MDCHDGAN~FARM NEWS THE ACTION PUBLICATION OF THE MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU Vol. 51, No. 2 MAKE IT HAPPEN February, MFB Administrative Director Robert Braden (seated left), President Elton Smith (seated right), legislative Counsels AI Almy and Bob Smith and Vice President Dean Pridgeon (standing I to r) met with Governor Milliken in an extended conference to present him with official Farm Bureau Policy books on state affairs for 1972 and also to 'discuss specifi~ areas of concern. Total tax reform and educational finance reform were key subjects, as were issues dealing with promoting marketing and bargaining legislation to provide farmers with the tools they must have to do a more effective job of marketing their products. Environmental prob- lems were also discussed, along with specific legislation o~ this issue. Other areas of general discussio'n included various agricultural issues, farm labor issues, land use programs, etc. (See inside pages for news of meetings with other legislative leaders.) Governor Milliken addressed the combined Legislature on Thursday, Jan- He asked for support of a transportation package, saying that the two-cent uary 13 and outlined a ten-point program for legislative goals coming in the increase in gas tax would increase jobs by 8,000, build 650 new miles of free- 1972 session. He said that Michigan is in a "state of paradox," that a high way, increase county road maintenance monies by nearly 200/0, increase im- percentage (93%) of the labor force is employed, but also a high percentage provement of city streets by 140/0 and provide over $20 millbn for mass of people are without jobs; in spite of good economic recovery, welfare rolls transit in 16 metropolitan areas, including funds to solve problems of urban continue to grow; housing is booming, with 75,000 new units, but 265,000 congestion. (Diversion of highway funds for mass transit is very controversial.) families living in substandard housing; more money is being spent to control He pointed to the problems of environment, and especially the growing crime, but crime increases; the environment is being cleaned up, but air, water problem of misuse of land. He said that an "overall land use policy" must and land are still misused. be developed .. He mentioned the fact that 476,000 young people have now reached the He said his budget message would recommend a $2.68 billion budget- age of majority through the recent legislation and requested that a presi- 11 % larger than the current budget. However, it should not be necessary to dential primary system for Michigan be enacted in order to give all voters increase taxes due to the increasing economic growth and the fact that in- an opportunity to directly assist in nominating presidential candidates. come in Michigan continues to rise. He suggested that the legislative process be improved and speeded up. He called for more effort to attract new industry and help industry and He said that numerous special messages will follow the State of the State agriculture increase sales to foreign markets. (Michigan agricultural export Address, giving specific recommendations for the numerous areas of concern sales are at an all-time high- $113 million, which is more than 100/0 of the requiring legilation. total value of agricultural production.) He mentioned the divided authority in the Legislature between the po- He mentioned that .property tax relief must be accomplished, that the litical parties and said that "divided government carries with it a mandate petition drive to cut property taxes by eliminating school operating taxes is from the people to Legislators to act with wisdom, to work together, to seek progressing well. The petition drive will put the issue on the ballot for a ways to reach honorable compromises. If both parties take this. approach, decision by the people in November, 1972. then the public interest will be served .... " MACMA-MASA Membership Report Capitol Report Discussion Topic IN THIS ISSUE Page 2 Page 3 Annuals Page 7 Page 10 For I nformafiQn on Tax Reform. Pefitions See Page 3 TWO February 1, 1972 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS EDITORIAL ..• PRESIDENT'S COLUMN •.. JANUARY 15 MEMBERSHIP REPORT Why 1971 1972 Members No. of --0/0 of No. of --0/0 of Members Goal Belong? Southwest Region Members Goal Responsibility Berrien 1506 91.27 1476 92.36 Branch 1047 91.28 1081 95.91 Calhoun 1222 93.92 1274 94.65 Cass 613 91.62 616 92.63 Kalamazoo 1010 96.83 1023 95.07 The question often arises. "'Vhy belong to St. Joseph 821 100.00 665 Van Buren 1287 89:56 78.51 Implementation of current Farm Burea~ po- Farm Bureau?" 1268 91.42 licies is now in process. These are the polICIeS, Region Total 7506 93.03 7403 This is a question that all non-members want 92.00 determined by a comprehensive system which answered and even some members like to bt' Southeast Region permits every member an opportunity to be reassured. ~rfanv times the question is stated Hillsdale 969 91.76 1009 94.56 involved, that were adopted at our last county in a cold econ~mic fashion and a dollars and Jackson 896 94.61 893 92.15 annual meetings, and by voting delegates at Len'awee 1264 91.26 1332 cents answer is desired. Other times the ques- 95.82 state and national annual meetings. tion is asked in a manner seeking understand- ing and information. Both forms of the ques- Monroe Washtenaw Wayne 1221 1777 93.49 95.58' 1250 1801 ~~:6~ 93.65 It is the individual members themselves, you and I, who must now supply the force which 636 90.72 650 tion are easily answered if one takes time to 94.93 enacts the policies into meaningful legislation. Region Total 6763 93.23 6935 get the facts and then accepts them. To do this most effectively, we should have Farm Bureau has been and still is the farm- Thumb Region an understanding of the policies and the need Huron 1868 95.64 1920 ers' "watch dog" in (Jur state and national leg- 97.31 to take positive action in their behalf when Lapeer 1286 91.79 1267 islative halls. 'Ve have worked diligently to Macomb 1184 93.23 requested to do so. 94.64 1224 96.83 protect farmers on many issues, some which Sanilac 1848 93.42 95.23 When legislation is pending before Congress 1840 do carry economic value. St. Clair 1006 88.55 1060 95.40 or our state legislature, our legislative counsels It is virtually impossible to set down and Tuscola 1935 95.93 1956 96.40 often call for assistance of individual members. figure up what Farm Bureau has really saved Region Total 9127 93.74 9267 95.85 When this happens, everyone can, by sending farmers over the past fifty three years. How- letters, telegrams or the use of the telephone, Saginaw Valley Region ever, some items can be measured in dollars Arenac 454 urge his respective legislator to vote and work 100.66 467 100.00 and cents savings. The Farm Bureau organiza- Bav 1419 95.29 1478 98.40 for legislation which we favor, or against a tion works to secure and is constantly on guard GI~dwin 355 91.02 372 98.41 measure which we oppose. to maintain such items as - sales tax exemp- Gratiot 1160 92.72 1236 100.48 As members we have the responsibility to tion on agricultural machinery and production Midland 399 86.73 409' 89.10 prepare ourselves to give quick and intelligent supplies, elimination of farm personal property Saginaw 2551 98.03 2647 99.10 response to calls for assistance from the legis- tax, state and federal gas tax refufJd for gas Region Total 6338 95.40 6609 98.53 lative counsels. used in agricultural production. farm truck \Vest Region We can do this by learning the names and license savings due to special farm rate, exemp- Allegan 1105 93.17 1129 94.79 voting records of our legislators and meeting tion from costly regulations on anhydrous nurse Barry 866 95.90 882 85.86 them personally. If we know our congressmen, tanks and similar additional savings on fertil- Ionia 1001 93.28 1024 96.60 our senators and the members of the state leg- izer spreaders. These are but a few of the Kent 1220 90.43 1276 93.68 Montcalm islature, it will be easier not only to write to items that can be measured in cold cash sav- 928 97.37 990 100.50 ~1uskegon 382 88.22 327 them or to see them ourselves, but to persuade ings of from $23 to as high as $800 per item 77.67 Ottawa 1143 92.62 1199 96.84 others to write or phone also. to the farmer, depending on the type of farm openttion. Region Total 6645 93.18 6827 95.12 It is not enough just to know a legislator's name and address - we should really know Farm Bureau has consistently supported total Central Region Clinton him. If we don't know him personally, we can tax reform for some vears. ~1uch has been ac- 1276 92.73 1382 Eaton 975 99.13 . know him by his record. Through Farm Bureau complished, but only through a basic change 90.86 980 Genesee 1405 88.03 1485 ~~.~~ publications, radio, television programs, and in the Michigan Constitution can we get tax Ingham 1096 89.25 1164 93:71 newspapers we can watch how our legislative reform that will meet the needs of all the peo- Livingston 1236 91.48 1338 98.67 representatives vote. Find out and remember ple of the state. The property tax burden con- Oakland 841 89.85 877 93.39 how they voted on legislation in which we are tinues to climb and there is no stopping it Shiawassee 1005. 92.71 1076 97.28 interested. unless we have tax reform. Region Total 7834 90.62 8302 95.20 Each year we in Michigan are offered an According to USDA data, farm real estate Northwest Region opportunity to personally talk with our legis- taxes as a percent of net farm income are now Antrim 299 92.56 293 89.32 lators about pending legislation and to let them over 20 percent higher than other types of real Benzie 243 90.33 254 93.72 know our views. estate taxes and burdens ~s high as 50 percent Charlevoix 296 91.92 294 90.74 The first of these opportunities comes this are not unusual. Farm Bureau will continue Kalkaska 101 88.59 102 92.72 month when regional legislative seminars are working for tax reform in behalf of farmers. ~1anistee 345 87.78 326 Missaukee 465 89.07 held in Lansing. At these seminars we are Farm Bureau is continuously working on 93.93 458 N. \V. Michigan 955 93.35 94.82 offered the opportunity to become familiar programs to assist in solving environmental 979 Wexford 223 92.53 227 97.90 with pending state legislation, to hear our problems. Public concern for the environment Region Total 2927 92.04 94.97 local legislators, as well as those from other is developing into a reactionary force and 2933 93.97 areas, express their opinion on the various could pose a threat to agriculture. The futurc \Vest Central Region issues facing us, and to converse with them of agriculture is dependent on air, water and Clare 212 93.39 234 98.73 on a personal basis. land as material tools of production. Continual Isabella 853 93.42 880 research is necessary to find adequate answers Mason 372 95.62 97.13 The Washington Legislative Seminar in to agricultural waste disposal problems and all Mecosta Newaygo 486 448 86.63 86.48 340 491 ~g:~~ March wiII bring an opportunity for selected other aspects of environmental problems. 504 96.73 legislative leaders from county Farm Bureaus Oceana 732 100.00 736 97.22 to also meet and express their feelings to our We feel the need for marketing and bargain- Osceola 411. 92.15 413 96.27 congressmen in Washington. ing legislation is of top priority because of a Region Total 3514 92.81 3598 95.00 Remember; since his authority is given to decline in the bargaining power of farmers due Northeast Region him by the voters of his district, each legisla- to the rapidly occurring changes in the system Alcona 291 92.38 289 93.22 tor is interested in his constituenlli. The peo- of food processing, distribution and marketing. Alpena 422 93.98 433 95.58 ple who live and work in a legislator's district Our nation has become one of organizations. Cheboygan 369 101.65 385 100.78 Emmet 228 are the ones who can best influence his action Great economic strength has been attainec! by 89.41 245 100.40 losco 229 90.15 on issues. ~1ake time to take the opportuni- major industries and labor unions through large 2.58 98.47 Montmorency 190 91.78 ties offered to become acquainted with your scale organization. Farmers must be allowed the 213 102.40 legislators .. Ogemaw 318 89.07 .131 same opportunity in order to obtain incomes 94.57 Otsego 93 90.29 98 comparable with other occupation;!l groups of 91.58 We in Farm Bureau have divergent interests, Presque Isle 365 100.00 348 our nation. There arc those who think wc do 92.30 but we share a common interest in agriculture. Region Total 2505 93.89 2600 not need legislation in order to bargain, but 96 ..54 Through our policy process we have adjusted experient:e has proven that if farmers are to Upper Peninsula ?ur differences, compromised our conflicting produce under contract protcctiv(' legislation Chippewa • 224 100.00 228 101.78 mterests and now must act with unity on our ~ a must. H iawathaland 219 82.64 261 '97.75 common interests as expressed in the adopted Copper Country 70 76.08 83 policies. Unfortunately, not all the benefits provided 95.40 Iron Range 96 93.20 84 by Farm Bureau are limited to memb('rs only. 80.76 \Ve in agriculture can and must make our ~fac-Luce 83 100.00 93 103.33 voices heard in the legislative halls of Lansing but members must strivc to improve agriculture ~'fenominee 128 96.96 135 96.42 as a whole. Region Total 820 91.21 ~nd Washington - together we can make it 884 96.19 happen! . Carl P. Kentner State Totals 53979 93.16 55358 95.32 Elton R. Smith MICHIGAN FARM NEWS February 1, 1972 THREE Petitions For Constitutional Change Will Reform Property Tax and School Finance It was intended that every a graduated income tax be adopt- confusion is the eight-mill limit Farm Bureau member would re- ed in Michigan. placed on counties and the one- ceive a property tax reform pe- It should not be forgotten that and-one-half mill limit placed on tition with this issue of the Mich- tax reform will come in one way townships. This would mean, in igan Farm News. However, or another, as the Michigan Su- the constitutional language, that through a check of the postal reg- preme Court now is considering counties and townships would ulations it was found that this whether Michigan's property tax ne~er be able to go beyond those was not legally possible. as presently used for schools is limits unless they were voted by The petitions on Governor Mil- Iiken.s constitutional proposal constitutional. It is expected that the court will rule, as courts have the people. It does not necessarily mean that each township and Robert E. Smith have been sent to every Commu- done in other states that have each county would automatically nity Group, urging members in similar property taxes to Michi- raise local taxes up to those lim- that Group to circulate them and gan, that it is unconstitutional as its. Presently, townships are guar- also make additional petitions presently used in our state. For anteed one mill if they need it; available to others in the com- instance, some wealthv school dis- however, many, many townships munity for further circulation. tricts receive as much as $80 for do not use it. On the other hand Every county Farm Bureau office every mill that is levied in their many other townships use the on; will have additional copies of the districts, while a poorer district mill guaranteed to them plus ad- petition. Every county is being nearby may receive as little as $5 ditional millage. Some counties urged to have a special county for every mill levied. School aid are presently levying up to the committee to assure a ma-omum does not compensate for these eight mills. Most counties, how- effort on the petition drive for differences. ever, levy somewhere between tax reform, along with a coordi- H the court rules that this svs- five and six mills. nator in each township. tern now used by local school dis- The petition proposal can be As the Michigan Farm News tricts is unconstitutional, then the summarized, in general, as fol- goes to press, the Democratic Legislature could very well im- lows: Party's petition is not yet avail- pose a statewide property tax of 1. Counties would be limited able; however, they will also have somewhere between 20 and 30 to not more than eight mills a petition available for circula- mills for school operational pur- (some now raise that much, tion. These, too, will be made poses. This has already been sug- most of them raise much available to Fann Bureau mem- gested under various plans. In less). bers for circulation. It is entirely outstate Michigan, this could very legal and possible for any regis- wen mean much higher school 2. Townships would have a tered voter to circulate both peti- ta."Ceson property than are pres- limit of one-and-one-half tions at the same time and it is ently imposed. mills (most raise one mill, also legal for any registered voter Some information being put out some less and others more). SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE RYAN (center) looks at a copy of 1972 to sign both petitions. by some groups is misleading. For 3. Intennediate school dis- Michigan Farm Bureau Policy Book delivered and discussed by The important issue from the instance. they point out that the tricts, special education, vo- (left to right) Administrative Director Robert Braden, legisla- policy point of view is to put the proposed 26-milllimit in both the cational education and com- tive Counsel Robert Smith, Vice President Pridgeon, and Presi- issue of property tax reform on Democratic and Milliken pro- pensatory education would dent Smitf1. the ballot in 1912. It has become warns does not include millage be permitted fOirr-and-one- obvious during the last few years for bonds or charter millage such half mills (present millage that little overan property tax re- as cities, charter townships, char- for these purposes varies form can be expected to pass in ter counties, community colleges, throughout the state). the Legislature. The only alter- bonding, etc.; nor to statutory native is the exercise of the "pow_ millages imposed, which are out- These figures total 14 mills. Ex- er of the people" at the ballot side of the Constitution. The fact tra mills. could be voted not to box and to change the basic law is that this is no different than it exceed six mills for school "en- - the Constitution - requiring is under the present Constitution. .richment" purposes, meaning that the Legislature to follow up with These kinds of millages are not such voted millage could not be realistic reform. now within the present 50-mill used for just ordinary operating The Democratic petition will limitation of the Constitution nor expenses. Another total of six mills be very similar to the Governors would there be any change when could be voted by the people for petition as far as property ta."Cre- that is cut to 26 mills. additional township or county fonn is concerned. The total limit In both proposals, there' is a use. AU of these (14+6+6) add for property ta."tes will be cut different provision for industrial up to a total constitutional limit from the present 50 mills in the properties in that a state property of 26 mills. Presently, the co~sti- Constitution down to 26 mills. tax could be levied instead of ad- tutional limit -is 50 mills. The property tax reform will also ditional corporate income taxes. A quick way to determine the come from eliminating the prop- value added taxes or other alter- property tax cut is to look at your erty tax for school operation, native means on corporations and tax statement you have recently which averages 26 mills in the businesses. It should be pointed received and the amount on th~ SENATE MAJORITY LEADER VANDERlAAN (center) was one of state. The major difference be- out very strongly that residences statement for school operating the legislative leaders personally presented copies of the 1972 tween the Governor's program and property used for agricultural cost would be eliminated. For Michigan Farm Bureau Policy Book. Meeting with the Senator and the Democratic program is purposes would be exempt from most fanners, this would be in were (left to right) AI Almy and Robert Smith, legislative coun- that the Democratic petition win this provision. the hundreds of dollars, or per- sels, Administrative Director Robert Braden and President El- contain provisions requiring that Another area that can lead to haps thousands. ton R. Smith. The 2.3 % additional income tax necessary to replace that SPECIAL BULLETIN money for most people, farmers especiallv, would be very small Farm Bureau state marketing gain in good faith with any ac- in comp~on to the pro~rty tax and bargaining resolutions passed credited association representing now being paid. this gear at Grand Rapid~ have a 51 % of the growers and growing To repeat, it should be kept in g~ chance of being introduced 51 % or more of the crop. Other mind that millage for interest on and receiving action. A special marketing legislation would in- bonds and other indebtedness are meeting was held with Senator clude the requirement that proc- not now within the constitutional Zo1lar, woo is most concerned e.~SOTsdeduct necessary market- limits nOTwould they be under over the marketing situation in ing fees and another bill to re- the constitutional proposals. fruits and vegetables. Senator quire price announcement at least Governor Milliken and Lt. Gov- Ballenger also participated in the by the time the product is ready ernor Brickley are having a series meeting as chairman of the Sen- to be marketed. Legislation to of meetings throughout the state. ate Agriculture Committee. He, help assure prompt payment to along with experts, to explain the too, recognizes the problem. Both growers is halfway through the tax program in full and also a Senators recognize that national Legislature. Another bill' to re- system that 'could be used for fi- legislation i-r also needed, such as quire the filing of contracts with nancing schools. Watch your pa- the Sisk Bm; however, Farm Bu- the Department of Agriculture is per and attend any such meeting reau mtlTketing and bargaining stiU alive and carried over from that is within driving distance. policies at the stale level can be the last session. This is also true It is essential that the tax re- most helpful. of other specific marketin~ bills, fonn issue be put on the ballot. ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR BRADEN, legislativet Counsel Smith, Legi3lation discussed included such as those concerned with It may be the last oPPQ~njty for Vice President Pridgeon, and. President Sr1)ith -presented copies a bill to requiTe "YrOC€$SOTS to bar- paultry, wine, etc. any meaningful reform. of the MFB 1972 Policy Book to House Minority leader Smart. FOUR . February 1, 1972 MICHIGAN FARM 'NEWS Another Farm Bureau Insurance First While Michigan Legislators wrestle with various no-fault auto insurance proposals, Farm Bureau Insurance Group will voluntarily igan's tort liability laws and ex- "At the same time, we hope isting auto insurance plans, the to illustrate that the insnrance injured party must seek compen- industry is responsive to con- sation from the negligent driver. temporary consumer attitudes ... Legal Notices provide a broader program for its The endorsed policies enable and that needed changes can be policyholders. The plan does not insureds to quickly recover up to effective without State or Federal require legislation. $3,000 for hospital and medical legislation," he concluded. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Lawmakers were unable to expenses from Farm Bureau, re- No-fault legislation has been FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CbMPANY reach agreement last year on gardless of negligence. Disability OF MICHIGAN several proposals which would benefits up to 86,000 for wage adopted in Massachusetts, Dela- change existing liability laws to ware, Oregon, Florida, South Da- The annual meeting of the "Policyholders of Farm Bureau Mutu3t earners and $4,380 for non-wage accommodate the highly-pub- kota and Illinois. Several other Insurance Company of Michigan, a corporation, will be held earners will also be recoverable licized no-fault concept. Bills are states, including Michigan, have at its Home Office, 7373 West Saginaw, Lansing, Michigan, regardless of fault - and without now stalled in House and Senate delay. bills under serious consideration. on Wednesday, February 23, 197-2, beginning at 1:30 p.m., Insurance Committees. The Illinois plan was recently for the following purposes: Farm Bureau, contrary to the The no-fault controversy has stand taken by most major in- ruled unconstitutional. 1. To receive reports from officers and management. been rekiridled by Governor Milli- surance companies, has not sup- Although the plans vary wide- 2. To elect directors. ken's recent proposal. ported no-fault legislation. Ac- ly, the most common would sim- 3. To consider such other matters as may properly Farm Bureau Insurance Group cording to N. L. Vermillion, ply add a basic no-fault provision come before the meeting. began providing the evolutionary Executive Vice President, Farm to existing liability coverages for Attest: February 1, 1972 coverages for new and existing Bureau Insurance Group is con- medical costs and income loss. \V. S. WILKINSON KENNETH BULL clients January 31, 1972. Auto vinced today's consumer wants For losses involving medical ex- Secretary President insurance policies are being and needs the advantages inher- pense and lost income within state amended to include "no-delay" ent in a prompt payment system; maximums, the insured would re- Policyholders may obtain a copy of the Annual Report from provisions for hospital-medical ex- but feels changes can be made ceive a settlement from his own any County Farm Bureau Office or from the Home Office penses and disability benefits. voluntarily by insurers without company regardless of who was in lansing. Farm Bureau's plan, unlike leg- restricting the individual's legal at fault. Farm Bureau's plan will islative proposals, will not affect rights. accomplish the same results and an injured party's right to sue the Vermillion pointed to the fact requires no new laws for imple- negligent driver for financial loss, that today's insurance buyer is mentation. pain and suffering. Most legisla- looking for, and deserves, more tion would tend to diminish the prompt claim settlement. "Obvi- Farm Bureau Insurance Group individual's legal responsibility for ously, no one expects to have an is composed of four companies: NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING causing traffic accidents. accident, but if he should, he Farm Bureau Mutual, Farm Bu- FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MICHIGAN Farm Bureau's change is de- wants to be assured of fair re- reau Life, Community Service In- signed to reimburse accident vic- imbursement without delay," he surance and Community Service The annual meeting of the stockholders of Farm Bureau Life tims more quickly while eliminat- said. "Our new medical payments Acceptance Company. The organi- Insurance Company of Michigan, a corporation, will be held ing red tape associated with claim and disability income endorse- zation insures approximately 225,- at its Home Office, 7373 West Saginaw, Lansing, Michigan, settlement. Presently, under Mich- ment will do just that." 000 rural and urban residents.' on Tuesday, February 22, 1972, beginning at 1:30 p.m., for the following purposes: 1. To receive reports from officers and management. ANNOUNCE ~fonroe, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties) BLUE CROSS 2. To elect directors. 3. To consider such other matters as may properly February 2 - Thumb Region LEGISLA TIVE (Huron, Lapeer, Macomb, St. If you're a member of Michi- gan Farm Bureau, you know what Attest: come before the meeting. February 1, 1972 Clair, Sanilac, and Tuscola Coun- this large and influential organi- W. S. WILKINSON DAVID MORRIS SEMINARS ties) February 8 - Central Region zation can mean to vou and vour Secretary President . family. " (Clinton, Eaton,. Genesee, Ing- Policyholders may obtain a copy of the Annual Report from To assist members of county ham, Livingston, Oakland, and Farm Bureau offers you valu- any County Farm Bureau Office or from the Home Office Farm Bureau legislative commit- Shiawassee Counties) able help with today's complex in lansing. tees to become better acquainted marketing problems and provides with their state legislators and February 15 - Northeast, you a "say" in those legislative to develop an understanding of Northwest and Upper Peninsu- decisions so vital to the farm Farm Bureau's policies and prin- la Regions (Alcona, Alpena, Em- economy. ciples, a series of Legislative Sem- met, Cheboygan, losco, Montmo- inars have been scheduled. rency, Ogemaw, Otsego, Presque What's more, Farm Bureau Isle, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, membership offers. you and your NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING It is expected that every mem- Kalkaska, Manistee, Missaukee, family the opportunity to join ber of each county's State Affairs Northwest, Wexford, Chippewa, Michigan Blue Cross and Blue COMMUNiTY SERVICE INSURANCE COMPANY Committee will attend. Members Copper Country, Hiawathaland, Shield and enjoy group benefits of National Mfairs Committees Iron Range, Mackinac-Luce, and The annual meeting of the stockholders of Community Service at group rates. are .invited to attel)d, as {lre mem- Menominee Farm Bureaus. Insurance Company of Michigan, a corporation, will be held bers of the Executive Commit- Blue Cross hospital care bene- at its Home Office, 7373 West Saginaw, Lansing, Michigan, tees, Legislative Chairman of February 23-West Region fits cover the full cost of all the on Monday, February 21, 1972, beginning at 1:30 p.m., for county Women's Committees and (Allegan, Barry, loni~, Kent, the following purposes: s~rvices you need to help you get the Chairman of county Young Montcalm, Muskegon, and Otta- well - hospital room and board, 1. To receive reports from officers and management. Farmers Committees. wa Counties) special diets, maternity care, and February 29 - West Central 2. To elect directors. Again this year, the seminars laboratory services, plus many Region (Clare, Isabella, Mason, other benefits. Even costly units 3. To consider such other matters as may properly will be held at the YWCA located Mecosta, Newaygo, Oceana, and for bums or intensive care are come before the meeting. just south of the Capitol Building. Osceola Counties) Attest: paid for in full. February 1, 1972 This location makes it convenient March 18 - Southwest Region W. S. WILKINSON KENNETH BULL for those attending the seminars Blue Shield's MVF (Michigan (Berrien, Branch, Cass, Calhoun, Secretary President to also attend sessions of the Variable Fee) benefits pay most Senate and House. Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren Counties) doctor bills in full for covered Policyholders may obtain a copy of the Annual Report from Legislative Seminars scheduled services. Covered benefits include any County Farm Bureau Office or from the Home Office Reservations for luncheon and in lansing. for February are: transportation should be coordi- surgery, delivery of children. di- February I-Southeast Region nated with local county Farm agnostic x-rays, radiation therapy (Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Bureau secretaries. and much more. And, with Michigan Blue Cross and Blue Shield, you need never ~. fear cancellation of your coverage MICHIGAN .FARM NEWS due to your age or health or the NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING THE ACTJCNII ~L1CAnON OP THE MICHIGAN ~ARM IlURI!AU size or number of vour bills- The MICHIGAN FARM NEWS is DmECTORS: District I. Arthur plus, your identific;tion card is COMMUNITY SERVICE ACCEPTANCE COMPANY published monthly. on the first day, Bailey, Schoolcraft; District 2. Dean by the Michigan Fann Bureau, at ib Prid~eon. Montgomery. R-I; District 3. immediately recognized and ac- The annual meeting of the stockholders of Community Service publication office at 109 N. Lafayette Andrew Jackson. Howell, R-I; Dis- Street. GreenV11Ie. Michigan. trict 4, Elton R. Smith. Caledonia. R-I; cepted by most hospitals and Acceptance Company of Michigan, a corporation, will be held Editorial and general offices at 7373 District 5. David Morris. Grand Ledge. doctors. at its Home Office, 7373 \Vest Saginaw, Lansing, Michigan, West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, R-3; District 6. Jack Laurie. Cas! City. Michigan 48904. Post Office Box 960. on Monday, February 21, 1972, beginning at 1:30 p.m., for Telephone, Lansing 485-8121, Enen- R-3; District 7. Kenneth Bull, Bailey, If you're 65 or over, special sioD 228. Subscription price, sot per R-I; District 8. Harvey Leuenberger. Blue Cross and Blue Shield "65" the following purposes: year .• Saltinaw, R-6; District 9, Eugene Rob- Established January 13, 1923. Sec- erts, Lake City, R-I; District 10, programs are available which add 1. To receive reports from officers and management. ond Class Postage paid at Greenville, Richard Wieland. Ellsworth. R-I; Dis- to and fill in Medicare benefits Michigan. trict 11. Franklin Schwiderson. Dafter. 2. To elect directors. DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Walter to give you better coverage. EDITORIAL: Editor. Carl P. Kent- ner; Artist, Nonnan Goodling. 3. To consider such other matters as may properly Frahm. Frankenmuth; James L. Sayre. Belleville; Calvin Lutz. Kaleva. Why not protect your family come before the meeting. OFFICERS: MichiJtan Fann Bu- reau; President. Elton R. Smith. Cale- WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU: Mrs. and yourself against the high cost Attest: February 1, 1972 donia. R-I; Vice President, Dean Richard Wieland. Ellsworth. R-I. Prid~eon. Mont~omery, R-I; Adminis- of unpredictable hospital and doc- \V. S. WILKINSON KENNETH BULL trative Director. Robert Braden, Lan- FARM BUREAU TOUNG FARM- sing. ERS: William H. Spike. Owosso. tor bills? Contact your county Secretary President Farm Bureau secretary today for POSTMASTER: In using form 3579, mail to: Michigan Farm News, details on how you can sign up Policyholders may obtain a copy of the Annual Report from 7373 West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, Michigan .48~ any County Farm Bureau Office or from the Home Office for Michigan Blue Cross and Blue • • • • • • • • • •~.~q P9s.tqge .... HI pt ~1¥f'Yi~.~~~ ••••••••• Shield ... in lansing . MICHIGAN FARM NEWS February 1, 1972 FIVE National Notes Karker-Far1TI Bureau Holiday Canzp For W onzen by AI Almy Scholarship Farm Bureau Women of Districts One and Two have an- nouTleed their plans for a Holiday Camp to be held April 5 Shortly after the AFBF Con- and 6 at \Vesley \Vood'i, Dowling, Michigan. All Farm Bureau vention in Chicago, a Strategic 'Vomen arc invited to attend this two-day meeting both for Applications are now being ac- leadership training in agriculture, Reserve Bill (H.R. 1163) pa'ised cepted ,for the Marge Karker journalism as related to agricul- information and for education and for sociability. the U.S. House of Representatives Farm Bureau Scholarship to be ture, food packaging, horticulture, bv a vote of 182 to 170., The cost of 88.00 per person includes one overnight lodging, . ", given for the 1972-73 year. agricultural technical course, vet- This bill "{ould create a gov- This sch9larship, fund was made erinarv medicine, field of human Jour meals, instruction, entertainment, and registration. Those ernment strategic reserve of 300 medicine ( including premedical, not staying for the entire meeting may purchase individual possible by contributions from million bushels of wheat and 25 nursing, medical technology), or meals. Those staying overnight should bring their own bedding Farm Bureau women in Michigan million tons of feed grains. These field of teaching (vocational agri- (sfwct'i, blankets, pillows), towels, soap, etc. and invested at Michigan State commodities could be released for University. The interest from this culture and human ecology). sale by the government at a price Hl'gistration will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the 5th and the camp investment is used each year as The scholarship wilJ be a gift. of 120% of the aV,erage price not a loan. will adjourn at approximately 2:30 p.m. on the 6th. a scholarship given to a student farmers received in the 'U.S. dur- Completed applications must be or students meeting specified re- Speakers will include Helen Pelton, St. Joseph, telling of ing the preceding five marketing quirements. returned not later than ylarch 20, "Leader Dogs and the Blind" and Gary Parlin, Sturgis, speak- vears for the commodity involved. 1972. The Michigan Farm Bureau The loan level for 197i and 1972 The scholarship is available to ing on "Overview of Economics and Government." "Vomen's Scholarship Committee crops of wheat and feed grains a student at MSU after three terms at college or one year in will review al1 applications the Reservations should be sent in advance (it is not necessary would be increased by 25 %. latter part of ~Iarch and person- to send money with the request) to "Tomen's Department, the Agricultural Technical Course. After passage by the House, al1y interview students to deter- Michigan Farm Bureau, P.O. Box 960, Lansing, Michigan 48904, Other student requirements in- the bill was move'd immediatelv mine'the one or more persons to not later than March 20. clude: Must be from a Farm Bu- to the Senate and approved whom they will present the schol- reau family; must be prepared to by an Agriculture Subcommittee. The Subcommittee also approved show financial need; should have a scholastic average as indicated arship for use in the fall term at MSU. --------------------------------~ Applications may be obtained Reservation for Holiday Camp S.J. Resolution 172 and attached by MSU Scholarship Office of at it to the bill. S.J.R. 172 would from county Farm Bureau secre- at Wesley Woods, Dowling, Michigan least 2.6. require the Secretary of Agricul- taries, county Farm Bureau \Vo- The students must also be en- April 5-6, 1972 ture to reinstate acreage allot- men's committee chairmen, or by ments for wheat and feed grains rolled at MSU in any of the fol- writing to the 'Vomen's Depart- Name _ beginning with the 1972 crop. lowing areas of education: Field ment, Michigan Farm Bureau, of agriculture or related fields P.O. Box 960, Lansing, Michigan Address _ The passage of this legislation of food science, food marketing, 48904. would almost totallv nullifv the 1970 farm act as far as ~vheat' and feed grains are concerned. The following ladies will accompany me: _ Farm Bureau policy recently adopted in ChiCago opposes gov- Young People1s Citizenship Seminar ernment strategic reserves for the following reasons: The strategic The Michigan Farm Bureau's political parties, and people and Approximate time of arrival: _ reserve would be expensive to 1972 Young People's Citizenship governments around the world. acquire and store; farmers would be subject to depressed market Seminar will be held June 19- 23 at Ferris State College. Big Each countv Farm Bureau has been encouraged to sponsor three , Approximate time of departure: _ prices as a result of the huge Rapids. students, and 'a fourth on a first I Reservations due in MFB Office, Lansing, not later than stores on hand; unrealistic sup- This ninth annual Citizenship come, first served basis. Selection I March 20. pC'rt prices would encourage farm- Seminar is specifically designed of students will be made at the Il ~--------- , ers to over-produce thus further for high school students 'who will county level,by individuals assign- burdening the market system; the be juniors or s~niors. during the ed this responsibility by County current farm program' would' be 1972-73 school year. The pro- Farm Bureau Boards. rendered ineffective. gram, as in previous years, will Persons desiring more informa- The Senate Agriculture Com- be presented by outstanding edu- cators and will include such sub- tion on this forthcoming Young People's Citizenship Seminar WASHINGTON HERITAGE TOUR mittee was scheduled to consider this legislation shortly after its ject matter as Americanism, eco- should contact their county Farm The deadline for reservations for the annual 'Vashington return from the holiday break on nomic systems, participation in Bureau secretary. Legislative Seminar and American Heritage Tour, sponsored by January 18. Michigan Farm Bureau 'Vomen, is drawing near. Reservations The national Agricultural Mar- for this event must be in the Michigan Farm Bureau Lansing keting and Bargaining Act of office not later than FebnJary 20, 1972. 1971 has been introduced bv 86 C'ouncil Meeting Dates Announced members of the House and 15 This tour offers all Farm Bureau members an opportunity Senators. Generallv known as the to coinfortably travel and economically enjoy the sights of the Twice each year the District District 1; February 29, District nation's capitol in the spring with fellow members. Sisk Bill (H.R. 7597 and S. 1775) Farm Bureau 'Vomen Officers ,10-E; March 1, District 10-'V; this legislation would establish a and County Farm Bureau Com- March 2, District 9: March 6, ""hile selected "Legislative Leaders" are making congres- mutual obligation of a handler mittee offi~ers meet to conduct District 5; March 7, District 2; sional visits, those on the American Heritage Tour will be given and a qualified producers associ- the business of the district. In ~Iarch 8, District 8; March 9, the opportunity to see many of the highlights of 'Vashington ation to meet at reasonable times addition they analyze and plan District 6; March 10, District 7; D.C. which are not included on the scheduled combined bus and negotiate in good faith with county and district activities. Ad- May 2, District 11-\\'; and May tour. respect to the production and sale dition~lIv, this affords the ladies 3, District ll-E. of commodities under contract. a chanc~ to become familiar with Travel fron~ Lansing to 'Vashington will be by chartered The bills have been referred to County Farm Bureau 'Vomen's the activities being conducted in plane on March 13, returning on March 16. The cost will be the House and Senate Agricul- Committee officers should check other counties. 8140.00 per person, payable at the time reservations are re- tural Committees. Public hearings with their respective District Sec- 1972 District Spring Council quested. A check or money order, payable to Michigan Farm and executive sessions on H.R. Meeting dates recently announced retary as to the location of the Bureau, in the full amount due must accompany all requests 7597 have been held by the are: February 21, District 4; Feb- above meetings as they had not for reservations. House Agriculture Subcommit- ruary 24, District 3; February 25, been announced at press time. tees on Dome~tic Marketing and Consumer Relations. Public hear- ings were completed November Please include my reservation for the \V ASHINGTON 23 on S. 1775 by a Senate Agri- HERITAGE TOUR sponsored by Farm Bureau "Vomen, culture Subcommittee. Search for Mother of the Year j\ larch 13-16, 1972. Settlement of controversies be- tween transportation companies NAME, _ and transportation unions would The annual search for the out- those traits highly regarded in be provided for by S. 560 and standing Michigan Mother, who mothers - courage, cheerfulness, ADDRESS _ H.R. 3596. Senate hearings have will be honored at a state func- patience, affection, understand- been held. Transportation strikes tion and later at the Mother's ing, and homemaking ability: adversely affect millions of peo- Conference in New York during must be an active member of a TELEPHONE, _ ple, especially farmers, far re- the week preceding Mother's religious body; must have a sense moved from the controversy. Day, is under way. Farm Bureau of civic responsibility and be ac- The cost of this Seminar is $140.00 per person. Enclosed Presently available remedies are Women 'can assist in this search tive in public service to society; is my check in this amount, made payable to Michigan generally inadequate and tempo- bv submitting nominations. must be a legal mother (not a di- . Qualifications for Mother of Farm Bureau . rary. A major feature of S. 560 vorcee); her youngest child must and H.R. 3596 is the provision the Year nominees are: Must be be over 15 years of age; and any Your reservation must be received not later than February of an arbitration procedure in fully qualified to represent the adopted children may be included mothers of America in all re- 20 by: which arbiters choose between with her own in her qualifications. the final offers of the two par- sponsibilities attached to her role Michigan Farm Bureau as "Mother of the Year;" must be Nomination blanks and more ties. This would encourage both ATIN: Helen Atwood, Coordinator a successful mother and home- detailed information may be ob- parties to be reasonable in their Women's Activities demands and reach a mutually maker as evidenced by the char- tained by contacting Mrs. Wesley P.O. Box 960 satisfactory agreement by nego- acter and achievements of her in- L. Mueller, 30150 Cheviot Hills Lansing, Michigan 48904 ,----- tiation rather than a strike . ... dividual children;. must emb~dy Court, Franklin, Michigan 48025. . "'.' . t..--------=-----.:....£.--.-:..-..;....---......:.-......:.. ... -.-.-. ------ ----------------------------- r--J. SIX February 1, 1972 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS FaRm(1 BUreaU - :::::;;r._ ........ ,. .. II \ ~~:.:.'4 MEMBERS OF THE MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARMERS COMMITTEE are (standing L to R) John Spero, District 8; Wayne Ward, District 6; David Diehl, District 5; Richard Kreeger, District 3; Robert Lutz, District 6; William Spike, District 6; Steve Carlson, District 4; William Randall, District 7; George Parsons, District 7. Seated (L to R) Darryl Dosson, District 8; James Nugent, District 9; Leslie Dowd, District 1; Jay Landis, District 2; Gay Smith, District 2; Gill Van Wagoner, District 10; Mary Weidmayer, District 3. Committee members not pictured are: Tom Stears, District 11; Howard DeWest, District 4; Fred Baumberger, District 9; Mike Paradis, District 10; and James Mamph, District 11. ;;S"" APPOINTED TO A SPECIAL TART CHERRY COMMITTEE charged with the responsibility to develop and implement a cooperative plan of action for 1972 and the future were (seated left to right) Arthur Dowd, Kenneth Bull, P. C. Morrison, Jr., (standing left to right) Alton Wendzel, Charles Kalchik, Jr., and Harry Foster. CLARE MUSGROVE (left) extension agent for Berrien County and M. J. Buschlen, operations manager, MASA, are shown planning a farm labor management and safety conference with Ed Rade- wald, (right) chairman, Berrien County Farm Bureau Labor PRESIDENT SMITH smiles approvingly as Donna Sweeny, right, Committee. presents Administrative Director Robert Braden a copy of her thesis "Organizational Dynamics: An Analysis of the Michigan Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Association." The thesis was submitted to MSU by Mrs. Sweeny in partial fulfillment of the requirements for her degree of Master of Science, College of Social Science. --:-. ...=.:c.. ~ A JOINT COMMITTEE OF ASPARAGUS GROWERS AND PROCESSORS has been appoint~d w~ich wi~1 direct !he funding of res:arch. projects, with special "STANDING ROOM ONLY" was the order of the day as nearly 200 persons at- emphasIs on increasing the Yields of asparagus In Michigan. The committee tended the 26th Annual Meeting of the Michigan Association of Farmer members are (left to right) Ronald Baiers, Harry Foster, Warren Collins Tom Cooperatives recently hel~ at Farm Bureau. Center. Greiner, Eric Ray, Ray Floate, C. H. ~arlson, and Alto.n Wendzel. I MICHIGAN FARM NEWS February 1, 1972 SEVEN low-fat dairy dessert. The butter- AFBF Dairy Div. fat content of ice milk is usually MACMA-MASA Annual Meetings about 6 percent, compared to 10 by Nonnan Veliquette percent for ice cream. 3. A lower price for ice milk, The first meeting of the AFBF Dairy Division is scheduled for as compared to ice cream and February 16th February 10-11 in Chicago. The mellorine (an ice cream substi- Division, comprised of state Farm . tute made from vegetable fat). Grand Rapids Bureau Dairv Division chairmen Uses For Milkfat will devote its meeting to the na~ Skim and low-fat milk consti- The Michigan Agricultural tion's number one dairv issue- tute a growing share of the fluid Services Association (MASA) and supply management. - milk sales in this countrv. the Michigan Agricultural Coop- In this era of specialization, the A recent USDA stud,; showed erative ~Iarketing Association Dairy Division concept is de- that in 1970 the milkfat removed (MAGMA) annual meetings will signed to provide a way for han- from milk used in'" low-fat and be held 'Vednesdav, Februarv 16 dling some of the commodity in- skim milk, and in standardizing at the Pantlind Hotel in G~and terests of Farm Bureau dairv fluid whole milk totaled 234 mil- Rapids. members. The division concept lion pounds. Thus in 1970 about MASA's meeting is scheduled structured to operate at the coun- an extra quarter billion pounds of to start at 10:00 a.m. in the Con- ty, state and national levels, is butterfat for manufacturing came tinental Room. ~1anv of the farm considered by many to be a new out of the fluid milk segment of labor issues will be ~evie\\'ed and direction for Farm Bureau. the supply. This extra supply of M. J. Buschlen, !vIASAOperations A Dairy Division has not been milkfat moved into butter for lack Manager, will report on the ac- organized in Michigan, nor in any of alternative uses for milkfat. tivities of the organization. of the county Farm Bureaus in Dairymen are well aware of Follo\ving the adjournment of Michigan. However, Michigan what has nappened to the butter the MASA annual meeting all Farm Bureau dairy members will market and the limited potential present \vill have the opportu- be represented at the February it holds for increased milkfat nity to attend the MAC!\'IA annu- meeting by a member of their utilization. In recent years, CCC al meeting luncheon program in Dairy Advisory Committee. purchases of surplus dairy prod- the Grand Ballroom of the Pant- ucts have been primarily in the lind. Representative Sisk of Cali- Federal Milk Orders form of butter. The development fornia will speak at the luncheon. Twenty-two years ago (1950), of alternative uses for milkfat Congressman Sisk has become 20 percent of the milk' marketed should command top priority. known to American agriculture by dairy farmers moved under through his sponsorship of the federal mil~ marketing orders; by "Butterine" Sales Increase National Agricultural Marketing CONGRESSMAN BERNIE SISK of Fresno, California, who 1960 the volume had moved up MiIkfat Usage and Bargaining Act of 1971. This will be the luncheon speaker at the MAC:\IA annual meeting to 39 percent; and last year 60 A table spread produced in proposed legislation would pro- luncheon at the Pantlind Hotel, Grand Rapids. on February 16, percent of the milk marketed by Wisconsin called "butterine" vide the necessary legal frame- is serving his eighth term as the representative from Fresno and U.S. dairymen was regulated by shows promise as one alternative work for farmers to bargain effec- Merced Counties - a record tenure for a Congressman from federal milk orders. While the in- use for milkfat. According to a tively for prices and other terms Central California. dustry can expect the number of study by Truman F. Graf, pro- of trade through their own asso- fessor of Agricultural Economics ciations. Bernie Sisk was born in Texas. In 1937, jobless, he went to orders to decline, the size of the marketing and supply areas regu- at the University of ''''isconsin, Representative Sisk will speak California to £ook for work leaving his wife and two small lated by federal orders will ex- the sales of "butterine" -a prod- about the proposed marketing and children behind. He found ~ job as ~a day laborer and after a pand. uct containing approximately 40 bargaining legislation and review couple of months sent for his family and settled down in the percent milk-fat and 40 percent its status in Congress. Represent- community of Cutler. Fewer Milk Plants vegetable fat - increased total ative Sisk is also recognized as For the next few years, Bernie Sisk sold refrigerators, worked All regions of the U.S. except milkfat consumption in the dairv a proponent of reasonable farm in the orchards and vineyards and in a winery. Meanwhile, his New England had fewer dairy state. Legalized in 1967 by a~ labor legislation and will com- manufacturing plants last year wife worked as a fruit packer and in a win?ry bottling room act of the Wisconsin Legislature, ment on this issue during his than in 1944. During the past and later as a bookkeeper. "butterine" has been produced presentation. decade, the number of manufac- and marketed in the state since The MACMA annual meeting After vVorld 'Var II, Sisk went to work with a tire company turing plants nationally declined that time. will be held at the conclusion of in Fresno, starting as a shipping clerk and serving successively from about 6,000 to 3,400. Fluid Representative Sisk's address. The as service manager, department manager. operating manager bottling plants followed the same Legal Obstacles Curb current status of state marketing and eventually assistant general manager in charge of sales. trend. "Butterine" Sales and bar~aining legislation will be He was an elder in the Church of Christ, a past president of Ice Milk The U.S. Internal Revenue reviewed. Reports about the ac- his Kiwanis Club and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Service has ruled "butterine" is tivities of the nine Commodity Di- the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Benevolent and Protec- One of the bright spots in the margarine. Because of this ruling, visions of MACMA will be given. tive Order of Elks. dairy industry is a growing mar- "butterine" sold in ''''isconsin is Tickets for the Noon Lunch- In 1969 he was appointed to the House Agriculture Com- ket for ice milk. Running counter subject to the 5 % cent per pound eon are available to all MASA to the drop in commercial sales mittee, where no California Democrat had been serving since state margarine tax. The FDA has and MACMA members from their of milk in all dairy products, the the close of the 89th Congress in 1966. He is the only member ruled that "butterine" must be la- Lansing office. Farm Bureau per capita consumption of ice of the House to serve on both the Rules Committee and on a beled "margarine" if shipped in members who are not MASA or milk rose from an annual average major policy committee. Sisk is also chairman of the House of interstate commerce and has re- MACMA members are welcome of 3.2 quarts in 1960 to 5.6 quarts Representative Special Committee on Parking and is a member fused to publish proposed Stan- to attend the luncheon to hear in 1971. Ice milk sales accounted dards of Identity for "butterine" Representative Sisk. They may of the House Democratic Patronage Committee. for 16 percent of the frozen dairy as a product of its own right. obtain luncheon reservations by Because of the varied nature of his Congressional District, dessert market in 1960 and over If the dairy industry is serious contacting the MASA or MACMA Representative Sisk takes interest in many kinds of legislation, 25 percent of the same market in about finding alternative outlets office prior to Monday, Febru- including reclamation, flood control, agriculture, housing, urban 1971. The increase in milk sales for milkfat, the potential for <'but- ary 7. renewal and the war on poverty. can be largely attributed to: terine" deserves consideration. 1. The rapid growth of soft- Congressional action probably will serve outlets. Nearly lf2 of the be required if evelopments which involve individual .-..~1_ I I I . d. th I d agemen 0 ose areas no now J--'L e con- pcu~ I a~ th ?nty to esIgnate ese an s as open space trol should be granted to the land use agency_ larger than 10 acres do not fall under the jurisdiction dIstricts. of our current Subdivision Control Act. In addition I I 3. '1t is recommended that legislation be enacted . 9. "It is re~~~ended. that the ~ ~ ~ if the land contract device is utilized for land sales: I I which places the responsibility on all counties to mve~tory ?f Significant ~ deposits :md indode local governments have no effective way to control I I prepare and adopt comprehensive land use plans. co~lderation of these areas m the .slate bud use these developments, or even to monitor them. The I The legislation should further require that these polIcy. developer mayor may not take cognizance of the I plans be approved by the state upon the determi- "Land is a finite entity, which must be managed environmental effects of development, and no level I I nation that the plan properly protects state desig- to assure its future availability_ Consideration must of government is involved in the determination of I I nated land uses and adheres to state land use also be given to the mineral d~ ~ reside the best use of the land. I policies. on and under the land - deposits which are of in the absence of regulation d .stin 1a I ''The present planning and zoning enabling acts .. f SI~ll I~nt economI~ v ~e . al and ~ .u~ ~"ceabl e. the state should review major land sales to ensure un er CXI g w, I I are deficient in two major areas. First, there is no .. U?I.que area d~gna~on may ~e those ~ adequate planning and to protect the natural Ie- I I requirement that a comprehensive plan be adopted IdentifIed as .havmg. mmeral d~~ A positive sources and land areas with unique value. RUsting I I and secon~ly, the hierarchy of responsibility is not pro~ram of mme~al sIte predetennmation and reser- deparbnental rules and regulations should be closely I clearly defined. vahon should be mcluded under state land use man- examined for use in this area of en . tal bus I "Our present laws should be modified to require age~ent policy. Policies shoul~ also be_adopted to by unregulated land sales. Vlronmen a e I I( all counties to prepare and adopt a comprehensive requlfe I . d that all be lands so ed dest.gnatecl if they _...:11=--=_ soitabl are -Ad ti f I d op on 0 a an s es act to proVl e al 'd for the I I land use plan consistent with state policies and exp Olt~ ' must restor: to a UJIIU.lUUU e regulation of all develo rs sellin I d I - I pe I d.eslgnate did an use d'.IStri~~ .. F ~r th er, zomng . d" or. 1- for deslfed open space use or d-~ ~"'~p-.ft;;U1L- the state of Michigan, will be necessary to achieve g an ocared m nances adopted ~y mumclpalIties a~d townshIps 10. "It is recemmended that • ~ the comprehensive land management objective stres- I I should be c?nstramed to the elements m the county solid waste management plan be ~ and the sed in this report. Such an act should require the I D co~prehenslve plan .. proposed open space c&tricting iAulLu.il,. be ~ to developer to fully disclose the development plans and I m 'The state land use agency should be reqUIred to provide for the sites recommended in this JJI:m. .. appr~ve all county p~ans prior to adoption and to rJ morntor any changes In these plans. "The disposal of solid waste materials has been recognized as a critical problem by local govern- provide some guarantee of construction of the ised improvements in the development. This tion could then be used not only to protect the buyer, m:- II _ ~I 4. "It is recommended that the state land use ments, as well as numerous state agencies and county but as a basis for environmental and developmental I o agency be required to review all state pro~ams that health departments. The development of solid waste impact analyses by the state and local governmental I 11 impact upon state land use policy and to transmit disposal systems require adequate funding and a units. Such an act would do much to reduce the ~ its recommendations to the Governor and to the designation of facility sites, both of which are diffi- sale of subdivided and undeveloped land where such I Ll appropriate department. This agency should further cult for local governments to provide. due to 6- sales are inconsistent with state land use policies I D be responsible for the development of guidelines nancial and jurisdictionallimitatioos. TI.:.dun; the or the county comprehensive land use plan." I MICHIGAN FARM NEWS February 1, 1972 ELEVEN son is operating the snowmobile Michigan's New Snowmobile Law on private property owned by TOPIC SUMMARY his parents. The December discussion topic on Minibikes and Snow- Michigan has experienced a property damage. The previous 13. Beginning January 1, 1973, very rapid increase in the num- minimum insurance requirement a child under 12 years of age may mobiles apparently created quite a lot of lively discussion ber of snowmobiles registered was 10-20-5. not cross a street or highway with and thought among community group members. Answers and operated. Many Fann Bu- a snowmobile. Additionally, a given to the questions indi~ated s~me groups had members reau members own and operate 5. In Zone I, the Upper Pen- who were personally familiar with snowmobiles. These are insula, and Zone 2, the area north snowmobiler between the ages of snowmobiles as an exciting form 12 and 16 may not cross a street the percentages reflected by answers given to the questions: of recreation and to perform use- of M-20 between Muskegon and Bay City, snowmobiles may be unless he has a snowmobile safety 1. Does your group think prohibiting the free movement ful jobs on the farm. certificate in his possession .. As one of its last major actions operated on the extreme right of of snowmobiles would affect the economy of your area? the open portion of roads as long of the 1971 session, the Legisla- 14. A snowmobile safety cer- Yes: 22% No: 76% ture passed a comprehensive new as they are moving in the same tificate may be suspended by the snowmobile act which was signed direction as traffic on the road. Department of Natural Resources 2. Should all snowmobile operators be required to take In southern Michigan below Zone an instructional course before being granted a license? into law by the Governor on if the holder violates any provi- 2, snowmobiles may not Opel ate sions of the act. December 6 and given immedi- Yes: 49% No: 45% ate effect. The new law's eleven on the highway right-of-way ex- cept to gain access to. areas ad- 15. A snowmobile shall not be 3. Does the Horton Trespass Act, as amended, provide pages of tightly packed small jacent to the highway. used to hunt, pursue, worry or kill sufficient deterant to keep snowmobilers from intention- print include the following pro- a wild bird or animal. ally trespassing? visions. 6. In Zones 1 and 2, snow- mobiles may operate on the road 16. Snowmobiles may be op- Yes: 41% No: 55% 1. The three-year snowmobile when necessary to cross a bridge erated on lake ice, unless other- 4. Does your group feel that sufficient publicity has registration fee has been raised or culvert, but the snowmobile wise prohibited, but must slow from $5 to $9. Persons who op- been given so owners of minibikes and snowmobiles are must be brought to a complete to minimum speed when within erate a snowmobile entirely on familiar with the laws governing their operation? stop before entering the roadway. 100 feet of a person or fish their own property, or property shanty. Yes: 47% No: 49% under their control, are exempt 7. When a snowmobile is in- from registering. volved in an accident with a 17. Snowmobiles may not be 5. How many dollars worth of damage does your com- motor vehicle, the driver of the operated within 100 feet of a munity group members estimate has been done to their 2. Revenue from the registra- snowmobile shall be presumed dwelling between midnight and property by minibikes and snowmobiles in the last twelve tion of snowmobiles will be de- negligent until otherwise proven. 6 a.m. at a speed greater than months? The estimated damage ranged from a low of posited in the general fund of the minimum required to main- $5.00 to a high of $42,500. These are combined estimated the state and appropriations will 8. Snowmobiles may be oper- tain movement. damages and does not reflect the damage done on any be made annually to the Depart- ated on county roads which are one piece of property. ment of Natural Resources to not formally plowed and open for 18. During the firearm deer cover the cost of administering automobile traffic or any other season, snowmobiles may not be 6. The popularity of well-developed trails has made it the act and to construct and county road designated for snow- operated on public hunting lands evident to some that many more miles of good trails are maintain snowmobile trails and mobile travel by a county road from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from needed for minibikes and snowmobiles. Should part of the areas. Additionally, revenue wiII commission. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. license fees paid by snowmobilers be used for this purpose? be appropriated to fund DNR enforcement of the act and for 9. Law enforcement officers of 19. Snowmobiles shall not tres- Yes: 58% No: .02% cities, villages, townships, coun- snowmobile safety education pass on fenced or posted private (The above percentages do not total 100% due to round- and training programs. Of this ties or the state may authorize land. ing off to the nearest whole figure and the fact that some amount, 50% will be returned the use of snowmobiles on roads as state aid to counties desiring and streets when an emergency 20. Snowmobiles shall not be groups did not answer all questions.) - to conduct snowmobile safety occurs and automobiles cannot be operated on a railroad or railroad education and training programs. used for travel due to extreme right-of-way. State aid for these county pro- snow conditions. 21. The sum of $200,000 was grams shaH not exceed 75 % of 10. Snowmobiles may be op- appropriated to the Department SHAVER STARCROSS the county's cost of the program. 3. Snowmobiles sold in Mich- erated on roads and streets for special events of limited duration. of Natural Resources for use in developing snowmobile trails and PULLETS igan after December I, 1972 must bear an identifying num- 11. Children under the age of areas. Additionally, the sum of 12 cannot operate a snowmoblie S100,000 was appropriated fund snowmobile safety education to ber stamped into the frame simi- unless under the direct supervi- "THE MONEY 81RD" and certification programs oper- lar to the registration number sion of an adult. on an automobile. ated by the DNR and the vari- THE CHOICE OF PROFIT MINDED 12. Beginning January I, 1973, ous counties. EGG PRODUCERS THE WORLD OVER 4. Dealers renting, leasing or a person who is at least 12, but Further details of the new CAGE & FLOOR GROWN PULLETS AVAILABLE furnishing snowmobiles must car- less than 16 years old may oper- snowmobile law may be obtained CALL FOR AVAILABILITY ry liability insurance of $20,000 ate a snowmobile only if he is by contacting the Law Enforce- for bodily injury or death of one under direct supervision of an ment Division, Department of _ HATCHERY. Zeeland, Mich. Ph: (616) 772-4668 person; $40,000 to cover bodily adult or has in his possession Natural Resources, Stevens T. injury or death to two or more a snowmobile safety certificate. Mason Building, Lansing, Mich- persons; and $10,000 to cover This does not apply if the per- igan 48926. FARM BUREAU MARKET PLACE SPECIAL RATE TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERS: 25 words for $2.00 each edition. Additional words, 10 cents each. Figures such as 12 or $12.50 count as one word. 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