ICHIGA Fawn a F A R M INIIEW Bureau VOL. 55 NO. 8 SERVING OVER 61,000 F A R M BUREAU F A M I L I E S AUGUST 1, 1976 // Harvest Time // for Farm Bureau Policy County Farm, Bureau Policy Development Com- mittees are in th^^rocess* of looking at prejjgnt F^rm Bureau policy ,^ieviewmg recommendations-'from -the Community G^ojips ia^d recommendations from various county F i n n Bureau committees. Many county PD Committees are conducting telephone, mail or newsletter surveys of Farm Bureau members in preparation of a slate of resolutions to be considered at County Annual Meetings by Farm Bureau members. Every Farm Bureau member has an op- portunity to be involved in this process. Anyone having a recommendation should notify his county Farm Bureau officers or Policy Development Committee. At the state level, the ap- pointment process for members of the State Policy Development Committee has HARVEST TIME - Clinton County Farm Bureau members Earl Centennial farm of retired farmer, Clyde Lapham. As Mr. been completed and the first Barks and Earl Barks, Jr. of St. Johns were among the many Lapham watched the huge harvester cut wide swatches across meeting of that committee farmers who were "bringing In the wheat" during mid-July. The the field, he recalled his first tractor - drawn machine, bought will be held on August 4. Barks had 200 acres of wheat, Including this 90 acres on the for $500 "back in the old days." (Photo by Marcia Ditchie) The Annual State-wide Policy Development Con- The Wheat is In! The morning sun began its ascent into the summer sky shadowed here and there by black-bottomed patches of dynamos of modern science. Today, however, the clouds ference will be held in Lan- sing on August 17. Each county is expected to be represented by the County have soon spent themselves and the rainfall is minimal. President and Chairmen of cloud. For five days, the threat of rain had been A breeze begins to rustle through the spikes of w h e a t the Policy Development, forestalled by the hand of Providence and now with only and beneath a bluing sky, the fields are drying. The Women's, Young Farmer, 30 acres left to harvest, these dark harbingers of rain harvest can continue. Not much time has been lost and Community Groups, Mem- and wind appeared ominously on the horizon. Despite with the combine operating miraculously well this bership, Marketing and the forecast, the combine w a s checked for readiness in season, the acreage can still be finished off today. Commodity Committees. In the day's work. The routine of morning chores continued The machine lumbers into the field, shedding its addition, a series of District although interrupted time and again to look eastward clumsiness as the cutting begins. The churning blades Policy Development Com- and survey that brooding sky. bite smoothly into rows of golden wheat, feeding the mittee Meetings will be held In this realm of uncertainty, the possibility always mass of gears until the grain is spilling into the hopper. throughout the state as a exists that the rainstorm will be brief; its damage in- The chaff billows in clouds of dust and straw scattering means for county committees consequential to the harvest. So with the chores com- crazily over the cutting path. to get together and discuss pleted, there is little else to do but wait and hope. the many issues facing The yield is good and the loading truck moves agriculture. Splashes of rain broke the hours of suspense. The alongside to accept the bushels of grain pushing through clouds darkened and spilled themselves onto the the shoot. The long, hot hours are filled with the steady Each year for several years countryside -- onto stretches of ripened wheat. activity of cutting, threshing, cleaning and loading until county Farm Bureaus have For thirty minutes the rain scatters across the town- sunset. Once again the machine lumbers off the field sent a larger number of ship, sparing this field and falling steadily on a neigh- covered with dusty evidence of the harvest. THE WHEAT policy recommendations to bor's acreage. The capaciousness of nature is a factor of IS IN! the State PD Committee. In farming that will not be tamed by the gasoline-powered -- By Connie Lawson addition each year the recommendations cover a broader range of important issues. This proves that Farm Bureau members and county r AUGUST3RD leadership are extremely ^07"£ ™E PRIMARY well informed and are active and truly determine the policy direction of their organization. PAGE2 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS AUGUST 1, 1976 ANOTHER 1'UJHt. de ZJed 61 MEMBER r---;~. BENEFIT Reaffirming its com- mitment to protect Michigan Farm Bureau members from the threat of automobile insurance cancellations that are becoming more common in the beleaguered auto in- surance industry, members of the Board of Directors for the Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company ap- proved a resolution guaranteeing auto insurance 7i,e 'P'te4tUd to members for the next five years. The FBIG program, which Time to "Leave Your Plows" runs from July 1, 1976 to July, 't was farmers who built this nation; it is farmers who 1981, replaces a similar will sustain its greatness ... program first introduced in The first portion of that statement is a fact -- a part of 1971 and scheduled to expire our proud heritage. The second part remains our CREP/T on July 1. It basically states challenge and a tremendous responsibility. When we Rcp()R.r that once an FBIG auto policy has been in effect for 55 days built this nation, farmers were a maiority. Now, 200 for an individual insured years later, we are a small minority. Do we really have driving a private passenger the power to "sustain its greatness"? I believe the answer to that question is "Yes" -- IF we 7 automobile -- and main- taining membership -- no Farm current MFB are willing to, once again, "leave our plows in the fields" to fulfill our moral obligations as citizens. The time to do ''Iou CAN 8(JRRdfJ} AII/'14/IJPvdf Bureau member will be cancelled or refused renewal this is NOW. In iust a few days, August 3rd, farmers have UP TO AN{) INC/,IIf)INq$.],S-tJ./' of auto insurance. Of course, an opportunity to have a real impact on the future Under the program, in- course of our nation -- an opportunity to be a MAJORITY. sureds are guaranteed at least basic liability coverage Because so many people underestimate the im. portance of a primary election, the percentage of voters who turn out at the polls is much lower than in the DeNNA for Residual Bodily Injury ($20,000) and Property Damage Liability ($40,000)as general election. If every farmer would only "leave his Have You Come a Long Way, Baby? well as being provided with plow" for the few minutes it takes to cast a ballot -- think all benefits under Michigan's of the impact we could have! Those chores you leave will I'm not what you call a membership - never! No-Fault laws. still be there when you return, but the opportunity to "militant" women's libber, I was glad to see, in the Offered only to active but I admit to cheering (not Farm Bureau Women's members of Michigan Farm have an influence in the selection of people who will be too subtly) when Chris Evert program of work for this Bureau, the five-year making decisions that eHect your life will be gone. and her sister tennis champs coming year, the plan to work guaranteed auto insurance ,f you believe the primary election is not all that refuse to play in the Wim- with and serve on boards and program covers all current imporiant, remember this: the people we elect in bledon unless they get the committees at the county and MFB members insured with same size purse as the men. I state levels. I just hope many FBIG. November can be no beHer than those we elect in feel strongly enough an in- of them are aggressive August. ,f farmers make sure the best candidates are dividual in my own right that enough to work themselves nominated -- in both parties .- the rest 01 the electorate I refuse to join an out of the back row into the MICHIGAN will have no choice but to send the best-qualilled people organization where I must be board rooms. We can't en- to Lansing and Washington, D.C. and even your county a part of an "auxiliary" tirely blame the men for the FARM NEWS seat. rather than a full-fledged fact that women are "in the The MiChigan FARM NEWS is member. And my motor gets kitchen" rather than in published monthly. on the first day. by By their very character, farmers are astute at picking revved up when I see women leadership roles; it takes a the Michigan Farm Bureau Information Division. Publication and Editorial out the best-qualified candidates. They aren't easily like Laura Beane in a leading large dose of "you-gotta- offices at 7373 West Saginaw Highway. LanSing. Michigan 48904. Post Office taken in by the glib promises that are flowing with such national farm publication wanna" to make it happen. Box 960. Telephone. LanSing 485.8121. ease from the mouths of political hopefuls. They aren't really sock it to farm In our slide tape Extension cents per year. 228. Subscription price. 65 reluctant to ask who will pay for fulfilling those organizations which view production on Farm Bureau Established January 13. 1923. Second. class postage paid at lansing. Mi. and at promises. They aren't timid about challenging the voting serving lunches as the ap- Women's activities, "You Are additional mailing offices. propriate role for women. Woman," we borrowed the EDITORIAL: Editor Donna Wilber; records of incumbents and their past performances in Says Laura: "I constantly commercial phrase, "you've AssociatelEditor Marcia Ditchie; Staff oHice. And they are knowledgeable enough to analyze hear that 'our organization' come a long way, baby," to . Photographer: OFFICERS: Marcia Ditchie. Michigan Farm Bureau; whether the philosophies of candidates are contrary to needs more active, dedicated illustrate that women, in President. Elton R. Smith. Caledonia. R. 1; Vice President. Dean Pridgeon. the values of our founding fathers and will erode the members. Present members large part, are responsible Montgomery. R-1; Administrative Director. Robert Braden. Lansing; firm foundations upon which they built this nation. are urged to get out and sign for making things happen in Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. up new members. But, sitting our organization. The women Max D. Dean; Secretary. Wilkinson. William S. Let us loole at participating In the primary election as in the audience (probably in have an option as to how far DIRECTORS: District 1. Arthur an opportunity as well as a moral obligation -- an op- the back of the room or the "long way" takes them. Bailey. Schoolcraft; Pridgeon. Montgomery. District 2. Dean R-1; District 3. portunity to protect what farmers fought for 200 years working in the kitchen) is the Some feel inadequate when Andrew Jackson. Howell. R.1; District 4. Elton R. Smith. Caledonia. R.I; District ago. Vote as though your fufure depended upon if. greatest reservoir of active, removed from the familiar 5. William Spike. Owosso. R.J; District because it does. dedicated members a farm kitchen surroundings they .6. Jack Laurie. Cass City. R.J; District 7. Robert Rider. Hart. R.1; District 8. organization can find." can comfortably (without Larry DeVuyst. Ithaca. R.4; District 9. POLICYDEVELOPMENT They're good enough, challenge) handle. As Laura Donald Nugent. Frankfort. 10. Richard Wieland. R-1; District Ellsworth. R-t; states Laura, to write letters told her male readers: District Dafter. 11. Franklin Schwiderson. Paralleling these same opportunities and obligations to Congressmen, keep the "Give us a chance. Not all DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Walter is your active participation in Farm Bureau's policy farm account books, drive of us want to be board Frahm. Frankenmuth; Belleville; Lowell James L. Sayre. Eisenmann. development process. This month's Discussion Topic tractors and raise young members; not all are Blissfield. (page 14) deals with this sublect and I strongly urge you, stock - but women board qualified. But. .. neither are WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU: Andrew Jackson. Howell. R.4. Mrs. whether you belong to a Community Group or not, to members, elected from the all of you!" FARM BUREAU MERS: Tom Atherton. Gaines. YOUNG FAR- read it 50 you can fully appreciate the uniqueness of our 'ong that we sometimes fake It for granted, neglecting POSTMASTER: In USing form 3579. mail to: Michigan Farm News. 7373 system. It is a system which has made us the envy of to take full advantage of the opportunities If provides. West Saginaw Highway. Lansing. Michigan 48904. other, less eHective organizations. It has gained us YOU can have an influence on the policy' decisions of recognition as a legislative force to be reckoned with in your organization. YOU can have a hand in shaping Farm Lansing and Washington, D.C., and respect in home communities as a leader in solving local problems. Bureau to make it the kind of organization which can FaRmr1 , sometimes think our unique system of policy help solve the problems you face, now and in the future. YOU have a voice in Farm Bureau •.. USEIT! BUreaU development has recorded a hisfory 01 successes lor so --EL TON R. SMITH AUGUST 1, 1976 PAG~3 Farmer.s Commend Ag Commissi~n . IIThat LOittle,.Farm -- Disagree With Governor Insurance Outfit" The Michigan Agricultural with choosing a "com- proposed PBB bills were Commission was commended by Michigan farmers for its promise" which contained no passed. One established PBB more of a, guarantee to tolerance ' le'vels in to Celebrate. 25th decision to maintain the consumers of 'clean food than manufactured feed at 10 parts Although the Bicentennial celebration ~I have top . current Federal Food and the Michigan Department of per billion. The other billing most of the year ,the Farm Bureau Life Insurance Drug Administration Agriculture's decision. He established a diagnostic team - Company also has an anniversary worth a few fireworks guidelines for PBB tolerance called on 'the Legislature to to assist farmers' with in 1976. On September 20, Farm Bureau Life will levels. The decision of the put aside political concerns problems relating to PBB celebrate its 25th birthday - a quarter of a century of Commission, announced June. and act in the best interest of . contamination. (See Capitol service in'Michigan. 22, was based on strong all citizens. ,Report this .issue.) The Five years ago, for its 20th birthday, the company scientific evidence that When . the - Legislature Legislators .are adjourned celebrated with a 500-pound cake. This year~ for the lowering of tolerance levels recessed on July 2, two of the until September 13.. silver anniversary, a more extensive celebration is being was not justified. - planned, including events that will involve employees Mieiga -MFB-MLE LEADERS MEET and agents. From its beginning in 1951 as 'tthat little farm in- . Mi~higan Farm Bureau PreSident, Elton R. Smith, su~ance outfit," Farm Bureau Life has grown into a Who testified; along' with company servicing the insurance needs of almost 80,000 many other farmers, doctors customers .. - and scientists, at the May "I remember how well the charter policies sold when 24th hearing in opposition to the Life Company was first getting started," said.,Ed the proposed lowering, said Oeschger, CLU, of Bay Port, an agent with FBIG sIDce the decision would allow '1949. "The mutual auto company was only two years old Michigan agriculture' to at the time, but it was doing an ex'tremely good job. I remain a .viable industry think that's why Farm Bureau members really while assuring consumers of welcomed the Life Company. They knew they could clean food. depend on us and trust us." '~We support the Michigan Junior Clemens, of West Branch, ann Wilbur Lohi", Department of Agriculture's CLU, of Temperance, two more of FBIG's veteran recommendation for a agents, relate similar stories .. diagnostic- team of experts to "We didn't know everything about life insurance at the assist farmers with problem time, but people knew we had a good deal and that's all it animals," Smith said. "That AT A JOINT MEETING of the boards of directors of Michigan farm took," Clemens said. action, combined with con- Bureau and Michigan livestock Exchange, MfB President Elton Smith Today, many hold~rs of Charter Life policies receive tinued monitoring of food at listens while M1EPresident David Morris makes a point. The ~eetln9, enough from dividends alone to cover the cost of the the retail leyel, will ac- held In lansing July 6,. was to continue communIcatIon and annual premium. During 1976, all dividends to complish precisely what the cooperation between the two organizations. Similar meetings are policyholders will total nearly $2.3 million. Governor's Scientific Panel held each year with other statewide cooperatlv~s •. 0. recommended be done on an' overly - broad basis - that is, We're Sqrry to assure consumers of clean, The July Issue of the Michigan wholesome food." Farm News contained an honor On June 30, Governor roll 01 Michigan Farm Bureau Milliken recommended a memJ,ers who have Centennial partial lowering of PBB farms. We would like to tolerance levels in spite of the acknowledge those members who have Informed us that their Commission's unanimous names we.re not Included In that decision to maintain present list. levels. -Farmers throughout BARRYCOUNTY the state voiced their Eckhardt, Victor displeasure of this action tfirough telephone calls and telegrams to legislators and GENESEE COUNTY Gilbert, leo F•• Della ~ Somebody has.to tell- farrar Farms the Governor's office. The Governor asked for a Myers, Joseph 8., Sr•• Joseph 8., Jr. urban people how -important- lowering of tQlerance to .1 .ppm in meat and .15 ppm in milk. IONIA COUNTY Albert, .Mrs. Leo J. (VirgInIa) feuerstein, ~eraldlne agriculture really is.- Speaking on behalf of Farm Scheid, Paul All of the forces tugging and pulling on agriculture affect Bureau members, President TUSCOLACOUNTY urban people, too. And that's why we're telling the world. ° Smith charged the Governor Wlldner, Oaren.ce 1•• Ethel "Farming is everybody's hread & butter:' 0 The share of the consumer dollar going hack to farmers and ranchers GARY NYE HONORED goes dowll year after year. And when you compare pay- checks and food prices with 10 or 20 years ago, food con- tinues to he olle ot" the best bargains around. 0 So help your peA spread the word, wherever you go. Stop in and pick up a bread & butter ~umper sticker. Tell the lvorld! I , £.f • 1 .. -0' " .:t lt 6 ). • I ~.:t . ..P:~ MRS. NYE PROUDLYWATCHESher husband, Gary, Immediate past chairman 01 the .Mlchlgan Farm Bureau Young Farmers CommHtee, accept a Certificate of Service from Mf8 President Elton R. SmHh. The presentation was made at the board of directors meetIng on July 6. Gary, who Is from. Hillsdale County, served on the Mlch'9a~ farm Bureau board In 1975 until he was hospitalized because of an ac • • •c!~,!,!!:• ~'!!'!4O~~c~.J.!. !!i~,!erlng. PAGE 4 M I C H I G A N F A R M NEWS AUGUST 1, 1976 OAPITOL REPORT Robert E. Smi The Michigan Legislature FEDERAL OSHA HOUSING economic well-being of both from those who find it adjourned on Friday, July 2 STANDARDS Michigan Agriculture. burdensome and also from for a Summer Recess and will The regulators and The MIOSHA law provided those businesses that find it reconvene on September 13. bureaucrats never give up. for an Agricultural Advisory advantageous and equitable. Again this year there is a Committee. That Committee After the surveys have been In the m e a n t i m e . House strong effort to regulate, considered some 60 or 70 tabulated, there will be a >m m e m b e r s will be c a m - paigning for the August through standards, housing industrial safety standards as series of public hearings held Primary Election. As usual, on farms for permanent year- to whether they could apply to throughout the State to give 1976. equaled S2.429. Cost of there was a flurry of activity round employees. This also agriculture. The committee everyone interested an op- Capital Purchases, S15.757, during the last two or three applies to housing that may unanimously recommended portunity to testify. This totals $19,186. which days of the session. be provided by any other (he adoption of only one Some of the confusion on s u b t r a c t e d from $51,303 business or even s t a t e standard applying to the use •he S.B.T. is becoming equals a tax base before Final budgets were ap- agencies. S t a n d a r d s for of industrial forklift trucks clarified The tax is imposed exemption of $33,117. The proved including, for the first seasonal housing have been in that a r e used in some on all business activities in Small Business Exemption of time, additional budgets for effect for some years, agricultural enterprises. Michigan including personal $34,000 means the farmer in the •"fifth quarter". This is A hearing on this and F a r m Bureau testimony services. It applies to all this example would have no due to the fact that similar issues was held on supported the adoption of the types ot businesses from the tax. A similar method can be Michigan's fiscal year was July 22 in Lansing. M.J. standard as most farmers largest corporation down to used for other farm extended as a bookkeeping Buschlen testified for both already follow the guidelines. the smallest store or doctor. situations. The above farm method to help balance -the MASA and Farm Bureau. In The Advisory Committee, lawyer, realtor, farmers, etc. had $82,700 of gross receipts. budget. The final General addition, a similar hearing however. did not There was an unsuccessful In those cases where the tax Fund Budget approved for will be held in Washington. unanimously approve a attempt to exempt base is large enough to be 1976-77 is S3.44 billion, which D.C. on August 12. F a r m second recommendation for agriculture from the taxable, the rate is $2.35 is about 10 percent higher Bureau will also p r e s e n t neao protection for legislation. However, through percent. than current spending levels. testimony in opposition to this a g r i c u l t u r a l operations. various exemption and other A companion bill passed at Total expenditures for the highly restrictive and Farm Bureau opposed this provisions most farmers and the rime of the S.B.T and state, when earmarked funds, harrassing regulation. proposed regulation as it was other small businesses will be strongly supported by Farm tax revenues, federal funds, too vague in its scope and totally exempt. The tax base Bureau is especially helpful fees, etc. are taken into raised many questions as to is fairly easy to compute as to farmers by cutting the consideration, will be in MIOSIIA HEARING what is a falling object, at information can be taken property tax. The bill in- excess of $7 billion. The M.J, Buschlen. Manager of what point does it become from the Federal Income Tax creases the present property budget is higher than MASA. testified at the formal hazardous, and at what time form. It is calculated by tax r e b a t e based on 3.5 recommended by the hearing on June 29 on the should the head protection adding the following: < 11 The percent of household income Governor. It is possible that General Industry Rules for equipment be worn Such a net taxable income received from the present $500 to he might "line veto" some of agricultural o p e r a t i o n s . vague standard could result from the business. (Line 54, $1,200. This property tax the items. Michigan F a r m B u r e a u ' s in farmers being harassed by 1040 F Federal Income Tax relief is effective for the 1976 Legislative Counsel. Bob agency inspectors. It was form* i2> Labor payroll in- tax year. Other important Smith. followed Mr. suggested this proposal be cluding all fringe benefits. (3 ! F a r m B u r e a u supported When the Legislature Buschlen's testimony with a delayed inasmuch as the All depreciation in two forms. provisions include: recessed for the summer on position s t a t e m e n t . The Federal OSHA agencies are The depreciation for Income averaging, current July 2, only two PBB legislative actions had been testimony pointed out that. sn the process of developing a equipment in buildings, etc., year and previous four years. taken. One was the passage of OSHA has faced an avalanche " p e r s o n a l protective acquired prior to January l. This is especially important legislation establishing a of complaints heaped upon it equipment standard," 1976; and the depreciation for to f a r m e r s . (2? E x e m p t PBB tolerance in by business, industry, the equipment in buildings, farmers from filing quarterly Farm Bureau policy insists etc., acquired after that date. returns. <3> A portion of the manufactured feed of 10 parts legislators, and agriculture that Michigan should not per billion. The second action since the agency's inception adopt standards that are (4) All interest expense. !5) S.B.T. can be deducted from was a passage of HCR No. in 1970. Capital gains, if any. the State Income Tax. If the different from already The following can be business income is less than 660, existing Federal standards The Federal OSHA agency deducted from the above $20,000. 20 percent can be The resolution endorsed the ignored the advice of the that apply to agriculture. total: ( l i 28 percent of deducted. $20,000 to $40,000, 15 decision of the Michigan Federal A g r i c u l t u r a l This is for the purpose of depreciation on buildings or p e r c e n t . Over $40,000, 10 Commission on Agriculture to Advisory Committee, and uniformity and to assure that m a c h i n e r y , etc , a c q u i r e d percent. The tax is also a establish a diagnostic team to proposed several standards Michigan farmers will not be prior to January 1, 1976. (This deductible item for Federal assist farmers with problems at least one of which would required to meet costly becomes 50 percent the Income Tax purposes. <4* relating to PBB con- have eliminated one whole standards that farmers in second year and 60 percent Reduction of the tax base by tamination. The resolution a g r i c u l t u r a l e n t e r p r i s e . It other states are not required thereafter.) (2) 100 percent of the percentage that wages further stated that "action took a court case to stop the to meet. depreciable capital outlay exceed 65 percent of the total combined with continued enforcement of this most SINGLE BUSINESS TAX investment such as tax base. (.5) All businesses monitoring of food at the oppressive standard While there are numerous machinery, buildings, etc. >3' not using the labor deduction retail level will accomplish bills introduced in the $34,000 i increases to $36,000 in can reduce the tax base to a Many others since have 1977' Small Business minimum of 50 percent gross precisely what the governor's Legislature to amend the been withdrawn or revised. Exemption. This is reduced receipts. '.6> There are other scientific panel recom- Single Business Tax in an The most efficient by $2.00 by each $1.00 over additions and subtractions to mended be done on an overly effort to eliminate some of it's a g r i c u l t u r a l system e v e r inequities, it is unlikely that $34,000. Business Income the tax base. However, they broad basis; that is. assure known in recorded history, is anything will happen until a being eliminated at $51,000 are not of great importance to consumers of clean, m "imminent danger of being report is m a d e by the '$54,000 beginning in 19771. most small businesses. wholesome food." The drowned in a swamp of Governor's Task Force on the This exemption can be in- While it is not likely that resolution directed the Department of Agriculture to regulations emanating from Single Business Tax. creased $10,000 for each this new tax system will be "take all necessary steps to all 1 eve*Is of government Michigan Farm Bureau is p a r t n e r in a p a r t n e r s h i p repealed, it is very probable provide increased sur- Agriculture has been r e p r e s e n t e d on the 37- includes each shareholder in that numerous amendments veilance to insure Michigan labeled the third most rnember Task Force. a sub-chapter S corporation f will be made to it to eliminate consumers of safe food." It hazardous industry. This has The members of the Task who is a full-time employee some of the inequities. Farm further indicated legislative now been "proved to be a Force have been appointed to earning at least $10,000 and Bureau has several amend- intent to enact legislation myth" and can be dissipated .suU:omm it tees representing owning at least in percent of ments in mind for presen- providing imdemnification •Aith figures from the I' S. 'he following: manufac- the business The maximum r a?iot; at the proper time for animals recommended for turing, professionals, ser- additional exemption under Every farmer should diso^sal bv the diagnostic \ ices, trade and construction, this provision is S40.000 determine how the tax affects team Also during ? he sum- and economics, regulated Th-' !deas originate. it j$ here that decisions are Farm, Bureau -• these principles which the as a recommendation to the voting delegates carried out. in some voluntary organizations members hold fundamental to the welfare of at the Michigan Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, the power rests »n a staff who executes plans their country and of Form Bureau, They ore There the delegates may debate, amend or by utilizing the volunteer time and efforts of the principles of the Christian Faith, Bill of rejec* any proposed resolution as well as it s members In other organizations, power- Rights, the Constitution of the United States introduce new resolutions from the floor »n lies mainly in a notional hoard or in the and the right of a competitive market system. accordance w i t h established rules. If the national officers, in these types of These are the yardsticks by which lesser recommendation concerns only the state, if organizations the members ore carrying out proposed policies are measured. becomes an adopted paWcy of the Michigan the directives of the few in whom power »s The members originate and develop Farm Farm Bureau when approved by a majority of vested. Bureau policies Often a need gives birth *o a the voting delegates. !t is then entitled to the A n o t h e r p r i n c i p l e of Farm Bureau's policy. The $ub;ec? may be one of community support of ail f o r m Bureau members m the strength lies in it's belief in on adherence to concern, but often the originator of a policy state, policies which guarantee equal opportunities looks beyond his fence rows to the needs of if, however, the recommendation is of to each member, f a r m Bureau is based on the agriculture, country, or even ihe world. Farm concern to several states, or to the whole same philosophy as our Republic - a Bureau members are citizens cs well as country, is forwarded as a recommendation fo philosophy of equal individual opportunity to farmers and are concerned with all of the the Policy Development Committee of the propose measures, to discuss, and to decide problems of a citizen. American Farm Bureau Federation, them. During the course of the year, many The policy recommendations which come to These are some of the significant community groups as well as individual the Pohcy Development Committee of the procedures which are distinctive to f o r m members have ideas which become the basics American f a r m Bureau Federation, are again Bureau - the initiation of recommendations of polfcy recommendations. Talking an idea carefully scrutinized and screened. Those for policies by individual members and the over w i t h others helps to eliminate the bugs. which are similar, yet overlapping, are community groups, instead of by the state or The sponsor is in a better position fo prepare combined. Those which conflict only slightly national organizations: the right of each a good, sound policy recommendation if the ore harmonized. Their legal interpretations member to speak and to vote for or against a idea has been thought out and the recom- ore analyzed. Their wording is revised. Their recommendation or a plan before it is sent to mendation based on facts, figures, or proof. meaning is carefully tested. Those which are a state or national group; the opportunities After a policy recommendation has been approved by the Pohcy Development Com- for training, member participation, and prepared by an individual or a community mittee go to the voting delegates as leadership open to every member: the expert group, it is forwarded to the County Farm recommendations at the American f o r m aid, advice, and education available to every Bureau Policy Development Committee, The Bureau Federation Annual Meeting, member by officers and staff, it s publications, Policy Development Committee studies it. Those recommendations which receive a and it's radios programs: the facts and the searches for more facts, and compares it with majority vote of the voting delegates become information available to every member policies already adopted and with similar Farm Bureau's official policies with regard to before he is asked to make a discussion. recommendations which may have been sent notional and international issues, to be A most fundamental principle of farm in by another community group or individual. supported by every Form Bureau member. Bureau's strength is an adherence to decision The c o m m i t t e e may c o m b i n e r e c o m - These policies, together with those reaf- by majority vote, lip fo the time that a mendations which differ only in minor points. firmed from the previous year, moke up the decision by vote »s made, every member has It may reword the recommendations or make Farm Bureau's policies and program of work the right to oppose o motion or a resolution, changes in it, !t often consults with well- for the coming year. They continue in effect to work against d os vigorously as he wishes, informed persons and asks advice of technical unless they are modified by the voting end to seek fo convert others in his point of people. delegates of the member states at a future view. Once a proposal has been decided by a If the County Policy Development Com- artnuol meeting. They are the pohcies vote of* ihe molarity, however, it becomes the mittee approves the recommendation, it may covering national issues concerning oH f o r m decision of every member of the organization. present it fo the County Annual Meeting os a Bureau members everywhere. They are Each organization must speak with one pohcy recommendation. established goals of Farm Bureau. The annua! un.ted vo?ce if it is to be heard. No one iisrens The f a r m Bureau members at the County meeting of the American Farm Bureau to a bobble of conflicting voices. Farm Bureau Annuo) Meeting may amend the recom- Federation caps the policy development members understand and work by majority mendation during discussion. If they adopt round bates. Heavy duty ! " square tubing. Copemish 616 378 2375, Muskegon 414-773- Phme Si?.»4-3?65, Caron City, Wich. Only SSI.25- R e c t a n g u l a r f e e d e r s also 2669. (6-6t30t» (7-tf 24p) PUHeBREO ARAa S T A L L I O M Reg., available, f r e e literature. Dealerships a v a i l a b l e . S t a r r N a t i o n a l , 219 M a i n , Gentie broke to ride, 12 yrs. $600. Will con- PAINTING, Tuck pointing, %am blasting, Colchester, Illinois 62326, sider trade for horse equip, 2652 Thorntree caulking, registered steeple-jack, fully in. MARLEY ROCK PICKERS, Reck Win, QUARTER HORSES - Disposition for 4-H. La., Ortonviiie 48442. Phone 313-628-5749. <8-lt-2»p> ability *or cattle, conformation tor s h o * . sured, E.R. Wilcox, 3424 E. Beaver Rd,, Bay drawers. Picks 1 to 16" dia. The World's {8-n-24p) City, Phone517 684 7A40. (4 tf 28p) Best. Phone 313-376-479V Earl F. Reinefl, Reasonable prices. Customer satisfaction a FOR S A L E ; Porct 8000 Tractor with plow, priority. Visitors welcome. Waiters Farms, 8W chopper 2 row corn head 4 hay head. 4465 Reined, Deckerviile, Mich. 4842? SPRAY-TEC insoiation for metal, wood and FOR SALE - 30 Large Hoistein Heifers 2 yrs. CS-lt-aSp) converter, charger, t a f h fob, shower, large block buildings. U t Lab, as Class A building vac open S38500; 20 Heifers yr. old Service refrigerator. Lawrence Block, Gwendale, FOR S A L S : PftTZ BARN C L E A N E R , right material. Gerald Oakley, !42fl M-52 North, Bull. Edward Tartis, jenison 616-669 9226. (6- 3f Zip) 517 678-4395 hand, 18" paddles, approx. 225 ft. chain in Stockbridge, Mich, 4928S, Pfrone 517-851 - good condition, reasonable. Roy Moore, R (7-2t.25p) No, 1, Lawrence, Mich. Phone 614-678-857*. 8062. (5-12t-25o) CMAROLAIS - For safe polled or horned MISCELLAWEOyS W A N T E D TO B y Y - A PTO driven combine <8-W-24p) bolls and bred cows, performance tested, R. with seed cleaner in good condition. Phone GRAIN CRYING AND STORAGE J, EldridgeO. Sons, 7911 Atden Nesh R d - (M- W A N T E D : Used tryck no Older friars 1970, 2- 6)&-«7-SOCKS or write to G R E E N T i P F A R M , FmmowmGSTALLS-complete%?M.m. v 50) Alto, Mich. (616) »«.*223, 2-' a ton, long wheel b»se» 16 foot cattle rack E Q U I P M E N T , f a r m fans Dryers, Brock R No. 3, Paw P a * , Michigan 4 Pioehurst, South Gate, California 902*0. FOR, SALE - M M. 2W5 Combine w-2-row cornhead, H ft. tabic, field reedy. $4,500. LIVESTOCK (7-eMSp) BUY DIRECT F R O M F A R M E R A N D SAVE - Seiitng 800 acres on * ' 3 percent Land David Hasty, Phone 517765-2*13, TeKonsha, • E E F A L O M E I P 6 R S , Bulls from MXM. R A W L 6 I G H PRODyCTS. Extracts, spices, contracts with the following descriptions : M>eh, Pure blood Basale Hybrid semen from $7.00 R E O I S T e R E O Corriedait Sheep for sale. medicines, etc. Dealerships available. SOUTH OF F O W L E R V I L L E JOOacremuck <8-1t20p) ampule or straw, f r e e Seefaio story. Rams, R a m lambs, ewes, good M o « j i i n « Rabbage, MS E. Meadcwbrook, Midland, f a r m $7W50 f>er acre; 175 acre muck f a r m American Bcefaio, Maywiile 21. Michigan. i&iKj Hampshire Rams. Leo Eccies, Mention Michigan 48440. with lake $800,00 p«r acre, only -' i mile Phone 517.«43'68tt. B R I L L I O N 16 f t . Wheeled T r a n s p o r t 49072. Phone6l6 4947650. <7M-21p) s p s r t O A N S V I L L E • 32 acres on Oansviile (7 M-25P). (8-U-lSp) Coiipacor. Superior 8 " Grain Auger, GMC Road I '.'i miles west of Dansvitle 1.000 f t of 6x4 2 ! 's ton A r m y Truck • AH » r e in 900c! road frontage • building site 1500TOper a c r e common, Phm* Flushing 3l34Sf.«S3S. FOR SALE - YORKSHIRE serviceage boars S A t l S A O E MAIC6R$» p r t m i x e d spices, SOUTH OF F O W L E R V I L L E ON COON (8 H 24pJ ar?d open gilts top bloodlines tested at iVtSij REGISTEReO American C«t«hau!a c u r « for h e m . bacon, poultry, game, 46 L A K E ROAD 130 acres scenic, rolling and test station A i l register«J stack. Richard Leopard pups. Natural-Tetented-Gentie-AU wooded 34 m i i e frontage on the Cedar River caok. • J mile east Muiith artesian well exceHwt? condition, 400 N*$. Phone t a k e C?-2f 2Sp> $800.00 p e r acre N O R T H W E S T OF Odessa 616-693 2369. ARC I r i s h Setter puppies, E x c » i i # n t A F R I C A N V I O L 6 T S •- Start pimH from GREGORY - 117 a c r « Wheat, corn am <8-lt.22pJ feioodiines, 8e«utsfyf parents. D a m ts exc. leavw, over SO var>efies. Oescriprive price pasture iar»d, 1*1 a c r « tillable 2 miies of obedience aofl Member of »n ofredie«c» POftSAtiE'. WiWestern white faced ewes, * >>sf 35c Gail's Violets, R No. *. Si Johns, road frontage, Surveyed tor parceling, FOR SALE • Must sell 1941 Ford truck w i t h training club. 4 H dssewnt. Ecfwarctxtovrg yrs o l d ; 7 r e g Suffolk rams 8, 1 Dorset Mich. 48879. (6-H 30p! WtSO.00 p»r acre SOUTH 0*= FOWLER- grain box, r u m . Also old 9t®m d r i l l Make 6i*,4*3 835* rams Betty Currey, Barnard Rd-. V I L L E five and ten acre par-Mis SW0 00 to offer. Write Martha ttske, R No. 1 M«bb»rc> Charievom Phone 616-547-6124. $1,?00 00 per acre. Calf owr»t?r Fow*ervllie CS lt-23p) AVOID TME M I O O L C M S N and saw*. Cedar t a k e , Mich, 49747 (517? 223 9443 <8-U-23p) Products, fence post, g r a p t post, peinfed (8 i? 2Sel post and rustic round r a i l fences. P u r t h » $ * <8-lt |45bi FOR S A L E ; English Shepherd Pups, natural CORRIEOALE RAMS, purebred for direct, truckina r«o c h a r g t in truck load lots. FOR SALE - New Holland 258 9 . V heavy bob tabled, good cattle S. watch clog* A i v i n breeding SegiStrafion avaiiafeie if desired Write; Ivan R. Mainar, W?»iesal* Ced»r WANTED- Roras sand forested or cleared in duty rakt w i t h doily wheels. Like new $ 5 2 * Bawman, 496 e Cev#r» Rcf,, Leslie. M i c h Craig ftaams, Jackson Rd,, Tskonsha, Mien Post Y a r d , Rte. No, 3, Rapid River, ?<«larr=di«> mm, w t h or w t n o u t ho«se or j Pouiter, Chelsea 313.426-4038. 49251, Phone 517.589-9471 «mi Phon* 5)7 747.4250. 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