M 0C D=D 0G A N+a FARM NEW THE ACTION PUBLICATION OF THE MICHIGAN FARM BU'REAU VOL. 51, No. 11 MAKE IT HAPPEN. NOVEMBER MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU FARMERS PETROLEUM COOPERATIVE FARM BUREAU SERVICES Annual Meetings November 8-9-1_0, 1972 Civic Auditorium-Grand Rapids Wednesday, November 8, 1972 8:30 a.m. Registration in Civic Auditorium Lobby (Rolls and coffee served by Farm Bureau Insurance Group) 10:00 _ Michigan Farm Bureau Annual Meeting 12:00-2:00 p.m. Kick-Off Luncheon 2:00 Farm Bureau Women's Program 2:00 Commodity Programs -- Field Crops, Dairy, Fruit and Vegetable. Livestock 3:30 Farm Labor, Natural Resources, Soybean sessions 4:00-6:00 FBS - FPC Show Place '72 -- Exhibit Hall Farm Bureau Banquet entertainment "The North Door." 6:00 Farm Bureau Banquet 8:30-10:00 Show Place '72 Thursday, November 9, 1972 8:30 a.m.-12:00 Farmers Petroleum Cooperative and Farm Bureau Services Annual Meetings 12:00 Complimentary Luncheon at Show Place '72 (Courtesy of FPC - FBS) 1:l5 p.m. Resumption of M FB Annual Meeting Consideration of Resolutions 4:00 Recess for Caucuses -- Districts 2,4,6,8, 10 Show Place '72 5:30 Presidents' Banquet -- Continental Room, Pantlind Hotel 6:30 Young Farmers Banquet -- Black and S.ilver Room, Civic Auditorium 8:30-10:30 Show Place '72 Friday, November 10, 1972 8:30 a.m. MFB General Session -- Resolutions 11 :00 Election of Directors 11 :45 Lunch 1:00 p.m. MFB General Session -- Resolutions Rooms C, D and E on the Campus Street side of the Grand Rapids Civic Auditorium will be the site of "Charlie Foster's Place" refresh- ment area. Coffee, donuts, milk, Michigan apple juice and delegate tele- phone/information service will again be sponsored by Farm Bureau In- surance Group at this year's annual meeting. Anyone wishing to reach Farm Bureau delegates during November 8, 9 and 10 sessions may leave a message at one of the following Infor- mation Center telephones: Area Code (616) 456-9406 456-9874 456-5207 Discussion Topic IN THIS ISSUE Capitol Report Page 3 Candidates Page 4 - 5 Membership Chairmen Page 8 Page 14 Page 2 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS November 1, 1972 EDITORIAL, ,. PRESIDENT'S COLUMN ... "Showplace 72" Are We November 8-9-10 Editor's Note: T his month's President's Col- umn features e x c e r p t S Grand Rapids Civic Auditorium from President Smith's ad- Thankful? dress before the Agricul- tural Forum, University of Maryland, "November 1. With all exhibit space reserved, Farm Bureau Services officials 1972. expect a record turnout for "Showplace '72" which will feature a complete display of farm equipment and supply items as part of the annual Michigan Farm Bureau meetings in Grand Rapids, Each year there is a day marked on. o~r November 8-10. November calender as Thanksgiving. This IS Prizes for visitors to the displays will be a special attraction ... Today, we find the Department ot Health, the day set aside by our forefathers to give again this year. ,Education and Welfare, the Department of 'thanks for an abundant harvest and a new way "Showplace '72" will be open only November 8 and 9, and the Labor, the Department of Housing and Urban of life. period from 1: 30 to 4 p.m. on November 9 will be reserved for Development, and the Office of Economic We still celebrate this special day in dealers only. Opportunity, among others, having a greater somewhat the same manner as the Pilgrims did Farm Bureau Services officials report that more than 80 impact on some facts of agriculture and rural in 1623. We take the day off from our regular display booths will exhibit new preducts and equipment which development than does the USDA. occupation and family members gather for a will be available through branches and stores. In many displays, This splitting of activities allows separate special dinner. manufacturers' representatives and farm specialists will be consideration of various programs -- farm Too often this is as far as we go in giving present to discuss special farm problems and uses for their policy, food stamps, national forests, and so thanks for what we have here in this 'country. products. forth -- wh ich previously had often been As citizens of the United States of America lumped into one agrkultural bill, to maximize we should give thanks that we live in a land the votes for farm policy legislation. that provides us with the right to vote. The Urban-oriented congressmen will likely right to vote for the candidate of our choice -- support rural community development the candidate that will represent us in the programs and general poverty programs for legislative halls, sit on our ~chool boards, run which low-income farmers may qualify. But it is our township, direct our higher education not likely they will support the kinds of institutions, or serve as the judges in our agricultural policy which transfers income to courts. We also have the right to cast our vote relatively well-off farmers at a high budget cost to change our state constitution ttiat may supported by the American taxpayer. reform our tax structure or create a new One piece of evidence 'along this line is the system of time: , payment limitation imposed in the 1970 We should be thankful we can participate in Agricultural Act. While the present limitation ,is the political party that best fits our personal too high to be of much significance, we have beliefs. That if we desire, we can speak out, already heard the distant rumble of the storm work for and help finance party or candidate brewing over this legislation which expires at campaigns in order to further those beliefs. the end of 1973. We should pause and give thanks that we . . . The compensatory, or direct payment live in a land that offers an individual a chance approach, which has been used with increasing for personal achievement. Where we can seek frequency in recent years, is an unreliable base employment by others or engage in a business on which to build a prosperous agriculture. of our own. Where most of our children have Regardless of the form in which they are the opportunity of twelve years of education presented, compensatory payment programs and can obtain a higher education if they care, are fantastically expensive. Payment programs to apply themselves. Even older persons can encourage inefficie.nt production, increase unit seek additional education if they desire. costs, depress market prices and make farmers We should give thanks that we have the dependent on government handouts for their freedom of travel, recreation in many forms net farm income. and a communication system equal to or better It appears to me that we should work toward than anywhere else in the world. That we have a market -oriented agricu Iture and the freedom of speech and freedom of the press elimination of compensatory payments as soon guaranteed by the Constitution. as possible. Agricultural producers of Michigan and the Price support and production adjustment rest of the nation should give thanks that they programs should be designed to facilitate have their own organization. It is an orderly marketi'ng rather than to fix prices. organization that they built to serve their Pnce support levels should take account of needs. It is operated, financed and controlled competitive conditions, supply and demand by them. For over fifty years Farm Bureau has .and market trends. If the market system is to been providing services to farmers. -have an opportunity to operate, farmers must The Farm Bureau maintains a daily vigilance not be forced to compete with the Commodity in the legislative halls in Lansing and Credit Cooperation for markets. Washington, D.C. to promote and protect ... Some people view the trend toward fewer farmers' interests. and larger farms with alarm, and profess to On the state level, the farmers' VOICE fear that the family farm soon will be replaced through Farm Bureau has been heard on by corporate factories in the field. But this is of property tax reform, marketing and bargaining little threat to the family farm as long as the legislation, farm labor legislation, land use and changes that.are taking place are essentially an environmental issues, to mention a few. adjustment to improve farm technology. In Washington, D.C., the farmers' VOICE Individual farming units need only be large through Farm Bureau has rung out loud ~nd Even gas pumps can save farmers work. These were on display at one enough to make fu II use of the latest clear on items such as revenue sharing, of Farmers Petroleum's booths during last year's Product Show. production techniques. Farmers are not faced limitation of farm program payments, ban food with the-engineering, management and design stamps for strickers, the Pesticide Control Act, ~, problems which contribute to the growth of strategic reserve of grains, legislation to permit MICHIGAN IFARM NEWS industrial giants. Consequently, agriculture growers and others to seek payment of losses THE ACTION ~U.L1CATION O~ THI! MICHlaAN ~A"M .U"EAU does not present the 9pportunity which exists from the ban on s a I e s of, cyclamate- The MICHIGAN FARM NEWS is DIRECTORS: District I, Arthur in some industries for the achievement of published monthly. on the first day, sweetened products, an amendment to the by the !ofichiltan Fann Bureau, at its Bailey, Schoolcraft; District 2, Dean economics through the massing of large Prids::eon, Montgomery, R-l; District 3, Constitution to permit voluntary prayer in publication office at 109 N. Lafayette Street, Greenville, Michigan . .-\ndrew Jackson, Howell, R-l; Dis- aggregations of capital and manpower. public buildings and marketing and bargaining Editorial and gt'neral offict's at 7373 trict 4, Elton R. Smith, Caledonia, R-l; . . .The new configurations in Congress and District 5, David Morris. Grand Ledge. rights legislation for farmers. 'Vest Saginaw Highway, ~Iichigan 48904. Post Offict' Box 960. Lansinlt, R-3: District 6, Jack Laurie. Cass City, the state legislatures will be responsive to Our life style of today is far removed from Telt'phone, Lansing 48')-8121, Exten- R-3: District 7. Kenneth Bull, Bailey, agricultural interests only insofar as those sion 228. Subscription price, 50t per R-l; District 8, Harvey Leuenbers::er, that of the Pilgrims in 1623, but the reason year. Sas::inaw, R-6; District 9, Donald interests coincide with the interests of other, they celebrated a Thanksgiving day still stands Establisht'd January 13, 1923. Sec- ~Ilgent. Frankfort. R-l; District 10, sometimes more vocal, groups in society. T~is ond Class Postage paid at Greenville, Richard Wieland. Ellsworth, R-l: Dis- today. Michigan. trict II, Franklin Schwiderson, Dafter. is not to say that agriculture will necessanly We live in a land that produces an abun- EDITORIAL: Editor. Carl P. Kent- ner; DmECTORS AT LARGE: Walter lose out in its bid for favorable policies and dance of food, fiber and manufactured goods, Frahm. Frankenmuth; James L. Sayre. OFFICERS: Michigan Fann Bu- Belleville: Du\'id Diehl. Dansville, programs. It is to say, however, that agricu!t~re that provides us a standard of living equa~led reau: President. Elton R. Smith, Cale- donia, R-l; Vice President. Dean WO~fEN OF FARM BUREAU: Mrs. must learn to work with many other political nowhere else in the world. When I stop to think Richard Wieland, Ellsworth, R-l. Pridgeon. Montgomery. R-I: Admini~- interests on an issue by issue basis' ... Farmers of our forefathers, who had so little, setting trath'c Director, Rohert Braden, Lan- FAR~f BUREAU YOU:'\C FAR'f- ~ing. ' ERS: William H. Spike, Owosso. must learn to play this new game with the same aside a day to give thanks for their blessings, I tools used by other minority !Q"oups... or soon can't help but wonder if we really realize the POSTMASTER: In using form 3579, moil to: Michigon Form News, 7373 West Saginaw Highway, lansing, Michigan 48904 we will be asking "Who is Controlling U.S. many things we have to be thankful for. Second clall postage paid at Greenville, Michigan Agriculture Today?" Carl P. Kentner Elton R. Smith November 1, 1972 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Page 3 as do many State Legislators. $360 maximum noncombat PROPERTY TAX REFORM servi ce bon us; $500 gra nt per COMMITTEE DOUBLE DAYLIGHT SAVING year educational benefits. In The Committee for Property TIME ISSUE the event of the death of the Tax Reform is legally organized If Proposal A passes, it will veteran, bonus benefits are and registered to carry out the change Michigan's clocks from payable to the beneficiary. campaign for a YES vote on the last Sunday in April until Also, educational benefits are Proposal C. the last Sunday in October. available for the children of There have been con- Farm Bureau policy urges a certain veterans. tributions from 30 County NO vote on Proposal A in order The cost of providing the Farm Bureaus and 2,213 in- to maintain Michigan on its benefits to those eligible would dividual Farm Bureau present Eastern Standard be $266 million. This program members to date, which are Time the year-round. The would be sim~lar to other making it possible for a following are some points to' veterans' bonus programs campaign coordinated with Robert E. Smith remember. from previous wars. Farm other su pporters of property Geographically, Michigan is Bureau does not have a policy tax reform. in the Central Time Zone. In on this issue. Twenty thousand bumper The exact wording of the five proposals which will appear on the early thirties Michigan stickers have been purchased voting machines, punch card booklets, and paper ballots in the w.ent on. E~stern S~andard VOTE YES ON PROPOSAL C and distributed. November 7 election. Time, which In effect IS year- POINTS TO REMEMBER Contracts have been let to rou nd Dayl ight Savi ng Time. date for advertising spots on The state is presently ahead of The question is "Who will eight television stations. They PROPOSAL A the sun. decide -- the courts, the are: WJRT-TV, Flint; WWTV PROPOSAL TO CHANGE MICHIGAN TO DAYLIGHT Big money is involved in this Legislature, or you, the and WWUP-TV, Cadillac; SAVING TIME. The proposed law would change Michigan to issue. It goes far beyond property taxpayer-voter?" The WGTU-TV, Traverse City; Daylight Savings Time from the last Sunday in April until whethe~ individuals might status quo will not be main- WPBN-TV, Traverse City; the last Sunday in October of each year. "play another round of golf." It tained. Major changes will be WILX-TV, Jackson; WZZM-TV, Should this proposed law be approved? intereferes with ma ny made because the courts are Grand Rapids; WKZO-TV, rei igious groups, such as already deciding. The Kalamazoo. The total number PROPOSAL B Jewish and Seventh Day Legislature has failed and you, of television commercials will PROPOSAL TO ALLOW ABORTIONS UNDER CERTAIN Adventist activities. Catholic, the voter, have the op- be 60. CONDITIONS. The proposed law would allow a licensed Lutheran and other parochial portunity to set the direction There will be 1,344 radio medical or osteophathic physician to perform an abortion schools, a long with most of tax reform through a YES commercials on 30 stations. at the request of the patient if (1) the period of gestation mothers, oppose it because vote on I Constitutional These are: WFYC, Alma; has not exceeded 20 weeks, and (2) the procedure is children would be forced to Amendment Proposal C on WAIM, Albion; WPAG, Ann performed in a licensed hospital or other facility approved wait in the dark for buses, November 7. Arbor; WLEW, Bad Axe; by the Department of Public Health. exposing them to even greater This will be accomplished by WBCM, Bay City; WXOX, Bay Should this proposed law be approved? danger. placing constitutional limits on City; WHFB, Benton Harbor; It can mean added cost to the property tax, cutting the WWAM, Cadillac; WKYO, PROPOSALC many farmers, as .crops would present 50-mill limit to a 26- Caro; WCER, Charlotte; PROPOSAL TO LIMIT PROPERTY TAX FOR SCHOOL, not be ready for harvest until mill limit. This is accomplished WTRX, Flint; WPLB, Green- COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP PURPOSES AND TO PROVIDE later in thE; day; hi red labor primarily by eliminating ville; WBCH, Hastings; WJBL, THAT THE LEGISLATURE SHALL ESTABLISH A STATE wou Id wa nt to qu it at the property taxes for school Holland; WHMI, Howell; TAX PROGRAM FOR SUPPORT OF SCHOOLS. The regular 'time, the same .... as operating purposes. WION, Ionia; WJCO, Jackson; proposed amendment would: everybody else, thus losing an One important point to WTH M, Lapeer; WMTE, ( 1) ban a property tax for general school operation hour's harvesting time. Fruit remember is that the property Manistee; WCEN, Mt. purposes; pickers would not go into the owner used to have some Pleasant; WKLA, Ludington; (2) limit the property tax to allocated amounts for orchards until the trees are control over his property tax WHLS, Port Huron; WSGW, specified county, township and school purposes, the total dried off. Dairymen would find for school purposes, as a few Saginaw; WRBJ, St. Johns; not to exceed 26 mills; it to be a disadvantage. years ago only the property WMIC, Sandusky; WSCW, (3) require the legislature ,to establish a tax program for Michigan is presently an owner cou Id vote on increased Traverse City; WJEF and raising and distributing funds for public elementary and secondary schools; and hour ahead of the sun. Under millage. Now, through court WOOD, Grand Rapids; WKZO, (4) requ ire the legislature to provide for distributing double Daylight Saving Time it decisions, any registered voter Kalamazoo; WKBZ, Muskegon. supplemental funds based on local needs for'specified would be two hours ahead of can vote on increasing Newspaper advertising will purposes. _ the su n. Many workers oppose property taxes, even if he be carried in 134 newspapers Should this amendment be adopted. it, depending on their work doesn't own property! The around the state. shift. property owner, therefore, is Farm Bureau's long ex- PROPOSALD Those supporting Daylight often burdened with increased perience and activity In PROPOSAL TO REMOVE CONSTITUTIONAL BAN ,Saving Time, include business taxes voted onto him by promoting agriculture on AGAINST GRADUATED INCOME TAX. The proposed interests and financial in- someone el se. radio, television and amendment would enable the legislature to impose a flat terests that wish to be tied to The only solution to this newspapers has made it rate or graduated state income tax and to enact laws to New York's Wall Street and recently-created problem is to possible to make the most permit local units to levy a flat rate or graduated income financial markets. place ceilings or limits on the efficient use of the monies that tax. On the other hand, those to amount of property tax that have been contributed. Ad- Should this amendment be adopted? whom the commodity markets can be raised or voted. A YES vertising on radio, television are important are better off vote on Proposal C will ac- and newspapers is costly; PROPOSAL E being in line with Chicago. complish this. however, it does make it PROPOSAL TO ALLOW THE STATE TO BORROW A NO vote on Proposal A will Local control would continue possible to reach the entire $266,000,000 FOR TUITION PAYMENTS AND BONUSES keep Michigan on its present as at present. School boards population. TO VIETNAM AND OTHER VETERANS. The proposal would time schedule year-round. would continue to be elected In addition to this, there allow the State of Michigan to borrow the sum of and make the same decisions, have been 50 ten-page charts $266,000,000.00 to provide veterans of the Vietnam and GRADUATED INCOME TAX with full responsibility to developed and printed to be other. conflicts with tuition payments to education in- Proposal D, if passed, will choose, hire and direct ad- used by those speaking before stitutions or a service bon us. The state shall issue general change the Constitution to ministrators and teachers, various groups. More than obligation bonds of the state to secure th~ said amount and permit a graduated income tax determine curriculum content 25,000 sheets containing shall pledge the full faith and credit of the state for the in Michigan. Presently, the and other policy decision::; that charts outlining the provisions payment of principal and interest. The method of Constitution allows only a flat they now make within the law. of Proposal C have been repayment shall be from the general fund of the state .. rate income tax. Farm Bureau In addition to limiting distributed. While a formal Should this proposal be approved? does not have a position either property taxes, Proposal C also speakers bureau has not been for or against a graduated contains important additional organized, Farm Bureau ministrators, Michigan PTA, income tax. language to provide further leaders in ma ny cou nt ies, ORGAN IZATIONS restrictions on the use of along with Farm Bureau staff SUPPORTING PROPOSAL C Michigan Federation of Teachers, Michigan Com- PROPOSAL B bonding power and still permit members, are appearing There are ma ny -- some This is the abortion issue, bonding to be used for school before all types of groups such sma II, that the general public mission on Aging, Michigan and municipal purposes. This as PTA's, Rotary and Kiwanis may not know about; however, State Board of Education, which has created a great deal for of controversy. Farm Bureau is to solve the serious problem Clubs, etc. ma ny major organizations are Michigan Committee Quality Education and several does not have a policy on this created in the present Con- A complete report will be supporting tax relief through issue. stitution by the Supreme made on the completion of the constitutional limitation. They other educational associations, Court and its decision in the campaign urging a YES vote on include: Michigan Farm including Elementary Prin- PROPOSAL E Butcher Case. Proposal C. Bureau, Michigan Townships cipals, Secondary Principals, Assn., Michigan League of Curriculum Development, This proposal would permit Proposal C shifts the major Women Voters, Michigan Milk Professors of Education, the state to issue general burden of school operational PAY YOUR Producers Assn., Michigan several school boards obligation bonds for $266 costs from property tax to State Chamber of Commerce, throughout the state. Also, mill ion. to provide money for other sou rces of reven ue -- 1973 Michigan Farmer Magazine, local Chambers of Commerce tuition payments and bonuses mainly the income tax. Vote Michigan E d u cat ion and real estate associations. to Vietnam and other veterans. YES November 7 the FARM BUREAU Michigan Governor Milliken also Some of the benefits include: property tax you save will be Ass 0 cia t ion, Association of School ad- strongly supports Proposal C, $500 combat service bonus; your o~n. DUES TODAY Page 4 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS November 1, 1972 Duties Of- Presidential Cand.idates Senatorial Candidates President Our Constitution requires that the President fulfill many high and exacting roles. The office of President of the United States has developed through the years until today the President is Chief of State representing the symbol of the American Nation, the Chief Diplomat as leader of the free world, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Chief RICHARD M. NIXON is ROBERT P. GRIFFIN (R- FRANK J. KEllEY ( D- GEORGE McGOVERN is the Legislative Policy Maker and currently serving as President Traverse City) is a member of Lansing) is currently Democratic candidate for Chief Executive as the head of of the United States. A native the U.S. Senate. He is a Michigan's 50th Attorney President of the United ,States. all civilian employees. He must of CaHfornia, he graduated graduate of Central Michigan General. He is a 1951 graduate He is from South Dakota. He is act and speak in the name of from Whittier College and University and the University of the University of Detroit currently serving as a member our ~O states welded into one Duke University Law School. of Michigan Law School. A Law School, practiced cor- of the U.S. Senate. Senator nation by people from many He practiced law until 1942 World War II veteran, he was poration law in Detroit until McGovern is a graduate of different racial and religious when he was commissioned an named as one of the Ten 1954 when he moved to Dakota Wesleyan University groups. On November 7 voters officer in the U.S. Navy with Outstanding Young Men of the Alpena where he practiced law and Northwestern University. will elect a President to a four- subsequent service in the Nation in 1959 by the U.S. and served as city attorney He was a bomber pilot in year term of office. Pacific theater. Junior Chamber of Commerce. and county supervisor. World War II and was awarded President Nixon was elected the Distinguished Flying He is a member of the Kelley was appointed At- Senator to the U.S. House of torney General in January Cross. He has aIso served as American Bar Association, There are t~o U.S. Senators Representatives in 1946 and professor of history and M i chi g a n State Bar 1962 and elected to a full term from each state. Members of re-elected in 1948. He was government at Dakota Association, Kiwanis Club and in November of that year. He the Senate are elected for six- elected to the U.S. Senate. in Wesleyan University. American Legion. was re-elected in 1964, 1966 . year terms. One-third of the 1950. In 195~ and 1~56 he and 1970. He is Chairman of membership is elected every was el~cted Vice President of the Michigan Municipal two years. The six-year term the United States. He ran for Finance Commission; member enables a Senator to devote President in 1960 against Senator McGovern served Griffin was elected in 1956 of Probate Judges Retirement himself for several years to his John Kenne.dy and was as a member of the U.S.House to the 85th Congress. He was and State Employees' Senatorial responsibilities defeated by slightly more than of Representatives from 1957- re-elected to the 86th, 87th, Retirement Boards; State. without being concerned over one-tent~ of one percent of the 61. He was Special Assistant to 88th, and 89th Congresses.On Administrative Boa r d; frequent re-election cam- popular vote.. In .1962 he the President and Director of May 11, 1966 he was ap- Chairman of Michigan paigns. Michigan voters will returned to Ca.llfornla ~nd was Food for Peace in 1961-62. He pointed to the U.S. Senate to delegation of the Great Lakes elect one U.S.Senator to office unsuccessful In running for was elected to the U.S.Senate fill a vacancy and was elected Commission; member of the on November 7. Governor. He moved to New in 1962 and re-elected in to a full term in 1966. He has State Bar of Michigan and the York in 1963 and joined a law 1968. Senator McGovern is a served as Minority Whip of the American Bar Association and State Board firm. In 1968 he was chosen by member of the Senate Com- Senate since 1969. He is also a the first Michigan Attorney Of Education the ~epublican Pa~ty as its mittee on Agriculture and member of the Senate Com- GeneraI to be elected candidate for President and Forestry and the Senate merce Committee, Finance President of the National Leadership and general was elected to the Presidency Committee on Interior and Committee and Rules and Association of Attorneys supervision over all public by a substantial margin. Insular Affairs. Administration Committee. General. r -, education except institutions ~~c~rahue:ea~~arni~:gr:~~nti~; STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES vested in the State Board of Education. The Board also . serves as the general planning and coordinating body for all public education, including higher education. Voters will elect two members to eight- . year terms on the State Board of Education on November 7. Supreme Court ~. The Supreme Court is the highest judicial power in the / state. The Supreme Court is responsible for general supervision control over all lower courts. The Justices of \~! the Supreme Court must DR. CHARLES E. MORTON GUMECINDO SALAS (0- WilLIAM SEDERBERG (R- EDMUND F. VANDETTE (R- consider many issues and (D-Detroit) is currently an Detroit) is currently Program East Lansing) graduated with makes important decisions Houghton) is currently serving Adjunct Professor of Director of Latin Studies at the honors with a B.S. degree in as Associate Professor in that often affect the daily lives Philosophy at Oakland Monteith COllege of Wayne education and political science of all citizens. Voters will elect Social Services at Michigan University in Rochester and is State University. The program from Mankato State College, two Supreme Court Justices Technological University. He the Minister of the is designed to bring more Latin Mankato, Minnesota. He ob- on November 7 for eight-year obtained a B.S. degree from Metropolitan Baptist Church students into the college. Upon tained a Master's degree in terms. Northern Michigan University, in Detroit. Dr. Morton is an receiving a Bachelor's degree political science at MSU in Master's degree from the incumbent member of the in Social Science in 1959, Mr. 1970 and is currently com- MSU Board University of Michigan and has Stat~ Board of Education and Salas received a teaching pleting his Ph.D, specializing in his current term will expire begun work towards his Ph.D. Of Trustees fellowship from the U.S. business administration. He is a member of Kappa Delta January 1, 1973. Government to Colombia, The Michigan State Dr. Morton is Vice Chairman Pi, national honor society in South America. Mr. Sederberg has served as education. University Board of Trustees of the Inner City Business a national officer of Kappa Mr. Vandette received the has considerable influence Improvement Forum; a Mr. Salas has directed a Delta Pi, a national honor Outstanding Teacher of the over agriculture and member of the Board of counseling program for society in education. He, has Year Award in 1967, was agricultural research at the Directors of the First In- students, parents and co-authored a state study on selected to Who's Who in University, and whether it is dependence National Bank; teachers of migrant families educational finance decision- Midwest American Politics in given proper emphasis. The President of the Metropolitan for the Detroit Public Schools. making and has published 1970, and was selected to Board of Trustees has general Housing Corporation; member He also organized and directed other articles related to Outstanding Educators of supervision of the University of the Boards of Directors of a Spanish Speaking Intensive education. He has served as America in 1972. He has been as well as control and direction the Michigan Cancer Foun- Teacher Training Program for Youth Affairs Director for the a delegate to every Republican of all expenditures from the dation, the Credit Counseling .the ,Detroit. Board of Minnesota Republican Party, State .Convention since 1967, University's funds. The Board Centers the Detroit Industrial Education. He IS Treasurer of Office Manager for the Youth served as Chairman for also elects the President of the Mission' and the Urban the Committee of Concerned Division of Gov~rnor Milliken:s Governor Milliken's campaign University. Voters will elect Training Center of Chicago. He Spanish Speaking Americans 1970 campaign,. and IS in Houghton County in 1970 two members to the Board of is a graduate of Morehouse and is active in La Raza Unida, current.ly s~rvlng as and is currently the 11th Trustees on November 7 for Gollege and Union Theological Ne~ Detroit, Inc., .a.nd the Republican C~alr~an for the Congressional District eight -year terms. Seminary. National Urban Coalition. 59th House Dlstnct. Chairman. November 1, 1972 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Page 5 SUPREME COURT JUSTICES CANDIDATES Award Presented ~. v&.~ :." I t.,.• '.,., .......• farm Bureau Center Delta Township Fire Department officers were honored October 19 by Farm Bureau Center employees for conducting a unique First Aid and Disaster Training program. Delta Fire Chief Ken Dorin and Fire Captain Arlan Ward received awards from Michigan Farm Bureau Ad- ministrative Director Robert ROBERT L. EVANS has HORACE W. GILMORE has JAMES S. THORBURN has MARYCOLEMAN has been a Braden in the Steffen Room at served as Judge of the been a member of the Wayne been a Circuit Court Judge Probate and Juvenile Court Farm Bureau Center. Dorin Recorders Court, Criminal County Circuit Court since since 1963. He is a graduate of Judge since 1961. An attorney received a specially engraved Division, City of Detroit since 1956. Prior to this he was Michigan State University and for over 31 years, she is a plaque. A certificate was 1968. Prior to th is, he served Deputy Attorney General of the University of Michigan Law member of the Bars of the presented to Ward. as Judge of the Inkster Michigan. He has also served School. Judge Thorburn was State of Michigan, of the Present were 23 Farm Municipal Court. A graduate of as a member of the State awarded the Distinguished Federal District Courts of Bureau Center employees fully the University of Michigan Law Board of Tax Appeals, Special Flying Cross for heroism Michigan and the District of trained and certified as School, he is a member of Assistant U.s..Attorney and as during World War II. Columbia; and the Appellate Emergency First Aid severaI pro f e s s ion a I a law clerk to the U.S.Court of , Judge Thorburn is a Court of the District of Technicians, qualified to serve associations, inclu'ding the Appeals. member of Board of Trustees Columbia. She is a graduate of the entire Lansing area in a Michigan Bar Association, A graduate of the University of William Beaumont Hospital the University of Maryland and time of disaster. National J'udges Association of Michigan Law School, Judge in Oakland County, President George Washington University This unusual community and American Judicature Gilmore' has served as a of the Royal Oak School Board Law School. education program was -Society. member of the Committee for and President of the Oakland Judge Coleman was the first initiated last year by Ken the Revision of Michigan's County Bar Association. He is a woman President of the Jones, Risk Manager for Farm He serves on the Com- Criminal Code; Committee for member of the Michigan Bar Michigan Probate and Juvenile Bureau Services, with ap- mission on Law Enforcement the Revision of Michigan and the American Bar Judges Association. She is a proval of the Farm Bureau and Criminal Justice; the Criminal Procedure; Michigan Association. He is also a member of the National Ad- Management Council. Court Management Study Judicial Tenure Commission member of the 1972 visory Council, to the Center "We wanted a fire safety Commission; Commission to and Michigan Commission on Legislative Constitutional for the Administration of program to protect Farm Review Guilty Plea Standards; Law Enforcement and Review Commission and has Justice, Advisory Committee Bureau Center," said Jones, was a member of the Com- Criminal Justice. He is a been admitted to practice law to the Michigan Office of Youth "but we also wanted to serve missiqn to Revise Article VI visiting lecturer at the before the United State Services, State Bar Committee our community in times of (Judicial) of the Michigan University of Michigan Law Supreme Court. Judge on Juvenile Problems need. The professionalism and Constitution; and is Project School and faculty member Thorburn has served as a one- National Association of Wome~ community spirit of Chief Director of Detroit Recorders with the Institute. of Con- man Grand Juror in Oakland Lawyers and is a Trustee of Dorin and Captain Ward Court Drug Abuse Program. tinuing Legal Education. County. Albion College. provided the direction we wanted. We hope other' organizations and businesses MSU BOARD OF TRUSTEES CANDIDATES in our community willioak into this First Aid and Disaster Training program ... for their safety and the safety of their neighbors." Under the tutelage of Chief Dorin and Captain Ward, 23 Farm Bureau employees were trained as First Aid and Disaster crews not only for Farm Bureau Center, but also for the entire Lansing area. They are on call, around the clock, to serve their com- mu nities during any disaster situation. "This program," said Jones, "will eventually include 50 Farm Bureau Center em- DONNA ~ aDONNOHUE TOM DOWNS (D-East Lansing) is currently em- AUBREY RADCLIFFE (R~ JACK'M. STACK, M.D. (R- ployees. Many of these people (D-Harbert)- is currently employed as research ployed as Governmental Af- East Lansing) is currently. Alma) i~ ~ general prac~itioner will be trained by fellow em- fairs Director for the Michigan employed as a teacher in the of medlcme. He received a ployees who will soon undergo assistant for a law firm. Si,nce Credit Union League. He is a Lansing Public School System. Bachelor of Science degree extensive First Aid Instructor 1971 she has been editor of graduate of the University of He is a graduate of MiChigan with honors from MSU and an Training at Lansing's Red the Berrien County Michigan Law School, a State University with a M.D. degree from the Cross Center." Democratic newsletter. She is Employees from Farm member of the Michigan Bar Master's degree in Guidance University of Michigan. In a 1972 graduate of Michigan Association, Detroit Bar and Counseling and a Ph.D. in 1967, he was selected one of Bureau Services, 'Michigan State University, with Association and the American Administration and Higher the Outstanding Young Men of Farm Bureau, Farmers Bachelor of Arts degree in Bar Association. Education. Michigan by the Michigan Petroleum Cooperative and Political Science. He has served as attorney Jaycees and also served as Farm Bureau Insurance Group While at Michigan State for the Michigan House of Vice President of the Alma are involved in the program. University, Ms. O'Donnohue Dr. Radcliffe has served as Chamber of Commerce. was President of the Women's Representatives committees Assistant Program Director of Inter-Residence Council, a on Apportionment, Elections Michigan Wolverine Boys' Dr. Stack has served as Vice major governing group for women's residence halls. She and Labor and the Senate Appropriations Committee; State, President of Phi Delta President of the Michigan Pay Kappa, a professional Society of Mental Health and served as Undergrad uate has been a teacher at the education fraternity; a was appointed to the Michigan Representative for the Institute of Labor and In- University's Student Affairs dustrial Relations, University member of Lansing Jaycees Mental Health and the East Lansing Traffic Council in 1971. He is Vice Advisory Your Committee, an advisory body of Michigan; Legal Advisor to Commission. He has also President of the Michigan to the Dean of Students and the Michigan Democratic State served as National Com- Council for the Study of other MSU officials. Ms. O'Donnohue also participated Central Pariiamentarian Com m i t tee; for the mitteeman for Michigan Young Abortion and Chairman of the Republicans, Special Ad- Michigan Coordinating Com- 1973 in special campus projects Michigan Democratic Con- ministrative Assistant to mittee for Abortion Law concerned with student- vention; member of the Republican State Central Reform. He has been Vice University relations. She was listed in Who's Who in Michigan Welfare fxecutive League Board; Michigan Committee, and on the Chairman of the Republican Executive Board of Ingham State Finance Committee F.B. Dues American Colleges and Employment Security Com- County Young Republicans. since 1969. Universities in 1970 and 1971. mission member.. Page 6 , MICHIGAN FARM NEWS November 1, 1972 products. He served as an member of Michigan Farm- SoybeanSession Division, Occupational Safety associate professor of house Association and The Soybean meeting is a Division, Construction Safety Annual a Meefing agricultural economics at MSU member of the American Dairy new addition to the commodity Division and Mine Safety and a visiting research Science Association and program this year. It will be Division. He is a graduate in Commodify professor at Harvard. While at American' Society of Animal held at 3:30 in the Kent State Civil Engineering from Harvard, he authored a book Production. Hillman has Room of the Pantlind Hotel. Michigan State University. dealing with livestock and authored numerous bulletins The program will open with Program meat economy. ' and articles for professional "What Your Soybean Division publications and received the Can Do" by D.R. Gandy. The Commodity Program, Distinguished Service Award, "Soybean Research in Illinois" held on Wednesday, November MSU Extension Specialist will be discussed b Dan Hall. 8, again offers a wide choice of Association in 1970. meetings and interesting topics to all attending the Fruit and Vegetable Program Michigan Farm Bureau annual The Fruit and Vegetable meeting. Programs on field ~ \ Program will get underway at crops, dairy, fruit and ~ f 2:00 p.m. in the Continental vegetables and livestock will " Room, Pantlind Hotel. Dale be held from 2: 00 p.m. to Butz, Secretary of Marketing, 3: 15. Sessions on soybeans, Illinois A g r i cui t u r a I labor and natural resouces will Association, will speak on M.J. Buschlen is Operations be from 3:30 to 4:45. Out- . .. '''Experiences with Contract Manager of the Michigan standing speakers from many Edward Powell, Vice Marketing" an'd Alton A g r i cui t u r a I Services parts of the country will take President, Farm Bureau Rosenkranz, Manager, Farm .. "'i, Association (MASA). He has part in the afternoon program. Services, is manager of Bureau Marketing Association, " .. '0$ik served as assistant general Michigan Elevator Exchange Wisconsin, will discuss "Real Dan Hall assumed the duties manager of the Great Lakes Field Crops Program Division. He joined the com- World Experience with Fruit of Manager of the Market Development Division of ?~gar Company. In 1953, he Three outstanding speakers pany 'shortly after graduation and Vegetable Pricing." Michigan Farm Bureau on JOined the ?taff, of ~arm will address the field crops in 1950 from Michigan State June 5, 1972. Before joining Bureau Services. ~e IS a session which will be held at University with a degree in the MFB staff, he was in graduat~ of ~SU, with a B.S. 2: 00 p.m. in the Kent State Agricultural Economics. Ed charge of marketing programs degree In Agnculture. Room, Pantlind Hotel. 'The also serves as a director of the Future of Federal Farm Mid-States Terminals, National for the Maryland Farm Bureau. Natural Resources Programs and What They Fed era t ion of Grain He also served as the AAMA coordinator for the Broiler Conference Mean to the Michigan Grain Cooperatives, Michigan Bean Program-in a three state area. The natural resources Farmer" will be discussed by Shippers Association, Saginaw He is a graduate of the conference will begin at 3: 30 James T. Bonner. Dale Butz Board of Trade and is a University of Missouri in in the Pantlind Hotel Ball will speak on "What Role Will member of the Toledo Board of Business Administration and Room. A panel will discuss the Contracting of Grain Crops Trade. He is also serving as a Agricultural Economics. "Agricultural Aspects of Play in the Future?" Also on member of the Michigan Bean Proposed Statewide Land Use the program will be Edward Commission. labor Session Plans." Panel members will be Powell speaking on "How Will DairY Program OSHA as it affects B. Dale Ball, Hobert E. Smith Alton Rosenkranz is Changes in Grain Marketing The Dairy Program will be manager of the Farm Bureau agriculture will be the topic at and Dr. William Taylor. Affect Farm Bureau Mem- held in the Pantlind Hotel Ball Marketing Association and the labor session to be held in bers?" Room at 2:00 p.m. DR. Gandy Iives on a 200-acre farm in the Continental Room, Pant- of the American Farm Bureau Br.ownesville, Wisconsin, lind Hotel, starting at 3: 30. Federation will discuss where he raises apples, some Speaking will be Earl J. "Possible Activities of a Farm beef, sweet corn, peas and Krotzer of the U.S. Depart- Bureau Dairy Commodity raspberries. He graduated ment of Labor. Also, a panel Division" and Donald Hillman from the University of discussion will be conducted will speak on "Calfhood Wisconsin with a major in by Mr. Krotzer, Allan W. Harvie Losses." Marketing and has worked for and M.J. Buschlen. the Production Credit Association, has been active in Farm Bureau for 15 years and served as president of Dodge County Farm Bureau before B. Dale Ball is Director, assuming his present position. Michigan Department of James T. Bonner is Agriculture. He received his professor of Agricultural Livestock Program B.S.degree in Agriculture from Economics at Michigan State The only commodity MSU, majoring in Soils, University and has been on the program which will meet in the minoring in Farm Management faculty since 1954. From July, Civic Auditorium will be the and Animal Husbandry. He has 1963 until July, 1965, he livestock session in the Red served in many capacities in served as a Staff Economist on Room at 2:00 p.m. Harold the Michigan Department of D.R. GANDY is assistant the President's Council of director, Commodity Activities Mindermann of Iowa will Earl J. Krotzer is Area Agriculture since 1951, and is Economic Advisors. During Division of the American Farm present a pr.ogram of Director, Occupational Safety a' member of the Water 1964, he served on the Bureau Federation. He serves "Livestock Identification and Health Administration, Resources Committee and the President's Task Force on as secretary to the soybean Pros and Cons." Speaking on U.S. Department of Labor. He Air Pollution Control Com-' Agriculture. He is presently and rice division of AFBF. He uFeed Additives: Uses and has completed more than 26 mittee. serving as a consultant with previously served on the staff Abuses" will be James C. years of satisfactory federa I the Council of Economic Ad- of Louisiana Farm Bureau, Simmons. service and is a retired Army visors as well as with the coordinating and supervising officer. He has prepared Bureau of the Budget. marketing and special com- studies and analyses of modity programs. He problem areas in the fiela of graduated in 1966 from safety engineering in large and Louisiana State University complex operations .. with a major in agricultural economics and served as a graduate research assistant. Robert E. Smith is Legislative Counsel and Harold Mindermann is Director of State Affairs for director of the Commodity and Dale E. Butz is Secretary Michigan Farm Bureau. He is a Marketing Division of the Iowa of Mar k e tin g, IIIinois former county Farm Bureau Farm Bureau. He also serves - Agricultural Association. As president, former member of as managing director for the head of that division, he is the board of directors and vice Beef Improvement Cor- Allan W. Harvie is Deputy responsible for the overall president of Michigan Farm poration. He is chairman of the Director of the Bureau of Farm Bureau marketing Bureau. He is extremely active .a Iowa . Youth power program, Safety and Regulation, program in Illinois, a program Donald Hillman is a secretary of the Iowa Hog in civic affairs and received a ' with strong emphasis on Michigan Department of legislative appointment to a professor and extension Cholera Eradication Com- Labor. assistance to Farm Bureau He directs the special 35-member com- specialist in the Depart"ment of mittee and a member of the members in the production operations of the state's mission to study Article VI, Dairy Science at Michigan executive committee of programs and marketing of their of the Safety Judiciary, of the Michigan State University. He is a board Livestock Conservation, Inc. Education and Training Constitution. November'1, 1972 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Page 7 three-day period, Jerry wished S~ybean Field Trip Heeded Advice his investigation of the Michigan Cheese Pays damaged fruit had been a little less thorough. What do you do with three The claim was the largest Available and a half million baked ap- ever paid by Farm Bureau ples? Insurance Group and Are you looking for a It was tough enough just perhaps the state's largest Christmas gift for the person getting the fire stopped, but individual farm 'fire loss. The who has everything? If this is with snow falling and tem- blaze was ignited when 'a the case, you might be in- peratures hovering at ten cracked flue allowed flames to terested in visiting the degrees above zero, Mark and reach nearby combustibles. "Michigan Farm Bureau Burnett Hersey were faced Mark Hersey indicates that Cheese Promotion 'Booth" in with another problem. The the fami Iy carries "just about the Product Show area at the blaze which destroyed their all" of their personal and Annu~1 Meeting. The booth, Don Tolles, St. .Johns (I.) and Glen Brown, Blissfield, members of the huge storage warehouse the partnership insurance with coordinated by MFB Market :\!I':B Soybt'an Commodity Divisions' Action Committee, during their night before had left them with Farm Bureau. "We had no Development Division, is a \"1Sltto thl' Funk's Seed Company facilities, Bloomington, Illinois. joint effort of MFB Women's 60,000 bushels of apples; complaints," he said, "I feel some ba ked, some covered the settlement was very fair Committee and the American The first field trip coor- ment Division. Dairy Association of Michigan. dinated by the Action Com- The first ~top on the trip was with soot, all in danger of and at no time did I feel I was freezing. unfairly dealt with. Jerry Snay Other representatives of the mittee of the Soybean Com- to Funk's Seed Company The date was March 21, and Ben Landheer are un- Michigan dairy industry will modity Division, consisted of facilities, visiting with their also be on hand at the booth. visits to Funk's Seed Company personnel .on production and 1972, the morning after the doubtedly the best in the night before when one of business." The booth will afford visitors International, including their technical problems, related to the opportunity to sample Michigan's most devastating During November, 1971, Research Farm and a visit to soybeans. A visit to the various cheeses and to place Illinois Agricultural Asso- research farms provided an farm fires swept through Ben Landheer had recom- storage facilities of "Those mended to the Herseys that an order if they wish. The ciation, both located at opportunity to observe test plots on varieties and plant Hersey Brothers," an 800 acre they increase the coverage on cheese will be mailed directly Bloomington, Illinois. fruit operation located north of their insurance policy. For- to the individual designated. Two members of the State population. The cheese is a Michigan Casnovia on famed Fruit tunately, they followed his Committee, Do~ Tolles of St. The second stop involved a product. Ridge. advice. Johns, Clinton County and discussion of marketing Five volunteer fire depart- Glen Brown of Blissfield, programs with Jeff Gain and Lenawee County, traveled with .Larry Groce of 1M, which is ment s fought the blaze for several hours, but fire in the ......~ '._. "..e.-.. '" ~' ·..'.'.......;:' . • • ' .' to •••• Dan Hall, Secretary, Soybean the Farm Bureau in Illinois. Division 'and Manager of DU,ring the discussion, it was building's double sulated with sawdust, couldn't roof, in- •• \ •••••• ..•••••• ' •• ' •• I I • I ~ ~~ .. ...... , •••••• •••••• ' J Market Development Division, pomted out that Illinois has Michigan Farm, Bureau and several other competing grain be stopped. • •••• I • • '. ~' ,r-'\ ..'" ..:.'. ••••••••• ~ '. ·.... ·..... "1,\ "'" • " ' ••• I ~: , .. •••••••• \ I The fact that their's might '" '.' ,,~.( ~o(j;/ RGm Nelson, Marketing crops, such as sunflowers, corn be the most expensive farm ..... .. .. ... ' .... •• 1 .. ,... Specialist. Market Develop- and camby . , fire loss in Michigan'.s history, " ' ~ ~ / ; : ,Citrus Available however, was unknown and certainly of little probably ".:, ~ ' :.~i.:':.:'::'.~ ~ -: I' ••••••••• . "Florida's Best" citrus from The Florida Agricultural interest to Mark, Burnett and their families at the time. The ..:.: .... ".~..... " "~ ~., :f ...:: . .:. • • .' •• . • Farm Bureau members in Marketing Association, which total loss would exceed .'.... .... '. '.' .:.. .' -.' .'.. ", .'''... Florida will again be offered to Farm Bureau Michigan . members in sponsors this project, assured Foster that this year's citrus quality will be excellent. has $400,000 -- but they had an apple problem right now. Then hel p came . •••••• .. ••• \ ' .. According to Harry A. Foster, Foster also indicated that \\\'Q~~\\\~... The fire, reported Monday manager, Fruit and Vegetable most county Farm Bureaus night at 10:00 p.m., was under ~~\ 'Q \\\\\~ ~~\\~~~ Divisions, MACMA, the pilot have designated a committee control but still burning when project conducted last year to coordinate the sale of citrus. the Hersey's insurance agent, was a terrific success. The Farm Bureau members are Ben Landheer, arrived on program will be offered on an urged to place their citrus Tuesday morning. By noon, fire expanded basis th is year to orders with th.e county Farm How? With several boxfuls of "Florida's Best" claims specialist Jerry Snay, county Farm Bureau members. Bureau committee by oranges and grapefru it direct from the grove from Farm Bureau Insurance The varieties available for Decem ber' 1 or before to Group's Lansing Home Office, to you. , pre-Christmas shipments this facilitate shipping' arrange- was on the scene. Nobody year are navel oranges, ments during the rush ship- called them. When there's a tangelos and pink seedless ping period prior to Christmas. fire this big, the word spreads grapefruit. All citrus will be This member-to-member fast. shipped in Farm Bureau sales project, according to They evaluated damage and "Florida's Best" 4/5 bushel Foster, is a good example of helped the Herseys make Through the unique farmer-to-farmer cartons and will be sold to Farm Bureau members immediate arrangements with helping each other by sup- marketing concept, it is now possible for the county Farm Bureau members a Grand Rapids produce at $5.75 per carton (tax in- plyjng high-quality produce at e~tire family to enjoy the very best in Florida packing company to clean and cluded). a reasonable price. reprocess those apples which citrus at the lowest cost ... guaranteed had not been burned or baked. fresh .. , guaranteed just plain good. Grape Growers Benefit Neigh bors pitched in too. "Nearly everybody on Fruit We'l/ ~ave to warn you though, don't make The MACMA Processing The MACMA Processing Ridge came over to help," the mistake of ordering just one box. Once Grape Division has Grape Marketing Committee Mark recalls. "They brought you taste th is grove-fresh citrus, you'll wish established its price recom- and staff have been respon- trucks and fork-lifts to get the you had more. -- mendations this year by sible for each grape grower apples out and shipped off to working with a local broker in earning $60 to $70 per ton Grand Rapids. It was a regular the shipment of grapes to an more th is year for every ton of neigh borhood get -together." grapes produced in Michigan. Even though 24,000 bushels out of state buyer. Jerry Campbell, MACMA This price leadership influence were destroyed, the remaining Processing Grape Division also spread to the other Great 36,000 bushels were rnanager, has reported that Lakes states of New York, Ohio protected from the blaze by g~ape juice processors and and Pennsylvania. airtight storage com- wmeries paid the minimum The grape growers and the partments, These apples were $160 per ton for Concord and economy of southwest washed and packed by the Niagara varieties recom- Michigan have benefitted by Grand Rapids firm and, after mended by the MACMA over $3 million more income to inspection by public health Processing Grape Marketing grape growers as a result of officials, sold to fruit Committee. In fact, two grape the $60 to $70 per ton in- processors throughout the juice processors paid $170 per creased grape price. These Midwest, ton at 16 brix in order to outstanding results have come The "baked" apples were secure a volume before from growers working with buried to prevent inadvertant brokers shipped fresh grapes MACMA to earn realistic human consumption. Even to an out of state buyer. market prices. though many looked alright, CONTACT YOUR Other preferred wine The MACMA Processing Jerry Snay reported from first- varieties, such as Baco and Grape Marketing Committee is hand experience that they had County Farm Delaware, were purchased by already making plans for a a decidedly unpleasant flavor. the wineries at prices retur- more effective ma rketing As a matter of fact. as the taste Bureau ning over $200 per ton to the program ilext year, reports of "soot and fuel oil" grower, according to Campbell. MACMA officials. gradually subsided over a Page 8 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS November 1, 1972 More Membership Chairmen Who Will "Make It Happen" --- ........... ~~ DON CHRISTILAW WILLIAM SCHRIPSEMA DARYL PETERSON RAYMOND SCHAUB' DUANE HERSHBERGER FRANK SCHWIDERSON Midland Missaukee Mason Gratiot Kalkaska Chippewa .1" .....);}I JAMES RAMTHUN LEONARD OLLIES SAM SCHOL TENS S. LEVON GROSSNICKLE DAVID PARSONS DALE CROUCH Oceana Copper Country Newaygo Manistee Charlevoix Jackson F.B. Womens Notice District Officers N'otes The Michigan Department of Labor, Bureau of Work- men's Compensation, has changed board and lodging Elected chairman of the Michigan Bean Queen for 1972-73 is Gail Ann Trombley, 20, values in Michigan. District 9 Farm Bureau. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Trombley of Reese, who Historically, in the case of employments or occupations Women at their Fall Rally on represented Saginaw County in the 26th annual competition at where board and/or lodging constitute part of the em- October 3 was Mrs. Robert the Michigan Bean Festival on Labor Day. ployee's earnings, the minimum amounts for such board Benson, Cadillac. Amelia and . Queen Gail, who is a petite brown-haired 5'2", said she hopes and/or lodging have been established on the basis of the her husband have six children to become a teacher of cosmetology. Among her prizes were- values published by the Bureau of Workmen's Com- and live on a 445-acre Cen- $200 from the Michigan Bean Commission and luggage from-the pensation. tennial farm, specializing in Michigan Bean Shippers Association. Effective October 1, 1972, these values are as follows: dairy. She has been active in Runner-up in the competition was Barbara Kay Bleck, $1.00 per meal for board; $15.00 per seven-day week for Farm Bureau since 1957, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bleck of BayCity. rent; with $36.00 for room and board per seven-day week. serving on community group ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~and women's committees, as * * * * * * * well as legislative, policy Willard S. Smith, Snover, has been named the McDonald Huron Women Host Rural-Urban development and mem- Cooperative Dairy Company Outstanding Young Cooperator for bership. She presently serves 1972. Willard operates a 240-acre farm with a dairy herd of .. as a member of the MFB approximately 150 head of which he is milking about 100 cows at Discussion Topic Committee. this time. He is past chairman of his local Farm Bureau com- hi her local community, Amelia munity group and the Lapeer County Holstein Association. He is has served on special school also a member of the Michigan Holstein Association and~the committees, been a precinct State and National Shorthorn Association. delegate, and a Sunday School Sec?nd plac~ went to E. Robert Grams, S1.Johns. He, in part- teacher. nershlp With hl.sfather, operates a 700-acre dairy farm with a Sharing district respon- herd of .430 ~nHl~als.They are milki~g about 225 at" this time. sibilities as vice chairman for a \ Ro~ert IS active In Farm Bureau, being a member of the MFB two year term is Mrs. Wm. Dairy Commodity Committee for District, V. Larry Wagner, Kingsley. Kay Awards are made annually by the dairy to the two YOUr)g and her husband and three farmer members b~tween the ages of 18 and 35 who have shown , _ sons live on Bill's great- th.e mo~t out~tand~ng pro.gress and develo~ment in dairy f~r- • - ~~~.~:-~;:~;-. "i. ':'" _ _.~~l ~f>' • "..:z.;;- ~ ~~_ • ' •• ...... -. grandfather's 257-acre dairy mlng. First pnze this year IS a.nall expense !np to ~ew York City farm. She has been active in for the ?6th Annual Convention of the National Milk Producers her county Farm Bureau Federation. A city family from Livonia learn about the size, cost and operation of a servi ng in various capacities * * * * * * * modern dairy farm from Kent Henne ~nd Paul Leipprandt as a result of on the women's community A new Queen will be crowned at the convention of the Great rural-urban activit~ by H~ron Count.y Farm Bureau Women. Seven group, citizenship legislative Lakes Vegetable Growers in January at the Civic Center and farmers opened their farmmg operations to allow guests a first-hand d TV 'tt ' K h look at agriculture in action. an .. comml ees. ay, w 0 Olds Plaza Hotel in Lansing. She will be the first "Great Lakes was Northwest Michigan Farm Vegetal)le Queen." This will be the first of what is hoped will Huron County Farm Bureau presented to the visitors, Bureau Queen in 1968, is this become an annual event. The contest is being sponsored by the Women enlisted the aid of Neighboring farmers acted as year's membership chairman. Michigan Vegetable Council, Inc. and will be conducted by the their county Extension Service, tour guides. She is also active in local group's Ladies Auxiliary. local ministers, and" news The Huron Women report political, school and church The new Queen will be the recipient of many gifts in addition to media to develop' an effective that much interest was activities. her crown, all of which are being donated by various business rural-urban activity in August. displayed from city dwellers Recently elected as vice- firms having an interest in the vegetable industry. Seven local farmers opened who never before had the chairman, District 6 Farm To qualify, girls must be between the ages of 17 and 21, never their farming operations on a opportunity of visiting a farm Bureau Women was Mrs. have been married, and be connected with the vegetable in- Sunday afternoon to allow area or talking with a farmer. Howard Sealey, Brown City. dustry. Eligible candidates may contact contest chairman Mrs. residents and resorters a first- . Farms visited by resorters Dorothy and her husband live Alton Wendzel, Route 2, Watervliet, about entrance information. hand look at agriculture in were: George Swart- on a 120-acre dairy farm. The action. The Women selected zendruber, Bay Port, swine Sealeys have been Farm I * * * * * * farms specializing in various Bureau members since 1950, CF Industries, Inc., manufacturer and distributor of chemical producer; Kenneth Henne, fertilizers owned by Farm Bureau Services and 17 other regional commodities to give tourists a Bay Port, dairy operation; and Dorothy has been active in broad picture of how the food community group, women's farm supply cooperatives, reported record sales and earnings at Wesley Murdoch, Bay Port, the company's 26th annual meeting. they eat is produced. beef and cash crops; Ted committee, local affairs arid The cooperative combine sold a record 4.9 million tons of Printed i n for mat ion Leipprandt, Jr., Pigeon, nur- legislative committees. She fertilizers totaling $183 million, up $12 million from 1971. regardi ng each of the farms sery stock and landscaping; was Sanilac County's and general agricu Itural , Because of price 'controls, many privately owned fertilizer Jam e s Swartzendruber, legislative leader on the 1968 fIrms chose to sell phosphates in foreign markets this year and statistics of the county were Pigeon, pouItry production; Washington Legislative Tour. the cooperatively owned CF Industries proved a major domestic compiled by the Cooperative Robert Thuemmel, Jr. and In District 1, Mrs. Lawrence supplier for farm needs. Extension office for Ross Kirkpatrick, both of Port (Betty) Rhoda, Schoolcraft, Attending the annual meetings from Farm Bureau Services distribution to the tourists. Austin, with dairy operations. was re-elected to the position were Elton R.Smith, Michigan's stockholder representative; and The "Top of the Thumb On the planning committee of vice-chairman. In District YVilliam E. Callum, Jr., Farm Supply Division vice president, who Ministries" and local for the event were Mrs. Paul ll-W in the Upper Peninsula, IS a member of the CF Industries board of directors. Others from newspapers and radio stations Leipprandt, chairman; Mrs. Mrs. Kenneth (Mille) Corey, Farm Bureau Services at the Chicago meeting were Donald R. cooperated with ad- Edward Oeschger, Mrs. Robert chairman, Stephenson, and Armstrong, executive vice president; Hein Meyering, Retail vertisements and maps. Thuemmel, Jr. and Mrs. Gilbert Mrs. Harold (Terry) Tikkanen, Division vice president; John Sexson, Plant Food Manager; Max Promotional literature and Tinsey. The Extension Agent vice-chairman, Calument, were Dean! vice president for finance and treasurer; and Gregory recipe booklets were also was Tony Rapes. both re-elected. Sheffield, manager of marketing services. November 1, 1972 IVIICHIGAN FARM NEWS Page9 How were the dividends "Safety Group" earned? Nile L. Vermillion, matter what size their farm or how big or small the premium. first day of employment; $100,000 employer liability Farm Bureau Insurance Group Obviously, Vermillion con- coverage; and wage loss and Vice President explained, "The cluded, "this concept works." rehabiliation expense. Dividends Announced Farm Bureau Agricultural "Safety Group" Workmen's The "Safety Group" Work- Medium-Sized Farms Some Farm Bureau mem- Compensation d i v ide n d men's Comp program covers For farms hiring employees Michigan farmers had all farm sizes: bers will be receiving another exemplifies our concept of for more than five consecutive enrolled. On July 1, 1972, dividend during the first two pulling together. Membership weeks, Farm Bureau's total some 2,200 Farm Bureau large Farms weeks of November. "Safety members were eligible for has proven itself to be auto Farmers employing three or Workmen's Compensation Group" Workmen's Compen- dividends. safety-oriented ... and earned more employees for thirteen or protection is available at a sation dividends wilT equal '20- . "Safety Group" dividends 16 dividends in 22 years. We more consecutive weeks lower cost. Included are: un- 25% of individual annual are based on the "experience felt this same safety attitude during a 52-week period are limited medical benefits; premiums. period" which began July 1, could be successfully applied required to provide full Work- $100,000 employers' liability 1971 and ended June 30 to a 'share-the-risk' approach men's Compensation benefits. coverage and protection for The new ..'Safety Group" 1972. During that time, ad for Workmen's Compensation. All Farm Bureau Insurance any obligation under the Workmen's Comp concept was Agricultural Workmen's Com- "All' eligible Farm Bureau Group Workmen's Com- Michigan Workmen's Com- introduced to Farm Bureau pensation claims were members would pool their pensation policies provide: pensation Act. membership by Farm Bureau recorded. The very favorable financial protection resources, unlimited medical benefits for Small Farms Insurance Group July 1, 1971. safety experience resuIted in work safely and equally share all employees, including ex- A special program is . By August 1, about 1,500 the dividend. any resulting dividend: no chcmgelabor, beginning on the available to all agricultural employers hiring employees for less than five consecutive weeks. This program is available at minimum cost. A flat rate is appl ied to the annual payroll figure to determine the final premium. The farmer is still entitled to full protection of unlimited medical benefits,' $100,000 employers' liability and protection for any obligation under Michigan Workmen's Compensation Act. This program is perfect for farmers who rely only on exchange labor or occasional hired help. To join the "Safety Group," four requ irements must be met: (1) Farm Bureau membership; (2) Actually joining the "Safety Group;" (3) Agreement to a common July 1 effective date for in- dividual Workmen's Com- pensation insurance policies; (4 ) Majority of employee payroll must be farm em- ployees. Dividends for ALL "Safety Group" policyholders can range from five percent to 45 percent when declared by Farm Bureau Mutual's Board of Directors. Your local Farm Bureau Insurance Group agent has tne expertise to answer any of your "Safety Group" questions. MAFC Annual Meeting The Michigan Association of UWhen-1buy seed and Farmer Cooperatives' Annual Meeting and State Co-Op Clinic will be held December 4 fertilizer for 1,COO-acres, 1972, at the Hospitality Moto; Inn, Lansing. I get more than just a bill," The program will feature the consumers view point by Erma Angevine, executive director says Gerry Elenbaum. Consumer Federation America, and a re-evaluation of of In 1955, Gerry Elenbaum started farming on 80 rented acres with borrowed tools. He was quick to ecology and environmental realize that he needed more than just seed and fertilizer to grow. His Farm Bureau affiliated co-op problems as they confront was there with the kind of help he needed. Michigan cooperatives. Gerry still turns to his co-op for advice on operating his 1000-acre Huron country farm. On County Extension Directo~ his co-op's recommendation, he uses Farm Bureau's Hurryup Bean Starter to improve crop yields. and agents will be invited by This year Gerry accidently omitted Hurryup Bean Starter on one row of navy beans.The row is MAFC members as special only half as high and has been hardest hit by blight and water guests. damage, proving Hurryup's performance. Farm Bureau's feed special- Where)bur Fann Comes Rm Glenn Hanson, president, FaRm~ ist has helped Gerry improve his overweight dairy herd. The herd is Ann Arbor Federal Land Bank now on Farm Bureau lPS free choice, along with Dairy 55% Premix Association and chairma n of and haylage. Both calving and milk production have improved. MAFC's Administrative Coun- BUreaU cil, will be chairman of the Gerry agrees that he gets more than a bill from his co-op. Call morning program: Reports and your nearest Farm Bureau co-op. Find out about the services, election of directors technical help and marketing assistance that can make your farm r e pre s e n tin g local co- more profitable. FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC operatives will also be part of the morning business session. Awards will be presented to - 219 those promoting Michigan cooperatives. Page 10 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS November 1, 1972 / J • I o When you warm cold winter with Farmers Petroleum Oil Heat, you'll discover that it's your hottest buy in heating. Farmers. Petroleum Oil Heat gives you 7 advan- tages over other types of heating fuels. Oil heat is economical, clean, and the safest, most accident-free fuel. Oil heat is dependable, free from low pressure problems and practical, with few parts to. wear out. Farmers Petroleum. also offers around-the-clock burner ,service and automatic fill up. We've tried to make our product and service second Where )bur Fann Comes First to none. Our customers will verify that fact. Call your Farm- ers Pet r 0 leu m Dealer. Do it FARMERS PETROLEUM today. See your Farmers Petroleum dealer for tlis hottest purchase Lenaweo F. B. Oil Co. Highland Producers Assoc. Adrian. 265-6222 Hlghland,685-1503 Allegall Farmers Co-op Assoc. Howell Co-op Inc. Petroleum Allegan. 673-2508 Howell, 546-3960 Farmers Petroleum Farmers Co-op Elev. Co. • Breckenridge. 842-3575 Hudsonville, 669-9596 Farmers Petroleum Vrlesland, 772-2515 CarD, 673-4203 Thunder Bay Farmers Co-op Farmers PetrOleum Lachine, 379-2383 Cassopolis. 445-2311 Lapeer County Co-op Inc. Eaton F. B. Oil Co. Lapeer, 664-2907 Chl1lrlott .. 543.1810 Farmers Petroleum Chesaning Farmers Elevator Llnwood,697-5761 Cheunll19, 845.;3042 Marshall F. B. 011 Co. Branch County, F. B. Oil Co. Marshall, 781.8221 ColdWater, 279-9011 Middleton Farmers Elev. Co. Farmea PetrOleum Middleton, 236-5197 Comstock Park, 363-3114 Moline Co-op Milling Co. Coopersville Co-op Elev. Co. Moline, 877-4691 CoopenviUe, 837-8051 Pigeon Co-op Oil Co. Salem Co.-op Pigeon, 453-3114 Dorr, 681.9570 Ruth Farmers Elev. Co. Berrien Co. F. B. Oil Co. Ruth, 864-3391 £au Claire, 461-3531 Saginaw County, F. B. Oil Co. ElktOh Petroleum Co-op Co. Saginaw, 753-7841 Elkton, 375-2245 Sebewaing Farmers Co-op Elev. Ellsworth Farmers Exchange Sebewaing, 883-3030 Ellsworth, 588-2300 Farmers Petroleum Farmea Petroleum Scottville, 757-3211 Emmett, 384-1350 Wolverine Co-op Falmouth Co-op Co. Sterling Heights, 731-3871 Falmouth, 826-4424 Farmers Petroleum Ralph Humrlch St. Johns, 224-7900 Gregory, 851-8935 Farmers Petroleum Hamilton Farm Bureau Traverse City, 947-6700 Hamilton. 751-5191 Vestaburg Marketing Assoc. Farm 'Bureau Services Inc. Vestaburg, 268-5272 Hart, 873-2158 Washtenaw Farmers all Co. Hemlock Farmers Co-op Inc. Ypsilanti, 434-0660 Hemlock, 642-5920 Zeeland Co-oP Elevator Co. Farmers Petroleum Zeeland,772-6717 HIII5dale, 437-2939 November 1, 1972 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS 'Page 11 Inland Lakes 4.H Bonanza And Streams Receives Wide Leg;slat;on This legislation, H.B. 4948, Support has been most controversial for the past year in that it sets up a perm it system under the An estimated 5,000 people hundreds of individuals, local Department of Natural Re- helped support 4-H programs stores, organizations and busi- sOl~rces. Inits origi nal form it in Michigan with their pur- nesses from all parts of applied fully to farmers. chases at the Bonanza auction Michigan. ' Farm Bur e a u -supported and flea market held on the The 4-H Bonanza gala $20 amendments have exempted M.S.U. campus October 14. per plate banquet, held on small ponds of less than five The special event sponsored Friday evening, October 13, acres and have exempted by the Michigan 4-H Foun- drew a crowd of over 850. The construction and maintenance dation raised more than evening program, emceed by of private agricultural drains $100,000. Art Linkletter, featured top and also waste collection The huge auction featured entertainers such as facilities built with REAP everything from grand comedienne and singer Sue assistance. Riparian rights for champion livestock, a rare Ane Langdon, "Arnie's" TV irrigation systems have also American short-hair silver wife. been preserved through ex- classic tabby kitten, 22 gilts, The Comets, a 4-H share- clusion from the bill. color TV sets, a Ford model the-fun talent act from There are still problems in 8000 tractor to stereo sets, all Fremont featuring six young this far-reaching legislation. donated by friends of 4-H in girls, sang and did a dance P.L. 566 projects handled. by Michigan. routine. Another share-the- Soil Conservation Districts Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Marineland of the Pacific, CBS Michigan's largest known fun talent act, Win Miller, and county and intercounty Television City, NBC Television City, Universal Movie Studios, Petoskey Stone was sold twice performed his rendition' of a drains are still subject to the Hollywood Wax Museum, Mount Wilson Skyline Park and Ob- in order to keep it in the state. Russian Cossack dance. permit requirement. This, in servatory .... Have you ever dreamed of visiting these places? The flea market set-up in The Conti Family, consisting turn, is very important to If you have, December 10to 15 is your opportunity to "take in" one part of the Jenison Field of six youngsters, a cousin, an farmers. Even though on-farm some of these magnificent places. Call a local travel agent and House attracted buyers from aunt, mom and dad and 22 drainage has been exempted, ask him how much tickets would cost from your home to Los all parts of the state. It offered musical instruments was also county drains are still needed Angeles. Then compare this to the $140 per person that it costs buyers an opportunity to look, a highlight of the evening's as outlets. to go with the Farm Bureau charter flight leaving Grand Rapids hunt, feel, guess and buy the entertainment. The bill is now in the Senate. or Detroit December 10, returning December 15. This $140 hundreds of items on hand. The two-day event' was Four hearings will be held in includes air transportation, ground transportation in Los Items for sale included such under the triumvirate November. They will be Angeles and a day at Disneyland. things as good Michigan chairmanship of Dr. Clifton R. November 2 -- Marquette, The tour is sponsored in conjunction with the American Farm a p pie s, candle stick Wharton, Jr., president of 10: 30 a.m., Holiday Inn; Bureau Federation annual meeting in Los Angeles. The con- holders, toys, fertilizer, soft M.S.U., Benson Ford, vice November 7 n Grand Rapids, vention starts on December 10 and ends December 13. drinks, plants and many "you president and director of Ford 10: 30 a.m., Holiday Inn East; Highlights of this convention include an address by Governor name it and buy it" items. Motor Company and Michigan November 9 -- Saginaw, 10: 30 Reagan,. entertainment by the Lawrence Welk Orchestra and All of the items sold during Farm Bureau President Elton a.m., Holiday Inn East; the appearance of other nationally-known celebrities. Many TV the day at the auction and flea R. Smith. November 14 Lansing, and movie stars are Farm Bureau members in California and market were donated by Objectives of the program 10:00 a.m., Seven Story have made it known that they will be appearing at the con- were met, making it possible to Building Auditorium in the vention. Michigan polls will be offer additional opportunites Capitol Complex. This is a wonderful opportunity and is economical. Details of open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for hundreds of Michigan This will be an opportunity transportation and lodging have been worked out for you. You on November 7. youths to participate in an for farmers, Drain Com- will be traveling with Farm Bureau members from all over the Absentee ballots are expanded 4-H program. missioners, soil con- state. This always is a lot of fun and new acquaintances are made available to voters who do Those who planned, con- servationists and others to which last for years .. not expect to be in their ,ducted, donated and worked present thier views. Copies of Will you join us? Simply send your name and address and a precincts on election day. so hard to ma ke the Bonanza a the House-passed bill are check for $140 per person to the Program Development Application for an ab- success are deserving of a big available from Public Affairs Division, Michigan Farm Bureau, P.O. Box 960, Lansing, Michigan sentee ballot must be "thanks" from the people of Division, Michigan Farm 48904. Please make your check payable to the Michigan Farm made, in writing, to a Michigan. Bureau. Bureau. voter's city, village or township clerk by 2 p.m., Saturday, November 4. In case of an emergency NOTES Effective October 1, 1972, the Falmouth Co-Operative (illness, family death, etc.), Company, Falmouth, Michigan entered into a Business Service a voter may make ap- agreement with Farm Bureau Services. plication for an absentee The Co-op is located in Missaukee County. The main office is at INTEREST ON DEBENTURES ballot in writing as late as Falmouth, with branches at McBain and Merritt. Sales volume for 4 p.m. on election day in the last fiscal year was over 1.5 million dollars. The Co-op han- FOR $100.00 OR MORE the clerk's office .. dles all types of farm supplies, with a complete lumber yard at YOU CAN PURCHASE The emergency request may be sent by mail or McBain and farm machinery at Falmouth. 6%- 5 Year Maturity * * * * * * * made in person. The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives and National 6t% -10 Year Maturity Federation of Grain Cooperatives have announced plans to merge the two organizations effective January 1, 1973. 7%-15 Year Maturity Combined membership of the two national groups will number FOR $1,000.00 OR MORE more than 75 percent of the farmer marketing and supply YOU CAN PURCHASE cooperatives in the United States. Farm Bureau Services has long been associated with both organizations. 6t% -10 Year Maturity The resu It of the merger wi II be to ach ieve greater unity a nd a stronger voice for farmer cooperatives in national affairs, ac- FOR.$5,000.00 OR MORE cording to Donald R. Armstrong, executive vice president of YOU CAN PURCHASE Farm Bureau Services. 7t% -15 Year Maturity * * * * * * * Farm Bureau Services officials are advising Michigan farmers This is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy these that now is the most advantageous time to buy fertilizer for 1973 securities. The offering is made only by the prospectus .• Nov. 8-9 needs. Early December is traditionally the low point in fertilizer prices r-------------------------------, Clip and mail this coupon to: Grand Rapids and the farmer who buys early can earn substantial savings, MR. C. A. MORRill Farm Bureau Services, Inc. according to John Sexson, manager of the Farm Bureau Services Civic Auditorium Piant Foods Department. P. O. Box 960 lansing, Michigan 48904 Another potential shortage of phosphates next year will make I would like a copy of the prospectus and a call by a registered FaRmr1 early purchases advisable. Many privately-owned manufacturers are exporting to foreign markets, circumventing fertilizer sales agent. BUreaU U.S. price controls, but contributing to a domestic shortage. A shortage of shipping facilities may affect fertilizer supplies N AM E R OA 0 _ _ R FD # .. .. "Make it Happen" during the busy spring season because cars may be needed for at Farm Bureau Services grain hauling. C ITV CO U NTV .. and FiHmers Petroleum. Annual Meetings, Nov. 9. The same "buy early" advice also will pertain to seeds and PH 0 N E _ _ . chemicals, Farm Bureau Services officials declared. -------------------------------~ Page 12 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS November 1, 1972 established, realistic prices for mission, WSAM, e I e c t e d this year's processing apple officials and all apple growers crop has been met by MACMA, for their support and , MACMA's Apple Prices .Established apple growers and their wives. Working together to resolve cooperation in establishing acceptable apple prices for these price problems has once this year's crop. again resulted in extra money These prices represent The MACMA processing legislators and ranking harvest, several processors in the pockets of growers. The $1.00 per cwt. more than apple price recommendations government official,s. were bidding on specific blocks aggressive action taken by prices paid in 1971. These have now been established. These efforts were all worth- of apples at, or above, their apple growers in Michigan improved processing apple This followed the MACMA while, as a p pie s a u c e announced prices. The spread to the other major prices reflect the cost of Processing Apple Marketing processors have an"nounced MACMA apple sales desk. is apple producing states of New production for most growers, Committee's complete crop $3.50 to $3.75 per cwt. prices being used extensively by York, Pennsylvania, Virginia but do not represent much of a and market analysis and for preferred hard sauce MACMA members to discuss and West Virginia. profit margi n. For growers to recommendations made in late apples. These prices are on a and arrange for the delivery of DeKryger and the MACMA continue in the long run, they August. The period of price 2-1/2" basis, F.G.B.the farm. apples to the very best apple Processing Apple Marketing will need prices as good as or negotiation with processors Other hard sauce apples are deal for each block of apples. Committee have expressed better than the prices was extended into September priced at $3.25 per cwt. by the cold and rainy late The challenge to translate their appreciation to the established this year, ac- summer weather and con- During the last half of the this apple industry action into Michigan Agriculture Com- cording to DeKryger. fusion regarding the govern- ment Price Commission, ac- cording to Perry DeKryger, manager, MACMA Apple Division. The first price announced by a processor for ju ice apples was completely unacceptable to apple growers. MACMA and the Women for the Survival of Agricult\IJre in Michigan group worked together demon- strating their dissatisfaction with that low' price an- nouncement. Other apple juice processors then came forward SEASON SPECIALS ON YOUR' CHOICE -OF and announced that they wouId pay $2.00 per cwt. for • juice apples.' This price was GLAS-BELT, WT & RADIALS ... acceptable as a harvest time apple juice price to the growers and was met by all apple juice processors. Processors who put up frozen apple slices agreed early that the right price for Spyswas $4.50 per cwt. on a 2- 1/2" basis, F.G.B. the farm. Slicers also agreed to pay $3.75 to $4.00 per cwt. for other preferred slice apple varieties .. Good demand for apple slices was evident with these slice apple price an- nouncements. reports De- Kryger. Prices for apples processed into applesauce were an- nounced at the low, disaster level of 1971. Some processors did announce prices which were increased by 25 cents to 50 cents per cwt. over last year. Apple growers and their wives again publicly demonstrated their disgust with these below cost of production price offers by UNICO- REDI-GRIP Snow processors. Tires are reverse molded It seemed that organized to put more tire in contact confusion and misun- with the road and to im- 1. GLAS- BELT 2. WT SERIES 3. RADIAL derstanding on the part of prove tire mileage as well These special ice-grip Counter-acting special At last radial construc- processors regarding the as skid resistance. Gen- treads are designed for treads minimize side tion is available in snow government Price Com- erous slotted treads help rugged duty mile-after- slip on these rugged tires. The two polyes- prevent side-slip and im- mile. Double polyester snow-goers. Each has ter plies and four rayon mission's position were the prove TRACTION ACTION. plies and double fiber- a full, four plies of poly- belts keep the tread causes for the low price offers, Remember that 75% of grooves open, provid- glass belts under the ester cord for a longer- according to DeKryger. braking effort can be on tread insure more ing unmatched stability lasting, harder-working MACMA and Farm Bureau led your front wheels. For the TRACTION ACTION all kind of performance and traction. And the the effort to clear up this safest bad weather opera- winter long. this winter. reduced rolling resis- matter with the Price Com- tion, get fourRED~-GRIPS. tance saves you money mission by working with on gas. Congressmen, Senators, the Price Commission and other governmental departments. Where Your Fann Comes First FaRm~ Don't wait for that sad groan UNICO MPI- 44 PERMANENT The Michigan Agriculture on that cold morn. Get a POLl- Commission, through the FARM POWER ANTI-FREEZE. SUPREME. outstanding leadership of Commission' C h air man ~...... ~ UNfeD cp BATTERY Use it in your Bureau Rebecca Tompkins and -.>~,cP ::~r..-:i";--- You get twice car, truck and Department of Agriculture the era n kin g tractor. It's the power and fill- it & forget- Director B. Dale Ball, made 71 % more re- it anti-freeze many important government serve. from UNfCO. contacts on behalf of the Michigan apple growers. Other FARMERS PETROLEUM groups representing apple growers, as well as many in- dividual growers, supported the overall effort by contacting November 1~ 1972 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Page 13 available through Farm DISCOUNT FOR MEMBERS Crop ~nd Supply Bureau dealers. Patrons who can take early delivery of Participating Michigan Ziebart Auto-Truck Rustproofing fertilizer should be in a good Dealers are continuing to offer their exclusive automotive rustproofing process to Farm Bureau members at a 20 percent Report position, price wise. Soybean usage during 1972- discount. By Greg Sheffield, . Prices paid by Michigan 73 at 1.3 million bushels. The 20 percent discount must be arranged directly with a Manager, Marketing Services, farmers: soybean meal 44 Forecasts add little, if any participating Ziebart Dealer. Car dealers cannot make Farm Bureau Services percent cwt., $6.90 September increase in crush, but a arrangements to extend the discount. 15, 1972, up 90 cents; mixed possible 20 percent or 83 The Ziebart process is designed to protect cars and trucks CASH RECEIPTS FOR hog feed 14-18. percent million bushel rise in exports. from one of their most severe maintenance problems--rust. MICHIGAN FARMERS UP protein per cwt. $4.40 up ten The large prospective in- Michigan residents, including Farm Bureau members live with EIGHT PERCENT cents over last year; mixed crease in cottonseed, crush most of the causes of severe corrosion: moisture, condensation, The trend for increased cash dairy feeds 16 percent protein and oil. availability is expected industrial fallout and the use of salt and other de-icing chemicals receipts from farm marketing per ton, $84 up $2 over last to hold down larger crush, but on the roads during the winter months. _ in Michigan was confirmed year; mixed dairy feed over 40 strong protein demand is" With car and truck prices steadily increasing, consumers are during 1971 with receipts percent protein per ton, $135 expected to encou rage ex- anxious to do everything possible to protect their automotive totaling 971.3 million dollars, up $10 over last year; beef ports. A forecast for an investments. Ziebart helps by exten_ding the life of the vehicle an eight percent increase from cattle concentrate 30 percent average price of probably five body. 1970 according to the protei n and over per cwt. to ten percent above the $3.00 Severe rust in a car or truck occurs from the inside. In boxed-in Michigan Crop Reporting $5.60 down 29 cents over last per bushel average farmers areas such as rocker panels and door assemblies. These closed Service. Farm income from year; layer feed per ton $85, received for their soybean areas trap and hold moisture and seldom have a chance to govern-ment . pay men t s down .$2 from last year. crop has been made. News of completely dry out. The result is an almost continuous rusting declined by 20 percent from Farm Bureau Services future wheat sales to China process. 1970, but total farm income customers in general have and reported unfavorable Ziebart rustproofing is designed to reach th~se hidden areas from farm marketing and been able to avoid being whip- weather conditions for har- and coat all rust-prone metal with an exclusive rust preventive government payments in- sawed by high feed prices vesting some of the Russian sealant. The process is so effective that Ziebart Dealers can offer creased six percent from 1970 through their participation in S~ring wheat crop are bullish, new vehicle owners a guarantee against rust-through. to 1971. Livestock and the feed booking program. but these considerations are The following Ziebart Dealerships in Michigan are offering the livestock products contributed Many bargains are occurring being offset by some concern 20 percent Farm Bureau discount: 52.9 percent of all receipts. now in fertilizer and are over curbing further exports. from farm marketing in 1971. ADRIAN JACKSON Crops contributed 47.1 per- 211 South Dean Street 2415 Wildwood cent. Leading the livestock 263-7330 787-5790 sector in cash receipts was the dairy industry, accounting for ANN ARBOR KALAMAZOO 28 percent of total farm 142 East Hoover 530 E. Michigan Avenue marketing receipts and over 761-8089 381-8414 half of the cash farm receipts for the livestock and products BATTLE CREEK LANSING group. Following this was the 379 West Michigan Avenue 534 N. Larch sale of cattle and calves with 965-6014 484-2559 nearly 14 percent of total cash farm receipts. Leading the BENTON HARBOR LINCOLN PARK crops commodity group were 1248 M-139 3405 Dix Avenue corn and dry edible beans, 927-3137 383-8080 amounting to 7.9 and 7.0 percent of total cash receipts. CLAWSON MONROE Receipts from fruit crops 1038 W. 14 Mile Road 14583 S. Dixie accou nted for eight percent of 435-0260 242-3311 cash receipts from farm marketing. Leading fruit crops COMSTOCK PARK MUSKEGON were apples with 2.8 percent 230 Lamoreaux Drive 1185 Third Street of the total, follov \ by 363-7652 726-5921 cherries with 2.3 percent of the total. COOPERSVILLE NEGAUNEE ./ }/ \II \,'\'\\. ~:\i-. 14960 68th Avenue 837-6947 Route #1 475-7243 A 23 cent inc;rease in the average price of wheat during .' ~ ~\\\~ ~\\~. DETROIT NILES the month ending September 15 raised the average price to ~ ~\ ~~\\~~\~~ 14700 Harper Avenue 372-9884 \ 919 Michigan 683-1740 $1.76 per bushel. This price was up 49 cents from a year ago and was the highest price // for mid-September since the / Through a unique marketing program, your DETROIT OSSINEKE 6402 E. Jefferson Avenue Francis Shell Station $1.93 average in 1962. state and county Farm Bureau are making 961-2770 471-2812 more than just a little bit of sunshine available Hog prices averaged $28.50 per cwt. as of mid-September to you with the purchase of "Florida's Best" DETROIT PONTIAC this year. This price was up oranges and grapefruit. 15229 Mack Avenue 821 Oakland $10.60 from the previous year 882-6022 334-0502 and the highest price for Backed by the Farm Bureau name for quality Michigan in our records. and integrity, this grove-fresh citrus made DETROIT SAGINAW more than 65,000 farm families happy last 15651 W. Warren 311 South Hamilton Dry bean prices declined 80 cents per cwt. to $9.20 during year and there's no reason why'you and your 846-2252 793-9761 the month ending September family should not experience true grove-fresh DETROIT SOUTHFIELD 15. This price was down $1.10 fruit 'practically at your doorstep. 2900 E. 8 Mile Road 20570 W. 8 Mile Road from a year ago. Corn, per 892-7060 353-6760 bushel $1.19, was up 12 cents over last year. Wheat per EAST DETROIT STERLING HEIGHTS bushel $1.76, up 49 cents. 24509 Gratiot Avenue 43861 Van Dyke Oats per bushel 74 cents, up 772-5878 739-0660 seven cents. Dry beans per cwt. $9.20, down $1.10. GRAND RAPIDS TRAVERSE CITY Soybeans per bushel $3.17, up Stop by your county Farm Bureau office 4144 Oak Park Drive, S.W. 3387 Cass Road 15 cents. Potatoes per cwt. today and place your order for the finest 455-7610 947-4424 $2.47, up 19 cents. Hay, bailed quality, best-priced citrus your family will per ton $27, down one dollar. ever enjoy. HILLSDALE WARREN 49 E. Carleton Road 8250 E. 9 Mile Road Hogs per cwt. $28.50 up 439-9185 755-5260 $10.60. Beef cattle per cwt. , $30.30 up $3.60~ Calves per ( '()~ }:\("I Y( )UR HOLLAND WESTLAND cwt. $52.00 up $12.00. Lambs 870 Waverly Road 27530 W. Warren per cwt. $30.50 up $4.40. Milk $6.10 up 20 cents. Eggs County Farm 392-2235 425-5170 per dozen, 30 cents up two Bureau INKSTER YPSILANTI cents. Wool 35 cents, up ten 30243 Michigan Avenue 800 Ecorse Road cents. Turkeys 22 cents, minus 729-9700 483-2675 two cents. Page 14 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS November 1, 1972 "A BRIGHT FUTURE" Agriculture Related Careers Discussion, Topic by KEN WILES DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Modern agriculture involves a great deal more than just tilling the soil. The so-called chain of agriculture starts with suppliers to farmers--those who manufacture and sell such things as machinery, fertilizers, chemicals and feed; or who provides credit, insurance and technical services. Farmers are the center link. They are the producers of raw material. The next step is marketing, then processing, transportation and distribution. The entire agricuitura'i complex employs many millions of people whose average .income in non- ming even though they may not be farmers. They can Processors of farm goods employ many con- farm occupations is competitive with salaries for be grouped as: providers of finances; providers of tractors and buyers. They also utilize persons who similar employment in other industries. technical services; education, regulatory and ad- are knowledgeable about the product in their This' is a reality young -people should consider visory personnel; and providers of facilities. processing plants. Some processors employ when planning their future, a reality which applies Farmers depend heavily on lending institutions for agriculturalists to work directly with farmers to help especially to youth with farm backgrounds. Agri- both short and long term financing. Lending in- them attain the quality of produce that consumers related employers often make it clear they definitely stitutions require the services of farm loan advisers prefer. prefer, in some cases require, their employees to who are knowledgable of farming to assure wise have had farm experience. investment of their funds. Others who might be Careers Unlimited Farm youth, with their rural life experience and grouped in this field are insurance salesmen who Modern agriculture is a dynamic, expanding in- work on the farm, have a built-in advantage for provide special programs for farmers, and real dustry which offers a variety of career opportunities gainful occupations in the broad field of agriculture. estate dealers specializing in farm land transfers. to those who are adequately trained and educated. The opportunities are there, and they will remain. Many opportunities exist in education, regulatory Opportunities are increasing each year for people Youths with farm backgrounds are only limited by and advisory services to farmers. The demand is qualified to: manage, process, distribute and sell their willingness and ability for self-advancem~nt increasing and there is a shortage of qualified agricultural products; give ..service to people who and the educational opportunities available to them. personnel. Teachers of vocational agriculture, produce and consume these products; do the Thousands of talented youth are counseled out of county agricultural agents, experiment station research and teaching that will make agricultural agriculture each year because many schools in scientists, and inspectors of seed, feed and milk production, processing, distribution and marketing urban areas, as well as rural, no longer consider comprise just a few of the many occupations in this even more efficient; communicate agricultural ideas agriculture a proper subject. Yet, hundreds of op- field. and information; and do the actual farming. portunities exist for agriculturalists to serve the . Farm news writers, farm radio and TV directors, The broad area of conservation, or ecology as gardening and landscaping needs of home owners, and personnel employed by farm organizations are we're now calling it, includes forestry, fisheries and business establishments and public facilities, or to others. Government agencies also employ many wildlife, forest products and resource development. work in firms which deal with farmers. technicians with farm backgrounds in regulatory This area offers an abundance of interesting and categories. rewarding careers in research, development and Suppliers The area of technical services to farmers includes management of natural resources, education, Each year farmers purchase many thousands of such people as veterinarians, soil conservation service and communications. dollars worth of suppl ies and services needed in technicians, foresters, dairy herd improvement their production of crops and livestock and for association testers, artificial inseminators, and farm The youth of Michigan are fortunate to have conservation of land and water resources. These are record and analysis experts. numerous colleges and universities in the state usually purchased from local merchants. Agriculture where they may pursure a wide variety of courses As farms have grown in size and complexity, and designed to prepare them for farming or agriculture related careers among the suppl iers to farmers as the number of farm workers has declined, there include: product development engineers and related careers. These courses range in length from has emerged a group of people who provide facilities one week to four-year degree programs. scientists, manufacturing management personnel, which farmers lease or hire. Possibly the largest sales personnel, advertising and promotion per- One college states in its brochure, "If you are group of these are the custom operators who own trained in agriculture, you are needed. If you try to sonnel and service personnel. specialized machinery and equipment with which Product development engineers and scientists ascertain all the opportunities for service and em- they perform vital parts of farm work without the ployment that a degree i!1 agriculture might lead to, usually are college graduates, normally with ad- necessity of the farmer having this additional capital vanced degrees. In order to know what to develop, a you tackle an impossible task. Many opportunities outlay for machinery. background in farming and agricultural education is that will open to the under-20 generation are Typical custom jobs are combining of grain, hay beneficial. unknown or' unimagined by the over-3D generation." baling, corn picking, land clearing, land leveling and Manufacturers of agricultural supplies employ The brochure then goes on to list 250 typical plowing. There has been an increase in the number many economists and other agricultural specialists. service and professional opportunities for of custom operators who apply lime, fertilizers and agricultural-college graduates. Among the list are Each supplier must also have someone in insecticides. In this group are pilots who apply management with sufficient knowledge of farming these occupations: agronomist, botanist, chemicals and seeds by use of aircraft. and farm conditions to determine whether products climatologist, dendrologist, ecologist, floricu Iturist, developed by engineers and scientists can be game warden, horticulturist, insurance broker, land Handlers produced and sold at a price which will provide a surveyor, mill~r, nurseryman, organizational A great many people in agriculture related careers fieldman, park manager, quality control specialist, profit for both farmers and manufacturers. are engaged in transporting, processing, The field of agricultural sales, which also includes rural sociologist, science editor, taxocologist, VISTA manufacturing and selling farm goods. They might volunteer, water economist, youth corps con- advertising and promotion, provides lucrative oc- be grouped as: farm to market transporters; cupations for many people. Among the sales group servation director and zoologist. contractors and buyers of farm products; salesmen are many who work on a local basis and who quite representing farmers or processors of farm goods. often enter the occupation without college The Future A large force of workers is requ ired to move farm Despite reduced birth rates, population of the preparation. products from the farm to the marketplace. While Individuals who service and repair farm earth is expected to be much greater in the 21st farmers haul much of their own produce, in many century than now. Efforts toward maintaining a machinery and equipment require mechanical skills. cases others are employed to do this. Such trans- Their service to farmers is increased if they have quality environment will undoubtedly increase. More porters need to be thoroughly familiar with the food will be needed from less land. Requirements in first hand knowledge offarm conditions under which produce they are hauling. The perishable crop, machinery is used. Producers and distributors of conservation and recreation, based on present livestock or livestock product in their care can be trends, will be much greater. Great increases in fertilizers and farm chemicals, feed, petroleum seriously damaged by careless handling. products, electricity and other input items of far- positions for agricultural technologists abroad are Buyers and contractors of farm products are anticipated, with heavy demand for those trained in ming employ persons who work directly with far- highly skilled personnel who must combine a mers and dealers to assist in the most efficient agriculture and sociology or agriculture and political knowledge of the product they buy with a thorough science. utilization of their product. familiarity of the market demands and supply So, ev~n though we may still inqu ire "how are we outlook. Services going to keep them down on the farm after they've Salesmen representing farmers may be persons seen Paree," a bright future seems assured for the Farmers of today are surrounded by a host of working on a commission basis, or employed by assistants. Their jobs require a knowledge of far- cooperatives and other farm groups. youth of today who select agriculture related careers. November 1, 1972 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Page 15 Topic Summary Outstanding Young beef feeding and cash crops. His wife, Joan, has a SA degree in elementary education and The repl ies to the September Discussion Topic con- farmer finalists they have one child. Thomas Frank Middleton, cerning Legal Documents revealed that many Farm Bureau Four finalists who will specializing in cash crops. He Ortonville, attended college for members, even though they sometim.es are reluctant to compete for Michigan Farm and his wife, Bette Lou, have three years, majoring in dairy discuss the matter, do not have all their legal documents in order. Hopefully, the discussion reminded some of a Bureau's Outstanding Young two children. science. He is now in part- responsibility they have too long put off. Farmer Award have been Mahlon George Covert, nership on a 16oo-acre farm, selected by a panel of judges. Leslie, has been farming for 400 of which he owns, 1. How many in~ividuals in your community group now These young farmers will be eight years'.1 He