~. M ICH lOAN" FARM NE\W THE AC• ..,N PUBLICATION OF THE MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU - Vol. 50, No.4 THE NEWAG E April ~~ ~ .~ --; Farm Bureau Leaders Fly To Washington, D.C. Editorial Page 2 Green Acres Spring Dist. MACMA-MASA Fanners and ON THE INSIDE: Bill page 3 Meetings page 4 Meetings page 9 Unions page 10 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS TWO April 1, 1971 PRESIDENT'S COLUMN EDITORIAL ••• Farm Bureau Philosophy America's unparalleled progress is based on freedom an? ?ig- The nity of the individual, sustained by basic moral and r~hglOus Farmers concepts. Freedom of the individual versus concentration of power NatIon's which would destroy freedom is the central issue in all so- Way To cieties. Economic progress, cultural advancement, and ethical and Capitol religious principles flourish best where men are free, responsible Market individuals. We reaffirm our belief that freedom may best be secured through the following concepts and actions: Its been said that if freedom for us farmers People and buildings, buildings and peo- BASIC PRINCIPLES ple, that is what makes up the major part of were to be measured it could be done by add- We believe in the republican form of government as pro- ing up the number of alternatives available our nation's capital, \Vashington, D. C. One vided in the Constitution; in limitations upon government pow- must visit it and see the city first hand to fully to us in selling our crops to processors. er; in maintenance of equal opportunity; in the right of each understand how vast it it. The greater number of buyers, the greater individual to worship as he chooses; in separation of church and state; and in freedom of speech, press, and peaceful assembly. the freedoms, because the farmer, through his It is a city made up of tons of concrete in own initiative, is freer to accomplish his goals. the shape of office buildings that house the Property rights are among the human rights essential to the preservation of individual freedom. If this is true the farmers freedom now is hundreds, yes, even thousands of federal gov- ernment financed and operated offices. Individuals have a moral responsibility to help preserve free- more limited. They're fewer buyers to bargain dom for future generations by participating in public affairs with, which results in the farmer having less It is a city where men make statements that and by helping to elect candidates \vho share their fundamental control in the sale of his crops. This shrinkage are heard around the world, statements that beliefs and principles. of buyer competition on the market gives the. can have a bearing on the lives of every man, processor the upper hand in dealing, and as woman and child. THE CONSTITUTION long as we farmers are unable to meet the processor on more equal tenns this loss of It is the city where the men and women we . The ~o~s~tution. of the Unite.d. ~tates was we.ll designed to control puts us on the short end of freedom's elect to federal offices meet and decide how secure mdIVldual lIberty by a dIVISIon of authonty among the large a tax bill we will have to pay, how much Legislative, Executive, and J udicial Branc~es and the diffusion measuring stick. money will be spent to keep big government of government powers through the re~e~tlOn by the states and Years back, if we farmers didn't agree with operating and how little, if any, of this tax the people of those powers not speCIfICally delegated to the an offer from one processor, we could, in most bill mi O'htbe returned to a local agency to con- federal government. commodities, go on to dozens of others until duct a °program for the people Stable and honest government with prescribed and limited we got what we figured to be the best deal. . powers is essential to freedom and progress. This kind of competition kept the processor It is the city where many laws and regula- The trend toward centralization of power and responsibility straight and helped 'farmers get a fairer shake. tions are made and is the home of spokesmen in the federal government violates Constitutional purpose. It Today as a lone farmer we can never ex- for the millions of United States citizens. has reached a point dangerous to state sovereignty and individ- pect to outduel the few powerful processors ual freedom and should be reversed. iQ head-on negotiations; one farmer just doesn't It is a city of history. The history of the The Constitutional prerogatives of each branch of the fed- have the crop power .. U.S.A. from its birth to the present day is dis- eral government should be preserved from encroachment by played all around. The National Archives offer Economic pressures have also forced the the other branches. you the opportunity to read the original Con- farmer to take undesirable alternatives. Ve- stitution of the United States or you can stand hi~le integration is one example, where the THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH and gaze at the Declaration of Independence farmer bows out when the processing company Expansion of the power of the Executive Branch is undesir- and let your mind reenact the hardships our enps up owning all the tools of production, and able. We recommend that the Executive Branch: (1) Exercise forefathers had in setting up this great nation. hires the farmer as an employee to raise the restraint in seeking broad, discretionary powers from Co~gress; Historic Mount Vernon, the home of our first crop. This is what has happened in the broiler (2) Refrain from pressuring individual members of Congress to president, George Washington, can fill an after- industry in Arkansas. But for many fanners obtain enactment of legislation; and (3) Avoid interpreting laws noon visit. New money and stamps can be th~ may have been the only alternative avail- beyond the scope affimatively spelled out by Congress. Govenl- viewed as they roll out of the printing presses able short of leaving the fann. ment propagandizing of the electorate jeopardizes self-govern- at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving or ment and should be discontinued. We deplore the use of We face this challenge today because we you can stand in silence at the changing of the government financed agencies, organizations or committees to farmers have been slower to adapt to the de- guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers develop policy or promote legislation. The primary responsi- mands of the marketplace than has the proc- in Arlington National Cemetery. bility of the United States Department of Agriculture is to essor. But fanpers banding together in mar- administer the laws and regulations affecting agriculture in an keting and bargaining cooperatives is an avail- A group of more than one-hundred Michigan impartial and equitable manner. Secrecy in government affairs ,able alternative we can use to regain many of ~ers flew to our nation's capital on the should be avoided except when essential to national security. the lost freedoms that the more powerful proc- 11th annual Washington D.C. air tour spon- essor has learned to dominate. - sored by the Farm Bureau Women. THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Farm Bureau is taking action in this direc- Congress must assume the responsibility to preserve our fed- tion. The American Farm Bureau Board re- Fifty-six members of this tour group were eral system by reversing the trend toward centralizaf:ion of cently ironed out a plan called the "National specially designated as "Legislative Leaders." authority in the Executive and Judicial Branches. Agricultural Bargaining Act of 1971'" which They were selected by their county Farm Bu- Federal programs should not be used as vehicles to force state will be introduced in Congress. In a thumb- reaus to be spokesmen for agriculture because and local governments to conform to federal authority. nail sketch, the bill provides for a national We urge Congress to safeguard its legishtive prerogatives by: marketing and bargaining board to referee they have the ability to understand the prob- (1) Insisting that federal expenditures be approved by Con- business between the processors and fanner lems and issue~. facing farmers of today. gress on an annual basis; (2) Avoiding delegation of broad, representatives. It clearly draws requirements As spokesmen, they had the opportunity to discretionary powers to the Executive Branch; and (3) Enacting a bargaining cooperative must adhere to as a meet with Michigan Congressman - first at a corrective or conforming legislation where the Supreme court legitimate representative of farmers for the has invaded the legislative area. purpose of processor recognition. It further breakfast with the Republican members and Congress should adopt a code of ethics which clearly de- stipulates that the processor must work in at a luncheon for the Democrats, and later, in- lineates the conduct and activities that should be expected of good faith with bargaining cooperatives, that dividually in offices of congressmen from their its members. honest effort at bargaining must take place. So own districts. often processors have not recognized these ~. co-ops as the agents of fanners, let alone bar- A special meeting with officials of the De- MICHIGAN IFARM NEWS gain with them. These guidelines and the partment of Agriculture was a highlight of the THE ACTION PUBLICATION 0 .. THE MICHIGAN "ARM BUREAU direction a national marketing and bargaining tour. In. a free discussion, farmers and U .S.D.A. The MICHIGAN published monthly. FARM NEWS is on the first day, DIRECTORS: Bailey, Schoolcraft; District I. Arthur District 2. Dean board can provide would give farmers restored official~ spoke of the complex issues that ag- by the Michi~an 'Farm Fureau. at its Pridgeon, Montgomery, R-I; District 3. freedoms in fair bargaining methods, and more publication office at 109 N. Lafayette Andrew Jackson. HoweIl. R-I: Dis- riculture faces. 5treet. GreenviIle, Michi~an. trict 4. Elton R. Smith. Caledonia. R-I; so when we farmers join our crops with our Editorial and lleneral offices at 4000 North Grand River Avenue, Lansinlt, District 5. David Morris. Grand Ledge. neighbors in united effort. Tbat's bargaining Farmers voiced their opinions on such mat- Michillan 48904. Post Office Bo:t 960. R-3: District 6. Jack Laurie, Cass City, strength of the first caliber. Telephone, Lansinll 485-8121, Exten- R-3: District 7. Kenneth Bull, Bailey, ters as the ~uality of the environment, farm sion 317. Subscription price, 50t per R-l: District 8. Harvey Leuenberller, rear. Saginaw. R-6: District 9, Eugene Rob- The bill also provides an exemption for labor management relations and the need for Established January 12. 1923. Sec- erts. Lake City, R-l: District 10, farmers who already belong to processing c0- ond Class Postage paid at Greenville, ~fichil!an. Richard Wieland, EIlsworth, R-I: Dis- improved marketing and bargaining for agri- trict 11, Franklin Schwiderson, Dafter. operatives. We fanners can see that without EDITORIAL: Editor, Carl P. Kent- culture. ner; Associate Editor, Vern M. Bullen; DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Walter it, this could be real cause for irritation in the Advertising Manager. Carl P. Kentner; Frahm. Frankenmuth; James L. Sayre, Artist, Norman Goodling. Belleville; Calvin Lutz, Kaleva. barg~ining process. If fanner members of Our Farm Bureau Women of Michigan OFFICERS: Michillan Farm Bu- WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU: Mrs. processing cooperatives were to also belong to reau; President. Elton R. Smith. Cale- Jerold Topliff, Eaton Rapids, R-I: should be congratulated for sponsoring this donia. R-I: Vice President, Dean a marketing and bargaining cooperative with Prid~eon. Montllomery, R-I; Secretary- FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARM- type of ~ctivity. It is a very effective way for Manager, Dan E. Reed, Lansin~. ERS: David Diehl, Dansville. the same commodity it would be like bargain- Farm B'fear's voice to be personally heard POSTMASTER: In using form 3579, mail to: Michigan Farm News, ..000 N. ing against ourselves. This exemption would Grand River, lansing, Michigan .. 890 .. eliminate this type of entat.'glement. by our c~gtessmen. Second cia •• poatog. paid at Greenville, Michigan I J Carl P. Kentner Elton R. Smith . ,', .';..t .t.f ,:' Ii • A .{/:'. , . y-' MICHIGAN FARM NEWS April 1, 1971 THREE LEGISLATIVE NOTES Robert E. Smith Michigan Green-Acres T ax Bill Public Hearing The public hearing held by the for maintaining good lands for missioners, reported to the com- House Taxation Committee early future food and fiber needs and mittee that Livingston County in March was extremely well at- being helpful in the fight against Board of Commissioners had gone tended by farm people, envi- air and water pollution. on record previously as support- ronmentalists and others con- ing this kind of legislation. Stan cerned with the assessing prac- Wally Petersen, a farmer from Mahaffey, Extension Agent of tices on farmland and preserva- Montcalm County and also well Genesee . County, also reported . tion of farmland, open spaces and known throughout the country to the committee similar action green areas. for his work in Soil Conservation taken by the Genesee County Districts and as a member of Board of Commissioners a year The hearing was on a day when Governor Milliken's Land V se ago in support of this concept. one of Farm' Bureau's eight Legis- Commission, supported the bill lative Seminars was being held. in behalf of the commission. Frank Bennett, Wa)'D.e County Over 150 Farm Bureau leaders Planner, supported the legislation were present from the Central Joa Penzien, Macomb County from the point of view of the Region. In addition, many farmer and Farm Bureau member need for maintaining open spaces other Farm Bureau leaders from and also a member of the Gov- in the Detroit and metropolitan throughout the state came es- ernor's Task Force on Agriculture area. Dr. Lawrence Libby, MSV, pecially for the hearing. and a new member of the Mich- who has studied this type of igan Commission on Agriculture, legislation in other states, also The hearing was on the House reported the support that he ob- testified. Strong support for the version of the land assessment served in the meetings held by concept also came from others, bill, H.B. 4100 (an identical bill the Task Force. including the Environmental Ac- is in the Senate - S. B. 130). Rep. Roy Spencer '(R-Attica) Dan Reed, Secretary-Manager tion Council headquartered in prime introducer of the House of Michigan Farm Bureau and Grand Rapids and the Federated Green-Acres In Other States bill, explained the bill's intent, Cha.irman of the Tas~ Force on Organic Farmers and Gardeners pointing out that it was intended Agnculture.' along wIth Howard Clubs. Legislative Counsel Bob Smith and Bob Driscoll, director of to relieve the tax burden on agri-. Tanner, DIrector of Na~ral Re- Governor Milliken, of course~ Broadcast Services, visited with Maryland and New Jersey farm- cultural land caused by present sou~ces, M.S.V., Dr. ~lvm House, came out in support of this con- land assessments directors while on the recent Washington Leg- assessing practices and also to Agncul~ral EconomIcs, M.S. V., cept early in the year and Mrs. islative Seminar. They also talked with owners of a large dairy recognize the environmental prob- Dr. RaleIgh Barlowe, Natural Re- Milliken, who i'i well known as lems being created by un control- sources ex~ert, M.S.~., were told a landscape architect, has also farm. led urban sprawl. Since the by CommIttee. ChaIrman Mont- made major supportive speeches. introduction of H-4100 and S-130 gomery that masmuch as they another farm bill H-359 has been were nearer to the Capitol they It is impossible to list all those introduced by Rep. De Strigter would. be called upon by th.e speaking on behalf of the bill at (R-Hudsonville). co~mlttee at a later date for theIr the hearing. It was unfortunate testimony. that time did not permit many Farm Bureau's testimony, by that were present to give their Legislative Counsel Bob Smith, Others speaking for the bill views. expanded on this to point out that were Larry Mainland, Farm Bu- the problem is twofold. First, that reau member, fruit grower, mem- Numerous associations of var- many farmers are literally being ber of the Oakland County Board ious types have now adopted res- taxed off their land, being forced of Commissioners and immediate olutions supporting the "green to sell due to, in some cases, past chairman of SEMCOG. Mr. acres" concept. "blockbusting" techniques and Mainland has great knowledge of unrealistic assessing practices. the impact of urban sprawl and Other Legislation Second, is the need to encourage oth~r metropolitan problems of Rep. Stanley Powell (R-Ionia), preservation of farmland for en- the entire southeastern part of the along with 61 other co-sponsors, vironmental purposes. VSDA has introduced a resolution, HJR state. Arthur Lucas, Ottawa data was quoted to the committee "N", to amend the Constitution County Farm Bureau President, indicating that Michigan farmers to reverse the recent Supreme are now, on an average, spending made a presentation, as did Frank Court decision requiring local more than 20 percent of their Smith, Jr., Monroe County Farm school districts to supply text- net income before taxes on prop- Bureau member, and Don Hill, books, paper, pencils and other BOB SMITH (LEFT)... and William G. Riley, Maryland's Super- erty tax, as compared to three to Genesee County. Farm Bureau .supplies to all students. Mr. visor: of Assessments checked over the amendments to the five percent for other segments President and fruit grower. An- Powell said, in part, "Since this Maryland law passed last year. Mr. Riley said, "Without the of the economy. drew Jackson, member of the court decision, school districts legislation there would be no farmland left in the state." The Farm Bureau .Board of Directors, have had to absorb this expense, Maryland law changes include a roll-back tax and have been Farm Bureau testimony also re- which inevitably must be ulti- expanded to include development land. The latest amendments ferred to the systems used in sev- a farmer and member of the Liv- ingston County Board of Com- mately borne by the property tax will use the method of capitalization of net income of farmland eral of the 24 states having payer.s since no additional state as a means of determining value for farm purposes. similar legislation. Since the aid has been provided for this hearing, two other states have purpose." In. order to be put on become involved in this kind of the ballot for decision by -the legislation - Maine and New voters, the resolution must pass Hampshire. It was also pointed both houses by a two-thirds vote. out that, contrary to the opposi- It is estimated that this has cost tion of many assessors and the local school districts some $20 Tax Commission, such legislation million and that other legislation can easily be administered. Proof introduced is unlikely to pass due is in the fact that so many other to present serious fiscal problems. states are presently doing it suc- cessfully. One controversial tax bill, S. 16, has had a public hearing and . Of all those testifying within would permit nonresident owners the time limit, only one opposed of property to vote on all millage the bill. This was a spokesman for issues. This means that someone the Assessors' Association. One living in Detroit or some other County Equalization Director al- city, owning a piece of property so testified, who while not neces- somewhere else in the state, sarily taking sides tended to op- would be permitted to vote on pose the idea. The Michigan any issue requiring additional Municipal League, headed by Mr. NEW JERSEY DAIRYMEN ... millage. Robert Fryer, neither supported twin brothers Irving and Ray BOB SMITH EXPRESSED ... his app. eciation to O. W. Freeman, Farm marketing and bargain- nor opposed the bill at this time, Winner own 130 acres and rent Assessment Evaluator of the New Jersey Local Property Tax ing bills are still in the develop- but did raise many questions and 500. After a fire destroyed Bureau. Mr. Freeman stated, "There was little or no problem mental stage, but are expected to did admit that they had opposed their farm buildings years ago, in administering the law. Assessors gave us the only serious be introduced in the near future. the bill in previous years. the Winners rebuilt. They are This is also true of farm labor objections. Assessment of much commercial property is based Others supporting the concept quick to say, "New Jersey rec- legislation to set guidelines fair on capitalization of net income and in reality, the land assess- of the bill included such experts ognizes the fact that open to both farm employers and ment law merely extends a legitimate assessing method of as Dr. William Cooper, well spaces must be preserved and workers and to outlaw the pos- capitalization of net income to farmland. 1I An Advisory com- known ecologist from M.S.V., that farm la nd is assessed on~its sible boycott of a farm commod- mittee reports annually and determines the capitalization rate, who strongly supported the need value for that purpose." ity. Freeman said. FOUR April 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS A Minute with Maxine ••• FARM BUREAU WOMEN Some it's true are real auspicious, $1.75; Res. to Mrs. Leo Semens, Michigan Week - May 15 - 22 With their trimmin's quite ornate, Lyons Rd., Corunna 48817, by April Showers; after our blanket of white for so long, April Others are much less expansive, April 14. showers will be welcome to bring the spring green. We can Less pretentious they would rate; Dist. 6 ... April 20, Bad Axe, never say the seasons are monotonous here in Michigan, rather Be they e'er so high and mighty Farm Bureau Center. Lunch we should count our blessings for the variety of the seasons Or as common as plain loam, $1.75; Res. to Huron Co. F. B. we enjoy. Any spot where kinfolk gather- office, 711 N. VanDyke, Bad Axe Michigan Week is coming up in ~1ay. The dates are May 15- Every house is someone's home. 48413, .by April 15. China and 22 and it's not too early to be ordering your materials for any So wherever duty calls me, Silver Show, Mrs. Sageman, Bad programs you may be planning. You can get order blanks and Axe. descriptions of materials available from Michigan \Veek State Or my gypsy feet may stray, Committee, 809 Center St., P. O. Box 5096, Lansing, Mich- I'll not label it as back woods Dist. 7 ... May 4, Reed City, igan 48905. There are three aims of Michigan \Veek. I'd like E'en if far off main highway; Osceola Hotel, lunch $2.00; Res. you to think about these: 1. To give Michigan citizens greater There are still some favored havens, to Mrs. Dale Carmichael, R#2, knowledge and appreciation of their state. 2. To expound the Far from any city's dome, Evart 49631, by May 1. Ecology, state's assets and resources for industry, business, education Be it e'er so meek and lowly- Al Almy, MFB and Mrs. Hainley, and recreation and to afford the nation and the world an in- Where the folks live - still is home. Co. Dir., E~gle Boys ,Village. spired view of Michigan's advantages and, 3. To foster a spirit Mrs. Jerold (Maxine) Topliff Dist. 8 ... April 14, Mt Pleas- of cooperation among all communities and people to the end ant, Hotel Chiefton. Lunch $2.25; that all of Michigan will work together to make the state even Res. to Mrs. Minnie O'Brien, more liveable and attractive. Some programs you might consider are: 1. Have a Mich- WOlllen's Spring District Meets R#3, Mt. Pleasant 48858, by April 10. "Drug Abuse", Don igan Program, either a speaker or a tour. 2. Adopt a Mich- Several topics of interest ... Dist. 2 ... April 27, Jackson, Gould and Wig Demonstration. igan Week project of your own, give a Michigan flag, do a Marketing and Bargaining, Use of Calvary Meth. church. Lunch history of your club emphasizing its contribution to commu- Dist. 9 ... Aprill, Ogdensburg Dairy Products, and foremost ... $1.75; Reservations to Jackson nity and state. 3. Take part in Michigan Week programs in the election of the district chair- Co. Faim Bureau office, 1341 Meth. church. Lunch $1.75; Res. your community. 4. Enlist and train your members as Mich- men and vice-chairmen in the Parnell Rd., Jackson 49201, by were to be made by March 25 igan Minutemen. 5. Carry out a year-around Michigan program, even-numbered districts (2, 4, 6, April 20. with Bess Tompkins. a community betterment project as health, youth services. 8, 10 East and 10 West) ... counseling, community clean-up, etc. 6. Michigan - Land of Dist. 3 ... April 15, Monroe, Dist. 10-East ... April 29, Oge- should bring out a record attend- Zion Lutheran. church, Lunch maw county (Place to be announc- Hospitality, is the Michigan Week theme, so let's strive to make ance of Fann Bureau Women to their District Spring meetings. $1.75; Res. to Mrs. Marion Yoas, ed later) potluck lunch. "Michigan" and "Hospitality" synonymous 365 days of every 9063 Swan Creek, Newport 481- year. All meetings (except Dist. 10 66, by April 10.. Dist. 10-West ... April 28, For those of you who like poetry and would also like to in- West ... 10:30 a.m. - registra- tion:- 10 a.m.) are scheduled to District 4 ... April 21, Hast- The Palace, Central Lake. Lunch crease your County Women's income, vVarren Dobs0!1 (whom begin at 10 a.m. with registration ings, Leason Sharpe church, $1.50. Speaker, George Kropp, many of you may know as he has worked for Farm Bureau at 9:30. Lunch $1.50; Res. to Mrs. Marion retired Dis. Penal Dept. for many years), has a proposition. He has written rhymes Miss Richi Uhrlich, Food Pub- Pennock, R#3, Nashville 49073, for many years and recently had one collection published. They by April 14. "Around the World Dist .. II-East - to be held in licist, American Dairy Ass'n., will are very interesting to read and I know many people like poems Jewelry" and "Packing to Travel." June. be the main speaker at Districts 1, for different occasions. If you want more details, Mr. Dob- 2, 3 and 10 East meetings. 'All son's address is: Mr. Warren E. Dobson, 16343 Wood, Lansing, Dist. 5 ... April 19, Corunna, . Dist. II-West - details to be districts (except Dist. 7) will hear First United Meth. church, Lunch Michigan 48900. I close with Mr. Dobson's rhyme on Home. announced later. a program on "Marketing and Bargaining" as arranged by Noel I do a bit of travel Stuckman and Norman Veliquet- On the highways near and far, te, MFB Marketing Specialists. A Blue Shield To Pay Chiropractors And my duties often take me schedule of meetings follows: Off the main routes for a car; The Michigan Blue Shield En,abling Act was amended to re- Dist. I ... April 13, Centerville, quire recognition of chiropractors on December 21, 1970 when Might incline to raise a question United Meth. church, Lunch 'Bout some sites I chance to roam, Governor Milliken signed Public Act 251. The Act requires $1.50, Res. to Mrs. Myron Ulrich, Blue Shield to pay for medical and surgical care provided by 'Till I happen to remember R# 1, Constantine 49042, by April Every house is someone's home. chiropractors. Formerly, services of doctors of medicine, os- 7. teopathy, and podiatry were covered by Blue Shield but not chiropractic services. This legislation means that Michigan Farm Bureau members MARKETING can now receive benefits from Blue Shield for certain services performed by chiropractors. The benefits become part of the basic Blue Shield coverage now carried by members. OPPORTUNITIES Detailed information has been provided to all licensed chiro- practors by Michigan Blue Shield. For information, other than specific benefits, members should contact their county secretary for regarding the benefits of the Blue Shield program. MICHIGflH RED TART C~!ERnY PRODUCERS and TELEPHONE SAVES MICHIGri~ ASPARAGUS SnO';iERS TIME AND EFFORT .JOIN M~ny Michigan farmers are now saving time, money and ef- fort by using the telephone to *MACMA take care of their Social Security matters. SPRING- SWEEPSTAKES From years of experience with personal contact and the use of I I the telephone, it was found that most Social Security matters can I I RED Tt\RT CHER~Y & ASPI'RJ\GUS DIVISIONS be completed by telephone and with greater savings for everyone I I I IA FARM tt'r.uu tUR::.n.ACTlON fiiCSRUll concerned. You may do anything from requesting a Social Security Support MACMA (lnd your Heighhors • account number to filing a claim ~" ¥ ~I for retirement, disability, surviv- ~, [I ors or Medicare benefits. There Q II '" I ;; ... AD Aurusive Ihrietill Orluiutioll. are any number of reports that • SerriOI ~ittip;ar. COI:lr.ltrci.1 bPZi aRas lid Tart Chwy Growers. can be made by telephone; I • ConclIrlllll ,tOllt Raw Product Grades. • Accarztel:hrket Analysis. change of address, change of I ."011 TARGET" Pritl Retoll!men~ztions ... Full lbrht Valae. name, stopping and starting work, marriage and many others. • Market lr:forli':3tiu to MembErS wia Nr..sletters ~nd !:I!ctinu. I • Illlensted ill As,aratns and Tlrt Cherry Productioll Ind lhrhtin( Resel!fch. Previously, a p~sonal visit to I I • Affiliatrd with h,mllS IIid Tart Cheny Gruzls ia other states throllib UMA. the local Social Security office Where Your Farm Comes Arst FaRm~ • Yoar support adds strer.(tb to ~'HMA and Greater tlel 1!1i:l'l:le for yOU. seemed to be the proper way of doing business. Filing a claim for JOI" YOUR L1f~m~EHl.~G ~SStiCIPl TION Social Security benefits may ap- BUreaU MICHIGAN AGRICUl rURAL COOPERATIVE MAR~f:TING ASSOCIA nON pear so very complex and com- "YOUR FARM BUREAU SE~YES YOU SOME WI.\' [V[P.Y OH" plicated that you might feel that it cannot be taken Care of any other way. _ FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC ~ICHIGAN FARM NEws April 1, 1971 FIVE SPRING SWEEPSTAKES SIX April 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS FARM BUREAU MEMBERS IN ACTION ••• Passing of the Jug ... Governor Accepts Task Force Report Distinguished Service to Agr. During Farmers' Week, Mich- igan State University will again present three Distinguished Serv- ice to Agriculture Awards to men who have made outstanding con- tributions to Michigan's agricul- tural economy. Henry Nelson, Ionia fruit grower and industrial leader, is actively involved in many agri- culture-related organizations. He is a director of the Michigan Agri- cultural Conference, member of the Michigan Apple Commission, past president of the Federal Land Bank District and Michigan PRESENTATION OF THE ... little Brown Jug Award to Mac-luce THE FINAL REPORT ... of the Governor's Task Force on Agri- State Horticultural Society and president James Gribbell is always a key part of their Victory culture was presented to Governor William Milliken in his of- many other rural-urban programs. Party. Reg. Rep. Hugo Kivi made the presentation acknowledg- fice recently. A preliminary report had been available to the Mr. Nelson has served as pres- ing the fact that Mac-luce was the first county in the Upper Governor for use in developing his Message to the legisla-ture. Peninsula to report goal. The traveling award was started in The Task Force report resulted from 17 conferences held in areas ident of the Ionia-Montcalm Fruit Growers Association, chairman of 1959 and this is the fourth time Mac-luce has been able to of the state, with over 600 people participating. Spotlighted the MFB State Fruit Advisory take the award home. Ninety Farm Bureau members attended were needed property tax reform, marketing and farm labor- Committee and of the apple com- the March 6 Victory Party at ~ngadine. management legislation, land use planning and agricultural mittee of MACMA and as a board representation on various boards, committees and commissions member of the Mich. Certified having to do with land and water resources. Members of the MMPA Outstanding Dairy Couple committee who. were present in the Governor's office were, left Farm Markets organization. He received a degree in pomology to right, John Dempsey, Rep. Stanley Powell, Duane Baldwin, A young, active Huron county from MSU and since 1952, the Joa Penzien, Gov. Milliken, chairman' Dan E. Reed, Mrs. Eric Farm Bureau couple, Mr. and Nelson family has operated an Furu, Robert Craig, Sen. Chas. Zollar, Dr. Karl Wright (alternate Mrs. Elwood Kirkpatrick, Kinde, orchard and a farm market on N. for Dr. Arthur Mauch, retired.) Task Force member not present, will wear the Michigan Milk Pro- State Road, Ionia. Mrs. Rebecca Tompkins. ducers Outstanding Young Dairy Couple crown for 1971. Another friend of Michigan Elwood and Guydeane Kirk- Farm Bureau members all have secrets for making "goal;" Farm Bureau is Jack Barnes, gen- patrick farm 690 acres with a however, Oceana county members have put their recipe in writ- eral manager of the Michigan 130-cow dairy herd. Elwood ing and are willing to share it: Recipe For Making Goal in Milk Producers Association. He Kirkpatrick has served as a mem- Oceana County ... 1 heaping cup of Positive Attitude, 16 cups is a director of the National Milk ber of the Huron County Zon- of Active Day Workers, 2 cups Complete Information, 1 cup Producers Federation and has ing Committee and is active in Supplies; 1h cup current Membership List and 1f2 cup Prospect served on the Michigan Associa- the Michigan Farm Bureau, Mich- List (MACMA and Mutual Auto mixed.) Dissolve the positive tion of Farmer Cooperatives and igan Animal Breeders Coopera- as a director of the Michigan attitude with the workers and add the remaining ingredients Dairy Products Association. tive and Dairy Herd Improve- ment Association. His wife shares over coffee and donuts and knead until smooth. Let rise in a Wesley Pelkie in Copper Coun- in the county and state Farm friendly abnosphere for one week ... punching down every evening at six o'clock. After one week gather in a public place try, Upper Peninsula, is the third Bureau activities and in exten- sion work. The Kirkpatricks have and examine the results. If you are not quite satisfied with the Michigan farmer to be honored. MR. AND MRS. KIRKPATRICK three children. results, punch down again vigorously and give it 7 hours to Dean L. L. Boger, MSU, Col- successfully raise. In 7 hours when goal is reached, bake in lege of Agriculture and Natural F.B. NAMES IN THE NEWS moderate oven for 1 hour. Give the results tender, loving care Resources, will make the presen- for the next 365 days and have a big celebration. tation. Larry Cameron, formerly man- included Farm Bureau members ager of the Sterling Branch, Farm Lowell Corey, Livingston county; Bureau Services, has been ap- Bob Hafer, Isabella county; Jack RECEIVES GOVERNOR'S pointed manager of the Pincon- McLean and Robert Thompson, Hodges To Celebrate 50th ning Branch. Mr. Cameron has Gratiot county and William Sim- APPOINTMENT worked for FBS since 1961 at mons, Lapeer county. While their mailing address has Marcellus and Scottville and been 000 been Benson, Arizona, this past manager at Sterling since 1965. David Leaders, son of Farm winter, Ward and Gladys Hodge, Joseph Duley, Farm Advisor at Bureau members, Mr. and Mrs. Sanilac county Farm Bureau the Pinconning Branch, will be Clayton Leaders, Hillsdale, was members, will be on hand to the assistant manager. John Rice, one of two Michigan young men greet well-wishers at their 50th formerly Pinconning Branch as- to be granted loans from Mich- wedding anniversary May 2 at sistant manager, is the new Ster- igan Rural Rehabilitation Corpo- the United Methodist Church in ling Branch manager. Eugene ration. MRRC's Student Loan Marlette. Fischer, formerly manager of the Program executive director, Nyle Pinconning Branch, will assume Katz, reports that he hopes this Ward Hodge served as director the Farm Advisor and assistant is just the beginning. It is hoped and president of Sanilac county manager positions of the Farm that 100 to 200 farm youths will Farm Bureau, a member of the Bureau Centers Retail operation. receive loans by next faJI. Dave Michigan Farm Bureau board of All appointments were effective plans to continue his education directors for 20 years. Mr. Hodge March 8. at Tri-State, Angola, Indiana. o o o Anyone interested in applying for served as president of the MFB Norbert Markel, 16, Marine the loans can receive complete board 1954 to 1958 and as presi- City, the son of Mr. and Mrs. information by writing Michigan dent of Farmers Petroleum Co- Clair Markel, is the 1970 state Rural Rehabilitation Corp., P.O. JOA PENZIEN operative as well as on all affili- MR. AND MRS. HODGE award winner in the 4-H com- Box 188, 150 lh W. Michigan ated company boards in addition modity marketing program. The Ave., Marsha)], Michigan 49068. The Hodges extend an invita- Joa Penzien of, Mt. Clemens to many other local, state and tion to all their Farm Bureau Markels, dairy farmers in St. 000 Clair county, are Farm Bureau John C. Sexson, Farm Bureau was appointed to the Michigan national association boards. friends to help them celebrate in members. Norbert has carried Services, Plant Food Department Commission of Agriculture for a Marlette at the United Methodist Mr. and Mrs. Hodge have commodity marketing programs sales manager, was elected presi- four-:"°ear term by Governor \Vil- church, May 2, from 1;30 to 4;00 seven children, aU married and for five of his seven years in 4-H. dent of the Michigan Grain and liam G. Milliken in mid-February. p.m. They request ..• No Gifts 000 Agri-Dealers Association at their living in Michigan. Please. Penzien operates a 500 acre The Michigan Cattle Feeders 37th annual meeting held re- farm in Macomb County, of which Association have elected new and cently. 200 acres is devoted to growing America, Michigan Vegetable reelected directors to their board. unERING? ... potatoes. He is also engaged in Council and Michigan Rural Re- Several Farm Bureau members Bob Bunker, Manager of Risk other vegetable production and They're hard to spot - but are on the list. New directors are Engineering for Farm Bureau In- general farming. habilitation Committee. He was once in a while it becomes costly Jack Raymond, Seneca, Lenawee surance Group, was recently named to the National Potato to be a litterer! county and Jack Sill, Gaines, named an officer of two safety He is a member of the Gov- Advisory Committee by the late Recently police spotted a car, Genesee county. Earl Johnson, organizations; the Michigan In- ernor's Task Force on Agriculture about 12: 15 a.m., near Harrison President John F. Kennedy. Flint, Genesee county continues surance Inspectors Society and the and past president of Macomb and Mt. Hope Roads, on the as its president; Loren Spink, Ma- Michigan Rural Safety Council. County. Farm Bureau. He is chair- Penzien is married, has two MSU campus. Beer bottles were son, Ingham county, vice-pres- Bunker joined Farm Bureau In- man of the Democratic Agricul- flying from the window of the car. ident and Matt Engler, North surance Group in 1960 and was tural Committee of Michigan, a daughters, both married; and one Robert R. Miller pleaded guilty Branch, IsabeJIa county, secre- appointed Manager of Risk Engi- director of the National Potato son, James, who works with him to the charge and was fined $45 tary-treasurer. Directors reelected neering in 1964. Council, Vegetable Growers of on the family farm. and costs. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS April 1, 1971 SEVEN NEW APPOINTMENTS Agriculture and Environment Concern by AI A. Almy Voting delegates at the 1970 see fertilizer applied in the fall of these states also require farm- Michigan Farm Bureau Annual when growing crops are not pres- ers to obtain permits before cer- Meeting adopted a policy entitled ent to utilize the nutrients. Heavy tain pesticides can be purchased "Environmental Concerns." This fall and early spring rains increase or applied to crops. In some policy reads in part - "... We the likelihood that ,leaching and states, only licensed applicators urge all persons engaged in agri: soil erosion may carry phosphates, can apply those pesticides which culture to become informed of nitrates and possibly other fertil- are considered highly toxic. pollution sources and discipline izer nutrients into nearby lakes , and streams. Further restrictions on pesti- themselves so as not to add to the problem .. ." cides are likely to be forthcoming Many critics view agricultural at the Federal level. In Decem- The following article is Part fertilizers as a major source of ber of 1970 the authority for reg- I of .a two-part series to provide nutrients found in lakes and istration of pesticides was trans- members with information on ag- streams. A recently completed re- ferred from USDA to the new riculture and environmental con- search study by Michigan State Environmental Protection Agen- cern. Part II will be published in University provides an answer to cy. The EPA has indicated a hard a succeeding issue of Michigan these charges. The purpose of the attitude towards pesticides and MAX D. DEAN DUANE COHOON Farm News. study was to determine amounts is now considering imposing a MAX D. DEAN .•. has been appointed DUANE. COHOON ... was named to of nitrogen, phosphorus and other treasurer of the Michigan Farm Bureau, ban on DDT. the position of assistant treasurer of Introduction nutrients in drainage waters com- Farm Bureau Services, Inc., and Farmers Farm Bureau Services, Inc., according Petroleum Cooperative, Inc., effective to an announcement by Elton R. Smith, Public concern for the environ- ing from purely agricultural land Michigan is fortunate to have March 1. The announcement was made president of the Michigan Farm Bureau. ment shows every sign of continu- in order to evaluate the contribu- one of the finest pesticide re- by MFB president Elton R. Smith. Mr. Mr. Cohoon is a graduate of lansing ing to be a powerful and growing tion of agriculture to the nutrients . search facilities in the world. The Dean has served as assistant treasurer Business University. He joined Farm and credit manager of FBS since 1969. force. This mounting concern in the surface waters of Michig~n. Pesticide Research Center, locat- Bureau Services ,n 1957 as a field audi- Previous to joining Farm Bureau Serv- poses serious implications to ag- ~e ~tudy was co~ducted .on fIv~ ed at Michigan State University, tor, later being named manager of the ices in 1952, he was employed by thO! Crude Oil Division, Farmers Petroleum riculture. The future of agricul- MIchIgan farms WIth varymg so~1 is conducting valuable resear(.'h Bank of lansing. As treasurer, Dean ture is dependent on the use of . types. ~ased on the results of tJ:tIS will be directly responsible for all fie Cooperative. In addition to his new in biological pest control and de- post, he is also vice president of the air water and land as natural study, It was concluded that dram- nancial management and control for velopment of pesticides that will affiliated local cooperatives. He and Crude Oil Division and assistant treas- to~ls of production. Agriculture age waters from agric~lturall~nds his wife live in Okemos. Two married urer of FPC. The Cohoons and their has an important opportunity and are ~em~rkably low m nutrIents quickly break down in the en- daughters live in the lansing area. two daughters reside in lansing. responsibility to improve the qual- cons~derm.g the a~ounts of these vironment. While these programs ity of our environment. nutrients m the SOlInaturally ...and offer great promise, they are long- Gov. William Milliken has pro- - the amounts that are added in the range solutions to the current Many farmers view agricul- form of fertilizers for economic problems. In the short run, the claimed April 18-25 as Arbor ture's role in society as sacred crop production. Week - a week set aside to mark - producing food for a hungry .. ability of agriculture to produce the importance of trees in main- world - and do not believe Among the nutrIents studIed, an abundant supply of quality taining and improving the quality sources of agricultural pollution it was f?~nd that phosph0";1s be- food at reasonable prices to the of man's environment. Michigan affect environmental quality. Re- c~mes rIgIdly attached to soil par- consumer will depend largely on is the only state to observe Arbor cent legal actions and public com- bcples and does .not en.ter surface the continued use of chemicals. Week instead of Arbor Day. plaints citing water pollution and waters ~nless SOlIerOSIOnoccurs. odors from farming operations in- ComparIsons have been made of David C. Farley, Albion, the dicate that agriculture will not be the am?unt of pho.sphorus re- Animal Wastes 1970 Michigan Farm Bureau overlooked in the drive to clean leased roto the enVIronment by Solid wastes are probably the state Young Farmer Discussion up the environment. a human and an acre of cropland. greatest pollution problem for Meet winner, was elected direc- The average annual loss of phos- Although some farme~s may phorus from a human is approx- many farmers today. Agriculture tor-at-Iarge at the Michigan As- not accept the fact, agrIculture imately three pounds. Of this is the largest single source of solid sociation of Nurserymen, Inc. an- does contribute to the pollution amount one pound comes from wastes in this country. It accounts nual meeting. of our environment. Agricultural human' wastes and two pounds for over 50 percent - 2.3 billion pollu~ion ~ occur in many forms from household detergents. When tons - of all solid wastes. Ap- "The Michigan Farm Bureau and m varymg degrees on. most compared on a per-acre-equiva- proximately 1.7 billion tons come STANLEY J. TRAN Young Farmer Committee will be f~s. It ca? occur ~~om.soIl er~- lent basis, each person is equal to participating in the AFBF Young sIon, exceSSIve fertilIzation, am- 35 acres of farmland in terms of from livestock and poultry pro- STANLEYJ. TRAN ••• has been ap- duction operations. About one- pointed credit manager of Farm Bu- Farmers & Ranchers Award Pro- mal wastes, odors and chemicals. phosphorus release. reau Services, Inc. according to an an- gram this year," according to It can occur on livestock farms, half of this amount comes from nouncement by Max D. Dean, treasurer. Dave Cook, MFB Young Farmer 'Crop farms, fruit and vegetable Chemicals concentrated livestock systems. His responsibilities will also include Director. farms, and poultry farms. The remaining .6 billion tons management of the loan Department. Tran has served as assistant credit To be eligible to participate a Agricultural pollution is but one Chemicals have contributed come from animal and slaughter- manager of Farm Bureau Services, Inc. perSOll must be a Farm Bureau part of a large state and national greatly to the ability of the Amer- house wastes, crop residues, vine- since 1960. He joined Farm Bureau member of not more than 30 problem. When considered to- ican farmer to produce the abun- yard and orchard prunings and Services in 1956 as a field auditor in years of age as of December 31. gether with municipal, industrial, dant supply of quality food prod- greenhouse wastes. the Accounting Department. Formerly, he had worked in the Bank of Lansing. Three outstanding Young Farm- mining, marine and all other ucts enjoyed by this Nation. De- Mr. Tran served in the U. S. Navy from ers will be recognized at the Na- sources of pollution it becomes spite the use of chemicals, annual Continued in May Issue) 1952 to 1956. He completed a three- tional level. Further information obvious that each segment must crop and livestock losses to pests year course in Corporate Accounting regarding the state contest will recognize and accept its own re- approach $20 billion in the Unit- offered by the lansing Business Uni. be mailed to all county Farm Bu- sponsibility and to improve the ed States. There is a rising and versity and resides with his wife, Jan- ice, and three daughters in lansing. reaus in April. environment if the problem is to unreasoning fear, among many be solved. The alternative is to people, of scientific agriculture do nothing and wait for state and in particular and of agricultural Biggest Refund Ever national legislation to be enacted that will force a clean.-up of the chemicals specifically. Michigan farmers have been subjected to environment. irresponsible and emotion-packed campaigns by many groups in the Sources of Agricultural Pollution recent DDT controversy. SPRING SWEEPSTAKES The sources of potential agri- The World H~alth Organiza- cultural pollution which have tion in a recent report erases con- been cited by the public most fre- jecture that DDT is harmful to quently are fertilizers, chemicals human life. It says, "The safety and animal wastes. Except for of DDT is so great that despite those farms where no livestock is its use by billions of people over kept, each of these pollution the past 25 years there has not \II sources are common production been a single fatality due to this "" inputs. compound alone. In the peak year 2 Fertilizers of the malaria eradication cam- i paign none of the 130,000 spray- The amount of commercial fer- men employed nor any of the 535 tilizer applied to farmland for million inhabitants of treated crop production has increased houses then exposed showed, or The largest life insurance ex- "is the largest refund check that markedly in recent years. Declin- subsequently have shown, adverse perience refund ever received by I have ever delivered in my 10 ing market prices for crops have symptoms as a result of exposure Farm Bureau Insurance Group years with American United Life encouraged farmers to push for to the insecticide." Insurance." high yields to maximize profits. was presented to the organiza; The future will undoubtedly tion's officials at the Home Office Concerning the $94 thousand Commercial fertilizers have con- tributed to the ability of farmers see many restrictions applied to Where ltxJr Farm Comes First plus refund, Mr. Vermillion said, FaRm~ early in March. the use of agricultural chemicals. 'This is evidence of our fine Life to obtain crop yields that were A $94,384.50 check was pre- Underwirting Department." considered impossible ten years Pesticides will likely be affected sented to Executive Vice-Presi- more by these restrictions than Don Jolliff, Vice-President of ago. Bureau dent N. L. Vermillion, by Senior Reinsurance Representative of Research and Development, said In addition to the higher rates herbicides. American United Life Insurance that the large refund was a reflec- of commercial fertilizers, the Many states have recently Company, Phil Hammond, C.L.U. tion of the fine work agents do as method of application has tended enacted laws requiring all pesti- ((This check," said Hammond, field underwriters. to change also. It is common to cide dealers to be licensed. Some FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC i EIGHT April 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS The "Power Additives" you need most are not in the gasoline and diesel fuel! That's what you said. And we. listened. Like all fuel companies, we at Farmers Where )bur Farm Comes Rrst Petroleum fell in love with our additives. Our gasoline with HPA has extra kick. Our FaRm~ diesel fuel with HPAD has extra pulling power. You told us you wanted more than just High BUreaU FARMERS PETROLEUM Performance fuel, so we've added 7 more additives: service, quality, price, information, emergency deliveries, complete product line, and budget pay plans. Give us a call. We listen. We hustle. 0) ( \ \ I \\ I \ \\ .....7C:~.I~ . MICHIGAN FARM NEWS April 1, 1971 NINE 1971 MASA BOARD • •• MARKETING AND COMMODITIES NEW TO MACMA DR. SWANK ADDRESSES MACMA "The power of agricul rure must enough. Farmers need to take be harnessed - everyone related advantage of a grab-it-and-growl to agriculture - all harnessed to- situation to get a share of the gether," said Dr. C. William world." Swank, Exec. V. P., Ohio Agri- cultural Marketing Association, in Committees Report Operations his address at the Michigan Agri- The members at the annual cultural Cooperative Marketing meetings received management Association .(MACMA) annual reports from MACMA's nine meeting held in Grand Rapids marketing divisions. Policies and MEMBERS AND OFFICERS ... of the Michigan Agricultural Serv- February 26. operation of each division are ices Association are - seated, left, Kenneth Bull, Bailey, Muske- Dr. Swank echoed the words of controlled by marketing commit- gon county fruit farmer, vice-president; right, Les Dowd, Hart- Elton R. Smith, president of MFB tees. Each committee chairman and its affiliate company MAC- ford, Van Buren county fruit farmer. Standing, left to right, gave a report for his committee. MA, as well as those of Dr. Ken- Calvin Lutz, fruit grower, Kaleva, Manistee county; Elton R; Those reporting for their re- neth Hood, American Agricultural Smith, Caledonia, Kent county dairy farmer, president and Paul spective divisions were: Merlin ROBERT W. McCRORY ... Marketing Association. Button, Farmington, Oakland county fruit grower. Not pictured C. Hauch and George Stover, pro- Dafter, (Chippewa county) beef The occasion was the annual are William Wilkinson, secretary; Robert E. Braden, g~neral cessing apple division; John Bab- cattle and Arabian horse farmer, meetings of the Michigan Agri- manager and Merrill J. Buschlen, operations manager. cock, grape division; P. C. Morri- is the new MACMA Livestock cultural Services Association (MA- SA) and MACMA, two Michigan son Jr., red tart cherry division; Field Representative. The ap- Farm Bureau affiliated companies. Harold L. Fox, multi-fruit divis- pointment, announced by Robert MACMA Studies New Price The MACMA president, a ion; Harry A. Foster, processing vegetable division; Alton C. \Ven- Braden, MACMA- manager, was effective March 1. Mr. McCrory Volume Relationship Caledonia dairy farmer said, "Michigan communities cannot af- dzel, asparagus division; Donald has served as Chairman of the Hower, feeder pig division; \Vil- Feeder Cattle Marketing commit- The AAMA - MACMA Red Tart Cherry Marketing Com- ford to risk their well-being by liam D. Byrum, order buyer di- tee, a member of the Livestock allowing economically powerful mittees plan to carry out activities for establishing the grower vision; and Robert McCrory, committee and the State Mfairs food converters and distributors price for red tart cherries in 1971. AAMA is the American feeder cattle division. committee. He has a BS degree to exploit agricultural producers, Agricultural Marketing Association, common agent for Farm Farmers need legislation which General manager of MACMA, from MSU and graduate credits Bureau marketing associations, including MAC~1A. wiIJ permit them to bargain collec- Robert E. Braden, noted that from U. of M. "Bob" McCrory The Cherry Marketing Committee plans to analyze the cherry tively for their products. Such three divisions were giving their has also served as a 4-H Agent market and offer a price - volume" relationship scale to the legislation should enable produc- first annual report. The multi- and Agr. Agent in Washtenaw ers to cover their increased costs fruit ~division, the order buyer county (1961-68) and Co. Ext. industry in mid-April. These activities" are being conducted of production and decrease the division and the feeder cattle di- Dir. in Chippewa co., 1968-1970. by AAMA -;:- MACMA' to supplement the new Federal Market- The McCrorys' live on a 935 risk that food scarcity would ever vision have all organized and ing Order 'for red tart cherries. The marketing order board, acre farm. begun operations within the past called the Cherry Administrative Board, can establish only the result from the lack of economic year. incentives to farmers." percentage of cherries to be marketed in any year. The Cherry Dr. Swank voiced the concerns , Administrative Board cannot establish a grower price; the Directors Elected of thousands of farmers - both pricing function for raw fruit must be established by a market- in Ohio and Michigan. "What do Directors were elected to two ing association, such as AAMA - MACMA. we have to do, business-wise, as Michigan Farm Bureau companies The price - volume relationship scale is a new pricing tech- farmers?" asked Dr. Swank. "We at their annual meetings, Febru- nique for the tart cherry industry. However, it is not a technique have to do our own bargaining, ary 26, in Grand Rapids. that is completely original; several fruit marketing associations qr we'll get the 'business." "Bar- Tom Greiner, Hart vegetable are already using this price - volume relationship scale suc- gaining is the way of the future grower and Gordon Andrews, Up- cessfully. In some cases, the volume of marketable product is for farmers." "\Ve-need new leg- per Peninsula beef farmer, were established by a market order program such as that which the islation now - to help achieve a elected to one-year terms on the bargaining position in the busi- Michigan Agricultural Coopera- cherry industry will use. ness world. Farmers have suffered tive Marketing Association board The Marketing Committee believes that this price alternative from '1eave-me-alone-ness" long provides the opportunity \ for those "who market cherries to of directors at its tenth annual meeting and marketing confer- arrive Cit a realis~ic price well in advance of harvest. MACMA Tart Cherry ence. Donald Barden, South T~he AAMA - MACMA offer will make it possible for growers Haven fruit grower, was relected (through their association) and a buyer to discuss, debate and Task Force Appoint~d to the board. Other board mem- agree upon a volume - price relationship weeks ahead of bers are Elton R. Smith, Cale- harvest. It can: A task force of over 150 cherry donia, president; Kenneth Bull, grower members of the MACMA Bailey, vice-president; William (1) Help avoid inefficiencies caused by delayed harvest; Red Tart Cherry Division was Wilkinson, secretary; Dean Prid- (2) Allow growers and processors to proceed with plans to recently activated bv the MAC- geon, Montmorency; David Mor- harvest, process and market the crop without controversy dur- MA Cherry Marketing Committee ris, Grand Ledge and Harvey ing early harvest days, and chairman with assistance from Leuenberger, Saginaw. Other other committeemen. The task board members are Eugene Rob- (3) Will enable a continuatio~ of improved cherry marketing force was appointed to assist the erts, Lake City; Walter Frahm, that has already begun by supplementing the market order committee in the sign-up of new Frankenmuth and Calvin Lutz, program with a program for orderly pricing. members in the division. Kaleva. Robert E. Braden is gen- Five task force meetings were eral manager. SPRING SWEEPSTAKES held in various locations through- Asparagus .•• Cherry Administrative out the cherry producirig area At the fifth annual meeting of the Michigan Agricultural Serv- Board ... C.A.B. during late March. The task force ices Association (MASA), Leslie The MACMA Asparagus Di- members accepted the chaJJenge Dowd, Hartford fruit farmer, was vision Marketing Committee ex- The Cherry Administrative to substantially expand the di- elected to this board. Paul But- pects to meet early in April to Board is the administrative bodv vision's membership. The divi- formulate price and sales recom- of the new Federal Marketing sion currently represents approxi- ton, Farmington, was reelected. mendations for Division members' Order for red tart cherries. Ap- mately 45 % of the tart cherrv Elton Smith is president; Kenneth asparagus for 1971. pointments to the Board were re- prodt;ction in Michigan. Bull, vice-president and 'VilJiam Th~ 'Vilkinson, secretary. Also on the The Asparagus Committee has cently confirmed bv the U. S. Marketing Committee's goal is to Secr~tary of Agric~llture. (See board is Calvin Lutz, Kaleva. represented Division members represent over 70 % of the tart ~ Robert Braden is general manager during the past four .seasons in last month's MICHIGAN FARM cherry production well in advance Q and Merrill J. Buschlen, oper- N successfully negotiating the full NE\VS for names.) of the 1971 harvest. ii As we went to press this month ations manager. market value for their asparagus. Early success stories of the the Cherry Administrative Board MASA's operation manager The Asparagus Division repre- planned t~ hold its first meeting task force would indicate that the Merrill Buschlen, told the annual sents over one-half of the com- Monday, March 29 in Detroit. membership goal can be realized. meeting that a lack of farm labor mercial asparagus producers in The business of the first meeting Additional functions of the task laws lets unions force farm work- Michigan. The Asparagus Mar- was expected to deal primarily force will be to assist in processor ers into membership. Buschlen keting Committee is holding a with the organization of the visitation and to serve as a liaison said that the public is apathetic; membership sign-up campaign to board and the selection of a between the members of the Red that it needs to become concerned Where Your Fann Comes Arst further increase the strength and chairman. effectiveness of the MACMA as- paragus program. Tart Cherry Division and their The board would also initiate Marketing Committee. operational procedures for admin- about possible interruptions growing, handling and marketing farm products. MASA, supported in FaRm~ It is anticipated that price and istering the cherry marketing Cherry Ad~inistrative Board; of other terms will be negotiated order. All tart cherry growers course, itis important that all and agreed upon well in advance and handlers will need to follow cherry producers and handlers of harvest this year. the procedures established by the know the operational procedures. by Farm Bureau, favors legisla- tion to provide for fair rules of conduct in farm labor-manage- ment issues. Bureau FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INO I TEN April 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Agricultural interests were hopeful that the gen- eral public would see that the issues had been in- Discussion Topic • Legislation accurately stated and that the methods used were 1' unethical and were hopeful that the workers would not sign union contracts with Chavez's union. • Unionization I~I'llII 1.. IIf) II • Alternatives Chavez attempted to sign workers into his union. Agricultural interests pointed out that through 1967 less than 2,000 workers had been signed into union membership and therefore Chavez did' not By GARY A. KLEINHENN truly represent farm workers. Director, Educational Research for fartners However, it should be noted that U.F.W.O.C. does not need to show. membership strength. The present Unions hold the most potent weapon in the farm as farm bureaus and committees or associations law under which they operate permits the organiza- unionization struggle. Farmers are vulnerable to representing workers. The law did not require any- tion (U.F.W.O.C.) to exist and it is up to the undue pressure through the use of secondary boy- one to recognize them or the program they developed. organization to find ways to be recognized as an cotts which block farm products from sale at retail The law simply permitted them to exist. Specifically organization. outlets. Under national law affecting unions, second- employers were not required to recognize, commit- The grape boycott was begun as a means of ary boycotts are outlawed, but in agriculture there tees or unions claiming to represent workers as putting ec~momic pressure on the employers. is an absence of any such laws. And until guidelines their bargaining agent. In the name of Social Justice the public responded come, union organizers will hold the edge in the Many rather large and powerful unions developed by supporting the grape boycot. The pronounce- tug of war to control the farm. Their action, there- by exerting economic pressures upon employers. ments by clergy, politicians and ordinary people that fore, can continue to cause havoc among the industry Strikes, fires, dynamiting, threats and coercions of the grape workers were suffering at the hands of and force workers into compulsory unionism without all types were employed because, no laws existed greedy land owners.. the freedom to choose for themselves. that established unfair labor practices. For about five years, the retail stores, principally The Unit~d Farm Workers Organizing Committee supermarkets, h~ve been the focal point of the grape spearheaded by Cesar Chavez and the funds of the National Legislation Regulating Unions boycott. Many stores that sold grapes had pickets A.F.L.-C.I.O. are fresh with victory in the California In 1935 the National Labor Relations Act (N.L.- in front of their stores, leaflets were passed out hint- grape vineyards. They've taken their campaign, to R.A.) came into being designed, to among other ing at poisonous pesticides on grapes being sold, the California lettuce fields and currently are bogged things, cause employers to recognize labor organiza- sit-ins inside stores, pray-ins, merchandise damaged down in a squabble with the Teamsters Union in tions as the collective bargaining agent for their. or destroyed. It is reported some congressmen wrote arguing who will have the greater power to unionize members. to retailers condeming them for selling grapes. the lettuce farms. Despite this slowdown, however, In 1947 the N.L.R.A. was amended by the Labor Retail stores and many chains succ~mbed to these union packed lettuce is on the retail market, and Management Relations (Taft Hartley) Act, to dimin- pressures and the sale of grapes was adversely af- onlooking farmers cannot rest easy thinking the two ish the causes of labor disputes burdening or ob- fected in many areas. unions will offset the other. The tactics of union structing interstate and foreign commerce, to create Growers attempted to find new markets but organizers will continue to be used and until equit- . a National Labor Relations Board, and for other eventually the pressure became too great. Some con- able guidelines are passed the farmer and the farm purposes. tracts have now been signed. laborer are handcuffed in the face of the union push. \ In 1959 the N.L.R.A. was further amended by the A final blow was dealt by lending institutions Farmers are moving as best they can to gather "Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure (Lan- when they reminded farmers "you can't pay debts support for legislation. Previous bills have died, but with rotten grapes. Better sign whatever they ask it is reported that the administration will soon pro- druI!1-Griffin) Act, to have the effect of making the and get your notes paid." pose a farm labor bill. unions act in a financially responsible manner with respect to their members, employers and the' gen- What Effect will Unionization Efforts under the When and what it will contain is still in the guess- eral public. Present System have on Agriculture as a Business? timate stage. On the other hand, introduction of a bill does not make a law. Long debate could be The National Labor Relations Board (N.L.R.B.) It is difficult to pre~ict with certainty the ulti- expected, and since it is predicted that a bypartisan was created to, among other things, establish rules mate changes which will occur in agriculture. How- vote will be needed for passage, further complication of conduct, provide for elections and rule on disputes ever, there are some rather obvious actions and re- could set in. For instance, the A.F.L.-C.I.O., a power- between employers and employees. The decision of actions which will continue to occur until U.F.W.O.C. ful lobbying group, cannnot be expected to push the N.L.R.B. have established, among other things, and all other agricultural labor unions are brought for legislation since its puppet U.F.W.O.C. has met what have become known as unfair labor practices. under the controls of legislation. with such success. Yet, politics make strange bed- Agriculture and agricultural employees have been What has happened to grapes (boycott) can hap- fellows and any outcome is still up for grabs. excluded from the National Labor Relations' Act pen to almost any 'other food product. It is now Another alternative for labor guidelines 'could and the N.L.R.B. has no jurisdiction. happening in lettuce. Farm workers will be forced into union member- come from the respective states. Ideally, state legis- The Questions that Need to be Reviewed: ship without benefit of free elections. lation takes second place to effective national rules, How did it happen, what effect will it have on agri- The cost of production will increase. because unionization will affect all farmers nation- 'culture as a 'business and what should agriculture Capital in the form of mechanical devices will be wide, whether they farm alone, or have many work- e~ and it will affect all workers whether they are be doing to respond to this new and added dimen- substituted for hand labor if and when the crop will ,sion to labor management on the farm? yield to the machines. permanent employees on one farm, or whether work- Chavez's United Farm Workers Organizing Com- Some crops will diminish in acreage grown, some ers migrate from farm to farm, or from state to state. mittee (U.F.W.O.C.) is forced to operate outside the may even disappear entirely. State legislation, therefore, could create a climate for fair labor negotiations in those respective states. provisions of the N.L.R.A. and simply falls back on Impo'rts of certain food products will probably Secondly it could spur federal lawmakers onward to the 1914 legislation which permits them to exist and increase. fight their way to a position of recognition. The value of farm family labor will i~crea.se. see ~e need for effective national legislation. Farm Bureau members are actively working for U.F.W.O.C. is in a position to use whatever legal Th,is will hasten the shift to, two general types of equitable laws governing unionization. Members means they can develop to pressure growers into farm operations. Namely small family operations adopted county, state and national policies at their 'recognizing the union and signing a contract, with little or no hired labor and large operations annual meetings to work vigorously for these goals. whether they do or do not in fact represent all the which can manage to take advantage of the benefit Member committees are presently working at all workers. of the economy of size. levels to confront the issue: Continued strong farmer Chavez obtained financing for his movement from What Effect will Unionization Efforts have on support is needed, however. several different unions, various social agencies and Agriculture when Legislation is Enacted to The Michigan Agricultural Services Association is church groups. Regulate Unions Representing Farm Workers? the Michigan Farm Bureau arm on the labor front. In the beginning there was very little'reaction on Production cost will increase, and more emphasis Its services include guidelines to members concern- the part of agriculture to this financial support. will be given to mechanization. ing union efforts and what can be done. Farmers However during the last two years an effort was Farmers may still be frustrated and angry but it belonging to M.A.S.A. receive leadership through made by agricultural interest to point out that church will be possible to negotiate labor contracts with M. J. Buschlen, the Associations operations manager. monies were being misused by Chavez. some degree of equity between employers and em- Mr. Buschlen offers us greater understanding of Chavez and his organization dredged up some of ployees. the labor issue in the- following chronology of labor the worst-living conditions that he could find, or Farmers will probably become more aware of the management and labor union developments and sug- fake, and claimed that these conditions represented value of strong united bargaining associations for gests what effect it will have on agriculture, and the living conditions of all workers. obtaining reasonable and profitable returns at the what farmers' can do. Agricultural interests countered with as much farm prices for the products they produce. Trade unions began to appear in some large cities information as possible to prove the fallacy of the in the United States as early as the 1790's. information and to present the constructive work What can Fanners do to meet this New Dimension Management resisted unionization because they which had been done to alleviate the poor living in Labor Management? feared a loss of their complete autonomy over their conditions among the migrant workers. Farmers should recognize that the unionization employees. Cesar Chavez obtained personal exposure over of some farm workers is inevitable. The early unions opposed such practices as im- nationwide television and radio programs. Farmers should begin to study union contracts prisonment for debt, favored free schools, and the Farmers and farmers' representatives refuted his and become familiar with the bargaining process. ten hour day. arguments through the news media and by any other We fear most those things we are not familiar with means possible pointing out that his statements were and most farmers have refused to become concerned Unions Existed Before N.L.R.A. based upon distorted facts, innuendoes, half truths about union labor contracts. Clayton Act (1914) was the first major piece of and untruths. ~armers shoul? vigorously push for national legis- legislation which recognized associations or com- During this period which began in 1963 Cesar lahon that permits the unionization of farm workers mittees as business entities, instituted for the pur- Chavez was winning the sympathy of the general und~r rules which develop equity and a balance of r.ose of mutual help, including such organizations public for the plight of the migrant workers. power between employers and employees. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS April 1, 1971 ELEVEN HAMPSHIRE YORKSHIRE BREEDING AGE BOAR & 4-H PIG SALE Saturday, May 1, 7:00 p.m. At the farm 4 Miles S.E. of Frankfort, Indiana Why lose to Phone: 317-6504-6034 Free door prize choice gilt, 4-H & FFA only Free sandwiches & drinks Large Boan have oge @220, B.F., Loin sanoroy L 1. MANFORD STEWART The best mastitis treatment ever developed still costs fOOT ROT! 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