M_DCHDGAN+&FARM NEWS THE ACTION PUBLICATION OF THE MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU Vol. 51, No. 1 MAKE IT HAPPEN Janua.., j MMC-LUCE MAkES GOAL IN THIS ISSUE Capitol Report Page 3 Washington Tour Page 4 Marketing Page 5 Discussion Topic Page 10 TWO January 1, 1972 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS EDITORIAL ••• PRESIDENT'S COLUMN ••• THE AUTHORS,.,. F.B. On SPIR\TOF SELF Mar~et;ng GOVERNMENT The Move Farmers from 49 states and Puerto Rico gath- A'Michigan State University survey of farm- ered together in Chicago for the 53rd annual ers' attitudes established that farmers are most meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federa- strongly motivated to join a farm organization tion during the first full week in December to through the provision of tangible economic establish the policies for their organization. 'benefits. Michigan was well represented by over 240 Our experience in Michigan Farm Bureau farmers who took time out from their daily substantiates this finding. As sound beneficial farm chores to take part in this annual event marketing programs have been deyeloped, the of the world's largest farm organization. Over membership has steadily increased. 7000 farmers and ranchers were in attendance. To make profitable adjustments to the many changes arising in production and marketing, From the opening vesper service on Sunday we must act through our own initiative to solve afternoon through the motion to adjourn on the problems confronting us today and in the Thursday, Michigan members took an active future. We must seek to set standards for pro- part in the convention. duction and marketing problems which work Michigan Farm Bureau Queen Miss Jackie directly for the benefit of farmer members. Shade proudly represented us in the parade One of the great triumphs of our free Ameri- of queens at the large International BallroQm can agriculture has been its ability to fill mar- of the Conrad Hilton Hotel before thousands FARM BUREAU MEMBERSHIP DEADLINE ket needs within very statistical limits - espe- of people. January 15, 1972 is an important,date to remember. It is cially when one considers the unpredictable Michigan was one of three states to receive the Farm Bureau membership deadline for you to retain factors in production. In planning for the fu- a four-star award, the highest given this year, your eligibility for high quality Blue Cross-Blue Shield ture, we must not overlook the threat of ac- at the "Gold Star Award" program. State Farm health care benefits through Farm Bureau. tions from well meaning people who, through Bureaus were required to show a gain in mem- Blue Cross-Blue Shield is one of the many benefits avail- ignorance, would orient production to some- bership over their 1970 total in order to qualify able to eligible Farm Bureau members. It protects you and thing other than consumer needs or wants. for the gold star program. Michigan is well your family against the high cost of unexpected hospital What farmers want from the marketing of qualified, having had a membership gain for and doctor bills. their produce is expressed, as well as anywhere, four consecutive years. Other program areas of Through united action, Farm Bureau, "Makes It Hap- in the preamble to the law that authorized farm MFB to receive a "Gold Star Award" were pen." Renew your Farm Bureau membership now. cooperatives: "The intelligent and orderly mar- young farmers, marketing and policy develop- keting of agricultural products ... to eliminate ment. speculation and waste ... to make the distri- Approximately 2800 county Farm Bureau HOW WE STAND bution of agricultural products between pro- presidents were on hand to help celebrate ducers and consumers as direct as can be effi- a new all-time-high membership record of ON MEMBERSHIP ciently done; and to stabilize the marketing of 2,057,665 AFBF member families. This is an agricultural products." January is membership campaign time in Michigan. Voluntary increase of 114,484 member families over last In this day and age we hear much of the workers will be contacting fanners who are not now members year and the largest increase in membership need for communication. As we move into our offering them the opportunity to join the largest farmers organi- since 1947. 1972 membership activities, this communica- zation in Michigan and the United States. One of the major guest speakers at the gen- Farm Bureau is an organization of-by-and-for farmers which tion becomes more and more important. Farm eral session was Earl L. Butz, recently appoint- is independent, non-governmental and voluntary. It is local, state- Bureau members, as well as non-members, must ed Secretary of Agriculture. Butz commented, wide, national and international in its scope and influence. become informed about Farm Bureau producer "There are some real problems facing agricul- Many Farm Bureau members have renewed their membership owned and controlled marketing services. ture. Just to name a few; inadequate income, for 1972 and in some counties new members have signed up. Our Farm Bureau marketing efforts provide farm costs, over-production, farm labor, the grain, dry edible bean and egg marketing serv- use of farm chemicals, revitalization of our REGIONAL MEMBERSmP STANDING ices, a cooperative dry bean marketing program rural communities, maintaining family farms and a fowl marketing service. Commodity mar- and access to foreign markets for U.S. farm December 16, 1971 December 16, 1970 keting programs serve growers of apples, as- Region New Total % of New Total % of products." Goal Goal paragus, tart cherries, grapes, peaches, pears, He informed the assembled group that he Northeast 60 1976 73.4 48 1560 58.5 plums and annual contract vegetable crops. would need their help in finding answers to Northwest 59 2190 70.2 33 1905 59.9 Feeder cattle, feeder pigs and order buyer pro- these problems. UP 58 602 65.5 23 417 ,46.4 grams are operating for livestock producers. Butz also said, "I am on record regarding Saginaw Valley 129 4283 63.9 78 3906 58.8 As we have progressed in the marketing field, the right of farmers to bargain. I now go on Southwest 165 4938 61.4 91 4818 59.1' participating members have gained first-hand record favoring the principles and methods of Thumb 139 5839 6004 74 5609 57.6 knowledge of markets and marketing tech- bargaining embodied in the Sisk Bill. At the West 94 4310 60.0 87 4014 56.3 niques and experienced tangible success. proper time I shall support it, subject of course West Central 58 2199 58.1 28 1978 52.2 We certainly don't have the solutions to all to any minor modification that may seem ap- Southeast 125 4160 56.9 116 3818 52.6 of the marketing probleq'ls, but we have been propriate as testimony proceeds before the Central' 250 4538 52.0 163 4301 49.8 and will continue working to conquer them. Committee. " -- -- - - -- -- State 1137 35,035 60.3 741 31,479 55.8 The voice of members must be heard if mar- In closing he said, "May I assure you that keting services and programs are to be what we have the full support of President Nixon the majority of the members want. We must and his staff in the White House as we move ~. MICHIGAN IFARM NEWS also listen to the non-member if we hope to forward vigorously to preserve the family farm have him as a member. structure in American agriculture; and do our THB ACTION PUBLICATION 0 .. THE MICHlaAN "ARM BURI!AU utmost to assure a level of income for farm The MICHIGAN FARM NEWS is DIRECTORS: District I, Arthur In the process of developing policy for the published monthly, on the first day, Bailey, Schoolcraft; District 2, Dean folks that will let them share adequately in the by the Michiltan Farm Bureau, at its PridJteon, Montgomery, R-I; District 3, coming year, we have dedicated ourselves to publication office at 109 N. Lafayette Andrew Jackson. Howell, R-l; Dis- great American affluence; we try to strengthen Street, Greenville. Michigan. trict 4, Elton R. Smith, Caledonia, R-l; working harder and more aggressively to make our rural communities all through America so Editorial and general offices at 7373 District 5, David Morris, Grand Ledlte, our present marketing programs more effective. West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, R-3; District 6, Jack Laurie, Cass City, that our young people may find good opportu- Michigan 48904. Post Office Box 960. R-3; District 7. Kenneth Bull, Bailey, Action was taken to "gear up" for future ex- Telephone, Lansing 485-8121, Exten- nities for purposeful employment and peaceful sion 228. Subscription price. Sot per R-I; District 8, Harvey Leuenberger, pansion into new fields of marketing. This posi- year. Sa$tinaw, R-6; District 9, Eugene Rob- living in areas where they grew up; and finally, erts. Lake City, R-l; District 10, tive action indicates the strong belief of the Established January 13. 1923. Sec- to bring to all of us in agriculture a deep inner ond Class Postage paid at Greenville, Richard Wieland, Ellsworth. R-l; Dis- majority of the members in and support for Michigan. trict 11, Franklin Schwiderson. Dafter. sense of dignity and pride in our profession." DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Walter Farm Bureau marketing programs. EDITORIAL: Editor, Carl P. Kent- ner; Artist, Norman Goodling. Frahm, Frankenmuth; James L. Sayre, Farm Bureau is an action organization that Belleville; Calvin Lutz, Kaleva. There are many more agricultural marketing OFFICERS: Michigan Farm Bu- challenges and opportunities. But they still need is growing and meeting the needs of farmers. reau; President. Elton R. Smith, Cale- WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU: Mrs. The decisions arrived at in the Chicago meet- donia, R-l; Vice President, Dean Richard Wieland, Ellsworth, R-l. research, development, and member support be- Pridgeon, Montllomery, R-l; Secretary- FARM BUREAU YOUNC FARM- ing will be heard loud and clear, far and wide, Manager, Dan E. Reed. Lansing. ERS: William H. Spike, Owosso. fore they can be put into operation. as it is the true VOICE of agriculture repre- POSTMASTER: In using form 3579, mail to: Michigan Farm News, Together, through Farm Bureau we have the senting over two million members. 7373 West Saginow Highway, Lansing, Michigan 4890.4 strength to "Make It Happen." , Second cia .. postage paid at GrMnviU., Michigan Carl P. Kentner Elton R. Smith MICHIGAN FARM NEWS January 1, 1972 THREE property tax for school operation Governor Milliken to Hold should state that you are appeal- would remove local control over Public Meetings ing your assessment, indicate the the schools. The answer is that number of assessments you are local school boards would have Every citizen will have an op- appealing and show the township as much control as ever. The portunity to hear a complete ex- and county, locating the proper- fact is that schools presently only planation of Governor Milliken's ties. You should state the basis have the authority that is given petition drive on property tax of your appeal, such as your feel- them by the Legislature and are reform and program for school ing that the assessment is in also under the authority of the finance reform. The Governor is excess of 50 % of the value of State Board of Education. now holding a series of meetings the property or that it is inequit- throughout the entire state to able when compared to other School districts would no longer provide this opportunity. Two property in the township. There have to go to the voters continu- have been held - one in Grand may also be other reasons. It is ally to obtain approval for in- Rapids, the other in Marquette. well to mention that you appeared creased property tax millage. As many as 15 others are expec- before the local Board of Review They would, however, continue ted to be held. Notices will no and give the date. to determine school policies, bud- doubt be in local newspapers. gets, courses of study and text- All appeals to the State Tax Every citizen interested in good Commission must be in their of- books, hire and direct staff, as- government and tax reform should fice before the first Monday in sign and promote students, nego- make an effort to attend one of May (May I). When your letter tiate with employees, request these meetings for a complete is received, the Tax Commission voter approval on new buildings explanation by experts. will send you forms on which to and voter approval on any enrich- Robert E. Smith ment millage within the new limItations .. State school aid 1972 Property Tax Calendar indicate the full basis of your appeal. The forms are rather formulas would assure equitable December 31, 1971 is the tax simple and are not difficult to funding of all school districts in day for 1972 assessments and fill out. You will also receive a order to assure quality education taxes. Assessors throughout the letter of instruction, giving time for all pupils. state again begin the process of limits when the forms must be determining valuation of your:. returned. It is essential in the Constitutional Change Such ~eform must come in one way or another - either by peo- property for tax purposes. It is a ')rocess to be sure that all dead- complicated procedure at best. lines are met. Any appeal that ple determining tax goals or. by Many factors should be consid- is late cannot, by law, be con- court decree. If the Michigan ered; however, all too often as- sidered. .Will Reforlll court rules that the present prop- erty tax is inequitable, as courts sessments are based on limited information. If you have property in a city, Again this year, the dates may vary according to have ruled in other states, it P.A. 276, passed in 1969, is being the city charter. could be that under the present printed to assist the taxpayer to system there could be a high Property Tax statewide property tax because understand factors that assessors Property Tax Credits Reinstated ~ould consi,~er in determining the court rulings have not out- The legislation passed this cash value. lawed the property tax. They year to increase the Michigan have merely said it must be equal Sec. 27. The words "cash val- income taxes contained a pro- and School Finance to all and that one district cannot ue," whenever used in this a~t, vision reinstating the property tax shall be held to mean the usual credits which had been repealed have a revenue advantage over another. selling price at the place where a year ago. These credits can the property to which the term mean substantial tax savings to Across the nation major changes districts, vocational education, Farm Bureau Position is applied shall be at the time many people, especially farmers. are in process to finance schools. special education, compensatory of assessment, being the price The credits are deductible from on Petition Drive It is now becoming clear that education, etc. would be limited which could be obtained therefor the state income tax and are com- property tax for this purpose is to not more than four-and-one- Farm Bureau has been one of at private sale, and not at forced puted as follows: when property obsolete. The inequities are ma- half mills. Schools, by vote of the leaders in the promotion of or auction sale. Anv sale or other taxes are $100 or less the credit jor, with property taxpayers in the people, would be permitted property tax reform. The shift- disposition by the' state or any is 20% of the tax; between $100, ~me school districts receiving as up to an additional six mills for ing of school costs from property agency or political subdivision but not over $150, the credit is low as $5 for every mill levied enrichment programs. Counties taxes to other sources of revenue thereof heretofore or hereafter 820 plus 10 % of the excess over and, in other districts, as high as and townships, the same as at recognizing that land creates n~ made of lands acquired for de- $100; on taxes of $150, but not $80 for every mill levied. present, could also vote some ad- cost, adds no burden to the school linquent taxes or any appraisal over $200, the credit is $25 plus The courts in various states of ditional millage; however, in no system and also recognizing that made in connection therewith 5% of the amount over $150; on the nation are now ruling that event, could the total for schools, because of spiraling costs, es- shall not be considered as control- property taxes of over $200 the such inequities cannot continue. counties and townships be greater pecially in education, farm prop- ling evidence of true cash value credit is $27.50 plus 5% of the The most publicized court case than .26 mills. Capital outlay is erty taxes have risen to an aver- for assessment purposes. In de-. excess over $200; if the property is in California. Others are in not included in the limitation. age of over 20 percent of farmers' termining the value the assessor tax is over $10,000 tne credit is Minnesota and other states, in- To replace the tax relief ob- net income before taxes. This shall also consider the advantages 4 % of the tax. cluding Michigan where the courts tained by the major cut in prop- is three or four times more than and disadvantages of location, quality of soil, zoning, existing As an example, let us assume are expected to rule in a similar erty taxes, the personal income that paid by other segments of a farm has a property tax of $2,- manner, -as the Michigan system tax would need to be raised 2.3 the population. use, and present economic income is very close to tqe California percent. To replace the revenues of structures; quantity and value 000, (which is not unusual) the situation. Farm Bureau policies adopted of standing timber, water power tax credit in this case would be lost by the ta.x cut on business While these conditions have by the delegates again this year and privileges, mines, minerals, $27.50 for the first $200 of tax would require a two percent Val- existed for some time, Legisla- at the state annual meeting make quarries or other valuable deposits and 5% of the next $1800, which ue Added Tax or increased in- it very clear that income tax known to be available therein would be $90, making a total tures throughout the country, in- come taxes. Or, under the property tax credit of $117.50. should be used "as a major source and their value. cluding Michigan; have failed to amendment, such properties could This amount would be deducted of funds for our school svstems." act in spite of the fact that good continue under the property ta.x. The specific policv on ~'Consti- Notwithstanding any other pro- from the owner's actual state in- proposals ~ave been made for the Property used for residential pur- .' visions of law, except as herein- come ta.x. tutional Ta.x Reform" states that past few years. To assure prop- poses and property used for agri- it is "obvious that the people must :~~::s~~o:~d~~,o/:r~r~~; ~~'ll~a~~ The bill provides for similar erty tax reform, it will be neces- cultural purposes would be ex- sary for the people to exercise empt from this provision. exercise their inherent power and value in accordance with article credits to those who pay city in- amend the Michigan Constitution 9, section 3 of the constitution. come tax and also those who rent. their inherent power and deter- The most important consider- In the case of renters, property in order to provide a basis for mine the course of taxation bv tjon that any individual has on a long-range and meaningful total If you believe that your prop- taxes are considered to be 17 % constitutional amendment. Go~- new tax system is how it affects tax reform." It states further that erty is overassessed, the first step of the gross rent paid. eroor Milliken has asserted lead- him. One simple example might Farm Bureau members will "join that you might take is to discuss ership in this area and is now indicate the importance of such Tax credits do not apply to with others who also recognize the problem with your supervisor corporations or financial institu- leading a petition drive to amend a reform. Assume a farm assessed the seriousness and inequity of . or' assessor before he makes his tions nor can a tax credit be al- the Constitution through a vote at $40,000 and that the millage the property tax burden on the 1972 recommendations to the lowed that is in excess of the of the people in November, 1972. for school operation is presently people of this state and will sup- Board of Review. The Democratic Party also has at 26 mills (state average) - the income tax liabilty of the taxpayer. announced that it intends to have present school tax would be 81,- port a petition drive to place Your next step in the appeals As in the past, the bill contin- a separate petition drive for the 040. With the passage of the upon the ballot an amendment to process is to appear and protest ues to provide for a substantial same purpose. It is not yet avail- amendment, this amount, the limit total propertY taxes and to before your local Board of Re- share of the state income tax to able. property tax for schools, would be eliminate as nearly as possible view. The first meeting of the be returned to local government The Governor's program is eliminated. Assume that the own- the property tax as a means of Board of Review this year is on on a per capita basis - one-half er has a personal income of financing our schools." Tuesday, March 7. Protests are to counties and one-half to town- complete and now available. The constitutional amendment pro- $8,000 and that there are four Petitions will soon be available usually made at the second meet- ships, cities, etc. posed by him would affect only in the family. His additional tax and plans are being made to cir- ing, which this year will be on The bill containing tax erediu property tax reform. Mer Janu- under the 2.3 percent increase in culate the petitions bv county March 13 and 14. Local news- and increased state income tax~ ary 1, 1973, local school millage the state personal income tax Farm < Bureaus an d' assure th'e papers usuallv, have the informa- contains an interesting provision would no longer be levied for would be $74, a net tax cut of people of Michigan an opportu- tion on the time and place of the that it expires on August 1, 1972 school operating costs. This fea- $9661 nity to vote on the issue. Anv °neeting. unless the Legislature has sub- ture permits the cutting of the Ths is not an unusual example petition, in order to be put o~ If the local Board of Review mitted to the electors constitu- present constitutional millage lim- in farming areas. Tax bills have the ballot, must have the valid does not make the adjustment to tional amendments containing cer- it &om 50 mills down not to now been received and many signatures of 266,000 registered your assessment that you believe tain provisions relative to proper- exceed 26 mills. Millage for areas are finding property taxes voters. In order to assure that is proper you then have the right ty ta.x relief and graduated in- county and township purposes dou bled and tripled over a year many valid signatures it will be to appeal to the State Tax Com- come tax. Inasmuch as the Leg- would also be limited to not more ago. Besides farmers, the elderly necessary to collect at least 350,- mission. The process does not islature has not taken such action, than eight mills for counties and would also be greatly helped. 000 signatures. The petition drive require a lawyer and can be start- the whole issue of income tax not more than one-and-one-half One question that often arises must be completed by the first ed by a simple letter to the Com- will again be one of the most mills for townships. Intermediate is whether elimination of the part of July. mission in Lansing. Your letter controversial issues of the session. FOUR January 1, 1972 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS YOUNG FARMERS Washington SelTlinar Tour W onzen Projects Adopted CHAIRMAN SELECTED The Michigan Farm Bureau of agriculture's role. Some of the Women's Committee and the projects on this issue are: enforce- Women's Program Planning Com- ment of litter laws, study of pes- mittee met and planned their Pro- ticides and herbicides, promotion gram of Work for the year 1971- of legislation on returnable bot- 72. tles, beautification of farmsteads, Projects adopted by the MFB agriculture's role in environmen- Women's Committee have been tal quality, and farmers role in sent to county 'Vomen's Commit- maintaining and improving envi- tees. Counties are encouraged to ronmental quality. conduct special activities on these The recommendation that con- issues as wen as on local issues sideration should be given to the as part of each county Farm Bu- placement of Farm Bureau wo- reau Women's Program of Work men on county Farm Bureau's for the coming year. Farm Labor Committees was also Among the numerous suggest- included among the suggested ac- ed projects under Farm Bureau tivities for the coming year. The Activities are: membership, com- goal of obtaining a better under- munity group promotion, policy standing of the need for and the development, policy execution, maintenance of better farm labor and political education programs. records through the assistance of- WILLIAM H. SPIKE Realizing that safety and health fef€id by the Michigan Agricultur- are of major concern to all farm- al Services Association (MASA) wives and mothers, the recom- was also suggested for serious con- The selection of William H. mended projects also include: sideration. Spike, Owosso, as chairman of the Occupational Health and Safety Issues in the field of tax re- Michigan Farm Bureau Young Act, youth regulations, tractor form, marketing and bargaining, Farmers Committee has been an- safety, promotion of adequate and understanding and informa- nounced by President Elton R. health facilities, promotion of bet- tion were included too in the Smith. He will represent Young ter nutrition education, and Proj- guidelines sent to Program Plan- Farmers on the Michigan Farm ect HOPE (which brings skills ning Committees throughout the Bureau Board of Directors. Spike and techniq ues developed by state. replaces David Diehl, who has American medical professions to Farm Bureau Women have al- been appointed to the AFBF other people of the world in their ways played an active role in the Young Farmers and Ranchers own environment). organization. This year's program Committee. The environment, which affects of work and the many local is- March 13-16 are the dates for the 12th annual Washington all, was considered an area in sues they are undertaking indi- Bill, his wife Mary Beth, and which the ladies of Farm Bureau cate that they have every in- their two children, Jennifer and Legislative Seminar sponsored by Michigan Farm Bureau Wo- could be effective, especially in tention of helping to "Make It Patrick, live on a 1200 acre farm men. The main purpose of the seminar is to provide an oppor- Happen" this year. promoting a better understanding in Shiawassee County. In addi- tunity for selected «Legislative Leaders" to be part of organized tion to handling a 100 cow dairy meetings with Michigan Congressmen to discuss current legis- herd, they raise .com, soybeans lation. County Farm Bureaus have been encouraged to recommend SEWING AND CRAFT and vegetables. Active in 4-H and FF A activi- for selection as «Legislative Leaders" those individuals having the responsibility of helping to carry out Farm Bureau policy. CONTEST ANNOUNCED ties, Spike graduated from Michi- igan State University in 1965 with Combined with the congressional visits will be organized tours The Michigan Farm Bureau b. Entries must be from a Farm a B.S. degree in dairying. He was of the city of Washington and such interesting places as histo- Women's Committee will again Bureau member or a member of a member of Kellogg Farmers rical monuments, Washington Cathedral, Arlington National sponsor a sewing and crafts con- a Farm Bureau family. Study Group IV. Cemetery, Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Mount Vernon, . test this year and encourages all c. One contestant could enter He has served on the Shiawas- women's committees to conduct any or all categories, but should and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. see County Farm Bureau Board, this project. be limited to one entry per cate- All Farm Bureau members are invited to accompany their There will, be no contest at the gory at the county level. been county Young Farmer Com- Legislative Leaders as part of the American Heritage Tour state level, nor will there be judg- d. Articles entered must be mittee chairman, and has taken an group. This offers them an excellent opportunity to travel to ing or prizes. Instead, each made between October 1, 1971 active part in membership work. county is invited to have one arti- and October, 1972. Appointed to the Michigan Farm Washington D.C. comfortably and economically with other cle of clothing and one or more Bureau Young Farmers Commit- Farm Bureau members, and to enjoy the sights of that city and e. Consideration should be items for display at the Women's tee in 1969, Spike served as vice- the surrounding area. Annual Meeting in November, given to mother-daughter, boy- girl, twin, .etc. entries. chairman of the committee prior Travel will be by chartered plane from Lansing to Washing- 1972. Among the suggested rules and Many women's committees have to his present appointment. ton on March 13, returning on March 16. While in Washington, found that this contest gives many guidelines furnished County Farm all participants will stay at the Quality Motel located near the Bureau Women's Committees members who may not be active Capitol Building. The cost of this seminar will be $140.00 per were: in other Farm Bureau Women person, which includes transportation, motel, one full day of a. The contest could include: activities a chance to participate: touring, and one meal. sewing, tailoring, crocheting, Farm Bureau ladies desiring Traverse City Site knitting, embroidery, needlepoint, more information about their local Reservations for the seminar must be in the Michigan Farm rug making, quilt making, as well Bureau Lansing office not later than February 20, 1972. Any as ceramics, and any other crafts contest should contact County Farm Bureau Women's their Y. F. Conference member interested in the American Heritage tour may get more counties wish to include. Chairman. information about it from their county Farm Bureau secretary. Exciting Park Place Motor Inn, A check or money order, payable to Michigan Farm Bureau, in with its elaborate service and the amount of $140.00 must accompany all requests for reser- graciousness, is one of the favor- ite vacation spots in Michigan. vations. It is here, in Traverse City, that the Michigan Farm Bureau Young Farmers' Leaders Conference will Please include my reservation for the be held January 18-20. WASIllNGTON HERITAGE TOUR sponsored by Farm Bureau Women. The conference, held annually March 13-16, 1972 at various locations in the state, is designed to inform, equip and NAM.J,.;"Ro- _ motivate young farmers for ad- ditional participation in Farm ADDRESS, _ Bureau's "Make It Happen" pro- grams and activities. TELEPHON.Lo.R _ Conference sessions will be conducted by Michigan Farm The cost of this Seminar is $140.00 per person. Bureau Young Farmer Commit- Enclosed is my check in this amount, made pay- tee members and other resource able to Michigan Farm Bureau. personnel. Dr. Mike Kolivosky, \. .Hillsdale College, will give his Your reservation must be received not later than Febru- CO~NTRY FOR REAL!!! The team of Freddy Lake and Har- widely proclaimed "Motivating ary 20 by: momca Kate: f~om ~it.tle Rock, Ark., shares the glory that Michigan Farm Bureau country musIC IS enJoYing today throughout the land. This Others to Do" presentation. ~nsatlOnal .country couple have written and recorded ATIN: Helen Atwood, Coordinator flOe songs, mdudmg "Mama's on The War Path" sp ~any Attendance, limited to two Women's Activities ~an.Y Dee Jay's at the Country radio stations. It is Ut~e y rs:. young farmer couples per county, P.O. Box 960 dictions of some expe~ts that the record may become a mi110n is expected to reach an all time seJle~. You may ob.tam your copy by sending SI to Raccoon Lansing, Michigan 48904 MUSIC,Box 9039. Little Rock, Arkansas 72209. high at the rate reservations are being received. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS January 1, 1972 FIVE MARKETING AND COMMODITIES OVER-PRODUCTION MACMA THREATENS DAIRYMEN RECEIVES The United States Department The production increases are AWARD of Agriculture points out that the developing in the face of declin- The American Agricultural ratio of herd replacements to milk ing sales, especially for butter, Marketing Association held its cows on farms is the highest since whole milk and. cream. Loss of annual meeting on December 7, 1960. 'Cow numbers have de- sales in these products this year 1971 in Chicago. The meeting clined less in the past year than equals almost 1.5 billion pounds was held during the American in any year during the preceding of milk - 11/4% of all milk pro- Farm Bureau Federation's an- 16-year period. duced. nual meeting. The meeting Milk production per cow and A bonanza export market for featured progress reports, market- total milk produced continues to butter in 1971 perhaps tempo- ing speakers and the presentation increase. Total milk production rarily delayed the crisis of the of awards. in 1971 will exceed 1970's total supply-demand situation of the The Michigan Agricultural Co- production by more than 1%. dairy industry. The USDA had operative Marketing Association This will mark the second con- sold in excess of 100 million (MACMA) was presented an secutive year of increasing sup~ pounds of butter for export be- award for its outstanding red tart plies.. fore the end of November. Dock cherry marketing program. Elton strikes could impede additional R. Smith, MACMA President, Dairy farm income in 1971 was presented the award by AA- will be about $6.8 billion - 36% shipments. MA President, \Villiam Kuhfuss. above the $5.0 billion of 1965. Dairy industry leaders warn President" Smith indicated that Economists believe the level of that an imminent increase in milk the MACMA Red Tart Cherry income in 1971 and lower feed production exists and that, in the Division activities were the result AFBF PRESIDENT KUHFUSS presents the AAMA cherry program costs in 1972 will provide con- face of declining sales, a serious of a spirited marketing commit- award to MFB President Smith. tinued incentive for increasing threat to milk prices and milk tee, membership task force, and production. marketing is developing. staff. He also indicated that plans are being developed for 1972. . This is an example of the re- APPLE STUDY sults of good planning and or- ,~ ganiaztion, with members and staff working together to. get re- COMMITTEE APPOINTED sults. MACMA has an outstanding Ken Bull, of Bailey, and George Stover, of Berrien Springs, have The first meeting was held on December 16 in Corapolis, Penn- .--... - record which is admired bv all . ---.- . .. .. -.. .. -...... ...,..,.". of the other state Farm B~reau been selected by William J. Kuh- fuss to be members of the AFBF Apple Market Order Study Com- sylvania. At this meeting the Com- mittee recognized the need for more orderly marketing. They de- marketing associations, according to Smith. I ./ mittee. The Committee is com- cided that the first step would posed of two Michigan growers, be getting the Agricultural Mar- two. New York growers and one keting Agreement Act of 1937 COUNTY SOYBEAN grower each from Pennsylvania, amended so all areas producing DIVISIONS BEING Maryland, Virginia and West Vir- apples could be covered by a ginia. Federal Marketing Order. The FORMED The Committee will explore the Committee also decided that the . As many as sixteen county possibilities of using a Federal amendment should include all ap- Farm Bureaus have approved the Marketing Order to aid in more ples, as opposed to just apples for formation of a commodity divi- orderly marketing of apples. It processing. They felt that many sion among their soybean produc- has long been recognized that varieties of apples' can be used ing members. orderly marketing benefits both for either fresh or processing and, Six of the counties have pro- grower and processor by estab- without a marketing order cover- vided .lists of their soybean pro- lishing a more stable market situ- ing both, there would still be too ducing members to the Michigan ation. much uncertainty in the market. Farm Bureau. PRESIDENT ELTON R.. SMITH, and Harry A. Foster, MACMA, Soybean growers who are mem- examine the first of six loads of oranges and grapefruit de- bers of Farm Bureau in counties livered to Michigan Farm Bureau members. Approval of the HAY LISTS DISTRIBUTED approving the division will auto- matically become members of the quality echo,ed throughout the state at 27 county Farm Bureaus and Farm Bureau Center in lansing. soybean division. The Michigan Early in December, approxi- Fourteen county Farm Bureaus Farm Bureau has also authorized mately 28 county Farm Bureaus in the surplus area have indicated the establishment of a statewide in hay deficit areas received a a willingness to participate by list- soybean division and will coordi- MORE FLORIDA CITRUS Farm Bureau Hay List publish- ing their members' hay. Members nate activities of the state divi- ed by the Market Development Division of the Michigan Farm need only notify their county sion with those of county divi- Farm Bureau secretary of their sions. THAN MEMBERS Bureau. The Farm Bureau Hay hay for sale, its quality, quantity, The soybean division members Listing Service included nearly asking price and phone number. will be identified and provided Michigan is one of over twenty counties. The delivery trucks 3,000 tons of available hay in with membership cards to create state Farm Bureaus participating were able to back-haul apples Updated editions of the hay in the member to member sale and other Michigan products to the first issue. awareness of the division and the lists will be published if adequate of Florida oranges and grape- Florida and other states after the Information on the available opportunities of working on the participation continues. Farm Bu- fruit. Members in twenty-seven citrus was delivered in Michigan. hay and its sellers was assembled specific commodity problems. reau members wishing to buy hay Soybeans, sometimes called the county Farm Bureaus and the through the secretaries of county The objectives of the member are encouraged to use the Farm "wonder crop," increased in pro- Lansing Farm Bureau Center en- Farm Bureaus in the hay surplus to member sale were: to aid in areas of Michigan. Surplus hay Bureau Hay Listing Service as a duction in Michigan from 7 mil- joyed the citrus. the pricing of farm products for production occurred mostly in source of information. Lists are lion bushels in 1964 to 11 million The citrus moved quickly from Farm Bureau members; to pro- northern and Upper Peninsula available from the 28 participat- bushels in 1969. A growing de- the eighty-degree term perature in mote the sale of high-quality counties in 1971. ing county Farm Bureau offices. mand has provided a market for Florida Farm Bureau members' products produced by Farm Bu- the increased production. Approx- groves to the area packing sheds reau members; and to gain ex- imately 50 % of all soybeans pro- contracted by Florida Farm Bu- perience in the development of duced in the U.S. are exported to reau, onto trucks, and was de- a Farm Bureau marketing and GRAPE G.ROWERSURVEY other countries. The issues of dock strikes, tur- livered directlv to countv Farm Bureau delive;y points i~ Mich- distribution system. moil in the international mone- igan. It is expected that this type nf The MFB Market Develop- no tabulations had been made of tary system, foreign trade poli- Five county Farm Bureaus sold member to member sales oper- ment Division and the Market- the responses. cies, market development and an average of one or more car- ation will evolve into a well- ing Committee of the MACMA The Grape Marketing Com- promotion as well as policy de- tons of citrus per member familv. managed franchised roadside mar- Processing Grape Division will mittee of MACMA, consisting of velopment and research are all The leaders were: Mac-Luc~, keting system in the near future. soon review the results of the leading growers, indicated by its items that could be dealt with Iron Range, Copper Country, The project has been very suc- grape grower marketing survey conduct of the survey that seri- through soybean division pro- Benzie and Chippewa. The first cessful; members are already ask- conducted in mid-December. ous discontent existed concern- grams. Counties hope to conduct three counties averaged llh to ing if county orders can be placed The survey was designed to re- ing the grape market. The sur- organizational meetings of their 2 cartons per member familv, after the first of the year and veal grower's interest in various vey is expected to reveal the soybean divisions in the near fu- while the other two averaged o~e again next winter. Counties will alternative approaches to market- extent to which growers agree ture. Formation of a statewide carton per member family. be notified regarding this matter ing. or disagree as to what remedies division is planned for the spring There was outstanding effort as soon as the present project re- As this article went to press, can and should be developed. of 1972. on the part of all twenty-seven sults have been analyzed. SIX MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Kuhfuss Re-elected President Four Receive Virginia Visitors Twenty-nine members of Vir- Service Awards ginia Farm Bureau Federation vis- Grant Chosen V ice-President Four prominent horticultural- ited livestock operations in Mich- igan enroute to the AFBF annual ists were presented Distinguish- meeting in Chicago last month. William J. Kuhfuss, Mackinaw, Illinois Agricultural Association, ed SerVice Awards 'at the Mich- The first stop on the tour was Illinois, livestock and grain farm- who succeeds Roland Nelson, of igan State Horticultural Society's the Larry Wagner operation in er, was re-elected president of Nebraska; Dave Flitner, Wyom- 101st annual meeting December Britton. There the Virginians had the American Farm Bureau Fed- ing, to succeed Floyd Hawkins, 8, 1971. the opportunity to observe first eration for a two-year term. Kuh- of Arizona, and Norman Shurt- hand Virginia feeder cattle which fuss was elected president of the liff, Nevada, to succeed Grant. Mrs. Seth Thompkins (Rebec- had been purchased earlier this AFBF at the December, 1970, All directors are presidents of ca), Traverse City, was recognized fall through MACMA. Next stop convention in Houston, Texas, to their respective state Farm Bu- for her broad interests, activities was at the Robert Burgett and serve one-year of the unexpired reaus. and service in behalf of mi- Son feedlot at Grass Lake. Mrs. term of Charles B. Shuman, Sul- grant laborers, agriculture and Burgett served the group refresh- livan, Illinois, who retired at the Directors whose terms expired the Michigan fruit industry. this year and were re-elected for ments while they were told of 1970 convention after serving 16 the operation where Virginia bred two-year terms to the board of Kenneth E. Bull, Bailey, re- years as president. cattle are also being fed. directors include: G. Allan Hol- DR. JAMES D., McKEAN ceived an award which stressed Prior to his election as Feder- mes, New Hampshire; Arthur his unselfish service in the inter- Other points of interest seen by ation president, Kuhfuss was West, New Jersey; George Doup, est of agriculture and the Mich- the group included the Calderon- president of the Illinois Agricul- Dr. James D. McKean will join Indiana; C. R. Johnston, Missouri; igan fruit industry which he un- . Curran cow-calf lot where they tural Association. the Farm Supply Division of Elton R. Smith, Michigan; Allan tiringly represented in many fruit observed, what is billed as the Farm Bureau Services in January Allan Grant, Perry, California, Grant, California; A. W. Lange- and agricultural organizations. largest trench soil east of the as a staff veterinarian, according president of the California Farm negger, New Mexico; James Mississippi River, Hidden Gar- to George M. Watson,' Manager His performance in represent- Bureau Federation, and a mem- Graugnard, Louisiana; J. D. Hays, dens, and the Michigan Interna- of Feed Production and Nutrition. ing Michigan's agriculture wise- ber of the American Farm Bu- Alabama; and Boswell Stevens, tional Speedway. reau Federation Board of Direc- Dr. McKean received his ly, competently and loyally at Luncheon for the group was Mississippi, and Robert Delano, D.V.M. 'from the University of tors, was elected vice-president of Virginia. meetings of commissions, confer- prepared and served at the Jack- the Federation for a two-year Illinois in 1970 and will receive ences and citizens groups inter- son County Farm Bureau Office term. Grant succeeds David H. The voting delegates also re- his masters degree in pathology ested in public affairs earned by the Jackson County Women's Sloan, Jr., Marion, South Carolina, elected two members of the from Michigan State University Dan E. Reed, Paradise, his Committee. former president of the South American Farm Bureau Women's in early 1972. award. Carolina Farm Bureau Federation. Committee whose terms expired. He comes from a farm oriented A pamphlet summarizing the They were: Mrs. J. S. Van Wert, familv in Illinois where his father The Michigan State Horticul- new snowmobile law wiII soon Sloan was elected Federation vice- Hampton, Iowa, and Mrs. Gordon head~ up the Feeder Pig Depart- tural Society was also pleased to be available upon request. Per- president in December, 1969. \Vhite, Bailey, Mississippi: ment of Inter-state Producers present its Distinguished Service sons desiring to obtain a copy Grant, the new vice-president award to Everett Wiles, Bangor, of the Federation, a livestock Livestock Marketing Company. of it should write the Law New chairman of the American in recognition of his service on farmer, was selected president of He is a member of the American Enforcement Division, Depart- Farm Bureau Federation Young numerous fruit industry commit- the California Farm Bureau in Veterinarian Medical Association ment of Natural' Resources, Farmers and Ranchers Advisory tees and his dedication to the 1963 and to the Federation board and the American Association of Stephen T. Mason Building, Committee is Tom Simpson, 29, improvement of the Michigan in December, 1963. Swine Practitioners. Lansing, Michigan 48901. Las Cruces, New Mexico. He suc- fruit industry. Grant is president of the state ceeds William Sprague, Sturgis, Dr. McKean and his wife reside board of agriculture in California Kentucky. Simpson farms, in a in Okemos, Michigan. which is an advisory board to the partnership with his father, a director of agriculture and the 1,300 acre irrigated valley oper- governor of the state. He is a ation which includes a feedlot COMMODITY AWARDS member of the board of regents program with capacity of 4,000 of the University of California. cattle. Simpson as chairman of Three County Farm Bureaus Three new members were elec- the Young Farmers and Ranchers were presented Star Awards at ted to the board of directors of Committee is an ex-officio mem- the Michigan Farm Bureau An- the American Farm Bureau Fed- ber of the board of directors of nual Meeting for outstanding eration. They were Harold B. the American Farm Bureau Fed- commodity activities. Chippewa, Steele, Illinois, president of the eration. Montcalm and Saginaw won the awards. Each county submitting an en- try competed with other counties of comparable membership size. Chippewa County with 230 mem- bers headed the category of coun- ties having up to 400 members. Montcalm County with 984 mem- bers led the category having 401- 1100 members and Saginaw out- distanced the competition for counties with over 1100 in mem- bership. Saginaw County has 2,670 members, the largest coun- ty Farm Bureau in Michigan. Judging for the Commodity Star Awards was done on the basis of over-all commodity ac-' tivities conducted by the county Farm Bureau. Judges felt that the activities in the winning counties contributed significantly to serve Farm Bureau members' commod- ity interests, enhance the image of the Farm Bureau organization and promote the interests of the THREE EMPLOYEES with twenty-five years of service each were agricultural community. recently presented watches in appreciation for their years of service to their organizations. Don Armstrong, executive vice president, Farm Bureau Services and Farmers Petroleum Co- operative (left) is shown with the recipients (left to right) Ralph HOWARD APPOINTED Miller, transportation department, FPC; Marshall Warren, FBS Karl Howard, of Marlette, has Accounts Payable Division; and Robert Johnson, FPC retail store, been appointed by Governor St. Johns. William Milliken to a three-year term on the Michigan Commis- sion on' Agricultural Labor. He succeeds Herbert Turner, of Saginaw. CENTENNIAL FARM ASSOCIATION Dr. Dale Hathaway, head of Agricultural Economics, Michi- ANNUAL MEETING gan State University, and Duane Baldwin, of Stockbridge, were reappointed to three-year terms. The new queen, a willowy brownette, is a freshman at Grand V~lley College. ~ queen, she will tour America promoting the 10 A.M.• MARCH 21, 1972 • ROOM 106 • KELLOG CTR. Senate confirmation is necessarY ~lchlgan apply Ill~,u~try; and. she will compete for the title EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN for service on the Commission .. Apple Queen, USA III the national contest, which will be held Non-Members Welcome/Discussion of plans for future Assoc. activities Karl Howard is a former Chair- next September in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Preview of new Centennial Farm Owner's Directory/Election of Officers man of the Michigan Farm Bu- Informal visit with our new Director of the Michigan Historical reau Young Farmers Committee First runner~up for Michigan State Apple Queen was Rebecca Commission, Dr. Martha M. Bigelow and was a member of the 1971 Crane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crane of Fennville. ~FB Policy Development Com- Second runner-up was Barbara Ann Latus, daughter of Mr. and MICHIGAN CENTENNIAL FARM ASSOC. J. C. Cahill, President mittee. Mrs. Leo Latus of Hartford. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS January 1, 1972 SEVEN MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMEN Farm Bureau InAction to ~ ORVEL ROGGENBUCK WAYNE MUSBACH Sanilac County Ionia County SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE Earl L. Butz at his first. press conference since AFBF PRESIDENTWILLIAM J. KUHFUSS answers questions from the press cencern- taking office which was held during the AFBF convention. ing the Farm Bureau position on the dock strike and its impact on agriculture. M.F.B. PRESIDENT ELTON R. SMITH, giving the introductory remarks, as chair- MISS JACKIE SHADE, Michigan Farm Bureau Queen (second from right), at the man of the AFBF Dairy Conference in Chicago. AFBF awards night "Parade of Queens." MICHIGAN'S FIVE VOTING DELEGATES at the AFB annual meeting in Chicago. DURING THE MICHIGAN BREAKFAST held in Chicago, Queen Jackie presents (Left to Right) Dean Pridgeon, Walter Frahm, Arthur Bailey, Eugene Roberts a cup to Roy Rasner, presiden! of Menominee County Form Bureau for the and President Elton Smith. highest percent of goal to dote. EIGHT January 1, 1972 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS ~ ~ BOGUS BUCKS - BOGUS BUCKS DOT: SAINT OR SINNER? Once again it's time to start earning Bogus Bucks by par- ticipating in the 1972 membership campaign. Most county Farm Bureaus, the Michigan Farm Bureau and our affiliated com- panies are contributing toward the purchase of items to be awarded at the Regional Celebrations in March. The following item appeared in implicated in any cases of methe- the midst of this change. Rapid All members of participating counties who contact and sign Michigan Challenge. the official moglobenemia ("blue babies") urbanization, higher industrializa- up new members will receive Bogus Bucks to be used at the 'publication of t~e Michigan State with infants. Over 350 million jars tion, and literally explosive rec- Chamber of Commerce and is re- Regional Celebrations. of canned spinach have been used reational developments in Michi- printed with permission. in the United States and Canada gan are all competing for space. Each participating region has its own rules and plans for the during the past 20 years with not land, and water. Few states have celebration. Why not contact your campaign manager and help a single proven instance of met- more conflicting interests, or a your county Farm Bureau reach its membership goal, and then By Dr. Sylvan 'Vittwer, Director Mich. Ag. Experiment Sta. heomoglobenemia. H there were greater proximity of crops, live- join in the activities at the Regional Celebration. MSU, East Lansing, Mich. causative factors, then some cases stock, and people. Manyenviron- Team effort will "Make It Happen." should have been reported for a mental concerns and policies have Agricultural pesticides and disorder so easily recognizable. had their origin in our state. Is- their residues are of great con- Most all instances of illness or sues relating to land use. environ- mental quality, pesticides, and Farmers Week, an annual event at Michigan State University cern. Fertilizers. particularly ni- death have been confined to very trates, originating from crop pro- young infants fed with formulae fertilizers are common to us all. featuring the latest agricultural developments, will be held duction and animal feed lots have after extensive boiling of well wa- A rapidly changing technology in March 20-24, according to Byron H. Good, MSU professor of been labeled conbibutors to eu- ter which exceeded the standard agriculture has increased our liv- animal husbandry and event chairman. trophication of streams and lakes of 45 ppm of nitrate. Nitrosoa- ing standards far beyond that en- Theme for the 1972 show is "Now and 1985." The program and reported as health hazards. mines have caused carcinogenic, joyed by any of our predecessors, will tie in with "Project 80 & 5," a study in which members of The response has been one of mutagenic. and teratogenic ef- but, it has also conbibuted to MSU's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources pave been over-reaction, rhetoric, heat and fects in experimental animals' but problems of environmental degra- taking a hard look at what rural Michigan will be like in 1985, emotion. but with few facts and at levels far above those to which dation. with some additional glimpses at the year 2000. little light. Nitrates and their re- man and livestock are exposed. Many of the important techni- Farmers Week is open to the public. and annually draws duction products have been la- Agriculture's conbibution to in- cal advances that have had a posi- creases in nitrates in lake and some 20.000 visitors to the MSU campus. beled as carcinogenic. mutagenic, tive impact on the solution of en- and teratogenic. Bumper stickers streams is not yet known but it vironmental issues have come on cars have been displayed call- appears less significant than those from agriculturally oriented and ing for a total ban of DOT. There from municipal sewage and the sponsored research. An example Information for people who rent their land to tenant farmers is a rapidly growing movement byproducts of industry. is available in a free booklet, ~'Farm Rental Income. , . Does is the Soil Conservation Service throughout the land in the pro- Most environmental problems which has districts in every county It Count for Social Security Payments," at most social security duction of health or nature foods can be handled by technologies of Michigan except one. There offices. grown the so-called organic way now available. We have yet to have been active programs for 40 Earnings of most owners who rent their land to tenants for such as in the good old days. The ~stablish, however. the social years to conserve our soil and belief is that nubients derived mechanisms and economic trade- farm production can be covered under social security if the water through contour farming, owners are "materially participating" in the farm production. from organic materials are differ- offs - who will bear the costs. strip cropping, and rotation. Na- ent in their functions. values, and and just what is the public will- That term "materially participating" often raises questions. tionally, over 50 per cent of the effects, from those that come ing to forego. Reliable estimates farm land is under conservation Landowners frequently call to ask how much work they have from inorganic sources. are that if pesticides were banned, plans to make it, more productive to perform to have their earnings covered. The World Health Organiza- crop yields in this nation would and beautiful. Millions of trees The social security leaflet answers such questions and de- tion has recently stated that the drop 25 to 30 per cent, and food have been planted, two million scribes "tests" that may be used to measure a landowner's in- safety record of DOT is so great prices would shoot up. 50 to 100 ponds and five thousand lakes volvement in the farm production. that despite its use by billions of per cent. Thus, the per cent of built. Once, the Great Plains- The publication can be obtained by telephoning. writing or people for control of insect vec- our disposable income for food the "dust bowl" of the 1930s- visiting your nearest social security office. tors that carry disease. over the would rise from 16.5 to 33 per were almost treeless. Today, there past 25 years there has not been cent. The amount consumers are shelter belts and other J a single fatality from its use spend for agricultural products drought-resistant plantings to hold alone. Alternatively, millions of would double or biple with an the soil in place. Wind erosion Shortly after the first of January 1972, the Bureau of Census lives have been saved. Replace- .elimination of all agricultural will be mailing out "type of farm" survey report forms to a has been reduced to the lowest ment of DOT by the organic chemicals. A selective reduction selected group of farmers. phosphates and related pesticides in the use of agricultural chemi- ever recorded in the USA. There will be nine different survey forms used. One each for may often be a poor trade. When cals would reduce yields per acre There have been remarkable cash grain, tobacco, cotton, potatoes, sugar and other specialized highly toxic (to man) parathion 15 per cent and would increase increases in the yields of major was substituted last year for the consumer outlay' for food by more food crops during the last 40 field crops, vegetables, fruit, livestock. dairy. and poultry. stable and persistent DOT. sev- than 20 per cent. Cost of food years. Simultaneously, Each form is designed to collect information pertinent to that life ex- particular type of farm enterprise. Each form is designed by eral unsuspecting Americans were grown the organic or "Nature's pectancy has been substantially sections so that if the answer to the lead question is "no" the killed. Last year in New England, way" is a conservative 50 per cent New Jersey, and parts' of New higher. If we were to go back to lengthened and the physical sta- farmer may skip to the next section. York and Pennsylvania a million world-wide, organic gardening, ture (height) of many races in- The trends shown in the 1969 Census of Agriculture indicate acres of forests were denuded by then we must be willing to con- creased. This is particularly true that there is an increasing degree of specialization. The com- the gypsy moth, until then kept demn to starvation haH the peo- in Japan where the most inten- pletion of the "type of farm" survey report forms will' help under control by the use of DOT. ple of the earth. sive use of agricultural chemicals obtain a truer and more complete picture of this specialization Reported devastations in 1971 are occurs. If pesticides and fertiliz- Agriculture is more than farm- and may set the pattern for future censuses of agriculture. even greater. Substitutes are more ing. It and associated industries ers have done us harm. it is not expensive, generally less effec- revealed in vital statistics. One tive, and greatly reduce the popu- constitute 20 per cent of our must accept the premise that lations of domestic and wild bee Gross National Product. or a total there will be many more people colonies. To help solve such prob- of $200 billion. In Michigan it lems one of the current research approximates an annual return to on the earth than there are now efforts of highest priority in the the producer of $1 billion almost before its population is stabilized. Michigan Agricultural Experi- equally divided between crops One must also accept the reality ment Station is the integrated and livestock. It is the base of a that food production can still be control of the cereal leaf beetle. 84 billion food processing in- increased several fold, and this dustry. the aHaHa weevil, and fruit pests. can be done within the context with the ultimate goal of substan- Michigan is uniquely different of avoiding environmental con- tially reducing the use of chemi- from other neighboring states in tamination. cal pesticides in agriculture. its great agricultural diversifica- A paradox of our times is that Nitrates have been widely as- tion. The temperature moderating environmentalists generally come saulted as an environmental and effects of the Great Lakes, which health hazard. They may enter surround the state on three sides, from relatively affluent, well-edu- the human diet through food ~ves us a semi-maritime climate .cated classes, whose environments sources of water. There is an ever that supports a highly diversified 'are much better than those in the increasing use of nitrogen ferti- fruit and vegetable industry. The inner-city and the rural poor. The lizer in crop production. Live- Great Lakes also provide a tre- latter define an improved envi- st~ck feeding and poultry opera- mendous fresh water resource for ronment in terms of what the 50- tions are expanding. Nitrates and a yet greater agricultural develop- called higher classes already have. nitrites are used extensively for ment through irrigation. A three- It's difficult to get people in less color enhancement and storage of fold expansion in numbers of beef developed countries and those in processed meats. Drinking water cattle in the last 20 years is cre- our own state and nation whose from wells may also contain ni- ating new interest in feed grains, trates. Some vegetables such as forages and pasture lands. Thriv- main concern 'is still food. water, beets and spinach that are proc- ing sod and bedding plant indus- shelter. and clothing to share the essed for baby foods may accum- tries now prevail which were non- environmental issues of our day. ulate up to 500 ppm of nitrate existent 15 years ago. The immediate destiny of two- nitrogen. The people of the earth, with thirds of the world's population YOUR LOCAL CO-OP The harmful effects of nitrates. the rapidly expanding population nitrites and nitrosoamines appear far beyond that heretofore expe- production. lies in a rising agricultural (f~) Many other issues SELLS AND SERVICES to have been exaggerated. Proc- rienced. are passing through an shrivel to irrelevance in the face es .ed baby foods have not heen incredible transition. We are in of this fact. PORTABLE HEATERS MICHIGAN FARM NEWS January 1, 1972 NINE .Special Announce'fflent Elton R. Smi~h National Legislation Notes Receives Award to by Al Almy Assistant Legislative Counsel Elton R. Smith, president of All Far1n Bureau Me1nbers the Michigan Farm Bureau and Farm Bureau Services, was hon- Marketing and Bargaining be provided for by S. 560 and ored recently for "continued dis- H.R. 3596. Senate hearings have tinguished ser.yice and support The National Agricultural Mar- keting and Bargaining Act of been held. Transportation sbikes Accidental Death and Dismem-' One hand 500 for agriculture and extension pro- adversely affect millions of pe0- berment (AD&D) insurance bene- One foot 500 grams in Michigan" by the Mich- 1971 has been introduced by 86 members of the House and 15 ple, especiaIly farmers, far re- fits for spouses of Farm Bureau Sight of one eye 500 igan State University Cooperative moved from the controversy. members were raised ,100% on Extension .Service. Senators. Generallv known as the One index finger 250 Sisk Bill (H.R. 7597 and S. 1775) Presently, available remedies are January 1, by Farm Bureau In- generally inadequate and tempo- surance Group, at no additional One thumb 250 He received extension's "Ap- this legislation would establish a preciation Award" which consists mutual obligation of a handler rary. A major feature of S. 560 cost to participating county Farm and H.R. 3596 is the provision Bureaus. Hopefully, the above listed AD- of a plaque and scroll. and a qualified producers' associ- &D benefits will never be need- ation to meet at reasonable times of an arbitration procedure in Because of the many hazards Smith, who operates a 500-acre which arbiters choose between inherent in farming, Community ed. But, farming is one of the and negotiate in good faith with most hazardous occupations. dairy farm near Caledonia, is cur- the final offers of the two par- Service Insurance Company, one respect to the production and sale Farm Bureau Insurance Group rently serving his fifth term as ties. This would encourage both of four firms comprising Farm of commodities under contract. research and development spe- president of the Michigan Farm parties to be reasonable in their Bureau Insurance Group, has The bills have been referred to cialists have noted two prime Bureau and Farm Bureau Serv- demands and reach a mutually made AD&D protection available the House and Senate Agricultur- hazard areas. Since January 1, ices. He is a member of the Na- satisfactory agreement by nego- to Farm Bureau members in those al Committees. Public hearings 1970, farm machinery and falls tional Agricultural Research Ad- tiation rather than a strike. counties desiring to participate in and executive sessions on H.R. have been involved in 50 % of all visory Committee, and is listed in this service to member program. 7597 have been held by the AD&D claims. Deaths and ac- the World 'Vho's Who in Busi- Transportation Policy St. Clair is the only county Farm House Agriculture Subcommittee cidents inflicted bv machinerv ness and Finance. Bureau not participating this year. on Domestic Marketing and Con- S. 2362 and H.R. 11207 would As the program developed, accounted for 33% of AD&D His association with Michigan sumer Relations. Public hearings increase the scope of transporta- spouses became eligible for one- claims ... falls for 17 % . State University began with grad- were completed November 23 on tion regulation. Current exemp- half the AD&D benefits accruing The most common farm activi- uation from MSU's Institute of S. 1775 by 'a Senate Agriculture tions from economic regulation to individuals in whose name the ties hold dangers. Farm Bureau. Agricultural Technology in 1931. Subcommittee. applicable to the transportation Farm Bureau membership was Insurance Group AD&D files In 1963, MSU honored Smith of farm products would be nar- listed. Now named members and reveal: death from choking on with its "Distinguished Service to Agricultural Chemicals rowed by eliminating as exempt their spouses are eligible for equal chicken bone; head struck on a Agriculture" award. That same The House of Representatives commodities livestock, processed AD&D insurance benefits. counter top, death resulted; cow's year, he was named "Michigan recently passed the Federal En- poultry, processed milk products, Member /Spouse tail hit eye, sight lost; thumb Dairyman of the Year." . vironmental Pesticide Control Act processed eggs and certain other Loss Benefit caught in well-drilIing equipment; of 1971 (H.R. 10729) and sent farm products. The effect would Life $1,000 kicked in head by horse, death it to the Senate. The House pass- be that farmers and other local Two Hands 1,000 resulted; lost finger in gutter ed bill would divide pesticides haulers would not be permitted Sight of Two Eyes 1,000 cleaner. into "general-use" and "restrict- to transport for-hire any of these l One hand and Farming is hazardous. That is IButterine ed-use" categories. General use products. Only common carriers one foot 1,000 the reason behind the increased pesticides would be considered would be authorized to haul these relatively safe under normal con- products. One hand and sight of one eye 1,000 protection - and another of the many service to member bene- Can Build ditions and could be applied by At stake is the fundamental One foot and sight fits offered by Farm Bureau In- anyone without restrictions. Re- question of whether farmers want of one eye 1,000 surance Group. Milk Market stricted-use pesticides would be transportation policy to move in those that are considered toxic or the direction of greater govern- Farmers in attendance at the hazardous under normal operat- ment regulation. Also, there is dairy conference of the 53rd an- ing conditions. Farmers and oth- the more specialized issue of pres- nual convention of the American ers applying restricted-use pesti- ervation of the right of farmers A RARE OPPORTUNITY Farm Bureau Federation in Chi- cides would be required to be and other local people to use their cago this month were told that licensed. States would have re- trucks to haul farm products for sponsibility for licensing of re- others. by Nebraska Attorney bor organization were ordered to butterfat combined with vege- Dan Whiteside pay damages of $342,000. table fat in a low-cost spread has stricted pesticide users. The Senate Commerce Com- The verdict was gratifying. And competed favorably with marg- Transportation Strikes mittee has held hearings and is Fortunate indeed is the attor- it raised several questions: Isn't arine in sales to consumers. expected to hold additional hear- ney who has a hand in shaping it possible that the payment of Settlement of controversies be- ings. No hearings have been held decisions protecting the freedom Dr. Truman Graf, professor of just compensation to victims such dairy marketing at the University tween transportation companies by the House Commerce Com- of America's citizens, an oppor- as Dale might act as a potent of Wisconsin, told the group that and transportation unions would mittee. tunity that rarely visits the lives force toward employer-union com- a product labelled "butterine," of most of us. pliance with Right to Work laws? developed six years ago, contained I have had that opportunity- Applying the. sociological test, half' butterfat and half vegetable and with it the chance to trans- won't this case help to "rehabili- fat. Legalized by the Wisconsin late an amorphous ideal into some- tate" offenders? Won't it help legislature, butterine sales have thing very concrete. It started dampen the enthusiasm of the competed favorably with low in 1966. A courageous worker would-be tire slasher? quality butter but were no com- named Dale Richardson withdrew I believe so. But remember, petition to high quality Wisconsin his membership from an Omaha the verdicts were made possible butter. INTEREST ON DEBENTURES labor union, Local #7495, Com- by Nebraska's Right to Work law, munications Workers of America. which protects the right of work- GRAF SUGGESTED that FOR $100.00 OR MORE Reason: He had sought an ac- ers to join or not to join and pay dairymen are primarily interested YOU CAN PURCHASE counting of union funds which he believed had been used to dues to unions. in selling butterfat - in any form. 6% - 5 Year Maturity Some 19 states have similar Manufacturers of butter who in- underwrite a trip to New Orleans laws, but what of those which cluded vegetable fats to produce 6t% -10 Year Maturity for the union president's wife. don't? Dale could have been le- the low cost spread experienced 7%-15 Year Maturity Mter Dale withdrew from the gally fired, with no recourse, in an increased total sale of butter- union - as was his privilege since any of those other 31 states where fat by nearly five percent. Nebraska is a Right to Work FOR $1,000.00 OR MORE compulsory unionism is permitted. Also appearing on the program YOU CAN PURCHASE state - seven months of terror As Dale told me following the was Dr. Edward Schilf, senior tactics were unleashed against him. These included tire slash- verdict, ''I'm certainly grateful for staff veterinarian at the USDA's 6t%-10 Year Maturity the help I've received in securing Hyattsville, Maryland, station. ings, late night phone calls, phys- my rights." (His case was back- FOR $5,000.00 OR MORE ical assaults, threats, insulting re- ed by the National Right to Speaking on achi~ving eradica- YOU CAN PURCHASE marks about Dale's wife. Work Legal Defense Founda- tion of bovine brucellosis, Dr. Fina)]y, Dale was fired by his tion.) "These five years invested Schilf pointed out that more than 7t%-15 Year Maturity employer, Western Electric Co., in this case are bound to pay half the states are certified bru- which had exhibited complete in- off with stricter enforcement of cellosis free - a remarkable This is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy these difference to the tactics of the state Right to Work laws. And achievement over the past ten securities. The offering is made only by the prospectus. union goons. that can't be anything but good years. In 1952, 27 percent of nation's dairy herds were termed the r-------------------------------, Clip and mail this coupon to: news to American workers." I agreed to represent Dale in "suspicious" in milk ring tests for court. A terrible injustice had And this is why it is a good MR. C. A. MORRILL brucellosis. Farm Bureau Services, Inc. been done, a fact affirmed by an idea, of benefit to the unions, P. O. Box 960 Omaha federal court jury in 1969; employers, workers and the pub- Through the familiar brucel- Lansing, MiChigan 48904 and a federal appeals court and lic, for the United States to adopt losis ring test (BRT) and blood I would like a copy of the prospectus and a call by a registered another Omaha federal court jury a National Right to Work law. tests, the dread disease has been sales agent. in 1971. The result was a verdict The Dale Richardson case pre- aU but eliminated in the U.S. To for Dale against the company and sents an irrefutable argument for complete the task of eradicating NAM E _ _ _._._ .._ .._ .._ union. such a law and its strict enforce- brucellosis, calfhood vaccination ment. must eventually be eliminated, ROAD __.._ RFD #_. .. _ Thus, those responsible for the "invidious discrimination" (the I am happy, and proud, to Dr. Schilf said. This would mean C ITV __ __ .._ COUNTY __ '_'" court's description) against Dale have had a part in shaping that termination of the use of what is PHON E _ _ _.•__ ... . _ for his non-membership in a la- decision. known as strain 19 vaccine. -------------------------~------~ TEN January 1, 1972 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS On the other hand, George E. Smith, director, Texas, if they had to depend on manure and other DISCUSSION TOPIC Water Resources Research Center, University Missouri, commented on tests made at that facility. of organic fertilizers, and dilicontinue the use of chemi- cals for insect control, agricultural experts have These tests, he said, have shown the amount of ni- warned. 6y KEN WilES trates and phosphates entering water supplies can It's an undisputed fact that our agriculture is the be larger when crops are produced from the nitrogen basic strength of America. About 5 per cent of our DIRECTOR OF COMMIJNICATION$ provided only by legumes and manures and the people are fanners, and they feed 200 million people nutrients released from decomposition of soil humus in this country, plus many millions in other parts of Stories on pollution and deterioration of the en- and we'\thering from the salt of soils. the world. The production of one acre out of five vironment have appeared in most newspapers and Plant nutrients in fertilizer can be credited for goes abroad to feed less fortunate nations. Thanks magazines, have been heard on numerous radio pro- more than a third of the food production in this to modern agriculture, our nation is the envy of most grams, and even on "kiddie shows" via the visual country. Cut-backs in the application of fertilizers of the world for the quantity and quality of its food. electronic media. could make the United States a food deficit nation Agriculture has some faults, as aoes everyone In the vast majority of cases agriculture is pic- and the protein in diets would be drastically reduced. else; and most will be willing to admit that the tured as a Dr. Jekyll- polluting the environment. use of insecticides was overdone when these insect Many ecologists call for a return to organic farm- So let's direct our attention this month to the ques- killers first came on the market in the 1940's and ing in place of chemical fertilizers. This might be tion: Are farmers concerned with ecology and do- 1950's. Mistakes were made, but so were great satisfactory for small areas such as garden plots or ing anything to improve the environment? strides. The answer lies in controlled use of chemi- limited farm areas. But where is the supply of or- Improving the environment will probably be a ganic material, that can only partly furnish the cal additives and in careful research - not in com- major issue in the forthcoming election year. What nutrients required to produce food, going to come plete banning of the materials needed to produce aspirant for a political office, either local, state or from? Tests have shown that a high-yielding crop food. national, can afford to be soft on pollution? How- of well fertilized corn, where only the grain is re- Agriculture should not expect to be immune from ever, there are perils in mixing politics, facts and moved, adds more organic material to the soil than criticism. But agriculture has a positive story to tell! emotions. any other cropping system. Long before the current wave of concern, fanners A good case in point is U.S. Senate Bill S-2770 If chemicals were completely banned, agricultural were leaders in promoting the cause of conservation. which passed the Senate on November 2, 1971. The scientists say, some crop yields would be reduced Starting in the early 30's, local soil and water con- proposed legislation provides substantial funds which by as much as 40 per cent, and only the wealthy servation districts were organized. Locally-elected establishes as goals water quality that will permit fish would be able to afford to eat. If the ban went into directors, mostly farmers, served without pay, in the propagation and swimming in all waters by 1981 effect immediately, say the experts, there would interests of better soil and water management. and no pollution of any waterways after 1984. still be enough food for the U.S. population, but ALL Cleaner air? People, factories, and vehicles are There is no argument that the intention of the bill marginal land in the country would have to be used using up our oxygen and creating an ever-increasing has merit, but ... the bill also requires all waters for farming. By the end of the century - only 28 amount of carbon dioxide. Modern agriculture helps of every kind to be recycled. To comply with this years away - there would be starvation in the land . to clean up this air, by converting carbon dioxide requirement, it has been estimated that the city of because estimates indicate the U.S. population is back to oxygen. New York, for example, would need a settling basin expected to increase by 100 million persons. The air over farmland contains tons of nitrogen, nearly the size of the state of Connecticut. Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dr. Norman E. Borlaug oxygen, and carbon dioxide. When a green plant Agricultural pollution is also mentioned in this has been quoted as saying that if we could go back grows in sunlight, with adequate nutrients and water, legislation. Where agriculture can be the source of to organic farming the "environmentalists could for- it converts carbon dioxide to food and fiber and pollutants it can expect the sam'e pollution restric- get about wildlife and recreation - there'd be no releases oxygen to the atmosphere. tions which apply and must be met by other indus- land left for this because then it becomes a struggle An average adult requires about two pounds of tries. for survival." oxygen per day. An acre yielding 100 bushels of There are a lot of plans and discussion regarding Nitrogen and phosphorus are key elements in feed com produces enough oxygen in a year for 12 peO- the disposal of sewage effluent from cities and in- quality and contribute to the quality, as well as ple. If fertility is increased so that an acre yields dustry to farmland through irrigation systems. But, the quantity of food and feeds. 150 bushels, enough oxygen is realesed for 18 people. little attention has been given to such elements as Dairy farmers are well aware that when rations Modem agriculture minimizes the number of acres salts, the heavy metals or boron contained in the for dairy cows contain forage and grains with a high which need to be cultivated. It has been estimated sewage. Agriculture once flourished, so historians tell content of minerals and proteins the milk fever prob- that without fertilizers and). chemicals 50 per cent us, on land that is now baren. 'Vould the elements in lem at calving deminishes and veterinary expenses more acres of cropland would be needed. This sewage so affect fertile farmland? Some say no,- are reduced. would mean exposing many millions of additional others have doubts - if it's not too late, time will tell. acres to wind and water erosion. Much of this acre- Statistics by USDA for fiscal year 1970 show that The use of fertilizers has increased while pollu- about 20 per cent of the 714 million tons of nitrogen age would be lower quality and have steeper. slopes tion has become a "national movement." Without used as chemical fertilizer in the United States were than present fannlands. The problems of sedimenta- substantiating evidence, many consumers are con- used for non-farm, purposes - lawns, golf courses" tion of streams and lakes would be greatly aggra- vinced that nitrogen and phosphorus, used by agri- parks, etc. The rate of application normally is vated. cnlture to produce the food they eat, are a major several times higher than is used for crop production There is also the question of improving the quality cause of water pollution. and tests along the Grand River have shown percent- of our priceless resource - the land. For more than In the mid-west, where most of the grain and meat are produced, large amounts of fertilizers are ap- plied. This is the region where publicity on the detrimental affects of phosphates and nitrates on water pollution is strong. The statements of alarmists concerning the hazards of phosphorus and nitrogen from animal manures and fertilizers to water have readily been printed, while their advantages to mankind have difficulty finding a publisher. During the present period of adequate food sup- ply, the environmentalists have, for the most part, ignored the part soil nutrients have in food produc- tion. It appears that articles condemning the use of fertilizers in the production of food are eagerly and willingly accepted as facts by those who take their daily food supply for granted. a two-sided subject The predicted consequences to society unless the use of fertilizers in crop production are prohibited age lost from lawns is much higher and finds'its way 200 years the "old" agriculture was depleting our appear to be made by those with little factual knowl- into waterways much faster than that applied to soils. It is only within recent history that agriculture edge of soil chemistry or plant nutrition. Yet, there agricultural land. has reached the stage where it is putting more into is ample sound research evidence that fertilizers, It has been estimated that if all nitrogen used in the soil than it is taking out. Modem agriculture is when properly applied, can reduce runoff and agriculture was applied equally to the some 350 a soil-builder rather than a soil-miner. erosion. million acres of crop and hay land in the country, Yes, farmers are concerned about ecology. Mod- There is a large legume industry in this state. it would amount to only 34 pounds per acre. em agriculture is much more friend than foe to our Normally, they are referred to as field beans, navy Our abundant supply of food in this country is environment, and to the people in it. It appears beans or kidney beans. Their relationship in terms the result of improved genetic strains of plants and doubtful that any other industry, in its day to day of the environment is often overlooked. Beans and animals - plants that have the capacity to use greater operation, can lay claim to doing as. much to im- other legumes have nodules on their roots, the nod- quantities of properly balanced fertilizers and pro- prove the environment. ules have bacteria, and the bacteria attracts the duce greater yields; animals with' the ability to con- nitrogen from the atmosphere. Biological nitrogen vert nutritious grains and forages into milk, meat There are many other pollution issues facing agri- fixation is a reality with the legumes of the earth. and eggs. culture than has been discussed in this article. They Dr. Sylvan H. Wittwer, director, Michigan Agri- It can't be claimed that all our increase in food cannot be ignored or expected to go away. However, cultural Experiment Station, MSU, recently com- production is due to fertilizer usage, but increased by using facts and logic instead of emotions in sol- mented that a number of scientists are working to production of the magnitude that has occurred could ving them, agriculture can survive. transfer nodules found on roots of legumes to other not have been accomplished on the soil management Zoning and effective land use planning may be a crops. This then could perhaps be the means of by- program practiced by producers three decades ago. tool which, if properly used, can benefit not only passing some of the problems encountered in the American farmers couldn't grow enough crops to agriculture, but our entire society. That we'll discuss application of fertilizers. feed the populations of New York, California and in February. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS January 1, 1972 ELEVEN Special Letter Florida Hotel Discount Report On November Topic The following letter was re- ceived from the Indiana State Police concerning Mr. Bud Eke- A total of 523 community groups, with 5,375 mem- ma, a Farm Bureau Services bers participating, reported on the November topic "Auto truck driver. Safety." These are the answers they gave to the questions. We would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks 1. Should multiple use be made of highway rights-of- to your company for the aid ren- way for pipelines and other utilities? Yes: 414 No: 64 dered at the scene of an accident 2. Should Michigan have compulsory motor vehicle in- by one of your employees. spection? Yes: 275 No: 223 This morning at approximately 7: 00 a.m., we were sent to the 3. Should increase in weight, and length limitations scene of an accident in which a of trucks using 'any road system be allowed? tanker trailer had jumped a guard Yes: 41 No: 446 rail and rolled down an embank- ment. 4. Should tests for new drivers' licenses be made Mr. Bud Ekema, who works tougher? Yes: 72 No: 337 out of your Jenison, Michigan Office, agreed to aid the wrecker 5. Should tests for renewal of driver licenses be made crew in pulling the truck up to ;r .,t .. tougher? Yes: 75 No: 427 the roadway. Mr. Ekema was de- -Ie tained at the scene more than an !.. 6. What are some suggestions for improving highway hour while his vehicle was being safety in your local community? More stop and/or yield used as an anchor. We realize signs; elimination of blind comers; better rural roads; your vehicles are ruI.l on a tight better enforcement of laws; more restrictions on drunk schedule and that your drivers do drivers; plain common courtesy; less horsepower in cars. not have an excess of time. How- ever, Mr. Ekema gave of his time to clear the accident scene and help direct traffic. This expedited our efforts to quickly make the Can you imagine a discount at a Florida hotel in the winter SHAVER STARCROSS highways safe for travel by our citizens. Your cooperation is greatly ap- time? Thanks to potential group purchasing power of Farm Bu- PULLETS preciated by our Department. reau, a discount at a Florida hotel is available to Farm Bureau Community Group members. A 10% savings on all rates at the Albert D. Hartmen, Beach Club Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, are being offered. 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