 lb. bag $ 3.90 "Michigan's Farm Best" Supreme Gift Pack $39.70 (includes 4 '/1# MACMA vintage ham, 1# hickory stick, 1 ~ lb. smoked turkey breast, '/1# MSU smoked cheddar cheese, '/1# MSU dagano cheese, 16 oz. pure maple syrup, 16 oz. wild honey, 16 oz. gourmet cherry almondine topping. 10 oz. seedless Farmer of tbe Week raspberry preserves, 7 oz. milk chocolate covered raspberries) Program Ends "Michigan's Farm Best" Sampler Gift Pack $15.50 (includes 2 '/2# boneless smoked whole ham, 1# hickory stick. 10 oz. gourmet plum The Farmer of the Week pro- topping. 8 oz. MSU smoked cheddar cheese, 6.3 oz. sparkling grape juice) gram, which has been co- Michigan Red & Golden Delicious Apples, 1Iz bu. (tray pack) .. $ 8.10 sponsored by Farm Bureau In- Michigan Apple Concentrate (Hi-D, 5 to 1 J, 24/12 oz. cans $25.30 surance Group and the Michi- Michigan Grape Juice Concentrate (3 to 1),24/12 oz. cans $28.75 Michigan Lite Cherry Fruit Filling, 12/20 oz. cans $17.00 gan Farm Radio Network since Michigan Lite Apple Fruit Filling, 12/20 oz. cans $15.00 January 1975, has ended. Michigan Lite Blueberry Fruit Filling, 12/20 oz. cans $12.00 Over 500 Michigan farmers Michigan Cream of Asparagus Soup, 6/28 oz. containers $15.75 received the honor in the 10 Michigan Golden Cheddar Broccoli Soup, 6/28 oz. containers. $17.50 years the program existed, Michigan Navy Bean With Ham Soup, 6/28 oz. containers .... $14.75 demonstrating the goodwill it MACMA Vintage Ham, 4/4 lb. average weight $2.60 per lb. MACMA Thick-Cut Bacon, 10/1 V2 lb. packages $24.75 has accomplished. Michigan Hickory Stick, 41b $9.75 Look for the final winners in Michigan Dried Tart Cherries, 1 lb. package $ 5.00 next month's Rural Living. Indiana Gourmet Popcorn, 2 lb. bag $ .95 New Mexico Pralined Pecans (vacuum sealed), 12 oz. can $ 3.25 Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 4/1 lb. packages $11.50 Wisconsin Medium Cheddar Cheese, 4/1 lb. packages $11.25 Wisconsin Colby Cheese, 4/1 lb. packages $10.75 Wisconsin Monterey Jack Cheese, 4/1 lb. packages $10.75 Variety Cheese Pack, 4/1 lb. (sharp, medium, colby, caraway) .. $12.50 Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Cheese Spread, 6/1 lb. tubs $16.50 Wisconsin Cheddar With Wine Cheese Spread, 6/1 lb. tubs $16.50 Wisconsin Nacho Cheese Spread, 6/1 lb. tubs $16.50 Wisconsin Gift Pack $12.75 (includes 8 oz. super sharp cheddar, 8 oz. brick cheese, 2 oz. mild cheddar "star" in yel/ow wax, 4 oz. mild cheddar "Christmas tree" in red wax, 12 oz. stick sausage) TOTAL UNITS TOTAL s ORDER DEADLINE: Friday, November 16, 1984 DELIVERY DATES: December 5, 6,7 & 10,1984 See page 5 for listing. Contact your county Farm Bureau secretary to see if your county is participating in MACMA's annual Christmas Citrus Sale! RURAL LIVING. NOVEMBER 1984 17 MFB Annual Opens Nov. 27 at Grand Rapids From a look at agriculture in MACMA's Direct Marketing Di- the 21st century to words of vision will again provide re- wisdom from Abraham Lincoln freshments for delegates to the - with lots of attractions in MFB annual meeting from 2 to between - that's what is in 3 p.m. store for members attending The opening delegate session the 65th annual meeting of the of the MFB annual meeting will Michigan Farm Bureau, Nov. be called to order at 3 p.m., 27-30 at the Amway Grand with adjournment scheduled for SYLVAN WITTWER Plaza and Grand Center, Grand 5 p.m. Rapids. Recognition of membership The four-day action-packed achievement will be the main agenda will offer a balance be- focus of the county presidents' tween the serious business of and campaign managers' ban- adopting policies for the state's quet on Tuesday evening. An largest farm organization and audio-visual presentation fea- the lighthearted fun of a turing FB members testifying western jamboree. Add a gener- "Why I Belong" will also be part ous helping of anticipation: of the banquet program. which county Farm Bureaus will All delegates and guests are win free trips to Hawaii? - and invited to join the county presi- this year's MFB annual meeting dents and campaign managers promises to be a very special for the grand finale of this even- event. ing - a visual extravaganza on "Agriculture in the 21st Cen- Tuesday, Nov. 27 tury" presented by Dr. Sylvan The action begins with the an- Wittwer. The former director of nual meetings of two MFB affili- MSU's Agricultural Experiment ates. Station has been a favorite The Farmers Petroleum Coop- speaker of FB audiences for CAROL KENT erative, Inc annual meeting many years. At last year's AFBF starts at 10 a.m. and will in- annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., clude operations and financial he received the organization's reports, the president's address highest honor, the Distin- and election of directors. An guished Service to Agriculture audio-visual story of FPC's award. custom diesel fuel and awards presentations are also on the Wednesday, Nov. 28 agenda. Carol Kent, founder and direc- The annual meeting of the tor of "Speak Up With Confi- Michigan Agricultural Coopera- dence" seminars, will be the tive Marketing Association keynote speaker at the 7:30 (MACMA)will open with a noon a.m. welcome breakfast spon- luncheon for MACMA members. sored by FB Women. Theme of A business meeting featuring Kent's address will be "It's Hap- reports and election of directors pening Because of Youl" The will follow. breakfast program will also in- 18 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1984 clude highlights of the past Time now to don your western one in each membership cate- year's activities of FB Women. attire and head for the delegate gory, will win the prize. Wednesday is Young Farmer round-up which starts at 6 p.m., Day at the convention, with followed by a chuckwagon din- Thursday, Nov. 29 contestants vying for the titles ner. A western jamboree, begin- If Abraham Lincoln could step of Distinguished Young Farmer, ning at 8:.30 p.m., will feature out of the history books and in- Outstanding Young Farm the Petal Fall Variety Band, the to the Amway Grand Plaza on Woman and Discussion Meet presentation of county awards Nov. 29, 1984, what would his winner. Members are welcome and drawings for free trips to message to FB members be? to view the Discussion Meet Hawaii for the AFBF annual You can find out by attending semi-finals at 10:.30 a.m. and meeting in January. the MFB AgriPac breakfast at the finals at 1:.30 p.m., as well During the awards program 7:15 a.m. Bruce Hanks, distant as the Young Farmer awards that will be held between music relative and startling lookalike reception at 4:.30 p.m. sets, county FB presidents will of Abe Lincoln, will'deliver a Winner of the Distinguished build a pyramid of achievement patriotic message that will be Young Farmer title will receive a that will remain the focal point long remembered by those who trip to Hawaii to participate in of recognition throughout the hear his presentation. the national competition and convention. As they accept gold The event is expected to be a the use of an Allis-Chalmers stars for outstanding programs, sellout, so advance reservations tractor for one year. The Discus- they will be presented with a are recommended. Tickets are sion Meet winner will have the building block inscribed with $15 each, available from MFB use of a Chevy S-10 pickup the names of the county presi- AgriPac, P.O. Box .30960, Lan- truck for a year, plus a trip to dent and award-winning com- sing, Mich. 48909. If tickets are Hawaii to compete in the AFBF mittee chairpersons. The pyra- still available, they may also be meet. The Outstanding Young mid will grow throughout the purchased at the AgriPac ex- Farm Woman will win a free evening with the top county FB hibit at the annual meeting. year's subscription to AgriCom of the year at its pinnacle. Members attending the AgriPac (option 1) and a free year's use Eligible county FBs will par- breakfast can receive a special of a Radio Shack videotex ter- ticipate in a drawing for a free ''I'm an AgriPAC'er" button by minal. She will also receive an trip to Hawaii. Five counties, e.xpense paid trip to Washing- ton, D.C., to participate in the Washington Legislative Semi- nar. The truck, tractor and com- Proud Sponsors of the puter terminal will be on dis- play throughout the convention 1984 Michigan Farm in an area adjacent to the dele- gate floor. This will also be the Bureau Outstanding location of the popular Koffee Klatcheteria, with refreshments, Young Farm Woman information and telephone ser- vice provided courtesy of Farm Competition Bureau Insurance Group. Other displays and exhibits will also This year's winner will receive be in this area. The commodity session, be- free use of the AgriCom com- ginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday puteriled information system morning, will feature the topics, for one year! "Soil Conservation Issues With Farm Bill '85" and "Milk Promo- AgriCom~ tion - California Style." MFB President Elton R. Smith will deliver his annual address to members at the luncheon at noon. The resolutions session will Michigan Agriculture's reconvene at 2:.30 p.m. with ad- Information Connection journment scheduled for 4:.30 Affiliated with Farm Bureau ACRESsM AgrlCom Is a registered service mark of MFB. p.m. FB ACRES is a registered service mark of AFBF. and illinois Farm Bureau AGRIVISOR@ RURAL LlVINO, NOVEMBER 1984 19 showing their tickets at the AgriPac exhibit. Proceeds from the breakfast ANOTHER and sale of the AgriPAC'er but- tons will be used to help elect "Friends of Agriculture" in the 1986 elections. The resolutions session will WINNER! reconvene at 8:30 a.m. with a lunch break at 12:15 p.m. Gov. James Blanchard has been in- vited to address the delegates during the luncheon. Resolu- CHEVY TRUCK AND tions will resume at 1:30 p.m. MICHIGAN YOUNG FARMERS! and continue until 4 p.m. Cau- cuses for Districts 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 are scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. The annual banquet, begin- ning at 6:30 p.m., will feature Bert Hutchison, former broad- caster, USDAinformation spe- cialist and advertising agency executive, who now spends his time giving speeches through- out the U.S.A firm believer in the free enterprise system, Hut- chison is a master communica- tor who informs, inspires, enter- tains and motivates his au- diences. Presentation of awards to the three Young Farmer title win- ners will also be on the pro- gram. Friday, Nov. 30 - - - ----- -- - - The final resolutions session --- --- - - - -- - -- - -- ------- - -- -- - -- --- ---- -- --------- - - ----- --------- --- ------- -------- ------ -- -- -- will begin at 8:30 a.m. and con- - - - - ---- --- ----- -- - -- ---- ------------ -- - - - ---- - ------- - - -- - tinue until completion Friday afternoon. For the third straight year Election of directors in even- numbered districts, two direc- the Chevrolet Truck Division tors at large, one director of General Motors is a sponsor representing FB Women and one of the Michigan Farm Bureau director representing Young Farmers will also take place. Young Farmer The president of the Michigan Discussion Meet. Farm Bureau will be nominated The winner, to be by the delegate body and elected during a reorganiza- determ i ned on Nov. 28 tional meeting of the board in finals competition at following the annual meeting. the 1984 MFB annual meeting in Grand Rapids, will receive the use of a Chevy 8-10 truck for one year. NOTHING WORKS LIKE A CHEVY TRUCK., .• 20 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1984 The winner of Michigan Farm Bureau's Distinguished Young Farmer award will receive use of a high horse power tractor from Allis-Chalmers for one year. Allis-Chalmers is again sponsoring the Michigan Farm Bureau Distinguished Young Farmer contest at the 1984 MFB annual meeting, Nov. 27-30, Grand Rapids. Farm Bureau Conventioneers to Gather on Uawaii's Oahu Island Jan. 7-10, 1985 Tropical breezes, the spar- kling blue and green Pacific, palm trees silhouetted against the setting sun, flower leis, pineapple slices in iced tea, or- chids in exotic drinks, luscious luaus, sandy beaches and may- be even erupting volcanoes can all be yours if you attend the American Farm Bureau Federa- tion's 66th annual meeting, Jan. 7-10 in Hawaii. While most of the nation shivers, shovels snow and wor- ries about antifreeze, more than 10,000 farmers and ranchers will be enjoying the six island K.nown as the "Gathering United States, macadamia nut paradise of Hawaii - and it's Place," Oahu is the most ur- farms and cattle operations, in- not too late to make a reserva- banized of the islands, but a cluding the 224,000 acre Parker tion to join them. half-hour drive from the Shera- Ranch, one of the largest in the Few places on earth offer the ton Waikiki in Honolulu, head- nation. combination of perfect weather, quarters hotel for the AFBF con- friendly people, eye-stunning vention, are thousands of acres Convention Uigbligbts scenery and history that Hawaii of pineapple and sugarcane The AFBF convention opens does. From Oahu, the island fields. on Monday, Jan. 7 with national which will host the AFBF con- Convention-goers will be of- discussion meet competition, a vention and where most of the fered many farm tours, includ- vesper service and the Young state's population lives, to the ing an orchid nursery, a water- Farmer and Rancher recognition oldest island, KauaL the "Gard- cress farm, an aquaculture and awards program. en Island," with its varied operation, a poultry operation, Tuesday's program begins vegetation, countless shades of a dairy farm, a feed lot and. a with a general session featuring emerald, cascading waterfalls hog operation. Neighboring recognition of state FBs' mem- and gentle pace, there is some- islands offer opportunities to bership achievements and AFBF thing for every taste and in- visit the only commercially- President Robert Delano's an- clination. grown coffee plantation in the (continued on page 29) 22 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1984 'Farm Best' UoIiday Gift Packs Promote Michigan ham; a 1 lb. hickory stick; 10 oz. of gourmet plum topping; 112 lb. golden smoked cheddar cheese from MSU; and 6.3 oz. of sparkling grape juice from southwest Michigan. "Both packs are excellent values and great for those hard- to-please people on Christmas gift lists," Artz said. "Last year, many Michigan businesses se- lected 'Farm Best' gift packs for their employees. In addition, hundreds of the gift packs were sent to friends and relatives throughout the country who had moved from Michigan." The order deadline for "Michi- The Michigan Agricultural Co- labor to make up the packs are gan's Farm Best" gift packs is operative Marketing Association used to support the food sci- Nov. 20, with delivery during . (MACMA)will repeat its offer of ence and dairy food research the week of Dee. 10. The gift "Michigan's Farm Best" gift facility. packs may be ordered from packs this Christmas. Last year, Depending on individual taste MACMA, P.O. Box 30960, Lan- gift packs containing over and budget, buyers can choose sing, Mich. 48909, phone 517- 14,000 pounds of Michigan food between two gift packs - the 323-7000, ext. 709, or from products were purchased by supreme, selling for $39.70, county Farm Bureau offices Christmas shoppers and the fig- and the sampler for $15.50. located throughout the state. ure is expected to increase this The supreme gift pack con- See the order blank on page 17 season with growing consumer tains a 4112 lb. boneless, hick- of this issue of Rural Living. response to the "Yes! M!ch!gan" ory smoked and honey cured MACMA is an affiliate com- campaign, according to Glenn ham; 1~/4 lb. smoked turkey pany of the Michigan Farm Artz, area representative for breast; 1 lb. hickory stick (a Bureau. MACMA's direct marketing divi- German style summer sausage); sion. 112 lb. of smoked cheddar cheese The "Farm Best" gift packs and 112 lb. of dagano cheese USE TUE are unique, Artz said, because (both developed at MSU); 16 oz. everything in the packs - from of pure maple syrup from MACMA ORDER food products to the descriptive Michigan's Upper Peninsula; 16 FORM ON brochure - is produced in oz. of wild orchard honey from Michigan and assembled by stu- the Grand Traverse fruit belt; 10 PAGE 17 OF dents in Michigan State Univer- oz. of tart cherry almondine sity's food science program. TUIS ISSUE topping; 10 oz. of seedless red The cheese, one of many items raspberry preserves; and 7 oz. TO PURCHASE in the packs, is produced at the of chocolate covered raspberries. MSU Dairy Plant. Proceeds from The "Michigan's Farm Best" SPECIAL HOLIDAY the cheese sales and student sampler gift pack contains a GIFT PACKS 2112 lb. boneless, smoked whole RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1984 2.3 AGRINOMIC UPDATE Michigan Grape Growers Urge New Product Promotion and Expansion of Research Michigan is an important pro- more expensive than most com- buyers of Concord type grapes. ducer of grapes, especially peting beverages (apple juice, In 1984, open market prices when compared to the eastern orange juice, milk, soda, etc.) for Concord grapes will range grape producing states. In due in part to the relatively as low as $75 to $100 per ton. 1983, production of 60,000 high raw product cost. This has While the major buyer of grapes tons ranked fifth in the nation. resulted in somewhat flat sales in Michigan, the National Grape Michigan currently grows of grape juice, while some other Cooperative, will return some- 12,500 acres of grapes worth competing products have in- what higher prices to their approximately $11 million to creased sales. For example, ap- farmer members, the average $14 million per year to growers. ple juice consumption has in- price received by growers will Climatic and soil conditions are creased over 160% since 1970, still be extremely low as com- very suitable for the production while grape juice consumption pared to prices in recent his- of lambrusca and French hybrid has increased only 10%. tory. Average farm gate prices type grapes. The Michigan and eastern for grapes in Michigan will be California is by far the largest grape industry has also been af- well below MSU'scost of pro- grape producing state with over fected greatly by the tremen- duction estimates of $171 to 90% of the total U.S. produc- dous increase in plantings in $239 per ton. tion. However, the California California and in Europe. Most Possible Remedies grape harvest is sold primarily of these plantings were made in to wine, raisin and fresh market anticipation of increased wine • Farm Bureau's present outlets. Michigan and other sales. Unfortunately, sales have policy covering the dumping lambrusca grape producing not kept pace with the growing and/ or subsidization of grape states produce primarily juice, supply of wine grapes. This has products entering the United jelly and jam type grapes. This resulted in a growing over- States needs to be enacted into is due to our heavy reliance on supply of wine and a very soft law. In addition, foreign wine the Concord variety. market, and therefore the diver- and concentrates should be Michigan does have a small sion of some traditionally non- subject to the same inspection, wine industry, which annually juice type grapes into the grape sanitary, quality, labeling and uses 5% to 10% of our grape juice market. residue standards as domesti- production. Generally, Michigan In addition, relatively inex- cally produced products. grapes do not lend themselves pensive foreign grape juice con- • An organized promotion and well to fresh market sales. centrate and wine has begun to research program for Michigan However, there is an increasing take a larger portion of our grapes is needed. Several Michi- market for fresh market sales of domestic market. Often, these gan produced commodities lambrusca type grapes. foreign products are thought to have found that industry spon- Michigan grape products be subsidized by the country of sored check-off programs have com pete with other beverages origin. been beneficial. Most of these and fruit products. Grape juice, All of these factors have com- programs are organized under the grape industry's most im- bined to depress the market for Public Act 232 or other specific portant product, tends to be grapes, especially in Michigan, where we have relatively few 24 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1984 enabling legislation. This type of program could sponsor pro- BIG SAVINGS ON duction research, variety development, advertising, pro- motion and new product development. Delta* Power Tools Another way to sponsor an in- dustry development program would be through a check-off on the tax collected on wine sales. 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Sale $ 399~~. 31855 Van Dyke 268-4100 Save $6800 Warren, MI48090 Mon.-Fri. 8-5 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1984 25 The Discussion Topic is used by Community Ac- tion Groups for monthly polley discussions. strengthening Youth Vocational Agriculture Programs supplies of food, fiber and three years of social studies forest products depends on and one-half year of computer many physical and human vari- science. ables. These academic programs are The most crucial variable in bound to compete with voca- the food equation of the future tional programs for limited re- Farmers power today's world! is the human capital which sources. And there are some Without skilled farmers and the must continually strengthen policymakers who would con- food they raise, we would be a and manage the highly techni- tend that there is no longer sorry lot indeed. Farmers and cal and delicately integrated room for vocational education supporting activities and in- production, distribution and in agriculture in our secondary dustries make up an agricultur- marketing system. schools. al system intertwined with the Vocational agriculture in The problem with this nega- general economy. This system Michigan can play an important tive view is that vocational generates about 20% of the na- role in teaching agricultural agriculture, by its very nature, tion's Gross National Product, technology to young people and includes many of the activities and employs 23% of the U.S. providing them with the most and approaches actually recom- labor force. Yet only 3% of the current career information. Ac- mended for the improvement of labor force is directly engaged cording to a recent study by the secondary education: training in farming. Production Credit Association, for leadership and entrepre- Where just 10 years ago one the jobs will definitely be there neurship, longer periods of time farmworker (farmer, family for those who have the training. devoted daily to education, a labor and hired help) supplied Vocational agriculture is unique problem-solving approach to enough food and fiber for 47 in that it is so large and dynam- learning, higher-quality people, an American farm- ic and provides for many career teachers and greater coopera- worker now produces enough production opportunities for tion with the private sector. for 78 people. Agriculture young people. The program of The agricultural curricula employs more workers than any each teacher can make an im- typically includes all of the manufacturing industry. Nearly pact by guiding and counseling management, finance and mar- one in five non-agricultural the best minds possible into keting aspects of .farming - workers in this country is pro- agricultural careers. skills useful in any business viding farm inputs or process- Despite its long and honor- enterprise. Students are re- ing and distributing farm prod- able history and its significant quired to set up income-gener- ucts. contributions, vocational agri- ating business projects or ex- The heartbeat of American culture has come under close, periments and to record all agriculture is its people. In- and sometimes critical, scrutiny financial transactions and pro- dividuals are engaged in diverse in recent years. For example, duction tasks in order to mea- and dynamic agricultural posi- the recent report, "A Nation at sure both profits and produc- tions in business, communica- Risk," calls for a reaffirmation tivity. Because agriculture has tions, science, government ser- of the five basic subjects: four too many variables to allow pat vices, education, production, years of English, three years of solutions, students must be- processing and marketing. The math, three years of science, come innovative, creative ability of American agriculture thinkers; simply remembering to continue to provide ample 26 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1984 information and following basic teachers make to students' tests are integral to the voca- procedures will not suffice in an homes during the school year, tional agriculture program and increasingly complex society. to meet with students' parents are intended to motivate stu- Perhaps the most outstanding to monitor home-study proj- dents. aspect of vocational agriculture ects, demonstrates their dedica- is the leadership training it pro- tion to the program. vides through the allied student -Vocational agriculture stu- The key - but often organization, Future Farmers of dents spend more time in their America. FFA is an integral part programs than do other voca- overlooked - justi- of the vocational agriculture tional students. Added to the fication for voca- program, reinforcing the pro- regular school day and year are gram's focus on manag~ment the after school and weekend tional agriculture is training and problem-solving meetings of the FFA and the its historic commit- activities. Yet, FFA is but one of supervised occupational ex- several major contributions perience, which is generally a ment to developing vocational agriculture has made 12-month project. To the extent the entrepreneurial to secondary education. Other that FFA activities and the oc- significant contributions in- cupational experience are spirit. clude: academically central - not -Vocational agriculture em- peripheral - to the program, phasizes a problem-solving ap- they significantly expand actual One of several findings of the proach in teaching mathema- time on task. 1981 Governor's Conference on tics and science. Students are - Vocational agriculture pro- Agriculture stated: "Continuing taught to use the scientific grams are most always located and vocational education pro- method, not simply to follow in comprehensive high schools, grams are needed for people ac- procedures. which makes non-vocational tively involved in production -The explicit goals of voca- courses and other school ac- agriculture and processing. tional agriculture have always tivities more accessible to stu- Both rural and urban Michigan gone beyond the purely techni- dents. Vocational agriculture citizens (including youth) need cal skills to encompass equally students are less isolated from information concerning the im- vital political, economic and their counterparts in academic portance of Michigan agricul- communication skills. Each stu- programs than are those voca- ture. This information can be dent is required to set up a tional students whose classes made available through ... vo- small business project or ex- meet in an area vocational cen- cational agriculture education," periment for which he or she ter. must estimate productivity and Despite the strengths of voca- Discussion Questions keep financial records. tional agriculture, it is becom- -What should be the respon- -Vocational agriculture pro- ing increasingly difficult to sibility of the local school grams are tied directly to the justify large expenditures for system for vocational agricul- community and thus have programs. The key - but often ture education? strong grassroots support. overlooked - justification for -What should Farm Bureau do Students and faculty members vocational agriculture is its to strengthen current voca- work with local groups on fairs, historic commitment to devel- tional agriculture programs? community education programs oping the entrepreneurial spirit. -How can Farm Bureau be in- and other community activities. FFA provides the leadership volved in the development of -Competent teachers encour- training portion of vocational programs in schools where age outstanding students to go agriculture. The training is there is no vocational agricul- on to college and then to join related to actual situations the ture education programs? the teaching force. Most voca- students are involved in, no tional agriculture teachers have "make believe," The agricultur- This month's discussion topic come through the program al contests are also aimed at was prepared by Carroll "Jake" themselves, and they strongly helping students sharpen their Wamhoff, professor and chair- believe in its philosophy and decision-making skills. Both the person of the Department of value. The regular visits these leadership and agricultural con- Agricultural and Extension Edu- cation at Michigan State Uni- versity. RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1984 27 Legislative Review BUY YOUR NEXT CAR AT 1% (continued from page 8) OVER FACTORY INVOICE licenses, golf fees, occupational licenses, garbage, water and Save hundreds of dollars on sewer charges, parking, library, tuition, building, etc.). a new American car or truck! -Some of the lost state reve- nue could be made up by elimi- Sav-On Cars is furnishing Farm Bureau members important nating the present property tax car-cost information which will save you substantial time credit system including the and money when shopping for your next car. homestead credit ("circuit Save-on Cars with Your Farm Bureau - HERE'S HOW: breaker") and P.A. 116 credits along with several others. The • Select as many cars or trucks as you are seriously considering. Fill in the appropriate in- formation on the coupon below. total would be between $650 • Within one business day of receiving your request we will return to you a computer million and $700 million. printout personalized for the specific model(s) you have selected. This Car-Option - Another way the state could Printout will show you the wholesale and retail cost for the base model and for each and every option available on that particular model. handle the revenue loss would • You pick the options YOU want, at home, without being pressured. Then, at the bot- be by cutting the general fund tom of your Car-Option Printout you will find a simple form to fill out which will help state aid to schools. The you calculate the final dealer invoice cost, including any mandatory charges. schools have the property tax • Use this price to negotiate your best deal with your local dealer, OR, if we list a par- ticipating factory-authorized dealer in your general area, you can buy the car from as another source of revenue him at an average of just 1 % over dealer invoice. which presently requires a vote of the people. This has been done many times through the Please send me a price and options printout for each model listed below. years to meet budgeting prob- Style lems. Model Year Make Model IMPORTANT -The extraordinary approval Eumple LESABRE 4-DOOR requirement of a 4/5 vote 1984 BUICk LIMITED SEDAN (80%) by a legislative body to adopt any new fees, license user fee, permit or increase the reve- nd 2 car nue from such existing sources would place extraordinary power in the hands of a minori- ty. PRICES: $9 for 1 car, $17 for 2 cars, $24 for 3 cars. 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BUreaU The SAUSAGEMAKER 177 -56 Military Road Buffalo, N.Y. 14207 28 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1984 Jack Lousma AFBF Convention cruise on Pearl Harbor, sight- (continued from page 11) (continued from page 22) seeing and services of a GTU with the farm community. Dur- escort. In addition, a $10 nual address. Conferences on ing this campaign I have estab- registration fee is required to commodities, economic ser- lished a farm committee, head- attend the AFBF convention and vices, national issues, FB ed by Dean Pridgeon, which has use the shuttle bus service be- Women, insurance and natural tween meeting places. a number of far~ers on it from and environmental resources The pre-convention tour takes across the state who have been will be offered in the afternoon, you to Maui for four days (Jan. instrumental in helping me to followed by an open Resolutions 3-6) of relaxation and sight- take positions on the issues in Committee meeting where FB seeing. Then you move on to agriculture, to understand them members can express their Oahu for the convention (Jan. better and to get more ac- views on proposed AFBF policy. 7-10). Cost of this package is quainted with the farm prob- That evening the annual star $1,050.19 per person based on lems of the state of Michigan. awards program will be held. double occupancy. I will work in the same way, Highlights of Wednesday's Two post-convention tours are by keeping in touch with those general session include pre- offered. One takes you to Oahu people in order to see where sentation of the Distinguished for the convention (Jan. 7-10) Michigan stands on the various Service to Agriculture award and followed by visits to Kauai (Jan. issues that confront Congress, an address by Navy Captain 11-12) and Maui (Jan. 13-15). on a regular basis. I will also Gerald L. Coffee, a former pris- Cost of this package is $1,093.48 keep in touch with Farm Bureau 0.ner of war held captive by per person based on double oc- and the major commodity or- North Vietnam for seven years. cupancy. ganizations within the state to The veteran pilot singles out his On the other post-convention f!1ake sure that I fairly, asser- faith in himself, his fellow man, tour, you spend Jan. 7-10 at the tively and aggressively repre- America and in God as the key AFBF meeting on Oahu, Jan. sent Michigan agriculture. to surviving his long ordeal. 11-12 on the island of Hawaii, That afternoon the resolu- Jan. 13-14 on Maui and Jan. tions session opens. Delegates Board of Education 15-17 on KauaL Cost of this from the 48 state FBs will package is $1,301.66 per per- (continued from page 13) review recommendations from son based on double occupancy. tion of Schoql Boards of Educa- the AFBF Policy Development Contact GTU, Ine., 66th Annual tion and twice served on the Committee, which is chaired by Meeting Coordination Center, NASBEboard of directors; the MFB President and AFBF Vice 720 N. Saint Asaph St., Alexan- Americ"an Association of Univer- President Elton R. Smith. Mem- dria, VA 22314-1997, for more sity Professors; Coalition for a bers of the MFB board will serve information. The deadline for Non-Sexist Education, and the as voting delegates from Michi- reservations is Dee. 1, 1984. World Future Society. gan. Regional caucuses will also "I have always considered the be held that day. the' most crucial and primary The convention will conclude focus of education to be the on Thursday with final discus- student," Watenen said. "Every- sion and action on resolutions LIQUID PLASTICS thing that is done at any level, and election of AFBF directors. (NOT SOLD IN STORES) but most importantly in the Polyurethane that Pre- and Post- applies like paint classroom, must be to the stu- :~.• _ forms a skin so Convention Tours dent's benefit . . tough it won't "Other concerns of mine con- Three travel packages have ~ •. _~ ... _~..... __ . crack, chip or peel. tinue to be equality of access, been arranged by Michigan ----- -.- Cut spa i n tin g costs ... covers and protects like a educational equity for women Farm Bureau through the GTU, shield of unbreakable glass. and minorities, and the necessi- Inc. travel agency. All packages WATERPROOF IN 30 MINUTES ty of imparting to our students include roundtrip airfare, neigh- Adheres to practically anything. Stops entry-level skills with which bor island airfare, hotel accom- leaks. Ideal for concrete, aluminum, modations, fresh flower lei wood, masonry, canvas, any metal. they can earn a living and fur- Clear, any major color. Just specify. We ther educate themselves." greeting, roundtrip transfer ser- pay all shipping costs. Order NAVAL 5. Watenen believes major edu- vice between hotels and air- Ship as follows: ( ) ats. at 58.95 each. ( ) ual. at 525.95. ( ) 5 Gals. at 520.00 per gallon. cational issues facing Michigan ports (including baggage han- dling), gratuities for all airport Name today include school district porters and hotel bellmen, Address reorganization; effective financ- City 51. Zip ing of schools, colleges and Rosedale Chemical Co., Dept. AW-83 universities; and maintenance P.O. Box 3042, Rosedale, Kan. 66103 of academic standards. RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1984 29 FARM BUREAU MARKET PLACE FARM EQUIPMENT FARM EQUIPMENT LIVESTOCK MISCELLANEOUS Romncy Shccp - Top line breeding Satcllite antcnna brokers needcd - "og Equlpmcnt - Dei-Air Heat Ex- Grain Drycl's - Stormor Ezee-Dry, Farm stock. Colored and white. Skirted. spin- no experience required. Buy direct from changers, Osborne Feeders, ~.G, John- Fans Automatic. Used Dryers. PTO and ning and weaving wool. Call 313-625-2665. distributor. Bypass middleman. Whole- son Farrowing Crates, Chore-Time Feed- Automatic. Hamilton Distributing Com- (l1-18p) sale $581. Retail $1. 195. Call day or Ing, Mix-Mill Systems. Hamilton Distri- pany.616-751-5161. (6-12t-17p-ts) night: 303-636-0663 or write: Antenna. buting Company, 616-751-5161. COl'I'lcdalc Shcep breeding stock. Blue P.O. Box' 15236. Colorado Springs. Col- (6-12t-23p-ts) ribbon fleeces. Phone 313-429-7874. orado 80935. (9-5t-33p-ts-b) (3-12t-8p) Auctlonecl' Vaughn "Joe" lewis, 3310 Paragon Road. Tipton. Mich. 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Central Michigan -All advertisements are subject to a I5-word minimum Energy Savers. 517-644-3049.( 11-34p-ts) <:harge, including member ads. - Please indicate if you are a Farm Bureau member. $ 1.000 01' morel That's what you'll spend over the mortgage life of your -The deadline for ads is the first Monday of the month NURSERY STOCK house to get rid of unwanted Insects. preceding publication. Roaches. ants. silverfish. and other - All ads must be pre-paid and may be pre-paid up to one Wanted: Christmas trees. Blue Spruce pests will be eliminated! Money back and Douglas Fir. 5 feet and up. Pruned or Guarantee. Under $10 - free details. year in advance. Shadowfax. Inc .• P.O. Box 152N. unpruned. Fruit Haven Nursery. ~aleva. -It is the responsibility of the advertiser to re-insert the ad on Mich. 49645. Phone 517-349-1918 or Foristell. MO 63348. (I D-3t-44p-ts) a month-by-month or year-by-year basis. 616-889-5594. (I 0-3t- 23b-ts) Whydlc without a wfll? 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