M DC 1=1 DG A N ~ FARM NEWS THE ACTION PUBLICATION OF THE MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU Vol. 44, No. 6 Published Monthly by Michigan Farm Bureau June 1, 1966 \.. ,a DELIGHT AND WONDER-are reflected in the face of little "AGNES" A PRIZE GUERNSEY- is patient with the children. Earnest Thompson, Saginaw, while classmate Velma Jennings Other recent groups have included physically handicapped stays carefully in the background. More than 500 such kinder- youngsters. The Frahms answer questions, give farm coloring garten children have visited the Walter Frahm dairy farm books. Walter is a member of the Board of Directors, Michigan near Frankenmuth so far this year. Farm Bureau. (Photo by Bailey) '\. MILK DOES NOT COME FROM BOTTLES . • • Milk comes from cows. It is to the credit of Michigan city children a chance to learn the names of common farm tools They were impressed by the Not everyone knows that. In agriculture and the Michigan about farm animals." such as a "combine", "corn plant- spotless milkhouse and the early fact, more people don't know the Farm Bureau that public-spirited Farms visited were those of er", "corn picker", "cultivator", hours kept by dairymen. They origin of their breakfast milk- farmers in all parts of the state Farm Bureau members Sylvester "drag" and "drill". saw the role often played by the than do. open their barns and fields to Francisco and Sons (sheep and At the Harry Mutch farm near farmer's wife as Mrs. Smith filled Milk drinkers want high qual- the eager feet and fingers of non- hogs), Lloyd Smith and Sons Marshall the group saw an ultra- in for her menfolk, forced to keep ity, fresh milk, and they want it farm youngsters. (dairy) and Harry Mutch (beef). modern beef feeding operation on with springtime farm work. when they want it. Near Frankenmuth, the \Valter The tour concluded with a visit without much of the old-time back Not content with having spon- Frahms have welcomed school to the stockyards at Battle Creek breaking hand labor once re- sored the impressive affair, the They want it available at mod- youngsters from nearby cities for and a chance to witness an actual quired. Farm Bureau \-Vomen have ar- est prices all year around. Al- a farm outing. Arriving by bus, livestock sale. They learned that farmers are ranged a "reporting" contest for though they may use their votes the visitors are given a tour of Suggested as things to learn mechanizing, and how much it each class involved in the tour. to support people and programs the fine registered Guernsey dairy about the farm were cost of land, costs. \Vinners with their parents will which work directly against dairy herd and get a thorough explan- buildings, . animals and operating At the Svlvester Francisco farm farmers and against the things ation of just how milk is produced. be guests of the Calhoun County costs. Included were labor costs, they saw l;mb's and hogs on feed that they as consumers want, it Collies, a clutch of new kittens, Farm Bureau later. the cost of interest on money, of for market. The lambs and chil- is usually done indirectly and in grass to roll in, calves to pat, These two projects-in-under- taxes and insurance. dren peeked at each other through innocence. blossoms to see, and the joyful The youngsters asked why cat- the fences, finallv decided to be standing are cited as good ex- Farmers have failed to tell their unity of the Frahm family itself tle and sheep cannot be kept on friends. Later, n;any of the chil- amples of the °many which farm- story with clarity and effective- with their own five children, are the same pasture, why sheep are dren were puzzled by their greasy ers must aim at the non-farm ness. all part of the good impression "dipped" and what happens to hands after running their fingers public in the interest of a contin- There is a crying need for gained by the visitors, most of the lambs that the farmer raises through the fleece, setting off an- ued healthy, prosperous and ef- greater understanding of agricul- whom have never been on a farm each year. other round of questions about ture and its contributions to the ficient agriculture. before. What are the parts of a dairy "wool fat" (lanolin). remarkable economic growth and In Calhoun county the Farm cow? How many stomaches does Done well, such projects re- At the Llovd Smith dairv north- development of this country. Bureau \-Vomen's committee, un- she have? Why does she chew west of Ma;shall, the si~ busses tllrn the time and effort expanded Thiv is not a job for one farmer der the direction of Mrs. \Vilbur her clld - and what is it? stopped again while more than by a thousand-fold. If done not or for a handful of farmers. It is Smith, sponsored an all-day tour These and similar questions 200 youngsters saw how cows at all, disaster is invited to the a job for all farmers and the of three local farms in late May, were posed along the tour route are housed,' cleaned and milked house of agricult/lre through thr benefits accrue to all farmers. with the cited purpose "to give where the city children learned in a "parlor". door of misunderstanding. TWO June 1, 1966 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Editorial President's Column NOT ENOUGH HELP our HELPERS How much do our high school youngsters 'Vhat are your thoughts about the coming understand about the economic principles upon election of 1966? Can I shake them a bit? So which these United States were built, and free- many people let their interest go dead about dom rests? this so-called "off-year" election. I don't think Not enough. you can afford to do it. So little, in fact, that our public schools and Some things that are mighty important to colleges have become the target for growing farmers have been going on in the Legislature criticism for their failures to teach effectively the last two sessions. For example, the 'Vork- about our free enterprise system. men's Compensation bills have had a lot of Recently the Information Division of the of cove>ragc of agricultural Department of Agri- line or accelerated. A change taking this route, controls on costs hold. rmployccs IInde>r the "'orkmen's culture, a new food inspection bill from the present accelerated would disappear as costs would Compellsatioll Act from .Hal} 1. Farll/ Bureau is urging the for ~Iichigan was prepared and schedule to a straight line would adoption of an amendme>nt to the introduced. It brought ~Jichigan's not be identifiable by the taxpay- 1966 to the IWW date of Jf al} 1, have meant higher personal prop- er and would be absorbed in the 1967. The bill has been given bill which would give clear legal food laws up to date repealing erty taxes for farmers. status for tIle establishment and laws dating back to 1895 and general budget. Immediate Effect by the Legis- Farm Bureau worked to get lature b~r a two-thirds vote of usr of the avrraging concept in modernizing the statutes. One of the few remaining re- setting acceptablc piecetcork rates agriculture exempted from the bill each house and became effecti\'e The bill was amended in the and a compromise was worked straints on all-out inflation would on the signature of the Governor 011 agricultural lwrvestillg. A HOllse to greatly expand the cov- out, but the Attornev General's be removed by such action. on Frida'y afternoon. April 29. legal opinion qucstions the 'Vage Deviation Board's prcsellt author- erage and the responsibility of office ruled that it w~uld not be about 36 hours prior to the time the Department of Agriculture by unifornl and therefore unconstitu- the 196.5 law would have become ity to establish stich rates. removing the word "food" and tional. effecth'e on farmers. The goal is a series of piece- inserting the words "colISl/mer Governor Homnev said that the AUTOMATIC work rates which. if paid by the The year's delay will providr grower, would qualify him as comlllodities" and would require veto of the bill w~ulcl save out- NEEDLE THREADER (//1 opportllllity for illSllrallce COIII- the department to regulate the state taxpayers 820 million, be- For those who sew, so simple having met the requirements of !Jallies. lrgislati{;e le>adns alld manufacture, distribution and sale cause the Tax Commission, in and efficient it's amazing! the ~Iinimum \Vage Act. This Press a button and needle is Farm Bllre(1l1 to Icork out proh- would permit the use of milch of consumer commodities for the order to get uniformity, would threaded - even a child can lell/s of COGcra{!J'alld to further harvesting labor which otherwise protection of the consuming have had to raise county equal- do it. Made of strong red and ill{;estigate rates, accordillg to would not be employable. such as public. ized valuation. white plastic. Buy one for your. Sellator Sallder .'1. Levin (D- youngsters, oldsters and the handi- The amendments make the leg- self and others for Bcrkle>y), Chairll/an of the>Srnall' capped. islation unworkable and would truly appreciated Lahar COlI/mittcC'. MORE INFLATION gifts. Also fine The hill also is expected to de- greatly increase the cost of ad- item for fund rais. LEGISLATl"HE 0:\ HO~IE lal} tll(' effective date of the .\lilli- ministration. Supporters of the The next Congress will be ask- Ing groups. Boxed STRETCH: Aiming for its sched- 11//1 11/ H'age Act 011 piecelcork bill. including Farm Bureau and ed by President Johnson to make with illustrated directions. Only $1.00 post. uled June 10 deadline. the Leg- llllrrestill{! I/ntil tll(' 1967 crop the Department of Agriculture. broad changes in the Social Secur- paid. No COD's please isla~ure passed one of its last seasoll. The Hural ~Ianpower 1Irged the hill be amended b~' it~. Act. The President has an- CEREAL CITY CRAFTS mileposts on ~Iay 20. the dead- Center at ~Ise. lindeI' the direc- the Senate to return it to its nounced that he wants to increase 138 North Avenue, Battle Creek, Mich. line for reporting of bills from tion of Dan Sturt, has completed original purpose. Social Security benefits "across MICHIGAN FARM NEWS June 1, 1966 FIVE Increase to School-Aid THAT GRAPE "STRIKE" to a total increase of nearly $68 BY: Dan E. Reed BY: Robert E. Smith million - $61 million of which Legislative Counsel, Michigan Farm Bureau Legislative Counsel, Michigan Farm Bureau would be "new additional monev" "Eighteen students from the University of i\1ichigan campus As this is written, final de- school aid appropriation. Indirec- and $7 million for normal growt'h. cisions have not vet been made tly, this was also a type of tax participated in a 'slave labor day' recently to raise money for However, to prevent the state of the exact am~unt of school reform and helped lessen the bur- grape pickers on strike in California," reported the April 21, budget from going over one billion aid increase that will be voted bv den on local property taxes. dollars, it will be necessary to Cllt 1966 issue of the Michigan Christian Advocate, the official the Legislature. However, ther~ Some districts reported that it large amounts of money from some publication of Michigan Methodists. The students u:ere mem- is no question but that' the new was the equivalent of as much proposals. School aid and higher bers of the 'Vesley Foundation, the L\f ethodist Student Center school aid formulas instituted in as seven mills on their assessed edllcation are among those ex- on the U. of ~1. campus. 1965 will be continued with a valuation, meaning that without pected to be scaled down. "They volunteered to work for over 3,960,000 tons being har- substantial increase in appropri- the increased state aid, the local New money for schools is ex- $1.25 minimllm per hour, doing vested by 85,000 persons. ations. district would have had to resort pected to be compromised at such odd jobs as raking lawns, The California Farmer also re- The lIew approach to state aid to increased property taxes. about $40 to $45 million. This scrubbing floors and washing ports that grower spokesmen passed by the Legislatllre in 1965 Based on state equalized valu- would be equivalent of 1% mills windows. Many of the people "have continI/ally stressed they was completely ill line with Farm ation, the increase was the equiva- on property tax on the state equal- who employed the :,tl/dents paid wOl/ld be willing to negotiate if Bureau's policy of increased aid lent of 2% mills of property tax ized valuation, or when applied more than the miniml/m wage a sl/bstantial nl/mber of their and increased equity between statewide. \Vhen applied to the to assessed val u a t ion s , co u 1d when the stl/dents explained the workers indicated they wished to d is/riels. assessed, this millage would be ill mean much more. It is also an- needs of the strikers and the con- be represented by the 1111 ions. School aid is 1I0W a dual for- most cases, considerably higher. other step toward bringing the ditions in California," the Advo- Contending this is not the case, mula. Part I (Formula A) ap- This year the Legislature has state's share of the cost of educa- cate reports. they point out that to enter into plies to districts with a valuation considered at least three state aid tion to the level that it was a few The Advocate reports that over a I/nion contract wOllld force per pupil of $12,200 and over. proposals - one in the Senate years ago. $100 was earned by the students unioni::ation of the workers." Part II (Formula B) applies to the and two in the House. H. 402.5, As an example, in 1964, under on this project and that the ~Ieth- Rev. \Vayne Hartmire, a Pres- poorer districts having a per pupil which passed the House, increases the old form ula, a district with odist Shldent Movement of ~lich- byterian, is the Director of the valuation of less than $12,200. the gross allowances for Formula a per child valuation of 812,000 igan sent a $100 check. In California :\Iigrant :\Iinistry. The There has also ,?een. a third par~: A from 822.5 to $280.50 and the received about $185 per child- addition to these gifts, the Ann California Farmer reports that the known as a speCIal formula, deductible millage from 4.6 to in 1965, under Formula A of the Arbor students donated the Len- Los Angeles Presbytery turned which applies to relatively few 5.06, and Formula 13 from 8380 new state aid act, this was in- ten Communion Service offering down a resolution supporting the districts. to $405 per pupil and the deduc- creased over $14 per child, and and the profits' from the Student :\Iigrant :\Iinish"y and its Director The 1965 Legislatllre added tible from 14.5 to 15 mills. These under Formula 13, the increase Center coke machine. in its alliance with the National more than $70 million to the changes and others would amount was over 820 per child. Farm \Vorkers Association. J - The Advocate stated "students do not feel that raising money for the grape pickers is enough, they are also carrying on an edllcational Rev. C. Edgar :\Ianherz is Pastor of the First ~Iethodist Church and President of the De- lano, California :\Iinisterial As- campaign to inform as many sociation (much of the strike people as possible about the activity centered around Delano). strike." Mimeographed leaflets Rev. :\Ianherz told the California have been sent to various groups Fmmer reporter that "at no time throughout Michigan informing haee more than 10e;., of the farm them "of the plight of the farm workers supported the strike." workers in California." Similar in- He added that a complete audit formation was carried in the April of the payroll records of one 20 issue of the :\Iichigan AFL- large vineyard operation "showed CIO News. that male adults aeeraged 82.75 Apparently no one had explain- per hOl/r dl/ring the entire lwr- ed to the students at Ann Arbor eesting season; women arol/nd that the grape pickers in Califor- S1.9.5, and minors $1.89 per hOllr." nia were not on strike! The IInion is demanding 81.40. The grape pickers were picking The pastor of the First Baptist grapes and earning almost twice Church of Delano, Dr. Floyd as much per hour as demanded Reed, says - "The outside clergy by the "strikers" who were not is not here to minister spiritually. ANNOUNCEMENT BY SENATOR Guy VanderJagt (R-Cadillac) that he is a candidate for the 9th Congressional District seat grape pickers at all but were They are not here at the invitat ion was followed by several important changes in committee assignments in the Michigan Senate to permit him more freedom representatives of the National for the campaign. Senator VanderJagt (at desk) was replaced on the heavily scheduled Appropriations Committee by Sen- of the local churches. They are ator Charles Zollar (R-Benton Harbor) who represents Berrien and Cass counties and part of St. Joseph. Zollar, shown Farm \Vorkers Association and only here to back the strike." at the door of the Senate "Document Room, was replaced on the Agriculture Committee by Senator Harold Volkema. other groups, including the Cal- Rev. !\Ianherz said the outside ifornia Migrant Ministry. clergy m:e misinformed and do a The money from Michigan was disservice to the church when sent, according to the Advocate, they come in. to the Farm Workers Association The California Farmer reporter in Delano, California. Since the states - "One thing we couldn't people "striking" had never been help noticing: whenever the Rev. grape pickers, it is hard to see Hartmire (Director of the Cal- how the money might be used for ifornia Migrant Ministry) referred the purpose for which it was ob- to those on strike he called them viously intended, that is, relieving 'the workers' but when he was distress among strikers. Instead, talking about the people working it appears to have gone to pay in the fi;!,d, they were the 'strike t. organizers and picketers. breakers. A magazine similar to the Is ~llichigan the next state in Michigan Farmer, the California the organization drive of the Na- Farmer of March 14, 1966, re- tional Farm 'Yorkers Association? ports - "The people doing the The California Farmer reports picketing do not represent the - "In essence, the cl/rrent de- people doing the work. None of velopments may well have resl/lted the so-called strikes has been call- from the infll/ence of a Chicago- ed by employees in the area." based 'school for agitators' on The paper also reports that the leaders of both the National Farm past harvest has been California's \Vorkers Association and the Cal- largest grape crop in history, with ifornia Migrant Ministry." FARM BUREAU POLICY: "We are strongly opposed to compulsory collective bar- gaining for fann workers. "Collective bargaining by labor unions in industry has been adopted as national policy to equalize, the bargaining power of workers and employers. Fanners are far more vulnerable to work interruptions than other employers. Not only a year's income but also a substantial inveshnent - in bringing the crop to harvest stage may be lost in a relatively short period. Compulsory collective bargaining by unions of farm workers would not result in equalization of bargaining power but rather in the submission of fanners to labor union leaders." SIX June 1, 1966 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS ST. JOHNS CO-OP By: Don Kinsey Big, good-nahlred John HalL manager of the St. Johns Co- operative, has been digging. His "spade work" has been probing for facts about his cooperative and its history. "YOll find a lot of answers tehy a co-op like this is important when YOli dig into the reasons tehy some folks tcorked so hard to make it go," said John. "Bllt if we teant to look at how it got started, let's go and ask Goldie Brooks." Goldie is the widow of George Brooks, who for 39 years was secretary-treasurer of the St. Johns Co-op, and its manager from 1924 to 1959. Events that led to the birth of this cooperative were stirring at about the same time as the founding of Farm Bureau in ~'fichigan, the late "nineteens" and the early "twenties." "But, no." said Goldie, during our visit to her home. "Fann mne. And in five years, the St. Bureau didn't get things going Johns Co-op has increased its as- here. It was just an infant when sets by 35%. this Co-op got started. It was Food for thought. A farmer the Grange folks in this area, and member might well stand back they talked about fOlming a live- and look at the growing grain silos ONE MEASURE OF GROWTH at the St. Jahns Cooperative is seen in the bean storage facility and the feed plant. Five stock marketing association. lInd other facilities of his co-op years ago, this scene included only the feed plant at the center of the picture. The 41,000 bushel bean silo was added in "I was there at the meeting in lInd ask ""Vlwt if these services 1964. An extensive warehouse for farm supplies stretches beyond the feed plant. Combined facilities support a two mil- the Grange Hall. There were were not there?" lion dollar per year business for Clinton County farmers. about 500 fanners and thev were Facilities like this are the fann- scope in the marketing of grain all pepped up and decided'to put er's tools just as certainly as his and beans. Working relations with the wheels in motion." tractor or his combine. Th'ey serve Farm Bureau Services have en- They fonned a stock company and perform one of the essential dured for years. This relationship in 1920, with 171 fanners put- ting up money and signing notes jobs of running a fann - market- gives the local co-op the advant- . ing, or making readily available age of national purchasing pro- to provide $67,150 in capital. supplies with which to operate. grams on farm supplies, quality Their association did $312,210 in Any other business would pocket control of products sold and the business in the first vear. The all the gains. benefit of research farms and original name was "Th~ St. Johns Agricultural Association." The St. Johns Cooperative laboratories where feeds and other Bllt in 1929, this association serves fanners within a radius of products are tested. was incorporated and became the about 18 miles. Ten vears of John Hall, the manager, credits St. Johns Cooperative. Original development have made' a world much of this growth to the fore- investments of the old association of difference. Modern services, sight and dedication of fanners were paid off, and $48,545 of new not available ten years ago, include and officers of the co-op who have capital was made available by field application of liquid nitrogen backed it to the hilt. another way versatile low- cost fertilizer, bulk spreading of mixed 155 stockholder farmers. From that day forward, the There is Warren Coffman, presi- fertilizers, bulk feed deliverv to dent since 1935, supported by a the fann and field applicatio~ of forward-looking concrete increases farm profits St. Johns Co-op has been a fanner- board. There weed-killing chemicals. were the enduring efforts of owned business "on the grow." By 1944, all of the 1929 invest- The ten year growth in market- George Brooks who made the co- ment capital had been repaid to ing facilities for grain and beans op his life for 39 years. There original stockholders. By 1965, is tremendous. The first group was the Becker family, John, ]. the number of stockholders had of storage silos was erected in Lawrence and Agnes who worked increased to 1017, with assets 194.5-46 to hold 40,000 bushels. to build the business since its be- mounting to $664,010, all of 1965 - another group was added ginning in 1920. Agnes Becker which was earned through busi- with a capacity of 18,000 bushels. still keeps the books. She is on ness operations. This was the Then a real surge ahead. The a "first name" basis with practi- foundation for growing services. largest addition came in 1961- cally every farmer who enters the In a cooperative, as in anv a silo complex holding another place. other business, new and expanded ] 40,000 bushels. Add another for There is still the need to ex- services can be provided onlv heans in 1964 - a 41,000 bushel pand. The service needs of Clin- unit. ton county farmers continue to when the owners invest to creat~ them. Fanners are the co-op 0\\11- Don't overlook the value of the grow. The St. Johns Cooperative ers. They provide for growth in 1,000 bushel per hour, gas-fired is offering debentures to finance services and facilities by leaving grain dryer. ~Iodern high-moist- new services and facilities. a share of their earnings in the ure grain gets stalled without The yardstick with which to business. This also increases the such a service. Since 1945, a measure the soundness of an in- number of farmer-owners who boost in the grain-handling ca- \'estment is the record of business realize on the earnings of the pacity of 297,000 bushels. And growth. The record speaks for co-op. that's a growth in service capacity! itself. The benefits are double. Fann- The St. Johns Cooperative has John Hall says, "The Co-op that er-owners gain the advantage of heen a long-time member of the stands pat on what it is doing more modern services to match M iclzigan Elevator Exchange of- today doesn't keep lip with the the changing conditions in their fering a national and international the parade." farm operations. There are cash returns on their investment, too. On concrete, hogs gain faster-use less feed. Positive The St. Johns Cooperative has paid over $ 100,000 in cash to sanitation is easier. Concrete, a lifetime invest- stockholder patrons. The capital ment, is low in initial cost, easy to maintain. And withheld in certificates has not land saved by confinement on concrete can be been increased very much since used to grow profitable cash crops. 1961. In a five year period re- tained earnings have gone from Versatile concrete makes so many jobs easier, $312,000 to only $325,000. Yet, faster and more economical. Whatever your farm what gains this span of time has construction needs, your local ready-mixed con- produced! crete producer can help you solve them. Business volume serving farm- ers in 1961 was a bit over one and a quarter million dollars. By ------------------ CLIP-MAIL TODAY PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION 1965, it was almost two million. 900 Stoddard Bldg., lansing, Michigan 48933 Clinton county produced 3,624,- An organization to improve and extend the uses of concrete 000 bushels of grain and beans in Please send free booklet on concrete floors for hogs. 1965. The St. Johns cooperative Also send material on other subjects I've listed: marketed about one and a half million dollars worth of these crops and sold to fanners another NAM~ _ half million dollars worth of fann LARGEST EXPANSION has been in the grain marketing operations. Storage supplies. Farn1ers were earning capacity for grain has been increased by 158,000 bushels since 1961. Total returns on all of this business vol- handling capacity for grain and beans now sums to 297,000 bushels. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS June 1, 1966 SEVEN .", John DeRRong - heads In 1954. ~Iarlie joined the staff of the ~Iichigan Farm Bur- eau as a regional representative for the Thumb Region. He has COMMUNITY PROGRAMS served in this capacity in the John A. Deppong, 26, former Southeast, Central and South Cen- Corunna High School vocational tral regions during his career. agriculture teacher, has been During the period of 1960-63, he named Chairman of the Commun- filled in for vacancies on the reg- ity Programs Department, accord- ional staff, rounding out his ing to Glenn Sommerfeldt, ~lan- experience in every region of the ager, Field Services Division. state. Deppong replaces J. Delbert Marlie has received many trib- 'Vells, who left Farm Bureau utes from the regions in which employment for a position as he has served. Most recently, Director of Economic and Politi- he was honored bv the Clinton cal Education for the ~1issouri County Farm Bure~u at their an- State Chamber of Commerce. nual Rural-Urban dinner for his Born in Detroit, Deppong lived many contributions to that area. on a Lapeer County farm from the Marlie and his wife, Helen, age of five until he began his live in Three Rivers in St. Joseph college education. After obtain- County. Daughter Michelle ing his B.S. degree from ~1ichigan John Deppong ("Mickey") was married last year. State University in 1962, he be- \Vhen time allows, Marlie's came the vo-ag teacher at Corun- state dairy judging champions in Meet Marlie Drew ... (Editor's Note: This is another in a series of "field reports" on favorite leisure activities are golf- ing and fishing - and according to "unofficial" reports, both sports na. He is currently working for his M.A. degree at MSU. Under Deppong's guidance, the "Corunna FF A Chapter has at- 1963. His Chapter has had three regional FF A officers. "\Ve are pleased to have John join our staff and feel confident are tackled with the same en- Michigan Farm Bureau Re~ional Representatives, this month tained a number of accomplish- that his experience as vo"atlonol thusiasm and dedication as is his featuring Marlie Drew of the Southwest Region.) ments, including 14 State Farm- agriculture teacher will be helpful job. ers, three outstanding state in his new position, especially in "'Vorking as a regional repre- sentative has given me a real and Chapter awards, national out- the Young F armerprogr~ms," "It's like being back home." personal satisfaction in knowing standing Chapter in 1965 and said Sommerfeldt. This is how Marlie Drew describes his return to the South- that I have been able to assist west Region as :Michigan Farm Bureau regional representative, Farm Bureau leaders in promoting serving the counties of Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kala- their objectives. The friendships '. mazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren. that have developed through "Back home" in St. Joseph these efforts cannot be measured, County was where Marlie first and was named county president but will always be treasured," The Michigan Farm Bureau The hard-working family, with began his long association with in 1953. says Marlie. \\'omen's Scholarship Committee its interest and concern for all Farm Bureau. In the early 40's Farm Bureau activities on the "The diversified agriculture we completed one of the most diffi- family members and pride in each he was chaim1an, vice chairman state level included service as have in the Southwest Region cult tasks it has ever undertaken other's accomplishments is the and discussion leader of his Com- a member of the Relationship provides a real challenge and an - choosing one out of several type of background which made munity Group. Later he served Committee and the Resolutions opportunity to be of service to outstanding applicants for this ~orman the top contender for the on the county board of directors Committee. agriculture." year's ~1ichigan State University scholarship. But, the Scholarship $324 scholarship. Committee reports, the excellence Their choice: Norman Vel i- of other applicants this year quette, Kewadin, eldest of the 11 made the decision most difficult. children of Mr. and Mrs. Beverly VeJiquette, dairy farmers from Members of the Scholarship Antrim County. Mr. Veliquette Committee are: Mrs. \Vm. Scram- is a former county Farm Bureau lin, Mrs. Tom \Vieland and Mrs. president. Robert Baccus. Norman, who participated in The committee reports that ap- the International Farm Exchange plications for the Farm Bureau Program (IFYE) in Brazil, is in 'Vomen's $200 nurses' scholarship the third quarter of his junior are now being received. Deadline year at Michigan State University. date for this scholarship is June His twin brothers are now 15. freshmen at MSU, and it's been a "work-a-semester, school-a-semes- Applications may be obtained ter" schedule for Norman and from: Miss Helen Atwood, 'Vom- the twins to help themselves ~nd en's Activities, Michigan Farm each other reach their goal in Bureau, 4000 N. Grand River education. Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48904. MRS. SHIRLEY KENNARD Farm Bureau - and Tuscola ed at the ~Iichigan Farm Bureau County especially - has lost a annual meeting. good friend with the passing of She was chosen as outstanding Mrs. Shirley Kennard, 26, Vassar, Farm Bureau girl by the Young on ~May7. Chosen in 1965 as one People's Committee in 1961. For of the outstanding young women the past three years she has serv- of America, Shirlev had earned ed as chairman for the ~Iarch of this recognition d~spite her 17 Dimes in Tuscola County. years in a wheel chair. In 1964, she married Bradlev As Shirley Stevens, she won Kennard, whom she had met ~t the admiration of millions of a Farm Bureau Young People's people across the nation who fol- meeting. Since then, they have lowed her progress as she battled If Mr. Bell hadn't invented the phone total disabling polio. nine when the crippling She was disease lived in the "dream house" which Bradley planned and built "spec- ial" so Shirley could carry out struck, leaving her unable to move the tasks of ; houswife .. a farmer would have had to! any part of her body except four fingers. "Both she and Bradley did so much for Farm Bureau, finding During months in an iron lung and trips to WarmSprings, she no job too big or small to warrant Farm families like yours depend farm efficiently and profitably. Your was determined to finish school their time and efforts," reports and graduated only a year later "Mrs. Clare Carpenter. vice chair- .. even more than most folks on the wife counts on the phone to keep man of the Farm Bureau \Vomen than she otherwise would have. telephone. the family close to friends and She was active in 4-H, winning and a close friend of the Ken- relatives, however far away. many honors for outstanding work nards. "How rightly she deserved You call downtown-or anywhere the recognition. as outstanding in projects and junior leadership in the nation-for up-to-the-minute A wonderful invention, the tele- activities. young woman of America because Through her work as secretary her abilities, accomplishments and information to help you run the phone. And so low in cost. services were enjoyed by many:' of the Tuscola Countv Farm Bur- Michigan Bell Part of the Nationwide Bell System @ ~ eau Young People, the committee received recognitio~ many times with her program scrapbook of Survivors include her husband. her parents, ~1r. and ~Irs. Chm'les Stevens, and a brother, Robert activities, which has been exhibit- Stevens. EIGHT June 1, 1966 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS LOU DeMATIO WINS SAFETY RECOGNITION Mrs. Eugene CLou") DeMatio, West Branch, chairman of Dist. 10E Farm Bureau \Vornen, was named runner-up in the "Mrs. Safety 1966" contest at the 36th annual lvfichigan Safety Conference, held at the Lansing Civic Center, April 27. She was recognized for her outstanding achievement in safety leadership by the Women's Division of the Michigan Safety Conference. Mrs. DeMatio is chairman of home communities, was one of the Farm Bureau 'Vomen's Safety the accomplishments which made Committee which has promoted "Lou" a leading contender for local participation, throughout the the title. state, in activities involving traffic Crowning of "Mrs. Safety" and safety legislation, slow-moving recognition of the runner-up were vehicle emblem use, and the performed by Mrs. Wm. Milliken, Driver Improvement Program wife of Michigan's Lieutenant (DIP). Governor. Mrs. Harry Hazard, Concerned with Michigan's traf- nominated by the Detroit Arch- fic accident toll, the committee, diocesan Council of Catholic under Mrs. DeMatio's direction, Women, was selected as "Mrs. has worked for several years to Safety 1966:' promote safety projects and has Judges made their decision placed special emphasis on the based on personality, personal program for 1966. safety record, community activi- Statewide "Safety Workshops," ties, safety leadership, and sub- designed to provide volunteers stantiating evidence. Mrs. DeMa- with information and inspiration tio's entry was submitted by the to work for traffic safety in their Michigan Farm Bureau Women. MARY-EDITH SAYS "THANKS" In the April 1 issue of the Michigan Fann News, it was reported that Clayton Anderson, Livingston County Farm Bureau leader, was killed in an auto accident, and his wife, Mary Edith, seriously injured. Mary Edith is chairman of the District 3 Farm Bureau Women. Since that report, Mary Edith, convalescing at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, has received cards, letters, gifts, calls and visits from people throughout the state, and even as far away as California. These remembrances have done much to cheer Mary Edith during her long convalescent period and she wishes to convey her sincere appreciation to everyone for their concern. "It's difficult to find appropriate words to thank the many, many people for their thoughtfulness to me during this difficult time. I always knew Farm Bureau people were 'extra special' and wish FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT in safety leadership, Mrs. Eugene DeMatio, chairman of the Michigan Farm Bureau it were possible to personally tell each one how much their kind- Women's Safety Committee, was named runner-up in the "Mrs. Safety 1966" contest. At the 36th annual Michigan Safety nesses have meant to me:' said Mary Edith. Conference, "Lou" (right) congratulates Mrs. Harry Hazard, Detroit, as Mrs. Wm. Milliken (left), wife of Michigan's Lieuten- ant Governor, places the crown on "Mrs. Safety." Reporters at the big event, held in Lansing's Civic Center, had fun with She will remain at Sparrow Hospital through most of June accord- the "Safety-Hazard" angle. ing to latest reports. Farm Bureau 'Vomen through- adding it to fuel or lube oil can Mix these two well, and your DISTRICT 3, with 100 in at- rent work with young people. out the state, gathering for their give your motor a revuilt ;ob. farming operation will grow and tendance at "Vayne County, had Muskegon acted as host to the Spring disb'ict meetings, have It's like taking an aspirin tablet prosper." a presentation on marketing with 100 attending women. Mrs. Mar- learned what they "auto" know for a broken leg. You might get As he spoke these words, the Ralph Burch, Wayne County garet Muir was re-elected district about their cars and Farmers momentary relief bllt it isn't go- petroleum "magician" poured Farm Bureau leader; Dan Reed, chairman. Petroleum Cooperative. ing to set and heal that broken some secret ingredients made Michigan Farm Bureau Legisla- Arlo 'Vasson, sales manager leg." from crude oil products into a tive Counsel, and Helen Atwood, DISTRICT 8 - Gladwin Coun- for F.P.C., expressed his appre- Recognizing the Farm Bureau glass and stirred it with his magic coordinator of Women's Activities. ty was host to 70 Farm Bureau ciation for the opportunity to \Vomen's concern for safety, wand. Then a fascinated audience Mary Edith Anderson was re- Women at the Dist. 8 spring talk to women because thev "con- \Vasson quoted experts in this watched the symbol of their fann- elected district chairman. meeting. The Women were enter- trol 85% of all family buying, area who believe that carbon ing operations grow within the tained by Mrs. Pete Maxwell, 70% of the nation's private DISTRICT 4 - Barry County Hope, who gave a slide presenta- monoxide from leakv mufflers are container and mushroom over the wealth, 65% of all savings ac- the cause of many 'car accidents. was host to 100 women. Featured tion on her "People to People" sides. speaker was Gene Carter who counts, drive 50% of all the cars This deadly gas, finding its way tour. !\'fanagement skill plus Farm talked about "What's Expected - and pay 85% of the petroleum inside autos, knocks the driver Bureau benefits - the magic in- supply bills." out, causing him to swerve into of "Vomen Today." Mrs. "Vm. DISTRICT 9 - "One Thous- gredients in the formula for suc- Scramlin also reported on the As- and Years of our American Heri- In an interesting three-dimen- oncoming traffic or into a tree. cess. sional (sight, sound and smells) \ Vasson reminded the women to sociated County Women of the tage - the Gift of English presentation, \VasSOIl showed the periodically check their car's muf- "Vorld triennial meeting. Speech" was the topic of District women his "Petroleum Tree" with fler and pipes to assure that each DISTRICT MEETINGS DISTRICT 5 - the 125 wom- 9's featured speaker, Joe LeHart. all the products made from crude is tight and in good repair. In addition to learning what en who attended the meeting in Wexford County was host to 75 oil, and told of the contributions «Don't bllY tires on price they "auto" know about their Shiawassee County were connect- women, who re-elected Mrs. Dor- this industry has made to the alone!" \Vasson warned his audi- cars and Farmers Petroleum Co- ed with the NORAD (North othy Hendricks as district chair- nation's economy. ence as he demonstrated the dif- operative, Inc., the Farm Bureau man. American Air Defense) center in Before he had finished his ference between a 89.95 "absolu- \Vomen who attended their spring Colorado Springs, courtesy of E. demonstration, the Farm Bureau tely unsafe" tire and a strongly DISTRICT 10E - Alpena district meetings were entertained, B. Stoddard, General Telephone built 820 tire. He explained that County was host to the 70 women \\'omen had increased their vo- well fed and treated rovallv bv Company. Mrs. Jeanette Babbitt, cabulary knowledge with words when driving at 50 miles per who attended the 10E spring host counties. In the odd-~u~- Clinton County, is the new dis- such as pistons, cylinders, car- hour, the pressure on the tire meeting. A highlight of their bered districts, election of officers trict chairman. burators, "Power Balanced Gaso- tread to fly apart is over five tons. was held. program was a tour of the Abitibi line," lube oil, U nico "power "And who drives less than 50 DISTRICT 6 - 175 Farm Bur- Manufacturing Plant, the second cruiser." now davsP" he asked. "Buv from DISTRICT 1, with Berrien as eau "Vomen heard Mrs. Maurine largest hardboard manufacturer The women also received some a reliable dealer - prefer~bly a host, featured the new farm labor Scramlin, state chairman, report in the United States. words of warning about additives, Farmers Petroleum dealer," was film, ""Vhile the Earth Remains." on her trip to Ireland for the his advice. Over 65 women attended the A.c."V.\V. triennial meeting. They DISTRICT lOW - State chair- leaky mufflers, and "cheapie" meeting and re-elected lvlrs. Vida were also entertained with ""Vater man, Mrs. Wm. Scramlin, report- tires. "Clever talk and rigged 'Vasson urged the women to demonstrations are selling addi- combine their management skill Morehouse as district chairman. \Vinter "Vonderland" music by a ed to the 40 women at the 10"V group from the host county, meeting in Antrim County, on tives . that you put into fuels, with Farm Bureau benefits for a DISTRICT 2-110 women Huron. her trip to the Associatied Country lube oil, or both - with claims successful farming operation. heard Mrs. Richard Phillips, As- "Vomen of the 'Vorld triennial of great savings, longer tractor "These benefits include aggres- sociate Director of the Jackson DISTRICT 7 - Peter Slager, meeting in Ireland. and car life, double mileage, etc. sive programs in legislation, mar- Countv United Communitv Serv- an ex-convict who is now director «There is no product that can keting, insurance, and of course, ices, ~peak on "The Go~ernor' s of Muskegon County's United DISTRICTS lIE and 1IW correct a motor if there is a help in procuring good farm sup- Conferences on Strengthening the Youth, told the women about his spring meetings are scheduled for malfunction - no product that by plies such as fuel, oil and tires. Family." Jackson was host county. early life of crime and his cur- June. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS June 1, 1966 NINE -"PANIC IS POOR PLANNING Be "Disaster Conscious" STOP SIGN Farm disasters come in many forms. Since the Palm Sunday tornadoes of 1965, farmers have become a bit more tornado- CAMPAIGN conscious. Yet time acts as an eraser to memories, and neglect A Farm Bureau STOP sign at so often replaces a planned readiness to act when disasters hit. every member's driveway - that's But our children, members of our family or friends can be the objective of a continuing cam- • the victims of our own neglect, for disaster emergencies in paign launched throughout Mich- many forms can come to the farm. igan this month by county Farm They come like lightning- Bureaus in cooperation with the and lightning itself is a form of be found to administer the needed Field Services Division of the emergency threat. Among other transfusions. Obtaining medical ~'lichigan Farm Bureau. things it is a cause of farm fires. supplies may suddenly become According to Charles Burkett, Machinery may mangle and maim very important. Chairman of the Field Operations someone. It happens so quickly. Victims have problems of food Department, the campaign includ- and shelter. Often these can be es progressive goals toward which How long does it take for a solved only by a community-wide Fmm Bureau leaders and mem- fall to seriously injure some mem- and well-organized program. bers will work as the brigh t red ber of the farm familv or an em- Preparation calls for community signs-of-safety are placed at stra- ployee? Getting a b;d burn is a leadership. Farm Bureau members tegic points on farm driveways. matter of moments. Considering of any county can assume the initi- Each year the list of deaths and pesticides and medicine bottles, ative to provide that leadership, rural injuries rises - a twelve there are many poisons around the and to develop the organized sys- percent increase or more each farm that become threats to the tem that puts the area on a foot- recent year. Although death and lives and health of children and . people in general. ing of preparedness . accident injuries have been up in Your county Farm Bureau both rural and urban areas, the Every emergency that arises is farming communities had the a Hpanic situation." It should not board may wish to establish a County Preparedness Committee. greatest percentage increase in be. It need not be. It will not Members of this committee should total reported accidents. be if we plan and prepare for "In our Farm Bureau resolu- emergencies properly. become acquainted with the coun- ty office of Civil Defense, the tions last Fali, the delegates noted Consider the farm wife who that traffic records show rural picked up the phone, called the County Sheriffs department, fire departments, medical and hospital people becoming more frequently fire department and screamed, involved in serious accidents on •My house is on fire!" - and then facilities and the services avail- able through the Rural Defense local roads. Accidents at farm hung up! vVhose house? Where? roads and crossings, including the Panic does this to people who are Education department at Mich- igan State University. farmer's own driveway, account not ready. for much of the rising toll of in- Members of the committee Are the necessary phone num- juries," according to Burkett. should be well distributed over bers ready and posted by the "I can think of no better wav the county and should possess nec- telephone? The Fire Department, to do something positive abo~t essary information as to sources police, the doctor? Or must you this problem than by everyone of aid, including telephone num- lose precious minutes looking joining whole-heartedly in the bers of other committeemen and ... them up? Meanwhile, in your Farm Bureau STOP sign safety- key public services. haste, your fingers are all thumbs. campaign," Burkett said. These men or women should be Have you planned what to say prepared to move fast to save He pointed out that Farm Bur- regarding the emergency, where help is needed, the nature of any injuries and the condition of per- lives and property, and to spread a county-wide alert when the eau policy supports the use of the STOP signs, with a resolution urging "an intensive campaign be We Point With Pride- disaster hits. About four persons For the second time this year, and her grandparents were one of sons demanding immediate at- per township should serve as launched to promote the use of the Gratiot County Farm Bureau the original members in Gratiot tention? vVill you take time to "emergency lieutenants" under an our combination FARM BUREAU points with pride to a "valedictor- County. find out any first aid steps that area committeeman .. They be- and STOP sign to tell the world ian" within its membership ranks. She was named earlier this year should be taken? Or have you come part of a local team. that we are proud to belong ... " Shirley McJilton, daughter of as the DAR "Good Citizen" win- •studied up on how to handle most Regular training sessions of all The large, readOilyvisible signs Mr. and ~Irs. Harold i\lcJilton of ner for her senior class. An ac- simple first aid measures. these people should be conducted are in the standard octagonal rural St. Louis, was named vale- complished musician and active If anyone needs to do this, it to ready them for specific jobs shape used for all STOP signs, dictorian of the 1966 graduating in her church, she also has taken i.s farmers. Many lives can be when emergencies strike. \Vithout with one side printed with the class of St. Louis High School. an active part in extra-curricular saved, many iniuries made less such training, your organization Farm Bureau emblem. The STOP Her scholastic record was 3.97. activities. She plans to enter serious if we are prepared to do remains a hitl-and-miss affa~. side is meant to face the farmer 111 AI arch, another member, ~Iichigan State University next the RIGHT things. Every member of the team must as he approaches the busy high- David Lake of Ithaca, was named fall. Disaster readiness is often more know exactly what he must do way. valedictorian of Central Michigan "'\Ve are indeed proud of Shir- • \than a personal affair. Many and how to do it in the crisis. Thus the signs serve two pur- University. ley and her entire family," said disasters become community af- For example: poses - first to remind the farm- Shirley's parents have been Mrs. Leona Vance, Gratiot Coun- fairs and call for mobilized action. These persons should be in- er and his guests to come to a Farm Bureau members since 1948 ty Farm Bureau Secretary. This is particularly true of tor- structed to report immediately any complete stop as the farm drive- nadoes, floods, grass or forest type of disaster situation to the way leads onto the main road, and fires that get out of hand, and County Preparedness Committee secondly, to remind the passing even of electrical systems that chairman and the Civil Defense public that a Farm Bureau mem- fail community-wide. Director or Sheriff. Each of these ber lives there. Communities have just as great persons should maintain a list- In many Michigan communities a need to be prepared for disaster by name, address and phone num- the signs are to be seen at each emergencies as families. Help for ber - of ten or more Farm Bur- driveway as neighbors join to- those who become the victims of eau people in his area that he gether in the safety and Farm such disasters should not be left could call on for help as needed. Bureau promotion campaign. to a hit-and-miss approach. It It is said that Nero fiddled This is the kind of placement takes far too long to mobilize the while Rome burned. Farm Bureau program which many counties needed aid. people should not be found fid- plan for the immediate future, Victims can die while chance dling while emergencies threaten. with a majority of all Farm passers-by or neighbors wonder Disasters do not happen in the Bureau member's driveways post- where and how a supply of blood next county. They are not serious ed within a three-year period. 'may be obtained from a blood until thev strike home. A suggested campaign could bank or where trained persons can Let u.; be ready. include a goal of 25 per cent sign placement at member's homes in the first year, about 60 per cent FARM PREPAREDNESS of the member s lanes and drive- 1 "Emergencies on the farm are a part of our everyday ways posted in the second year, existence since farming is a hazardous occupation." '~lith and 75 to 100 per cent coverage at the end of a three year period. that statement, delegates to the annual meeting of the All county officers and Farm , .. Michigan Farm Bureau recognized a sad fact of rural life. Bureau leaders have been urged This awareness had grown with the Spring's rash of by Burkett to work with their tornadoes, followed by summertime drownings, field work Regional Representatives in de- catastrophes and harvest-time hazards. Prompted by the veloping a systematic, intensive obvious need for corrective action, the voting delegates STOP sign campaign. endorsed community action programs which allow farm Included, too, should be a plan- people and others to prepare to meet such emergencies. ned replacement program to cover "'Ve should avail ourselves of every aid. Often the lives farmers who move, new members, A "COUNTRY KITCHEN COOKBOOK" - and a basket of all-Michigan farm and health of our families depend on quick and proper and to place the sign at every products for recipe ingredients were presented to Governor Romney during Mich. driveway of farmsteads with igan Week by Mrs. Ma~ine Topliff, cookboolt editor, and Michigan Farm Bureau action," they said. multiple outlets. president, Elton Smith. TEN June 1, 1966 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Set for September Here's a Faml Bureau sponsored European tour especially arranged to fascinate farmers. Rare indeed is the tour that takes in so many of the famous and historic points of interest on the European scene and yet includes so much of the farming scene of countries like Holland, Belgilml, Denmark, Germany and France. The tour extends from September 5-26. Our Mich- igan farmer tourists can leave either from Chicago YOU or Detroit airports by jet plane and arrive in Holland CAN BUY the following morning. Just overnight - and you FENCE POST, are there! DURABILITY You will see Amsterdam and Rotterdam and the with good beautiful farming regions in those areas. Then to APPEARANCE the fascinating terraced vineyards of the Rhineland in You get it every time Germany. you order Flax farms in Belgium should be a new experience. The dairy farms and famous horse breeding stables of France will be seen enroute to the towered castles UNILITE~ of Brittany and 110nt St. ~lichael, the Normandy In- High elastic RAIL STEEL vasion beaches and the always fascinating landmarks BONDERIZED undercoat of Paris. UNICO alkyd ENAMEL Bill Day, farm director of Station 'VC~1R at Elk- TRIPLE rivet anchor hart, Indiana, will be one of the tour escorts. He plans to tape programs enroute on the tour and mail Come alive with U NIL I , E @ them back for broadcast as the tour proceeds. It is a "worry-free" tour from the expense viewpoint. Most of the expenses are covered in the initial cost of $756 (Detroit departure). The tourist will pay for three lunches and any personal expenses. But tips, Available throughout Michigan planned sightseeing tours, transfers and hotel room GRAPE COUNTRY- around Burge Bochem in Germany, where from the vineyards produce world famed Moselle wine and beauti- expenses are covered. ful souvenir snapshots such as this. Michigan farmers on the Farm Bureau Services Dealers and Farrn Bureau members interested in this tour should European Study Tour will also see large sugar-beet production contact ~llelvin 'Voell, Infonnation Division, Mich- areas and the famed Holstein cattle of Germany's Schlesswig- FARM BUREAU igan Farm Bureau, Box 960, Lansing, ~lichigan 48904. Holstein area. This photo shows the distinctive \\Old Country" SERVICES, INC. Reservations must be completed by mid-August. farming pattern with \\villagers ll farming the countryside as they reside in the nearby \\burge" (village). Lansing, Michigan sa... . . 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For a number of years, the Michigan Elevator Exchange has sold its top grade The proclamation read in part: of Michigan pea beans on the consumer brand name "Casserole:' "Michigan has long been the Beans grade for color - and those which are whitest sell best , nation's No. 1 producer of dry edible bean,. This commodity for home purposes. There is nothing wrong with the whole- has become an important source someness and food value of beans that lack the pearl whiteness of income to nearly 14,000 farm- of the top quality. ers in the state. The Michigan Elevator Exchange sells two grades of beans to "The state's annual production the canning industry. ~Hchigan No. 1's sell to domestic canners of dry edible beans has on oeca- and on the export market. They have fairly good color. BEST BEAN NAMERS -- Ed Messing (center), vice.president of the Harmony sion reaehed 850 million pounds. Domestic canners accept the Michigan Prime Hand Picked Community group, accepts winning $25 check for the group's entry, 'MlchEIEx,' • These are exported to eonsumers beans as good quality. They may be a bit yellower or darker, in the M. E. E. bean naming contest. Offering congratulations are Sanilac all over North America, the Uni- but they are just as good food. County Farm Bureau president, Stanley Gardner, and secretary, Mari Iyn Batkie. ted Kingdom, Europe, Africa, The last two grades lacked brand names under which they Austrialia and Asia. could be sold. The Michigan Elevator Exchange decided to let "Annual cash farm receipts $55 million a year to the state's economy in addition to the bene- Farm Bureau members and Community Farm Bureaus offer from the sale of beans have added suggestions. They offered $25 for the best name submitted for each grade of beans, with selections to be made by a panel of three judges. . ' fits derived by handlers, the trans- portation industry and many seg- The judges have spoken. The winners are chosen. ments of our society. The winning name for Michigan No. 1 was "MichElEx," "The production, marketing which makes use of the name of the marketing cooperative. and distribution of dry edible The winner is The Harmony Community Group of Sanilac beans has been a way of life County. with citizens in several Michigan Mrs. Albert Potgeter of Allendale submitted a similar name, counties for many years ... " "~1ichElEx Supreme." She deserves honorable mention. But Michigan grows more navy The Harmony Group's entry was received first, and the judges • beans and several of the colored took the simpler of the two suggestions. bean varieties than the rest of "Qualipick" was the name chosen for the ~f ichigan Prime the states put together. Because Hand Picked beans. This winning entry was submitted by of their distinctive flavor, they David A. Nelson of Filion. are used by the important can- ners of pork and beans - and Both winners are from "beanland" - Michigan's Thumb, in the traditional bean soup, where a large percentage of Michigan beans are grown. famous the world over, and serv- Congratulations to the winners, and thanks from the Mich- ed daily in the U.S. Senate din- igan Elevator Exchange to the many Farm Bureau members MICHIGAN "BEAN WEEK" - was celebrated May 22-28 by proclamation of Governor Romney. Proudly holding the proclamation is Senator Emil lockwood, ing room. who submitted worthy and interesting entries. Gratiot County, while Rep. Harry Rohlfs, Tuscola, shows the Governor the fine quality of Michigan beans. 80th legislators are from the state's bean-growing area. NEW LABOR SERVICE IS WELL UNDERWAY M. J. Buschlen, the new operations manager of the Michigan Agricultural Services Association, is not the kind of man to agree with John ~rfilton. Milton said, "They also serve who only stand and wait." "~1. J. " isn't waiting. The ~Ilichigan Agriculhlral Services Association is a new Farm Bureau affiliated company, organized for the purpose of recnliting and placing farm workers on member farms as needs exist. Although the early season need "'Vlwn YOli have a tough job to do, YOIl hit the road to establish for workers appears to be filled, key contacts," says Bushlen. "I by mid-July, the demand is ex- pected to become acute. The think Farm Bureau folks will most critical period will be during understand that I'm only one man and cannot start with the state as apple harvest. a whole. And, for now, 1 want to "Considering that we face a THEIR FIRST GROUP PORTRAIT token of members of the newly-activated Michigan Bean Commission shows: (left to right) start working where it will do late start this year. we are going , seated - Fred Bach, Ed Good, chairman Wilford Root, Basil McKenzie and Dean Jickling; standing - Howard Hirth, Worner Meylan, Stanley Sherman and Robert Dodge. Newly appoint~d secretory-manager Maynard Brownlee, formerly manager the most good this year." to do the best we can to fill those of Form Bureau Services, was not present when the picture was mode. "Busch" reports good progress needs," says "Busch." thus far in the contacts he has In any case, growers are ad- made. Some of these contacts vised that they must secure a " WfJile tfJe ctEartfJlL\emains" have been with sugar and pickle processors. Those are the people who have already arranged a sup- labor camp license before expect- illg workers. growers This is tire law and slrould apply to their ply of workers for their seasonal county Ilealtlr Departments or A new motion picture film, de- "~Iany non-farm people have an migrant work. Good labor man- needs. ask for the aid of tlreir county picting the employment of mi- inaccurate concept of the farm agement practices are stressed. labor situations due to much mis- The object is to line up these Extension Agent in getting thes(' grant agricultural workers and The entire cost of production information presented in the mass workers for employment in other licenses. their importance to the economy was paid by contributions from in- news media in recent years," ac- ~Iichigan areas during other parts of ~Iichigan, is now available for dividllal farmers and agricultural Buschlen plans to extend his cording to Paul Scott, Northport of the season. Buschlen reports showing by citizen-groups in the grollps such as the ,\lichigan Farm work to a statewide scope in fruit grower and coordinator of good acceptance, thus far, of in- state. BlIreau. September when work will be the film activities for the commit- quiries into the recruihnent of Tbe 25-minute sound and color done to obtain grower member- tee. Scott expressed concem over ~oel Stuckman of the ~Iichigan their worker supply. film, titled "'''hile the Earth Re- ships and develop recruitment mains" was shot last vear at manv such nationally viewed television Farm Bureau ~Iarket-Develop- Further contacts are being films as the "Harvest of Shame" ment department assisted the made in selected areas of At ichigan and placement organization sys- locations around th~ state and contains colorful scenes of fruit which have given agriculture a sponsors in developing the film to determine grower need and to tems in the counties. This year \ and vegetable production and blaek eye. and coordinating contributions. lay the basis for scheduling these will involve the placement of only harvest. workers to the member growers. a few hundred workers. But next In the new film, seasonal work- "Farm groups shollld borrow a The pictllre was sponsored by The wish is to move the workers year's objective is to place se,.eral ers are shown busy at most of copy of the film for showing to available from crop to crop on the the Farm Labor Management the jobs and crops in ~Iichigan, infllU'ntial local grollps," Stuck- thousand on ~lichigal1 farms. committee of the Michigan State l)cs/ possiblc timetable. from the harvest of asparagus to man feels. Several copaes of "['m making a lot of contacts Horticllltllral Societ!/, after the Grower contacts and worker apples, to the work in sugar beets ",,'hile the Earth Hemains" are amollg tire {corkers tlr('msclr;('s:' committee agreed that a great scheduling are to be coordinated '- nced existed for a fact lIal pllblic and pickles. ~Iany types of mi- a,'ailable on loan at no cost hetween Buschlen and the county saw, B/lsclr. "[ kllOtc that (1 lJig prescntation of ollt-of-state labor grant housing are shown. The through the Information Division Fann Bureau offiees. This or- part of this ;oh is to filld the employed in harvesting ,\lichigan film touehes on social aspeets as of the ~Iichigan Farm Bureau, g~lIlization base ",ill continue in h('y that lIlIlocks tlr(' door af crops. we II as the economic side of Lansing. the future. h Ul1lall rclot iOlls (/mOllg u.:ark( rs:' TWELVE June 1, 1966 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS AGRICULTURE IN ACTION AROUIDMICHI8AN FHA CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY MUCH NEEDED CHANGES in Workmen's Compensation become law. Watching the Governor's last MICHIGAN'S FUTURE HOMEMAKERS ASSOCIATION is twenty years old. At their annual convention in minute signature are: (L to R) Senators Vanderploeg (D-Muskegon), ar.d Novak (D-Detroit); Dan Grand Rapids on April 21-23 the group celebrated its twentieth anniversary with a huge birthday cake. • Reed, Michigan F.B.; Gov. Romney; Elton Smith, Presider.t, Michigan F.B.; Ar.drew Ca'.J~, Grange; and Here, past state presidents light the candles before the 1600 delegates from Michigan high school Serator Roger Johnson (D-Marshall) who introduced the bill in the Senate. vocational educational departments. SCHOOL VISITS FARMS CHILDREN SEE FLEECE REP. RAAP HOW THE MODERN FARMER HANDLES FEED with very little labor is explained by Harry Mutch to a group from the Hughes School. On the Mutch farm the young- sters sow a completely automated beef-cattle feeding operation where one man can feed several hundred head of cattle with no labor in the feeding season. STRONG SUPPORTER of the elimination of taxation on farm personal property (S. 710) and fruit trees, bushes, vines, etc. (5. 352), is assistant floor leader .\ for the majority party, Rep. Charles Raap (D-Muskegon). He serves on the "THIS IS HOW NEWLY.SHORN FLEECE LOOKS", Nelson Francisco tells visiting Agricultural Committee and is aware youngsters from the Shearman School of Marshall. Nelson, junior partner in the of farmers problems, having supported Sylvester Francisco and Son Farm, shows the group how the fleece is taken from needed amendments to the Workmen's the sheep and rolled for shipping to the processor. Comp and Minimum Wage Laws. HOW THE MILKING IS DONE on the modern dairy farm is explained to visitors from Marshall's Hughes School by Mrs. Lloyd Smith. Here she shows the guests how the cows are brought into the barn, washed and milked with a very minimum of labor and no manual handling of either the feed or the milk .. MUSIC IN THE AIR "THE MICHIGANDERS" - a group of musicians from Pigeon, entertained the Farm Bureau Women at the District 6 spring meeting. Words and lyrics for the musical program were written by Mrs. John Leipprandt (left). Others in the group are: COUNTY FARM BUREAU SECRET ARI ES - board the bus for a tour of Farm Bureau Services facilities including' the bean and Howard Bedford, Mrs. Wesley Murdock, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leipprandt, daughter grain terminal and the feed manufacturing plant in Saginaw, f~e egg marketing plant in Brighton, and Farm Bureau Center Janice, and Mrs. Ed Oeschger (not shown). Lansing. The 26 secretaries and office assistants, representing 20 counties, were guests of Farm Bureau Services, Inc. ' MICHIGAN FARM NEWS June 1, 1966 THIRTEEN .. - ADMIRING WORKMANSHIP of the reception desk in the new lapeer County Farm Bureau office is Michigan Farm Bureau President Elton Smith as county FARM BUREAU WOMEN not only raised part of the money for building the office, but they also furnished refreshments to president Robert Gleason and building committee chairman Horace Davis show the more than 250 members, friends and guests who came to the open house. Sampling some of the bountiful supply of off the new quarters. The desk was built and donated by Davis. cookies are Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hunt of lapeer while Mrs. George logan, vice-chairman of the Women's Committee, serves. SPECIAL RATE TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERS: 25 words for $2.00 each editbn. Additional words, 10 cents each. Figures such as 12 or $12.50 count as one word. NON-MEMBER adve~isers: 15 cents per word one edition, tw:> or more editions, 10 cents per word. Copy deadline: 20th of the month. AUCTIONS 8 FARM EQUIPMENT 20 LIVESTOCK 20 LIVESTOCK 26 POULTRY MISSOURI AUCTION SCHOOL. Free FARROWI1\'G STALLS - Complete FEEDI:\'G HOGS? Use salt free, high CA TILE FEEDERS-Feed high analysis DAY OLD OR STARTED PULLETS- catalog! 1330-50 Linwood, Kansas City, 822.9.5. Free Literature. Dollv Enter- ,malysis Perfect Balancer 8 % phosphate Perfect Balancer 8 % phosphate mineral The DeKalk profit pullet. Accepted by Mo. 64109. (2-Tf-l0b) prises, 219 ~Iain, Colchester, niinois. mineral feed in your hog feed. :\fix one feed. Feed free choice. Put plain salt in the smart poultryman for high egg pro- (5-3t-12p) 8 pound of Perfect Balancer with each 100 one container and Perfect Balancer !\fin- duction, superior egg quality, greater feed Ibs. of ground feed. You can eliminate eral in another container. The animal efficiency. If you keep records, you'll bone meal by usin!!' Perfect Balancer. Get knows which one he needs. Get Perfect kep.p DeKalbs. \\'rite for prices and 8 FARM EQUIPMENT 10 FARMS FOR SALE Perfect Balancer at vour elevator. The Balancpr mineral at vour elevator. The catalog. KLAGER HATCHERIES, Bridge- Gelatin Bone Co., Box 125. Emmett, Gelatin Bone Co., Box 125, Emmett. watpr, ~fichigan. Telephones: Saline HAzel ~fichigan. (tf-50b) 20 :\fichigan. (tf-47b) 20 9-7087, ~f an c h est e r GArden 8-3034 LA YING CAGES - Automatic Feeders. Pit SUBDIVISIO~ SPECIAL - 80 acres of rich Brookston bean land, 2 miles from (Washtenaw County) (tf-46b) 26 Cleaners. Feed Carts, Brooders. Literature free. Special prices. "'rite: Ottawa-Hitch, new Owosso High Schoo\. House, build- FX321, Holland, Michigan. (5-2t-19b) 8 ings, blacktop. Price - 840,000. Please write to Joseph V. Lois, 180.'5 S. Kerby DATRY~fE~-Use Perfect Balancer 8% FOR SALE - registered Tennessee \Valk- Rd., Conmna, }.Iichigan 48817 or call phosphate mineral feed. ~fix one pound ing Horses; mares. fillies. geldings. and BABY CHICKS - Ghostle\' Pearls, Ih'- 743-3388. (6-2t-38p) 10 of Perfect Balancer to everv 100 lbs. of stallion. ~Ierton A. Gilmore. Blue "'ater lines. Calif-Grey Cross, \\'hi"te Rocks, Reds. BUNK FEEDERS - New augerless auto- ~round feed. You can eliminate bone meal Road, R=6. Traverse City, ~Iichigan. Send for price list. Brewer Poultry Farm, matic bunk feeders. Silo Unloaders. Barn by using Perfect Balancer. Get Perfect (Grand Traverse County) (6-3t-21 p) 20 18135 Brewer Road, Dundee. ~fichigan. Cleaners. Literature free. \Vrite: Ottawa- Balancer at vour ele\'ator. The Gelatin (~fonroe County) 3-4t-23b) 26 Hitch, FN321, Holland, Michigan. 14 FOR SALE Bone Co., Box 125, Emmett, Michigan. (5-2t-19b) 8 (tf-40b) 20 FOR SALE - McDeering one-row Digger on mbber, P.T.O. potato planter, Deere 26 POULTRY CALF CREEP FEEDERS - 26 bushel. two-row com planter. Set Surge milkers 34 WANTED feeds 30 calves, 888 ..50. Free literature. and cooler. Vince \Vitowsk, Rit 1, Cedar. FOR SALE - 3.5'large Wisconsin Holstein KLAGER'S DeKALB PROFIT PULLETS Dolly Enterprises, 219 ~Iain, Colchester, Michigan. (Leeanau County) Hpifers. 1200 lbs., vaccinated. from good -Sixteen weeks and older. The proven AGE:\'TS - Farmers, Contractors make Illinois. (6-lt-17p) 8 (6-lt-24p) 14 herd. dill' July and August - 8300.00 . .5 Hybrid. Raised under ideal conditions by extra money. Sell spt>cial fann equipment. registered. Ed Tanis. Jenison. ~Iichigan. experienced poult!)'men. Growing birds in- Write. Ottawa-Hitch, F:\321. Holland. Phone ~IO 9-9226. (Ottawa COllnty) spected weekly by trained staff. Birds on ~Iichigan. (5~2t-16b) 34 FOR SALE - 1 Danuser hole digger with (5-2t-26b) 20 full feed, vaccinated, debeaked, true to GRAIN BI~S - 1.500 to 25,000 bushels. age, and delivered in clean coops. See Drying Equipment. Special prices. Liter- 6" and 9" augers for 3 point hitch, 2 ~IcColough diggers, ~Iodel ~o. 99, with them! \Ve have a grower near )'ou. Birds ature free. "'rite: Ottawa-Hitch. FN321, raised on Farm Bureau feed. KLAGER EAST OF ~1-27 A:\'D ~f-127, South ~fid- Holland, Michigan. (5-2t-18b) 8 6" and 9" augers. 1 chain saw attach- ment for same with 34" blade, 2 heavy HEREFORD BULLS-pure bred herd HATCHERIES. Bridgewater. M i chi g an. land to Adrian - whole area - we ha\'e stel'i 300 gallon tanks. Sale or trade for sires. Readv for service. Also, registered Telephones: Saline, HAzel 9-7087, ~fan- tmck5 - pick up li\'t' cattle and horses hoat and motor, etc. Colonial Fence, heifers and' calfs. Egypt Valley Hereford chester GArden 8-3034. (Washtenaw for mink food ever\'dav. Prices - 810 to BARN EQUIP~fE~T - Free Stalls. Com- R#3, Charlotte. (Eaton County) Farm. 6611 Knapp St., Ada. ~fichigan. County) (tf-72b) 26 S50. ~Iust weigh o\'er" 700 lbs. If down, fort Stalls. Stanchion Stalls. Catalog free. (6-1 t-52b) 14 Phone OR 6-1090. (Kent County) call quick as possible Fur Farm Food Int' .. Write: Ottawa-Hitch. FN321, Holland. (1l-tf-25b) 20 727 -9765 (area code 313). Our tmcks ~Iichigan. (5-2t-16b) 8 ha\'e winch and men art' experienced. :-\0 J A~fESW AY INCUBATORS like new. Also POULTRY~fEN-Use Perfect Balancer. dead stock. Phone t'alls are paid on pick other used poult!), equipment. Eve!).thing S % t;lhosphate mineral feed in your ground up. (5-66-tf-65p) 34 MILL-MIXER - Electric Vibra-Mill, auto- less than half price. Old Deckerville "FREE" - Send for "Bil!:" 80 page Farm- feed. Eliminate soft shelled eg~s. ~fix 3 matic grinding, blending. Literature free. Hatche!)'. Call 376-9.'59.'5 Deckerville. ers Discount Catalog. ~fail a post card Ibs. per 100 Ibs. feed. The Gelatin Bone Write: Ottawa-Hitch, FN321, Holland, ~Iichigan at noon hour. (Sanilac County) today to "Farm-Visor," Box 277, Concord, Co., Box 125, Emmett, Michigan. ~Iichigan. (5-2t-16b) 8 (6-1 t-24p) 14 Michigan. (4-6t-21p) 20 (tf-25b) 26 FREE FILM For every roll of Kodacolor or Blacle and \Vhite film you send us for proces- sing, you will receive ABSOLUTELY FREE a fresh roll of the same size film PROTECTS HIM AGAINST FLIES AND FOOT ROT with your developed prints. 225 ...~.'rWith" . 'I' ,- ~ 8 exposure developed and enlarged PLUS FREE ROLL KODACOLOR 12 exposure developed and enlarged PLUS FREE ROLL KODACOLOR GIANT SIZE COLOR PRINTS 275 FILM FILM 19c (Kodacolor negatives only) ea. Only the finest Kodak materials used. Maplewood Studio Box 362 Lansing, Mich. FOOT ROT MINERAL Medicated Would you be willing to pay S I to protect a valuable 20~ per 1110nth. or S I for the 5-month fly season. FARMERS: steer against destructi\'e horn flies. race flies and root \Vhat's more Hardy Fly-N-Worm is fortified with Check the value you get in rot for an entire season'? the organic iodine compound EDDI. It builds a Gelatin Bone Perfeet Balancer, high iodine level in the bloodstream and effectively the mineral feed of champions: That's the low-cost protection Hardy Fly-N- Percent Percent Worm Foot Rot Minera' j'v1t?dicatcd gn'c, Y0U. prevents lOSS frol11 c0stly. crippling. highly infectious Min. Max. It's simple arithmctic. It takes only two grams Foot Rot. Phosphorous 8.0 9.0 Calcium 29.0 34.0 or phcnothialine daily per 1000# or body \\Tight to See your dealer today. He has complete infor- Mag. Sulfate .24 control horn and race flics. Onc ounce or Hardy mation and literature on Hardy Fly-N-Worm. Iodine (pure) .015 .018 Cobalt Sulfate .01 .03 Fly-N-Worm contains thcse necessary two grams. and stocks of this great Hardy product. Salt 0.00 0.00 Cost: anout V.d per animal reI' day. That's abolit Get Perfect Balancer at your elevator. Distributed in ~iich- HARDY SALT COMPANY igan by: FARM BUREAU Agricultural Products Department SERVICES, INC. P.O. Drawer 449 St. louis, Mo. 63166 The GELATIN BONE CO. Box 125, Emmett, Michigan FOURTEEN June 1, 1966 MICHtGAN FARM NEWS YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE By: Larry Ewing It is a rare farm that can offer gainful employment to all children of the family when they grow up and start families of their own. ~Iany leave the fann for that reason. Some seek other jobs for a variety of reasons, ranging from wanting a steady income to a desire to work indoors. The point is - nlral youth leave the fann. Youth leaving the farm is nothing new. Think back as far as you can remember. Haven't folks always been leaving the fann for employment elsewhere? This is a sign of a growing technology, of more productivity allow- ing more freedom of decision. Because youth are leaving the farm, does it mean that agriculture is a declining industry? Far from it! Oppor- tunities for rural youth in agriculture have never been greater. Training is the key to the future for many far~tl ing salaries .are comparable to those for most other It is estimated that 40 per cent of the total national boys and girl .. who mu~t look ahead to living off college graduates. labor force is employed in occupations which are a part the far11l, but possibly in a farm-related ;ob. Among \Vithout a doubt, it is expensive to go to college. of agriculture. Take marketing as an example. In 1947 methods suggested by a number of educators is It costs about $6,400 for four years at MSU. The about lOA million people worked on farms, while 11.7 an "Area Vocational Educational Center." This U.S. Census Bureau reports that the average college worked in marketing farm products. By 1964 about 13 would be a training program located in a building graduate earns about $150,000 more in his life- or community college in the county supported by time than a high school graduate. So the $6,400 million worked in marketing while just over six million the entire county tax base. is a pretty good investment. worked on farms. Parents should start counselling their children The students from all high schools in the county Yes, there are many job opportunities in agriculture. would use the facilities on a schedule. At this early. Farm families usually work closely together. .. A ~Hchigan survey made in 1965 indicates that there are area center, skins are taught that require expensive This relationship gives opportunity and an inti- over 200 "Agricultural Job Titles." These include such equipment. These include data processing, elec- mate basis for talk about a young person's plans titles as: county agent, florist, food scientist, food pur- tronics, accounting and tax services. for the future. Parents €an explain that agriculture veyor, salesman, agricultural chemist, equipment mechanic This method might allow all youth to have op- includes farming and other occupations related to and designer, conservation specialist, elevator operator, portunities that no one school could provide in- farming. dependently. The students would receive all other The local high school should also be of interest fuhlres market trader, tax accountant, commodity grader subjects in their home high school. They' would to the parents. Is the curriculum adequately pre- and inspector. The list seems endless! graduate from a school in their home district. paring youth for employment or college? Does The firms that were contacted in the survey indicated 'Vlwt about training after high school- involv- the school have "Opportunity Counselling" per- that more. agricultural workers would be needed in the ing less than a full college degree? This type of sonnel? Are these people aware of the job' future. i\early 25 per cent more workers of this descrip- techllical training is becoming increasingly popular. opportunities within agriculture, or are farm youth tion will be needed by 1970. The nurseries of J\1ichigan One of the best-known programs of this sort being "counselled out" of agriculture? need 435 new workers each year, for example. is the Short Course offering at Michigan State A talk with the school vo-ag teacher would also Farm youths get the training that gives them the inside University. Agricultural short courses have been be wise. Is he offering a program that trains youth track in agriculturally related jobs. This fact was clearly available for over 50 veal's. In recent vears, manv in non-farm agricultural jobs? Does he need help courses have been de'veloped to provide technic~l to develop such a program? stated by employers. Background helps, but added ed- training for youth. Training is offered in commer- Finally, parents should look at the Community ucation and experience is needed. Employers point out cial floriculture, elevator and farm supply oper- College in the area. Is it providing technical train- • that all jobs require a high school education and about ations, landscape and nursery management, farm ing opportunities to rural youth designed to keep half of them require education beyond high school. equipment service and sales, and in soil sciences them in agriculture? How well is it preparing the There are four levels of preparation open to youth as well as farm management. youth who wants to transfer to another school going into agricultural occupations. They are: high Short courses at MSU offer many advantages. for a degree? school, post high school but less than college degree, four- Sixty-five staff members provide the teaching in the Short Course program. The students al.m have CONCLUSION year college degree training, and advanced college degrees. classes with other College of Agriculture professors. Agriculture is an expanding industry. It will Training has wide applications. X ot every job takes This progra11l gives youth an opportunity to try need more trained people as time goes on, The, a specific le\'el of training. ~Iany businesses are setting college life while learning a specific occupation. farm youth of today have more opportunities for an arbitrary educational level for job personnel require- \Vhile el1l:olled in these technical training pro- rewarding careers in agriculture than at any time. ments. A young person today must start planning his grams, the student also has on-the-job supervised They have the background necessary, but need future early and receive the education required for training. During this phase, he is paid. This helps the training. Agriculture needs them, too! that job. finance the cost of the student's education. Proper training for youth is a team effort. The High school education is a basic necessity. The young Community Colleges may also provide an eco- youth must be stimulated to think of the future. nomical method of post high school training. Educators must be aware of the opportunities in person without this basic training faces a future of frustra- \Vhile most of these colleges do not provide basic agriculture. Parents must counsel, take interest tion. Opporhmities for jobs and advancement will be technical training, some offer such programs. Most and provide sound financing for adequate educa- extremely limited. of them provide excellent programs which lead tional facilities. Curricula in high schools are being developed to give on to a four year degree. The student entering a J\lany businesses and industries should cooperate' youth broader preparation for gainful employment upon Community College should plan his courses care- with educational institutions by informing schools graduation. Vocational agriculture programs are a good fully to provide the best advantage when he of the training needed and of future job oppor- example. ~fany of the 210 vo-ag programs in the state transfers. tunities, They should also provide on-the-job are gearing up to the fact that all farm youth can't remain COLLEGE TRAINING training for youth. on the farm. 1\fany youth are receiving basic training in ~lichigan State University, the nation's first If this cooperation is given, youth will still leave agricultural non-farm jobs. Land Grant College, offers degrees in 23 agricul- the farm, but a lot less will leave agriculture. The first way this is being done is through a cooperative tural majors. These include: Agricultural Biochem- training program with participating businesses. In the istry, Ag Business, Ag Communications, Ag Eco- QUESTIONS-SUGGESTIONS freshman and sophomore years, the student receives the nomics, Dairy, Food Science, Lumber and Building traditional agricultural courses. Subjects offered are plant, ~Iaterials, J\larketing, Forestry, Resource Develop- 1. How many jobs in agriculture can the ment, Packaging, and 13 others. Doesn't this broad- members of your group list? animal and soil science as well as agricultural mechanics. en the picture of agriculture? 2. Arrange to tour a local business and see At the same time, the student carries on supervised farol- \Vhile the College of Agriculture is not the how many agricultural jobs you can find. ing projects. largest college at MSU, it is far from a declining 3. Ask your Vo-Ag teacher to your group In the junior and senior years, the student goes either part of the institutioll. In 1965, the enrollment in meeting. Visit with him about his cur- into advanced courses on agricultural production or non- the College of Agriculture was 13 per cent more riculum. Find out if he needs assistance farm agriculture courses. The student who does not expect thall ill 1964. Even with increased enrollment, the in developing training programs for non- to stay in farming would select the latter courses. all-agriculture demand for graduates from the Ag farm agricultural jobs. College far exceeds the number graduating. Start- 1, 1966 FIFTEEN -...MICHIGAN FARM NEWS June • # , . . . AVAILABLE AT: BATTLE CREEK fARM BUREAU KENT CITY FARM BUREAU BUCHANAN COOPERATIVE, INC. LAPEER COUNTY CO-OP., INC. (Lap •• r & Imlay City) CARO fARMERS co-op . ELEVATOR (Akron & Carol LESLIE CO-OP., INC. CASS COUNTY CO-OP., CASSOPOLIS THREE OAKS CO-OP. CHESANING fARMERS CO-OP., INC. fARM BUREAU SERVICES branches at CONSTANTINE CO-OP., INC. CLIMAX MENDON ELKTON CO-OP. fARM PRODUCE CO. COLDWATER REMUS fOWLERVILLE CO-OP. CO. GREENVILLE STANWOOD fREMONT CO-OP. PRODUCE CO. HASTINGS THREE RIVERS HARTFORD CO-OP. ELEVATOR CO. KALAMAZOO TRAVERSE CITY HEMLOCK fARMERS CO-OP., INC. MARCELLUS UNION CITY SIXTEEN June 1, 1966 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS.e. We'll Fix The Dent ••• . . . but that's only the beginning. i J We fix the dents, scratches and bumps, just like any other insurance company - but we go a little farther. We try to get them fixed faster and better. We try to make the entire process easier for our policyholder. Farm Bureau representatives and employees have a habit of working longer and harder to provide the kind of service they feel you deserve. For example. If one of our policyholders is injured in an accident and unable to have his car repaired, we'll take over. We'll arrange for a tow truck and repair estimates - then follow through to see that the job is done well, and as soon as possible. If a car must be replaced, we'll even help look for a new one. Another thing. No matter where our policyholders are driving ~~ o. o,eA.,., FARM BUREAU. throughout the United States and Canada, they can always count on this same prompt, friendly claim service. There are more than 5,000 Farm Bureau representatives around the country ready to extend a helping hand. Frankly, our policyholders expect more from us than they • INSURANCE would from any other insurance company. And thafs just the way we want it. ';'0 v~ .sER~\ FARM BUREAU ---INSURANCE GROUP Farm Bureau Mutual- Farm Bureau Life. 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