~Ha. AC ...... ION PU.LICA~ On.: O~ '?H. MICHIGAN FAR::J B~REAU l ~. \ I - ..... ----- 7 \ The combination of surplus agricultural products and abundant shipping fad~ities makes Michigan a stIong competitor in overseas agricultural marketing. Exports. Vital to -Entire Economy By Katheen M. Jenuwine During his presentation on sales of U.S. agricultural prod- in. developing nations. The Market and commodity sta- According to the director of world food markets, Scholtz ucts abroad, but inflation and combination of surplus agricul- tistics provided by the FAS foreign export promotion in the stated that an FAS program, foreign trade barriers remain tural products and abundant have greatly assisted ~MEE in its U.S. Department of Agricul- the Trade Opportunity Referral major problems in trade, shipping facilities make Michi- marketing of grain and beans for ture, farm exports are "of vital System, has pushed U.S. agri- Scholtz said. gan a strong competitor in Michigan farmers, Powell said. interest" to the entire economy cultural export sales to $100 Inflation, which' has pushed overseas agricultural market- Marketing assistance provid- of the United States. million by bringing Ameri~an U.S. agricultural prices up 10 ing, he said. ed at the level of federal agen- William Scholtz, director of exporters and foreign importers percent from last year, and cies is also being supplemented Agricultural forecasters at the Export Promotion Division together. In addition, FAS trade barriers designed to pro- by legislative movements to Michigan State University have of the Foreign Agricultural Ser- publications listing exporters tect foreign domestic produc- assist agricultural exporting. estimated that in the next 20 vice (FAS), said that agricultur- and commodities have helped ers, are two problem areas con- Recent legislation now allows years, the economic and popu- al exports represent 40 percent generate exposure and agricul- stantly under review in the cooperative banks to finance lation growth rates of these of total U.S. -farm. commodi- tural contacts abroad. USDA, he added. their own export sales, a matter Third World countries, as well ties, and that Michigan ranks According to Scholtz, Michi- Trade representatives and once controlled exclusively by as their potential for agricultural third among all states in this ex- gan agricultural exporters ac- officers from the FAS are work- traditional financial institutions. expansion, will increase our port production. However, he tively participate in FAS pro- ing to avoid international com- Powell believes that legislation state exports of corn, beans, added that inflation and foreign grams. On Sept. 23, five Michi- modity agreements that at- of this kind is a good first step and feed grains by more than trade barriers hinder the full gan exporters will join. 23 other tempt to fix prices and allocate toward bringing export control 40 percent. success of agricultural export- U~S. agricultural exports in markets, but Scholtz said that closer to individual agricultural ing. seeking trade contacts at an ex- he is not opposed to counter- Based on his successful ex- producers. Scholtz was one of several port show in Lagos, Nigeria. measures against countries port experience at MEE, Powell The 1981 farm bill, now being agricultural representatives at Michigan is also an active which discriminate against U.S. advised' potential farm exporters debated in the U.S. Senate, the International Trade and Ex- member of the Mid-American agricultural products. to familiarize themselves with proposes that a revolving fund port Conference held Sept. 16 International Agricultural Trade essential components of farm be established to finance agri- in Detroit. The conference, Council (MIATCO), a coopera- Export Future Favorable export strategy. The selection cultural exports and suggests sponsored by U.S. Sen. tive comprised of 12 midwest- Edward R. Powell, executive of a compatible market, aware- that foreign governments be Donald Riegle, was held to ac- ern states working as a regional vice-president of the- Michigan ness of shipping and payment discouraged from adopting quaint small and medium-sized unit in foreign trade. Elevator Exchange, said that terms, and knowledge of avail- policies detrimental to U .S. businesses with opportunities in Food deficits in Third World Michigan is in a good position able assistance, are crucial mat- trade. the exporting industry. countries have helped increase to capitalize on food shortages ters in agricultural exporting. (continued on page 3) PAGE 2 FARM NEWS OCTOBER 1981 From the Desk of the President We Must Not Retreat! When Farm Bureau members develop it became uncomfortable for' us. And it is policy for their organization, the process uncomfortable now' for farmers with high results in more than just a slate of position interest rates and low commodity prices .. statements to be filed on a shelf. Once a When I travel around the state, I have policy has been adopted, whether it in- farmers ask me: what is Farm Bure_au doing volves a local, state or national issue - it is about high interest rates. I have had others a commitment, and it remains our commit- ask that Farm Bureau join in a rally to pro- ment until that policy changes. test high interest rates and call for the Our organization came out in strong resignation. of the Federal Reserve Board support of President Reagan's economic chairman. recovery program because his plan was in I tell them that interest rates WILL come line with policy adopted by voting dele- down when inflation - and inflation expec~ . gates at the American Farm Bureau Feder- tations - come down and we can't afford to ation annual meeting last January. Since desert the ship now before the new spend- that time, Farm Bureau members, at the grassroots level, have illustrated their com- mitment to that policy and have had a tre- ing and tax measures have even taken ef- fect! And, I remind them that government 1 mendously effective impact on the tax and borrowing really is the cause of high in- spending victories in Congress. terest rates. We must recognize that com- Some of you had the opportunity to We were elated with those victories petition, has' the same influence on the meet John Hosemann, AFBF's senior because it meant, at long last, recognition price of money - called interest rates - that economist, at our statewide cabinet of the crucial problem of inflation and will- it has ~n any other commodity. When gov- ... meeting where he shared his knowledge ingness to take steps to solve it. We did not ernment is competing to borrow to finance on this subject. John says that "higher in- expect any overnight miracles; we knew it deficit government spending, then intere$t terest rates, painful as they are, will not would be a long, slow, sometimes painful, rates go up. Cutting government spending, break the republic or the financial markets. trip back down the road toward economic a part of the president's economic recovery Higher inflation rates most assuredly will. well-being for our nation. But it was a start plan, is one solution. High interest rates simply cannot last - and we had a part in making it happen. The other alternative is to allow the forever, since it is these same rates which The president's plan is like a four-legged printing presses to roll out more money - will attract the savings and investment stool, calling for spending cuts, tax cuts, the basic action taken for the past 40 years. needed to put our people, factories and less government regulation and a stable That can only lead to more inflation. This farms back to work on a profitable basis." monetary policy. He's involved now in option, currently, is intolerable to the He also reminds us that now is an ex- fighting for the stable monetary policy and Federal Reserve Board, so we have high cellent time to see what adjustments we it appears as though this is where he will interest rates. . can make to higher""priced credit (like receive the strongest resistance. When people call for a reduction of in- higher-priced everything else) and find Our policy on this "leg" of the stool is terest rates by some simple .action, they are ways to use less of it. If enough users say clear: "To control inflation will require a treating the symptom rather than the dis- "no," the rates will come down. sustained long-term monetary policy ap- ease. The disease in our society is inflation. We're at the crossroads in the fight proach which brings the nation's supply of The remedies are sound fiscal policy, against our worst enemy - inflation. We've money and credit into line with the supply stable monetary policy and wise use of been there many times in the past and needed to support real productive and ec- regulation. These remedies are not like have not had the courage and political will onomic growth." some of the miracle drugs of medicine; . to stick to our guns. We must not retreat We did not make that commitment in they take months and years to take hold of this time. If we do, farmers, and everyone our policy to deal with inflation with the - and cure - the disease. We must give else, will lose. qualification that we'd support it only until them time to work. Elton R. Smith At Long Last, A Recipe For Ken as a compliment that it isn't tention the attractive, mouth- I guess one of the reasons unique as being a female Farm blatantly obvious that this publi- watering recipe pages of other Ken doesn't have any qualms News editor. cation is edited by three women. publications and the readership about nagging us to publish a Ken was busy overseeing the appeal they must surely have. recipe page is because he was MFB booth at the State Fair. When we took over the job, If you're a member of a "liberated" long before it be- making sure the volunteers it was a first for Michigan Farm Community Action Group, be- came fashionable. Being a Bureau and still unusual for long to the Van Buren or West male county secretary was as (continued on page 7) any state Farm Bureau in the Central county Farm Bureaus, federation. I suppose, in our at- tempts to prove we could do enjoyed an MFB-sponsored MICHIGAN FARM NEWS tour, or worked at the State DONNA the job. we made an extra ef- fort to keep it from resembling. in any way. a "Woman's Day" publication. We stuck to the Fair booth, you probably know Ken. He's responsible for the administration of the Com- The (ISSN 0026-2161) MIchigan Form News IS pubhshed monthly on the flrst day. by the Michigan Farm Burellu Informlltlon sion Publication and Public Relations DIVI- Ilnd editorilll offic41s at 7373 Secretary. Schookraft. Willillm S Wilkinson DIRECTORS: Dlstnct District Blissfield. District 3. James 1. Arthur Bailey. 2. Lowell DistrICt 4, Elton R Smith. Caledoma. Albert Cook. Mason. DistrICt b. Jack Laune. Elscnmllnn. Sayre. Belleville. Distnct~. West SaginlllAi Highway Lllnstng. MlChiglln In a meeting the other day. mu_nity Action Group Program Cass City. DistrICt 7. Robert Rider. Hart. District hard stuff and resisted any 4H909 Post OffICe Box 30960 Telephone H Lyle LeCronler h"eland' Dlstnct 9. Donald someone made the point of and writes the Discussion Topic Lanstng. 517 323 7000. ExtenSion 50H pressures for a recipe page. for PuhllClltlon No 345040 Nugent. Frankfort DlStnct 10. Margaret K"'tl's. taking a lemon and turning it that appears in every Farm West Branch DistrICt 11 Herman Robere. lay example. Subscnptlon prICe $ 1 50 per year to ette into lemonade - in other News issue. and a lot of other members. $3 00 to 10 state non members and DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Dllve Conklin $5 00 10 out of-state non members words. turning what seems to Ironically. One of our strong- good things. Estllbhshed January 13 1923 Second c: Corunna. MIChael Pndgeon. Montgomery Robert Rottler Fremont be a negative into a positive. est proponents of a recipe page He started his Farm Bureau postage paid at Lansing. MIChigan and at addl FARM BUREAU WOMEN: VIVIan Loll tlonal rnalhng offices It reminded me of how your has been of the male gender. career as secretary for the Van . EDITORIAL: Donnll Wilber. Editor MarCia Milson Dllchle Conflle Turbin. AssOCiate Editors FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARME-flS: Farm News editors used to Seldom does a month go by Buren County Farm Bureau OFFICERS: Michigan Farm Bureau. Pr41si Janis Sanford. PlIrma mumble and fuss every time we that Ken Wiles. manager of and was later regional repre- dent. Elton R Smith. Caledoflla. VIce Presl POSTMASTER In uSlflg form 3579 maillo dent. Jack Laune. Cass City. Administrative "t.chlgon Form Nl'ws. 7373 West Saglna\\.l got a letter addressed to "Dear MFB's member relations de- sentative for the West Central Director. Robert Braden. Lansing. Treasurer Highway. Lanstng. MIChIgan 4H909 Sir." And how. now. we take it partment. doesn't call to our at- Region. and Chief Ftnllncial Officer. Max D Dean. OCTOBER 1981 FARM NEWS PAGE 3 Kindinger MSU Receives $10 Million Ag Research Grant Moves to A $10 million grant from the where the quality of our envi- MSU Post W. K. Kellogg Foundation will allow Michigan State University ronment cance. is of major signifi- Dr. Paul Kindinger, assistant to develop the Kellogg Biological "The work that we will be director of the Michig~n De- Station at Gull Lake into a able to undertake, the instruc- partment of Agriculture, will world center for research in ag- tion that we will be able to of- become assistant Extension di- riculture, natural resources and fer, the 'demonstration projects rector for agricultural marketing the biological sciences, accord- that will be possible at the programs at Michigan State ing to MSU President Cecil Kellogg Biological Station with University effective Nov. 1. Mackey. this grant from the Kellogg The grant, presented at In making the announce.- Foundation, will allow us to MSU's Kellogg Center on Aug. ment, Dr. Gordon Guyer, di- continue our leadership in ad- 26 by Kellogg Foundation rector of Extension and assis- vancing our knowledge in President Russell Mawby, is the tant dean of MSU's College of these critical areas. largest ever made by the Kel- Agriculture and Natural Re- logg Foundation since it was "We are delighted with the sources, said the appointment formed in 1930, and the largest. expression of confidence in the is subject to approval by the ever received by MSU from future of Michigan State. that board of trustees. any foundation. this grant represents," Mackey Kindinger replaces Mitchell said. Geasler who is now associate "Michigan is in a good Mawby called the grant "a director of Extension at Virginia position to, take advan- reflection of the foundation's Poly technical Institute. belief that Michigan State con- tage of the world-wide tinues to be a leader among the Kindinger, who served as di- s'hift from resource- world's great universities. Its Kellogg Foundation President Russell Mawby (left) presents the rector of Michigan Farm Bu- pioneering studies in agricul- first installment of the $10 mUlion grant to MSU President Cecil reau's Commodity Activities based agriculture to ture and the biological sciences Mackey. and Research Division for four science-based agricul- are indeed pacesetters in the years, joined MDA in Septem- world and increasingly serve as "We are confident that this Reinforces Ag Potential ber 1979 as chief of the depart- ture. " Gov. Wm. Milliken project will have a profound Governor Says . a standard by which similar ef- ment's Marketing and Interna- forts are measured. impact, not only in the im- Gov. William Milliken said tional Jrade Division. ,He was In accepting the grant, Mack- mediate area and our state, b4t the Kellogg grant emphasizes appointed assistant director of ey said, "Much of our future "This project at the biological indeed the nation and the total the growing importance of agri- the MDA in June 1981. depends on the ability of this station brings together the func- world," Mawby concluded. culture in Michigan's economy nation to manage, access and tions of teaching, research and The land and the facilities for and its increasing role in the fu- A native of Michigan, Kin- adjust its research and manage- Extension in the unique ap- the Kellogg Biological Station ture. dinger received his bachelor's ment policies in agriculture and proach that seems to say, were originally given by W. K. "Michigan is in a good posi- and master's degrees in agricul- natural resources to an envi- 'we're' working together to Kellogg and then subsequently tion to take advantage of the tural economics from MSU and ronment where energy issues solve some of society's most assisted by the foundation he world-wide shift from resource- his doctorate from Cornell. are of critical importance and pressing problems.' established. based agriculture to science- The grant, to be adminis- basea agriculture," Milliken Farm Exports Vital to Economy tered over a five-year period, will be used to research ways of said. "Michigan has had remark- increasing farm production ably high returns on invest- while also conserving energy, ments in agricultural research. protecting natural ecosystems This grant, coming as it does and achieving a high level of when agriculture is an expand- environmental quality. The ing segment of the state's grant provides funds for con- economy, serves to reinforce structing and equipping new the enormous potential of agri- facilities for the new program. culture in Michigan," he said. SENATOR RIEGLE EDWARD POWELL (continued from page 1) Sen. Riegle said Michigan back to our farmers." gressive strategy to do that," he Straight Talk The conference was not a . said. about Thanksgiving • must pursue every reasonable' avenue to help cure the "severe "cure-all," he said, but an effort He added that processing fa- to bring those people together cilities are essential com- It's that time of year again. The end of another economic sickness" in the state season. The harvest Is In. the equipment Is put and that the export business who need to know one another ponents of such a plan for Farming Is away. the land lies silent for Its long winter rest. and work together. Michigan. Processing plants (,l,(,rybod,i'~ 'br('Ud It's Thanksgiving time. A time (or giving thanks was one of those avenues. &. blll/t>r (or our many blessings. for the bounty o( our would not only assist existing "We've been making sub- "When we look down the farms and ranches. (or the good Ii(e that we enjoy. farm operations, but would But It's so easy for Thanksgiving to go by as stantial gains in Michigan by road, both in terms of the need just another holiday. Just a day for a good meal also permit further expansion developing foreign markets," for agricultural products in this and a good game. So easy to forget what the real of Michigan's export trade. meaning o( the day Is: thanks giving. he said. "That's one way to try country and increasingly in the We've so much to be grateful for. Let's make it a to improve the demand side of world, Michigan has an out- Kathleen Jenuwine is a freelance real day o(Thanks Giving this year. agricultural usage and, hope- standing situation in its ability to writer and broadcast newsperson. She fully, put more money back in provide for more and more is a graduate 0/ Michigan State Uni- versity and holds a bachelor's degree Production Credit AssocIations 01 MlchIgan the system and more money production. We need an ag- in journalism. PAGE 4 FARM NEWS OCTOBER 1981 A Young Farm Family Looks to the Future A Time for Decisions . • " • A Time for Dreams .. • and couldn't find a job to sup- port his family. plated fixtures in the bathroom. Even in its unfinished state, • seem to get to the person'they feel had a hand in getting the "For menial tasks, you just' the home looks good to the product to them." can't beat these people," Jim two people who lived" for But Karen also re~ognizes said. "Once a person- takes several months, in a trailer that her husband, who con- time to coach them along so parked in the front yard, took siders his business "something they have skills in handling a their soap and towels with that's very, very exciting," will particular job, you'll never find them when they went visiting have difficulty reaching a pla- anyone who can do a better job because there was no water, teau where he's satisfied the and there is less absenteeism. and studied by the light of business should stay. They're just marvelous people kerosene lamps. "He can see himself always and you can bring them up to "Maybe next year" has be- pushing straight ahead and to where they are productive come a familiar household the sides, and I can see us citizens rather than a burden on phrase and doors for the kit- slowing down," she said. "I society." chen cupboards fall into that think there's a time when ex- Jim has dreams of eventually category. But Karen hasn't lost panding any more would be making his orchard a sort of patience. detrimental to our business, "halfway house" to give more "It's hard for some people to when we would not be able to disadvantaged people work understand," she said. "But .1 give our customers the in- Being a Farmer Not in skills and consequently ing of self-worth. ' a feel- . tell them, when I do get my cup- ,.board doors, they're going to dividual attention and service they want and, by rights, Karen explains that they be so beautiful, you'll know should have. When you keep Original "Blueprint" don't advocate every employer hiring handicapped people. why I waited." Waiting was also the name of expanding, you have to get help other '- than family and "Jim has the background; the game in regard to their fam- sometimes those people don't By Donna Wilber ing in the storehouse his father have the same amot"nt of feel- he's not afraid of them ... and ily. After 10 years, they were To a casual observer, it might built that would grow into the I do think there's a degree of ready to face the heartbreak of ing. for the fruit or the concern appear that Jim Koan of attractive farm market it is to- for the customers. fear involved in being around not being able to have children Genesee County is a young day. people who are emotionally or of their own and had filed for man who, early in life, sketch- "We got free meals and some- mentally handicapped. There adoption. Then, Karen's "flu" ed a perfect blueprint for his life times dad paid Karen $3, some- is a responsibility on the was diagnosed as pregnancy. and then the "Great Architect times $5 - one time it was $10 employer who will hire such This long wait has made their in the Sky" followed its specifi- - to work for the weekends," people," she said. two daughters especially pre- cations: Jim recalls. "We thought it was "When a person of normal cia us to them. A master's degree for an ex- great because we were almost intelligence isn't doing a job, citing, fulfilling career; a lovely, starving to death while I was How Much Should We Grow? you determine that he doesn't sensitive, supportive wife; two getting my master's and Karen really want to work and you Like many farm families, the beautiful, healthy daughters; a was finishing her B.A." can sever the relationship. But Koans are faced with the deci- charming, even though unfinish- A Time for Decision when a person of limited in- sion of how much their busi- ed, home with gold bathroom Jim had been teaching telligence isn't doing the job, it's ness should grow. There's am- fixtures; a partnership with his school, working with special a reflection on the employer. bivalence and a degree of con- father in a successful orchard education students, for six You have to consider that troversy involved in this deci- business. years, plus working at the or- maybe you've skimped on the sion. Even though Jim has all chard on weekends and two or time and effort you've spent Both Karen and Jim agree those things today, they didn't three nights a week, when he training them or haven't follow- that it's important to retain the happen according to specifica- realized it was time to make a ed through. This is a big test for personal relationship they have tions he'd drafted; in fact, being decision about his future. Jim and for me." with their customers. a farmer was not in his original "I loved teaching. I loved the It does take more supervi- "Before the Industrial Revo- blueprint for life. kids, especially since we didn't sion working with these special- lution, everyone had a trade "I always hated farming," have any of our own. Yet, I needs people, she explained, and they dealt directly from the says Jim. "My dad had to scratch loved the orchard business and and this is difficult during peak raw product to the people," for everything he accomplished working with the fruit. I went work periods when time is said Jim. "The blacksmith, the and he was so busy proving to through a year of hell coming precious. cobbler, the seamstress, the Jim Koan was recently honored the world that he could be ..a to a decision ... and then I said "We're not a 'Good Will' cabinet maker ... they took as "Farmer of the Week" by Farm successful businessman, even to myself, this is stupid! I know 'operation. We're still a profit- pride in their work and they got Bureau Insurance Group and the though he didn't have an edu- direct feedback. from their Michigan Farm Radio Network. what I want to do!" making operation and this The Koans are active members of cation, that he had no time to He left teaching and went to means we can only take on a customers on whether their the G~nesee County Farm Bureau. communicate with me, no time work for his dad full-time for a small number of these people product pleased them. That's to teach me the business. I year and a half. Then came the who need more supervision where I am in my business. I "I love putting in a full day's. couldn't wait to leave home." day when his dad inquired, and time," she said. make my own product and sell work. I love to come home He did leave home, right af- "What would you think about it directly to the people. I put after I've worked all day with ter school, and worked his way going into partnership?" "Maybe Next Year" out the best quality I can and I Jim in the orchard and we're through college. It was during "I've been waiting for you to Time is a precious commodity get a lot of feedback and recog- tired but there's that feeling of his senior year that he met say that for 35 years," was on most any farm operation nition for that." satisfaction. The difference' in Karen, his future wife. Even Jim's response. and Jim has trouble squeezing Karen agrees. "It really our philosophy is that Jim though she was a "city slicker" out a few hours to work on the means something when cus- tends to be almost to the work- and his roots were firmly im- A Chance for the home he's been building himself -tamers patronize your place of aholic stage, where sometimes planted in farm soil, they had a "Disadvantaged" for "going on eight years." It's a business and know that if they I think he forgets ... forgets to positive impact on each other's That was five years ago and special kind of home made of want to say something good sit down for a minute and enjoy lives almost from the begin- since that time, Jim has com- wood from their own farm, about our product, or if they a cup of coffee ... or, as they ning. Jim told Karen he bined his two areas of expertise with open beams and a stone have some complaints, they say, to take time to smell the wouldn't marry her unless she - ,farming and working with the fireplace. It's evident through- can talk right to the man who flowers." went to college, and Karen "disadvantaged" people (as out the house that it's been built raised the product - the man A problem that's not unique, convinced Jim that he should Jim cans them) on the Koan and furnished with love and re- who pampered it until it got to it seems, to farm families, mend the relationship with his farm - people with severe flects the personalities of the their table. This is very comfort- young or old. What is unique father. emotional problems, retarded owners. Because Jim -has done ing to people in an age where about the Koans is that they Karen and Jim began spend- "kids, " alcoholics, a former all the work himself, they've every time you walk into a large have identified the problem - ing weekends on the farm, Laotian mountain soldier who been able' to add some real department store, there's a line I and are working together to located outside Lennon, help- doesn't speak a word of English touches of class, like gold of authority, and people can't solve it. . OCTOBER 1981 FARM NEWS PAGES Understanding Price Later AGRINOMIC Agreements Part I: How and Why They Are Used UPDATE The use of price later agree- in the early and mid -1970s agreement contract. As requir- ments as a means of marketing which stimulated the develop- ed by the Grain Handlers Act Report of the Commodity grain has become a controver- ment of the price later concept. of 1976, the agreement shall Activities & Research Department sial issue over the last few years First" the acreage and pro- contain the following: in Michigan, especially around duction of grain outgrew avail- -The class and grade of the harvest time. able storage. This was com- grain received, the quality which will reflect the anticipat- later agreements are a very im- Attitudes expressed about pounded by modern, rapid received and the date received. ed narrowing of the basis. portant factor in marketing price later agreements range harvesting techniques for grain. -Charges for handling, if Some elevators have not corn. Unofficial estimates indi- from "it's the biggest rip-off The available elevator storage any. protected themselves ad~- cate similar use of price later ever devised" to a neutral "it's a space was tied up early if -The signature, name and quately through handling fees agreements for soybeans and necessary evil" to "it's an effi- farmers were reluctant to ac- address of the grower or owner for price later agreements. This wheat. cient and effective grain mar- cept low harvest time prices. If and the signature of the grain may be due to the lack of un- It is estimated that between keting tool." this happened, elevators were dealer or his or her authorized derstanding by elevator man- 80 and 95 percent of all Michi- unable to handle additional agent. agement of the effect of the gan elevators offer or have of- Using Price Later Agreements grain unless it was sold for - A serial number. basis change on the return of fered price later agreements as As defined by the Grain cash. This was especially true -The words "not a stbrage price later agreements. Also, part of their marketing options Dealers Act of 1976, a price in a multicrop state such as warehouse receipt" in promi- farmers may not understand to farmers. later agreement means "a writ- Michigan, where the harvest of nent print. that this is a service charge and Several issues surround the ten agreement by.which a grain one crop is quickly followed by A copy of the agreement not a storage fee, even though use of price later agreements dealer takes title to farm pro- another. must be available for examina- it may be the same amount as and their effect on farmers and duce for a sale price which is Second, exports of grain be- tion in the grain dealer's facility the storage fee. the grain handling system. not fixed at the: time of deliv- gan to increase in response to for one year after its cancella- A limited amount of informa- These issues will be explored in ery," In other words, it is a the devaluation of the dollar, tion or expiration. All the forms tion is available on the actual next month's Agrino:nic Up- marketing method that permtts increased world demand for must-be issued in numerical se- use of price later agreements in date. a farmer to separate his deliv- grain, and the opening of trade' quence. Michigan. (This article is taken from "A ery and pricing decision. with communist countries. As If the producer is given an According to the Michigan Study of Price Later Agree- Price later agreements came these markets began to become acknowledgement form or sale Agricultural Reporting Service, ments." This study was recom- into existence in the 1950s more important the logistics of ticket in place of a price later of the 1979 Michigan corn crop mended by the MFB Feed under the terminology of de- grain movement became more agree1'11ent, the grain dealer which was sold, only 8 percent Grains and Oil Crops Advisory layed pricing. It was first used complex. The unit trains and must provide the grower or was sold under price later Committee and authorized by by The Andersons in Ohio ships involved in moving grain owner with a price later agree- agreements. However, of the the MFB board. If you would when their grain facilities were to export markets had to be ment within 30 days. In most 1979 corn crop which was like a copy of the study, write: small and the. use of delayed scheduled months in advance cases, the' agreement will have stored off the farm for later Commodity Activities and pricing improved their elevator and the industry needed f1exi- an expiration date, by which sale, 40 percent was secured Research Department, Michigan efficiency. bility to meet those transporta- date the producer must price . under price later agreements. Farm Bureau, P.O. Box 30960, To date it is. estimated that tion commitments. the grain. This would indicate that price Lansing, Mich. 48909. price later agreements are used These factors pointed to the Once the elevator has receiv- in about 20 states, with greatest need for more orderly. market- ed the price later agreement use in Ohio, Illinois and In- diana. In Ohio, the largest user ing of grain and an increased flexibility in handling grain. Price later agreements bver- grain, it has title to the grain and may store or sell the grain as it sees fit. Regardless of what Safemark $5.00 Sale of delayed pricing, this market- ing method is used for less than came these problems by per- the elevator does with the 25 percent of the total grain mitting farmers to deliver the grain, it must satisfy one of the crop. grain and pass title to the eleva- following: " tor, but maintain control of - Procure a commitment for pricing until a later date. By do- a future purchase price for the ing so, the producer who could amount of farm produce. not attain storage was able to -Keep the farm produce, or share in expected post-harvest fungible farm product. on hand price increases and basis im- as the dealer's own property. provement. - Have farm produce certifi- cates representing equal value Try Safemark in farm produce. - Have an irrevocable letter Quality at a of credit or money in escrow to cover not less than 50 percent of the value of the farm pro- Reduced Price duce. In most cases, when the Oct. 1 thru Oct. 31, 1981 elevator sells the grain, the elevator will then buy futures to protect itself against upward price movements. The elevator $5.00 OFF EACH BI\ TT~ R) - MUI lI-Sf ASON CAR IIRI then sells the future contract when the farmer prices the MUD AND )NOW flRf - 1RACTION 1RU( 1\ IIRI grain. ($1000 off it individual pricp i.. $10000 Ilr mort"1 But this hedge may not fully protect the elevator against NO LIMIT! adverse changes in the basis (the basis is the difference be- Contact your local particirating Safpmark tween cash prices and any dealer or county Farm Bureau, futures contract price) . The With increased competition At the same time, this allow- problem is that elevators sell from Ohio, the grain dealers in ed the grain handler the flexibil- the grain at harvest time when Michigan adopted the use of ity of efficiently utilizing his the basis is generally at its price later agreements in the facilities, transportation re- widest under futures. The basis early. 1970s. The use of price sources, and marketing skills. then usually narrows during the later agreements in Michigan Several things must happen marketing year. When the has increased in subsequent when a producer delivers grain farmer finally prices his grain, years. to a licensed elevator and the elevator loses or is "short" In addition to competition places it under a price later this change in the basis. This is from neighboring states, sever- agreemen( The .farmer should why the elevator must protect THE SAFEMARK MARGIN: al other factors came together be provided with a price later itself by charging a handling fee QUALITY • SERVICE • DEPENDABILITY • ECONOMY PAGE 6 FARM NEWS OCTOBER 1981 Agriculture to Play Big Role in State's Economic Redevelopment CA.PITOL On Sept. 17 Gov. William agricultural products for ener- cut in 1~82 would be 15 per- REPORT Milliken delivered a rare address gy.) cent and 20 percent in 1983. to a joint session of the newly - Accelerated' agriculture re- - Residential and agricultural By convened fall legislative session. search through Michigan State property taxes would be eligible His address outlined his econo- University. This will include a for the cut and there would be Robert E. Smith mic redevelopment and prop- timetable for construction of no ceiling. Renters would also erty tax cut plans. The 29-page the proposed Plant and Soil receive an increased benefit formal speech contained dozens Science Building as well as in- from the present 17 percent up works especially the assess- more to discourage the crea- of recommendations to help creased support for veterinary to 20 percent. ment process, such as the in- tion of new jobs than any other solve Michigan's economic cri- medicine, biological research -Local units of government dividual's right to appeal and issue. " sis. for animal disease and research would be reimbursed for 65- that the Legislature should ex- He pointed out, however, Just prior to the joint session, on agricultural production prob- percent of the tax reductions. plore ways in which we can that a workers' compensation an executive order was issued lems. This means that local units develop understanding of the reform bill was passed last year to further cut the present year's -Strengthening MSU's Co- would also be required to cut tax assessment process and but does not take effect" until expenditures by another $125.9 operative . Extension Service property taxes for local uses. collection. Jan. 1. However, more re- million. All departments, along which plays a vital role iFl -Senior citizens and low in- forms must be made and he Single Business Tax - Milliken with K-12 school aid and col- transferring research findings come families and the handi- has directed the Department of made numerous recommenda- leges throughout the state in- into actual use on Michigan capped would receive addition- Labor to insist on vigorous en- tions modifying this tax as it af- cluding community colleges, farms. al propert~ tax relief. House- forcement of toe rehabilitation fects small business. It was will be affected. The cut is re- - Regulatory and tax relief for holds with less than $5,000 irl- requirements of the 'current enacted in 1975 and replaced quired by the constitution in agriculture. In other portions of come would have a total ex- law. eight previous business taxes. order to achieve the required the message, the governor emption. Other reforms suggested in"' A study has shown however balanced budget. made i.t very czlear that many -Truth in taxa~ion - the cluded coordination of work- that out of 145,000 businesses Some of Milliken's key pro- regulations and rules need to county, township, city, village .. ers' cO}llpensation with em- required to file a return, more posals include: be studied and eliminated in school districts, intermediate ployer-paid pension plans and than 70,000 had no tax to pay. Agriculture - Milliken said that many cases. districts, community colleges, that the computation of the Of those who paid a tax, 81 one of the greatest boosts to - Expanded international trade and all types of local units, percent paid less than $5,000. average weekly wage be limit- Michigan's economy would for agriculture. The 50 percent would be required to reduce Agriculture, through efforts ed only to the actual wages come from agriculture. Agricul- increase in agriculture exports their tax rates each year so of ,Farm Bureau, was exempt paid, fringe benefits would not ture has grown at least 10 per- is dramatic when compared to there is no increase' in revenue from the tax about a year or be included, and a more strin- cent per year since 1970 and the national increase of 27 per- from inflation-caused assess- two after it was enacted. gent standard for proving contributes more than $16 cent. Michigan exported a por- ment increases (equalized valu- Many small businesses will disability was suggested. Em-' billion to the economy. Foreign tion of nearly all of the 50 or ation) . The local governing be helped if the governor's ployees with a minor injury exports of ag products increas- more crops grown in Michigan. board would be required to recommendations are follow- often are drawing benefits ed more than 50 percent in the Property Tax Relief - The . hold a public hearing to explain ed. For example, the present more than three years after the last year alone. The total is governor said that studies have its need for additional revenue exemption would ,be raised injury has occurred. nearly $750 million. Five goals shown that Michigan has one if it wishes to use the additional from $40,000 to $60,000 and He suggested changes in the for the, coming year are: of the most equitable tax struc- taxes that result from increased the cost of workers' co"mpensa- Michigan Insurance Code as it - Establishing a soybean pro- tures in the nation. This is assessments in part or in full. tion and unemployment insur- applies to the rate making pro- cessing plant. increasing pork primarily due to our tax rebate The majority of the board ance would be removed from cess and also a better system to production, re-establishing the system which has returned members would have to ap- the tax base. This would be a inform employers of their rights poultry (broiler) industry, es- more than $460 million to prove any action after the $42 million saving alone. to appeal ratings and classifica- tablishing a regional beef pro- Michigan property taxpayers. public hearing. In this manner, Other provisions would be tion decisions. There / were cessing plant. increasing hard including far,mers, this year the responsibility for increased made to encourage new busi- numerous other recommenda- cheese production, and devel- (farmers also have P.A. 116). local spending would be nesses and new capital invest- tions in this area. The message oping and promoting the re- He said, however, that other squarely upon local elected ment in Michigan. contained a table to show the newable energy industry as it relief measures should be people. The fact is that every very large differences between relates to agriculture. (Progress taken. These include: dollar of property tax goes for Worker's Compensation - the cost of workers' comp in is already being made on the -A 10 percent cut this year local use, either township, The governor said that the Michigan as compared to sur- possible aevelopment of a soy- in both summer and winter school, county, etc. single most critical problem af- rounding states. bean and beef processing plant property taxes, including taxes -Promotion of better under- fecting Michigan is workers' compensation and that it "does (continued on page 13) as well as increasing the use of for bond retirements. The tax standing of h,ow the tax process Kindinger Reports Agri-Marketers .. Updated on Governor's Conference In his speech to the Great dinger excerpted several Lakes Chapter of the National quotes from the Governor's ad- Agri- Marketers Association, dress on economic redevelop- Sept. 17 at East Lansing, Assis- ment presented earlier that day tant Director of the Michigan before the Michigan Legisla- . Department of Agriculture ture. Paul Kindinger updated the In that special message, the ar progress of the Governor's governor said that Michigan Agricultural Conference held has long been identified in the peop pleasers Big, meaty pecan halves. temptingly last spring. minds of people throughout ready to eat. or add to recipes for good old Southern flavor. Get to- the country,as an industrial gether with friends or a group at the The conference hosted rep- state. "What is too often office and order a case of twenty- resentatives from all segments four 1 lb. cellophane bags of tasty unrecognized is the fact that of production agriculture and Azalea Brand Pecans. And. too. they agriculture is a major and ir- are ideal, easy-to-sell fund raising agribusiness. Eight steering items. Shipped Prepaid. replaceable part of Michigan's committees were formed, by economy," he said. "As we H M. THAMES PECAN CO. Dept. 18 commodity, to study the P O. Box 2206. Mobile. Ala. 36652 develop our plans to revitalize growth potential for agriculture Send informatIOn and pnce list to' Michigan's economy, one of in Michigan. Name the greatest boosts will come Address Dr. Kindinger told the from agriculture: a growth in- City State__ Zip_ NAMA group that the governor dustry both in its original sense MOA's assistant director, Paul Kindin~r, told the Great Lakes Telephone Chapter of the National Agri-Marketers Association that the gover- is committed to making agricul- and in a sense of modern day nor is committed to making agriculture strong in Michigan . ture strong in Michigan. Kin- economics. " • -_.,- _~_ - ..~ ~ .. _ .. ~ ;-.., •• .,." ., -J - ........• .J.. 9 ~ ., .. , - '" OCTOBER 1981 FARM NEWS PAGE 7 DONNA Porkburgers Are Big Success A .Recipe for Ken .With Michigan State Fairgoers (continued from page 2) corn, chili powder, pepper and remain- ing 1 tsp. salt; stir well. Simmer un- If the Senate passes the bill LaVerne Fredrick, state ex- to take some home," Fredrick were lined up for work shifts covered about 5 minutes. Spread 2/3of soon which would make Michi- ecutive for the Michigan Pork said. "We also passed out 400 and supplied with hand-outs, corn meal mixture (about 21/2 cups) gan the first state in the nation Producers Association, hop~s pounds of samples and gave evenly over bottom of greased shallow etc., when he had to be taken 2-quart casserole. Top with pork mix- to have standards for fresh that the Senate will also pass away about 26,000 pork recipe to the cardiac care .unit of a ture, spoon remaining corn meal mix- ground pork, pork producers the bill soon. books." Lansing hospital. He's doing ture over pork. Bake in 350°F oven will have special reason to One of the needs for the bill, The pork producers'rented a fine now and recovering. at until hot and bubbling around the celebrate "October ~-:' Pork according to Fredrick, stems barbecue machine to cook their edges. about 30 minutes. Let stand 10 home. minutes before serving. Makes 6 to 8 Month." from some stores responding to porkburgers over charcoal. If you'd like to wish him well, servings. The Michigan Pork Produc- the demand for ground pork by About 8 feet wide and 16 feet send your messages to him in ers Association introd uced the simply withholding the spices long and made of stainless I'm convinced, after a recent care of Michigan Farm News, new product to the public at the from sausage and selling it as steel, it had an endless chain weekend, that one way to P.O. Box 30960, Lansing, Michigan State Fair in the form ground pork. which carried the porkburgers avoid a visit to the cardiac care Mich. 48909, and we'll see that of "porkburgers" and indica- "Then, when the home- in baskets. It took five minutes unit is The Great Escape - run- he gets them. tions there were that grou,nd maker cooked the so-called to make a revolution and each ning away from home for a To let Ken know just how pork will enjoy good consumer ground pork and it ended up time the burgers were dipped couple days. much we miss him, we're going demand. the size of a silver dollar. she into a barbecue sauce. Cooking Take 10 tired working wom- to print a recipe! Before the Legislature's sum- wondered where it went. time was about 30 minutes. en, remove makeup, panty It's one using a new product, mer recess, the House passed a Ground pork won't fry away. If hose and all remaining traces of Originally, the pork produc- ground pork, which should be bill amending the Michigan the bill passes and is signed by worry frowns caused by hus- ers planned to have a "pork on the market soon (see story, comminuted meat law. to pro- the governor, the product the bands, children and bosses. chop tent" similar to the suc- this page). In honor of Ken and vide standards similar to those stores sell will have to be at Grease generously with sun- cessful project !lndertaken by National Pork Month, here's a for ground beef. The legislation least 75 percent lean," he said. tan oil, place in inner tube on Indiana producers at their state recipe for: would require that only fresh . Over 180 pork producers quiet lake and let bake in warm fair that would have included pork be used, with no more from throughout the state par- Pork Tamale Casserole sunshine for two days. Turn pork chops and ribs in addition than 25 percent fat and would ticipated in the new product lib. ground pork occasionally for even brown. to the porkburgers .. prohibit the addition of various promotion at the State Fair. 1 cup yellow corn meal It took less than an hour after "At the Indiana State Fair, 4 cups water arrival at the cottage for these other parts of the animal. "We sold over 2,800 that IS the place to eat," said 2 tsp. salt 10 mature women to revert to There are no federal standards pounds, plus another 270 Fredrick. "This year, they serv- 1 cup chopped onion for ground pork. pounds to people who wanted carefree, giggling campfire ed 200 pounds over 20 tons of 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 clove garlic, minced girls. Yours truly had a longer pork during the 10-day event." journey than most to make the 1 can (1 lb.) tomatoes, cut up That's what the Michigan 1 can (8112 oz.) cream-style corn conversion, but it was an easy producers had in mind until 2 to 3 tsp. chili powder trip. 1/4 tsp. pepper they were informed they would I did think, since we were be limited to promoting one Combine and mix corn meal and 1 cup dedicated Farm Bureau em- water. Place remaining water and 1 commodity product. Next year tsp. salt in large saucepan; bring to a . ployees, that one of our camp- they hope they can go with boil. Add corn meal mixture. stirring fire songs should be the Farm their original plan. constantly. Cook until thickened. stir- Bureau Spirit. However, I got ring constantly. Cover and cook slowly no further than "there's a guid- Fredrick said that the re- 15 minutes. stirring occasionally. Cool sponse to the pork producers slightly. In skillet. lightly brown ground ing ray that leads the way," promotion was especially good pork. Add onion, green pepper and when I was thrown in the lake! at the fair's "senior citizen day." garlic; cook until onion is tender. but Great recipe ... try it - you'll not brown. Add undrained tomatoes. like it! "They're probably more aware of the few dollars they have to spend. A lot of them have been very leery of pork. Some still worry about trichi- nosis. Many said they enjoyed ham, bacon and pork chops - but never ate pork. They didn't hesitate to say that! Those peo- Fresh water is always on tap for thirsty hogs at the laVerne ple would try it, buy one and Fredrick fann near Yale. Fredrick is state executive for the Michigan come back to take a couple Pork Producers Association. porkburgers home. It opened , F arm Bureau's up something new for them," he said. Fredrick said the new prod- uct will help solve a problem for SUPER PAK 60 producers. "The meat industry. says to ~ SUPER PAK 100~ us, 'we can sell your ham, we can sell your loins, your bacon and ribs, but front shoulders Two versatile, convenient ways to produce a are a problem.' People who quality grower, developer or finisher swine ra- make ground pork use the front shoulders. By using the tion. whole animal, possibly it will give us more money for our SUPER PAK 60 and SUPER PAK 100 are pig." - superfortified to provide extra nutrients. And Other new products are be- they're economical, to hold down your feed ing tested, according to \ Fredick, including "restruc- cost per pound of pork. tured pork, chunks of pork . shaped like ribs only with no See your Farm Bureau dealer today for a bones, and served on a bun. complete line of swine feeds. Pork producers are hoping the new products will give some competition to the tradi- If the Senate passes legislation setting standards for ground pork, tional beef burgers and chicken patties such as these shown by Fredrick will be available in stores. The porkburgers served at the State Falr were well-received by the sandwiches that are big sellers pubUc. in fast-food restaurants. PAGE 8 FARM NEWS OCTOBER 1981 Setzlers Are. A Winning Team. By Donna Wilber First Couple to Receive Individual As poultry producers, Jean identifies the animal rights The Farmer of the Week program, co-sponsored Farm Bureau Insurance Group by Farmer of the Week Honors movement as another concern. "I don't think we can just sit and the Michigan Farm Radio back and hope it's going to pass Network, is six years and eight over," she said. months old. That means that The Setzlers open their oper- over 350 Michigan farmers ation for tours from January have been publicly recognized through Easter and many for their contributions to their schools take advantage of this communities and the agricul- learning experience. A slide ture industry. presentation and a coloring Who are the farmers who story book on "The Chicken have earned the privilege of be- and the Incredible, Edible Egg" ing named Farmer of the are a part of the tours. Week? "We work constantly to give According to Luke Schafer, a positive picture to the chil- FBIG's community relations dren who tour our facilities on coordinator, "They are a di- how well our chickens are verse lot. We have honored cared for," Jean said. "Really, dairymen, cash crop produc- the chickens today are better ers, hog farmers, fruit growers, off than they were when we livestock farmers, potato gr.ow- started in 1962. For 'one thing, ers and many other types of we've learned how to feed producers. them so they don't have so "They've been as young as much fat. We were losing ~I chickens when we first started 21 and as old as 70-or more. They have included unmarried - ~~~ ~-;:[.~ ..~II because' they had too much fat farm people, as well as farmers ~-'~ around their hearts." with as many as 13 children. The Setzler operation is completely automated Jean was the second woman to be recognized The Setzlers are a strong, with eggs going from the chickens to the carton as a Farmer of the Week since the program was, Christian family and Ralph can Some Farmer of the Week without being touched by human hands. initiated six years and eight months ago. award recipients farm as few as find some good coming from 100 acres, others as many as the movement. other Farmers of the Week is ute ~ought I'd get a separate 36,480 laying hens was com- "I'm sure the good Lord 3,000 acres," Schafer said. that they're the only couple "to honor. pleted in 1977. Now we have "But they all have one thing gave animals to us with the in- each receive the honor - Ralph "I still don't know how to re- another high rise building tent that we respect their rights in common - they are people in April and Jean in July. Jean ally accept it," Jean said. "It's which house 40,320 hens, involved in their community, and I think that's kind of written also has the distinction of being done one thing for me. All bringing our total capacity to into the scriptures as He told us people willing to participate in one of only two women in the through my life, I've always as- 76,800." ways that benefit others in their to take good care of them," Farmer of the Week gallery. sociated -myself with others. I Each cage houses five hens, Ralph said. "Therefore, it be- area. They are people who had a twin sister and then when contains fresh "feed at all times, demonstrate that the Michigan Award Means ... comes a definition of what is I married, I had my husband. fresh water and a disposal sys- good animal care, good animal farmer can run a quality farm- 'I'm an Individual' So receiving the honor has tem. Under maximum summer husbandry. It's good for us to ing operation and still devote Local Farm Bureau Insur- made me realize I am an indi- ventilation, there is a complete time to community and agricul- ance agents submit nomina- be challenged because it makes vidual." air exchange in the building us ask some questions of our- tural organizations," he said. tions for the award and accord- every minute. Six cubic feet of Jean has always been active- selves. Ralph and Jean Setzler, egg ing to Jean, "When our insur- air per minute passes over each ly involved in the Setzler's farm "The animal rights move- producers from LaSalle in ance agent interviewed us, it hen. operation; in fact, it was her ment is a bandwagon that Monroe County, certainly met was as a couple because we re- The Setzler's operation is $500 "nest-egg" that made the some people who want to beat that criteria. But what makes ally do work together com- highly automated. The egg down payment on the 120-acre a drum can get onto today. I'm them different from all the pletely and I never for one min- moves from the chicken onto a farm they purchased sOQnafter not worried about what they they were married. Their farm conveyor belt which takes it to can do that will keep me from America and Me Contest has grown to 290 acres and their family to six sons. Of the be washed, candled and weighed, then placed in a car- producing meat or eggs. I think probably, in the long run, it's ton - all without being touched Open to Eighth Graders six sons, ages 13 to 29, two are in partnership with Ralph and by human hands. They market going to make us more aware of what we're doing and how Jean, and three work part-time their eggs within a 50-mile and why we're doing it - and For a four-week period this local schools include award radius of their farm. fall, more than 10,000 Michi- on the farm operation. we're going to produce more .certificates and plaques, while gan eighth grade students will the top 10 winners in the state "Since 1951, eggs have rep- Animal Rights Movement and better meat and eggs for experience a little closer rela- will share $4,000 in top prizes resented a part of the income Among the Challenges people to eat than ever be- tionship with America, thanks and will visit the governor in of our farm," Jean explains. The egg business has be- fore." to the 13th annual America & Lansing 'for his personal con- "That year we started with 200 come a highly specialized in- Me Essay Contest sponsored gratulations. baby chicks. In 1953 our flock dustry and according to Ralph, LOWEST PRICE by Farm Bureau Insurance Conducted with the help of was expanded to 700 laying keeping up with the technology hens and in 1962 our first com- POWER Group. Farm Bureau Insurance agents is sometimes kind of baffling. The contest, which en- across the state, the America & mercial laying house was built "Keeping up with technolo- ON EARTH courages Michigan youth to ex- Me Essay Contest has earned to hold 4,000 laying hens. gy, but not keeping up so fast plore their roles in America's ..to national awards since 1968 Those hens were allowed to that we can't afford it, and future, will be held Oct. 19 to from the Freedoms Foundation run at large on a slated floor. recognizing where ,the line be- WINDMillS Nov. 13 in junior highs and at Valley Forge. ' "In 1964, we added a wing tween them lies, is a chal- middle schools throughout the to hold 6,000 laying hens in lenge," he said. Generate your own electricity, pump water state. Any eighth grader in Each year, hundreds of ex- cages, and in 1969 we remod- "Decisions on whether we decorate your property Michigan may enter. cerpts from the essays are com- eled our first building making it can afford some of the' new In last year's contest, about piled into booklet form and a cage house holding 6,000 things or whether we can't; For information call or write 10,000 students from 400 distributed to schools, the hens. In 1976 we again made where we should go, for exam- Michigan schools, both public public and to visitors at the plans for what we call egg- ple, in the area of packaging; and private, wrote essays. State Capitol in Lansing. To re- . spansion. Our first change was whether we should make a DEAN'S WINDMillS Gov. William Milliken will quest copies of the most recent to convert one wing from a lay- change not knowing whether it Sales & Service head the team of finalist judges booklet, or to learn more about ing house to our office, cooler, will work - these are some of 32519 N. River Rd. who will determine the top 10 the contest, contact the local processing and storage rooms. the decisions that are hard to Mt. Clemens, MI 48045 statewide winners. Prizes for Farm Bureau Insurance agent. A high rise building housing make." 469-2417 OCTOBER 1981 FARM NEWS PAGE 9 , . Rough Roads' New Farm Bill Expected Ahead for State Travelers ,to Pass in Mid-October One of the first orders of In terms of Farm Bureau's The MFB board, meeting in - business for this session of the position on the pending legisla- Lansing Sept. 2 and 3, was U.S. Congress will be passage tion, Almy says there are some told that Michigan is "on the of a new farm billto replace the provisions that go agajnst the brink of disaster" as far as its 1977 bill which is due to expire market-oriented agriculture transportation system is con- Sept. 30. Al Almy, director of which the organization ad- cerned. the MFB public affairs divisiofl, vocates. Earle Rodgers, engineer di- predicts that a new farm bill will "The provision and the for- rector of the County Roads As- be'ready for the president's sig- mula by which support prices sociation, called the current sit- nature around mid-October. would be figured, for example, uation "deplorable'" and said According to Almy, legisla- is largely left to political deter- the outlook for improvement tion which is being considered mination rather than a market- was bleak. is not too much different than oriented formula," he said. The' county road system the current act of 1977. "The provision for target areas are the first to feel the "It contains a provision for prices remains in the bill and it crunch of inflation and budget target prices, provisions for a is felt that the assurance of defi- pressures, he said. farmer-held grain re~erve pro- ciency payments does not tend "In th~ county road commis- gram, provisions regarding a to discourage farmers from sion area, we're seeing it first in dairy price support, price sup- looking to the marketplace as a the' Upper Peninsula counties, ports for wheat. and feed' fundamental factor in their pro- whicn have obtained some grains. Also, for the first time in duction decisions." publicity by closing down their terms of Michigan products, it Almy said ifthe current act of operations almost completely. It's also being felt in the north central part of Michigan and I contains a provision for sugar," Almy said. "Sugar has always 1977 is allowed to expire on Sept. 30, the basic provisions Christmas been a separate piece of legisla- of the act of 1949 would prevail expect that the same -situations tion and not inclUqed in the will be confronting transporta- , tion agencies in lower Michigan overall farm bill." until they are replaced with new legislation. Citrus Sale next year," Rodg~rs said. "What happened last year Help Set Right to Farm Policy was that gasoline and weight Michigan's 83 Soil Conser- important we accurately define taxes declined by 6 percent. vation Districts are being asked what are generally accepted This year, they're going to to hold public meetings ~o in- agricultural and management decline ' 10 percent. In the vite comments and recommen- practices." meantime, the costs have been dations which can aid the Mich- MDA has asked Soil Conser- incre_asingand they're going to igan Department of AgricultUre vation Districts to hold public increase in the future regardless in developing a' right to farm meetings of agricultural organi-. of whether the inflation level policy, according to Dean M. zations, farmers and otherJn- declines. Our revenues, on the Pridgeon, MDA director. ~ terested citizens during the fall other hand, are going to con- The Right to Farm Act, sign- and to submit recommenda- tinue to decrease. ed by Gov. Milliken in July, tions by Dec. 5. Budget pressures will cause says no farm or farm operation most counties to cut back on which follows generally' ac- MDA's soil conservation divi- their local road snow and ice cepted agricultural practices sion staff will work closely with removal this winter, Rodgers can be found to be a public or local Soil Conservation Districts 'predicted, but believes that private nuisance. on arrangements for the meet- main roads will remain clear. "Since MDA has been charg- ings, and will compile all sug- "However, while we're do- ed with administering the Right gestions and comme~ts receiv- ing that, we are not replacing to Farm Act, we want to make ed. equipment and we are not certain the policy developed The department hopes to maintaining the surfaces in the will encompass all facets of ag- have the policy finalized by ITEMS OFFERED: manner in which we should." riculture," Pridgeon said. "It's Jan. I, 1982, Pridgeon said. Na.vel Oranges Grapefruit Concentrate No Kangaroo in Michigan Beef, Hamlin Oranges • Cheese Tangelos Popcorn Says FB Director Eisenmann Pink Grapefruit Ham Kangaroo and horse meat, , Eisenmann said. uA deplorable "They'll never find any Peanuts Bacon labeled "boneless beef' and incident such as this tends to kangaroo in their Michigan Pecans Hickory ~tick shipped into the United States discourage consumers." .beef," he said. from Australia was "a fraud on Eisenmann said consumers Peter Nixon, Australia's min- Orange Concentrate American consumers and un- are fortunate that they have ister for primary industry, is ex- fair competition against domes- agencies such as the (). S. De- - pected to announce a trip to tic beef producers," says Lo- partment of Agriculture and the the United States to calm con- well Eisenmann, Lenawee Michigan Department of Agri- cern about the meat substitu- Order Deadline: County beef producer and culture which protect them tion scandal. Changed to Nov. 18, 1981 MFB board member. through their fast and thorough Australian press reports indi- action in impounding the meat. cate that the growing scandal Eisenmann referred to the "The meat industry in this has rocked Australia's billion Delivery Date: recent discovery and impound- country, with the help of these donar meat industry and has ing of Australian beef in,which Week of Dec. 7, 1981 agencies, has built a well-de- pitted Australian state against kangaroo meat had been sub- served reputation based on state in attempts to isolate Vic- stituted. The presence of horse quality and honesty," he said. toria as the center where horse meat in boneless beef ship- WATCH FOR PRICE AND "Our meat is inspected and and kangaroo meat was substi- ments from the state of Victoria graded for quality, content and tuted for beef. ORDER INFORMATION IN was also confirmed. high sanitary standards. One The USDA has accepted "It's particularly unfortunate effective way consumers can be Australia's proposal for species THE NOVEMBER ISSUE because it hurts an industry that assured of high quality and the testing of export beef before is already suffering and is trying 'real thing' is to ask for shipment 10 prevent further OF FARM NEWS to improve 'its position by en- American produced beef - shipments of adulterated or couraging the consumption of even better, ask for Michigan mislabeled meat to the U.S. high quality, nutritional beef," produced beef. market. . PAGE 10 FARM NEWS OCTOBER 1981 County PBs to Sponsor Cherryland Mall Display "Life on the Land - The syrup, pork, potatoes, straw- Four Seasons of Farming," will berries, sunflowers, sheep and be the theme of the second an- wool. In addition, several area nual agricultural display at the equipment dealers will display Cherryland Mall in Traverse Ci- new farm machinery. ty. Scheduled to run during There will be special attrac- regular mall hours on Oct. 23, tions for the children, also. Miss 24 and 25, the show will fea- Piggy, Big Red the Dog and the ture many agricultural com- Magic Cow will be in the mall to modities of northern Michigan. invite children to visit the small According to Judy LaCross, animal petting pen and the publicity director for the event, pedal tractor riding arena. A the goal of the show is to help miniature farm scene will also area residents gain a better un- be on display. Children may derstanding and appreciation take part in a pumpkin carving for agriculture. Emphasis of the contest and will have a chance exhibits will be on the econom- to win toy farm machinery in ics of farming. "We are attempting to im- press upon visitors to the mall raffles to be conducted during the show. Open House Will Commemorate Heritage demonstrations were that the farmer, must be more than just attuned to the land and natur.e. He must be a keen a popular part of last year's show and will be repeated Kettunen Center's Twenty Years businessman as well," LaCross again. Demonstrations will in- By Connie Turbin ~elf-consciously, I look contributing funds to improve clude quilting, chair caning, rug around the neat, orderly lobby the conference facility. says .. Standing in the circle drive of The mall show is sponsored braiding, square dancing, but- and remind myself that the While the old buttons could ter churning, .meat cutting, Kettunen Center, bathed in the story of Kettunen Center is not be considerd in the "collec- by Farm Bureau groups in six golden, lazy sun of an Indian cider pressing, spinning and in these buildings or the natural tibles" category today, there counties: Grand Traverse, Lee- summer afternoon, it is possi- weaving, fruit and vegetable beauty of the setting. The real may be a few proudly worn lanau, Benzie, Charlevoix, An- ble to imagine this same set- drying and various hand stitch- stone and mortar, the true during a special open house trim and Wexford. Exhibits will ting, the building and the trees, feature apples, asparagus, ery. natural beauty of Kettunen scheduled at Kettunen Center in every 'season: leaf-strewn Center is here in this woman on Oct. 4 to commemorate its beef, beans, cherries, Christ- Other attractions will be a walkways beneath the fiery red and the other men and women' 20th year of operation and ser- mas trees, dairy, eggs and farm market and pedal tractor domes of autumn trees, the who have served in 4-H. vice to the 4-H program. poultry, goats, grapes and relay - contest with area disc warm brick of the main lodge Adult and teen leaders have Highlights of the celebration wine, grains, honey, maple jockeys partlcipating. and the dormitory buildings come here for twenty years to will indude demonstrations of mantled with snow. train themselves to become various 4-H projects and activi- You sense that the tranquili- better youth leaders. It is their ties, refreshments, tours of the Your Membership In The ty you feel here is not lost with MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU hope, faith and understanding facility and grounds, and enter- the change of seasons, but re- of the need for young people to tainment. Now Makes Available news itself in the ever-changing achieve, to learn, and to be The center is located near setting of Kettunen Center. guided, that has built Kettunen Tustin in northwestern 'lower Institutional There is a sense, too, that for the persons who will open themselves to the natural beau- Center. It is their discoveries and their strengths that will be cele- Michigan south of Cadillac on Osceola County's Center Lake. Donations Support Center ty which surrounds them, a dis- Liquid Assets Designed to provide daily covery is awaiting. For some, it will be the discovery of.self; for others, the joy of service. brated at the rededication the Kettenun Center o'n Oct. 4. Dream Comes True of Owned and operated by the Michigan 4-H Foundation, the facility is used by thousands of money market income with Two Portfolios: When I visited Kettunen Kettunen Center was the 4-H members and leaders each Center, I met someone who. dream of the late Arne G. Ket- year. The conference center PRIME OBLIGATIONS GOVERNMENT had made both of these discov- tunen, who was Michigan 4-H buildings, dedicated in 1961, -17.47% -16.46% eries and had kept tnem as a Club director for 31 years and are modern and comfortable. Investment Advisor, GOLDMAN, treasure to be shared with the founder of the Michigan 4-H Recent remodeling has added Administrator and SACHS & CO. thousands of persons who visit Foundation. facilities for the handicapped. Sole Distributor there each year. "Kett," as he was known The main lodge features con- Faye Anderson is the confer- throughout the state and na- ference rooms, a library and a • Seven day annualized net Investment Income yield, computed by dividing the Portfo"o's average dally net Investment Income per unit for the period ended ence coordinator at Kettunen tional youth leadership circles, cafeteria. Two dormitory-style September 11. 1981 by $1.00 and multiplying the result by 365. On that date Center, though she doesn't began his first 4-H work in buildings nearby can house up the average portfolio maturity In Prime ObUgations was 27 days and Govern- ment was 23 days. The yields change In response to fluctuations In Interest make much of the title and says Houghton County in 1917 af- to 150 people. rates on portfolio Investment and operating expenses. that she "just helps the confer- ter graduating from Michigan Donations to the Michigan A prospectus containing more complete information including ence leaders with their arrange- Agricultural College. In 1925 4-H Foundation from individ- management fees and expenses, will be sent upon receipt of the ments." Her. face is soft, ex- he came to East Lansing to be- uals, corporations and organi- attached coupon. Send the coupon to Michigan National Bank. pressive and the quick songlike come the state leader of the zations make the center's oper- Trust Department, 77 Monroe Center, P. O. Box 2804, Grand 4-H club program and held this voice is paced into the rhythms ation and activities possible. Rapids. Michigan 49501. Read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money. For current yield information call toll of business for me, a visitor position until his retirement in The 4-H Foundation recent- free 800-621-2550. from the outside. July 1956. ly announced a new deferred I listen as she begins to speak On Kettunen's retirement, gift program which allows indi- of 4-H workshops, the young the Michigan 4-H Foundation viduals to make a planned gift people who visit here, the 4-H announced it would name its to the 4-H Foundation over a o Please send me a prospectus. leaders, the center itself ... and proposed leader training center period of years or from an Name (as It appears on membership records) beneath the talk of conferences "Camp Kett" in his honor. estate in the form of a will, trust and workshops, I hear a subtle Back in 1960 , Farm Bureau or life insurance policy. Such Address change. The voice slows and Women and Farm Bureau gifts may be designated for sup- . City State Zip _ softens and a personal dream Young People sold 50,000 "I port of Kettunen Center or for Membership No. _ of her own youth and young am a Camp Kett Booster" but- 4-H training workshops. people speaks to me without tons to help finance the build- Further information on the Mail to: Money Market Fund Program GOldm an words. ing of that leadership training Oct. 4 open house may be ob- for Michigan Farm Bureau Members Sadl s There is something cherish- facility now known as Kettunen tained from county Coopera- Michigan National Bank. Trust Department ed in her voice and I am sud- Center. tive Extension Service offices. P.O. Box 2804, 17 Monroe Center denly embarrassed to have Many Farm Bureau mem- Grand Rapids, MI 4950 1 Connie Turbin, associate editor of learned something so private, bers followed through on that Michigan Farm News, recently visited ~------------------------- so personal. original investment by regularly Kettunen Center for the first time. OCTOBER 1981 FARM NEWS PAGE 11 Farm Bureau Insurance Group, Michigan Farm Radio Network October is Co-op Month . Over 40,000 cooperatives American business system and consumer goods, insurance, Honor 'Farmers of the'Week' and their 50 million members he emphasized that "too many electric utilities and telephone nationwide will observe Oc- leaders still do not understand services as well as other need- The Farmer of the Week Award, sponsored by the Michigan tober as Coopertive Month by how the citizens of this country ed services," he said. Farm Radio Network and Farm Bureau Insurance _Group, holding special meetings, open use cooperatives to handle The theme for this year's ob- recognizes Michigan farmers for their contributions to the agricul- houses and' media promotions. their own businesses and pro- servance is "Cooperatives - ture industry and the community. An official declaration of vide themselves with needed Building a Better America." Award recipients for August 1981 were: Cooperative Month in Michi- services. The sponsoring organiza- gan was signed Sept. 24 by "These services include mar- tions for 1981 are American In- Gov. William G. Milliken. keting, farm supplies and farm stitute of Cooperation, Coop- hi the declaration, the gover- credit, credit unions, consumer erative - League of the USA, nor stated that "through coop- cooperative banks, housing, (continued on page 13) eratives, members are able to secure benefits and services for themselves and their neighbors FBIG Increases Annuity as well as to stimulate a signifi- cant segment economy. of the state's In addition, the Interest to 12.5 Percent cooperative movement pro- Farm Bureau Insurance Insurance Company of Michi- vides the opportunities for Group has announced that the gan, provides a retirement plan members to develop their interest rate paid on its tax- suited to the needs of farmers. talents and leadership abilities sheltered annuities has increas- Besides offering a guaran- and establishes a group of peo- ed to 12.5 percent, increasing teed retirement income for life ple capable and willing to serve their value as high-yielding re- and a high interest rate, FB An- the community at the local. tirement plans for farmers and nuity Company's tax-sheltered state and national level." other self-employed people. annuity saves tax dollars, since Newton Allen, chief execu- The new rate, effective Sept. ED BERTALON CLIFF POEHLMAN money paid into the plan is tax tive officer and executive vice 1, 1981, applies both to ac- Week of Aug. 17 - Cliff Poehlman, deductible. Week of Aug. 3 - Ed Bertalon, 36, president of two major Farm cum'ulated funds already on a dairy and cash crop farmer from Pitts- 50, a cash crop farmer from Cassopo- Bureau cooperatives, Farm deposit as well as to new The features of the annuity - ford who farms 400 acres and milks 56 Us. He farms over 400 acres with the help of his family, raising corn, soy- Bureau Services, Inc. and deposits. including the immediate tax cows. He is a 4-H dairy leader, a Hillsdale County FB member and he beans and hay. He is a community Farmers Petroleum, said that Because they are self-em- saving advantages, the 12 per- served on the FB board for four years. committeeman with the ASCS; is serv- the managers and sales repre- ployed business peopl.e, farm- cent interest and a lifetime He is a member of the MMPA, the ing his second term as president of the sentatives at Farm Bureau Ser- ers must set up their own retire- retirement income - and how MABC and the County Line Commu- Cass County FB; is very active as a vice Centers statewide will be ment plans. The individual you can benefit from them, can nity Action Group. He and his wife, farm leader in the county and was in- Donna, have three children. strumental in eliminating a grain fraud encouraged to conduct open flexible premium annuity from be explained in detail by your scheme that was operating in the coun- houses at their facilities and to FB Annuity Company, .a sub- Farm Bureau Insurance Group , ty last year; and is currently very active make presentations to civic sidiary of the Farm Bureau Life agent. in taxation issues, initiating meetings -- a'nd information letters for the public. He and his wife, Mary, have four chil- dren. groups and youth such as the 4-H and Future Farmers of America areas. chapters in their Safemark $5.00 Sale Allen said that throughout Week of Aug. 24 - Thomas Irrer, 38, a cash crop and specialty crop the month cooperatives will be farmer from St. Johns. Irrer farms recognized as a basic part of the 1,200 acres, including 500 acres of I I spearmint and 75 acres of peppermint. He is Clinton County FB president, BC-BS Honors area Federal Land Bank board mem- THOMAS HEBNER ber, St. Joseph Catholic member. local Jaycees member, and Church FB Secretaries Week of Aug. 10 - Thomas local community action group officer: Hebner, 30. who farms 200 acres and Twelve county Farm Bureau He has a bachelor's degree from Michi- milks 40 registered Guernsey cows at gan State University' and a master's secretaries have been recog- his farm near Bad Axe. He is active in tne First United Methodist Church and degree from Purdue University, both in nized for having the largest in- Try S~femark agricultural economics. He and his served on the church finance board. crease in new subscribers over wife. Marilyn. who is a township super- He is a member of the DHIA and the last year in a contest sponsored Michigan Guernsey Breeders Associa- visor, have four children. by Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Quality at a tion; is active in the Masonic Lodge in Bad Axe and held each office in the Michigan. lodge, including past master; is a FB secretaries from through- Reduced Price member of the Huron County FB, the out the state participated in the Michigan Sugar Growers, and the Lake Central Breeding Syndicate. Hebner contest which ran from Sep- -Oct. 1 thru Oct. 31, 1981 and his wife, Paulette, bave two tember 1980 to August 1981. children. One winner was chosen from each Farm Bureau region. BC-BS Account Representa- $5.00 OFF EACHBATTERY - MULTI-SEASON CAR TIRE tive Joe Karam said that all FB secretaries should be compli- MUD AND SNOW TIRE - TRACTION TRUCK TIRE .Camp Kettunen mented on their outstanding ef- ($10.00 off if individual price is $100.00 or more!) forts in the Blue Cross-Blue 20th Anniversary Shield program that serves NO LIMIT! Farm Bureau members. OPEN HOUSE Karam presented gift certifi- Contact your local participating Safemark cates to the winners: Carolyn dealer or county Farm Bureau. Hesselink, North; Wendy Hon- October 4 RICHARD KESSLER Week of Aug. 31 - Richard Kessler, kala, Upper Peninsula; Robinson, Saginaw Terri Valley; 32, a dairy farmer from Montague who Marilyn Batkie, Thumb; Ann farms 850 acres and milks 165 cows. Conrad, West Central; Gloria For more informa- tion, contact the Kessler is secretary-treasurer Muskegon local of the MMPA; a 4-H of the leader. a Lakeshore Milk Haulers board Schultze, Keck, Northeast; Southwest; Diana Cecilia SAFB.A"le member. a St. James Lutheran Church Norush, Southeast; Sandi Cooperative Exten-. member and an Oceana County FB member. He is a recipient of the Frick, South; Shirley Tolles, West; Marilyn Knight, Central; sian Service. office American Farmer Award and the Farm and Sheryl Guenthardt, North- THE SAFEMARK MARGIN: Family Award. Kessler and his wife, QUALITY • SERVICE • DEPENDABILITY • ECONOMY in your county. Wendy. have four children. west. PAGE 12 FARM NEWS -OCTOBER 1981 . Music and Farming: Both Take Creativity OPEN Dear Jean, As a fellow musIcIan and a good friend, you questioned uncreative and monotonous pursuit, would be boring and unsatisfying to someone whose drawing or engaged in other creative pursuits, she is using the right side of the brain. In LETTERS my sanity when I lefta cultur. main interest was the creative order to use speech or be Andrea Hofmeister allyendowed area for the rural arts. I thought it was time I mathematically precise, she 1980 Outstanding Thumb. wrote you an update on the sit- must engage the leftside of the brain. Young Farm Woman uation. "What are you going to do I read a book a year ago From what I can gather from So does spelling,part numbers ing, problem solving and teach- without concerts, lectures, which has changed my attitude other articles on the subject, and straightfurrows. ing ability.I venture into the plays and allthe opportunities toward the arts and the whole people who exhibit creative Perhaps in farming, where a mysterious world of precision a wealthy suburb can provide a process of creative thinking. It tendencies such as musicians, marriage is both a loving bond only when I'm farming, and I musician?" you asked. I can isentitledDrawing on the Right artistsand writers,excel in the and a business proposition, itis find thisstretching exercise ex- .answer you honestly that there Side of the Brain by Becky Ed- use of the rightside. Account- useful to have a person who is hausting. are culturalopportunities every- wards. The book isintended to ants, engineers and mathema- inclined toward left-brained Now perhaps you are won- where. The only difference is be a guide to drawing and sketch- ticians are adept at using the thought and a spouse who is. dering why I bother to stretch. that where you live opportuni- ing, but. it has implications leftside of the brain. comfortable in the right brain Why not stick to the areas ties come pre-packaged and beyond the drawing board. No doubt you are wondering function. which are comfortable? The gift wrapped. Here, you have Edwards explains that the what this has to do with farm- My husband is logical and general consensus by the ex- to make your own. human brain separates creative ing and me. I suspect that a calculating, but with a special perts isthat the highest level of You also were concerned function from language, math good farmer needs to use both kind of creativity to design a achievement, and hence satis- that farming, being a basically and logic. When a person is brain functions. It'strue that the vine divider when the need faction, comes from the inte- daily routine requires littlecre- arises. He can also keep the gration of both sides of the ativity.But the unexpected can books, calculate gallons of brain. To be logical and crea- 1981 County Annual Dates strike at any time and that's when the farmer, with that ex- spray per tank and plow p straightfurrow. tive,precise and intuitiveat the same time is the ultimate goal County Date Time Place tra added dimension, that right brain capacity, can solve the While my creative talentsare we should strivefor. Alcona Oct. 19 7:00 p.m. Mikado Community Hall much less useful when attempt- It sounds like fun to me .. It Allegan Oct. 15 8:00 p.m. Griswold Auditorium, Allegan thorniest problems. ing to make a household or a also sounds nearly impossible. I Alpena Oct. 14 8:00 p.m. Long Rapids Hall When we firstbegan to har- business run smoothly, my po- guess the firststep isto learn to Antrim Oct. 14 8:00 p.m. John Rogers Elementary School vest pinto beans lastyear, the Bellaire sitionrequires creative mother- plow a straightfurrow. Arenac Oct. 27 7:00 p.m. 4-H Building, Standish vines tangled on everything. Barry Oct. 27 7:00 p.m. Moose Lodge, Hastings For several days Ken and his Benzie Berrien Oct. Nov. 12 4 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Blaine Christian Church, Arcadia County FB Office, Berrien Springs dad experimented with differ- ent set-ups to solve the prob- American Farm Bureau Federation Calhoun Oct. 5 6:30 p.m. B. E. Henry Building, Marshall Cass Oct. 21 6:30 p. m. 'Cassopolis High School lem. That process, staring at that pile of nuts, .beltsand steel 1982 Annual Meeting Charlevoix Oct. 7 8:00 p.m. Whitting Park, Boyne City Cheboygan Oct. 22 7:30 p.m. Wesleyan Church, Cheboygan rods in an attempt to visualize Chippewa Oct. 5 8:00 p.m. Rudyard High School the path and behavior of the Clare Oct. 16 7:00 p.m. Clare Elementary School wiley pinto bean vine, had to Clinton Oct. 13 7:00 p.m. St. Johns High School Cafeteria be a creative function. It was Copper Country Oct. 9 8:0q p.m. Pelke Fair Building Eaton Oct. 7 7:00 p.m. 4-H Building, Charlotte necessary to conceive the Emmet Oct. 5 7:00 p.m. 4-H Center, Petoskey Fairgrounds structure of a nonexistant. ap- Genesee Oct. 15 7:00 p,m. Mundy Township Hall, Rankin paratus and then construct it. Gladwin Oct. 6 7:30,p.m. Gladwin Intermediate School The abilityto adapt common Gratiot Oct. 7 6:00 p.m. Camp Monroe, St. Louis Hlawathaland Oct. 7 6:30 p.m. Congregational Parrish Hall farming practices to one's own Rapid River soil conditions and the lay of Hillsdale Oct. 13 7:00 p.m. 4-H Building, Fairgrounds the land isa creative pursuit. A Ingham Oct. 14 7:00 p.m. Harley,House, Lansing good farmer allows his creative Ionia Oct. 5 7:00 p.m. Rather School intuitionto enter into decisions losco Oct. 28 7:00 p.m. Masonic Temple, Tawas City Iron Range Oct. 30 7:00 p.m. Crystal Falls Township Hall about tillagepractices,rotations Isabella Oct. 15 6:30 p.m. West Intermediate High School and timing. Mt. Pleasant 'My husband's intuition was Jackson Oct. 10 7:30 p.m. Hanover-Horton High School Located near the Michigan delegation's hotel in San.Diego, this restored to harvest our beans a little ear- merchant .ship is part of a maritime museum open to the public. Kalamazoo Oct. 13 6:30 p.m. Kalamazoo County Center Bldg. Kalkaska Carol's Hall, M-66 south of Kalkaska ly thisyear. We had a high, dry Oct. 15 7:00 p.m. Start making your plans now for the American Farm Bureau Federation Kent Oct. 6 8:00 p.m. Sveden House Restaurant August until the last week and Annual Meeting to be held in San Diego, California, Jan. 1()'15,1982. Grand Rapids intuitively he knew that the In the interest of providing the best possible service for Michigan Lapeer Oct. 8 7:30 p.m. American Legion, North Branch rains were due. Alas, though Farm Bureau members. a United Airlines charter will operate between livingston Oct. 28 7:00 p.m. First United Methodist Church he wanted to follow the nag- Lansing and San Diego, departing on Jan. 9 and returnitlg on Jan. 15. Howell Mac-Luce Oct. 8 Garfield Township Hall ging voice from the right, the Space has also been reserved on regularly scheduled flights between left reminded him that the various points in Michigan and San Diego on appropriate dates. In addi- Macomb Oct. 8 7:00 p.m. Romeo Masonic Hall, Romeo tion, complete arrangements have been made for tours which include, Manistee Oct. 19 6:30 p.m. Farr Center, Onekama puller wasn't ready and the among other features, visits to the famous San Diego Zoo.and Tijuana, Mason Oct. 6 7:30 p.m. Scottville Bank, Scottville beans stillhad a few green Mexico. Mecosta Oct. 5 7:30 p.m. Morley-Stanwood High School leaves on them. Five inches of San Diego's climate has been described as the most nearly perfect in Menominee Oct. 8 7:30 p.m. Hersh's Restaurant, Daggett rain later, his intuitionproved America and will afford an ideal locale for this important AFBF meet- Midland Oct. 20 6:30 p.m. Homer Township Hall, Midland to be correct. ing. The lifestyle is casual as is the Holiday Inn Embarcadero, the hotel Missaukee Oct. 8 8:00 p.m. Cadillac State Bank, Falmouth selected for Michigan. It is conveniently located close to the harbor Montcalm Oct. 28 6:30 p.m. Middle School, Stanton I admit that .after several with a glorious view and interesting activities including fine restaurants Montmorency Oct. 15 7:00 p.m. Senior Citizens Hall, Hillman hours of plowing or disking, and bay cruises. It is just a few short blocks from the restored historical Muskegon Oct. 15 7:30 p.m. Doo Drop Inn, Muskegon Newaygo Oct. 8 7:30 p.m. Fremont Christian School there is something crying out area of Gaslamp that features boutiques, eateries, charming shops and for attention. And I am not re- a resident kite flyer. Northwest Oct. 7 6:30 Twin Lakes 4-H Gilbert Lodge Complete information, including enrollment forms and description of Michigan Traverse City ferring to just my aching back tour inclusives, can be obtained from your county Farm Bureau Oakland Oct. 22 7:15 p.m. Clarkston United Methodist Church or other parts. I begin to write secretary or by sending the following coupon to the address indicated. Oceana Oct. 19 7:30 p.m. Shelby High School letters, compose songs and Ogemaw Oct. 29 7:30 p.m. Ogemaw Township Hall, W. Branch Osceola Oct. 20 8:00 p.m. Marlon Bank, Marion' wax eloquently about the won- I I am interested in attending the 1982 AFBF annual meeting in San Otsego Oct. 20 ders of nature, allto the detri- I Diego, California. Please send me complete information: Ottawa Oct. 8 7:45 p.m. Allendale Christian School, Allendale ment of a straightfurrow. Presque Isle Oct. 6 8:00 p.m. Bellnap Township Hall It may be a case of simple I Name Saginaw Oct. 8 6:30 p.m. K of C Hall, Williams Street boredom. But perhaps itisare. I St. Clair Oct. 6 7:30 p.m. Community Building, Goodells I Address St. Joseph Oct. 12 7:00 p.m. County FB Office, Centreville version to the side of the brain I Sanilac Oct. 7 7:15 p.m. Sanilac Career Center, Sandusky that functions best for me. I Shiawassee Oct. 5 7:00 p.m. Rod & Gun Club, Corunna Music has always come easily Van Buren Oct. 24 6:30 p.m. County FB Office, Paw Paw : Home Phone Office Phone _ to me. So has poetry, drawing Washtenaw Oct. 1 6:30 p.m. County FB Office Council Grounds Wayne Oct. 13 6:30 p.m. Cooperative Extension Service Bldg. and dancing. But math and the L~~~~~:~~~~~~~~~ _ whole concept of logical sys- : Mail to: W~.hburne Trnel Center, Inc., Affention: Group Department, Wexford Oct. 13 7:00 p.m. Sweltzers Restaurant, Cadillac tems for daily livingeludes me. OCTOBER 1981 FARM NEWS PAGE 13 , Milliken: 'Time is Short. •• Task is Substantial. • • continued from page 6 Unemployment Compensa- in Toyko and Brussels. Total Forestry can be expanded. Promotional Efforts - The pe'cuniary situation of the tion - The governor ,was very exports have increased from Even with the new mills, forests governor pointed to the suc- country imperiously requires a strong in his insistence that fur- about $3 billion in 1972 to are growing three times faster cessful promotion campaigns system of rigid economy ... ther reforms be made in the un- about $14 billion in 1980. than they are being harvested of New York and Ontario and (and) a retrenchment of the employment compensation, as High Technology - Milliken with enough raw material to proposed an "extensive and public expenditures." How- it is used in Michigan, including made more than a dozen spe- add about $3.4 billion annually long term" promotion pro- ever, Cass predicted a bright requiring a "waiting week" to cific recommendations to take to the economy. gram. future for Michigan because of delay the beginning of benefits advantage of the opportunities With federal deregulation, oil "the enterprise and industry of after a person is laid off and in this field such as robotics, and gas exploration is booming Other Major Areas of the ad- our citizens ... (and) the varied also to require that to be eligible research and technical devel- and can help decrease Michi- dress include various business products of extensive and fer- for unemployment compensa- opment. gan's almost total dependence assistance programs, finance, tile regions." tion a person should work 20 Mining, Forestry, Oil, Gas on other states and countries film industry, regulatory Those words of more than a weeks instead of the present ' and Energy - A $78 million for energy. review, target industries, etc. century and a half ago also ap- 18-week requirement. new copper refinery is being Tourism - Michigan is the Gov. Milliken discussed the ply today. Transportation - The gover- built at White Pine in the Upper fourth in the nation in outdoor present budget issue and the Milliken closed by saying that nor pointed out that the Michi- Peninsula, a $500 million pulp recreation and sixth in. vaca- deep cuts that have been to "get Michigan moving again gan freeway system is nearly mill at Quinnesec and a $300 tioners. Tourism is a $9 billion made. He quoted Gov. Lewis ... we must act this fall ... our complete and that we are con- million paper mill expansion at industry. Expanded promotion Cass, speaking in 1824 to the time is short and the task is sidered to have one of the best Escanaba. was proposed. ' first elected Legislature: "The substantial :. " transportation networks in the Great Lakes Region including air, rail, shipping and high- ways. Agriculture and industry are highly dependent good transportation system. upon a However, he also indicated SAVE 3 WAYS WBEN YOU FERTILIZE that the waterways and port facilities could be used to better advantage by the use of the St. , Lawrence Seaway. He did not, however, com- ment on the fact that the high- way system is deteriorating very rapidly and that legislation has been introduced to adjust the gas and weight taxes to maintain roads and avoid clos- ing down many road commis- II sions. Water - His formal message devoted considerable space to water and its importance to Michigan and that many indus- tries must have a great deal of water. Michigan has a plentiful supply at the time many states are finding a shortage of water. He pointed out that agriculture and processing of agricultural products can increase in Michi- gan at a time when many of the .. :. .~ areas in the U.S. are finding a declining water table. Regulatory Review - The message was most concerned over over-regulation. A task force has been appointed, headed by Lt. Gov. Brickley, to eliminate and modify those rules and regulations that limit economic growth. Fall is the lime 10 pul Farm Bureau Foreign Trade - The gover- nor expressed continued sup- port of Michigan's trade offices ferlilizer 08 your fields. ..... OB.y! - You can beat the cost of rising Apply at temperatures below 500F on fields with Co-op Month inflation by buying your fertilizer now ... at lower '81 prices! You may want to use this deductible slopes of 8 percent or less. (continued from page 11) Credit Union National Associa- expense for your '81 tax statement. Get !'be .... FJro_ Yoar ..... ycboaa tion, USDA Agricultural Coop- .... 'rIa.1 - Your time is money. Use it wisely ---oala .1Ib ......... ~ I by fertilizing now during your slower season. You can harvest up to 25 bushels an acre erative Service, Farm Credit You'll be ready earlier next spring! more when you use N-Serve Nitrogen Administration, National Con- .... Prob ..... - You can get the fertilizer you Stabilizers! Apply N-Serve when you fertilize sumer Cooperative Bank, Na- want now, without waiting, and use it when to slow nitrogen loss through leaching and tional Council of Farm Cooper- you're ready ... right now! atmospheric escape ... keeping nutrients in the atives, National Milk Producers soil where they can benefit your crops the Federation, National Rural Research indicates Farm Bureau fertilizer is ideal for fine and medium textured soils. most! Electric Cooperative Associa- tion, National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corpora- tion, National Telephone Co- operative Electrification Association, Rural Administration and USDA's Science and Edu- Fana Bareau Services, IDc. cation Administration-Exten- sion. 111 PAGE 14 FARM NEWS OCTOBER 1981 AgriPac Update TUVIC by KEN WILES Manager, Member Relations Introduction won a seat on the board in the November General Contributions are deductible in accordance with Election. Altogether, 81 candidates were endorsed IRS regulations. With less than 3 percent of our country's popula- and supported in the 1980 election; 75 were The othe~change approved by AgriPac involves tion now directly involved in farming, it's more im- elected, giving AgriPac a 92 percent success rate. the process of selecting candidates for endorsement portant than ever before that farmers become in- The committee currently consists of Chairman as "Friends of Agriculture." volved in our political system. In many closely con- Jack laurie of Cass City, Vice Chairman Ronald County Farm Bureaus will be asked to appoint tested elections, an effectively organized farm vote Wood of Scottville, and members Dave Conklin of candidate evaluation committees. The committees can be the deciding factor. Farmers have a tremen- Corunna, Joe Kreusel of Fairhaven, George Mc will consist of not more than five Farm Bureau dous opportunity to affect the outcome of political ~ Manus III of Traverse City, George Stover of Ber- . members and will' be chaired by a county board campaigns and ensure the election of candidates rien Springs and Mike Wicke of Hemlock. Albert member. The committees will be asked to evaluate who know and understand agriculture. AIrily, MFB public affairs division.director, serves as incumbent candidates who are seeking re-election The political action program of Michigan Farm secretary to the committee and Robert Braden, and forward that evaluation to AgriPac. In addition, Bureau is operated by a Political Action Committee MFB administrative director, is AgriPac secretary. the committees will be asked to evaluate and pro- known as AgriPac. As AgriPac prepares for the Both of these individuals are ex-officio members vide information and challengers or new candi- 1982 elections, it will be operating with two without vote. dates. modifications from previous years. One change re- This information will be used by AgriPac as part quested by voting delegates at last year's MFB an- Other PACs in Michigan of the process of selecting "Friends of Agriculture" nual meeting will make it easier for members to Currently there are over 200 political action com- for the 1982 election. The deadline for submitting contribute to AgriPac. The other change will pro- mittees registered at the state level. These PACs these evaluations to AgriPac is July 1, 1982. vide greater opportunity for county Farm Bureaus have been formed by various interest groups such to provide input and information to AgriPac regard- as doctors, plumbers, bankers, Chambers of Com- ing candidate endorsements. Recognition Program merce, food dealers and realtors. These PACs raise money from contributions by their members to help AgriPac has set a fundraising goal of $35,000 for Background Information elect public officials who will be friendly toward their the 1982 elections. To help reach this goal, a rec- Farm Bureau members for many years had been positions on key issues. It is important that agricul- ognition program has been established. served by the Farm Bureau Political Education Pro- ture be competitive in electing "Friends of Agricul- The program provides that a member contribu- gram. Although the program proved to be effec- ture" and AgriPac is making significant progress in ting between $10 and $49 during the calendar year - tive, changes in state and federal election campaign this direction on behalf of Farm Bureau. will be designated as an "AgriPac Supporter" and laws in the mid-1970s allowed Farm Bureau to be- will receive a recognition card. come more politically active. AgriPac Changes A member contributing between $50 and $99 Delegates to the 1977 MFB annual meeting For the first time, MFB members can contribute will be designated an "AgriPac Booster" and will re- adopted a policy to develop a political action pro- to AgriPac at the same time they pay their 1982 ceive a lapel pin. gram, which would include the formation of Agri- Farm Bureau dues. As can be seen from the mem- A member contributing between $100 and $199 Pac. The program included analysis of voting rec- bership dues notification reproduced in this issue of will be known as an "AgriPac Diplomat" and will re- ords and legislative efforts of elected officials and' Michigan Farm News, members may check the box ceive a jeweled lapel pin, special reserved seating designation as "Friends of Agriculture" for those in- at the upper left to indicate they wish to voluntarily and recognition at the AgriPac Breakfast at the cumbents who had established a satisfactory record contribute $1 to AgriPac. Members then write in the MFB annual meeting, and quarterly newsletters on of supporting MFB policy. In 1978, the first year amount contributed directly beneath the amount political events. that AgriPac endorsed and supp~rted candidates, shown for the 1982 dues .. A member contributing ,$200 or more will be de- 73 individuals were designated as "Friends of Agri- Members then total the AgriPac contribution and signated as an "AgriPac Ambassador" and will re- culture." Of these 73 candidates, 66 were elected. the Farm Bureau membership dues and either write ceive a distinctive jeweled lapel pin, special re- This gave AgriPac a 90 percent winning average for a check for the total amount or pay the amount in served seating at the AgriPac Breakfast with digni- its first election campaign. cash to the county Farm Bureau. The county secre- taries, special recognition at the AgriPac Breakfast, In 1980, one of the elections that AgriPac con- tary will forward the AgriPac contribution to Michi- and a quarterly newsletter on political events. centrated on was for the Michigan State University / gan Farm Bureau's AgriPac. No AgriPac contributions will be used to fund this Board of Trustees. MSU was the only land grant in- Members may contribute any amount of $1 or recognition program. stitution in the nation with no trustees from the agri- more. However~ it is important to remember to cultural sector. With two yacancies to be filled, write the amount of the contribution in the space Role of Farm Bureau Member AgriPac supported two persons familiar with agri- provided, as no Farm Bareau dues can or will be culture: Tom Reed (R-Dewitt), assistant manager of used for AgriPac's activities. Contributions to Agri- These changes in the AgriPac program should the Michigan Live Stock Exchange; and Bill Byrum Pac will be used exclusively to help elect "Friends of result in even more MFB members becoming ac- (D-Onondaga), an Ingham County farmer. Reed Agriculture" in the 1982 elections. tively involved in the political process. Through AgriPac, farmers can make the most of their num- . bers and have a significant, positive impact on the political decisions that affect their way of life. O' Y••• I voluntarily contribut. $1.00 to the Michigan YOUR FARM BUREAU 1982 Discussion Questions Farm Bur.au Political Action Committ .. /AgriP8C). MEMBERSHIP DUES NOTlflCATIOt' . In a straw vote of your Community Action Group members, what percent of the members indicate they may contribute to AgriPac when paying their 1982 Farm Bureau dues? Is the procedure clear for contributing to AgriPac when paying 1982 F arm Bureau ( r dues? If not, what information is needed? Do you feel that the recognition program for I()~ 1982 will encourage members to contribute to AgriPac? PLEASE COMPLETE REVERSE SIDE AND RETURN THIS FORM WITH YOUR REMITTANCE YOUR CANCELLED CHECK IS YOUR RECEIPT Do you feel that you know enough about the candidates' positions and philosophy before you vote? OCTOBER 1981 FARM NEWS PAGE 15 USDA Task Force Makes Recommendations for Early Warning System A U.S. Department of Agri- standards for commercial ele- Lett said the recommenda- suggest requiring warehouse- ministration's push toward culture task force has recom- vators, improved audit proce- tions - published in a 60-page men to file an annual certified greater reliance on open, free mended an "early warning sys- dures and increased coordina- report - will serve 'as the start- financial statement prepared by markets to provide farmers' in- tem" to detect grain elevators tion of government grain eleva- ing point for further actio'1, an independent certified public comes," he said. that may be developing finan- tor licensing requirements. both administrative and legisla- accountant. This statement "Our recommendations fo- cial problems, and has recom- The report has been submit- tive, in dealing with the bank- should serve to assure farmers, cus on ways to detect early mended measurers to safe- ted to an ,executive committee ruptcy problems. financial institutions and USDA those grain elevators with guard the interests of farmers headed by Ray Lett, executive "It is essential to the orderly of the financial soundness of possible financial problems and and the government in poten- assistant to Secretary of Agri- marketing of agriculture prod- the elevator," Lett said. to alert farmers when USDA tial elevator bankruptcies. culture John R. Block. The ex- ucts for farmers to have a "The possibility of grain ele- action is initiated. Our recom- The task force report calls for ecutive committee now will as- sound grain warehouse system vator bankruptcies continues to mendations deal less with what a joint federal-state study group sess th.e recommendations and they can depend on. create uncertainty for U.S. could be done after an elevator to establish minimum net worth forward them to Block. "To have such a system, we farmers and impedes the ad- does go bankrupt," Lett said. Farm Bureau Market Place FARM EQUIPMENT FARM EQUIPMENT FARM EQUIPMENT LIVESTOCK FOR HOMEMAKERS Antique Tractor Booksl New! "150 YEARS OF For Sale: John Deere Com Head for a 45.55 and New EdIt\onl"FARM TRACTORS IN COLOR" 80 Cattle Books! "VET BOOK FOR STOCK FARM- Natural Dried Fruit! Great pies! Delicious snacks! INTERNATIONAL HARVESTOR." Covers all trac- 95 combine. Very good condition. Phone 313- years tractor history. 118 full color photos. 183 ERS." On-the-farm prevention, symptoms. Big 3 lb. box!! Apples $7.95: peaches $9.95: pears tors to 1980 plus serial numbers. Equipment and 654-%70. (l0-17p) pages. $11.95. "STEAM POWER IN AGRICUL- treatments. 176 pages. 300 photos. $16.95. $10.95: prunes $7.25: raisins 57.20: apricots stationary engines covered in detail. 416 pages. TURE," 100 years steam power. 103 full color "CALVING THE COW AND CARE OF THE $12.95: papaya $7.25: pineapple 59.95: figs 2.000 photos. Hard leatherette cover. $26.95. Perry Double Incline Fruit Harvester with ex- _ photos. 184 pages; $11. 95. "STEAM TRACTION $8.95: dates $8.60: fruit mix 59.90: fruit-nut mix CALF," 164 pages. 338 photos. $16.95. "PROFIT- "THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN FARM panded shock wave shaker h~ad and new heavy du- ENGINES. WAGONS, ROLLERS," 180 pages. $10.90. Canecreek Farrn. Box 2727-MF. Cooke- ABLE BEEF PRODUCTION," $16.95. SPECIAL! TRACTORS." covers tractors from 1890s to 1979. ty conveyors. Excellent condition. 616-256-9644. 158 full color photos. with descriptive notes on each ville. TN 38501. 19-3t-45p-ts) Complete beef library. 3 above hardcover books. 1.500 photos. 352 pages. Hard leatherette cover. (l0-2t-2Op) engine. $11. 95. SPECIAL! Complete collectors $43.95. postpaid. Diamond Farrn Book Publishers. $26.95 postpaid. Diamond Farm Book Publishers. library. 3 above hardcover books - $32.95 postpaid. Dept. MFN. Box 537. Alexandria Bay. NY 13607. Pecans for Holidaysl Other nuts. Free recipes. Front end loader for A or B. John Deere tractor - Dept. MFN. Box 537. Alexandria Bay. NY 13607. Diamond Farm Book Publishers. Dept. MFN. Box (7-4t-57p) Carrolltrees Farrn. Box 428-MFN. Carrollton. GA hydrolic and 6 foot wide blade. Wm. L. Davis. (7-4t-64p-ts) 537. Alexandria Bay. N.Y. 13607. (7-4t-72p-ts) 30117. (9-3t-14p-ts) 12537 Linden Road. Linden. Mich. Phone 313- 735-7128. (l0-2t-26p) Rams For Sale: Registered Columbia and Suffolk New All Wire Cages and Equipment, also MC Grain Dryer. continuous flow. New Idea sheep. R. Seelye. R.R. 1. Hersey. Mich. 49639. Great Sausage Recipes. illustrated book with over Pedigreed Meat Production New Zealand White Farrowing Stalls - All steel $142.%. Includes picker sheller, good condition. $3.000 each. Twin- Phone 616-832-9629. (9-2t-16p) 100 recipes explaining sausage making. curing. Rabbits. Dettmer's Bunny Patch. a full time commer- feeder-waterer. top rail. rump rail. Weighs 204". ing. Mich. 517-867-4333 or 873-3242. smoking. Free equipment and supply catalog: cial rabbitry. Carson City. Mich. 517-584-3765. Free literature. Starr National, 219 Main, Col- (l0-4t-15p) Seventeen Angus Cows, purebred. bred back, for SAUSAGEMAKER. 177-56 Military. Buffalo. N.Y. (9-6t-25p) chester. IL 62326.309-716-3446. (l0-24p-ts) sale after calves weaned. Emmett H. Davis. 9745 12 14207. (9-9t-25p-ts) For Sale: Smith Cement SUo. 12' x 40'. you Mile Road. Rockford. Mich. 49341. Phone 616- Wanted: Shingle Mm. Marvin Schwab. Standish. move: Bush-Hog off-set disk. one year old. Phone 874-6306. (9-2t-23p) Ten QuUt Patterns. Some old, some new. Instruc- For Sale: Used Storage Tanks, 6000 to 20,000 Mich. 517-846-6100. (9.4t-8p) Fowlerville, 517-223-8952. (1O-19p) tions and catalog list. $2.00. Joyce Wright, Box gallon capacity. Vertical or horizontal. Phone Polled Hereford bulls and heifers alsO club 95MI. Woodbury. KY 42288. {lO-2t-I9p-ts) 616-798-1805. (l0-12t-15p-ts) For Sale: International VlbraShank field culti- Ford 19~8N Tractor, nice condition. good rub- calves. Eugene Simpkins. Route 5, Gladwin, vator. 12112 ft.. with mid-west leveler. sharp. Don't Buy, Sell, Trade Without Marshall's Farm ber and paint. no tools. low hours. $2.250 or offer. 48624. Phone 517-426-4090. (9-2t-17p) $1.050 firm. Phone 517-681-3887. (10-15p) Equipment Guide. New 288 pag~ 4th edition now 517-674-2311. (l0-18p) Polled Hereford Auction, 70 lots. cows. heifers. DOGS available. Used tractor and equipment prices, speci- For Sale: 1975 Case 2670 4-wheel drive tractor. fications. trade-in values. rental rates. more. $10 per For Sale: Farm Eze Belt Feeder. up to 93 ft. plus calves. Top bloodlines. Some of Michigan's best! Border Collie or Collie puppies. Purebred. Shots. Excellent condition. $27.500. Phone 313- copy postpaid. Marshall Publications. Box 1190 M. new belt. All very reasonable. Call 517-323-2822. Oct. 31. 1981 - 517-426-4090. Eugene Simpkins. Route 5. Gladwin. Mich. 48624. (9-2t-24p) wormed. Prices reduced this fall. Shelties due for 724-6694. (1O-14p) Minnetonka. MN 55343. (9-3t-38p-ts) 321-41170r651-6249. (l0-21p) Christmas. Baird Farm Kennel. Lowell. 616- 897-9462. (lO-21p) For Sale: 702 Unl System with 2 row wide sheller. Duroc & Yorkshire Boars and GUts. litter mates husking bed, used very little and 3 row narrow com- to the top selling pen at MSU Test Station. 2:18 Classified Ad Policy bine. 517 -323-2822 or 321-4117. (I 0-23p) Daily Gain. Mark Palmreuter. Vassar. Mich. Phone 517-823-3745. (9-2t-26p) NURSERY STOCK MISCELLANEOUS Paint horses for sale from $1.000. Ann Arbor. Berry P.nts - Free Catalog. Raspberry. Black- Due to rising publication and postage expenses; publishers of the Mich. 313-668-8301 evenings. (l0-3t-llp) berry. Currant. Gooseberry for fall planting. Makielskl Berry Farms & Nursery. 7130 Platt Road. Michigan Farm News are unable to continue offering Farm Bureau J-E-E-P-S - 519.301 - C-A-R-S - 513.501 - Ypsilanti 48197 (l0-21p) 650.000 ITEMS! - GOVERNMENT SURPLUS - For Sale: Registered Hereford bulls. heifers, members free classified advertising. Members will, however, receive a 2nd steer calves LI and Britisher bloodlines. Novem- MOST COMPREHENSIVE DIRECTORY AVAIL- special discount on advertising rates. ABLE TELLS HOW. WHERE TO BUY - YOUR ber 1 pick-up. George Jane. 1399 East Doherty Beginning with the September 1981 issue, a new classified advertising AREA - $2 - MONEYBACK GUARANTEE - Road. Clare. Mich. 48617. (\0-24p) REAL ESTATE policy took effect. "GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES." DEPARTMENT EG-IO. BOX 99249. SAN FRAN- Dark Mink: Large - excellent producing breeding All Farms - need farms for Midwest and interna- Under the new policy, members pay 10 cents per word for non- CISCO. CALIFORNIA 94109. (1-12t-31 p-ts-~) stock for sale in October or November. Reasonable tional buyers. Top dollar. Details. John Peck. Four commerical ads and 15 cents per word for ads which promote a commer- prices. Telephone 313.653.3197. (l0-2t-17pl Seasons Realty of lansing. 517-349-4260. cial business other than agriculture. Ram Pumpsl Water powered. high volume resi- (4-13t-2Op-ts) dential and commercial models. free catalog. Tn. Coal black ram lambs, also 1/4 Finn ram lambs All other advertisers pay 20 cents per word for one insertion and 15 cents 313-475- 7935 (10-1Op) Rivers. Inc.. Box 502. Waverly Hall. Georgia Wayne County 40 Acre Comer Parcel. 3 bed. per word for two or more consecutive insertions. 31831. (I1-12t-21p-ts) room ranch. full basement. 2 story garage 36' x 28'. The deadline for advertisements is the 15th of the month preceding For Sale: 10 Holstein heifers 900 Ibs.. 10 heifers Quon5<'t barn 71' x 34' Near Hwy 275 Land Con. Good Clean Rental Type Work Clothes: 6 pants 600 Ibs . 10 heifers 400 Ibs.. Holstein bull breeding tract terms Owner anxious. D R_ Schroeder. publication and the publisher has the right to reject any advertising copy age All open. Ed W Tanis. Jenison. Mich 616- and 6 shirts. $24.95. postpaid. Send sizes with order Realtor Phone 313-699.2007 (1O-2t-27p) submitted. to: Wali's Wholesale. 251 Pearl Street. Darlington. 669-9226 (10-27p) Advertisements should be submitted on the form below.' Additional S.c. 29532 (6.9t-26p-ts) 90 IIcres choice orchard land in northeast Onawa copies of the form are available upon request. All ads must be pre-paid Registered Holstein bulls to 18 mos. A Harmony County. Small lake included. Phone 616-837 -9072 Large Overhead Doors for farm shops. Any size or Man son from Chief dam with 22,514M 1.013F (l0-15p) and may be pre-paid up to one year in advance. It is the responsibility of the 4.5%. Other Pacemaker. Wayne. Admiral sons material. Operators. Radio controls. We install advertiser to re-insert the ad on a month-by-month or year-by-year basis. Frankenmuth Door Service. 517-652-2143. Also Holstein heifers - 13 hi-grade. 2 reg. - due 100 acres, level clay loam. 40 acre woodlot. well Send ads to Michigan Farm News, P.O. Box 30960, Lansing, (7-4t-21p.tsl Oct.. Nov. Dec. George Robb. Fowlerville. Phone constructed home. outbuildings Near Fremont. 517-223-9462. (\O-38p) Mich. Vandenberg Real Estate Call Helen Bowers Mich. 48909. No ads will be taken over the phone. --------------- Please run the following ad in the issue(s) of the Michigan Farm News. _ Timex Watches Repaired for a fraction of the new watch cost. Send any brand watch for free estimate to: Cooper's Fixery. 21 N. 1st Ave W. Duluth. MN 55802 (8.5t-27p ts) For Sale: One year old filly colt. Sorrel. white blaze. stocking. light main and tall. Ravenna 616 853-2476 (1O.17p) 616-854-1560. For Sale: 70 acre farm. Verv productive grain (1O.22p-tsl farm. 5 acres \l,oods. creek. assumable low interest mortgage Van Buren County Phone 616- "50 Ways To See Thru People." Secrets expos- Well bred fresh and springing Holstein heifers. 621-2558 (l0.2t 24p) 01 am a Farm Bureau member. This is a non-commercial ad and I am ed' Protect yourself' Command conditions' $1 Also rugged Hampshire boars Byron Waddell. enclosing 10 cents per word. Newhle. Box 684 MF. Boulder City. Nevada Olivet.Mlch 517-543-3415 (l0-16p) Christmas Tree Farm: 30 acres. 16.000 Scotch 01 am a Farm Bureau member. This ad promotes a business other 89005 (8-6t 19p-ts) Pine. White Spruce. Blue Spruce New house and Angus Club Calves now ready for selection Rock 40 x 40 pole barn. $138.000. Can divide 517 than agriculture and I am enclosing 15 cents per word. Work Shirts and Pants reconditioned low as Ing J Ranch. Freeland 517-695-9182 110-12p) 865.9129-. (1O-23p) $2.35 each Also. new coveralls. Jackets. gloves. boots. shoes For Informallon catalog. 5<'nd $1 00 For Sale: 160 acre pig or beef farm, 3 bedroom AD COpy (please print clearly): Sara Glove Co. Box 4069 C 95. Waterburv. ranch home 24 x 30 workshop large barn. spnng Conn 06704 19 4t 29p.ts) and lash pond Will sell all or land WIth budding FOR HOMEMAKERS separately Ralph Freel Box 577. 638 Hwy. Auction and Appraisal Service. AntilWfs Millersburg. MlCh 49759 Phone 517 734 -4343 Agnculture Commercial Jim Erskine Ffleland Presque Isle County (10 46p) (Saginaw County) :,17 6% 91iQ (10.61 12p) Sewing Supplies. Pearl Snap Fasteners - 191 colors and styles Free catalog Bee Lee Company. Box 20S5R MF Dallas. Texas 75220 (2 12t-19p.ts) LIVESTOCK QUILT PATTERNS Now! Frozen Tomato Slices! EnJoli garden fresh lIa\lor. vear round' Complete easy Instrucltons FAMOUS OLD 2 Registered fancy Holstein 2 yr. olds from ~1 00 HamllDns. Box 652 111 New Ulm Mlnn Ele\latlon. Astro 9 fanc\! grade~ from AI Sires or QUILT PATTERNS 50073 (10 21p Is) som I ID grade 17.000M 'W All due Oct NO\l Also 18 mo bull 19% Admiral son 21.104M Coldwater DilIplcklesl Can n minutes' No hot