~. MDCHDGAN " FARM NEWS THE ACTION PUBLICATION OF THE MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU Vol. 50, No. 5 THE NEW AG E I • ( Capitol - Miss Michigan? Environmental Discussion IS ISSUE Report page 4 (Hopefully!) page 5 Concern page 7 Topic page 10 TWO May 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS EDITORIAL ••• PRESI DENT'S COLUMN Farmerls Posit;ve Labor Image? Proposal Our society today is image conscious. We all When State Rep. Dennis O. Cawthorne (R- tend to worry about what the other person Manistee) publically announced he would intro- thinks of us and what we are doing, and with duce legislation extending the rights and re- good reason. sponsibilities of collective bargaining and union- You can pick up just about any newspaper ization to state agriculture, workers may not or magazine and read how some company or have known it but he also challenges all of organization is trying to build a new image. agriculture, both farmers and workers, to fully .) Farmers have the same concern and must understand the worthwhile contribution his ac- strive to create a good image to gain acceptance tion can effect. by consumers of the food they produce. Farm- Some key points to consider are: ers feed the nation, and yet they have been • the right of fann workers to organize into caught in a cross fire of controversy over use of labor unions of their own choosing and through chemicals such as nesticides which are indis- them to engage in collective bargaining with pensable to high food production . fann owners Each time there is an investigation or a REVIEW OF NEW FARM TRUCK DRIVER RULES • the right of fann owners to manage, con- "sensational" ne\\ s report about food, consum- trol, and conduct their own operations "The petition of the American Farm Bureau Federation has • that it be "unlawful to strike in agricul- ers of today become more alarmed and worried been submitted and is receiving careful consideration. Repre- about the safeness of the 'food they eat. The sentatives of the Federation tural labor disputes and Department officials have farmers' image is under attack. When it is scheduled a meeting for April 1, 1971 to resolve any difficulties." • the right of either farm owner or fann reported that a foreign country will not buy employee to seek and ob~ compulsory and Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan Congressmen and a num- binding arbitration as an alternative to the U. S. beef because producers use hormones in ber of Michigan farmers have received copies of a letter carry- its production, the consumer wonders about the ing this information from Secretary of Transportation John A. strike safeness of this meat The farmers' image is Volpe. • a ban on secondary boycotts of agricul- questioned. When mercury is reported to be tural products The AFBF petition asked for consideration of needed changes foJnd in fish, the consumer doubts the safeness in the regulations which had been issued by the Department of • creation of a five-man Agricultural Labor of food. The farmers' image is diminished. Relations Board within the State Department Transportation covering farm truck drivers. The regulations The use of pesticides in raising vegetables tends of Labor, to administer the new law were ordered to become effective January 1,1971. Farm Bureau to cause fear in the consumer that may enjoy had urged a suspension to permit hearings to be held on the • a listing of unfair agricultural labor prac- eating a salad. The farmers' image is at stake. drastic changes ordered by the Department. tices, with power in the Agricultural Labor Re- lations Board to obtain appropriate relief. Today's consumer holds many misconceptions Rep. Cawthorne's action of meeting up to about the farmer; what he is or is not adding to RULES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1971 this agricultural bottleneck, cannot be esti- or spraying on food, and how he is producing it. Secretary Volpe's letter continued - ''The present suspension mateo as anything less than courageous. Being Today, one man in agriculture can feed him- of certain rules will expire on July 1, 1971, however, we are recognized as a vanguard for orderly progress, self and 46 others. Even as the need for more confident that the problems will be resolved in the best interest Rep. Cawthorne was saluted by the Michigan food is being predicted as our population in- of safety of America's farmers and the motoring public." Farm Bureau Board of Directors. In mid April, creases, agriculturists are facing many more The scheduled meeting was chaired by Dr. Robert Kaye, the board released this written statement: restrictions in the development and use of agri- director of the Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety. Dr. Kaye indi- ''We commend the courageous leadership of cultural chemicals. It has been reported that cated a willingness to take steps to exempt pickups and other Representative Dennis O. Cawthorne, of Man- it now costs between $3 and $5 million to de- small trucks with a gross weight of not more than 10,000 pounds. istee, for his introduction of realistic agricul- velop and register a new compound. Crop Other recommendations were discussed but no assurance was turallabor legislation. Representative Caw- production has increased from 20 to 30 percent given that they would be considered favorably. There will, thorne's approach indicates his understanding of in the past 30 years. The judicious use of however, be further discussions and the door was not closed. the special problems in agriculture and the fact chemicals in agriculture has greatly assisted Of critical importance to farmers is the local hauling of farm that separate legislation is necessary. this increase in production. products in trucks larger than the 10,000 pound gross weight. "His proposed legislation recognizes the The federal government assures consumers Farm Bureau is asking that local hauling be interpreted to be rights of fann workers to organize and engage safe food and is assisted by many state agencies a radius of at least 100 miles from the farm. in collective bargaining if they so choose and in providing adequate protection. also the rights of fann owners to manage their Many consumer questions are answered by SAFETY RECORDS GOOD fann businesses. His proposal further recog- Dr. Charles E. Edwards, Commissioner, Food No safety problem is at stake. Farm Bureau has offered facts nizes the rights of the consumer to an unin- and Drug Administration in an exclusive inter- to indicate that drivers 16-21 years of age can, and do, safely terrupted supply of wholesome food products. view reported in the April 19, 1971, U.S. News engage in the transportation of farm products. 'The proposed alternative to strikes at har- and World Report article "How Safe Is Your 'There is no'information whatsoever to indicate that the safety vest time and the banning of secondary boy- Food?" Following are excerpts from that in- . record of farm boys under 21 driving trucks is poorer than that cotts of agricultural products recognizes that terview: of other drivers." High school and college students make up such techniques can result in economic dis- Q. How widespread are pesticide residues the best and most competent part of the farm labor force. They aster for both farm owners and fann workers in Food? A. This varies according to the type should not be denied the kind of employment for which they and increased prices to consumers. of pesticide you are talking about. By and are well qualified. 'The failure of Congress to act on this im.. large, though, our monitoring of the U. S. food Farm Bureau is asking the Department of Transportation to portant agricultural issue, makes it necessary supply shows that pesticide residues have been consider completely lifting the limitation on interstate drivers that the Legislature consider the merits of set- falling within the tolerances that we have es- from 18 years and up. tin~ fair and equitable guidelines for special tablished. Periodically we find residues that agricultural labor relations legislation." are in excess of acceptable levels, but, at this The bill is closely in line with recommenda- time, there are no immediate problem areas. MICHIGAN~FARM NEWS tions adopted by the delegates at the Michigan Farm Bureau annual convention last fall. We Q. Have pesticide residues in food caused THE ACTION ~UBLICATlON O~ THE MICHIOAN ~ARM BUREAU The ~nCHIGAN FARM NEWS is DIRECTORS: District I, Arthur find Rep. Cawthorne's move commendable and any deaths? A. Not to my knowledge. published month Iv. on the first dav. Bailey, Schoolcraft: District :l.. Dean bv the Michilran. Fann Bureau. at its a prime example of the action all agriculture Q. Should Americans worry more about the publication office at 109 ~. Lafayette Pridl!eon, Montl!omery. R-I; District 3. Andrew Jackson. Howell. R-I: Dis- needs. A portion of 1971 MFB Labor Policy 5treet. Greenvi1l~ Michi~an. safety of the food they eat and the pills they Editorial and szeneral offices at 4000 trict 4. Elton R. Smith. Caledonia. R-l; concurs: ~orth Grand River Avenue. Lansimr. District 5. David Monis. Grand LedlZe. take? A. I don't think they need to worry. I Michisran 48904. Post Office Box 960. R-3: District 6. Jack Laurie. Cass City, "'Ve encourage members of the Legislature think that they should continue to insist that Telephone. Lansint! 485-8121. sion 317. Subscription Exten- price. 50t per R-3: District 7. Kenneth Bull. Bailey, and leaders in agencies of government to be R-l: District 8. Harvev Leuenberl!er. we have a strong, potent Food and Drug Ad- \ ear. SSl!ina"'. R-6: District 9. Eugene Rob- informed of the true agricultural labor situ- , Established January 12. 1923. Sec- ministration - that we have a strong, potent ond Class PostalZe paid at Greenville. erts. Lake Citv. R-l: District 10. ations so that understanding, reason and knowl- ~Iichil!an. Richard Wieland. Ellsworth. R-I: Dis- Environmental Protection Agency. If the U. S. EDITORIAL: Editor. Carl P. Kent- trict 11, Franklin Schwiderson. Dafter. edge of the farm labor system and the agri- has this assurance, then the American consumer ner: Associate Editor. Vem M. Bullen; DIRECTORS AT L.-'RGE: Walter cultural situation, will guide the devdopment .\dvertising Manal!er. Carl P. Kentner; Frahm. Frankenmuth: James L. Sayre . doesn't need to worry aboflt his food and hJs Artist. Nonnan Goodling. Belleville: Calvin Lutz. Kaleva. of legislation and implementation of programs drugs and product safety. OFFICERS: ~lichisran Fann Bu- reau; President. Elton R. Smith. Cale- WOME~ OF FAR~I BUREAU: Mrs. dealing with farming and farm labor." Jerold Topliff. Eaton Rapids. R-I: donia. R-I: Vice President. Dean Consumers of today buy more than food Pridl!eon. Montsromery. R-I: Secretary- FAR~f BUREAU YOUNG FARM- Because this proposal can be so significant when they shop at the food store - they buy ~{anager, Dan E. Reed. Lansint!. ERS: David Diehl. Dansville. to agriculture, I encourage all farmers to talk health. energy, enjoymen". convenience and POSTMASTER: In using form 3579, mail to: Michigan Farm News, 4000 N. over the different poinl~ of the bill with your safety. Grand River, Lansing, Michigan 48904 fanning neighbors. Second clall postage paid at Greenville, Michigan Carl Kentner Elton R. Smith MICHIGAN FARM NEWS May 1, 1971 THREE FARM BUREAU IN. ACTION • • • Notes From AllOver • • RECEIVES AWARD Henry Gleason, president of Kalamazoo Milk Producers Co- operative, was appointed to the Mich. Milk Producers Co- RECEIVES AWARD - Donald operative Board of Directors as the KMPC's representative. Armstrong (left), executive vice president of Farm Bureau Serv- Mr. Gleason is active in the Michigan Farm Bureau, Grange, ices and Farmers Petroleum, Lan- Dairy Herd Improvement Assoc., Mich. Animal Breeders Co- sing, received an Outstanding operative and the Michigan Livestock Exchange. He and a son, Alumni Award during the Michi- Jim, farm 780 acres and milk 152 registered Holsteins. His ap- gan State University Agricultural pointment is in effect until after the 1973 annual meeting. Art Technology Alumni Association Lucas, Coopersville, was also elected to the MMPA as director- annual banquet on the MSU cam- at-large for a three year term. He is active in Farm Bureau, pus March 24. Mr. and Mrs. Mich. Animal Breeders Cooperative~ Dairy Herd Improvement Armstrong accepted a token of Assoc. and is a member of other farm related groups. Mr. the award from Dr. Harold Ecker, Lucas succeeds Max I. Graybiel of Capac. director of MSU's Institute of Ag- ricultural Technology. Armstrong, a 1950 graduate of the elevator Farm Bureau Insurance Group will receive the George Wash- and farm supply short course at ington Honor Medal Award for the third consecutive year, rec- MSU, was recognized for his suc- ognizing the organization for its sponsorship of patriotic-theme cess in management. essay contests. The Honorable John R. Dethmers, former M ichi- gan Supreme Court Justice and a member of the Freedoms Foundation Trustees, will present the award to Nile VermiUion, N.W. Region Membership Champ HEALTH CARE F.B. Insurance Group Executive Vice-president, at a later date. SURVEY RESULTS Earl Burtch has been appointed acting manager of Farm What kind of a health care plan would you prefer? This was Bureau Services, Sterling Branch. The appointment was effec- the basic question asked of over tiv~ March 29. Earl has been employed at the Sterling Branch 2,000 Farm Bureau members in a since 1968 as assistant manager and mill operator. survey distributed last February by Michigan Blue Cross and Saginaw County Young Farmers met recently in Saginaw, Blue Shield. with 70 young couples attending. Howard Ebenhoeh, Saginaw The survey was designed, pri- County FB president and John Spero welcomed the guests. marily, to determine which of three proposed plans members Speakers at the event were Larry Ewing, MFB, and YF State would prefer. Because all re- Chairman David Diehl. Saginaw County YF chairman Clifton spondents remained anonymous, Compton challenged the Young Farmers with 'J7ou people here it was impossible to reply to the -today will be governing Farm Bureau in the near future and questions asked by some replying should become active in the development (If Farm Bureau to the survey. Please contact policy now." Mr. Diehl told the Young Farmers that "young your County Farm Bureau Secre- people bring new ideas thus they can make Farm Bureau the tory, if you desire an answer. kind of organization under which they themselves and future AN AWARD ... for signing up the most Farm Bureau mem- Participants were chQsen utiliz;ng bers in the N. W. Region was presented at the Barnyard Bash gen.era!,ions can successfully produce food and fibre for our a scientific sampling method de- to Mr. and Mrs. Garrit 1)renth, Antrim county. Mr. Drenth was signed to cover an areas of the natzon. membership chairman. Dick Wieland, Dist. 10 Director, attended ,state in an effort to obtain a good the March 13 event. representative cross section of Three Farm Bureau Services Retail Division personnel have Farm Bureau members. made position changes, according to John Williamson. Lee Wor- The three plans described in Past Young Farmer Chm. Honored the survey included the following ley, assistant manager of the St. Johns Cooperative Company, will assume the management responsibilities of Kent County types of coverage: A. The present plan which in- Fann Bureau effective May 10. Lee is an MSU elevator and cludes an optional $50.00 deduc- fann supply short course graduate and has completed one year tible, hospital program with com- in veterinary medicine. The Worley's will move to the Kent prehensive Blue Shield or doctors City area soon. coverage available primarily in EI Crane, long time employee of Kent City Farm Bureau, is the hospital and the out-patient leaving the field of management but will remain at Kent City. department. No share-the-cost on Ron Myers, manager of the Mt. Pleasant Branch of Fann contract benefits. Bureau Services, has left this position and is now with the B. An alternate plan which Breckenridge Branch of Fanners Petroleum. Ron has been with provided the same benefits as Plan A but with the member pay- FBS for eight years. He and his family will continue to live ing the first $50.00 on each adult in Shepherd. hospital admission and 20 % of all doctors benefits under the contract. YOUR HOUSING PROBLEM IS SOLVED! STATE YOUNG FARMER CHAIRMAN ... Karl Howard (right) and C. An alternate plan providing Mrs. Howard (center) Marlette were presented with gifts by the the same benefits as Plan B, but MFB Board of Directors at a recent board meeting, recognizing with a supplementarv coverage them for their many contributions to the program. Pres. Elton giving unlimited hospital cover- Smith (left) made the presentation and thanked the Howards age and including a major medi- for their many hours of dedicated service. David Diehl, Dans- cal type coverage in which the ville, is the 1971 state YF chairman. member pays $100.00 deductible and a 20% co-insurance amount. The alternate programs, which NEW FFA PRESIDENT stressed share-the-cost features, represented a reduction in month- Joe Fabian, senior at Coopers- He will guide the nearly 10,000 ly rates of from 21 % on a family ville High School and the son of blue jacketed FF A members for for Plan B, to 16% for Plan C, Mr. and Mrs. Joe S. Fabian, was 1971, taking over the reins from in comparison to the rate for com- elected state president of the John D. Young of Harbor Beach. "WICKS MODULAR HOMES" prehensive semi-private family FF A at the annual FF A conven- Joe's supervised agriculture coverage under Plan A. FHA - VA - FARM HOME AND CONVENTIONAL FINANCING tion in late March. program, und~r FAA Instructor Of those individuals surveyed, Roger Peacock, includes swine, we received almost double the Eight foot ceiling, drywall, 2 x 4 construction, 4 x 12 roof number 'of responses necessary pitch, 3518" wall, 6" ceiling insulation. beef and corn. He is a member for an accurate analysis of the of Farm Bureau, a member of memJ>ers. The results indicated Priced at $15,000 and up including foundation. To see the county Young Farmer com- that 97.7 % of those surveyed models, call collect or write: mittee and was a delegate to the wished to remain with the present lC70 MFB sponsored Citizenship program. Due in part to the results of LAWRENCE REALTV Seminar. At high school, he has this survey, the Michigan Farm 2523 CLIO RD. FLINT, MICHIGAN 48504 served on the FF A Community Bureau Board of Directors de- 313 235-4202 Service, Leadership, State and cided to remain with the present National FFA committees, is a Blue Cross and Blue Shield pro- STATEWIDE CONSTRUCTION member of the Honor Society and gram. However, it should be Student Council in addition to stressed that Michigan Farm Bu- reau will continue to study alter- Non-profit organizations who wish information to several extra-curricular activities. develop group housing, please write the above native programs and when an Joe plans to attend Grand Val- acceptable plan becomes avail- address. ley State College and take Pre- able, it will be offered to all JOE FABIAN law. members. FOUR May 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS The Farm Bureau Board of Directors, in session David S. Holmes, Jr. (D-Detroit) would bring farm Michigan at the time the Governor announced his program, passed a resolution commending the Governor on, labor under provisions of the Employment Security Act. On the other hand, in the Senate, another bill, his leadership in presenting a "broad and compre- S.B. 93, introduced by Robert Davis (R-Gaylord) and hensive educational reform program, and supported Oscar Bouwsma (R-Muskegon), would definitely re- the opportunity for the voters of the state to make move agricultural labor from under the coverage of "any necessary constitutional changes at a special the Employment Security Act. election in 1971." They further urged «immediate An Attorney General's opinion, requested by Sen- legislative action on educational finance reform." ator Plawecki (D-Dearborn), definitely permits "rep- The statement made it clear that «the income tax is a resentatives of public and private organizations to more equitable method of taxation and should be the enter and remain upon the premi~es of an agricul- major source of school financing." Also, that Farm tural labor camp for the purpose of visiting and Bureau supports «the elimination of the property associating with migrant agricultural workers ... " tax as nearly as possible as a means of financing our school systems" because "property taxation has be- without violating the' trespass laws. This has been come confiscatory on farmers and many others in a controversial issue and the subject of some court our state." The Board's statement also pointed out action. It should be pointed out, however, that the that "educational finance reform must be given the worker also has the right of a tenant and can request any such people to leave if he so desires. The opin- highest priority." ion apparently does not permit such visitation to the The VAT that is recommended is being studied fields, but only to the licensed camp. very carefully to determine whether it will apply to farmers or only to corporate-type businesses. The A workmen's compensation case now in.the courts Governor's staff has not yet decided on the extent may bring farm employees paid on a piece rate of this new tax. It could well be that if it applies basis under the provisions of the Workmen's Com- to farmers it could be a tax burden that might wipe pensation Act. A federal action was brought against out much of the benefit gained from the elimination the State of Michigan Labor Department. It has of part of the property tax. been transferred and is presently pending before by the Michigan Court of Appeals. There are a total of 15 general proposals on edu- ROBERT E. SMITH cation as summarized by the Governor. Many of them are in direct relation to Farm Bureau policies STATE-LOCAL TAX SHARING on educational reform and finance reform. The list of bills being introduced is growing rap- The Governor, in his Economic Report, proposed idly. During the last two year session of the legis- 'It is easy for any individual to support elimina- a form of state-local revenue sharing, t9 apply only lature, out of over 7,000 bills, resolutions etc., Farm tion of the property tax for school purposes, put it to certain revenues now'shared with cities, villages Bureau kept a list of more than 1,100 that affected becomes more difficult for an individual to deter- and townships. They will receive this year an esti- fanners and rural areas in one way or another. Al- mine whether he likes the steps that are necessary mated $138.3 million in unrestricted shared revenue, ready this year, there are nearly 600 bills introduced to replace such large amounts of revenue. A com- amounting to about $15.63 for each resident. In that either directly or indirectly affect farmers and plete proposal, such as the Governor's, brings these 1969, 180 of the 1,248 townships did not levy a rural areas. problems into sharp focus. There will be, no doubt, property tax (state aid apparently was sufficient), Within a recent two or three day period, major many compromises. The Governor's program recog- 239 levied less than one mill and 428 levied extra proposals were made directly affecting agriculture. nizes some of the ideas promoted by Representative voted millage. It is said that townships, as a group, For example - Roy Spencer and many others and also the taxation receive $1.10 state aid for each dollar of locally- petition idea promoted by Representative Roy Smith. raised revenue. Cities and villages, as a group, receive 17 cents in state aid for each dollar of local GOVERNOR MILLIKEN RECOMMENDED The entire program does challenge the legislature revenue. COMPLETE ELIMINATION OF PROPERTY to action and makes it more likely that some kind TAXES FOR SCHOOL OPERATION of program will pass and will be more equitable A formula has been proposed to determine the than the present system of financing schools. Farm relative tax efforts by the local unit in relation to The Governor's special message on "equity i~ Bureau members must be alert to the individual the tax efforts of all local units, meaning that a local taxation" and "excellence in education" have been portions of any program as to 'their total affect on unit of government, township, etc., making a tax fairly well publicized. They are far-reaching, com- agriculture and rural areas. effort greater than the state average would receive plete and complex. He did not suggest halfway more money; those making less than the average measures. In the area of school finance reform, he would receive less money per person. For example, "GREEN ACRES" TAX ASS.ESSMENT REFORM called for complete elimination of the property tax in 1971-72, the per person amount of state revenue for operation pUrPOses,to be accomplished through \Vith the possibility of major legislative action from the income and intangibles taxes for townships, a constitutional amendment in the fall of this year, on school finance reform, some now say that H.B. villages and cities was $5.59 per person. A local unit 1971 and in the same amendment reduce constitu- 4100 and S.B. 130, which require assessment of. with a tax effort twice the state average would tion~llimits on property taxes (now 50 mills) so that farmland on the basis for that use rather than po- receive that times two, or $11.18 per person, and a any relief would not be lost through increases in tential values, may not be necessary. This is not local unit with a tax effort half the state average other property taxes. (It would be presumably pos- true. It is a separate and distinct problem and would receive $2.79 per person. Local units would sible to cut the constitutional limit down to as low should be dealt with by passage of legislation. Even continue to receive an estimated $12.36 per person as 25 or 30 mills.) with significant school tax reform, farmers in many from the sales tax, which is mandated by the consti- areas could still be in a position of paying higher tution. It is provided that local governments will He recognized the growing taxpayer resistance as and higher taxes due to spiraling assessments on receive at least as much aid in future years as they school operation millages continue to fail in many their land based on potential values. Thus, forcing, received in 1970-71 from these particular taxes. areas. He also specifically mentioned that the prop- through the power of taxation, prime farmland out erty tax falls heavily on farmers as well as certain people in other areas of the economy, such as senior of production and eliminating a basic natural re- The effect is to give Detroit an estimated $14.3 citizens and other low income groups. source. million more in 1971-72. Several other cities, such as Lansing, would receive over $200,000additionally, He did provide that even if total operation millage The number of states taking action on this issue and others over $100,000. is repealed a district could vote millage up to a continues to grow. For instance, Virginia's Gov- maximum of six mills. Such money, however, is to ernor has just signed a bill siplilar to the New Jersey vVhile it is true that some townships may have be limited only for "enrichment" of the school pro- program, the legislatures in the states of New York, more than adequate money, others are struggling gram, such as curriculum improvement, more courses New Hampshire and Maine are considering such and in others redistribution would have little effect. and more teachers, but not to supplement salaries. legislation and the number of states that have acted Farm Bureau's position is that this concept cannot He also insists that such millage be equalized in now total about 25. be supported at this time, as it does not take into such a manner that each mill, wherever levied, consideration the fact that many townships, based would produce the same amount of money. FARM LABOR on income ability, would be unable to increase taxes to qualify for full state sharing. Another factor is He made it very clear that such property tax Representative Dennis Cawthorne (R-Manistee), that in many cases townships are in the process of a relief would result in over $1.1 billion ($618 million in a most courageous demonstration of leadership, rapid growth and may need a continuation of present on individual property taxes; $500 million on busi- announced that he would introduce agricultural systems of distribution. ness.) Such a loss could be made up by a 2.3 percent labor legislation, recognizing the rights of farm increase in the state income tax on individuals. To owners, workers and consumers. The comprehensive replace the revenue lost from business, he recom- proposal, among other things, would ban the insid- ENVIRONMENT mended a "value added tax" (VAT) of two percent. ious and vicious secondary boycott. For further in- It is said that to make up the equivalent from the formation see the President's Column in this issue. Farm Bureau has testified on two bills, one in the business income tax would mean rates as high as Senate and one in the House, providing for the 20 percent. A true value added tax has been used in There are at least 30 other labor bills in the legis- eventual ban of phosphates in detergents. Farm European countries, but has received little or no lature that could affect farmers directly or indirectly. Bureau pointed out that dairy farmers and other use in this country. Michigan's Business Activities They range from elimination of some of the exemp- food processors must use phosphate-type detergents Tax, which was repealed as part of tax reform in tions in the \Vorkmen's Compensation Act to in- at least until other alternatives are available. The 1967 was a combination of the VAT and other tax creasing the minimum wage and bringing agricul- only other alternatives known at the present time are fact~rs and was considered to be a difficult tax be- ture under some of the industrial-type labor legis- considered to be hazardous to health. (See the cause it was paid even though there might be no lation. For instance, one bill in the House, H.B. second part of the three-part series on Agriculture profit. 4397, introduced by Mrs. Elliott (D-Detroit) and and Environmental Concern elsewhere in this issue.) MICHIGAN FARM NEWS May 1, 1971 FIVE A Minu/le With Maxine J~hn Spero To Young , Queen Judy in Miss Michigan Contest • • • Spring! Yes, isn't the first green of spring a welcome sight Farmer Committee after the grey and black of winter? Humming tractors are a John A. Spero of Birch Run common sound these days as the fields turn to a rich golden has been appointed by President brown. Busy days are here, but let's not be too busy to exercise Elton Smith to represent District safety. Safety in the use of farm machinery, behind the wheel 8 on the Michigan Farm Bureau on the highway or in the sun, yes, the sun can cause severe Young Farmer Committee. John burn when our skin is not conditioned. So take it easy when and his wife Dianne operate a you are out in the sun. 325 acre farm in Saginaw County. It's time for roadside pickup or cleanup. After the snow The M.F.B. Young Farmer melts, we find quite a collection of cans and bottles along our Committee has announced it., roadsides and they aren't pretty, so let's pick them up. It program plans for the year which . might even save a repair to a tractor tire. include the selection of a young Are you planning something special for Michigan Week? I lady as the Michigan Farm Bu- hope so. I attended a meeting of the Michigan Week Commit- reau Queen, a "Discussion Meet," tee recently and in my packet of materials, I found this poem. and a new program - the selec- tion of an Outstanding Young I would like to share it with you. Farm Family. THE MIRACLE OF MICffiCAN Each county Farm Bureau is The story is old of how, long ago, shortly after the world began encouraged to enter one queen God looked down and smiled on a special place, for He had a contestant in the state contest wonderful plan. which will be held in November He had given to all the nations on earth the finest of scenery; at the Michigan Farm Bureau an- ~ nual meeting. Contestants may be To some He gave mountains, to others great plains, to many Michigan Farm Bureau's 1971 queen, Judy Behrenwald, has single or married and must be at a giant sea. tossed her hat (or crown) into the Miss Michigan pageant circle least 17 years of age and not have There were fertile farm lands, and forests and hills, and lovely - hoping to add this star-studded crown to her collection. p'assed her 31st birthday. AIl Judy, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Behrenwald of rivers and lakes contestants must be Farm Bureau Lakeview, Montcalm County Farm Bureau members, is a senior Spread in vast panorama across the world - and God smiled at members, or if younger than 21 at Michigan State University, and will graduate this spring with the beauty it makes. years of age, parents must be a degree in education. But while He was putting each scene on its spot, His loving members. The Montcalm County Farm Bureau Young Farmers are Hand touched a ,place The Discussion Meet affords sponsoring Judy's entry into the ~1iss Michigan contest. The And there, just beyond, on a point of land, His scepter rested following Montcalm County contributors have aided them in its base. young, active farmers the oppor- the project: Twas exactly the place He wanted to pause, in the midst of the tunity to exchange ideas and in- Farm Bureau Insurance Group, Stanton; Farm Bureau Serv- world He'd planned, formation in an effort to solve ices, Greenville; Allen's Farm Services, Vickeryville; Farm Bu- And this site was blessed more than all the rest - for it bore problems. Topics at the district reau Petroleum, Sidney; H. J. Martin Corp., Carson City; Parr the print of His 'Hand. and state contests will deal with & Son Inc., McBride; Jerry's Barber Shop, Edmore; Central He had touched His world in this one dear space; and this is Michigan Farm Bureau policy in Bean & Grain, Carson City; Roy's Bay Service, Edmore; Crooks how it began the areas of agricultural labor, Farm Power, Edmore; Wilbert Rasmussen & Sons, Edmore; That the best of all places on earth should be our state of taxation, land use and agriculture Keith Sackett & Sons, Edmore and Nathan Sackett & Son, Ed- Michigan. and the environment. more. Others are: James Quisenberry & Sons, Six Lakes; Leppinks, , In this one fine state He'd concentrate a bit of all He'd done. The selection of an Outstand- Lakeview; Herbert Perkins, Edmore; :Montcalm C~ntral Bank, There'd be shifting dunes on the sandy shores like the deserts ing Young Farmer Family will be Stanton, Edmore, Crystal and Sheridan; Bird Fertilizer Co., under His sun; made at the,M.F.B. annual meet- Edmore; Lalreview Ford-Mercury Sales & Service, Lakeview; There'd be sparkling streams like miniatures of the giant rivers ing. Any Farm Bureau member Farmers Elevator, Lakeview; Leo Ervin, Edmore; p.e.A. of He'd formed, family actively farming, the hus- Alma, Lakeview; R. & C. C. Bollinger, Lakeview; Smith Hard- And firm, rich land to grow the plants that weather and sunshine band being no more than 30 years ware, Lakeview; Hyde Equipment, Lakeview; Morse OIds- warmed. of age as of December 31, 1971, Pontiac & GMC, Lakeview and Arthur Behrenwald & Sons, There'd be lakes and mountains and forests great to beckon is eligible. Lakeview. vacationing man- And everything found in one bright place - our state of Michigan! So the story goes on the miracle that made the state we love; For it's blessed each day in a special way when God smiles down from above. The print of His Hand still stretches out toward the mark His scepter left; And around the two, the Great Lakes lie in the hollows He had cleft. He favored our state with the best of all when He carried out His plan. To leave His print for the world to see in our state of Michigan. Marian Benedict Manwell Happy Michigan Week! Mrs. Jerold (Maxine) Topliff Spring District Meeting all you need to get' out of town in a hurry Dial your long distance calls direct and get somewhere the easy way. Just dial 1, the area code (if different from your own) , then-the phone number, and you'll go a long way. Fast. Dial your long distance calls di recto And get out of town, on time. @ Michigan Bell NEARLY80 MEMBERS... attended the MFB State Women's Dis- trict V Spring meeting held in Corunna in mid-April. John Williamson (se,:Jted center) FBS Retail Div., was the morning speaker and Arde'1 Peterson, MSU Extension Service, was the afternoon speaker. Visifing with Mr. Williamson are, seated (L to R) Mrs. Maud br;' tol and Mrs. Maxine Topliff, State Chair- man. Standing, (l to 'l) Mrs. Marion Sutton and Mrs. Esther Seamans. SIX May 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS AFBF-AAMA Advances Two of Staff MARKETING AND COMMODITIES MFB SOFT WHEAT ADVISORY COMMITTEE KENNETH HOOD HAROLD J. HARTLEY Vvilliam J. Kuhfuss, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation and the American Agricultural Marketing Associa- tion (an affiliate of AFBF) has announced the promotion of two of its staff members, Kenneth Hood and Harold J. Hartley. Kenneth Hood, general manager of the AAMA since 1966, has been named secretary of market development and research for the AFBF. He was also named to the board of directors of the American ~!lanagement Board, Inc., a corporate affiliate of the Federation, \\,hich has the primary function to coordinate and correlate the activities of business affiliates of the AFBF ... Named to succeed Hood as the AA~1A general manager is ~ --. Harold J. Hartley. Mr. Hartley has served as manager of the MEMBERS OF THE MFB ... Soft Wheat Advisory Committee are seated, l to R, Francis Bingham, AAMA's fruit and vegetable division since January, 1962. vice-chairman; George Dammon, livingston, chairman, and Noel Stuckman, MFB Market Dev. Kenneth Hood taught marketing and farm management at Manager, secretary. Standing, l to R, James Clarke, Eaton; Dean Pridgeon, Branch; Donn Kunz, Cornell University (N.Y.), later becoming professor of agricul- Michigan Elevator Exchange; Dwaine Voss, Montcalm; Stuart Reinbold, Saginaw and Alton Wat- tural economics extension at Penn State. He joined AFBF in ties, Branch county .. . _ 1952, serving the organization in many capacities. USDA Adopts Poultry Harold Hartley joined the AFBF staff in 1959. He is a graduate of So. Illinois University, worked with the Iowa Farm Marketing Regulations W heat Producers To Receive Bureau Federation, the Illinois Fruit Council and the National Peach Council previous to his AFBF affiliation. The U.S. Department of Agri- culture announced adoption of Final Paytnent poultry marketing regulations Members participating in the Farm Bureau Wheat Marketing which were proposed and pub- Program will receive about ~ per bushel final payment on . 1971 FEEDER PIG MARKETING COMMITTEE lished in the Federal Register 1970 crop wheat consigned to the program. This settlement July 21, 1970, under provisions will be in addition to the advance payment received at harvest of the Packers and Stockyards time, which averaged $1.10 for the state and varied according Act. They will be effective June to the freight rate zone of the participating cooperative ele- 1, 1971. vator that handled the wheat. These regulations are designed Producers will receive for their 1970 crop wheat the highest as guidelines for packers and live- poultry dealers and handlers in total amount paid'during the four years the Farm Bureau \"'heat their dealings with poultry farm- Marketing Program has been operating. The harvest time pay- ers. ment was increased 7'1-per bushel over the previous year and The regulations are concerned was as high as $1.15lh per bushel in one area of the state. The with contracts, accounting, rec- anticipated 4OV- per bushel final payment exceeds the 25.8~ per ords and weighing of live poul- bushel final settlement received by participating producers for try. They provide that the poultry their 1969 crop wheat. farmer receive complete disclos- The Michigan Farm Bureau Soft \\Theat Advisory Committee ure, in writing, of all factors af- fecting his payment" met recently and recommended that the final payment be Among these, the regulations made to producers in early May. provide that the farmer must be The committee concluded that the 1970 crop Farm Bureau furnished with: ~'heat Marketing Program was the most successful to date NEWLY elECTED ... 1971 MACMA Feeder Pig Marketing Com- ( 1) A written contract which and asked that the Program be continued on the same oper- mittee - seated, I to r - Murray Turnipseed, Kalkaska; Howard includes all significant details, in- ational basis for the 1971 wheat crop. Seeley, lake City; Arden Jenkins, Kalkaska; Duane Stevens, cluding duration, termination con- Marketing of the Program wheat was conducted by the Grain Hillman and William Haas, MACMA Feeder Pig manager. Stand- ditions, and payment terms; and Department of the Michigan Elevator Exchange. The Michigan ing, Donald Hower, lake City, committee chairman. (2) settlement sheets with all Farm Bureau Soft Wheat Advisory Committee, comprised of information necessary to compute 11 wheat producers, advised on the operation of the Program payments due to the grower. and the marketing of Program wheat. Local cooperative ele- Poultry Commodity Committee The .regulations also require vators throughout the wheat producing areas of Michigan and packers, live poultry dealers and the Michigan Elevator Exchange terminals received wheat from handlers to: participating producers. These receiving elevators worked (1) retain for two full cal- closely with the Exchange and the county Farm Bureau wheat endar years all books, records, committees. and documents involving poultry transactions under the P&S Act; Producers who were Farm Bureau members and had signed (2) use scales for weighing Program agreements were eligible to participate in the Program. live poultry that are installed, They had the options of consigning all, a portion, or none of maintained, and operated so as to the wheat to the Program when their wheat crossed the scales insure accurate weights; and at their local cooperative elevator. Producers who were not (3) furnish the grower or enrolled in the Program had fewer marketing alternatives. seller a copy of a scale ticket which contains all required in- formation. MACMA SPRING CATTLE SALE Packers, live poultry dealers The MACMA Feeder Cattle Division is expanding its service to and handlers are prohibited from members by holding a spring Stocker and Feeder Sale Saturday, making, issuing, or circulating May 8, at the MACMA facility in Rudyard. This sale will provide false or misleading reports con- members with a good market for late summer and fall calves which cerning live poultry prices or con- were too young for last fall's sale or for heavier cattle carried through ditions. ~he winter. Many of the cattle have been on roughage and will be MEMBERS OF THE ... Poultry Commodity Advisory Committee These regulations, 201.100 In good flesh to go directly to pasture. (with county designation) are seated, left to right, Dan Bushey, through 201.110, were published ~1embers of the Division are very enthusiastic about the progress Delta county; Bill Byrum, MACMA, secretary; Gene Roberts, Mis- in final form in the Federal Reg- bel~g made. At the all-member meeting a month ago, members saukee co., MFB board member, chairman; John Eichler, vice-chr., ister on Jan. 23, 1971. Copies may deCided that buyers should be able to obtain members' cattle by Huron; Charles Zeiler, Hillsdale. Standing, (I to r) are Robert be obtaind from the Information three methods of private treaty used in MACMA's previouS sales. Burke, Mason; Clayton Dick, Monroe; Austin Greenhoe, Mont- Officer, Packers and Stockvards Thes~ methods are (1) contracting for the c3ttl ~ prior to the sale, (2) calm; Alton Fisher, Gratiot; AI Cook, Ingham; Richard Reynnells, Administration, USDA, Washing- ordenng by telephone before the '..lIe a' I (3) buying over the Van Buren; Bob Immink, Allegan and Sanford Yeomans, Ionia. ton, D.C. 20250. gate on the day of the sale. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS May 1, 1971 SEVEN AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN by Albert A. Almy Voting delegates at the 1970 Michigan Farm Bureau Annual receive no salary but are entitled bathing beaches and interstate Agriculture and Deparbnent of Meeting adopted a policy entitled "'Environmental Concerns." to actual and necessary expenses waters. The, \VRC or any other Natural Resources. The remain- This policy reads in part "... We urge all persons engaged in incurred in the performance of agent has, by law, the right to ing six members are citizens of agriculture to become informed of pollution sources and disci- official duties. enter at all reasonable times any the state appointed by the Gov- pline themselves so as not to add to the problem .... " The exercise of water pollution private or public property for the ernor with approval of the Sen control, as well as other water purpose of inspecting and inves- ate. Of these six citizens, two The following article is Part II of a series to provide mem- management functions of the tigating conditions relating to the are representatives of industrial bers with information on agriculture and environmental con- \VRe, is by Michigan statute. ju- pollution of any waters of the management, one of whom is a cern. Part I of this series was printed in the April issue of dicial 111 nature. In effect. the State. trained professional engineer with Michigan Farm l\;ews. ----.------------ Commission IS a court. Before al;- Headquarters for the WRC is experience in air pollution prob Once a suit has been initiated, tion can be taken it must decide located in the Stevens T. Mason lems; two are representatives o~ Why Increase? the defendant mus~ show he is on the basis of facts and proof Building, Lansing. There arc also local government bodies, one of A major reason for the ammal not pollutiIlg or likely to pollute. that pollution, as defined by law, five .District Headquarter Field whom is a full-time air pollution waste problem is the rapid in- In effect, this reverses the nor- is occurring. Offices located at Rockwood, control officer; and two are rep- crease of specialized production mal system of jurisprudence in Pollution in Michigan, as de- Lansing, Grand Rapids, Cadillac resentatives of the general pub- units. Herds of livestock, once which a person is considered in- fined by the Legislature, is any and Escanaba. lic, one of whom is a licensed left to graze over large open areas nocent until proven guilty. waste discharge which is or may doctor of medicine experienced of land and scatter their wastes Michigan is the first State to become injurious to: Air Pollution Control Commission in the toxicology of air contam- naturally, are now confined to enact this concept into law. The The Air Pollution Control Com- inants. ~Iembers serve for terms Public health, safety or welfare feedlots and other minimum space net effect of this la\\" could be to Public water StiPP)} mission (APCC) was created by of three years and receive ll( areas. Concentrated livestock sys- turn over to the courts jurisdiction Recreation the 1965 Legislahlre and oper- compensabon other than for ac- tems of this type permit a greater over the environmeT}t and attempt Fish and wildlIie ates within the Department of tual and necessary expenses in efficiency in animal production. to do by court decree what can Health. It IS empowered to prom- clJrred in the discharge of official Agricultural, mdustria •. 1nd However, these same systems also better be done by an adminis- commercial water u~e ulgate and enforce rules and regu- dlJlIes. concentrate large volumes of ani- trative agency. Value of fish or game lations for the control of air pol- In the case of complaints 01 mal wastes in small areas, which Farmers, in particular. have lution. The APCC, or any agent, obvious violations of air pollutIOn Aquatic life prevents their natural decomposi- reason to be concerned with this Riparian properh has the right to enter and inspect regulations, the APCC initiat~ tion and assimilation on pastures law. It can mean interference any property af reasonable times an investigation. If the investiga- as is done when animals are more with the production of food by \Vhen the \VRC finds that pol- and places for the purpose of in- tion mdicates the complaint i" widely dispersed. misinformed and irresponsible lution is occurring, it issues abate- vestigating actual or suspected valid or a regulation is bein& It is now commonplace to see people. Many urban develop- ment orders. If abatement orders sources of air pollution or deter- violated. a voluntary agreement swine units marketing 300 to 1500 ments and private dwellings are are not obeyed, legal action is in- mining compliance or noncompli- for control of the emission i£ hogs per year. Poultry operations springing up around farming op- itiated through the Attomev Gen- ance with any rule or regulation sought. In the event control can- exceeding 25,000 birds are no erations. It is likely that tllese eral to seek enforcement in the it promulgates .. not be reached by voluntary longer considered large. Feedlots farming enterprises will be faced Circuit Court. \Vhenever possi- As defined by Jaw, air pollution agreement, the Commission files containing 2,500 steers are in- with suits bv persons who do not ble, pollution abatement is sought means the presence in the out- a fonnal statement of charges creasing in number. Dairy oper- like livestock odors. farm equip- at the staff level bv voluntary door atmosphere of air contami- and requires the defendant to ations with milk cow populations ment noises, crop and pest sprays, agreement .rather tha;l by a fo~- nants (dust, fumes, gas, mist, answer the charges at a public of 50 to 200 are common. and other factors related to pro- mal abatement order from the odor, smoke, vapor or any com- hearing. Following the public A comparison of the daily waste duction. Delays in many agricul- \VRC. Legislation was enacted in bination thereof) in such quanti- hearing, the Commission will output per animal unit with that tural production operations could 1970 which makes such voluntary ties and characteristics and under make such final determination as of a human helps to put the ani- mean the loss of crops and large agreements enforceable on th~ such conditions. circumstances it deems appropriate under the mal waste problem into perspec- investments in labor and capital. same basis as formal pollution and duration which are injurious circumstances and notify the de- tive. A cow creates as much Grain elevators, processing plants, abatement orders. to human life or property or fendant. Orders by the APCC waste as 16 people; a horse is livestock markets and other agri- WRC orders can be appealed which unreasonably interfere with can be appealed to the Circuit equal to 11 people; a hog equals business firms may also experi- to a higher court on the matter the enjoyment of life and prop- Court and the Commission shal: the waste output of two people; ence operating difficulties from of adequacy of pollution proof erty, and which are reasonablv have the burden of proving tht~ waste from a sheep is equal to this law. and validity of procedllres. detrimental to plant and anim~l correctness of such challenged that of 2.5 people; and approx- To date, a small but wide array \Vater pollution is detected bv life in this State. rules, regulation or order of the imately nine chickens produce as of lawsuit') have been filed under several means. These include i~- There are nine members on Commission. much solid waste as one person. the new law. No court decisions vestigation of complaints by the APcc. Three members of Few fanners are aware that . Demand for a clean environ- have been issued in any of the trained staff, surveillance of 1l1- the Commission are the heads or permit is required before faciIi- ment should make it clear that suits. One of the defendants has dustrial waste discharges, and a representative of the Depart- ties are constructed that could operation of a livestock system challenged the constitutionality of monitoring of major rh'er mouths, ment of Health, Department of produce air pollution. with an animal population pro- the law. Court rulings in these ducing as much solid waste as a early suits will undoubtedly Je- (To be continued in June Farm News) city of 10,000 persons, without termine how extensively individ- an adequate means of managing uals and groups will '.''1e the En- and disposing of these wastes, vironmental Protection may create seriou'i problems. 1970. Act of Agricultural Environmental Committee Within the past year, several REPRESENTATIVESOF SEVERAL ... commodity organizations met at Farm Bureau Center on court actions have been initiated Water Resources Commission February 25 to discuss agricultural waste disposal problems. Following the meeting, an Agri- against Michigan livestock opera- In 1929, the Legislature created cultural Environmental Committee was formed to assist in the solution of agricultural pollu- tions on pollution charges. These the Michigan Stream Control tion issues. The committee met April 7 at Farm Bureau Center with representatives of the Of- actions have involved dairy, beeL Commission to control water pol- fice of the Governor, Water 'Resources Commission, Air Pollution Control Commission, Michigan and swine enterprises. In addi- lution. The Stream Control Com- Department of Agriculture and Michigan State University. tion, increasing complaints are mission's authority was strength- Members of the committee, and the commodity represented, are: Chairman Robert Norris, being received' by pollution agen- ened in 1948 and the agency's swine; Vice-Chairman William Brook, dairy; Keith Sackett, field crops; J. W. Erwin, fruit; Earl cies citing odors from livestock name changed to the \ Vater Re- Johnson, beef; Sanford Yeomans, poultry; James Sayre, vegetables, and member of the MFB production units. Most recently, sources Commission (WRC). In State Advisory Committee on Natural Resources. Albert Almy, MFB Public Affairs Division, was two feedlot operators have been 1965, WRC was made a separate elected secreta ry. cited for water pollution and or- Commission within the Depart- dered to install extensive abate- ment of Natural Resources. ment measures costing several The WRC is the water pollu- thousand dollars. tion control agency of Michigan. Agricultural pollution sources It is under legislative mandate to have not yet been subjected to protect and conserve the water close scrutiny by pollution agen- resources and to have control over cies. Industrial and municipal the pollution of any water of the pollution sources have received State and the Great Lakes. most of the attention. However, By law, there are seven mem- should agriculture be examined bers on the WRC. Three are cit- more closely for sources of pol- izens of the state appointed by lution, livestock operations will the Governor with approval of likely be first. the Senate. One of these mem- bers represents conservation in- Anti.Poliution Legislation terests, one represents industrial During the 1969-70 session of management and one represents the Michigan Legislature, a municipalities. The remaining '1andmark" anti-pollution bilI was four members of the Commission passed. This law could have a are the heads or a representative significant impact on agriculture. of the Department of Health, De- The Environmental Protection partment of Agriculture, Depart- Act of 1970 became effective Oc- ment of Natural Resources and tober 1, 1970. It gives any per- Department of State Highways. ATTENDING A SPRING MEETING ... at Farm Bureau Center were (left to right by Districts) l son or governmental entity a Members serve for terms of three Weisenberger, 8; G. Topping, 3; R. Brown, 1; D. Knirk, at-large; J. Sayre, MFB board member. means to sue any other person or vears. The Commission meets R. Bender, 4; H. Tremblay, 5; R. Wieland, MFB board member; D. Howes, 9; R. lee, at-large; l. government entity who is pollut- ~onthly and publishes complete Ruesink, 2; D. Ward, at-large; R. W. Peterson, 7; E. Roberts, MFB board member and A. Almy, ing or is likely to pollute the air. minutes and actions taken at each MFB Public Affairs, secretary. Not pictured are F. Schwiderson, MFB board member; R. Baccus, water and other nahlral resources. meeting. Members of the WRC 11; A. Rush, 6 and F. Foltz, Jr., 10. EIGHT May 1, 1'971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS In announcing the new higher to buy 36th million pounds of National Health Progral115 Secretary Hardin support level, Hardin said - butter; 7.8 million pounds of "Farmer costs have escalated cheese, and 28.2 million pounds Dan E. Reed Changed Milk sharply, particularly in concen- of non-fat dry milk. trate feeds which have gone up In 1970, purchases included no The role of national government in health care is becoming a major issue in this congress. It is not likely that a bill will be Support Price $10-20 per ton. cheese; only four million pounds The original announcement had of non-fat milk, and 30 million passed in the 1971 session. In this case, Farm Bureau members About two weeks after his an- pegged the support level at $4.66. pounds of butter. should give careful thought to policy recommendations to be nouncement that dairy supports At the time of the first announce- considered at county, state and national Farm Bureau con- would continue at the same level, ment, it was reported that Febru- Concern has been expressed by Secretary of Agriculture Clifford ary milk product~on was up one some dairy organizations that the ventions this fall. M. Hardin changed his mind and percent from a year earlier; pro- new higher support level will At least seven plans to provide various types of health cover- announced an increase in the duction per cow was up two per- cause an increase in government age have been introduced or are approaching introduction- storage stocks, which may force support price for manufacturing cent from a vear earlier. and that 1. Health Security Act ... the most far-reaching proposal, milk to $4.93 per cwt. CCC had co~tracted in February a decline later. provides cradle-to-the-grave type of coverage and is sponsored by Senator Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) and Representative WHO GETS 1971 Annual Meeting California Farm Labor ~1artha Griffiths (D-Michigan). Senator Kennedy estimates SHARING FUNDS? Plans Progre~sing Bill Considered costs of the plan in the first year at $41 billion. Administration spokesmen estimated the cost of a similar plan last year at The federal revenue sharing November 8, 9 and 10 have Farm Bureau and other agricul- nearly $77 billion. plan, recently proposed by the been selected as the dates of the tural interests in California have President, includes proposals spe- Michigan Farm Bureau, Farm Bu- introduced the California Agricul- 2. Catastrophic Protection - Senator Russell Long (D- cifically designed to implement reau Services and Farmers Petro- tural Labor Relations Act of 1971 Louisiana) introduced such a bill last year and has indicated rural development, about $1.1 leum annual meetings. Following in the State Legislature. he will re-introduce it this year. The program would not cover billion in federal funds would be the acceptance and good response The bill proposes a five-mem- the first sixty days of hospital care and would not begin paying made available in fiscal 1972. to the 1970 annual meeting loca- ber Agricultural Labor Relations other medical expenses until $2,000 'of expense had been incur- Only $179 million of this amount tion, it has been decided to have Board, to be appointed by 'the red by the family. The estimated cost is $21h billion, to be would be in addition to already the three-day meeting again at Governor, and would grant Cali- existing programs, including Ex- the Civic Auditorium in Grand fornia farm workers the right to financed by payroll taxes on employers and employees. tension Service and R.E.A.P. Rapids. determine whether or not they 3 .. Medicredit - proposed by the American Medical Associ- (formerly A.c.P.) funds. The Farm Bureau Services and want to join a labor union. ation, would provide income tax credit for purchasing private Funds would be divided among Farmers Petroleum annual meet- Employers would manage and health insurance. Persons with insufficient tax liability would the 50 states, Puerto Rico, the ings will be Tuesday morning' control their own operations and receive a certificate which could be used in buying insurance. Virgin Islands and Guam. Three following the Monday night ban- could speak freely and frankly A.M.A. estimates cost of the program at about $10 billion factors would determine each , with employees regarding labor state's share - the state's rural quet. The MFB State Women s . matters but could not interfere annually. population, the state's rural per Committee annual meeting will with the rights of those employees 4. National Health Care Act - has been introduced by capita income compared to the be on Monday. to organize. Representative Omar Burleson (D-Texas.) The plan has been nation's average, and the state's Plans are still to be completed Secondary boycotts would be developed by the Health Insurance Association of America, change in rural population com- on the Young Farmers Program unlawful. Mass picketing and which represents insurance companies in the health coverage pared to the change in. population C omm od'ty D ts d th' violent conduct aimed at pre- business. Cost of coverage in an approved company would be of all states. By these criteria, 1 ay even 'an e . venting th e h an dlO mg or sal e 0f Kentucky would receive the larg- numerous other events of the agricultural products would be totally deductible from income tax both by employer and em- est proportion - $66 million. three-day meeting. prohibited. Labor organizations ployee. West Virginia and then Texas Special consideration is being would not be allowed to coerce or 5. Optional Extended Medicare - Senator Jacob Javits (R- would receive the next largest given to the Product Show to intimidate employees, picket their New York) has introduced a plan similar to Medicare but avail- proportions of the $1.1 billion. homes or injure their persons or ena bl e a 11 F arm Bureau mem bers .' .. . property. ExceSSIve or dIscnmI- able to all persons, not only those over 65. Financing would and delegates an opportumty to natory membership fees would be be by federal subsidies and payroll tax, estimated to cost 10 From President Nixon's visit and view the many products unlawful. Jurisdictional strike ac- percent of payroll by 1975. that will be on display. tivities would be prohibited. Address to the 6. Ameriplan - Developed by the American Hospital As- sociation, the plan would set up a federal universal health Nation, April 7, 1971 insurance program. a health maintenance not estimated. Federal funds would pay the cost of full care for the poor and some for the near-poor. and catastrophic It would include illness coverage. Cost "If the United States should announce that we 'yill quit, re- gardless of what the enemy does, Sutan@, . +afraiine we would have thrown awav our principal bargaining count~r to 7. The Administration Plan - consists of two major programs, win the release of American one for workers and families and another for the poor. Under prisoners of war; we would re- the first plan, all employers would be required minimum health insurance to workers and families. Catastro- phic coverage would require that benefits include not less than to provide move the enemy's strongest in- centives to end the war sooner by negotiation, and we will have lets your $50,000 for each family member. Estimates of the cost for the minimum coverage would vary between $300-$500 per year. The second proposal would provide free health fnsurance for given enemy commanders the exact information thev need to marshal their attacks ~gainst our corn 'grow free families of four with incomes of less than $3,000 per year. remaining forces at their most vulnerable time." Medical care costs have risen faster than all other prices. Since 1966, doctors' fees have jumped 33 percent. Hospital care is the largest portion of health costs, reaching $100 a day or Your corn grows free from all major grasses and weeds. Free more in many large cities. f~om the growth stress that weeds cause. Free to develop strong, vigorous roots that reach down to make maximum use of soil Marge Karker Scholarship Winners nutrients and moisture. Free from extra cultivations, possible root damage and free of trashy fields at harvest time. Two young Michigan men have been named recipients of This season, use dependable, economical Sutan plus atrazine on all your corn acreage. Stop the toughest grasses and weeds- Marge Karker Farm Bureau Scholarships for 1971, according nutgrass, wild cane, foxtails, fall panicum, Johnsongrass seed- to Mrs. Andrew Jackson, chairman of the Michigan Farm Bureau lings, crabgrass. annual morningglory, lambsquarters, pigweed, Women's Scholarship committee, sponsors of the scholarship ragweed, nightshade and others that loweryour program. profits. Mix Sutan plus atrazine in the soil as James R. Main, son of Farm Bureau members Mr. and Mrs. you prepare your seedbed. There's no need to Richard S. Main, Six Lakes, is a junior at Michigan State Uni- depend on unpredictable rainfall to move the versity, majoring in veterinary medicine. (He also received a herbicide into the weed seed zone. Sutan and atrazine will be waiting to control weeds as Karker scholarship in 1970.) James was active in high school, they sprout. Used as directed, Sutan controls in 4-H and FF A, church, community and county activities and weeds without leaving harmful residues in the is a Fann Bureau member. He graduated with honors from soil. Free yourself from work and worry ... see Lakeview High School, was an officer of the Student Council us today for your supply of Sutan. and a class officer. John D. Young, Harbor Beach, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Young, will share in the scholarship honors. John graduated Where lbur Farm Comes Rrst FaRm~ from Harbor Beach High School and is enrolled at MSU, majoring in Agricultural Technology. He was the 1970 State FF A president, has received the Outstanding Citizenship Award, received several FFA awards, was president of the Bureau ;\!ational Honor Society and active in 4-H and school activities. John is a member of the ~1SU Dairy Club, Ag. Ed. Club, Ag. JOHN YOUNG Production Council, ~1ich. Ag. Council and of Mich. Pesticide Association. Other members of the committee are Mrs. Harold Greenhoe, Mrs. Gerald Smith and ex- officio member,' State Women's Committee chairman, Mrs. Jerold Topliff. FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC MICHIGAN FARM NEWS May 1, 1971 NINE 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 lOur Fann Comes First 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. "'Ie hustle. , I .J TEN May 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Fann Bureau is evidence that when fanners are non-farm public for her "Sturgis Standard Code of Discussion Topic faced with a problem, they are working together to Parliamentary Procedure," of which Farm Bureau was the first nationwide pacesetter to adopt the meet the challenge. Challenges in all areas, includ- ing marketing and bargaining, labor-management method for more effective meeting procedures. By GARY A. KLEINHENN problems, taxation, natural resources, international Mrs. Sturgis is one lady who hasn't waited for Director, Education and Research trade, transportation and education. "'" omens Liberation" as she is widely recognized The member is the maker and controller of Fann as the foremost parliamentarian and as the leading authority on the actual workings of voluntary YOU, as a Farm Bureau member, are the most Bureau and its affiliate companies; Farmer's Petro- organizations ... important person in all of Farm Bureau. leum Cooperative, Farm Bureau Services, Farm Bu- n reau Insurance Group, ~1ichigan Agricultural Co- The publisher reports, "This book marks a de- YOU are what makes Farm Bureau work. parture in Alice Sturgis' writing from the field of operative Marketing Association and the Michigan YOU are the fuel for' the engine, you as a mem- Agricultural Services Association. parliamentary procedure into the broader area of ber created. organizational structure and functioning - a field Making Farm Bureau work is the responsibility YOU are the maintenance man, responsible to in which she is an authority. It is a milestone in of the member. On this note, the State Discussion keep the engine running. member education and in adult-leadership training. TOEic Committee selected this topic because they By participating in this new type of enterprise, the YOU decide whether Farm Bureau jets along or believed it would be good to discuss membership Farm Bureau again leads the field." whether it chugs and sputters by your involvement responsibility as an introduction for new Farm Bu- in working to achieve what you, as a member, have reau members and as a health review for the faithful A COMMITMENT decided must be done. members who have become the backbone of .Farm Bureau. Joining Farm Bureau is a com~itment of each YOUR active participation, as a member in Farm farmer to work for the betterment of agriculture and Bureau, assures the continued success for your home, Member responsibility is underlined in the 1970 Michigan Farm Bureau Policy Book and although his local community. And as a member, to achieve farm and your agricultural industry. these ends, you can expect the tools of Farm Bureau not reprinted in the 1971 state policies, it remains YOUR hand controls the throttle of all Farm effective Farm Bureau Pol~cy. to be on hand to aid you. Mrs. Sturgis explains that Bureau. these are rights' each member is entitled to. Among "We have, in Farm Bureau, a very democratic But why ... organization with the right to participate in making the specific membership rights which you gain are: I am a Farm Bureau member because ... only recommendations and decisions. This opportunity to 1. To be notified of meetings. you can complete the phrase because you are differ- participate is available to us by attending commu- 2. To receive official Farm Bureau publications. ent. You are independent. No other farmer has nity group meetings, county annual meetings and 3. To attend meetings. exactly the same needs. as you have. the state annual meeting. We are pleased that our .4. To present motions or resolutions for consider- ''What knits farmers together," says Elton R. members take this responsibility seriously. ation by Farm Bureau members. Smith, president of Michigan Farm Bureau, "is ''We would point out that this right to participate farmers wanting to speak for themselves." He said, 5. To discuss questions at Farm Bureau meetings carries with it the responsibility to support the de- at a recent Farm Bureau meeting, "In other words, and to advocate and work for whatever action cisions of the majority. This requires a s~nse of we want to guide our own destinies. The way it's organization discipline which can only be sell-im- you think best. done is by farmers joining together to work for it. posed by the member. 6. To vote. We farmers also want economic well-being. The "We encourage our members to discuss, disagree 7. To nominate candidates. solution? Farmers joining together to work for it." and recommend changes in the policy when these 8. To be a candidate for Farm Bureau office. But what about you? As we said, only you know actions are appropriate. WE ALSO REQUEST 9. To consult official records of the organization. the specific reasons why you joined Farm Bureau. THAT MEMBERS GIVE ENTHUSIASTIC SUP- 10. To insist on the enforcement of the rules and Essentially, however, as Mr. Smith indicated, your PORT TO ALL MATTERS OF FARM BUREAU procedures of Farm Bureau. answer will probably include the need for a greater POLICY AFfER THEY HAVE BEEN PROPERLY 11. To share equally in all benefits offered by voice in achieving your goals. Farm Bureau then APPROVED." Farm Bureau. is the tool that can make it possible because it not " Farm Bureau, as a voluntary organizatioI?-, has only represents the voice of farmers, but also because won 'many accolades and among the most lasting is, These are your rights as a Farm Bureau member. farmers have made their organization an effective ''Your Farm Bureau" (1958) McGraw-Hill, by Alice However, in assuming these rights we also assume tool to answer their specific farm needs. Sturgis. She is probably more widely known by the responsibilities. 1. To study and vote on Farm Bureau issues. 2. To participate' in developing Farm Bureau policies. 3. To abide by the decisions of the majority of the members. 4. To support Farm Bureau policies. 5. To carry out duties which may be assigned to you. 6. To work within the structure of the organiza- tion and according to its policies and rules. :.:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: \ .,. ~ .... :::::::4~' '.:::::::::: bdlties of membership They are oblIgations which ... ::ti!!!!!!!!ii!!~fr::::' if' . \~- ... r. "::f11 must be met if you as' a member and Farm Bureau :.' . ':as an organization, are to advance." ...what are a FARM BUREAU , members responsibi lities? TESTS OF A GOOD MEMBER 3. Do you offer constructive suggestions? The 6. Do you assume responsibility without being These questions, according to Mrs. Sturgis, may member who can offer helpful ideas builds up and asked? For example, if someone who is not a mem- help you to determine for yourself how good a mem- stimulates the group. It is easy to criticize adversely ber misunderstands what Farm Bureau is doing, do ber you can be, as judged by the standards of mem- and to find fault. It takes neither skill nor brains to sit on the sidelines and grumble. On the other hand, you courteously set him right on facts? bership: it requires thought and intelligence to offer sound 7. Do you save Farm Bureau time and money 1. Do you attend meetings regularly? The power helpful ideas and plans. If you do find fault, it is whenever you can? For example, do you wait until and the productivity of Farm Bureau is created and your duty to suggest a remedy. nourished in its meetings. The members who attend you get a bill for your Farm Bureau dues, or do are the ones who propose, discuss, and decide im- 4. Do you understand cooperation? Most of us you send a check promptly at the beginning of the portant issues. are born individualists. We have to learn to exercise self-discipline before we can work cooperatively fiscal year? 2. Do you usually serve on committees if ap- pointed? Committees do most of the work of Farm with a group. Did you take the test? A perfect score, we think, BUT" "'au. It is through committee work that you be- 5. Do you encourage other members? Or do you is impossible. But, it is a vital goal in building the co. ~ well-acquainted with other members and grow take the work that others do for granted? Do you strength of Farm Bureau. Farm Bureau is people ... to understand your organization intimately. If you remember to congratulate the chairman who is re- are appointed it is because your fellow members sponsible for an excellent program, the speaker who the member ... the voice of agriculture. If there is have confidence in what you can contribute. If you has offered a constructive thought, and the commit- a motto, a slogan, a few words to underline the basic achl1.l1ycan't take a committee job this year, perhaps tee chairman who has presented an exceptional re- philosophy of the farmers organization, the members you can l1lan to accept one next year. port? can truthfully say, "We are Farm Bureau." MICHIGAN FARM NEWS May 1, 1971 ELEVEN users who don't use the proper program is preferable to licensing Discussion amounts -licensing should re- (28). quire training. (15) Topic Summary Why lose to Q. As farmers, what can your Those not agreeing: Licensing community group do to help Six hundred twelve groups re- would be too complicated, involve establish positive attitudes to- turned questionnaires; approxi- too much red tape and require wards the safe use of chemicals fOOT ROTl mately 6,360 members. Survey expensive administration in addi- in controlling pests? A. Encour- results: (Numerals indicate num- tion to being impossible to en- age everyone to read carefully ber of groups.) Q. Should pesti- force (298); just buying a license and follow directions and to con- cide users be licensed? A. Yes wouldn't make anyone more care- sult county agent if in doubt about 53; no 560; no opinion 18. ful (66); and commerc.ial oper- what or amount to use (215); and ators (for hire) should be licensed put forth an educational program Those who agreed with licens- (65); restrictions or licensing concerning pesticides to stress the Just keep it away ing said: H only licensed people should be on the pesticide, manu- need and how cautious a farmer at a painless price were allowed to use pesticides, it facturer and/or distributor rather is in handling them and to gen- Don't treat loot rot anymore ... prevent it with Hardy Foot Rot Salt would stop the lawn and garden than user (45); and an educational erally create a good image (217). and keep your cattle out 01 trouble. Hardy Foot Rot Salt also provides all the essential trace minerals; copper. cobalt. zinc, iron. iodine and manganese. plus salt-all at Farm Bureau supports Presi- correct levels, dent Nixon's rural community de- velopment revenue sharing pro- Costs only 8t a month posal. Under this proposal, the Recommended for milk cows. beel cattle. calves and sheep. respective states would receive Ask to have it mixed in your feed bloc grants for rural development and supply it Iree choice too. Comes in bags. or blocks lor pasture. in lieu of funds that currently are dryand earmarked for a variety of speci- fic programs. The total amount of federal funds available for state rural development activities snapbeans would be increased; matching re- quirements would be eliminated; and states would be allowed to grow free determine the way in which fed- eral grants are to be used to ad- vance rural development. Dry and snap beans grow free from many grasses and broad leaf weeds. 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