MDCHDGAN+tFARM NEWS THE ACTION PUBLICATION OF THE MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU Vol. 51, No. 8 MAKE IT HAPPEN Augu The primary is one of the most im- portant elections. You will decide who will be the party choice for numer- ous local, state and national offices. In many cases, the primary is the final election. Please note the acco~pa- nying map to determine whether your district h~s been substantially changed. Your present State Repre- sentative may not be in your dis- trict under the new reapportionment. 77 Many legislators are running against one another. It is interesting to note that several well-qualified farmers are also seeking the election. You also may be in a new congressional district. A constitutional amendment will also be on the ballot which will be known as "Proposal A" and, if passed, will "allow a trial by a jury of less than 12 jurors in all prosecutions in all. courts for misdemeanors punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year." Many local issues will be up for your decision. Don't fail your respon- sibility. Vote Tuesday, August 8. Capitol Report Marketing National Notes Discussion Topic Page 3 Page 5 Page 6 Page 10 , . TWO August 1, 1972 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS EDITORIAL ••• I PRESIDENT'S COLUMN • • • uPUT YOURSELF IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT" •••~ Make Your You Are Vote Work The Key It has been said that the modem fanner must Farm Bureau members can claim substantial be more than an agronomist or an animal nu- credit for making fanning the noble profession tritionist. He must be a purchasing agent, plan- that it is today. But what of tomorrow? ner, credit manager, accountant and marketing The answer to that question lies with you- expert. the member who is willing to become involved. Involved in developing the programs, policies While it is true that all these skills are neces- and goals which will guide Fann Bureau in sary, they are not enough. Farmers have mastered many new fields and have become ex- the future. perts in production, but they have neglected Through the years, Farm Bureau has been one area, and they may suffer for that neglect. directed by soundly developed policy. Members have proven what can be accomplished when The additional skill that all fanners must enough like-minded people join together to get master, if agriculture is to survive, is political something done. Our organization exemplifies analysis and political involvement. This is the practical application of democracy. All necessary because, as farmers decrease in num- members have an opportunity to be heard if bers, and cities and suburbs grow and more they so desire. people move to the rural area, the fann vote Farm Bureau has never abandoned the heri- becomes proportionately less. Also, we need tage on which it was established. Feworgani- to realize that many more of the issues that zations - by creed or action - are so firmly agriculture will be confronted with will be . dedicated to the sound principles of individual decided in the political arena. Our democratic process is based on the idea SPECIAL NOTICE liberty and free enterprise as Fann Bureau. We don't just mouth those principles, we act by that each voter will educate himself on the issues in question, then vote for the man who TO them. We make them work. And we must . never let .selfish interests divert us' from our best represents him on those issues. There's I 'B)$-BC SUBS'CRIB~~S loyalty to those principles .. ~I J more to the electoral process than just voting Jill When p6li~ies are hammered ou( ~t county along party lines, for a change, for a name or' By this date, most member-subscribers to M,ichigan Blue and state'annual meetings and formally adopted for a face. Cross and"Blue Shield have received their Annual Rate this fall, one 'thing is certain - they will repre- Renewal Notice. sent the deliberation and the decision of the Just voting is not enough. Farmers must learn These notices are not billings but announcements to majority of those members willing to let their to make their vote work for agriculture. We comply with a legal requirement to advise subscribers at voices be heard and who are willing to be have to learn to separate candidates who pro- least thirty days in advance of a rate adjustment which is involved. fess friendship for farmers from those who are to take place. truly willing and able to work for agriculture. Farm Bureau members have successfully Regular billings reflecting the new rates will be mailed avoideq the divisive pitfalls of narrowness in the J I It's not enough to just listen to speeches, ten days to two weeks prior to the due date of August 20, development of programs, policies and goals. applaud politely and shake the candidate's hand. 1972. These new rates will be in effect for a twelve month They have sought to have our organization serve For one thing, speeches are sometimes quite period to August 20, 1973. the entire agricultural industry and the broad general and it's often the best speaker and not Michigan Farm Bureau is rated primarily on the cost interests which all farmers share. Our success the best man, who will work for agriculture, and number of benefits used by their rpembers and .de- has been by no means accidental. It has been who comes across best .. pendents. Other factors having some i~.flv.enceon the rate tough, agonizing, exhausting work. Farmers need to listen carefully to what charged are the administrative expensertq operate the pro- Because Farm Bureau members have been' candidates say or don't say. Think of points he gram and the effect of inflation on hea\th care costs. The willing to, side~tep blind adherence to specific doesn't explain satisfactorily, or issues he avoids. inflationary factor has been minimiz~d. to some extent commodity interests, our overall goals 'have this year because of the government imposed wage and made more sense and earned broader respect We need to meet with a candidate personally price controls put into effect in August, 1971. and support. We are a united organization as or in a very small group to get answers to ques- The latest data show that as of May, 1972 medical care a result. tions concerning agricultural issues. Don't be costs had risen less in the past year - 3 percent - than In developing policies for the future, we hostile, but do a little digging to find out if he the overall cost of living - 3.2 percent. Prior to the advent must continue to recognize agriculture's vulner- really believes as you do and if he will stand of wage and price controls, medical care costs were rising ability as a minority - despite its importance up and be counted when the time comes to 6 to 7 percent a year while the overall cost of living in- to mankind. We must clearly realize the futility take a position. creased only about half as much. of becoming dependent upon an increasingly After you have determined which candidate Many hospital costs during the same period, May, 1971 urban Congress which could, in one quick leg- best represents you and all of agriculture, get to May, 1972, have risen at a sharper rate but government islative whim, pull the rug completely out from behind him. Tell him you will support him- controls have limited most of these to a six percent ceiling. under us. We must be beholden to neither Michigan Farm Bureau subscribers, as is the case with political party. you will help in his campaign. Remember to contribute "dollars" to get him elected. It takes other Blue Cross and Blue Shield group programs, have The deliberation which lies ahead in the de- a lot of work by a lot of people to bolster the benefitted from these inflationary controls in the form of velopment of sound policies needs the enlight- thinning farm vote. smaller rate adjustments. The cost of health care wiII con- ened wisdom of all members. You, the mem- tinue to rise in the future, but hopefully at a slower pace. bers of Michigan Farm Bureau, are served by On August 8 we have a very important elec- the organization. You know what you want tion. This offers us a chance to decide who and what you need. You have an organization will be the party candidates in many local, state through which you can speak effectively if you and national offices. In some cases, the decision ~. care to use it. at the primary election will be the final selec- MICHIGAN .FARM NEWS Naturally, dedicated members will differ in tion as there may not be any competition in the TH~ ACTION PUBLICATION 0 .. TH~ MICHIGAN "ARM IIUR~AU their approaches to Farm Bureau policy. And general election. This is why it is even more The !>flCHIGAN F AR~f NEWS is DIRECTORS: District 1. .-\rthur published monthly. on the first day, Bailey. Schoolcraft: District 2. Dean there is no single flawless method to achieve important to pick the right candidates at this by the ~fichilZan Farm Bureau, at its publication office at 109 N. Lafayette Prid:.reon, Montgomery, H-I; District 3. the goals which we all seek - a fair return for time. Andrew Jackson, Howell, H-I; Dis- Street, Greenville, Michigan. trict 4. Elton H. Smith, Caledonia, R-I: our investment, our labor and, at the same Editorial and general offices at 7373 District 5, David Morris, Grand Ledl%e. The person you select to support and vote 'Vest Saltinaw Highway, Lansinlt. H-3: District 6. Jack Laurie, Cass City. time, a maximum degree of freedom for all of ~fichi~an 48904. Post Office Box 960. for will represent you for the entire term of Telephone. Lansing 48.5-8121, Exten- R-3: District 7. Kenneth Bull. Bailey, us to manage our farms in line with our indi- H-I: District 8. Harvey Leuenberger. that office. The time for action is not after the sion 228. Subscription year. price, 50t per Sal%maw. H-6: District 9. Donald vidual preferences. elections, but before if your thinking is to be Establishl'd January 13. 1923. Sec- :'Ilu~ent. Frankfort. H-I; District 10. The wisdom and foresight of Farm Bureau ond aass Postage paid at Greenville, Richard Wieland. Ellsworth, R-I: Dis- reflected in our legislative halls. Michigan. trict II, Franklin Schwiderson, Dafter. members in developing programs and policies If the voice of American agriculture is to be EDITORIAL: Editor, Carl P. Kent- ner: Artist, Norman Goodling. DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Walter helped to make possible the vitality of agri- Frahm. Frankenmuth: James L. Sayre, heard, it will be because American farmers OFFICERS: Michillan Farm Bu- Belleville: Cah'i .. Lutz. Kaleva. culture. In the weeks ahead, you and other learn still another skill, that of political in- reau: President. Elton R. Smith, Cale- donia. R-I; Vice President. Dean WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU: Mrs. Farm Bureau members have a great opportu- Richard Wieland, Ellsworth, R-!. volvement. Picking their candidates carefully Prid'!eon. Mont~omer". R-I: Admini<- nity to continue this tradition and to bring into trati\"e Director. Hohert Braden, Lan- FAHM BUREAU YOU~G FARM- and working for their election. Every farmer sin~. ERS: William H. Spike, Owosso. clear focus the real issues facing agriculture today. needs to make his vote work for agriculture. POSTMASTER: In using form 3579, moil to: Michigan Farm News, 7373 West Saginaw Highway, lansing, Michigan ~890~ Together, I am sure, we can,make it happen. Second clan postage paid at G,..nvm., Michigan Carl P. Kentner Elton R. Smith MICHIGAN FARM NEWS August 1, 1972 THREE Meat Standards and $5.2 million; Department of Cor- It is said that Michigan ranks sec- Inspection rections, $39.7 million; Depart- ond among all the states in ex- ment of Education, $36.9 million; ports, with more than $2 billion Two issues have arisen in the Natural Resources and Agriculture a year, but is 38th among the meat industry. One was the prob- Departments together are $33.4 states that actively promote such lem bf adequate state appropria- million; Capital Outlay, $47.3 mil- trade. Many of Michigan's agri- tions to maintain Michigan's meat lion, Grants and Transfers, $80 cultural commodities must find inspection program. Federal legis- million; Regulatory, $32.2 million; markets outside of the United lation was expected to pass that appropriations for general govern- States, as it would be impossible would increase the federal share ment purposes, including the three to use them all within this country. of meat inspection costs to 80% branches of government, $81 The Legislature continued the instead of the present 50%. Con- million. Committee to Study Feedlot Li- gress did not act on this issue. Revenue sharing with local gov- censing. Michigan is one of four It was then necessary near the ernments (counties, cities, villages, states that does not have some end of the legislative session to townships) totals $237.7 million- type of feedlot regulations. Farm seek increased state appropriations $10.7 million of this is from the Bureau is active on a committee for this purpose or lose control of State General Fund, the rest from with state officials to set up a vol- meat inspection. restricted funds of state income untary approach to feedlot man- Several Legislators are in favor tax, sales tax, intangibles tax, cer- agement. of letting the federal government tain liquor revenues, etc. Potato legislation included re- take over the entire inspection pro- The budget is precariously bal- q~iring a "color coding" on un- gram. Should this happen, many anced and it is estimated that classified potato packages and Robert E. Smith smaller meat processors could well revenue will be a scant $4.7 mil- changing the Potato Commission be forced out of business. lion above cost. This will be true Act to permit I8-year-olds as . The second problem arose when only if the new state lottery, to members and require growers to an amendment to a bill in Con- go into effect December 1, pro- keep sales records. Marketing and Bargaining by eliminating property taxes for gress threatened to remove federal duces the $20 million in revenue An II-member Beef Council school operation. The 26 mill total funding from any state with stand- that is expected. When the Gen- was created to promote red meat, A strong effort was made at the limit would accumulate as follows: ards different from the federal eral Fund appropriations are add- with a check-off of 1/10 of 1% last moment of the legislative ses- counties would be- limited to not standards. Michigan's comminuted ed to the restricted fund monies, of the gross proceeds from all cat- sion before recess to vote on S. more than 8 mills, townships to meat law is much stricter than fed- total state spending will amount tle sales. A producer referendum 1225. Three test votes were taken. not more than 11,2 mills and inter- era I requirements. to $5.6 billion. is required after three years and The issue is carried over until mediate districts, special educa- A victory was achieved on this each five years thereafter. the Legislature returns in early tion, vocational and compensatory issue when Michigan Farm Bu- State Lottery A bill to. quarantine animals September. education to not more than 41,2 reau, along with state officials, The voters, on May 16, changed that have ingested toxic substances The bill was reprinted as a mills. This adds up to a total of went to Washington, D.C. to pro- the Constitutiqn by a 3-1 margin was passed. House Substitute. It is a much 14 mills. To this amount, by a spe- test. The congressional committee, and eliminated the restriction on The FF A appropriation was better bill than that passed by cial vote of the electors, 6 mills by a vote of 9-8, changed the gambling. Since then, the Legis- maintained, as was the 4-H ap- the Senate. Procedures and de- could be added for school an industrial develop- Delegates at the last Michigan Farm Bureau an- assistance in land acquisition, planning and infra- ment. Now, however, the effect of urban expansion nual meeting, well aware of the threat of urban structure for a variety of new community develop- on agriculture is regarded with a much greater de- sprawl, but concerned also for the future capabilities ment projects including free standing new commu- gree of urgency because the disappearance of prime of agriculture to produce food, adopted a policy on nities, growth centers, satellite communities, new agricultural land has became a national concern. land use. towns in-town and paired new communities. More- Urban sprawl takes a variety of forms. It once "Urban sprawl is moving steadily across much of over, the Act specifies that communities developed was confined chiefly to a gradual expansion of cities, our most productive farmland. Each year, over under the auspices of the National Community De- whose outward growth was limited by the prevailing 50,000 acres of farmland is converted to urban use. velopment Corporation shall receive priority treat- means of transportation. Improved transportation has \Vithout intelligently planned growth, the fertile land ment in their application for other federal funds. altered the pattern to include rapid urbanization of in no less than 20 counties could virtually disappear "We feel that it is time for Michigan to move in land along highways, encirclement of agricultural within 30 years. This sprawl creates a number of this direction, but to move in a priority oriented land, and an uneven diffusion of urban expansion conflicts to agriculture, such as permanent removal manner, expanding the authority in the urban areas has spread over the countryside. of prime farmland from production, unrealistic and immediately, and in the suburban areas as the need confiscatory tax assessment of farmland, and a num- grows. The Commission recognizes that there must The sight of fertile farmland being taken for resi- ber of social and environmental problems. Current eventually be a public benefit corporation that pos- dences, commercial and industrial purposes and road- land use programs within our state foster the continu- ways is alarming because once out of agricultural use, sesses strong, comprehensive development powers ation of such conflicts." and performs. the total range of functions of project it seldom, if ever, can be returned to farming. Re- portedly only a portion of the land going into non- Insight into what the state of Michigan may do ~nd commumty development to play an integral role agricultural uses each year actually wa~ recently regarding urban sprawl can perhaps be gained from III the total land management program outlined in used for crops or livestock. the report of the Governor's Special Commission on this report." Land Use. In one section of the report entitled As one considers the urban sprawl situation the There is a tendency toward less intensive use of "Urbanizing Areas," it says: realization slowly comes that there are many ~ore some of the land that remains in agriculture. Urban dispersal often leads to an increase in the acreage of "This Commission has been dramatically confront- facets.to the problem than appears at the first glance. idle land. Considered over a longer period of time, ed with the complexity of the land use problems fac- QuestIons anse as to how people will get along in the changes in land use in the rural-urban fringe gen- ing the state. Nowhere are these problems more next 30 years? Where will the next 100 minion people' erally tend to involve a shift from agricultural use complex and the ill effects of insensitive land man- live? Will settlement patterns be much different in to nonuse and a subsequent shift of idle land and agement on our natural environment more readily the year 2000 than they are today? What will living forest land into urban uses. apparent than in our urbanizing areas. conditions be? And on and on.... MICHIGAN FARM NEWS August 1, 1972 , ELEVEN Discussion Topic Report Sheet Elected to Topic Summary The Discussin Topic and Report Sheet for the discussion Special Post The June Discussion Topic dealt with the question of topic on the opposite page is furnished for use of community Nile L. Vermillion, executive "Fann Credit." The responses given by the Community group members who may wish to review it prior to their group vice president of Farm Bureau In- Groups reporting are shown below: meeting. If used by a Community Group, in lieu of report sheet surance Group, has been elected 1. In your opinion, should fann credit be restricted and fu;nished the Discussion Leader, please forward answers with to the Advisory Board of Direc- controlled along with other fonns of credit in an at- minutes to Program Developm.ent Division, Michigan Farm tors of Michigan National Bank in tempt to keep inflation in check? Yes: 49% No: 510/0 Bureau. If used by individuals, please forward answers to Lansing. The announcement was Information Division, Michigan Farm Bureau, P. O. Box 960, made recently by Robert Fisher, 2. Is the credit policy needed for agriculture different than Lansing, Michigan 48904 on or before September 1, 1972. the bank's senior vice president. the credit policy required by other segments of our economy? Yes: 83% No: 17% The 12-member board of direc- COMMUNITY FARM BUREAU tors convenes monthly to advise 3. Do you believe it would be sound to advoCate rather Michigan National management unlimited expansion of credit for agriculture at the' Discussion Exercise and Report Sheet on policy establishment and gen- the present time? Yes: 11% No: 89% August, 1972 eral operations of the Lansing 4. What suggestions. do you have for farmers to insure office. for themselves guaranteed fair interest rates on fann Community Farm Bureau County ----- Vermillion has served as Farm loans? Shop around for banks giving lowest interest Please indicate the number of people taking part in this dis- Bureau Insurance Group's chief rates; form a fanners' credit union; have good records. cussion executive officer since he came to Michigan in 1949. He was. in- 5. Are you familiar with the mail-in farm records pro- TOPIC: URBAN SPRAWL strumental in organizing Michi- gram offered to Farm Bureau members by the Agri- gan Farm Bureau's first insurance cultural Business Corporation? Yes: 40% No: 60% Farm Bureau policy on this month's topic reads: affiliate, Farm Bureau Mutual, 6. H the answer to the above question is no, would you "U rban sprawl is moving steadily across much of our most which began operations on March like to be advised of the program? Yes: 38% No: .62% productive farmland. Each year, over 50,000 acres of farmland 7, 1949. (The response for material exceeded our expectations. is converted to urban use. Without intelligently planned Under his leadership, Farm Bu- More has been requested and when received will be growth, the fertile land in no less than 20 counties could vir- reau Insurance Group has grown furnished those individuals and secretaries of the tually disappear within 30 years. This sprawl creates a number to a four-company organization groups requesting it.) of conflicts to agriculture, such as permanent removal of prime which ranks as one of the state's farmland from production, unrealistic and confiscatory tax as- larger and most innovative in- 7. Comments: Without easily available credit no young surers. person can start farming; no room left for small farm- sessment of farmland, and a number of social and environmental problems. Current land use programs within our state foster Before coming to Michigan, ers; too many farmers are already too far in debt; need Vermillion was employed by Cen- more farm-oriented credit representatives who are the continuation of such conflicts." tral Surety and Insurance Cor- more aware of farming and what the farmer needs. 1. Do you think the state of Michigan should retard additional poration, Kansas City, Missouri, development in non-metropolitan areas until a comprehen- and Farm Bureau Insurance of , sive land use plan has been developed? Yes __ No __ Nebraska. 2. Do you think that governmental efforts to redirect the pop- After graduating from Missouri QUESTION: + OFFICE CALLS I'm driving to California for my vacation. ulation distribution would be beneficial? to are~ where it is not likely to occur University Law School in 1932, Yes __ 3. Are you in favor of planning ~nd controlling the use of land joined the legal staff of Missouri's space to minimize competing demands? No __ he practiced law in St. Joseph, Missouri, for nine years and later Department of Insurance. Will my Blue Cross cover any hospital care . 4. In your opinion, has urban sprawl helped or hindered the During World War II, he serv- I may need while I'm away? economic situation in your local community (where you ed with the U.S. Navy aboard an ANSWER: Take your Blue Cross and Blue Shield Identi- live)? Helpe~ Hindere~ attack-cargo ship assigned to the fication card with you! You are entitled to all 5. Do you think "urban sprawl" has helped to increase the Pacific threater. of the benefits of your Michigan Blue Cross living standards of those engaged in agriculture? Vermillion is a member of the coverage in any participating hospital in Cali- Yes __ No __ I~gham County, State and Ameri- fornia or along the way. If you require hospi- can Bar Associations; and is pre- 6. How serious do you feel the problem of urban sprawl is? sently serving on the State Bar's tal outpatient services, you will normally be required to pay the hospital. When you do, be Public Relations and Corporation and Securities Committees. sure to obtain a receipted bill showing date, type of treatment and be sure to include your A past president of the Life As- Blue Cross and Blue Shield contract number. sociation of Michigan, he is a 7. C~mments member of the Advisory Council Blue Cross will reimburse you for covered for the American Agricultural Mu- outpatient benefits. tual Insurance Company. 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. NON-MEMBER advertisers: 15 cents per word one edition, two or more editions, 10 cents per word. Copy deadline: 20th of the month. 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Portable and Sta- lines. Bus round trip, Caro to Detroit Free literature. Dolly Enterprises. 219 4 Ibs. per day on 140 day official test. tionary En!!ine Plants, Camper Units. Bat- Metropolitan Airport. Tour limited to 33 Main, Colchester. Illinois 62326. (8-lt-19b) Son of T N 70. Sire of the Year for 1970 tery Chargers. DesiJrned for Heavy Duty members. Idena and Bill Rodd. owners FARROWING STALLS: complete $34.50. and 1971, full brother to Grand Chl\mpion hull at American Angus Futurity. Big, modem. growth. Clarence Klahn. 9896 1971. Motor startings. Disconnt Also Electric Heavy Du~' for Home. Farms or Indnstrv. priced. D("catur Electric Motors. Motor of Thumb Travel will host this tour. For colorful. detailed brochure Thumb Travel AJ!ency. 1033 E. Caro Rd., write or caU: VOTE AUG. 8th Dealerships available. Free literature. Dolly Caro. Mich. 48723. Phone (517) 673- Cascade Road, Lowell. Phone: 616-868- Service, R# I, Box 281, Decatu~', Michiltan Enterprises, 219 Main, Colchester, Illinois 6167. (7-2t-77b) 4701. (8-lt-p) 49045. (5-tf-48b) 62326. (8-lt-15b) TWELVE August 1, 1972 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Prepare financially for the education you want them to have. Education insurance from your Farm Bureau Insurance Group professional. FARM BUREAU INSURANCE GROUAM Farm Bureau Mutual • Farm Bureau Life • Community Service Insurance • Community Service Acceptance