L"Farm N ews---.--- ......... ----.. THE ACTION PUBLICATION OF TN. MICHIGAN FARM BUll_AU VOL. 57, NO. 12, DECEMBER, 1978 • Judge Dismisses Claims 10 First PBB Trial • Bureau Services and Fremont farmer Myron Kokx - for $4 million for lake pollution they claimed was _L~""'_ - A~ caused by a holding area for PBB contaminated cattle. :>rd County Circuit the defendants "conspired Mter less than a day of crudge William R. with one another or with testimony, Judge Cook n, who' heard the public officials or agencies to dismissed the case, ruling the ~irst PBB trial, not conceal about how the PBB plaintiffs had no proof of lismissed claims accident occurred." nuisance or damages Farm Bureau Ser- In a press conference at resulting from storage of __ Inc., Michigan Farm Bureau Center in contaminated cattle on the Chemical Company and the Lansing, following the an- Kokx farm. Falmouth Cooperative, but nouncement of Judge ~ HALBERT APPOINTMENT also found that "Farm Peterson's decision, MFB President Elton R. Smith, FBS Executive Vice ~esident APPLAUDED Bureau did all it could do to Michigan Farm Bureau Donald Armstrong, and attorney Barry Boughton answered The appointment of meet the PBB probl~m." president Elton R. Smith said questions from news media representatives at the press con- Frederic Halbert -by During the 14-month long he hoped the end of the PBB ference following the announcement of Judge Peterson's Governor Milliken to direct a trial, the longest in trial would mark a new decision in the state's first PBB trail. special task force to create a Michigan's history, Roy and beginning for Michigan hope that the press, by deposition, during the long Toxic Substance Control Marilyn Tacoma of Falmouth agriculture. politicians and the legislators trial, filling 25,000 pages of Commission was applauded claimed that their dairy herd "For too many years, our will all join that cause." transcript. by Michigan Farm Bureau was ruined because of PBB . state's farmers have lived Sixty-three witnesses In a later, much shorter, President Elton R.-Smith. contaminated feed. "In a under the pall of PBB's testified, either in person or PBB-related trial held in "It is important in this age detailed 155-page transcript, shadow, demoralized by the Grand Rapids, Kent County of chemicals that faI"lD;er~be Judge Peterson found that widespread publicity that Circuit Court Judge George. represented on commissions only a few of the Tacoma shook the well-earned con- 66 "Friends" R. Cook dismissed the case of or at any level of gove~ent animals had consumed any fidence of consumers, both 80 Newaygo County land that ha~ the authonty to PBB and that the small amounts consumed were not here and overseas, " Smith said. "Perhaps now, Elected owners who sued Farm (Contmued on Page 2) Michigan c an regain its This was the first year that harmful nor toxic to them. "It is not surprising," said stature as one of the best, Michigan most diverse, Farm most througb its political action Bureau, FB Presidents Blast Judge Peterson in his tran- productive agricul,Jural script, "in the face of the states in the nation." arm, AgriPac, endorsed and supported candidates in an "Anti-1n.flation" Steps unknown and the clamor that Smith also commended the election. AgriPac designated developed in the press, that .. management of Farm President Carter ignored the urgings of Michigan 73 candidates as "Friends of Governor Milliken, Michigan Farm Bureau President dairy farmers and Bureau Services "for the Agriculture" and supported Elton R. Smith, and other agricultural leaders across the veterinarians would look a responsible way they reacted them_ in their election cam- nation to sign H.R. 11545, the countercyclical meat second time at all the animal to a situation that had no paigns. Of these 73 can- formula legislation, and vetoed the measure recently. ailments which are ordinarily precedence for guidance. " didates, 66 were successful, Adding fuel to the anger of farmers was Carter's an- endured and forgotten, and "The charges of neglect, giving AgriPac a 90 percent nouncement of a 1979 feed grain set-aside of only 20 that they and the public at cover-up, recycling of con- average for its first-time percent rather than the 30 percent requested by Farm large would voice a suspicion taminated feed, and all the efforts. Bureau. that they were caused by other accusations made Governor William Milliken, "Farmers should not be forced to shoulder the burden PBB. during the trial were not only designated a "Friend of of holding down inflation all by themselves, " said "Rumor and exaggeration unproved, but in the words of Agriculture" by AgriPac, President Smith in a statement to the public press on feed on themselves, Judge Peterso~, these was successful in his bid for November 14. "Carter has doomed agriculture this year nourished by fear and the charges were 'flagrantly re-election, and was to far smaller price increases than any other sector of the self-justification of people irresponsible in view of the congratulated by Michigan economy." with potential claims. proof to the contrary, '" Smith Farm Bureau president,. . Smith said President Carter made a "penny-wise but Nothing could better said. "Their farmer-patrons Elton R. Smith. "In looking very dollar-foolish decision" when he vetoed the beef illustrate that than this case, were the main concern of over the returns, I was import bill and failed to increase the feed grain set-aside. where professionals have Farm Bureau Services' particularly glad to see that "In his urge to squeeze down farm prices this year, he is forsaken objectivity and their management throughout this you gained strength in rural making it more difficult for agriculture to recover in the usual standards of inquiry to difficult period and I am Michigan in the past four years ahead. That's bad news for long-term consumer accept unquestioningly, as a extremely proud of the years," Smith told the food prices, too," Smith said. basis of their expressed professional, responsible Governor. "This is a tribute He added that farmers are especially disturbed that opinions, reported facts that manner in which they dealt to you and indicates a President Carter based his decisions on the advice of were not factual, and to with the problem." recognition by rural residents people with little or no knowledge of agriculture and its embroider upon their own FBS executive vice that you truly are a Governor problems. "These problems will now be even more role to the extent of being president Donald R. Arm- for ALL of Michigan." difficult to solve," he said. untruthful," he said. strong called the judge's BALLOT PROPOSALS "The President likes to call his anti-inflation program Judge Peterson also found _ dismissal. judgement "not The Michigan Farm 'tough but fair' ," Smith said. "Well, it certainly isn't fair that the plaintiffs did not offer only.a Vlct~ry for Fcu:m Bureau also formed a Ballot to farmers - and it's going to make it a lot tougher for "a shred of credible Bureau Servtces, but a VlC- Question Committee this them to make a living." evidence" to support their tory for all of Michigan's year, taking a position on 10 In an address to members I decrease federal spending. If claims that the defendants great agricultural com- of the 11 proposals. Much of of the Berrien County Farm it were not for our acted "willfully and wan- munity." the committee's efforts were Bureau at their annual agricultural exports, he told tonly"; that there was no Armstrong said he believed directed toward defeat of meeting on November 1, his audience of over 300, "you substance to the charge that the uPBB cloud" over Farm Proposal A, the calling of a AFBF president Allan Grant could not afford the gas to Farm Bureau Services "did Bureau Services and Constitutional Convention; blasted President Carter's drive here tonight." recycle and deliberately sold Michigan agriculture would, passage of the Headlee anti-inflation program, contaminated feed." In fact, now begin disappearing, Amendment, and passage of calling it "weak and inef- Grant also put federal he found that Farm Bureau thanks to Judge Peterson's Proposal M (transportation) fective." regulatory agencies at the top had destroyed enormous complete dismissal of the and Proposal R (railroad The surest way to hold of the list of major causes of quantities of feed that could suit. "The job at hand now is redevelopment). Voters down inflation, while boosting inflation. Farmers, he sai~, have been lawfully and safely to reinforce the fact that agreed with the committee's American agriculture, Grant have been the hardest-hit sold. Michigan grown meat, milk position on all but Proposal R. said is to increase victims of "Costly, wastl)lul He also concluded that and eggs are wholesome," See Capitol Report for agri~ultural ~xports and rules and regulations. there was no evidence that Armstrong stated. "I would further details. PAGE 2 FARM NEWS DECEMBER, 1978 From the Desk of the President Farm Bureau: GrowinR with Agriculture fact will be contacting their proves that we have been solving those problems. believe, as we build a neighbors asking them to join effective. Growth comes in a stronger stronger agriculture and a Farm Bureau ... to give the Growth is effectiveness ... Farm Bureau - in more better agricultural climate, organiza tion membership effectiveness in dealing with members and in more we also help strengthen this strength and effectiveness. our legislators; effectiveness dedication and involvement great nation of ours. The theme of this year's in telling non-farm people of members. Strength and Our record proves that we membership drive is "Farm about the agricultural in- growth come from member have a healthy, effective, As this issue of the FARM Bureau -- Growing with dustry; effectiveness in discipline and member growing organization. Your NEWS arrives at the homes Agriculture." I think that's a solving marketing problems; dedication to the objectives of challenge and my challenge of Farm Bureau members most appropriate theme effectiveness in meeting the the organization. is to keep our growth con- throughout the state, many of because that's what our needs of our members. Growth means a stronger tinuous and effective for even these farmers will be in organiza tion has done and Growth also brings pres tige organiza tion so tha t we may greater service to Grand Rapids, making im- will continue to do. As our ... prestig,e that c9mes from have a better agriculture. agriculture. portant decisions about their indus try has grown into a being su~~essf~!'tn what we And, equally important, I Elton R. Smith organiza tion and the complex business, as the attempt to do . ".. prestige positions it should take on intervention of government that comes from letting the Halbert Appointment Applauded issues of concern. Follovying and other outside forces in public know about our this decision-making process, our businesses have grown, organization and about our (Continued from Page 1) thousands of farmers will as the size and complexity of industry ... prestige that control the use of farmers' for appointing someone with become involved in the effort our problems have grown - comes from being right on it will require to carry out . issues. tools of production, " Smith this kind of experience and so has our organization those policies. said. "Mr. Halbert is background," Smith said. grown to meet those Growth also means being To make this happen, to challenges. uniquely qualified because he "We believe Mr. Halbert will able to solve the problems of be very effective in helping to give the organization the Here in Michigan, our farmers wherever those has been involved with clout it needs to have an organiza tion has grown in problems take us, whatever contamination resulting from set the guidelines and impact in solving the membership strength for 11 the issues. To solve those PBB and also has the direction of regulations so problems we face in consecutive years and I'm educational and professional that they will be effective problems, we must have and, at the same time, not agriculture, we need certain this year will be no growth and involvement. We background that qualifies membership strength. Right exception. And this growth him as a chemist." excessively burdensome to must have growth in our Michigan agriculture." now and through the next has been reflected in our finances; we must have Smith, said he felt it was several weeks, dedicated effectiveness. A review of growth in our initiative and important that the Gover- Halbert is a partner in a farm people who realize this this past year's achievements nor's appointee knew, first- 2,OOO-acre dairy farm near our ability to see new ways of Battle Creek. He holds hand, the problems involved in production agriculture and bachelor and master degrees would, therefore, "realize in chemical engineering from Michigan State University nRTlonRL that farmers must use certain pesticides and other and serves on an advisory ~"J1, chemicals in order to have a committee contaminants to evaluate in the food PIRSPICTIYE 3? growing and efficient agriculture in this state." supply for the U.S. Office of "We applaud the Governor Technology Assessment. ALLAN GRANT. PRESIDENT AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION I Growing Isn't Easy Growing isn't easy. It's almost always strength .lies in member action! discomfiting, sometimes painful. The voluntary act of joining Farm Everything considered, growing usually is Bureau is the first of a continuing list of a difficult job. important voluntary member actions. The Besides crops and ca ttle, "growing" on value of many of these is closely tied to the farm or ranch is often associated with member understanding and support of an expanding family operation. A new Farm Bureau policies. wa ter well may be needed, new fields tilled This understandin~ and support is b~t or a new house or barn built. . gained through direct personal In- In every instance, regular farm work volvement. Much as those who map a trip must continue while everyone does more are said to enjoy it the most, those involved than usual. That's the way it is on the farm in determining Farm Bureau policy per- and that's the way it has been with the sonally identify with it as they help move it Farm Bureau "Family" for a good many past all hazards and into action. years. New Farm Bureau members should be Farm Bureau has grown used to treated somewhat as new arrivals in the growing. rural community. They should be given a First of all, Farm Bureau leaders and hearty welcome and then "introduced" and members had to make their own growth shown around. New meinbers want to know pattern - no one had ever built a Farm where and how they fit it. They especially Bureau before. Until that pattern was built, need to know how their efforts and opinions membership went up and down. Then it fit into the policy development, policy "settled in," and membership has ex- execution process. panded in each of the past 16 years. More Fortuna tely , the process is so MICHIGAN FARM NEWS The Michigan FARM NEWS is ElsenmaM. Blissfield. R.1; District 3. than 100,000 new member-families have remarkably simple that it has become one published monthly. on the first day. by Andrew Jackson. Howell. R.1; District voluntarily joined Farm Bureau in each of of the open "secrets" of Farm Bureau the Michigan Farm Bureau Information ~. Elton R. Smith. Caledonia. R.l; Division. Publication and Editorial District 5. William Spike. OwossO. R-3; the past eight years. The long-sought three strength. It goes this way: a problem is offices at 7313 West Saginaw Highway. District 6, Jack Laurie. Cass City. R.3; million Farm Bureau member-family goal recognized and described. Others become Lansing. Michigan 4909. Post Office Box 30960. Telephone. Lansing (517) 323. Olstirct 7. Robert Rider. Hart. R.1; District •• Larry DeVuyst. Ithaca. R-4; is within reach. involved. Possible solutions are discussed. 7000. Extension 508. SubScription price. District 9. Donald Nugent. Frankfort. R. 80 cents per year. Publication No. I; District 10. Richard Wieland. Even as we sincerely welcome these new A decision is reached and action begins. :wso.co. Ellsworth. R.1; District 11. Franklin families who have joined Farm Bureau, we Established January 13. 1923. Second. Schwldenon. Dafter. recognize the symptoms of growing pains. The process may start anywhere, any class postage paid at Lansing, MI. and at DIRECTORS AT LARG/!: Walter additional mailing offices. There is danger tha t new members will be time, but it moves most logically from the EDITORIAL: Donna Wilber. Editor; Frahm. Frankenmuth; Brvce Lelp. prandt. Pigeon; Michael Pridgeon. inadvertently igriored, or that their efforts community or township to the county Farm Marcia Ditchle. ASSOCiate Editors. Connie Lawson. Montgomery. will be overlooked. This would be Bureau, to the state and American Farm OFFICERS: Michigan Farm Bureau; WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU: Mrs. especially unfortunate when new strengths Bureau Federations. Along the w_ay, those President. Elton R. Smith. Caledonia. R. Andrew Jackson. Howell. R.... 1; Vice President. Jack Laurie. Cass FARM BUREAU YOUNG FAR and talents are so badly needed. purely state and local issues stop off at City; AdmlnlstratlYtl Director. RObert MERS: David Peckens. Howell Those of us who have been a part of Farm their most effective action levels. Braden, Lansing; Treesurer and Chief POSTMASTER: In using form 3519. Financial Officer. M•• D. Dean; Bureau for a time need to remind ourselves This personal member involvement and Secretary. William S. Wilkinson. DIRECTORS: District 1. Arthur mail to: Michigan Farm News. 1373 West Saginaw Highway. LanSing. how Farm Bw:eau strength lies in much support is the key to everything Farm Bailey. SchoO'craft; Dlstrld 2. Lowell Michigan 4909. more than numbers. Farm Bureau's great Bureau gets done. DECEMBER, 1978 FARM NEWS PAGE 3 CAPITOL REPORT Robert E. Smith The Michigan Legislature session little is accomplished. quickly as such proposals Representative Quincy returns for a final session on However, this year the take affect on December 22. Hoffman. The Senate finally November 14. Legislative legislature has major issues The tax limitation proposal passed S. 1447, including the sessions following an election before it, some of which must will require several pieces of House provisions. It raises are known as "lame duck" be resolved before final legislation in order to become the exemption for a spouse sessions because so many adjournment. workable. The proposal in- from the present $30,000 to legislators will not be For example, many of the creasing the drinking age to $100,000 and raises the returning for the new session constitutional proposals that . 21 and Proposal M dealing exemption for family 'Lanslng which begins in January. were approved by the voters with highways will likely members from $5,000 to Very often during such a must be implemented very require legislation. This is $15,000. More importantly, it equally true of some of the has a special provision that Democrat Control Increased; other constitutional changes. In addition, there are applies-to farms. One-half of the value to be totally exempt several legislative issues that from inheritance tax and the Taxes, Spendinl{ Limited should receive final con- sideration. Some have passed tax on the other half would be deferred for ten years without the first house, but if they do penalty or interest. The While Governor Milliken percen~age of total personal for any new state-mandated not pass the second house will reason for the special farm- swept to an easy victory in income than the present programs. die and will have to be benefits is to make it possible the November 7th electiou, spending rate. In other ... Local government from reintroduced next year and for farms to pass from the state's. Democrats won words, they will limit so building jails, court houses will need to go through the generation to generation the U.S. Senate seat and two called "blank check" and other projects unless entire process once more. without an undue tax burden. addi tiona I Congressional spending for state and local approved in every case by the Some of these are very im- In order to qualify the farm seats. They also increased government. voters. - portant to agriculture and property must enroll in P .A. their majority in the state The amendment will not The Legislature, before rural areas. For example: 116 (Farm and Open Space House of Representatives by cause any taxes to go down at final adjournment in Inheritance Tax Reform - Preservation Act) for the two seats. The House will the present time, but will stop Decem ber, will have to Farm Bureau has strongly minimum ten-year period. have 70 Democrats and 40 officials from raising them consider a half dozen or more supported a reform of the The proposal is comparable Republicans. The Democrats above existing limits or laws to implement the tax Michigan Inheritance Tax with the new Federal Estate also were able to maintain imposing new taxes without limitation Constitutional Law. S. 1447 was introduced. Tax law which requires that overwhelming control of the approval of the voters. The amendment. in the Senate by Senator the land remain in Senate by 24 to 14. It was amendment becomes part of In short the voters have Corbin and several other agriculture for 15 years. The expected that the the state's Constitution on t~ken a far greater control of senators. A similar but more legislation is now before the Republicans would gain seats December 22. Because of its their state and local govern- extensive bill, H. 6388, was House Taxation Committee. in both houses. requirements of voter ap- ment. introduced in the House by (Continued on Page 11) The Legislature will have a proval for bonding proposals completely new face this and other spending methods, - ~o'~, " ..."." , •• ,,,••~ \ coming year due to the large it will become impossible for tc~. \~••• ~~ numbers of legislators who the building of sports are retiring and the 40 new stadiums, city halls, schools lawmakers who were elected. or other civic improvements This means realignment of without the issue being on the ~~o~ the various committees. ballot. The voters, however, were It is estima ted tha t the conservative on the tax formula will limit the state's proposals. They apparently spending to about 9.4 percent did not want to change of the state's total personal Michigan's tax system too income. This can only be ~ . greatly. This is indicated by the overwhelming _defeat of raised in two ways: one through a change in the The holiday season is the Tisch Amendment and the Voucher Amendment. These Constitution by the voters and - the other a temporary one- a time to celebrate, would have had major impact on local government and year change because of a financial emergency and only reflect and look ahead. would have meant loss of then by a declaration by the local control. They also would Governor and a two-thirds After the hustle of harvest-time comes the bustle of holidays. Surrounded by good friends and good cheer. this is the logical have required major and approval by the Legislature. time to reflect on the good life Americans enjoy. 0 Good unpredictable changes in the It further prohibits: food is an important part of that good life. And food is still tax system. ... Local property taxes a better bargain here than in any other country. 0 Production The voters did, however, from increasing any faster Credit Association people are proud to have helped many make it very clear through than the consumer price fanners and ranchers make the most of the past year. PCA the passage of Proposal E, index. people pledge themselves to continued assistance in the known as the "Headlee ... The state from shifting months and years ahead. Happy holidays ...from PCA. Amendment",. that they will any additional cost to local insist that taxes and spending units of government or for- be limited to no greater cing local government to pay MichIgan', FIrst lady, Helen Mllllleen, wa, a ,pealeer at the Olstrlct 8 Farm Bureau Women', roIly recently. She wa, presented a bean calce by "porle~nd.bean promoter" Joanne OeVuyst (left), wile 01 DistrIct DIrector Larry DeVuyst, and Bertha Davidson, chaIrman 01 the GratIot County Form Bureau Women', CommlHee. PAGE 4 FARM NEWS DECEMBER, 1~8 •••••••• ••• r ,••• ••• 1 I"~ • Marketing - .r~' ~'-II • 1"' ..~ ~"'l'. .111' .. Outlook • •••• . ~~.~ ~I Jl , • t.•• 1••• . Soynuts Added to HolirJay Packal{e FarID Records Pro~ralll Available to Metnbers rC Farm membership Bureau-Farm Records will be promoted by Michigan Farm fall. This simple, Bureau workers this pensive, computerized record program is available to all inex- membership have promotional formational materials workers will them to explain the program to both existing and new members. and in- with Similar information and Farm Bureau members. It is application forms should also ' a useful income tax and be available at County Farm management tooL The Bureau offices across the state. Make sure you look into Commodity the Farm Records Program. Make it your profit in- vestment for 1979! Committees r--------------, new GIANT from Meet Washington State On Monday, October 30, 10 2uinau1!~tJ of the 11 Michigan Farm everbearing Bureau Commodity Advisory strawberry Committees met in Lansing You may never taste berries to develop policy recom- this plump and sweet unless mendations on key you grow them yourself. They're too • tender to ship! VIrus-free plants pro- • agricultural issues. duce quarts of extra-large berries even. Satisfy holiday "munchies" naturally with Michigan appl •• The committees considered from small plots .•• and c~nchy soy-nufs. Thl. nutritious and aHraetlv. gilt issues ranging from farm Available now through our FREE color catalog of • •••• pacleage Is oHered by Robinette Orchard., member. 01 the program set asides and price guaranteed nursery stock .• • Send for yours today.•••• MichIgan Farm Marleet Cooperative, Inc., or malee your own gilt supports to truck licer.sing FREE GIFTS for early orders! • basleet. Super Soy Soynuts are distrIbuted to MIchigan Cer- and investment credit. A total .Andrews Nursery ~~~:;;.~~~: II tilled Farm Marleefs through MFMC. of 69 recommendations resulted from this meeting. L~~_~.:.F~~~~~l.:l ANATOMY OF APRICE PartW:Elasticity Don't let the terminology scare you! Elasticity, as it grain sale in 1972. In addition, the elasticity will vary relates to economics, is not much different than thinking from one product or commodity to another, one season to about a rubber band or piece of elastic used in clothing. the next, etc. The concepts are very similar. Both involve the idea of stretch! Elasticity as used in conjunction with supply Elasticity of demand is also a vital concept to those interested in examining consumer bUying habits or and demand simply measures the amount that quantity making predictions about the economy. The total -. supplied or demanded changes in response to a change in price. Hence, it really measures how much quantity will stretch if prices are changed. demand for food is relatively inelastic. This is true because of the somewhat fixed capacity of the human stomach. No matter what happens to food prices, people When, for instance, there is a one cent change in price and the quantity supplied or demanded changes by less will still require a certain amount to sustain life. But, than one percent, the supply or demand would be con- once the basic needs are fulfilled, the demand for food tapers off rapidly. sidered elastic. Unit Elasticity is the term used when both quantity and price change in exactly the same Given the nature of demand for food in total and most proportions. agricultural products, it is not difficult to see why But what does this mean to an individual producer or farmers have the capacity to produce more of some consumer? What does it mean in terms of the entire products than we can consume domestically. The hope agricultural industry or the economy? Actually, it is an for increasing sales of agricultural products lies extremely important concept. primarily with increasing demand through increases in As an example, knowing something about the elasticity population or income. of supply is extremely important to anyone who might Obviously some products possess a more elastic want to be informed about expected market conditions demand because a large number of substitutes are for any product. If a producer has a product with an available. This infers that there is some room for ex- inelastic supply, he could expect that a relatively stable panding the demand of certain products at the expense of quantity of that product would be produced even though a competing product. In most instances, this will have a price fluctuated a great deal. If, on the other hand, he is minimal effect on total demand. producing a product with a relatively elastic supply A fairly reliable test of the elasticity of demand is what By: Dr. Paul Kindinger curve, you would expect that an increase in price would happens to total revenue (price times quantity) when Director result in a tremendous flood of increased production. price falls. If a demand curve is relatively inelastic, total Market Development In the short-run, many agricultural supply curves are revenue will fall when price falls. Research Div. relatively inelastic. Because of the high level of fixed While the concept of elasticity may seem unclear or Michigan Farm Bureau costs and the biological limitations involved, farmers are irrelevent at first, give it some thought. Prices and ef- often not in a position to respond quickly to price fective pol~cies must take full account of elasti~ity. Next changes. The longer-run supply may prove to be much month the focus will be on the role of competition in more elastic. Evidence of this might be the tremendous determining price. Elasticity is an important concept to production response resulting from the first Russian grasp before discussing competition! DECEMBER, 1978 FARM NEWS PAGE 5 Farmers Honored Weekly. Network by FBIG, Radio The Farmer of the Week Weele 01 Oct. 23 •• Dairy Award winners for Odober Iarmer Ken Hallman, .22, 01 Weele 01 Od. 30 - Harold member 01 the Board 01 Review were: Fowler, who farm. 350 acre. and Krafft, 53, a Frankenmuth dairy 01 Frankenmuth Town.hlp; milk. 90 cow. In partnership Iarmer who farm. 230 acre. and member 01 the Saginaw County with hl.lather.ln.law. Halfman I. manase. a herd of 80 dairy farm Bureau and .erve. on the an active member of the Fowler cow•• Krafft I. a member 01 St. County FB'. commlHee. on dairy Jaycee.; . and member 01 the Lorenz Lutheran Church In and polley development. O'nton County Farm Bureau. He pre.ldent of the Frankenmuth ' He and hi. wile, Seanor, have and hi. wife, Suzan, have one ~ Local 01 the Michigan Mille live children. child. HAROLD KRAFFT Producers Assodatlon; past ~ ALSTON KONING Week 01 Od. 2 - Alston Koning, 53, a dairy Iarmer from rural MarleHe who Iarm. 600 acre. and mille. 130 cows with his two sons. Koning, a Illeiong larmer, Is clerk of Bumslde Township; member of the local Masonic lodge; member of the lapeer County Farm Bureau; president of the Northeast Burnside Farm Bureau organization. He and his wife, Barbara, have two children. to ARNOLD BROECKER Week 01 Oct. 9 •• Amold KEY Broecker, Can Oty, who Iarms 900 acre. and raise. ca.h crop., hog. and leeder helf.r. with hi. son, John, 21. Formerly a Iarmer In Lape.r County, he moved to PERSONS ••• and a special note of congratu\ations to the four men his present operation In Sanilac pictured on the left ... Farm Bureau Insurance Group's County she years ago. Broecker, four newest Chartered Life Underwriters (G.L.U.). We're 52, I. a member 01 the Good especially proud of their efforts which have earned them Shepherd Lutheran Church In WALTER LANDER, CLU the right to join the distinguished individuals listed below. Call Oty and past trustee of the church and/member 01 the e.ecu V. President & Gen. Manager tlve board of the Sanilac County Life Operations Home Office FARM BUREAU INSURANCE GROUP Farm Bur.au He and hi. wife, Rachel, have two chlld~en. CHARTERED LIFE UNDERWRITERS FieldPersonnel Robert Acker, CLU Ed Oeschger, CLU Mt. Pleasant Bay Port David Adams, CLU Elmer Phelps, CLU Climax Stockbridge Thomas Carter, CLU D. Duane Robison, CLU Midland Saline Gerald Davis, CLU Joe Siewruk, CLU Shelbyville Warren ~ James Dolezal, CLU Harry Steele, CLU FRANK BILLINGS Dundee Caro Week 01 Oct. 16 •• Frank James Erskine, CLU Don Swindlehurst, CLU Freeland Rosebush Billing., oU, a livestock and crop Iarmer from Davison In Gene.ee Harold Grevenstuk, CLU. HomeOffice Plainwell County. He Iarm. 300 acres and HARRIS SEYMOUR, CLU raise. b.el cattle, feeder lamb., Robert Keyes, CLU Gordon Amendt, CLU Agent Traverse City Lansing com, wheat, oats and hay. Okemos BIlling. serve. a•• com. AI Kramer, CLU Leo Dahring, CLU Marshall Lansing mltteeman on the local Norman Lohr, CLU David Scott, CLU Agricultural Stabilization and Monroe Lansing Con.ervatlon Service (ASCS); Wilbur Lohr, CLU James Slack, CLU, FLMI member of the board 01 directors Temperence Lansing of the Gene.ee County Farm Rusty Moore, CLU LaVerne Spotts, CLU Bureau; and member 01 the local East Lansing Flint farm Bureau community group. Gerald Walsworth, CLU Larry Neil, CLU He and hi. wile, Donna, have Hesperia Hastings lour children. FARM BUREAU r J INSURANCE " '-tt, '" ~. ~w SAM WELLS, CLU GROU~ Director of Agencies FARM BUREAU MUTUAL e FARM BUREAU LIFE e COMMUNITY SERVICE INSURANCE South Central District KEN HALFMAN PAGE 6 FARM NEWS DECEMBER, una A Day in the Life of a Regional Representative Story by Connie Lawson "There's a Lot of Talent Photos by Marcia Ditcbie in this Region"-- Jim Westbrook West Re~ion Some will stay with it whatever the odds and, in the long run, those are the people who will ultimately ac- complish something for agriculture. " Programs like the Young Farmers bring men and women into active par- ticipation in the organization. They learn to deal effectively with people and to express their ideas clearly through such activities as the Discussion Meet competition. "Farm Bureau gives a good, solid foundation in leadership training and that has to have a good effect for the """-- 'organization wherever those Jim catches a few minutes with Policy Development Committee Planning for the Women's Spring Rally begins many months skills take people in before the event. Ottawa County Women's chairperson, Eleanor member, Joe Klein, to notify him of November meeting dates agriculture," says Jim. "You and review policy areas. Busman and Jim will review location~program and committee can see new leadership op- assignments periodically in the coming months. - portunities open up in Farm Bureau as members continue Reaching out to accomplish in Grand Rapids. Jim credits to grow and it strengthens gains for agriculture through the continuing success of the Farm Bureau's position. The Farm Bureau has been an event to long-range planning influence of the organization especially successful effort done by the farm Bureau is extended because most of for the West Region Farm Women's leaderhip. "Their these leaders are proud to say Bureau Women who sponsor formula is very simple: keep they got their start in Farm an annual agricultural mall Bureau." . display at the Woodland Mall . (Continued on Page 13) •• STEEL SLANTBAR SCHOESSOW FEEDERS KEEP FEEDWASTE AT MINIMUM Uvestoc:k men testify that Schoessow Feeders pay for themselves in 1 year in feed savings alone. Kitchen table conferences are often necessary to finalize FARMER'S FAVORITES, SCHOESSOW meeting plans and keep county leaders informed. Jim and WAGON FEEDERS IN 40 - 30 - 25 - Ottawa County FB president, Fred Erhorn, discuss the im- 20 - 15 - 10 FT. LENGTH. Feeds plications of ballot proposal M for county residents. efficiently chopped green feed, large round or square bales, regular bales, "Farm Bureau in the West worth the $35 membership silage, haylage, chopped hay, ground Region is still growing," says dues just to have . feed .. Jim Westbrook, Michigan knowledgeable people watch- Farm Bureau regional ing legislation in Lansing ALL STEEL FEEDBUNKS LAST representative for Allegan, and Washington," says Klein. LONGER AND ARE READILY MOV- Barry, Ionia, Montcalm and "I went to the Lansing and ABLE. Designed for inside or out- Ottawa counties. In terms of Washington legislative side operations. One sided bunks program activity and seminars in 1978 and it was available for fenceline feeding. membership totals, he rates easy to see that Farm Bureau TRAILER FEEDBUNKS easily mov. the growth of the county carries some real clout. The able between feedlots or for haul. organization as a high grassroots involvement of the ing feed. priority. "A dynamic membership reinforces that organization that realizes an influence. It's tremendous to MINI-BUNKS for efficient feeding of annual' membership growth see local people going to these your small livestock. has a two-fold impact. seminars to tell Washington PANEL FEEDERS. Pick a Schoessow Attracting new members is and Lansing lawmakers what Panel Feeder to fit your needs. necessary to the internal they want to see done for Square Round. Bale Feeders, High Farm Bureau, but gains in agriculture. " side Stack Feeders, Floorless Feed. membership are also an Westbrook agrees that the bunks and others. Efficient and eco- indication to people looking at grassroots members in his nomical way to feed your livestock. Farm Bureau from the counties are the most ef- outside that the organization fective spokespersons for the Ask for Schoessow Feeders litera- is continuing to grow and organization. Accordingly he ture or CAll (414) 833-2698 serve farm families." views his role in the county ALL SCHOESSOW FEEDERS Prospective members in activities as an advisor, in- HAVE FEEDSAVING SLANT these West Michigan counties formation resource person BARS, RUGGED STEEL CON- see the legislative counsel the and motivator. "There's a lot STRUCTION AND MANY OTHER Farm Bureau provides as a of talent in this region," he FEATURES TESTED BY YEARS says. "If I can match the OF EXPERIENCE tangible benefit for agriculture. Kent County challenges to the individual's apple-grower, Joe Klein, feels ability and give that person strongly that monitoring the information and support (City) legislative developments at needed, then the programs Phone (Area Code) the state and national level is will take off. Rt. 2, PULASKI, WIS. 54162 Dealer Inquiries Invited Telephone (414) 833-2698 what farmers need. "When "I cannot accept a negative I'm selling the total Farm approach and I find myself Bureau to another farmer, I insisting that the job has been think the most persuasive done before and can be done thing I can tell him is that it's again by new leadership. DECEMBER, 1978 FARM NEWS PAGE 7 What is Farm Bureau.] GROWinG .. Farm Bureau is a free, independent, non-governmental, voluntary organization of farm families ..It is the nation's largest general farm organiza tion.. WITH Farm Bureau is local, statewide, and national in scope and in- fluence. It is organized to provide a means by which farmers can work together towa~d the goals upon which they agree. It is wholly controlled by its members and is financed by dues AGRICULTURE cQvering county, st~te and the American Farm Bureau Federation membership paid annually by ~ach family member. Because it is a fa~m family organization, Farm Bureau's basic strength stems from the involvement of a substantial portion of the membership in local and state organizational activities. Programs and activities are designed to meet the needs of farm families and to "achieve educational improvement, economic op- portunity and social advancement". Policy decisions are made by members through a development process which gives individual members numerous opportunities to influence policy ... The view points of Farm Bureau members as expressed through official policies are represented before the Legislature and Congress by full-time staff serving as Legislative Counsels. Why Families Join Farm Bureau To improve their economic well-being as participants in the best organized, most influential farm organization in the world. To preserve a private, competitive free enterprise system. To become better informed on issues affecting agriculture. To participate in the surfacing, analysis and solution of local, state and national problems . .. The purpose of Farm Bureau is to unite farm 1919 - families to analyze their problems and formulate action to achieve educational improvements economic. opportunity and social advancement 1979 and thereby to promote the national well being. PAGE 8 FARM NEWS DECEMBER, 1978 Michigan Fann Bureau Working For You allow agricultural products to qualify for overwidth News features are made available frequently to radio Public Affairs truckload provisions from 96 inches up to 108 inches. A stations, on a call-in basis. Membership in Farm Bureau provides each member new Farm Bureau supported fence law is now in force as TV activitieS are conducted primarily through news the opportunity to help formulate policies on key issues is other new legislation to control animals at large. conferences, providing film to stations and arranging for facing agriculture and a voice in implementing the Michigan's pesticide law was amended to comply with guests to be interviewed. policies through legislative action. The Farm Bureau federal requirements which will permit farmers to con- Newspaper Activities legislative program continues to be widely respected and tinue to use essential pesticides. Farm Bureau has also ,Each week an editorial column is sent to 140 effective at the national, state and local levels. During support~ the updating of many other agricultural laws newspapers. It always tells a story as the farmer sees it. recent legislative sessions several accomplishments have such as fertilizer laws, feed laws, fluid. milk act and Many newspapers use the column as their own editorial. been realized. These include: weights and measures. Another recent Farm Bureau News releases are a part of helping create un- National supported law was the provision to use animal technicians derstanding for the farmer. Releases are sent whenever Major amendments to the Federal Insecticide, to work with veterinarians. Farm Bureau also supported there is opportunity to inform consumers of the effects of Fungicide, Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) were enacted by "price later" legislation which was enacted to regulate an issue on the farmer and supply of food. Congress with strong Farm Bureau support. The and bond all grain dealers including trucker dealers and Displays amendments will restrict regulatory abuses by EPA in will assure to the greatest degree possible that farmers Wherever people congregate, there is an opportunity to administering FIFRA, return significant control over will be paid for their ~rain. tell them about agriculture. Farm Bureau has conducted pesticides to states and provide protection for the right of Many bills contrary to the best interest of' agriculture many mall displays where consumers and farmers meet farmers to purchase and use pesticides. were opposed and did not pass. and discuss issues. I . Member concern about foreign ownership of United Local The Michigan State Fair, and many coimty fairs,' States farmland resulted in policy being adopted to At the local level many county Farm Bureaus have provide an opportunity for members to talk to consumers. determine the scope of the problem. Legislation was developed aggressive programs to improve the line of Through these contacts many consumers learn that food developed with Farm Bureau input to require present and communications between county Farm Bureau members comes from farms, not food stores. future foreign owners of United States farmland to report and local elected officials. Activity and interest at the Helping Keep Members Informed their holdings to USDA. Enactment of this legislation is local level is increasing. With today's fast changing pace, farmers must be kept considered imminent and Farm Bureau is providing Several counties hold annual or periodic meetings with informed of issues, legislation and news developments strong support. If the problem is significant enough to local officials to discuss issues of mutual interest. By which will affect them. To help in this area, the Michigan warrant regulation, Farm Bureau will work hard to developing a strong communication between the county Farm Bureau publishes a monthly newspaper and assists protect farmers from highly financed foreign buyers. Farm Bureau and local officials, understanding of issues many county Farm Bureaus to publish newsletters. Common situs picketing, labor law reform, cargo improves with both the officials and members benefitting. Can You Help? . preference, Consumer Protection Agency and no-fault Many problems can be prevented through good com-' By being a member of Farm Bureau, your voice will be automobile insurance legislation were all defeated by the munication ... heard in the organization and to the public through the 95th Congress with strong Farm Bureau opposition. Requests from county Farm Bureaus for information organization. You 'will gain information to assist you in Defeat of these excessive and inflationary measures and assistance is provided on local problems of many telling the story of farmers to the public. It's everyone's signal a turn around in government regulation and types. Problems which have been worked on in the past job .. growing power of labor unions. and continue to arise include Rural Crime Prevention, That's what Farm Bureau is all about - doing together Farm Bureau joined with many other groups to oppose land-use including use of land for highways, airports and what can't be done alone. a planned Food and. Drug Administration ban on the other public institutions; involvement in the Section 208 common use of penicillin and tetracycline drugs in animal mandate to clean up the nation's waters, coastal zone management, annexation of rural areas by cities and Community Groups feeds. The ban was not supported by scientific evidence towns and property tax issues. Through these efforts The organizational philosophy of the Michigan Farm and is totally inconsistent with Farm Bureau policy. communication is being strengthened with local officials Bureau is deeply rooted in the basic principles of Testimony was presented by Farm Bureau and an all-out democracy. Democracy is successful only when there is campaign against the ban was launched. FDA has sub- where local pr<;>blemscan be most effectively solved. knowledge and participation. That is the principle upon sequently dropped its plans to ban the use of penicillin and which the Community Farm Bureau Group Program is is considering similar action with regards to tetracycline. Commodity Activities based. State Affairs Throughout the state, in every county, groups of Some of the more recent accomplishments of Farm Bureau include; property tax relief through the circuit And Research Division families meet informally in homes to discuss issues and The Commodity Activities and Research Division recommend actions or take action which will lead to their breaker system which limits property taxes to a per- (CARD) consists of three highly trained, experienced and centage of household income. Farm Bureau worked to solution. Every meeting is an opportunity for F~rm knowledgeable marketing specialists. And, whether the Bureau members to suggest to Farm Bureau what they include farmland in the law and supported the increase of job consists of researching a marketing program, policy the tax refund limit from $500 to the present $1,200. think should be done to meet the common problems of development and execution, providing information on farm people at the county, state, national or international Exemption of agriculture from the single business tax markets, marketing or economic conditions, the Com- was strongly supported by Farm _Bureau. levels. modity Activities and Research Division staff is ready to To become a part of a program dedicated to analyzing The Farmland and Open Space Preservation Act, P.A. help. 116, was strongly supported by Farm Bureau and is problems, formulating action, educational improvement CARD staff members work closely with commodity and digl)ity of the individual and preserving our heritage, proving to be successful. Farmland owners can qualify for groups, governmental agencies, university and extension contact your county Farm Bureau secretary. tax relief on the difference of 7 percent of household in- personnel and you, the member, to help shape the future come and the total of their property tax plus exemptions of agriculture. The division acts as a liaison for Farm from assessments for sewers, lights and non-farm drainage. Tax relief under this program for some lan- Bureau members whenever there is a job to be done Farm Bureau Women concerning commodities or marketing. The purpose of having organized women's activities is downers is 100 percent. Research is also an important part of CARD activities. to involve women members in the program of the total Support was given for the.exemption of home repairs and maintenance from assessments. Support was also Exa~ining such questions as Michigan's declining share Farm Bureau (county and state), to develop and conduct of wme sales, the effect of marketing and bargaining on special interest projects of concern to farm women, and to given to the exemption of the cost of health and accident consumer prices, the feasibility of embryo transfers in surface and train leaders, thereby making Farm Bureau insurance (such as Blue Cross) from household income cattle, etc. are only part of the job. CARD personnel also a strong and valuable organization to its members. when figuring tax refunds. Farm Bureau fought to provide background information, or in some cases ac- Most counties have an organized County Women's maintain the sales tax exemption which is challenged tually deliver testimony on the critical issues affecting Committee which plans activities for all Farm Bureau each year on farm machinery, equipment and other farmers. production inputs. Farm Bureau has frequently in- educational meetings, and also plan and carry out The CARD also provides you, the farmer, with several projects, with the help of the women in the counties, which tervened on sales tax agency regulations which have educational opportunities each year. March and are of concern to members. All women of Farm Bureau resulted in favorable interpretations of the law and has November are meetings with our Commodity Advisory families are encouraged to be a part of these activities. supported many other desirable tax law changes. These Committees and December, during the MFB annual The Michigan Farm Bureau also has a State Women's include changes jn school finance including continued meeting, the CARD organizes and sponsors the Com- Committee made up of women throughout Michigan. This improvement of the "equal yield" concept. modity Session. This is only a partial list of the committee plans a state program of activities which they Farm Bureau has successfully opposed many un- educational opportunities available through CARD to you may carry out and also which may be developed by county desirable labor bills such as H.B. 4921, which and your family. Division personnel are often called upon committees, thereby involving women throughout discriminated against farmers by subjecting them to time to deliver speeches to many different groups and provide Michigan as there is need and interest. and a half overtime requirements. MI-OSHA regulations data and background material for policy issues. Projects of Farm Bureau Women that were far more stringent than federal regulations The CARD is willing and eager to serve the needs of Consumer Activities have also been successfully opposed. Other labor law modern agriculture. CARD has a vast array of resources Promote good Consumer Understanding amendments desirable for agriculture have been sup- at their disposal. Thus, as a Farm Bureau member, you ported. too can take advantage of these resources because the Legislative Activities . Passage of a new Trespass Act has provided strong Commodity Activities and Research Division will be there Studymg issues of concern to farmers, helping make protection for owners of farlll1and by requiring written to serve your needs! decisions on such issues, and contacts with Legislators permission for anyone wishing to hunt, fish, use snow- and Congressmen and other government officials to in- mobiles or off road vehicles. Farm Bureau also supported "hunter access" legislation which provides a per acre Information and P.R. form and influence them in order to protect farmers and their business of agriculture. payment to cooperating farmers in return for permitting Michigan Farm Bureau attempts to tell the story of Sponsor a Washington Legislative Seminar each year. the public to hunt under carefully controlled conditions. farmers to the public each day. Consumers need to know Participate in regional Legislative Seminars with Farm Bureau has supported several pieces of legislation that farming is a business, which must have fair treat- Legislators and Farm Bureau members. to update numerous promotional commission laws in- ment by politicians, consumers and other groups, if there Promote understanding of local government cluding beef, bean, apple, cherry and potato commissions. is to be food supplied. Public Relations Activities Necessary amendments have also been made to the Radio and Television Speakers' Bureau of Farm Women to improve the comprehensive Agricultural Commodities Promotion Act. Radio is used on a daily basis to provide the farmer image of farmers and exchange information with non- A new permit provision for farm trucks used only to viewpoint on the issues of the day. Each week day two farm people. haul commodities from field to a place of storage will cut five-minute programs are carried on a network Network of knowledgeable farm women to speak up for cost for many farm uses. Exemptions for agriculture throughout Michigan. A weekly fifteen-minute program is agriculture and issues of concern to agriculture. were also achieved in legislation that requires covering of carried by 72 radio stations. A semi-weekly program is Promotion of agricultural commodities through trucks .. Farm Bureau succeeded in changing the law to carried by WJR, Detroit. displays in shopping malls and fairs .. DECEMBER, 1978 FARM NEWS PAGE 9 FannBureau Affiliates Serving You Conducting farm -tours, and rural-urban projects good rural - urban communications. of Safety Group experiences a relatively safe year, dividends are returned to the policyholder (the Farm They pooled their resources to spread the risk and un- derwrite the costs. This is what MASA is designed to do Safety and Health Bureau member). Since the program's inception seven with today's labor situation. First Aid Kits and Training years ago, four dividends have already been declared, Hazard Identification on farms totalling more than $343,000 returned to Farm Bureau Tractor Safety Lessons for Women members. And with this year's experience looking Farm Bureau Services C~ncer detection. and other health projects favorable, prospects are good for a dividend for 1978 . . Farm Bureau Services, Inc., originated in 1920 with a Fire Safety Program Based on the overall safety experience of all participating Seed and Supply Department of Michigan Farm Bureau. Rural Crime Prevention members, dividends can range from 5 to 45 percent. The Supply Service Department of Michigan Farm OSHA Regulations The Safety Group Work Comp policy period was Bureau was separately incorporated in 1929 as Farm recently changed to the calendar year (January 1 to Bureau Services, Inc. The Michigan Elevator Exchange December 3;) instead of July 1 to June 30, as was was organized as a separate cooperative by local co-op Young Farmer Program previously the case. The change was made to provide elevators and became a division of Farm Bureau Services The purpose of the Young Farmer organization is to renewal dates which are more compatible with the fiscal in November, 1962. develop agricultural leadership in the county, state and year of the Safety Group policyholders. Farm Bureau Services, Inc. is a federated cooperative national organization through Farm Bureau. GUARANTEED ARREST BOND CERTIFICATE: The organization owned by Michigan Farm Bureau, 96 af- Young Farmer Committees throughout Michigan are back of each Farm Bureau membership card contains a filiated farmers' cooperative associations and 14,750 developing district training programs to better meet the guaranteed arrest- bond certificate which guarantees bail farmers. leadership needs of agriculture today. for any member when arrested for specified violations of A dealer organization of over 125, including its own 18 These training seminars include instruction in the any motor vehicle or traffic law ordinance. This branch stores throughout Michigan, a wholesale development of communication' skills, leadership guarantee applies to violations throughout the United Narehouse in Jenison, a supply center at Carrollton and a t~chniques, management objectives and general States. number of local elevators under management contract, provide service to an estimated 75,000 farmers. organizational flow. During the coming year, county ¥oung Farmers will be MACMA Farm Bureau Services is an extensive cooperative increasing their activities through more involvement in The Michigan Agricultural Cooperative Marketing- handling thousands of farm supply items and performing the total Farm Bureau organization. Association, Inc. (MACMA) provides group marketing many services for farmer patrons. The Young Farmer Committees also sponsor many and related services to Farm Bureau members. MACMA 1978 Farm Bureau members may utilize their $5.00 leadership contests through the year, through in- is designed to increase the bargaining power of farmers Purchase Certificates at participating dealers towards volvement in the State Outstanding Young Farmer through group a~tion in the market place. !he purchase of Farm Bureau Services' farm supply Contest; Discussion Meet; and Outstanding Young Farm MACMA, is a voluntary membership organization, Items. Woman Contest. operating under the Federal Capper-Volsted Act and The leadership provided by Farm Bureau Services, Michigan Young Farmers also have a vital role in the Michigan laws as a bargaining and marketing farmer-owned and controlled, outlets plays an important development of Farm Bureau policy, and actively. par- cooperative. role in stabilizing prices and maintaining the quality of ticipate in State and National Annual Meetings. MACMA marketing services have the objective of farm supplies in Michigan. obtaining the full market value for commodities that Farm Supply: feeds, fertilizers, chemicals, seeds and members produce. Marketing used, to be simple. The hardware. Farm Bureau Insurance Group farmer took his produce to town and sold it to a large Statewide retail dealers with one-stop service. Grain and bean marketing. When Farm Bureau Insurance Group was founded in numt>er of small buyers and customers. Marketing is no longer simple. It's a complex business with ever-changing 1949, its cornerstone was service to Farm Bureau members. Our commitment to member service today is concepts, new approaches, and new directions. Farmers Petroleum as strong as ever. After twenty-nine years, many varied Fann Bureau members use' MACMA services by In 1920 and 1921, The Supply Services Department of programs have been developed. joining one of the thirteen commodity divisions. MACMA Michigan Farm Bureau mentioned "handling some oil." GUARANTEED AUTO INSURANCE: Extended is currently providing group action services for By 1929, Farm Bureau Services was distributing motor through 1981,. this program guarantees that any FBIG processing fruit, processing vegetables, feeder pigs, oils. But it was in 1949 that the petroleum business really named insureds or spouses having a personal auto policy feeder cattle and retain fann markets. got started. That was the year FARMERS PETROLEUM in force for 55 days, and maintaining current MFB "Member to member" high quality food products are COOPERATIVE, INC., became a separate corporation. Membership, will not have their auto insurance cancelled. distributed. through county Farm Bureaus both as a Objective of the new petroleum cooperative was, "To Since auto insurance was first offered to MFB members in service to member program and as a marketing program assure a source of quality petroleum supplies whose 1949, the competitive structure of auto rates has offered to expand the sales of Michigan grown products. specifications surpass the rugged needs of agriculture and MACMA is one of the largest multi-commodity to do this job for the cooperative's stockholder - patrons at striking proof that a rural: ~rien~ed insurance company marketing associations in the nation. Its unique approach the lowest cost, thus adding to their economic betterment. can best serve the farm commUnity. to unify commodity marketing activities and affiliation CHARTER LIFE AND DIVIDENDS:. The support of This objective is still the major goal of Farmers with the Michigan Farm Bureau has many advantages Petroleum Cooperative. those members who helped create Farm Bureau Life in which work to the benefit of MACMA members. Crude Oil Production. One of the compelling reasons for 1951 has been well rewarded by strong investment ~ACMA consists of commodity divisions geared to the the incorporation of FPC was the need to secure basic returns. Charter Life policies, purchased for members, needs of particular commodities. Each division has a sources of supply. With this in mind, the first crude oil their children and grandchildren, today pay a special membership, with the responsibility of planning and wells were acquired in 1949 in Gladwin County, Michigan. charter life dividend of 75 percent of premium. The carrying out their particular commodity division At the present time, FPC has interests in many oil wells handshake and promise of 1951 has been especially programs. Each division conducts a specialized located in Michigan and Illinois. Production from these significant for the 3,000 Farm Bureau members who marketing service and provides members with timely wells supplies approximately 12 percent of the daily liquid purchased these original charter life policies. Twenty- information through newsletters and meetings. fuels sales requirements for the cooperative . .seven years after Farm Bureau Life's start, nearly 80,000 life policies for FBIG insureds are in force, with total During 1976 Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc., joined with eight other interregional cooperatives to benefits already paid since 1951 exceeding $69.4 million. FARM BUREAU MEMBER LIFE: Introduced in 1974 MASA purchase a refinery at East Chicago, Illinois called Energy Cooperative, Inc. for the exclusive benefit of Farm Bureau members and MASA was incorporated in 1966. The purpose of the Farmers Petroleum Cooperative serves Michigan their families, this low cost insurance plan (only $25 an- organization is to provide service and assistance to nually) now protects nearly 7,000 families. Already 345 farmers with a complete "top" quality line of petroleum members of the. association and to render all types of supplies and services available throughout the state from claims have been paid, totalling more than $329,518 in service required by members employing farm laborers. benefits. Renewing Member'Life policyholders received their 47 service centers. Labor Management Quality liquid fuels: Power Balanced gasolines, Custom an automatic 40 percent increase in member protection as Today's farm employer must not only compete for the Diesel fuels and Flame Balanced fuel oils. a result of the plan's favorable experience. available 1abor supply, he is faced with a complex set of Top quality lub oils and accessories. ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT: laws, regulations, and practices which define how he will Performance proven CO-OP tires. Farming remains one of the most hazardous professions. compete in hiring and retaining the type of employee he Dozens of retail dealers with one-stop services. The Accidental Death and Dismemberment Program, needs. Wage and hour laws, Social Security, Workman's Special services: farm and field tire service, oil burner updated in 1975, provides a member death benefit, due to Compensation, hazardous occupations, child labor, repair and maintenance. accident, of $2,000and provides $1 ,000in death benefits on Occupational Safety and Health Act, housing standards, Farmers Petroleum is a farmer-owned and controlled the member's spouse and $500 in death benefits on unionization, liability insurance, strikes, boycotts, labor co-operative organized to stabilize prices and maintain children. Benefits for dismemberment range from $250 to contract negotiations, farm labor records, and anti- the quality of petroleum supplies in Michigan. $1,000 for members and spouse, depending on the severity discrimination laws are all part of today's farm labor Farmers Petroleum, through its participating dealers of injury. management. are accepting the H179 Farm Bureau Member $5.00 ESTATE PLANNING: Fann estate planning has long Consulting Service Avall able Purchase Certificate. been a specialized service offered by FBIG. With four full Just as he has turned for assistance and guidance to time estate planning specialists and Home Office back-up, specialists in production, fmance, and marketing, the FBIG's estate planning service is a team effort involving manager of tooay's farm business needs assistance in Group Purchasing Inc. the farmer and his family, lawyers, trust officers and avoiding labor problems where possible, and preparing to The newest member of the Farm Bureau Affiliate highly trained insurance agents. With death, disabling meet and deal with problems when they arise. This type of Companies is the Michigan Farm Bureau Group Pur- injury and other unforeseen occurrences always a threat, assistance can best be .provided by farmers pooling their chasing, Inc., which was incorporated on February 23, estate planning is instrumental in keeping the farm in the resources. Only then can agricultural employers ef- 1976. This new company provides economic service to family. fectively deal with the problems on an industry-wide members only through the sale of top quality tires and AG WORK COMP SAFETY GROUP PROGRAM: No basis. MASA provides a consulting service for members batteries at the lowest possible cost with a cash-only - matter how many people might be on your agricultural concerning labor management problems. program through local dealers who are selected by the payroll, claims resulting from the death or injury of an Agricultural Legal Service County Farm Bureau. employee could reach hundreds of thousands of dollars. The need for well-qualified legal counsel in agriculture This committee of the County Farm Bureau works with Worker's Compensation insurance protects you against has become increasingly evident as the scope of today's the local dealer and the local membership by promoting such losses and assures that your employees receive full farming has increased. MASA provides access to well and advertising the program. They also counsel their benefits if they are injured. As a Farm Bureau member, qualified legal counsel as well as providing a defense fund local dealers on the kind of inventory that is needed by the you are eligible to participate in a Work Comp program to assist with financing legal action if and when it is local membership. available to members only. Called the Safety Group necessary. As of June, 1978, there are 43 Safemark dealers in 41 Program, the plan is designed exclusively for Farm Several years ago, farmers balanced the scales by. counties who are stocking tires and batteries for local Bureau members who employ agricultural workers. If the forming mutual insurance companies to meet their needs. Fann Bureau members. PAGE 10 FARM NEWS DECEMBER, 1978 FarmBureau Membership Benefits F-armFamilies PURCHASE CERTIFICATE ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT PROGRAM A Certificate worth five dollars toward the purchase of fifty dollars Maximum $2,000 protection for member. Also coverage for spouse or more of Farm Bureau Services, Inc. or Farmers Petroleum and children at no .additional cost. (Excludes Automobiles) Cooperative Products is provided every member. LABOR MANAGEMENT SERVICE BLUE CROSS.BLUE SHIELD GROUP BENEFITS Information, consulting and legisla.tive assistance in I management Your choice of 2 plans, Comprehensive or a low cost Econo-plan. of farm labor ... Plus optional services to deduct Blue Cross - Blue Shield payments directly from the farmer's milk check. FARM RECORD.KEEPING SERVICE Low-cost, modern, computer accounting. MEMBER LIFE INSURANCE A decreasing term group life insurance program is available for .the entire family. ARREST "OND $50.00 Guaranteed Bond Certificate. AUTO INSURANCE, MUTUAL AUTO Designed for agriculture's needs at agricultural rates. SAFEMARK The trade mark of tires and batteries of Premium Quality at a competitive price. An economic service to Farm Bureau members WORKE R 's COMPENSATION INSURANCE, SAFETY GROUP only. Designed for agriculture employer - employee liability protection. GROUP F.AMIL Y EYE CARE DISCOUNT PLAN MARKETING SERVICES-WHEAT, FOWL INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Aggressive commodity programs to meet the marketing needs of At wholesale prices farmer members. Blue Cross Blue Shield Farm Bureau -Saves -You Sample Farm Your Farm Savings Savings Michigan gas tax refund . 9c per ga lion x 4,000ga lions $360 Federa I gas tax refund 4c per ga lion x 4,000ga lions 160 Fatm truck license 8,000 lb. truck x $1per 10.0Ibs 80 Farm wagon license 3 wagons at $7.80per wagon , 23 Sa les tax exemption 4 percent sales tax x $20,000farm input 800 Repeal of farm personal property tax 50 percent of value of personal property x local millage rate 800 Tax relief for households and farms -limits property tax to 31/2 percent of household income, with refund up to $1,200 1,200 P.A. 116- Property tax refund 1,500 TOT A L ' $4,923 Plus exemption from tax assessment for growing crops; transportation legislation; Iparketing and bargaining legislation; amendments to labor laws; increase of livestock indemnity payments; tax appropriations for livestock and crop research; program to limit property taxes for farm land to seven percent of household income, and amendments to environmental regulations. ADD1EM UP FOR YOUR FARM - ARENIT THEY WORTH MORE THAN $35 MEM- BERSHIP DUES? DECEMBER, 1978 ~ARM NEWS PAGE 11 CAPITOL REPORT (Continued from Page 3) Truck Licenses - H. 6593has t~at the six-month truck S. 1271has passed the Senate However, it is recognized that One major problem is that passed the House, which lIcenses used by most far- and is now before the House this is a simple approach, but it is expected that the total among other things permits mers and many other truck' Tax Committee. It would extremely complicated, cost of the legislation will be licensing of vehicles at the owners could be the six require that farmland be especially with the diver- approximately $21 million. time of the owners birthday. mon~s of the owner's choice. assessed on productivity to be sification of agriculture in Hopefully, this can be worked Farm Bureau has been The.bIll ~ust pa~s the Senate determined by capitalization Michigan. It will require out so at least the special successful in adding an durmg thiS sesSion. of net income. Farm Bureau considerable more work if it benefits for agricultural land amendment to further permit Property Tax Assessment - strongly supports the bill. can be made workable. will remain ana pass into law this year. Anti-Trust Legislation - S. 1284 presently before the Senate for action is designed MAFC Annual Set for December 8 as anti-trust legislation and a rewrite of Michigan's holding laws. The problem is that it Farm Credit Governor affects agriculture and farmer cooperatives. Farm Will be Key Speaker Bureau is working to get some extensive changes in Ralph l. lewis, Jr., vice president of Gulf Oil Corporation, and the bill. The way it is Donalcl WlI kin son, Govemor, Farm Credit Aclmlnlstrat/on, will be presently written appears to among the speakers scheduled for the MIchigan Association of give the same exemptions to Farmer Cooperatives annual meeflng on December 8 at the Hilton cooperatives as in the old law, Inn, lansing. however, in reality it does not. There apparently is a Also on the agenda will be the bus/ne .. meeting, Including reports and elections; an address by Larry Connor, new chairman of MSU's battle on in the state level Deparfment of Agricultural Economics; a report from American very similar to the battle on institute of Cooperation youth delegate Marle Wlrostek, state FFA the national level where secretary; Introduction of county EJCtenslonstaR by Gorclon Guyer, some wish to eliminate the director of Cooperative Extension Service, and a review of "M/chillan Federal Capper-Volstead legislature and Cooperatives" by Robert E. Smith, legislative counsel Act, which also would be a for the Michigan Farm Bureau. great burden on farmer- owned and operated Themeeting will begin with 9:30 a.m. registration and Is scheduled cooperatives. DONALD WILKINSON Jo acl/ourn at 2:45 p.m. RALPH LEWIS, JR. Product Liability - H. 5689 passed the House of Representatives. The pur- pose of the act is to try to change the liability law to eliminate frivolous and ex- pensive court awards which in turn have caused liability insurance costs to skyrocket. Farmers are the victims of this, with high prices for their production inputs. In many cases, farmer liability in- surance rates are also skyrocketing because of lack of good legislation in Michigan. The bill is presently being held up in a Senate Committee. Labor Housing - H. 5630is designed to exempt certain 'agricultural housing from the ~ renters' control law. Many farmers who provide housing for their employees find that often the employee refuses to work and also refuses to move from the housing. Under pr~ent law, it is practically impossible to require them to move and, in any event, it is too late in the harvest season. Several . farmers are now facing suits We'd like to take this oppartunity to .. -.~ "- ~ on this issue. This is also true when farmers allow housing extend Season's Greetings to f!ur patrons. to be used with the un- derstanding that the people It has been a pleasure serving you during the will vacate prior to the production season in order to past year and we lookf01Ward to your continu£d permit workers to move in. P.A. 116- S. 911. Since the support in the N euJ Year. exemption of agriculture from the Single Business Tax, farmers who are contracted Have a joyful Holiday and /Jrosper011s New Year! under P .A. 116 have, in many cases, not received their property tax refunds. Under the Single Business Act, the refund for t!,ese kinds of farms ~ame as a deduction FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC. from that tax with the repeal of the Single Business Tax FARMERS PETROLEUM COOPERATIVE, INC. and there is no provision for tax refunds. S. 911 is designed to solve that inequity. PAGE 12 FARM NEWS DECEMBER, un8 "Farm Bureau--Growing with Agriculture" Q ! Frank Schwiderson Dan Linna Richard Wallace Gunter Kusig Frank Tuchowskl Chippewa Copper Country Hiawathaland Menominee Iron Range Fred Pershinske Marvin Schwab Paul Pennock Don Davis Dan Bay Mac-Luce Arenac Gladwin Clare Clare ., ~. ~\l Doris Cordes Richard Beck Beny & Lyle Robinson Bob Hollinger Larry Vanderhoef Alcona Ogemaw losco Newaygo Osceola ","' Daryl Peterson Mason ~AA I~~ Wayne Thompson Muskegon ~\ Bruce Chellis Antrim - Shirley Guernsey Wexford ..... Levon Grossnickle Manistee Bob Naerebout Missaukee Foster McCool Kalkaska ~ ',,- Cloral Beeler N.W, Michigan ---- ... Ron Gillison Benzie Larry Silsby Nancy Collins Bob Kissane Donna Haughton George Pardonnet Ingham Ingham Clinton Shiawassee Shlawllssee Grace Ritchie Tom Atherton Fred Long Theria Dean Blanche Pelpkow Eaton Genesee Lenawee Hillsdale Calhoun DECEMBER, 1978 FARM NEWS PAGE 13 1979 Membership Campaign Managers o .. -r ,~~~ Bill Boldt Sanilac Margaret Tuscola Boyne Ouane Wagner Lapeer , Ann Bogart Ed Hebeler Gerhardt Kernstock Isabella Si!glnaw Bay Alvin Gaertner Be~ Brodacki Mr. & Mrs. Glen Miller Stan Stempkey Larry Foster Monroe acomb Wayne Cheboygan Presque Isle ~ / ......\' # ~ ~. ~ ~ ~ Reinhard Liske Gene Fleming Mr. & Mrs. Rich DeKlelne Kathy Goodfellow Mike Bowman Alpena Otsego O"awa Kent Kent Dave Cripe Marlene Dolpheide Ray Doty Jack Sipple Gary Timmer Cass Van Buren Ionia Allegan Allegan "There's a Lot o.f Talent" (Continued from Page 6) working until the job gets training meetings scheduled "This just isn't the kind of done," says Jim, "and they this fall. Together they work that can be done on apply that to every project determine the date and time the phone. During the day, they undertake." that will get maximum farmers .are very seldom As he reviews plans for the committee participation. The accessible by phone and the 1979 Spring Rally with Ottawa "kitchen table' meeting is best chance I have to meet I County Women's Committee extended a few minutes with them is if I go right out to Marshall Forbush Jim Swarthout chairperson, Eleanor Bus- longer to share information the barn or the orchard. " livingston Kalamazoo man, the same attention on current legislative Frequent night meetings to detail goes into planning decisions that may impact often stretch an eight hour the program, determining farmers in Ottawa County. schedule to 14 or 15 hours. location and delegating "Farmers in this area really "Someti.mes the day isn't responsibilities well in ad- rely on the legislative in- long enough to get everything vance of the meeting. Jim formation they get from done before midnight, " he listens carefully, and offers Farm Bureau and they have a admits, "but I get a sense of suggestions but final great respect for the work commitment from working decisions will be made by the done by Farm Bureau's with farm people that I could women. legislative counsels," Jim never find in a routine, eight- Similarly, he briefs Ottawa says. to-five job. Throngh Farm County president, Fred Throughout the day, in- Bureau, I'm straying close to Lavern Leach Duane Stevens Erhorn, regarding the pur- formal contacts with county agriculture and a way of life Washtena. Montmorency pose of the committee leaders keep Jim on the road. that I feel is meaningful." PAGE 14 FARM NEWS DECEMBER, 1978 It's Your by KEN WILES Roots T()VIC Manager Member Relations Did you, or did you ever, see someone get angry at a piece of machinery because it wouldn't work and proceed to kick the living bejabbers out of it? Of course, we all personal efforts, more umted in support of have had this experience. common interests. What is necessary to make effective use of Farm Bureau? Well, And herein lies the point of this story. If first, and frankly, the member needs to you are going to do a job with a machine or take a good look at himself and ask, "What a piece ofequipment, you have to become a have I done to help make Farm Bureau go - vital part of that machine - an informed, - to make it succeed in the things I would sensible and skilled operator. like it to do?" The resemblence is close when it comes Some members see Farm Bureau only to trying to "go places" ~th Farm Bureau through a crack in the wall - a single - or get it to do its job. Some folks treat it problem or a single issue - a single service. just like the above illustration. They never There is nothing wrong with using a service have studied the composition of Farm - except that it is only a small part of the Bureau, nor what it takes to make it work whole Farm Bureau action system. properly. They wouldn't know the ignition Farm Bureau policies begin at the county level, These members never realize what it where members consider resolutions at county key from the gear shift, nor the radiator annual meetings that have been presented by cap from the oil dip stick. Yet, they want to takes to get real power performance out of community groups, individual members and drive the whole shebang. the whole outfit. If members want to insure county committees. that Farm Bureau will do the job desired, For example, I met a Farm Bureau they must become a vital part of the whole member the other day who tackled me to _operation. They must become involved at criticize Farm Bureau. No harm in that- the grass roots level. And, what better way mon factor stood out. The more active it's a healthy thing if it is based on sound to become at the local level than to become Community Groups' members, the more facts and sound thinking. an active member in a ~ommunity Group? successful the county was in getting This Farm Bureau member stated, members involved at the grass roots. They Getting involved at the Community are the members who spark their "Farm Bureau policies don't represent the Group level can be an educational and a thinking of farmers; members and organization. They are the members who: rewarding experience. The more members delegates just vote for what is handed involved in Community Group activities, - Believe in the value and power of them. It's always the same people who the greater the understanding of how Farm present and future miteQ action, who feel make the decisions." Bureau works at the grass roots level, for it personally responsible for the success of is here tha t many of the ideas are Far~ Bureau programs; He was just one member, of course, with developed which la ter become Farm an opinion. He was a farmer and he Bureau policies. It is here that members - Who think over problems and issues, assumed that all farmers thought as he become involved in projects to better local attend meetings - community, county, state thought. conditions. It is here tha t members learn and even national meetings, who speak out how Farm Bureau works. And it is here and match ideas with other farmer I asked him, even though I had a very members; good idea what the answer would be, if he that members become informed and had ever attended a county annual develop into the future leaders of the - Who remember to look at matters in meeting'? Yup, one in nearly 20 years of organiza tion. terms of the whole agricultural scene, and membership. He had never had the time to From reviewing the entries submitted not merely in terms of their own personal go to a Michigan Farm Bureau annual for the Star Awards at this year's Michigan interests ; meeting because he just had to get things in Farm Bureau annual meeting, one com- order before he went south for the winter. - Who take an active part in suggesting Well, the fact is that he found it a lot easier policies, and who support the policies to stand off and kick the outfit because it which have been decided upon by a doesn't go where he thought it should then majority of their fellow members or to get in and become a working part of the delegates; operation. - Who support policies with letters to To him, the members who were in- Congress and the Legislature; and terested in being involved, who took time - Are real supporting members, willing to and gave effect to attend meetings and to take office in local, county, or state offices develop Farm Bureau policies were wrong. or committees. Ben Franklin made a pretty straight and strong statement when, in Revolutionary Yes, when all is said and done, Farm days, he said, "In truth we had better hang Bureau is working at the grass roots level - together, or it is likely that we may all hang working because members care, working separa tely.' , because members do get involved, working Resolutions approved at county annual meetings regarding state affairs are considered by voting because most members are informed, There was an element of this thinking delegates at the MFB annual meeting before sensible and skilled operators going places when farmers organized their Farm they become state policy. with one of their farm tools - Farm Bureau. Bureau organization in 1919.They put it a bit differently, however. They said, "We face problems that no single farmer can handle working alone. We need this organiza tion to create a working team of What's Happening ••• farmer-members to tackle these problems with our combined strength - our money, December 8 MIchigan Association of Farmer Hilton Inn, lansing our thinking, our skills and our influence." Cooperatlyes Annual Meeflng Since 1919,farm problems have changed Dec. 8-9 MFB-Mlchlgan Association of FFA Valley Plaza Ramada Inn, Midland in numerous ways. There are more of "Producers Forum Of them, they are bigger, tougher, more complex, and more serious to the future of Dec. 14- rs New Presidents Conference Farm Bureau Center, Lansing agriculture. What does it all mean? Jan. 14- 18 AFBF Conyentlon Miami Beach, Florida It means that fanner-members have to be better informed, more vigorous in DECEMBER, 1978 FARM NEWS PAGE 15 FBIG Offers New Mortgage Policy Farm Bureau Life's newest The policy is designed to decreasing term insurance to product, Farm Bureau Life household services which insurance policy, a plan ease the large financial fit their particular mortgage. said the Joint Life could cost more than $17,000 designed to payoff a home burden, particularly mor- Premiums on the policy Decreasing Term Policy annually to replace. mortgage or to meet other tgage payments, that results never increase. meets the needs of a growing 'See your Farm Bureau financial obliga tions in the after the death of either Available as an option with number of families who rely Insurance agent for more even t of the dea th of either spouse. Joint Life Decreasing the policy is an accidental on more than one income to information on Joint Life the husband or wife, was Term gives the surviving death benefit, which pays the afford the homes they buy. Decreasing Term. - introduced throughout the spouse the means to payoff surviving spouse double the Although the husband is the state in November. the balance of the mortgage initial amount of coverage if primary wage earned in Called the Joint Decreasing Term Policy, the Life or to meet other financial responsibili ties. If both the husband or wife dies accidentally.Unlike the rest many homes, many wives hold jobs outside the home It PAYS new policy provides equal spouses die at the same time, of the coverage provided by and contribute to mortgage coverage husband for both and wife, the the family will receive double the amount of insurance. the policy, remains at a level amount this benefit payments in more than 50 percent of America's to Belong recognizing that both con- According to Farm Bureau and does not decrease over households. And the woman tribute to the support of the Life, a husband and wife need the term period. who works inside the home as household. to buy only enough In introducing the new wife and mother provides to Farm Bureau FARM BUREAU MARKET PLACE SPECIAL RATE T'O FARM BUREAU MEMBERS: One free 25 word ad per month per mem- deadline: 13th of Month. Mail classified ads to: Michigan Farm News,P.O. Box 130960, Lansing, Mi. bership, additional words, 10 cents each. Figures such as 12 or $12.50 count as one word NON- 48909Publisher reserves right to reject any advertising copy submitted. ME~BE R advertisers: lS cents per word one edition, two or more editions, 10 cents per word. Copy FARM EQUIPMENT LIVESTOCK OF INTEREST MISCELLANEOUS NURSERY STOCK TOWOMEN FISH FOR POND STOCKING - Hybrid Sun STRAWBERRY PLANTS -- Blueberries, FOR SALE: No. 16 Petersime Incubator, PETERS POLLED SHORTHORNS have Fish, Catfish, also Rainbow Trout. SprinG Raspberries, Grapes, Blackberries, excellent condition, F Ivedeck Battery, medium sized .leather westerntype Chicken been sold and we want to thank the many buyers and friends who have purchased our WHAT? ME Valley Trout Farm, Dexter, Michigan. Gooseberries, Currants, other fruit plants Phone (313) 426-4n2. (5-H-19f) and trees. Virus-free. Grower since 1837. saddle. Phone (517) 683-2373, Robert King, Phillips R..oad, Kingston, Michigan 4741. (11- cattle. Ray Peters, Elsie, MI. (12-Jt-25f) MAKE SAUSAGE Write for free catalog. DEAN FOSTER FOR SALE: Landrace Boars and gilts, also NURSERIES, Box FB'lI Hartford, MIChigan It-25f) Duroc Boars and Gilts. George Carpenter WHY '1NOT? :T I . I :L: l' I . l:f 49057. (9-tf-JOb) family, 6545 Cogswell Rd., Romulus, Nil FARM POST, Rustic rail fencing, cedar FOR SALE: John Deere 1210 Grain Cart, 48174. Phone evenings (313) 721-0240. (9-fl- CUllING an illustrated 227 page book written by II lumber, cedar log cabin timbers. shakes. SEEDLINGS - 3 yr. old - Scotch Pine, 23f) sausage maker for home use. over 100 recipes. Ivan Malnar, Wholesale Cedar Post Yar. RR Austrian Pine, Spruce and Douglas Fir fall Ford 850 tandem grain truck. Phone (616) FREE supply catlllog ha5 book price. equipment. 637-5689 - South Haven. (12-3t-161) No.2, Rapid River, Michigan. 49878. Phone or spring planting. Stan Stempky Nursery, cures. casings etc. Write R. Kuras Co. Dept 63. (906) 474.9172. (12- tf-25t) LICENSED, DEPENDABLE, L1VESTOCt.. 1067 Grant. Buffalo. NY 14207 Rt. 1, Cheboygan, Michigan. Phone (616) WANTED TO BUY - Rear rims to fit 1939 HAUJ,.ING, to Marlette, Cass City, and 627-9061. no-et-25f) Model B tractor (John Deere) with or Sandusky. Call Orvy Jelneck, (313) 395-7296, CHEFS' Favorite Scratch Cakes. Your way CROCKETT'S VICTORY GARDEN HYBRID POPLAR WINDBREAK STOCK - without tires. Write: Albert M. Branstrom, Capac, Michigan. (5-tf-17f) CALENDAR for 1979. Illustrated with large Star Route, Box 100, Pelkie, MI49958. (12-lf- to his heart! Send $1.00 + S.A.S.E. to Walter Excellent for windbreak, ornamental or 25f) . Whitlock, 149 Morse St., COldwater, MI color photographs. Gardening tips. A useful, reforestation. Fast growing. Various sizes PURE ARABIAN COLTS. Some of northern beautiful gift. $5.50 postpaid. Capability's available. For details on ordering write Michigan's best. The Lannens. Two miles .c9036. (9-5t-23p) Books for Gardeners, Box 114.1, Deer Park, Hramor Nursery, 515 9th Street, Manistee, FOR SALE: Ford Tractor 1954 model, north of Fife Lake on Hager Road. Phone WI 54007. FREE CATALOG. (12-1t-3Op) MIChigan A9660. (11-2t-28p) hydraulic 11ft \¥ith 6 ft. front snow blade. (616) 369-2271. (l.tf-21t) MOTHER of 2 and RN has simple yet ef. Phone (517) 592-2704, Brooklyn, MI. (12-lt- fective technique to help U help your INQUIRE ABOUT THE JUCA unit to In- lSf) PUREBRED YORKSHIRE BOARS AND children. No textbook theories. Your crease heat output of built In fireplaces, plus REAL ESTATE GILTS for sale. Boars tested in on farm test children will love U for it. Send $.c.OO + two styles of wood burning i1replace$. station. Robert Harper, R No.1, Vicksburg, S.A.S.E. to Dianne L. Whitlock, 149 Morse USED TANKS -10,OOOto 30,000, a few 6's and St., Coldwater, MI.c9036. (9-5t-.c3p) Harvey I:tansen, R No.2, Posen, MI IIn6, FOR SALE: 10 acres located near Adrian, • 8's. Phone (616) 780-2292, or write T a. E MI49097. Phone (616) 649-2803. ('2-12'.22f) (517) 319-Gl6. (12-lt-25f~ acres are wooded, mobile homeS are okay, Equipment, 3780 Wickham Dr., Muskegon, $13,500.00 with ~lSOO down. State-Wide RM) MI ..9441. (12-lf-22f) QUARTER HORSES - Top quality, race PECANSI WALNUTSI Other bargains! WANTED TO BUY • Windmill .for family Estate. (511) 265-7560. (l2-1t-2Jf) bred, excellent performance prospec1$. Write: CANECREEK FARM, Cookeville, without electricity. Price must be Customer satisfaction a. priority. Visitors Tennessee 38501. (2-11 t-1Oo) reasonable. Ron O'Dell, Inman Rd_, SOUttl 13.1 ACRE FARM, Good 4 bedroom home, FOR SALE: Potato Digger, Farmj!II, $SO.OO, welcome. Phone (616) 676-9585, Ada, Mich. Boardman, MI69680. (12-lf-21f) large 2 story baSement, barn, Hillsdale sprayer S250.00 (for tractor), bulb trays. Mich. (12-It-19t) AFRICAN VIOLETS: Fresh cut leaves and County. Only 51,000 per acre. Possl.ble term- 2'x4'x4", wooden frame, galvanized bot- starter plants. Descriptive price list 35 EXPLOSIVES MADE EASILY, cheaply sl State Wide Real Estate, (517) 265-7560. (12- cents. Galls Violets, Rt. 4, St. Johns, MI from farm fertlllzer. Blast dugouts, stumps, It-25f) . toms, 50c each, (313) 781-9289, Utica, Mich. FOR SALE - New Zealand White Rabbits, .c8879. (5-tf'19t) rocks_ Instructions 52.00. DeFost, 925 area. (12-1t-23f) bred for top meat production. "Rabbits are Bradshaw, Prince Albert, Sask., CANADA. 63 ACRES FOR SALE - All tiled, South our only business." Dettmers Bunny Patch, S6V 2P3 (12-lt-2Gp) Knight and Kinney Road, fy\unger, MI, ~hone 517-584-3765, Caron City, Mich, PEARL SNAP FASTENERS - 142 COLe.U Phone~lbert Sommer, (517) 659-2555. (12-1t. FOR SALE: Stormor grain bins, Farm Fans (7-tf-24f) AND STYLES. Sewing supplies. Not 17f) dryers, G.T. Tox.o-wik dryers, Stormor available in stores. Free Catalog. Bee Lee WANTED: Old American guns, 1898 and Ezee-dry systems. Hamilton Distributing ARABIAN HORSES FOR SALlE: Great Company, Box 20558-MF, Dallas, Texas before. Colts, Wlnchesters, Remington. Any FOR SALE - 320 acre beef farm, all tfllable, 2 Company, Hamilton, MI 49419, phone (616) 75220. (5-at-23p) 751-5161. (3- tf-24f) Christmas Glftsl Champion Syccessor + at Civil War guns and r~alla. Will pay good large homes. 3 barns, good fences, 512S,OOO, stud. ITTNER'S ARABIANS, 5790 Fort Rd., prices. Call (616) 734-5491, evenings, or JO percent dOwn. McDONALD RE~LTY, Saginaw. (517) m-1956. (12-lt-1Sf) write: B~'s Old Guns, Evart, MI 69631. (12- PICKFORD, MI 69774; Phone (906) 60.5211. "Calf Buggy" Something new. Individual SAUSAGEMAKERS, GREATI GERMAN 2t'3Jp) 5211. (12-lt-25f) pens for newborn calves. Write for pam- RECIPES. No nitrates I Frankfurthers, phlet. Alvin Frahm, 10320 Holland Road (M- FOR SALE: Extra nice .coo lb. Black Angu, Summer, Bologna, ~adcheese, Venison a. INDIAN RELICS WANTED for my PEACH FARM - 3S acres in Watervliet 46) Frankenmuth 48734. Phone517-652- steer calves. Call Three Oaks. MI (616) 756- Pork sa usa pe 151.00 Hamilton's, Box 652-131, collection. Also old coins, stamps and TownShip. First class site, north slope_ 6692. (l2-tf-23f\ 6136. (12-1t-13f) New Ulm, Minn. 56073. (12-lt-2Gp) historical documents. Please write: Roy Write: Solid M. Spread, Hartford 49057, or Kolberg, .co3 Macomb Dally Building, Mt. phone Solld-M-Chateau (616) "24-3752. Clemens, Mlchlgan.ca0.c3. (12-1t-24f) $152,000.00 firm. . (3- tf-25t) FARROWING STALLS - Complete 599.75 FOR SALE: YORKSHIRE & SPOTTED FREEZER DOUGHS I Make your own I Save 1" tubular steel construction. Dealerships servlceage boars and open gilts top KALKASKA 10 ACRES, 510,500. Well. Pum~. time. money I Breads, buns, rolls. Complete, available. Free literature. STARH. bloodlines tested at MSU test station. All easy, Instructions. 51.00 Hamilton's, Box 652- FOR SALE: Bam boards and hand hewn Tank. Electric. Septic tank. Sooth BOC'rd- NATIONAL, 219 Main, Colchp.ster, IL registered stock. Richard Cook" 'h mile east 131, New Ulm, Minn. 56073. (12-lt-2Gp) barn beams. Call anytime (616) 782-J:IT1. man, SO acres, $24,500. GOOd Road. Owner. 62326. (12-lt-29P) Mulllk~, M-43. Phone (517) 649-8988. (l1-tf- Dowagiac, MI. (12-1t-14f) Esther Carpenter, Ozard, R.R. 1, Moran, 25f) MiChigan 49760. (3- tf-25t) FOR SALE: 2 Giehl self unloading wagons WANTED TO BUY: Black walnuts for seed, ANGUS .- Yearling Bulls a. and chopper. Also 300 gal. Milk Cooler. REGISTERED Heifers, club calves. Write or call Neona MISCELLANEOUS butter chum, honey extrac1Or. Route No.1, BQx 25, Dafter, Michigan 49724, D. Light, FOR SALE: StandIsh - 10 acres, wooded, beautiful building site, lh mile from nicely Henry Carpenter, 6S4S Cogswell, Romulus. Farm, Neal Felkema, Evart, Michigan or call (906) 248-S4O.c. (12-lt-23f) M-61, near 1-75and state land. Must see - call MI. -4817... Phone (313) 721-0240. (9-tf-23f) 49631. Phone (616) 734.2579. (l-l2t-l9t) Connie (517) e.ci-462. (12-1t-22f) AUCTIONEER - Jim E;rsklne, Freeland, DUROC & LANDRACE BOARS & GILTS. Michigan. Phone (517) 695-9182. Specializing AVOID THE MIDDLEMAN and save. Farm GRAIN DRYING EQUIPMENT Clayton a. post and rustic rail fencing. Ivan R. Malnar, In farm personal - household and antiques . Lambert, MFS, GSI, M.C eqUipment. Bucket Also crossbred Prattville gilts. John Swearingen, Road, Pittsford, MI .c9271. Phone 655 (ll-tf-1"f) Wholesale Cedar Post Yard. Route 3, Rapid . HAY LISTING elevators. Heinrich Grain Systems, Web- River, Michigan, 49878. Phone (906) 474- berville, Michigan 48892. Phone: (517) 468- (517) 567 -8975. (3-tf.19f) 9172. (... tf-25f) rAlChigan Farm Bureau Is now making 3442. (e.tf-2Of) BOOK JUSTICE THROUGH available a Hay and Silage Listing Service. QUARTER HORSES. Disposition for ".H, Buyers and sellen can list their needs and ability for cattle, conformation for show. RESTITUTION - (Let criminals pay Instead' PECANS FOR CHRISTMAS, gifts and home of taxpayers) $.t.25 plus 5.30 posfape, from offerings in the classified section of the IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT; Lockwood Reasonable prices. Customer satisfaction a use. Carrolltrees Farm, Box .c28-MFN, Michigan Farm News. The service is fne to R. Campbell, P.O. Box 444, Waterford, Carrollton, Georgia 30117. (10-3t-14p) Center Pivots; Rainbow a. Boss Traveler; priority. Visitors welcome. Walton Farms, Michigan 48095. (6-tf-24f) Fa"m Bureau members. If you have hay for Pumping Units; Gasoline, Diesel, Electric -- Rosebush. Phone 517-433-2925. (3-tf'24f) sale or want to purchase hay, simply mall Puct Aluminum Pipe -- Plummer Supply, your request to: Hay and Silage Listing, Bradley a. 131 Exit, Bradley 49311. (616) 792- MILKING SHORTHORNS • Young bulls, DON'T DIE WITHOUT A WILL: Send today LOG CABIN building Instructions. 304 pages Michigan Farm Bureau, 7373 W. Saginaw. 2215. (4- tf-25t) yearlings and calves for sale. Write or visit ... lIIustratedll $6.95 postpaid. Fireplace H'«V., Lansing, MI .a909. Your ad, 25 wordS for attorney's booklet "What everyone Stanley M. Powell and Family, Ingleside building Instructions. 114 pages ... or less. should Include the amount and should know about wills". 4 will forms. $3.00. Farm, R.R. 2, Box 238, Ionia, Mlch . .c8846. illustrated I I $5.95 postpaid. Satisfaction quality of hay or silage you want to buy or K. Boileau, Kingston, M14741. (2-tf.25t) (6-tf-25f) guaranteed. Glenn Smith Enterprises, Box sell plus your name, address and phone JD 4630, power shift, 20.8x38 duals; Kewanee 1513, D~t. F-81, Akron, Ohio 4019. (11-2t- 21'2" Disk; 4 Ton Fertilizer Spreader; Gehl number. PUREBRED YORKSHIRE BOARS and 29p) Forage Box; JD Running Gear; Tractor KC BUMPER STICKER SHOP AND SIGNS Radio. Phone (616) 25J •.u99, South gilts for sale. Big useful pigs. Raymond OF ALL KINDS. Call (517) 372-2914. (7-6t. HA Y FOR SALE - First and second cuttings. Haven. (10-4t'24f) Graham a. Sons, 52'«> Jones Rpad, North lib) LAND CLEARING and Bulldozing - By the Alfalfa timothy mix and straight alfalfa. Branch, MI AlW61.Phone (313) 688-2165. (11- 25,000 bales. Lee Bre,sbOIs, Freeland, 12t-23f) - f our or by the lob, Tom Tank, Eagle, Michigan .t8822. Phone 517-626-66n. (5-tf-1M) Michigan. Phone (517) 695-569'2. (11-Jt-2lt) FOR SALE: Fox 2 raw snapper head. Only run 90 acres, $500.00. J.D. 894 Planter Dish r.ORRIEDALE SHEEP. Purebred Breeding APPLES-PEACHES-PLUMS-PEARSln Openers Dry Fertilizer 1970 Model, 52300. stock for sale. Paper optional. Waldo F. season. Blossom Orchard - The War- ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE: By bale. 1500 Dieterle, 7265 Textile Rd., Saline, Mich. dowskl's. Two miles north of Leslie, 3S89 CUSTOM CUTTING & WRAPPING: Choice bales first cutting, 1,000 second, no rain. Wanted: J.D. 694. Phone (616) 868-6027. (10- Hull Road. Wholesale & Retail. Pick your Beef a. Pork. Drummond's Meat Processing Oren Hartnell, 800 W. Stevenson Lake Roa~, 3t-25f) .4~7~.Phone (313) 429-7874. (l-tf-19t) own apples on Saturday a. Sunday. Phone: - Co., 1 mile south of Apple Avenue, M-~, 1830 Farwell, MiChigan 4622. Phone (517) 581- (517) 589-8251. (8-5l-25f) Slocum Road, Ravenna. Phone (616) 853- 9142. (11-2t-2Sf) REGISTERED HAMPSHIRE BOARS & 6200. (7-tf'25f) HARLIEY ROCK PICKERS. Rock Win- GILTS for sale. Validated herd. Dale Terry, drowers. Picks 1 to 16" dia. The World's Palmyra, Michigan. Phone (517) 263- FOR SALE: 6,500 bales premium alfalfa Best. Phone 313.376-"791. Earl F. Relnelt, 5854. (lo-tf-15f) hay. Also 250 round bales .. ft. width VISIT GROWERS OF APPLIES, peacheS, .u6S Relnelt, Deckerville, 23p) Mich. 4e.c27. (5-tf- DOGS pears. grapes; see processIng of fruits and juices. Enjoy vacation-business tour In CALIFORNIA DRIED FRUIT prem'um alfalfa. Virgil SchooleY, Route No . 2, Reed_City, MI A9617. (616) 832-2159. (12-1f- 25f) beauty of Alps. Lucerne, Switzerland to Italy FARMER TO CUSTOMER GIFT PACKS ROUND BALE FEEDERS for 1500 lb. round and Austria, with St. Gothard, Milan, Box #1 6 lbs mlxed-1 Ib each: cut apricots. pears, pelChel. prune •• pitted & whole dried apricot •. bales. Heavy duty 1" square tubing. Only BORDER COLLIES, COLLIES & Verona, glorious Venice, and the quaint $12.75. Box ::2 3 Ibs-t lb. each: apricots. pears, HAY FOR SALE: 3SOO bales 1st cutt1n8 599.95. Rectangular Free literature. feeders also available. Dealerships STARR NATIONAL, 219 Main, Colchester, available. MINIATURE COLLIES: For farm work or pets. Puppies and stud service. Judy Baird, Rt. 1, Lowell, MI ~1. PhOne (616) 897- TyrOlean departing capital, Innsbruck. New York JUly 6, 1979. Contact Gordon SchIUbatls, Route 3, Coldwater, MI 14 days, peachea. $7.7S. Or write for complete price list. po:t~rA~~:;..e~::er~~':~~::!l~~ 0.1.11.11. DRY YARD ~/~:b. alfalfa, 3,000 Timothy, 2,000 mulch My. Lerry Felch, ~197 Lahrlng Rd., Linden, au &&51 (313) ns- Sfn. (12-16-12f) IL62326 (12-lt-l9p) 9462. (5-tf-2.cf) .t9036. (l2-6t-25f29b) At. 1, Boll 1ot-A, WolfaHI M., Winter.. CA Hn4 PAGE 16 FARM NEWS DECEMBER, 1978 Now, for no cost but some well-spent time, your Bureau Mutual agent will take the time and effort Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance agent can show to help you answer these questions. You'll better you how important an annual insurance review is understand where you should spend dollars and to you. where you s~ouldn't. It's that type of commit- HOW AND WHEN SHOULD NEW MACHINERY BE ment that earns the respect of Michigan's farmers. ADDED TO YOUR FARMOWN'ERS POLICY? WHAT DEPENDABLE, PROFESSIONAL, TIMELY ANNUAL EFFECT IS INFLATION HAVING ON YOUR FARM- REVIEW SERVICE ••• ANOTHER REASON WHY ING OPERATIONS? WILL TAX LAW CHANGES FARM BUREAU MUTUA IS MJCHIGA~S lARGJ:5T HAVE A STRONG IMPACT ON YOU? Your Farm fARM INSURER. FARM BUREAU" INSURANCE • GROU~ FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • COMMUNITY SERVICE INSURANCE