MDCHDGAN~FARM NEWS THE ACTION PUBLICATION OF THE MICHIGAN FARM aUREA' Vol. 50, No. 12 MAKE IT HAPPEN Decem I I ~ MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU HONORS DAD o LEADER, HUMANITARIAN, GENTLEMAN Dan E. Reed, retiring secretary-manager of Michigan Farm Bureau, was honored at the Farm Bureau Banquet in Grand Rapids, November 8. On hand to join in the festivities and to pay tribute to Mr. Reed for his years of service to the state and the agricultural industry was Governor and Mrs. William G. Milliken. Rep. Stanley Powell, on behalf of the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives, presented Reed with a copy of the joint resolution passed by both houses which paid tribute to his long list of accomplishments. Elton R. Smth, president of Michigan Farm Bureau, presided in the presentation of the Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award for Mr. Reed's contribution to agriculture and his fellowman. Roger Fleming, secretary, American Farm Bu- reau Federation, was also among those taking part in the organization's tribute to a friend, leader and gentleman. Capitol Report FB Policies Marketing Discussion Topic IN THIS ISSUE Page 3 Pages 7-14 Page 16 Page 18 TWO December 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS EDITORIAL ••• PRESIDENT'S COLUMN MFB Distinguished Service Award Dan E. Reed was the recipient of this year's Michigan Farm Editor's Note: This Bureau Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award which is month's President's Column features ran- Farm presented to persons for outstanding service to agriculture and dom excerpts from their fellowmen. President Smith's An- He was presented a plaque which reads, "Michigan Farm nual Address given Bureau Bureau Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award for 1971 before the Michigan Farm Bureau delega. presented to Dan E. Reed for dedication to Michigan agricul- tion at the 1971 An- nual Meeting in the Policies ture, service to Farm Bureau members, concern for good gov- ernment and devotion to his fellowman." Grand Rapuu Civic Auditorium, Monday, Born in Chicago, Mr. Reed moved with his family to a farm November 8. in Oceana County at an early age. He left his fruit farm in 1942 to join the staff of the Michigan Farm Bureau as a dis- The policies of Michigan Farm Bureau on trict representative. A great many things have happened in the state issues and Farm Bureau functions, as His experience in civic and political activities, and as a town- Michigan Farm Bureau Family since we met a adopted by the voting delegates at the 52nd ship supervisor gave Dan background knowledge which proved year ago and embarked on the New Ag Age. annual meeting, are printed in this issue of useful in legislative work. In 1951 he was transferred to the r d like to review a few of these with you. Farm News. Lansing office and given the assignment of legislative counsel One of our outstanding accomplishments was May we suggest that you remove and save for the organization, where he has worked with both state and on July 28 when we announced that for the the center eight pages of this issue for your national issues, He represented Farm Bureau at meetings of fourth consecutive year, Michigan Farm Bureau personal copy of the 1972 policies of your or- commissions, conferences and citizen groups interested in pub- had recorded a membership gain. Those who ganization. lic affairs. worked on membership made something hap- The recommendations on national issues He also serves or has served on the boards of directors of the pen that had never before happened in the his- have ,been omitted as they will be presented Michigan United Fund; Michigan Medical Service; Michigan tory of our organization. We made our member- to the policy development committee of the Welfare League; Mayor's River Committee; Governmental Af- ship goal in a year when dues were increased. American Farm Bureau Federation for con- fairs Committee of the Lansing Chamber of Commerce; Chris- There is no more accurate measure of mem- sideration at the AFBF annual meeting which tian Rural Overseas Program. He is a member of the Agricul- ber support fOJ::a voluntary organization than will De held in Chicago, Illinois, December 6-9. ture Committee of the Detroit Board of Commerce, and the its membership record. No one has to join! And, E~ch year, every Farm Bureau member has Michigan Partners of the Alliance. In 1970, 'he served as chair- when they do, as they did this year, it is worthy the; 'opportunity to participate in the policy man of the Governor's Special Task Force on Agriculture. He is of note. dev~lopp1ent process. The process involves a member of the Lansing Capitol Club, the Methodist Church Michigan's 58,074 member families are part ne~ly 1100 community groups, 69 county or and has been a Sunday School teacher for '20 years. ' of the more than two million families nation- multi-county policy development committees In 1966, Mr.'Reed was appointed Secretary-Manager of Mich- wide that make up the largest farm orgari- representing 79 counties, statewide commodity igan Farm' ameau. Under his guidance, the organization's mem- ization the world has ever known. This is an advisory committees and a 20-member ~FB bership incre~ed to over 58,000 members .. all-time high fot :the American Farm Bureau policy d~velopment committee : : ' Federation an~ ~n. achievement of which all. . T~.~al decis~ns ~~W~~Mgan~~ llitmw*w~~tiiW~w~mIPIB~imi8*8@ ~rnmn~Jrnilimb~prou~ .... . .:... e ..paSSIn ..() .; e ..ma agemeIl.::res OOSI. 1 ./::::.~:;:::: ..Ie •...an::: ..... \ ' .• '.' 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J..' e Thon IssI~~s d d th~rr own orgam1za- o~onal disappoinfuj'ent; but these.hate.::h~~ri\:gi~\i.liyt:6;gij\ b e sUthccessb~I' Farm .Bureau over the yealarshas ti . o~.. e po I~Ies a op~e IS year are a c ear shad?;:::tff be the food and fiber producers of the future. board or even ~he top elec~ed ?fficials, or hired We. appreciate .tbe opportunity you hav~ ~~~erius .iri::'W9.d/::;;;;:~~;\: The increasing complexity of our govern- ma~;gement. ?me o~gam~a~onsb onlyb take a for thirty years -- with.:the finest people on":earth " ~.i.Mi~igMt ment system ever increases the responsibility d: pOSI~on n ;n I~~U~a ter~t as een rought farm families! .. '.. ' >!L:~ttmf we, as farmers, have in keeping abreast of what \di$ffj;~:: e ~ut m th e ~m: Ig ~;o ey can be sure to Sincer.ely;' ..' .:: :':.:.:::;;::;. we face. Even though hard pressed economi- e~~s is ~~~1:1; s~o~.truein .Farm Your orgamzatIon looks at the Issues, deCides BUr?au.,D~n:~Jl~'~~~~;~~4;ilf:i;ti ~ ~~::s. u~=o~~;:a~ax':m~~rsg~:~:i'::; realized the awes bl' ti' h to . d h k h" ~ orne olga on we ave po F1ICYanB' t en wor s to ac.. Ieve Itsth goals.k M I CHI G A N FARM NEWS our neighbors ' the na ti on an d th e wor Id . In a~ ureau IS an orgam:atlOn at t~ es TH. ACTION ~U.LICATION0 .. TH. MICHIGAN"ANM .UNUU our deliberations and discussions during this a positive approach to many Issues. It deCIdes The MICHIGAN FARMNEWSis DIRECTORS:DistrictI, Arthur meeting may we not fo g t th' r situa- annually what it stands for. It also informs byub~~:~fi;b?::~IYFa: ~~~re:~rst, a~ir; Bailey,Schoolcraft; District2, Dean tion is serious. The solruti~onsItSO'th' e'°mUanyis- . d f d h Pridgeon, Montgomery, R-I;District3, oth ers w h at. It stan s or an w at it will do publication officeat 109N. LafayetteAndrewJackson,Howell,R-I; Dis- sues we discuss here cannot be evaded any to help agr ltu Street,Greenville, Michigan. trict4, EltonR.Smith,Caledonia, R-I,' 1 ICU .re..... Editorialandgeneralofficesat 7373 District5, DavidMorris,GrandLedge, onger. However, in my opinion the issue of Farm Bureau IS a positive orgaruzationl ~i~~~g::~i8904. ~~~tho;l~i~~sb6~: R-3:District6, JackLaurie,CassCity, overriding importance and urgency is property T I h L. 485 8121 Ext R-3:District7, KennethBull,Bailey, f - Carl P. Kentner si~:P228~' sub~~:tion~rice,'50~~; R-I: District8, HarveyLeuenberger, t~x re orm. Action must be taken, by constitu- year. Saginaw, R-6:District9, EugeneRob- bonal. amendment if necessary, to place a Established January13, 1923. Se<:- erts, Lake City, R-I: District10 ful ond Class Postagepaidat Greenville,RichardWieland,Ellsworth, R-I:Dis~ mean~n~ limit on total property taxes and Michigan. trict 11, Fr81Jdin Schwiderson, Dafter. to ehmmate, as nearly as possible, property ~rnsonfs EDITORIAL: Editor,CarlP. Kent- DIRECTORS ner:Artist, NormanGoodling. Frahm,Frankenmuth: AT LARGE:Walter JamesL. Sayre, t f ax as a means 0 financing our schools. Farm- Belleville: Calvin Lutz, Kaleva. ers are fo c! (irrrti ugs OFFICERS:MichiganFarm Bu- reau;President. EltonR. Smith,Cale- WOMEN OFFARMBUREAU; Mrs. Y th r property tax relorm now donia, R-I; Vice President,Dean RichardWieland,Ellsworth, R-I. es, ings ~have happened since last year, from t~r rmployrrs Pridgeon, Manager, Montgomery, R-I: Secretary- FARMBUREAU DanE. Reed,Lansing. ERS: DavidDiehl,Dansville. YOUNGFARM- but many issues remain unsolved. The year h d nuIt .atnff of -----:------------------:-.---..:.:~- POSTMASTER: In ulingform3579, mailto: Michigan FarmNewl ~ a ea bx:mgs to us the challenge of finding the solutions .. Then l't'S up to you to ''Make I r 7373 Welt SaginawHighway, Lanling,Michigan ..890 .. ' 1JIlIir~ignu lffnrm fSurrnu J'J01QWtond do.. po~g. paid at G,..nviU., ~ichi9Gn !t .I~ap~en:' Elton R. Smith MICHIGAN FARM NEWS December 1, 1971 THREE Several tax measures in line Washington. Other important extremely active in this particu- with Farm Bureau policies have bills are still alive in the state lar legal case in several different passed or are in progress in the Legislature, including those on ways. Legislature. The most important time payment for farm produce, Legislation on Inland Lakes was the reinstatement of the filing of production contracts and and streams (H. 4948) ~ still property tax credit that had been poultry buyer bonding. In the in committee, but will no doubt repealed a year ago. The rein- coming legislative session, strong be acted upon next session. An statement is especially important efforts will be made to carry out amendment has been successfully to farmers and can be used this the marketinglbargaining resolu- added to exempt farm drainage year as a credit against the state tion passed by the delegates at projects. Efforts are in progress income tax. Grand Rapids (see this resolution to achieve additional amendments The farmland assessment issue in pull-out section). to the act which would require (H. 4100 and S. 130) is still very permits for drainage projects from much alive. A good hearing was AGRICULTURE the Department of Natural Re- held on H. 4100 in March with a Michigan's Pesticide Law was sources, along with a fee. very large attendance with strong The Air Pollution Act. which amended this year, H. 4775, re- support not only from agriculture, has received considerable chang- quiring those selling "restricted but also environmental groups, es, including surveillance fees, use" pesticides to be licensed. urban people and others. The op- has passed the House containing Appropriations for 4-H and position came from the assessor a Farm Bureau-supported amend- FF A programs were continued. organization and, later on, from ment exempting livestock odors The 4-H money was transferred developers. Twenty-six states now from livestock operations in. ag- from the Department of Agricul- have some type of legislation re- riculturally-zoned areas. It ~ now ture to Michigan State University. quiring assessment of farmland on before a Senate committee. However, Farm Bureau worked its agricultural value as long as Some progress was made on to continue appropriations of cer- it is used for that purpose. Most control of bottles through pa3Sage tain 'FF A monies, to be kept in have some type of roll-back tax of H. 4152, requiring retailers of feature. the Department of Agriculture rather than transferred to the De- returnable bottled beverages to The Governor's Land Use Plan- POLICY DECISIONS ning Commission has recognized this problem in its Interim Re- partment of Education. This was an important issue, with many redeem returnable beer and car- bonated beverage glass bottles. ramifica tions. Snowmobile legislation has port.- Farm Bureau was repre- been passed by both houses, al- ARE MADE. sented at all of the several hear- ings by the Land Use Commis- S. 617 passed, permitting the quarantine of animals that have ingested noxious and harmful ma~ though in different forms. Both are in line with Farm Bureau pol- sion. icy and would severely limit the terials. New sales tax regulations were use' of snowmobiles between mid- promulgated by the Treasury De- Farm Bureau testified on nu- Let' s ~'Malee It Happen" partment this year. Farm Bureau was active in assuring that the merous regulatory issues this year, . including one on regulations for night and 6:00 a.m. within 100 feet of dwellings. It would also ban use on "farmland, farm wood- sales tax exemption for farm sup- payment of premiums to fairs; lots or platted property" in s0uth- Robert E. Smith plies, equipment, etc. was main- another on the elimination of re- quired third party inspection of ern Michig~n_ without the 0wn- Farm Bureau's unique policy the Farm Bureau legislative team. tained, the same as,.in previous er's permission. It limits their use years. red tart cherries; another on the development procedure has been This team consists of a State Leg- continuation for another year of in deer hunting areas and in nur- carried out. Every member, in islative Committee and legislative volume measurement of cherries series or forest areas where grow- one way or another, has had an committees on State and Nation- SCHOOL FINANCE REFORM ing stock might be damaged. Li- on a trial basis and another on opportunity to be part of this de- al Affairs in each county, togeth- With property tax reform designating approved feedlo.ts for cense fees will be increased c0n- cision-making, such as through er with the Minutemen in the would come school finance re- the feeding of mature breeding siderably. Money is being used county committees, community community groups and, also, with form. There is no question but that cattl«: before slaughter. for new trails. groups or the county annual meet- a great deal of assistance from major reform must be made in H. 709 is on its way through this area since the courts through- Legislation to permit poultry the Legislature and would help ing. The state Policy Develop- various other sources such as the out the nation are demanding that meat in sausage has passed the ment Committee, m~de up of full- Farm Bureau Women's Commit- control soil erosion and sedimen- inequities of the present finance Senate and is still to be acted time farmers from throughout the tees, Young Farmer Committees, tation by setting up guidelines to system be resolved. A legal case upon in the House. entire state, made its recommen- county Boards of Directors and be used in local ordinances, con- dations according to the recom- individual Farm Bureau mem- similar to those in California, A dairy bill, H. 5599, has trolling especially the runoff cre- mendations resulting from mem- bers. It is only through a coor- Minnesota and other states is passed the House and would ated by highways, construction, ber actions at county annual dinated team effort that progress presently before Michigan courts. eliminate much of the present development, etc. meetings and from eight state ad- can be made toward reaching The state school aid act, this protection for both the dairy in- Another bill still on the calen- visory committees on individual Farm Bureau policy goals. year, made some progress in that, dustry and consumers. It elimi- dar, but in good shape as far as commodities, farm labor and nat- for the first time, appropriations nates the present requirement for agriculture is concerned, involves Not all of Farm Bureau pol- oleo to be served in restaurants ural resources. were made for vocational educa- the impoundment of waters, but icies require legislation. Many in a tri~ngular shape, which dis- County annual meetings, again tion. The state aid act, when it still protects the farmer's right can be accomplished in numerous tinguishes it from square butter this year, resulted in another rec- was finally approved, also con- to dam up waters within certain ways; however, many do require pats. The restaurant would still ord number of recommendations tained some other improvements. limits. state or national legislation. "be required to post on its menu to the state Policy Development (See policies on education.) The first year of the two-year and on a placard the fact that MISCELLANEOUS Committee. The quality of rec- 76th legislative session is near- FARM LABOR oleo is being used. This law was Miscellaneous and other legis- ommendations indicated that ing a close. The following out- Introduction of H. 5100 this to be amended, but goes farther lative actions in line with Farm Farm Bureau members had given lines the progress that has been year, supported by Farm Bureau, than intended. It came out of Bureau policy include the partial a great deal of thought to the made on some. Farm Bureau pol- would set up state guidelines to the House committee very rap- elimination of the $1 fee for the many issues facing agriculture. icies for this year-both legisla- protect the interests of both the idly and was passed by the Uninsured Motorist Vehjcle Fund. The delegate body at the an- tively and, in some cases, through House very suddenly; it is pres- This fee will not be charged un- nual meeting in Grand Rapids farmer and his employees in the the regulatory agencies of govern- ently in the Senate Agriculture less the fund falls below a certain made the final policy decisions. event of organization of farm em- ment. Much of it is still in progress Committee, where Farm Bureau level set up in the law. The discussion was good; many ployees. Numerous other labor in the Legislature, having been will make every effort to amend recommendations were changed bills not in the best interest of ag- Amendments have all passed to acted upon by only one house. it in the best interest of the dairy the implied consent and drunk through the amendatory route be- riculture are still alive, including major changes in the minimum industry. This bill suddenly takes fore the final decisions were TAX ISSUE driving laws lowering the blood wage, unemployment compensa- on greater importance inasmuch alcohol content to a level con- made. It is now time to - "Make Total tax reform continues to as there are also efforts in the sistent with the federal require- It Happen." tion, workmen's compensation, be one, of the major issues, with overtime payments, etc. Congress to weaken federal re- ments. A pull-out section in this issue emphasis on limiting property tax , The Legislature continued the quirements on oleo used in res- Legislation to provide a state- contains all of the state policies burdens. While this year has ap- $500,000 appropriation for a taurants. This is a good example wide building code contains some that were adopted. Every Farm peared to be legislatively frustrat- matching program to upgrade sea- of the need for a two-house sys- provisions exempting farm build- Bureau member should save this ing, nonetheless, ,it has resulted in sonal worker housing. This was tem rather than the unicameral ings. This legislation, however, section and take time to read greater interest on the part of in- initiated a year ago and has proved system being promoted by some is still under consideration by these policies and be ready to dividual citizens. to be very successful. It is a pro- interests. both houses. help in any way to work toward The efforts in the Legislature gram in which society is carry- Appropriations were continued The above is only a brief sum- the goals that have been set. As to have HJR "GG" placed on the ing a small portion of the cost of for numerous agricultural research mary of some of the issues Farm in previous years, these policies ballot failed in the Senate. This adequate housing for a segment programs at Michigan State Uni- Bureau has been involved with so will be printed in booklet form would have limited the property of our population. versity. These added up to a far this legislative year. Other~- and thousands distributed. (Gov- tax to not more than 26 mills by Passage of S. 40 permits the dozen or more, ranging from re- sues have been reported in pre- ernor's staff, all Legislators, de- eliminating most of the school state to administer the Federal search on various fruit and vege- vious columns. There are now parbnents of government, govern- millages. However, the contro- Occupational Safety and Health table problems to wheat and other approximately 1,000 bills in the mental agencies, numerous other versial part was making it possi- Act of 1970. This act affects all field crops, along with animal and Legislature that affect farmers in types of organizations, Michigan ble for the Legislature to pass a farmers and will permit the state environmental research and wea- one way or another. State University and the Exten- graduated income tax. Labor Department to administer ther and pesticide research, etc. sion Service, Vocational Agricul- Some other activities of a legis- Since then, Governor Milliken the federal guidelines. As with lative nature include testimony on tural teachers, county Farm Bu- the meat inspection, state admin- ENVIRONMENT is leading a petition drive to put the Michigan State University Ad- reau leaders and committees, etc., istration of the federal mandatory the property tax reform portion Farm Bureau supported the missions Policy as they affect ag- etc.) provisions should prove to be study committee set up in the. of the issue on the ballot in 1972. riculture and Extension Services, Michigan's voting delegates This would cut the present con- more equitable and realistic to House of Representatives to study numerous special meetings held will help determine Farm Bureau stitutional 50-mill ceiling down those affected. livestock feedlots. This should on labor and environmental is- policies on national and interna- to 26 mills. Meetings will be held present an opportunity to present sues, meetings with other types tional affairs at the national con- throughout the state by the Gov- MARKETING AND the problems facing livestock pro- of organiaztions on issues of mu- vention early in December. ernor or the Lt. Governor to ex- BARGAINING ducers, especially in the light of tual concern, health issues as they In order to "Make It Happen" plain the program. (See policy on Important bargaining legisla- the recent court case involving a apply to rural people, highway policies must be carried out by Constitutional Tax Reform.) tion is on the front burner in hog producer. Farm Bureau was legislation, etc. ete. FOUR December 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Administratjye Director Named MFB OFFICERS REELECTED MACMA NAMES .. "Braden has had real upbringing ~~ in Farm Bureau in the past ten MANAGER years. He has a farm background and can work with farmers. I have no reservations but what our organization will continue to move ahead." Mr. Braden has served as gen- eral manager of Michigan Agri- cultural Cooperative Marketing Association and Michigan Agri- cultural Services Association, two Farm Bureau affiliates, since their organization in 1961 and 1966. Braden majored in animal hus- bandry at MSU, receiving his B.S. degree in 1943. He served in the Elton R. Smith, Kent County Jackson, Howell, District 3; Da- U.S. Army Infantry for four years, dairyman, has been reelected vid Morris, Grand Ledge, District attaining the rank of captain. president of Michigan Farm Bu- 5; Kenneth Bull, Bailey, District He and his 'Vife, Doris, have reau. The action was taken at the 7; Eugene Roberts, Lake City, Robert E. Braden was ap- Noel W. Stuckman, East Lan- three children, Connie, Neil and sing, has been appointed manag- annual reorganization meeting of District 9; and Frank Schwider- pointed administrative director of the board of directors, following son, Dafer, District 11. Calvin Michigan Farm Bureau effective Lisa. The family resides on a er of Michigan Agricultural Co- the three-day annual meeting of Lutz, Kaleva, was reelected to a November 22, 1971 by unani- farm near Byron. operative Marketing Association, the more than 58,000 member or- two-year term as director-at-Iarge. mous action of the Board of Di- Dan E. Reed, former secretary- a Farm Bureau affiliate corpora- ganization. Other members of the 16-mem- rectors. manager of Michigan Farm Bu- tion, effective Monday, Novem- Renamed vice-president was ber board are Harvey Leuenber- In making the announcement, reau, assumed the position of ber 29, 1971. Dean Pridgeon, Branch County The announcement was made ger, Saginaw; Richard Wieland, Elton R. Smith, president of public relations director until his farm leader and swine producer. Ellsworth; Walter Frahm, Fran- Michigan Farm Bureau, said, retirement on January 31, 1972. by Elton R. Smith, president of Jack Laurie, Tuscola County kenmuth; James Sayre, Belleville; the association who said, "I have dairyman, was reelected as the David Diehl, Jr., Dansville; and every confidence that the mem- third member of the executive Mrs. Richard Wieland, Ellsworth. bership will benefit from the ex- committee. Other officers elected David Diehl, Jr. represents the MFB QUEEN - JACKIE SHADE perience, dedication and enthu- siasm which Stuckman brings to were William Wilkinson, secre- tary; Robert E. Braden, assistant Michigan Farm Bureau's Young this position." Farmers Committee having been secretary; and Max D. Dean, reelected to serve a second one- " Born and raised on a northern senting Kent County Farm Bu- treasurer. year term. Mrs. Richard Wieland Indiana farm, Stuckman was ac- reau, was selected from 33 can- Six district directors were re- was elected chairman of the tive in 4-H and FFA activities. didates. She is the daughter of elected at the three-day annual Michigan Farm Bureau Women's He graduated from Purdue Uni- Mr. and Mrs. Dale Shade and is meeting of the state's largest farm Committee for a two-year term versity with a degree in agricul- majoring in animal husbandry at organization: Arthur Bailey, and will serve on the board repre- tural economics, and obtained his Michigan State University. Schoolcraft, District 1; Andrew senting the women. masters degree in agricultural She is a graduate of Lowell economics from Michigan State High School where she partici- University in 1959. pated in band, drama, Latin club, National Honor Society, debate Stuckman joined the Michigan Farm Bureau staff in 1960 from MAFC Annual Meeting and forensics. tbe Agricultural 'Economics De- She was a 4-H member for 10 The Michigan Association of partment of MSU where he was years and a junior leader for 5 Farmer Cooperatives (MAFC) doing work in marketing research years. Annual Meeting and State Co- in dehydro canned and dehydro Jackie is a member of the MSU frozen apple slices. op Clinic will be held on De- Meat Judging Team, Block and Prior to his new appointment, cember 14, 1971. Bridle Club and the Rodeo Club. Stuckman was manager of the The meeting will start at 9:30 In 1970, she was a member of Market Development Division of with registration and refresh- the MSU Livestock and Horse Michigan -Farm Bureau. ments at the Farm Bureau Cen- Judging Teams. She was the first Stuckman's appointment fills ter, 7373 West Saginaw High- girl to win the MSU Hoof and the vacancy created when Rob- way, Lansing. Call to order will Hock award for combined meats ert E. Braden was appointed ad- be at 10:00 a.m. with" Robert and livestock judging. ministrative director of Michigan D. Partridge, general manager Miss Jackie Shade, 20, of Alto Queen Jackie will receive an Farm Bureau to replace retiring of the National Rural Electric was selected to reign as the 1972 all-expense paid trip to the Amer- Dan E. Reed. Cooperative Association, Wash- Michigan Farm Bureau Queen at ican Farm Bureau Federation ington, D.C., speaking on ''Your the 52nd annual meeting held in convention to be held in Chicago Responsibility in Strengthening Grand Rapids. Miss Shade, repre- December 5-8. DIEHL APPOINTED Cooperatives." Partridge is the TO AFBF chief administration officer for NRECA and spokesman for the William J. Kuhfuss, President nearly one thousand rural elec- Outstanding Young Farmer of the American Farm Bureau tric systems that comprise its Federation, has appointed David membership. Before joining the E. A. JAENKE M. Diehl, Dansville, to serve on NRECA, he served for 15 years the AFBF Young Farmers and with the Rural Electrification The luncheon and afternoon Virgil F. Schmidt, 30, of Stan- Ranchers Committee for a two Administration. program will be held at the dish was designated by the Michi- year term. Steinhaus Restaurant and will gan Farm Bureau Young Farmers Diehl, chairman of Michigan include E. A. Jaenke, governor, as their first "Outstanding Young Farm Bureau Young Farmers Farm Credit Administration of Farmer." He received the award Committee and a Michigan Farm Washington, D.C., speaking on at the annual Young Farmers ban- Bureau Board member, will rep- "Agriculture and Credit." Jaenke quet held at the Pantlind Hotel resent the Midwest states in his was appointed governor of FCA in Grand Rapids. national position. The national by the Federal Farm Credit Schmidt and his wife, Alice, committee works with state Farm Board in March, 1969. He heads operate a 320 acre field crop op- Bureaus on Young Farmers and the independent agency which eration specializing in sugar beets Ranchers activities. supervises nationally and in the and navy beans. Dave. his wife Polly, and their public interest the farmer-owned They have three pre-school age two children, live on a 3,000 acre Farm Credit System, through children. cash crop farm in Ingham Coun- which farmers and their cooper- Schmidt serves as president of ty. The farm, operated in partner- atives borrow over $12" million Arenac County Farm Bureau, is ship with his father and brother- a year. a trustee of Arenac County and in-law, is a certified wheat, oats, barley and soybean seed and corn Sylvan Wittwer, director, Ag- a member of the county zoning ricultural Experiment Station, and planning board. operation. The Michigan Farm Bureau Before attending MSU, from MSU, will speak on "Agriculture Mrs. Schmidt is Arenac County Outstanding Young Farmer award which he graduated with a B.S. and Our Environment." Farm Bureau Women's Commit- was established this year to recog- degree in Soil Science, Diehl par- L. A. Cheney, executive sec- tee Chairman. nize the young farmer who has ticipated in local 4-H ami FFA retary, MAFC said, "An excel- As part of the award, the demonstrated outstanding quali- activities. He was a member of ROBERT D. PARTRIDGE lent program has been planned Schmidts will receive an expense- ties in farm management prac- paid trip to the American Farm tices. Kellogg Young Farmer Study for the one-day meeting and e v: Program, Group V. Active in the A special session for County would like to extend a speCIal Bureau Federation convention in The annual recipient of the Young Farmers program since Extension directors "and agents invitation to County Extension Chicago, December 7, 8 and 9. Michigan award will compete 1967, he was appointed to the is also planned for the morn- directors and agents for full par- Receiving the runner-up awards with other outstanding young Michigan Farm Bureau Young ing program featuring Dr. Dale ticipation." were Donald W. Nugent, 30, of farmers for the American Farm Farmers Committee in 1969, and !.latha\vay of MSU discussing A tour of the new Farm Bu- Frankfort and Stanley D. Poet, Bureau Federation's national Out- has served as chairman of the Status of Co-op Marketing in reau Center will be included as 29, of Manchester. standing Young Farmer award. conunittee since November, 1970. Michigan." part of the day's activities. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS December 1, 1971 FIVE Annual Report, MFB start out our year with a smile, we 'are already on the road to NEW OFFICERS success. Another warm smile should be Wonzen's CO'mnzittee Ch'1n. exchanged by the ladies who at- tend the ACWW Triennial in Oslo, Norway. Some of you have Maxine Topliff already heard their reports and probably many more of you are planning to share in their ex- periences in the future. We can As billowy gray .clouds float Mrs. William (Bertha) Parsons, say a smile knows no language across the sky and the sun shines where they have a dairy farm and barrier. on the leafless trees, we are re- also make maple syrup; as does Another meaning of the word minded that summer is gone and Mrs. Raymond (Marie) Postma beam is to direct our aim. What winter is fast approaching. When from District II-East, who has are we doing about a target to we think of fall, we think of all also served as the third member aim at, do we set goals for our the work that has been done dur- of the executive committee for the county programs? Think about it. NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS of the Michigan Farm Bureau Wo- ing the summer and prepare for past two years. Mrs. Kenneth Do you have a special interest men's Committee are (left to right) Chairman Mrs. Richard chilly days ahead. It's also Farm (Millie) Corey, who is thinking group in your county? Maybe we (Doris) Wieland, Ellsworth; and Mrs. Andrew (Claudine) Jack- Bureau Annual Meeting time; a about fruit trees, represents Dis- could call them a special task son, Howell, vice chairman. time to do business, make new trict II-West. In addition to these group. This may be a small group friends and see old friends. ladies, we also have your elected of ladies who have a common in- vice chairman, Mrs. Richard Mrs. Richard (Doris) Wieland, Country Women of the World in Each year, new officers are terest and want to get a specific Ellsworth, wife of an Antrim Oslo, Norway last August. (Doris) Wieland and myseH as job done. We need this kind of elected at county, district and county farm leader and dairyman, your chairman. activity in our counties. Do we Elton R. Smith, president, state levels, and each election was elected to a two-year term as meet with our county boards and Michigan Farm Bureau, in his brings about many changes. Your Today you will elect a new chairman of the Women's Com- ask direction from them for proj- comments to more than 500 la- . officers can only accomplish what chairman and vice chairman to mittee at the Michigan Farm Bu- ects they would like the women dies who attended the Women's you are willing to help them do. assume the charge of running reau Annual Meeting in Grand to carry on? Let's always remem- Luncheon, urged the ladies to your women's committee. And we Rapids on November 8. gain "a sound understanding of Being an officer takes a lot of ber our membership is a family couldn't get along nearly so well Mrs. Wieland will represent the principles and theories by cooperation from everyone. We membership and we need to act if we didn't have the untiring ef- the women, replacing Mrs. Jerold which effective marketing is ac- should always be thankful for the as a family in carrying out the forts of our very capable coordi- Topliff, Eaton Rapids, who was complished" before prescribing cooperation of our husbands and entire county program. Where nator, Miss Helen Atwood. not eligible for reelection, on the remedies for it. As a participating families. When mom's not there can women work best in a total board of directors of the organ- and contributing member of the to get the meals and tidy up the Thanks, ladies, from the bottom county program? Maybe the ex- ization. place, someone else does it and of my heart for a tremendous job. ecutive committee of the county management team of their farm- The Wielands live on a 700- ing business, Smith pointed out, we, as officers, should always be board and the women's commit- Some of us will be joining the acre dairy farm and have four each lady should understand reg- thankful to th~m for their help tee can meet together and sug- ranks of "exes" this year. Mter children. They are active in local ulations of the Occupational Safe- and understanding. gest programs that are needed to four years, some might think community activities and a num- ty and Health Act of 1970 which Each year we should thank we're experts, but let me tell you make our entire county program ber of conservation groups. better. must be followed by agriculture. those who spend many hours what the "egg lady" in District 4 Elected vice chairman of the seeking to guide their counties in said an expert is. "An ex is a has- Women's Committee was Mrs. Other highlights of the Wom- There is another beam, too. worthwhile programs. It is the re- been, and a spurt is a drop of Andrew (Claudine) Jackson of en's activities included an address "Anyone of the principle pieces sponsibility of the vice chairman water under pressure," so, we may Howell. Mrs. Raymond (Marie) by the Rev. Charles Willey of of timber, metal, etc., in a build- to help select and guide pro- not be experts. I'm sure these Postma, Rudyard, was chosen as Moline, Illinois, and a style re- ing that lie across the walls and ~ams. On the state level, it. is ladies would airee with me as I the third member of the Women's view narrated by Farm Bureau serve to support the rafters." Let's done by the state program plan- say we've learned more about Executive Committee by the state Queen Judy Behrenwald of Lake- take a look at this one. ning committee, which consists of Farm Bureau in working with a Women's Committee. view. district .vice chairmen. These wonderful group of ladies than There is a book called "I Dare Mrs. Wieland, who served two Awards, in recognition for con- ladies spend long hours planning we could ever convey to anyone. You" written by William H. Dan- years as vice chairman of the ducting outstanding activities in a worthwhile program of work to We are richer for having had the forth. This book says, "I dare you Women's Committee, Mrs. Jack- 1971, were presented to the present to you ladies in the privilege of serving you. to think tall, stand tall, smile tall, son and Mrs. Postma were among Women's Committees of Chip- counties. and live tall." That's quite a chal- the ladjes who represented Mich- pewa, Genesee, Ingham, Mack- It has also been my pleasure lenge, isn't it? Mr. Danforth was igan Farm Bureau at the Trien- inaw-Luce, Montcalm and Oak- Much of the credit for your to serve as your representative on one of the founders of the Ameri- nial meeting of the Associated land County Farm Bureaus. successful programs of work is the Michigan Farm Bureau Board can Youth Foundation Leader- due to the untiring efforts of your ship Training Camp at Stoney them. You11 have a better pro- of Directors - a great group of at county, district, and state district chairmen, who make up Lake near Shelby, Michigan. men dedicated to the business of gram if you do: levels. Thanks to each one of you, your Michigan Farm Bureau Camp Minawonca is based on a farming. They are interested in Let me challenge you again to for without you the program Women's Committee. They are: four-fold development - physi- "think tall, stand tall, smile tall, the women's program and they would be very small. I guess you District 1, Mrs. Robert (Alice) cal, social, mental and religious. and live tall." I challen~e you to know what it can do for our or- can say many hands make light Burandt, whose farming opera- ganization. take this formula back home and work. You're a great group of gals tion is fruit; Mrs. Remus (Ruth) Let's apply these to our lives try it in your counties. I believe and I have one challenge I would Rigg, representing District 2, has Let me also convey a special and to our county programs. How it will produce results that will like to leave with you. The chal- a dairy operation; as does Mrs. thanks to the following ladies: do we stack up? Do we dare to make it very hard to determine lenge that is so well expressed in Andrew (Claudine) Jackson from From District 2, Mrs. C. G. Lee; use our talents? Look about you. who the award winners will be Douglas Malloch's poem, "Dare District 3; Mrs. Gerald (Leora) from District 6, Mrs. Harland Everyone has at least one talent next year. To Be The Best of Whatever You Smith, District 4, adds poultry to Welke; from District 8, Mrs. and most of us have many more. There are many other mean- Are:" their dairy operation, and has Hugh Swindlehurst; and from Are we using these talents in our ings of the word "beam." One is, served as chairman of the sewing District IO-East, Mrs. Robert J. county programs? You know, the the main piece of a plow to which If you can't be the pine on the and crafts committee for the past Kartes. Thanks, gals, for your more you give, the more you get. the h~ndles and colter are at- top of the hill, two years; District 5 is repre- labors of love and I'm about to We might say the things that tached - the plow beam. We all sented by Mrs. Clifford (Maud) join you in the "ex" department. Be a scrub in the valley, but be mean the most to us are the know a plow beam is important, Bristol, crop farm; District 6 brings It's been great working with you. things we give away. The best little scrub by the side as plowing the ground is the first of the rill. us Mrs. Howard (Doris) Mahaffy, step in preparing the soil for whose operation is dairy; Mrs. Let's look at some "beams." Let's all make a "checker" for Be a bush, if you can't be a planting, followed by tilling, Harold (Grace) Greenhoe from You may well ask, "What do you ourselves. Make a square with all tree. planting and caring for, and fi- District 7 knows cows too and mean, beams?" So, let's look at sides as equal as possible. Now, nally harvesting the crop. Are where milk comes from; from Dis- some of the meanings of the word, on the left hand, write "think tall H you can't be a bush, be a we using this plow beam as a trict 8 we have Mrs. Edmond beam. One meaning of beam is to physically." On the top side, bit of grass, (Lillian) Wonsey, whose opera- smile brightly . Let's try that one "stand tall mentally" and "smile beginning for a successful pro- Some highway happier make; tion is field crops; Mrs. Leon right now. Let's all turn to our tall socially" on the right. At the gram or project in our counties? If you can't be a muskie, then (Ruth) Cooper represents District right and then to our left and base, write "live tall religiously. A successful program or project just be a bass- doesn't just happen. It has been 9, where they have a dairy opera- give our neighbor a warm, Let's label this "my checker," and carefully planned with a com- But the liveliest bass in the tion; from District IO-East is Mrs. friendly smile and say "Hi" to initial it in the middle with our plete follow-through to assure its lake. Doris Cordes who raises field someone at our table. Now, don't initials and put our county inside it, too. success. crops; from District IO-West is you feel better already? H we We can't all be captains, we've Many of you have heard the Let this be a guide to challenge expression, "Get on the beam." got to be crew, our personal lives, programs and Are we on the beam? I think we There's something for all of us SHAVER ST ARCROSS projects we should do in our are. Commodity promotion, envi- counties. ronmental quality, learning more about MASA and MACMA, farm here, There's big work to do, and - PULLETS We need to involve more pe0- tours, meetings with rural and ur- ple. Shake off all those old ways ban friends and participation in there's lesser to do, And the task we must do is the near. liTHE MONEY BIRD" and ask someone who doesn't sewing and handicraft contests - know it can't be done, and I'll these are just a few of the activ- If vou can't be a highway, then THE CHOICE OF PROFIT MINDED bet it can. Dare to give some new ities we have carried out this year. just be a trail, EGG PRODUCERS THE WORLD OVER and younger blood in our family We are surfacing new leaders and organization an opportunity to are doing a fine job of being on If you can't be the sun, be a CAGE & FLOOR GROWN PULLETS AVAILABLE star; CALL FOR AVAILABILITY' prove they know how to do a the beam. But we must remem- good job. Remember, we have ber, we need challenges to keep It isn't by size that you win or many, many members who are us on the beam. you fail- HATCHERY - Zeeland, Mich. Ph: (616) 772-4668 not a part of a community group, It has been an honor and a Be the best of whatever you and we should try to involve privilege to work with you ladies are. SIX December 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS GET ., ACQUAINTED WHAT IS OSHA? MASA Hosts Meeting With the change in leadership of a major labor organization, it is well to get. better acquainted By M. J. Buschlen with the new management. Operation Manager, MASA Following Walter Reuther's death, Leonard Woodcock be- came president of the United Au- This is the third in a three- standard. Farmers who simply tomobile Workers. Recently, he part series of articles calling at- transport anhydrous ammonia to appeared as guest speaker before tention to the provisions of the their farm and apply anhydrous the Detroit Economic Club talk- Williams-Steiger Occupational ammonia to their fields would ing about 'The Economic Game Safety and Health Act (OSHA). find Subpart (g) and (h) appli- Plan.'! Part one appeared in the October cable to their operations. It is issue of the Michigan Farm News, recommended that all farmers As part of an appearance be- part two in the November issue. who use or intend to use anhyd- fore the Economic Club, it is customary for speakers to stand rous ammonia obtain a copy of the "standard" and comply with for questions. One of the ques- SAFETY AND HEALTH subpart (g) and (h) to avoid the tions asked of Mr. Woodcock STANDARDS was, "Why did you decide not to penalities of a citation and to call out the UAW members to Safety and Health Standards protect himself and his family, as well as employees, from the picket when the President of the By definition, "standard" means United States was here (Detroit)?" loss of life and limb. Anhydrous a standard which requires con- ammonia can be extremely dan- The question referred to Presi- ditions, or the adoption or use of gerous if handled improperly. dent Nixon's appearance at Cobo one or more practices, means, DR, RICHARD PFISTER, assistant professor, Agriculture Engineer- HaJJ in late September. Some la- methods, operations, or processes, ing Department, MSUj Barry Brown, director, Michigan Depart- bor leaders had threatened a mas- reasonably necessary or appro- Pulpwood Logging (1910.266) ment of laborj and Charles Wilson, safety officer, OHAS, US sive picket line to protest unem- priate to provide safe or health- This section applies to pulpwood Department of labor, V(ere the panel of experts. explaining the plovment, the war in Vietnam, ful employment and places of logging operations, including but Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 at a safety con- and other matters. employment. not limited to the operations of ference jointly sponsored by the Michigan Department of labor Woodcock's answer was, "Well, The act authorizes the Secre- felling, limbing, marking, buck- and the Michigan Agricultural Services Association. very frankly, I was asked this tarv of Labor, until April 28, ing, loading, skidding, prehauling, question in the meetin~ with the 1973, to promulgate as occupa- and other operations associated students. Speaking individually, I tional safety and health standards with the preparation and move- was brought up on the notion any existing federal standards or ment of pulpwood timber from that in our kind of democracy if any national consensus standards. the stump to the point of delivery. you had something to sav you He may do this without comply- The provisions of this section do went and hired a hall and tried ing with the rule-making require- not apply to logging operations to get people in to come and lis- ments of the Administrative Pro- relating to saw logs, veneer bolts, ten to you. And as one who has cedure Act. poles, piling and other forest also been exposed to picket lines, products. To date, the Secretary of Labor I don't think they add very much has announced four safety and The ordinary farmer who harv- to the democratic process:' health standards which apply to ests a few logs from his farm It is interestin~ to know a little agriculuture: woodlot may not be covered by of Leonard Woodcock's back- this particular standard. How- ground. In his present service on T emporary L a b or C amps (1910 .. ever, there are many good safety h' h . d' the President's Pay Board reQ:ard- 142) Th' tand d" , t t practices w IC are contame m , IS S ar IS.mconslS en . this standard. ing Phase II of the so-called Eco- m many respects With manv of nomic Game Plan, Woodcock is the rules and regulations of Mich- It is recommended that every an important factor in the eco- igan Public Act 289, an act to farmer read over these safety nomic future of our nation. He license and regulate agricultural practices before cutting even a was born in Rhode Island in labor camps. single tree. Personal safety equip- 1911. When he was three years I I' . 1 1M' h ment such as gloves, safety boots old, his familv moved to Germany , n p am simp e .anguage, IC - or shoes, safetY helmets, eye and where his father installed ma- Igan farmers are now subject to f t ti d f t 'd k't two different laws. A farmer ace pro ec on an, ITS a~ ,I s chinery sold by a Providence firm cou ld 0bt'am. a 1ega I agncu ' ltu ra 1 may prove ,to be to a German plant. th mexpenSIVe ' 1 d m- .. Ia bo r camp IIcense d b th surance agamst e potentla an- Issue v e f f II' h ' With the outbreak of World M'ICh'Igan D epar tm en t 0f p'u bl'IC ger 0b ed mg a tree.'f C. am saws 1 War I later that year, Leonard H ea Ith an d still b e m .' , I t' can e angerous I Improper y VIOa Ion d and his mother were able to leave of the (OSHA) "Temporary Labor use, and go to En~land. The family Camp" standard, subject to cita- was not reunited until after the tions and penalties under OSHA. Specifications for Accident Pre- war. As a result of this experience, Leonard Woodcock received his There is a provision in the law which provides that: "Any inter- vention Signs and Tags (1910.145) In general terms this standard is similar to Michigan Public Act You can lower the early education in British schools. Woodcock attended Wayne State University, which was then ested person may petition in writ- ing the Assistant Secretary of Labor to promulgate, modify, or 163 of Public Acts of 1966, com- monly known as the Slow Moving Vehicle (S.M.V.) law. The size, cost of loving by 400/~ known as Detroit City College. revoke a standard." On behalf shape and color of the emblem Now get a 20 or 40'" discount everywhere, He also took training in account- of Michigan farmers, a petition required is the same. every time you call long distance within ancy. has already been filed with the The sign shall be mounted on Michigan, Just dial direct. Labor Department to ask that the The depression forced him to There's a little love out there, , . for you. Love regulations of Michigan Public the rear of the vehicle, broad base quit school and, following a cleri- you experience all too infrequently. Act 289 be accepted as the OSHA down, not less than three feet nor cal job with a company which standard in Michigan. It may be more than five feet above the Why not make a change, with an unexpected failed. He was unemployed for al- necessary at some future time to ground and as near the center of call? You'll make two people happy." someone most a year. He became a union you love, and you, ask farmers to write letters in the vehicle as possible, The use member in 1933 when he ob- of this reflective device is re- support of this request. And now you can call anywhere in Michigan tained work as a machine assem- stricted to use on slow moving bler in a division of Borg Warner weekdays after five, and weekends from five Corporation. He became active in Storage and Handling of Anhvd- vehicles and the use of such re- p.m, Friday till five p.m. Sunday, and save 40%, the union movement and in 1940 rous Ammonia (1910.11) This flective device on any other type just by dialing direct! was appointed to the staff of the standard is intended to apply to of vehicle or stationary object on Or dial direct any other time and save 20%, UAW and given the specific job the design, construction, location, the highways is prohibited. And now you pay by the minute, Talk for one of organizing the General Motors installation, and operation of an- A slow moving vehicle is one minute, pay for one minute. Not three, 50, if you Fisher Body Plant in Grand Rap- hydrous ammonia systems, includ- which has a maximum potential want to make two people happy ids. This task was successfully ing refrigerated ammonia storage speed of 25 miles an hour, systems. ... don't hesitate to call! completed in 1941. He returned to work in the shop in 1944 as a In general terms this standard The Michigan Agricultural Serv- Here's how to direct dial long distance and lave punch press operator at Conti- would be classified as an equip- ices Association (MASA) will pro- Mon. thru Fri. Sat. Sunday nental Motors in Muskegon. ment-safety standard, Anyone vide program materials for infor- lAM In 1946 he became Adminis- purchasing equipment to handle, mational type meetings where TO 20% 40% trative Assistant to Walter Reu- store, or apply anhydrous ammo- more detailed information con- 5 PM ~ SPM ther. In 1955 he was named Di- nia should insist that the seller cerning OSHA can be studied, 5 PM 40% TO TO 40% ~~ llPM rector of UAW's Agricultural Im- guarantee, in writing, that the than can be provided in news- lAM 40% plement Department. In Decem- equipment meets every require- paper articles. Contact your ber of that year he was named to ment of the OSHA standard. The County Farm Bureau President, .ISCOI' un.ts also apply to station-to-station calls in areas where direct dDla Ini IS not yet available. head the union's General Motors provisions of this standard are County Labor Committee Chair- Department. In 1959 he was described and defined in detail man, Young Farmer representa- @ Michigan elected to the Wayne State Uni- in several printed pages. Dealers tives, Womens Committee or versity Board of Governors and who handle and store anhydrous write direct to MASA, Your has served five one-year terms as Chairman of the Board. ammonia would be well advised to obtain copies of the entire Farm Bureau serves you some way every day! Bell rr \ MICHIGAN FARM NEWS December 1, 1971 SEVEN ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DELEGATES YOUR 1971 POLICY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU 52ND ANNUAL MEETING GRAND RAPIDS-NO\/. 8~10,1971 BURTON STAFFORD ALVIN WELLS FRANK SMITH, JR. WAYNE MUSBACH District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 PURPOSE OF FARM BUREAU Farm Bureau is a free, independent, nongovernmental. voluntary organization of farm and ranch families united for the purpose of analyzing their problems and formu- lating action to achieve educational improvement, eco- nomic opportunity, and social advancement and, there- by, to promote the national well-being. Farm Bureau is local, statewide, national and international in its scope and influence and is nonpartisan, nonsectarian, and non- secret in character. R. LEE ORMSTON BRUCE LEIPPRANDT CHARLES F. HOUGHTON CARL QUACKENBUSH RECOMMENDATIONS ON NATIONAL AND District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 iNTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS The recommendations on National and International Affairs adopted by the voting delegates have been for- warded to the American Farm lfureau Federation for use by the National Resolutions Committee, which is made up of representatives of every State Farm Bureau. Michigan's recommendations will also serve as a guide for our voting delegates to .the forthcoming Annual Con- vention of the American Farm Bureau Federation. The National and International Policies adopted at our National Convention will serve as the policy for all LARRY LUTHER BERNELL HERSHBERGER RICHARD TREPANIER MRS. MARVIN LOTI State Farm Bureaus. This is essential in order that there may be effective harmony and unanimity among Farm District 9 District 10 District 11 Rep. F. B. Women Bureau organizations throughout the Nation. Michigan's recommendations on National and Inter- national Affairs are available to County Farm Bureaus and others upon request. FOREWORD Farm Bureau members face an ever-changing society in a fast-moving world. Problems unthought of a few years ago concern us greatly. We live as a minority in a community that has new concerns. These concerns about environment, pollution, social changes and the MRS. LAWRENCE RHODA MRS. RAYMOND POSTMA KARL HOWARD ROBERT HARMS problems of population density have their effect on us, Rep. t. B. Women ReD. F. B. Women Rep. Young Farmers Rep. Young Farmers the farm people of Michigan. The need to work together, compare ideas, seek solu- tions and, in generaL face up to the challenges was never greater. Farmers cannot dodge a long-range land use policy. We must recognize a newly developed trend of urban people's drive to move into rural areas. A greatly increased involvement of young farmers in Faun Bureau challenges our imagination to finally achieve a' marketing program that will help bring a realistic and businesslike ~tem of selling our farm produce. DANIEL ROBOTHAM DEAN PRIDGEON JAMES SAYRE JOHN LAURIE Farming is a highly skilled profession, using great Rep. Young Farmers At large At large At larae resources of capital, training and knowledge. We must be able to relate to the people outside agriculture. We do this best on a person-to-person basis, recognizing each of us is a public relations man for agriculture. We are proud of our heritage of pride in our eco- nomic system, our system of self-determination in our 1. Further tax measures including the reinstatement only through a basic constitutional change. farming operations and our concern and involvement of property tax credits. The burden of property tax continues to spiral up- in government. 2. Matching funds for upgrading housing for sea- ward. According to U.S.D.A. data, farm real estate taxes Because of these and many other reasons we devote sonal workers. as a percent of net farm income, are now over 20 per- great effort to establishing a policy to guide our organi- 3. Partial elimination of $1 fee for Uninsured Mo- cent - burdens as high as 50 percent are not unusual. zation each year. Eleven hundred community groups, 69 torist Fund and amendments to implied consent We are convinced that continued voter rejection of county or regional Farm Bureau annual meetings, repre- and drunk driving laws. voter proposals throughout the state clearly mandates senting 77 counties; and ten statewide advisory commit- the need for property tax reform and new approaches 4. Legislation to permit state administration of fed- to school finance. tees contribute recommendations to our Policy Develop- eral Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. ment Committee. The Committee, to better recommend It is now obvious that the people must exercise their policy to the delegate body, goes to great .Ieng~ . to 5. Inclusion, for the first time, of funds in the State inherent power and amend the Michigan Constitution inform itself, using over 50 resource people 10 addition Aid Act for vocational education. in order to provide a basis for long-range and mean- to all the resource available in our Farm Bureau and 6. Continued appropriations for several agricultural ingful total tax reform. affiliate companies. research programs at M.S.U. We are for property tax relief. The situation is serious. The Committee, after spendin~ six days in delibera- 7. Continued support of 4-H and FFA programs. The solution of this issue cannot be evaded any longer. tion, presents to the delegate body this, our annual re- We continue to support a constitutional change to limit 8. Amendments to the pesticide laws and animal property tax levies. We will, if necessary, join with oth- port. health laws. Mter consideration and adoption, this becomes the ers who also recognize the seriousness and inequity of policy for 1972. Through the strength that comes frorp 9. Legislation to help control bottles. the property tax burden on the people of this state and unity, we pledge to achieve our goals - together let s 10. House Study Committee on livestock feedlots. will support a petition drive to place upon the banot make it happen! an amendment to limit total property taxes and to eli- Dean Pridgeon, Chairman We commend the Governor and the Legislature on the minate as nearly as possible property tax as a means of MFB Policy Development Committee enactment of these and several other measures we have financing our schools. supported which are important to agriculture and to the economy of the State of Michigan. We also appreciate TAX REFORM PART I the fact that much proposed legislation not in the best Tax reform is a complex and continuing process. In RECOMMENDATIONS ON STATE AFFAIRS interest of agriculture has not been adopted. addition to supporting constitutional limits on the prop- f'rty ta,,<,we continue to support further tax reform an~ APPRFCIATIO~ CONSTITCTI01\"AL TAX REFORM , t1 'le1. tht> ((lll t,,\ i 1,.., '\ ill k.td to grea~t:r t"qUlt)' J< The first annual session of the 76th Michigan Legis- Farm Bureau has consistently supported total tax re- taxation: lature is drawing to a close. Significant progress has form for some years. While we believe that much has been made on several Farm Bureau policies and will been accomplished and that the elements of a "bal- - New sources of revenue for local units of govern- be carried over into the 1972 session. Final action was anced tax structure" are now available, we are con- ment in order to relieve property taxes. completed on others, including: vinced that meaningful and lasting reform can come - Improved assessment and equalization procedures. YOUR CONVENIENCE COpy OF THE.'72 POLICIES... EIGHT December 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS [?illmU'1l mQOm~ffiQO olliJ@ \1\100ill[IT[3 011 CiJill[P[P[3QJoO ~@@)~O@o - Permit assessment and taxation of new property for use program should identify and preserve prime agri- homes is not reflected, nor do they contribute a proper school purposes the first year it is built. cultural land. Our state ranks fifth or hi~her il! 22 fa~ share of the costs of school'i and local government. products grown on a wide range of soils. Pnme agn- We support legislative action to increase the fee to - New methods of financing school systems, with strict limitations on property taxes for educational cultural land should not be based solely on soil capability a level in relation to the property taxes paid by other purposes. for one or two major crops .. homeowners. - Use of the income tax as the major source of funds The State should provide necessary guidelines and fi- nancial assistance to local governments to assure the im- EDUCATIONAL FINANCE REFORM to finance schools. plementation of adequate land use programs. The guide- There is little question now that major reforms must - Assessment of agricultural land as farmland as long lines should be used to coordinate land use programs of be made in the financing of education. Courts through- as it is so used instead of on its possible potential local units of government. State land use programs should out the nation are now recognizing the inequities of the value. be instituted only if local land use programs cannot meet present finance systems. Statewide educational opportu- - Prevention of inequities arising from special assess- established guidelines. Local governments should be au- nity cannot be achieved unless the method of finance is ments on property that receives no benefit from the thorized to adopt stricter land use programs than those restructured to achieve equity. Property taxes for this project. specified in the guidelines. The right of individual appeal purpose are obsolete and do not have the capability to must be maintained. expand to meet increasing needs, nor are they a good The balancing of Michigan's tax structure should re- Assessment of farmland at its agricultural value rather measure of ability to pay. Studies have proved this. For sult in every citizen paying his fair share toward the than potential use should be implemented to begin in- instance. during a seven-year period (1961-1968) one support of his schools and other local and state gov- telligent land use. Thousands of acres of prime agri- study points out that millage rates on property for schools ernment services. cultural land have been taken because accelerating urban increased 57%, along with an alarming rate of increasing pressures have caused assessments to skyrocket beyond assessed valuations. However, had an income tax been AGRICULTURAL LAND ASSESSMENT the capability of returns from agricultural use. This in effect during that same period, t~e rate could have Confiscatory taxation and assessment of agricultural must not continue while a statewide land use program is remained the same and yielded more money than the land has reached critical proportions. Latest published being continued. We strongly support the assessment property tax despite the alarming increases. U.S.D.A. data show that farm property taxes as a per- of farmland based on agricultural use and urge th.at it Continued voter rejection of millage proposals through- centage of net income are now over 20 percent - four be given immediate attention. ;. out the state clearly indicates the need for .new approaches to five times higher than taxes paid by other segments to school finance and for educational reforms. of the economyl Open land, while being taxed to sup- PROPERTY TAX CREDITS We recommend: port services, creates no cost. It requires no services The 1967 tax reform package gave some measure of - Property taxes for all school purposes be strictly such as sewage, water or schools and actually helps property tax relief through the use of a sliding scale of limited by law. moderate a service load to the community. Agriculture- property tax credits on the state income tax. the basic industry - is easily forgotten in land use plan- In 1970, the Legislature repealed most of those credits. - The income tax be used as the major source of ning, as it cannot be nucleated into great plants like However, this year, 1971, the Legislature reinstated the funds for our school systems. steel and autos. It creates no commuting traffic jams and credits. We support the continuation of the property tax - A rea.'ionable state aid formula be developed to no parking problems. Farmers are the victims of an in- credits - at least until such time as total property tax - assist school districts in meeting the cost of build- sidious "real estate roulette." Inability to pay the taxes reform can be achieved. ing needed facilities. forces selling, often to a developer with large financial - Sufficient funds should be appropriated to pay in resources who can afford to hold it for huge specula- MICHIGAN TAX COMMISSION full all state aid formulas. tive profits. This agency of government has many responsibilities, - Legislation to require each taxpayer to identify his Such tax confiscation of the value of land is no more many of which must be carried out without adequate school district on his income tax form. acceptable than would be the confiscation of the value staff. It must carry out the constitutional requirements of other types of investment. and state laws on property taxation. The property tax, We believe it is possible to achieve educational finance with its numerous inherent faults, complicates the Com- reform without eroding the fundamental right of the A proper tax structure can be an effective method of local community to determine educational goals within preserving the better farmland for future food needs. mission's job. One of the major areas of responsibility is proper state broad general guidelines provided by law. Such "green acres" and "open spac~" will also conserve water, help purify polluted air and provide for esthetic equalization of the value of each county within the state. This is the third step in the assessment and equalization EDUCATIONAL REFORMS and recreational values. process, beginning with the local assessor and Board of We believe the time has come for substantial reforms Many progressive states have recognized this problem; Review. in our educational system. at least 26 have taken action to allow assessment of farm- The Commission also has the responsibility of iudging land on the basis of its value for agriculture rather than We recommend that: appeals from individual taxpayers, townships and coun- potential nonfarm uses. For instance, the Maryland law - The present State Board of Education should be ties. This is a difficult situation, as appeals often result states that it is "in the general public interest ... to replaced by a bipartisan, odd-numbered Education from rules and regulations promulgated by the Com- maintain a readily available source of food and dairy mission. 'commission appointed by the Governor with the ad- products close to the metropolitan areas of the state, to We support legislation that would create an appeals vice and consent of the Senate. The Commission encourage the preservation of open spaces as an amenity procedure assuring individual taxpayers and local govern- should employ the Director of Education. necessary to human welfare and happiness, and to pre- ments an. efficient and impartial procedure. thereby free- - Whenever intermediate districts are reorganized the vent the forced conversion of such open space to more ing the Tax Commission for other essential duties, such policy-making board should be representative of all intensive uses as a result of economic pressures caused as the equalization function. local boards of education and all areas of the dis- by the assessment of land at a rate or level incompatible trict. with the practical use of such land for farming." - Statewide testing and assessment of student progress In other industrial states, urban interests have strong- and total evaluation of education should be con- ly supported such laws. tinued and expanded. Both houses of the 75th Michigan Legislature (1970) - Reorganization of K-12 districts should continue to passed similar legislation based on laws operating suc- be voluntary. Required reorganization should be cessfully in other states. At the last moment the legisla- delayed until such time as assessment and evalu- tion was bottled up in a committee. ation tests provide factual information as to quality There are presently in the Legislature two or more education programs for students. bills designed to meet this problem. At a House public - State funding for public schools should be sufficient hearing strong support came from various interests, in- to provide, as nearly as possible, sufficient class- cluding agricultural groups, environmental groups, gov- rooms and equal educational opportunities in the ernment officials and others. local school concept for all students. We shall continue to strongly support such le~slation in the interest of tax equity and the present and future - Local school facilities be used to their fullest po- needs of our environment and exploding population. tential for educational purposes for both young and adults. Year-round school would be feasible in many areas. LAND USE - Vocational-technical programs for both youth and We need to contemplate the wisdom of a Nigerian adults be made available to all areas of the state, Chief tan when he said, "I conceive that land belongs fully financed by state funds. Existing educational to a vast family of which many are dead, few are liv- facilities should be used wherever possible~ The ing, and countless numbers are unborn." RECEIVING SPECIAL RECOGNITION at the "Ded- "World of Work" demands salable skills. : Voca- Land is a necessary resource to those who make their icated Dozen" breakfast, for being the first tional programs, whenever fea.'iible, should include living from the soil. It is also a vital resource to the twelve counties to reach 1971 goal in their on-the-job training with local business plaCes for economy of Michigan and to the well-being of every school credit. ; citizen. The production of food and fiber on our agri- respective membership categories were the 1971 cultural lands contributes nearly $1 billion annually to membership chairmen from Mackinaw-luce, Cal- - Special education programs be available to all;handi- the economy of our state. Although only one out of 1()() capped children. It has been proved beyond a houn, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Clinton, Arenac, doubt that these chilaren can be educated to lead Michigan citizens operates a farm, 27% derive some Oceana, St. Joseph, Montcalm, Saginaw and part of their income from agriculture. productive lives with dignity and contribute to Only 30% of Michigan's 36.3 million acres is in agri- Washtenaw Counties. the economy. culture. Over eight million acres of Michigan's nearly - New and innovative instructional methods be re- 11 million acres of agricultural land are located in the ASSESSORS TRAINING searched and used wherever possible. 38 counties below the Bay City-Muskegon line. These Legislation requiring training programs for local as- - Educational programs be constantly reevaluated to southern counties have an average of 55% of their land sessors was passed in 1969 with a special board to im- determine the priorities and needs of our economy areas devoted to agiicultural uses and much of it is plement the law. \Ve believe that such educational pro- and work force. Education at all levels must meet prime farmland. grams are desirable in order that local assessors can have the constantly changing needs of society. Urban sprawl is moving steadily across much of our a basic knowledge of assessment techniques. Some com- munity colleges are already offering good basic courses. - ~tate aid bill be passed early in the legislative s~- most productive farmland. Each year, over 50,000 acres SI?n to permit proper planning by the school dis- of farmland is converted to urban use. Without intelli- It should be pointed out that 1969 was the first year tricts. gently planned growth, the fertile land in no less than that all counties were required to have equalization de- 20 counties could virtually disappear within 30 years. partments. Qualified, well-trained personnel are difficult This sprawl creates a number of conflicts to agriculture, to find. However, we believe that well-qualified County OUR SCHOOL CURRICULUM such as permanent removal of prime farmland from pro- Equalization Directors can assist local assessors when- Many parents are concerned about the subjects being duction, unrealistic and confiscatory tax assessment of ever specialized knowledge is required. This will main- taught, the materials used in teaching, and some of the farmland, and a number of social and environmental tain local control and help assure equitable procedures. suggested reading lists in our schools. problems. Current land use programs within our state We further believe that the Tax Commission should The school curriculum is primarily the re~..ponsibility foster the continuation of such conflicts .. do a more adequate job of providing local assessors with of the local1school board and should so remain. How- We commend the Governor's Special Commission on practical guidelines together with a constant updating ever, parents should be interested in what is being taught Land Use for its efforts to study critical land use prob- of the Assessors Manual. However. it should be remem- find should work with local school board members in lems and to recommend effective solutions. Intelligent bered that the final decision does and should 'oo.ntinue ~leveloping c\lrrioulum that up~ades educational training planning and programs for land use need to be given to remain with the local assessor .. m our schook This can be done by: high priority. We support the formation of a centralized state agency TAXATION OF MOBILE HOMES - Reviewing present curriculum. with responsibility for coordinating the development and Presently, mobile homes in trailer parks pay, in lieu - Volunteering to serve on any review committees. implementation of broad statewide land use guidelines of property taxes. a fee of $3 per month. Two dollars of - Helping to elect the best qualified people to serve to include such areas as agricultural land, urban develop- tqis ~rpount goes to the school, ~O cents to the township on local school boards. ment, recreational land, unique areas, forestlands and and qo cents to the county. Th15 fee system enacted in We urge greater effort on the part of all institutions utility and transportation corridors. Any statewide land 1959 is no longer realistic. The increased value of trailer of public instruction to promote patriotic Americanism. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS. December 1, 1971 NINE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION We shall continue to support research and educational ment has the responsibility to develop and maintain Educators in Michigan should have the responsibility programs in the College of Agriculture and Natural Re- of providing all citizens with an opportunity to become 9,222 miles of this total. This includes the 1,175 mile sourcesJ..recognizing that the benefits accrue to the en- interstate highway system. Our excellent interstate sys- and remain occupationally competent. Occupational tire ec~omy. education should be an integral part of the total educa- tem, as presently planned, is nearing completion. Exten- tion process. An integrated program can develop positive sive use of federal funds (90% federal-10% state), to- attitudes about work, create awareness of the vast occu- gether with a bonding program, has made this possible; pational opportunities and provide ~wledge and skill however, interstate roads constitute only 1 % of the total mileage. to meet the demands of a constantly changing society. Vocation~1 .centers are also rapidly developing, many Michigan's 83 County Road Commissions are respon- through eXISting local educational units, including com- sible for 77% (87,723 miles) of the total road system munity colleges, intermediate districts and high school ( 44 % inadequate). Of this total, 25,280 miles are clas- districts. sified as Primary Roads (37% inadequate) and 62,444 We fully support these programs and believe that the miles are classified as Local Roads (46% inadequate). ultimate. goal should be to develop and implement ef- Of all bridges on local roads, 64 % are considered in- fective occupational programs in all regions of the state. adequate. Most of these bridges were built in the 1890's Such training opportunities should, wherever feasible, in- for horse and buggy traffic and are unsafe for today's clude "on-the-job" training for school credit in cooper- variety of traffic. Many are unsafe for school buses and ation with local businesses .. , ;1 ~ other vehicles and have been so posted. In many cases, Too often, instructors, while they have a college de- the return of state highways to the counties creates an gree, have no practical work experience in their field. We believe that vocational education teachers 'should be FaRm additional burden. In spite of increasing revenue, little progress has been made in eliminating the deficiencies Bureau required to have such experience and also that consider- in most county road systems. Obsolescense and struc- ation should be given to changing the certification law tural failures are occurring faster than the facilities can be replaced. to permit those with specific skills to become teachers. We urge the Legislature to adequately finance con- As a result of the rapid ~owth of the interstate sys- struction of vocational education centers wherever needed tem, counties have the additional costly job of fitting and operation of all such programs; also, for the trans- county roads into that system and to accommodate the DAN E. REED, secretary-manager, gave an in- increased traffic on our local roads caused by small portation of students. Local property cannot be expected to assume this additional tax burden. formative presentation of the programs and industry, recreation users, etc., which create added stress projects of Michigan Farm Bureau during the on such roads and structures. The most desirable recre- ation areas are, in most cases, accessible only by county AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION past year as he reported to the delegates at and local roads. Proper development of rural areas, in- The demand for more teachers of vocational and tech- the opening session of the Annual Meeting, cluding industrial expansion, is dependent on an ade- nical agriculture continues with the advent of specialized November 8. quate road system. For instance, the Class A or frost- programs on both secondary and post-secondary levels free highway system permits trucks to carry the same in vocational centers and community colleges. We urge 4-H weight the year around, but to service country areas capable students to consider this career opportunity. During the past few years the emphasis in the 4-H they must often reload. The Institute of Agricultural Technology, MSU, re- Program has moved away from competition in club work. We recommend: ports a constantly increasing demand in many occupa- We believe that competition is basic in every endeavor - Any needed increase in revenues be met through tional fields for employees with agricultural background that a person makes in his life. "user taxes" rather than a rehlrn to the old sys- and training. The Federal Vocational Act of 1963, and We commend the Cooperative Extension Service on tem of taxing property to build roads. 1968 amendments, finally recognizing the urgent need the steps taken to return the competitive spirit to the for technical training in agriculture. Nationally, the - Present matching requirements for local roads should 4-H Program, and on the innovations, such as "Youth be decreased. (Most local units of government are nUmber of students involved in technical training in Exploration Days", with which the staff is experimenting. agriculture has doubled in the past three years and is financially unable to increase their contributions.) expected to double again in the next five years. A study UNICAMERAL LEGISLATURE - Local roads serving recreational areas should be by the National Academy of Science indicates that three maintained without local matching funds. technicians are needed for every college graduate in the We support a bicameral legislature for our state. We believe the system of checks and balances provided by - Local bridge replacement and reconstruction match- agricultural-related fields. ing should be eliminated or substantially reduced, We strongly urge that teachers of vocational agricul- the -two houses is a safeguard, protecting our people against ill-considered legislation. as they represent a specific problem and are ex- ture continue to be employed on a 12-month basis. Sum- tremely costly. The proposal currently under discussion would give mer months provide the opportunity for students to put into practice much of the vocational argicultural instruc- rural Michigan such scattered representation that voters tion provided during the school year. Providing this would scarcely have an opportunity to see or know their legislator. on-the-farm instruction to students is an important part of the vocational agriculture teacher's responsibilities. COUNTY HOME RULE Vocational agriculture and FF A are unmatched in teach- Legislation authorizing the establishment of county ing "individual enterprise" through practic.al application "Home Rule" should require a referendum vote by the of classroom training. people before the adoption of the plan in any county. We continue tO,support these programs and urge that The legislation should also provide for other sources of greater emphasis be given to the increasing opportuni- revenue than the propertY tax to support added costs. ties in technical agriculture and agri-business. COMPENSATION COMMISSION '1 STUDENT DISCIPLINE In 1968, voters of the state amended the Constitution to provide that salaries of state officers and legislators We deplore the destruction of public property in. our be set each two years by an Officers Compensation Com- public schools. We believe that an important part of edu- mission of seven members, appointed by the Governor. cation is learning to respect the rights and property of The determination of the Commission can be overturned others. Therefore, we encourage the administration and by a two-thirds vote of both houses of the Legislature. faculty in our local school systems to use discipline At no time does the Commission have to face the voters. necessary to instill this respect in the students. However, We believe the 1968 amendment did not accomplish it must be pointed out that the basis of good school what the voters had in mind. discipline rests on strong parental support. We ur~e study and discussion of methods by which the will of the voters may more effectively be registered. TEACHER TENURE The inflexibility of the present Teacher Tenure Law COURT REFORM makes it unreasonably difficult for school boards to dis- The Michigan Legislature has created a special 36- charge incompetent personnel. We believe the Tenure member commission to study Michigan's court system Act should be either repealed or amended to require and recommend constitutional changes to solve current that all tenure positions be subject to a r~evaluation of problems. We believe that such a study is needed for performance after a reasonable period of time, not to many reasons. For example, the present delay in proc- exceed each five years of service, with the opportunity essing cases in all our courts is unfair to the people to discharge undesirable or incompetent teachers. involved. It is a truism that "Justice delayed is justice denied," SCHOOL BOARDS' COOPERA nON We further believe that while Michigan's court sys- tem is called nonpartisan, the methods of nominating MISS JACKIE SHADE, Alto, selected Michigan We believe that it is imperative that school boards candidates for the Supreme Court and other courts are work together in areas in an effort to effectviely deal far from nonpartisan. Farm Bureau Queen for 1972, receives her with the increasing problems of school districts, includ- We believe that some form of the Missouri Non- crown and warm congratulations from Miss ing the rising cost of education, teacher and employee Partisan Court Plan should be considered for Michigan. Judy Behrenwald, Lakeview, the immediate contract negotiations, curriculum, etc. Since its adoption in 1940, more than 21 other states past Farm Bureau Queen. We commend the Michigan Association of School have adopted various versions. It provides for appoint- Boards in its efforts to correlate the attitudes and posi- ment of various judges by the Governor from nomina- tions of all school boards. - Federal highway aid should be substantially in- tions submitted by a nonpartisan Judicial Nominating creased for county and local needs inasmuch as Commission. It preserves the right of the people to have the Michigan interstate system is near completion. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY a voice in the selection of judges, as the judge is re- - State and Federal highway authorities should rec- This pioneer land grant college has become a great quired to run solely on his record and not against other opponents in a ~eneral election. The people decide ognize the spiraling costs of maintenance and equip- university and has not lost sight of the fact that agri- ment and make proper provisions in maintenan~e culture and agri-business is the foundation stone of whether he should be retained. contracts with County Road Commissions. nearly 30% of the economic base of our state and that We further believe that all judges should be pro- hibited from taking part, directly or indirectly, in any - Consideration be given to counties with large areas the benefits of research of the College of Agriculture of public recreation lands, not only because of the and the Agricultural Experiment Station, along with the political campaign; further, that they should retire at age 65. However, as retirees, they should be available heavy financial burden placed on such counties, Cooperative Extension Service, have resulted in better but adequate roads can also be part of an effec- living for all our people, rural and urban. for appointment for limited periods of time to fill va- cancies or assist during periods of heavy court loads. tive safety program. The greatness of a university lies in its dedication to a search for truth and in serving all people regardless of The abilities and experience of those able and wishing - There should be no further increases in weight, race, creed or background. If Michigan State University to serve when needed should not be lost. width and length limitations of trucks using any sacrifices principles because of political pressure, then road system in the near future. Most systems are its greatness would diminish. VANDALISM inadequate to carry even the existing loads. We believe that Michigan State University must con- We hold to the basic concept that parents are respon- - Routes be chosen to avoid diagonal highways and tinue to give prime consideration to these disciplines and sible for the actions of their children. We, therefore, the use of productive agricultural lands where fea- recognize the great need for specialized training for recommend that parents of iuvenile offenders be held sible. agricultural-related occupations which mayor may not financiaHy responsible and be required to personally - Multiple use of highway rights-of-way for pipelines lead to a degree, but can be met through the course assist in repairing the damage. and other utilities. work offered by the Institute of A~icultural Technology. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME The recently completed Highway Needs Study shows We believe that scholarships and loans should continue We continue our support for Eastern Standard Time that 44.5% of all highway needs are within the county to be available to qualified students needing assistance. for Michigan on a year-round basis. road system. Good local roads are essential if rural areas It is obvious that there will be increasing further needs for emphasis in the areas covered by the College of Agri- are to be developed to their fullest agricultural potential. culture and Natural Resources, the School of Veterinary TELEPHONES MOTOR VEmCLE FUNDS Medicine, the Experiment Station, the Extension Service, Electric power is sold at the same rates in urban and the Institute of Agricultural Technology, the world re- rural areas. Telephone companies are allowed to charge Michigan's Constitution states that revenues derived nowned Pesticide Research Center, as well as all other the rural subscriber a higher rate to cover charges for from motor vehicles and motor fuels should be used areas of agricultural studies. distance lived from the telephone centers. We urge that exclusively for highway purposes as defined by law. Through the years, we have supported the expansion telephone companies of Michigan be required to charge The Motor Vehicle Fund, by formula, is used for state, of many of the services of Michigan State University. equal rates for equal services in both rural and urban county and municipal transportation systems. We are now concerned with the critical shortage of areas. We recognize that in some cases new systems of trans- medically trained personnel and will continue to support HIGHWAYS portation may be preferable. We insist, however, that the development of a complete College of Human Medi- the portions of these funds for county and local use be Michigan has a total of 114,791 miles of roads and maintained and increased in relation to the portion of cine. streets (44 % inadequate). The State Highway Depart- the fund used for other jurisdictions. Such money should TEN' MICHIGAN iZARM NEWS' not be used for any purpose that is not directly related It is difficult to apprehend and identify Iitterers, Citi- members of society must be motivated to sustain their to the construction. maintenance or financing of modem zens must be willing to aid police officers in this diffi- self-esteem and self-respect by earning as much of their and adequate transportation facilities. cult job. Local political influence must not be permitted livelihood as possible. Motor vehicle owners. in addition to specific highway to hamper enforcement. r use taxes. contribute millions of dollars annually to the \Ve urge the use of signs posted along state and FOOD STAMPS State General Fund through sales and use taxes on the county roads and in parks, stating the maximum fine We support the food stamp program as a means of purchase of vehicles. accessories, etc. These additional for littering. helping those persons who arc really in need of assist- funds should be adequate to finance highway-related Farmers are urged to prevent agricultural wastes from ance. However, we believe there should be a complete programs. littering when farm equipment and trucks are driven on investigation of the present procedures for distributing highways. food stamps, and that the procedures be revised so that SAFETY CONFERENCE We will support legislation to make the owner of a equitable rules can be enforced. We further believe that We support the Special Conference on the Problem vehicle responsible for litter thrown from his vehicle. any person who refuses to work when offered employ- Driver and Traffic Safety organized by Secretary of We commend television and radio stations and other ment or on strike should not be eligible for food stamps State Richard H. Austin. This conference is made up media for their efforts to help "Keep Michigan Beau- or surplus food commodities. of leaders throughout the state. including three repre- tiful." sentatives of Farm Bureau. with technical assistance RURAL POVERTY from various agencies of government and the private NONRETURNABLE BOITLES W'riters in the public press tend to dwell on the prob- sector. The Task Force studies should result in broad The nonreturnable bottle is a nuisance and a hazard. lem of poverty in the urban areas and fail to recognize and comprehensive action on the issue of traffic safety It is more than just "litter." the increasing problems of rural poverty. and the problem driver. Farm implement tires, auto and truck tires, livestock The report of the President's National Advisory Com- and crops are being damaged or destroyed by broken mission on Rural Poverty, published in 1967. pointed IDGHWAY SAFETY glass, most of it in the form of throwaway bottles. out that there are more than "14 million rural poor." Time lost as a result of damage to a tire can mean This figure would be much larger had there not been Accidents on highways take many lives each year; many dollars of crop loss. a steady migration to urban areas. Unemployment and many people are injured and much property damage The seriousness of the problem has been recognized underemployment are major problems in rural America. occurs. To help reduce auto accidents. we recommend throughout the state. Poverty in rural areas is often more serious than in that: The nonreturnables are thrown away where emptied urban areas. Many of the costs of living may be higher; 1. Motorcycles be required to operate with headlisdtt and are not picked up for salvage because they have no educational, cultural and many recreational facilities are on, making them clearly visible to oncoming vehi_ return value. Our county and local roads and adjoining not readily available; many public and private assistance cles on all public roads. fields and woodlots are favored spots for beer parties programs are not available; distances and transportation 2: Hard-top roads should be marked with center lines and rubbish dumps. are added problems. and side lines as an aid to safer night-time driving. We have worked for several years to obtain establish- It is estimated that some three-quarters of a million ment of a mandatory return value on beverage throw- people in rural Michigan live under poverty conditions. 3. STOP AHEAD signs should be placed an appro- aways. Legislation has been introduced, but has not yet priate distance from every STOP sign. where a Unfortunately, most of the poverty resources have been been adopted. siphoned off into urban areas. Society's responsibility is particular hazard exists. We will continue to seek relief through: just as important in rural areas as in urban areas. 4. County Road Commissions clear roadsides and in- tersections of hazards within road rights-of-way 1. Use or' plastic-type decomposable co~tainers; or We believe that there are presently sufficient agencies,. that obstruct the view of motorists. 2. A required return value on glass beverage contain- public and private, to deal effectively in a coordinated ers; or manner with these problems. One of the most effective 5. Signs within the travelled lanes of any highway be agencies with long-time experience in helping people to the flexible or breakaway type. ...3. A tax being, placed on the manufacturers of these help themselves is the Cooperative Extension Service. 6. School buses be equipped with distinctive mark- bottles to help cover the cost of cleaning them up We believe that programs similar to those used by the ings on front and rear clearly visible during hours from our roadsides. Cooperative Extension Service can provide valuable serv- of darkness. ices in helping to solve this problem. Expansion of these LAW AND ORDER 7. Red and amber reflectors be banned as mailbox programs should be separately funded. and not included and driveway markers and only blue or green mar- It is obvious that there is a lack of respect for law as an Agricultural Assistance Program. or result in tlim- kers be used. , enforcement agencies in our society. We recognize the inution of present services. rights of citizens to dissent, but condemn the acts of 8. Slow-moving vehicle signs be used only on vehi- those who incite or participate in riots, bombings, van- cles as intended by law. MEDICAL TRAINING dalism, defile the flag, or bum draft cards. We urge: Many communities are faced with a shortage of physi- COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONS cians to provide needed medical services. Rural commu- 1. The restoration of authority and respect for our nities are especially affected by the shortage of physi- The Board of County Road Commissioners is a unit law enforcement agencies in our society. of local government responsible for maintenance and cians. Ample financial support must be given to training 2. Courts to follow through in the convictions and programs at our teaching hospitals so that more Michi- construction of most roads within a county. The three- punishment of lawbreakers after apprehension and member Board have six-year staggered terms and are, gan medical students will take their internship and resi- due process of law. dencies in Michigan. This would also help to attract top in most cases. appointed by the County Board of Com- missioners. 3. That our campuses remain in their traditional role American medical graduates from nearby states to come We believe this system has insulated the jurisdiction as centers of reason and intellectual pursuit. Col- to Michigan .. of our county road systems from direct politics and has lege administrators must take strong disciplinary We encourage the Michigan State University College resulted in efficient highway management throughout measures against student activists, nonstudent ex- of Human Medicine to establish a Department of Fam- the years. We continue to support the Road Commis- tremists, and faculty members who support campus ily Practice. We support the development of Physician sion concept and oppose any effort to shift control of disorders or interfere ~ith the rights of other stu- Assistant Programs to provide more readily available county roads to some other agency. However, liaison be- dents and the orderly operation of educational in- medical service. tween Commissioners and citizens is sometimes poor and stitutions. we believe that citizens should have a direct procedure 4. Citizens to carry out their responsibilities in help- NARCOTICS AND HARMFUL DRUGS for complaint and corrective action. ing law enforcement officers by offering pertinent The rapidly gi6wing use of narcotics and harmful information and assistance. drugs must be stopped. We encourage massive, direct UNINSURED MOTORISTS' FUND and realistic educational efforts to inform youth. pa- FIREARMS CONTROL rents and others concerning the harmful effects of drug We commend the Legislature for its action this year We believe our laws should place more emphasis on abuse. We oppose legalization of marijuana. increasing the contribution by the uninsured motorist the crime and the criminal rather than on the gun. We support more realistic penalties for first offense from $35 to $45 and in modifying the requirement for 1. We oppose further expansion of registration of users. The courts should make sure stronger penalties a $1 contribution by those who carry the required in- firearms. are imposed against drug pushers. surance. If and when additional funds are needed, we believe the uninsured motorist should provide those 2. We would support mandatory imprisonment of any More rehabilitation centers and programs should be funds. person convicted of a felony involving use of fire- made available to drug users. Drug users under 21 years arms. of age are now permitted to seek treatment on their own INSURANCE CANCELLATIONS initiative and are encouraged to do so. Insurance companies should be required by law or WELFARE We support effective enforcement of the Federal Drug regulation to accompany a cancellation notice with an Abuse Control Act of 1970 to tighten the importation, Our present welfare programs have contributed great- explanation as to the reason for the cancellation. ly to the financial crisis at all levels of government. In manufacture and distribution of narcotics and harmful drugs. Michigan alone, during 1971-1972, the estimated cost STATE GAS TAX REFUND will be apprOximately $1 billion. Present welfare pro- OPTICAL SERVICES grams may well contribute to a moral crisis that affects Despite an increasing population, Michigan has a We believe that the state gas tax refund be handled everyone .. in a manner similar to the federal gas tax refund by - steadily declining number of practicing optometrists. We urge that a realistic reevaluation be conducted Michigan's licensing procedure for optometrists is a allowing a credit against the state income tax for any of the total welfare program, including the amounts of gas tax refunds due the farmer from gas purchases dur- major factor in the shortage of practitioners in this money spent, sources of this money, desirability of fed- important health care field. ing the year which he hasn't filed for during the year. eral and state intervention at the local level, effectiveness We will support a reciprocal licensing procedure to in reducing the numbers of welfare recipients and the permit out-of-state optometrists to obtain a license for RIGHTS-OF-WAY eligibility of empl~yees on strike. practice in Michigan. In the exercise of "Eminent Domain" and obtaining We support weHare benefits to those who are really We also believe the State Board of Examiners in Op- rights-of-way for utilities, highways and other uses, we in need of assistance. WeHare should not become a tometry should be composed of both private practition- urge that procedures be as nearly uniform as possible. "way of life" or perpetuated in future generations. All ers and those representing group-owned optical clinics. This would enable property owners to better understand and use the provisions to obtain fair and equitable settle- ments. Utility companies should be restrained from unneces- sarily destroying timber. orchards. farmland and prop- erty. We urge Planning Commissions to coordinate the es- tablishment of corridors for the use of utilities. SNOWMOBILES AND ATV'S Many property owners continue to report that the ra- pidly increasing number of snowmobiles is causing dam- age to crops, young trees and fences on private property. We should be aware of the fact that the Horton Tres- pass Act has been amended to include snowmobiles. The all-terrain vehicle. trail bikes and similar machines are also very popular. We support legislation to include these vehicles under the Horton Trespass Act and other statutes presently applying to snowmobiles. We also support legislati6n to limit the noise levels of these types of machines. We commend the Deparbnent of Natural Resources for its efforts to develop more trails for these machines on public lands. LITI'ERING Littering is a costly nuisance and much of it is thrown YOUR 1972 MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU Board of Oirectors and off.lc . (f t left to on Michigan's farmlands. Cleanup of litter along high- . h) A d J k O. 3 .. ers are. ron row, rig t n rew ac son, 1st. ; William Wilkinson corporate secretary. M R. h d (0 .) Wie- ways is costly to taxpayers. Thousands of truckloads of 'h Ian d , women s c airman; . EI .. ' , rs. IC ar OriS ... ton R. Smith , .. Oist 4 , pres.ldent ; Oen..... n P.d rI geon, O.1st. 2.,Vice pr eS.1- bottles, cans. paper and other litter will be picked by d ent; Jo h n LaUrie, hand along state highways this year alone. Olst. 6, third member of the Executive Com- .tt (St d. I ft t . ht) O .d M O. hi h' y . ml ee. an lng, e 0 rig The current Anti-Litter Law can help in curbing lit- aVI . Ie .,c airman, oung Farmers. ' Kenneth Bull ,. O'ISt 7 ; Ca I.Vln Lutz, d.Irector a tie arg; tering. The judge may levy a fine and costs and require Harvey Leuen b erger, OISt. 8; Walter Frahm director at large. , Fran k SC h WI.d erson, O.ISt . 11., the offender to pick up litter along a specified mileage J ames Sayre, d.Irector at Iarge; Richard .' Wieland Oist 10. E R b O. 9 0 .d M r- of highway. ris, Oist. 5; and Arthur Bailey, Oist. 1. '., ugene 0 erts, 1St. ; ova 0 MICHIGAN FJ\RM IN'EWS DecE!moer 1, 1971 ELEVEN Either party may terminate negotiations any time before ward trend in per capita milk consumption. the deadline. In the event that agreement on all terms We urge Farm Bureau to work with the dairy indus- of trade is not reached by the first day of the marketing ~ in the development and implementation of a supply- period, the unresolved terms should be settled by arbi- management program designed to keep milk production tration. in line with the market needs for dairy products. We ask that the Agricultural Marketing and Bargain- ing Act be given the highest priority. POULTRY BUYER BONDING Marketing alternatives for producers of live poultry MARKETING ASSOCIATION FEE COLLECTION include both state and out-of-state buyers. Modern roads Fanners are joining cooperative marketing associa- and vehicles enable buyers to travel long distances from tions to improve their income and become better informed processing plants to obtain poultry from producers. Some- about marketing. With the expansions of marketing times buyers arrive at the farm with unsanitary equip- activities into previously unorganized commodities, there ment, which can cause disease problems. A large per- is need for a system of marketing service fee payment centage of Michigan-produced poultry is handled by that will provide adequate and sound financing of the out-of-state processors. Dealing with unknown poultry association. buyers increases the potential for serious financial loss Some processors have recognized the value of market- to producers. ing services and information provided and have cooper- We strongly urge legislation to require buyers of ated in the collection of members' marketing service fees Michigan-produced poultry to post adequate bond for upon the association's and members' request. Other the financial protection of poultry producers in their processors have refused this accomodation even though marketing operations. Regulations should also provide they purchase members' commodities. A uniform system for buyer equipment sanitation standards. of collecting marketing service fees at the time of sale could provide a simple, efficient procedure that would POULTRY MEAT IN SAUSAGE benefit the association, the members and the processors. Recent amendments to Federal meat and poultry in- We favor legislation requiring processors and other spection regulations provide for the inclusion of poultry buyers to deduct marketing service fees from cooperative in cooked sausage products. Present Michigan law does VIRGil F. SCHMIDT, Standish, was the recipient marketing association members' receipts upon official not permit the addition of poultry meat in sausage prod- of the Michigan Farm Bureau Young Farmers' notification by the association verifying that such grow- ucts. We support legislative changes to the comminuted "Outstanding Young Farmer" Award. His wife ers are members of the association and have voluntarily meat law to permit the addition of poultry meat in Alice looks on as Elton R. Smith, president, Mich- consented to the deduction. These deductions need to accordance with USDA standards. be made promptly and then forwarded to the associ- igan Farm Bureau, makes the presentation dur- ation within a reasonable length of time. The legislation FOOD SCARES AND THE CONSUMER ing the Young Farmers Banquet in Grand Rapids, should be similar to legislation in force in New York, Today's consumer seems to be buffeted on every side November 9. Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Ohio and Idaho. by some governmental agencies and various organized groups constantly scaring him into believing that many PAYMENT FOR PRODUCE HEALTH PLANNING COUNCn. of the everyday needs are harmful in one way or an- We deplore the practice by some independent fruit other. The most recent scare was the recall of green We wish .to commend the Health Planning Council of and vegetable processors of operating on growers' money Michigan for the excellent work it is doing in helping to beans that were produced and canned in Michigan. due to delayed payment for product delivered. Some- Upon investigation it was proved that the beans were plan and coordinate health services throughout the state. times this period extends for as long as a year or more. This voluntary, non-profit organization is assisting the not contaminated and had not caused any illness. How- Growers must pay farm workers immediately after work ever, a great deal of damage is done - not only to the people of Michigan in many communities in their efforts is performed and are required to pay for their other processor, but to the fanner who produced the food. to provide optimum health care at the least possible cost costs of production within a set period of time in ac- through wise planning based on exhaustive and factual We believe in and support the enforcement of strict cordance with normal business practices. food standards in order to protect every individual; how- studies. It is also a strong voice in support of voluntarism We support legislation that would require processors in health planning. ever, we would hope that responsible agencies would not purchasing fnrits and vegetables from growers to make issue scare-type warnings until they are sure that a prob- full payment within thirty days of the date of purchase, lem exists. This has happened several times in the past AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AND unless other provisions are made by written contract. BARGAINING ACT few years and, in every case, has harmed the market for some of the products produced by American agriculture. The need for marketing and bargaining legislation has PROCESSORS PRODUCING OWN RAW PRODUCTS become extremely urgent because of a decline in the Fruit and vegetable handlers and processors have in- AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH bargaining power of farmers due to the rapidly occurring tegrated their operations to the extent that they are pro- Agricultural research is essential to'maintain the neces- changes in the system of food processing, distribution ducing a significant percentage of their raw product sup- sary quality and quantity and the efficiency of our agri- and marketing, and the great economic strength that has plies needed for processing. The costs of producing this cultural production. New problems continually arise in _ been attained by major industries and labor unions raw material' by processing companies is substantially through large scale organization. Farmers need self-help the production and marketing of agricultural crops (an above the average grower's cost of production. This ex- example is the southern corn leaf blight) and in the field legislation which would provide the necessary legal tra cost factor is absorbed by the processor and the raw of farm management. Solution of these problems must framework upon which commodity producers can build material used as a lever to force down the prices paid be supplied through basic and applied research. This their own effective marketing and .bargaining programs to growers. research can best be done by educational institutions to attain parity of income comparable with other occu- We strongly urge the enactment of legislation which such as Michigan State University. pational groups in our nation. provides that processors who produce 10% or more of The agricultural research facilities of our land grant We will work for and support a comprehensive Agri- their own raw material supplies for processing, either institutions have provided answers to many serious prob- cultural Marketing and Bargaining Act. This legislation directly, indirectly, by lease or contract, shall pay other lems of production and have benefitted consumers as should be available to the producers of all agricultural growers on the basis of prices and contract terms not less well as farmers. commodities if they, through their marketing organiza- than the processors' estimated cost of production. We strongly support continued research to find better tions, desire to organize and operate' through the pro- answers to agriculture's environmental concerns, accept- visions of the act. Based on the concept of majority rule, PRICING BY UTILIZATION able controls for new diseases and insects, new varieties associations that demonstrate that they are supported There have been frequent situations whereby proces- suited to mechanical handling and processing, and cul- by 51 % of the producers with 51 % or more of a com- sors, handlers and buyers have purchased raw product tural practices to improve soil and water conservation. modity grown in a production area should be authorized from farmers at prices and grades based on a low value We commend the valuable work of the Agricultural to represent and to be supported by all producers in the processed product use, such as juice, etc., but have, in Experiment Station at MSU and ask the Legislature to area in the pricing and marketing of the commodity. fact, used the raw product for processing a higher valued appropriate adequate funds for the continued research An Agricultural Marketing and Bargaining Board product. This practice is extremely demoralizing to the efforts by the Experiment Station. should administer the provisions of the act. The organi- market when such processed products are sold at sub- zational rights of producers to voluntarily join associations stantially lower prices. We support development and CROP AND MARKET REPORTING . without interference by handlers should be established passage of legislation and regulations to prevent this and enforced through the authority of the Board. Some government crop and livestock estimates and practice. market price forecasts have been costly to farmers and The legislation should provide standards for recog- nition of an accredited bargaining association upon the ranchers because of their inaccuracy. FILING PRODUCTION CONTRACTS Changes in the production and marketing patterns in Board's determination that the association (1) is a co- Michigan ranks high 3f a producer of processing veg- agriculture make it imperative that these services be operative incorporated under state or federal law; (2) is etables. This important segment of Michigan agriculture updated. Continued research is necessary in the use of controlled by and operated for farmers; (3) is capable of should De expanded. Two of our maior competitors, Wis- performing duties specified in agreements with members; new techniques to improve the accuracy of these re- consin and North Carolina, have legislation which re- ports. These new techniques must supplement the tradi- (4) has member contracts that are binding under law, quires processors to file proof of financial responsibility that specify the commodity for accreditation, and that tional voluntary mail sample questionnaires returned by and contract terms with the Department of Agriculture. individual farmers. appoint the association as members' exclusive sales agent; In both states, farmers, processors and the industry have (5) has a commodity marketing committee authorized to All farmers who receive questionnaires should make benefitted from this requirement and the industry has accurate reports promptly. negotiate with handlers and comprised of members under grown. contract for the commodity and who are elected by mem- Consideration should be given to addin~ other com- We recommend that all processors and handlers offer- modities where producers wish to be included in the bers under similar agreement; and (6) controls sufficient ing contracts to producers for the production of vege- quantity of the commodity to effectively negotiate with crop reporting program .. tables be required to file a copy of the contract offered, U.S.D.A. should not engage in price forecasting. handlers. The quantity must be 51 % or more of the including contract terms and financial ratin~ of contrac- amount grown in a production area excluding any quant- tor with Michigan Department of Agriculture before ity contracted by producers with processing cooperatives ANTIBIOTICS AND FEED ADDITIVES offering contracts to producers. The use of antibiotics is essential to efficient modem- and any quantity produced by handlers. The procedure to be followed by the ~o~rd in day animal husbandry and assists in the production of MICHIGAN POTATO GRADE STANDARDS high quality animal products. Traces of antibiotics in accrediting an association should include a prOVlSlon for producers to appeal the accreditation through a petition Michigan potato grade standards permit the sale of farm products are usually the result of misuse. In case signed by at least If.J of the producers who produce at potatoes under the "Unclassified" designation. This no- of injectable antibiotics, government authorities have least If.J of the production of the commodity asking that grade description has permitted the marketing of pota- threatened to deny their use to farmers if residues show the association not be accredited. The Board should toes that have food value, but cannot meet grade stand- up in meat products. then determine by referendum whether or not producers ards due to quality conditions resulting from uncontrol- assent if 51 % or more of those voting that produce 51 % lable factors, such as weather and disease. or more of the volume produced by those voting agree We are alarmed that at times consumers have pur- with the decision to accredit the association. chased poor quality Michigan Unclassified potatoes and An accredited association should represent, as exclusive did not understand that the potatoes did not meet qual- sales agent, all producers (members and non~embers) ?f ity standards. Unfortunately, some of these consumers of the commodity grown in the production area 10 chose not to buy Michigan potatoes again. negotiations with handlers. Handlers should be re- We ask that the Michigan Potato Grade Standards be quired to deduct marketing association service fees. ~n amended to require that all potatoes marketed in pack- accredited association should file annual reports WIth ages and designated "Unclassified" should be packed in the Board for evaluation on whether or not the associ- color-coded containers marked "Unclassified" in clear, ation continues to meet the accreditation standards. visible lettering. We urge that the potato industry de- An association's accreditation could be revoked through velop outlets, such as processing starch and feed, that a process similar to the accreditation procedure. Revo- will utidze inferior quality potatoes. cation should be considered by the Board (1) upon the request of the accredited association; (2) upon petition WINE GRAPE INDUSTRY signed by at least Jf.J of the producers that produce at The MichiJrcln wine and grape industry is regulated by least If.J of the production of the commod~ty or (3) ~~en the Liquor Control Commission and the Department of the Board has evidence that the accredited assoCJation Agriculture, resulting in many ~overning rules and r~- ceases to maintain the standards. lations. While these are intended to be helpful to the Bargaining should be the mutual obligatiop of han?lers industry and the entire economy, the industry faces many and accredited associations to meet at reasonable times problems in its efforts to expand. and confer and negotiate in good faith. NeJrotiations We urge a study of the wine laws and regulations to may include an terms of trade between handlen and assure that they are in the best interest of the wine grape producers including prices, quality, quantity and related producers .. products and services .. THE OPENING SESSION of the 52nd Michigan Mediation services should be performed if requested. MILK SUPPLY MANAGEMENT The Board should establish a deadline date which will Milk production is increasing in our state and nation. Farm Bureau Annual Meeting with President be 30 days prior to the first day of the marketing period. This increased production is occurring despite a down- Elton R. Smith presiding. TWELVE December 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS We urge all farmers who use antibiotics and feed need for intelligent use and conservation of our lands. ties), they have tried to provide housing and improved additives to follow directions carefully and be judicious The Soil Conservation Districts now organized in living conditions during the work period. They have in- in their use. Michigan are efficiently operated py ~lected directors creased fann wages at a faster rate than most other wage serving without salary and are effectiye '\.lIllts' of •soil- rates eyen as net farm incomes have decreased. In addi- NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION saving activity. W'e pledge our sUP,l?ra proper phase-in adjustme,nt ,period. I ment to the act to prevent legal harassment in the name preventative for such diseases. The' amount of such Every farmer who uses hired labor,regardless of num- of environmental quality. Farmers will, however, con- funds should De adequate to obtain a solution to this ber and including part-time and exchange work, is affec- tinue to be subject to the nuisance laws. problem within a reasonable period of time. ted by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (O.S.H.A.). Violations result in a citation to the em- WATER POLLUTION CONTROL VETERINARY SERVICES ployer. He ean) pay the penalty or go to court. r n " State water pollution agencies are making rapid pro- The need for supplementary veterinary services exists While we recognize that the employer has a respon- gress and are capable of doing their full and proper in many areas. We \vill support legislation to allow a sibility to his employees and must meet the safety stand- share in the water pollution control effort. In our state, ards, we believe that the employee also has a respon- trained animal technician under the direction of a veteri- the Water Resources Commission has developed a good narian to perform services of testing and vaccination. sibility and should be subject to penalty for failure to program to protect and improve our abundant water observe the safety standard 'i. resources. BREEDING STOCK VAGCINATION We believe the State of Michigan should assume the However, the trend of Federal water pollution control responsibility for development and enforcement of Oc- Michigan presently requires calfhood vaccination for cupational Safety and Health Standards relating to agri- legislation in recent years has been to reduce the au- brucellosis of female beef and dairy breeding stock im- thority and the responsibility of the states. If this trend culture and that a special Agricultural Safety Advisory ported into the state or sold from one farm to another Board should be appointed to assist the Department of continues, the capabilities of the states in the effort within the state. against water pollution will be nullified. Labor in administering and establishing safety standards Since Michigan is brucellosis free, and one of only for agriculture. We support authority for water pollution control by three states with this strict regulation. We believe we state water pollution agencies and will work to protect Safety studies indicate that about 70% of the acci- should maintain our present calfbood vaccination pro- dents and injuries which occur on the farm injure the this authority. We are opposed to Federal programs that gram. threaten to reduce state water pollution control pro- owner-operator and/or his family. We would encourage grams to a custodial level. all farmers to become aware of the occupational hazards FISH FARMING and voluntarily adopt safety programs. Fish farming is developing as a food production in- \Ve further urge thorough research of the law and will POLLUTION ABATEMENT PROGRAMS dustry in Michigan. Presently, fish farming is recognized provide informational and educational materials and hold Pollution abatement practices under the Rural Environ- as a farming operation for tax purposes providing the special meetings, if necessary, to assist Farm Bureau mental Assistance Program (REAP) are contributing to harvest of fish occurs on a regular basis. If operated on members to understand what is required to comply and the quality of man's environment. Pollution abatement a "catch-your-own" basis, fish farms are considered to avoid the penalties. practices are approved for every county in Michigan and be a recreational activity and are not taxed as farming funds are available to provide farms with financial as- operations. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION sistance when installing approved practices. We believe We believe that harvest of fish by the cccatch-your- own" method is a management decision and fish farms Administration of state unemployment insurance pro- REAP should continue to place emphasis on pollution using this method of harvest should have a similar tax grams should be subject to continuous review and scru- abatement practices to control runoff from farm barn- yards and feedlots, prevent sediment from reaching our status. tiny to prevent abuses, particularly the payment of bene- fits to those who can and should obtain employment. streams, and encourage proper handling and disposal of farm and animal wastes. Adequate manpower should be RODENTS, BLACKBmDS AND STARLINGS Pressures are increasing on both the state and national assured within the Soil Conservation Service to provide Rodents, blackbirds and starlings are causing serious levels to bring agriculture under unemployment compen- technical assistance for farmers planning projects that are damage to crops and property in many areas. They are sation laws. Such efforts often ignore the difference be- cost-shared with REAP funds. also a potential carrier of diseases to humans and live- tween agriculture and industry and the heavy additional stock. This problem is increasing over a wide geographic financial burden that would be imposed on producers. area. Some national studies have been made to determine FEEDLOT REGULATIONS the feasibility of some type of unemployment compensa- We recommend continued intensive research efforts Technological changes and environmental concerns by state and federal agencies to find an effective method tion to farm workers. dictate a need for study of any problems from con- of control of these pests. Any program that might be developed should be na- centrated livestock and poultry operations to determine tionwide in scope with full recognition that agriculture the necessity of licensing them. We offer our assist- cannot easily pass on such added costs. PESTICIDES ance to the Social Study Committee on livestock feed- lots appointed by the House of Representatives. Agricultural chemicals have been one of the major reasons for agriculture's phenomenal ability to produce MINIMUM WAGES abundant and high quality food. Farmers, in general, Adjustments in the state minimum wage should take AGRICULTURAL ENVrnONMENTAL COMMITTEE into consideration many factors that are often unknown have used them judiciously, and only in the quantity Formation of the Agricultural Environmental Commit- necessary to assure control of disease and pests that or are ignored. It should be recognized that many em- tee, composed of producers representing major commo- affect agricultural products. ployees have gravitated to farm work because they are dity interests and agricultural groups, has assisted Mich- Because of the controversy concerning use of insec- denied job opportunities in other segments of the eco- igan agriculture in meeting some of its environmental ticides, fungicides, acaracides and herbicides, and the nomy, either through a lack of skills or because they challenges. We support the activities of the Agricultural withdrawal of labels of some of these, we urge the cannot meet production norms, health, or other stand- Environmental Committee. state and federal governments to fully fund programs ards set up as conditions of employment. for intensified control research and further development Agricultural employment differs in many respects from SOIL CONSERVATION AND of alternative chemicals and other control methods. industrial employment, such as occasional employment, SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICTS We commend and support the Michigan Department family employment, substantial fringe benefits in addi- of Agriculture for its conscientious evaluation and sci- tion to Social Security and Workmen's Compensation Good soil conservation practices, minimizing erosion (e.g. housing, utilities, transportation costs, loans, etc.), and conserving water, is one of agriculture's most im- entifically localized treatment of insect infestations. minimum supervision and payment of wages by piece portant contributions to a clean environment. However, rate. responsibility for the use and improvement of land and FARM LABOR Minimum wage provisions must be flexible to fit these water resources rests on all citizens, urban as well as We are encouraged by the current arousing of social varying situations and differences. Piece rate provisions rural. Cities are dependent on rural lands for food and conscience and public awareness with regard to special are essential to provide employment opportunities for most of their water. problems related to seasonal farm workers. In the past, workers who have handicaps which may prevent them The annual increase in our population places a defi- these special problems have been recognized only by from other employment and at the same time provide nite responsibility on agriculture and the nation to safe- farmer-employers. Farmers have for years carried the proficient workers much higher earning opportunities guard our needed future food production resources. burden for providing not only jobs for these people, but, lb...n do hourly rates. Agriculture, highway construction, pipelines, residen- while their own families are presently forced to live on Farm commodities produced in Michj~an mu~t com- tial and commercial developers must be aware of the 70% of parity (lowest since the depression of the thir- pete with commOfHties produc(>r} ill other area .. of the MICHIGAN FARM NEWS December 1, 1971' TH RTE' ~ U.S. and the world. Michigan minimum wage rates ex- BOYCOTTS OF FOOD PRODUCTS by its Queen. These include such things as fairs, pa- ceed the federal minimum wage for agricultural work- ers. Many states do not have state minimum wage laws We are opposed to boycott techniques which result in rades, and other local activities. applicable to agriculture. the removal of products from the marketplace, such as We believe that the value of the Queen's program has Fanners themselves are at a serious disadvantage being in the case of California grapes. been demonstrated in 1971 by Miss Judy Behrenwald. the victims of ever-increasing cost.. and low prices. Un- We would emphasize that these methods of coercion Queen Judy has represented Farm Bureau on radio, tele- like other segments of the economy, farmers are not in and harassment were successfully employed on Califor- vision, in state contests, in parades, at Farm Bureau a position to readily pass increased costs on to the con- nia produce and that the same tactic could be extended meetings and with many outside groups. She has been sumer. to any and every identifiable Michigan product. a credit to Farm Bureau and agriculture. We oppose efforts to extend overtime payments cov- No form of combat against a nation seems as mis- We, the members of Farm Bureau, thank Judy Behren- ering farm work by either legislative action or labor- guided as the use of the secondary boycott when ap- wald for her dedication and service to our organization management negotiations. plied to food production, processing and distribution. It and wish her well in the future. is rarely employed to insure justice to mistreated work- EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS IN AGRICULTURE ers. It has been used by some labor leaders to force FARM BUREAU STUDY Youth should have the opportunity to obtain employ- union membership upon fana workers who have re- Farm Bureau has been a dynamic organization. It has ment in agriculture. peatedly rejected voluntary unionism. kept pace with changing times by developing new pro- We urge that proper authorities be apprised of this grams and activities to serve members. Recent changes In m~st in~tances, the empl~yment of minors in agri- situation so that proper legislative and legal action may culture IS SOCIallyand economIcally desirable. Work ex- in our society affect our organization. One of these is be taken to protect the rights of producers, farm work- the lowering of the legal age of majority to 18. Another perience is an essential part of the educational process ers and consumers. and develops self-reliance and self-respect. is the increasing population of nonfarm people in rural We favor more effective remedies to prevent second- areas. Social legislation affecting the health care needs The declaration of certain hazardous occupations by ary boycotts of farm products and processors of farm of many people may allow the health care service of- the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor are ac- products as a means of forcing the compulsory unioniza- ceptable. We oppose any further restrictions upon the fered to Farm Bureau members to be expanded or modi- tion of farm workers. fied. employment of youth in agriculture. These factors suggest the need for our organization to The programs administered by the Agricultural Ex- analyze these changes and examine the Michigan Farm tension Service and vocational agricultural teachers for PART II - OUR FARM BUREAU Bureau Bylaws and programs. young workers have demonstrated that workers 14 and We ask the Board of Directors to study these devel- 15 years of age can be trained successfully in the safe FARM BUREAU MEMBERSHIP opments and take action to keep our organization dynam- operation of tractors and farm machinery. We recom- Membership in the Michigan Farm Bureau has in- ic and "in tune with the times." mend continuation of these training programs. creased for four consecutive years. Growth in member- ship is fundamental to the health and well-being of CITIZENSHIP WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION our organization. We encourage the leadership of Farm Good citizenship consists of rights and responsibilities. The Workmen's Compensation Act, which covers fann Bureau at all levels to keep the importance of mem- It involves being INFORMED on issues, willingness to workers, at the present time provides sufficient coverage bership work on a first priority basis. work and courage to act in our two-party political system for the workers who normally remain on the job for the We approve the 1972 membership goal of a one- of government and enterprise. full season of employment in Michigan .. member increase for each county Farm Bureau, as well Michigan Farm Bureau will continue local training Employers of farm workers in Michigan are having as a onermember increase for the Michiga~ Farm Bureau. and incentive programs to encourage members to be- difficulty in adjusting to the provisions of the Work- come active in the political party of their choice. This men's Compensation Act as it applies to agricultural . MEMBER RESPONSmILITY must include personal activity and financial support. workers. It imposes a financial hardship upon farm em- We have in Farm Bureau a very democratic organi- Members should pay particular attention to voting r~ ployers who must meet competition from producers in zation with the right to participate in making recom- ords of incumbents at both the state and national levels, other states where such coverage is not required. Unlike mendations and decisions. This opportunity to partici- and should make every effort to support and elect can- industry, fanners cannot pass on the cost. Any extension pate is available to us by attending Community Group didates who will support Farm Bureau policies. of the act will compound these serious farm economic Meetings, County Annual Meetings and the State An- Members should also make regular contacts with their problems. nual Meeting. We are pleased that our members take Senators and Representatives to inform them of the im- this responsibility seriously. portance of issues affecting farmers and agriculture, and SEASONAL LABOR HOUSING We would point out that this right to participate car- should not fail to thank them, personally or in writing, We recommend that all migrant labor camps be in- ries ~th it the responsibility to suppo~' the decisions of for support given to agriculture's cause. spected by trained employees of the State Health De- the majority. This requires a sense oft organization dis- Through the years, Farm Bureau has provided oppor- partment, so that all camps will be licensed according cipline which can only be self-imposea by the member. tunities for members to gain information on citizenship to the same interpretation of the rules and regulations We encourage our members to discuss, disagree and matters. Activities such as Legislative Seminars, Meet as provided by Public Act 289. recommend changes in the policy when these actions and Measure the Candidate Meetings, Young People"s We commend the Michigan Legislature and the Gov- are appropriate. WE ALSO REQUEST THAT MEM- Citizenship Seminars, Freedom Conferences and Heri- ernor of the State of Michigan for recognizing that there BERS GIVE ENTHUSIASTIC SUPPORT TO ALL tage Tours have been part of keeping our members are special problems with respect to housing for seasonal MATIERS OF FARM BUREAU POLICY AFTER informed, and should be continued. farm workers. The passage of Public Act 197, Public THEY HAVE BEEN PROPERLY APPROVED. We are especially proud of our annual Citizenship Acts of 1970, has provided much-needed assistance to Seminars for young people. This activity has helped farmers who provide housing for seasonal workers. SERVICE TO MEMBER PROGRAMS hundreds of young people to understand the American This program has proven to be a good public invest- The Michigan State University survey of farmer atti- economic and political system. They are better citizens ment. For every one dollar appropriated, farm workers tudes establishes that farmers are most strongly moti- and are able to influence other young people because and society as a whole received $2.40 of improved sani- vated to join a farm organization through the provision of this Farm Bureau program. tary housing. of tangible economic benefits. Our Farm Bureau experi- We urge that activities be conducted at the Michigan We urge continued funding of this Act until all sea- ence has been that strength of membership has benefit- Farm Bureau and county Farm Bureau levels to moti- sonal labor camps can be brought up to""the standards ted through the offering of some services of this kind vate members to accept their responsibilities as good of the State Health Department. in the past. . citizens. We commend the State Health Department for the We feel that it is important for Michigan Farm Bu- efficient manner in which they administered this grant reau to promote and develop specific new programs WE COMMEND FOR UNSELFISH SERVICE program. which will provide services to Farm Bureau members Many of our fellow farmers are serving agriculture and At the present time, Public Act 289 places the full only. We must preserve to the fullest dev-ee possible our State as members of boards, commissions, commit- responsibility of maintaining a migrant labor camp upon those service-to-member programs which fulfill the pres- tees and advisory groups on which agricultural repre- the employer. We urge that Public Act 289 be amended ent and future needs of our members. sentation is important to all of us. to require the occupants of a Farm Labor Camp to as- ! Often this service is rendered without any reimburse- sume responsibility for the deterioration of a housing unit COMMUNITY GROUPS ment for time and expenses involved. during their occupancy, except for normal wear and tear. Community Farm Bureaus are the cornerstones of We commend these people and recognize them for We favor faster tax write-off of investments in farm Fann Bureau and every effort should be made to their unselfish service to agriculture. labor housing. Obsolete, unused, abandoned farm labor strengthen this important part of OUr organization. The We especially commend our dedicated staff members housing should be removed from sight. starting of new and the maintaining of existing Com- for their efforts, many times beyond the call of duty. munity Groups should be a top priority project. In Their assistance and guidance has helped make the CENTER FOR RURAL MANPOWER AND order to move forward in the Community Group Pro- Michigan Farm Bureau the effective voice of farmers. PUBLIC AFFAffiS gram, we recommend that: The Center programs and activities have been labor LOCAL AFFAIRS 1. County Farm Bureau Boards give emphasis to the management oriented to the benefit of both farm work- pIl>gram by appointing Community Group Com- People support best those things which they help ers and farm employees. Recently. the programs have mittees, establishing goals for the committee and build. County Farm Bureau officers and leaders are been extended to include rural health, rural poverty and reviewing the progress of the committee. therefore urged to provide "building opportunities" for rural taxation problems. members by encouraging them to become involved in We support the work of the Rural Manpower and Pub- 2. County Farm Bure.'lus conduct some form of train- the work of Farm Bureau. lic Mfairs as a part of the College of Agriculture and ing school for group officers early in the year. An opportunity to serve on an action committee is Natural Resources at Michigan State University. 3. Community Groups should be utilized as a method welcome by many members. It allows them to build for providing information to members in all Fann their organization. Care should be ta1cen by County HARASSMENT OF AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS Bureau programs. Boards to see that many people are involved. New In recent years Michigan farmers have been subject . 4. Possibilities for "service to member" programs for members should be given committee assignments in line to many new farm labor laws and regulations. Most far- Community Group members only should be ex- with their interests. mers are now beginning to understand how to adjust plored. Once established, a committee should be given strong and comply with these statutes .. support and guidance from the county Farm Bureau More recently, rural communities have been deluged FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARMER PROGRAM Board. It should be given important tasks to do and with many different social and educational programs, Much of the success of Farm Bureau can be attrib- budget, if needed, to do them. There: should be regu- oftentimes vigorously competing with one another. uted to its ability to develop outstanding leadership. lar reports and action deadlines. The committee should During the last two years, the activities of the Migrant The Young Farmer Program has contributed greatly to call upon the county Information Committee to pro- Legal Services Assistance Program has been particularly this effort .. mote and publicize its work. disturbing. Such experimentation by law students has The importance of an effective leadership develop- Because the strength of Farm Bureau springs first from cast a pall of fear and frustration upon many agricul- ment program will continue to grow as the demand for the strength of its local membership, much of the work tural communities. skilled leaders in our organization grows. The opportu- should be done by these members. locally. It is suggested In many instances, farmers have been forced to -defend nities to surface and develop new leaders continues to that a "Local Affairs" committee be appointed and made themselves in lawsuits which have been filed against grow as the number of young, members in the organiza- active in each county, with these committees charged them by the Migrant Legal Assistance Programs. The tion increases. with the responsibility of involving Farm Bureau in local lawsuits filed against farmers to date have been pri- We believe that the Young Farmer Program should affairs and problems. marily based on technical violations of the law. Such continue to receive strong emphasis as a member in- This committee should study local issues, including harassment causes producers to question whether farm volvement and leadership training, program. those of a controversial nature. It should assist in re- workers can be safely employed with the possibility of A Young Farmer Program can only be successful if search work on such things as zoning and bonding is- losing the entire farm investment as the result of such JOven the strong and active support of county leaders. ~ues. It should involve itself in local road. school. health, a lawsuit. We urge all counties to take advantage of this program safety and finance matters. It should work closely with The loss of employment opportunities for seasonal by appointing a Young Farmer Committee. This com- the county Information Committee to bring such things farm workers has had the cumulative effect of a loss mittee should be responsil?le to the County Board. It to public attention. of spendable income to the workers. a reduction in the should assist in evaluating the needs and interests of production of high-value crops which formerly occu- young farm peoWe and developing projects and activi- PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR AGRICULTURE pied the land. and a needless increase in the cost of ties to meet these needs. Much has been said and written about improving the social services to care for needlessly unemployed work- image of agriculture. Many proposals have been made, ers and their families. FARM BUREAU QUEEN ranging from letters to the editor to the hiring of an We Supoort education and training programs to assist One successful program carried on by the Michi$.!an advertising agency to "create" a favorable image. farm workers who are displaced, through normal attri- Farm Bureau Young Farmers' Committee has been the We believe that farmers have a favorable image with tion. in their transition to other employment. Queen Contest. The purpose of the contest is to in- most oeople. We believe. however. that more people However. we vigorously opoose the use of state a'nd volve members in conducting the contest as well as par- \ must have a better understanding of the efficient pro- federal public funds. intended for such education and ticipatin~ irt it. This results in people being active in .duction of fnod and fiher by an ever-decreasing farm training. in a manner to create fear, frustration and Farm Bureau. with the end remIt that the Quef'n creates population. We commend thf>news media who now con- threats to the agricultural employers. favorable public relations for Farm Bureau and agricul- vey this message to the public. We helieve that all laws and reS!ulations should be ture. We realize. though. that developimr a real understand- fully enforced by departments. agencies and others au- County Farm Bureaus are encouraged to participate ing lies with us as farm people. 'Ve must participate thori7.pd by law. We ur$.!eadministrators to do whatever in the Farm BUre."\uQ1lpen Prn2Tam. A contest should locally in nonfarm groups. such as church. civic activi- possible to prevent harassment and persecution of agri- be held at the county level. The county Farm Bureau ties. political parties, service clubs and other organiza- cultural employers. should take advantage of opportunities to be represented tions. FOURTEEN December 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS We urge County Farm Bureaus to conduct rural-urban Members producing commodities for which Farm Bu- Feeder Pig, Feeder Cattle and Order Buyer Divisions of activities, farm visits, press relations meetings and other reau affiliates have marketing programs should become MACMA. Furthermore, Michigan Farm Bureau should activities which will help create understanding between informed of these producer owned and operated market- farm and nonfarm people. strive to develop contractual production and marketing ing services and participate in these programs. Members programs that assist in more orderly and effective mar- HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS must be willing to commit the commodities they produce keting for livestock producers. A continued determined through contracts with their marketing organizations, so effort should be made to work with existing coopera- \Ve welcome the initiative and encourage activity by that our affiliate marketing organizations can work to sell Farm Bureau Women in the areas of farm and highway tives to avoid duplication of services. The Michigan members' products through full supply contracts. Farm Bureau-Michigan Livestock Exchange study com- safety, and total family health. Successful marketing requires member discipline. When mittee should continue its study and offer recommenda- a majority of the producer members of a commodity de- tions as soon as practical. PORNOGRAPHY cide upon a course of action, all producers must abide by We believe that MACMA should expand into con- American youths and adults continue to be exposed to the will of the majority. tractual direct marketing of slaughter livestock as this a heavy volume of pornographic publications and pro- We support and endorse the efforts of Farm Bureau !ype of marketing is not now available in Michigan. grams from movie theatres, newsstands, bookstores and, affiliates to provide production and marketing member to some degree, on television. We believe this irrespon- programs. MACMA ASPARAGUS MARKETING sible exposure contributes to immorality and delinquency. Legislation has been enacted which permits persons to The MACMA Asparagus Division has been instrumen- FARM BUREAU MARKETING STUDIES tal in negotiating gradual price increases - from 16t per complete a form obtainable at local Post Office request- Farm Bureau affiliates are engaged in many success- ing their name be removed from mailing lists of persons pound in 1966 to the 231ht level in 1971. MACMA ful marketing programs. Part of the reason for success members have appreciated the price increases, but want and firms engaged in pornography. Failure of the per- has been that these programs were called for by mem- son or firm to comply with the request can result 'in to be able to more effectively establish the price and bers. Another reason has been that proper research has terms prior to harvest time. They also want the organi- legal action to prevent further unsolicited mailings. This been done prior to establishing the service. This research law will be effective in stopping the flow of pornogra- zation to be able to capitalize on alternative markets. includes the need, economic feasibility and alternative Members believe that these objectives can be met by phic material through the mail only if we are willing to methods of operation. use it. MACMA handling the members' product. \Ve ask the Board of Directors of the Michigan Farm We shall assist MACMA in initiating a pilot pro- We urge Farm Bureau members and the general pub- Bureau to authorize the conduct of marketing studies as lic to become active through personal contacts or letters gram in which MACMA operates receiving stations for needs arise and resources permit. \Ve believe that the MACMA members' asparagus grown in the Oceana to theatre owners, movie production companies, publish- following areas are worthy of research: ers, newsstand operators, television stations and networks County area. This program may be expanded to other and program sponsors to ask their support and coopera- - Dairy herd replacement service. The MACMA Or- areas if it is determined that this pilot program meets tion in controlling this menace to the moral fibre of our der Buyer Division might possibly be used. to mar- the marketing objectives and needs of members. nation. ket and supply replacement heifers. MICHIGAN FOWL MARKETING EXCHANGE ESTATE PLANNING - Forest products marketing. Many of the 180,000 The Michigan Fowl Marketing Exchange of Farm Bu- The investment in the family farm is constantly in- small woodlot owners in the state need assistance reau Services is providing a valuable service to Farm creasing in order to provide reasonable living for the in marketing. Bureau member egg producers by procuring markets for farm family. Unfortunately, farmers often have only a - Malting barley marketing. Producers have encoun- fowl which are returning additional layer flock income. vague, verbal agreement between the parents and chil- tered uncertain market outlets and prices. The AFBF Prices received for spent hens in Michigan since the dren of how the estate will be disposed of. They also has a study under way. inception of the marketinJ{ program in November of fail to recognize the extent to which Federal Estate 1970 have been consistently higher than quoted mar- Taxes, Michigan Inheritance Taxes, Probate and other - Hay marketing. Members having hay to sell are in- terested in developing an effective means of mar- keting prices in other geographical locations throughout transfer expenses can cut into the total value. Farms the country .• sometimes must be sold or broken up in order to pay keting hay to members wanting to purchase har. We commend the Michigan Fowl Marketing Exchange these costs. - Soft white wheat utilization. Significant changes in for the service that it is providing participating Farm Estate planning can assure that the family farm will the production, utilization, exports and various de- Bureau members. By assigning nearly 2lh million birds stay in the family. We urge members to consider such mand factors are occurring. to the program, these members have made possible the planning. marketing of over 3 million pounds of liveweight fowl - Roadside farm marketing. A greater share of the consumer's dollar can be obtained through retail by the exchange at more favorable prices. ' ORIENTATION OF EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS sales by producers. The AFBF is conducting a The employed representatives of the Michigan Farm study of the fe~ibility of a nationwide farm mar- FARM LABOR MANAGE~NT INFORMATION Bureau and all of its affiliated companies represent Farm keting program. Michigan farmers have long been concerned with the Bureau in J{eneral when contacting members around the problems of hiring and retaining capable employees. state and the public-at-large. - Sweet cherry marketing. Although a study conduc- Each year the competition for skilled workers from Uninformed or misinformed employees or agents may ted four years ago revealed insufficient support for business, industry and agriculture has become more contribute to a poor or weak image of Farm Bureau, a marketing program, growers' profit situation and severe. either in answers given to questions or statements made markets have changed significantly to a point where The manager of today's farm b~siness needs assistance to other people when the information involves compa- another study is warranted. in avoiding labor problems where possible and preparing- nies other than their own. A lack of information shows - Member to member marketing. Farm Bureau mem- to meet and deal with problems when they arise. a weak interest on their part toward Farm Bureau gen- -bership in Michigan and throughout the nation com- We commend the work of MASA for assisting far- erally when inquiries are made. prises a large market for food products produced mers by recruiting labor when requested. In addition, by members. Opportunities exist for the develop- MASA has represented farmers' interest at legislative AFFn..IATE COMPANY AGREEMENTS ment of a member to member food marketing sys- labor hearings and in legislative actions. Agreements signed between county Farm Bureaus and tem. Such a program may benefit our marketing and The labor management newsletter service has provided Farm Bureau affiliate companies have been used to clear- bargaining activities and help expand markets for valuable labor information for MASA members. ly define the responsibilities of parties involved. It is of Michigan-grown specialty food products. We urge that the service to members be continued. the utmost importance that every county Farm Bureau Board review these agreements yearly. This will create PROCESSING AND HANDLING F ACn..ITIES BYLAW CHANGE a more clear understanding of the duties of both parties An increasing amount of Michigan's high-value fruit ARTICLE VII, Meetings - Section 1. Annual Meet- and lessen the chance of misunderstanding. and vegetable crops are being processed. They are of ing. The annual meeting of this association shan be held great economic importance to Michigan and vital to the during the month of November or December of each FARM BUREAU COMMODITY ACTIVITIES continued success of many producers. The ability of year, at the offices of the association. or at such other Agricultural production and marketing is becoming present facilities to adequately process the volume of place as shall be determined by the Board of Directors more specialized. Farmers' problems are often commo- fruit and vegetables produced is of increasing concern and contained in the announcement or notice of the dity oriented. Farm Bureau, although defined as a gen- to many producers. Many processing plants are ineffi- meeting. The notice of the meeting shall state the time eral farm organization, serves the specific commodity cient, poorly financed and, in some cases, obsolete. and place of the meeting, and shall he mailed to the interests of members in many ways. We must provide Modem, efficient processing and handling facilities in secretary or president of each county Farm Bureau unit additional opportunities for more members to become strategic locations are needed to serve this important seg- at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of such active in their commodity interest areas within our or- ment of Michigan's agriculture. meeting. ganization. We shall study the handling and processing industry To meet this goal, the American Farm Bureau Federa- problems and the feasibility of establishing the needed HEAL m CARE COVERAGE tion has developed the Commodity Division Approach. facilities. , Many Farm Bureau members provide their employees It has already established the American Soybean Produ- We will support our marketing affiliates and members with health care coverage. Often a change in employ- cers as the first Division. It is currently consjdering the in the development of contracts and organization if it ment will be made throughout the year. The present establishment of Dairy and Rice Divisions. becomes necessary to establish the needed facilities . waiting period for Farm Bureau members imposes a The Michigan Farm Bureau Board of Directors has • burden on the farmer-emplover and prevents him from adopted the Commodity Division Approach" and is in FINANCING MARKETING PROGRAMS offering an employee immediate health care coverage. the process of developinJ{ a Soybean Division. County We urge this problem be studied in order to find a Farm Bureaus in the soybean-producing areas of Mich- Successful marketing and the establishment of sales workable solution. igan have been asked to participate in this effort by prices and terms involve several disciplines. Bargaining establishinJ{ County Soybean Divisions .. associations and enabling marketing legislation have been DELEGATES TO AFBF ANNUAL MEETING We believe the Commodity Division Approach is an effectively employed by growers and their organizations. Marketing associations have found that by handling We, as well as other state Farm Bureaus, have ac- effective organizational method to serve the specialized cepted associate members into our organization who, needs of members. We ask that this approach be utilized their members' products they can more effectively nego- tiate prices and terms, fulfill supply contracts and capi- while interested in a~culture. may not be farm own- and expanded within the Michigan Farm Bureau. ers or operators. As the nation's largest and most effec- talize on alternative markets. This type of product han- dling operation requires that the organization have tive farm organization, it is important that our Farm FARM BUREAU PRODUCTION AND Bureau continue to he directed by farm people and that MARKETING PROGRAMS adequate equity capital. Major capital investments by members may be required where processing and han- our policies be developed to reflect the ideas and ideals We believe that farmers should act through their own dling facilities are needed. of America's farm people. initiative to solve the problems confrontinJ{ them today. Experience has shown that the major problem in mar- Therefore, we urge that representation from state Faced with low farm prices, the need for large amounts keting associations has been that they were inadequately Farm Bureaus to the AFBF Annual Meeting be deter- of capital to operate farming enterprises, the rapid changes financed. mined on the basis of the farmer membership. in agricultural technology, and the interference of the We approve and support our affiliate companies in Federal government in agriculture, we accept the chal- the raising of the necessary equity capital to establish STATUS OF PREVIOUS POLICIES lenge to shape the future to the benefit of the farm fam- and carry out the sales and marketing objectives of the The policies adopted at the four previous annual meet- ily. We seek to establish standards for production and members. ings' are hereby reaffirmed except insofar as they have marketinJ{ programs to assure that they work directly for been modified or supplemented by later policies, includ- the benefit of farmer members. CENTRAL SALES AGENCY ing those adopted at this annual meeting. All other poli- Agricultural marketing is of major concern to farmers. Growers of seasonal commodities have traditionally cies shall be deemed to have lapsed except insofar as We recognize the need to improve our present marketing marketed their produce on the basis of market condi- the Board of Directors may specifically find that such methods if we are to receive a more equitable income. tions at harvest time. We believe that some growers a prior policy provides the only basis for action on a Farm Bureau - county, state and national- must assist will increasingly desire to spread the risks and oppor- current problem. and support the development and early operational phase tunities of marketing over longer periods of time by of new marketing programs so that they can be finan- owning their own produce after it has been processed. MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU POLICY IS cially sound. These marketin~ programs will be given This spreading of risk is presently being used by some BASED ON RESOLUTIONS- our highest priority. We should continue to expand mar- Farm Bureau members. • Developed through a program featuring indWidual ketinJ{ activities in commo.iity areas when requested by While the practice increases the opportunity for far- member participation members and where programs are economically feasible. mers, it also tends to increase the number of sellers on "V lrp nwud of Ot r markl'ting ('fforts. Farm Bureau the market. \Ve helieve that the increased number of • Discussed in nearly 11()() Community Farm Bureaus ~erVICl'Scontmues to provide gram, dry edIble bean and ,dIll'> .\ ill uffwt the pO~~lhle g.I1Il, .,nll thal ()nl} through • Draftl'd hy 69 CUllnty r r Rp.;u no'"G', m Run ail Rl )('- egg marketing services. Also. a cooperative dry edible cooperative selling of the finished products can members lutions Committees, representing 77 counties bean marketing program and a fowl marketing service truly gain an advantage from the shift in marketing are now in operation. The Farm Bureau wheat mar- practices. • Approved by members in 69 County or Regional Farm ketinJ{ program has completed another 'successful year Bureau annual meetings We recommend that the Market Development Divi- and is expandinJ{. The MichiJ{an A~cultural Coopera- sion study the altelTh'ltives and propose a method for a • Digested by 20-member State Policy Development tive Marketing Association (MACMA) is now operating cooperative central sales agency approach to merchan- Committee, composed by one member from each of nine commodity marketing programs. The fruit and veg- dising member-owned processed, or semi-finished, agri- the eleven districts, plus three representatives of the etable divisions serve growers of apples, asparagus, tart cultural products. Farm BUreatl Women, three from the Michigan Farm cherries, grapes, peaches, pears, plums 'and annual con- Bureau Young Farmers, and three members at large tract vegetable crops. The feeder cattle, feeder pig and FARM BUREAU LIVESTOCK MARKETING order buyer programs are the operating livestock divi- • Determined at State Annual Convention by voting Michigan Farm Bureau should continue to develop delegates from County and Regional Farm Bureaus- sions. and expand livestock marketing programs such as the one delegate for each one hundred members MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Decel)lber 1, .1971 Photo Glimpses 01 the "MAKE IT HAPPEN" People" l II ~ I \~ ./ ~ 'Q\\\\\~ \\~~. ~ % ~\ ~~\\~~ \~~. PilE IT HIGH, but don't shut down was the motto of MEE at the Saginaw terminal as a home // was needed for corn when other elevators had shut down. / Through a unique marketing program, your state and county Farm Bureau are making more than just a little bit of sunshine available COUNTIES I to you with the purchase of "Florida's Best" oranges and grapefruit. RECEIVE Backed by the Farm Bureau name for quality AWARDS and integrity, this grove-fresh citrus made more than 65,000 farm fami lies happy last Forty-four county Farm Bu- yeJr and there's no reason why you and your reaus were honored at the Farm family should not experience true grove-fresh Bureau banquet on November 8. fruit practic~lIy at your doorstep. Counties received a special cer- tificate and a gold star in recog- nition of outstanding achievement in membership, policy develop- ment, commodity activities, Farm Bureau Women, Young Farmers, information and increased partici- pation in Community Groups. Each county that made its 1971 (:ON1AC I YOUR member~hip ~oal received two ALBERTO E. MARTINEZ GOTTBERG of Venezuela (right), a MSU gold stars. Additional gold stars were given for each program student, presents his study "Inventory Management mU}Tl Cost in Agribusiness for Mini- Finance," based on the FBS feed County Farm achievement award. plant, to Matthew Butzin, FBS accounting, and Richard Clemens, FBS controller. Bureau Again this year, Chippewa County was the leader with seven gold stars. County President Ed DeWitt accepted the award for this outstanding county for the categories of membership, com- modity, women, information, com- munity groups and policy devel- opment. Montcalm, with President 6%to7V2% INTEREST ON DEBENTURES Wayne Thomas, earned six gold stars for membership, policy, de- FOR $100.00 OR MORE velopment, women, information YOU CAN PURCHASE and commodity efforts. Saginaw, led by Howard Eben- 6%- 5 Year Maturity hoeh, received five gold stars for information, commodity, member- 6t%-10 Year Maturity ship and policy development. Ingham received four gold stars 7%-15 Year Maturity for membership, young farmer FOR $1,000.00 OR MORE and women's programs and Larry FINALISTS in the Young Farmers Discussion Meet are (seated left YOU CAN PURCHASE SilJsby accepted the award. to right) Thomas F. Atherton, Thomas Middleton, Robert lee, Three gold star winners were Robert Harms, the moderator, Gene Veliquette; Thomas Benson, 6t%-10 Year Maturity Clare with President Henry Eber- and Gary Steere. ' hart for membership and young Winner of the Young Farmer Discussion Meet was Thomas F. FOR $5,000.00 OR MORE farmer activities; and Mackinaw- Atherton of Gaines. He graduated from Michigan State Univer- YOU CAN PURCHASE Luce with Jim Gribbel; and sity in 1969 with a B.S. degree in dairy. He is president of the \Vashtenaw with President Armin Genesee County Holstein Club. 7t%-15 Year Maturity \Veidmayer for membership and Atherton and his father operate a 300 acre, 25 Holstein dairy community groups. partnership, raising corn, oats and hay. This is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy these He will represent the Michigan Farm Bureau at the national securities. The offering is made only by the prospectus. Two star award winners were: Allegan, Junior Hoffman; Al- Young Farmers Discussion Meet which will be held in conjunc- tion with the American Farm Bureau annual convention in r-------------------------------, Clip and mail this coupon to: pena, Richard Stark; Antrim, Bev- erly Veliquette; Arenac, Tom Ko- Chicago. MR. C. A. MORRILL paczewski; Barry, Robert Bender; Farm Bureau Services, Inc. P. O. Box 960 Bay, Herb Schmidt; Benzie, Don losco, Nelson Provoast; Iron Hilbert Schultze; Newaygo, David Lansing, Michigan 48904 Nugent; and Calhoun, Lynn Range, Frank Tuchowski; Jack- Chesebro; Oakland, Jim Vantine; Smith. I would like a copy of the prospectus and a call by a registered son, John Pardee; Kalamazoo, Ar- Oceana, Francis Hawley; Otsego, sales agent. Charlevoix, Wayne Saunders; thur Bailey; Kent, Leroy Klein; Eugene Fleming. Cheboygan, Gerald Brown; Clin- Lenawee, Lowell Eisenmann; Liv- N A ME ingston, Russell Glover; and Ma- Ottawa, Arthur Lucas; Presque n . ton, Lee Ormston; Eaton, Lute Harten burg; Genesee, Don Hill; comb, Russell Koss. Isle, Larry Karsten; St. Joseph .• ROAD RFD # _ .. Hillsdale, Alvin Wells; Hiawatha- Mason, Gordon Groth; Me- Myron Ulrich; Shiawassee, Rich- C ITV ~ : CO U NTY . land, William Conine; Huron, nominee, Roy Rasner; Monroe, ard Gilna and Tuscola, Dave Elmer Anderson; Montmorency, Loomis. PH 0 N E _ _ _ . Keith Sturm. -------------------------------- SIXTEEN December 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Comprehensive Agricultural MARKETING AND COMMODITIES Bargaining Legislation Endorsed County Farm Bureau delegates standards in addition to represent- Order A Carton of Sunshine What Is Future at the recent MFB Annual Meet- ing adopted a policy stating "We ing the majority of the producers. The Board would determine if the By Harry A. Foster For Grape Marketing? will work for and support a com- standards were met and that the been informed how to order a prehensive Agricultural Market- accredited association continued load of tree-ripened navel oranges The Processing Grape Commit- Member to member sales of ing and Bargaining Act." • to meet the standards. and pink seedless grapefruit. The tee of MACMA will attempt to farm products among Farm Bu- The legislation requested would Buyers of the commodity would citrus can be ordered and deliv- find out what grape growers think reau members have been devel- cover many facets of organized be required to negotiate in good ered before Christmas. A carton about the future of grape mar- oped here in Michigan and other marketing. The proposed legisla- faith with an accredited associa- of grapefruit or oranges would keting in Michigan. The Com- states. Michigan cut its teeth on tion would be the most compre- tion. In the event that negotia- make a very nice family Christ- mittee recently requested its man- red tart cherries during recent hensive considered yet as it would tions could not be concluded or mas package. agement to conduct a survey of years. Member to member sales have all Michigan grape growers. establish the: terminated to the satisfaction of Florida Farm Bureau members" many advantages. It provides --concept of majority rule both parties, mediaiton and arbi- With the questionnaire, grape tration services would be per- started last year to ship tree- members in certain counties and -mutual obligation of associa- growers will receive a sheet en- formed under the Board's direc- ripened oranges and grapefruit to states a high quality product pro- tions and handlers to bargain titled "What Does the Future tion. Farm Bureau members in other duced by members in other areas, -mediation and arbitration if Hold?" It states that current eco- Government would not be di- states. It went so well that it is and can be an effective way to necessary nomic forces suggest that agri- rectly involved in commodity being expanded this year. establish realistic farm prices. -rights of producers to organ- cultural producers who market pricing or in any way controlling Michigan Farm Bureau leaders, These sales 'also give the organ- their production under contract ize without intederence of at the recent annual meeting in iaztion experience in product dis- will have certain advantages over the marketing of agricultural h~ndlers. products, but would permit farm- Grand Rapids, were enthusiastic tribution and can help build a producers who depend on an about the sales prospects for qual- system to move Michigan prod- open market. The same economic The majority role concept ers, through their own organiza- ity citrus. It should be noted that ucts. would mean that marketing asso- tions, to be effective in market- forces tend to exist for processors ciations that choose to operate ing. This self-help legislation the Florida Farm Bureau mem- If you and members of your of agricultural products. bers will ship their very best to community are interested in this under the proposed act would would provide the necessary legal us and their citrus is guaranteed pilot member to member. citrus Probably the single most im- represent and be supported by all framework. to be "Florida's Best." project, contact your county Farm portant economic force in favor producers of the commodity if at The lengthy policy statement County Farm Bureaus have Bureau. of contractual production and least 51 % of the producers with will guide the drafting and intro- processing is the necessity of ade- 51 % or more of the commodity duction of a bill in the Michigan quate credit. Credit requires se- ('hoose to belong to the associa- Legislature. It has also been for- curity and security can be im- tion. Hay Listing Service proved through contracts. The proposed act would es- warded to the American Farm Bureau Federation Policy Devel- Will the marketing system tablish an Agricultural Marketing opment Committee for their con- A Hay Listing Service will soon The Hay Listing Service is change? It probably will. Who and Bargaining Board that would sideration as they develop pro- be a reality for Farm Bureau one of several benefits derived will benefit most from the chang- administer the provisions of the posed policy to be acted upon at members in participating County through an emerging concept of es - processors or growers? If act. Associations wishing to be ac- the AFBF Annual Meeting in Farm Bureaus. member marketing among Farm processors initiate the changes, credited would have to meet rigid Chicago. During November, members in Bureau members. The hay lists their efforts will be to improve participating counties where a are expected to be updated at the their position. If growers initiate surplus of hay exists listed their hay with their county Farm Bu- ends of December, January and the changes they can design a February. system to improve their position. Good Year fo.r Feeder Cattle Div. reau. The county secretaries, with Working together, growers and Members wishing to participate The MACMA Feeder Cattle these were actually marketed at the aid of a hay committee in processors can perhaps mutually can find out from their county Division has just completed 1971 Atlanta, due to the late comple- some counties, compiled the hay improve their industry. Example: Farm Bureau secretary whether sales of Michigan feeder cattle tion date of the facility. lists. their county is providing the serv- the cherry industry through the which are marketed for Farm Federal Market Order. The MACMA Feeder Cattle At the end of November, the ice. County secretaries ask that Bureau members exclusively. Division sold feeder cattle at lists were sent to the Michigan members ~ho buy or sell hay' as Today's market thinking gen- Farm Bureau members are par- spring assemblies and at the reg- Farm Bureau for final assembly a ,result of information in the erally equates processing not only ticipating in the program by sign- ularly scheduled fall assemblies and printing. Participating coun- Farm Bureau Hay Listing Serv- with a mechanical operation but ing exclusive sales agreements and also some were marketed on ties where a hay deficit exists will - ice notify the secretary of their also with the speculative business with MACMA's Feeder Cattle an individual basis, as members soon receive the hay lists for dis- transaction, in order to update transactions of buying raw prod- Division, giving the division ex- desired. tribution to Farm Bureau mem- their lists and evaluate the utiliaz- ucts and selling finished products. clusive rights to market their A special feature of the pro- bers who wish to buy hay. tion of the service. The possibility exists that through feeder cattle and work with mem- contracts the function of proces- gram was the pre-condition as- bers on quality management pro- sing can be separated from the sembly, held November 3. Di- grams to develop a reputable sup- functions of acquiring title to the vision members participated in Apples Flow Into Michigan product. ply of quality feeder cattle. Two- thousand head of feeder cattle this program by pre-weaning their calves for 30 days and giving The questionnaire asks grape were marketed this year. As the Michigan apple harvest from Ohio. Greenings were the growers what they think about them IBR, BVD, PI3, Pasturella drew to a close, several Michigan primary variety brought in, but various marketing possibilities. It Two new things developed it! and black leg malignant edema apple processors were unable to a modest amount of Romes came asks their opinion on basically six 1971 in the Feeder Cattle Di- shots. The calves were wormed obtain the quotas they had an- from Ohio. vision. One being the leasing and and treated for grubs. Pre-con- alternatives: ticipated earlier for raw product beginning operation of a new fa- ditioned cattle brought a premi- .t>rocurement. While some of the One innovative trucker hauled 1) Form a single cooperative cility at Atlanta in the northeast- um above other calves and pur- ')rocessors had about what they in a load of bulk, a common to both process and sell finished ern part of the Lower Peninsula. chasers indicate these calves are vanted, others had only sixty per- method of hauling juice apples. product. This facility was leased from the healthier when put in the feedlot cent of what they had hoped to While the apples were of good Montmorency County Fair Board and start eating a lot sooner. This, quality before shipping, their 2) Form only a cooperative to obtain. sell finished product. and the additional penning and of course, makes them more val- quality was questionable upon handling facilities were construct- uable. With our neighboring states delivery. In fact, they did resem- 3) Form a cooperative that ed by MACMA for the purpose producing record apple crops this ble a load of juice apples at the would only process grapes for fee. The Feeder Cattle Division of grading, sorting and weighing completed a very successful year, year and no "home" for some of plant. 4) Form two cooperatives; one feeder cattle' for division mem- the apples, it did Dot take Michi- both in the development dimen- The deal proved to be no boon to process, the other to sell fin- bers in that area of the state. The sion of the program and the im- gan processors long to find addi- ished product. facility was developed after com- tional sources of raw product. To for the out of state growers. True, provement of the quality of feed- prehensive study and consultation date, about 85 semi-loads of ap- many New York growers did not 5) Finance additional proces- with the Farm Bureau Board of er cattle marketed. pIes' have come into Michigan have a home for all of their ap- sing facilities for an existing co- Directors, producers and commu- Plans for 1972 include mem- from out of state. However, the ples and Michigan proved to be operative. nity groups. bership expansion, especially in flow seems to have stopped at an additional outlet, but they re- 6) Take no action. the Atlanta area and eastern end least temporarily. ceived as little as $1.50 per cwt. As mentioned previously, 2,000 of the Upper Peninsula, with in- for 2 %" and up apples - a price Other questions on the ques- head of feeder cattle were mar- creased member services and pro- Most of the loads came from which only helped them minimize tionnaire relate to financing new keted. Only a small number of duction. New York, with lessor quantities their losses. operations, bargaining and supply management. The survey was prompted by MACMA Leases Feeder a distressed situation in market- ing the 1971 grape crop. Proc- Cattle Facility At Atlanta essors announced prices which were down 31 % from the 1970 The new leased facility at At- semblies primarily in the spring price level. lanta was completed just in time and fall of the year. The low price level prevailed for an October assembly of feeder It will also be used in expand- in spite of a crop size similar to cattle. The facility has been last year, a strong demand for ing the feeder pig marketing pro- leased from the Montmorency gram in northeast Michigan. grape juice, an expanding wine County Fair Board with MACMA market and the concerted efforts Feeder pigs will be assembled installing additional handling, penning and weighing facilities. there every other week for Feed- of the MACMA Processing Grape YOUR LOCAL CO-OP er Pig Division members. The Marketing Committee. The facility serves as an as- feeder pig operation at Atlanta The Committee is asking grow- SELLS AND SERVICES sembly point for cattle handled will be on the same basis as the by MACMA's Feeder Cattle Di- present feeder pig operation in ers to complete and return the questionnaires by December 11, PORTABLE HEATERS vision for regularly scheduled as- Lake City. 1971. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS December 1, 1971 SEVENTEEN MRRC Offers Student Loans up or down by the Board of Di- rectors of M.R.R.C. Systematic Farm Bureau Mutual Adds repayments of the loan will begin To Farm Youths as soon as the student completes -"Environmental Endorsement" his training and is employed. In The Michigan Rural Rehabili- Full four-year courses may be the case of dropouts, repayment A major innovation in the area Briefly, the endorsement in- tation Corporation, with its office financed as well as shorter peri- begins at once. of Environmental insurance is be- cludes personal injury protection in Marshall, Michigan, offers ods, such as high school comple- Applications should be filed at ing made by Farm Bureau Mu- for: 1) contamination or pollu- loans to any member of a farm tion, mechanical courses, etc. Ap- least six weeks in advance of the tual Insurance Company of Mich- tion, 2) assault and battery, 3) family who has a good high plicants will be given individual opening of the school session. igan, one of four companies com- wrongful invasion of private oc- school record, is ambitious, hon- consideration as to need and prising Farm Bureau Insurance cupancy, 4) libel and slander, 5) The M.R.R.C. is governed by est, healthy, and can furnish funds available. The applicant is Group. false arrest, imprisonment and the Board of Directors composed proof that financial assistance is not required to study agriculture wrongful eviction, detention. of: Floyd Matteeussen, Benton All Farmowners policies re- needed but is not available from and may attend any approved Farmowners policyholders are Harbor; Herbert Van Aken, Vice- newed on and after December any other source. school or college in the State of urged to review the new endorse- president, Eaton Rapids; E. B. 24, 1971, will provide Environ- If such a loan will help obtain Michigan. If the training is not Hill, Secretary- Treasurer, East mental protection under a "Per- ment when it is received, noting additional training to provide a available within the State, an ex- .Lansing; Joa Penzion, Executive sonal Injury Liability Insurance carefully new coverages and re- better life and living, M.R.R.C. ception may be made. It is not Committee Member, Mount Endorsement" which has been strictions. can help. The loans can be se- necessary for the borrower to stay Clemens; G. Elwood Bonine, East specially developed to meet grow- Annual premium cost for the cured for any kind of training in Michigan after completing his Lansing; Grover Grigsby, Lan- ing needs of the Company's in- additional coverage is $10 per that will make the borrower more training. sing; Roy Howes, Kaleva; and sureds. The coverage will also be policy. At the time of renewal, skillful and more valuable to so- Interest rates will be set at 6% Chester Johnson, Lakeview. Nile made available to new policy- insureds will receive a notice in- ciety as a whole. per annum but may be adjusted L. Katz is Executive Director. holders after January 1, 1972. dicating the $10 charge has been added to that billing. If the ad- ditional coverage is not desired, it can be declined by the policy- holder. Insureds whose policies do not come due in the near fu- ture should contact their agent if they want immediate coverage. One of the most noted phe- nomenon of the past decade has been a growing concern with our "quality of life." This concern has now reached the countryside, aided considerably by a sudden influx of suburbanites. These peo- ple don't like the smell coming from the farm next door, the in- secticides being used, the morn- ing cock-a-doodle-doo of a rooster SEASON SPECIALS ON YOUR CHOICE OF Long before contamination of GLAS-BELT WT & WIDE MARK REDI-GRIPS ... our atmosphere and waterways was of concern to the average citizen, the farmer had recog- nized the serious danger that could result from inadvertent pol- lution. No one better understands the need for a harmonious rela- tionship between nature and man, than the farmer. His livelihood hangs in that thin balance. Today, although no physical damage may have occurred, many urban "transplants" are alleging they have suffered "personal in- jury" - including mental anguish and mental injury, bodily injury, sickness and disease - because their quality of life has been dis- turbed. Increasingly, they are turning to the courts to collect "damages" and stop the practice in question. As a result, many farmers now face complicated lawsuits. And few have insurance which affords them any degree of protection. In many cases, insurance com- panies with vague personal injury liability protection are rewriting their policies to exclude such coverage. Farm Bureau Insurance Group is rewriting its policies to UNICO- REDI-GRIP Snow broaden protection. Tires are reverse molded In response to this changing to put more tire in contact need of Michigan farmers, Farm with the road and to im- 1. GLAS- BELT 2. WT SERIES 3. WIDE MARK Bureau Insurance Group has de- Counter-acting special veloped the unique Environ- prove tire mileage as well These special ice-grip These WIDE MARK mental protection endorsement. as skid resistance. Gen- treads are designed for treads minimize side tires put more road- It's a lot of coverage for just $10 erous slotted treads help rugged duty mile-after- sl ip on these rugged holding tread on the - coverage of vital importance to prevent side-sl ip and im- mile. Double polyester snow-goers. Each has road and more ice-grip the farming industry. prove TRACTION ACTION. plies and double fiber- a full, fourplies of poly- area on each tire. Fiber- Remember that 75% of glass belts under the ester cord for a longer- glass and polyester braking effort can be on tread insure TRACTION ACTION all more lasting, harder-working kind of performance cord construction in- Announcement your front wheels. For the sure longest life and safest bad weather opera- winter long. this winter. top performance on Inpatient Hospitalization tion, get fourREDI-GRIPS. rugged driving. 1. Patient will pay the first III $68.00 instead of $60.00 for hos- pital services up to 90 days per Where Your Farm Comes First UNICO MPI- 44 PERMANENT "benefit period" and $17.00 day instead of $15.00 from per the Don't wait for that sad groan FaRmr] on that cold morn. Get a POLl- FARM POWER ANTI-FREEZE. 61st day through the 90th. SUPREME. 2. "Lifetime reserve" of 60 ad- UNICO BATTERY ditional days, patient will pay ...:>~ ....c; <> ~~ Use it in your $34.00 per day instead of $30.00 . Bureau You get twice car, truck and the c ran kin 9 tractor. It's the Post-Hospital Extended Care power and fi 11-it & forget- 1. Patient will pay $8.50 per 71 % more re- it anti-freeze day instead of $7.50 for the 21st serve. from UNICO. through the 100th day for care in FARMERS PETROLEUM a qualified extended care facility. EIGHTEEN December 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS DISCUSSION TOPIC by KEN WILES DIREaOR OF COMMUNICATIONS \~8D .,~ ~ ~ '~'O~ bl.lp d - The Port Huron Times Herald, analyzing motor- cycle and minibike crashes in that community for the summer months, reported emergency rooms at two hospitals "were literally filled with motorcycle and minibike accident victims." During the four summer months, 153 persons were injured in motor- cycle and 33 in minibike crashes. Twenty-five of the injured were 12 years of age and under - the young- est being all of seven years of age. Many minibikes have poor stability and lack ease of handling. Some have unsafe brakes, uncovered flywheels, and exhaust pipes dangerously close to mon result of jumping the ~achines over ridges or the driver's left leg. dropoffs might be prevented by putting more en- These were the conclusions reached following a ergy-absorbing materials inside the seats. safety study of more than 80 minibikes produced by Tests, to s~ulate the severe conditions encoUD- the leading minibike manufacturers. Any of these tered by snowmobilers who jump over ridges or questionable features could prove extremely hazard- dropoffs, indicate the weight of the rider increases ous when traveling the speed that many minibikes from 20 to 30 times on landing. Thus, a 200 pound are capable of doing. person would weigh up to 3 tons upon impact. Snowmobilers might have to curb their activities People often fail to keep in mind that miniature One safety precaution advocated is to kneel on somewhat and spend more money under proposed bikes should be handled with the same respect and one leg on the seat rather than straddle it. In this legislation which could become law this winter. common sense afforded full-sized motorcycles. They method, the knee acts as a shock absorber and the One bill, which has passed the Senate, bans snow- should be ridden off the street and only by those spine is not subject to sudden and violent bump- mobiling on faIJIllands, farm woodlots or platted old enough and responsible enough to operate them ing. Another safety precaution suggested, but not property in southern Michigan without permission. safely. Protective clothing - full length trousers, likely to be followed, is to avoid jumping snowmo- Snowmobiling in a forest nursery, planting area or long sleeves, full shoes or boots, and safety helmet biles. public lands posted or reasonably identifiable as -' which offer protection from abrasions and scratches Although many drivers of the powerful machines an area of forest reproduction where growing stock - is designed to protect the riders and should not are reluctant to admit it, the noise and continuous may be damaged, would also be unlawful. be left to deteriorate in the closet roar of the engines have the potential of permanently Except during an emergency or to go to and from Some people dread the long hard winter with its damaging a person's hearing. With the backing of a permanent residence or hunting camp otherwise tons of snow to shovel or push around, with its the snowmobile industry, attempts are being made inaccessible by a conventional vehicle, sn~wmobil- sub-freezing temperatures and long hours of dark- to reduce the no~se level on future machines. ing in public deer hunting areas from 7-10 a.m. and ness. Others, young and old alike, believe in using Many farmers use snowmobiles for recreation to 2-5 p.m. would be banned. snow for good fellowship and fun. check on stock, fruit trees, and fences during the The bill would prohibit driving snowmobiles be- Originally envisioned as a machine that would winter. They are now accepted, perhaps reluctantly tween midnight and 6 a.m. within 100 feet of a allow doctors, game wardens, trappers and hunters by some, as almost a necessity in many parts of the dwelling at a speed faster than that needed to main- to reach their work, through the snow, power sleds state. Some farmers say they don't know how they tain a forward motion. It would also prohibit any got along without them. child under the age of 12 from operating a snow- have increased in number, within the last decade, During a deep snow or when roads aren't open, mobile except under the direct supervision of an to the point they are now considered a nuisance by some. a snowmobile is often the only vehicle that can adult or on land owned or under the control of his move. Utility companies have used them to repair parents or legal guardian. The snowmobile population in Michigan alone Under this proposed legislation, machine noise downed lines and emergency squads have used them has tripled in the last two years to over 200,000. level at 50 feet at full throttle would be limited to to get seriously ill persons to a doctor. With this increase in machines, the number of 82 decibels for machines sold after February 1, 1972. Many property owners report that the rapidly in- crashes has also increased. The bill also provides that a township, village or city creasing number of snowmobiles is causing increas- Snowmobile enthusiasts, champing at the bit and ing damage to crops, young trees, and fences on could pass local ordinances regulating snowmobile "thinking snow," would do well to spend a few min- private property. operation if the ordinance meets the minimum re- utes reflecting on last winter's accident record of quirements of the state law. The Horton Trespass Act, as passed in the 1969 their play machine. Legislature, Act No. 164, has been amended and Whether the proposed legislation, which confirms In the 1970-71 winter season, the Michigan State now specifically includes a section on snowmobiling. to the intent of the policy adopted by the delegates Police report there were 1,923 snowmobile crashes This section says that while operating a snowmobile, at Michigan Farm bureau's 1971 Annual Meeting, reported, in which 23 persons were killed and 1,835 a person shall not enter in or remain upon prem- will clear both houses of the legislature and become persons injured, 775 of them in the "incapacitating" ises under any of the following conditions: law during this snowmobile season cannot be pre- category. A total of 533 crashes resulted from strik- dicted. However, the regulations will be discussed a) The premises are enclosed in a manner so ing a fixed object and 922 of them occurred when in this publication if enacted into law. designed to exclude intruders. the vehicle was running in the dark without lights. In the meantime, one cannot argue that a machine b) the premises are fenced. An interesting footnote to these figures is that which has opened up entire new fields of industry 298 of those injured were drivers under 15 vears c) The premises are posted in a conspicuous in the state is all bad. The benefits of the steadily of age.. manner against entry. increasing snowmobile industry brings millions of International Snowmobile Industry AssociatioD d) Notice against trespass is personally commu- dollars into the general fund of the state. (ISlA) has safety engineers regularly working to nicated to him by the owner or lessee of the land Many snowmobilers would like to see this money develop safety standards for the industry. Their ex- or other authorized person. used in their behalf. No specific appropriations have perience has led to the belief that generally those The Act goes on to specify that any person vio- been made for snowmobilers, although the DNR has injured or killed are either braking the law or have lating any of the provisions of the act shall be opened miles of trails on public lands. over indulged in fermented beverages. deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon con- Despite the problems they have caused, it ap- Medical, scientists also are attempting to find viction shall be fined not less than $10 nor more p~~s that .snowmobiles are here to stay. The ex- ways of reducing the number of incidences and the than $50, and may be committed to the county jail cIting, roanng, noisy machines have brought many severity of back injuries in snowmobile accidents. until such fine and costs of the proceedings are paid people out of hibernation during the winter months. A recently completed study by the University of for a period of not more than 30 days. Subsequent ~hough confused at times by which of the wide Michigan Safety Research Institute found that 10 convictions may be punishable by a fine of not more vanety of two-eyrIe jungle creatures to purchase, to 20 percent of the snowmobile injuries reported than $100 and an additional period of not more snowmobilers can, by using good common sense, were compression fractures of the spine. This com- than 30 days in the county jail.. enjoy Michigan's winter wonderland * klAOIHDIM MICHIGAN FARM NEWS December 1, 1971 NINETEEN State-Wide Clinic DISCUSSION TOPIC Fifty County Farm Bureau sec- A total of 612 community groups, with 4,998 members retaries were in attendance at a participating, sent reports on the October topic "Uni- clinic held October 21 and 22, 1971 in the Farm Bureau Center cameralism." These are the answers they gave to the in Lansing. The clinic provided questions: the secretaries and Michigan 1. Does your group feel that the check and balance Farm Bureau office staff with an system would b e lost under the one-house legislature opportunity to get acquainted system? and to understand the roles and procedures of all persons involved Yes —464 No —86 in the mechanics of helping to 2. Would your group support an amendment to the make Farm Bureau the largest Michigan Constitution to change Michigan from a two- and strongest farm organization in house to a one-house, legislature? the world. Yes — 8 5 No —463 Farm Bureau Center staff ap- preciated the opportunity to meet 3. Would your group support the petition drive to place and visit with the county secre- the issue of a one-house legislature before the voters in taries. It gave them a better per- November, 1972? There is still time for Farm Bureau members to join in spective of responsibilities on the county level. the fun of going to Rome in February, 1972. The tour Yes —132 No —480 leaves Detroit on February 25 and returns on March 3. A highlight of the clinic was 4. Does your group feel that the cost of operating Mich- the presentation by President Space is still available in the Alitalia DC-8 for this eco- igan's legislative body would be increased or decreased Smith of awards to the following nomical tour. The cost is surprisingly low, only $325 per under the unicameral system? secretaries for their outstanding person. This includes all air transportation, ground trans- Increased — 334 Decreased —110 contribution in the 1971 member- portation from the airport to hotel and return, hotel lodg- ship campaign: Mrs. Hattie Lock- ing, and some meals. It also includes some sightseeing, 5. What suggestions does your group have for improving hart, Chippewa County; Mrs. and allows for some free time for members to do their own Michigan's legislative system? Make legislators more re- Esther Flatt, Mackinac-Luce sponsible to the people; less politics and more work; good sightseeing. County; Mrs. Bonnie Burkett, house cleaning; legislators should spend more time in ses- This is the first international tour ever sponsored by Missaukee County; Mrs. Lennie sion; more honest men in office; establish a retirement Michigan Farm Bureau. To obtain this low cost, a con- Luther, Wexford County; Mrs. age; set wages according to amount of time spent on job. tract was signed to charter the Alitalia Airline. This re- Gertrude Rocheleau, Cheboygan sulted in a saving of $110 in air transportation alone. To County; Mrs. Carol Curtis, Oge- 6. How many of your group members attended your take advantage of this saving, however, the plane must maw County; Mrs. Marlene Boes, county Farm Bureau annual meeting this year? 2,481. be filled. If the plane is not filled, cost will be consider- Newaygo County; Mrs. Mary Ann ably higher. In view of this, if the plane is not filled by Hukill, Oceana County; Mrs. El- December 24, the contract will be cancelled and money len Peppel, Bay County; Mrs. Florida Hotel Discount Doris Girard, Saginaw County; Mrs. Marilyn Batkie, Sanilac returned to those members who have made their deposit for the tour. So, if you are interested in going to Rome, write for further information now. December 26 will be Can you imagine a discount at a Florida hotel in the winter County; Miss Loretta Kirkpatrick, too late, as the plane will either be filled or the tour will time? Tuscola County; Mrs. Marilyn be cancelled by that date. Thanks to potential group purchasing power of Farm Bu- Knight, Clinton County; Mrs. Jean Scutt, Ingham County; Mrs. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel with reau, a discount at a Florida hotel is available to Farm Bureau people of similar interests and see the fabulous city of Audrey Quisenberry, Montcalm Community Group members. A 10% savings on all rates at the County; Mrs. Kay Robe, Kent Rome and surrounding area for a low, economical price. Beach Club Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, are being offered. County; Mrs. Marie Pianowski, Return the coupon today for further information. The Beach Club has many plans available, ranging from a St Joseph County; Mrs. Betty complete package of 7 nights lodging; including meals, a boat Bliss, Monroe County; and Mrs. trip, smorgasbord, and social activities, to a small two-person Evelyn Curry, Wayne County. COUPON room. No matter which plan the member chooses, he receives Program Development Division a 10% discount b y showing his Farm Bureau membership Michigan Farm Bureau card at the hotel. P.O. Box 960 The Beach Club Hotel, located in the heart of the great Lansing, Michigan 48904 resort area of Fort Lauderdale, has complete facilities directly on the ocean with 300 feet of private beach. It also has an PAY YOUR Yes, I am a Farm Bureau member and would like to know olympic-size swimming pool, dining rooms, and lounges. more about the proposed Farm Bureau tour to Rome. Information about the hotel and the plans available are be- ing sent to each Community Group in the state. Information F.B. DUES NAME: is also being sent to County Farm Bureau offices. Community Groups provide many opportunities for members NOW ADDRESS:. to participate in their organization. They provide the basis for policy development and a real opportunity for communication PHONE: between the member and his organization. FARM BUREAU MARKET PLACE SPECIAL RATE TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERS: 25 words f o r $2.00 each edition. Additional words, 10 cents each. Figures such as 12 or $12.50 count as ono w o r d . NON-MEMBER advertisers: 15 cents per word one edition, two or more editions, 10 cents per word. 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Old Tin Wind-up Toys. Valley Park, Missouri 63088. Western Michigan. Individual parts or Michigan 48846. (7-tf-33b) 971-1804. (12-6t-27p) Old Iron Toys. Old Dolls. Glass Animals. (9-6t-25p) complete rebuilt like new ready to install Please describe and price. Write to: Ruth — parts and units factory direct to farm- Blackford, Route # 1 , Nashport, Ohio STOP RUSTY WATER FROM RUINING ers. Cow stalls and free stalls, % to 10 HEREFOBD BULLS — p u r e b r e d h e r d 43830. (7-6t-47p) HP motors in stock, Booms Red & White sires. Ready for service. Also, reeistered FOR SALE: Fifty Herford bred cows, to WASH, staining fixtures. Proven filter top silos at early order discount. 3 years heifers and calves. Egypt Valley Hereford start calving in February. Bred to regis- keeps complete water svstem free of rust, to pay . . . 5 % on unpaid balance. Wyn- Farm, 6611 Knapp St.. Ada. Michigan. tered Herford bull and Cnarolias, cows are «and. tastes, odors and other impurities. Phone OR 6-1090. (Kent Countv) in fine condition. Priced to sell. For more MAKE YOUR "WILL"! Four forms, at- Uses economical, washable filters. 30 day garden Equipment, Route # 3 , Fremont, information phone 6 1 6 - 2 3 8 - 9 5 9 1 . tornev's informative book . . . plus "Fam- trial offer. Free information. Write: Michigan 49412. (6-6t-83b) (ll-tf-25b) ily Estate Planner." Send $ 1 . WILLS, (12-lt-31p) RUSTRAP, 836-AC W. 79th, Minneapolis, Box 30188 (MFN), Cincinnati, Ohio Minnesota 55420. 45230. (9-tf-20p) FARROWING STALLS $26.75; Slide in R E G I S T E R E D D U R O C S . Top quality Stock Racks $119.50; Calf Creep Feeders, boars and gilts. Production data and car- BIRD HOUSE PLANS — 10 New designs, Single $92.50 — Double $137.50. Limited cass information available. Bvrum or Sons. 26 POULTRY WANTED HOME WORKERS: $100 week- easily built, ideal winter projects. Guar- Dealerships available. Dolly Enterprises, RFD it\. Onondaga, Michigan. Phone anteed, $ 1 . Chelsea, Box HON, German- 517-628-2641. (2-tf-25b) ly addressing envelopes. For details send 219 Main, Colchester, Illinois 62326. DAY OLD OR STARTED PULLETS — 25* and laree. stamped, self-addressed en- town, Maryland 20767 (ll-3t-18p) (12-lt-25p) The DeKalb profit pullet. Accepted by velope to: WJR Enterprises, Box 44068, the smart poultryman for high egg pro- Department M7, Cincinnati, Ohio 45244. MAKE YOUR "WILL"! Four forms, attor- FOR SALE: One Registered Romney Year- duction, superior egg quality, greater feed (12-tf-26b) ney's informative book . . . plus "Family OLIVER 25 COMBINE, 10 ft. header, 2 ling Ram — $75. Phone: 3 1 3 - 7 9 8 - 8 2 9 0 . efficiency. If you keep records, you'll keep DeKalbs. Write for prices and catalog. Estate Planner." Send $ 1 . WILLS, Box row corn head, cab, excellent condition. Eldon C. Barclay Sr., Almont, Michigan KLAGER HATCHERIES, B r i d g e w a t e r , 30188 (MFN), Cincinnati, Ohio 45230. Bill McCalla. 4100 Stone School Road, 48003. Michigan. Telephones: Saline HAzel (12-lt-21p) Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104. Phone: 313 - WANTED: ALLIS ROUND HAY BALER, 971-1804. (12-2t-25p) 9-7087, Manchester GArden 8-3034. any place, any condition. Alfred Roeder, Seneca, Kansas 66538. (9-4t-14p) INDIANHEAD & LINCOLN CENTS 1900 TH'RTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL BRED thru 1939, fifty different, $4.95. Old two EWE SALE, Wednesday, December 29, SHAVER STARCROSS 288 — Started pul- dollar bill $2.98. Pricelists, Dime. Edel's, 1971, 12 noon, Eastern Standard Time, 14 FOR SALE Livestock Pavilion, Michigan State Univer- lets available most every month. Get wise and try these top profit makers as your COUNTRY RECORDS — and tape car- Carlyle, Illinois 62231. (12-lt-21p) sity, East Lansing, Michigan. Seventy-five next flock. MacPherson Hatchery, Route tridges — fiddle tunes — Blue Grass, etc. bred ewes — 10 breeds. Also 25 ewe = 3 , Ionia, Michigan. Phone 527-0860. Free circular. Uncle Jim O'Neal, Box ORIGINAL SONGBOOK Michigan Water MAPLE GROVE APIARIES — processing lambs, 10 ram lambs. Write for catalog: A-MFN, Arcadia, California 91006. Winter Wonderland by Mary Leipprandt, plant, plus bees and 40 acres, other real Michigan Sheep Breeders Association, 104 (10-6t-25p) estate. Call or write Harvey Gosen, Wolf- A.S.C.A.P. writer, $1.75. Member of gram Realty, 2870 West Verne Road, Burt, Anthony Hall, East Lansing, Michigan 'Lucky 5 0 ' Farm Bureau Group. Write: 48823. (12-lt-50b) KLAGER'S DEKALB PROFIT PULLETS 3864 North Sturm, Pigeon, Michigan Michigan 48417. Phone: 5 1 7 - 7 5 5 - 2 8 5 8 . — Order your started pullets that have 8 (ll-2t-29p) 48755. (ll-2t-24p) been raised on a proven growing program. HOME WORKERS WANTED: Possible The growing birds are inspected weekly earnings $100 weekly and u p utilizing SERVICE AGE YORKSHIRE, DUROC by trained staff, vaccinated, debeaked and mail service opportunities. We'll send you ANY MAKE WRIST WATCH CLEANED, DALMATION PUPS — AKC registered. BOARS, AND OPEN GILTS. Sorioray in- delivered by us in clean crates. If you circular listings from which you select. repaired, parts included. Total price Good watch dogs. Bill McCalla, 4100 formation available on most of the boars. keep records, vou will keep KLAGER DE- Send 250 and a stamped, self-addressed $5.95. 7-day service. Our 19th year. Stone School Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan Robert Harper, R # l , Vicksburg, Michigan KALBS. KLAGER HATCHERIES. Bridee- business envelope to WJR Enterprises, Box Elgin trained experts. Send for free ship- 48104. Phone: 3 1 3 - 9 7 1 - 1 8 0 4 . 49097. Phone: 616 - 649-2803. water, Michigan. Telephones: 313 429- 44068, Dept. M-7, Cincinnati, Ohio 45244. ping box. Hub's Service, 344 N. Alfred, (12-2t-19p) (12-6t-25p) 7087 and 313 428-3034. (12-tf-40b) Elgin, Illinois 60120. (5-4t-31p) TWENTY December 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS from the people that brought you.*. «*3? MICHIGAN'S FIRST FARMOWNERS DIVIDEND A*f$*X*L 0 / s ^ & AGROPLAN PtfKoa , V VW VM-C V now... INCREASED ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT BENEFITS AT NO ADDITIONAL COST Farming is one of the most hazardous occupations. We know it That's why . . . back in April, 1967 . . . Community Service Insurance, Michigan Farm Bureau and County Farm Bureaus created Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) protection for you. And that's why AD&D benefits for spouses of Farm Bureau members will be increased 100% on January 1, 1972 . . . at no extra cost Farm Bureau members and their spouses will be eligible for equal benefits: $1,000 for loss of life or multiple limb loss; $500 and $250 for lesser disabilities. Check the facts today. ; The Farm Bureau Family: working together for you I FARM BUREAU INSURANCE GROUP Farm Bureau Mutual • Farm Bureau Life • Community Service Insurance • Community Service Acceptance