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In this issue: Agriculture - America's Heartbeat Agriculture Day activities call attention to the contributions of agriculture and the issues that impact agricultural productivity 10 Agriculture in the Classroom Classroom presentations by FB volunteers teach school children about farms and farm animals 12 Turning Out Leaders for Agriculture MFB's Young Farmer program gives leadership training for young farm men and women 18 u.s. House Budget Committee Holds Regional Hearing at Lansing FB member Mark Smuts was among the agricultural representatives who presented testimony on farm credit measures, reductions in interest costs and the proposed 1985-86 USDA budget 23 COLUMNS Rural Route - page 4 Rural Exchange - page 15 Country Ledger - page 5 Agrinomic Update - page 26 Legislative Review - page 6 Discussion Topic - page 28 Front and Center - page 14 Farm Bureau Market Place - page 31 Michigan Farm l'Iew5 RURAL LlVII'IG: Nlchlgan 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 7373 West Saginaw Highway. Lansing. ~1ich. 48909, Post Office Box 30960: telephone. Lansing 517-323- 7000, Extension 510. SUBSCRIPTIOI'I PRICE: $1.50 per year to members. included in annual dues. $3.00 per year non-members in Michigan. $5.00 per year non-members out of state. Publication No. 345040. Established Jan. 13. 1923 as Nlchlgan Farm News. name changed to I'Ilchlgan Farm News Rural Living Dee. I. 1981. Third-class postage paid at Lansing. Michigan. and at additional mailing offices. EDITORIAL: Connie Turbin. Editor and Business Manager: Donna Wilber. Contributing Editor: Marcia Ditchie. Associate Editor: Cathy J. Kirvan. Associate Editor. OFFICERS: Michigan Farm Bureau: President. t;lton R. Smith. Caledonia: Vice President. John Laurie. Cass City; Administrative Director. Robert Braden; Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. Matthew But- zin: Secretary. William S. Wilkinson. DIRECTORS: District I. Arthur Bailey. Schoolcraft: District 2. Lowell Eisenmann. Blissfield: District 3. James Sayre Belleville: District 4. Elton R. Smith. Caledonia: District 5. Albert Cook. Mason: District 6. John Laurie. Cass City: District 7. Robert Rider. Hart; District 8. Lyle LeCronier. 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 WOMEI'I: Faye Adam. Snover. fARM BUREAU YOUI'IG fARMERS: David Lott. Mason. Farm Groups Urge Nearly one million cards calling for a Balanced Budget to balanced budget were delivered in Washing- Lower Interest Rates ton by farm groups. Amidst all the uncertainty in What we have to guard grass roots support the Bal- the farming community today, against now is any attempt to anced Budget Brigade received it was a good feeling to deliver reduce the deficit by raising will be needed to convince our a strong, certain message from taxes. New taxes would do just elected representatives that it is grassroots America to the door- the opposite of what needs to the best solution to the prob- steps of the decision-makers in be done! Any new taxes large lems agriculture faces. Washington, D.C. The message: enough to affect the deficit Agriculture is faced with bring down interest rates would surely increase interest some painful challenges today, through reduced government rates and further erode farm in- and perhaps it's a good time to spending. come. Be sure you make that 100k back and remember just When the "Balanced Budget clear to your elected represen- why Farm Bureau was formed Brigade" delivered nearly one tatives! 65 years ago. Farm prices had million cards with that message In just a few weeks, Michigan collapsed, farm costs had to the nation's capital, it was Farm Bureau's annual Washing- soared, taxes were high. Farm- also a good feeling to share ton Legislative Seminar will ers realized they could not solve that assignment with represen- take 100 farmers who have their problems alone. They tatives of the National Grange, been designated as legislative needed a united "voice" that National Farmers' Organization, leaders to the nation's capital could be heard by decision- National Corn Growers Associa- to discuss issues of concern makers in Lansing and in Wash- tion and American Soybean As- with our congressmen. I can't ington. sociation. I believe that in remember a time when clear Farm Bureau was built to fill itself, was a strong message. It direction from their farm con- that need and, ever since then, told Congress and the adminis- stituents was more crucial than farmers have been working to- tration that this was one issue it will be this year. Bringing gether through their organiza- that transcended any policy and down interest rates through tion to solve their problems. philosophy differences between reduced government spending Working through Farm Bureau farm groups. will be one of our priority has taught us that we are not Certainly, raising net farm in- messages, as will Farm Bill '85. helpless when things get tough. come is of crucial concern to all I strongly urge you to study We have learned that working of us, and we all recognize that the discussion topic on pages together through Farm Bureau, we're being crippled by the 28-29 so that you clearly under- we can meet those challenges huge federal deficit and high in- stand your organization's posi- - and win! terest rates. Each I % increase tion on Farm Bill '85. This is im- There are some similarities in in interest rates costs farmers portant not just for Comm unity the problems farmers faced in $2 billion and interest rates ac- Action Group members and the 1919 and those we face in count for about 20% of our legislative leaders who will be 1985. We have one advantage, farm expenses. representing your county FB in however. We don't have to stop According to Federal Reserve Washington, D.C., later this and build a Farm Bureau. It's Board Chairperson Paul Voelker, month. It is also vital for all already there; all we have to do each $50 billion reduction in farmer members to understand is use it! the federal deficit would reduce the policy that was developed interest rates I %. Eliminating through input from thousands the current $200 billion deficit of members across the nation would reduce interest rates and to understand it well from 3% to 4% and put $6 enough to be involved in its ex- Elton R. Smith, President billion to $8 billion in farmers' ecution. Michigan Farm Bureau pockets! When-the farm bill prepared by Farm Bureau is introduced i~ Congress, the same kind of 4 RURAL LIVING, MARCH J 985 COUNTRY LEDGER Sweet, Sweet Nostalgia By Lillian Brake Dunckley The sap was poured into a large of syrup - enough to take care barrel that let it drip slowly into of buckwheat pancakes for a Along in late March or early the pan over the fire. As the whole year! As the weather grew April, when the warming sun "boiling down" process went warmer and the sap darkened, has melted all but the deepest on, we would take turns stirring Mother would make crocks of snowbanks, I remember maple with the long-handled wooden "soft sugar" for frostings, pies, sugar time in Michigan with a paddle. cookies and sweet rolls. sweet nostalgia. Childhood Each year the sugar bush tap- Weshared our sugary treasure memories take me back to the ping date was carved on a tree with the neighbors who would treasured four-acre woodlot on near the "sugar shanty." The be invited some evening for a our small farm in Newaygo shanty was little more than a "sugar off" or "stir down." The County, where there were roof, corner posts and some syrup would be cooked until it perhaps 60 or 70 sugar maples siding, topped off by a tall would almost granulate when to be tapped. Very few of the stovepipe chimney, but it was stirred or beaten. It was poured farmers in that area bothered to warm and deliciously scented into small iron molds of hearts, make maple syrup, but Dad as the maple steam mingled stars, circles and squares. The took the time to do it because, with the pungent wood smoke. kitchen would be filled with the he said, there wasn't too much For our dinner, we would boil maple steam and the laughter other farm work demanding at- eggs in the steaming sap and and love I remem ber of happy tention right then and we all en- toast homemade bread over the times on the farm. joyed this sweet activity. open fire. Then, contented and Dad would watch the weather weary, we would rest against Lillian Brake Dunckley is a closely for just the right time to the extra logs, dreamily watch- native of Newaygo County's tap the sugar maple trees - ing the crackling fire and the Dayton Township where her sharp, frosty nights and warm, billowing steam, waiting for our parents, David and Bertha melting days. Then early one "sweet treat." If there was still Brake, farmed. She is currently morning, as soon as the milk- some clean snow, we would test living in Hayden, Colorado. ing was done, he would look at the buds on the trees, glance at the weather vane, test the the thickening syrup on a dish of snow. If it congealed or crackled, it was too late! If not, (-- ..~~~ ('"."' - frozen ground and say, "This is it was time to dip the syrup into ~(~ the day. We'll have new maple the five-gallon cream cans and syrup for breakfast tomorrow." head back up to the lane to the It seemed even the horses house. were eager, frisking and pranc- It takes 30 to 50 gallons of ing along the half mile lane to sap to boil down a gallon of the woods, despite their load of maple syrup and we would a low stoneboat filled with bring home almost 20 gallons buckets, spiles, pails, barrels and the black boiling pan. Dad would bore holes in the trees and put in the spiles. Be- hind him we would come toting buckets to be hung on the spiles, listening all the while for the "ping" of the first drops of clear sap coming from the trees. While Dad chopped fallen tree limbs for the fire, we would race from tree to tree, hastily gather- ing the gallons of sweetwater and comparing each tree's run. RURAL LIVING. MARCtl 1985 5 LEGISLATIVE REVIEW state Legislators lIear Testimony Regarding Federal Budget - President Reagan's $973.7 billion budget Farm Financial Situation proposal represents a 1.5% in- crease over the previous year's outlays, the smallest annual growth in 22 years. According to the president, the figure "reflects an absolute freeze on government spending" with a growth in debt service. How- ever, the total results from severe cuts in agriculture and other areas while military spend- ing benefits with a 6°1o increase. Reaction from Farm Bureau is that farmers have always in- dicated they would be willing to accept their fair share of cuts, but would like to provide some input on how much is "fair." Under the proposal, USDA outlays of $38.5 billion are 15°/0 The Senate Agriculture and Forestry Committee, chaired by Sen. Nick below the previous year's. Farm Smith (R-Addison), has scheduled a series of committee hearings on the farm financial situation. The first hearing on farm taxation was held program costs would drop 30°/0 Feb. 6 in Lansing. Testimony will be given at future hearings on the to $10.5 billion, with cuts in scope of the problem, resources available and how the Michigan Legisla- wheat feed grain, rice, cotton ture can aid in the recovery. Those testifying Feb. 6 included represen- and dairy programs to be tatives of the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Michigan State University, Michigan Farm Bureau and staff from the Department of phased-in over a five-year Natural Resources' Farmland and Open Spaces Program (P.A. I 16). period. Food and nutrition pro- grams, including food stamps, school lunches and food dona- proportionate burden on agri- nesses, prompted the adminis- tions would cost $17.9 billion, culture to achieve overall bud- tration to offer a new eight- down from $18.2 billion. get savings. point plan to give some credit Forest Service outlays would relief to ailing, credit-worthy drop $200 million to $1.7 bil- farmers. lion, and various user fees Agricultural Credit - By mid-January, 110,876 of the The new measures include an would be established or in- interest rate write down option creased. Federal crop insurance 273,000 FmHA borrowers had applied for special considera- with a principal write down op- subsidies would be phased out tion of a maximum of 900/0. by 1990. Cutbacks for FmHA tion under the administration's $630 million agricultural debt An emergency credit assis- and SCSwould reduce work restructuring plan announced tance program will also be forces substantially, and rural last fall. Of those applicants, available to farmers who were electric and telephone loan pro- 3,076 had been helped and served by lending institutions grams would be phased out by 6,974 had been rejected. Only that have failed. FmHA will 1990. 85 farmers found bankers will- make available to producers AFBF President Robert Delano ing to write-off 10% of the prin- 90% loan guarantees for oper- said that while FB welcomes the cipal in order to qualify to have ating loans for one year. spending freeze, the organiza- their debts federally guaran- Other measures include a tion is unhappy with the $10 teed, according to agency fig- farm credit coordinating group billion in cuts for farm and ures. which will coordinate federal rural programs. The proposed These figures, along with in- and financial regulatory agen- budget he said, places a dis- creasing numbers of failed rural cies dealing with farm credit. banks and bankrupt small busi- 6 RURAL LIVING. MARCH 1985 The Treasury Department will work with the Federal Deposit Resolution Praises Efforts Insurance Corporation, the comptroller of the currency and of state's Cherry Industry the Federal Reserve. USDA will also create special teams within FmHA which will set up temporary offices in areas where private banks have j~ gone bankrupt and been liqui- dated. In addition, USDA will op- erate credit hotlines in some states to provide financial ad- vice and information. About $700 million is current- ly available for loans and as of mid-January, only $33.5 million had been used. Mileage Log Requirements - The IRS has announced plans to release proposed regulations to modify vehicle mileage log Michigan Cherry Committee representatives Darry foster (executive secretary), David Amon and Earl Peterson (chairperson) are presented requirements, which will require with a joint Douse-Senate proclamation praising the committee's leader- "adequate contem poraneous ship and support for the 1984 Cherry Bowl. Sen. Darry Gast (R-St. records" and will provide four Joseph), sponsor of the resolution, made the presentation. Also pictured special rules for farm vehicles, is MfB Senior Legislative Counsel Robert E. Smith. no personal use, commuting and sales and service catego- ries. Under the four special pected soon on several contro- Allen (Fairgrove) and Muxlow rules, requirements for record- versial bills. (Brown City). keeping may be substantially Senate committees remain The Senate Agriculture Com- reduced or eliminated. about the same as last session, mittee has five members (three The proposed IRS farm vehicle however, many changes oc- Republicans and two Demo- rule would make it possible for curred in the House due to new- crats). The Republicans are taxpayers to satisfy the record- ly elected legislators. Chairperson Nick Smith (Ad- keeping requirement in two The House Committee on Ag- dison), DeMaso (Battle Creek) ways: Farmers may either keep riculture and Forestry has 13 and H. Cropsey (Decatur). The records of personal use of a members (seven Democrats and Democrats are Irwin (Sault Ste. vehicle, or keep no records and six Republicans). The Demo- Marie) and Barcia (Bay City). treat 80% of the use of a vehi- crats are Chairperson Koivisto The Senate appropriations cle as business use and 20% as (Mass City), Vice Chairperson subcommittee on agriculture is personal use. These rules are Hickner (Bay City), Alley (West chaired by DeGrow (R-Port available to farmers who receive Branch), Gagliardi (Drummond Huron). The other two members more than 70°/0 of their gross Island), Lynn Owen (Maybee), are Gast (R-St. Joseph) and income (excluding income from Saunders (Detroit) and Stabe- Mack (D-Ironwood). passive investment sources) now (Lansing). Republicans are from farming. Ouwinga (Marion), Gnodtke (Saw- State of the State - Gov. yer), Randall (Elwell), Connors Blanchard's State of the State (Iron Mountain), Walberg (Tipton) report is 56 pages long and and Bender (Middleville). covers many issues affecting The House appropriations Michigan's diversified economy. subcommittee on agriculture It points out that two years ago has six members (four Demo- the Washington Post wrote that Legislature Reorganizes - crats and two Republicans). The Michigan was "on its financial The Michigan Legislature is still Democrats are Chairperson Har- deathbed," however, recently in a state of organization, with rison (Flint), Kilpatrick (Detroit), the same paper said that Michi- much legislation being intro- Sitz (Taylor) and Spaniola (Cor- duced. However, action is ex- unna). The Republicans are RURAL LIVING, MARCH 1985 7 Save up to 60% on major gan is staging "a remarkable economic turn-around." Michigan's huge $1.7 billion purchases of name brand debt is nearly paid off and as a result the credit rating is up furniture, appliances, & more! with bills being paid on time. Many businesses are expanding in Michigan with new com- Give your family's purchasing power a real boost with panies coming to the state. the important discounts and savings available through There were several areas in Farm Bureau's Family Saver the message of importance to agriculture and forestry. The Buyer's Service ... Discounts governor said that the "agricul- up to 60% on brand name ture industry must be a vital items: part of our overall economic development plan" and that -Kitchen & laundry appl iances "we have taken steps to change -Televisions & stereos the view of agriculture from -Furniture & carpeting that of an industry Michigan -Sports & recreation took for granted to one that is equipment and more dynamic, aggressive and has the potential to provide thousands of new jobs." Guaranteed Savings! Blanchard called for the De- The buyer's service costs only partment of Agriculture to con- $20 per year and we guarantee vene a conference later this you will save or your money is year to "forge a long-term" refunded. agriculture action program." The importance of food process- Send $20 for your one year ing, promotion of food products Buyer's Service membership and export market development and receive the Family Saving was stressed. Catalog He supported the creation of a Grape and Wine Industry' Council for use in the area of wine grape production and mar- ket promotion. This would be funded by a small wine tax in- crease. (This legislation was in- troduced by Sen. Gast last year and passed the Senate. He in- tends to reintroduce it this year.) The message recognized the financial problems in agricul- ture and directed the "Depart- ment of Agriculture to initiate a Please complete and mail your check or money order in the amount of financial survey of Michigan's $20 to: Michigan Farm Bureau, P.O. Box 30960, Lansing, Mich. 48909 farm community" to determine both "short-term and long-term Farm Bureau Membership Name (as shown on membership card) needs" of family farms. Water issues were also ad- dres~ed, including drinking water protection, waste man- Membership Number agement, toxic wastes, Great Lakes water diversion, water Address planning, acid rain, etc. "Non- point" water pollution was City State pointed out as an environmen- tal problem. Zip Telephone No. ( (continued on page 22) B RURAL LIVING, MARCH 1985 FARM CREDIT SERVICES HELPING YOU HARVEST THE SUCCESS YOU DESERVE Doubts. That's what JOupt without the right estate plan. Howard PakoJa, estate planning consultant. H you haven't seen a Farm Credit estate planner, then you're missing out on a financial security tool of crucial importance. As an agricultural estate planner, I see the value of my work every day. I sit down with the farmer, and sometimes with entire farm families, to give them an in-depth look at the financial structure of their business. And with that kind of information on the table, we move ahead to build the strongest, most future-driven operation possible-to reduce the tax bite and to lay the groundwork for keeping the farm in the family for generations to come. m When you come to the Land Bank and Production Credit for estate planning, you can put your mind at ease. Thafs because we understand your operation and the laws that affect it Every Farm Credit estate planner is a professional who does farm estate planning and only farm estate planning. In an ever more complicated field, we have the answers. We can take MeR ~ care of a very special set of financial needs for your family and your operation. So, if you've ever wanted to talk about your estate, there's no better time ~ ~ o than right now; And there's no better person to talk to than the Farm Credit estate planning consultant ~~ b C~~ Call or stop in soon. 6\ V I The Federal Land Bank and Production Credit Associations .• Both are part of Farm Credit Services. Helping you harvest the success .I ~ II I. , I you deserve. Agriculture - America's Ueartbeat National Agriculture Day March 20 By Donna Wilber nors as a time to honor the Women's committees have 20% of the nation's workforce sponsored Agriculture Under- America's amber waves of that plays a role in producing, standing Week activities rang- grain and fruited plains are processing and delivering food ing from mall displays to rural more than a musical descrip- and fiber to consumers here in urban programs, from the tion of the nation's landscape. the United States and abroad. placement of ag fact table tents Silhouetted against that Recognition that agriculture in restaurants to honoring" Ag panoramic scene is a human is at the heart of the U.S. Day Babies." chain of nearly 24 million peo- economy is reflected in the na- For the past several years, the ple involved in agriculture, the tional program's logo, "Agricul- MFB Women's Committee has most productive, efficient in- ture: America's Heartbeat" with promoted an understanding of, dustry in recorded history. a barn and silo superimposed and appreciation for, their in- Saluting the people who make on an electrocardiogram. dustry by hosting key decision- up that human chain is what In Michigan, the leadership of makers and opinion leaders at National Agriculture Day, March the Farm Bureau Women in the an Ag Day Breakfast. This year, 20, is all about. First celebrated annual salute has become a tra- their target audience will in- in 1973, the day has been of- dition. Broadening the scope of clude members of the Michigan ficially recognized by Congress, the celebration, county FB Legislature, Michigan Chamber the president and many gover- of Commerce and other state 10 RURAL LIVING, MARCH 1985 associations, representatives from the governor's office and government agencies . .A slide-tape presentation pro- viding an overview of some of the challenges farmers face in 1985 and beyond is being pro- duced and will be available for purchase by county FB Women's committees. Activities promoting agriculture gain greater exposure through media coverage. In the Saginaw Valley and Thumb, where volunteers produce a weekly "Farm and Garden" show, filmed interviews share the coverage of the annual mall display with television viewers. businesses connected to agri- detailing the uses, average culture, with resource people at prices, annual interest costs, each location to explain agricul- useful life, etc., to dramatize ture's impact on the county's the capital investment neces- economy. sary to efficient modern farm- -Sponsor a contest at a local ing. Live animal exhibits are among the most popular at mall shows, supermarket, paying for the -Sponsor a meal open to the attracting persons of all ages. food items in the 1OOth shop- public, charging prices based ping cart going through a par- on what farmers receive for the ticular check-out lane, and pub- commodities used to prepare Activity Ideas licize the percentage of food the meal. Many counties are now plan- costs versus non-food costs on -Sponsor a rural-urban dinner ning activities. Following is a the shopper's "grocery" list. for 76 persons, representing the list of activities suggested by -Set up a machinery display number of people one farmer the Agriculture Council of in a high traffic area with tags produces enough to feed. America Education Foundation. -Ask mayors in your county to issue official proclamations for Agriculture Understanding Week. -Serve your county board of commissioners a brown-bag lunch made from ag products grown in your county. -Arrange appearances on local radio and TV station talk shows to highlight the impor- tance of agriculture to your county's economy. - Provide" Agriculture in the Classroom" presentations in local schools and / or sponsor an essay or poster contest on the importance of agriculture. -Sponsor open houses at farms, grain elevators, equip- Commodity displays are an excellent way to acquaint consumers with ment dealers, and any other the variety of products grown on Michigan farms. RURAL LIVING, MARCH 1985 11 Agriculture in the Classroom Doing, seeing, touching - the best way to learn By Connie Turbin In many Michigan communi- volunteers "matched" the grant ties, Ag in the Classroom volun- with in-kind services of schedul- For administrators, principals teers have established working ing, staffing and program devel- and teachers in Michigan ele- relationships with teachers and opment. mentary schools, the" Agricul- school principals, or they work "We were aware that even ture in the Classroom" program through staff in the system of though most of Eaton County is sponsored by the Michigan intermediate school districts to considered rural agricultural, Farm Bureau Women is a new coordinate the program. there are many children living way to approach social studies, Volunteers in the Eaton Coun- in our small communities or in family life studies and local ty Farm Bureau credit the sup- the country who don't have an history. But for the county FB port and cooperation of the understanding of how critical volunteers who have been in- Eaton Intermediate School Dis- farming is," she says. volved since it was introduced trict (150) and the county exten- Although the grant expired in back in 1975 as the "Speakers' sion specialist with helping the 1982, MacGregor says they con- Bureau," the program is a con- program really take off in coun- tinue to operate the program tinuing project to gain greater ty schools. These community utilizing many of the materials understanding of agriculture based organizations proposed that were developed with the among Michigan school chil- combining resources to bring a grant monies. dren and educators. variety of program experiences "Fortunately, we printed The Ag in the Classroom proj- to the county's elementary enough classroom workbooks in ect is now a national program school students with funding 1981 so that we can still make of the American Farm Bureau from a Michigan humanities them available to the schools at Federation. In January, efforts grant. a charge of $1.00 each, and the of Michigan volunteers through- Through the grant program, slide / tape program featuring out the state earned MFB na- the Eaton County 150 had Eaton County farms is still in tional recognition and a gold $8,000 available in 1981 and use," she says. "We continue to star award at the AFBF annual 1982 to develop and print work- be involved in scheduiing class- meeting in Hawaii. books, produce a traveling ex- room presentations by the According to a survey con- hibit depicting rural life past county Farm Bureau volunteers ducted by the MFB Women's De- and present, script and produce and we arrange farm tours, but partment in 1984, over 9,000 a slide/ tape study aid entitled, we no longer pay for the grade school children from the "Life on the Farm," and provide buses." Without the funding, ages of 7 to 12 years have had transportation costs to schools farm tour transportation ar- the opportunity to get ac- for tours of Eaton County rangements are made by the in- quainted with farm men and farms. dividual schools. women in their communities According to Chris MacGregor, MacGregor is happy with the through classroom visits and communications coordinator program, and the evaluation farm tours, and to learn more for the district, the Eaton ISO, forms she receives from teach- about their "Fabulous Food county extension service and ers reinforce the value of Friends" through a slide/ tape agricultural studies for Eaton show produced by MFB. County students. Over 2,300 for the FB volunteers, agree and milks." Whenever possible, third grade youngsters have Denise Droscha and Jeaneen she also brings along a calf, participated in the program Smuts, both members of the medicines used in the dairy since 1981. "We reached about Eaton County FB Women's Com- operation and a bottle for the 800 in the first year, and since mittee. calf. then we're averaging about 500 She also tries to give a elementary school students a realistic picture of what it's like year in Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, to live and work on a farm. "I Grand Ledge, Maple Valley and wear the kind of clothes that I Potterville schools." would actually wear to do chores. Judging from comments of I explain why these are prac- the teachers who conduct the tical clothes to wear when I'm agriculture study units, the Ag working in the barn. I'm clean, in the Classroom project has but I look like I'm ready to provided them with a better work. The other pres"entor understanding of modern agri- dresses like she's going to a culture as well. meeting so that we don't give "Wow! I did n't realize what I them the wrong idea about the didn't know about agriculture," roles of farm women. said one teacher. Another "I only talk about what I know praised the program presenta- from my own experience. For tion, saying, "Amazing, we me, that means dairying. I learned so much by doing, see- wouldn't even try to answer a ing and touching - the best question about hogs or sheep," way to learn!" Droscha says. That kind of response and the "Something you've got to By dressing for the classroom remember," says Smuts, "is to genuine interest of the children presentation as she would to do in farm animals and farm prod- chores, Denise Droscha has the give the kids something to keep ucts is what is most gratifying opportunity to explain why her their hands busy so their mouths "work clothing" is both practical don't go. On one side of the and necessary on her family's room we start passing jars of Eaton County dairy farm. cream for the children to shake until it turns to butter. We send Droscha, who keeps busy on small jars or plastic bags of and off the family's dairy farm, grains around the other way. says the Ag in the Classroom Then they're ready to listen." activity really doesn't com- Both Droscha and Smuts plicate her schedule. agree that pairing volunteers "Generally, the presentation who work well together and only takes an hour in the class- have "good chemistry" is im- room; a half-hour for the portant. The two don't do pre- 'Fabulous Food Friends' and a sentations together any longer, half-hour for our part of the instead they train new volun- presentation and questions. teers by "show and tell" and en- And it's really fun." courage each experienced team She recommends using props Jeaneen Smuts, Ag in the Class- member to work with someone room volunteer in Eaton County, that will interest the children. new. They are also hoping to shared some tips for presenta- She loads up a plastic laundry bring more retired farmers into tion at the 1984 State Leader basket with a pretty complete Conference, sponsored by the the program. Michigan farm Bureau Women. collection of farm toys and an unusual toy cow that "moos (continued on page 24) FRONT & CENTER Agriculture and Natural Resources Week, March 18-23 on the campus of Michigan State University, will focus on the beneficial relationship of recreation, tourism and agricul- ture in diversifying Michigan's economic base. Over 200 sessions are planned covering such topics as farm computers, farm partnerships, marketing, farm credit, taxation, pest manage- ment and farm safety practices. Details of the program are available from all county MSU Cooperative Extension Service offices. A one-day workshop covering anhydrous ammonia handling and equipment will be offered March 19, 20 and 21 during Agriculture and Natural Resources Week at MSU.The workshop is designed for persons who handle or supervise anhydrous ammonia equipment. Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. There is a course fee of $15. County FHs have been asked to contribute 5 cents per .member to support several projects of the MFHWomen. The contributions are allocated to support legislative, health and safety projects sponsored by the committee. The fund also supports international projects such as Adventures in World Understanding and involvement in the Associated Country Women of the World. Winners in the Michigan Certified Farm Markets award and recognition program were announced Feb. 13 at the MCFMannual meeting banquet. The award for innovative sales promotion went to Cherrywood Farms of Williamsburg, the outstanding promotional brochure award went to Wicks Orchards of Dowagiac and the award for outstanding outdoor sign went to the Country Mill Farm Market of Charlotte. Farm Markets Cooperatives recognized Erwin Farms of Novi for highest dollar volume purchased and Wolcott-Martin Orchards of Mt. Morris for highest percentage increase. Five west Michigan ~ounty FHs will co-sponsor the area's annual agriculture display at the North Kent Mall in Grand Rapids, March 28-30. Participating counties are Kent, Barry, Allegan, Ottawa and Ionia. The Washington Legislative Seminar, FH's grassroots lobbying activity, will take place March 26-29. Over 100 legislative leaders have been selected by county FBs to discuss FB policy with Michigan congressmen and USDAofficials in the nation's capital. Congressman Hill Schuette of the 10th District has been appointed to the Douse Agriculture Committee, marking the first time in many years that Michigan has had full-time representation on the committee. MFB AgriPac chairperson Jack Laurie said Schuette, who represents a largely rural population with diverse agricultural operations, would provide valuable input to the development of the 1985 farm bill. Schuette was designated an AgriPac "Friend of Agriculture" in the 1984 general election. Another "Friend of Agriculture," Tom Reed of DeWitt, who was supported by AgriPac for election to the MSUBoard of Trustees in 1980, was recently elected vice chairperson of that body. Those who serve on planning I zoning commissions and zoning 'boards of appeals can sharpen the skills needed to serve in these positions at training programs conducted by the Michigan Society of Planning Officials (MSPO).Basic training workshops are scheduled for 2:45 to 9 p.m. March 4, Albion; March 5, Muskegon; March 7, Rochester; March 11, Midland; March 12, Cadillac; March 13, Mackinaw City; and March 14, L'Anse. Advanced training workshops for planning commissioners will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Grayling on April 10, Rochester on April 11 and Lansing on April 12. The fee for each workshop is $30 for MSPO members and $35 for non-members; both include a meal and training material. For more infor- mation contact the MSPO,P.O. Box 18187, Lansing, Mich. 48901. Late fees will be charged for registrations received less than two weeks prior to each workshop. 11;-:;4;----------------------------------------1 L-- RURAL LIVING, MARCH 1985 RURAL EXCHANGE Your Suggestions CAN ting on the salad bar where the Backbones. They are the ones Change Thingsl fake ones had once rested! I who keep everything going. was very pleased. They get under the lead and I am writing this as an open I would say to all who read take on all jobs." letter of encouragement to those who have ideas and sug- this that all suggestions are Barb VanderMeulen, Howard City gestions and think no one will certainly not taken care of this Newaygo County listen. quickly, but if you, on an in- Since my husband and I have dividual basis, share your con- cerns and ideas with the public, a hog operation, I get just as ir- FARMETTE ritated at seeing imitation you can make a difference! By Andrea Hofmeister bacon bits on salad bars as a Dawn Wilkinson, Fennville Tuscola County dairy farmer scorns non-dairy Allegan County creamer served with coffee and tea. Them Bones A friend of mine at North Texas University at Dallas recently sent me the following information read at a university homecoming committee meet- ing. I believe you'll find it ap- plies to most organizations: "Every organization is struc- tured from four kinds of bones. There are Jawbones. These are people who do all the talking, but little else. There are Knuc- Allegan Pizza Uut Manager Kara klebones. They knock every- Blank responded positively to a suggestion from a hog farmer thing anybody does or tries to that "real" bacon bits replace do. Third, there are Wishbones. "/t's a new game called 'Farm- "fake" ones on the restaurant's They are not going to do any- opoly.' Everybody starts with salad bar. Agriculture appre- a million dollars and the last ciates her supportl thing and they wish someone else would. Finally there are one to lose it all wins!" Recently while in the Allegan Pizza Hut I noticed "fake" bacon bits on the salad bar. "50 what?" some might say. "What difference does it make?" To my husband and me, and our county which is one of the largest hog producing counties in Michigan, it does make a dif- ference. I've seen those "things" on a salad bar before, but this was the first time I shared my con- cern with the restaurant manag- er. Through our conversation I found that, when given the facts, manager Kara Blank was quite helpful. I told her of another nearby Pizza Hut that carried the "real thing" (and I don't mean Coke). She thanked me for the suggestion and I left. RURAL RASCALS - These two Presque Isle County youngsters can't wait for March to go out like a lamb so they can get back to that sand The next time I was in Allegan, filled tractor tire. Maybe this year Melanie, who is now 2, will be able to I stopped by to see if Kara had climb in without asking for help from sister Julie, now 4. The girls are looked into it and to my sur- the children of Larry Bt Barbara Claus of Uawks. prise, real bacon bits were sit- RURAL LIVING, MARCH 1985 15 GAIN COUNTIES Macomb Monroe Oakland Wayne Kent Ottawa Kalamazoo St. J o s e p h Emmet Otsego Ogemaw Mecosta I Muskegon Menominee TARGET COUNTIES Oakland St. J o s e p h Emmet Mecosta Wexford Menominee TOP TWENTY Emmet 207.20 Mecosta 203.45 Kalamazoo 203.28 Menominee 202.43 St. J o s e p h 200.36 Oakland 200.00 Ogemaw 199.36 Otsego 199.01 Muskegon 198.95 Ottawa 197.93 Monroe 197.75 Wayne 197.37 Kent 196.56 Macomb 196.22 Wexford 196.10 Bay 195.98 Missaukee 193.21 Washtenaw 193.18 ianilac 192.84 "uscola 192.69 MARCH 1985 Turning Out Leadership for Agriculture By Connie Turbin lent workshop presentors from ticipants to 'show their spirit,'" private business, consulting Kovacic says. Take a room full of young firms, Michigan State University There is unstructured time on men and women with the in- and from within our own Farm the first evening for dinner and telligence, drive and desire to Bureau organization." entertainment in the Lansing be the best in their industry Over 150 young farmers from area. On Thursday afternoon, and their organization. Present 40 county FBs are expected to tours of the state capitol, Fisher them with top notch workshops attend the three-day conference Body and the Michigan State on farm computers, financial which opens at 10 a.m. March 6 Police Academy have been management, marketing, farm at the Lansing Sheraton Inn. planned. And on Thursday even- safety practices, estate plan- Registration and a get acquaint- ing the Young Farmer Commit- ning, crop and livestock pro- ed hour will precede the wel- tee will conduct its annual Agri- duction, the Farm Bureau policy come luncheon, where members Pac Auction, followed by a development process and or- of the state Young Farmer Com- dance. ganization building. It adds up mittee, who planned the con- A sure-fire highlight of the to a Young Farmer Leader Con- ference, and the 1984 Out- conference will be the wrap-up ference, March 6-8, that will go standing Young Farm Woman at the Friday luncheon where to the top of the leadership de- will be introduced. Participants motivational humorist Charley velopment list. will caucus by district immedi- Willey will deliver a "winning" ''I'm confident that young ately after the luncheon and message. Willey, who has been farmers are going to find a posi- then at 2 p.m. workshop ses- guest speaker at FB events tive challenge at this year's sions will begin. around the country, calls him- conference," says Mike Kovacic, Leisure time isn't wasted time self a serious humorist. He Young Farmer Department man- at this conference. Having fun brings audiences an entertain- ager. and getting to know young ing but down-to-earth presenta- "The educational and motiva- farmers from around the state tion that builds their self-image, tional sessions we've planned is another important- facet of a better attitude toward their are breaking new ground for the the conference environment. work and an increased under- program. To make that happen "We tried to provide varied op- standing of the people around we are bringing in some excel- portunities for conference par- them. 18 RURAL LIVING, MARCH 1985 People-Oriented Joel Uolzbausen Calls Young Farmer Program Tremendous By Cathy J. IHrvan other state winners from all over the country and talk about Joel Holzhausen, winner of the Young Farmer programs the 1984 state discussion meet, they have." is a firm believer in the Michi. As state winner, he also gets gan Farm Bureau Young Farmer the use of a Chevrolet S-10 program. "I think it's tremen- pickup truck for one year. "The dous," he said. "They have an pickup truck is a nice prize and outstanding program if you a good incentive," he said. want to take the time and make "People are always asking if the effort to get involved." that's the pickup I won. We're Joel has definitely chosen to going to use it to generate in- get involved since joining Farm terest in the Young Farmer pro- Bureau just two years ago so he gram in our county." could attend the Young Farmer Joel's level of involvement in Leader Conference. "I was im- the overall Farm Bureau organi- pressed," he said. "The con- zation is testimony to the kind ference was well organized and of leadership the Young Farmer had good speakers and pro- program has developed. grams. And it was fun, too." As chairperson of the Midland It was at that conference County Young Farmer Commit- Uolzhausen will have the use of a where Joel first learned about tee, Joel now serves,on the Chevrolet S-IO pickup through- out 1985 thanks to his win in the the discussion meet. As a "peo- county board of directors. Al- Michigan discussion meet. ple oriented person" who enjoys ready active on the Local Affairs speaking in front of groups, Committee, he recently agreed Joel has represented Midland to serve as newsletter editor. He has attended two Lansing County in the District 8 me~t Last year he was a part of the Legislative Seminars and served and gone on to the state com- Candidate Evaluation Commit- as a votifl9 delegate at the petition for the last two years. tee that made recommendations state annual meeting twice. "I can't believe there's not to AgriPac on who should be en- This year he'll be going to more interest in the discussion dorsed as "Friends of Agricul- Washington, D.C., for the na- meet," he said. "It's such a ture." tional legislative seminar as tremendous opportunity to hone junior legislative leader for your communication skills, to Midland County. develop your potential as a Joel, who is just 25 years old,-:; spokesperson. That's why I did plans to be involved in the or- it." ganization for a long time to In his first year of competi- come. His current goal is to tion at the state level, Joel was serve on the state Young Farm- eliminated in the preliminary er Committee and to eventually meet. But he says he learned a chair the committee. lot that year by watching the His goal for his farm is to other contestants. "This year I make it a full-time operation. just kind of played it by ear. I Although they live in rural tried to keep abreast of current Midland County, Joel's parents affairs as they related to the aren't farmers. "But farming topics." was what I always wanted to As winner of the state meet, do," Joel said. "As a kid, I he received an expense-paid would get odd jobs pulling trip to Hawaii to represent Altbough he was eliminated in mustard and stuff like that." Michigan in the national com- the first round of the national His interest in agriculture led discussion meet, Joel Uolz- petition. "It was a tremendous him to three years of studying hausen still had something to opportunity even though I was smile about. Ue celebrated his crops and soil sciences at Michi- eliminated in the first round," 25th birthday during the AFBF gan State University. Then four Joel said. "I got to meet the convention in Uawaii. (continued on page 22) RURAL LIVING, MARCH 1985 19 Young Farmer Program Uelped the Sanfords Set Farm Bt Personal Goals By Marcia Ditchie Hawaii to participate in the highest Jersey herd in the state AFBF Distinguished Young in milk production and butter- It was more than the snow Farmer and Rancher contest. fat content for the last four and subzero temperatures at "Home" is the fifth genera- years. Last year the herd placed the Lansing airport on Jan. I I tion farm near Parma in Jack- first in the nation in its size that brought Neal and Janis son County where Neal and category for butterfat produc- Sanford back to reality after a Janis operate a 583-acre tion and ninth for all Jersey week of Hawaii's breathtaking registered Jersey dairy farm herds. sunsets, white beaches and which they purchased from Neal is also proud of the con- pounding surf. The balmy Neal's father in 1982. Since tribution he has made to ex- weather of the islands was not becoming sole proprietors, the panding Michigan's dairy proc- as warm as the welcome Michi- Sanfords have made several essing industry. He was instru- gan Farm Bureau's Distin- changes to improve the opera- mental in developing a market guished Young Farmer and his tion's efficiency. for Jersey milk, which is high in wife received from their two "We've added two silos for im- protein, in the production of sons, Brian, 6, and Greg, 1. proved feed and handling. The cheese. "Last October we be- "Home is where the heart is" feed room was also improved came the first Jersey producers and returning to the "reality" of with the addition of more effi- in Michigan to sell our milk for family and farm was as eagerly cient handling equipment, bulk cheese production," he said. anticipated as their trip to feed bins, a hay barn and a Not content to rest on past grain bin with full drying floor," laurels, the Sanfords have plans Neal said. to further improve their farming They also feed a total mix ra- operation. tion and their animals are divid- "Our plans include comple- ed into several management tion of the milking parlor addi- groups which Neal feels has tion to replace the pipeline allowed for better management stantion facility now in use, an of the herd through improved improved breeding program feed efficiency, better breeding and the use of embryo transfer records and improved butterfat test and milk production. (continued on page 25) Their herd has ranked as the Good to get away to a sunny climate like "await agree Neal and Janis Sanford, but just as good to return home to their farm and sons, Brian. 6. and Greg. 1. 20 RURAL LIVING, MARCH 1985 Farm Fastener Discounts Save up to 50°/0 Saving you money is going to awareness of the program Mail order forms with product make their business successful, among members is growing. and pricing information are say Ken & Bonnie McNeil of "Wayne Wood, a state board available from county Farm Wyoming, Mich., who own and member from Sanilac County, Bureaus, or can be obtained by operate the Hi-Grade Nut and was one of the first people to writing or calling the MFB Bolt Co. Hi-Grade is the busi- use the program," VanderMolen Member Services Department, ness behind a new Michigan says. "He called me after plac- P.O. Box 30960, Lansing, Mich. Farm Bureau discount nuts, ing an order and said he was 48909, phone 5] 7-323-7000, bolts and hardware program very pleased with the service ext. 536. that is beginning to catch on and the product." with members around the state. The benefits of this program are simple: FB members can purchase a variety of farm QUINAULT EVERBEARING STRAWBERRIES fasteners at savings up to 500;0 below normal retail. The com- GREAT NEW VARIETY PICK BERRIES UP TO 2" IN pany, which has been in busi- DIAMETER FROM JUNE .. TILL FROST ness 15 years and specialized in farm fasteners for 10 years, 10 for $1.95 25 for $ 3.95 stocks hex head bolts, nuts, flat 50 for $6.95 100 for $11.95 washers and lock washers PLANT THIS YEAR - HARVEST THIS YEAR available in farm pack quan- Here's a great-tasting, heavy-bearing new everbearing tities. Plow bolts, carriage bolts Strawberry that grows so big we hesitate to tell you .. and special fasteners are also we're afraid found you won't believe us. But they have been as big as tea cups! This amazing berry was de- available. The Hi-Grade line also veloped by Washington State University. It is well on its way to being the greatest performer ever. Quinault has been offers specially packaged "farm tested in 13 states and Canada with excellent performance record for size, taste and plant growth. IT WAS FOUND TO repair kits," and 18, 40 and 72 BE THE MOST DISEASE-FREE EVER BEAR ING WE HAVE EVER TESTED! Because it bin compartments. is so new the Quinault is still being tested. But it appears to have all the properties to make it a very popular ... if not the MOST POPULAR VARIETY OF EVERBEARING STRAW- "We are stocked to be a total BERRIES. AMAZE YOUR FRIENDS - pick quarts of big, delicious Strawberries every few supplier of farm fasteners for weeks all summer plants long! Place your order today and get them started now. Order at least SO to try them out ... or more if you can handle them. Plant Quinault Everbearings Farm Bureau members," says this Spring and begin harvesting big, red, ripe Strawberries .. often in just 6 weeks .... and all summer long. Ken McNeil. "In most cases, we provide UPSsame day service EASY- TO-GROW - BIG-TENDER FROM YOUR GARDEN, VERY .. from our warehouse. If a farmer DELICIOUS EASY-TO-GROW needs a specialized piece such as an extra long bolt or fine thread, we have the sources to get it for him or her in less than a week." Freight on orders of $50 or more is prepaid, exclud- Big, tender, delicious - 1m . " I'" , ',.__ In , I"~ ~ TENDER - MEATY r" DELICIOUS OLD-FASHIONED VICTORIA RHUBARB 5 Roots only $1.00 ing bins. and perhaps the easiest I , 10 for $1.95 15 for $2.85 of all summer vege- "Farm Bureau is the first tables! Once established the original planting \: . How Rhubarb about some old-fashioned pie! It is easy to start and this Victoriil Rhubilrb organization that we have usually years! Martha produces for 20 Washing. grows a new crop every year , without replanting! Gives beau. worked with to provide this ton abu nda nt, variety produces gia nt-size tiful flowers, too. Milkes a nice perennial border. Large 5/8" to kind of program. We want it to with tender tips. 1" nu rsery stock. Sorry, ciln't be shipped to California. be successfu I for us, Farm f- ...- ORDER HERE _ Bureau and for the farmers who use the service, so we're mak- FULL ONE-YEAR IHOUSE OF WESLEY, NURSERY DIVISION , ,DEPT. 5931-45 I ing ourselves very accessible. GUARANTEE IBLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS 61701 I We've been at the MFB annual If within one year of reo I HOW CAT. ---- -- -- - --I ceipt of your order any 1 MANY_ NO. DESCRIPTION COST I meeting in November and the plants do not live, Just RE. 1 N6211 Martha Washington Asparag~ I Hort Show, the Great Lakes TURN THE SHIPPING LA. N6607 Quinault Everbearing Strawberries I Vegetable Growers Convention BEl ONLY for a free -- - N6772 Victoria Rhubarb ----- --_. ---I replacement or purchase - -- -- -- -, and we plan to exhibit at price refund, your choice. Illinois Residents add 6% Sales Tax ---I We guarantee plants to be Postage and handling .65, Farmers' Week and Ag Expo," McNeil says. vigorous, healthy, first class in every way. and NAME -- -- - - - - TOTAL $ -- - - --II The WARRANTY IS VOID ADDRESS I MFB coordinator for the pro- UNLESS THE SHIPPING I - I gram, John VanderMolen, says LABEL IS RETURNED. ICITY STATE ZIP I L--------- J RURAL LIVING, MARCH 1985 21 creased from $42.9 million to Joel Uolzhausen $45.5 million. (continued from page 19) Increases include: marketing years ago he returned to his and international trade to pro- father's 40 acres and started vide for full-time ag people in farming part-time while working the Brussells and Tokyo offices; for other farmers. funds for a joint program for s. P. Kish Industries, Inc. Joel recently purchased a Soil Conservation Districts and drain commissioners on soil 70-acre farm and this year be- pioneers in tooling tween owned and rented land conservation and non-point resin formulations will farm 250 acres of hay, corn, water pollution issues (pesti- wheat and navy beans, in addi- cides, fertilizers, etc.); funds for Offers MFB Rural Living readers tion to taking care of two near- peach virus control and aban- a 20 % discount on all paints. by horse farms. doned orchard removal; FFA money; a cooperative program Factory Direct Prices with DNR to collect data on Barn and house pai nts water issues; and increases for -Oil Legislative Review food inspection, gypsy moth -Latex (continued from page 8) control, animal health, dairy -Epoxy Agriculture runoff is said to programs and plant industry. -Urethane be the "principal cause of 'non- Money is also included for a point' source pollution." Urban Governor's Conference on Special coatings and highway runoff are impli- Agriculture. -Silos cated as well. "Nearly nine mil- The proposed budget for MSU -Milk rooms lion tons of sediment from includes about a 7.8% increase - Poultry houses cropland erosion makes its way for the whole college and about -Hog arenas into our waters annually, carry- a 7% increase for both the Ag ing with it phosphorus, nitrogen Experiment Station and the Ex- New elastomeric roof coating and pesticides." The Cabinet tension Service. In view of ex- - White reflective or color Council on Environmental Pro- pected federal cuts, it may be tection is directed to submit a necessary to try to increase Floor finishes statewide plan by July with a state funding as much as 1 1%. - Terrazzo epoxy final plan by September. It is also expected that fund- - Armor plate Other broad issues addressed ing will be available for continu- by the governor included: six ing the renovation of the Veteri- Equipment enamels primers new prisons, economic develop- narian Science building and up- ment, business and labor is- dating its equipment in order to Fluid film sues, forest products industry, maintain accreditation. -Rust inhibitor tourism, energy, international In the case of K-12 schools, -Lubricant trade, transportation, environ- the recommended increase is - Proven for use in off mental issues, natural re- $132.9 million. The school aid shore drilling rigs sources, education, welfare, per pupil formula will be ad- governmental efficiency, clos- justed to distribute the increase New urethane coatings ing tax loopholes, etc. along with the various categori- -for all uses cals. Increases in the state's share of school costs will lessen Free estimates for: State Budget Proposal - the pressure on property taxes - Product and delivery Gov. Blanchard's budget for the for schools. - Professional application Department of Agriculture The governor's budget propo- maintains the additional $1.5 sals are recommendations to CALL COLLECT million added last year by Sen. the Legislature. Gast, chairperson of the Senate With the exception of educa- 51 7-543-2650 Appropriations Committee. It tion, the overall budget is increases the overall ag budget called a "zero growth" budget Say YES to MICHIGAN patronize by 6. I %. The general fund por- meaning that the increase does tion is increased from $24.3 not totally provide fo~ increased S.P. Kish, Industries, Inc. million to $25.8 million. The costs due to inflation. (Still family owned) total Agriculture Department 600 W. Seminary Street budget, including restricted Lansing legislative topics are Charlotte, Michigan 48813 funds and federal funds, in- reviewed by Robert E. Smith, Phone: 517-543-2650 senior legislative counsel. 22 RURAL LIVING, MARCH 1985 U.S. Budget Committee Dolds Regional Dearing at Lansing House Budget Committee to help farmers through their financial stress. This will be done in three primary areas - farm credit relief measures, reducing interest costs and the proposed 1985-86 budget for USDA. My views on these three areas are as follows: First, Michigan farmers will be going to the field just six to eight weeks from now to begin planting their 1985 crops. They need firm commitments of money from credit sources to Members of the U.S. Douse Budget Committee panel set up regional purchase seed, fertilizer, hearing headquarters at Lansing City Dall Feb. 11. pesticides and other inputs well before planting time. A recent report from a major farm credit source indicates that about 6% to 7% of all Dearing testimony Feb. 11 farmers are highly leveraged with debt! asset ratios of 70% addressed farm credit, interest or greater. If these farmers go costs and 1985-86 USDAbudget out of business the effect will be far reaching. These highly leveraged farm- ers control only 4% of the EDITOR'S NOTE: Lansing's City The text of his testimony farmland. However, if they are Hall was the site Feb. 11 of one follows: not able to continue farming of six regional budget hearings The agricultural economy of and must sellout, their land is scheduled throughout the coun- Michigan is experiencing dif- estimated to triple the amount try by the U.S. House Budget ficult times. While the degree of of land that usually turns over Committee to gain input on the difficulty will vary from farmer each year. A three-fold increase 1985-86 federal budget. to farmer and commodity by in farmland placed on the The Lansing hearing focused commodity, many farmers are already depressed land market on agriculture and rural com- facing serious financial prob- would surely drive land values munities. Testimony was given lems. The entire Farm Bureau down further and the effects by agriculture spokespersons organization at every level - would be felt by all farmers. from many Midwestern states. county, state and national - The recently revised program Eaton County farmer Mark recognizes the difficult financial announced by Agriculture Sec- Smuts represented Michigan problems of agriculture. retary John Block to help finan- Farm Bureau. Smuts farms cash My remarks will concentrate cially stressed farmers will crops and raises beef cattle on on areas which I believe are hopefully be of assistance. It is 1,800 acres in central Michigan. within the jurisdiction of the too early to know exactly how (continued on page 30) RURAL LIVING, MARCH 1985 2.3 Ag in the Classroom (continued from page 1.3) "We could cover the whole county," says Smuts, "but that's not the object. The object is to get a lot of women (and men) involved and not have to do every school yourself." Cur- rently, there are about 12 trained county FB volunteers participating in the program as presentors, and four or five others who assist by making telephone contacts with the schools, writing letters of con- firmation and scheduling. During March, the teams will be working throughout the county to make the "Fabulous Food Friends" presentation. This scheduling complements other Agriculture Understand- ing Week recognitions and pro- motions in March sponsored by Farm Bureau and agricultural groups across the nation. Ciba-Geigy. Ag. Div .• To arrange for that optim urn Box 18300. Greensboro. NC 27419 @ 1984 Ciba-Geigy Corporation time, coordinating efforts begin in late Ja.nuary when contacts are made with MacGregor at the Eaton 150. Then at the February Women's Committee meeting, ,.---- 1)------ f I volunteers brush up on their presentation and share tips with new volunteers. A sign-up ". sheet is circulated to allow each I'............... team to select convenient dates and to indicate a preferred ID~ ,~ school or schools. MacGregor receives the sign- t~ up sheet and makes an initial contact with the school prin- 1'/' cipals in the area. From there, "./" communication between the county volunteers and the I~ school is conducted directly. "'/ There may be more elaborate J/ programs, conclude Droscha ; and Smuts, but this one is workable in any county and is attractive to volunteers because it doesn't put excessive de- mands on volunteer time or the financial resources of the coun- ty FB Women's Committee. 24 RURAL LIVING. MARCH 1985 Neal & Janis Sanford (continued from page 20) to improve the genetic potential of our herd, as well as institu- ting our own computer pro- gram," Neal said. He attributes much of the success of their farming opera- tion to the experiences gained through the MFB Young Farmer program. "Participation in the Young Farmer program has played a big role in our ability to effec- tively manage our farm," he said. "It has helped us analyze what our farm and personal goals are and to effectively communicate with people on a day-to-day basis." "The Young Farmer activities that we have participated in have given us the opportunity to view the operation of other farmers in all realms of agricul- ture which has helped us on our own farm," Janis said. "It has also helped us from a personal standpoint because there is always the opportunity to grow as an individual at the leader conference." In the last 11 years the san- fords have served in a variety of Young Farmer leadership posi- tions on the county and state levels. They've been co-chair- persons of the county commit- tee and Janis served on the state committee from 1977 to 1981, including a term as chairperson in 1981. They have also served on several other FB committees, including member- ship, AgriPac candidate evalua- tion, MACMAsales, policy devel- opment, dairy and safemark. In addition, Neal was Jackson County FB president for two years. Based on their own experi- ences on the farm and in their personal lives, the Sanfords believe that the Young Farmer program plays a key role in the development of young farmers as agriculture's future leaders and one of the first steps is the state leader conference. RURAL LIVING. MARCH 1985 25 A G R I NOM I (~ U P D ATE . The Canadian Milk Marketing System The Reagan administration This board is a non-profit percentage of the total market has proposed far reaching dairy farmer organization which and that percentage is applied changes in the national dairy represents all milk producers in to each farm quota. price support program, with the Ontario and is totally financed Most farmers carry about planned elimination of it. While by them. Its policies are estab- 60°/0 of their production as fluid Farm Bureau policy does not lished by a 13-member board of milk and 40°/0 manufacturing support total elimination of the directors, of which 12 must be milk. No producer is allowed to program, there are several alter- dairy farmers elected by milk have more than 75°/0 of his or natives. One that is under con- producers in their respective her production as fluid quota. sideration by Congress is a rigid regions for four-year terms on a Producers must fill at least 90°10 supply-control program like rotating basis. The other mem- of their fluid quota or lose part that found in Canada. ber is .appointed by the Ontario of the quota. Manufactured milk The following report, which Ministry of Agriculture and Food quota is based on a yearly pro- summarizes how milk is mar- to represent farm-separated duction and must be filled to keted in Ontario, was prepared cream producers, who have an 85°10 by the end of each year. by MFB Commodity Specialist organization of their own. The Quotas may be bought from Kevin Kirk after a visit to that board meets between 10 and 12 the Ontario Milk Marketing Canadian province last fall. It is days per month. Board or transferred within not meant as a preferred pro- This Canadian milk marketing families. Fluid milk quota is gram in this country, but is system authorized the estab- currently selling at $225 per supplied for informational pur- lishment of milk quotas to con- liter, and 75 cents per liter for poses. trol production, and a formula manufacturing milk. It calcu- Ontario has a unique system for setting milk prices based on lates out to be about $6,000 of milk marketing - not unique cost of production. These pro- per cow to buy the quota. This in the world, but unique in duction quotas are not used to is the main reason there is no North America. The milk mar- maintain prices by shorting the great influx into the milk in- keting system was formed as a market, but instead each month dustry in Canada. The most result of the Milk Act of 1965. the milk marketing board looks profitable farms have between All milk produced for sale on at the milk market and deter- 40 and 100 cows with larger Ontario farms must be sold to mines the total amount of milk farms less profitable. It is im- one buyer and all milk bought that is needed to supply all portant to note that as cash by Ontario processors must be users plus a small surplus to crop prices move up, Quota purchased from one seller: the guarantee an adequate supply. values drop. (Editor's Note: Ontario Milk Marketing Board. Each producer's quota is then Prices are in Canadian dollars, Enforcement is ultimately adjusted up or down occasion- not U.S. The current exchange traced back to the federal and ally to meet the demand. The rate is about .30%.) provincial governments. adjustment is determined as a 26 RURAL LIVING, MARCH 1985 Canada's current gross price is $16.50 (Canadian) per cwt. FaRm~ Producers must pay about 8 cents for market administration and 23 cents for promotion, compared to our] 5 cents. Also, BUreaU MEMBERS ONLY milk and herd testing and transportation adds up to a to.tal marketing cost of 83 cents, so their net price is $15.68 (Canadian) per cwt., rl Deeper shoulder lug provides more traction for drawbar pull and longer service compared to our current net ~ Higher load radius means less turns per acre for longer service price of about $] 2.30 (U.S.). ~ Larger tread radius means flatter tread for more foot Over surplus milk is marketed print, more drawbar pull through the world market and ~ Larger outside diameter means more hours of ser- nets the Ontario producer 84 vice because of less rotations per acre riiJ'Larger width means higher load carrying capacity cents per cwt., compared to and longer tire life $15.68 per cwt. for quota milk. Thus, farmers are not produc- Plus Safemark's field hazard warranty ing milk without a quota. If your Safemark farm tire is damaged during the first three years from: impact, breaks, snags, cuts or punc- Farmers in Canada like their tures, or if it can't be repaired. it will be replaced and quota system and would not go you pay only for the months used. back to their old open market system. Processors like the system because it guarantees them a steady supply of high quality milk at what they con- sider a fair price. Computerized Information AgriCom" Quota purchase prices are !if Markets/analysis Midlip\ ApicuIue's Information CQfVledioo often high because over for- ~ Weather mula pricing systems set milk prices at a level that allows g Agricultural news profits in the dairy business compared to other alternatives. Access to the nation's This is an incentive to stay in business and new producers number one marketing have an incentive to get into advisory service ... dairying. But these new pro- ducers are faced with enormous Illinois AgriVisor@ start-up costs; most entering the business now are financially well off. As more and more quotas are sold or transferred, these values will get built into production Discount Farm Fasteners costs and raise the price of & Hardware Program dairy products. This could be self-defeating because the. com- modity would be priced out of Easy home order the market and the producers l\\\\\\\ system il.. \\\\\\\1 would no longer be competitive. Yet for the time being, our Freight paid on neighbors in Canada seem to be orders $50 - or more satisfied with this quota-type program. Tool Up! with these Farm Bureau programs designed to Agrinomic Update is prepared save you money and make you money! Call 517-323-7000 monthly by MFB's Commodity for more information about these service to member Activities & Research Depart- programs. ment. RURAL LIVING, MARCH 1985 27 The Discussion Topic is used by Community Ac- tion Groups for monthly Farm Bill '85 polley discussions. Policy Direction Washington, D.C., is a busy imum advantage of market op- New Approach to place these days from an agri- portunities at home and abroad the Grain Reserve cultural standpoint. Congress is without government interfer- On the issue of the farmer- now wrestling with decisions on ence; encourage needed ad- owned grain reserve the dele- what type of farm bill should be justments in resource use and gates decided it should be ter- enacted to replace the current reduce the need for future minated because of the large farm program which will expire government intervention." volume of grain that exists in at the end of 1985. the reserve and the negative ef- Support for Target Prices What direction will Farm fect it has on market prices. and Commodity Loans Bureau be taking on Farm Bill The delegates supported replac- '85 when Congress tackles the The issue of target prices was ing the grain reserve with a key issues of target prices, decided with delegates support- loan program. The specific lan- price supports, payment limita- ing the use of target prices to guage approved by delegates tions and the farmer-owned help farmers adjust to a more reads: grain reserve? The answer to market-oriented agriculture. "The farmer-owned grain this question has been provided The specific language on target reserve should be terminated by the thousands of farmer prices adopted by delegates and replaced by loans to wheat members who participated in reads: and feed grain producers, to be policy development meetings "We support a farm program made available without interest last fall. The recommendations which will provide target prices for a nine-month period. A nine- of these farmers are reflected in as an income supplement for month extension should be the national farm policy adopt- farmers to help them make the made available which should in- ed by voting delegates at the adjustment to a market- clude a charge for interest." 1985 AFBF convention held Jan. responsive agriculture." 7-10 in Hawaii. Voting delegates also gave Deficiency Payments support to the continuation of Limitation Approved Market-Oriented price support loans for all ma- The delegates voted to op- Agriculture Preferred jor export commodities such as pose any limitations on pay- The policy adopted by voting corn, wheat and soybeans. The ments to farmers under price delegates supports a market- loan levels would be related to support, acreage reduction or oriented agriculture with mini- the three to five year average disaster programs. But the mal government involvement. national price received by delegates did support a Following is the specific lan- farmers for the commodity but $50,000 payment limitation on guage adopted by the delegates annual adjustments in the loan deficiency payments (target about a market-oriented agri- level could not exceed 100/0. The prices) to farmers. The delegate culture: actual language adopted by del- approved language is as "We favor a market-oriented egates reads as follows: follows: agriculture. A market-oriented "We support a farm program "We do not support payment agriculture means that supply which will provide loan levels limitations under the commodi- and demand, rather than gov- for all major export commodi- ty loan, acreage reduction and ernment action, should ulti- ties to facilitate orderly market- disaster programs. However, we mately determine production ing and price competitiveness. support a $50,000 limitation on and price. Future farm program These levels should be related deficiency payments to farmers." legislation should be designed to a three to five year average to rely less on government and domestic price. Loan levels more on the market. The pri- should not provide incentives mary objectives of a market- for production that exceeds de- oriented farm policy should be mand in domestic and world to allow farmers to take max- markets. These levels should be adjusted annually by no more than 100/0." 28 RURAL LIVING, MARett 1985 Dairy Program Should delegates at the MFBannual React to Supply-Demand meeting last November. This Voting delegates gave strong underscores the fact that policy support for a dairy price sup- recommendations of members port program with the support participating in their local Com- level being adjusted according munity Action Groups and to tre amount of net dairy county FBs are the very founda- products purchased by the tion of the final policies government. The specific price adopted by delegates at the support level would be deter- state and national FB annual Let Us mined by use of an economic conventions. Put The The positions expressed in ~EROTEC formula or a moving average of Power the previous three years' all Farm Bureau's 1985 national farm policy are now being writ- In Your milk price. Delegates opposed Hands the continuation of any assess- ment of dairy producers by the ten into bill form. When the proper language has been • •• - •• government. The dairy policy drafted and approved, it will be Windp6wer adopted by delegates reads in taken to Congress for introduc- Electricity part: tion as a bill. Farm Bureau will then work to have it considered Generating "We support a dairy price sup- by the House and Senate agri- Systems port program which will bring supplies down to demand levels. culture committees. Now that hundreds of FB AEROTEC Industries Inc. "We favor a system where the P.O. Box 114 price support level would be members in Michigan and thou- Maybee, Michigan 48159 automatically adjusted accord- sands of mem bers from ing to the amount of net dairy throughout the nation have Please send more information to: products purchased by the fed- made their input to the final eral government and oppose policy, what must these mem- Name any assessment of producers by bers do to implement the Address the federal government as a policy? Of greatest importance Clty __ State __ Zlp part of any future dairy legisla- is for members to know and Phone tion. understand what FB's national "We support the use of an farm policy is and how it was economic formula or a moving develope'd. Next is the need for average of the previous three unity and determination by years' all milk price for deter- every FB member to support the 227 page iIIustr.ated book explains sausage making plus home CUring and smoking of meat, fowl and mining the support price." policy. Members can show sup- fish. Over 100 recipes. We now have Low Salt port by urging their congress- Seasonin~s. Free, equipment and supply catalog has more Information. Continued Sugar Supports men to support Farm Bill '85 The SAUSAGEMAKER legislation that is consistent 177-56 Military Road Buffalo. NY 14207 Another important farm pro- with the national farm policy gram policy of interest to established by FB members Michigan farmers and adopted Earn $10to $20per hour working in unity. by delegates applies to sugar. in your neighborhood The policy reads: Questions for Discussion write orders for Mason Shoes "We support a program to Present the Mason Shoe catalog to neighbors protect the interests of domes- -Did your group participate in relatives or friends. Let them thumb through th~ pages, over 400 up-to-date shoe styles. tic sugar producers and recom- the policy execution process Then take their order. Their deposit mend that the 1985 farm bill to help formulate FB's position -from $3.00 to $18.50 per pair-is on Farm Bill '85? yours to keep. That's right, you get should include a sugar title paid before the order is sent to with provisions similar to the -Have any members of your Mason. No investment ... ever. present program." group contacted your con- Catalog nd sales tools are free. (Get started, just send the gressmen to communicate coupon below to Mason.) Member Involvement Needed support for FB's national MASON SHOE MFG. CO. 1251 First Ave. for Policy Execution farm policy? If not, are any Chippewa Falls, WI 54n4 planning to? The key provisions of FB's -What other things can your p---- - : MASON SHOE MFG. CO., Dept F-596 ------- 1985 national farm policy out- 1251 First Ave. group do to assure execution : Chippe,;"a Falls. WI 54774 lined above are consistent with I Ra.b glaat free catalog aad .tartiag kit to: of FB's national farm policy? the recommendations of voting I NAME : ADDRESS I CITY I I I STATE ZIP I RURAL LIVING, MARCH 1985 --------------------------. 29 Budget Dearing (continued from page 23) helpful the revised program will terest costs $2 billion in the same direction. It is also esti- mated that for each $50 billion r reduction in the federal deficit, be. However, the program will the interest rate should decline not be successful unless it is ) %. These estimates indicate adequately funded. Michigan that if the more than $200 Farm Bureau encourages the billion federal deficit were budget committee to accom- eliminated interest rates would modate this need by building drop about 4% and put nearly adequate funding into its $8 billion to $9 billion in the budget resolution for USDA. pockets of farmers. Another new program that of- A recent survey of Illinois fers considerable help to farm- .farmers showed they paid an ers is the Extension Manage- average of $23,000 in interest ment Assistance Teams which costs during 1983 as compared will focus attention on the dif- to an average of $ ) 9,000 for ficulties of individual farmers seed and fertilizer during the and their families. The program same period. A Michigan survey features four to six person would probably show similar teams of Cooperative Extension results. In meetings with farm- personnel to meet with in- ers, farm credit personnel 2!,nd dividual farm families, analyze Third district Congressman agricultural economists one of "oward Wolpe and Eaton County in detail their financial prob- the most frequently mentioned Farm Bureau member Mark Smuts lems, help organize a manage- discuss the state's farm financial concerns we hear about the ment plan and help the farmer picture before Smuts' formal farm economy is interest costs. testimony. obtain assistance from his or Michigan Farm Bureau strong- her lender to implement the ly urges the budget committee plan. Early reports indicate the to do whatever is possible with- posals for other areas of which program is being received well in its jurisdiction to reduce the defense is a notable example. by farmers. Michigan Farm Bu- federal deficit. Farmers would We believe spending cuts reau urges the budget commit- be major benefactors of such should be spread as evenly as tee to consider this program actions. possible among a/J departments and ensure that adequate fund- Third, the president has sub- and agencies of government. ing is provided for its operation mitted his proposed 1985-86 We recommend the budget com- in the USDA budget resolution. budget to Congress. Michigan mittee reject any budget pro- Second, interest costs ac;- Farm Bureau is pleased that it posals which place a dispropor- count for about 20% of farm ex- represents a near-freeze in tionate share of spending cuts penses. Each ) % change in the overall spending and a reduc- on agriculture. interest rate changes farm in- tion of about $42 billion in the In closing, I have not made federal deficit. However, we any reference to Farm Bi/J '85, believe the proposed cuts in the which Congress must consider Your Florida vacation home is waiting for you at ... agriculture budget are unfair this year, and its role in helping Oranse "anor "ob~leHome Park when compared with proposed to alleviate the current farm in- cuts for other programs. For ex- come situation. The develop- Featuring: ample, agriculture would exper- ment of Farm Bill '85 will be a • All Adult (40 +) Environment • TWO Recreational Clubhouses ience a 37% drop in funding primary function of the House • Fishing Lake with Pier which is the highest of any and Senate agriculture commit- • TWO Swimming Pools other major budget category ex- tees rather than the budget • I 2 Shuffleboard Courts cept for the "revenue sharing committee. Michigan Farm Bu- Located just two miles south of Cypress Gardens! For more information call or write: and other financial assistance" reau wi/J be making extensive Orange Manor Mobile Home Park category which would exper- input to the Agriculture Com- 18 Kinsmen Dr .. Winterhaven. Florida 33880 ience a 57.6% drop. mittees at the appropriate time _l~~J~~~~~ _ Michigan Farm Bureau is not on Farm Bill '85. Please send me more information on opposed to agriculture being Orange Manor Mobile Home Park. Thank you for giving Michi- asked to accept its proportion- gan Farm Bureau this oppor- Name ate share of overall spending tunity to discuss ways the cuts. But a 37% cut is not pro- budget committee can assist Address portionate with budget pro- farmers during this time of State lip Code economic difficulty. .30 RURAL LIVING, MARCH 1985 FARM BUREAU MARKET PLACE FARM EQUIPMENT LIVESTOCK REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE "og Equipment - Del-Air Heat Ex- Milking Shorthorn: Young bulls, year- For Sale: 320 acre farm. Peck, Michi- Eighty acre farm near Petoskey. Ideal . changers. Osborne Feeders. K.G. John- lings and calves for sale. Write or visit gan. Only $170,000. For information call gentleman's farm. close to all-seasons' son Farrowing Crates. Chore-Time Feed- Stanley M. Powell and Family. Ingleside Century 21 at the Lakes and ask for recreation. Land contract terms. $78,500. ing. Mix-Mill Systems. Hamilton Distri- Farm, Route 2, .J248 Powell Hwy .. Ionia. Theo . .JJ.J.698-2111. (2-2t.22p) Jack Van Treese and Associates. Phone buting Company. 616-751-5161. Mich. 48846. (2-6t-27p-b) 616-.J4 7-3943. P-3t-19p) (6-12t-2.Jp-ts) For Sale: 79 acres. 1.000 ft. frontage 3rd Annual Trl'County Sheep Associ. on Woodruff Lake, Broomfield Township. Morley. Michigan - 117 acre farm. Grain Dryers - Stormor Ezee-Dry. Farm ation Club Lamb and Breeding Sheep Isabella County. Call 517-866-2.J00 early Large barn. exceptional 6 bedroom Fans Automatic. Used Dryers. PTO and Sale. Championship bloodlines with morning or late evening. (2-.Jt-2.Jp) home. or two family. Has kitchen and Automatic. Hamilton Distributing Com- many winners from past sales. Plus fancy bath. both floors. Rambler design, stone. pany.616-751-5161. (6-12t-17p-ts) club pigs. April 20. 1985, 7 p.m .. Eastern Marco Island. Florida. Gulf front con- Approximately 10 acres of good woods. Michigan Fairgrounds. Imlay City. Mich. do; balcony. pool and gorgeous view. on black top road. Century 2 I. Wagner Complete Line of New and Used Irrl. t-or more information call Randy Hodger. Perfect spot for a honeymoon. Phone and Associates. Sandusky. Mich. Phone gation Equipment - Also equipment .J 1.J-6.J6-7178, or Mike t"leming. 313- 3 (.J- 749-5546 or .J 1.J-435-1556. 31.J-648-4602 or 648-4963. Ask for for manure pumping and spreading by 798-.J775. (.J-2t-45p) (.J-4t-17p~ Lydia. (3-48p) gun. tanker. or injection. Plummer Supply. Inc.. 1-800-632-7731. Baby chicks. ducklings. turkeys. (1-12t-23p) guineas. goslings. bantams. fighting games. pheasants, bobwhites. chukars. CLASSIFIED AD POLICY WANTED: 1'1.1.corn picker and 1'1.". incubators, hatching eggs. medications, field equipment. Phone 517-52.J-280.J. supplies. Free picture brochure. Country evenings. (2-12t-IOp-ts) t1atchery. Inc .. Box 747-Y, Wewoka. OK - Farm Bureau members pay 25 cents per word for all 74884. (.J-3t- 28p-ts) classified advertisements. FOR SALE: 100 hp electric Irrigation pump. Berkeley 54 EYRBH .J phase. -All other advertisers pay 50 cents per word for one insertion Used four years. 8"x6". 1.200 gallons and 45 cents per word for two or more consecutive insertions per minute. 95 PSI. $2.350. Phone 616- of the same ad. 256-9451. (3-15p) MISCELLANEOUS -All advertisements are subject to a 15-word minimum Wanted to Buy: Milk cans for shipping charge, including member ads. milk; International NO.9 or No. 7 silo Satellite Antenna Brokers Needed - filler. John Spezia. Leonard, Mich. - Please indicate if you are a Farm Bureau member. no experience required, Buy direct from 480.J8. Phone 3 l,J-628-414 7. (3-22p) distributor. Bypass middleman. Whole- -The deadline for ads is the first Monday of the month sale $581. Retail $1,195. Call day or preceding publication. FOR SALE: 6 row bean equipment: 2 night: 30.J.6.J6-0663 or write: Antenna. J.D. cultivators spring. stiff shank. culti- - All ads must be pre-paid and may be pre-paid up to one P.O. Box 152.J6, Colorado Springs. Col- covers $450 each. Innis 700 C-delivery orado 80935. (2-2 t-.J.Jb-ts) year in advance. windrower. $900. J.D. bean puller, $375, -It is the responsibility of the advertiser to re-insert the ad on can hold-load. Frankenmuth. phone 517- Extra Income addressing labels. Easier 652-6612. (.J-27p) than addressing envelopes. Free details. a month-by-month or year-by-year basis. Send two stamps: LISTS, Box 90028-RR. -The publisher has the right to reject any advertising copy East Point, GA 30.J64. P-2t-19b-ts) submitted. Why die without a wlll7 Two legal "Will - No ads will be taken over the phone. NURSERY STOCK Forms" and easy instructions. Only $4 ... Order Todayl Guaranteedl TY- Send ads to: Company. Box 1022-MF, Prior. OK 74.J62. Berry Plants - Raspberries. strawber- ( 11-6t-22p-ts) Rural Living. P.o. Box 30960. Lansing. Mich. 48909 ries. blueberries. currants. gooseberries. others. Free catalog. Makielski Berry Attorney - Farm Born and Raised. ------------------------- Nursery. 7130 Platt Road, Dept. RL. Ypsi- Familiar with dairy, cash crop. beef and lanti. Mich. 48197. Phone 31.J-4.J4-.J67.J. most farm programs. Engaged in gener- Name (11-J2t-22b) al practice of law with emphasis on estate planning. bankruptcy, financial Asparagus roots - KB.J state in- problems and associated areas. Desire Address spected. $20 per thousand while they to work with agricultural related clients. last. Phone DeRuiter Farms at 616- Available statewide. Call or write Thomas 873-428.J. P-3t- J7p) Budzynski. 25550 N. River. Mt. Clemens. MI 48045. 31.J-463-525.J. (1-6t-52p-ts) Vegetable and melon plants. Large variety available or will custom grow. Collectables. miniatures. personal Starting at $70 per 1,000. Central home and office decor catalog. 160 DFarm Bureau member DNon-member Michigan area. Hall's Farm and Green- pages of beautifully illustrated products house, phone 3 J.J-655.4279. (3-2t-24p) at very low prices. Price $.J. refunded Run the following ad in the issue(s): with first order. Prestige Gift. 406D 5th. "Grow your own sweet potatoesl" Roscommon. Mich. 4865.J. (.J-2t-.JOp) Varieties: Portricans. Algold, Nuggetts. P"ASE CONVERTERS save on power "Bunch," Centennial. Nancyhall. Cop- and motor costs. Hand and power perskins. 50 plants - $7.98; 100 - tools. Discounts. Adastik Enterprises, $11.98; 500 - $22.95. Postpaid. Fred's Ada. Mich. Phone 616-.J6.J-4790. Plants. Dresden, Tenn. 38225, phone (2-2t-19p) 90 1-.J64-54 J9. P-28p-ts) Affordable family health protection. Water purifier removes PCBs. dioxins. and many other listed agricultural- LIVESTOCK industrial contaminants. Color brochure $2. Bell Associates, 6492 Perryville. Holly, Duroc Boars and Gilts sound and MI 48442. Phone.J 1.J-6.J4-2769. (.J-26p) durable. Delivery available. Jim Pre. Wanted: Toy tractors In good condl. vich. 8147 Forrister Road, Adrian. Mich. tlon. Lawrence Reenders. 1.J752 - 49221.517-265-4 J 12. (6-12t-18p) 168th, Grand Haven. MI 49417. (.J-15p) For Sale: Aggressive. purebred York. Scholarships. thousands available. shire and "ampshlre boars. reason. college and high school students qualify ably priced. Ro-B Farms, Swartz Creek. regardless of income, grades or financial Phone.J 1.J-6.J5-.J788. (.J-.Jt-15p) need. We guarantee students five finan- cial sources. 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