~ M ICH lOAN _FARM NE\VA THE ACTION PUBLICATION OF THE MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU i Vol. 49, No.4 Focused On The Future Apri For 35 years, Michigan farmers have worked to organize effective contributed, without reimbursement, by the directors and officers of units of soil-saving activity throughout the state. There are now 84 these districts in the development of good resource management. Soil Conservation Districts in Michigan, covering 82 counties of the It is encouraging to see the growing interest in problems involving state. Only Oceana is without a Soil Conservation District. our environment. There have been times during the past 35 years when it seemed as though the public interest was in destroying our Fifty-five thousand landowners are now .cooperators with Soil Con- resources, not in maintaining and building them. servation Districts, and over 30,000 have complete soil and water conservation plans developed for their land. Over 50 districts are little wonder that th is dedicated group welcomes the evidence of co-sponsoring watershed projects for flood prevention and control public concern. We hope the April 22, 1970 Environmental Teach-In now planned for the campuses of universities, colleges and schools and water management. across the nation, will not be a flash-in-the-pan but can be the fore- Hundreds of thousands of man hours of time and effort have been runner of a solid effort to provide for the best of our resources. Capitol Farm Bureau pollution- Discussion HIS ISSUE Report Page 3 Members Honored Pages 5, 9, 12 The Issue of the 70's - Pages 6, 7, 8 Topic Page 14 TWO April 1, 1970 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS EDITORIAL PRESIDENT'S COLUMN Big {;overnnnent Congratulations "So this is where my tax dollars come. Now I understand why it costs so much to run big {;oal Busters government with all these big buildings and people here working at the taxpayers expense. Well done, and congratulations to all of you This is where they siphon off part of my money who worked so hard to make the membership before using it for programs." These were but campaign a great success. This is one of the a few comments of the ~fichigan farmers who earliest times ever that the membership goal recently spent three days in our nation's capital. has been accomplished. Farm Bureau County This special group of forty ~1ichigan farmers Presidents, Roll Call managers and all the was part of the 10th annual air-trip to 'Vashing- workers who put aside other work to go out and ton, D. C. sponsored by the Farm Bureau talk with neighbors about Farm Bureau deserve 'Vomen. a round of congratulations. 'Ve salute all of These full time farmers (and farm wives) you. Farm Bureau as we know is a people were selected by their county Farm Bure:ms as organization and because of your efforts Farm persons who understand the problems and op- Bureau continues to grow. portunities of agriculture and who support Farm Bureau policies as outlined by the voting dele- Yes, Michigan continues to be a leader. In gates at the ~'Iichigan Farm Bureau annual fact, we're ahead of neighboring Ohio in our meeting. This select group was officially desig- membership contest to decide the home of the nated as "Legislative Leaders" - spokesmen for "horse's tail" trophy for another year. The ~lichigan agriculture. In this capacity they award is presented each year at a special Mich- had the opportunity to meet with ~1ichigan igan-Ohio breakfast meeting at the American Congressmen - first at a breakfast with the Farm Bureau Federation's annual meeting. Republican members and at a luncheon for the Last year the trophy found a "stable" at the Democrats. and later in their offices as indi- Ohio Farm Bureau residence. Through our viduals from their own districts. members' good work here in Michigan, and These nlral statesmen did not go to "Tashin~- (while we continue to receive new members who ton to protest. but rather to gain understanding are joining to work to improve our industry), and to communicate with their senators and maybe we'll just keep that piece of equipment representatives on issues facing agriculture. there in Ohio for a second consecutive year. Both houses of Congress were visited as well It's with this good spirit. of Farm Bureau as hearings that were in session. that goes to prove to all of us that a winning The hustle and bustle of the nation's canital r attitude goes a long way in making success. was taken in stride as the fannprs visited the J oJ r ; f've Got the "Whole World In My Hand! many government offices, but the complexity of our central government ,vith its many de- J .t - fcrf/J~ r How one looks at a situation can make the difference. It remin.ds me of the fellow that partments and agencies left many heads in a once said words to the effect, "Our membership fo~ from trying to sort out what each does. will never increase in our county. It just can't Included as part of the three day trip was a press conference and luncheon held in the THERMAL POLLUTION be done. I know because I've been around this county a long time." National Press Club where Washington repre- Heat that results from the of a growing population and ex- sentatives for Michigan's news media were many activities of man and is panding industrY in Michigan, Well you know he was an awfully stubborn present. added to water and to the atmos- more heat will be added to our person, and true to his word, membership never In an air of free discussion farmers spoke phere is regarded as a polluta.nt. lakes and rivers. This may be- did increase much in that county until positive, of such complex issues as the Awiculture Ad- Considerable heat is produced come a major threat to our fmit aggressive leadership stepped in. The results jusbnent Act of 1969, fann labor legjslation during the generation of electric- industry. are amazing, that county today in membership and marketin~ and bargaining. ity. Electrical generating plants. Michigan has a fruit industry alone is one of the leading counties of the state. A total of 90 p~le were involved in this dispose of heat by using large primarily because of climate. The year's combined "Legjslative Leaders" and bodies of water such as rivers major element in our climatic en- Positive constructive thinking does make the and lakes for cooling. vironment is the moderating ef- difference and really, it doesn't take any magic American Heritage trip. The group was divided Addition of heat to natural fect of large bodies of water, formula to see how it is done. The secret is almost evenly between men and women. bodies of water increases water especially Lake Michigan. The within ourselves. For, example, some people One day of the trip the entire ~roup of temperature and causes major lake moderates the prevailing ninety people were taken on a guided tour of will look at a certain. sitUation as one that bears changes in the aquatic ecosyste"m. westerly winds and makes fruit the 'Vashington, D. C. area, so they could more Fish populations are affected production along the western edge misfortune, become>,.a~.sc1uraged and give up, fully appreciatt:' some of the early American both in the numbers of fish that of the state feasible. while another individual will look at the same history and to view sights of interest. Such can live in warmer water and in The air temperature in the situation as an opportunity to meet a challenge outstandin~ places of interest as the Washin~ton changing the species of fish in orchard is the primary determi- and to work harder for success. Cathedral. the \Vhite House, United States Mint the population. Cold water spe- nant of whether or not there will cies are replaced by warm water be a crop of fruit produced. A So really a person can be positive by just and Mt. Vernon. the home of our first Presi- species. Game fish may disappear change of one degree in temper- choosing to be. It is our choice to make. Like dent, were visited. and trash fish become plentiful. ature at a critical level and time tpe workers in our successful membership A special meeting with officials of the De- Heat affects aquatic life other can cause a crop failure instead drive, it was th~ir decision whether to join partment of Agriculture was a highlight of the than fish. The solubility of oxy- of having a full crop. Recognizing and work for the betterment of all farmers in tour. gen decreases as temperature in- the tremendous influence that this campaign, or to choose to sit on the fence The trip by chartered plane from Lansing to creases. Certain slimes and fungi the temperature of a body of to watch the passing parade. The fact that we 'Vashington was a first time experience for many flourish. Life cycles of .aquatic water has on the surrounding air insects are altered. Some aquatic temperature, we are concerned chose to take a positive attitude to move ahead of the capitol city visitors. On previous trips, plants will become plentiful and about the possible affect on fruit bears out the reason Michigan continues to the Legislative Leaders made the trip on one others die. production that a very small be a leader for agriculture. commercial plane, while the American Heritage As more electricity is gener- change in water temperature visitors were on another flight. This time, the Make no mistake about it. New members ated to meet the increasing needs could cause. entire group left at one time, allowing for closer are vitally important. Crowing numbers of Noel Stuckman briefings by those arran~ng the tour. farmers joining Farm Bureau contribute to It was rewarding to have heard how mu~h making, improving and controlling Farm Bureau our Michigan Farm Bureau members are held programs. It is hoped new members will share in esteem by 'Vashington legislators. MICHIOAN"'FARM N~ with all of us the responsibilities that need to The men we elect to serve our needs in the TH8 M1rtON ~ION M THII MICHIGAN JOANM aU"8AU be assumed to work for the progress of the man Nation's Capitol are very important to every- TIle MICHIGAN FARM NEWS is DIRECTORS: District I, Arthur on the land and his community. With this in- published monthly, on the first day, Bailey, Schoolcraft; District 2, Dean one-especiallv those con~essmen who under- by the Michinn Farm Bureau. at its Pridgeon, Montgomery, R-I; District 3, volvement we hope new members will truly publication offire at 109 N. Lafayette stand the problems of the farmer. Street, Greenville, Mlchi~an. Andrew Jackson. Howell, R-l; Dis- enjoy to work together, let us make it a labor of trict 4. Elton R. Smith, Caledonia, R-l; Farm Bureau Women are to be congratulated Editorial and ~eneral offices at 4000 North Grand River Avenue, Lansinll;. District 5. David Morris, Grand Ledl(e, dedication, enjoyment and positive thinking. for sponsoring this type of activity. It is a Michigan 48<)04. Post Offire Box 960. R-3; District 6, Jack Laurie, Cass City, Among all farmers there are differences much Telephone, Laosin\! 485-8121, Exten- R-3; District 7, Kenneth Bull. Bailey, very effective way for Farm Bureau leaders to sion 317. Subscription price, 50t per R-I; District 8. Harvey Leuenben!er. like. the crop is to the earth, but if the t~o are year. personally discuss and gain understanding of Established January 12, 1923. Sec- Saginaw, R-6; District 9, Eugene Rob- cultIvated, progress grows. This is the found _ erts. Lake City, R-I; District 10, Farm Bureau policies with their congressmen. ond Class Postage paid at Greenville, Michi2an. Richard Wieland. Ellsworth, R-I; Dis- tion from which stands Our greatest strength. a It also offers the member an opportunity to EDITORIAL: Editor. Carl P. Kent- trict II, Franklin Schwiderson, Dafter. ner; Associate Editor. Vern M. Bullen; DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Walter better understand his government, how it works Advertising Manaller, Carl P. Kentner; Frahm. Frankenmuth; James L. Sayre, It behooves an of us then to offer Our hand and what it is doing for or against him. As Artist, Norman Goodling. Belleville; Calvin Lutz, Kaleva. to welcome new members, and to introduce OFFICERS: Michi~an Farm Bu- WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU: Mrs. one of the farmers on the trip put it, "It is no reau; President. Elton R. Smith. Cale- Jerold Topliff, Eaton Rapids, R-l; them to the opportunities and benefits that fifty donia. R- I; Vice President, Dean longer fiction or a fairy tale to me now. I have Prid~eon, Mont\!omery. R-I; Secretary- FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARM- years of p~ogressive Farm Bureau organization been there and experienced it first hand. I Manager, Dan E. Reed, Lansinlt. ERS: Karl Howard, Marlette. offers, while we all continue to work for g now understand what they mean when they POSTMASTER: In using form 3579, mail to: Michigan Farm News, 4000 N. ress with a positive method that I.S b Ptrdo - Grand River, Lansing, Michigan 48~ .b d . es e- say BIG GOVERNMENT." scn e as a Job being well done. Secoad do .. postag. paid at GrHnvill., Michigan Carl Kentner Elton Smith MICHIGAN FARM NEWS April 1, 1970 THREE AT LEGISLATIVE By Robert E. Smith" SEMINARS new bills have been introduced have to, once again, be taken on change results from new research involving pesticides, environment, the farm. Many farmers can re- and better methods. fertilizer, etc. For instance, H. member when the cattle had to Two bills of particular import- 4206 would make it a misde- be rounded up and held for the ance to the farmland drainage meanor to deal in or transport state inspector to take such samp- and water have been introduced. fertilizers mixed with insecticides. les. This was an expensive proc- One is S. 1150, which would re- It has been said that as the ess both for the state and for quire that all drainage projects public becomes more knowledg- the farmer. must be approved by the "De- able in environment problems a In test:mony before the com-. partment of Public Health and dilemma becomes apparent-that mittee, Farm Bureau pointed out the Department of Natural Re- everyone wants what nature gave that the meat industry is fearful sources as to location and design." us, but also wants what industry that federal inspection would Agricultural drainage projects are provides and few would surrender cause many plants in Michigan presently within the Department the comforts and conveniences of to close. This, in turn, could be of Agriculture and there are ample our modem life in order to regain of serious consequence to farmers provisions for the protection of the Unatural life of the past." depending on those plants for natural resources, etc. The meat inspection issue is outlets for their livestock. It also Another bill of this nature S. now becoming more critical. As would mean a reduction in the 1236, is a maze of contradictory this is written, two hearings have number of buyers of livestock. statements. It makes major been held by the House Appropri- It was further pointed out that if changes in the "Inland Lakes and ations Committee on H. 2190. the federal takeover is permitted, \Vater Streams Act". It declares This bill would bring Michigan's state control could never be re- all waters of the state as a public meat inspection program to the gained. resource, including any body of level required by the Federal Another serious sidelight is the water, stream, creek, etc., Wholesome Meat Act. loss of jobs and tax base that could "Whether serving as legally es- SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE WILLIAM RYAN ... (D-Detroit) (left) Presently, Michigan has full result from closing of plants that tablished drains or not." It pur- and Rep. J~mes Folks (R-Horton) attended one of the Farm «ante mortem" and upost mortem" could not meet the strict federal ports to exempt agricultural drain Bureau legisla'tive Seminars and discussed taxation issues inspection and licensing of slaugh- enforcement. For instance, one projects except "where the drains pending before the Legislature. terhouses. The major amendment plant that operates under the connect or are intended to con- needed to the present Act is to Michigan enforcement, but would nect with an inland lake or require that processing plants and likely be unable to meet some of stream." Of course, every drain April 22 is the day of uteach- Farm Bureau, in testimony be- must connect at some point with ins" throughout the state, whether fore the committee, indicated that the processed meats produced by the minor facility requirements them be under full-time inspec- of the federal authority, pays a lake or a stream. Previously, a it be in the colleges, community passage of the bill, as introduced, lake or stream was determined as colleges, high schools, elementary could result in a uchaotic situa- tion. Unless this is accomplished about $48,000 in taxes per year, to whether it was Unavigable." schools or kindergarten. Pollu- tion" and pointed ou~ that in the by December 15, 1970, it is prob- plus considerable payroll. Such able that the entire inspection an amount of taxes means the ed- The bill is full of such contradic- tion problems as they affect our view of many lawyers the bill tions. It is obvious that the super- environment will be the order of reverses the basic concept of law program would be taken over bv ucat:on of a good many children the federal government. This in that particular school district. vision of drains in the state would the day. Words like «ecology" and assumes a person is guilty be removed from the Department will be used by those who, until until he proves himself innocent could well be detrimental to the In another outstate county, it is meat industry of Michigan due to estimated that four plants might of Agriculture and given to the recently, had never heard of the instead of being innocent until Department of Natural Resources. term. Much of the day's activities proven guilty. the unbending regulations of fed- be required to close. These plants will be on purely an emotional It was pointed out that such eral agencies and the fact that the have a total of more than $35,000 For the first time, Legislative level. legislation could well be used as chief administration would be in payroll. tax committees appear to be ser- an instrument of harassment by Washington, D. C. It should be easy to see the far- iously considering needed changes It is good, however, that the any citizen or group of citizens A meeting of representatives of ranging effects that could result in the taxation of mobile homes. general public is becoming aware who in most cases could find it the entire meat industry was held from a legislative mistake. For many years, the tax has been of some of the facts of nature and relatively easy to develop «prima at Farm Bureau Center on March 83 per month, with 50~ going to that humanity is well on its way Rep. Powell in the House, and facie" evidence that another per- 18. An official from USDA, Wash- Senator DeGrow in the Senate, the county, SOt to the township to reaching the end of the road. son uhas or is reasonably likely ington, D. C. was on hand to and $2 to the school district. This It is not good unless wisdom and have now introduced bills to to pollute .... " It was further answer questions. Members of carry out one of Farm Bureau's is totally unrealistic in light of judgment prevail and recognition stated that the bill appeared to the Michigan Department of Ag- policies on livestock. It is an the taxation of other property. is given to the fact that upgrading represent an «abnegation" of leg- riculture were also invited to upgrading of the general livestock Farm Bureau policies strongly of the environment is a continuous islative responsibility and that answer questions. Nearly 50 lead- disease law, but will include a support making changes in order thing and is plain hard work on while the rights of some citizens ers in the meat industry were new section creating uapproved to gain some equity. the part of everyone. This general movement seems may be broadened, the rights of present and were in un~nimous feedlots" for the sole purpose of . There are four bills presently to coincide with efforts presently other citizens could be trampled. agreement that the Michigan feeding female cattle over 18 under consideration. One would in the Legislature to pass numer- Farm Bureau testimony further meat industry, beginning with months of age for slaughter. Any assess them the same as any real ous bills claimed to be necessary stated that presently the Water the producers on through to the farmer wishing to feed out this estate; two others would assess to protect the environment. H.B. Resources Commission and Air consumer, cannot afford to lose type of livestock may do so by them as personal property; a 3055 is the bill presently receiv- Pollution Commission have broad control of meat inspection to the voluntarily registering with the fourth one would collect a tax of ing a great deal of attention. A powers to cope with pollution of federal government. The federal Department of Agriculture and 2~ per square foot per month, similar bill is in the Senate - the environment and that such government is in the process of operating in the manner pre- with a minimum of $3; and other S. 1269. commissions have established pro- taking over one state - North scribed by law. proposals would increase the $3 cedures for the right of appeal Dakota. It is estimated in that fee to $5 or so. H. 3055, as introduced, would, Prior to this, such cattle were and also have expert knowledge state nearly 25 % of the plants in short, permit any citizen to go not permitted to be fed and were Rep. Hoffman (R-Applegate), on such issues. Other agencies will be forced to close. to court in the name of the state, required to go to immediate together with seven others, has of government also have certain against any person or govern- powers. Some Legislators appear to slaughter. The previous law per- introduced H. B. 4246, which mental agency, and through want to let the federal govern- mitted the returning to the farm would carry out a Farm Bureau In addition, the Attornev Gen- uprima facie" showing, claim that ment take over, believing that of cattle under 12 months of age policy on littering. The owner of eral has ruled that the abatement a udefendant has or is reasonably of unlawful water pollution mav some state money could be saved. without permit, but cattle be- an auto vehicle would be pre- likely to pollute." The defendant It is unlikely that this would be tween 12 and 18 months of age be brought about not only by th~ sumed to be responsible for any has the burden of proving there the case to any degree. required a permit: anything over state, but by local units of gov- litter that is thrown from the ve- is no Ualternative." ernment and private citizens. One of the side benefits of 18 months of age was prohibited. hicle on public or private proper- Farmers could well be the tar- Present statutes provide ample meat inspection is the fact that This proposed legislation does not ties. This would eliminate a major get of such actions, as could any- means for local governmental blood samples for disease control affect in any way the regular body else. Under present laws, units or citizens to file complaints are now taken as part of the total cattle feeding operation. problem in enforcement of the several farmers in the state are with state agencies to initiate inspection process. It is very Legislation further changes the anti-litter laws. At least three already facing court action due correction of pollution problems. possible that without control of vaccination ages from the present other states use this method ef- to odors arising from livestock. It is estimated that about 50 the program blood samples would 4-8 months to 3-7 months. This fectively. FOUR MICHIGAN FARM NEWS SHIAWASSEE COUNTY F. B. HAS FLAG ~ working, not waiting ... • • • • Members of the Shiawassee County Farm Bureau Women's WOMEN'S DIST. SPRING MEETINGS SCHEDULED Committee displayed their new Farm Bureau flag at the Rural- Michigan Farm Bureau women (two for each attending) in Hall is a botanist. A local mu- There will be modern music by tJrban dinner meeting in mid- have scheduled their District china painting, corn husk dolls, sical group will entertain. The a class from Manistee county.. March. Mrs. Marian Sutton, Spring meetings. needlepoint, paper flowers, de- essay-winner on "How to Elect county women's chairman and DISTRICT 10-E-April 23, 10:30 coupage, cake decorating and a President" will read the win- Shiawassee County Farm Bureau DISTRICT 1- April 14, coffee at Wilson Township Hall, King nutrition and Weight Watchers ning essay. Queen Mrs. Ruth Shepherd told hour at 9:30-meeting to start Settlement Rd. off M32. Pot- will be the afternoon program. DISTRICT 8 - April 8, 9:30 of the many projects undertaken at 10 a.m. Van Buren County luck luncheon. In the morn- DISTRICT 6 - Tuesday, April coffee hour, at Our Savior Lu- ing, there will be a discussion to raise the necessary money to Farm Bureau building, Paw 21. Coffee hour at 9:30-meet- theran Church, Gladwin. on "New Trends in School Cur- purchase the flag. Paw. Luncheon, $1.50. Reser- vations to be in to Mrs. Harry ing 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lapeer Luncheon, $1.50. Reservations riculum" led by Ben Hamilton Webb, Paw Paw, by April 9. County Center Bldg., Lapeer. by April 1 to Mrs. Harriet and Dwight Smith of the Mich- Trends in School Curriculum" In the morning, there will be Luncheon $1.25 - at the Cen- Schendler, Gladwin, Rt. 5. In igan Department of Education. led by Peggy Miller and Robert a discussion on "New Trends ter Bldg. Reservations are due the morning, there will be a dis- There will be a wig demonstra- Trezise of the Michigan De- in School Curriculum" led by by April 17 to Mrs. Horace cussion on "New Trends in tion including care, cutting, ad- partment of Education. In the Dick Anderle and Leverne Davis, Davis Lake Road, La- School Curriculum" led by Mel vantages etc. Music will be afternoon Mrs. Steketee of South of the Michigan Depart- peer. In the morning, there Van Farowe and Ben Hamilton furnished by Alpena Farm Bu- Grand Rapids will give an in- ment of Education, and in the will be a discussion on "New of the Michigan Department of reau Men's Chorus. Trends in School Curriculum" teresting book report. afternoon, Miss Grace Wood- Education. There will be style man, IFYE student to Costa led by Wanda Jubb and Robert review and musical selections DISTRICT 2 - April 28, coffee DISTRICT 5 - April 20, coffee Trezise of the Michigan De- by a girls' trio. hour at 9:30 - meeting to start Rica, will speak. David Strat- hour at 9:30 - meeting to start partment of Education. There at 10 a.m., Coldwater Grange ton, marimba player, will also DISTRICT 9 - April 16, coffee at 10 a.m. at the Mundy Town- will be a decoupage demonstra- Hall. Potluck luncheon. In the entertain. and registration at 9:30 a.m.- ship Hall in Rankin. In the tion. morning, there will be a dis- DISTRICT 3 - April 9, coffee meeting at 10 a.m. at the Trin- cussion on ''New Trends in afternoon Doug Chapman, hour at 9:30-meeting to start DISTRICT 7 - April 22, 9:30 ity Lutheran Church, Onekama. School Curriculum" led bv Bob Genesee County Extension Spe- at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fremont Ladies of the church will serve Stout and Barbara Oct ~f the cialist, will talk on "Gardening Church of Christ, Dexter. Community Building, Fremont. luncheon for $1.50. Reserva- Michigan Department of Edu- and Landscaping". Luncheon, Luncheon reservations to be in Luncheon, $1.50. Reservations tions to be to Mrs. Ray An- cation. In the afternoon Marion $1.50. Reservations to be sent to Mrs. Lawrence Boettner by due by April 18 to Edna Ed- derson, 7750 Chief Rd., Chief, Brown of Branch County will by April 13 to Mrs. Donald April 2. Dinner will be served brooke, Rt. 2, Fremont, phone Mich. 49624 by April 10. In show slides and tell of her re- Hill, 10253 Farrand Road, by the church women for $1.75. 924-4867. In the morning, the morning, there will be a cent trip to the Holy Land. Montrose 48457. There will be a 25ft registration there will be a discussion on discussion on "New Trends in Donna Albright, Branch County fee. In the morning, there will "New Trends in School Cur- School Curriculum" led' by Queen, will entertain. DISTRICT 10-W - April 24, be a discussion on "New Trends riculum" led by Mel Van Far- John Osborne and Barbara Ort coffee hour at 9:30 - meeting in School Curriculum" led by owe and Dwight Smith of the of the Michigan Department of DISTRICT 4 - meeting to start to start at 10 a.m., to be at Bob Sternberg and Dwight Michigan Department of Edu- Education. Calvin Lutz, MFB at 10 a.m. at Marne United 4-H Center in Petoskey. Lunch Smith of the Michigan Depart- cation. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hall board member, will show slides Methodist Church. Luncheon will be served at noon. An ment of Education. Workshops will show slides or films. Mr. of his work in Guatemala. $1.50. In the morning there interesting afternoon is also will be a discussion on "New planned. In The Spring • • • April showers bring the May flowers - and also the spring drivers. I received a letter the other day that I want to share with all of you - it is an open letter to Michigan Fann Bureau Women and is from Mrs. Leota Westfall, secretary of the recently organized Michigan Women for Highway Safety. "WOMANPOWER COMES FROM THE HEART" is the slogan for MICIllGAN WOMEN FOR IDGHWAY SAFElY which was organized during the 7th annual Highway Safety Conference for Michigan Women's Organizations conducted at Michigan State University in October, 1969. "We commend your organization for becoming a Sponsor for MW~HS, and all of your local groups who have requested all you need tr~:fIc safety ..program~ or material assistance this year. MWFHS IS now bemg organized at the county level in each of. the 83. counties in Michigan. Regional Coordinating Com- to get out of town mI~ees wIll. be est~blished in twelve regions of the state and regIOnal offIcers wIll be elected during one-day regional con- in a hurry fe~~nces which are planned for this Spring. W~ ~re very ple~sed to have your organization among the Dial your long distance calls 25 MIchIgan Women s organizations who are sponsoring MWF- direct and get somewhere the easy way. HS, and invite all local club leaders and members to watch for an early announce~ent in their local or county press to learn Just dial 1, the area code the . name of theIr recently appointed County Committee (if different from your own) , Chamnan. then the phone number, "We ?ope that each member of your organization will con- tact theIr County Committee Chairman and express her willing- and you'll go a long way. Fast. ness to become an active member of her county committee for Dial your long distance calls direct. ~WFHS, joining other interested and concerned women leaders And get out of town, on time. m a crusade to halt the violence and the rising toll of death an~ destruction on the streets and highways of Michigan." I ~ very proud to be a part of this new venture and I'm sure that If we all work together our streets and highways will be @ Michigan Bell less hazardous and we can begin to be our Brothers Keeper- as we are supposed to be. This is just one of our projects for the year _ but it is one that can involve each and every one of us. Mrs. Jerold (Maxine) Topliff MICHIGAN FARM NEWS April 1, 1970 FIVE Notes From AllOver MMPA Honors Research Center Dedicated . Michigan foods were displayed and sampled during the Inter- Two Young Farm Michigan residents can point with pride to the Pesticide Re- national Food Fair held February 16 through the 20th at Utrecht, Bureau Couples search Center at Michigan State University. The $2 million Center was fonnally dedicated in impressive ceremonies Febru- The Netherlands. An estimated 40,000 potential buyers from the Common Market countries of Europe and the United ary 26 and was attended by dedicated scientists from many parts Two young couples,both active of the world. The Center is unique and is one of its kind in Kingdom attended the Fair. Farm Bureau families,have been B. Dale Ball, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director, honored by Michigan Milk Pro- the nation. said the project was designed to develop additional world ducers Association'for their out- Included in the center are a 38,000 sq. ft., two-story laboratory markets to boost the state's agricultural economy. Participation standing leadership and farming building; 18,000 sq. ft. of greenhouses; a large headhouse, and by Michigan growers and processors was coordinated by the practices.' a 6,000 sq. ft. controlled environment chamber room. Marketing Division, Michigan Department of Agriculture. The idea of a Pesticide Research Center, dedicated to a better understanding of the interrelationships of pesticides and "The Thar Sled" ... an inexpensive wooden sled to cut the environment through interdisciplinary research, emerged asparagus invented by James Thar, Decatur asparagus grower, at Michigan State University in 1962. Proposals for funding a was Van Buren county's Agricultural Development of the facility were started in 1964, and money to build the Center Year Entry in the Michigan Week contest. Mr. Thar is a former came from the National Institutes of Health, the United States Michigan Farm Bureau Board member and has invented many Department of Agriculture and the State of Michigan, in co- labor saving pieces of equipment. operation with the University of Michigan and the Michigan Relatively new consumer products manufactured in Mich- Agricultural Experiment Station. igan are eligible for the Michigan Week (May 16-23) Product Prof. Gordon Guyer is chairman of the Department of Ento- Of The Year competition. County contests are open for entries mology and Director of the Center. until April 6 and regional contests until Monday, April 20. The State Product of the Year Award will be presented during Michigan \Veek. Young Farm,er Conference Notice received March 24 that THE THAR SLED had Generates Enthusias1n been awarded the State Agricultural Development of Seventy-nine Young Farmer representatives attended the the Year Award. Award presentation and story in May Michiq;an Fann Bureau Young Farmer Leaders Conference late Farm News. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Horning . in February when it was held in Midland. Young Farmer Director David Cook reports "they were all Michigan Rendezvous at Expo '70 in Osaka, Japan, is spon- very enthusiastic and possessed a great deal of leadership sored by the Greater Michigan Foundation. The Economic ability. Their evaluations and comments indicated that the Club of Detroit, in cooperation with the Foundation, is plan- conference was a success." ning receptions at Toyko, Osaka, Hong Kong and Anchorage. The Young Farmers ... husbands and wives ... attended The Rendezvous is planned to further develop the sister-state three leadership classes - one session on The Farm Bureau relationship between Michigan and Shega ... a prefecture of Organization, one on Understanding Policy Development and Japan and sister-city relationships between 19 Michigan cities. Young Farmers in Action; four general sessions with speakers on Farm Labor, The Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1969, Ed- ucational Reform and Public Relations; an information program "Wonderland or Wasteland," The Litter Problem, A Challenge by representatives of the Dow Chemical Company; addresses to Action" and 'The Litter Problem, How Can Young People by Michigan Farm Bureau President Elton Smith, Kenneth Help?" are visual aids and speech offerings of the Michigan Cheatham, of the American Farm Bureau Federation and a Chamber of Commerce to help'in the Keep Michigan Beautiful talk by Farm Bureau Qu~n Jane Ross. Entertainment and program. Details may be obfained from the Michigan Chamber recreation was also enjoyed by the group. of Commerce. David D. Diehl, prominent Dansville fanner and active Fann Bureau member, has been appointed to the State Agriculture Commission, succeeding Blague C. Knirk, Quincy, for a tenn expiring December 31, 1973. The appointment was announced by Governor William G. Milliken. Diehl, who has operated a Mr. and Mrs. Remus Riggs farm since 1939, has been a member of the Dansville Village council for eight years, is a past president of the Dansville Mr. and Mrs. Earl (Diane) Agricultural School Board and for four years has been a member Horning, Manchester,Washtenaw of the County Board of Directors of Farm Bureau. Senate county, were named the Out- confirmation of the appointment is required. standing Young Dairy Couple of 1970 by MMPA in a search in their 12 districts in Michigan. Michigan Farm Bureau is well represented on the Michigan Mr. and Mrs.Remus(Ruth)Riggs, . Livestock Exchange Board of Directors. Eight of the nine- Coldwater, Branch county. were member board are F.B. members. At the organizational meet- named runners-up. ing held by the Board following their annual meeting early in March, Milton Brown, Mt. Pleasant farmer, Isabella County, The Homings operate a 300 was elected president of the board. David Morris, Clinton County acre dairy farm in partnership with his father, Alton. They milk beef farmer, Grand Ledge, was elected to the vice presidency. approximately 55 cows of a 110 ANIMATED CONVERSATIONS ... were the natural rule when- Mr. Brown succeeded Allen Ruth of Lake Orion and Mr. Morris ever Young Farmers got together for any period of time at cow-herd and also have about the Y. F. Conference. Talking ... with gestures ... were (l to succeeded Ed Oeschger of Bay Port in Huron County. Archie 100 sheep. R) Jerry Grobbell, Donald Wellman, YF Chairman Karl Howard, Cowan, North Street, St. Clair County, remains as secretary- treasurer. Other board members in addition to Mr. Cowan and Mr. and Mrs. Horning both Karen Wellman, Dale and Mary Weidmayer and Bob and Mr. Oeschger are Garl Vanderbeek, Alma, Gratiot County; have degrees from MichiganState Betty Anderson. Blaque Knirk, Quincy, Branch County and Ernie Gerbach, University ... Mr. Horning's in Saline, Washtenaw County. animalhusbandry and Mrs. Hom- ing's in education. Earl Homing Plans are being completed for the 1970 Michigan Farm Bu- is active in the Michigan Milk reau Young People's Citizenship Seminars to be held in June Producers Saline Local, (he has and July. The Upper Peninsula Seminar will be held in June served in many officialcapacities), (final details to be announced later) according to David Cook, in Farm Bureau and Michigan Citizenship Committee chairman. The Lower Peninsula Sem- Animal Breeders Cooperative. inar will be held July 20-24 at Central Michigan University, Mt. Diane Homing has taught school Pleasant. Discussion leaders for both seminars will be announced and has been active in county later. County Citizenship Committees and County Farm Bureaus extension work. They have two are receiving current information regarding selection of stu- children. dents, etc. Remus and Ruth Riggs have a 700 acre dairy farm operation Prices paid by farmers rose one and one-hall percent' during and a 104 cow herd. They have January as reported by the United States Department of Agri- three children. culture. This \\1.1.'; the largest month-to-month increase in 19 years. The major part of the current increase resulted from Earl and Diane Homing will increasing annual tax and interest rates and seasonally adjusted represent the MMPA in Las fann wage rates, although commodities and services were also Vegas, Nevada, this fall. Mr. and AUCTIONEER JIM SYKORA ... sang out the bids at the Saginaw higher. Mrs. Gordon (Fay) Philibeck, Valley Victory Party held March 5. All six counties - Gladwin, While costs to the farmers were soaring, the proportion of the Menominee,were the 1969 MM- Arenac, Midland, Bay, Gratiot and Saginaw made goal and- consumer's doll<~rspent for food declined to 16lh% in 1969 P A Outstanding Young Dairy 'some to spare' - according to Regional Representative Rudy according to a USDA's economic research service. couple. Reinbold. SIX April 1, 1970 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS MMPA-MFB BOARD MEETING A Matter Of Survival Everybody's tomorrow depends on our taking enough time to perpetuate the good natural things of the world that are \vorth perpetuating. The 'good natural things' are the soil - the forests - vegeta- tion - the fish and animals - clean air-all the things that Mother Nature spent a million years stocking her pantry with for us to enjoy. But look at ~'fother Nature's pantry now. The shelvcs are nearly bare. The doors of the cupboards have been torn from the hinges where outdoor enthusiasts have clamored to use up her store room of fish, furs, water, air, trees, soil and vegetation. Finding the cupboards nearly bare, they've moved in with substitutes. Eventually the substitutes - metals, plastic, glass, synthetics - have to be disposed of because they are pushing us off the face of the earth, a situation that has turned into the survival of the fittest. THE MICHIGAN MilK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION ... and Michigan Farm Bureau Boards of Di- The fittest? "'hat hasn't been destroyed,. inhabitants of rectors held a joint meeting in the Farm Bureau Board room early in March., Seated (left to countries all over the world are fighting for. They are clamoring right) are Harold Blaylock, MMPA; Glenn lake, MMPA president; MFB President Elton Smith; for the polluted rivers, lakes, oceans and air. They are maiming Dave Morris, MFB; Eugene Erskine and Marvin lott, both of MMPA. Standing are (I to r) Ber- and killing each other for the right to call this debris-strewn nard Doll, Frederick Halbert, Mike Renn Jr., John Gilbert, Robert lamoreaux, all MMPA board members; Harvey leuenberger, MFB; Ervin Haskill and Thad Holmes, MMPA; Andrew Jackson, land 'theirs' and for the right to fly their super-jets through MFB; Wilmar Green, MMPA; Walter Frahm, MFB; Max Graybill, MMPA; Karl Howard, Eugene already traffic heavy air waves. Jets also contribute heavily to Roberts, Maxine Topliff, Jack laurie, Richard Wieland, Frank Schwiderson, MFB; Harold Wood, the air pollution - while carrying the hundreds of passengers MMPA and Arthur Bailey, MFB. to another spot on the earth that is just as polluted - but only of a different type. An obligation (man made, tnlC) to take care of natural re- sources has not been met, the soils are washing away in the On the ,Way! Farm Bureau Insurance Group rivers - wildlife populations are much reduced and even in the most remote part of the earth, one can walk the road or shore When you mention 'a volunteer organization' - be sure that mem- Receives Second Honor Award and find a non-disposable can advertising a favorite beverage bers of Michigan Farm Bureau or a leading sun tan lotion. are at the top of the list. As of March 20, 57 counties Obviously, an overlooked part of the resource crisis we face had made goal- with the remain- regarding land, parks, wilderness, farm land and water is a ing 14 to be added to the list breakdown of parts of our moral fabric. Lack of concern for within the next few days, (74 resources. is a symptom of something even bigger. We just don't counties make up 71 county Farm care. \Ve didn't throw that bag of trash in the ditch - it's not Bureaus.) my fault. If India has thousands of people starving - so what? Added to the previouslv' an- \Ve can still grow potatoes and corn and beef cattle and chickens. nounced list of "Buckeye Roast- 'Vhy - the majority of folks in the United States (~1ichigan in- ters" are the following counties: cluded) die of being over-weight - not starving to death. Wayne, Bay, Sanilac, Kent, St. Clair, Oakland, Lenawee, New- But sooner or later will come the realization that will touch ago, Ingham, Lapeer, Ogemaw, every area of society - it is absolutely necessary that we have losco and Barry. good pure water - absolutely imperative that we have clean Regions making goal are the air to breathe - absolutely good that we preserve our parks Saginaw Valley, Upper Peninsula, from the comfort cravers. West, Thumb, Central, Southeast, America is calling. The America that we sung about "Oh Northeast and Northwest. There was a 55,560 - member Beautiful For Spacious Skies - For Amber Waves of Grain- THE 1968 GEORGE WASHINGTON HONOR MEDAL AWARD ... goal and to date we can proudly For Purple Mountains Majesty - Above the Fruited Plain- sav we have 56,108 members. won by Farm Bureau Insurance Group, will soon be joined by these are the great possessions that must be preserved for 'Volunteers? Michigan Farm the 1969 award ••••• Nile Vermillion Executive Vice-President, future generations. Our age must do what no age has done yet. Bureau members work voluntarily Farm Bureau Insurance Group, and Duane Hay, a representative It must live within the limits of its resource base and preserve toward mutual goals. Volunteers with the Duane Marlon Ins Agency, welcome the addition. that base for the generations not yet upon this earth. go out to reach new and renewal J. H. Bradley said it. "The earth, however, never forgets. members and carryon volunteer The George Washington Honor Medal Award was conferred programs across the state. on Farm Bureau Insurance Group for the second consecutive "Vhile men are sleeping, she is awake, silently strengthening the cords of her influence. When men make boast of their con- year by Freedoms Foundation. The announcement was made quests, she is not concerned, for she knows that the limits of February 22 at Yaney Forge, Pennsylvania. human attainment are the limit~ she chooses to set. "Vhen they Legislative The regional award was given for the conducting of a state- strut through the kingdom they think they have conquered, wide essay contest ... "What the U. S. Flag Means To Me" ... she tightens the strings that hold them to her hand ... Every Leaders Fly for eighth-grade students in 1969. volcano that fumes to the sky, every erosive power that romps Text of the announcement, made by Freedoms Foundation over the prostrate body of the earth, is a mill for the production To Washington President Kenneth D. Wens, read, "The trustees and officers of soil. Because both the grest and the grinding may vary from of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge announce with pleasure The more than 90 Farm Bureau place to place, agriculture must vary in accordance, and with the selection of Farm Bureau Insurance Group by the dis- Legislative Leaders and American it the fate of civilized man. For agriculture is the inescapable Heritage tour participants flew out tinguished National and School Awards Jury, to receive the first concern of civilized man ... " (Autobiography of Earth- of Lansing's Capital City Airport, George Washington Honor Medal Award for its 1969 Citizen- J. H. Bradley) March 16 - the first step towards ship Program ... an outstanding accomplishment in helping Maybe "Old Chief Running "Vater" (a mythical Indian chief) their four-day visit to Washing- to achieve a better understanding of the American Way of Life." knew what it was all about saying when he dolefully shook his ton, D. C. The group and their The essay contest began as a Farm Bureau Insurance Group head and said of his white brothers, "Him turn land wrong side Farm Bureau guides gathered in community project for Lansing in 1968. The concept of en- up. Rains come; rain wash land away, grass die, cows starve, front of the plane that had them in Washington iMtime for dinner. couraging youth. to seriously consider their ro1e in America's c;lildren hungry, wife go away, house empty, man go away. future, received such wide acclaim that is was expanded to a The next major planned air tour I dian smart, Indian leave soil right side up, rain come, soak in is scheduled for December and stateWIde competition in 1969. In last year's contest 68 schools g-ound, ,f?row grass, fat deer feed Indian - Indian have best the AFBF convention in Houston, and 900 students participated. \".fiY yetI Texas. For the last two years, the State's top essayist and teacher recei~ed an .an-expense-paid three-day, two-night trip to Fort Mackmac WIth acc0"1modations at historic Grand Hotel. . F.arm Bureau Insurance Group is currently conducting a ~lmIla.r essa~ contest for eighth t;rade classes throughout Mich- Igan m whIch 180 schools are participating. The month-long contest, which began February 22, now offers a four-day, three-night free trip to Washington, D. C. for thc State's first place ess.ayist, essayist's parents and teacher. The top three ~ssays. WIll be forwarded to Freedoms Foundation for entry In natIOnal competition. ~r~edoms Foundation at Valley Forge is a llonprofit, non- pol~tIcal, nonsectarian, educational organizat'on created to ac.hlCve a better understanding of the basi" rrinciples under- IYI~g the Republic and to encourag<, Amerka~s to be more artIculate about freedoms in todav'~ America Freedoms Foundation presentation ('cremo I for Michigan individuals and organizations, induding th( Farm Bureau Insurance Group Award, wiII be umductcd ,'pr this year. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS April '1, 1970 SEVEN It Pays To Pool Your Wool MSU Honors Farm Auto-Ins. Rates Adjusted April 1 According to information from the Agricultural Economics De- Instead of trying to sell all our wool when the market is satur- Bureau Members Some Michigan farmers will ex- partment of Ohio State Univer- ated, we follow an orderly meth- perience lower auto and pickup sity, and 52 years of marketing od of marketing throughout the truck insurance rates as part of experience of the Ohio Wool year. We also have the advan- .Farm Bureau Insurance Group's Growers Association, it does pay tage of shipping direct to the statewide adjustment of all new to pool your wool. Many of our mills, and selling in carload lots. and renewal premium, effective consignors market their wool Since most mills use just certain April 1. Rates for all non-farm consistently, year after year, be- types of wool, they prefer buying vehicles will be subject to an in- cause they know it pays. More graded wool. Another advantage crease, but some farm vehicles, and more Michigan sheepmen are is our large volume. We cooper- princi~y those used near metro- taking advantage of the Ohio ate with several other wool mar- politan areas, will qualify for pool, since the Wool Growers keting associations in funneling all premium decreases. marketing service has been made our total tonnage through one available to them. According to sales office in Boston, which we For example, rates for farm actual records, pooled wool net- own and operate. This gives more vehicles used near Flint, Saginaw, ted greater returns on an average bargaining power. Pontiac or Detroit, will be re- of about 9 years out of 10. These Another place where our con- duced by 1% to 28%. These are pretty good odds in favor of signors benefit is in relation to the decreases result from a new this method of marketing. To be government incentive payment. group classification concept for honest and realistic, there have Any additional payment growers farmers. All farm-use autos or been a few years in our 52 year get on .their market price directly pickup truclcs insured with Farm history when the pool price didn't affect the amount of incentive Bureau Mutual will be eligible for equal the local purchase price, payment. This past year, for each a uniform rating system. DEAN PRIDGEON CHARLES DONALDSON JR. but these times have been rare. extra cent received on the mar- Rates for other farm vehicles We promote pooling but it is not ket price, the grower got an ad- will be increased, but substantially Two Michigan Fann Bureau Dean Pridgeon was named Mich- the only method we offer. We ditional %~ in government pay- members were honored March 25 igan's Outstanding Young Farm- less than premium hikes for non- also purchase wool at a flat price, ment. by Michigan State University for er in 1956. farm autos and pickup truclcs. direct from the growers. However, The following is an example of "Distinguished Service to Agri- Ohio Wool Growers is owned and a sheepman in north-central Ohio Charles E. Donaldson, Jr. op- Farm truck owners will also culture." operated by sheepmen and the who has consigned his wool to erates a 300 acre dairy farm in reap benefits from the rate ad. primary purpose of the Associa- the pool for manv years. The fig- Receiving citations during a Menominee county in the Upper justment that are unique in the tion is to market the wool in the ures represent his actual consign- special Farmer's Week ceremony Peninsula. He has provided lead- insurance industry. Farm-use best way for its members. ment in 1969. He has a flock of on the MSU campus were Dean ership in all phases of dairying, truclcs may now be utilized for Now, may we point out a few around 200 head of ewes and the Pridgeon, Montgomery and Char- both locally and at the state level. commercial purposes also, up to reasons why pooling generally is quality of his clip could be dupli- les E. Donaldson, Jr., Draggett. He has held a number of import- 25 % of annual mileage at no best. First, when a local buyer cated by many other growers. Dean Pridgeon is vice-president ant offices in the Michigan Milk extra premium cost. But to make offers you a flat price, he doesn't Lbs. Per Lb. of Michigan Farm Bureau and a Producers Association, Michigan these new concepts work, in- know just how your clip will % and ¥4 staple 1736 $.45 member of the board of directors Farm Bureau and State Agricul- creased safe-driving habits are a grade out, and he must set a price (premium) for Farm Bureau Insurance, Farm tural Commission. He represents necessity. which is conservative enough to Bureau Services, Inc., Farmers the Upper Peninsula on the State Low ¥4 (premium) 612 .44 safely cover him on all kinds of Medium clothing 42 .39 Petroleum Cooperative and Mich- Extension Advisory Council. He wool. If you have a good clip, igan Agricultural Cooperative has also served on the Stephen- Tags withheld 128 .45 you will be helping to pay for the Extra tags (over 5 %) 32 .13 Marketing Association. Mr. Prid- son board of Education and was Farm Bureau Head poor clip down the road. If your geon is a life-long Branch county a member of the shlte resclutiGns TOTAL 2550 wool is pooled, you get the ad- farmer, operating 1100 acres on committee of Michigan Farm Bu- Says uWe Are vantage of having it graded and Net Proceeds - $1128.62 which he raises 2500 head of hogs reau. being paid on the basis of quality. Most sheepmen produce good Average net market price per pound $.4426 and 700 acres of corn annually. The awards were presented in Concerned" Mr. and Mrs. Pridgeon were the University Auditorium by enough quality wool that it would $.4426 X 65 % = $.2877 named «Farm Bureau Cooperators Lawrence L. Boger, Dean of "Farmers have decided it is pay to have it graded and take the . estimated government pm't. of the Year" by the MFB and af- MSU's College of Agriculture and time for some legislation for labor guess work out of the pricing. When the quality is "guessed" $.4426 + $.2877 = $.73 filiated Farm Bureau Servkes. Natural Resources. activity," President Elton Smith total per pound of wool. said in an address to Michigan and a flat price is determined, Farm Bureau leaders and news- the grower generally gets the Figuring conservatively, the men at a meeting in Washington, "short end of the stick." above clip in our 1969 pool net- D. C. recently. One of the principles of eco- ted the owner over $250.00 more. nomics is that prices for a com- This is about the same as market- President Smith and 90 Farm modity generally tend to be lower ing ten extra lambs. Bureau members were in Wash- when there is the largest amount If you are interested in mar- ington March 16-20 on the annual of that commodity available. Most keting your wool through the Legislative Seminar air-tour. sheep are sheared during the Ohio Wool Growers Association, spring, and the greatest quantity and getting paid for the actual "Regarding legislation for labor of wool is marketed this time of worth of your wool, you may con- activity," Smith said, "we farmers year. Consequently, wool prices tact one of the following han- are strongly in favor of Senator are generally lower in the spring. dlers: George Murphy's (R-CaIif.) bill • which would set up a separate organization similar to the Na- °Roger Brooks °Harold F. Brunner tional Labor Relations Board Rt. 2, 14600 Ely Rd. 15840 Croswell Rd. (NLRB) to handle farm labor- Manchester, Mich. 48158 West Olive, Mich. 49460 management problems." AGRICULTURE IS NO JOHNNY-COME-LATELY .•. to the pollu- Malcolm Cuddie °Wendell H. Douglas tion battle. The more than 35 years of soil and water conserva- Eugene Roberts, a MFB direc- Route 4 R.R. 1, Box 13 tion work by farmers has been an outstanding contribution to tor, Lake City, said the NLRB Gladwin, Mich. 48624 Rudyard, Mich. 49780 pollution control. Representatives of Great lakes Farm Bureaus rules should not apply to farming met in Chicago recently to discuss current developments in because industry can resume pro- Floyd Esch o Aaron L. Gilmore pollution activities affecting land, water and air. Pictured, duction after a strike, whereas Rt. 1, Box 208 R.R. 2, 490 W. Territorial left to right, are: William KasaKaitas, Wisconsin Farm Bureau agriculture faces crop losses at Mio, Mich. 48647 Camden, Mich. 49232 - Clifford Mcintire, Director of the Natural Resources Depart- harvest and a wait of a year be- ment, AFBF - Eugene Roberts, Michigan Farm Bureau - Morris fore production can be resumed. °Walter Gnepper Raymond Hutchins Allton, Ohio Farm Bureau - Franklin Schwiderson and Dan E. 5985 Dryden Rd. Route 3 Reed, Michigan Farm Bureau. "We in no way oppose their Dryden, Mich. 48428 Mt. Pleasant, Mich. 48858 (working force) right to organize," Gene Mater Frank Myers Roberts said, out we must have Route 2 Route 1 different ground rules." Nashville, Mich. 49073 Clare, Mich. 48617 "We know we're not going fast Fern Payne Ben Seely enough in our dealings with the 6267 Mills Hwy. Route 2, 745 Frank Rd. environmental crisis, but we hope Eaton Rapids, Mich. 48827 Reading, Mich. 49274 we don't have hysteria," Smith George M. Strauer said. °Omar Tacia 1800 West Alabaster Road 2666 E. Swede Road He said farmers are concerned National City, Mich. 48748 Spruce, Mich. 48762 about the environmental crisis Carl Wiggins but it will take time. John Willford 3820 Parmenter Rd. 4205 Willford Road, Rt. 3 Asked how the MFB could Durand, Mich. 48429 Gladwin, Mich. 48624 claim "time" was available in the Farm Bureau Coop face of calls for immediate action Robert Whaley, Mgr. St. Johns Coop. Co. \ by President Nixon and Demo- John Williamson, Mgr. Climax, Mich. 49034 GOING ONCE - GOING TWICE - GOING THREE TIMES cratic leaders, including Sen. Ed- P.O. Box 259 was a familiar call at all the Region Bogus Buck auctions held mund Muskie, (D-Main), Smith West Branch Farm Bureau Coop St. Johns, Mich. 48879 recently. Glenn Casey, auctioneer, called the sale for the West replied, -rbey're politicians and Eugene A. Noble, Mgr. we're constituents." West Branch, Mich. 48661 °Denotes sheep shearer Central Region. EIGHT April 1, 1970 . MICHIGAN FARM NEWS 1~ i THEISSUEOF THE- 70'S... Pioneer Conservationist Hugh H. Bennett A pioneer - the father of soil conservation - a man a generation ahead of his time - HUGH H. BENNETT. "Big Hugh" came from North Carolina in 1903 and joined the Bureau of Soils in the Depamnent of Agriculture at Washington, D. C. He had seen sheet erosion strip off six to nine .inches of topsoil from bare, heavily-cropped fields and knew that the best part of the land was being swept away to become a pollutant in the streams and lakes. He successfully combined science with showmanship to get an urgent job under way. , Under his guidance, 35 years ago this month (in April of 1935), the Q. S. Soil Conservation Service was created. More than any other man, he was responsible for our national soil and water conserva- tion and watershed protection programs. Developed under his guidance, these programs ex- tend into virtually every comer of the United States. They have provided the pattern for development of " similar programs in at least 18 other countries. What a legacy to leave to' the people of the United States and the people of the world! Big Hugh's vision led to the organization of Soil Conservation Districts in most counties of the United States, and gave impetus to the growing concern for total conservation of our natural resources. He recog- nized the need for environmental improvement be- fore many of today's conservationists were born. "Hugh Bennett, the man of the soil, has returned to the soil," wrote Donald A. Williams, Administrator, U. S. Soil Conservation Service. "He lies under a great oak on a hillside in beautiful Arlington National Cemetery. His monuments are many and they will continue to increase." Big Hugh died July 7, 1960. Many Michigan Soil Conservation District Direc- tors and friends of our soil and water resources knew him personally. To them April, 1970 means the 35th anniversary of a great man's achievement _ the fonnal organization of the U. S. Soil Conservation Service. "If I were king of the forest, With power befitting a czar, Dh, if I could remodel the woods I would leave them just as they are." This short verse was written by fonner Director of Extension of Michigan State University, Clint Ballard. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS April 1, 1970 NINE ! What Is Our Role? Environment, ecology and pollution are words that are now commonplace throughout America. The many problems associ- ated with these words are with us today and the solutions to providing an environment with less pollution are going to be costly and time consuming. On April 22, 1970, a nation-wide environment teach-in will be conducted in OUf schools and on the campuses of our colleges and universities. The object of the teach-in will be to inf~np. people about pollution, to promote investigations as to the causes of pollution in local communities Give Earth a Chance and to organize groups to clean up the environment through "The largest single source of of top soil, they've taken away political action, legislation and community programs. Governor William G. Milliken what it has taken nature 100 years air pollution - an estimated 50% Agriculture must play a role in its own behalf during these has called the preservation of our or more to build. environment "THE critical issue of the total-lies not in factory sessions to help inform the entire population. Agriculture is of the Seventies:' smokestacks, but in the exhaust "Let's look at the state's natural often sighted' as one of the irresponsible polluters of our envi- National Congressmen tenn the of the automobiles we drive. Each rivers. A study conducted on the ronment. What are the circumstances relative to environmental making of our environment (at year we drop an average of 16,- Red Cedar River that flows pollution and agricultures state in it? Environmental manage- least livable), "a leading national 000 pounds of litter on each mile through the Michigan State Uni- versity campus showed - "that ment is not a new problem to human beings and to their sur- priority" while college campus of our highways and continue the largest amount of pesticide vival. Simply by existing, man unavoidably contaminates the youth are fonning ENACT (En- to send wastes through our sewers contamination entering the Red environment. Each individual in miniature is an energy-pro- vironmental Action for Survival), into lakes and streams," Powell Cedar comes from the waste dueing power plant. He consumes fuel-carbohydrates, fats elementary and secondary students concluded. water treatment plants: An out- Governor Milliken stated in a and oils, proteins and other materials he chooses to regard as are pitching in to clean up the state paper (The Flint Journal) land, sea and air; teach-in's are special message, "It is the entire f 00d - which is turned into energy required for muscular and being held across the nation - all climate of carelessness that must reported on Tread Creek - "Or- mental activities. He radiates waste heat to the environment working together to "Give Earth be changed. We must convince ganic and industrial wastes, do- and he eliminates other wastes that can cause pollution .. a Chance." every one of our citizens that the mestic refuse and flood plane Counting only the effects of his bodily functions he is a Looking back over the 60's, environmental legacy that we have filling have combined to destroy the recreational and asthetic value major polluter of ground and surface waters. While people are there were many firsts. We put inherited is just as precious as of Tread Creek to area residents. free to select the water they will drink, they have a reduced the first men on the moon; the our legacy of freedom, and just Residents reported that odors choice in the air which they will breathe. The United States first human heart transplants were as easily lost." from the creek are at times so Earlier in March, several Mich- Public Health Service estimated that 188 million tons of pollu- a.ccomplished; and for the first offensive that they can not keep igan citizens were invited to take tion were pumped into the air in the United States in 1968 or time the populace became vocal windows open'." . I 31 f f II. f h ' about the polluted condition of part in a workshop on "Shaping apprOXImate y 14 0 a ton 0 po uti on or eac man, woman th h . h our Environment for Quality Liv- Twenty three tons of phos- and child. The principle sources of air pollution, according to el em~dSPMearre'h th U .. ty ing" at the Lansing Civic Center. phates are sent down the Detroit th H alth bil d di I n ml - c, e mversl .e e Department are: 64% automo e ~ ese. en- of Michigan hosted the first En- As farm people - and mem- River daily, to feed the algae of Lake Erie, according to a January gmes (crankcase exhaust from mtemal combustion engmes), vironmental Teach-In with a sec- bers of Michigan Farm Bureau 17% from industry, 11% power plants, 6% from heating of. ond major one scheduled for - pollution and the care of the 1970 Detroit Free Press article. Another source claimed two homes and buildings, 2% burning of trash and disposal of Michigan State University April environment is a direct responsi- bility of the farmer. pounds of phosphate per person wastes. There is no reported measure of the volume of pollution 22nd. leaves sewage treatment plants from agriculture. Rep. Stanley M. Powell (R- Mrs. Andrew Jackson of Ho- well, wife of a Farm Bureau each year. Physical losses caused by all insects in the U. S. alone, add Ionia) has said in "A. Realistic Let's go across the Atlantic Board of Directors member, was up to the staggering amount of at least $4 billion dollars for a fP~~ac~s ~o the P~~~ution ~ob- spokesman for the fann people. Ocean to England. They are average year. If agricultural chemicals were not used to control ehm - mce Pfu ICed0I?IDlth°n,Claudine Jackson's voice was that years ahead of us in their envi- ....... d w en proper yl ocus , IS e msects In cr~p and livestock .productIon, It IS es.timatf::d It coul most potent force that can exist of the humanitarian. She expres- ronmental program. London has decrease agnculture production by 25 to 30% m a smgle year. in a democracy, I hope very much sed the desire to help educate the found that by increasing the With such losses many food and fiber items would be in short that this sudden surge of citizen people that there is a universal "green belts' around the city, people living in these belts were supply and the prices of these products would rise greatly. concern will be constructively need to have an adequate supply found to be much healthier. There are conflicting opinions within the agriculture family channeled. With the pollution of wholesome and nutritious food Again - as so often in the relative to the use of persistant chemicals. All discussions ~f problem, as. with any pr?blem. of for all mankind. "This "is a heavy responsibility. past - Michigan farmers, soil the environment carry a single theme. Something must be done such magnl~de .W?-d mt~nsl~, conservation district representa- The problem of furnishing food immediately to purify the air, water and other deminishing there are no sunplistic solutions. tives, the urban dwellers - all .. t 1. thO I t Rep. Powell commented on for a nation rests in the hands na tu r al resources. If man IS to continue 0 Ive on IS pane, H B.ll N 3055 h. h and on the backs of 5 % of the must join into a single force with he must become more concerned about his environment . by ouse poses th aIt any o.. CItiz en,W group IC pro- or population. the ultimate purpose of once th e same token he must become more concerned WIth ways local government be permitted to "In order to maintain a quality again having a healthy atnlos- to utilize every technological breakthrough that will help to take action, in the name of the environment, those of us in agri- phere in which to live. produce the things he needs with as little contamination of the State of Michigan, against any culture must be allowed to con- The fanners have proven that environment as possible. Mechanical pollutants of the environ- other individual, finn or govern- trol insects, disease and weeds. they are willing to go their mile ment earn the wrath of all good citizens. A trace of smoke from ment ag.ency that is believed to We need the means to combat the in their offer to change spraying techniques. Industry is making the factory chimney brings condemnation of the factory as a ~e causmg or to be re~onably cereal leaf beetle and the most every effort to curb their smoke- cause of air pollution. A foul odor from some waste dumping l~kely to cause water or aIr pollu- serious pest to Michigan agricul- ture - the Alfalfa weevil. We stack pollution and car manufac- spot also causes great concern and a cry or a plea for clean honth°r an~ other adverse effect turers will be selling future cars . A f.ISh erman ye II s a b out a stream b emg . 11 t d b y th ose on "The enVIronment. must be allowed to spray to keep aIr. . po u de ere IS. st rong reason t 0 be - these, and many other insects, equipped with special filtering u~ stream ~ecause of water run-of an f d b emg use as a waste lieve this plan would actually from ruining the crops that are systems. dISposal umt .. hurt anti-pollution efforts," Rep. essential to the food production. This time, it's not just a com- In short it is universally agreed that somethmg must he done Powell said. Michigan Attorney "Concern .must be shown by munity effort - it's a worldwide ahout the environment. We as agriculturists must help to ac- General Frank J. Kelley also op- subdividers and road builders. effort, to save our nation - yes, complish this goal. poses the measure. Each time they remove an inch in fact, to save our very lives. TEN April 1 # 1970 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Late Fred Harger Honored by Resolutions Fred Harger served farmers of Michigan and Farm Bureau HOLSTEIN AUCTION Services, Inc. for many years in a most able manner. He McKay Farms, 4 miles North of Clare, Michigan served on the Board of Directors of the Michigan Farm On old US 27 Bureau. Later he managed successfully the retail store and elevator owned by Farm Bureau Services, Inc. located in 175 HEAD Saginaw. This was followed by serving as manager and supervisor of all retail branches for the company. He was REGISTERED AND GRADES April 14, 11:00 a.m. E.S.T. assigned the responsibility for building the fertilizer plant located at Saginaw and was its first manager. This under- 95 cows (30 Fresh or close springers, many base cows) taking brought high analysis fertilizer into Michigan and 21 Bred heifers due in base time established Farm Bureau Services, Inc. as the leader in the 30 Open yearling heifers manufacture of better farm fertilizer. Fred was also an 27 Heifer calves 2 Registered bulls — service age incorporator of Central Farmers Fertilizer Company of Chi- cago. This company has become a powerful force on the Curtiss A 1 Service sires side of the farmer in the fertilizer manufacturing field. These cows are in excellent condition and ready to go to Fred was a man of vision and a faithful friend and servant work for you. of agriculture. Scrupulously honest, he exacted the same TB and Bangs tested — Bangs Vaccinated — ready to go from his employees. That which he believed to be right anywhere. Fred Harger was not to be compromised. A rugged task master, he was respected by employees, farmers and business men. Terms cash — not responsible for accidents. The late Fred Harger, Lunch on grounds. former Farm Bureau Board In his death which occurred on February 8, 1970, we have member and esteemed friend lost a great servant and friend. Auctioneers: John Fenstermaker, Homerville, Ohio, and of all farmers through his Mr. Harger served on the Farm Bureau Board of Directors in Charles Chestnut, Williamston, Michigan years of service in Farm Bu- 1926-28 and was given the Distinguished Service to Agriculture For further information, contact: reau Services, Inc., was hon- Award in 1957 at their annual meeting. The Award read "given JOHN M. SMITH, Sale Manager ored posthumously with the for his work in Farm Bureau as a builder of men." Mr. Harger Box 63 passing of the following reso- retired in August 1952 as Director of Fertilizer Manufacturing. Williamston, Michigan 48895 lution by both boards: He was 88 at the time of his death. Phone: 517-655-1104 STATE PEACH, PEAR, What's the PLUM ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACTIVATED Farm Bureau's newest market- ing program, a multi-fruit ap- latest twist in proach through MACMA, is tak- ing form under the direction of a committee of fruit grower lead- ers from throughout the state. Leading growers of peaches, pears, and purple plums have been appointed by Michigan Farm Bureau president, Elton R. barbed wire? Smith, to serve in an interim capacity in the new program. Spending five hours in con- centrated discussion on the mar- keting of peaches, pears and plums, the committee ironed out a Fruit Crops Membership and Marketing Agreement. The agree- ment can also serve as a mem- bership contract for other fruit No twist! marketing programs in the future. The committee favored a two- phase marketing program in which growers would receive market analyses and information through newsletters in Phase I. Phase II would be an optional bargaining You Twistless see, the only barbedreasonwire?toRight! twist and single snow strand a place to doesn't of wire collect. give Higher ice and sales service to be imple- mented only though a referendum barbed wire is to lock the barbs A strength wire means tension is by the members. The two-phase approach parallels the member- in place. But now there's a maintained far longer. No ship agreements in several other better way. The Monova* way. re-tightening required. MACMA divisions, notably the Red Tart Cherry membership Monova barbed wire is Monova barb by Stelco is agreement single strand barbed wire and also faster and easier to install. Committee members accepted the challenge to work on signing it's better, stronger and more eco- No stretching required. It needs up fellow fruit growers to develop nomical than even heavy two strand only to be pulled taut. a membership for the coming fruit season. In addition, they wire. And we can prove it. Splicing is easier too. accepted the responsibility to serve as the marketing committee In fact, we have. For ten So is handling, because for the three fruits until such years. The verdict? 80 rods of 12-gauge time as adequate membership is established so that members are Great! Not even a Heavy Monova able to elect a marketing commit- tee for each fruit. two thousand pound barb weighs only Serving on the committee is Hereford can slide 59 lbs. Roy Peachey, Berrien; Bob Bus- Monova barbs out So, if you want kirk and Dick Krogel, Van Buren; Karl Barden, Allegan; Leo Rasch, of position. And to get the job done Ottawa; Harold Fox, Oceana; and George Houk, Mason County. Monova barbs are better and cheaper Others are David Sweet, Leelanau longer. And they're than before, get and Frank Hoopfer, Antrim. Rep- resenting growers at-large are spaced five inches Monova single strand Ray Schultz, Coloma, in south- apart. barbed wire. west Michigan; Bob Rider, Hart, in west central Michigan; and Bill Monova barbed wire is It's the best single thing Schaub, Lake Leelanau, in the northwest. Eugene Roberts, Lake longer lasting because it has a you can do this year! City, representing the MACMA Board of Directors, is acting as heavier galvanized coating and the SEE YOUR LOCAL FARM BUREAU SERVICES DEALER StGlCO chairman of the committee. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS April 1, 1970 ELEVEN MARKETING AND COMMODITIES Asparagus Growers Plan For 1970 MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU FEEDER CATTLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE The MACMA Asparagus Division Marketing Committee re- elected Alton \Vendzel, Watervliet as Chairman and Tom Greiner, Hart as Vice-Chairman, according to Harry A. Foster, Lansing, who was elected Secretary. They have held these positions since 1967, when the MACMA Asparagus Division was organized. The" Committee is elected by the member asparagus growers. Three new committeemen were recently elected to the Com- mittee. They are: Ronald Baiers, Watervliet; Wayne Fleming and Gary Lewis, Shelby. Other committeemen include: South- west Michigan Area - Roy Bisnett, Benton Harbor; Ernest Frohelich, Decatur; Alan Mandigo, Paw Paw; Dan Schultz, Buchanan; Alton Wendzel, Watervliet; Paul Wicks, Dowagiac. West-Central Michigan Area - Tom Greiner and Mathew Kokx, Hart. Northwest Michigan Area - John Brock, East Jordan. A delegation of Asparagus Division members recently at- tended an Asparagus Conference in Chicago sponsored by the MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU FEEDERCATTLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ... (left to right) Bill Byrum, American Farm Bureau Federation. Production and market Michigan Farm Bureau; Gil VanWagner, Alpena County; Don Marsh, Osceola County; Gordon information was reported by conference participants from New Andrews, Chippewa County; Frank Schwiderson, Michigan Farm Bureau Board of Directors, Jersey, Indiana, Maryland, Delaware, Illinois, California, and Chairman; AI Keating, American Agricultural Marketing Associationi"Ron Clark, Mac-Luce County, Washington A.so reports from Ontario and British Columbia, Vice Chairman; Lyle Cunningham, Jackson County; Robert Burie, Menominee; David Morris, Mich- igan Farm Bureau Board of "Directors; Dale Broemer, Houghton County. Canada were given. The MACMA Asparagus Marketing Committee will meet A year ago the Michigan Farm feeder ~attle producers and cattle ers their needs and sources for arlY in April to analyze crop and market information and Bureau Livestock Advisory Com- feeders revealed interest in more feeder cattle. The American Agri- k ecommend price and sales arrangements MAC~1A members' asparagus for the sale of in 1970. The MACMA News- mittee recommended to the r..'lich- igan Farm Bureau Board of Di- coordinated efforts for the pur- pose of expanding the marketing cultural Marketing Association presented its findings and pro- l1etter will provide further details. rectors that a special feeder cattle of feeder cattle. In January of posed program to the committee. The MACMA Asparagus Division now represents over 350 adVisory committee be appointed 1970, President Elton Smith ap- Group meetings will be held in of the leading asparagus producers in Michigan. MACMA to review problems and oppor- pointed the special feeder ad- the Upper Peninsula with feeder members produce Over one-half of the commercial asparagus tunities for a more organized ap- visory committee, which repre- cattle producers to further study Iproduction in the state. Asparagus growers who are not now proach to marketing Michigan sents major feeder cattle produc- the needs identified in the ques- produced feeder cattle. Approxi- ing areas of Michigan. t:onnaires. MACMA members and who are interested in joining MACMA mately 10% of the feeder cattle should contact one of the MACMA Committeemen in their area produced in Michigan are mar- The first project was to survey The Michigan Farm Bureau their County Farm Bureau office, or the MACMA office. ' keted cooperatively and the other their counties to determine inter- Board of Directors is looking en- 90 % find other common means est in increased services for feeder thusiastically to the findings of MACMA Red T art Cherry Marketing of collection and distribution. Preliminary discussions with cattle producers. They also dis- cussed with prominent cattle feed- the feeder cattle advisory com- mittee. Committee Meets Scheduled The MACMA Red Tart Cherry weights and measures Division. Cherry Industry Seeks Federal UPRO }ECT MRS." Division Marketing Committee re- The regulation provides, among cently re-elected Rodney Bull, other things, that cherry tanks Marketing Order Aid Farm Bureau women all over Bailey as Committee Chairman will be calibrated by volume Michigan have taken action in a and P. C. Morrison, Jr., Williams- measure, and all tanks can be A Red Tart Cherry Indusb)' area including Michigan, New market research service, Project burg as Committee 1st Vice- used which will meet the calibra- group of producers and proces- York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, MRS, being developed by the Chairman. Elected to a new po- tion test. Some tanks may need sors have been meeting for several Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, and Market Development Division of sition of 2nd Vice-Chairman was angle iron added to the sides of months to develop a program for West Virginia. The Board will the Michigan Farm Bureau. Re- Arthur Dowd, Hartford. Harry the tank to meet the calibration the orderly marketing of tart be appointed by the Secretary of sponding to a need. for greater A. Foster, Lansing Was named test. Cherries may be sold by cherries. Michigan produces Agriculture to administer the market knowledge, the women Committee Secretary. weight, along with the volume nearly seventy-five percent of the Marketing Order. surveyed their local grocery stores Other Committeemen include: measure. national tart cherry production. for the brands and labels of var- Northwest Michigan Area-John An industry group of pro- Producer participation in the ious foods being offered and the Boals, K~wadin; John Minnema, ducers and processors have The primary feature of the storage program is optional; how- net weights of containers. Traverse City; Thomas Runge, been meeting for several months proposed Federal Marketing ever, all processors and producers Order is the storage of surplus in the eight-state area will be in- "The women who have re- Lake Leelanau; James Evens, to develop program for the order- Frankfort; Hugh Bowling, Bear ly marketing of tart cherries. The cherries in excessive production cluded under the provisions of turned survey forms to date have years to the years of light produc- the proposed Order. been very conscientious," says Lake. West-Central Michigan major feature of the proposed Norman Veliquette, MFB Mar- Area - James Fitch, Scottville; Marketing Order is the storage tion. The weather element has The Industry group which de- keting Specialist who is heading John Hawley, Hart; Keith Moore, of surplus cherries in excessive been the major factor in the wide veloped the proposed Federal the development of Project MRS. Grant. Southwest Michigan Area production years to years of light fluctuating supply situation from Market Order were Producers- He reports that many women - Vernon Sill, South Haven; production. Expanded markets year to year. Orderly marketing Rodney Bull, P. C. Morrison, Jr., have turned the fonn over to Lawrence Stover, Berrien Springs. for cherries will be the result of of tart cherries will aid in the Gerald Stanek, and Everett Wiles write additional information on The Red Tart Cherry Market- this program as well as improved development and expansion of from Michigan; Francis Kirby, the reverse side about certain ing Committee and MACMA Staff income to producers and proces- cherry markets, as well as improve New York; John Peters, Pennsyl- foods. have scheduled meetings in each sors. The Secretary of Agriculture the income of producers and pro- will be requested by the Red vania. Processors - Robert Hut- Veliquette describes the proj- COunty or production area to dis- cessors. The markets consuming cuss with the membership several Tart Cherry Industry in early chinson, J. Parnell Dwan, Hugh ect as being an unwieldly one in tart cherries demand an orderly Bengsston, James Brian, \Vin its developmental items of interest, including: cherry April to hold public hearings for stages. The flow of product from year to year. Klatzbach, and John McCool. As- mountain of information gathered stocks situation crop outlook raw the establishment of the proposed fruit grades a~J inspection' pro- Federal Marketing Order, reports During April the Tart Cherry sisting this group was Norm will have to be manually sorted cedures, sale of cherries by vol- Manager Foster. Industry leaders will petition the Healy, U.S. Department of Agri- and compiled. Mr. Veliquette ume measurement, member serv- The r-.fACMA Red Tart Cherry Secretary of Agriculture, request- culture, Harry A. Foster, ~JAC- feels that once it is known which ices, the proposed Federal Mar- Division represents over 600 of ing that public hearings be held, ~lA, Hobert Frohling, National trademarks are most widely avail- keting Order, and new member the leading tart cherry producers that procedures be worked out Red Cherry Institute, Don Ricks able in Michigan, it will be much sign-up. This line-up of topics in ~li:.'higan, and nearly one-half easier to survey the food shelve$. for presenting the proposed Order and George ~fc~lanus, ~1ichigan for discussion will provide an of the commercial production. to the Industry, and that a refer- State University. During April, it is felt that 1 adequate agenda at each meeting. The Committee expects to in- crease the Division's membership endum be held. The Industry follow-up survey can be mad\ According to Harry A. Foster, Meetings are being scheduled strength substantially during the recognizes that the proposed to determine the generally ac- Division ~lanagcr, the Red Tart in all counties or production areas ceptable price levels on the various Cherry r..larketing Committee has months ahead. Tart cherry pro- Order cannot be effected for the to explain the operation of the foods. Once the mailing list for taken action to support a ~lkh- ducers who arc not now members 1970 crop. proposed Market Order, and how PTIV's has been mechanized, oc- igan Department of Agricultllre of ~fAC\lA should contact the A Cherry Administrative Board it will affect producers. ~fACMA casional newsletters relating tc regulation which permits the sale ~lAC~lA Committeeman or Staff in their area, their County Farm \\ ill be elected by the producers will keep its members informeJ the retail food market will alsc of cherries suspended in \\ atcr in be mailed to PT\V's. Bureau or ~lAC~lA office. and handlers in an eight-state by newsletter and meetings. accordance with the Departmcn t's TWELVE April I, 1970 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS New Crop MMPA's "Michigan MFB Board Member Heard On S-2203 Director Dairyman of the Year Michigan F a r m Bureau has filed a statement in support of the Consumer Agricultural Food Production Act of 1970, known generally as S-2203 — a bill introduced b y Senator M u r p h y , A 1968 recipient of Michigan (R-California) and others. T h e bill, as written, would provide Farm Bureau's Distinguished Service Award — Harold F. Blay- general legislation to cover the relationships b e t w e e n farmers lock, has been named "Michigan's a n d their workers and t h e special problems of agriculture. D a i r y m a n of the Year" by the Senator Everett Jordan, ( D - N o r t h Carolina) has b e e n holding Michigan Milk Producers Associa- hearings. Recently M F B Board M e m b e r Kenneth Bull, a fruit tion. grower from Muskegon county, presented testimony before the Blaylock, an active leader and senate committee on Agricultural Research and General Legis- spokesman for the MMPA, Mich- lation. igan Farm Bureau and for all Mr. Bull testified "I believe that w h a t e v e r type of labor dairymen throughout the nation, legislation is found to b e desirable, it should b e on a federal operates a 240 acre Tuscola Coun- ty farm in partnership with his basis applying uniformly in all areas a n d states. I would wife and son-in-law, Marvin Rup- strongly oppose the adoption of S-8 because the original W a g n e r precht. Act of 1935 and the amendments thereto has b e e n designed to Mr. Blaylock has long been ac- govern labor m a n a g e m e n t relations in industrial and commercial tive in the Michigan Farm Bu- concerns and no consideration was given to its possible appli- DAVID C. BOWER reau, serving as an official in the cation to agriculture. Tuscola County group and as a "I would favor the enactment of S-2203 — I believe it would, David C. Bower, a Mennonite member of the state dairy com- HAROLD F. BLAYLOCK among other things, protect consumers b y providing for the layman and former Church World mittee. Last December he was orderly marketing of farm products a n d reduce the potential Service Representative in Paki- elected president of the Michigan ing elected to the state board in Agricultural Conference, a co-or- loss of farm crops on the farm d u e to irresponsible work stan, has been named C h r i s t i a n 1957. He has been vice-president Rural Overseas Program (CROP) dinating o r g a n i z a t i o n of more of the state association since 1964. stoppages. Director for Michigan. The ap- than 50 Michigan farm groups. The award is awarded annually "I believe workers should b e guaranteed the right to organize pointment was announced by Rev. Blaylock has been an MMPA during Michigan S t a t e Univer- and bargain collectively, providing they can do so t h r o u g h a Carl Staser, M i c h i g a n C R O P member for 32 years, has served sity's Farmers' Week to the man secret ballot, on a voluntary basis, w i t h o u t being subject to Board chairman. as president and secretary of his selected by the MSU dairy de- fear or coercion by either the employer or a union." Since S e p t e m b e r 1966, Mr. local organization before heading partment staff as "most deserving Kenneth Bull and his t w o brothers p r o d u c e sweet cherries, Bower has served on the National several state committees and be- of the honor." tart cherries, peaches, plums and apples on Moon Lake orchard CROP staff in Elkhart, Indiana, in Bailey. For t h e cherry harvest, t h e Bull orchards employ and recently, office manager. about 200 or more seasonal workers p e r year to help w i t h the Mr. Bower is a native of Penn- sylvania and was Acting Director TEXAS IN DECEMBER? harvest. of Church World Service in East Would you like to go to will arrive in Houston about noon. Pakistan from 1963-65. He also served in a similar position in Houston? Arrangements are being made for MACMA FEEDER PIG COMMITTEE West Pakistan and assisted in In- The site of the 1970 American doing some sight-seeing that after- dia in 1966. Farm Bureau Federation Annual noon with additional sight-seeing Mr. Bower succeeds Russell M. Meeting will be Houston, Texas. on Sunday before the convention Hartzler, who retired in January The date will be December 6-10. starts. Hopefully, the Astrodome after 21 years of service as Mich- Two jets have been chartered and the NASA Space Center will igan CROP Director. to take Michigan people to this be toured. Dan Reed, Secretary-Manager, convention. The cost will be very If you would like further in- Michigan Farm Bureau and Mrs. reasonable. Air transportation formation on this coming trip, Clayton (Mary Edith) Anderson, will be about $112 round trip. please send in your name request- H o w e l l , a c t i v e F a r m Bureau Hotels should cost about $10 per ing this information. Send your Women's Committee member, are day. name and address to Larry Ew- both members on the state CROP The planes will leave Lansing- ing, Michigan Farm Bureau, P.O. Board. on Saturday, December 5. They 960, Lansing, Michigan 48904. O n e of t h e Michigan Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Association's newest projects — t h e feeder pig division — held its first annual meeting in early M a r c h in L a k e City. A b o u t 60 feeder pig producers a n d their wives, extension and F a r m Bureau personnel and area businessmen a t t e n d e d t h e dinner meeting at the Missaukee L o d g e . T h e F e e d e r Pig Marketing Committee a n d staff a r e (left to right, in above picture) seated, M u r r a y Turnipseed, D u a n e Hershberger, vice chairman and Donald H o w e r , committee chair- man. Standing — John Heim, M A C M A fieldman; Robert Braden, MACMA manager; Robert Kartes; Diiane Stevens, committee- men; a n d Larry DeVuyst, division manager. CONSISTENT, DEPENDABLE SERVICE Join the thousands of O h i o a n d M i c h i g a n f a r m e r s n o w selling their w o o l t h r o u g h PRES. SMITH IN CALIFORNIA their o w n o r g a n i z a t i o n — n o w in their 5 2 n d years of m a r k e t i n g experience. THE LEADING SUPPLY SERVICE FOR • EXHIBITOR'S ITEMS • SHEARING EQUIPMENT • INSTRUMENTS • DRENCHES, DIPS • DYED LAMBSKIN. • W O O L SHIRTS • W O O L BLANKETS Member, Notionol W o o l Marketing Corp. jt OHIO WOOL GROWERS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION 3 9 0 0 Groves Road • Columbus, O h i o 4 3 2 2 7 CONTACT ONE OF THESE REPRESENTATIVES: Roger Brooks * Fern Payne Harold F. Brunner * Ben Seely Rt. 2, 14600 Ely Rd. 6267 Mills Hwy. 15840 Croswell Rd. Route 2, 745 Frank Rd. A FIVE DAY TRIP TO CALIFORNIA . . . sponsored b y the Cooper- Manchester, Mich. 48158 Eaton Rapids, Mich. 48827 West Olive, Mich. 49460 Reading, Mich. 49274 a t i v e Extension Service o f f e r e d M i c h i g a n Farm Bureau president Malcolm Cuddle George M. Strauer Wendell H. Douglas * Omar Tacia * Route 4 1800 West Alabaster Road R.R. 1, Box 13 2666 E. Swede Road Elton Smith a n o p p o r t u n i t y to visit d a i r y a n d p o u l t r y f a r m e r s Gladwin, Mich. 48624 National City, Mich. 48748 Rudyard, Mich. 49780 Spruce, Mich. 48762 in the Fresno a n d Los Angeles a r e a . A b o u t 40 f a r m leaders Floyd Esch Carl Wiggins Aaron L. Gilmore John Willford w e r e i n v i t e d to m a k e t h e t r i p " t o look a t l a r g e scale d a i r y a n d Rt. 1, Box 208 3820 Parmenter Rd. R.R. 2, 490 W. Territorial 4205 Willford Road, Rt. 3 Mio, Mich. 48647 Durand, Mich. 48429 Camden, Mich. 49232 Gladwin, Mich. 48624 p o u l t r y f a r m s r e l a t i v e to the f i n a n c i n g , l a b o r p r o c u r e m e n t a n d m a n a g e m e n t , f e e d procurement a n d contracts, heifer a n d calf Walter Gnepper * Farm Bureau Coop Raymond Hutchins St. Johns Coop. Co. 5985 Dryden Rd. Robert Whatey, Mgr. Route 3 John Williamson, Mgr. raising systems, c o o p e r a t i v e purchases o f services a n d the Dryden, Mich. 48428 Climax, Mich. 49034 Mt. Pleasant, Mich. 48858 P. O. Box 259 St. Johns, Mich. 48879 m a r k e t i n g of m i l k . " The M i c h i g a n f a r m e r s w e r e e n c o u r a g e d Gene Mater West Branch Farm Bureau Coop Frank Myers to h o l d discussions a n d to observe the trends in t h i n k i n g a n d in Route 2 Eugene A. Noble, Mgr. Route 1 Nashville, Mich. 49073 West Branch, Mich. 48661 Clare, Mich. 48617 * Denotes sheep shearer action r e g a r d i n g b r o a d a g r i c u l t u r e p r o b l e m s in the d a i r y a n d poultry field. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS THIRTEEN Spring planting schedules push your equipment to the limit. From You can fight costs with good savings on oils, hydraulic transmis- sun-up to sun-down you fight weather, time, c o s t s . . . and engine sion fluids and greases. Our annual spring lubricants sale is on sludge. now. Buy for the year ahead. But you can fight back. And get more work from your equipment. You can save time with Farmers Petroleum on the farm tire serv- Power up with Farmers Petroleum exclusive Power Balanced Cus- ice. We'll send out a mobile tire unit anytime you c a l l . . . where tom Diesel with high performance HPAD. Custom Diesel can't be ever that tire blows. matched by any other blend of regular or premium diesel fuel. It's What all this means to you is simple: For products you can count superior to regular diesel for extra cetane and cold flow at the on when every minute counts, call your Farmers Petroleum man. front of the power curve, and its beefed-up at the top end to de- And quit worrying over a lot of the things that cost you money. liver more muscle at the draw-bar. Where it really counts. Except the weather. FARMERS PETROLEUM Branches and Dealers throughout Michigan—for Michigan farms FOURTEEN April 1, 1970 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS "Valking up the flight of stairs to the office of ~~I~I~~~~II~~I~~I~~~~I~~~~I~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~1~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~1~~~~jj~~jj~~~~j~~~~~~~~j~~~~~~~~~j~~~~~~~~~~~]~~j~~~~~II~~~r:::::::L::::::::::::::::::::::A::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::8:::::::::;;::::::::::::::::::O:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Rt::~::::::::: l\1r. Barry Brown, director of the State Depart- ment of Labor, the only thing that appeared to be t'"I~:t::us:~:~I"rl I out of order was the elevator. The ~lichigan labor head: appointed to the position a year ago by Governor \Villiam j\Iilliken, V I EWS ,I:flilti}, TOPlclI1,!1 Afi F~RM ISSU ES II offers his viewpoints on the Farnl Labor scene for this month's discussion topic. The three-man session included, along with Mr. Brown, ~I. J. Buschlen, manager of the ~1ichigan tt11111 Agriculture Services Association (NIASA) - a ~1ichigan Farm Bureau affiliate - and Gary Kleinhenn, Director of Education and Research, ~1ichigan Farnl Bureau. 1111Itilll\#1jifJ..itll\ill'llI1t,"~:::~~",!E:~:~~~~:=~,,,,,»~",~,">.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,<",,,,, The questions were directed specifically to Mr. been put into effect already. They didn't require Question: Does this mean the farmer is going to new laws and many times they didn't require new be faced tDith still higher costs to Temain in business? Brown for the purpose of informing farmers first hand of the state labor department viewpoints on money. "'hat they did was to dramatize to the Brown: The public is going to have to be willing some of the issues. ~Ir. Brown's answers take in many state officials, including myself, that there were to share some of the cost in their food prices, just programs and there were monies and there were the areas of: the future of agriculture, migrant as they've indicated they're willing to share in the facilities available to the migrants that maybe we labor, minimum wage, workmen's compensation price of some of these labor costs in the products hadn't done the best job of making accessible to them. and legislation. I think we have improved services to the migrant they buy from' manufacturers. A fanner can't be and that they will feel it substantially when they caught between the, you know, "hard spot on the Quotion: U''1~ do y~ see in tl_~ futUTC for the rock," if his labor costs go up then he's going to have Cb -icuIturc r:uIumy? arrive next year. to protect his margin and share it with the public. Brown: It appears that within the next 10 years Question: The question comes inevitably then- But I don't think he (the farmer) can be harassed does society Tecognize this problem? 'Vhat is society for an increase in food prices and at the same time there will be a broadening of legislation both at the federal level with the ~1urphy bill or one of "oin" to do with these people who only know how to be asked to increase the labor benefits and fringes b t-. h ' those which may pass, and at the state level there use a hoe? Alany people are sayin~, "'ll' y can t we that are required of him - this is just my reaction will be involvement for some fanners with some eClS€up on these TegulationS and let them at least in this particular area. type of greater union activity. I also feel tpere ean-; part of their living? ATe we going to have to Question: What about minimum wage? will be pressures to broaden the workmen's compen- pay more taxes in the fann of welfare? Brown: It appears there will be an increase this sation coverage in the agricultural field. Brown: "VeIl, the difficulty is that there are, of year. I think the bill that passed the Republican Personally, I have held off in the Department of course, some people who have a very contrary view Senate was a reasonable one - it would go to $1.45 Labor any broadening of it until we could take a and they say that it's better for a man not to work this year and to $1.55, I believe, next year. look at a base period to see what the fanners ex- at all than to work at what they call poverty levels. perience had been under the existing law. I think Of course it (poverty level) is difficult to assess, if Question: ATe you familiar with our policy pomion we made a commitment, in effect, to fann groups a man lives in a rural community where rent is which says that we want to be competitive with com- when they were very apprehensive as to what the substantially less than in an urban are~ (although I peting areas, therefOTc, the only way we know to do cost would be two or three years ago when the don't find food prices are necessarily much different) this is to keep even with a federal minimum wage. initial legislation was passed. it might mean the poverty level would be lower in Is this a Tealistic apjJToach? I don't know how formal the agreement was, but this rural locality. Brown: Yes it is. we felt here, within the Department of Labor, that (~1r. Brown suggested that mechanization could In the area of wage, right now, the federallegisla- any substantial movement into this field wouldn't be be part of the answer.) The theory that many econ- tion is ahead of state legislation by a nickel. I think appropriate until 1971. Then we could take a look at omists use is that mechanization creates new de- right now it's $1.30. I would imagine, looking at a base period and see what the experience has been, mands. The fellow that was once the handyman federal proposals, that we will probably see the and draw a bead on where we can go from there around the fann now may be the machine operator federal legislation move ahead this year. There is - so we won't draw food costs and operation costs at the local food processing plant. some talk of $2.00 an hour, but I would imagine just to the fanner out of sight. I think we have to always Yet there isn't a sufficient number of new jobs as I've discussed with you,. a measured approach, measure between what's good for the workman, created to really fill all the gaps created by the and would probably go to $1.75 and move in that which I think has to be one of my prime goals, but elimination of hand labor. I would imagine the direction on a federal basis. also what is feasible and economical that the em- same trend we've seen going on in the state of Mich- I think you're right. I would hate to think of Mich- ployer can handle. igan for some time (a movement away from the farm igan as being progressive to the point that it makes to the cities) will continue. Q. Un: J!r. Brotn:, u;1J.C! C;'.C rom€" at the Wisconsin cherries or Oregon apples or Indiana tI:;~"!."O: C !;~t.( f.... rr;:CT~ t:':r. 1-.c=cto face tl;.is celery more attractive to the big buyers because we've Questiur1: In this transition of farm wOTkers need- !'V"":. ;; SCtlSO':"..? cast ourselves into a poor competitive position. i71g te; ad~ to different wOTking situations~ and in turn tI,e farmer adjusting to the times - are we Question: From your TeportS fTom throughout the Brown: \Vell, first of all I want to comment in going to fast in your opinion? Are we regulating state, what do YOUTexaminers Tun into in 111£way the area of the migrant. There was a great deal of it properly? of problem aTeas? 'l'hat help does the farmer need publicity in this area and yet taking the long run to keep up with what now erists? view I feel legislation dealing with the resident Brown: I don't know if we are going too fast farm worker is really going to be more important really. The changes in legislation as it affects the Brown: With all the publicity there was last sum- before the 1970's are over than legislation that fanner hasn't been at too fast a pace. There has mer there were allegations made about certain con- affects the migrant. My reasons for saying this is been, of course, pressures every year, but the farmer ditions especially in migrant camps and especially simply that the migrant stream is drying up. Labor is still a persuassive force in the legislature. Other about violation of certain state laws. Frequently costs and other costs have caused the farmer to than the inroads of workmen's compensation and these allegations centered around the minimum wage. turn more and more to mechanization and to types the minimum wage there have been many things Our investigators followed up on as many of these of fruit and vegetables that can be machine harvested. talked about but even when one party controlled as we could and frankly, we rarely found a violation. If the present trend continues at the rapid rate it both houses, really workmen's compensation and the We did find a number of incidents where the posters has in the last two or three years, we will have a minimum wage was the only labor legislation that that are connected with the minimum wage law mere trickle of migrants coming into the state by was passed that was detrimental. were not up. That's a technical violation. We did 1974-75. find an instance where the farmer didn't use the most Qt-'"'Sfion: \'(71uzt l1J-p€ of le~ulation can be looked modern techniques of bookkeeping, and it was a bit Qaation: If tl~ migrc:-# me:; .. i: d'!i-rrag ur, fOT in iT c fuftncr more difficult f<1r our investigators to search his :.. 1 crT" flu: attention k directed? records. I think the investigators were not Teally Brown: I think the things that you may see hap- interested in what style or technique was used as Brown: I think we should turn our attention to pening might be an extension of some of the safety long as they could ferret out th~t the people that the rural worker and to the nlral poor. So much laws to the farm. Right now, the safety laws that worked on that particular farm were paid in accoTd- attention of late has gone to the urban problems in we have in the state, one is Public Act 282, covers ance with the minimum wage. Now the difficulty the ghettoes. There are substantial numbers of peo- almost every employment within the state of Mich- here of course is that there was misunderstanding in ple who live in rural settings or in small commu- igan excluding farms. the area where a man was being paid, for example, nities out-state that have economic problems which This doesn't have a great monetary impact im- for picking cucumbers by the bushel. The fanner are as disasterous to them as to the people of big mediately. It does in a way though. If a fann has certain requirements put upon him by the proces- cities. There should be an equality of access to gov- tractor must have a roll-bar because the safety laws sor. The processor is only interested in pickles of a ernmental services and benefits to rural and urban require it, right now many fanners get them as a certain size and yet the message somehow didn't people. matter of course, but it's an extra twenty, thirty, seem to get through to the pickers in that they would I'm not minimizing the migrant situation, I think fifty dollars to buy a tractor with this equipment go out and grab the largest cucumbers available, of they have some problems. There are difficulties on it - if there was a law that required a farmer course, this fills up the bushel a bit quicker than with any group of people who come for a few weeks to do it, he could say that to the extent of this pur- the small sized ones, but the fanner would often just stay in the state, have a different social-economic chase, the safety factor was an expense to him. dump them out or wouldn't give credit to the man background and speak a different language, by and Yet on the other hand, as long as he has workmen's for having picked them. \Ve'd get a complaint that large. But I do believe that Governor Milliken's compensation on that farm, and as long as tractor they weren't paying people for the work that they task force took a hard look at this problem. I was accidents continue at the rate they have, especially had done. I think it's a problem of communication. one of t1lC membcrs of that task force. They made roll-overs, then a roll-bar might save time and money I think a farmer has a right to set the around rules a number of recommendations some of which have in the long run. under which the people work. b MICHIGAN FARM NEWS April 1, 1970 FIFTEEN FARM BUREAU CENTER DISCUSSION GROUP TOPIC SUMMARY TAKING FORM PREVEII FARM MANAGEMENT More than 625 groups reported. From those questions which were completed an overwhelming 412 groups be- FOR PROFIT 'Foot Rot lieve that the experiment showing aggressive management to be a method of success was valid while 88 groups didn t agree. With good aggressive management 565 groups out-voted 53 groups in agreeing that a small fann some- 7 with times can do as well or better than a large farm. About 455 groups out-polled 112 groups in seeing a need for farm management training programs. Other area dis- cussion groups would like most to hear about were, 373 for «"Vills and Estates" the highest vote getter; 183 for finance; 102 for machinery; 96 for livestock, and in de- CONSTRUCTION ... on the $4 million Home Office Building on W. Saginaw in lansing is progressing according to the schedule scending order planting, harvesting, marketing, selling, set up by the contractors for early 1971 completion. taxes, and bookkeeping. SANILAC SPRING SALE April 17, 12 Noon Sanilac County Fairgrounds, Sandusky, Michigan There will be a clipping and fiHing demonstration starting at 11:30 a.m. 60 HEAD REGISTERED HOLSTEINS A $9,000 WATCH ... THAT'S RIGHT!... Fred Johnson, Osceola county Farm Bureau member, paid that amount in Bogus 15 Junior and Senior heifer calves - 25 bred heifers (due Bucks for a watch for his wife at the West Central Region from sale time thru July and August) - 20 young cows auction. Shor' and it was St. Patrick's Day and what better fresh or springing. way to win a Colleen's heart. per animal Records to 21,000# m., many with over 700# f. Provides This will be a good opportunity to buy some outstanding 3-BEDROOM, CONTEMPRI MODULAR HilMES • TRACE MINERALS show and breeding prospects. Lunch on grounds - Sale • SALT • EDDI under cover • Hardy Foot Rot Salt Medicated comes in bags or blocks. Mix or Terms - cash. feed free choice. RECOMMENDED-for milk cows, Everything Calfhood Vaccinated - TB and Bangs tested. calves, beef, sheep and lambs. Supplies all salt and trace mineral Sale sponsored by Sanilac County Holstein Association. needs, too. Milton J. Osborn, Applegate, Michigan, President; Stewart Larson, Croswell, Michigan, Secretary. We believe in: A GOOD HOME FOR GOOD PEOPLE Auctioneers: John Fenstermaker, Homerville, Ohio, and -AT A PRICE THEY CAN AFFORD TO PAY " Charles Chestnut, Williamston, Michigan The 24' x 44' model for $11,995 (1056 sq. ft.) 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