• _1 S ==================~::J:::..==== • , THE ACT~O • PUBLloCATION OF TH'. MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU VOL 59.. NO.3. MARCH, ~980 Pres~den~s~lan for Farm Bureau Growth More than 50 county Farm 'using intermediate and short- One of the workshops at- Bureau presidents attended the .term credits extended through tended by the county 1980 Presidents' Conference the export budget of the Com- presidents was "New held February 14 and 15 at the modity Credit Corporation,"- Technology for Better Com- Mt. Pleasant Holiday Inn. he said. munications," which outlined The highlight of the con- While it is important to keep possible new computerized ference was an' aCidress by the government out of the telephone services, Robert Delano, n,ewly elected' marketplace as much as possi- demonstrated how a county president of the American ble, D.,elanonoted, the govern- can produce their own cable Farm -Bureau Federation. The ment does have a role in help- television program and showed conference included' 'several ing to increase 'farm income. how portable conference call work~bops which concentrated One important way to do that, telephone equipment ,can on ways that farmers and coun- he said, is to nelp control infla- make meetings more in- ty Farm Bureaus can be more tion by cutting government teresting and useful. efficient. and effective in the spending. "We need yot,lr help Another' workshop was a 'future. in supporting a constitutional brainstorming session on the President Delano told - the amendment to restrict federal county Farm Bureau informa- .county presidents that while spending to a percentage of the tion network. Larry Ewing, the American_ Farm Bureau gross nation~1product," he told director of the MFB Informa- supported the grain embargo the county presidents. "We tion and Public Relations Divi- because it was a matter of na- also need an amendment re- sion, and, his staff, worked with tional security, the organization quiring the federal government groups of county presidents' to is still worried about the possi- to operate on a balanced surface ideas and suggestions ble long-term effects of political budget each year." for. better communication disruption of foreign trade. In addition, Delano said, the' between the county Farm 'The use of markets as government can assure that Bureau, its members and the weapons in support of national farmers have bargaining power general, public. defense could harden into a in the marketplace. "Family national policy shift toward farmers could suffer severe John VanderMolen and Don go v ern men t - con tro II e d economic setbacks throJ.1gh Currey of the MFB Field trading," he said. "Most impor- new limitations placed on our Operations Division, con- tant, embargoes divert atten- cooperative efforts because of dticted a session on the effec- tion from the fact that military attacks on the Capper- tive operati<;mof a county Farm aggression cannot be ade- Volstead Act," he noted. Bureau organization. quately answered through . He said farmers also need to Chuck Burkett, director of economic means." support the Agricultural the MFB Field Operations Divi- Robert Delano, grain fatmer hom Virginia who was , elected president of the American Farm Bureau Federation Delano noted that there are Bargaining Act of ~ 979, which sion, gave a report on member- in January, talked "off the cuff and straight hom the prospects for finding new ex- is still under consideration by ship and the MFB division shoulder" to Michigan's county presidents about the vital port markets, especially in Congress. "It is hoped that directors, affiliate company role of strong county Farm Bureaus to the organization and China and Mexico. "Right now hearings on the bill can be managers and other corporate their role as administrators. Delano was scheduled to meet our best hope for new markets scheduled for late March or officers answered general ques- with President Carter the morning following his ap- lies with those countries who early in April of this year,'" he tions from the county pearance at the presidents' conference. have sought to trade with us said. presidents. Goal Counties Get Special Rec~gnition 1 Joe Malburg, president of the Macomb County Farm Bureau, was one of the 50 county presidents who par- Gary Lathwell (left), president of the Benzie County Farm Bureau, was one of the county ticipated in the two-day conference. Better communica- • presidents who was honored for reaching membership goal prior to March 15. He is shown receiv- tions between the county Farm Bureau, its members, the ing his gift and congratulatory handshake hom Michigan Farm Bureau Administrative Director state Farm Bureau, and the general public, and effective Robert E. Braden. Successful membership drive "secrets" shared by county presidents was one of operation of a county organization were main topics on the the highlights of the conference. agenda. PAGE 2 FARM NEWS MARCH,1980 From the Desk of the President It's YOUn Land.They're Talking. About I have several concerns about the Ag Di,strict plan be formed at any time and, by the same process, to share with you: could be dissolved at any time. P.A. 116 (1) It takes away the farmer's freedom of guarantees farmland will be preserved for a decision; he can be forced in or be-kept out of the minimum of 10 years (with the average enrollee program by local government or local voter deci- signing for 20 years). There is also nothing to pre- . sion. Whereas P.A. 116 is voluntary ALL THE '.vent land in an ag district 'from being developed, WAY, Ag Districts start out voluntary and then may while under P .A. 116 developmental rights are ./ become mandatory. A farmer or group of farmers transferred and the land cannot be used for may voluntarily decide to 'form a district of at least anything other than 'agriculture. .600 acres (the minimum) and make application to I (4) It would create another unnecessary , the local governing body, usually the township board. That township board can'-and, in fact, is bureaucracy. In order to determine if the farmland owners in an ag district would receive any encouraged to-expand that district to 2,000 acres. , benefits, they must annually meet the test of Those landowners that make up the difference be- . minimum net farm income requireme.nts. The bill tween 600 and 2,000 acres-whether they want to provides for a State Agricultural income Committee be in or not-may be forced in by vote of the to be formed, comprised of the director of the township board ~or by a vote of citizens in that As a farmer, how would you react to a situation -locality. Michigan 'Department of Agriculture, the dean of where your local governing board or your non-farm Michigan State University's College of Agriculture Those farmers who may not want to be a part of neighbors could vote to place your land in a pro- and Natural Resources, .and the secretary of the an ag district lose their freedom of choice. gram - whether or not you wanted to be in that State Tax Commission. It would be the task of this (2)It violates the principle of ability to pay, program? If you're like most"farmers I know, such bureaucracy, staffed by MDA, to determine t:esulting in major incentives -for full-time NON- an idea is an affront to your basic belief in freedom minimum net farm income, by county. With farmer landowners and no economic incentive for of choice .. Michigan's diversified 'agricultu.re, and our state) full-time and part-time farmers. Such a situation could occur, right here in variable weather and market conditions, it would Provisions under the Ag Districting plans call for Michigan, unless the farmers of this state become take a huge bureaucracy to handle that task! a new formula for pruviding property tax relief and aware of, and speak out against, proposals that are If there's anything we don't need, it's yet another that relief goes t~ the full-time non-farrper currently being toted under the banner of bureaucracy, especially one to. administer a pro- landowner-the corporation executive who rents "preserving agricultural land." Those proposals, gram that, in some. ways, .duplicates what we his land or the hobby farmer with a few acres and a H.B. 5323 and 5324, involving Agricultural already have and, in other ways, weakens what we couple horses. Under the new formula, 14 percent Districts, need to be carefully scrutini~ed by farmers have. of net farm income is the threshold level in terms of in terms of how they would affect them The program we have now to preserve how much of the property tax will be rebated .. It ig- economically and especially what they would cost agricultural land, P.A. 116, has many benefjts for nores the household income that includes both in terms of their traditional decision-making rights. farmers who decide, of their own free will, to enroll. farm and off-the-farm income.The non-farmerland- We have a good p'rogram now to preserve Briefly, it provides us with property tax relief (the owner's. property. tax relief will be based on his net agricultural land - P. A. 116 .. It's a relatively new average farmer enrolled in P.A. 116 will get back, farm income, and if that net farm income is very law, passed in 1974, and many farmers, as yet, for 1979 taxes, about $2400), protection against low, he will get most or maybe all of his property don't fully understand it. Those who do have 'sewer, water and other spedal assessments, in- tax back. His off-the-farm income is completely enrolled their land, over a million acres, in the pro- heritance tax relief, and some protection against sheltered. gram. And it's working. Those' farmers who have state agencies taking land for such things as The full-time and part-time farmers benefit more enrolled their land in P .A. 116 are receiving highway purposes unless both the DNR and the under P.A. 116 and the current 7 percent formula substantial property tax relief, a real key to being farmer agree. of household income. The DNR did a survey in able to stay in the business of farming. Unless farmers understand, defend aDd use what 1978 of farmers enrolled in P .A. 116 and found Proponents of the Ag District plan are saying that they have available, they may lose it. 1- strongly urge that the average household income was about. P. A. 116 is not working- in the urban fringe areas, you to carefully study the benefits and provisions.of $18,000, half of which was net farm income and what they call the "threatened" areas. Yet, in New our current farmland preservation act and the im- the other half off-the-farm income. The property York, where Ag Districting has been in effect since plications of the ag district proposals. Write to your taxes on the average 275 acre farm were slightly 1971, only 30 percent of the total land enrolled is in state legislators and the House Agriculture Commit- over $3100 and their rebate was almost $1900. So the urban fringes, while in Michigan, 40 percent of tee about your concerns. Attend hearings that are P .A. 116 is providing significant tax relief to full- the land enrolled in P.A. 116 is in the urban coun- being scheduled on Ag Districting-:-Iisten. ask and part-time farmers-and it's based on ability to ties. This is in spite of the fact that New York had a questions, testify. Because - remember-they're pay. massive educational and promotional campaign talking about YOUR land, and your right to (3) It does not necessarily pres.erve and in Michigan, there has been no appropriations decide what will be done with.that land. agricultural land. An inherent weakness, I for that purpose. believe, in the Ag District bills, is that a district can Elton R. Smith There Goes the Silver Streak Again!! (Dedicated to a special fan in 90. My mom was beebopping Blessed with good health old boys!) and pull a 35-pound 'Ogemaw County, who in- across the prairie in her jeep, and a strong constitution, the bundle of joy down the street dicated that recent DONNA rou~ding up the sheep, when usual messages from Father on a sled while he shouts, Columns reflected a loss of she was 70. So, undoubtedly, Time-like aching, stiff joints, "Faster, Nanny fasted" I once sense of humor-the one sure heredity is part of the reason I irregularity and receding overheard a neighbor say to sign of old age.) haven't spent too much time hairlines-haven't been her husband: 'There goes the My grandmother took her worrying about the approach of delivered yet. Oh, .Lhere have Silver Streak. again." first jet plane ride when she was old age (whatever that is). been the inevitable badges of On the' other hand, there MICHIGAN FARM NEWS (ISSN 0026-2161) The Michigan FARM NEWS is publiShed DIRECTORS: District 1, Arthur Bailey. Schoolcraft; District 2, lowell Eisenmann, experience, (commonly character referred wrinkles by the insensitives), -lines to as have been some recent signs that could be interpreted reminders that perhaps, as this D6NNA monthly, on the first day. by the Michigan Blissfield. R.l; District 3, James Sayre, and a slight change in the hue time around, I'd better not par- Farm Bureau Information Division. Publica. Belleville; District 4. Elton R. Smith, of my dishwater blonde tresses. ticipate in the upcoming mini- -The one-a-day vitamins on tion and Editorial offices at 7373 West Caledonia; District 5, William Spike. Owosso; the market today contain only Saginaw Highway, lansing, Michigan 48909. District 6, Jack laurie. Cass City; Distnct 7. But, all in all, I've been pretty skirt rage that's been predicted Post Office Box 30960. Telephone, lansing Robert Rider. Hart; District 8, larry DeVuyst. satisfied with whatever age I've by the fashion experts. enough potency for a very (517) 323-7000, Extension 508. Subscri'ption Ithaca; District 9, Donald Nugent. Frankfort; price. 80 cents per year. Publication No. been. For example I know I'm get- short day. District 10. Richard Wieland. Ellsworth; I 345040 .. - I try to put disposable Established January' 13, 1923. Second- District 11, Herman Robere, Fayette. I did recognize, however, ting old when .... class postage paid at lansing. MI. ancrat ad- DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Walter Frahm, that there must be a cut-off - I giggle when I get a zit. diapers on my new grandson, ditional mailing offices. Frankenmuth; Michael Pridgeon, Mon. tgomery; Robert Roilier, Fremont. date for being young (whatever -I have to pluck my cussing the stupid manufac- EDITORIAL: Donna Wilber, Editor; Marcia Ditchie, Connie lawson, Associate Editors. WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU: Vivian that is), such as becoming a eyebrows with my glasses on turers for putting the adhesive OFFICERS: Michigan Farm Bureau; lott, Mason. tape on the wrong side. President, Elton A. Smith, Caledonia. R.l; grandmother. But I soon (you men will never know what Vice President. Jack Laurie, Cass City; Ad- FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARMERS: . learned that grandmothers a real challenge is) . -My all-time favorite, slinky, ministrative Director, Robert Braden, lans. L.C. Scramlin. Holly. ing; Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, POSTMASTER:In using form 3579, mail to: can't be old, not when they - I'd rather watch the old knit dress crawls instead of Max D. Dean; Secretary, William S. Wilkin- Michigan Farm News, 7373 West Saginaw have to play Dukes of Hazard movies on Channel 50 than the slinks. son. Highway. lansing. Michigan 48909. (Yahoo! Just one of the good new ones on HBO. (Continued on page 11) MARCH,1980 FARM NEWS PAGE 3 Republican Task Force Appointed Senate Passes Resolutions , to Study E.ffe.cts o.f .Grain Embargo to Protect Michigan Ag A newly-appointed Smith said that the task force travel to different areas of Republican grain study task will also collect information for Michigan to "brainstorm" with Two agriculture-related gress and the President to ex- force, made' up of six farmer.- on-the-farm and cooperative farmers and agri-husiness resolutions calling for the pro- tend the current storage loan legislators, will "brainstorm" ethanol distilleries in Michigan. leaders affected by the present tection of farming interests in programs to a greater number with the state's farmers and "Since we are looking for 'ways world grain" situation, Smith Michigan and the rest of the of farmers and to stabilize the agri-business leaders in the t9 use this grain, it seems ap- said. country were approved recent- market. price for grain. months ahead to find solutions propriate to look at ways that "Hopefully, the state's farm- ly by the state Senate. Passage of the other resolu- to problems' created by the may solve some of our energy Both resolutions, already ing community, together with tion calls for the state U.S. embargo on grain problems at the same time," he this group of farmer-legislators, passed in the House, were in- Agriculture Department "to shipments to the Soviet Union. said. "We will look into the will be able to come up with ef- troduced by State Rep. Nick begin keeping tabs on foreign Chaired by Rep. Nick Smith f~asibility of converting a cer- fective solutions and programs Smith (R-Addison). investment in Michigan," Smith of Addison, the task force also tain amount of our grain into to ease the burden heaped on One resolution urges Con- said. includes Reps. Bela Kennedy, fuel." the farm commu.flity by the em- gress and President Carter to He pointed 9ut that less than Bangor; Quincy Hoffman, Ap- The task force members will bargo," he conclud~d. take steps to protect the in- one-tenth of one percent of plegate; Alan" Cropsey, terests of the American farmer Michigan's farmland is owned DeWitt; Everitt (Abe) Lincoln, in the wake of the recent grain by foreign investors, but noted Albion; and Carl Gnodtke, embargo .against the Soviet that an increasing number of Sawyer. Union; the other requests the rapidly deflating American .Smith said the panel's list of state Department of Agriculture dollars in the pockets of priorities include finding solu- to conduct an annual check on foreigners has encouraged an tions for storing and moving foreign investment in increase in the purchase of grain -in the wake of the em- . Michigan's agricultural land . Michigan farmland in recent bargo, increasing the "Because Michigan is a years. Le"gislature's. awargness of heavily, industrial state" "If we are going to continue agricultural needs in the state, agricultural interests are often- to have a deficit balance of and studyin9. the development times placed near the bottom of trade, people with extra U.S. of ethanol in Michigan. legislative priority lists," Smith dollars will be looking for places 'The task force members said. "The passage of these in America to spend those agreed that the first priority resolutions puts the Legislature dollars," Smith said. "By should be to discuss problems on record as a body concerned periodically evaluating the related to available storage..and about recent foreign s) t u a t ion reg a r din g 0 u r shipment of grain," Rep. Smith - developments . which affect farmland, we can eliminate explained. "Since the whole J.. farmers in Michigan and many potential problems in the process of shipping grain to the Rep. Nick Smith greets constituents at the South Region . around the nation." future." Soviet Union has been backed Legislative Seminar in Lansing. He was one of many Smith, a member of the The resolution calls on the up, there are potential storage legislators who participated in the 1980 series of farm House Agriculture Committee, state Department of Agriculture problems. We will also discuss Bureau sponsored legislative seminars. The annual pro- said the resolution that will be to annually review the U.S. ways to promote the marketing ject provides members with the opportunity to be updated sent to Washington "is an at- on legislative issues, discuss concerns with their state Department of Agriculture's of this grain that will help to. tempt to let Congress and the monitoring reports of assure price stability." representatives and senators, and visit the Michigan Legislature in session. Carter administration know agricultural land purchases by that farmers are concerned foreign investors in Michigan State Farmers FmHA Loans Available in about' their futures and that they expect the federal govern- and to analyze its effect on the state's rural and non-rural com- ment to do something to lessen in Nationwide Van Buren, Washtenaw Counties the burden on them." munities. The department would then report its findings to Farmers in Van Buren and establish farming operations The resolution also requests the. Legislature and the gover- Survey Washtenaw counties may ap- and pay operating expenses. "immediate action" by Con- nor. Polyfor emergency loans through Loans based on actual losses U.S. farmers spent over the Farmers Home Administra- are repayable in their entirety $114 billion in 1978 to produce tion to cover lo;sses caused by with five percent interest if in- crops, livestock and poultry, adverse weather. Paul S. curred after October I, 1978. $60 CASH FLOW PROJECTION topping the previous $100 billion' level. Higher year's Miller, acting state director, an- nounced that loan applications Additional loans are available at higher rates for restoration of S .. en 50 credit needed in this period prices for fuels, labor and a may be received in the FmHA farm production. All loan ap- '0 0 40 sharp hike in farm. machinery county offices for Van Buren plicants must be unable to get '0 prices were major contributors County, due to excessive rain- sufficient credit from commer- en 30 "'0 to the increased production fall June 1-14, 1979 and dry cial sources. C costs in 1978. hot temperatures July 1-31, as 20 Applications for Emergency en ::I The information on exp~n- 1979. In Washtenaw County, Loan assistance are filed in the 0 ditures reflects current buying applications may. be received FmHA county office. Applica- s:.: 10 Cash + Income •••• I- trends for goods and services due to a freeze on June 25, tions for physical losses are Expenses by U.S. farmers. Estimates of 1979. authorized until November 3, Jan. May July Sept. Nov. production expenses ate used FmHA Emergency Loans 1980 and until February 2, to compute net farm income, are available to help farmers re- 1981 for production losses. which measures the change in Cash Flow: the economic position of the farmer ,and is vital in determin- ing agricultural programs and policies. During February and March, enumerators from the Michigan Agricultural Reporting Service Mexico Agrees to Buy 112,000 Tons of Michigan' Beqns An agreement Michigan's industry between dry edible bean and the Mexican by both the commission the Michigan Bean Shi'ppers Association. This agreement and Ihe pulse of ,our farm Every farm has its pulse - its regular tide of • Farming Is everybody"s bread &. buller. will interview a cross section of government for the purchase represents not only a tremen- income and expenses, easily seen on a cash-flow Michigan farm operators as of 112,000 metric tons of dous opportunity' for the grow- chart. part of the nationwide program colored bean varieties was ers and shippers in our state, When you know your farm's cash flo\v,you know to determine 1979 production announced on February 14 in but also a step forward in the when to expect a cash surplus. Or, when to take costs. All 'responses to the Saginaw. spirit of cooperation between out a loan - or, just as important. how much to survey will remain confidential In making the announce- the various segments of our borro\\T,so you won't have money loafing around. and only regional and national ment, J.erry Elenbaum, Owen- business. " Knowing your cash flow can help you be a better summaries will be published. dale bean grower who serves Elenbaum said members of financial manager. It helps you take advantage of Through farmer coopera- as chairman of the Michigan the state's bean industry discounts. See us, and we'll help you start your tion, data will be available to Bean Commission, said, "An "look forward to what we hope cash-flow planninp; toda)! , evaluate the current export market" of this magni- becomes a recurring market agricultural situation and plan tude could be the answer to with our neighbors to the Production Credit Associations 01 Michigan future goals. many years of effort put forth south." PAGE 4 FARM NEWS MARCH,1980 Silverdome Tractor Pull Busy Senrlnar Schedule Planned for March Alcohol Fuels Seminar An Alcohol Fuels Seminar being sponsored by the Alpena will be held March 10 at the County Cooperative Extension l~" 1\ .' Wilson Township Hall in Service and the Alpena County Alpena County at 7: 30 p. m. Farm Bureau. There will be a $1.50 registration fee for those The informational meeting is attending. Spring Commodity Conference The annual Michigan Farm Individual commodity ad- Bureau Spring Commodity visory committees include beef, Conference will be held March dairy, feedgrains and oil crops, 12-13 in Lansing at the Harley dry bean, swine, poultry, sugar • & Hotel (formerly known as and fruit and vegetables. They Canadian farmwife, Mary Verhayen, driving "The Golddigger," will compete before an expected Hospitality Inn). will meet in separate sessions crowd of 10,000 fans at the Pontiac SUv'erdoine's Tractor ~ull on March 8 - 9. General session will include and distuss legislative and Among the competitors .at and a blade .to them and delete money. national speakers on interna- regulatory issues of concern to the world's largest tractor pull, the back edges for more bite on The show begins on Satur- tional trade and the impact of them .. scheduled for March 8-9 at the track." day at'l p.m. when the 7,000 the Russian grain embargo; Members of the MFB Com- Pontiac Silverdome, wiIJ be a Mary agrees that this takes a lb. hot rods and the 9,000 lb. transportation of farm com- modity Advisory Committees determined, sle~d~r, dark- bit of getting used to. "When super stocks enter competition. modities; outlook for, the 1981 are appointed by President haired Canadian farm wife. you look at that expensive tire The top winners of this event farm bill and others. A three- Elton Smith and wiH be atten- - Canada's only female tractor and watch them cutting, all you . will compete with 12,000 lb. member gasohol panel wiIJ ding the conference. They will puller, Mary Verhayen wiH be see are dollars lying on the super stocks and 9,000 lb. hot discuss state, federal and in- advise the Michigan Farm driving "The Golddigger," a ground that we've paid for and rods at 8 p. m. Saturday. The d ustry actions relating to Bureau Board of Directors on hot-rod with a Rolls-Royce we're just cutting it off!" finalists from Saturday's com- gasohol use and production matters of concern to pro- airplane motor, and hoping to But, unlike snowmobiling or petition will enter the pull on and then answer questions d ucers of specific agricultural better her last year's 4th place skiing, the Verhayens and Sunday at 2 p.m. A special from the audience. commodities. finish. Birney- are quick to point out, "Celebrity Tractor Pull" to Mary and her husban.d, in tractor pulling there's the op- benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Frank, are hog farmers from portunity to make enough Association wiIJbe an added at- MRCPC Legal Rights Seminar Kerwood, Canada. They and money to pay tor their ex- traction during th~ Saturday their children, ages' 14, 12 and penses. evening event. The Michigan Rural Crime ment of Natural Resources en- 9, are what Mary calls "totally At the Silverdome, which General admission is $6 for Prevention Council is conduc- forcement offic.er and a county involved" in the sport of tractor the Verhayens and Birney call Saturday afternoon, $8 for ting a one day training session . sheriff wiIl be participating in pulling, traveling every the best tractor pulling facilities Saturday evening and $8 for on "Legal Rights and Respon- the seminar. weekend from the end of June in the U.S. and Canada, there Sunday afternoon. All tickets sibilities." The session wiH be For more information, con- to the first of September to will be an opportunity to win for children 12 and under are held on March 25 at tact Ron Nelson, chairman of wherever the action might be. $1100. priced at $1. Tickets are Kalamazoo Valley Community the Rural Crime Prevention "It makes for a busy sum- There wiIJ be an estimated available at the Silverdome box College. A district judge, pro- Council, at Michigan Farm mer," says M~ry. "We get 100,000 tractor pull fans at the . office, or they can be charged seGuting attorney, Michigan Bureau, 517-323-7000, exten- home from one trip, try to do a Silverdome on March 8 and 9 to VISA or Master Charge by State Police officer, Depart- sion 559. little farming in between, then to see which of the nearly 100 calling the Tractor Pull office, pack to go to another pull." competitors will finish in the 313-352-0155. The family's interest in trac- tor pulling began when Frank What's Happening? was just a spectator. Mary had never been to a pull until Frank built a hot-rod for competition in 1974; then she went along Mar~h 3 MASALabor Meetln~ Tietz's Restaurant "just to see what a tractor pull Imlay City, 1:00 was. " p.m. In her words, "I was hooked March 3 MASALabor Meeting Tuscola Co.' Farm from day one." Two years ago, Bureau Office, she drove for the first time in Caro, 8:00 p.m: one class and Frank in another. March 5-7 Young Farmer Leader's Valley Plaza Ramada Last year, her husband decided Conference Inn, Midland to leave the driving to Mary and serve as her mechanic. March 8-9 5th Annual Tractor Pull Pontiac Silverdome Mary reports that her male competitors don't treat her any March 11 MASAAnnual Meeting and Farm Labor Pick Motor Inn differently simply because she Conference Grand Rapids is a woman. "I'm not special; I'm just accepted as one of March 12-13 MFB Spring Commodity them," she says. As Joe Conference Harley Hotel Lansing Birney, another competitor in the Silverdome tractor pull, ex- March 12 Upper Peninsula, North, Plaza Hotel plains: L1Ialways feel bad when Northwest, Northeast Lansing I get beat, whether it's by a man Regional Legislative or a woman. I'd rather win." Seminars According to Birney, owner SATURDAY March 13 West Central, West YWCA, Lansing of an elevator in Mason, Ing- tOO p.m. Event -$6.00 Regional Legislative ham County, and driver of a 8:00 p.m. Event- $8.00 Seminars super-stock, the original invest- ment to participate in tractor Children 12 and Under - $1.00 March 17-21 Farmers' Week MSU, East Lansing pulling is higher than most Tickets at All J.L. Hudsons and Silverdome other hobbies. For example, he Washington Legislative Washington, D.C. explained, "you take a pair of Seminar $2,000 tires and the first thing you do ,is take a butcher knife MARCH,1980 FARM NEWS PAGE 5 Farm Days P,:omote Understanding Getting Ready for the .. Local Board of Review You don't need a Philadelphia lawyer to make an appeal of. your current year property assessment before the local board of review. The average property owner can gather necessary property .. \ valuation comparisons and " present his or her own inquiry at the ann ual board of review meeting in March. You may have been alerted to a change in your property assessment by official notice from the assessor's office or may suspect that your assess- ment is not equitable in com- 'parison to similar properties in as noted in the February FARM A checklist, prepared by the your area. The assessing unit of NEWS article, "Don't Lose Michigan State University In- your local governing body is re- Dollars Through Faulty stitute for Community Assessments, dates may vary Development and Services, I II quired to notify all property taxpayers of any change in slightly and it is wise to verify may be useful in determining assessment at least ten days actual meeting dates and times whether you may receive a pri9r to the first scheduled with the assessor's office or reduction in your assessment. One of the favorite stops among youngsters visiting the meeting of the board of review. township supervisor. You may receive a reduction Fashion Square Mall Display in Saginaw, February 15-18. In addition, the assessment What can property owners in your assessment if: were the small-animals, especially this one with the baby rolls which are filed with the expect at a board of review -your property. purchased lambs. .township supervisor or the hearing? The proceedings and recently through a realtor on county equalization director's appearances of taxpayers at the open market (not a forced the board of review meeting FB WoIII en Seeking office, are public record and you may request copies of your are recorded; therefore, the sale or one involving relatives) , cost significantly less than your own assessment field card or landowner will be asked to assessed market value. complete a brief form that re- Scholarship Applicants that of another property in your area. Through re\l,iew and quests specific information -a property in your area, about the property or proper- similar to. yours in size, style "Keep in touch with your have completed three terms of comparison of the properties, ties in question, the nature of and age, recently sold on the children - send money," is study (or one year in agricul- you may determine that you the appeal, estimates of fair open market for significantly the humorous message of a tural technology) in any of the have cause to appeal the market value of the property less than your assessed value. poster available in many col- following areas of education: assessment that has been prepared by the local assessor. and comparison data for other -a property in your area lege bookstores. Although food science, food marketing, similar properties in the area clearly more valuable than most families have adopted a food packaging, leadership Use the prior notice period to (usually three property com- yours is assessed the same. "grin and bear it" attitude training in agriculture, agri- gather information and to seek parisons are adequate). This Check carefully "!ith assessor 'about the high cost of a college cultural journalism, horticul- an explanation of your assess- form and the information it to be sure it does not have a education, both parents and ture, agricultural technology, ment from the assessor's office. records are entered into the defect of which you are students are continually on the veterinary medicine, voca- Good preparation and an minutes of the board of review lookout for financial resources tiona I agricultural education, understanding of Hie fadors hearing. unaware. , which wili help defray the cost human ecology, or human used in valuation of your pro- -you can present According to Norton, land- of books and tuition .. medicine, including pre-medi- perty can save time for you and' documents from a certified ap- owners are given the oppor- If you have an enrolled MSU cal, nursing and medical tech- your board of review in the ap- praiser stating that a recent ap- tunity to appear before the agriculture student in your nology .. peal process. Frequently, ques- praisal values your property board of review to question Farm Bureau family, here's Financial need and schoras- tions about the assessment can lower than the assessor's ap- their assessment and it is not news that will make you smile tic standing. will also be con- be explained satisfactorily by praisal. necessary that they document and could help ease your sidered in evaluating appli- the assessor, eliminating the -your property is currently the reasons for their disagree- family's finances in 1980. cations for the Marge Karker need for an appeal. on the market with a realtor at ment with the assessment. "If The Michigan Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Scholarships. a price lower than the assess- Herbert Norton, director of you believe your assessment. is Women have announced the Scholarship applications wrong, even if you don't really ment or has consistently re- Township Services, Michigan 12th year of scholarship com- are available now from county know why, you have the right ceived written offers below the Townships Association, and a petition for the Marge Karker Farm Bureau offices or the to appear before the board of assessment. former assessor, points out that Farm Bureau Scholarship. Women's Department, Michi- review." In fact, states Norton, "assessing is not an exact -your house is significantly Competition for the annual gan Farm Bureau, P.O. Box . " if a landowner fails to make a SCIence. larger or of higher quality than scholarship award is open to 30960, Lansing, Michigan protest at the board of review students enrolled in the col- 48909. Application deadline is "There will be differences of the other houses in the opinion," says Norton. "But hearing he has failed to fulfill neighborhood so that you are lege of agriculture or related April 1, 1980. the first, legal step in the ap- studies at Michigan State The Marge Karker Farm although the assessor may "overbuilt" for the area. have more knowledge about peals process and forfeits his University, who are members Bureau Scholarship. fund was -your house has suffered land values and assessment right to further appeal. of a Farm Bureau family or established at Michigan State "Even if you haven't severe structural damage so who have their own Farm University in 1968 by the factors, he should stay open- that you can request an inspec- minded and be willing to ex- gathered all the comparison Bureau membership: Michigan Farm Bureau Wom- data for an appeal of- your tion for reduction in relation to To be eligible for the tuition en in honor of the first plain his assessments to the the damage. (Note here that landowner. Good public rela- assessment, you should make grant, which may be as much Women's Program manager, the assessment is made on the tions can do much \ ....prevent an appearance at the board of as $500, the student must Marge Karker. review meeting to be sure that condition, value '. etc .. of the appeals to the board of property as of tax day, --------------------------~--, review." you have fulfilled this important legal obligation, " emphasize~ December 31. Changes in the A TrENT/ON 60 YEAR MFB MEMBERS! Please complete this coupon and return to the address , I , The assessor, however, can- not legally change the assess- Norton. . Norton points out that many property after tax day cannot be considered in the current ment on your property once taxpayers misunderstand the year assessment.) below for your 60-year-member gift of appreciation. I his report has been completed authority of the board of -you are located adjacent Return to: ~i~~igan Farm Bureau, Inform?tion and Public : and forwarded to the board of review. "Board of review to a highway or very busy street Relations DIVISion, P.O. Box 30960, Lansmg, MI 48909. , review. Changes in assess- and you feel this reduces the • members cannot lower your Name, _ I , ment, says Norton, can be made only by the board of tax bill," says Norton. "Their function is to review the assess- salability of your property. -you are located adjacent Address , review at the March hearings. ment of your property's valua- to a place. of business or near a I ", Legal dates set for 1980 tion and determine if it is fair source of noxious odor or loud board of review hearings are and equitable in comparison to noise which you feel reduces I Zip : March 4, 10 and 11. Ho~ever, other similar properties." ,----------------------------- the salability of y?ur property. FARM NEWS MARCH,1980 MFB Policies Reviewed with Governor CAPITOL 'lilt.. REPORT By Robert E. Smith Worker's CODlpensation In the February issue of • Elimination of the 500 week Michigan Farm News, an article limit for death benefits. outlined the proposals that .Provision for increasing GOvernor Milliken made to the benefits for employees who Workers Compensation Task are getting benefits that are Force in the latter part of less than half of the weekly . December.' Since that time, wage. Senator Plawecki, chairman of • A revision of calculating the the Senate Labor Committee, wage loss. has outlined a set of proposals. • Elimination of the reduction in The major points of that plan benefits for persons over 65 include: when the benefits are coor- • An increase in the maximum dinated. weekly benefits to 100% of the average weekly wage. the The governor's reaction to Democratic package has Gov~rnor's .Budget Recommendati~ns This would go to $298 com- Copies of the 1980 MFBPolicy Book were presented to Governor William Milliken. Discussing been that in its present form, it pared to the current limit of some of their policies with the g ovemor is MFB President Elton Smith. The discussion followed would be unacceptable $200. the official presentation of the Policy Books to the governor. - because it fails to address the • Elimination of the minimum major concerns ~f business Shortly. after Governor chose to cut programs rather gain in ferreting out fraud in the benefit levels. This is the while it does address the major Milliken gave his State of the than request raising taxes or us- welfare system. same as the governor's pro- concerns of labor. It is State address with more than ing budget gimmicks to balance In the area of agriculture, the _ posals. It is important to estimated that this is only a par- 350 recommendations (see the 1980-81 ledger. He governor's budget recom- agriculture because' tial package that would address February Farm News), he pointed out that the voters by mends $21.6 million for the minimum payments are one only about 35 % of the issues presented his annual budget passing the Headlee Amend- Department of Agriculture, major reason for high that should be a part of any recommendations to the ment have given the message which is up over $1 million" agricultural workers comp I premiums. workers compensation reform. Legislature. The realities of to state leaders. that they must. from this year. However, it It is expected that this will, as in Michigan's economic decline manage present resources . means the curtailment of new .Permit persons that are in- past years, be a very controver- suddenly become very ap- without "adding to the general programs and the reduction of jured for at least two years to sial area with the governor's parent. It is estimated that ap- tax burden." some of the existing programs. have an annual 6% increase proposals probably being in propriations must be cut by Due to inflation and other For example, this year the in benefits and the estimated one bill, Senator Plawecki's $100 million and at least $182 pressures, general fund Grain Dealers Act has been $6 million cost to be paid proposals being in a second . million must be taken from the spending would be actually amended to give the depart- from the general fund. bill, and the two bills will have Budget Stabilization Fund, about 5% over 1979-80 spen- ment more authority over the -Coordination of benefits which would allow some to be negotiated to determine sometimes known as the "rainy ding, which is the smallest in- auditing of elevators and' other .whether meaningful workers day" fund. Michigan's constitu- crease that has ever been grain' dealers' books to help reduction of the workers comp reform legislation can be tion requires a balanced recommended. protect farmers from the compensation payments passed this year. 'budget. The Headlee Tax The governor's budget ex- elevator going into bankruptcy when retirement, pension -and social security benefits L i m ita ti 0 n Con s ti t uti 0 n a 1 pects that the personal income and causing large losses. The Farm Bureau delegates exceed the employee's Amendment passed, by the tax revenue will grow by about budget as it presently does not passed a lengthy discussion on weekly wage. voters in 1978, is beginning to 11 % in the coming year and contain any funding to permit workers compensation reform .Minimum benefits would be have its effect. income taxes do provide about the department to carry out the and will work to include those established for specific loss The governor's program in 43% of the entire revenues. law. Gasohol research will be recommendations in any injuries and death. general would eliminate over Other taxes will probably go up cut about $115,000. The gyp_ legislation. 1,651 state jobs and would about 8%. The Single Business sy moth program, which is ex- eliminate or reduce more than Tax is expected to increase tremely important to northern Policy Book Presented 87 programs. Most citizens about 6% and the revenue Michigan forests, will be cut would applaud such reductions source that has been passed by $107,000. Another $147,500 to State Ag Commission as leading to more responsible government, however, the Legislature this year in- each creasing the gas and oil cut will be in the inspection pro- gram. However, it appears that program that is eliminated ef- severance tax should yield the state will continue to ad- fects someone, including about $83 million. The lottery minister meat inspection if the f agriculture. The total budget set a new record for the federal government provides its for Michigan as recommended seventh consecutive year and proper share of the cost. One would be over $10.7 "billion. will contribute an estimated million dollars will be cut from About 1/2 'of this figure ($4.9 $177 million in 1980-81. It is county fair premiums and billion) is the general fund hoped that the automobile in- $40,000 will be cut from sup- budget and is the portion of the dustry will recover from its pre- port for the Upper Peninsula's total budget that is under con- sent high unemployment rate state fair. In the area of trol of the Legislature. The and that production will in- agricultural research and exten- other half of the budget is com - crease before the '81 year. sion it is expected that here too prised of many earmarked In the area of human ser- that there will be a very tight funds which automatically go vices, which is mental health budget, in spite of the fact that to various purposes including and social welfare programs, these two services at MSU have local government, school aid, mental health will receive an not been keeping up with infla- roads, etc. overall increase and the recom- tion over the last several years, The budget recommenda- mendatio~ requ~es that the i.n- in spite of iT}creased state ap- tion cuts $187 million from the crease Will be In communJty propriations. general fund and over $407 placement programs in an ef- In the area of the State .......-...... Members of the Michigan Agriculture Commission were million from total state pro- fort to take patients out of in- Police, there will be 187 posi- presented copies of the 1980 MFB Policy Book at their grams. Such stringent budget. stitutions and put them back in- tions eliminated because state February meeting. Pointing to one of the many policies proposals will mean lay-offs of to the community, which freeway patrols will be cut in regarding agriculture are Ron Nelson and Bob Smith of the man"y people and restrictions should be less costly. Social suburban areas and also Public Affairs Division, while Rebecca Thompkinsl on many programs including services will add over 900 outstate. This is important to chairman of the commission, MDA Director Dean some of the agricultural pro- employees which will be used rural areas because the State Pridgeon and Commission Vice Chairman David Diehl grams that farmers depend on. to further reduce misspent look on. "{he governor said that he funds. There has been some (Continued on pag~ 11) MARCH,1980 FARM NEWS PAGE 7 Conservation Program Review Farm Bureau The U.S. Department -of been decreasing at a rate of 21/2 be- offered stronger incentives o.n the Agriculture is seeking com- ments from the public on seven million acres a year. Those acres are being converted to to practice soil conservation. Such incentives would include -NATIONAL proposals the department has made 'for possible changes in housing developments, and industrial highways and tax reduction, cash bonuses and low interest loans. Written SCENE the nation's soil and water con- other nonagricultural uses. The comments can be sent to the servat~on program. ' appraisal also showed that 2 RCA . Response Analysis January 28 was the - begin- billion tons of topsoil eroded Center, USDA, Box 888, ning of a 60 day review period from the nation's farmland Foreign Disclosure Act: Proposed- changes in regula- Athens, Georgia 30603, before on the proposals and' the find- each year, and that nearly half tions governing the Agricultural Foreign Investment March 28. ings of a two-year study and the sediment in the nation's Disclosure Act, which would alter the reporting requirement The resource appraisal, the appraisal of the nation's soil waters is soil that eroded from for foreign investors, have been announced by Ray Fitz- proposals for changing Gonser- and water resources that cropland. gerald, administrator of the USDA's Agricultural Stabiliza- vation programs and the provi- USDA conducted. The conser- Included in USDA proposals tion. and Conservation Service (ASCS)_ sions for public comment are all vation strategies - that USqA for changes in the conservation Fitzgerald said one change would raise from five to twenty results of a 1977 law; the Soil has proposed are based on the program is a possibility of percent the aggregate foreign interest in a company that and Water Resources Conser- findings of the appraisal. _ federal and state laws that would constitute "significant interest or substantial control," vation Act. Special-meetings are be- would require farmers to con- and make clear that when regulations refer to a A slide-tape presenta- ing held by USDA' to ac- trol erosion. Also included is "combination," they mean only a group of individuals or tion, outlining the pro- quaint the public with the a suggestion that farmers governments who are acting in concert . .posals, is available for use appraisal and program pro- might be required to pro- The other change would generally exempt all agricultural, by groups. Farm Bureau posals and to receive com- tect their land from ex- forestry and timber land not exceeding 10 acres in the ag- Community Group leaders ments. Two meetings will cessive erosion before gregate from reporting requirements. However, if products and other Farm Bureau be held in Michigan; one in receiving' crop insurance, county committees are grown on these under-l0 acre tracts yield annual gross sales Lansing on March 15 and price -support, low interest urged to contact their of more than $1,000, the land must be reported to ASCS, one in Marquette on March loans and other assistance Fitzgerald said_ nearest SCS office to 27: from USDA farm pro- schedule the presentation Fitzgerald said the public is invited to comment on the In its resource appraisal, grams. and pick up other informa- proposals. The deadline for submitting written comments is USDA found the nation's Another USDA alternative tion on the proposals for March 25. Comments should be addressed to the ad- cropland and forestland has strategy is that farmers would their members. ministrator, USDA-ASCS, Room 218-W, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, D.C. 20013 . .... Agricultural Land Protection Act Defeated: In early AFBF Laun,ches Marketing Survey February, the House rejected H.R. 2551, the Agricultural Land Protection Act, by a vote of 177 to 210. An intensive marketing by the AFBF board of directors Farm Bureau policy was in strong opposition to this bill, current and future factors im- strategy study aimed at improv- to conduct the study, John stating: "We oppose any federal land use planning ... We pacting market dynamics; ing net farm income in the oppose federal assistance to states for land use planning." Datt, AFBF secretary- determining state Farm Bureau marketplace for the nation's The bill would have provided $60.5 million for land use administrator, announced here and farmer / rancher needs - agricultural producers has been today. planning. Currently, 48 states already have land use plans, both current and emerging; including PA 116 in Michigan. The bill also would have launched by the American The initial phase of the Booz, and identifying major Farm Bureau Federation." authorized a study of agricultural land losses. The USDA Allen & Hamilton proposal will marketing strategy options for Booz, Allen & Hamilton, a and Council on Environmental Quality have been jointly take seven to nine weeks to AFBF. Chicago management con- conducting such a study for th~ past year. complete and involves three The consulting firm will sulting firm, has been retained In a letter to all members of the House, Farm Bureau said, major steps - assessment of report to the AFBF board for a 'This bill would not protect farmland from federal actions. It decision on whether or not to is quite simply an effort to use federal dollars to supplement continue with Phase II of the Hearin~s Scheduled. on efforts that have already been carried out successfully at the Agricultural Districting study. The study is being undertaken at the specific re- .... state and local levels in 90 percent of the states." quest of the voting delegates of . FB Calls for Lifting Import Duty on Railcars: Farm the federation. - Bureau said there is much to be gained and little to be lost by The subcommittee for the House Agriculture Committee End result of Phase I of the temporarily lifting the 18 percent import duty on railcars will be holding Public Hearings on the Agricultural District study wilI,iriclude assessment of making it possible for Mexican and Canadian man ufacturers bills H.B. 5323 and H.B. 5324 on the following dates and potential market mechanis,ms to provide the U.S. with railcars during the present places .. and leverage points for improv- shortage. The Farm Bureau statement was made part of the ing farmer / rancher returns; record during hearings on February 5 before the Subcom- Monday. March 3, 2:00 p.m. Spaulding Township Hall assessment of major domestic mittee on International Trade of the Senate Committee on Moore and Cole Roads and international factors and Finance with regard to S. 1004 and H.R. 3046, Suspension Saginaw, Michigan Monday, March 10, 2:00 p.m. County Commission their potential impact farmers and ranchers, farmer on .... of Import Duty on Rail Freight Cars. organizations and AFBF; and Farmers' Suit Alleges Federal Agencies' Funds Chambers appraisal of AFBF's plans, Financed UFW Activities: Several farm groups, in- County Building marketing programs, perfor- dividual farmers and farm workers have filed suit in Lapeer, Michigan mance and capabilities. Washington, D.C. against three federal agencies to put an end to what they charged was the unwarranted use of Drivers License Endorsement Bill federal funds to finance labor organizing and related ac- tivities of the United Farm Workers Union. The suit alleges that the Department of Labor, the Depart- Signed Into Law by Governor ment of Health, Education and Welfare and the Community SerVices Administration went far beyond statutory authority The first bill to be signed into other farm commodities that and acted in violation of their own regulations in awarding trailer or semi-trailer which is law this year by Governor very often can gross more than grants of nearly $2 miIJion to the UFW. The suit also charges used excluSively in agricultural Milliken, P.A. 10f 1980, was a 10,000 pounds. The required political favortism in the grants intended to shore up UFW's operations for the transporta- Farm Bureau promoted and license endorsement cost has financial structure and to assist it in organizing farmworkers. tion of grain, feed, seed, fer- supported bill to exempt most an additional $7.00 fee and the AFBF President Robert Delano said it was "high time for tilizer, or spray to and from the driver must pass a road test. someone to stand up and speak out for the taxpayer who is farmers from the law passed a place of storage or supply and The endorsement was also being asked to foot the bill for these strange and extravagant year ago that drivers must hav~ the farm." It is expected that limited to those eighteen years grants to Cesar Chavez." . a special endorsement on theIr this new language in the law of age or older. Plaintiffs include the American Farm Bureau Federation, license if they drive vehicles will exempt most farmers from The bill signed by the gover- California Farm Bureau Federation, Kern County (Calif.) over 24,000 pounds gross having to have an endorse- nor exempts any farmer who Farm Bureau and ten individual farmers and farmworkers. weight or haul trailers with a ment. Those who are using drives a "passenger vehicle or A significant legal precedent could be established if the suit is gross weight of over 10,000 their trucks for a commercial truck with a farm registration successful-the restriction of the federal government's use pounds. This has created a purpose may need the en- plate and a gross vehi!=le weight of federal tax funds to support union organization and to re- very serious problem for dorsement the same as any of no more than 24,000 quire scrutiny and accountability by government officials in' farmers hauling trailers with fer- other driver of a truck in the pounds; which is towing a the disbursement of the taxpayers' money. tilizers, sprays, feeds, seeds, or same classification. PAGE 8 FARM NEWS MARCH,1980 Plan Ahead for Farm Safety Between "I meant to " Brown, Agricultural Engineer- minutes in escaping injury or You "I should have " ing Department, Michigan ev~n death. Planned fire These words give little com- State University, to speak 'on escape routes can also prevent and Me fort when faced with the farm safety and what can be panic and save lives. Does By Judy Kissane sometimes tragic results of a done to prevent accidents or every member of .your family . farm accident. We recognize injury around the farm. know at least two escap'e routes 1980 Michigan Farm Bureau that not every accident or in- Safe practices also protect 'from the home? Ha~e you Outstanding '/ jury can be prevented, but by our farm investments and often designated a meeting place Young Farm Woman being alert to good safety prac- at a surprisingly low cost. Ac- where family members can tices, farm families and farm cording to Dr. Brown, afte{ gather once they have safely cleaning compounds are road signs. employees can make their farm spending $20,000 - $40,000 escaped the fire danger? stored: Be sure that potentially If you give directions 'such as a safer place to work and live. for a new tractor, an additional Like fire extinguishers and dangerous chemicals and "Turn left at the comer with In another couple of months, $15 - $20 for a fire extinguisher smoke alarms, Dr. Brown medicines are well out of reach Bing's Bar; proceed til you we will be right in the middle of is an inexpensive form of in- urges families to have a first aid of children. It would be ad- come to the big oak; turn right, spring work and very busy. surance against a fire loss when kit on hand for home, car and visable to keep them locked in then go past the old swimming Now, while we still have working out in the back 80. farm machinery. Purchase a special storage cabinet or hole and turn down the lane winter, we can take time to Every tractor, combine and these emergency items when bqx. between th~ soybean and check some safety features truck on your farm should be you don't need them, he said, A clearly marked, easily ac- wheat field," you may be in around the home and farm. equipped with a fire ex- in the hope that you never will. cessible listing of emergency trouble. Bing's Bar has been Readily available emergency phone numbers including your sold and is now Sam's Saloon. In Clinton County, getting tinguisher, said Dr. Brown. ready for a safer planting equipment and attention to ~rea poison control center, fire, The big oak has been cut for- Anothe~ low-cost fire safety season began with an informa- maintaining a safe environment police and ambuiance service, firewood. The swimming hole investment for your family is a tion meeting at the annual on the farm and in the home can save time and lives in an . is frozen and covered with smoke alarm. Equipping your Men's Night program. The are important steps in preven- emergency situation. Lists snow; and how can the driver home with a smoke alarm, ting accidents and injury, but should be maintained for both tell where the soybean stubbr ! county Farm Bureau Women's usually at a cost of about $20, Committee, which sponsors perhaps the most important the home and farin shop. If is beneath four inches of snow. gives your family early warning the event, invited Dr. George safety measure is thrgugh pro- you don't have such a list, Good directions are vital. of fire and can save precious moting safety attitudes and make one right now! . One of the best ways to pro- practices. Is your farm easily identified? mote safety is to take care of Children, in particular, Are your roads' clearly marked? yourself. Eat properly and get should grow up with a keen Can you give clear and ac- START MANAGING awareness of good farm safety curate directions to your farm enough rest and you will feel better and more alert. When practices and understand the or' fields that will bring working for long periods of YOUR FARM potential hazards of playing emergency help quickly and time, even a short break can a.rou nd eq uipment and directly? help 'to restore your alertness BETTER TODAY machinery that is in operation. Careful attention should be and improve your performance Statistics show that the majority , given to marking your mailbox so you can complete the job WITH AMASA of farm accidents children age 15 and under. By involve or house with family / 'farm name and house numerals. safely .. The key to farm safety is to MEMBERSHIP teaching our children early and providing 990d supervision of Numerals and letters should be at least 2" high to be clearly be alert to dangers and what could happen and be prepared their work and play, we can visible for emergency vehicles. to take fast action if it should reduce these statistics Urge your county road com- happ~n. dramatically. mission to maintain road signs Until next month, keep safe MASA that are clear and easily read. MICHIGAN AGRICULTURAL SERVICES I In the home, parents should and start now to think safety all double check storage areas You can help by reporting van- day, every day, because ac- ASSOCIATION where medicines, poisons and dalized, damaged or missi~g cidents don't take vacations. 7373w. Saginaw Highway Lansing, Michigan Phone (517) 323-7000, .Ext. 553 Henry P. Jones Members Donate $1000 Through "Acres-.for Charity" Project Michigan Farm Bureau members have donated $1, 000 to the Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) in the MASA Membership Benefits Include: conclusion of the "Acres for Charity" project conducted in labor Information Newsletter Service providing cooperation with WJR radio in timely, indepth explanations of rule changes Detroit. and legislative analysis, maintained for easy The check was presented to WJR air personality J.P. Mc- reference in your own labor Information Carthy on January 22 by Notebook. Michigan Farm Bureau presi- dent Elton R. Smith. The Legal Services Program provides you accessto presentation was broadcast live the servicesof Michigan's leading agricultural over the WJR "Focus" pro- law firm for expert legal advice and/or gram. representation regardjng agricultural issues. A dozen Michigan Farm Bureau members who grow WJR's J.P. McCarthy accepts the "Acres for Charity" Farmers legal Defense Fund is your opportunity wheat, dry beans, apples and check from MFB President Elton Smith as MFB Informa- to participate in and seek financial assistance hogs participated in the "Acres tion and Public Relations Director Larry Ewing looks on. for Charity" project. The from a statewide defense fund created and farmers agreed to donate the price, and the farmers and their Port and the Huron County maintained by MASA members. gross proceeds from a portion county Farm Bureau organiza- Farm Bureau,. Werner Clasen of their crop and, in return, J. tions donated the selling price of RichmondJand the Macomb MASA MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL FARM P. McCarthy put the growers to PAL, which is a frequent County Farm Bureau, Chuck BUREAU MEMBERS. For more information "on the air" throughout the beneficiary of WJR fund-raising Paas of Belleville and the 1979 growing season and efforts. Wayne County Farm Bureau, about MASA programs and services, contact talked to them about the Participating in the project Clare Harrington of Akron, your county Farm Bureau secretary or the rewards 'and challenges of the were Sandra and Don Hill of John Tanton of Deckerville Michigan Agricultural Services Association, farming business. Montrose, Rob Peabody of John Knoerr of Sandusky: P.O. Box 30960, lansing, Michigan 48909, At harvest time, McCarthy Fenton, Jim Erwin of Novi, Nelson Leach of Richmond phone 517-323-7000,extension 553. symbolically sold the com- Mike Pridgeon of Montgomery, and Dave Jacobs of New modities, based on the current George Swartzendruber of Bay Lothrop. MARCH,1980 FARM NEWS PAGE 9 Your coverage wDI become effective . '- Tuesday, May 20. Now new lower rates for Farm Bureau families who want the best health care coverage available-Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Michigan. ~ Get the 1.0. card that's recognized all over Michigan and the nation. 01 01 79 • Choose your own doctor from thousands of participating lil physicians. DEBORGIA ALAN • Choose your own hospital from hundreds of participating 1 i~ "''''';<-, ~ hospitals. 94000 1270 70073260 Don't wait for tomorrow: .. enroll NOW for the new lower rates. See your Farm Bureau secretary today. Enrollment period M 03b .~29.~O ZfrO runs through Saturday, March 1S, 1980. Don't get sick without it. • PAGE 10 FARM NEWS MARCH, 1980 By 'U.S. Jaycees Kronemeyer Appointed Fritz NOlDedOutstanding X oung FarlD~r to Ag- Commission John W. Fritz, Kalamazoo and crops of 'corn, soybeans_ one child. John Kronemeyer, dairy C'Ounty Farm Bureau member, and wheat. farmer from Pickford in the Up- was named one of four Fritz has set goals of increas- The Outstanding Young per Peninsula and five-time Outstanding Young Farmers ing the conception rate in his Farmer Awards Congress is the winner of Michigan Farm for 1979-80 by the United. sow herd from 85 to 95 percent culmination of a year-long Bureau's top co~nty president States Jaycees. The announce- and increasing his irrigation search for the nation's top , award, has been appointed to ment was made at the 24th an- yields from 182 to 250 bushels young famiers, conducted an- the State Agriculture Commis- nual U.S. Jaycees/John Deere per acre. He has put in nearly nually by many of the 375,000 sion by Governor Milliken. Outstanding Young Farmer three miles of grass waterways Jaycees in almost 9,000' com- SUGceeding Charles E. - Awards Congress held in and installed a water dike to munities across America. Con- Donaldson .of Stephenson, Fargo, North Dakota in mid- prevent water erosion. testants at local, State and na- who did not seek reappoint- February. tional levels are judged on the ment, Kronemeyer will serve Fritz, 32, began farming by Fritz is a member of several basis of their progress in for a term expiring December raising registered Chester community and farm organiza- . agriculture, the extent of their - 31, 1983. White hogs at the age of nine tions, including the Michigan soil and water conservation The immediate past presi- as a 4-H member. He now Pork Producers, ASCS and the practices and their contribu- dent of the Chippewa County operates a 2,800 acre farm Michigan Soybean Association. tions to their community, state Farm Bureau,Kronemeyer near Fulton with 2,660 hogs He and his wife, Elaine, have and nation. operates a dairy farm with a JOHN KRONEMEYER herd of milking cows averaging In additJon to serving as' . I production of 17,800 pounds Chippewa County Farm ADA of Michigan. to Hold Annual Meeting . of milk and 697 pounds of but- ter fat. He owns 750 acres and Bureau president for five years, Kronemeyer also served on the . The American Dairy meeting will be from 11 :00 paign. Dr. Sylvan Wittwer '. rents an additional 350 acres, Michigan Farm Bureau Policy Association of Michigan's 38th a.m. to 12:00 noon. director of Agricultural Experi- raising hay, oats, wheat, corn Development Committee, the The business meeting willin- ment Station and assistant for silage, and high-moisture state dairy advisory committee Annual Members' Meeting will clude reports by the ADAM dean, College of Agricultural ear corn. and represented the organi4a- be held during Farmers' Week president, treasurer and ex- and Natural Resources, will be Born in Ottawa County near tion on the American Farm on the MSU Campus, East ecutive director. Jeffery Clark, the guest speaker at the Hudsonville; he was raised on Bureau Federation Dairy Ad- Lansing, Michigan, on Mon- account executive of D'Arcy, Michigan Dairy Awards Lun- a small farm, and following visory Committee. He also day, March 17, .1980 (Dairy MacManus & Masius, will pre- cheon beginning at noon in the graduation from a dairy pro.- served as a township super- Day). Registration will begin at sent "Milk's The One" and the Big Ten Room. Dr. Wittwer's duction short course at visor, had been chairman of 10:45 a.m. and- the business research that led to this cam- topic will be "Food and Michigan State University, the zoning commission, and Resource Challenges for the started a 4O-acre dairy opera- was ~president of the Dairy 1980s." tion on his father's farm. In Herd Improvement Association Luncheon tickets will' be 1963 he and his wife, Julie, for six years. He is the U.P. complimentary to those - moved to the Upper Peninsula chairman of the advisory com- registering for the ADAM to start their farming operation mittee for .the U.P. Experiment business meeting. near Pickford. Stations. Supplemental Irrigation Slated ~or Farlllers' Week Workshop "Supplemental Irrigation: water policy, regulations, legal Days of Farmers' Week, the Advantages and Disadvan- aspects and water rights. conference will be held Tues- tages" will be the focus of a The afternoon sessions on day, March 18, beginning at 10 conference to be held during the field crop irrigation and fruit a.m. in 221 Natural Resources Farme-rs' Week 1980 at and vegetable crop irrigation' Building, Wilson Road. A con- Michigan State University, East will run concurrently. They will ference booklet will be Lansing. Several experts will focus on water "quality distributed to persons desiring discuss management schemes problems, pesticide runoff, ir- additional information on sup- and irrigation techniques for rigation scheduling, fertilizer plemental irrigation.. field and fruit crops. management and equipment For further information, co'n- Topics to be covered in the selection. Following each ses- tact Lois Wolfson, Institute of morning session include the sion, a' panel of experts will Water Research, Michigan economic and energy con- answer questions from the au- State University, East Lansing, siderations of supplemental ir- di~nce. MI 48824 or phone rigation, weather variability, As part of Natural Resources 517-353-3742. 1980 MFB ."Fabulous Fifteen" Fifteen county Farm Bureaus As of February 18, twenty- Larry Vanderhoef. have the distinction of being a' four county Farm Bureaus and Five counties have reported member of Michigan Farm District IV have reported 1980 . goal in the 651-1200 member Quick Mix Milk Replacer .Bureau's "Fabulous Fifteen." membership goal. Goal coun- category and include.: Barry - The "Fabulous Fifteen" consists ties and their membership Shirley Tolles; Montcalm - Lola Means Quality Nourishment of the first three counties in chairmen are: in the 1-350 Weber, Martin Thomsen and each of the five membership member category, Benzie - Doris Rader; Northwest categories to report 1980 Clarence Davis; Clare - Daniel Michigan - Cloral Beeler; -Farm Bureau Quick Mix Milk Replacer has membership goal. Bay and ,Don Davis; Copper Oceana - Jim Shull and St. all the protein and vitamins necessary for Members of the prestigious Country - Dan Linna; iosco - Joseph - Walter Timm. fast growth. 1980 club and their member- Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Robinson; In the 1201-1500 m~mber ship category are: in the 1-350 Kalkaska - Foster McCool; category - Allegan - Darl Evers; -You can market 250-300 member category - Benzie,- Menominee - Gunter Kusig; Kent - Katie Goodfellow and Where ~r Farm Comes Arst Iosco and Kalkaska; i.n the Charlevoix - Charles Elzinga. Ibs. more milk. Dale Shade; and Lapeer - -It's instantized for easy F8Rm(] 351-650 Cheboygan, category Counties reporting goal in Duane Wagner. Gladwin and the 351-650 category are:' Three counties have mixing. -Ask your Farm Bureau feed dealer today. BUreaU FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC Ogemaw; 651-1200 - Barry, Cheboygan - Stan Stempky; Montcalm and Oceana; reported goal in the largest Gladwin - Mr. and Mrs. Delmar member category, 1501 and 1201-1500 - Allegan, Kent Parker; Muskegon - Wayne over, and include: Genesee - and Lapeer; and in the 1501 Thompson; Newaygo - Bud William Sill;. Monroe - Alvin and over member category - Beeler; Ogemaw - Rick and Gaertner and Sanilac - Ken Genesee, Monroe and Sanilac. Roberta Beck; and Osceola - Fierke. MARCH,1980 FARM NEWS PAGE 11 Fire/Ambulance Service Donna ColUllln ~Continued from page 2) offices on Cedar Street. Discussed in Clinton County - I do my housework to the music of WOOD-FM instead of -flook at a revealing picture of Bo Derek and smugly cry: the local rock station. "Look at that! We've got the . Clinton County Local Affairs ting user fees to offset .the crunch continues to reduce -I become so enraptured same structural problem-a big chairman, Fran Motz, recently financial burden on the local local revenues, they agreed. all with "Wally the Walrus" and rib cage!" i hosted a meeting of local of- government budget. units of government will be "Ollie the Otter" that I finish -I get out the brag book and ficials and county Farm Bureau The officials attending the faced with the task of reading them even after grand-: nobody says anymore: "But leaders to discuss the problem February meeting included fire reevaluating policies related to son has vacated my lap. you're not old enough to be a .of providing fire and' .am- chiefs, township s'upervisors', providing a broad spectrum of -I'm the only one in Farm grandmother. " bulance service for highway ac- city managers and officials of public services, including Bureau Center who .Thanks, President Carter; cident victims .. emergency ambulance services emergency fire and ambulance remembers snagging her hose this office is too cold for mini- Funding for these services in the area. If the budget service. is currently provided by local on the old wooden desks at the skirts anyway. residents, but according to Motz, the cost of these services Help Save Fuel With is increasing rapidly creating financial pressures on the local governmental unit. Meeting participants _ recognized the need for Farmers Petroleum eme~gency services for travelers on highway~ and truck lines, but through their discussions_ the group seeks to find new funding alternatives and possible methods of collec- ~udget ' Recommendations (Continued fr~m page 6) Police are very effective in rural crime prevention and control. rihol And help' the grain market, too. The recommendation calls fa; an 8 % increase in total state aid for K-12 education. When the state aid and the local pro- perty tax are added together the per pupil aid will increase' about 11 %. This will add up to a total well over' $2 billion, which is a total increase of $65.5 million over the pr~sent year. However, the cost of education is rising much more rapidly so this means a lean year for school aid overall. The governor is recommending the school aid formula to be $385 per pupil plus $46 for each mill \ levied for operations. The allocation is determined by sub- tracting the local reve'nue per pupil from the equalized. mills. For example, a district allocated 30 mills will increase about 9.3% from $1,615 per pupil to $1,765 per pupil. The teacher retirement system now takes close to half a billion dollars .. In fact, teache~ retire- ment and state retirement systems will represent the largest budget increase this year and they continue to grow - . .as they are a built-in feature of Farmers Petroleum Agrihol is a premium fuel made. Cassopolls- Farmers Petroleum Cooperative state government. from gasoline and grain. Introduced in Michigan by Jonesville-Farmers Petroleum Cooperative The Headlee Amendment Farmers Petroleum, its fuel uses 100/0 grain prod- Ypsilanti-Washtenaw Farmers Oil Co. requires that 41 % of all state ucts to save precious fuel and help the U.S. grain market. Adrian-Lenawee Farm Bureau Oil Co. revenues must go back to local Adrian-Lenawee Tire & Supply units of government. A new Use it in any gasoline-powered engine ... from your formula will be recommended Saginaw-Saginaw County Farm Bureau 011Co. farm vehicles to your recreational vehicles and fam- this year as to how local units of ily cars. Agriholls a higher octane than regular no- Ellsworth-Ellsworth Farmers Exchange government will qualify for lead, .so it burns hotter and it burns cleaner. Boyne Falls-Matelski Lumber Co. state. aid. Such as aid to the Start using Farmers Petroleum Agrihol today for all Coopersville-Coopersville Cooperative Elevator Co. cities, municipalities and other Eau Claire~ Berrien County Farm Bureau Oil Co. your gasoline-powered engines. Agrihol, containing counties. State aid to local units Coldwater (Batavia)-Branch County Farm Bureau Oil Co. 100/0 grain products, is a smart way to run. Visit any of government, such as coun- of these co-ops today: Wheeler-Farmers Petroleum Cooperative ties, schools, townships, municipalities, has varied from Emmett-Farmers Petroleum Cooperative Where )b, Farm Comes First 41 % to near 50 % of the state budget which is returned to them in one form or another. It is interesting to note that of Sandusky-Farmers Petroleum Cooperative 'Caro-Farmers Petroleum Cooperative Breckenridge- Farmers Petroleum Cooperative' FaRm~ the total Michigan budget of more than $10.2 billion, more St. Johns- Farmers Petroleum Cooperative Comstock Park-Farmers Petroleum Cooperative BUreaU FARMERS PETROLEUM than 25.5% comes from federal grants. FARM NEWS MARCH,1980 PAGE 12 Agricultural Communicators Honored "Farmers 0.( the Week" by Michigan Farm Bureau Honored by FBIG and Three news people have been named "Top Agricultural Mich. Farm Radio Network Communicators of the Year" by the Michigan Farm Bureau for their efforts .to promote an .Tbe Farmer of the Week understanding of agriculture by Award, sponsored by the the non-farm public and for Michigan Farm Radio Network and Farm Bureau Insurance their service to the farming Group, recognizes Michigan community. Named for the an- farmers for their contributions nual honor by the state's largest to the agriculture industry and farm organization were Scott the community. In addition to Killgore, farm editor for WJR recognition from the news radio, Detroit; Jim Brown, media, award winners recelve- former publisher of the Ingham . a plaque and a leather belt County News, Mason; and with award buckle from their Harold Sparks,' farm director local FBIG agent. for WLKM, Three Rivers. Tbe Farmer of the Week Award winners for January Communicators are first honored by county Farm 1980 were: -~ BUD HUGHES Bureau units at the local .level and are then nominated for' Week of Jan. 21-Bud statewide recognition. Killgore, (Norwood) Hughes, 50, a Ceresco area dairy farmer who winning the title for the second milks about 60 cows and consecutive year, was raises cash crops. He farms nominated by the Wayne about 1400 acres with his County Farm Bureau. Brown brother-in-law and two sons. was nominated by the Ingham Hughes serves as a member of County Farm Bureau and the board of review of Fredonia Sparks by the Cass County Township; member of the Farm Bureau. Dairy. Herd Improvement In announcing' the. title- Association (DHIA); member winners, Elton R. Smith, presi- of the Calhoun County Farm dent of the Michigan Farm Bureau and serves on the county FB Petroleum Board; Bureau, said, "As farmers, we and he is a past member of the recognize that we are less than ALANWONG old Pierce School Board, the 4 percent of the population. Week of Jan. 7 - Alan Wong, County Soil Conservation Living in a society where the' 26, a dairy farmer from Posen Board, and served on the coun- majority is more frequently who farms 600 acres and milks ty board of the DHIA. He and listened to by legislators and 60 cows. He serves on the (Top photo) Scott Killgore, WJR-Detroit farm editor, and his wife, Evelyn, have four political officials; we feel a need church council of Leer (lower photo) Jim Brown, former publisher of the Ingham children. to communicate with other Lutheran Church; is a member County News, received special mementos from Mi~higan of the agriculture ~dvlsory .. • segments of society. We Farm Bureau Presiden~' Elton R. Smitll during recent committee of Alpena High believe that non-farmers must presentations in the 1979 Agricultural Communicators' School; director on the board be aware of the issues faced by home areas. Leaders of the nominating county Farm of the area Michigan Animal the producers of their food. If Bureaus-Wayne and Ingham-took part in the recognition Breeders Cooperative; direc- this is done, laws, regulations ceremonies. Recognition of Harold Sparks, WLKM-Three tor at large of the Alpena and actions taken by govern- Rivers farm director, nominated by the Cass County Farm County Farm Bureau; member Bureau, will.take place at a later date. mental agencies will be far of the Alpena County Young more favorable to the produc- Farmer, and ,past chairman of media who have done an Hostetler (Fremont Times- tion of food and fiber. that group; and member of the outstanding job in this area and Indicator), Karl Guenther FFA Alumni Association. _ - ~IJ~ "This is where the public media plays such an important that's what this award is all (WKZO, Kalamazoo), Herb Wong and his wife, Sally, have about. " Schmidt (WBCM, Bay City), two children. ..'4- _~. I~ ~ role. These communicators have built bridges of under- standing between farm~rs and Other news people honored by the Michigan .Farm Bureau Evelyn Stringham Citizen-Patriot), (Jackson Terry Henne JOHN YOUNG nonfarmers," .Smith said. "As since its recognition program (WSGW, Saginaw), Tom Ster- Week of Jan. 28 -John the' state's largest farm was initiated in 1975, are the sic (Kalamazoo Gazette), and Young, 27, a Brown City organization, we feel th~ late Howard Heath (Michigan Ross Woodstock (WRBJ, St. dairyman who farms over 200 responsibility to recognize news Farm Radio Network), Robert Johns): acres and has 110 milking cows. Before buying his farm In 1977, he was herdsman for a large dairy operation In Caro. Honey Queen To Be Crowned at Farmers' Week Young serves as state vice president and member of the The 1980 Michigan Honey Washington to compete for the St., Wayland, Michigan 49348 state board of the Dairy Herd Queen will be crowned March National Honey Queen title. (phone 616-792-9540) , for Improvement Assn.; past 21 during Farmers' Week at Interested contestants should further information. The district president of the DHIA; Michigan State University. contact Mike or Vicki Connor, deadline for applications is past member of the Sponsored by the Michigan Dadcints, Inc., 36031/2 N. Main. March 12. Agricultural Labor Commis- Beekeepers Association, the sion; current member of the 1980 queen will be responsible Week of Jan. 14 -Ken St. Clair County Farm Bureau; for promoting the honey and Davis, 35, a cash crop farmer who farms 450 acres near past Young Farmers chairman In Tuscola County; was a beekeeping industry in DALE A. DEAN finalist in the MFB state Michigan during the coming Ashley in Gratiot County. He is a member of the Ashley discussion meet twice; year. member of St... Nicholas AUCTIONEER- Lions Club: past township The contest is open to single supervisor of Hamilton Catholic Church In Capac; women between the ages of 17 REAL ESTATE Township; current vice presi- member of the Knights of Co- and 21. Contestants are re- BROKER dent of the Gratiot County lumbus and former deputy quired to submit an essay en- 33 YEARS AND 4000 Farm Bureau and heads the grand knight; and he served as titled "Honey," together with L cqunty FB group purchasing state president of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) In an application, brief AUCTIONS IN EXPERIENCE IN MICHIGAN committee. Davis is the 1970- 71. He also earned the autobiography and two former city engineer for the AND INDIANA. DAIRY CATTLE FARM city of Battle Creek and served State and American Farmer '" photograp~s . degrees and a state dairy MACHINERY AND REAL ESTATE! as a lieutenant in the U.S. The winner of the contest Navy Engineering Corps. Davis award from the FFA. He and Phone 616-385-5958 or 517-279-9748 his wife, Cheryl, have five will receive a $500 scholarship, 222 N. MICHIGAN AVE., COLDWATER, MI49036 and his wife, Janet, have two children. children. in addition to a trip to Seattle, MARCH,1980 FARM NEWS PAGE 13 Govern,ment Spending T()VIC by KEN 'WILES Manager, Member Relations . 'Government spending has risen to the point where its burden is felt throughout the American economy. The three. sources of revenue clearly MORAL STANDARDS ding continues to draw its political strength from a reveal the strain: No ethical society will refuse to accept that some lou~ concern for the poor and the underprivileged. For many taxpayers the leVies are higher thim moral standards are essential to its survival. Progressive income taxation in itself is an objec- ever before, giving encouragement to tax evasion. Therefore, if churches and family do not teach tive of policy in search of social and economic The .capltal mark~ts show signs of utter' ex- honesty, the government must tax everyone (force equality. But it is also an inevitable consequence of haustion from government demands, causing in- us) to set up expensive crime prevention programs a social order that bestows expensive benefits on terest rates to rise. There is moaning among or juvenile correction institutions. But forced millions of beneficiaries. After all, government has stockholders, whose savings have been devastated government programs cannot meet real needs of no source otincome and wealth of its own. It in recent years. But in the body politic they are out- youth and mature adults alike for moral guidelines. depends entirely on its ability to extract the means numbered and outvoted and, therefore, constitute Lasting respect for the property of persons of others from its subject. It must find victims in order to no threat to the politicians in power. cannot be forced; youth and persons alike need satisfy the clamor for social behefits and programs, Inflation, the favorite technique of deficit finan- motivating clergy and mends to care enough about government functions and services. cing, is accelerating, reducing the real earnings and them to present them with constructive alternatives sav!ngs of millions of people. It is potentially more to destructive behavior .. TAX CUTS OR SPENDING CUTS? dangerous to the deficit spenders who are resorting No humane nation wants to leave others to en- Some campaigns focus on the potential for in- to currency and credit ~xpansion in order to finance dure poor health, the specter of a life in pain. creasing government revenue as a result of tax cuts. their favorite programs. But the spenders continue Therefore, if we do not eat correctly, exercise It may well be true that cuts in certain taxes would to hide behind the wall of public ignorance that per- regularly, avoid harmful agents (cigarettes, nar- spur economic activity and generate increases in mits them' to put the blame for rising prices on cotics and the likes) to remain healthy, the govern- revenue despite the tax cuts. But it is unlikely that anything making the news. ment will tax everyone (force us) to create an un- the relative burden of government would be permit- If an individual really shares Jefferson's view- wieldly national health program. But forced ted to shrink. - "That government is the best that governs least" - government programs which treat people in bulk,. Would the political forces pushing for economic he must make provisions in his own life to take instead of as individuals, cannot supply universal redistribution and more government be satisfied responsibility for essential services that government health. Good health habi.ts cannot be forced; an with a smaller share of the national income? They should not be allowed to monopolize. end to pain cannot be legislated. As long as men managed to extract their present share of benefits For example, no civilized society will deny that are mortal, some will experience disease and from a stagnant economy. Is it not likelythey would art is necessary to inspire and uplift the human misery, government cannot prevent that. In- want an even larger amount from an' expanding mind and spirit. Therefore, if we citizens do not dividuals must, however, take primary responsibili- economy? devote ourselves to creativity, the government will ty for their own health, which includes practicing There is no easy escape from the consequences tax everyone (force us) to set up an agency to sub- good health habits. of an idealogy of economic transfer and social con- sidize artists. But forced government programs can- flict. A tax cut as a stimulant administered by not satisfy the real need for ennobling art. Creativity government surely does not weaken the position of cannot be forced. government. A tax cut that is accompanied by a FAMILY OBLIGATIONS spending cut does not effectively reduce the burden No charitable society willallow the aged to suffer and size of government. Therefore, explicit limits deprivation when they can no longer care for on government spending are needed to lend themselves. Therefore, if we do not care for our substance to a proposal for tax reduction. own parents or the elderly in our greater family THE ROOT OF EVIL units, the government will tax everyone (force us) It takes great political courage to confront the to set up massive nursing home programs. But root of the evil: the appetite for government ser- forced government programs cannot meet the real vices and benefits. Most Americans still believe that needs of the aged. Lov~ cannot be forced; the government owes them certain favors, such as in- elderly need the love and respect of their descen- come security, public housing and urban renewal, dants as much as they need food and shelter. free education and medical care, and so forth. No enlightened society overlooks that counseling Their call for benefits is an implicit demand that is necessary to train youth to accept responsibility. financial means be seized from others. They would Therefore, if we do not see that our own children not be asking for social programs if they were ex- are schooled in the principles we have experienced pected to cover the costs in proportion to benefits. as the basis for worthwhile living, the government Few Americans seek no government favors, and will tax everyone (force us) to subsidize mandatory even fewer openly reject them on moral grounds. It counseling sessions for teenage youth. But forced is much more popular to seek and accept the government programs do not meet the real needs benefits of the redistribution while objecting to the of youth. Willto learn and desire to develop a well- taxation that covers their .costs. Most people freely rounded attitude towards life cannot be forced; partake in the economic redistribution, but loudly young people need lhe guidance of loving parents Individuals within society, and hence societies oppose the necessary allocation of costs. Oongbefore they are teenagers) to instillthis willfar themselves, have many legitimate needs. So long as there is general acceptance of taxing, more than they need compulsory counseling. Therefore, if we do not make provisions, to meet inflating, borrowing and spending what the govern- No self-respecting society will deny that all men our own personal needs first, then supply service to ment does not have upon welfare, subsidies, and are of equal worth and deserve equal respect. others (itselfa primary personal need), the govern- regulation, these things will continue. So long as Therefore, if we do not openly welcome _all ment will tax everyone (force us) to try to satisfy people generally believe that it is right to take from qualified citizens regardless of race into our civic those needs. Although its efforts are sincere and do some and give to others, that government should associations, schools and clubs, the government apply a band-aid to deep wounds, government can regulate and control businesses, that deficit financ- will tax everyone (force us) to bus students and in- never completely meet real needs. Lasting solu- ing is right and proper, that it Is all right to reduce stitute civil rights suit. The government cannot tions are only realized when individuals learn to and the value of the money in circulation by increasing eliminate racial discrimination at all because by tak- acquire strength to meet their own needs. This can- the amount of it, and the debt does not have to be ing sides in any racial conflict it is giving the force of not be forced, only encouraged. repaid, just as long as these things will continue. law to, and thereby perpetuating, distinctions based MORAL STRENGTHS If we profess a philosophy of limited govern- on race. Respect cannot be forced. Surely, we feel for the countless victims of ment, we profess in the same breath a faith in No merciful society willhave abandoned children government spending who consume more than 1/3 unlimited personal responsibility.' Yet everything without some means of support, therefore, if we do of the national income. We understand their worth having in life must be earned: health, not open our homes to parentless children, the anguish and sense .the enduring 'morality' of the respect, creativity, friendships, and so forth. government will tax everyone (force us) to create a cause of self-defense in man's right to the fruits of Government cannot meet the need because in national system of foster homes. But forced his labor. But we doubt that their cause embodies most instances, the need is for personal effort or'ac- government programs cannot meet the needs of the moral strength for overcoming the spending tivity or growth. If we do not believe pervasive parentless children. Parenting cannot be forced; aspirations of contemporary society. It is haunted government, we must believe tn pervasive in- these children need more than a bed and three by self interest and projects self as the central figure dividual, family, church and community respon- meals a day. in the cause of tax relief, while government spen- sibility. PAGE 14 FARM NEWS MARCH. 1980 FARM BUREAU MARKET PLACE SPECIAL RATE TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERS: One free non-commercial 25 word ad per month per mem- deadline: 13th of month. Mail classified ads to Michigan Farm News, P.O. Box 30960, Lansing, MI 48909. Publisher bership, additional words, 10cents each. Figures such as 12or 512.SO count as one word. NON-MEMBER and ALL reserves right to relect any advertising copy submmed. COMMERCIAL advertisers: 15 cents per word one edition, two or more editions, 10 cents per word. Copy FARM EaUIPMENT LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK. 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Income "RED RASPBERRY PLANTS," comet, bOyne, Others by Elevation, Tippy, M~1. Tested. Also Road, Pittsford, MI 49271. Phone (517) registered holstein heilers due March.April, potenlial. Say NO 10 BIG Oil. & latham, viking and heritage, $31.50 per 100, $225 567-8!J75. (3.tf-19f) OPEC! Manual lells how. FREE per 1000. 15% shipping. I. & J. Wolverton MANURE PUMPS; pump direct trom lagoon to records on dams up to 18,OOOM.Sired by son of Delails. BlUlITE ENERGY. Dept. Nursery, 6197 Lake Road, Millington, 48746. lield, Utilize traveler or movable guns. Plummer. Chiel and Lile-Q-Riley. Tested, ready to move. QUARTER HORSES. Disposition lor 4-H, ability 517-871-2325. Supply, Bradley and U.S. 131 Exit, P.O. Box 177, Also 2000 bales, second and third cutting allalla, p.S. Box 21512. Concord. Ccllifornia lor cattle, conformation for show. Reasonable (3-3t.26p) Bradley. Mi 49311. 616-792.2215. tests 22% protein. George Flobb, Fowlerville. 94521 ENERGY INDEPENDENCE prices. Customer satisfaction a priority. Visitors (1()..tf.26b) Phone 517-223.9462. NOW! STRAWBERRY welcome. Walton Farms, Rosebush. Phone (3-lt.251'32b) Finest Michigan Certified straw- 517-433.2925. (3-tf.241} HELP WANTED: WORKING FARM berry plants iivailable ••as low as REGISTERED ANGUS - bulls. heifers and cows. FARROWING STALLS-cOmpiete $104.75..1" FEEDER PIGS. Produced and sold by members MANAGER: Dairy Farm, starting .$16,000 plus: $49.00 per thousand." Hardy plants Write J.Mar Angus Farm, Mr. & Mrs. Marlin tubular steel construction .. ROUND BALE 01 the MACMA Feeder Pig Division. Available Goebel, Route 12. Box 143, Hillman, Michigan Send resume - .Maple Drive Farms, Addison, grown on our farm on fumigated FEEDERS FOR 1500. Round Bales. Heavy duty biweekly in large uniform lots, weighing 40-60 Ibs. Michigan 49220. sandy loam soil. We are not plant 49746. 1" SQuare tubing. only $99.95. Rectangular Contact Bill Haas. 517-323-7000, Ext. (3.1\.18f) brokers - We grow and selin of the (3-1t-251) leeders also available. Free literature. Dealer. 707. (4-tf-28b) newest and best strawberry varie- ships available. STARR NATIONAL, 219 Main, DUROC, YORK BOARS AND GILTS: Five litter- EXCELLENT GULBRANSEN ORGAN. Moving ties. Horseradish and Asparagus FOR SALE: Landrace Boars and gilts, also Colchester, IL 62326. Duroc Boars and Gilts. George Carpenter family, mate bOars to Supreme Derby Champion - 1980 sale. 2 manuals, 25 foot pedal. Model N.1, Con. roots are also listed in our Free ,/3.lt-36p) Spring Barrow Show (gained 2.09 and top car: sole. L. Peoples, 2845 Wheeler, Bay City. Phone 6545 Cogswell Rd., Romulus, MI 48174. Phone Brochure. cassing). Mark Palmreuter, Vassar, Michigan. 517.684-3480. evenings (313)721'()240. (9-tf-231) SEND FOR FREE BROCHURE FOR SALE: A-C 6 row No-TII Planter. Liquid fer. 517'823-3745. - (3-1\-211) WILLIAM kROHNE PLANT FARM tilizer, insecticide. New pintle apron chain lor JD (3-11.251) FAVORITE PHOTO? Blow it up into giant 2 by 3 Box MFN-3, RTE 6 -Dowagiac, MI 49047 216 forage bOx. Phone 517-451.4390. LICENSED, DEPENDABLE, LIVESTOCK HAULING, to Marlette, Cass City, and Sandusky. AQHA - 2 year old red dun gelding. Three year ft. B & W poster, only $9.95. Livestock, children, 616-424-345001' 616-424-5423 (3-1\.191) Call Orvy Jelneck, (313) 395-7296, Capac, old sorrel gelding. Both with 30 days training by a~hing. Send photo (returned unharmed) and NEW EDITION I "FARM TRACTORS IN COL. Michigan. (5-tf-171) spring. Good mare with April breeding to Rapid .. check to POSTER,Box 2223, Kingsford, Michigan OR" 80 years tractor history, 118 full color Red Jack, others. Evergreen Farms, LTD, Quarter' 49801. - REAL ESTATE photos. 183 pages, $10.95. "STEAM POWER IN Horses, 2194 S. Aurelius Road, Mason. Michigan (3-2t-3)p) REGISTERED HAMPSHIRE BOARS • GILTS AGRICULTURE," 100 years steam power, 103 .48854.517-628-2823 or 517-628.2789. PEACH FARM. 35 acres in Watervliet Township. lor sale. Validated herd. Dale Terry, Palmyra, EXPLOSIVES MADE EASilY, cheaply from lull color photos, 184 pages, $10.95. "STEAM (3-2\.43p) First class site, north slope. Write: Solid M. Michigan. Phone (517)263-5854. (10-tf-15f) larm fertilizer. Blast dugouts, stumps, rocks. In- TRACTION ENGINES, WAGONS, AND Spread, Hartford 49057, or phone Solid.M; REGISTERED POLED HEREFORD BULL, for structions, $2.25: DeFost, 925 Bradshaw, Prince ROLLERS" 180 pages, 158 colored photos, Chateau (616) 424-3752. $152,000.00 breeding. Five year old. Weighs about 2100 Ibs. Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. S6V, 2P3. $10.95. SPECIAL! Complete collectors Library . CORRIEDALE SHEEP • Purebred Breeding firm. (4-tf.251) Phone 906.786-2989, or write E. Rappette, Route (3-1l.20p) 3.AbQveHardcover books, $29.95, postpaid. Dia. stock lor sale. Paper optional. WaldO F.Dieterle, mond Farm Book Publishers, Dept. MFN, Box 7285 Textile Rd., Saline, Mich. 48176. Phone 1" Box 610, Gladstone, Michigah 49837. MIDDLELAKE 10 acres. 10 acres covered 20 /3-1t-251} WANTED: ELDERLY PERSON to live in to help .year pines. 4 101s.paved road Barry C. 3 miles, 266, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607. (313)429-7874. (1-tf'19f) care for elderly lady, more lor home than wages. HaStings. COnsider Irade Vancamper Dodge or (3.3t.65p) REGISTERED ANGUS • Yearling Bulls &. DOGS Wflte Martha Heese. 1114 S. Fenmore Road. Branl, Michigan 48614, or call alter 6:00 p.m. Ford. 616-267.5688.. (2.6t-251) FOR SALE: Scott Viner. Phone 616.834-7555. 517.643.7356. (3-1\-6f) Heifers, club calves. Write or call Neona Farm, FOR SALE: A.K.C .. SHEL TIE (MINIATlJRE FOR SALE: Farm, 95 acres. Sandy loam, 65 plus Neal Feikema, Evart, Michigan 49631. Phone COLLIE) PUPS. Shots and wormed. Good walch (3-1\.25f) acres, tillable, balance pasture and woods, near FOR SALE: SURGE ELECTROBRIAN (616) 734-2579. (2.tf.19f) dogs and good WIth children. Ardyth Schroeder. Belding. For more inlormation, call Mike or Janie PIPELINE, 4 milkers, pump. Complete, also 600 7080 Bilimyer Hwy.. Tecumseh. MI 49286. LIBRARY TABLE, $125.00 - Brass door bell, Petersen, 616-754.9347. gallon Sunset bulk tank with automatic wash. OUR 1979 PUREBRED. ARABIAN FOALS are 517.423-3069 •, $25.00. glass washbOard, $10.00 - small grinder. (3-2t-25f) Phone 616-924-4518. Fremont, Michigan 49412. ready to go: A Synbad granddaughter and a Ral- (2-21.251) $25.00 - hand pump, $125.00. Call Metamora 313.678.2743, any1ime. 76 ACRES,VACANT LAND on paved road in (3.1t.23f) lies bred colt. Lannens, File Lake. Mi. 49633. Barry County, north of Battle Creek. $39,000.00. Phone 616.369-2271. (3-1t-20f) "THE FARMER'S DOG," best book training Easy terms. Phone 616-758.3528. FOR SALE: 3 POINT 2 ROW CULTIVATOR, (10-t1-241) working dogs, illustrated. 162 pages, $11.95. (3-lt.19f) 5200. All steele manure spreader, $45. 4 buggy "GOOD DOG" basic training book for all breeds, wheels on axles, spring, shalt, $95. Brooklyn, MI. PERFORMANCE TESTED ANGUS, Quality $10.95. "SHETLAND SHEEPDOGS." $7.95. OF INTEREST 35 ACRE WOODS 'WITH MOBILE HOME, Phone 592.2704. Registered Angus Breeding Stock and Club SPECIAL! Above 3.hardcover. books, $26.95, TO WOMEN $35,000.00. Two acre partly WOOded,$5,000.00. 69 Dodge sPOrtsmanwindow van with reI., stove: (3.1t-25f) Calves. Contact Bordner Angus Farms. 68730 postpaid. Diamond Farm Book Publishers, Depf. County Farm Rd.. Sturgis, Michigan 49091. MFN, Box 266, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607. sink and CuPboards, $795.00. 517-568.3149. FOR SALE: PATZ GUTTER CLEANER with SAUSAGEMAKERS, GREAT! GERMAN (3-tf.25b) Phone 616.651.3456. (3-3t'42p) abOut 200 leet of chain, was always kept under RECIPES, NO NITRATES! Frankfurters. Sum. (12'''.241) mer. Bologna, Headcheese, Venison & FOR RENT: CABIN FOR SNOWMOBILERS; root InSide Phone 616.896-9206. Jamestown. good trails, furnished, wood heat. Good for thOse Porksausage! $1.00, Hamillons, Box 652,131, Michigan (3.1\-21f) MILKING SHORTHORNS • Young bulls, year- MISCELLANEOUS New Ulm, Minn. 56073. who love to rough it. Write Ted Lehnen, Route '1, _Munising,Michigan 49862. lings and calves lor sale. Write or visit Stanley M. , (3.11.20p) Powell and Family. Ingleside Farm, R.R. 2, 3248 /3.1t.251) FOR SALE: 50 FOOT CROSS CONVEYER lor LAND CLEARING and Bulldozing. By the hour Powell Hwy., Ionia, Michigan 48846. DELIGHT YOUR LOVED ONES with old- baled hay. like new, priced lor immediate sale. E. KnIght. Cass City. MIchigan. Phone (12-"-281) or by the job, Tom Tank, Eagle, Michigan 488~2. Phone 517-626-6677. (4-tf-18b) laShioned handspun socks. Handspun yarn and HAY & SILAGE LISTING 517-872-3256. (3.1\.22f) instructions, $7.95 plus sales tax. Margaret Schrepler. 1090 Gulick Road, Haslett. MI 48840. ALFALFA HAY, Second Cutting. also lirst later 1000 GUNS IN STOCK. Buy, sell, trade. Long /12-4t'251) on. Phone 517.521.3332. AT STUD.AQHA.JAGUAR GO. JAGUAR. guns, pistols, black powder, bows. 500 GUNS, (11.5t.l01) WANTED: SINGLE ROW POTATO DIGGER. PECANS: QUART EACH, HALVES, PIECES, Racing bloodlines With halter conformation. ex- Duane Buckner, 11155 Sherman Blvd., Ravenna, P T 0 DrIven. Ihat would work behind 35 to 40 ALFALFA: lsl Cutting - 7,000 bales; 2nd cutting. cellent dispoSItion. brown, 15 hands. $200.00 M149451. Phone: 616-853-2527. _(1_2-10t:25P) MEAL. Three'Quart sampler. $9.75 postpaid! h P tracior Harry E. Zeplk. 8347 CarmOdy Road. 9.000 bales. $.60 10$1.00 per bale. 100 bales or reg .. $100 00 grade Glorra Knight. Sterling Hermitage Farms. Box 143.MF. Hermilage. Tenn. Watervliet. MI 49098 616-463-3393. Phone 517.873-4390... 37076. more. Phone 616.866.2693. Rocklord. Michigan. (3.2t-251) SHOCK BROTHERS lUMBER COMPANY has (2.21.221) (2.5t-251) (1-12t-17b) hardwood saw dust lor sale. $1.50 per yard. pick. ed up. 26800 Bunert, Warren 48089. NOW! FROZEN TOMATO SLICES! EnJOY FOR SALE: 5,000 lirst and seeond cutting alfaUa WANTED TO BUY: INTERNATIONAL CORN 313.777-6201. garden fresh flavor. year 'around I Complele. hay. ~o rain, 100 large round bales. Phone BINDERS, grain binders, silo fillers, Papec silo REGISTERED & GRADE HOLSTEIN BULLS lor (10.tf.20b) easy. instructions jl 00. Hamlltons. Bo.( 517.641.6345 or 517-641-6493. fillers and Rosenthan 40 corn huskers. John sale. Complete records. Clarkstead Holstein 652.131. New Ulm. Mmn. 56073 (3.1t'191) Spezia, Leonard, Michigan 48038. Phone Farm. 819 Tamarack Road. Pittslord. MIChigan. 313-628-4147. TREATED POSTS: 7 II., $2.10. Call lor pick up at /3.11.2Qp) Phone 517.567.8626. our sawmill, 2555 Jonesville St., Litchfield. HAY FOR SALE: 800 large bales Fllst and (3-1t-251) (2'11.191) SWEET POTATO ..... COBBLERS". Cus. Michigan 49252.517.542,2989. second cutting. Leo Bolt. Mecosta. Michigan. (11-".19b) lards Puddmgs. Pies. 100 recipes.. $1 00. PhOne517.967.3415. 1056 USED PROTECTO 18x16 WIRE CAGES NEW! "IS SHE GOING TO MAKE IT DOC?" Soulhern CookbOOk. Bo~ 812c. Gleason. Ten. (3-lt-16f) equipped with Hart water cups and Northco nessee 38229 automatic leeders. 5590 Freeland Road, (And 645 more Livestock Health questions and SURPLUS JEEPS - 519.3O! CARS- HAY FOR SALE: AUaUaand brome grass. First answers). 160 pages. Invaluable paperback, 513.501 - 650,000 ITEMS! - GOVERNMENT 12-2t.1hnl Freeland, Michigan. Phone 517.686.0328. cutting, 1200 bales. Richard D. Stull, Route 15, (3-1t.221) 55.75. "VET BOOK FOR STOCK FARMERS," On- SURPLUS - MOST COMPREHENSIVE DIREC. COLDWATER DILLPICKLESI Can in minutesl C.R. 374, Paw Paw, Michigan. Phone The-Farm Prevention, Symptoms, Treatments, TORY AVAILABLE TELLS HOW, WHERE TO BUY No hot brine. Delicious, Crisp. Factory Secrets! 616-657.4957. 176 pages, JOO.photos. Hardcover, 513.95. - YOUR AREA - $2 - MONEYBACK Recipe $1.00, Hamillons, Box 652-131, New Ulm, (3-11-231) EVERSMAN 12 LANDLEVELER, J. DEERE "CALVING THE COW AND CARE OF THE CALF" GUARANTEE - "GOVERNMENT INFORMA. Minnesota 56073. '115 chuck wagon. 1970 (HC stake truck 4x4, 36 EXCELLENT ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE: First 164 pages, 300 illustrations, hardcover, $13.95. TlON SERVICES," DEpARTMENT EG3. BOX (3.1\.20p) II., new. Idea Elevator, 12' transport cultipacor. and second cutting. Conditioned and green. SPECIAL! Complete Above Library three bookS, 99249, SAN FRANCISCO,CALIFORNIA 94109. Lockwood Innes, 8 row windrower. 313-659-6535. Roger Boyce. Dexter, Michigan. Phone $31.55, postpaid. Diamond Farm Book (1-3t-32p) SEWING SUPPLIES, PEARL SNAP (3-1\.251) 313-426-3565. Publishers, Depl. MFN, Box 266, Alexandria Bay, FASTENERS. 145 Colors and styles. Free NY 13607. ' FOR SALE - 1,000 gallons of liQuid Molasses 501t catalog. Bee Lee Company, Box 20558-MF, . (3-1\-181) WANTED: HOMELITE XL 101 chain saw lor a gallon, Phone 517-777.0332. parts. any condition. Robert Crofoot, 775 S. (3-3t-69P) Dallas, Texas 75220. HAY FOR SALE: 125 ton good, early cut (1.3t.121) (3-101-19p) Timothy-Treloil hay. 30 ton Clover-Timothy-Trefoil Grand Avenue, Fowlerville, Michigan 48836. Phone 1-517-223-3278. NEW EDmON I "PIG FARMERS VETERINARY hay. Phone 906.478-6427. Rudyard, Michigan. BOOK," ON.THE.FARM PREVENTION, SYMP. WORK SHIRTS AND PANTS, 6/$14.00, AFRICAN VIOLET LEAVES FRESHLY CUT, (3-11.211) (3.1I-20f) TOMS, TREATMENTS, 180 pages, Diagnosis Coveralls 3/$21.00, Jackefs 2/$9.00, Leather labeled all dillerent 12 lor $5.00. With rools 12 lor ALFALFA HAY. secoi1d and third cuttings. chart.$13.95. "THE SOW.IMPROVINGHER EFFI- Gloves 6 pair/$19.00. Catalog $1.00. Call $8.00. Also other offers. List 35 cents. Theo FOR SALE: MID-WEST HARROW lor 5 bottom $1.25 per bale. RA Rose, Floating Bridge Road, CIENCY," Covers breeding, nutrition, farrowing, 203.574-4090. Sara Glove Co., Box 4069-C95, Jensen. 4090 West Barnes. Millington. Michigan plow, $125.00. Also 3 units of Gandy applicators Three Rivers, Michigan. Phone 616.279-2447. lor 6 rows, $50.00. Phone Frankenmuth, management. etc. 31'-pages, 8()..lIIustrations. Waterbury, Conn. 06704. 48746. (3-1t-19f) 517-652-6612. $15.95. "PIG HOUSING," 220 pages, 32.page (1.3t-30b) (3'1t-29p) "BLUEPRINT" sec\ion, HOUSING EQUIPMENT, FOR SALE: 1500 bales of allalfa and Timothy, (3,1t.221) $14.95. SPECIAL! Complete above Pig Library. PICKLED? Old saloon keepers recipe lets you $.80 per bale. 30 tons ChOiceaUaUa.Robert Gun- 3-Hardcover books, $38.95, postpaid. Diamond SLOT MACHINE OWNERS: July 3. 1979. It pickle boiled eggs, meats, etc. EASY.Send $1.00 tie, Dowagiac. Michigan. Phone 616-782-8435. FOR SALE: I.H. THRESHING MACHINE and Farm Book Publishers, Depl. MFN, Box 266, Alex- became legal to "possess only" a slol machine and S.A.S.E. to PICKLED, Box 2223, Kingslord, (3-11-21I) grain binder. Good working condition. Clarence andria Bay, NY 13607. older than 25 years. I Will buy, repair or restore. Michigan 49801. Haberslich, Route 1. Box 193, Gulliver, Michigan (3-3t.59p) Call or write. Wilham P. Daugharty, 705 Pioneer (3-2t'24p) FOR SALE: 4,000 bales 01good quality lirst cut- 49840. Phone 906-283-3081. Trail. Saginaw, 48604. 517-753.7037 ting alfalfa and brome hay. Phone DeWitt, (3-1t-22f) "HORSE POWER" Comprehensive book on (2.3t.27b) NEWI LUCETTE PANTS PATTERNS. Custom- 517.669-9519. Draft Horses. 255 pages, 3QO.beautifui photos. designed lit f9r elegance, lashion, comfort. End (3.11-161) FOR SALE: JOHN DEERE 4 row corn planter $12.95. "THE DRAFT HORSE PRIMER" covers WANTED: DUMP HAY RAKES, OR TEETH. crotch mlslit and laulty leg drop. For all figures. A with insecticides boxes. 1-430 Case tractor with breeds. machinery, leeding, shoeing, hitching, Also pipe 1 Inch 0 D. 811.long or better. and 21n. blessing for middle.age and oversize figures. FOR SALE: 2,000 bales, first cutting alfalfa. loader and 3 bOttom plow. 1-730 Case tractor. eel. 386 pages, Hardcover, $12.95. "KNOW dlan Runner Ducks lor sale. Phone 313-727.1431 Free brochure. Luchard, Box 13261, Depl. A30. 1,000 bales second cutting, $.60 to $1.00 per 616-269.3395. YOUR HORSE" covers symptoms, treatments. Albuquerque, NM 87192. bale. Milton Conine, Howell, "Michigan. Phone management. mares and foals, etc. "DIAGNOSIS (12'11.251) 517.546-0155. (3.1t-241) (3.1\-39p) CHARr' invaluable, 220 pages. hardcover, (3.1\-24f) S70 USED SCHEU JUMBO CONE ORCHARD $12.95. SPECIAL! Complele Draft Horse library WANTED: TOY TRACTORS 1940-/965. John MINIATURE DRY FLOWER ARRANGEMENT. HEATERS. Will seil all or part, price negotiable. Above 3-books, $35.95, postpaid. Diamond Farm Deere. Farmall. Case. etc. w'Mounted Corn 3"x5" basket with handle. Pastels or Earthtones, ALFALFA AND MIXED HAY. 5,000 bales. Two Larry Hacker, Route I, Box 215, Berrien Springs, Book Publishers, Depl. MFN, Box 266, Alexandria PIckers. pull type combines. Bernal Tolan. phone $7.50. Leonard Sherman, 9436 Douglas Road, miles east 01West Branch. Phone 517-345-0821 Michigan. Phone 616-429-3748. Bay, NY 13607. 517-287.5183 Temperance, Michigan 48182. Junior Clemens.. (3.2t-251) (3.3t-66P) (2.5t-191) (3-1\-2Of) (3-1t-141) MARCH,1980 FARM NEWS PAGE 15 SPRING PLANTING TI'ME' SALE! .ORDER. NOW WHILE STOCKS ARE LARGE .SAVE UP TO 50% HOUSE OF WESli:Y, NURSERY DIVISION, BLOOMINGTON, IlliNOIS 61701 BUSHEL BASKET SIZE 4 YEAR OLD CUSHION MUMS 10"-18" SIZE 8 for $1.00 16for $1.75 COLORADO 24 for $2.50 BLUE SPRUCE (Reg. 5 for $1.00) Wonderful offer on popular Mums! There are dozens of Cushion SMOKE TREE pink, red, or yellow blooms on every plant. These flowers 3 for $1.95 $1. 50 ea. 2 for $2.75 grow more beautiful and bloom every year - with little I7 for $3.95) 3 for $4.00 or no care. They will add (16 for $7.95) beauty to your garden and In July when most other trees have Quit bloom. supply endless floral displays, ing, the beautiful Pink Mist Smoke Tree for your living room. These (Cotinus coggygria) burst forth with a big clus- are our choicest field~grown (Reg. $1.00 each) Yes, now you Can pu~chase ttfe b,:autiful Colorad'o Blue Spruce (Picea pungens glal!ca) at amazingly low pr}ces. Th,ese are strong ter of light pink panicles resembling big clouds divisions that are exception- of fluffy smoke - so dense you can't see ally hardy and will thrive in northern grown, nicely rooted 4-year old, 10-18" seedlings that are all nursery grown. Just the right size for transplanting. Excellent for use as corner .groups, through them. The tree looks like one large poor soil. Order a whole yard cloud of smoke - like a pink cloud resting on a full. Not shipped to Arizona, windbreaks, or as individual specimens. Buy now and shape your tree Just the way you want while you watch it grow .. tree trunk. And then in the Fall the tree is California or Washington. ablaze in a beautiful array of red, scarlet and orange foliage. Grows to 15 feet. Especially MASSES -OF COLOR EARLY IN. SPRING lovely when three are planted together. You reo BEAUTIFUL ALL YEAR LONG! ceive choice, hand selected 1V2 to 3 ft. trees. CREEPING PHLOX WHITE BIRCH 6 for $1.00 FREE 3' for $2.98 WITH EARLY ORDERS! 12 for $1.75 18 for $2.50 6for $5.79 Orders for $2.50 or 36 for $4.85 9 for $8.49 more will receive two (Reg. $1.50 ea.) 1/3 off our regular ROSE OF SHARON catalog price! The graceful White Birch (B. papyrifera) will add beauty shrubs absolutely free! to your yard .all year 'round. Rich Nice 1-2' size. lovely green leaves in Spring and summer turn to a spectacular gold in the Fall. blooms all summer. Or- And in the Winter, the glistening ders for $5.00 or more, white biJrk will delight every viewer. in addition to first bo- White Birches are hardy, fast grOWing, and require little care. Especially nus, will also get three lovely planted in groups of three. FREE. You'll receive healthy, hand-selected I 2-4' nicely branched collected trees. RED TWIG DOGWOOD Beautiful all year shrubs. Red RED SUI.)IIMER FLOWERS <;iREEN ALL WINTER Plant FOUR-SEASON Beauty NOW! stems in winter, clusters of white flowers in Spring, then CREEPING RED SEDUM PERIWINKLE lush green foliage. Send your order today and get these 4 for $1.00' favorites FREE! FULL PROTECTION GUARANTEE 8 for $1.75 - 12 for $2.50 25 for $1.98 All items guaranteed to be of high Quality, and are to arrive in good healthy condition 24 for $4.75 - 48 for $9.25 50 for $2.98 covers 100 sq. ft. or purchase price will be refu nded. Return SHIPPING LABEL ONLY - you may keep Rock Gardens, borders, edgings, 100 for $4.98 covers 200 sq. ft. the items. (One year limit). under shady trees, and steep banks - ------Please Print Plolinly------ will be alive with carefree color when you plant this Creeping Red Sedum. I HOUSE OF WESLEY, Nursery Division (Reg. 10 for $1.00) Planting Periwinkle (Sedum spuriul1l', Dragon's Blood). (Vinca Minor) now will provide you , DEPT. 4973-52 :\ Place these hardy northern nursery with YEAR-ROUND BEAUTY in those I Bloomington, Illinois 61701 grown plants about one foot apart. The neat 3-4" tall cover spreads problem areas in your yard. Shade-loving, wide-spreading Periwinkle thrives t Please send the following Items: under hedges, on slopes, in rock gardens, in poor soil - places where grass rapidly. With bright red, star-like won't grow. Dainty lavender-blue flowers in the Spring. Shiny green foliage all CAT. flowers June through September - winter! This vigorous perennial grows 4-6" tall; one plant spreadS-to fill two I ~~~Y NO. ITEM COST thick semi-evergreen foliage the rest sQ. ft. (for quicker, denser effect, plant one foot apart). Nicely rooted plants, of the year, even in sub-zero weather! for easy transplanting. I 158 BLUE SPRUCE 229 CREEPING PHLOX HYDRANGEA TREE EXTRA HUGE 242 CR. RED SEDUM ONLY STRA WBERRIES 256 637 CUSHION MUMS PERIWINKLE NEXT SUMMER 717 RED MAPLE ea. 742 STRAWBER R IES 3 for $3.00 757 SMOKE TREE 25 for 6 for $5.00 854 HYDRANGEA TR. 3 for $2.50 898 WHITE BIRCH 6 for $4.50 50 for $ 3.50 (Please add 65t on prepaid orders) .65 100 for $ 5.50 (III. Residents add 5% Sales Tax) 200 for $10.00 TOTAL $ $2.50 orders receive 2 Rose of Sharon Sh. $5.00 orders also receive 3 Red Twig The last time you picked Strawberries - or DogWOOd bought them - how many did it take to make a Quart? Eighty? One hundred? More? NAME Regular Strawberries are so small - most In midsummer this breathtaking "color-changing" people lose count! But with this hardy One of Fall's most richly colored trees is the Hydrangea Tree (Hyd. P.G.) is covered with hun. variety, you can expect Quarts from JUST beautiful Red Maple (Acer rubrum) with its ADDRESS dreds of snow white flOWers. In August, the flow- 30 STRAWBERRIES! And these extra- brill iant scarlet leaves. In' Spri ng the tree is ers turn a beautiful bluish-pink and, final/y, in the sweet berries (Giant Robinson) are highly loaded with delicate small red flowers. I n Sum- Fall, to a royal purple. An excellent tree for speci- disease resistant, they ripen very fast, plus mer, the rich green leaves give wonderful shade. CITY men or ornamental planting. Especially nice in they give you a bigger patch every year! A very majestic and beautiful shade tree that groups of three. Easy to grow. Fast growing. You Have wonderful big strawberries for jams, will give you years of proud satisfaction. You receive choice 1'12 to 3' trees guaranteed to have a freezer, fresh desserts for months! ORDER receive strong, heavily rooted hand selected strong, vigorous root system. NOW. 2-4' collected trees. An ideal transplanting size STATE ZIP PAGE 16 FARM NEWS MARCH,1980 FOR~ FARMOWNERS INSURANCE THAT WORKS ••• You can't work a farm from a rocking choir. We can't insure a farm from a downtown office. Annual insurance reviews, new equipment up- dates, new building evaluations, workers com- pensation analysis; agents with the farm insurance knowledge you need are there. At your farm. When you need them . • FARM ~UREAU INSURANCE GROUR FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM ~UREAU LIFE • COMMUNITY SERVICE INSURANCE