0ODH1DOAIM * ^ THE ACTION PUBLICATION OF THE MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU Vol. 49, No. 5 Focused On The Future THE FARM M y farm to me, is not just land, where bare, unpainted buildings M y farm's not lonely, for all d a y I hear my children shout at play, stand. To me my f a r m is nothing less than all created loveliness. and here, when age comes, free from fears, I'll live a g a i n , long M y farm is not where I must soil my hands in endless, dreary toil, joyous years. but where through seed and swelling pod, I've learned to w a l k and M y farm's a heaven — here dwells rest, security and happiness. talk with God. What'er befalls the w o r l d outside, here faith and hope and love abide. M y farm to me is not a place outmoded by a modern race. I like And so my farm is not just land where bare, unpainted buildings to think I just see less of evil, greed and selfishness. stand. To me, my farm is nothing less than all God's hoarded loveliness. 1970 Award Winner Marketing-Commodities Discussion Topic Project MRS" IN THIS ISSUE Page 3 Page 8 Page 10 Page 11 May PRESIDENT'S C O L U M N EDITORIAL . . . America and Crime . . . Tax Action Overdue The state legislature met last fall to iron out Should the American public have to live in educational reform and now it's spring, and fear? The soaring crime rate in our nation has after a cold winter of haggling, still nothing provoked fear and distrust in all Americans at has been done to relieve the property tax bur- or near the top of today's public concern. Fear den which finances the major bulk of education. has become a part of the lives of millions of How much longer must the man on the land citizens. endure more than his share of supporting social Why is there so much crime in our country services? today? Year after year the problem keeps Farmers pay three to four times more prop- mounting. Violence is spreading each day. Fear is beginning to strike the suburbs as well erty tax than non-farmers. as the cities. Fear stalks many metropolitan In 1965, a study by the Michigan Citizens' streets and is reported to be seeping into of- Research Council revealed urban area property fices and homes. It knows no distinction be- taxes ranged from a 2.9 percent to 4.1 percent tween the rich and the poor. People are of total income. A like study was taken again beginning to flee the streets at dark and more in 1969, revealing property taxes as a percent and more of them even in the daylight. The of income leveling off to 3.3 to 4 percent for situation in many cities is now considered a non-farmers. grave menace. In comparison, USDA data for agricultural The American public is asking why? What property taxes in Michigan show that in 1965 is behind this increase in crime? Who are the taxes as a percent of net income was 14.5 per- criminals? What motivates them to perform cent and by 1968 rose to 17.9 percent. Taking such acts? Who is to blame? Is it our courts, the 1965 Research Council's low average statis- police, parents, schools or the general public? tic of 2.9 percent and the average 1969 farm The latest figures from the Federal Bureau statistic of 17.9 percent, the tax inequity is of Investigation showed an 11% increase in magnified even more. major crime last year compared to 1963. The How many more eggs in a dozen must gc over-all rate of rise for violent crimes was 12%. for taxes? How many more gallons of mill< Street robbery was up 18% and residential rob- from the herd must go for rising operating bery 22%. costs? How many more acres of crops are Some authorities relate the increase of crime harvested for the government just for the to the problem of drugs. An addict needs a privilege of staying in business? Agriculture steady supply of whatever drug he has become cannot continue to stay in business if the addicted to. To secure a supply of that drug legislature persists to maintain the grossly un- requires money and in many cases provokes fair property tax. crime in order to get the money. Law enforce- It's no secret at the ballot box as to whal ment alone cannot do the job that is needed in the general public believes about property dealing with this drug problem. A complete taxes. It is a tax revolt, as we can witness, change of values and attitudes of many of our as community after community from the Upper nation's young people, who think it is the "in Peninsula southward to the bottom edge of the thing" to try drugs, is required. Drug addiction state vote "NO" to increasing millage. knows no age or social standard barriers, so it can affect all parts of this nation's population. Tax reform will mean more taxes for the The drug problem must be solved. The citizens state. It can be done by shifting the emphasis of this country must accept the challenge to from property taxes to income tax. With an solve the problem. income tax all citizens will have the opportu- The cry that our court and police systems are nity to pay their fair share in giving our children a failure is heard from many parts of the land. equal education and our government addi- A great deal of discussion can be heard about tional financing. what is happening in the courts. Some say We believe the people understand the prob- judges are too soft, that stiffer sentences should MICHIGAN WEEK—MAY 11-23 lem. It is time for action! be applied and bail bonds should be denied Farm Bureau members, by voting delegate to some suspects. Other people say courts Stand anywhere in Michigan and look around you. action at the annual meeting, overwhelmingly should do more than just hand down punish- Stop anywhere in Michigan and listen to the people. supported the use of income tax as a major ment. They can be a very powerful arm in Travel anywhere in the United States and someone will source of tax funds. We support the necessary providing and promoting rehabilitation. The sing Michigan's praises. increase in the state income tax to halt the basic concept of our penal system has been All of this activity is due in part to the more than 15,000 horse race of runaway property taxes. one of punishment. We have assumed that by volunteers throughout the state who work on and head On behalf of our more than 56,500 member placing a person in jail or fining him or both the committees that are the back-bone of Michigan Week. families, I have written to each member of we will keep him from becoming a criminal Many of these volunteers are polishing programs for a the House of Representatives to enlist their again. Unfortunately, many of our present Community Pride Day festivity; others are building pro- support for reform. The letter reads: day offenders have already served one or more grams around Heritage or Livelihood themes; some have terms of imprisonment. We should spend more "The recent House action substituting the arranged an 8 day schedule, marking each day of Michigan money on education and rehabilitation of concept of the Spencer school aid proposal for Week in some particular way. All are emphasizing HOS- criminals. This is especially true for young Chapter I of S. 1082 was most commendable. PITALITY — because the Michigan Week theme is "Mich- people and for first offenders. We also need igan — Land of Hospitality." It is an important step toward educational fi- to take a look at how our courts are operating. nance reform in Michigan. It is now possible During this 17th Annual Michigan Week, Saturday is Perhaps they need to be streamlined in their to shift much of the burden of school costs designated Community Pride Day; Sunday, Spiritual Foun- administration, so the backlog of cases will not from the property tax to state and local income dations Day; Monday, (Mayor Exchange) Government be so long. Some of the recent rulings of the taxes. However, adequate state funding is Day; Tuesday, Heritage Day; Wednesday, Livelihood Day; supreme court make it more difficult for law now necessary. Thursday, Education Day; Friday, Hospitality Day and officers to obtain statements and confessions Saturday, Youth Day. "The voting delegates at the Michigan Farm from persons accused of crimes. We have more Bureau state convention last November over- people and more laws today than in the past. whelmingly supported the 'use of the income Both increase the burden of the policeman's tax as a major source of funds to finance job of maintaining law and order. MICHIGAN £FARM NEWS schools.' The basic function of law in governing TMB ACTION PUBLICATION OF THE MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU "S. 1084 is now on the House calendar as a crime is to protect persons and property. The MICHIGAN FARM NEWS is DIRECTORS: D i s t r i c t 1 , Arthur vehicle for action. We support the necessary published monthly, on the first day, Criminal law has been extended beyond its by the Michigan Farm Bureau, at its Bailey, Schoolcraft; District 2, Dean increase in the state income tax. We do, how- publication office at 109 -V. Lafayette Pridgeon, Montgomery, R - l ; District 3 , primar\- purpose into purely personal or social itreet, Greenville, Michigan. Andrew Jackson, Howell, R - l ; Dis- ever, believe that the property tax credits areas. The result is that the efforts of police, Editorial and General offices at 4000 trict 4, Elton R. Smith, Caledonia, R-l; should be retained, as this provision of the 1967 North Grand River Avenue, Lansing, District 5. David Morris, Grand Ledge, prosecutors and the judiciary have been diluted Michiean 48904. Post Office Box 960. R-3; District 6, Jack Laurie, Cass City,' tax reform package does give some measure Telephone, Lansing 485-8121, Exten- R-3; District 7, Kenneth Bull, Bailey, and priorities have been confused. No longer sion 317. Subscription price, 50£ per R-l; District 8, Harvey Leuenberger, of property tax relief. is the policeman looked up to and respected year. Saginaw, R-6; District 9, Eugene Rob- Established January 12, 1923. Sec- erts. Lake City, R-1-, District 10, "We urge your further support of finance as a friend, helper or public defender. The ond Class Postage paid at Greenville, Richard Wieland, Ellsworth, R-l; Dis- reform in education. This is the number one Michiean. human cry of need for better police is some- EDITORIAL: Editor, Carl P. Kent- trict 11, Franklin Schwiderson, Dafter. educational issue. Other school legislation such times amplified. Policemen must be care- ner; Associate Editor, Vern M. Bullen; Advertising Manager, Carl P. Kentner; DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Walter as mandatory K-12 reorganization, should be Frahm, Frankenmuth; James L. Sayre, fully selected, adequately training and accepted Artist, Norman Goodling. Belleville; Calvin Lutz, Kaleva. delayed — at least until such time as an equit- by society in order to do an effective job. OFFICERS: Michigan Farm Bu- WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU: Mrs reau; President, Elton R. Smith, Cale- Jerold Topliff, Eaton Rapids, R - l ; able tax structure is fully operable and assess- The law-abiding citizens of this country must d o n i a . R - l ; Vice President, Dean Pridgeon, Montgomery, R - l ; Secretary- ment and evaluation tests provide factual in- FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARM- return the role of a policeman to its true and Manager, Dan E. Reed, Lansing. ERS: Karl Howard, Marlette. formation as the quality of present educational real status. We must begin to teach our chil- POSTMASTER: In using form 3579, moil to: Michigan Farm News, 4000 N. programs. dren that policemen are our friends. Grand River, Lansing, Michigan 48904 Second class postage paid at Greenville, Michigan 'Thank you for your consideration." Carl P. Kentner Elton R. Smith MICHIGAN FARM NEWS May 1, 1970 THREE Thar Asparagus Sled Al Almy Joins Notes From AllOver Public Affairs Staff Wins State Award A gayly colored, easy-to-read book «Food from Farm to Home" will soon be available to all youth with an interest in agriculture-( and is geared to awaken an interest in agriculture). The book has been written and illustrated by Walter Buehr, well-known author of children's text books. The book examines modem farming techniques as well as recalling the pioneer farm and explains the important role played by agriculture in everyday living. The American Farm Bureau served as a consultant for the publication. Plans are to have copies of "Food from Farm to Home" in most schools, libraries and other areas throughout the state. Further information regarding the book may be ob- tained from County Farm Bureaus or the Michigan Farm Bureau. J9hn Calkins, Deputy Director of the State Department of Agriculture, was honored at the State Association of Soil Con- servation Districts meeting held recently. Mr. Calkins accepted THE 1970 MICHIGAN AGRICULrURAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE Albert A. Almy an award for his service in the advancement of forestry by the YEAR ... award was presented to James Thar, Decatur (cen- Michigan Forest Industries. ter) during the 1970 Farmers' Week program. The award was Albert (Al) A. Almy, former presented by Richard Arnold, executive secretary of the Mich- Michigan Farm' Bureau regional igan Agricultural Conference. and chairman of the Michigan representative and since Septem- Week Product and Agricultural Awards Committee. Mrs. Thar ber 1967, Marketing Specialist in F. D. Bloss, Genesee county farmer, voiced his opinion in an (left) attended the ,special event. the Market Development Divi- out-state paper, regarding an article written by State Rep. Dale sion, has been appointed Assistant Kildee (D-81st Dist.) and his statements about migrant workers. Michigan Farm Bureau member and former director James Legislative Counsel. Mr. Almy's The letter from Mr. Bloss follows: Thar, Decatur, won Michigan's 1970 Agricultural Development appointment was effective April State Rep. Dale Kildee was quoted in The Flint Journal as say- of the Year award for providing a practical, low-cost asparagus 20. ing in regard to the increase in minimum wage to $1.45 per hour Al is a 1963 Western Michigan harvester which may revolutionize- the industry in Michi ~an. University graduate with a B.S. for about 30,000 migrant workers and about 170,000 other The Thar sled was announced as the .winning entry after a degree in agriculture. His duties workers: "I am thinking of the poorest of the poor ... who do panel of judges had examined scrapbooks submitted by regional in Market Development carried not raise their own food as the fanner does." winners in the annual Michigan Week agricultural contest. responsibilities for dairy, poultry Because of the trend today to specialize, very few fanners Mr. Thar, a Van Buren County farmer, accepted the award at and farm records. could be considered as producing their own food. Dairy the Agricultural Engineering Banquet in Kellogg Center. Mr. Almy served in the U. S. farmers today buy butter, cheese, ice cream and milk. "This entry is making a substantial contribution to Mich- Army, Quartermaster Corp. for I know of no farmer who makes his own com flakes or oat- igan agriculture and can easily be adapted by asparagus pro- two years, and was discharged meal, or who grinds his wheat into flour for bread. Very few ducers throughout Michigan," the judges announced. "Pre- as a First Lieutenant. farmers have a potato patch or even a garden, and even if Al replaces Dale Sherwin who they did it would not be free. viously, sophisticated mechanical harvesters have been both left Michigan Farm Bureau earl- costly and unsatisfactory, so that labor and harvesting costs ier this year to join the \-Vashing- A farmer does not pick dollars from a tree. The fruit that is have been formidable problems for asparagus producers to ton, D. C. Legislative staff of produced is dependent on Mother Nature and the work and overcome." American Farm Bureau Feder- skills of the farmer. The resulting quantity and quality deter- Described as a new concept in asparagus harvesting, the ation. mine the dollars with which the fanner is rewarded for his Thar sled slides over the row of asparagus, harvesting all the efforts. asparagus at the fixed level of the cutting blade. The sled costs In the March 26 Journal, Prof. Arthur Mauch, an MSU from $10 to $20 for the farmer to build from his own materials New Regional agricultural economist, said that one-third of the people in Mr. Thar estimates, and cuts his cost to about 1~ per pound Representative farming in Michigan, 900,000 are considered to be in the poverty compared to the 6-1~ per pound cost of hand labor. classification. Mr. Thar's asparagus sled entry was originally submitted by My question is this: Should we concern ourselves only with the Van Buren County Farm Bureau. The state entry repre- the 30,000 migrant workers and 170,000 other workers and ig- sented Michigan Week Region 9 - Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo, nore the plight of 900,000 other poor people just because they St. Joseph and Van Buren counties i,n the state contests. ' happened to have chosen farming as their career several years ago and gotten lost in the shuffle when mechanization and Allegan-Oceana Growers specialization began to spread to the fann? F. D. Bloss First In Multi-Fruit Division Pear growers in Allegan County and Peach growers in Plnns are being completed for the Michigan Farm Bureau Oceana County are the initial members in MACMA's new Multi- Young People's Citizenship Seminar to be held July 20-24 at Fruit Division. The first growers joining the new marketing Central Michigan University. The committee, under the guid- program were those who most quickly recognized the need ance of Chairman Dave Cook, is in the process of appointing for grower unity. Also, the first members were mostly growers junior counselors and additional staff. Mr. Cook states: "The who attended membership sign-up meetings. basic purpose of the Seminar is to contribute to the strength Norman Veliquette, acting manager of the Multi-Fruit Di- and continuity of the freedom philosophy on which the Ameri- vision, believes many more peach, pear and plum growers will can way of life is founded. Last year, about 170 junior and readily join the division when they become aware that the senior high school students took advantage of this wonderful services of MACMA are available to them. Ronald E. Nelson opportunity. Almost half of these students asked to return as Peaches, Pears, and Plums for Processing counselors this year. That in itself speaks well for the Seminar." Ronald E. Nelson, a graduate The Multi-Fruit membership agreement was drafted by a of Western Michigan University committee of fruit growers and approved by the MACMA with a B.S. in Agriculture, has Board of Directors. Under the agreement, growers of proces- joined the Michigan Farm Bureau Representative Samuel S. Stratton (D-New York) is the 66th sing peaches, pears and plums will be served. The fruit crops Staff as a Regional Representative member of the 9Ist Congress to introduce the Agricultt.ral Ad- to be served were "designated" by the MACMA Board of in the West Region (Allegan, justment Act of 1969. His bill is H.R. 12345. Rep. Stratton's Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, bill provides for the type of government fann programs for Directors as provided in the agreement. As the needs of Muskegon and Ottawa counties.) wheat, feed grains and cotton recommended by Farm Bureau. growers change, other fruit crops and perhaps even fresh Mr. Nelson graduated from market crops can be "designated" and served through the Grant High School and was active Multi-Fruit Division. in the FFA. He attended Muske- Information Needed gon County Community College, The 1970 Upper Peninsula Citizenship Seminar is scheduled Ferris State College and Western for June 9-10 at Marco's Restaurant in Escanaba, according to 'The ups and downs experienced by the peach, pear and Michigan University. He worked Hugo Kivi, U. P. Regional Representative and co-ordinator of plum industry in Michigan have discouraged growers, proces- in the Research Department of the program. sors, distributors, and consumers alike. Sound information, Gerber Products when he returned market analysis and leadership can restore confidence in the from the service, and is now in Students, sponsored by U. P. County Farm Bureaus, wiU ~ee industry. Decisive action can be taken at all levels of growing the National Guard. two films, "Dust or Destiny" and "The People Enact," the story and marketing." Veliquette said. Mr. Nelson assumes the po- of the Michigan State Legislature. Also on the program will be Growers ask, "What is the future of our markets for proces- sition vacated by Bob Driscoll Kenneth Cheatham, AFBF Program Development Division, the sing peaches, pears and plums in Michigan?" Very few grow- who joined the Information Staff Economics topic speaker and also the Tuesday night banquet ers, if any, have the resources to track down a sound answer as Director of Broadcast Services. ~eaker. Mr. Nelson lives in Kalamazoo Larry Ewing, MFB Community Programs Department Direc- to this question. An even smaller number have the opportu- with his wife and son. nity to make a positive influence on the answer. tor, will present the county and township governments series Can a grower association answer the question? MACMA and Dave Cook, Citizenship Seminar Chainnan, the Structure le.a~ers and members believe it can. Not only can it answer of the American \Vay of Life. the question, a grower association can positively influence the MICHIGAN WEEK AI r. Kivi states that a greater number of students are ex- answer through legislative, processing and food industry MAY 16-23 pected to attend this years' Seminar, due to the enthusiastic contacts. reports given by students who attended in previous years. FOUR May 1, 1970 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Project MRS Underway Project MRS. (Market Research Survey) is now underway by Farm Bureau Women in 65 counties. PTW's (Price Tag Watchers) in the counties are accumulating retail price in- formation for the Michigan Farm Bureau and the American Farm Bureau, where it will be analyzed on computers and given to marketing specialists for more complete information on total food prices. District \Vomen's Chairmen have taken the responsibility of working with the PTW's in their counties on the project. ~ Pot)-PO«h/-M working, not waiting. •••••• Greening grass, croaking frogs, humming tractors. Mother Nature is waking up and wiU soon present us with beauty we humans could never match. Warm weather also puts an extra MRS. CARL ABEL, 1970 SMU EMBLEMS amount of ambition in our youth. Be especially careful when you drive' and be always on guard when you are near young people walking or playing. MICH MOTHER OF THE YEAR ARE IMPORTANT A safety project we might well do would be to pick up the debris that careless drivers and riders have thrown out of car Michigan Farm Bureau Women windows. Some places have organized' and have enlisted the undertook the SMV (Slow-Mov- help of their young people in picking up the things people have ing Vehicle) project a few years thrown along their road-sides. \Vhole townships and counties ago and were instrumental in have gone out at the same time and worked three or four hours, getting it .accepted as a safety reporting many pounds of pickup. It is a most rewarding project. regulation by the state police. This may be a project in our state we can do and help make The now-familiar 14 x 16 Michigan highways beautiful. Michigan Week is coming up flourescent orange - yellow tri- soon. Let's show our out-of-state visitors as well as our own angle was designed to be used I th d h hi d k on vehicles that travel 25 miles peop e at we 0 care ow Mic 'gan's roadsi es 100 • an hour or less on public high- Our Washington Seminar this year was very worthwhile. We ways .. The red outside border had a wonderful group of people, both in our Legislative group around the edge "bounces" the and the Heritage group. If your county had people who were light at night The emblem is on this trip you should ask them to tell you about it, they can mounted on the rear of the slow- do a good job for you. I do hope you people will write your moving vehicles and serves as a congressmen and your state legislators. They like to know what THE 1970 MICHIGAN MOTHER OF THE YEAR ... Mrs. Carl l. warning to rear-approaching traf- their constituents think. Remember, keep it brief. (Alice M.) Abel, (fourth from left) was joined by other Farm fie. Are you working in your political party this year? This year Bureau Women in receiving honors at the luncheon held in However, there are many in- . li I their honor April 13. Others were Merit Mothers Mrs. E. Everett stances where the SMV emblem IS an important po 'tica year. People will vote for and elect 35 (Emily) Potrude, Cadil/ac; Mrs. Urban J. (Cecilia) Bussey, Lake is not being used properly. The members to the United States Senate) 435 members to the United leelanau; 1969 Michigan Mother of the Year, Mrs. H. (Myrtle) emblem has been seen as maiJ- St~tes House of Representatives) 35 governors) and over 6,000 Oxender, Constantine; Merit Mothers Mrs. James A. (Lucille) box markers; attached to the side members of the State Legislatures. Will you get involved and MacArthur, Petoskey and Mrs. Eugene (louise) DeMotio, West of buildings; nailed to fish shant- work for those candidates that are the best qualified? Your Branch. ies, on the back of pickup trucks' party needs you. It is said that «No man is rich enough to do and campers and even as re- without a good neighbor." Michigan Farm Bureau women departments to meet the Smith- £lectors in a garden. have again come to the front- Hughes requirements for federal The misuse of the emblem de- As we go about our sometimes routine tasks) hope goes with us. repeating last years' performance aid. stroys the purpose of it. How- Hope may be a sometime thing, - by having one of their mem- Mrs. Jan S. VanderHeide) State ever, the proper use of the em- And yet it has a sturdy ring) bers, Mrs. Carl F. Abel of Cedar Michigan Mother of the Year blem may save a life - maybe Strength to lean on, faith to borrow) Springs, named the 1970 Michi- Chaimian, said ''\Ve have had gan Mother of the Year. Mrs. such wonderful cooperation from yours. HOPE ... the sunrise of tomorrow. Encourage proper use of the Abel succeeds Mrs. H. Oxender, Farm Bureau \Vomen. Last years SMVemblem. Constantine - also an active Mrs. Jerold (Maxine) Topliff winner, Mrs. Oxender, was a Farm Bureau member. wonderful representative of all ~1rs. Abel is a former home ~1others .. This year, of the nine economics teacher, the mother of ~lerit ~fothers chosen, five of six children and has helped her them are Farm Bureau members. husband manage their 300 acre You should all be very proud of farm and hatchery business. this outstanding representation." She is an active member of her Mrs. Abel received a procla- church, a member of the Grange, mation from Governor \Villiam and a member of both the Cedar ~lilliken, read by luncheon speak- Springs and Sand Lake \\'omen's er ~frs. Thomas Schweigert, wife Clubs. The Abels are participat- of Lieutenant Go\'~rnor Thomas ing Life members of ~lichigan Schweigert; an American ~1others Farm Bureau and have hosted pin from Mrs, Oxender and a three Farm Bureau Exchalige check from the Northland Center boys in theIr home. ~Ierchants Association. Considered one of Mrs. Abel's Mrs. Abel will represent Mich- outstanding community accomp- igan in New York City Ma)' 4 lishments is the organization of where the National Mothers Com- home economics departments in mittee will chose the top Mother two high schools, completing the of the Country. all you need ~eeg~e,.4~ to get out of town Ninety-one Farm Bureau members from Michigan traveled to \Vashington) D. C. in mid-March as participants nual Washington in the an- Seminar. Forty-five of these Michigan Farm in a hurry Bureau people were designated by their County Farm Bureau Dial your long distance calls or the :Michigan Farm Bureau to be "Legislative Leaders". direct and get somewhere the easy way. Special arrangements were made for them to meet with their Michigan Congressmen and discuss key legislative issues of in- Just dial 1, the area code terest to them. Officials of the American Farm .Bureau met with (if different from your own) , them also to review Farm Bureau policies and current legisla- then the phone number tion before Congress. An added attraction this year was a visit to the U. S. De- and you'll go a long way. F~st. partment of Agriculture, where Secretary of Agriculture Clifford Dial your long distance calls direct. Hardin and Thomas Cowden) Under Secretary of Agriculture, met and talked with the Farm Bureau people. And get out of town, on time. The Farm Bureau women are proud to sponsor this project in Michigan and to help members understand how Congress operates, to be well informed on key legislative issues and to pro- vide an opportunity for our folks to discuss these issues person- ally with their Congressman. \Ve feel that the Legislative Lead- ers who were part' of this year's Seminar very effectively repre- sented Michigan fanners in this most important legislative activity. @ Michigan Bell MICHIGAN FARM NEWS May 1, 1910 FIVE Migrant Housing MANY ISSUES BEFORE Inspection The change in migrant housing inspection procedures to a single MICHIGAN LEGISLAlURS inspection instead of two inspec- tions is the result of the Commit- tee for the Survival of the Mich- igan Fruit and Vegetable Indus- by Rpbert E. Smith try and industry leaders working together. Petitions were circu- lated through the industry asking for improvement of inspection The number one overall issue in the Legislature continues as workmen's compensation, unemployment insurance, housing procedures. to be the school aid bill, S. 1082, now before the Senate, and law changes, etc., is still in committee. The Committee met with labor officialsin Washington,D. C. and the tax bill, S. 1084, increasing the state income tax for school with state labor officials to pro- purposes, presently before the House. Farm Bureau has sent Potato Promotion Programs pose the changes to the Michigan letters to both the House and Senate members on these subjects: S. B. 1168 will make a major change in potato promotion Employment Security Commis- programs in Michigan. It changes the present Michigan Potato sion and the Michigan Depart- School Aid Proposal Industry Council to a commission. The Council was originally ment of Public Health. They The letter to the House of Representatives, signed by Mich- organized in the 1950's as a voluntary group of potato growers reached agreement, whereby the igan Farm Bureau President Elton Smith, commended the law- and financed by a small annual fee. The Council then became Health Department will perform makers on substituting the Spencer school aid proposal for a state statutory agency by legislative action in 1961, with an housing inspections under the Chapter I of S. 1082 and said that the action was an important assessment of $1.50 per acre. state and federal standards, and step toward educational finance reform in Michigan. It said The original legislation contained an "escape clause" to per- will report the results to the Em- further that the program would make it possible to shift some mit each grower to determine whether he wished to participate. ployment Security Commission. of the burden of school cost from the property tax to state The legislation expired after five years and was renewed in This agreementwill result in more expedient handling of the inspec- and local income taxes. 1966 by the Michigan Legislature for another five years. While tion procedures. The inspection President Smith's letter also pointed out that Farm Bureau's the legislation provided for an "escape clause" there were a procedure should be performed policy adopted by the voting delegates calls for the "use of the few growers who totally ignored the law and declined to file within one week, instead of the income tax as a major source of funds to finance schools." the necessary reports or to pay the assessment. The legal power two to six weeks it would have Because of this policy, he urged that any necessary increase of the state was then used to collect from those who had not taken before the change. in the state income tax be included in S. 1084. At the same bothered to use the escape clause. Growers who plan to use agri- time, he cautioned against removal of any of the property tax The State of Michigan filed suit against two growers in cultural workers this season are credits and said that they should be retained, as this provision Kalkaska County. In this case, the judge ruled (November urged to submit labor camp li- of the 1967 tax reform package gives some measure of property 1969) in favor of the growers and ruled that the $1.50 per acre cense applications to the Mich- assessment was, in effect, an "invalid" property tax. The judge igan Department of Public Health tax relief. immediately. Growers who in- The letter further pointed out that mandatory K-12 school also indicated that in his opinion the statute required the state tend to recruit inter-state workers reorganization should be delayed at least until an "equitable to collect fees from potato growers for the support of an through the Michigan Employ- tax structure is fully operable and assessment and evaluation organization and this is not the proper role of government. ment Security Commissionshould tests provide factional information as to the quality of present The court decision made it practically impossible for the Potato place their orders with the local educational programs." Council to continue under present statutes. recruiters at once. The Health President Smith also appeared on several television news The new proposal, S. 1168, introduced to replace the Council, Department inspectionis required programs throughout the state in which he pointed out that makes several major changes. It creates a 15-member com- before approval of the applica- the Legislature has been considering school tax reform since mission, with a greater representation of shippers and proces- tions for inter-state recruitment is granted. last September. It is now April, nearly six months 'later, and sors. It changes the type of assessment from a per acre basis Officials of the Committee for little has been accomplished. to a one-cent per hundredweight basis. It shifts the responsi- the Survival of the Michigan The letter from Farm Bureau to the Senate was similar to bility for collection to the buyers of potatoes. Unlike the Fruit & Vegetable Industry urge the communication to House members previous to their ap- previous legislation, it has no expiration date nor escape clause anyone who has signed petitions proval of S. 1082, which contains the Spencer school finance .giving the grower an opportunity to participate or not to to return them to the Committee proposal. This is part of Chapter I of the bill. participate, as he sees fit. The bill is patterned somewhat after as soon as possible. These pe- Unfortunately, Chapter I of the bill contains the highly the present Bean Commission, with the exception of the lack titions will aid in adding impetus controversial parochiaid provisions. Farm Bureau has no policy of an escape clause and lack of expiration dates. to the drive to find a long-term on the parochiaid issue; however, there is no question that solution to this problem. Farm Bureau has pointed out that it would have been pos- this issue will be settled in the courts regardless of what might sible to use the enabling legislation passed in 1965 to permit happen to it in the Legislature. It is also very likely that the the producers to write whatever type of marketing program FINAL WHEAT issue will be on the ballot in November, 1970, as a result of a that is desired, provided it was adopted by the producers PAYMENTS strong petition drive by 35 or more education organizations through a vote. Farm Bureau Wheat Markethlg of various types. Program participants have re- Speaker of the House Ryan, along with Rep. Spencer, has Farm Bureau's Potato Advisory Committee ceived their final 1969 crop pay- held a series of meetings around the state with local school Farm Bureau's Potato Advisory Committee has studied the ment of 25;2~ for each bushel administrators and board members to explain in detail how legislation (S. 1168) and has recommended that amendments consigned to the Program. This the proposals would work and the effect on ~ndividual school be offered to provide an escape clause mechanism in the bill payment was in addition to the districts. It is reported that the meetings were well attended . and also to provide for a vote of the potato producers to advance payment received at harvest time, which averaged and the proposals generally supported. determine whether they wish the assessment check-off fee to $1.02% for the state and varied be made mandatory upon all potato growers. Such amendments according to the freight rate zone Fann Labor Problems will carry out present Fann Bureau policies and will permit of the participating cooperative Some progress has been made on farm labor problems. This potato producers to determine through a vote whether the elevator that handled the wheat. results from a variety of activities - not only of Farm Bureau, check-off will be mandatory on all potato growers. The Wheat MarketingProgram but including a growers' committee in southwest Michigan. provides for the orderly market- All other statutory agencies promoting commodities in Mich- These efforts include a petition circulated primarily on the ing of a large volume of wheat. igan have these protections for the grower. One commodity, west side of the state and numerous meetings with state and It is designed to give the par- apples, has successfully used the enabling act of 1965, by federal agencies, members of Congress and members of the ticipating grower cash at harvest grower vote, to make changes such as a mandatory check-off. State Legislature. , time and still allow him to take .One .of the major issues was the inspection procedures of Farm Bureau policy has always strongly supported commod- advantage of the normal rise in federal authorities. An intergovernmental agreement has been ity' promotional programs. However, Michigan Farm Bureau market prices which occurs most signed regarding inspection of housing for migrant laborers. policies, determined through the policy development (p.D.) years after harvesting is complete. The State Department of Public Health will pedorm all inspec- process and finalized by voting delegate action, insist that The Program has been marketing producers themselves determine by a vote whether the financ- wheat since 1967 and is similar tions under state and federal guidelines, which are nearly to a program operated by the identical. The long complicated form used by federal authori- ing of such promotional programs will be mandatory on all Ohio Farm Bureau. ties will be eliminated and the shorter, more reasonable state producers of the commodity. The marketing of Program form will be used. Further work is under way to formalize the Farmland Assissment Procedures Wheat is done by the Michigan terms of the agreement. Elevator Exchange Division of It is expected that the Senate Taxation Committee will Federal inspection standards in Michigan were totally un- Farm Bureau Services,Inc. Local seriously consider farmland assessment procedures. Some legis- cooperative elevators throughout realistic and have, in many cases, amounted to harassment. The lators are questioning whether assessors and the Tax Commis- the wheat producing areas of standards will remain the same, but with inspection by state sion are assessing farmland according to the intent of the Michigan receive the wheat from authorities it is expected that a "rule of reason" will prevail legislation passed last year. It will be recalled that the legis- participating producers. The and some duplication will be eliminated. lation requires that the additional factors of "zonin~, existing Michigan Farm Bureau Wheat Minimum Wage Bill . use and present economic income of structures" shall be taken Advisory Committee, comprised The minimum wage bill passed by the House is still in the into consideration. of 12 wheat growers, advises on the operation of the Program and Senate. Farm Bureau has recommended amendments to the The Senate Committee will also consider H. B. 2.533, which the marketing of Program Wheat. bill to the Senate Labor Committee. The effort will be to passed last year in the House. This legislation was stron~ly Plans for the 1970 Crop Wheat amend the bill so that the minimum wage for agriculture will supported by Farm Bureau and' provides for a 50% reduction Marketing Program are being de- not ~e set any higher than me federal minimum wage for of tax assessments on agricultural land, not including buildings, veloped. Announcement of the agriculture. The reason for this is that agriculture, unlike most provided the land is zoned specifically for agricultural use. signup procedure and advance businesses, is highly affected by interstate competition. It further provides for a three-year uroll-back" tax to be paid payment rates will be made prior Other labor legislation that might affect agriculture, such at the time of sale or when the zoning and use is changed. to the start of wheat harvest. SIX 1, 1970 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS ........... - . . -::::;:::::::::::::::::::::::::;:;:::::;:::;:;:;: ;:.:.::::=;:;:;=;:;:;=:=;:;:::{;:;:;:;:::;:;=::;::=; :;:;':':':';';':';:;:;:;:;:;:;:::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:; Philip DeVany, European agent for the Michigan Bean Shippers Association, welcomes visitors to his booth and offers a tasty variety of navy bean samples to enthusiastic buyers. r'~~' lil"e «Delicious, but what is it?" helping to improve Michigan's Pointing to the density of pop- This question was repeated count- agricultural economy. ulation in western Europe, Meek- less times as crowds walked past Four Michigan firms, and the er used this illustration: "Within the Michigan exhibits at ROKA Michigan Bean Shippers Associa- 1~~~~::::"iif:"~llililj!l~l;l. a 500-mile radius of The Hague international food trade fair and tion, displayed their products at in the Netherlands, there are over stopped to stare in surprise at the Utrecht fair: Frigid Food 200 million consumers living in green asparagus, nibble at spiced Products of. Detroit, fruits, fruit a highly industrialized and ex- T :::;:;:;::;::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;.:;;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;::::=;:;:::::;::::.- .:::::;.;:;.;.;:::::;:::::;:::-; ..... ".:.:.'.:.:.:.:.:.".::-' • crabapples and sample a cube of juices and concentrates; Bil-Mar turkey. Most of them were tast- Foods of Zeeland, turkey prod- ing these food items for the first ucts; Burnette Farms of Hartford, panding economy. \Vithin a 500- mile radius of New York City, there are about 70 million con- ...... time in their lives . red tart cherries, sweet cherries, sumers." ......... .. .... .... ....................... The questioners were some of and green asparagus; Walker and Extraordinary for so small a ./fI?}t/trtflk the 23,000 potential food buyers Sons Apiaries of Milford, honev country, the Netherlands is the ::}r~?tttttt~tt? products .. from Europe's Common Market fourth largest market for the countries and the United King- The ROKA food trade fair, United States in the world. There dom, who attended the fair in held every two years, is the third . .. ... ...- are 117 items imported from the .. ...... . .. . ... ...... -.................... ... .•................ .......•. .......•............................. ... Utrecht, the Netherlands . or fourth largest such exhibition ...................... ..................... ...................... - , . States that rank over $100,000 ......... .... . ... .. ......•..••....••••... ...... •....... .•••..... ... in Europe . - each annually, although major The exhibit was the fifth in a Looking at a map of the Nether- imports are com, maize and soy- .::::~:~:~:~:::~:~~{Il\~t?~~It~~~rt~\ series of foreign trade fairs in lands, you see it's a small countrY, beans used in Holland's important which Michigan food processors so why is this a good market f~r dairy industry. lIy Mt/Ilt/lef McCt/11 and the Michigan Department of Michigan products? Brice Meeker, Agriculture have participated. U. S. Agricultural attache to the Nearly 13 million people live in. Funds for the program are pro- Netherlands since 1967, explains: Holland, whose land area is about M iclligtln Deptllfmenf of ~l,iculfu'e vided through P.A. 23, adopted by «About one-third of a billion the size of Maryland and Dela- the Michigan legislature in 1968, dollars in U. S. products are ship- ware (two of our smallest states) which established a world trade ped to the Netherlands each year combined. And of equal import- branch in the Marketing Division for use there. This is in addition ance, the growing electronics and of the Michigan Department of to the many billions of dollars of chemical industries, the burgeon- Agriculture. The purpose is to U. S. imports going through the ing oil refineries, are boosting the promote markets abroad for our port of Rotterdam for consign- nation's economy and making the state's agricultu.ral products, thus ment to the continent." use of processed and convenience foods increasingly desirable. While effects of this overseas marketing promotion cannot be Michigan products were sampled by thousands of fully evaluated for several months, potential buyers from European countries who visit- results have been gratifying for ed the U. S. demonstration kitchen, where Mrs. lily the participating Michigan com- van Paararen-Bles, noted Dutch home economist, panies. Markets have been es- offers L. W. Van Kempen, Michigan Department of tablished for honey and turkey Agriculture marketing specialist, Michigan honey products and great interest is evi- served with ice cream. dent in maraschino cherries and fruit concentrates. Sales of red tart cherries and other fruits and vegetables are at least partially dependent upon this season's harvests and prices. Buyers re- peatedly emphasized that they were impressed with the fine quality of Michigan products, and want that quality for their trade. c. H. Carlson, president of Burnette Farms, and Philip De- Vany, European agent for the Michigan Bean Shippers Associ- ation attended along with three people from the Michigan Depart- ment of Agriculture, L. W. Van Kempen, international marketing specialist and a native of the Netherlands, Rodney Nelson, marketing division, and Margaret McCall, information and educa- tion division. The deparbnent staff set up displays, distributed product samples and about 7,000 bilingual brochures. Since they are state- employed, they could not negoti- ate sales and take orders, but were able to answer inquiries and re- lay information to the Michigan firms. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS May 1, 1970 SEVEN AGRICULTURE IN. ACnON Topics Chosen for Discussion Meets Four different topics will be used in the 1970 Discussion Meet What kind of member does Farm Bureau need? (2) Staffing Farm competition sponsored by the Bureau to meet the needs of a American Farm Bureau Federa- ('hanging agriculture. (3) The role tion's Young Farmers and Ranch- of economic services in a success- ers advisory committee. ful Farm Bureau and (4) Progr:lms The national discussion meet to improve the farmers' image- will be held in conjunction with whose responsibility? the AFBF annual meeting in David Cook, Michigan Farm Houston, Texas, in December. Bureau Young Farmer Director, At the national convention, reports that the Michigan Young one of the four topics will be Farmer Committee has elected to drawn for use in the semi-finals use the selected topics through- and a different topic will be out the year as recommended by drawn for the finals events. the AFBF's Young Farmer and The four topics selected are (1) Rancher advisory committee. Many U.S. Congressmen Support 1969 Agricultural Adjustment Act Representative Daniel E. But- amendments to the Food and ton (R-New York) is the 45th Agriculture Act of 1965 which member of the House of Repre- would phase out government pay- sentatives to introduce the Agri- ments and government supply- AWARDS FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO AGRICULTURE were presented to (left to right) cultural Adjustment Act of 1969. management programs for these Dean Pridgeon, Montgomery; Charles E. Donaldson, Jr., Daggett and Maurice A. Doan, Per- His bill is H.R. 16648. commodities over a five-year pe- rinton; by Lawrence l. Boger, Dean of Michigan State University's College of Agriculture. The The AAA of 1969 (S. 2524, riod. The Farm Bureau proposal awards were presented at a special ceremony during MSU's recent Farmers' Week. H.R. 9009 and other bills) incor- has been introduced by 45 mem- porate Farm Bureau's recommen- bers of the House of Representa- MICHIGAN'S NEW WASHINGTON SEMINAR dations for government farm pro- gram legis]at~on. The 1969 AAA tives and by the late Senator Dirksen and 20 other members LIEUTENANT is sponsored by 20 Senators and of the Senate. It is known as the GOVERNOR 45 Representatives - both Demo- Agricultural Adjustment Act of crats and Republicans, including 1969. members of Congress from all regions of the nation. Q. What are the major pro- Many farmers are still seeking visions of Farm Bureau's pro- clarification on some of Farm posal? Bureau's recommendations for the A. (1) Beginning in 1971, pay- new legislation to replace the Act ments would be phased out by 'of 1965. The existing Food and reducing the total amount used Agriculture Act of 1965 is sched- for this purpose for 1969 crops uled to expire Dec. 31, 1970. 20 percent per year for five years In hopes of answering questions with no limitation on payments to of Michigan Farm Bureau mem- individuals during the phaseout. bers - following are some ques- tions and brief answers relative to (2) Effective with the 1971 areas of the 1969 AAA still in crops, loan rates for wheat, cot- need of clarification. ton, feed grains, and soybeans would be set at not more than Q. Are all farm programs 85 percent of the previous three- scheduled to expire this year? year average market price. This Senator T. F. Schweigert A. No, the principle provisions loan authority would be perman- lOADS OF FUN ... PilES OF LUGGAGE ... and hours filled of law that will expire are the ent It:gislation. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF with companionship and government-orientated knowledge cropland adjustment program, the (3) Also effective in 1971, the THE MICHIGAN SENATE ... made weary Washington Seminar travelers eager and class I base plan for milk, the government would be prohibited Senator T. Schweigert (R-Petos- ready to return home. The huge pile of MFB luggage offered wool program and the provisions from selling CCC stocks of these key) assumed his new duties (left to right) Rudy Reinbold, Mrs. William Middleton, Mrs. of law authorize acreage diversion commodities at less than 150 per- March 23. Sen. Schweigert of- James Magraw, Mrs. leroy Klein and William Middleton, the programs for feed grains and cent of the current loan rate plus ficially gained the title of Sen- 1970 Michigan Outstanding Young Farmer, a place to sit while wheat. carrying charges, except when ate President and acting lieu- they waited for their bus. sales are offset by equivalent pur- tenant Governor March 20 Q. Why not extend the 1965 chases in the open market. when legislation passed lost Act without amendments? year took effect. Michigan has THE SEARCH IS ON • • • A. Farm Bureau opposes basic (4) Effective with 1975 crops, all direct payments, acreage al- been without a lieutenant gov- It's a MISS or a MRS., just like you features of this Act because: lotments, base acreages, and mar- ernor since Gov. Milliken be- 1. Government supply-man- keting quota programs would be who enjoys new experiences, who likes came governor. agement has not worked. discontinued for feed grains, to travel and meet new people. It's a gal with charm, poise, personality, and 2. Government-owned stocks wheat, and cotton. All Regions Over Goal a spirit of adventure. It's FUNI are bad for farmers. (5) The cropland adjusbnent All Michigan Farm Bureau Re- It Could Be You! 3. The operation of govern- program would be modified to gions are 'over goal' in the 1970 ment supply-management pro- require emphasis on the retire- Membership drive, bringing the Does the above verse. sound like something you would like grams depend on political de- ment of whole farms and the use 1970 membership up to 56,588 - to be a part of? By YOU, the Young Fanner Committees (from cisions. of competitive bids to determine 1,028 members over goal. both Michigan Farm Bureau and participating County Young 4. The 1965 Act makes farm- the land that is to be retired. The As of April 17, the Upper Pen- Farmer Committees) mean young ladies between the ages of 17 ers dependent on government pay- Secretary of Agriculture would insula Region leads the "pack in and 31 who would like to be the 1971 Michigan Farm Bureau me~ts fo~ a substantial part of be directed to retire at least 10 their shot at the moon." Follow- queen. Contestants must be Farm Bureau members (or if under. theIr net mcome. million acres per year for five ing the U.P., (in this order) are 21, their parents must be.) Judging will be on the basis of 5. Government supply-man- years (a total of 50 million acres) the Central, Saginaw Valley, beauty poise personality, speaking ability, activities and overall under this modified program. agemefnt .progra~s create pr~s- Thumb, West, Southwest and .' , sures or mternatIonal commodIty (6) A special transitional pro- West Central Regions. e ff ectiveness .. agreements which restrict our gram would be instituted for Sixty counties to date have The winner, to be selected from county contestants, WIll be ability to expand exports. farmers with gross annual sales of made their goal - the latest four selected at the state annual meeting in November. She will farm products of not more than are Barry, Monroe, Hillsdale and receive an all-expense'paid trip to the AFBF annual meeting in Q. Why are govemment-own- $5,000, and average off-farm in- Alcona. Eleven more to go and Texas in December, plus the opportunity to travel and meet ed stocks bad for farmers? come of not more than $2,000 every effort is being made in many wonderful people. A. In short- government- (including income of both hus- these counties to put every County Official rules and complete details of the contest may be ob- owned stocks .are a barrier to in- band and wife). in Michigan over goal. creases in market prices. tained from County Farm Bureaus or by contacting a member Percentage wise, Michigan is Q. What is the objective of of your County Young Farmer Committee. 101.85% of goal with 4,614 new Q. Why shouldn't farmers be the Farm Bureau proposal? members. The Search is Onl willing to depend on government payments for their income? A. To facilitate on orderly trans- Committee members at large ition to a market-oriented pro- are Russell Rowe, Mason; James A. The payment approach gram. MFB STATE LIVESTOCK ADV. COMMITTEE places farm income at the mercy File, Vandalia and Robert O'- Members of the Michigan Farm Robert Hams, Vermontville, Dist. Connor, Jeddo. The Michigan of changing political winds in an Farm Bureau Board of Directors increasingly urban country. Q. Can this transition be made Bureau State Livestock Commit- 5; Orvel Roggenbuck, Snover, is represented on the Livestock without hurting farm income? tee are: Lawrence Rhoda, School- Dist. 6; James Allison, Custer, craft, Dist. 1; Lyle Cunningham, Dist. 7; DeVere Dennings, Glad- Committee by Arthur Bailey, Q. What has Fann Bureau A. Yes, it would be gradual Concord, Dist. 2; William Mc- win, Dist. 8; Ray Hadaway, One- Schoolcraft; Walter Frahm, proposed for feed grains and and payments would be made kema, Dist. 9; Ronald Clark, Frankenmuth and David Morris, wheat (and cotton)? during the transition period to Calla, Ann Arbor, Dist. 3; John Koster, Jr., r;rand Rapids, Dist. 4; Gould City, Dist. 11. Grand Ledge. A. Farm Bureau has proposed help make the adjustment. EIGHT May 1, 1970 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Red Tart Cherry -USDA Meet MACMA Marketing Committee Essential R -cr r Robert Braden, Manager, MACMA ",1 r-- One of the first jobs in the from Watervliet and Vice Chair- Vegetable Crops Committee various MACMA commodity di- man Tom Greiner from Hart. The Vegetable Crops Commit- I visions, as they look forward to Harry Foster is the Manager of tee is chaired by Harold Schutte the coming year, is the election this division and serves as com- from Turner. This committee is of marketing committeemen. mittee Secretary. an appointed committee in order These marketing committees are to get representation on the com- charged with the responsibility Red Tart Cherry Division mittee for all of the various com- of planning and carrying out their The Red Tart Cherry Division modities included in the division. particular commodity marketing elections were held in February. Most of the actual work in the program under MACMA. Com- Newly elected to the committee Vegetable Crops Division is per- mittees are normally elected by was Lawrence Stover from Ber- former by the several commodity the members of the particular rien Springs. Re-elected commit- and or company negotiating com- commodity division to serve for teemen are Noel Baumberger mittees. a two-year term with one half of from Northport, James Evans - the committee positions beiqg up from Frankfort, Keith Moore New Multi-Fruit Committee Red Tart Cherry Industry representatives met with Floyd for election each year. The new- from Grant, Vernon Sill from When a brand new MACMA Hedlund, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, in Washington, D. C. ly elected committee then selects South Haven and John Minnema division is formed, there is no recently. The men presented a letter and petition to Mr. Hed- its committee officers for the new from Traverse City. Committee established membership from lund, requesting the Department of Agriculture to conduct year. officers for the coming year are whom to elect a committee. This Public hearings regarding the proposed storage Federal Mar- Chairman Rodney Bull from is the current situation with the keting order. Asparagus Committeemen B'lal ey, F'Irst'V'Ice Ch'aIrman Peter new Multi-Fruit Division. An Industry representatives have been meeting for several New asparagus committeemen Morrison, Jr., from Williamsburg appointed Farm Bureau Multi- elected in December were Ronald and Second Vice Chairman Ar- Fruit' Committee made up of months drafting a marketing program for the orderly marketing Baiers from W;ltervliet, Wayne thur Dowd fJ.:omHartford. Mr. members from all counties that of red tart cherries with expanded markets and improved income. Fleming from Shelby and Gary Foster also serves as Manager of produce significant quantities of Public hearings will 'be held on this matter during the first Lewis from New Era. Growers the Red Tart Cherry Division peaches, pears and plums has two weeks of June. re-elected to the committee in- and Secretary of this committee. been active in establishing this Those attending the meeting were seated (left to right) Rob- elude Alton Wendzel from Water- division. This committee will serve ert Hutchinson, Michigan Fruit Canners; Mr. Hedlund; Robert vliet, Paul Wicks from Dowagiac New To Feeder Pig Division as an interim MACMA marketing Frohling, National Red Cherry Institute. Standing, (left to and John Brock from East Jor- The Feeder Pig Division elec- committee until representative right) Harry A. Foster, MACMA; J. Parnell Dwan, Musselman- dan. With 1970 asparagus har- tions were held in March at a membership strength is obtained Dwan; '"Vinton Klotzbach, Duffy-Mott; Rodney Bull, MACMA, vest close at hand, negotiations division-wide growers' meeting. and elections can be held. Eugene are already under way to estab- New committeemen include Du- Roberts, Michigan Farm Bureau Red Tart Cherry Mkt'g. Comm.; John McCool, Morgan-McCool; lish the 1970 price. Committee ane Stevens from Hillman, Robert board member from Lake City, Francis Kirby, National Red Cherry Institute and Jerry Stanek, officers directing this operation Kartes from West Branch and is the Chairman of this interim Mich. Assoc. Cherry Producers. ' are Chairman Alton Wendzel Murray Turnipseed from Kalkas- committee. ------------------------------------------ ka. Committee officers for the In the case of two major com- coming year are Chairman Donald modity divisions of MACMA) Hower from Lake City, and Vice apple and grape, marketing com- Chairman Duane Hershberger mittee elections are not yet com- from Kalkaska. Larry DeVuyst, pleted. Nominating Committees Manager of the Division, acts as have selected slates of candidates Secretary of the committee. for positions up for election. MACMA Recommends Asparagus Price Rise The Michigan Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Associa- tion (MACMA) Asparagus Division Marketing Committee has recommended that the 1970 asparagus price be 211h~ per pound to the producer) according to Harry A. Foster, Secretary- Manager. The Committee is also recommending a buyer service fee again this year. CONSISTENT r DEPENDABLE SERVICE Join the thousands of Ohio and Michigan farmers now seJling their wool through This price recommendation was based upon several factors their own organization - now in their 52nd years of marketing experience. which were carefully analyzed by the MACMA Asparagus THE LEADING SUPPLY SERVICE FOR Marketing Committee. Asparagus acreage is estimated to be • EXHIBITOR'S ITEMS • SHEARING EQUIPMENT • INSTRUMENTS • DRENCHES, DIPS • DYED LAMBSKIN. 14,600 acres in Michigan, which is 700 acres above 1969. How- • WOOL SHIRTS • WOOL BLANKETS ever, there is a 5,000 acre decrease in acreage across the United States. The inventory of canned asparagus on March 1 was 5% .below that of a year earlier; frozen asparagus stocks are at an all-time low for that date. All other major asparagus producing areas have settled raw product prices above their 1969 field prices. The cost of production index, including farm COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION 3900 Groves Road • Columbus, Ohio 43227 labor, indicates that production and harvest costs will be up approximately 5% in 1970 over a year ago. CONTACT ONE OF THESE REPRESENTATIVES: The Committee also looked at the per capita consumption Roger Brook. • Fern Payne Harold F. Brunner. Ben Seely of asparagus and the canned and frozen asparagus wholesale Rt. 2, 14600 Ely Rd. 6267 Mills Hwy. 15840 Croswell Rd. Route 2, 745 Frank Rd. Manchester, Mich. 48158 Eaton Ilapids, Mich. 48827 West Olive, Mich. 49.460 Reading, Mich. 49274 prices. Malcolm Cuddie George M. Strouer Wendell H. Douglas. Omar lacia * Route 4 1800 West Alabaster Road R.R. 1, Box 13 2666 E. Swede Road The Committee agreed to offer MACMA members' asparagus Gladwin, Mich. 4862" National City, Mich. 48748 Rudyard, Mich. 49780 Spruce, Mich. 48762 for sale to processors, using a processor sales memorandum Floyd Esch Carl Wiggins Aaron l. Gilmore R.R. 2, 490 W. Territorial John Willford 4205 Willford Road, Rt. 3 similar to that offered in 1969. The sales memo outlines sales Rt. 1. Box 208 3820 Parmenter Rd. Mio, Mich. 486-C7 Durand, Mich. 48429 Camden, Mich. 49232 Gladwin, Mich. 48624 arrangements and the grade to be used in the sale of MACMA Walter Gnepper * farm Bureau Coop Raymond Hutchins St. Johns Coop. Co. members" asparagus. 5985 Dryden Rd. Robert Whaley, Mgr. Route 3 John Williamson, Mgr. Dryden, Mich. 48428 Climax, Mich. 4903.4 Mt. Pleasant, Mich. 48858 P. O. Box 259 St. Johns, Mich. 48879 Following the recommendation by the MACMA Asparagus Gene Mater Route 2 West Branch Farm Bureau Eugene A. Noble, Mgr. Coop Frank Myers Route 1 Marketing Committee, Committee members and MACMA Nashville, Mich. 49073 West Branch, Mich. 48661 Clare, Mich. 48617 * Denote. sheep shearer Staff will be calling upon each asparagus processor to discuss the recommended price and sales arrangements. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS May 1, 1970 NINE 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, costs ... 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 call ... 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 TEN May 1, 1970 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS ................... .. ..................................... . ..................... ..................... ..................... .. .................. .. ..................... ... There are four basic elements necessary to support it is likely that recovery may be had for all cholera :-:,.-:.:-:.:.:.;.:.:.:.:.:.:.;.:-:-: .................•...................... .. ..................•.................... ................... .. ................... .. ................... , a negligence suit. They are: (1) A legal duty to losses. .... ................... ................... ...................................... ." '::::::::::::::::::::::::;:;:::::;:::.: . conform to a standard of behavior to protect others In another case, if cows are bred by a trespassing ................... .................. .................. ,.':':';"-:.;.:.:.:-:.;.:.:.:.:-:-: ... ................. ................... .. .... from unreasonable risks. (2) A breach of duty by bull, damages may be recovered by the owner of ......... .... .................. . .................. ................................... .................... :';':':':.;':':':':';';':':-:':':':':' . failure to conform to the standard required under the cows. The amount of damages in such cases ................................... . the circumstance causing injury. (3) A sufficiently would be based on the difference in value to the close casual connection between the conduct of the owner between the actual progeny and the progeny individual and the resulting injury to another. In intended. Furthermore, damage may be substantial other words, it must be proved the injury was caused when the cows are purebred and the culprit is a by lack of su#icient warning. And (4) actual injury scrub. or loss to the interests of another must be shown. However, the amount of liability an owner of There are three types of instances which affect a trespassing animals may be subjected to could be property owner's degree of liability, which are: (1) reduced somewhat by the promptness with which he if the person is a trespasser (one who enters the goes out to bring the animals home. property of another without permission of the land- - Livestock colliding with passing cars on the road owner); (2) licensee - one who enters the property is another area of serious liability. Generally, the of another with the owner's consent and (3) an farmer is liable if (1) he is negligent in maintaining invitee, which usually is a business visitor invited his fences, (2) he maintains his fences in good repair, or -permitt~d to enter the property of another for but has animals which he knows are in the habit purposes which benefit the landowner. of breaking out and do, (3) adequate fences are Generally, in the case of trespassers the landowner maintained in good repair and animals are not in is under no obligation to keep his premises in a safe the habit of breaking out but do get out and onto condition or to warn an unknowing trespasser of a highway, while the owner knew the animals were unsafe conditions. However, court cases in Michigan out but made no reasonable effort to retrieve them, have held that once a landowner is aware of the (4) if the owner were driving livestock alongside a presence of trespassers, or if in the exercise of ordi- road and the livestock were struck by a passing nary care he should know of their presence, he is vehicle. required to exercise reasonable care to prevent in- Fences and Trespass by Livestock jury to them, the same as he would do for a licensee. Social guests are usually considered licensees, as The co~dition of fences on an owner's land and are hunters or other recreationists using private also on the land subject to animal trespass has an property with permission. The duty of the property important bearing on liabiJ!ty for damage done by trespassing animals. owner is to refrain from intentional injury, and to warn of any known dangers which the licensee could When an owner of livestock maintains good legal not reasonably be expected to know about or dis- fences and is not aware that his animals are in the cover himself. But once a danger is known to the habit of breaking out and does no negligent act landowner, he is .obligated to exercise reasonable to cause them to break out, and makes an immediate care to warn the licensee of the 'danger. If the attempt to retake them when they do break out, he By Gary A. Kleinhenn danger is obvious or has been made known to the is generally not liable for damage caused by them. Director, Education and Research However, the courts of some states have held licensee, he must assume the risk and the landowner has no further obligation. that he is liable, even under these circumstances. If your dog bites off the seat of somebody's When animals break through an adjoining owner's pants, do you know where you stand legally? Invitees or business visitors who return a definite benefit to the landowner are legally entitled to expect part of a division fence (line fence), and the fence "That if a person injures himself on your property, is not in good repair or is not legally sufficient, the that the premises have been made reasonably safe will you have to pay damages, or what if a farm owner of the animals will probably not be held for his reception. Although the landowner may be animal wanders into the road and causes a traffic liable for injuries resulting from a breach of duty, liable for trespass. accident, is it your fault? Just how liable are he may not be held liable if he warns the invitee of But an owner of trespassing animals may be held you? known dangers. For instance, if the invitee is suf- liable when his animals are in the habit of breaking \Vhat is meant by the term "liability?" One ficiently warned of a roller skate on a stairway and out regardless of the condition of the fence, or when definition states it is an obligation bound in law he still persists to trip on it, then it is caused by his fences are defective or insufficient, and when his own lack of responsibility and the landowner negligence causes the trespass, like frightening ani- by which a property owner has a duty to comply. will generally not be held liable. mals until they break out, or leaving the gate open. For instance, if a person is injured on property because of an obligation a property owner failed Injuries to Persons From Fann Animals Getting Trespassing Animals Home to comply with, then that property owner could Landowners generally may do anything reasonably There are two general situations where an owner be found negligent and be required to pay necessary to return wandering animals. He may use of domestic animals may be held liable for personal damages to the injured party. necessary force also, and if injury results to the injuries. They are, when he negligently allows or animals the owner of the animals cannot claim dam- Probably one of the more disturbing issues in causes animals to commit the injury, and when he is ages. On the other hand, the law will not permit deciding negligence for liability stems - from aware that he owns a vicious animal, and when such greater force than is necessary. For instance, beating common law by which these civil suits are based. an animal bites, strikes, kicks or gores someone who was not acting negligently. and injuring animals is not necessary force and the For direction, the court refers to court decisions owner may have the right to recover damages. given throughout the histories of this country, A dog is entitled to one bite according to common law before his owner can be held liable. This is An additional right is permitting the confinement, Canada and England. This decision making watering, feeding and caring for trespassing animals also true of the ferocious acts of other domestic process, when combined with the human element until the owner comes and takes them, making good animals - their owner must be knowledgable of of the court, underlines the need for professional any damage suffered. their nature before liability can be claimed. counsel; especially in an instance where the Generally, a landowner is not allowed to do this In general, the common law holds that in keeping facts are disputed and a jury must be called in and training of watchdogs, liability can be avoided unless he himself is free from fault or negligence. to return a verdict to the court. The finder must notify the owner of the animals as long as the dog is taught to discriminate between friends, neighbors, or others making social or business immediately and give him an opportunity to come Basis of Liability calls, and trespassers or suspicious characters. ( Ob- after them. The cost of feed and care during con- Negligence is the basis of liability, it's the essential viously, you should have a pretty smart watchdog.) finement must be paid by the owner. element which must be proved before a property Also when a watchdog is kept within a yard or other Injuries caused by Fences owner can legally be held liable for an unintentional restricted area and warning signs are posted at en- The owner of a fence is not liable for injuries injury to others. The general rule to prove liability trances to the yard or area, anyone not heeding the caused by his fence unless he is negligent in some in court is to compare and show what a reasonable- signs cannot ordinarily complain if he is bitten. way. If he constructs' a barbed-wire fence across a person might do in a like situation. If it is decided Other animals subject to owner liability are bulls, path used by the public he might be held liable for that the defendant was unreasonable in taking care horses, boars and roosters - any animal capable of injury to a person using the path on the theory that of his property, then he may be rleclared liableous. giving injury and of a known vicious nature. he would be negligent in placing the fence in such However, we shouldn't assume that all men are Liability can be further avoided by securely con- a place. reasonable, that is the decision for the court, but fining such animals within an area where it normally If he maintains a division fence in poor repair generally, if an unintentional injury is the result of would be negligent for a stranger to go. For example, and if because of that fact the neighbor's cow be- a danger which could have been foreseen by a if a stranger climbed into a bull pen and was in- comes tangled in it and is severely injured, he can reasonable man, and thus avoided, the property jured, he probably is at fault if the owner was not be held responsible. - owner who failed to see the danger or failed to act Generally, a landowner has no duty to fence out present to give warning beforehand. may be held liable for damages because of negli- trespassing persons or livestock and cannot be held gence. Trespass by Animals liable for injuries suffered by them; furthermore he One problem which pops up is that a property Owners who do not use reasonable care in re- does not have a duty to fence dangerous premises (a owner can be negligent even though he has taken straining their animals may be held liable in dam~ges gravel pit) to save trespassing animals or persons reasonable precautions. for injuries caused to the property of others. It is the from injury. For instance, take the case of a child injured owner's legal duty to keep them off the property of A landowner may find it advisable to do so for on property judged potentially hazardous. You others. If the cows begin feeding in the neighbor's the protection of his own animals and of persons could be negligent even though warning was given. com, the owner of the animals is liable. Further- or animals lawfully on his fann. And a property According to experts, children have not yet grown more, the owner may be responsible for all damages owner should keep in mind that if such hazards are into the "age of reason" and are unable to assume that can reasonably be attributed to such trespass. considered traps for trespassers and the like by a the normal risk of an adult, therefore are not re- One example could be trespassing hogs which have court, then the landowner could be considered negli- sponsible for their actions. cholera and pass it on to other hogs. In this case, gent in case of injury. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS May 1, 1910 ELEVEN SUMMARY ON MARCH TOPIC 1970 Wool Situation • • • PREVENI The 1970 shearing season has gotten well under way and How Can Farm Bureau Tie Marketing Associations many sheepmen have asked about the outlook for 1970. Ac- Closer Together? cording to U .S.D.A. reports and various wool marketing experts, the first part of 1970 will probably start off at about the same Thank you to all the discussion groups that have been price level as in early 1969 with some tendency for the price to weaken slightly. Due to the high over-head costs, especially Foot Rot most cooperative in returning their questionnaires. Re- the high rate of interest, mills are operating on the basis of porting for this topic are 647 groups. Results to, Can Farm hand-to-mouth and are buying wool to fill new orders just Bureau tie other marketing associations closer together in as they need it. Inventories of carry-over wool are very low all your group's opinion? received various responses; 240 were over the country. Any reasonable degree of ne\v orders coming with U1u;ertain, 57 said no and 325 yes. Should marketing asso- to the mills should react favorably on the price. Most market ciations advertise their commodities to the general public? outlooks indicate the latter half of 1970 should show a stronger 564 yes and 38 groups, no. Recommended areas by groups market for wool than the first half. In this case, 1970 should definitely be a good year for consignments. for more marketing were: 141 for beef and feeder cattle, Ohio Wool Growers had a very good year in 1969 and. ended 130 for beans, 119 for feed and grain crops, 78 for wheat, the season with exceptionally good returns to its member 60 for potatoes, 50 for dairy, fruit (pears, peaches, plums, growers. Along with the government payment, which will likely strawberries, etc.) 34, poultry and eggs 34, and soy beans 23. be made some time in April, many Ohio and Michigan sheep- men who consigned to the pool should net 70ft per pound or more. Even though the total amount of wool available in Ohio COMPLEX "PROJECT MRS" MOVING AHEAD has decreased, the Association has gradually increased its total volume therefore getting a greater percentage of the total po- A report on Project MRS (a marketing retail survey) being tential wool. developed by the Michigan Farm Bureau Market Development The association is all geared up to handle the 1970 clip with Division, shows that the project is creating greater interest the same general policies as in previous years. Besides Ohio, wool will be assembled also in Michigan and Kentucky. Va- than at first expected. rious price incentives have been set up to encourage growers According to Norman Veliquette, project coordinator, more to produce and deliver high quality wool. A policy has also than 350 Farm Bureau women are participating in the survey been in effect whereby growers of large clips get the advantage as Price Tag Watchers. "They each surveyed a different store of lower handling costs due to more efficiency in handling vol- and investigated 19 various foOd products in each store. Their ume clips. The new season has started out with local buyers mostly total number of observations could reach 60 or 70 thousand as paying in the neighborhood of 3~ a pound for processed wool, they recorded the price of each size of each brand of each which is about the same as a year ago. The Association is pay- food product," Veliquette told the Michigan Farm Bureau ing 3~ a pound as the first advance on consigned wool. Final Regional Representatives at a recent meeting. payment is made on this wool after it's graded and marketed. Indications are that the Farm Bureau women are anxious to If a grower does not care to consign his wool, the Association receive the second form and repeat the survey. The delay in is glad to purchase his clip on outright sale for full ma:-ket price at that particular time. We encourage growers to contact one receiving the second form is due to the complexity and magni- of our local representatives, or come to the warehouse direct. tude of the project, Veliquette added. per animal The Regional Representatives were told that the Price Tag The following letter was received from Arthur H. Provides Watchers were performing a valuable function in their part Cratty, State Conservationist, United States Department • TRACE MINERALS of the survey . of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service: • SALT • EDDI It is believed that the second forms will be sent out some- Room 101, 1405 South Harrison Rd. Hardy Foot Rot Salt Medicated time in May. The PTW's will receive forms corresponding to East Lansing, Michigan 48823 comes in bags or blocks. Mix or feed free choice. the store previously surveyed. Mr. Elton Smith, President April 10, 1970 RECOMMENDED-for milk cows, Michigan Farm Bureau calves, beef, sheep and lambs. 4000 North Grand River Supplies all salt and trace mineral Lansing, Michigan 48904 needs,too. Dear Mr. Smith: I was most happy to see your April edition of Michigan Farm News salute soil conservation districts. These dedi- cated people have worked for years on the quality of environment. Now many other groups and organizations are participating and becoming interested. District di- rectors are hopeful this involvement will not wane . •• ~~ . '::::-~~~~~~":':::-::::S: ......-::-- -. -. > U';' / r1/1 The feature on Hugh Bennett, the father of Soil Con- Contad Your We believe in: A GOOD HOME FOR GOOD PEOPLE servation, was most apropos at this time. Many of the - AT A PRICE THEY CAN AFFORD TO PAY things he said and did are truer today than ever before. Farm Bureau The 24' x «' model for $11,995 (1056 sq. ft.) If we can provide any information or assistance in The 24' x 52' model for $12,995 (1248 sq. ft.) future publications, please call on us. Services Dealer We have access to $30,000,000 of FHA-Approved Financing, up to 30 years, for these homes. Sincerely yours, BAKER'S COMMUNITY HOMES 214 W. Pine Street Arthur H. Cratty Phone (517) 862-5480 Elsie, Michigan 48831 State Conservationist FARM BUREAU MARKET PLACE SPECIALRATETO FARM BUREAUMEMBERS: 25 words for $2.00 each edition. Additional words, 10 cents each. Figures such as 12 01" $12.50 count as one word. NON-MEMBERadvertisen: 15 cents per word one edition, two or more editions, 10 cents per word. Copy deadline: 20th of the month. 8 FARM EQUIPMENT 20 LIVESTOCK 20 LIVESTOCK 26 POULTRY 36 MISCELLANEOUS CALF CREEP FEEDERS - 30 bushel WANTED: BEES, scpers, frames-Write: ~ N~W AND USED ... One inch PONY SALE: June 28, 1970. Starting at capacity. S92.50. Dealerships available. KLAGER'S DEKALB PROFIT PULLETS 2226 North Cedar. 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Brewer Poultry "1001 THINes FREE" (64-page book) $~ cass information available. Byrum 6: Sons, Michigan. Telephones: Saline HAzel Farm, Dundee, Michigan 48131. Phone - MAILMAl\T. Carrollton. 72, Kentucky RFD #1, Onondaga, Michigan. Phone 313 - 529-3166. (2-6t-35b) 26 41008. (5-tf-10b, 36 517 _528-3262. (2-tf-25b) 26 9-7087, Manchester GArden 8-3034. TWELVE May 1, 1970 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS CASE412- Employee picking apples fell when a ladder broke: The employee suffered a fractured ankle and was admitted to the hospital where he died five days later from causes questionably related to the accident. Claimant's widow and brother have re- tained separate attorneys and are making claims against the employer for medical bills exceeding $2,000.00. Another claim alleges death was related to the accident, caused by the negligence of the employer. CASE 413- Elevator fell on 18.year.old temporary employee. Employee paralyzed. Medical payments now total. $16,971.89. Weekly nursing care costs are $42, con- tinuing for nearly 18 mont~s and indefinitely into the future. CASE 415- An employee driving a tractor struck a tree limb, injuring his neck and shoulder. Weekly compensation amounted to $50.82 for 14 weeks plus medical care. CASE 416- Employee fell from silo CASE 417- An employee ruptured himself sustaining a broken leg and three frac- while stacking c'rates of apples. Weekly tured vertebrae. Compensation was paid compensation was $69.00, plus medical. a rate of $103.00 weekly plus medical He was disabled four months. care including two surgeries. CASE 41&-- An employee who sprained his back while digging trees, was disabled 49 weeks. Weekly compensation paid totaled $2,146.89, plus medical expenses exceeding $500.00. CASE 41~ Cow kicked an employee causing abcess on leg. Compensation was $63.00 weekly - disabled three months. CASE 426- Employee bent over and strained his back while feeding cattle. Dis- abled six weeks. CASE 422- Employee caught his hand in the loader CASE 4U- Employee caught his fingers in the chain of a machine. Has been de. CASE 421- Emoloyee fell and fractured on a tractor. Fractured his finger. c1ared to have lost the industrial use of two fingers of his right hand. arm. Disabled 60 weeks. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE. fJ/I/HO NEEDS IT A lot of our policyholders have ... just check our case files. And some of them, like most people, thought they really didn't need Workmen's Compensation Insurance. But today's modern farm ... its machinery, its mu1.ti"ple hazards and unpredictable weather ... is an open-end employee hazard. Full protection against the unexpected can cost as little as $ 30 a year. Don't second-guess the future. Call your local Farm Bureau Insurance Group Representative. See how little it costs to be safe Workmen's Compensation safe. FARM BUREAU --INSURANCE Farm Bureau Mutual. GROUP Farm Bureau Life. Community Service. LANSING