.. Farm News---------- ....... THE ACTION PUBLICATION OF TN. MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU Joe Nelkle, son of 'osco County Farm Bureau President Russell Nellde, Jr. (see Commission (see accompanying story and President's Column) could have on Impact Regional feature, Page 12), ploys on active role In the family dairy operation. H Joe on his future. The Nelkles market their milk through MMPA. (Photo by Marcia decides to stay In the business, the decisions mode by the federal Antitrust Review Dltchle) Farm Co-ops, Milk Market Order Program Challenged A fight to preserve farm- Cooperatives. The NMPF Graham concluded that if concerns regarding the ers' right to market presented an analysis of the the Justice Department were Commission. "Given the through their cooperatives is role the Capper-Volstead Act truly interested in fostering critical problems faced by currently being waged in and cooperative marketing effective competition in food agricultural producers in Washington, D.C. where a play in agriculture and the marketing, it would en- obtaining fair prices for food federal Antitrust Review dairy industry, and of the courage farmers to use and fiber, and the lack of Commission is looking into importance of the federal cooperative~ more, since that marketing strength allegations that some large milk market order program. would inject more com- demonstrated by the frequent farm co-ops have used their The National Council of petition to the benefit of declines in prices rece-h.ed by muscle unfairly to enhance Farmer Cooperatives producers and consumers farmers, we beli~\'f' the food prices and cut out recommended that an in- alike. "Instead," he said, Commission's limitt"d time competition. dependent commission study "Justice seems to be at- could be spent mud: :1 ore In January of 1977, the milk marketing and farmer tacking cooperatives because productively on I~ hrr Justice Department's cooperatives - if the Com- it receives a distorted vision issues." Antitrust Division issued a mission concludes that fur- from its limited exposure Secretary of Agricult ure report on milk marketing in ther study is necessary. rather than for sound Bob Bergland also testifit"d which questions were raised NCFC Vice President Donald economic reasons." before the Commission. \ about co-ops, including the E. Graham said that mem- In a joint letter to President former farmer and co-()P possibility of reshaping the bers of such a study com- Jimmy Carter, the American member, he said: "My own Capper-Volstead Act of 1977. mission should be selected Farm Bureau Federation, view, which I believe is well- In a series of public hearings from among responsible National Farmers Union, supported by history, ex- held this summer, those consumer, farmer and National Council of Farmer perience and research, is that testifying included the middleman interests, and not Cooperatives, National the Capper-Volstead Act and National Milk Producers from the Federal Trade Grange and National Milk our marketing order system Federation and the National Commission, Agriculture or Producers Federation, the are in no need of statua tory Council of Farmer Justice Departments. groups outlined the~ mutual .modification. " PAGE 2 FARM NEWS SEPTEMBER, 1978 From the Desk of the President It's our Future at Stake-Defend it! However, the chances that commission is plaintiff Program, export sales of Commission. But you, as an such a study would be either counsel in a case against a fertilizers were not subject to individual farmer, also have thorough or unbiased are dairy cooperative. And even price controls, but domestic the opportunity and small. those members of the sales were. Profit-seeking responsibility to stand up and The Commission's final Commission who have a corporations were able to sell speak - and have an in- report and recommendations desire to be objective are triple superphosphate and fluence on the decisions that are due at the White House in constantly fed anti- diammonium phosphate will be made. There are December. In that short a cooperative materials by the 'fertilizer for $50.82 and $75.77 several things you can do: Any time two or more time, can a group of people - Justice Department staff per ton on the export market. 1. Write to your farmers get together today, none of whom has any real (who would like to see ad- CF Industries, a farmer- Congressmen expressing the topic of conversation is knowledge of agricultural ministration of the Capper- owned and farmer-controlled your concern regarding the certain to turn to the farm economics - comprehend and Volstead Act in their cooperative, owns and qualifications of this Com- income problem and how best make objective decisions in department rather than the operates phosphate fertilizer mission to make to solve it. And while we an area as complex, for better-suited USDA). manufacturing facilities and knowledgeable recom- discuss and debate this issue, example, as the federal milk A farmer alone has almost was selling its product to its mendations in the area of there's a small group sitting order system? Can they fully no bargaining power when he farmer cooperative members farm cooperatives and milk in Washington, D.C. whose understand and appreciate -- sells his product; he's a for $42.35 and $58.30 per ton. market orders. Tell them decisions could severely between now and their report helpless price-taker. But If CF Industries had con- what farmer cooperatives weaken our chances of ob- due date - the inequality in when he joins with other tributed to this artificial mean to you personally, and taining a fair price for our bargaining power that exists farmers, group action shortage of fertilizer that the Capper-Volstead Act commodities. in farm product markets enables farmers to overcome phosphates by selling on the does not need to be modified. That group is the National unless farmers can use their this state of helplessness and export market, it would have 2. Plan now for expanded Commission for the Review cooperatives? have some influence on the made millions of dollars on October Co-op Month ac- of Antitrust Laws and And what are the chances prices of their products. export sales. Instead, it tivities that will result in a Procedures. It has been of such a report being un- Cooperatives are an in- allocated its entire produc- better understanding by the directed by President Carter biased? Let's take a look at strument to raise farm in- tion of phosphate materials to public of the benefits of farm to study and make recom- this Commission, its staff and come and to improve the cooperative members. cooperatives to both mendations for procedural advisors: farmers' well-being by producers and consumers. We need our farmer reform in the area of an- The Commission staff correcting or alleviating their cooperatives, both for selling Write to the Michigan titrust legislation -- and also person heading up market or competitive and for buying. Much of the Association of Farmer to review antitrust exemp- agricultural exemptions and weaknesses. efficiency for which the Cooperatives, P.O. Box 30960, tions and immunities. immunities, an economist But, there's more to the American farmer is Lansing 48909, for ideas and Prompted by the Justice with the Justice Department, farm income picture than the renowned today has been materials. Work with your Department, this group has has for more than four years prices farmers receive for provided through his^ local co-ops in conducting decided to zero in on the engaged in activities at- their products; there's also cooperatives. Now that open houses and in- limited immunity the Cap- tacking farmer cooperatives production costs to be con- freedom to sell and buy formational meetings. per - Volstead Act gives and milk market orders and sidered and the availability of cooperatively is being The theme of Co-op Month farmer-producers to organize was a principal government goods farmers need to threatened. 1978 is: "Cooperatives -- cooperatives, and the milk witness in a recent Justice produce the nation's food and Democracy in Action" - an market order system. action against a dairy fiber. In that area, too, The time to protect that excellent description, but one A thorough and unbiased cooperative. Two of the cooperatives have been vital freedom is now, before the which must be explained to study in this area would be Congressmen on the Com- to farmers. Here's just one decision-makers in Wash- Washington politicians and good, I believe, in that it mission introduced bills example: ington take it away. the general public. Let's use would underscore the which, if they had been In the early 1970's, there Spokesmen for some of the this opportunity to step up our benefits of farm cooperatives enacted, would have was a shortage of fertilizers, cooperative organizations we efforts to vigorously defend to both consumers and seriously weakened farmer particularly phosphates. In belong to have already our cooperatives. It is our producers and further justify cooperatives. One of the 1972, under Phase II of the testified, very eloquently and future at stake. the immunities we now have. attorneys appointed to the Economic Stabilization knowledgeably, before this Elton R. Smith Peaks and Valleys ~ The USDA and Carol Have you ever noticed that awards because many of you on Worker's Compensation our visits with you and your life consists of peaks and were responsible for it. Our won the "Best Feature Story" willingness to share your valleys (sometimes even FARM NEWS special article award and, if you remember, experiences made it possible pits)? How when you're for us to write this story. It "flying high" something would not have been an happens to bring you back award-winner without down to earth again? The PEOPLE! most you can hope for is more *££P AHO INSECT CONTROL DC PART M E N T The peak was so high, I peaks than pits . . .; if you almost needed an oxygen were never in the pits, you mask! . . . . And the pit that couldn't really appreciate the awaited me back in Lansing peaks! was deep and dark. A valley I I recently experienced a could have handled; a pit were doing something too peak-to-pit ride that was after a peak was . . . well, my important for the critics to more traumatic than any I've kids could never talk me into ignore." had since a pimple popped out riding a roller coaster. It was A more palitable column on the end of my nose on prom a column by an editor of a was written by Dick Orr in a night. Michigan hosted the weekly newspaper who called recent issue of the CHICAGO American Farm Bureau my work "bleatings," • of- TRIBUNE: Federation Information fending, biased, one-sided, ' 'Ken Baughman, Conference in early August - and concluded that I looked Democratic candidate for and how proud we were to like the south end of a horse Congress from the 21st show off the beautiful facing north. Illinois District, says that if Traverse City area to our out- After all my experience in he is elected he will try to of-state guests! And how the bruising world of com- have the USDA moved from proud we were to have munications, I thought my Washington to Farmer City in Michigan win four of the 13 skin had toughened, but . . . awards that were presented Dewitt County. He said he's WOW! . . . I'm bleeding yet! serious about it. by the AFBF for outstanding One consolation: maybe it individual information ef- "The Department would be will make me appreciate the located out in the country forts. next peak even more. While Talk about flying high! with the corn and soybeans I'm waiting for it, I keep where it symbolically There's nothing like national reading, over and over, the recognition of your work to belongs, Baugham said. The anonymous saying that hangs name of Farmer City would feed the always-hungry ego of on my office wall over the creative people and stimulate "I'D LIKE SOMETHING THAT'LL MAKE serve as a reminder to the typewriter: "In a way, to be nation that the USDA is to them to do even more. I'd like THESE LOUSY WEEDS SUFFER criticized is to be com- to tell you about one of those BEFORE THEY DIE!" serve farmers and plimented; it shows that you (Continued on Page 15) SEPTEMBER, 1978 FARM NEWS, PAGE 3 # TAG "LOAD One Truck doing 3 Jobs . . . Just Attach the Body Style A NEW CONCEPT you Need . . . In Minutes FOR ADVANTAGES . . . LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKING • DOUBLES THE PAYLOAD FOR A GIVEN TRUCK SERIES • COMBINES ADVANTAGES OF A SEMI-TRAILER AND 2-AXLE TRUCK • LOAD VERSATILITY WITHOUT HAVING TO BUY A LARGER TRUCK DOUBLES • ONE TRUCK . . . WITH 2 OR 3 DIFFERENT BODY ATTACHMENTS LOAD CAPACITY • QUICK COUPLING OF ANY BODY STYLE • EXCEPTIONAL ROAD-HUGGING STABILITY • SUPERIOR HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS . . . 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Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Ph. 616-459-0119 PAGE 4 FARM NEWS , ~E PTEMBER; 1'978 Groups Oppose School Lunch Transfer Higher prices for school lunches and reduced par- system, an integral part of lunch prices, the group AgriPac Schedules child feeding programs under contends. "It's a vicious ticipation in related child USDA administration, could nutrition programs could be the result of a Senate mean higher prices in the school lunch room the cycle," the coalition con- cludes, "that will threaten the existence of school lunch First Fund-raiser proposal to transfer child coalition says. The com- programs in schools that are Agri-Pac, the political action arm of the Michigan feeding programs now modity distribution system already financially hard- Farm Bureau, has scheduled its first fund-raiser with located in the Department of provides a domestic outlet for pressed." proceeds to help elect designated "Friends of Agriculture (USDA)to a new, agricultural products and According to an American Agriculture" in the 13-countysoutheastern portion of the cabinet - level department, surpluses at a low cost to the Farm Bureau Federation state. Under the leadership of AgriPac member, George say members of the so-called program. Producer spokesperson, the farm Robb of Livingston County, the fund-raiser will be held Save School Lunch coalition. representatives in the organization has been wat- September 9 at the 4-H Building, Fowlerville coalition fear that the new ching the progress of Senate fairgrounds, from 11:30a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The coalition consisting of Department of Education Bill 991 closely and supports The event will begin with a pancake and sausage Washington-based producer, may view continuance of the the efforts of the Save School luncheon at $5 per person, with opportunity for Farm processor and nutrition USDAdistribution system too Lunch coalition to block Bureau members to personally talk with "Friends of organizations argue that the bothersome. transfer of the lunch Agriculture" political candidates and the farmer- transfer demonstrates "little In a joint letter to the program. However, said the chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. B. Dale understanding of the kinds of Senate Governmental Affairs spokesperson, AFBF op- Ball, Director of the Michigan Department of problems they may be Committee, the coalition cites position to S. 991goes further. Agriculture, will be the speaker. creating for the school lunch .studies showing that for The full scope of that bill, Tickets for the fund-raiser are available from selected program, other feeding every 1 cent increase in the introduced by Senator persons in each of the 14 counties involved: Hillsdale, programs, and for the lunch price, 1 percent of the Abraham Ribicoff (D., Genessee, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, children who presently paying students drop out of Conn.), authorizes the Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Shiawassee, St. Clair, benefit from them." the program. Lower par- establishment of a separate Washtenaw, Wayne and Lapeer. Farm Bureau members Erosion or elimination of ticipation of paying students Department of Education and outside the 14-countyarea who wish to attend may order the commodity distribution will then result in even higher would transfer the ad- tickets from the Public Affairs Division, Michigan Farm ministration of existing Bureau, P.O. Box 30960,Lansing 48909,phone: 517-323- federal programs related to 7000. educa tion to the new AgriPac fund-raisers are also being planned for other What's Happening ••• department. parts of the state to help elect "Friends of Agriculture." September 7 District 8 Farm Bureau Women's Fall Council Meeting Camp Monroe, A new way to help September 8 St. Louis Dlstrlct'O Farm Bureau Women's nitrogen help corn ••• Fall Council Meeting September 8-9 Grayling 4-H Livestock Achievement, MSU N.SERVE September 11 District 9 Farm Bureau Women's Fall Council Meeting nitrogen stabilizers. Wexford County Now you can cut nitrogen loss on fall- or spring-applied September '2 District 6 Farm Bureau Women's nitrogen fertilizer. And help make that N available as the crop Fall Council Meeting Teal's Restaurant, can use it with N-SERVE* nitrogen stabilizers. N-SERVE cuts Mar/eHe loss by slowing the nitrification of the N you put on. So you get more efficient .use of your nitrogen. And more effective September 13 District 2 Farm Bureau Women's Fall Council Meeting fertilization of your corn. Come see us for more information Hillsdale County OHlce, on N -SERVE Iilitroge.n stabilizers. Just look for the sign with Hillsdale the N-SERVE policeman. .Trademark 01 The Dow Chemical Company "'Wi"~ OTOCC September 14 District I Farm Bureau Women's Fall Council Meeting You'll grow bigger with a little help from Dow. Van Buren County Office, Paw Paw . Jb~'~-H~~~~ ~~~~~!iJ~ ~11(';\~~~; r~K-= ... ~ ~ r K ~ ~/ ,CI ~v, J~ .~ f.'~_/~ \~ '-'~:~ ~~r~~1 ~ .. ,~ 1-... September 15 - Solid Waste Management Tour Ingham-Eaton- '~r Jackson Counties (Contact Eaton Co. Extension Office for details.) " ~ lAI1 ~ ~ r\ ~~ ~ ~ r~ JI ,. ~~ ~Cl ~ In; "'" "".~ Wj7':" _ ~ "'I" ~- ij" ~.:;;;i ~/1i !il rs ~ September 15 District 5 Farm Bureau Women's III - .. ~ 't:4 ' ~If_ ~p; -0;: "/ ... ~ Fall Council Meeting "'C- 'f:::. IJ' "r ~...., ~ _ September '6 State 4-H Meat Judging Contest, MSU ~ ~~~ >-<' ~~ ~~ ~ '-; ~ ~ ~~'i')., .~.J. $hIawassee County OHlce, Owosso 'l ,;:~~ ... ,'-~~'~ ~~4.. ~ ~~-%;~~~ Q nau int at Ill. e IJc:Hings A"",o,d. sponsored by the Sill. 24, who farms 1,000 .Jeres c ;lIld CaI \ . f r ' fc('J...that Michigan Farm Radio Network near Gaines with his fotl f'r and persons \\! ,,) f'(' PC there. ability. Shl'~ ( '''.n \' P I 'I'e ta:<} I ns' mer and Farm Bureau Insurance his wife, Pot. The 0P' ,otion That wouJd bl . 19ht with gets things ,I lilt. ~Il ...... JL.! ~lh.,u~d h~' . ( II.. I' .\'ileJc of • Group, recognizes AHchlgan includes 600 head of beef cuttle. Tom Mc('onkl ~. an auto Carol's got C'hu7.pah! footing th(' hili il r the oon- formers lor their contrlbulions to Sill is president 01 the Genesee dealer whll is IiJ;i~or of the UnfortunatPly. Carol go\'ernment,,!. self-apPointed fhe agriculture Industry and the County Farm Bureau; 4 H beel town. 'The) ~':lJuld certainly Foreman is accomplishing consumer group. , . of which I community. Recipients are leader; advisor lor local church be welcowe,' he ~aid. 'They these feats in her top-level am not a member nur a selected lor the quality of their youth group; local Young ~armer would be nn cronomic boom position as Assistant philosophical supporter. On farming operation and their chairman; past president of the" to the town. but I doubt if it Secretary of Agriculture in that basis, I \\ant to make it community Involvement. local Farm Bureau Community will happen. I don't think the USDA, and, many persons resoundingly clear that I do Group; and he served as there are 10 Democrats in this feel, at the expense of not want to see tax dollars president of the Byron Future town. I'm a Republican American agriculture. expended to "buy" testimony Farmers 01 America (FFA) In myself.'" Until recently, that of the Consumer Federation 197. and as regional FFA judgment was merely a of America or any other treasurer. CAROL'S GOT CHUZP AH! figure of speech. But in a new special interest group. Speaking of the USDA, administrative ploy to The open forum provided MFN Associate Editor Connie represent the consumer, by the public hearings to Lawson has some thoughts Carol ForeInan has ad- surface scientific- evid~nce, f on Carol Foreman: vocated related expense public opinion and to guide Carol Tucker Forenlan is a I' e i m bur s e In e n t for government is basic to our truly amazing woman and reprcsentati-, cs of the Con- system of democracy and J)l':\~E \VAG~EH that is a sincerely-nleant sumer I cdlratio!. of free speech --let's keep i~ that Week of July 3 - Duane statement. She' has American, who provide way. Wagner, Davison area dairy ----------------.--- larmer, who farms 815 acres and milks 80 cows with the help 01 his wile and two 01 his children. Wagner, 56, a lifelong larmer, Is a member committee of the executive 01 the Lapeer County We went to Dr. James Boyd, Agricultural Form Bureau and 1978 County Membership Chairman. He Is a LARRY SE~SABAliGIi Engineer at Michigan State University, for member of the Flint Chapter of the Michigan Assn.; member Milk Producers of the Odd Week 01 Ju'y 24 -- lorry Sensabaugh, a cash crop larmer Irom Breckenridge who larms some heating and insulation advice. Fellows Lodge in Davison and 670 acres and raises navy beans, past Noble Grand of that soybeans and com. Sensabaugh, Heating organization; and a member of 4', Is chairman of the Foreign If your shop or barn is heated by a the Baptist Church of Davison. Youth Exchange Program lor the regular stove, install a fan to distribute He and his wife, Dorothy, have Breckenridge Rotary Club; the heat evenly throughout the work- five children. member of the advisory com- space. This will eliminate cold spots mlHee of the saw Co-op Elevator and help you get more comfort from In Breckenridge; director on the your heating budget. A heat reflector board of the Farmers State Bank can be constructed from sheet metal In Breckenridge; member of the and placed behind your stove. This Gratiot County Farm Bureau and also can distribute the stove's heat serves on that organization's more evenly while reducing the pos- .6.. y- advisory commlHee; and vlce- """ sibility of a fire. Be sure to have an 18" president 01 the 'ocal Farm air space between the reflector and Bureau community group. the wall or other combustible material. \ Insulation All insulation materials should be .J ACK SIPPLE installed according to manufacturers' Week of July 10 - Jack R. recommendations. Mineral wool, Sipple, 39, a dairy farmer from fiberglass and cellulose fiber are Shelbyville who farms 500 acres probably the most satisfactory and and milles 65 cows. He has been easiest to install. These should be a member of the Allegan County installed with no air space between Farm Bureau for more than 20 insulation and inside wall sheathing. years, and Is a posf member of When batt or blanket insulation is the County Farm Bureau Boord. used, the heavy paper should h0 on Sippl(' also serves as a trustee on the inside, Other insulation mflh-rials the township board; vice- are aVdil, ble with varying degrE('S of president of the board of Sf. effective: ess, cunvenienc.e an<-I.-:afety. Johns Lutheran Church; area 4-H No mdtter what material you ch00se l leader and member of the local be sure to follow the manufacturer's board of the Michigan Milk installation instr uctions. Producers Assn. He and his ARTIIl'R EIl\\'AHUS family were named Outstanding Week 01 July 31 - Arthur For other ways to conserve energy Young Farm Family of the Year Edwards, 47, a dairy farmer Irom through insulation, write to: Agricultural lor Allegan County In 1974. He Engadine in Mackinac County. Engineering Dept., Michigan State and his wife, Marl'yn, have three Edwards farms 675 acres, milks University, E. Lansing, "" 48824. chi'dren. 55 cows, and raises corn, hay and oats. He is a member of the Church Council of Our Lady of Lourdes Church; member 01 the Mac-luce County Farm Bureau; SAVE WHERE IT REALLY COUNTS. THE POWER IS IN YOUR HANDS. has served on the Michigan Farm Bureau executive commlHee for eight years; served on the Dairy Herd Improvemenf Assn. board Detroit for four years; has been on the American Breeders Assn. board for 16 ,ecrrs; served as a local .... H leader; and was Garfield Twp. Edison treasurer ancI comlflflftder 01 Ibe V.F.W. Post In Ensod/ne. He and his wile. Marr. hewe senn BILL SILL dtndren. SEPTEM8ER, 19-7-8' m' ~u~ ~I()~ 11111: ,,11,!I\llm;i II ," Making Your o;.j , , iii,,' ,. '- ~~ Voice Heard 1..; I)I~~ ••,~::.l;:.~:.. 8 '-./ ~ ~ I"'llllIlIIII ~ I Every member of Farm Bureau has become a member through choice. However, just being a member is not enough. Every Farm Bureau member should express himself on agricultural matters, make his wishes known, and take an active part in the organization and direction of its policies. ,• tll T() V IC by KEN WILES Mana~r Member Relations I m I The foundation of Farm Bureau's structure is ~ ~i 1~ i\ii m' :iJ l 1 I j !:1m !!1m! r rl~g [lr ,:J self-government. This foundation upholds a be problems of farmers or problems of all county only, it then becomes an official adopted structure which emphasizes the freedom of the citizens. They may be community problems or county policy. Recommendations adopted which individual and the initiation of proposals for international problems. They may be goals or concern state, national, or international issues policies by community groups and individuals. methods of reaching them. Policies express are forwarded to the State Policy Development The structure of Farm Bureau embodies the Farm Bureau's fundamental ideals on com- Committee. concept and purpose of the organization - bet- munity, county, state, or national issues. Once The State Policy Development Committee is terment of farm families, community, state, and determined and adopted, these policies become appointed by the state president. The twenty- nation by free individuals working voluntarily the plan for the years work. They are the member State Policy Development Committee is together. This structure enables every policy to statement of what a majority of Farm Bureau composed of one member from each of the be a decision of the majority of the members, members have voted, after prolonged study and eleven districts, plus three representatives of the either by their own vote or by vote of their discussion. Michigan Farm Bureau Women, three elected representatives. The basic policies state the philosophy of Farm representatives of the Michigan Farm Bureau Farm Bureau structure is unique among Bureau - these principles which the members Young Farmers, and three members at large. organizations. It is an organization operated by hold fundamental to the welfare of their country The State Policy Development Committee its members - not in name only, but in actual and of Farm Bureau. They are the principles of undertakes more study, investigates, and practice. It was created by its members and is the Christian Fait~, Bill of Rights, the Con- compares all policy recommendations which maintained and operates on the policies adopted stitution of the United States and the right of a have been received from the counties. The by them. competitive market system. These are the Committee may amend, clarify or oppose A most important working principle of Farm yardsticks by which lesser proposed policies are recommendations and may combine the best Bureau is that the power of the organization measured. features of several similar recommendations rests in the individual members. It is here that The members originate and develop Farm into one. More facts and statistics are sought. If ideas originate. It is here that decisions are Bureau policies. Often a need gives birth to a similar recommendations are made by a carried out. In some voluntary organizations the policy. The subject may be one of community number of counties, this indicates wide backing power rests in a staff who executes plans by concern, but often the originator of a policy looks for the idea, and the chances of approval are utilizing the volunteer time and efforts of it's beyond his fence rows to the needs of good. members. In other organizations, power lies agriculture, country, or even the world. Farm If the State Policy Development Committee mainly in a national board or in the national Bureau members are citizens as well as farmers approves the recommendation, it is presented as officers. In these types of organizations the and are concerned with all of the problems of a a recommendation to the voting delegates at the members are carrying out the directives of the Citizen. Michigan Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. There few in whom power is vested. the delegates may debate, amend or reject any Another principle of Farm Bureau's strength proposed resolution as well as introduce new lies in its belief in an adherence to policies which resolutions from the floor in accordance with guarantee equal opportunities to each member. established rules. If the recommendation con- Farm Bureau is based on the same philosophy as cerns only the state, it becomes an adopted our Republic - a philosophy of equal individual policy of the Michigan Farm Bureau when ap- opportunity to propose measures, to discuss, and proved by a majority of the voting delegates. It is to decide them. then entitled to the support of all Farm Bureau These are some of the significant procedures members in the state. which are distinctive to Farm Bureau - the If, however, the recommendation is of concern initiation of recommendations for policies by to several states, or to the whole country, is individual members and the community groups, forwarded as a recommendation to the Policy instead of by the state or national organizations; _ Development Committee of the American Farm the right of each member to speak and to vote for Bureau Federation. or against a recommendation or a plan before it The policy recommendations which come to is sent to a state or national group; the op- the Policy Development Committee of the portunities for training, member participation, American Farm Bureau Federation, are again and leadership open to every member; the ex- 10m Hammer, Assistant Director, Al8f Wa.hlngton, carefully scrutinized and screened. Those which pert aid, advice, and education available to discussed national and International farm Issue. at are similar, yet overlapping, are combined. every member by officers and staff, it's the Mf8 Polley Development Conference, August 16. Those which conflict only slightly are har- publications, and it's radios programs; the facts monized. Their legal interpretations are and the information available to every member During the course of the year, many com- . analyzed. Their wording is revised. Their before he is asked to make a discussion. munity groups as well as individual members meaning is carefully tested. Those which are A most fundamental principle of Farm have ideas which become the basics of policy approved by the Policy Development Committee Bureau's strength is an adherence to decision by recommendations. Talking an idea over with. go to the voting delegates as recommendations majority vote. Up to the time that a decision by others helps to eliminate the bugs. The sponsor is at the American Farm Bureau Federation vote is made, every member has the right to in a better position to prepare a good, sound' Annual Meeting. oppose a motion or a resolution, to work against policy recommendation if the idea has been- Those recommendations which receive a it as vigorously as he wishes, and to seek to thought out and the recommendation based on! majority vote of the voting delegates become convert others in his point of view. Once a facts, figures, or proof. Farm Bureau's official policies with regard to proposal has been decided by a vote of the Mter a policy recommendation has been national and international issues, to be sup- majority, however, it becomes the decision of prepared by an individual or a community ported by every Farm Bureau member. These every member of the organization. group, it is forwarded to the County Farm' policies, together with those reaffIrmed from the Each organization must speak with one united Bureau Policy Development Committee. The previous year, make up the Farm Bureau's voice if it is to be heard. No one listens to a Policy Development Committee studies it, policies and program of work for the coming babble of conflicting voices. Farm Bureau searches for more facts, and compares it with year. They continue in effect unless they are members understand and work by majority policies already adopted and with similar modified by the voting delegates of the member decision. Thus, the decisions of the majority of recommendations which may have been sent in states at a future annual meeting. They are the the members become the official policies of all by another community group or individual. The policies covering national issues concerning all and to be supported by all. committee may combine recommendations Farm Bureau members everywhere. They are Farm Bureau has an original and highly ef- which differ only in minor points. It may reword estaQlished goals of Farm Bureau. The annual fective system for developing it's plans in the recommendations or make changes in it. It meeting of the American Farm Bureau carrying out it's work. It has peen tested by time, often consults with well-informed persons and Federation caps the policy development process and achievements over the years are proof of its asks advice of technical people. in which hundreds of thousands of farm folks in success. If the County Policy Development Committee community, county, and state meetings Farm Bureau operates through policies approves the recommendation, it may present it throughout the national have participated. developed and carried out by it's members. A to the County Annual Meeting as a policy This process chartS a clear course in well- policy is the statement of an idea, a belief, a recommendation. defined objects for the year. It assures members method, or a plan. Added together, these policies The Farm Bureau members at the County that Farm Bureau will march forward toward are Farm Bureau's goals for the year. They may Annual Meeting may amend the recom- well-considered, carefully chosen objectives be philosophical statements of ideas, or they mendation during discussion. If they adopt it and outlined by policies which the members them- may be concrete blueprints for action. They may if it covers a subject which is of concern to the selves have initiated, studied, and decided. SEPTEMBER, 1978 FARM NEWS PAGE .17 Sunny Florida Site of AFBF Annual Meeting It's -Time to Make Your Reservations Options galore are featured for winter Sunday, January'14 -leave Michigan via air for potash mines, Cypress Gardens, Cape Kennedy pleasure as Michigan members prepare to enjoy Miami. Upon arrival, transfer to Conventiop Space Center and Disneyworld. A return home the annual convention of the American Farm Hotel. Attend Convention activities that af- Janu~ry 22. Bureau Federation, to be held January 14 to 18, ternoon and evening. Cost based on Group 40 airfares and two 1979at Miami Beach, Florida. Monday, January 15 - Tuesday, January 16 - persons sharing a room: boarding at Chicago Anyone who attends must have a package AFBF Conventon plans and time for Miami $524.11per person, boarding at Grand Rapids arrangement in order to obtain a hotel. This sightseeing on your own. $519.61per person, boarding at Lansing $531.11 includes those who drive to Miami Beach or go Wednesday, January 17 - Depart from your per person, boarding at Detroit $519.61 per by any means whatsoever. ' Convention Hotel this afternoon by special bus person. for Orlando, staying at the Sheraton Towers Hotel for five nights. No plans for this evening. Lodging Only HOTEL PACKAGE Thursday, January 18- Today there will be an all day tour taking the group to Tampa on the west For those who will provide their own tran- One hotel has been assigned to Michigan, the side of Florida, and a stop at the world famous Holiday Inn - Convention Center. Since the Busch Gardens. After approximately two sportation to Miami Beach, but desire to stay convention is being held during prime time at hours at the Busch Gardens, continue to an with the Michigan delegation. this resort area, the hotel requires pre-payment. area south of Barto to visit the potash mines Cost $116.76per person (4 nights lodging based Therefore, a package arrangement is planned on two persons sharing a room). where much of the potash used in Michigan which includes hotel room (based on two people fertilizers is mined. Then, it is on to Cypress sharing a twin room), tips to bellboys, a ticket to Gardens for approximately two hours. View the Michigan Breakfast and one to a special the Gardens and see the water show. Return to opening night performance of Ringling Brothers your Orlando hotel late in the afternoon. Reservation - Barnum and Bailey Circus on January 16. Friday, January 19- Today an all day tour has been planned to visit the citrus producers and Request Form processors, as well as other interesting ac- tivities in the agricultural field. AIR TRANSPORTATION Please reserve __ spaces on the Michigan Saturday, January 20- At last! A day for Disney World. An attraction plus admission ticket will Farm Bureau tour checked below. Enclosed is Space has been reserved for Michigan Farm be provided for each tour participant. A free check No. ,made payable to "Michigan Bureau members and families to fly at a reduced shuttle bus operates from your hotel to Disney Farm Bureau" in the amount of $ Balance group rate to Miami and back. Flights are World and you're on your own today. due six weeks prior to departure. scheduled to leave January 14 and return Sunday; January 21 - Protestant and Catholic Thursday, January 18. services are held at the hotel this morning. NAME(S) :, _ Rates are based on a minimum of 40 people Late morning, board special buses for a trip to traveling together. Transfers from airport to the east coast of Florida, visiting the Cape ADDRESS:, _ hotel and return and tips for baggage handling at Kennedy Space Center. Return to your hotel in the airport are included. late afternoon. ZIP TELEPHONE,------ Reservations will be accepted on a space Monday, January 22 - Transfer to the Orlando available basis and must be made no later than airport for your return fight home.. Member of the County Farm November 22. A $200.00per person deposit is Bureau required to hold a reservation, with the balance payable at least six weeks prior to departure. A (Convention only) _ full refund will be made if written request for cancellation is received at least 30 days prior to COST Boarding at _ departure. Cancellation less than 30days prior to departure will be subject to a cancellation fee of Convention Only (Convention and Post-convention tour) 25percent of airline ticket assessed by carriers. Depart Michigan January 14, 1~9 and For those providing their own transportation but return January 18,1~9. Not included in cost are Boarding atl- _ desiring to room at the Holiday Inn, a $50.00per personal expenses, telephone calls or meals. person deposit is required to hold the room, with Cost based on Group 40 airfares and two (Lodging only) _ the balance payable at least six weeks prior to persons sharing a room: Boarding at Chicago arrival. $335.26per person, boarding at Grand Rapids Arriving on January __ ,1~9 and depar- $330.76per person, boarding at Lansing $341.26 ting__ January, 1979. per person, boarding at Detroit $332.26 per Mail complete reservation form with check or POST CONVENTION FLORIDA TOUR person. money order payable to "Michigan Farm Bureau" to: Kenneth Wiles, Michigan Farm Bureau, P.O. Box 30960, Lansing, Michigan A special Florida tour has been arranged for Convention and Post Convention Tour 48909. Michigan Farm Bureau members with Depart January 14, 1~9. Attend convention something different to do every day, on the January 14-17.Depart afternoon of January 17 following itinerary: for Orlando. Visits include Busch Gardens, PAGE 18 FARM N"EWS SE PT'EMBE'R, '1978 FA B REAU KET PLACE deadline: 13th of Month. Mail classified ads to: Michigan Farm News,P.O. Box 30960,Lansing, Mi. SPECIAL RATE TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERS: One free 25 word ad per month per mem- bership, additional words, 10 cents each. Figures such as 12 or $12.50 count as one word NON- ~ PUblisher reserves right to reject any advertising copy subm i"ed. MEMBE R advertisers: 15cents per word o~e edition, two or more editions, 10 c~nts per word. Copy FARM EQUIPMENT LIV~~TQCK _OF INTEREST TO WOMEN MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS PURE ARABIAN COLTS. Some of northern CHEFS' Favorite Scratch Cakes. Your way HOUSE PARENTS .. Married couples STRAWBERRY PLANTS .. Blueberries, FOR SALE: W.O. 45 Allis Chalmer~ Raspberries, Grapes, Blackberries, Michlgan's best. The Lannens. Two miles to his heartl Send51.00+ S.A.S.E. to Walter without dependent children are needed to. Tractor. bucket. blade. plow. cultivator. cab north of Fife Lake on Hager Road. Phone Gooseberries. Currants, other fruit plants and chains. Also disk and wagons. MolLIske. Whitlock, U9 Morse St., Coldwater. MI provide loving care to children of deceased (616)369-2271. (l.tf.21f) ~9036. (9-~t'23p) or disabled veterans. LIve on our campus In and trees. Virus-free. Grower since 1837. Hubbard Lake. Mich. Phone (517)727. Write for free catalog. DEAN FOSTER a family type setting. Write to Glen Carnes. 2398. (9-1t'2~f) • REGISTERED ANGUS _. Yearling Bulls & Personnel Director, VFW National Home. NURSERIES, Box FB'9, Hartford, Michigan NOW YOU CAN make chill like a champion! ~9057. (9-tf-3Ob) --------------._ -- Heifers. club calves. 'Wrlte or call Neona Eaton Rapids. MI .a827. (9-2t'~2b) Farm. Neal Feikema. Evart. MiChigan Winning recipe In California's national FOR SALE: 2 row Farmhand 350 Beet ~9631.Phone (616)73.4.2579. (1.12t.19t) "cookoff" last October. 51.00 and SASE. Harvester. 3561 Luna Pier Rd.• Erie. MI. Snyder. Box 3257,Lantana, Fla. 33.462. (7-~- LOG CABIN building instructions. 304 .... Phone (313)a4-~229. (9-1t'1~f) DUROC & LANDRACE BOARS & GILTS. 25p) pages... Illustrated!! $6.95 postpaid. Fire REAL ESTATE place building instructions. lU pages... Also crossbred gilts. John Swearingen, 6S5 illustrated!! $5.95 postpaid. Satisfaction FOR SALE: New 1.000 gal. Hanson Prattville Road. Pittsford. MI 49271.Phone COLDWATER DILLPICKLES! Can in guaranteed. Glenn Smith Enterprises. Box Fiberglass Tank with baffle and mechanical (517)567.8975. (3-tf-19t) WANTED .. Family Size Dairy Farm In minutes! No hot brine. Delicious. crisp. 1513,Dept. F-81.Akron, Ohio 44309.(8-2t-29p) agitator on a skid ready to_mount - 51800.00. Factory secrets! Recipe 51.00 Hamlltons operation. to lease, with options to buy. Call Phone Farmington (313)~78-71~. (9-2t-23b) Box 652-131New Ulm, MN 56073. (9-lt.20p) (313) 727-1386,Richmond, MI. (9-1t-16f) QUARTER HORSES - Disposition for ~.H. ability for cattle. conformation for show. STEP VAN 1972Chevrolet C'20 with 10 ft. FOR SALE: Stormor grain bins. Farm Fans Reasonable prices. Customer satisfaction a body, 47,000 miles. gOOdtires. extra nice. priority. Visitors welcome. Walton Farms, PECANSI WALNUTSI Other bargains! reasonable. Call Unionville. (517)674- dryers. G.T. Tox.o-wlk dryers. Stormor 360 ACRE FARM FOR SALE at Bruce Ezee.dry systems. Hamilton Distributing Rosebush.Phone517-433-2925. (3-tf-2~p) Write: CANECREEK FARM, Cookeville. 2311. (8-2t-19f) Crossing, Mich. Phone (906) 827-3503or C6mpany. Hamilton. MI ~9~19.phone (616) Tennessee38501. (2-11t-l0D) write: E. Shively, Bruce Crossing, Mich. 751-5161. (3.tf.24t) FOR SALE: Pup Grain Trailer "Fruehauf" m12. (9-lt-19f) POLLED CHAROLAIS: For Sale Polled AFRICAN VIOLETS: Fresh cut leaves and with tarp. hoist. good rubber - S4550.(313) "Calf Buggy" Something new. Individual Bulls and Polled Bred Females. By LCR starter plants. Descriptive price list 35 659-6535. (9-1t-13f) pens for newborn calves. Write for pam. Perfecto Duke 357.Performance tested. R.J. cents. Galls Violets. Rt. ~, St. Johns, MI FOR SALE: Lot 100 x 233, trailer 10x50 phlet. Alvin Frahm. 10320Holland Road (M- Eldridge & Sons. call (616)868-6223. (5-tf-2~p) .a879. (5-tf.19f) LAND CLEARING and Bulldozing - By the furnished, water, furnace & septic. S85OO.00. 46) Frankenmuth .a73.4.Phone517-652- t o,ur. or by the lob, Tom Tank, Eagle. May see Aug. 18-30.Woodjand Drive, Fife 6692. (l2-tf-23p) 'MIchigan .a822. Phone517-626-66n. (5-tf.18p) Lake. Mich. Phone (517)~23-7095. (9-lt-24f) MILKING SHORTHORNS - Young bulls. FAVORITE CANNING RECIPESI Zucchini yearlings and calves for sale. Write or visit pickles, Jar Sauerkraut. CatChup. Green- AUCTIONEERING & APPRAISAL" FARROWING STALLS - Complete 599.75. Stanley M. Powell and Family, Ingleside tomato, dillplckles. Ripe Tomato Relish. specialiZing In Farm Personal, Household & 20 ACRES with an extra good ~-bedroom 1" tubular steel construction. Dealerships Farm, R.R. 2, Box 238,Ionia. Mich . .a846. 51.00. Hamlltons. Box 652,131, New Ulm, Antiques. Special rates for Farm Bureau home, 2 pole barns, near Adrian. John Evers available. Free literature. STARR ( 6-tf-25p) Minn. 56073. (9-lt-2Op) (517) 265-7560. (9-lt-23f) members. James R. Erskine. Freeland, NATIONAL, 219 Main. Colchp.ster. IL Mich. 517.695-9182. O1.tf-20p) 62326. (9-lt-29p) FOR SALE: YORKSHIRE serviceage boars and open gilts top bloodlines tested at MSU PEARL SNAP FASTENERS - 142COLORS AND STYLES. Sewing supplies. Not FARM POST, Rustic rail fencing, cedar 4Q ACRES, partially wooded, Hillsdale FOR SALE: 2 Glehl self unloading wagons test station. All registered stock. Richard available in stores. Free Catalog. Bee Lee lum!'er, cedar log cabin timbers. shakes. County. Abandoned house, St. Joseph River and chopper. Also 300 gal. Milk Cooler. Cook, 'h mile east Mulliken, M-~. Phone517- 649-8988. (3-tf-24p) Company, Box 20558-MF, Dallas. Texas ,Ivan Malnar, Wholesale Cedar Post Yar. RR' runs through. Only S650per acrJ!I State Wide Henry Carpenter. ~ Cogswell. Romulus. Real E$tateofAdrlan, (517) 265-7560. (9-lt. MI . .a17~. Phone (313)721-02~. (9-tf-231) 75220. (5-Bt-23p) No.2, Rapid River. Michigan, 49878.Phone (906) ~7~-9172. C12-tf-25f) 2~f) FOR SALE: 1970 Chism-Rider Grape REGISTERED APPALOOSAS FOR SALE - NEEDLEWORKERSI PATTERNS AND BARN FOR SALE, 35x55ft. Hued timbers, Harvester Is good condition. Write or call Stallion service - Nat'l Champion Appaloosa BOOKS -- Knitting. Crocheting, Em- pegged beamsJ wavy corrugate roofing. FOR RENT: Two cabins, both sleep six, one Roy Forraht Rl Berrien Springs. Mich. & top T.B. blOOdlines. Excellent disposition broidery, Quilting, Ethnic Clothing, Stit- Phone (616) 227-3619if Interested. Call after on lake. one on main road. Weekly price S30 ~9103.(616)~73-1730. (9.tf-21p) & conformation. Discount to 4-H. Phone 517- Chery. and more! Catalog .. 50 cents or ~ 6 p.m. Glenn, Michigan. (9-lt-22f) and ~. Write. Route 1, Box 281,Munising •• SO-7197.Charlotte, Mich. (l.tf-24p) stamps. (refundable). Sliver Lining,' Box 49862. (7-Jr-25f) FOR SALE: John Deere ~ ft. corn and bale 16997-DS.Irvine. California 92714. (7-tf-26b) FOR SALE: Sawmill; adlustable carriage ~ elevator with gas motor. 310New Idea Corn to 18 ft.; chain drive friction; 2 saws; saw PUREBRED YORKSHIRE BOARS AND PEACH FARM - 35 acres in Watervliet Picker. Robert Reich. R No.3. Unionville fitting equipment; 1,500.00. James C. GILTS for sale. Boars tested in on farm test MOTHER of 2 and RN has simple yet ef- Township. First class site. north slope. .a767. Phone (517)67i8416. (9-1t-25f) Moore. 22821 B Drive No., Marshall. station. Robert Harper. R No.1, Vicksburg. fective technique to help U help your Write: Solid M. Spread, Hartford ~9057, or Michigan 49068. (9-2t'25f3p) MI49097. Phone (616) 649-2803. (2-12t-22f) phone Solid-M-Chateau (616) 42~-37~2. children. No textbook theories. Your children will love U for It. Send ~.OO + 5152,000.00 firm. (3-tf-25f) GRAIN DRYING EQUIPMENT Clayton & AVOID THE MIDDLEMAN and save. Farm S.A.S.E. to Dianne L. Whitlock, 149Morse post and rustle rail fencing. Ivan R. Malnar, Lambert, MFS, GSI, M.C equipment. Bucket r.ORRIEDALE SHEEP- Purebred Breeding St., Coldwater, MI 49036. (9-5t-~) Wholesale Cedar Post Yard. Route 3, Rapid elevators. Heinrich Grain Systems, Web' stock for sale. Paper optional. Waldo F: KALKASKA 10ACRES, 510.soo. Well. Pump. \ berv IIIe. Michigan 48892. Phone: (517) ~. River, Mlchigan,~9878. Phone (906) ~74- Dieterle. 7285 Textile Rd., Saline. Mich. 9172. (4-tf-25p) Tank. Electric. Septic tank. South BOClrd- ~. (8-tf-2Of) .a17~. Phone (313)~29-7874. (l.tf-19p) man, SO acres. 52~,5OO. Good Road. Owner. PAINTING, Tuck pointing. sand blasting. Esther Carpenter, Ozard, R.R. 1, Moran. MISCELLANEOUS caulking, registered steeple.jack, fully In. Michigan 49760. (3-tf-25t) I,JlRIGATION EQUIPMENT; Lockwood sured. E.R. Wilcox, 3.424E. Beaver Rd., Bay Center Pivots: Rainbow & Boss Traveler; ARABIAN FILLIES FOR SALE. Also stud service. Syccessor+ 15.2 h.h. Ittner's City, Phone 517-684-7640. (6-tf-20p) Pumpinv Units: Gasoline, Diesel, Electric -- AFRICA. Tour with Agrigroups Abroad. A Puct Aluminum Pipe .. Plummer Supply, Arabians. 5790Fort Rd., Saginaw, MI (517) m-1956. (9-1t-18f) low-cost intriguing tour with good look at Bradley & 131Exit, Bradley ~9311.(616) 792- wildlife. culture, farming, people. Scheduled WOOD BURNING STOVES. 3.4models' for HAY LISTING 2215. (~-tf-25f) for January-February. 1979.Write Gordon cooking & heating. Forced Air Furnaces. Schlubatis. Rt. 3, Coldwater, MI49036. (5-5t. Hot Water Heating, Room Heaters, FOR SALE: Holstein cows and heifers, 25f5b) Fireplaces, Fireplace Inserts. Michigan Farm Bureau is now making J.D. Semi-mount 14", 5 bottom Plow, 12' springing. Phone (517)~1104. (9-2t-9f) PANGBORN'S, Stanwood. MI. Phone (616) available a Hay and Silage Listing Service. transport disc, drags & cultl~cker. Phone 823-2215. (9-lt-25f) Buyers and sellers can list their needs and (517) 143-5475,Silverwood, MI. ('-It-llt) offerings in the classified section of the MIRACLE POLISHING CLOTH is needed;n Michigan Farm News..The service is free to every home. shop and office by every man FOR SALE: Antique 19~1 GMC H'J ton BASOLO BEEFALO CATTLE AND MEAT. Farm Bureau members. If you have hay for' and woman. This specially Impregnated Flatbed Truck. Kaucher Farms, 6860 Red SEVERAL USED STORAGE TANKS, 5,000 Semen from $7.00. Full story and prices. Arrow H)NY.,Coloma. Michigan 49038.Phone sale or want to purchase hay, simply mall cloth Cleans, Polishes, Waxes and Shines to 20,000cap. Located throughout state. Call Write American Beefalo Breeders, 5970 (616)~-3806. (9-lt-2Of) your request to: Hay and Silage Listing, everything made of metal. wood, glass, tile. Tom Relgler, (616)780-2292. (8-2t-15f) Oakhlll Road. Ortonville, MI ~2. Phone MiChigan Farm Bureau, 7373 W. Saginaw porcelain. steel, aluminum. copper, brass. (313)625-13.40. (8-tf'2<1b) H~., Lansing, MI 41909.Your ad, 25 words bronze, pewter, sterling sliver plate and WINE GRAPES, French hybrid, you pick or or less, should include the amount and gold! It does the lob fast and easy .. like will deliver large orders. Sold by bushel or FOR SALE: Huber pickup bean thresher quality of hay or silage you want to buy or with Continental Motor. very good condition MAGIC! And MIRACLE CLOTH removes ton. Pressed lulce. 3 miles south of Allegan. sell plus your name, address and phone and 1971 Chevrolet truck grain rack and CORRIEDALE SHEEP: Purebred breeding rust, stains. corrosion, scratches. burn Phone: (616) 521-40~7. (8-3f-25f) number. stock. Papers available. Get your choice marks, water rings and spots ... like hoist. Phone (517) 681'39~, St. Louis. Michigan. (7-3f-25f) early. Craig Adams, 1.t368Jackson Road, MAGIC! It takes the work out of dozens of everyday chores. MI RACLE CLOTH tackles APPLES-PEACHES-PLUMS-PEARS~ HAY FOR SALE: Over 7000 bales good Tekonsha, MI49092. Phone (517)767-.t250.(8- every lob from cleaning outdoor storm season. Blossom Orchard - The War- quality conditioned alfalfa mixed. 1st & 2nd ~'21f) window frames to polishing fine wood and dowskl's. Two miles north of Leslie. 3589 cuttings. Storeq. Lew Weston, Lawton, Mich. HARLEY ROCK PICKERS. Rock WIn- Hull Road. Wholesale & Retail. Pick your delicate musical Instruments I It even shines Phone (616)6~'SU1. (9-1t-22f) drowers. Picks 1 to 16" dla. The World's up the family car "like new"! SATISFAC. own apples on Saturday & Sunday. Phone: Best. Phone 313-376-~791.Earl F. Relnelt. PETER S POLLED SHORTHORN BULLS TlON GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY (517) 589-8251. (8-5t-25f) 4465Reinelt, Deckerville. Mich. 4427. (5-tf- AND HEIFERS for sale, also cows with REFUNDED. (All orders promptly shipped 23p) calves. Ray Peters. ~ miles S.E. of Elsie on FOR SALE: 8,000bales. 1st and 2nd cutting postage paid sorry, no COO's.) 1for 51.SO, 2 u DRAIN KING Is a super effective drain Riley Road. Phone (517) 862-452. (7-tf'2~f) for 52.75, 3 for $3.75. Delverna Specialties. alfalfa, good quality. conditioned. Also dec/ogger. By simply connecting ROUND BALE FEEDERS for 1500lb. round 1132 S. Brinton Road. Mt. Pleasant, MI this a_maZing new_ tQO.1to your iarden straw. Hotchkin Farms, 8475 Luttenton bales. Heavy dUty 1" square tubing. Only .a8se. (~-6t-25f115b) Road. Cpncord, MI 49237. (517) 524.8817or hose, the unpleasant chore of' unclogging (517) 524-7466. (9.lt-25f) 599.95.Rectangular feeders also available. FOR SALE: Landrace Boars and gilts. also kitchen sinks. showers and tubs is made Free literature. Dealerships available. Duroc Boars and Gilts. George Carpenter easy. When water is turned on. the device STARR NATIONAL. 219 Main, Colchester, family. ~ Cogswell Rd.• Romulus, MI FOR SALE: Bulb, Onion. Plant Trays. expands the locks itself In a pipe. Pressure FOR SALE: 1978Crop Alfalfa' Brome mix I L 62326 19L It.19p) 4817~.Phoneevenings (313)721-02~. (9-tf- stackable. for storage, drying. etc. forces strong lets of water thru surge valve hay 5O-SO. All No.1 grade. no rain. Mower 23f) Galvanized bottoms, Y.(oodensides. 2'x2'x4". to dislodge blockage. Easy and fast to use. condition' about 60tons. Octave Carignan. ~ 50cents e~ch. (313)781'9289.Utica. Mich. (9- Can't harm plumbing. Stop pouring money No.1, Cornell, MI 49818. Phone (906) 384, It-25f) down the drain. Model No: 3.40 Complete Kit 6389. (9'lt-25f) LIVESTOCK 510.95. postage paid. Satisfaction Guaran- FOR SALE - New Zealand White Rabbi .... teed. Delverna National Systems. 1132So. bred for top meat production. "Rabbits are FOR SALE - 2.8 ft. Cultlpackers - Crystal Brinton Rd., Mt. Pleasant. MI48858. (~-6t- our only business." Dettmers Bunny Patch, Mountain Lodge, ThompsonvllJe. MI ~9683. ALFALFA BROME HAY, 1000 bales con. 25f-68b) FOR SALE: Charolals bulls. cows wl!h Phone 517.584-3765. Caron City. Mich, Phone (616) 378-2919 or (616) 378-2911. (9.lt- dltioned, stored, no rain. Phone (616) 352. calves. heifers. Very nice. come and see. (7-tf.2~p) 14t) 9~70.Dave Mead, ~160Mlck Rd., Frankfort, FISH FOR POND STOCKING -- Hybrid Sun Phone (616) 328-.068. Eddie Shrauger. MI49635. (9-lt.19f) Fish. Catfish. also Rainbow Trout. Spring Falmouth. Michigan ~632. (7-3f-2Of) Vallev Trout Farm. Dexter. MIChigan. LICENSED, DEPENDABLE, LIVESTOCk DON'T DIE WITHOUT A WILL: Send today Phone (313)426-4772. (5-tf-19f) HAUj./NG, to Marlette, Cass City, and for attorney's booklet "What everyone GOOD QUALITY 1st cutting baled alfalfa FOR SALE. 7 Hereford Cross Second Calf Sandusky. Call Orvy Jelneck. (313) 395-7296. should know about wills". 4 will forms. $3.00. hay, over 3000bales. Also good 2nd cutting Heifers. 1 full blood Hereford Bull. and ~ K. Boileau. Kingston. MI487~1. (2-tf-25f) DATA and Natural Landscaping - Con. Capac. Michigan. (5-tf-17f) alfalfa hay, over 2000bales. F. Vllnde Bunte. yearling calves. Phone (517) 223-9205. servation and Rare Plants . 170 varieties. R No.1, Dorr, MI. Phone (616)896-9206.(9-lt. Gregory. MI. (9-tf'21f) S.A.S.E. appreciated. Dutch Mt. Nursery, 25t) BOOK JUSTICE THROUGH Augusta. MI ~9012. (9.2t-18f) RESTITUTION - (Let criminals pay instead ARE YOUR WINTER HEATING BILLS REGISTERED HOLSTEIN YEARLING BULL. Sired by Astronaut from Chief DOGS of taxpayers) ~.25 plus 5.JOpostage, from R. Campbell, P.O. Box 444, Waterford, TOO HIGH? Inquire about the Juca FOR SALE: 6000bales Mixed Hay, no rain. Michigan 48095. (6-tf-2~t) Fireplace. which Is new In wood burning. 90 cents a bale. Dave Y.(alden,9660 Canada daughter with 3 yr. 319d 25,419M 9UF. Rd., Birch Run. (517)62~-5279. (9-lt-19f) Harvey _Hansen,No.2. Posen, Mich. 49n6. Others by Gay Ide.I, Amos & Elevation. (517) 379-2389. (9-lt-25f) Also 3 grade heifers due Sept. & 3 thrH-yr. BORDER COLLIES, COLLIES & olds. George Robb & Mike Kovacic, 5100+ WEEKLY MAILING CIRCULARSII MINIATURE COLLIES: For farm work or FOR SALE: Hay, no rain, round bales, 800 Fowlerville, MI. Phone (517) 223-9462or Free Supplies. Immediate Income pets. Puppies and stud service. JUdy Baird, lb. ~. width. $50.00 per T. MrJ. Nora (517) 223-8709. (9-1t-25f20b) Guaranteed! Send Self-Addressed Stamped Rt. 1, Lowell. MI .c9331.Phone (616)897- Quisenberry. Barryton. MI (517)382-5259.(9- 9462. (5-tf.2~t) EnvelOpe: Homeworker, B~27-ST J. Troy, It-19f) MT 59935. (8-2t-19p) RED WIGGLERS - 56.95lb., 1500worms. 70 percent breeders. 10 Ibs.. ~.OO. Vlsa.MC. Distributors needed. Lazy M Worm Ranch. Box 38062, Houston. Texas 77088. (8.2t.2~) WHAT? ME KC BUMPER STICKER SHOP AND SIGNS 150TON (6000+ bales) L~ume-Grass Hay (alfalfa - brome or Timothy Clover trefoil) OF ALL KINDS. Call (517) 372.2914. (7'6t. MAKE SAUSAGE llb) for sale. No rain, all stqred. Don Shirley, Baraga, MI .t9908 (906) 353,6400. (9'lt-25f) BULLS UP TO SERVICE AGE. Dams up to r'!'1:f WHY NOT? :, I" I I 1: ,. I ;t 23,000 pounds milk. Sired by A.!. sires. ClJllllltG an lUustral~d 227 page book wnn~n by a CUSTOM CUTTING & WRAPPING: Choice Elevation, GI~ndell, Wayne, Astronaut, ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE 1st & 2nd sausage maker lor home use. over 100 r~C1pes, Beef & Pork. Drummond's Meat Processing Conductor. One Carla son of 88VG Elevation cutting - 2.000bales. Earl Winne, R No.2, FIIEE supply catalog has book prlce. equipment. Co.• 1mile south of Apple Avenue. M'46, 1830 daughter with 305day record of 19,~78M799F Slocum Road. Ravenna. Phone (616) 853- Marcellus Rd'J Three Rivers. MI 49093. ~.1 percent. George Pardonnet. (517) 7~. cures. caslI19s e1c Wnt~ R Kulas Co Dept 63. 1067 Grant Buffalo. NY 14207 6200. (7.tf'25f) Phone (616) 279-7377. (9-lt-21f) «136. (8-lt'25f13p) SEPT1:MBER, 'T978 FARM "NEWS 'PAG'E 19 Something Lost in USU Ag-Econ Bulletin from Head Named the Translations' Bonnie future food supply? We need to get across the message feed the people of this country. However, Carol By Bonnie Carpenter that our loss now will be their Foreman sees the Depart- MFB Outstanding Young loss later. ment's role as furnishing food Farm.Woman Another area of poor in- for the people of this country terpretation is developing and hopes the by-product of There is so much being said equipment does survive, does among top level ad- these actions will keep today about rural-urban the utility official r~lize ministrators in the Depart- agricultural businesses alive! communication that it is crops are generally planted in ment of Agriculture. A recent To me that's like buying a becoming an art that all straight rows? Circling utility interview with Carol luxurious carriage before you farmers are beginning to poles with an eight row Foreman in the August issue buy the horse. You are nice cultivate. But even though it's planter is not the farmer's of "Successful Farming" and comfortable till you become a very serious issue, idea of fun~ clearly .points to a new realize there is no way to get Larry J. Connor, MIchigan Slate let's face it - sometimes it is Even though we can see the translation of the role the to your destination. Unlyerslty professor of almost humorous. humor in the above, we can U.S.D.A. I always was under In summary, the point is agricultural economici Is the A recent episode comes to see the seriousness too. When the impression that the that we need farm-oriented, new chairman of th. MSU mind. This farmer friend was will we be able to com- Department of Agriculture educated people to make sure Deparlme-nt of Agricultural approached by the local municate what the loss of was created to promote a our - transla tion of Economics. He succeeds Harold utility company and informed prime farm land for urban healthy agricultural com- agricultural policies is un- M. RII.y, who had been chairman that he would be paid a few development does to the munity that would in turn derstood. since 1973. thousand dollars for the privilege of having power The U.S. Government Aw.nta lines strung across his farm land. The utility official fully the Rem-.Jet Superch ...... r - expected the farmer to jump P.tent No. 31184315. up and down for joy: this was And other ... enta pending better than "Let's Make a Deal." Not only was the "fortunate" farmer to be paid for putting a few poles in his fields, but the power com- pany was going to allow him to farm under those wires and (J. around those poles! Surely the farmer had nothing to complain about in this deal! The farmer, however, is ATTENTION! translating this deal dif- ferently. He's jumping but it is not for joy! The few TO ALL CAR thousand he's being paid is less than it costs to have the OWNERS fields cleared of obstacles in • ADD BETWEEN I TO 7 MORE the first place. Also, he can MILES PER GALLON FOR visualize the hired man YOUR CAR. coming to the house with a • AN HONEST SUPER GAS utility pole or guide wire SAVER FOR YOUR CAR. stuck on the front of the combine. And even if the - SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS. Easy instructions show you how to install in minutes. No special tools Magic Cow or training needed. Fits most cars, Meets Cowbelles vans and trucks. - FREEl ABSTRACTS OF RAM-JET TEST REPORT and other technical information. WHAT DO PEOPlE SAY ABOUT THE RAM..IET SlftACHARGER1 An airline pilot writes: '" have a Ram-Jet. And - "Suddenly my little six 10 do many of my pa- cylinder engine seems rishioners. We found to have the power of an out that we average eight. Yet it saves gas from 2 to 6 more miles like it was a four. That per gallon with much little Ram-Jet is more engine pep and amazingl" acceleration. " -Phillip. Shade. -The Rev. P. Mia Plymouth. Connecticut Harvey. Illinois LABORATORY TEST RESULTS Tests by a leading U.S. Government ap- proved testing laboratory proved less emis- sions and significant fuel savings after the RAM-JET Mini-Supercharger was installed: 18.2% MORE MILES PER GAlLON (lab test Nov. 11. 1917) 9% MORE MILES PER GALLON (lab Test Oct. 11. 1917) 4.4% to 27% FUel r--------~-------- MAILTHISN().RISI( COtJPON TOOAYI----------------"'\ SAVINGS (Users tests) I KM ENTERPRISES&!NC. DEPT.- B- MICHIGAN All lab tests proved reduced emissions (HC, I 220 S. STATESTRE~ I R CO, CO2 & NOX) which indicates more com- I eMlaGO, ILLINOIS 60604 FA M NEWS plete combustion with less exhaust contami- I Please rush me the following nants and carbon deposits to dirty or wear the I 01 RAM-JET $14.95 02 RAM-JET $25.95 03 RAM JET $3795 04 RAM JET $49.95 engine. Users report Inerealed engine life along with reduced long term operating Add 75t for handling and postage in cash, check or money order. or, you may charge my costs. o MASTERCHARGE 0 BANKAMERICARD Expiration • All performance claims .re baled on actual user Account # Interbank # date of card __ The Am.rlcan Dairy report. (which may not be typaU. Your multi may be more or ,.... depending on vehicle make, Truck or Car 2 Association's "Magic Cow" maGe Ige. condition. optional equipment; and when. (year & model) 3 an appearance, by special 4 where and how the vehicle i. driven. request, at a recent meeting of Name the MFS Women'I e.ecutlye MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. committee and the "Cowbelles" If after 90 days you do not notice a definite im- Address from the be.f Industry. The provement in your gas mileageand better engine City State Zip purpol. of th. meeting was to performance. you may retum your RAM-JET for e.chang. 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