~ . MDCHDGANI FARM NEV THE ACTION' PUBLICATION OF THE MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU Vol. 50, No. 2 THE NEW AGE Februal1 y GOVERNOR MilLIKEN MEETS WITH FARM BUREAU lEADERS - Presi- especially the affect that strict regulations, have on many livestock dent Elton Smith, Vice President Dean Pridgeon (also Chairman of the farmers and producers of various other commodities. It was stressed State legislative Committee), Dan Reed, Secretary-Manager and Bob that a great deal of additional research is needed to determine the \ I Smith and AI Almy, Public Affairs Division, met ,with Governor Milli- ken to present copies of Farm Bureau's policies as determined by the best and least costly methods of dealing with pollution problems. The need for continued adequate funds for the various e>ther areas voting delegates at the annual meeting in Grand Rapids last No- of agricultural research were part of the discussion, as was the vember. The Governor and a special assistant spent considerable need of possible state legislation to set up fair and realistic guidelines time discussing Farm Bureau's' policies as they relate to the various in the area of farm labor. Governor Milliken is very well informed problem areas in agriculture. Governor A~illiken was especia'ily in- on the agricultural economy and assured the Farm Bureau leaders terested in the policies on taxation, farmland assessment and edu- that he and his staff will give every consideration to the many prob- cational finance reform. Several agricultural and marketing legis- lems facing agriculture and the recommendations that were develop- lative issues were 'discussed, as were environmenta.J problems, ed by his specially appointed Task Force on Agriculture. Michigan Farm Bureau J97J Legislative Seminar Schedule Feb. 16, Tues., SAGINAW ham - Livingston - Oakland - Shia- March 10, Wed., NORTH- March II, Thurs., THUMB YWCA - 217 Townsend St. VALLEY REGION - Rudolph wassee) WEST REGION - David Mead, REGION - David Pohl, (Huron (half block So. of Capitol) Reinbold, (Arenac - Bay - Glad- (Antrim - Benzie - Charlevoix - - Lapeer - Macomb - St. Clair - win - Gratiot - Midland - Sagi- March 9, Tues., SOUTHWEST Kalkaska - Manistee - Missaukee Sanilac - Tuscola) naw) REGION - Eugene Greenawalt, - Northwest - Wexford) 9:30 a.m. - Coffee and Rolls; March 30, Tues., WEST REG- (Berrien - Branch - Calhoun - Cass March 10, Wed., UPPER PE- ION - Ronald Nelson, (Allegan 10:00 a.m. - Report of Fann Feb. 23, Tues., SOUTHEAST - Kalamazoo - St. Joseph - Van REGION-Donald Ruhlig, (Hills- Buren) NINSULA - Hugo Kivi, (Chip- - Barry - Ionia - Kent - Montcalm Bureau Legislative Program and dale - Jackson - Lenawee - Mon- pewa - Copper County (Baraga - Muskegon - Ottawa) March 10, Wed., NORTH- and Houghton) - Hiawathaland March 31, Wed., WEST CEN- Progress; 12:00 Noon - Lunch- roe - Washtenaw - Wayne) EAST REGION - LeRoy Brady, (East Marquette, Alger and Delta) TRAL REGION - Kenneth eon with Legislators; 1:45 p.m. - March 3, Wed., CENTRAL Jr., (Alcona - Alpena - Cheboygan - Iron Range (West Marquette Wiles, (Clare - Isabella - Mason - REGION - Kenneth Wimmer, - Emmet - losco - Montmorency - and Iron) - Mackinac-Luce - Me- Mecosta - Newaygo - Oceana - Adjourn to the Capitol to attend (Clinton - Eaton - Genesee - Ing- Oge!11aw - Otsego - Presque Isle) nominee) Osceola) sessions of the Senate and House. Legislative Governor's We've Got Postal ON THE INSIDE: Seminar Page 3 Address Page 4 Leaders Page 5 Refonn Page 10 February 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS TWO PRESIDENT'S COLUMN EDITORIAL ••• State 1971 Me1nbershiP Growth Chart Farm Young Bureau Farmer Believes Leadership PROFIT All farmers at one time or another have used One of the resolutions adopted at the 52nd annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau the expression, "sink or swiin." It's part of Federation is titled "Farm Bureau Beliefs." the nature of raising food and fiber. 'Ne can This is not a new policy for the organization, only do so much to prepare ourselves in our but one that is overlooked by many. The policy businesses. After a point, we depend on faith states in part, ',Ve, as Farm Bureau members, that the crop will be a good one, believe: In the American competitive enter- And if it is a good crop, we farmers then prise system, in which property is privately must .prepare ourselves for the marketplace. owned, privately managed, and operated for Cooperatives are the best bet. Cooperation profit ... " among many farmers is always better than wliat one farmer can do in the marketplace. Too The word profit means different things to often though, at this stage of development, different people. It can be a common and farmers simply depend on the sink or swim vigorous word to some people or an expression theory. And that's what can weaken the goals of contempt to others. Those who buy in the marketplace often say of farmers. We farmers need to carry over our prepared- prices are too high because profits are ex- cessive. Those who sell in the marketplace ness in th~ field to all phases of agricultural say prices are too low to make an adequate activity. In marketing, in legislation and in profit. Often the government takes it's share education, we must develop the effective lead- for taxes. Those who labor to produce the ership that will get our leaders out in front of goods for the marketplace say wages are too us as farmers to make the right decisions. Our low in proportion to profits. Those who invest Farm Bureau history is filled with capable their money in any type of ~usiness say the leaders. And as farmers, we must continue to cost of labor is too high compared to the sales develop leaders for the future. We can't price to allow for a reasonable profit. afford to put our faith to chance. Our invest- What does the word profit mean? A profit ment is too great. is what is left from the receipts of a business We must nourish our crop of growing lead- after the cost of doing business has been paid. ers. Utilizing the sink or swim theory with This cost can include many things: raw ma- potential leaders is a waste of manpower. Con- sideri,ng that only a few leaders may emerge terials, supplies, taxes, wages, employee bene- Dedicated Dozen under these conditions is a good bet. But it fits, transportation, sales commissions, rent, etc. Who benefits by profits? The owner or own- Counties over goal: is doubtful any Will ever become champion ers of a company or business who risk invested "swimmers." Opponents of agricul~e"make it capital get the first benefit, either in the form 1- 400 member category too tough. Our business world is too highly of wages, increased dividends, or an increase Mac-Luce technical, highly political and ever changing. in the value of stock, if it is a stock company. Cheboygan So it is imperative that solid steps be taken Profit also enables a .business to pay wages, Presque Isle to protect farmers' investment for the future. expand and produce more or new products Chippewa We need the best leaders possible. which in turn produce profits, and jobs. A 401 - 1100 member category Plans to develop leaders from agriculture's company is both a buyer and a seller. A profit Arenac youth are really economic decisions. They are enables a company to buy more. Profits create Oceana decisions that eventually will pay benefits many profits in other lines of business. St. Joseph through the healthy growth of agriculture. We Profit also means benefits. The Chase Man- Montcalm farmers can't be caught leaving the farm gate hattan Bank points out that in 1908 an average 1101 - category open, Qualified aggressive leadership for the worker in a tire plant was paid 40 cents an future will insure our success. Saginaw hour and produced a tire costing $53. The tire That's why farmers .must strongly support would last for 5,000 miles. Today the average our Michigan Farm Bureau Young Farmers Regions, percentage-wise Northwest, 88.89% worker in a tire plant is paid over $3 an hour program. Each of us can further commit our- Saginaw Valley, 92.03% West, 88.37% and produces automobile tires that sell for $22 selves to the desirable goals of this fine pro- Northeast, 91.070/0 West Central, 87.550/0 and can run for 29,000 miles. gram. Thumb, 90.74% Central, 86.00% The rate of pay has increased eight times, Southeast, 89.35% In this role farmers play an integral part. Upper Peninsula, 85.42% the product sells for less than one-half and Present leadership must offer opportunities for gives almost six times more service. This can leadership to young farmers. Our responsibili- all happen because capital profits were spent ties are highlighted in an eulogy, "Roosevelt Has EVER EAT FROM A HOG TROUGH?' to improve methods and machines to improve Gone," April 14, 1945. production to meet a demand from the increas- That's what the chairman of the Edwards County, Ill., Young "The final test of a leader is that he leaves ing population. Farmers' Committee of .Farm Bureau had to do after losing a behind him in other men the conviction ~d Profit is not guaranteed. ~fany companies challenge to older members in a membership drive. the will to carry on. and businesses lose money in any given year. "... The genius of a good leader is to leave Any person or group of people who decide to (A word to the wise should be sufficient!) behind him a situation which common sense, no longer work for someone else and go into without the grace of genius, can deal with business for themselves must first realize that ~. successfully." a profit must be made .. Without profits this country would stop MICHIGAN IFARM NEWS These are reasonable goals and Farm Bureau TH. ACTION ~UBLICATlON O~ TH. MICHIGAN ~A"M BUJlUU members are working to accomplish them. On running. Profit is what makes a free society The MICHIGAN FARM NEWS is DmECfORS: District I. Arthur the county and state levels young farmers are published monthly, on the first day, Bailey, Schoolcraft; District 2, Dean move. Take profit away and the free society by the Michit!an Farm Bureau, at its P.d f being activated to leadership. For five years publication office at 109 N. Lafayette n geon, ~ ontgomery, R-l; District 3, stops being free and becomes a captive society. 5treet, Greenville, Michigan. Andrew Jackson, Howell, R-l; Dis- now the Young Farmer program has been Editorial and lZeneral offices at 4000 trict 4. Elton R. Smith, Caledonia. R-1; Freedom ends when any force puts an end to North Grand River Avenue. Lansinv;, District 5, David Morris, Grand Ledv;e, growing roots. These men and women from 18 the profit motive and the free competitive enter- Michisran 48904. Post Office Box 960. R-3; District 6. Jack Laurie. Cas! City, Telephone, Lansing 485-8121. Exten- R-3; District 7, Kenneth Bull, Bailey, to 30 years of age are making a meaningful prise system. sion 317. Subscription price. 50t per R-I; District 8. Harvey Leuenberl!er. and effective contribution. The right to privately own property and to ye~;tablished January 12, 1923. Sec- Saginaw, R-6; District 9, Eugene Rob- privately manage such property so a profit can ond Class Postage paid at Greenville, erts. Lake City, R-I; District 10, . Young farmers, furthermore, are working Michigan. Richard Wieland, Ellsworth, R-l; Dis- be made did not just happen here in our EDITORIAL: Editor. Carl P. Kent- trict 11, Franklin Sch"iderson. Dafter. vigorously to help us accomplish our member- country, it was planned. ner; Associate Editor, Vem M. Bullen; DmECfORS AT LARGE: Walter ship goals. Last year over 36 percent of new Advertising Manager. Carl P. Kentner; Frahm. Frankenmuth; James L. Sayre Words mean many things to many people. Artist, Norman Goodling. Belleville; Calvin Lutz, Kaleva. ' members were under 30. They are making The word profit is a simple word but plays a OFFICERS: Michigan Farm Bu- WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU: Mrs their mark. reau; President, Elton R. Smith, Cale- Jerold Topliff. Eaton Rapids. R-l,: donia, R-I; Vice President, Dean major role in the lives of each and every citizen Pridgeon, MontlZomery, R-I; Secretary- FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARM- The further support we as farmers can give of our country. We must plan to protect the ~fanager, Dan E. Reed, Lansing. ERS: David Diehl, Dansville. to them to accept the reins of challenge cannot profit system. It is a necessary part of our POSTMASTER: In using form 3579, mail to: Michigan Farm News, 4000 N. be overestimated. X oung farmers are our life- Grand River, Lansing, Michigan 4890.4 daily lives and our future. I blood for a strong and healthy agriculture. Second daIS postage paid at Greenville, Ml'thigon Elton R. Smith MICHIGAN FARM NEWS February 1, 1971 THREE F.B. COU1Zty W01JZel1-'S Chairmen Farm Bureau Programs "out in the county" affects all of the Farm Bureau members aTld much of the action is carried out by the Farm Bu- Potpourri Women "Beautiful \\linter." \Ve don't appreciate it until we go with- reau women. "Michigan ~Iother out it. Carolin writes from Panama, ":Mom enjoy the snow and of the Year" College Week the change of seasons for me too, down here all we have is for Women Safety and drug heat and rain." NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING studies the Citizenship Semi- Look around you ... even ice is beautiful as well as treacher- nar and the Karker Scholar- FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY ous. I guess people are a little more conscious of safety than OF MICHIGAN . ship fund program ... these are they have been other times. I received a Safety Newsletter but a few of the projects under- The annual meeting of the policyholders of Fann Bureau Mutual taken by F. B. women. the other day and thought you might be interested in a few Insurance Company of Michigan, a corporation, will be held County Farm Bureau Women's of the items. at its Home Office, 4000 North Grand River Avenue, Lansing, Committee chairmen are: AI- During 1970, Michigan experienced the largest year-ta-year Michigan, on Wednesday, February 24, 1971, beginning at 1:30 cona, Mrs. E. J. Hart, Lincoln; reduction in traffic fatalities for the past 32 years. There were p.m., for the following purposes: Allegan, Mrs. Robert Immink, 334 fewer de~ths than in 1969. There may be many reasons 1. To receive reports from officers and management. Hamilton; Alpena, Mrs. Leonard for this reduction. Implied Consent law may be one, auto- 2. To elect directors. TimfIl' Herron; Antrim, Mrs. mobile safety check lanes, stiffer penalties for the traffic violator 3. To consider such other matters as may properly Walter Chellis, Jr., Ellsworth; may be a reason and your county safety programs may be an- come before the meeting. I Arenac, Mrs. Harold Nixon, Tur- other reason. Attest: February 1, 1971 ner;' Barry, Mrs. Wayne A. Pen- W. S. WILKINSON KENNETH BULL Did you know that your studded snow tires are under attack nock, Nashville; Bay, Mrs. Rich- Secretary President ard Feinauer, Bay City; Berrien, in some states and that Ontario alrea9Y has banned them, Mrs. Edwin Bartz, St. )oseph; effective in April? The highway deparbnent heads say the studs Policyholders may obtain a copy of the Annual Report from Branch,. Mrs. Remus Rigg, Cold- wear grooves in the pavement leading to water collection and any County Farm Bureau Office or from the Home Office water; Calhoun, Mrs. David Cook, steering problems. in lansing. Marshall; Cass, Mrs. Roger Ston- "The safest five miles in Michigan," is claimed by the Macki- er, Jones; Charlevoix, Mrs. Raoul nac Bridge. The. bridge has been opened for 13 years and has Meyer, East Jordan. never had a traffic fatality. One in 300,000 vehicles crossing Cheboygan, Mrs. N a om i the bridge is involved in a collision, usually a rear-end one and French, Onaway; Chippewa, Mrs. guess what it is caused from: "gawking." Clifford Postma, Rudyard; Clare, NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Our New Year is nicely getting started and it's always a Mrs. Winston Raymond, Clare; Clinton, Mrs. Raymond Mayers, good time to take stock of what we have and be thankful. Just FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MICHIGAN St. Johns; Copper Country, Mrs. to prove it, I ready what washday used to be like and thought John Brunton, Mass; Eaton, Mrs. you might like it too. The annual meeting of the stockholders of Farm Bureau Life Philip Conklin, Charlotte; Em- Insurance Company of Michigan, a corporation, will be held "RECEET FOR W ASliN CLOES" at its Home OffiCe, 4000 North Grand River Avenue, Lansing, met, Mrs. John Pesarcyk, Harbor "Bild a fire in back yard to het kettle of rain water. Set Springs; Genesee, Mrs. Marvin Michigan, on Tuesday, February 23, 1971, beginning at 1:30 tubs so smoke won>t blow in eye if wind is peart. Shave one p.m., for the following purposes: Tiedeman, Gaines; Gladwin, Mrs. Arthur Schindler, Gladwin; Gra- hole cake of lie sope in bilin water. Sort things, make three 1. To receive reports from officers and management. tiot, Mrs. Alfred Silhavy, Alma; piles, one pile _white, one pile cullord, one pile werk britches 2. To elect directors. H iawathaland, Mrs. Lawrence and rags. Stur flour in cold water to smooth, then thin with 3. To consider such other matters as may properly McNally, Carlshend; Hillsdale, bilin water. Rub dirty spots on board, scrub hard then bile. come before the meeting. Mrs. Charles Letherer, Pittsford; Ruu cullord but don't bile, just rench and starch. Take white Attest: February 1, 1971 Huron, Mrs. Edward Oeschger, things out of kettle with broom-stick handle, then rench, blew ,V. S. 'VILKINSON DAVID MORRIS Bay Port; ]nfSham, Mrs. Harold and starch. Spred tee towels on grass. Hang old rags on fence. Secretary President McMichael, Mason. Pore rench water on flower bed. Scrub porch with hot sopy Ionia, Mrs. Stanley Powell, Policyholders may obtain a copy of the Annual Report from water. Then turn tubs upside down. Go put on a clean dress, Ionia; losco, ~frs. August Lorenz, any County Farm Bureau Office or from the Home Office smooth hair with side combs, brew cup of tee. Set and rest Tawas. City;'.1sabella, Mrs. Hugh in lansing. Swindlehurst, Mt. Pleasant; Jack- a spell and count blessings." son, Mrs. Herbert Roberts, Grass Washday used to be a heap of work, but the wise woman Lake; 'Kalamazoo, Mrs. William knew what to do when the tubs were empty and the work Bush, Schoolcraft; Kent, Mrs. done; she rested and was grateful. Can we say the same? Robert Barnes, Lowell; Lapeer, Mrs. Je.rold (Alaxine) Topliff Mrs. Horace Davis, Lapeer; Len- NOTICE OF ANNUAL, MEETING awee, Mrs. Elwin Marks, Clay- ton; Livingston, Mrs. Henry Hud- Washington Legislative Seminar COMMUNITY SERVICE INSURANCE COMPANY son, Fowlerville; Mac-Luce, Mrs. Reservations for the Michigan Farm Bureau Women's Com- James Gribbell, Engadine; Ma- mittee sponsored 'Vashington Legislative Seminar must be The annual meeting of the stockholders of Community Service comb, Mrs. Allen Penzien, Ro- received by March 1 to guarantee reservations for this out- Insurance Company of Michigan, a corporation, will be held meo; Manistee, Mrs. Ray Ander- standing annual event. at its Home Office, 4000 North Grand River Avenue, Lansing, son, Chief. Michigan, on Monday, February 22, 1971, beginning at 1:30 The state and county Farm Bureaus are in the process of Mason, Mrs. H. James Fitch, p.m., for the following purposes: selecting Legislative Leaders for the March 15-18 Seminar, Scottville; Mecosta, Mrs .. Joel offering them an opportunity to visit ,vith their respective con- 1. To receive reports from officers and management. Chapin, Remus; Menominee, Mrs. 2. To elect directors. gressmen about key Farm Bureau policies. Farm Bureau mem- Leo Sjoholm, Wilson; Midland, bers, other than selected Legislative Leaders, are also encour- 3. To consider such other matters as may properly Mrs. ""Varren Marden, Midland; aged to join the Seminar as American Heritage tour members. c~me before the meeting. Missaukee, Mrs. Edwin Benthem, 'Vhile the Legislative Leaders are "attending to affairs of state," Attest: February 1, 1971 McBain; Monroe, Mrs. Marion the American Heritage tour members will be on conducted \V. S. \VILKINSON KENNETH BULL Yoas, Newport; Montcalm, Mrs. Secretary President Herbert Perkins, Edmore; Mont- tours of the nations Capitol. morency, Mrs. Duane Stevens, The Seminar is scheduled to leave Lansing by chartered Policyholders may obtain a copy of the Annual Report from Hillman; Muskegon, Mrs. Lester plane Monday." March 15, at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, both groups any County Farm Bureau Office or from the Home Office Benston, \Vhitehall; Newaygo, will go on a guided sightseeing bus tour. Plans are for the in lansing. Mrs. \Villiam Edbrooke, Fremont; Legislative Leaders to have breakfast with their Democratic con- N. W. Michigan, Mrs. Oliver gressmen, visit their offices or attend hearings while the Ameri- Tompkins, Traverse City; Oak- land, Mrs. Henry Axford, Lake can Heritage group will tour the Capitol and visit Congress. It Orion; Oceana, Mrs. James Ram- is also planned to have breakfast with Republican congressmen thun, Montague; Ogemaw, :Mrs. Thursday, followed by more House and Senate visits. The Louis Nelson. 'Vest Branch. Heritage group will continue their tours and both groups are NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Osceola, ~Irs._ ~Iaurice Ogden, scheduled to leave Washington, D. C., at 2:00 p.m., to arrive COMMUNITY SERVICE ACCEPTANCE COMPANY Sears; Otsego, ~lrs. Tilden Evans, in Lansing at 3:30. The annual meeting of the stm'kholders of Community Service Gaylord; Ottawa, Mrs. Ben Bos- graaf, Hudsonville; Presque Isle, r-------------------------------. Please include my reservation for Acceptance Company of Miehigan, a corporation, will be held ~lrs. Alcid Burnell, Hawks; Sagi- at its Home Office, 4000 North Grand River Avenne, Lansing, THE \V ASHINGTON LEGISLATIVE SEl\lINAR Michigan, on ~Ionday, February 22, 1971, beginning at 1:30 naw, ~1rs. Rohert Squanda, Sagi- naw; ,St. Clair, .\lrs. Paul Ver- sponsored by Farm Bureau "Tomen ~Iarch 15-18, 1971 p.m., for the following purposes: • meesch, Yale; St. Joseph, ~lrs. N arne ._ 1. To receive reports from officers and management. Harry Oxender, Constantine; Address 2. To elect directors. Sanilac, Mrs. Howard Sealey, n _ Brown City; Shiawasee, Mrs. 3. To consider such other matters as may properlv The cost of this Seminar is $135 per person. come before the meeting. George Sutton, ~Iorrice; Tuscola, Mrs. Earl C. Hecht, Vassar; Van Enclosed is my check in this amount, made Attest: February 1, 1971 Buren, Mrs. Earl Morehouse, payable to ~1ichigan Farm Bureau. \V. S. WILKINSON KENNETH BULL Hartford; \Va~htenaw, Mrs. Jo- Your reservation should be sent not later than March 1, to Secretary President seph Lutchka, South Lyon; ~1ichigan Farm Bureau; Att.: Helen ApNood; \Vornen's Policyholders may obtain a copy of the Annual Report from 'Vayne. Mrs. Robert Simmons, Department; 4000 N. Grand River Ave.; Lansing, ~1ich- any County Farm Bureau Office or from the Home Office Belleville; Wexford, Mrs. Louis igan 48904 ... v- in Lansing. Smith, Manton. I .-----------------su.--------------. \ , MICHIGAN FARM" NEWS FOUR Feb~uary 1, 1971 Governor Speaks on 'State of the State' Governor Milliken recognized UNew politics - a politics the need for reform in the rela- that many of Michigan's and marked by candor and courage - tions between the state and. fed- other states' problems result from a politics in which no promises eral government. federal regulations and require- are made that cannot be kept, While Governor Milliken said ments. For instance, in the area no new programs initiated .that that he would not propose any of welfare, federal policy has cannot be paid -for and no pro- "increase in state taxes for the "virtually eliminated the opportu- grams continued that do not entire calendar year of 1971," he nity to deal effectively with case produce results." This was the made it very clear that the Legis- loads." He said that the federal keynote of Governor Milliken's' lature would need to make such government "insists that payments inaugural address on January 1 decisions this year, even though and expressed a second time in the impact of the deCision would be increased, but there has been no change in federal financial his State of the State address be- not take effect this year. support." In Michigan, such costs fore the joint legislative session have jumped 60 % and case loads Environment" on January 14. have increased 45%. This results The Governor's speech was In reference to the environ- ment, the Governor said that he in the fact that 24 % of this general in that it recognized the is "absolutely committed ... to year's state budget is spent on problems of the state as a ,\thole eliminating the climate of care- public assistance payments. By and assured legislators that his lessness that has abused our en- contrast, only 5.7% of the federal budget address and special mes- vironment." This means that expenditures are fdr welfare. He sage later on would set forth "such problems as nonreturnable said that «this..disparity must be specific programs to set Michigan containers, billboard blight, junk corrected ... on the" road to "recovery and reform. automobiles and noise pollution" Governor Milliken said that must be dealt with. A special sharing of federal tax revenue Fiscal Situation and Taxation . message outlining problems in air, with the state and local units is . With ,the fiscal situation facing water and land resources will be necessary to properly share in the the state, "candor and courage" sent to the Legislature. It is ex- fiscal crisis of these units of gov- and "bipartisan cooperation" will pected that the message on land ernment. He said he would work be needed. While Michigan's resources will recognize the ab.- with "Michigan Congressmen and budget problems are indeed ser- solute need for encouraging the Senators to press for rapid adop- ious, the Constitution prohib:ts preservation of good agricultural tion of a substantial revenue- Robert E. Smith deficit spending. Governor Milli- land as a means of creating "open sharing pac;kage." The Governor ken said that in a recent survev space" or "green acres" whkh, also said that local government Federal Truck Regulations Delayed of 40 states, 18 anticipate budg~t in turn, will assist in meeting the reform is needed and that regional deficits and 11 of them will be problems of air and water pol- cooperation is now well under State Farm Bureaus through- of the regulations to farmers was lution. out the nation rallied behind the deferred for six months to provide of substantial magnitude, run- way in Michigan. American Farm Bureau Federa- an opportunity to submit testi- ning as high as $1 billion for Transportation He pointed out that the special tion when notified that the Bu- mony on the affect on agriculture. such states as New York and The 'transportation system was commission appointed by him last reau of Motor Carrier Safety in California. Michigan's budget As proposed, farmers, members also mentioned, with a special fall on local government consisted the U.S. Department of Transpor- problems, by comparison, are of their families and hired work- message expected to include a "primarily of representatives of tation had made comprehensive rather small and may not have ers would have been required to plan for "financing an expanded cities, townships, counties and revisions of regulations relating to existed had it not been for the comply with a large number of urban and rural highway program regional organizations" and that safety standards for drivers of in- effects of the automotive strike. restrictions in order to drive a and a proposal for financing pub- this commission would continue terstate trucks and that the farm "Lost revenue and increased wel- truck, including a pickup, across .lic transportai!on systems ... " its work under the chairmanship exemption had been eliminated . fare services attributed to the the state line. Such regulations of Lt. Governor Brickley. The Such regulations were to become strike cost state g~vernment more Education have applied to large, for-hire commission is expected to make effective on January 1, 1971. than $100 million." truck operators for some time, but In the area of education, Gov- recommend~tions on go.vemment- Farmers have heretofore been . The Governor said that 1971 farmers have been exempt in the ernor Milliken made it clear that al reorganization. generally exempt from such fed- past. must be a year of economic re- covery and that the economy must "we cannot get at the root causes eral truck regulations. The Bu- The Governor also commented Some of the requirements were: be stimulated into a "new era of in inequality in education until reau removed the exemption and on several other general areas, growth, expansion and diversifi- we can, through constitutional did not give any information nor 1. The driver must be at least including management reform, cation." He pointed out that in- amendment, shift the burden of publication that the new roles 21 yearS of age. human rights, health, housing and dustry, agriculture and tourism support from property tax to in- would apply to farmers. 2. Must have passed a road the economic outlook. He con- "are all. keystones of Michigan'~ come tax, however, there is much Michigan Farm Bureau worked test as a truck driver. cluded his message by recogniz- economIc foundation." He es- we can do now." A special mes- on this issue through several Con- 3. Must have passed an exam- ing that citizens have reached peci~IIy mentioned the great po- sage outlining comprehensive gressmen, including Congressman ination relative to federal the point where they are "de- tential for expanding sales for education recommendations will Harvey, who is a member of the safety laws. manding a halt to expensive new Michigan m~ufactured and agri- be sent to the Legislature. Transportation Committee of the government programs that in 4. Must have passed a phys,i- cultural products overseas and the House of Representatives. Michi- Crime and Drug Control theory promise total solution to cal examination during the fac~ that tQurism is expanding gan Farm Bureau also directly preceding 24 months. Governor Milliken said that social problems, but in reality contacted the Director of the Bu- rapIdly. He said that we must crime and drug control represents produce little progress at all." reau of Motor Carrier Safety in If such regulations become ef- "not only foster economic ex- a great challenge and must be Further, "we who are in politics Washington, urging delay of the fective on an interstate basis, it pansion, but also consumer confi- met with "... a strengthened must close the gap between prom- effective date of the regulations. means that undoubtedly within a dence". and, because of this and capacity of our law enforcement ise and reality. People are tired It was pointed out that thousands short time all farm trucks within other r~asons, there should be a agencies .. ." He said that a of paying new taxes to solve old of farm truck owners in Michigan the state would be subject to sim- "period of relief from rising taxes.". commission on investigations is problems." In calling for bipa~- would be seriously affected and ilar state regulations. A quick re- a ~ec~ssary . tool in the fight san cooperation, he said we must that there had been no opportu- view of the safety record of farm Any reform, he said must in- agamst organIzed crime. nity for farmers to examine and trucks by Michigan Farm Bureau clude «spending refodn." Land restore «people's lost confidence understand the proposed regula- indicates that the record has been use reform (including property Governmental Reform and in the institutions of government tions nor to appear at a hearing. very good and shows no need for taxes) is needed as well as wel- Tax Sharing ... not because we in politics Finally, within a day or two of such complicated and far-reaching fare reform, judicial reform, cor- Governmental reform was em- want to survive, but because we the effective date, the application regulations applying to farmers. rections reform and governmental phasized at all levels, especially as Americans want our institutions reform. He especially pointed to reform of the federal system. to survive." President's C01zference Notes On National Issues • • • F ARM PRICES - Prices re- ceived by fanners fell two per- cent during the month ended De- EMINENT DOMAIN BILL up and increase depreciation al- (.S 1), has been signed by Presi~ cember 15 to reach a level seven lowed the first year. dent Nixon. Farm Bureau strong- percent below a year earlier. ly supported the bill, which pro- IDGHWAY BILL-The fed- vides. fair treatment to property Contributing most to the decline eral Highway Trust Fund has owners whose land must be taken been extended until 1977 m' l' were lower prices for oranges, cat- for federal purposes, including .th ' me WI Fa~ Bureau policy. Fed- tle, cotton, and lettuce, USDA payment on fair market value eral m~tching monies continue to said. Higher prices for eggs and payment of owner's litigatio~ be avaIlable for primary and sec- corn were partially offsetting. costs, loss of personal property, ?ndary roads, with considerable expense for replacement and other mcrease beginning in 1974. Prices paid by farmers ad- payments depending on circum- vanced one-fourth of one percent stances .. ENVffiONMENTAL ASSIST- during the same period. Com- ANCE PROGRAM - In line -- TAX DEPRECIA nON - The with Farm Bureau policy, has pared with a year earlier prices MORE THAN 80 ... Farm Bureau members from across the Treasury Department's new roles been announced by the Secretary paid were up five percent. ~ ~tate. attended the workshop on. Farm Bureau operations held beginning in 1971, for new pur~ of Ag' ltu o 0 0 In mid-January. Pres. Elton Smith and staff committees have chases, .'can save many farmers REAP nC~11 WI reo Thecost-sha provide program, . set up a secon d wor k s h op for March 4-5. labor legislation (0 substantial sums of tax money on for soil d nng The parity ratio feD to 61 at discussion led by M. J. Buschlen, MASA Op. Mgr.) was one of machinery and livestock The . d' ~1~lrJ',~ L ~ Q ••. y. prac t"Ices athn wa~er conservation at aSSIstI'n ti the end of the year - the low- 5 e vera I t OplCS Iscussea. v Will permit a depreciation speea- L21111.:.. 0f po 11' ution, etc. preven on est slltdr 11933. MI~HIGAM' FARM NEWS . February - 1, 1971 - FIVE Notes From AllOver WE'VE GOT LEADERS • • • County presidents and secre- Walkling, Flushing; Gladwin, VanderPol, Marion, Mrs. Bonnie Will Success spoil Arlington Cemetery? taries for 1970-71 are important Dolliver J. Block, Gladwin, Mrs. Burkett, Lake. Ci,ty; Monroe, El- Not if the U. S. Army can help it. The Pentagon has decided to the leadership of county Farm Ella Vallender, Beaverton; Gra- mer E. "Anderson, Milan, Mrs. to ban private cars, taxi-cabs and buses from the SIB-acre tract Bureaus. Listed, alphabitically tiot, Norman Gulick, Merrill, Betty Bliss, Ida; Montcalm, that:.js the final resting place for more than 162,000 Americans. by county, are the names of' the Mrs. Leona Vance, Ithaca; Hi- Wayne R. Thomas, Fenwick, The reason - Army lawyer James S. Stokes explains it this way: president followed by' the name awathaland, William D. Conine, Mrs. Audrey Quisenberry, Stan- "We had to do something to stop the massive flow of traffic of the secretary. Trenary, Mrs. Vilho (Jennie) ton; Montmorency, Hilbert D. Matson, Skandia; Hillsdale, Al- Schulze, Hillman, Mrs. Gloria that was interfering with the funerals. During a two week Alcona, Everett Alstrom, vin Wells, North Adams, Mrs. Schulze, Hillman; Muskegon, period last summer an average of 1,000 vehicles a day entered Spruc~, Mrs. Doris C?rdes, Bar- Harriet Thomas, Hillsdale; Hur- Donald Stevens, Casnovia, Mrs. the ce~etery." ton CIty; Alleg~, Juruor J. Hoff- on, Keith R. Sturm, Pigeon, Mrs. Ann Vander Schuur, Coopersville. Visitors must park outside the cemetery and either walk up man, Hamilton, Mrs. Sus:m K. . Barbara Bouck, Bad Axe; Ingham, Newaygo, David L. Chesebro, the steep path-ways or buy a ticket on a franchised shuttle bus. Lange, Allegan;. Alpena, RIchard Larry F. Silsby, Mason, Mrs. Jean Grant, Mrs. Marlene Boes, Fre- Visitors will have a choice of a 35 minute ride with stops at the W. Stark, Lachme, M.rs. Esther Scutt, Mason; Ionia, Gerald F. mont; N. W. Mich., Jack Gall- Kennedy graves, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Custer- Ke~~dy, Posen; ~trirn, B. C. Larson, Saranac, Mrs. Lester agher, Cedar, Mrs. Luceal Don- Vehquette, Kewadm, Mrs. Dor- (Irma) Covert, Ionia; losco, Nel- ner, Traverse _ City; Oakland, Lee Mansion or a 12 minute bus ride directly to the Tomb. othy Conant, Central Lak.e; Are- son C. Provoast, Whittemore, Mrs. James Vantine, Sr., Ortonville, Fares for the 35 minute-narrated tour costs 7~ for adults nac, Thomas KopaczewskI, Stan- Donald Goodrow Hale' Iron Mrs. Grant (Norma) Chamberlin, and 30t for children. dish, Mrs. Lois Stange, Tw~ing; Range, Frank L. Tuchowski, Lake Orion; Oceana, Francis Another different aspect of the visit is that the Changing of B.arry, Robe~. Bender, MIddle- Crystal Falls, Mrs. Edwin (Joan) Hawley, Shelby, Mrs. Robert the Guard is scheduled to take place every half hour instead VIlle, ~rs. Wmifred Woodmansee, Jarvis, Crystal Falls; Isabella, (Mary Ann) Hukill, Shelby; Oge- of every hour as previously done. HastIngs; Bay, Herbert O. Roger L. Himebaugh Remus maw, Calvin A. Reetz, West Schmidt, Bay City, Mrs. Ellen Mrs. Marv Beutler Mt.' Pleasant: Branch, Mrs. Carol Curtis, West There are some concessions made. Permanent passes will be Peppel, Bay City; Benzie, Donald Jackson, )000 H.' Pardee, Con: Branch; Osceola, Dorman J. El- issued to persons with relatives buried at Arlington; also Nuge~t, Frankfort, M~s. Larry cord, Mrs. Dwain (Eunice) Dan- der, Evart, Mrs. Fred A. (Della) vehicles carrying aged, handicapped or infirm persons or to (~ennle) ~uther,. MeSIck; Ber- cer, Jackson; Kalamazoo, Arthur Johnson, Hersey; Otsego, Eugene special services or on their way to a burial, may be driven ne~, DaVId J. ~Immr~k, Eau M. Bailey, Schoolcraft, Mrs. Rita S. Fleming, Gaylord, Mrs. Barb- through. ClaIre, Mrs. Maxme Cnpe, Ber- Williams Kalamazoo' Kalkaska ara Fleming, Gaylord; Ottawa, One other side-note ... local bus firms and the Transit Union rien Springs; Branch, Remus M. Robert F. Hall, Kalkaska, Mrs~ Arthur Lucas, Coopersville, Mrs. Rigg, Coldwater, Mrs. Helen Gwyneth Hayward, South Board- Judith Kaptein, Allendale; Pres- are suing the Army and Interior Dept. to lift the ban, contend- Brown, Coldwater; Calhoun, man; Kent, Leroy E. Klein, Spar- que Isle, Lawrence Karsten, ing no firm should have a monopoly on access to a national Lynn H. Smith, Battle Creek, ta. Mrs. Kay Robe, Comstock Rogers .City, Mrs. Herman (Hat- shrine. Mrs. Donna J. Morse, Marshall; Park. tie) Ristow, Rogers City. Cass, Levi VanTuyle, Jr., Dowag- iac, Mrs. Anna E. Carver, Cass- Lapeer, Stuart E. Owen, La- Saginaw, Howard Ebenhoeh, The combination of farm families - Farm Bureau members opolis; Charlevoix, Wayne O. peer, Mrs. Alice Abbott, Lapeer; Chesaning, Mrs. Doris Girard, and the knowledge that there are people in need, all add up to Saunders, East Jordan, Mr. Fred Lenawee, Lowell Eisenmann, Saginaw; Sanilac, Kenneth R. an everyday happening in the rural areas. Some folks in the Willis, Charlevoix; Cheboygan, Blissfield, Mrs. Alice Collins, Ad- Fierke, Palms, Mrs. Marilyn Bat- rian; Livingston, Russell E. Glov- kie, Sandusky; Shiawassee, Rich- urban area (Detroit) were the beneficiaries of this combination Gerald A. Brown, Indian River, Mrs. Cyril (Gertrude) Rocheleau, er, Fowlerville, Mrs. Agnes M. ard O. Gilna, Corunna, Mrs. Dor- recently. othy Routson, Owosso; St. Clair, Schrep fer, Howell; Mac - Luce, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Bruning, their son, Tom, and his family Cheboygan; Chippewa, G. Ed- James Gribbell, Engadine, Mrs. Fred R.. Schultz, Avoca, Mrs. win DeWitt, Rudyard, Mrs. Wm. heard that 20 former heroin addicts living in the Self Help Cleve (Hattie) Lockhart, Pick- Esther Flatt, Engadine; Macomb, Martell Hurst, Memphis; St. Jo- Addiction Rehabilitation (SHAR) house in 'Detroit were in need ford; Clare, Henry Eberhart, Russell T. Koss, Mt. Clemens, seph, Myron Ulrich, Constantine, of food. The Brunings' loaded up two cars with foodstuffs- Clare, Mrs. Donald Armentrout, Mrs. Pearl Engelbrecht, Romeo; Mrs. Marie Pianowski, Centre- home baked bread, bushels of potatoes, cartons of eggs, slabs Farwell; Clinton, R. Lee Orms- Manistee, Charles J. Agle, Bear ville; Tuscola, David C. Loomis, Lake, Mrs. Grace J. Niesen, Man- Cass City, Miss Loretta Kirkpat- of beef and boxes of canned goods. When others of the. 350 - ton, St. Johns, Mrs. Marilyn istee; Mason, Gordon G. Groth, rick, Caro; Van Buren, Max K. member Presque I.sle County Farm Bureau heard of the situ- Knight, St. Johns and Copper Hood, Paw Paw, Miss Mary Dick, Ludington, Mr. Elmer L. Fred- ation, they; too/1'!got .on the band-wagon" and have taken SHAR County, Leonard J. Ollila; Mrs. ericks, Scottville; Mecosta, Roy Paw Paw; 'Vashtenaw, Armin on as a proiect. Tliis'is'iust one project of c'ounty Farm Bureaus Ernest Hendrickson, Calumet. E. Thompson, Mecosta, Mrs. Dan Weidmayer, Manchester, Mrs. thai has received pu,blic notice. Eaton, Lute Hartenburg, (Phyllis) Comer, Big Rapids; Helen R. Schanz, Ann Arbor; A gam,f. ~lrm:m~i1_ I •. 1~)r110 .', I ~'{' I .•• '.q, lnp combznatwn Of farm famzlzes, Farm Bureau Eaton Rapids, Mrs. Joan Jones, Menominee, Roy H. Rasner, Wal- \Vayne, Robert Robson, Belle- members and the knowlelge of need someplace Dr by someone Charlotte; Emmet, Robert A. lace, Mrs. Elmer (Lillian) Busick, ville, Mrs. Evelyn Curry, exemplify the Farm Bureau Purpose: "Farm Bureau is a free, Hand, Petoskey, Mrs. Muriel Daggett; Midland, Jerry L. Wir- Wayne; Wexford, Leon Cooper, Veurink, Petoskey; Genesee, Don- bel, Hope, Mrs. Patricia Hopkins, Mesick, Mrs. Larry (Lennie) independent, governmental, voluntary organization of farm and ald M. Hill, Montrose, Mrs. Doris Midland; Missaukee, Donald M. Luther, Mesick. ranch families' y.nited for the purpose of analyzing their prob- lems and formulating action to achieve educational improve- ment, economic opportunity and social adiustment, and thereby Good News for Mobile Home Owners F.P.C. Announces to promote the national well-being. Farm Bureau is local, state- wide, national and international in its scope and influence and During a period of rising prop- 4. While Mobile Homeowners Debenture Sale is nonpartisan, nonsectarian and non-secret in character." erty insurance rates, Farm Bureau insurance premiums are decreas- Insurance Group has announced ing, protection will be automat- The Farmers Petroleum Co- a five to fifteen percent premium ically increased at no cost. operative Board of Directors, at their January meeting, announced "Irrigation in Michigan - 1970," a report released by the decrease for all Mobile Home- .. ff ti' M h 1 a) TV antenna and tower cov- the offer to sell a new debenture Michigan Water Resources Commission, is a total inventory owners po IlCles e ec ve arc . issue. A goal of $300,000 was erage.increased from $50 to $100. survey of Michigan's agricultural, recreational and commercial A combination of sound under- set for the 1971 debenture drive. irrigation water use covering the past 12 years. William Marks, writing procedures and safety- b) Contents coverage increas- In announcing the new deben- Chief of the Commission's Water Development Services Di- conscious policyholders have ed from 30 % of the current ture offer, Carl Heisler, president vision, reports that the report may be the most Comprehensive ?rough~ about this dram~tic drop value of the mobile home to 50 % of Farmers Petroleum, stated, . f ° • ti° inf ° . th U ° d S In MobIle Homeowners Insurance of the cost new of the mobile comp iIa ti on 0 lITlga on ormation In e rute tates. t S' 'f' t b d' f "The rapid growth of Farmers . th h b'll' all . ra es. Ignl Ican roa erung 0 home. Petroleum and the challenge to d Accor mg to e report more ~ an .13. I Ion g ons of water policy coverages has also been annually to over 102,000 acres m Michigan. The greatest num- made ... at no additional cost. c) Coverage on appurtenant meet the future petroleum needs ber of acres is for agricultural use, the second largest user is H . b' f t1. f F structures and additional living of agriculture requires additional goH course watering. ere IS a ne ou me 0 Bureau Insurance Group Mobile m:m expenses will be automatically working capital. This is the first debenture offer in several years." Homeowners policy changes: increased from 10% of the cur- rent mobile home value to 10% The offering is known as "Se- "Michigan Week" ... May 15-22, 1971, is off to a flying start. 1. All Farm Bureau Insurance of the cost new of the mobile lection Maturity Debentures" and ~ichigan-Land '8f Hospitality" will again be. the theme of the Group Mobile Homeowners pol- . home. will be offered in five varieties. 8 day observance. Saturday, May 15, is designated Community icyholders will receive automatic 5 year maturity - 6 % interest insurance premium decreases 5. Farm Bureau Insurance per annum lhide Day; Sunday, Spiritual Foundations Day; Monday, Gov- ranging from a minimum of five Group Mobile Homeowners in- (minimum subscription $100) ernment Day; Tuesday, Heritage Day; Wednesday, Livilihood percent to a maximum of 15 %. surance premiums will be auto- IDay; Thursday, Education Day; Friday, Hospitality Day and matically adjusted each year to 10 year maturity - 672 % in- Saturday, May 22, Youth Day. Win Schuler, restaurant owner, 2. Safety conscious Mobile match the mobile home's increas- terest per annum Homeowners can receive an ad- is th~ newly elected president of the Greater Michigan Founda- ing age. (minimum subscription $100) ditional 10% premium decrease n which sponsors Michigan Week. Honorary Chairman of E ichigan Week is Governor William ~1iIIiken and Fred Charl- n, Sturgis, is general chairman. Deputy chairman for N orth- 'Fll Michigan is Walter J. Wentz, Sault Ste. Marie; Reno J. if their mobile home is properly Farm Bureau Insurance Group, anchored or tied. Farm Bureau . now becomes a highly competitive Insurance Group is one of the insurer of mobile homes. This very few insurance firms in the competitive standing is based on 10 year maturity - 6% % in- terest per annum . (minimum subscription $1,000) 15 year maturity - 7 % inter- Maccardini, Grand Rapids, Western Michigan; John McGoff, Nation offering this unique, the philosophy that a person gets est per annum East Lansing, Central Michigan; Frank Firnschild, Detroit, money-saving program. Any local what he works for. A lot of Farm (minimum subscription $100) E:astern Michigan and Frank Buchanan, Detroit, deputy-general Farm Bureau Insurance agent can Bureau Insurance Mobile Home- help you take advantage of this owners policyholders worked for 15 year maturity 772 % in- dtairm~p-at- large. terest per annum additional saving. safety around their mobile home. Richar4 ~old, chainnan of the Products and Agriculture (minimum subscription $3,000) ards Committee, will be assisted by Deputy Chairman Carl '3. All policyholders now car- They earned their rate decreases. t entner, MFB Infonnation ¥ aspara~s sled won the Agriculture Award. Division Manager. Furthe;w; details of the week's program will be given in suc- In 1970, the rying $50 deductible for wind- If you've got the same outlook, storm and lightning will have $50 you can enjoy the same decreases. deductible expanded to all Sec- Call your Farm Bureau Insurance tion One coverages (Physical expert ... he's the man with Complete information:is available from Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, P. O. Box 960, Lan- con- tained in the prospectus which is DOOding issues of FarmrNe.W6. perilsJ the answers. sing, Michj&1p 1~904. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS SIX February 1, 1971 Several Michigan Farm Bureau members who attended the The Wesley Wopds Holiday MEE MGR. POWELL HAS NEW APPOINTMENT AFBF in Houston inquired about colored slides and pictures Camp for all Farm Bureau women a seat on the Chicago Board of will be held March 31 and April taken on the trip. Duplicate slides of NASA, the Kilgore Ranger- Trade, according to an announce- ett~s and Band, the Astrodome and commercially-made slides ment by Donald R. Annstrong, 1. The deadline for reservations, of the Appolo 11 and Appollo 13 Flights can be ordered Executive Vice President of Farm costs and a detailed program will through the Information Division, Michigan Farm Bureau, at Bureau Services. He also named be given in the March issue of 30~ per copy. Black and white pictures can also be ordered - a Powell as Assistant Secretary to 4 x 5 print for ~ or a 5 x 7 for 40~. Farm Bureau Services. Michigan F~ News. '!..This seat has been passed on to Ed Powell to continue the ad- vantageous position of Farm Bu: Dur"bug ahead" reau Services in the grain mar- keting area. With this seat we are better able to keep up to date on the future's trading picture. This helps us hedge and secure for our fanners the best prices program and a continuous market for their grain," Armstrong said. Michigan Elevator Exchange is ED POWELL the largest outlet for grain mar- keted in the State of Michigan Edward Powell, Vice President and is operated as a Division of can save of Michigan Elevator Exchange, Farm Bureau Services, Inc., an a Division of Farm Bureau Serv- affiliate company of Michigan ices, Inc., has been appointed to Farm Bureau. TO GET THIS ••• ORG; ~ 19~Jt~N M BURfAU d f Decision and CONFER~NCE Action gou UP to • f IDo/o on 011 -:'" Umte or . ~E -. ~ ::. I Ii MICHIGAN WAS ONE ... of the states to be a three-Gold Star Award State during the AFBF's annual meeting. Chuck Burkett, Field Operations Div. Mgr., (fourth from left) accepted a plaque in recognition for Michigan having achieved its' 1970 member- ship quota. The other two Gold Stars were won in Farm Bu- reau Women's Activities and Marketing programs. IT TAKES THIS! costs. !~ II Act now. Get a FREE lube maintenance chart before program ends April 1. Last year, thousands of Michigan farmers lowered their operation costs through our "buy ahead" program on oil, grease and filter needs. These cost conscious farmers A "RAH-RAH-RAH" SPIRIT ... set the theme for the 1970 AFBF organization conference. The conference had a football season realized total savings in excess of $100,000. atmosphere, complete with coach (Warren Newberry, AFBF Now is the time to get in on the savings for th is year. Field Services Director) cheerleaders, pep band and cheering section. States, Distric;ts and .Division Managers were com- Let your Farmers Petroleum dealer help you plan your FaRm~ mended for their 1970 season and issued challenges for 1971. needs now. You'll be Art Holst, Nfl coach, delivered the main address. getting top quality Where Your Farm Comes First products and service that BU~eaU can lower your costs up to 10%. To learn mo re about our "buy ahead" pro g ram, fill 0 ut the coupon below. Act now. FARMERS PETROLEUM .-------------------- I I I would like to know ---------------------, SEND TO: Farmers Petroleum I I more about your "buy Cooperative, Box 960 I I I ahead" program on oil, I grease and filters. Please Lansing, Michigan 48904 I I have your dealer call me Name - I I with information on ,._ I GOVERNOR MILLIKEN PROCLAIMED ... February National I products, services, .=:_:-=. Address ------------ I Cherry Month in Michigan, the nation's number one red tart I I prices, discounts, etc. I want my FREE lube ~='_'- ,-_ Town --:----------- I I cherry state. Approving the action are (left) R. C. Frohling, j..--. I maintenance chart just Zip - I Exec. Sec., National Red Cherry Institute and (right) Mrs. Rebecca , for listening. II Tompkins, Vice Chairman of the Mich. Commission of Agr. In the back are Stephen G. Shafer, Pres., Mich. Assn. of Cherry , ,~ Telephone - , , Producers; Fred M. Pugsley, Chairmdn; Mich. Cherry Comm.; and ---------- r ------- I 033 fII' ~ John R. Pulcipher, Vice Pres., lM'cf-P. Assn: of Cherry Producers. I , I MICHIGAN FARM NEWS February 1, 1971 SEVEN 1971 Property Tax Calendar FARMERS WEEK REAP Announced by Sec. of Agr. MARCH22-25-MSU December 31, 1970 was the tax day for 1971 assessments and A new Rural Environmental Assistance Program (REAP) for taxes. Assessing officers throughout the state are now in the Allan Grant, president of the 1971, emphasizing a broad attack on the environmental prob- process of determining valuations of your property for tax California Farm Bureau and af- lems created by the Nation's farming operations, has been an- filiates, will be the featured nounced by Secretary of Agriculture Clifford M. Hardin. purposes. The assessment procedure is complicated at best speaker at the 1971 Farm Man- when done properly. Many - factors should be considered. Announcement of the new program, formerly known as the agement banquet to be held Assessments are too often based on limited information. Agricultural Conservation Program (ACP), permits resumption March 25, during Farmers' Week. The following is a reprint of P.A. #276, passed in 1969. of the Federal cost-sharing of various beneficial conservation The term "cash value" is defined. Also, the other factors asses- practices with farmers, but under a restructured program in sors must consider are included. The amendment to the law line with modern day needs to better both the on- and off-farm in 1969 is in bold-face type. environment. It makes farmers partners in the venture be- Sec. 27. The words "cash value," whenever used in this act, tween the Federal government and State, city and local govern- shall be held to mean the usual selling price at the place ments to deal with the pressing problem of pollution. where the property to which the term is applied shall be at ''The restructured program will be used to help preserve our the time of assessment, being the price which could be ob- environment, demonstrate good environmental enhancement tained therefor at private sale, and not at forced or auction practices, and return more public benefits at less public cost," sale. Any sale or other disposition by the state or any agency Secretary Hardin pointed out. or political subdivision thereof heretofore or hereafter made of Although the specific level of funding for 1971 has not been lands acquired for delinquent taxes or any appraisal made in determined, the 1911 program will be funded, and the Con- connection therewith shall not be considered as controlling gress will be requested by the Administration to provide funds evidence of true cash value for assessment purposes. In de- for the 1972 program, the Secretary said. termining the value the assessor shall also consider the ad- Emphasis on the farm side will on those practices contribut- va?t~ges and disadvantages of location, quality of soil, zoning, ing the most to the improvement of conditions for both the eXISting use and present economic income of structure; quantity general public and farmers. Major considerations in authorizing and value of standing timber, water power and privileges, cost sharing of any practice installation will be the resulting mines, minerals, quarries or other valuable deposits known to ALLAN GRANT public benefits such as pollution abatement, enduring soil and be available therein and their value. water conservation, recreation, wildlife, and open space as well Notwithstanding any other provisions of Law, except as Mr. Grant states, "It has been as the degree of permanency achieved. As a result, the prac- hereinafter provided, property shall be assessed at 50% of its said that if you want to observe tices offered under the program have been structured to provide true cash val~e in accordance with article 9, section 3 of the what agriculture in Michigan will enduring benefits, significant pollution control, and enhance- Constitu tion. be like tomorrow, visit California ment of the environment for all .. and see what is happening there A major thrust will be to reduce water pollution which re- The new amendatory language, "zoning, existing use and today." He will also lead the dis- sults in large part from agricultural, industrial and municipal present economic income of structures," is important to the cussion and answer questions per- wastes. Water retaining and retarding measures on farms such assessing process. Unfortunately, this part of the law appears taining to unionization of farmers, to have been ignored in many areas. as dams and ponds, permanent grass cover, waterways, buffer .effective bargaining, big farming, If you believe that your property is over-assesed, the first high taxes, pollution and many strips, and .tree plantings will be stressed. These will be directed and most important step you must take in the process of appeal other issues. toward reducing silt in streams, rivers, lakes and other bodies is to appear and protest before your local Board of Review. of water and toward reducing pollution from animal wastes, Special recognition of twenty- The first meeting of the Board of Review this year is on Tues- fertilizers and pesticides. five year cooperators and Farm day, March 2. Protests are usually made at the second meetinO' Manager of the Year awards will Under the program, the Federal government will pay about which this year is March 8 and 9. Your local newspaper wili also be presented. 50 percent of the cost of practices that achieve permanent have the information on the time and place of the meeting. benefits. Practices that provide temporary benefits will be Michigan Farm Bureau presi- If your-local Board of Review does not make the adjustment available only under certain circumstances and at a reduced dent Elton Smith will be toast- that you deem proper, you then have the right to appeal to the master at the Institute of Agri- level of Federal cost sharing. Practices that are good farming State Tax Commission. This process does not require a lawyer cultural Technology banquet techniques that should be performed routinely and practices and can be started by a simple letter to the commission in March 24. An alumni reception that are income-producing to the farmer will be de~emphasized Lansing. Your letter should state that you are appealing your at 5 p.m. will precede the 6 p.m. in favor of those having benefits for all citizens. assessment, indicate the number of assessments you are appeal- banquet. The program will be run in each county by locally elected ing and show the township and county, locating the properties. "Pills and Potions" will be the farmer committeemen. Under broad Federal and State guide- You should state the basis for your appeal, such as you feel topic of Dr. Richard Bates' after- lines, the committeemen will select the practices best suited the assessment is in excess of 50% of the value of the l?roperty dinner speech and Harold Ecker, for meeting the needs of their area; determine which farm director of the Institute of Agri- land needs treatment; and within the county's allocation of or that it is inequitable when compared with all of the other cultural Technology will present funds fix the amount of cost sharing to be provided each farmer. property in the township. There may also be other reasons. the Outstanding Alumni Recog- It is well to mention that you appeared before the local Board Thus, the program provides for a high degree of local deter- nition Award. Carl Quackenbush mination. of Review and give the date. All appeals to the State Tax Com- is chairman of the Ag Tech Alum- mission must be postmarked before Ivtay 3, which is the first The 1971 program will reflect changes desired by the Presi- ni Assocation. Monday in May. dent and, consistent with a House-Senate conference report, "Something of interest for will make provision for continuation of 1970 program practices When your letter is received, the Tax Commission will send everyone" ,ViII be found at Mich- and procedures at the option of county committees. you formal forms on which to indicate the full basis of your igan State University' s Farmers' \\leek, March 22-26. The program will be administered by the Agricultural Sta- appeal. You have 30 days in which to return those forms. Your bilization and Conservation Service of the U. S. Department letter beginning the appeals process can be very simple. of Agriculture. The Department's Soil Conservation Service, Forest Service and Extension Service will provide technical Michigan Blue Cross-Blue Shield and educational assistance. by Marlie Drew 'Open Line' Meetings Scheduled The cost of Medicare has gone fill in "gaps" and extend Medi- up, effective January 1, 1971. care benefits. Directors, members and man- egg and fowl marketing programs, agers of co-operatives will par- hardware, petroleum, tires, fer- Why? Because health care costs Let' s t~e a look at the in- ticipate in Open Line Meetings tilizers and chemical status and in general, and hospital costs in creases in Medicare deductibles sponsored by Farm Bureau Serv- many other services will be dis- particular, have been especially and co-insurance, the amounts ices and Farmers Petroleum com- cussed. A question and answer hard hit by inflationary pressures which are picked up by your B]ue panies. period will follow each presen- in our economy. Government of- Cross and B]ue Shield comple- Don R. Armstrong, Executive fation. ficials say the bill for an average mentary coverage. Vice-President, FBS and FPC, The Clare meeting will be held hospital stay by a Medicare pa- In one year, the hospital de- has scheduled four meetings at the Dougherty Hotel; in tient today is about $750! ductible amount, intended to ap- across the state - February 15, Frankenmuth at Zehnders; the In an effort to soften the effect proximate _the current cost of a Clare; February 16, Franken- Moby Dick restaurant in Jackson of rising costs, Medicare Part A day of inpatient hospital care, muth; February 17, Jackson and and at the Ramada Inn in Ka]a- hospital insurance benefits and has risen from $52 to $60. The February 18, Ka]amazoo. mazoo. Medicare Part B medical insur- amount a Medicare beneficiarv Mr. Armstrong states "Our ob- Participating in the Open Line ance benefits were introduced in must pay for each day care b~- meetings will be E]ton R. Smith, jectives in these meetings are to 1965 and have helped millions of yond 60 days has climbed from KENNETH CHEATHAM provide information and receive Don Armstrong, Bill Callum, Americans enjoy quality health $13 to $15. Clyde Springer, Ed Powell, Ar]o direction to help us carry out our care services by meeting much And, if you have a post hos- Kenneth Cheatham, American responsibilities of co-operative 'Vasson, Don Shepherd, Hein of the high cost of hospital and pital stay of over 20 days in an leadership. Progress reports on Meyering, Larry Ewing and extended care facility, the new Farm Bureau Federation Program doctor bills. the operations of FBS and FPC Chuck Burkett as well as other Deve]opment Division, will be the Medicare pays for a great va- co-insurance amount is $7.50 per will be discussed. The new FBS members of FBS and FPC staffs speaker at the forty-third annual riety of health care services, hos- day, compared to $6.50 per day Future's Trading program, the and Michigan Farm Bureau staff. FF A convention banquet March pital and post hospital care, in 1970. Let Blue Cross and Blue Shield 25. Mr. Cheatham is a former doctor's fees, outpatient and diag- help you meet the rising cost of Star Farmer of America. Fourteenth Annual Gratiot "Marge Karker Scholarship" nostic services, vital equipment such as crutches or braces, and hospital and doctor care. Work- Mari]yn Van DerBur, former County Farm Bureau Bean Smor- MARCH 20 - SCHOLARSHIP much more. But it does not pay ing together, Medicare plus the Miss America, will address the gasbord - Thursday, March 25, second convention session on Alma College Hamilton Com- DEADLINE APPLICATION for everything. special Blue Cross and B]ue Thursday. Winners of the many mons. Tickets at Gratiot County COMPLETE DETAILS That"s why Michigan B]ue Shield 65 programs provide up- state FF A contests will also ~ Farm Bureau offifflJ.,l~~'1IN,e- IN MARCH Cross and Blue Shield have de- to-date health care protection for'" signed special programs to help Michigan's senior citizens. honored. ward street, IthaC.fh..Pr;. ~;:)#flor. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS EIGHT February 1, 1971 • MICHiGAN FARM NEWS Full Workmen's Comp. Ins. Rates Lowered Full Workmen's Compensation insurance rates have been lowered for most Farm Bureau -Mutual policyholders. The new lower rates now permitted by the Mich- igan Workmen's Compensation Rating .Bureau were put into im- mediate effect on December l. To achieve the most personal- ized protection, Farm Bureau Mutual full Workmen's Compen- sation programs are divided into ten coverage classes. Premium decreases have been authorized lake Jour POlyphOsphate for six of the ten classes. The largest decrease of 18% % was earned" by the "General Farming" classifica tion. This newest Workmen's Com- pensation premium rate reduction is the latest development in the fertilizer now... short but controversial history of (and get a pocket watch Agricultural Workmen's Compen- sation Insurance. free of extra cost After several postponments the compulsory insurance pro- with your order). gram began on July 1, 1967. Though Farm Bureau Mutual specialists believed the premium Take your corn, sugar beet helps plant vigor and speeds See your rates too high ... law required par~icipating that State Agricultural Work- and bean HURRYUP starter maturity. men's Compensation premium fertilizer now and make FARM BUREAU 2 guidelines be followed. you rself some real money. HURRYUP 10-22-14 Dry Dealer for The Full Workmen's Compen- Bean Starter - Has all new pre-season savings on You r 0 rder now guarantees sation Insurance program, one of polyphosphate, plus HURRYUP fertilizer. you a price that's well below three Farm Bureau Mutual Work- men's Compensation insurance the price on March 1, 1971. - manganese and zinc to plans, protects farmers employ- . You can't lose. If our price increase your bean yield more ing three or more employees for drops, we rebate you. If our than any Michigan thirteen or more consecutive weeks during a 52-week period. price goes up (it rose 22% in formulation known. Another plan provides protection 1970), we eat the increase. 3 to the farmer hiring employees It'll pay you well to find some HURRYUP 7-28-18 Sugar for more than five consecutive Beet Starter - Formu lated weeks. And the final special pro- bulk or bag storage room right gram protects agricultural em- now. with new ,polyphosphate, ployers hiring employees for more boron and manganese to '(I I." l than five consecutive weeks. And help insure you a heavier, HURRYUP 8-36-10 Corn the final special program pro- tects agricultural employers hir- Starter - With new higher qual ity sugar beet. ing employees for less than five polyphosphate and Count on HURRYUP quality consecutive weeks. These plans fortified with zinc. f ormu lations for fewer fines allowed lowest rates under the State law, for all Michigan Exclusively formulated for an d less dust. It's dry and farmers. max imu m phosphorus uptake hard, ideal for clog-free As experience was gained by for Michigan growing mach ine appl ication, and the Michigan Workmen's Com- conditions. Boosts corn yield, stores vvell. pensation Rating Bureau, Farm Bureau Mutual predictions were Allegan-Allegan Farmer Elkton-Elkton Co-op Lapeer-Imlay City-County Scottville-Farm Bureau proven correct. Rates were too Co-op/673-2508 375-2281 Co-op/664-2907, 724-4915 Services/757-2594 high. So downward revisions on Agricultural Workmen's Compen- Battle Creek-Farm Bureau Falmouth, McBain, Merritt- Lesl i~ Lesl ie Co-op Sebewaing-Farmers sation premiums began. And on Services/962-4025 Falmouth Co-op/826-4424 589-2191 Co-op/881-2111 July 1 of 1970, Farm Bureau 825-2301, 328-2341 Bay City-Farm Bureau Mendon-Farm Bureau Snover-Snover Co-op Mutual was the first insurance Greenville-Farm Bureau Services/893-3577 Servicesj496-2395 672-9221 firm in Michigan to initiate a Services/7 54-458 7 ncw division of payroll rating Breckenridge-B&W Mt. Pleasant-Farm Bureau Stanwood-Farm Bureau program. Co-op/842-3104 Hart-Farm Bureau Services/773-3670 Serv ices/823- 2081 Services/873-2158 Until last July, multiple farm Buchanan-Buchanan Pinconning-F~rm Bureau Sterl ing-F arm Bureau operation payrolls were subject Co-ops/695-6823, 683-5396 Hemlock-Hemlock Services/879-3411 Services/654-3142 to the highest applicable rate. Farmers Co-op/642-5920 Caro-Akron-Caro Farmers Richmond-St. Clair-Macomb Th ree Oa ks- Th ree Oa ks Type of crops planted, separate Co-op/673-3101, 691-4571 Hastings-Farm Bureau Co-op/727-3835 Co-opj756-3631 operations or locations within one Services/945-2223 Carming operation were not re- Caledonia-Caledonia Ruth-Farmers Elev. Traverse City-Farm flected in \Vorkmen's Compen- Farmers Elev./891-8108 Hillsdale-Farm Bureau 864-3391 Bureau Services/946-5836 sation insurance rates. Farm Bu- Servicesj43 7-448 7 Cassopolis-Cass Co-ops Saginaw-Farm Bureau West Branch-Farmers reau Mutual's division of payroll Kalamazoo-Farm Bureau Supply Center /753-3457 445-2401 Co-op/345-0428 ra" fig changed all that ... for Services/381-0596 1971 policyholder savings. Coopersville-Coopersv ille Sandusky-Farm Bureau Yale-Jeddo-Farm Bureau Co-op/837-8051 Kent City-Sparta-Farm Services/648-2422 St. Clair Co./387-2202, Now Farm Bureau Mutual is Bureau/887-5041, 678-5012 proud to announce across-the- 327-6315 board rate reductions for most operations carrying full Work- men's Compensation programs. For further information, call one of 350 Farm Bureau Insurance ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Group professionals near you. Take this guarantee form to a participating dealer. Order your bulk or bag hurruuu TM HURRYUP fertilizer at his pre-season price. Your dealer will fill-in the guarantee as to quantity and price'(and give you a free pocket watch). STARTER Starter bought (kind and amount) Price * .I0'IN Name _ GUARANTEE FARM (See your dealer for Address Phone _ BUREAU minimum order Town --------- Zip _ ~M_-~~~- needed to qualify) .-~ --~-------------------_ ..~, n~~DD , ',. *Dealer guarantees this price to be $ __ Iower than price on March 1, 1971. I 2. l' I ~d b I: Three major changes to improve the mails are (1) an eleven- member board of governors, (2) an independent postal rate is obvious. Caster said, "The impetus for improving the mail .system rests commission and (3) a 13-mem ber advisory council which will con- III in the urban areas where the great masses of people live." He >, sult with the Postal Service on all aspects of postal operations. - -I, III The eleven-member the President for staggered board of governors will be appointed by nine-year terms. The tenth and eleventh members include the Postmaster General and a Deputy Postmaster General. The Postmaster General will serve as the explained more money can he saved by introducing new meth- ods to the large population centers. Savings per citizen would be much greater than could be hoped for in the rural commu- nities, he said. This is not to hint that rural postal service would be reduced. C chief executive officer. Caster agrees .. One of the complaints of the old set up was that the Post- ..I master only averaged 31 months in office. This turnover was Chapter I, Postal, Policy and Definition of the U. S. Postal cI said to cause a great amount uf inefficiency in the system. And Service, service explains itself as being committed to provide efficient to patrons in all areas. I: being a political appointee didn't help. The new organization, it is hoped, .will curb this problem, although it is off to a slow Article 101 (b) of Chapter I states, "The Postal Service shall ::) start. provide a maximum degree of effective and regular postal serv- I: The planned for bi-partisan appointees to the board of gov- ices to rural areas, communities, and small towns where post • ernors by ".he President has been met with stubbomess. The offices are not self-sustaining. No small post office shall be Senate Post Office Committee, who must give approval to the closed solely for operating at a deficit, it being the specific Z -!; appointees, won't. Reportedly, it feels affronted by the Pres- intent of the Congress that effective postal services be insured 0 ident's action not to confide in them before making the nomin- to residents of both urban and rural communities." ations. It is furthermore claimed that the committee doesn't agree as to the bi-partisanship of the nominess. SEX ADVERTISEMENTS If the program isn't in gear by August, one year after the - There is a new law to prohibit publishers from mailing sex- N ~ Presidential signing, the act to reorganize becomes void. Re- ually oriented advertisements through the mails to householders .. cently the President countered this threat by using his "recess It takes effect February 1. Previously, people had little pro- Z appointment power" to pick temporary appointees for the tection from this type of advertisement. Now anyone can re- cI positions. They can serve up to one year and have the powers to increase postal rates. quest a ban from the material by registering with the post office. 0 The individual, furthermore, received any such matter does not need to have previously to be protected. I: POSTAL RATES The law has strong enforcement penalties. For first-time. 0 It takes about 100 days for any postal rate change to take violators it could mean five years in prison and/or a fine of ~ 1&1 effect. So it's likely rates won't raise until this summer. In $5,000. For second offenders the penalty is double. the interim, the P. O. deficit continues to climb. !\\ ~: Rates for 1st class mail are expected to be upped two cents an ounce (an 8-cent letter stamp). Second class mail is pre- dicted to take sharp boosts. Third class, the big money maker' Legal remedies can take place after thirty days of the date your name is placed on a post office list. Publishers of porno- graphic a.dvertisements are required to check these lists each month to erase any of the names they may already have on \ J in mostly unsolicited advertisements, will be raised slightly, it their circulation lists. is predicted. Contrary to most thinking the 3rd class "junk mail" ( lJ is paying its own way. Formerly, the responsibility householder's to stop this type of mail from a front door rested almost entirely upon the in- \\ ~ t/ ASK THE ?\fAIL~fAN dividual. He would have to c'ontact some 30 different publishers , of this type of advertisements. This more simplified method DISCUSSION The U. S. Postal Service is a major business. Since 1969 more than 80 million pieces of mail have been processed annually. Delivering these 13 Inillion pounds of mail over the shoulders places the greatest share of the burden upon the publishers. It won't be difficult to identify the material. For the first time, peddlers of sexually oriented material will have to adver- TOPICby of most mailmen each year is no easy chore. The complaint most often heard about postal service is, it is not dependable. But 71 % of first-class mail is delivered the tise on the outside of their items. Publishers must clearly print their return address on the upper left corner of the address side of the material. Below the upper right corner stamp area they day after mailing, reports one governmental research study. must also print, "Sexually Oriented Ad." GA.RY A. KlEINHENN One might expect the forever badgered Post Office to im- ~'Iagazines, catalogs, and books are not affected by the new Director, Education & Research IJ1~diately take the defensive when talking on the subject. It is law. I .f I I,... , . :I J ) .- ': ••~, ?'r'T " .'. r" MICHIGAN FARM NEWS February 1, 1971 ELEVEN TOPIC SUMMARIES Hold Conference November - LAW AND ORDER O~ ~e questionnaires returned by 656 groups, nearly 7,000 persons partIcIpated. Most often answered were ... Question: "'hat t~e of further enforcement could most help you? Young Farmers Representing the Michigan Whglose to fOOT ROT? Answer: More .authonty for law enforcement officers and agencies, Farm Bureau Young Farmers at 107 groups; stncter enforcement and penalties, 100 groups. the AFBF Young Farmers and Q. Does your local school have a growing drug problem? A: Yes, Ranchers Conference in Des 521; No. 37; don't know, 87. Q: What measures do you believe Moines, Iowa, January 24-28, sho~1d be t~~en for better law enforcement? A: More backing for were nine enthusiastic members pohce .by cItizens and courts, 182 groups; stricter enforcement and of the :Michigan Farm Bureau penalties, 99 groups; hold parents responsible for their children's Young Farmer Committee. In- Just keep it away actions and damage, 52 groups. cluded in this list were: Mr. and at a painless price Q: H you have experienced slowness of the courts, what could Mrs. David Diehl, Jr., Ingham Don't trut foot rot anymore ... speed them up? A: Just speed up court procedure, 144 groups; prevent it with Hardy foot Rot Salt more courtrooms, judges and more hours for trials, judges should County and Chairman of the and keep your cattle out of trouble. MFB Young Farmer Committee, Hardy foot Rot Salt also provides work full-time, 8-hour days, 95 groups; return to justice of peace all the essential trace minerals; system for smaller cases, 46 groups. Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Dosson, copper, cobal!. zinc, iron, iodine and Gratiot Connty, Mr. and Mrs. Gill manganese, plus salt-all at Q. What do you believe to be the most important issue of law correct levels and order? A: Lack of respect for law and authority, 107 groups; VanWagoner, Alpena County, drug abuse and related crime, 69 groups; leniency and slowness of Mr. Steve Carlson, Kent County, Costs only 8~ a month courts, 52 groups; lack of personal involvement of citizens, 46 Mr. William Randall, Muskegon Recommended for milk cows, beef groups; laws ~d courts often protect the criminal more than their cattle, calves and sheep. County, and Mr. David Cook, Ask to have it mixed in your feed victim, 30 gfoups. Director of the Young Farmers and supply it free choice too. Comes in bags, or blocks for pasture. December - HEALTH COSTS Programs. During the Christmas holidays 436 groups, involving 4,476 people, returned survey questionnaires. Questions and answers: The Conference is held each wt.... MxI F.m eorr- Am ........ :.:" .."(4.)t,:> '(-')1')" <"' "'" v h'~ FaRm~ ,..> .... ~ <:.I: ... :It,.'l'~", f ( J'I(.~ , . ~.-)o, ,,>.~ 1'." . - Q: How does your group feel about deductible health plans? A: year for the purpose of training " "'. "Jel(o"4') •• In favor, 136 groups; in favor if rates are reduced accordingly, III Young Farmers for active leader- groups; opposed to the idea, 86 groups; favor but families should have choice of plan, 25 groups .. Q: Is health service a serious problem in your community? A: ship in Farm Bureau. Approxi- mately 300 Young Farmers, repre- Bureau FARM BUREAU SERVICES. INC senting 35 states attended the Yes, said 184 groups; no, said 248 groups. conference. Q: Have steps been taken to solve the problem? A: Yes, said 132 groups; no, said 140 groups. Q: What can be done to curb rising health costs? A: Restrict medical serv!c:e and admittance to persons really needing it, 97 groups; a ceIlmg on wages and charge:s hospitals and doctors can ORDER-BY-MAIL MERCHANDISE PLAN make, 67 groups; curb inflation, 31 groups; require doctors and hospitals to issue itemized bills to both patient and insurance co. Special for the l1zonths of Februa1"Y a1zd Mdrch. Q: Whose responsibility is it to see that this situation is improved? A: The people, 100 groups; medical profession, 61 groups; general public, 34 groups; hospitals, 25 groups; government 38 groups; r---~--------------------------I NUMBER 1113-MARK IV VICTOR MFB members and organization, 17 groups; insurance companies, ADDING MACHINE Electric, 10 FARM BUREAU WIL-WAY PREMIUM ORDER FORM 18 groups. Key Board, tape for protection and Attach your name and address label from your Michigan Farm reference. Adds and subtracts, com- News to the order form. Make your check or money order pay- pact 13" x 61/2" x 61/2", retractable able to and mail to Wil-Way Premiums, Box 636, Adrian, Mich- carrying handle - gold color. $79.95 igan 49221. value. Your cost $64.89, plus $2.60 sales tax, and $1.36, shipping and IterJ1 Item No__ IterJ1 Item No__ handling. Send $68.85. COlor Size COlor Siz~E' --- NUMBER 1114- PRESTO STEAM AND DRY IRON Teflon coated base, $17.95 value, your cost $10.88, plus Attach Name and Address label sales tax $.44 and $.71 shipping From Your Michigan Farm News Here and handling. Send $12.03. UNTIL 2/15/71, we will deliver the 1056 sq. ft. home up Remember, March 31, 1971, dead- Check enclosed in the amount of $ Includes sales to 100 miles and erect it on your foundation for $13,000, line to order. Items 'listed in the tax and shipping costs. If address is a Box or Rural Route number, plus Michigan sales tax. December issue are still available. indicate road or street number for United Parcel Delivery. If you have misplaced the list, Approved by FHA, VA, and Farm Home contact your County Farm Bureau Secretary. Signed _ BAKER'S COMMUNITY HOMES 214 W. Pine Street Phone (517) 862-5480 Elsie, Michigan 48831 ------------------------------- FARM BURS MA KBT SPECIAL RATE TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERS: 25 words for $2.00 each edition. Additional words, 10 cents each. Figures such as 12 or $12.50 count as one word. NON-MEMBER advertisers: 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 22 NURSERY STOCK 36 MISCELLANEOUS 36 MISCELLANEOUS 3 PATZ SILO UNLOADERS - used. 3 REGISTERED DUROCS. Top quality VIRUS FREE STRAWBERRY, Raspberry FARROWING STALLS - Complete WASTED HO~IEWORK~RS: $100 \\eek Bad~er silo unloaders - used. 2 Patz barn boars and gilts. Production data and 'car- and Blackberry plants, fruit trees, evergreen 526.75. Dealerships available. Free liter- ly addressing envelopes. For details spnd cleaners - used. New Dvna electric mo- cass infonnation available. Bvrum & Sons. seedlings, asoaragus and rhubarb roots. ature, DOLLY ENTERPRISES, 219 ~Iain. 25t and large, stamped, self-addressed rn- tors ..• % to 10 h.p. Dealer for Booms RFD :ttl. Onondaga, ~{ich'il!Bn. Phone Write for FREE price list. Fruit Haven Colchester, Illinois 62326. (1-It-15p) "elope to: WJR Enterpri:.e5. Box 441::!". Red & White Top Silos. Wyn~arden's 517 - 628-2641. (2-tf-25b) 26 Nursery, Inc., Kaleva" Michigan 49645. Department M7. Cinciwl ..ti, Ohio 452.14 Equipment, Route #3, Fremont, Michigan (1-4t-27p) (l2-tf-26b) 49414. (1l-lt-30p) 8 CALF CREEP FEEDERS - 30 bushel ~IAKE YOUR "WILL1" Four fonns. at- capacity $92.50. Dealership available. Free 600 ASSORTED SWEET ONION PLA1\'TS torney's informative book ... plus "Fam- PICK-UP TRUCK STOCK RACKS - All litemture. DOLLY E!\'TERPRISE" 219 with free planting guide $4.20 postpaid. ily Estate Planner." Send S1. WILLS, steel construction $109.50. Dealerships Main, Colchester, Illinois 62326. (I-It-18p) TO~CO, "home of the sweet onion:' Fann- Box 30188 (MFN), Cincinnati, Ohio BEAUTIFY YOUR GARDE~ with plants available. Free literature. DOLLY EN- ersville, Texas 75031. (1-4t-20b) and trees from "Michigan's Fastest Grow- TERPRISES, 219 Main, Colchester, Illi- HEREFORD BULLS-pure bred herd ing Sursery". Strawberry plants, f •. ,it nois 62326. (1-lt-19p) sires. Readv for service. Also. remstered trees, bmmbles, asparagus crowns. SC&1J heifers IUId' calves. Egypt Valley Hereford 26 POULTRY RINGXECK PHEASA:\'TS: Eggs, day-old chicks, release birds. Free price list. Get for a free list. Fruit Haven l'\uJ";cr", !Cl' 1962 F ARMALL TRACfOR, quick hitch Fann, 6611 Knapp St., Ada. Michigan. eva, Michigan 49645. (6-12t-30b) cultivators, side dresser, always housed, Phone OR 6-1090. (Kent County) your 1971 orders in early, S & S Pheas- KLAGER'S DEKALB PROFIT PULLETS ant Fann, 3015 'Vade Road, Capal., perfect ... used on 3 acres and seldom. Ill-tf-25b) ~O - Order your started pullets that have MichiJtan 48014. (2-1 t-25p) Reasonable. Ollie Hunter, 23480 Karr been raised on a proven growing program. Road, Belleville, Michigan 48111. YEARLING ROMNEY EWES bred to The growing birds are inspected weekly ROTILE COLLECfORS: Yount's latl'st (2-lt-25p) lamb in March. Maplecroft Fann, 5686 by trained staff, vaccinated, debeaked and 53.95 "Bottle Collt'ctors Guide" hsts Newark Road, Imlay City, Mich. 48444. deli\'ered bv us in clean crates. If \'ou I~{PORTED NECKLACE FROM YE'\- identifies and prices over 2.'iOO bottlf's of WANTED TO BUY: #9 MCK SILO Phone: 313-724-3469. (2-1t-2,Op) keep recordS, you will keep KLAGER DE- ICE ... 56.tl8. Allow six weeks Jor evt'ry Aml"rican category. TEXTBOOK~. FILLERS, AC Roto Balers, Engines: 2 KALBS, KLAGER HATCHERIES. Brid2e- delivery. WnlPLE JEWELRY, Box 8~~. Box 3862-~IN, San Angf'lo, Texas 76901 cylinder Wisconsin; 4 cylinder AC and FOR SALE: FOUR BERKSHIRE BOARS, water, Michigan. Telephones: 313 429- Department MI 12, Garrlen Grove, Cali- ( 9-tf-24PI 2 cylinder JD with gear reductions. Flat ready for service. WA1\'TED: Jamesway 7087 and 313 428-3034. fornia 92642. (2-lt-18p) drive belts, com binders with/or wagon 12 ft. silo unloader, new style preferred. loaders, & MCK gmin binders. Dave Wm. or Homer Schantz, Route #2, Na~h- SHAVER ST ARCROSS 288 - Started pul- ville. MichilZan 49073. Phone: 517-852- lets available most everv month. Get wise STUP RUSTY WATER FROM RUlNT'\r. Steiner, Route #2, Holly, Mich. 48442. 9243 or 8.52-9560. (2-lt-27p) and try these top profit makers as your "1001 THINGS FREE" (6 I-page book) S 1 \V ASH, st:1ining fixtures, Proven fill P r (2-4t-37p) next flock. ~acPherson Hatchery, Route - MAILMART, Carrollton, 72, Kentucky keeps complete water system free of ru~t. ;;3, Ionia, Michigan. Phone 527-0860. 41008. (5-tf-10b, 3R sanJ. tastes. odors and other impuritit'" 14 FOR SALE 22 NURSERY STOCK U~..~ f':,onomical, washable filters. 30 da~' trial offer. Free inform:1tion. \Vrite: DAY OLD OR STARTED PULLETS- RUSTRAP, 836-AC W. 79th, Minneapolh, RAISE YOUR OWN JAP. Siberion, Ger- The DeKalb profit pullet. Accepted by APIARY FOR SALE - Complete plant, man iris, day lilies and hibiscus fror;n seed OLD STYLE SLEIGH BELLS, 30 heav) ~Iinnesota 55420. the smart poultryman for high egg pro- processing, plus 40 acres. 2300 colonies Also I )'ear plants from seed. Write for nickel plated Ilh" diameter 7" strap $15; duction, superior egg qualit)', greater feed can stay in 99% of yard.~. Wo1fltram prices. Fred Dare, Onekama, Michigan 71h" dia. embossed brass Plantation bell efficiency. If you keep records, you'll keep Realty, Harvey Gosen, 2870 'Vest Verne 49675. (l-3t-25p) $25. Large Swedish Bras~ hells $15 each, DeKalbs. Write for prices and catalog. FREE CIRCULAR. COUlI.'TRY RECORDS Road, Burt, Michigan 48417. Phone: 517- KLAGER HATCHERIES, Bridgewater. Teachers embossed brass hand bells 3" $6, 75.'i-2858. (2-3t-31 p) STRAWBERRY GROWERS - Commer- 3%" $7; 4" 59; 5" 512; 4 lb. smooth - or tape cartrid\!es - fiddle tun('~-- ~fichiltan. Telephone5: Saline HAzel blue grass, etc. ~Iac \\'iseman, J. E. cial and lZarden. Excellent supplie~ of 9-7087. ~Ianchester GArden 8-3034. brass hand bell 520; 10 rinlt colored FOR SALE: 4' x 14' wood fired maple certified, northern fotrown, hard)', heavy spreader straps 510 pro 9% ". 15 lb. ~{ainer. others. Uncle Jim O''l:eal. Box sap evapomtor •.. ~ood condition. Con- rooted plants available for spring delivery. Brass bell with U.S.N. in raised letter~ AMFN, Arcadia, California 91006. ~a{~:. Shephcrd ~ IchlKan 48883. Sugar Phonc: Bush. Shcpherd, 828-5517. Many major varieties including Midway, WATCH REPAIRS $50. Open hottom sleilth bells Brass em- bos~f'd 3" $6; 3*" 57; 4" $9; 5" 512; (6-10t-26p) Rohinson, Jerseybelle, Sunrise, Pocahon- (2-lt-20p) tas, Spark If', Dnnlap, Premier and others. Powder horn $7.50, Old brass beer pump ------ Satisfaction ltuaranteed. Varieties charac- WATCH REPAIR: ANY MAKE cleaned, repaired, parts included. Total price $5.95. $35; Trian~le Chowbell 56; Tea box zinc lined 510. Ere Cup $5; Cast iron banks LARGE CE1\'T, TWO CENT, THREE FOR SALE: FARMALL H. TRACfOR teristics explained in free cataloJt. Write ~xcellent condition. OriRinal paint and today. Remember, we specialize in straw- 7.da}' service. Our 18th year .. El~in r $5; Dog-nut cracker $8.liO~ P~t" ~ Insur. CE:\'T pieces each 51.98. Fifty unpicked ~res, 2-16" J. D. Plow. Phone 592-2704. berrY plants. Vite's Plant Fann, 2610 trained experts. Send for free shippmg, extra. Alfred Jensen. Little :tAlis, 'Mfnne- Mercur)' Dimes S8.50. 1971-S Cent free Redbud Trail South, Niles, Mich. 49120. box. Hub's Service, 344 N. Alfred, Elgin, sota. Phone: 632-8240. with 3 1955-S $1.00. Edel's Carlyle, 492:l0 Route #2, Brooklyn, Michigan • (1-lt-25p) (2-3t-55p) 22 'Illinois 60120. (ll-4t-30p) (2-lt-1l4b) 36 Illinois 62231. (2-1t-24p) T\\'ElVE February 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS WHAT CAN I DO FOR MY COUNTRY? We feel that's an important question. It's especially important for eighth graders ... youngsters passing over childhood's threshold into an adult world. In their lifetime they must answer many vital issues. For Michigan youth, our fourth annual Freedoms Foundation Eighth -Grade Essay Contest is an opportu- nity to ~hink seriously about America and how to make it better. The 1971 contest theme ... "What I Can Do For My Country" ... will involve students in over 200 Michigan schools. Why should we bother with a community project like this? For us, the business of insurance involves a lot more than just selling policies. . . - - . "'" .... ""~;.,' ". -, _ .'....::.., . .:. l.~ FARM BUREAU INSURANCE ..~~ .• GROUP Farm Bureau Mutual • Farm Bureau life • Community Service Insurance • Community Service Acceptance