Making Your Voice Heard Voting delegates to the MIchIgan Farm Bureau annual meetIng adopted policies whIch will guIde theIr organIzatIon In the year ahead. A special sectIon - Page J J through J 9 -- contaIns these polIcies. Cheboygan Makes Goal! Cheboygan County Farm Bureau is the first county to report 1978membership goal, reporting to the state office on December 5, 1977. Congratulations to mem- bership chairman Paul Koviak and all Cheboygan County workers. The 1977-78 membership campaign began on Sep- tember 1, 1977. Michigan Farm News Michigan Farm Bureau's ACTION FaRm~ Publication BUreaU VOL. 57, NO. 1 JANUARY, 1978 President Calls for Freedom for Farmers Elton R. Smith, president of dangerous propaganda" and have been next. Right now the Michigan Farm Bureau, added, "how can investors be grain can be shipped from a addressed delegates of ~e enticed to invest money in an Gulf por~ to Egypt for 14 organization's annual industry that stands no dollars a ton." meeting at the Civic chance of making a profit? Smith also pointed out that Auditorium in Grand Rapids Isn't this a capitalistic another union action, the on December 1. The system' in which we live? . recent longshoremen's strike , Ronald Wood ond hIs wife, Neva, Mason County daIry and Caledonia dairy farmer Since when is profit a dirty "had a negatIve effect on this cash crop farmers, followIng announcement that he had been called for freedom for far- word?" country's balance of trade. It named "DIstInguIshed Young Farmer." DurIng the annual mers freedom from Smith also attacked labor depressed prices paid for meetIng, Wood was also elected to the Farmers 'Petro'eum government intervention in monopoly power, charging grain to farmers. It en- CooperatIve board of dIrectors. Runner-up In the the marketplace, freedom that union practices con- couraged buyers to look to "Dlstlngulshed Young Farmer" contest was RIchard Beclc of from labor monopoly, tributed to lagging U.S. labor other nations •where they Ogemaw County. freedom to produce and ex- productivity. Unionized in- knew the product will be port agricultural products. dustry, he said, is "harnessed loaded on ships." "As farmers we have seen with featherbedding, But the Farm Bureau the market system work," he jurisdictional disputes and president also added that he said. "Throughout history the many other problems." On "was not critical of attempts times that our system has the other hand, he added, by workers to better them- been rendered ineffective is "one of the reasons that selves through unionization. I when government action has agriculture has gained ef- am critical of attempts by interfered. " ficiency so rapidly is because labor unions to achieve farmers are an excellent monopoly power. Monopoly The Farm Bureau example of the competitive president criticized President power by any group is Carter's energy proposals as enterprise system. With some dangerous to this nation." 97percent of the farms in this an example of government country being family Smith acknowledged that interference in the operations, the owners- net farm income is at near marketplace. "It .is little operators have the incentive "depression levels." But' he short of incredible that the to be efficient." also warned that government White House would have He criticized a labor- support paYments, subsidies designed an energy policy backed effort to pass cargo- and controls "grant tem- that would further discourage preference legislation. "One porary relief", and are not a U.S. energy production," he proposal would have required long range solution. "The said. "The administration's that up to 20 percent of all answer lies in selling our policy has been dominated - liquid petroleum products products," he said. not by the need to produce coming into this country be "American agriculture has energy - but by the desire to carried on U.S. vessels. While proven its ability to produce, Delegates applauded Governor Mlllllcen's remarlcs on the keep oil companies from SIngle BusIness Tax exemptIon and the MSU SoIl ScIence the proposed legislation only its ability to complete." He making profits." dealt with petroleum, that pointed out that last year buIldIng - but dId not agree wIth his thoughts on appoIntment of the DIrector of Agriculture by the Governor (See polIcy on He called the government would have been a toe in the agricultural exports reached Page J2). policy . "misJe~~ing and qoor. Gr:ain ~xports could (Continued on Page 20) PAGE 2 FARM NEWS JANUARY, 1978 r" DaNNA "Roots" One 01 the 'essons ,'ve 'earned .hrough my years 01 working lor Labor "Reform" Bill Fanners Is that you have to remain lIe.lb'e. Policies changes, attitudes change, is Threat to Farmers priorities change - and the peop'e who are hired to do a part/cu'ar lob lor farmers must One of the most critical issues facing farmers in this new be able to adapt to those year is the so-called reform bill to rewrite the National labor changes. Relations Act. Still stinging from their failure on common situs When' came back home to picketing, organized labor has passage of this bill as their top Farm Bureau about six years priority. Add to this, strong support by the administration, and ago, the accent was on changing farmers have the challenge of putting forth even more effort the public Image 01 the larmer than they did toward defeat of common situs! from a blb-overalled, straw- hafted, straw-chewing character Even though farmers are not yet directly involved with the with a red kerchief around his Act, and the Senate bill does not propose to remove the neck ... Into a business-suit- agricultural exemption, let's remember that labor now gets ed, knowledgeable, articulate more than farmers from every dollar consumers spend for proless/ona'. " was a matter, food. If this bill is passed, the labor monopoly could very well really, of the public Image, which move next to remove the agricultural exemption - and had been relnlorced by car- campaign again to repeal the right of states to enact the right- toonists and movie-makers to-work laws which outlaw compulsory union membership. through the years, catching up with the changes that had taken Specifically, the bill (S. 1883) would make it easier for p'ace so rapidly In the unions to force an election to coerce workers into voting for Farmer-to-Farmer: agricultura' Industry. With the the union. On call of union leaders, such elections would have help of larm men and women to be held within 15 days. It would violate property rights and who were aware that the Impact stifle the freedom of speech of employers. The bill would allow union organizers to gain access to employees during working hours if the employer, in any way, communicates "This is Why their public Image had went far beyond the p'ayground heck'e of "dumb fanner," we did a pretty good job. with the employees about the question of union represen- tation. It would place more decision-making in the hands of lower I Belong • • • " So ••• would we dare be so bold as to suggest that farmers get out their bibs and 'eave their administrative ranks of the labor Relations Board, making it (Editor's Note: 'n the November Issue 01 FARM NEWS, San/'ac tuckers behind for a specla' easier for the unions to press charges of unfair labor County sod fanner, Wallace Huggett, was leatured In a story, annual meeting event? Wou'd "Where Does Enlorcement End and Harrassment Begin ?" 't to'd we dare, lor one night, put the practices. It would increase the size of the Board from five to 01 his e.per/ences with the Air Pollution Contro' Commission 01 red kerchief back around the seven, giving unions the opportunity to influence the ap- the Department 01 Natura' Resources, Hs determination that fanner's neck? To be perfect'y pointment of the two additional members. Huggett's pelletlng enterprise was a "pollution source" and honest, we didn't know how The bill would make it more difficult and much slower to get orders to "cease and desist" operation. following a recent acceptable a corny, hee-haw hearing, the Commission voted In Huggett's favor. Here Wally type, 'et's - all - have - a- good - a vote by workers who are already unionized, on the question shares his thoughts on the va'ue 01 Fann Bureau membership.) time Jamboree would be. The 'of throwing out the union. For the first time, it would involve I have been a member of sound you heard, when the Board in punitive actions, which in the past have been left Farm Bureau for some 12 delegates said "" Is good" the to the courts. For example, the Board could require an em- following day, was not the ployer to -- not only pay a worker back pay where unfair labor years now, but it wasn't until this past summer that we. winter wind whipping around practices have been proven - but double pay and payment for the avlc Auditorium; It was a realized the full value of all expenses involved. Farm Bureau membership collective sigh 01 rellel from the Idea-manufacturers . Sharing our concern regarding this bill is the U.S. Chamber services. It was during this Perhaps H wouldn't have been of Commerce. The organization's labor relations chairman, time that my dehydration an acceptab'e Idea a few years Robert Thompson, has charged that the bill would result in a opera tion on my sod farm ago, while farmers were stili government-supported program to unionize non-union came under scrutiny and was adlust/ng the ties on their new enjoined from operation by image. But with sell-confldence workers in this country, with farm workers a prime target. A the Air Quality Division of the and sell-satisfaction comes C'ass former general counsel for the National labor Relations DNR. (with a capHa' C), a not-so~u/et Board, Peter Nash, recently warned that the penalties Who does one turn to when pride In heritage, and a ~ore proposed for employers who violate the "reform" law would you are right - but up against aggressive sharing of basic be harsh and unwarranted, particularly for small businessmen "Big Brother",? My state ph/'osophy. who operate on a slight profit margin. representa tive, Quincy Straw sprayed with fire We cannot sit by and wait until these predictions prove true Hoffman, and good neighbors retardant (a must at the Civic were most supportive, of Auditorium) doesn't make for before we act! That will be too late; organized labor's growing course. But it was Farm Wally Huggett good chewing, but manure- monopoly powers will have a grip on our industry that will Bureau's Public Affairs kickers sure make lor good spell ruin for American agriculture. NOW is the time to write Division, under Al Almy, Ron bors, I would be forced out of dancing' to your two U.S. Senators, urging defeat of S. 1883. Don't Nelson and staff, that also business. The Air Pollution delay -- do it today! came forward to offer the Control Commission, after Elton R. Smith assistance in coordinating, organizing and testifying in hearing the testimony of all concerned, voted in my favor. Renew Your my behalf before the Air I strongly suggest that Bulletin Pollution Control Com- considering the dwindling Each year the Natural Re- sources Commission elects ing, Dean Pridgeon elected Chairman for 1978. was mission. Without Farm Bureau's number of farm operations and growing number of "Big Farm Bureau from among its members a This makes Dean not only the expertise and articulate Brother" operations - Farm person to serve as Chairman first full-time farmer to ever testimony before the com- Bureau membership is im- mission, along with that of perative. for the coming calendar year. At its December 1977 meet- serve on the Commission, but also to serve as Chairman. Rep. Hoffman and my neigh- Wallace Huggett Dues Today JANUARY, 1978 FARM NEWS PAGE 3 For Philosophical, Economic, Legal Reasons . MFB Cannot Support Farmers' Strike (Editor's Note: Frustrated by low farm prices, a group of farmers that organized labor does. This quotas, allotments and other Fixed costs continue. The have formed a loosely-lcnlt, Colorado-based organization called exempflon permits labor unions measures gerierally product bas to be stored, "American Agriculture." On Saturday, December 10, In several cHles to strike, to picket, and In some distasteful to farmers. which costs money. Animals, of the nation, Including Lansing, the group formed "tractorcades" to instances to boycott. That 3. 100 percent of parity unlike machinery, can't be present their demands of 10f) percent parity at state capitols. If their exemption, which they use .. and woold require farm subsidies shut off. Milking and feeding demands were not met, gro'up spokesmen said, farmers would occasionally use ruthlessly •. 'S that would arouse consumers must continue. "strike." - that Is, they would not sell or produce any agricultural not aHorded to agriculture, or to and taxpayers to demand 5. Farm Bureau cannot pro-ducts or buy any agricultural equipment, production supplies or any group or organ/zat/on.~' action tha t would be support and actively engage any non.essenflal Items. A naflonwld'e strike was set for December devastating to agriculture. in strike action because it is At a press conference in 1.4. 4. A strike in agriculture is not exempt from the Sherman As this publication goes to press, demonstrations continued In Grand Rapids, and later during on-farm interviews, not economically sound. Anti-Trust Act. various parts of the nation. However, no estimates of farmer. participation were available and no visible economic Impact could be Farm Bureau leaders ex- reported at this wr/flng.) piained to newsmen that the organization would not Voting delega tes .to the ''There Is no doubt that far. support the strike for Michigan Farm. Bureau mers need better. prices and philosophical and economic annual meeting in Grand Improved farm Incomes. We do reasons and could not become Rapids December 2 refused not, however, agree that a strike involved in it for legal to adopt a resolution which Is 'he answer. We believe a reasons. Basically, tpese 'would have put their strike would cause even more reasons are: organiza tion on record as economic distress for agriculture. Refusal to produce 1. 100 percent of parity opposing the famlers' strike. or sell won't help the farmer would price U.S. farmers oot They did, however, support a meet his debt payment or statement by their president, of world markets. With provide Income for his family. Elton R. Smith, outlining the production from one oot of And It could have the same reasons why the organization devastating eHect on our foreign every four acres being sold believed a strike was not the customer markets as past, III. abroad,- farmers cannot af- answer to low farm incomes: advised export embargoes. ford to lose these markets. In fact,. they shoold be expanded "Another reason we - as an to improve prices. "80th agriculture and con. organization - are against strilee (From left) NUchael Pridgeon, Montgomery: Elton Smith, 2. 100 percent of parity Caledonia, and Larry De Vuyst, Ithaca, tell news paople at Q sumers will suHer from a far. action Is that our Involvement would require increased mers' strike. We sympathize with would make us open to civil, press conference during the MFS annual meeting,. that as government interference in farmers they do not believe a strike In agriculture Is the an- the goals of the group called criminal and class action suits for violating the Sherman Anti. Trust agricul ture by imposing swer to low farm prices. American Agriculture, but to achieve the goal of 100 percent Act and the Capper . Volstead of parity prices, farmers would Ad. Farm organizations do not be sub/ected to strict production have the luxury of an e:1Cempt/on controls. from the Sherman Antl.Trust Act A line of credit: It's like having many pre-arranged loans. just waiting for you. Then you can take a t: 5 NATIONAL NOTES Albert A. Almy Improvin~ Federal Government--A Status Report Every farmer is painfully President, took effect in in two separate additional reform process by which aware of the growing October. The second, com- actions. agencies .develop their paperwork and regulations bined the U.S. Information regula tions has been with which he must comply to Agency and the state First, since February the proposed for public comment. avoid confrontation with the Department's- Bureau of number of federal advisory The process would require all . Federal government. Educa tional and Cultural committees has been reduced Federal departments and Currently, there are about Affairs into a new 40 percent from 1,189 to 709. agencies to: 70,00Q pages of federal organization entitled the Among the groups ter- ficial to. contact for in- regula tions . that if packed International Communica- minated were the Condor 1. Prepare regulations as formation. together on one bookshelf tions Agency. The third, Advisory Committee, Board simple and clear as possible. would take up about 15feet of created a new Department of- of Tea Experts and the They should not impose 4. Prepare a regulatory space. AFederal Commission Energy which pulled several National Peanut Advisory unnecessary burdens on the analysis for significant on Paperwork estimates that energy agencies together into Committee. This reduction economy, on individuals, or regulations which may have private and public sectors one Cabinet-level department includes 78 of 110 advisory public or private organi- major impacts on the general spend more than $100billion of 20,000employees. committees to the U.S.D.A. zations, or on State and local economy, individual in- annually on paperwork - which represents a 71 percent governments. dustries, segments of the equivalent to about $500 per In terms of reducing the reduction and the largest fot popula tion or levels of citizen. size or cost of the federal any single segmen~ of federal 2. Determine which government. In his 1976 presidential government, however, these government. regulations 'are significant' campaign, President Carter three reorganization efforts with consideration given to 5. Review existing promised to make federal have accomplished little. The second significant several factors including regula tions to determine government more produc- Only 1 percent of the 2.8 action is an Executive Order reporting requirements in- whether the steps sum- tive, efficient and responsive. million Executive Branch issued by the President in volved"number of People or marized above are achieved. He also pledged to reduce the workers are affected. November requiring that groups' affected, type and number of federal agencies, However, it should be noted Federal regulations be as number of businesses af- Farm Bureau policy boards and commissions to no the President has promised effective, reasonable and fected and the impact on strongly supports the more than 200. that no federal worker would understandable as possible. competition. direction these efforts would Reorganization was cited be fired because of All too often, regulations are provide towards initial by the President as a tool to reorganization. Any sub- written in technical or 3. Publish each January regulatory reform and im- help achieve a more efficient stantial reduction in the legalistic terms not un- and July in the Federal proved efficiency of federal government. By December government work-force will derstood by those who must Register an agenda, brief government. Hopefully, the 1977, three reorganization come through attrition. c~mply with them. description of subject areas effort will go beyond these plans had been presented to beginning steps to provide Congress and approved. The Perhaps more significant To implement the for which significant requirement for effective, regulations are being con- even greater results. But first first, to reduce the number of results in. creating a more units and total staff within the efficient and responsive reasonable and un- sidered and name and federal government had to telephone number of a derstandabl~ regulations, a knowledgeable recognize the problem, and Executive Office of the government can be oQserved agency of- that has been accomplished. JANUARY MONTHLY SPECIALS FOR ALL LIVESTOCK O-WNERS Save $4.00 on NuPro Dairy Feed Save $2.00 per ton on all Farm Bureau Branded Feeds NU PRO DAIRY FEED- ~(!!J I?~~ A New, Scientific Feeding Concept to Help ~ TM DAIRY/FEED function discovered by Farm . Bureau Services' Cooperative Research Increase Your Milk -Production. There- is no question that now good Farms (CRF). dairymen "are able to produce even more milk with the same" amount of ASK YOUR FARM BUREAU FEEDS DEALER TODAY .... Find out more feed. NU PRO Dairy Feed helps regulate soluble and insoluble proteins about NU PRO Dairy Feed from your dealer. It comes in 14%, 16%, 20%, within toe rumen of your cows. This is a fresh approach to the protein 24% and 38% formulations all effective and nutritous. 1 ordered of Tons Name Feed Address Date Dealer (Store) DEALER SEND COUPON TO FARM BUREAU SERVICES. INC. . • LANSING. FOR VALIDATION. TOTAL PURCHASES LIMITED TO 20 TONS. PAGE 6 FARM NEWS JANUARY, 1978 11 Marketing •rs mwix JL I Outlook • M L JBtJ • • • • ••• Michigan Wine Sales Decline Livestock Prices Soybean Day- Members for 1978 Here is something for you "quality" must also be in the Re-Appointed Taking Shape wine grape growers to think mind of the drinker. If Profitability in livestock production still seems a little Circle your calendar! about during those cold af- Michigan wines could convey Gov. William G. Milliken MARCH 7, 1978 is the day for ternoons trimming in your this same image of quality announced the reappointment dim at the present time, with SOYBEAN DAY VI. This vineyards. then we could expect to in- of Bernard M. Neuenfeldt, the possible exception of cow- year's annual event will be While total United States crease sales and therefore 13150 Geddes Rd., Hemlock, calf producers. Profits for our held in the beautiful new wine sales continue to in- create more demand for and John S. Pajtas, Sr., 4141 livestock producers in 1978 Sheraton Inn, Jackson, crease . . . the sales of Michigan grapes. E. Copas Rd., Owosso, to the will depend largely on higher Michigan. Last year's Michigan produced wines Michigan Soybean Com- livestock prices not Soybean Day drew over two lose markets. In fact, mittee for terms expiring necessarily low feed grain The advent of French prices. Indications now are hundred soybean producers Michigan wineries sold twice hybrid grapes and several September 23, 1980. Both from across the state. as much wine in Michigan in reappointments are subject that next year's hog prices relatively new premium will be lower, fed cattle prices There will again be 1964 than they do today. wineries in southwestern and to Senate confirmation. speakers on hand to discuss There are several reasons Neuenfeldt, a farmer, was will rise only slightly, but northwestern Michigan have feeder cattle could show a various phases of soybean why we lose sales when other done much to change the first appointed in 1976. He is a production and marketing. A wines boom. Changing member of the Board of modest increase. image of Michigan wines. full slate of seed, chemical, consumer tastes and the But, they can't do the job Directors of the County Farm The fed beef supplies will and irrigation equipment availability of competitively alone. It appears that the Bureau, State Farm Bureau continue to be large well into companies will also be on priced and expertly promoted time is now for the growers Soybean Advisory Committee 1978, primarily because hand with exhibits and California and imported and wineries to unite forces and recipient of the 1975 placements of cattle on feed representatives to discuss wines have satisfied the wine and tackle the job of Conservation District during the last half of this your production problems buying publics demand for promoting Michigan wines. Achievement Award and the year have swelled. However, and needs with you. drier table wine. Consumers Ken Nye, Horticultural Goodyear Conservation the increase in fed beef Jim Gill, Market Analyst can identify with the quality Marketing Specialist Award for Accomplishments supplies may not be sufficient for the Illinois Agricultural of west coast or imported Market Development & in resource conservation. to offset reductions in non-fed Association, will be the wines. This so called Research Division Pajtas, a farmer, was first beef and therefore, total beef featured speaker. Jim will appointed in 1976. He is a output for the first half of 1978 discuss how to market your V e g e t a b l e Growers' Convention member of the American and probably will be down from a soybeans in 1978. His ac- Michigan F a r m Bureau year earlier. curate and penetrating Set for J a n u a r y 2 4 - 2 6 Soybean Advisory Com- Let's look at the broilers analysis has won him The 11th annual Great mittees, Shiawassee County and hogs - the year-to-year production, research and increase in pork production national acclaim. Lakes Vegetable Convention, marketing and over 100 Farm Bureau Board of The only cost for the day sponsored by the Michigan Directors and present vice- may be near 10 percent but manufacturers of production more moderate increases in long event will be a nominal State University Cooperative equipment, agricultural chairman of the Michigan charge for the noon luncheon. Extension Service and the Soybean Committee. A for- broiler production are likely. chemicals, fertilizers, Prices for choice steers at It promises to be bigger and Michigan Vegetable Council, packages and other items mer township supervisor, he better than ever. So don't Inc., will be held January 24- is presently serving as the Omaha market may related to vegetable average near $40 per 100 miss it! 26 at the Lansing Civic production will be displayed. chairman of the Caledonia Dr. Paul E. Kindinger, Center. Township Zoning Board. pounds during the first half of The displays and 1978, about the same as a year Director The three-day convention educational sessions will all Market Development & will feature some 20 be open to the public. The MSU Corn ago. Slaughter hog prices Research Division may slip $5 to $6 from educational sessions on crop trade show will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Symposium previous years average of $40 per hundred pounds and if Oh, Those Delicious Cherries! educational programs will be run daily from midmorning to Michigan State Univer- reported farrowing increases midafternoon. sity's 1978 Corn Symposium for the fall quarter are will be held January 4-5 at Mt. realized, the increase in Pleasant. April-June hog slaughter Brand Being held in Central probably will exceed the 10 Michigan U n i v e r s i t y ' s percent figure. Re-Appointed Warriner Auditorium, the Jack Anderson two-day educational session L i v e s t o c k Marketing Gov. William G. Milliken will cover cultural, Specialist Thursday announced the marketing and utilization of Market Development & reappointment of Barry D. the crop. More than 100 Research Division Brand of Sparta to the commercial exhibitors will Agricultural Marketing and have corn production Looking Ahead Bargaining Board for a term displays. expiring September 1, 1981. Crop and marketing in the The reappointment is specialists from MSU, subject to Senate con- Purdue, University of Cattle Industry firmation. Wisconsin, Ohio Agricultural Looking at 1978 and beyond Brand, Editor-Publisher of Research and Development is tied very closely to where The Great Lakes Publishing Center, U.S. Soil Con- we are in the so-called cattle Company, was first appointed servation Service and cycle; the liquidation phase is to the bipartisan board in 1973 Michigan agribusiness ending and a turn around is in and serves as a Republican organizations are among the view. State Representative Connie Binsfeld (R-Maple City) presents featured speakers. Governor William Milliken with a now, cherry-red cookbook, member. He resides at 153 The cattle inventory will be 150 Cherry Recipes, compiled by the National Cherry Festival. King Blvd. Educational programs on down in 1978 to near 118 The recipes In the book were compiled offer three years of As a publisher of food, fruit, the first day will deal with million head. Price trend will collecting, testing selecting and rewriting the best cherry vegetable and various cultural practices such as be up in the years ahead with recipes the committee could find. Governor Milliken Is no agricultural periodicals, he is guidelines for weed some breaks caused by stranger to the delights of Michigan's cherries, of course, familiar with many aspects of problems, soil erosion and launching of marketings. Cow himself being a resident of the Grand Traverse Bay Area, long the farming and food in- efficient fertilizer ap- calf operators will have acknowledged as the Ideal climate for producing cherries. dustries. In 1978, he was plication; and the second day better times in the near Anyone interested in purchasing a copy of the cookbook should awarded the Michigan will deal with marketing and future. By 1980 choice weaned contact the National Cherry Festival. Box 141, Traverse CHy. Ml Agricultural Development utilization of corn by calves could easily hit 60 49684. Award of the Year. animals. cents. J A N U A R Y , 1978 F A R M NEWS PAGE 7 U.S. District Court Ruling Impetus for Tenancy Act Amendment agricultural worker living in a building provided by his employer as a residence for agricultural employees is considered to be a "tenant" as defined in the Michigan Tenancy Act. Because of this precedent, the "tenant" must be afforded the same rights a tenant in the usual "landlord- tenant" relationship would receive prior to eviction. Under this interpretation housing facility when the The amendment, as in- agricultural employers may, labor services of the troduced, provides: in effect, be required to agricultural employee have "THIS SECTION SHALL provide free housing and been terminated. NOT APPLY TO A PERSON utilities until a writ of evic- According to Represen- WHO IS FURNISHED tion is issued by the District tative Kennedy, the work- HOUSING FOR A NOMINAL Court. In addition, any at- related housing problems CHARGE AS PART OF AN tempt on the part of the have not been limited to AGREEMENT TO property owner to secure migrant labor camps. "Some PROVIDE SERVICES Despite a busy pre-Holiday legislative schedule, dairymen have come to me HARVESTING CROPS, Representative Beta E. Kennedy (RBangor) finds an op- possession of the property may result in fines and with similar problems," says LABORING IN THE portunity to discuss the proposed amendment to Michigan's damages to be paid to the Kennedy. "The employee FIELDS, OR RELATED Tenancy Act with a grower. of 1972 requires that after October 21, Because boundaries included in the CZM planning 1977,farmers and other private pesticide applicators process include Great Lakes and certain other must be certified before using "restricted" pesticides. shorelands used for general agriculture or speciality The Michigan Department of Agriculture is respon- crops, we urge affected members to participate in sible for administering the program in Michigan. The public hearings and become involved in this planning Coopera tive Extension SerVice will conduct meetings process. to help farmers meet the standards required for cer- SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION tification. We urge the Environmental Protection ~. Good soil conservation practices, minimizing erosion Agency to publish the list of "restricted" pesticides at and conserving water, are one of agriculture's most the earliest date possible. All potential private ap- Delegates hard at work consider resolutions to guide "their organization In the year ahead. important contributions to a clean environment. plicators of "restricted" pesticides should make .plans However, responsibility for the use and improvement to become certified to insure their continued access to WATER POLLUTION CONTROL of land and water resources rests on all citizens, urban such pesticides. The Water Resources Commission has made rapid as well as rural. The unprecedented world. and AIR POLLUTION domestic de~and for food places a tremendous progress in water pollution control and administering We support an amendment to the Air Pollution Act the federally required NPDES permit program. The responsibility on all segments of society to safeguard that will exclude from the definition of air pollution, WRC has developed a good program to protect and our land r~sources from soil erosion. We urge all dust and natural odors associated with agricultural improve our abundant water resources. farmers to become cooperators with their local Soil operations exercising recommended management We appreciate the continued efforts of WRC per- Conservation District. ' practices. Producers need this amendment to prevent sonnel to work with agriculture in advising and in- SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICTS legal harassment in the name of environmental forming farmets on water pollution issues. We will The Soil Conservation Districts, now organized in quality. every Michigan county, are operated by elected continue efforts to maintain this working relationship. , NA ruRAL RESOURCES'COMMISSION directors serving without salary and are effective units We support continued authority for water pollution The Department of Natural Resources administers of soil:saving activity. We pledge our support to work control in Michigan by the WRC, and will work to many programs affecting agriculture. We are pleased with Soil Conservation Districts to conserve soil and protect such authority. that a full-time farmer now serves on the Natural We oppose legislation designed to restrict the use of water through sound conservation practices. We Resources Commission. This appointment has created fertilizer in agricultural production. Existing anti- believe Soil Conservation Districts should remain a balance on the Commission and resulted in a better pollution laws, Section 208 planning required by within the Michigan Department of Agriculture. overall understanding of environmental issues. We will Federal mandate and Soil Conservation District Present law under which Soil Conservation Districts continue to support appointment of a farmer to the programs are adequate to handle non-point runoff operate requires that persons must be an owner, Commission. sources . lessee, renter, tenant or otherwise be in possession of . PRESCRIBED BURNING- three acres or more to vote for Directors of SOil Con- We oppose federal programs that threaten to reduce The present policy of some federal agencies allows state water pollution control to a custodial level. servation Districts. We will oppose legislation to repeal fires. to burn uncontrolled in wilderness areas. This' this minimal land occupier requirement. The Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 policy should be re-evaluated. We believe that establishes a goal of zero water pollution by 1985. We I "prescribed" burning is a beneficial forest believe the zero water pollution goal is impractical and management practice and should be continued. unattainable and should be substantially modified . Taxation . MINERAL RIGHTS In many areas of the state, mineral rights were LAND DISPOSAL OF WASTEWATER OR SLUDGE MICHIGAN'S TAXATION SYSTEM either sold or retained by original owners throughout The use of land to dispose of industrial and municipal A recent nationwide study by the Advisory Com- the years resulting in the fact that many present wastewater or sludge is expected to increase due to. mission on Intergovernmental Relations shows that in owners do not own' the mineral rights to their property. national water pollution abatement goals established relation to other -states, Michigan is the ,,~t Farmine; ooerations are disturbed when the owners of by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The supply ranking state in terms of revenue equity." States were JANUARY, 1978 FARM NEWS PAGE 15 rated on the basis of a "balanced use" of income taxes, 1959, is no longer realistic. The increased value of to determine the priorities and needs of our economy sales taxes, and property taxes. trailer homes is not reflected, nor do they contribute a and work force. Education at all levels must meet the Even though Michigan is a leader in tax reform, the proper share of the cost of schools and local govern- constantly changing needs of society. study showed that there is a small degree of "under ment. Mobile homes should be assessed on the same TEACHER TENURE AND LICENSING utilization" of the personal income tax and general basis as other homes or dwellings. The inflexibility of the present teacher tenure law sales tax, and a significant degree of "over utilization" makes it unreasonably difficult for school boards to of the property tax. This means that to achieve a truly balanced tax system, continued reforms are necessary Education discharge incompetent personnel. School boards are often forced to sit in hearings for unreasonable periods in the property tax system. EDUCATIONAL FINANCE of time. We believe the tenure act should be Michigan's flat rate income tax was aeclared to' be Major changes in the fin.ancing of education have streamlined to include the use of outside hearing of- "progressive" in nature due to the system of exemp- been made resulting in a "new equity in Michigan ficers, removal of administrators from the act unless tions. Michigan was also rated in the top five states for school finance." Reforms included the initiation of the specifically included by board action, require a'single assessment quality and uniformity of assessments.' "equal yield" concept guaranteeing a specific dollar approach to removal procedure either through the A few of Michigan's recent major tax reforms in- yield for each mill of taxation, a new formula for employee contract, tenure act or court system. clude adoption of the "circuit-breaker" concept which funding intermediate districts, and a formula for The proba tionary- period should be increased only bases property taxes on household income with assistance for bonding millage. with several reforms to assure a more workable and provision for a rebate of up to $1,200. The Farmland While these and other changes are highly com- equitable legal document. and Open Space Preservation Act (P.A. 116) also mendable, the property tax remains the major source We strongly support the present system of teacher provides property tax relief based on household in- of local school finance. However, the "circuit breaker" certification with periodic review and evaluation. We come and. exemptions from certain special concept and other reforms have aided in relieving the see no need for a licensing system and oppose present assessments. property tax burden. Continued voter rejection of proposals. The creation of the Tax Tribunal has helped to en- millage proposals throughout the state clearly in- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN SCHOOLS sure individual taxpayers of an impartial appeals dicates the need for continued study and further efforts Alcohol-related traffic accidents involving 18-20year procedure. on school finance and educational reforms. olds have increased 215percent between 1971and 1976. We-believe that these and other major changes have We recommend: The lower drinking age has brought the alcohol led to a better balance of Michigan's total tax system. -- Continued efforts to maintain or reduce property problem to our high schools in disastrous proportions, However, recognizing the findings of the Commission, tax limits for school purposes. not only in school sports and social events, but in the additional reforms are needed. We believe that such -- Increased use Qfthe.income tax as a major source classroom. The "trickle down" effect, meaning that 18- reforms can be attained within the provisions of the of funds, including the possible use of the income tax by year-()lds are purchasing liquor for younger teenagers, present constitution and should include: a local school district or intermediate district. has created a serious problem. Therefore, we support 1. Revision of the Michigan inheritance tax law. - Sufficient funds appropriated to pay in full all state legislation to raise the legal drinking age preferably to 2. Continued improvement of assessment and aid formulas. 21. equalization procedures. - Legislation to require each taxpayer to identify his AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION 3. Maintaining and extending limitations on property school district on his income tax form. The Institute of Agricultural Technology, MSU, taxes for educational purposes. - Increased level of state funding at not less than 70 reports ~ constantly increasing enrollment and 4. New sources of revenue for schools and lOcal units percent of the total combined state and local dollars for demand in many occupational fields for employees with consideration for the possible use of the income K-12 schools. with agricultural background and trainin~. The tax. -- Funding for K-12 schools on a multi-year basis. Federal Vocational Act of 1963and 1968amendments, 5. Prevention of inequities arising from special -- Full Funding by the State for all state mandat~d finally recognized the urgent need for technical assessments on property which receives no benefit educational programs .. training in agriculture. Since that time, the number of from the project. We believe it is pos~ible to achieve further students involved in technical training in agriculture 6. Limitation on state spending by the use of new educational finan~e reform within the present con- has quintupled. A study by the National Academy of concepts such as "sunset laws" and-or the "Budget stitutional framework and without eroding the fun- Science indicates that three technicians are needed for Stabilization Fund." damental right of the local community to determine every college graduate in the agricultural-related While we believe that much progress has been made educational goals within broad general guidelines fields. Presently, the ratio is only 1-1. in Michigan toward a balanced tax system, these provided by law. The demand for more teachers of vocational and additional reforms will result in every citizen paying EDUCATIONAL REFORMS technical agriculture continues with the advent of his fair share toward the support of his schools and We believe that additional reforms should be made in "career education" and specialized programs on both other local and state government services. our education system. We recommend: , secondary and post-secondary levels in vocational AGRICULTURAL LAND TAXATION -- The present State Board of Education should be centers and community colleges. It is estimated that The Farmland and Open Space Preservation Act replaced by a bipartisan, odd-numbered Education Michigan could need as many as 2000teachers by 1980. (P:A. 116) provides a voluntary method of preserving Commission appointed by the Governor with the ad- We urge capable students to consider this career op- farmland through a contractual arrangement with the vice and consent of the Senate. The Commission should portunity. state and thereby limits property tax to a percentage of employ the Director of Education. There are 7 areas ot traming available including household income. It also provides relief ,from certain -- Statewide testing and assessment of student agricultural production; ornamental .horticulture; special assessments. We are pleased with the excellent progress and total evaluation of education should be agricultural mechanics; natural resources; support that farmers are giving this program continued and expanded, with the goal of advisory agricultural. supplies, service, al)d products; soil, throughout the entire state. educational accountability standards. chemicals, and electrical technology. The administrators of P .A. 116 are to be com- -- Reorganization of K-12 districts, intermediate We strongly urge that teachers of vocational plimented for the efficient manner in which the- districts, and community college districts should agriculture continue to ,be employed on a 12-month program has been handled. continue to be voluntary. However, if reorganized, the basis. Summer months provide the opportunity for Another tax relief program that is useful to many policy making board should be representative of all students to put into practice much of the vocational farmers is the passage of the "circuit-breaker" con- local boards of education and-or all areas of the - agricultural instruction provided during the school cept in 1972, providing relief for homestead and districts. year. Providing this on-the-farm instruction to agricultural land based on household income. The - Cooperative programs among small K-12 school students is an important part of the vocational refund limit has been increased from $500 to $1,200. districts to help provide a broader curriculum. agriculture teachers' responsibility. Vocational We believe that these reforms will continue to prove -- The use of program budgeting should be en- agriculture and FF A are unmatched in teaching to be wise legislation and will be effective methods of couraged at the local level as a means to equate "individual enterprise" through practical application preserving farmland for future food needs and open program costs to student needs. of classroom training. space. This will also be an effective tool to conserve -- Guaranteed local control of schools including We continue to support these programs and the water, help purify polluted air, and provide for curricula, personnel, etc: in order to meet the par- necessary' appropriations and- urge that greater aesthetic and recreational values. Open farmland ticular needs of the community. emphasis be given to the increasing opportunities in creates no cost, traffic jams, or parking problems. It - In-service training for teachers be encouraged. technical agriculture and agribusiness. requires no seryices such as sewers, water, schools, - Local school facilities be used to their fullest etc. It actually helps moderate the service load to the potential for educational purposes for both youths and EXTENSION SERVICE community. We continue to support these concepts adults. Year-round school would be" feasible in many The Cooperative Extension Service has played a fully and will continually work to maintain and im- areas. vital and successful role in the development of prove them. - Vocational-technical programs for both youth and American agriculture. With the help of Extension HEALTH COST DEDUCTIONS adults be made available to all areas of the state. Servi~e information and education programs, Those persons employed by others usually receive Existing educational facilities should be used American farmers have developed their operations many fringe benefits including health, dental and wherever possible. The "World of Work" demands into the most efficient industry in the world. This optometric care. While such benefits are a part of their salable skills .. development has definitely been a financial benefit to total' income they are not taxable. - Building accountability into the educational individual farmers, but also has helped make it Self-employed people must pay such costs out of system. School boards, administrators, teachers, possible for the American consumer to spend a lower their taxable income. students and parents must work together to set goals percent of his net income for food than any other To correct this growing inequity, we support and objectives to improve student learning and per- consumer in the world. legislation to permit the self-employed to deduct these formance. We believe that every effort should be made to use costs from the income' tax. -- Evaluation of teacher education programs in the successful Extension Service methods for educational RETIREE TAX EQUITY colleges. programs for all people in our society who desire Presently, retirement and pension benefits from a -- A high School evaluation program on human them; however, at the same time we are concerned public retirement system or from any other retirement development for the experienced teacher. The em- that thi.s will be at the expense of the Agricultural or pension system are exempt from income tax. phasis is on the individual, his interrelationship and Extension Service and research programs. ,Farmers and other self-employed persons do not have interactions with students, subject matter, and In light of these considerations, we recommend: this benefit. They must provide their own program, teaching techniques .. 1. Appropriations for nonagricultural programs be in often by setting aside monies to use the interest, rent, - .Full implementation and funding of special addition to, not in place of, already existing ap- dividends, etc., as retirement income only to find it education programs for handicapped children. It has propria tions. taxable under the income tax statute. We believe that been proven beyond a doubt that these children can be 2. Special reports required of the Extension Service any person retiring within the requirements of the educated to lead productive lives with dignity and be financed by the necessary appropriations, not by Social Security system should qualify for exemption of contribute to society. siphoning off a part of the already overtaxed budget. such income from the income tax, the same as .any - New and innovative instructional methods be 3. Development of Extension-type programs for other retiree. researched and used whenever possible. urban people where they are needed under the TAXATION OF MOBILE HOMES -- Full funding of all special programs mandated by jurisdiction of the Extension Service with special Presently, mobile homes in trailer parks pay, in lieu the Legislature or the courts. Such legislative actions appropriations for these programs. of property taxes, a fee of $3 per month. Two dollars of should not have the effect of mandating the raising of 4. Extension continue its traditional educational role this amount goes to the school, 50cents to the township, property taxes above the 15-mill constitutional limit. of supplying unbiased factual information, but avoid and 50 cents to the county. This f~ system, enacted in - Educational programs be constantly re-evaluated taking positions pro or con on public issues. PAGE 16 FARM NEWS JANUARY, 1978 5. The Cooperative Extension program continue to be development of rural areas including agricultural We support appropriations by the Legislature to fund administered through the Director within the College transportation needs and industrial expansion is Michigan's share of subsidies necessary to retain. of Agricultu!e ~nd Natural Resources. dependent on an adequate road system. For instance, essential rail service. However, we oppose efforts to 6. Increased appropriations for further agricultural Class A, or frost-free highway system, permits trucks fund rail service from the Motor Vehicle Fund. research that is vital to Michigan's highly diversified to carry the same weight the year' around; but to Subsidies to retain essential rail service should be agriculture. Recent budget cutbacks have reduced service county areas, they must often reload. considered a temporary solution. We believe privately Agricultural Extension Programs at Michigan State We recommend: operated rail companies should be encouraged and University. -Any needed increase in revenues be met through allowed to operate the railroad system on a for-profit 7. County Farm Bureaus develop and maintain a "user taxes" or other revenue sources. basis whenev'er possible and in the best interest of close working relationship with their County -No further diversion of motor vehicle funds for any shippers. Cooperative Extension Office. nonhighway use, including law enforcement. The State should not purchase railroad cars unless MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY --Opposition to any diversion of highway funds there are no other alternatives to meet critical AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION (M. V.H.F. ) for other modes of transportation. emergencies. Any purchase of railroad cars by the The Agricultural Experiment Stations have played a Separate funds should be provided. State should be accompanied by a plan for distribution valuable role in our society. Historically, research --Opposition to any increase in or additional motor and use of the equipment to best meet the needs of done in these facilities has helped to increase ef- vehicle taxes for nonhighway use. shippers. ficiency in food production. Both farmers and con- -Matching requirements for local roads should be We commend the private individuals who have sumers have benefited from developments by this decreased since most local units of government are stepped forward to execute contracts with the State for system. ' . financially unable to increase their contributions. operation of important rail lines serving rural As we look to future world needs, new techniques --Townships that ~re financially able should have the Michigan. Shippers are urged to utilize services of- must be applied to farming ~ aid in solving en- right to contract for their own road building when fered by these carriers whenever possible. vironmental concerns and conservation of energy and county matching funds are not available. BICYCLE SAFETY natural resources, and to meet future production --Local matching funds for bridge replacement and needs. We encourage County Farm Bureaus to work with reconstruction should be eliminated as bridges other local groups in assisting law enforcement The Agricultural Experiment Station at Michigan represent a specific problem and are extremely costly. agencies and organizations to develop bicycle safety State University is one of the finest in the country. It Michian's share of federal funds for this purpose are programs. serves eight colleges, including Agriculture and not commensurate with other states. We urge the Farm Bureau Women's Committee to Natural Resources, Engineering, Human Ecology, -The counties' share of the motor vehicle fund continue to work with the Michigan Women for High- Human Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Social should be increased. Present formula is 44.5 percent way Safety on bicycle and other' traffic safety Science, and Veterinary Medicine. There are more for the state with 80percent of the mileage (9,322 miles), programs. than 400 research projects with over 250 scientists. 35.7 percent to the counties with 75.9 percent of the COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONS We are proud of the work done by the Experiment mileage (88,048 miles) and 19.8 percent to the cities. The Board of County Road Commissioners is a unit of Station. However, we are concerned over the fact that --Any increase in highway funding must be divided local government responsible for maintenance and appropriations have not kept pace with rising costs. by a percentage basis between state, county and construction of most roads within a county. The three- The station has no other source of income. We are township roads. member Boards have six-year staggered terms and shocked to learn that numerous faculty and research HIGHWAY SAFETY are, in most cases, appointed by the County Board of personnel have resigned; such talent cannot be easily Highway accidents take many lives each year; many people are injured, and much property damage occurs. .Commissioners. They are elected in 12 counties. replaced. Good research is a cont~uing process and cannot be turned on or off. We believe that agricultural To help reduc~ auto accidents, we recommend that: We continue to support the Road Commission con- research has proven to be a sound investment that has 1. Motorcycles be required to operate with headlight cept and oppose any effort to shift control of county - returned great dividends to all citizens for over a - -and identifying light on, even during the daylight roads to some other agency. However, we will support century. The Legislature must recognize the need to hours, making them clearly visible to oncoming legislation to reduce the term of office from six years appropriate sufficient fU!lds to carry on research vehicles on all public roads. to four years. We believe'the shorter term will en- projects, such as: 2. Hard-top roads should be marked with center lines courage a more responsive commission. --Optimizing energy, land and water. and side lines as an aid to safer nighttime driving. HIGHWA Y ADVERTISING -Improving food and feed crop production. 3. STOP AHEAD signs should be placed an ap- The Highway Advertising Act of 1972regulates .and --Dairy systems. propriate distance from every STOP sign where a controls outdoor advertising. It has proved too -Development of the new Horticultural Experiment particular hazard exists. restrictive for many small businesses. We will support Station. 4. County Road Commissions be authorized to clear amend~ent of the Act and-or the rules and regulations --Livestock and poultry. roadsides and. intersections of hazards within road to allow small businesses, such as farmers, who must --Improving food quality. rights-of-way that obstruct the view of motorists. rely on roadside advertising and-or directions to guide --Control of insect transmitted diseases. 5. Red and amber reflectors be banned as mailbox the consuming public to their place of business. --Housing for non-urban communities. and driveway markers and only blue or green markers RAILROAD CAR REFLECTORS --Integrated control of pests. be used. Many serious traffic accidents resulting in death, --Environmental monitoring network for 6. Ail Farm Bureau members check slow moving injuries, and great monetary" loss are occurring at agricultural production. vehicle signs and replace those that are faded and unprot~cted railroad crossings. Many of these ac- --Utilization of forage and grain by cattle in the worn and urge their neighbors to do likewise. The SMV cidents happen during hours' of darkness. We believe Upper Peninsula. law should be strictly enforced. that luminous paint or reflectors should be required on Michigan is in direct competition with not only other 7. The State make greater effort to remove in- the sides of new or repainted railroad cars as a safety sta tes but other countries as well; and to remain troxicated drivers from our highways. measure. We further recommend that reflectors be competitive, we must have up to date research from 8. Bumpers on cars should be a standard distance placed on both sides of the railroad crossing. While a the various Michigan Experiment Stations. from the ground. , great deal of progress has been made in the use of 4-H 9. The checklane system be continued, instead of the reflectors on cars and crossings, there is still much to We commend the Michigan Cooperativ~ Extension proposed mandatory annual vehicle inspection. be done in the interest of maximum safety. Service for its role in the development of the 4-H 10. Roadsnot AUTO & TRUCK LICENSING Program. This program has proven valuable by 10. Roads not be used as headlands, because it is Farm trucks are often used only a short time and for providing educational opportunities to both rural and dangerous to farmers and hazardous to traffic. short hauls. Present license laws do not allow farmers urban youth. 11. All rural roads be marked with a name or num- to purchase short-term license plates that will cover We also commend the 4-H leadership for the new and ber. Houses should be numbered by homeowners and .the harvest time operation of their trucks. We exciting projects developed to gain interest and par- the number clearly. visible from' the road. This in- recommend a six-month license. with the farmer ticipation on the part of Michigan youth. We will formation is essential during emergencies. allowed to pick the six months of his choice. continue to strongly support adequate appropriations I 12. The 55 mile per hour speed limit be maintained for this worthwhile youth program. and enforced as a safety measure and to conserve We continue to support the use of two reflectorized energy. '" license plates on motor vehicles. 13.Stop or yield signs be placed at all unmarked road Transportation intersections so that traffic on at least one of the roads . Law HIGHWAYS must stop or yield. 14. Mail and newspaper boxes be placed on the same RESPECT FOR LAW Michigan has been known as a good roads state. If we are to preserve the concept that our govern- side of the road to make travel with wide machinery However, spiraling inflation and the cost of main- ment is one of laws, not of men, we must insist on safer and easier. tenance and construction of highways along with adherence to those laws and respect for properly reduced revenues from decreasing gasoline use has 15. Since present laws dealing with stopping for constituted authority. We do not condone the flaunting resulted in a more severe financial problem. Accor- school buses are not uniform in all areas and lead to of laws in the search for solutions to social or economic ding to one study (TRIP) 36 percent of the state's confusion, a uniform state law should be adopted for 'the safety of both the children and the motorist. problems. We support our local police and will work to country roads are considered "intolerable" by federal keep them indepe~dent and on a local basis. We sup- and state engIneering s~ndards. Nearly 34,000miles of 16. Educational programs promoting the use of seatbelts be continued. port central communications systems to assure faster these roads need to be improved because of ruts, lack and I)1ore efficient service from our police depart- of paving, narrowness, dangerous curves, and absolete RAILROADS ments. bridges. It is esimated that over $40 billion would be Railroads provide an essential mode of transporting agricultural commodities. The transportation of While lawlessness becomes more prevalent in the needed over the next 20 years for Michigan roads. U.S., some court decisions provide greater protection More than 90 percent of our roads are not adequate to agricultural inputs and commodities produced is dependent upon efficient and continued railroad ser- to the accused than to society. Some judges and parole accommoda te modern farm produce trucks. Hundreds boards allow criminals to be turned loose to wey on of miles of rail lines have been abandoned. As these vice. Approximately 4 million tons of Michigan grown or processed commodities are now shipped by rail. society, thus making the task of law enforcement more lines are taken out of service, additional freight will difficult. We are opposed to an automatic early parole. have to move by truck over the State's rural roads. Fifty-three of our 83counties ship more than half of all We favor the construction of prisons adequate to house Neglect of local roads due to the almost total lack of their farm production by rail. Without adequate inmates in order to allow them to serve greater por- M.V.H.F. funding adds to the cost of agricultural railroad service, it would be impossible for trucks to tions of their terms. products - increased production costs to the farmer meet the need for transportation at peak harv~t time. Many rural areas are served by roads subject to We believe that punishment is a deterrent to crime. and increased food costs to the consumer - everyone We favor reinstatement of capital punishment for the loses. weight restrictions making trucking costs crime of first degree murder. We urge judges to fit the While the interstate system in Michigan is near uneconomical. punishment to the crime, incarceration is not always completion, counties have the additional costly job of We support efforts of the Michigan Department of the answer. We urge use of prisoners to accomplish fitting county roads into that system to accommodate State Highways and Transportation to meet the many community improvement projects. Whatever the the increased traffic on local roads caused by small deadlines and other aspects of rail planning required punishment, it should be handed out immediately. industry, recreational users, etc ....which create added by Federal law. The Department should continue to We favor ,a more positive emphasis on educational utilize citizen advisory groups in this important stress on such roa~ w .and ~~~~es. p!oper plalll!in.8 -process. rehabilitation of inmates confmed to penal institutions JANUARY, 1978 FARM NEWS PAGE 17 that will afford them a better opportunity to assume a such as the No-Fault Law, liberal court rulings and terpretations by courts have resulted in a dramatic constructive role in society and assist in preventing inflation. It simply represents a means of escalation of the number and size of settlements to their future confinement. redistributing the cost -- a "hidden tax". claimants. The increasing tendency to find We propose more strict enforcement of laws 4. Michigan presently has two State-sponsored manufacturers as well as producers of raw and protecting private and public property, both rural and programs through which high-risk individuals can processed agricultural commodities responsible for urban, from losses due to riots, vandalism, and looting obtain auto and property insurance - Michigan Auto unwarranted claims causes insurance premiums to and urge prosecution of offenders. Early action to quell Insurance Placement Facility and Michigan Basic increase dramatically. This in turn increases prices of such activities is essential. Property Insurance Association. If these programs are the product to the consumer. Farmers, in particular, We urge citizens to carry out their responsibility to not meeting their intended purpose, we recommend have no way to pass on such increasing costs. help law enforcement officers by offering pertinent that they be updated to reflect changing social and We support appropriate legislation to curtail such information and assistance. Such citizens should be economic conditions. increasing costs. Particular emphasis should be placed given protection by law. COURT REFORM on applying some law of reason to the settlement We also urge support and expressions of confidence There have been several comprehensive studies of process, establishing appropriate standards for to our law enforcement officers and urge that they be the judicial system in Michigan containing recom- defining contributory negligence, and enacting given protection from liability when performing their mendations on the selection of judges, financing of legislation which defines and limits the period during duties .. courts, functions of courts, tenure of judges and which liability may be incurred. Attorney fees in the We urge passage of state and federal legislation to establishment" of new courts. Some reports have representation of a claimant should be based on a flat provide that any person who, while out on bail waiting contained a version of a Supreme Court Justice per hour rate and not exceed 15 percent of the total trial in a felony case, is arrested as a suspect in selection system known as a variation of the Missouri settlement. another felony case shall have his bail revoked and be Nonpartisan Court Plan. More than 28 other states RURAL HEALTH CARE returned to custody. have adopted various versions of the plan in the last 15 Many communities are faced with a shortage 9! We believe that penalty for taking a hostage should years. physicians to provide needed medical services. Rural be the same as for kidnapping. Michigan's Supreme Court is called "nonpartisan," communities are especially affected by the shortage of Many believe the alarming increase in crime and but the .method of nominating candidates at political physicians. Ample fin~ncial support must be given to violence can be linked to excessive exposure given by conventions is far. from nonpartisan. Presently, can- training programs at our teaching hospitals to en- the news media to such acts. We urge those responsible didates with the exception of incumbents must depend courage Michigan medical students to take their in- for handling of reporting and presentation of en- on political bosses and parties for nomination. This can ternship and residencies in Michigan. tertainment which involves crime and violence to lead to political commitments to special interest We commend the Michigan Health Council for its exercise restraint and good judgement. groups contrary to the public interests. Such a system efforts to place medical physicians into service in our NO-F AULT AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE does not provide for high standards of ability and state. We also urge that the Michigan Health Council We support the general principles inherent in experience. Farm Bureau policies have supported an develop a system which would assure Michigan rural Michigan's No-Fault Insurance Law, which became appointment system for Supreme Court Justices and youth the opportunity to ENTER Michigan medical effective October 1, 1973, in that persons injured in Court of Appeals Judges with a vote of the people to and dental schools, and to remain in rural Michigan. automobile accidents now receive economic com- determine if the judge should be retained. We urge that medical facilities be strategically pensation more quickly and equitably. A coalition of groups called, "Michigan Citizens to located and staffed to assure rural residents adequate There remain, however, aspects of the law which: 1) Take Partisan Politics Out of the Courts," has laun- medical coverage. Restrict rights and responsibilities of the individual ched a .petition drive to put this issue on the ballot in We support legislation to expand the use of and 2) Unnecessarily increase claims costs of No-Fault 1978. physicians' assistants in Michigan. and ultimately the insurance premiums paid by The proposaJ would (1) create a nine-member bi- TOWNSHIP RIGHTS motorists. partisan Judical Nominating Commission, (2) provide Under present law a city or village may annex a For these reasons, we recommend legislative action for appointment of Supreme Court Justices and Court portion of a township without approval of the township to amend certain provisions of the law: of Appeals Judges by the Governor,and (3) require the if that portion contains fewer than 100people. Often the 1. Presently, the law provides that Unlimited township loses a valuable part of its tax base which judges to stand for election each term as individuals Medical and Rehabilitation benefits be paid to accident and on their record by a "yes or no" vote. prevents it from supplying needed services. victims by their insurance company. We support one of We support legislation that would require the ap- the following alternatives fpr the purpose of controlling We believe this proposal would (1) take the courts out of partisan politics, (2) establish. a screening proval of the residents of a township before a city or high claim costs: village could annex part of that township . a. Establishment of a maximum benefit amount per . mechanism to search out the best, qualified candidates NARCOTICS AND HARMFUL DRUGS victim, such as $100,000, which would be increased based on their judicial capabilities, (3) retain the public's right-to"Vote by a retention election, (4) permit The rapidly growing use of narcotics and harmful anilUally to reflect inflation, or drugs must be stopped. We encourage massive, direct, b. Establishment of a maximum benefit period per the court system to operate independently without and realistic education. efforts to inform youth, victim, such as three years. being dependent upon pressure and political groups for support at election time. parents, and others concerning the harmful effects of Then, Medical and Rehabilitation expenses incurred drug abuse. We oppose legialization of marijuana. by individual accident victims in excess of the We support the petition drive and urge all Farm Courts should continue to strengthen penalties im- maximum benefit amount or period would be assigned Bureau members to circulate petitions to place the issue on the ballot in 1978for the voters' decision. posed on drug pushers. to a statewide underwriting association and shared Rehabilitation cooters and drug information equitably by all insurance companies. programs are now available to drug users in most 2. We belieVe the "At-fault" driver in an accident parts of Michigan. should be made responsible for all damage caused to We support enforcement of laws to tighten the im- the property of others. portation, manufacture, and distribution of narcotics 3. We believe that car accident victims should be_ and harmful drugs. compensated for medical-expenses through their auto STATE INSTITUTIONS insurance policy, not their health and accident policy Michigan has seven major penal institutions with (such as Blue Cross-Blue Shield). Health and accident plans for two more facilities to be operational during insurance premium oould then be reduced. 1978, five mental institutions, and numerous other 4. Application of the No-fault law to motorcycles correctional institutions and camps. Crimes com- should be redefined. At present, motorcyclists are not mitted at those institutions require local officials, such required to purchase mandatory No-fault insurance as the Prosecuting Attorney, judges, law enforcement. but are eligible to receive No-fault benefits if they -- agencies, and others to investigate and prosecute such collide with an automobile. If motorcyclists are to crimes. This results in an unfair burden on local of- benefit from the law, they should pay their fair share of ficials and the local budget. All citizens should share the cost. these costs equally. We urge that legislation be adopted 5. We urge the S,tate Legislature to redefine parts of which allows local units the opportunity to collect funds' the law which, because of ambiguity, are in danger of from the State to reimburse the County for costs in- being interpreted by the Courts far more liberally than curred in investiga ting and prosecuting crimes the law's original intent. committed within the State Institutions. PROPOSED "ESSENTIAL INSURANCE" Increased time devoted to resolutions 9ave votlng_ GUN CONTROL LEGISLATION delegates the opportunity to carefully consider each We believe our laws should place more emphasis on The Michigan Insurance Bureau has proposed resolutl9n. the crime and the criminal rather than on the gun. We legislation which calls for radical changes in our' oppose further expansion of registration of firearms. State's insurance system. The "Essential Insurance CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION We support mandatory imprisonment of any- person Reform Act", HB 5196, would make it easier for "high- The issue on whether Michigan should have a Con- convicted of a felony involving the use of firearms. risk" individuals to obtain auto, homeowners' and stitutional Convention will be on the ballot in 1978. other types of coverage. Insurance companies would This results from a requirement in the 1963 Con- JUVENILE CRIME be required to provide coverage for anyone who stitution. Currently, if a minor living at home destroys or requested it, at their regular rates; then, highrisk We do not believe that a new Constitutional Con- vandalizes property of another, the parents of the policies could be assigned to a State-operated vention is necessary at this time because: minor can be held liable for damages. The maximum association. Underwriting losses of the association 1. Assembling a Constitutional Convention would be that can be recovered is limited to $1500. would be shared by all insurance policyholders in' very costly to Michigan taxpayers. . We urge that the dollar maximum be eliminated so Michigan. 2. The 1963Constitution is still in the process of im- that full recovery can be obtained .. We do not support this legislation for the following plementation. WELFARE reasons: 3. Any necessary changes to the 1963Constitution can Welfare is a necessary part of our system for those 1. Most Michigan residents could be forced to sub- be submitted to the voters to be decided on their in- who cannot sustain life without assistance. Welfare is sidize the insurance costs for a small percentage of the dividual merit. the largest part of the state budget and the amount is State's population. Rural and suburban residents could MICHIGAN UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE rising yearly. This program has been spiraling in scope be required to help pay coverage costs for urban An exception for' farm products in the Michigan and cost, and suffering from abuse, fraud, and homeowners in high crime and arson areas. Good Uniform Commercial Code requires a buyer of farm mismanagement. We support welfare for those who drivers could be subsidizing insurance costs for high- products from a farmer to constantly check with the need it. However, many reforms are needed. We risk drivers. Register of Deeds to see what financing statements are recommend: 2. The Michigan Insurance Bureau would be given recorded before he pays for farm products. Tha is time 1. Able welfare recipients be required to enroll in an unusually broad regulatory powers. The State could consuming and expensive and slows down payments to educational program and-or engage in some type of tell an insurance company where to locate its licensed farmers. We urge that this exception be removed from public service work as a criteria to receive welfare agents and determine if an insurer is making too much the Michigan Uniform Commercial Code. funds. or too little profit. PRODUCT LIABILITY INSURANCE 2. Educational programs to help many welfare 3. The legislation does not address the basic Recently there bas been an alarming trend in the recipients become aware of nutritional and health Drob~~~s which have increased the cost of insurance area of Product IJability Insurance.,.~ iq-, needs, along with basic economics. PAGE 18 FARM NEWS JANUARY, 1978 3. Continual evaluation of welfare programs to be effectiveness. For many years, it was recognized as staffing at the same efficient level it is currently sure that only those in need receive aid, and that the "backbone" of the organization, providing Farm operating. existing regulations are carried out. Bureau with a two-way communications system The Occupational Safety Standards Commission, We believe that granting of welfare to strikers is not between the members, county, and state leaders and charged with developing standards for MI-OSHA, has in keeping with the basic philosophy of any welfare staff. Community Groups were a main source of policy earned the ridicule of Michigan farmers with its program. recommendations and were vital contributors to policy unrealistic proposals for agricultural safety standards. We urge legislation to reform the welfare system to execution. They offered an opportunity for leadership The Commission is now showing a willingness to work eliminate abuse, prevent fraud, and correct development of our members for active involvement in directly with the agricultural community to develop mismanagement to prevent waste of tax dollars. the organization and in their communities. workable farm safety regulations. Much of the credit Welfare rolls should be available for inspection by the We believe that the strength of the organization still for this change in attitude is due to the effort of the general public. lies at the grass roots level and that the Community MASA staff and those farmers who wrote to the The use of federal funds for abortion is a misuse of Group system is the best means of determining Commission about their problems. We commend the tax dollars. We oppose this misuse of funds. members' interests and needs. Recent changes in the MASA for its work in this important area. THEFT OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS economy and in attitudes toward home and family We encourage Michigan Farm Bureau and MASA to The theft of agricultural products from the farm has living provide a healthy climate for Community Group provide educational programs especially designed to been and continues to present an economic problem. growth. keep farmers informed on labor laws and issues. Frequently, large quantities of these products are We commend the Board of Directors of Michigan We further commend MASA for developing a Legal removed without permission from the owner. We urge Farm Bureau for establishing a Community Group Services Program for Michigan farmers which en- strict enforcement of existing law and necessary Advisory Committee with expanded responsibilities sures qualified legal representation at a reasonable revision to upgrade the law to address any for making program recommendations. We believe price and encourage Farm Bureau members to par- inadequacies. strong emphasis should be placed on implementation ticipate in this new service in 1978. of this program. ORIENTATION OF EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS FARM BUREAU WOMEN The employees of Michigan Farm Bureau and all of Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Women are a very important force in its affiliated companies represent our overall Farm Our Farm Bureau is a farm organization. It must be our Farm Bureau family. We encourage them to Bureau organization when contacting members an aggressive organization geared to serving com- continue to work closely with their County Farm around the state and the public at large. Uninformed or mercial farmers with bold and imaginative programs. Bureau Boards of Directors to build a strong misinformed employees or agents may contribute to a The building and maintaining of a bold and aggressive organization through projects that will increase the poor or weak image of Farm Bureau. farm organization depends heavily on attracting the participation of members in our organization. We also We commend the efforts being made to inform best in farmer leadership. This leadership must be encourage them to direct their efforts especially to employees about the objectives, philosophies, and active at all levels of the organization, from Com- leadership development through activities of con- programs of Farm Bureau and all affiliates through a munity Groups through state officers. The sumer understanding, safety and health, legislation, regular liaison program. We encourage continuation of organization must maintain the best type of employees political education, and local affairs. this program on a priority basis. to carry out the wishes of the members. We commend the Women's leaders for instituting MEMBER-TO-MEMBER MARKETING The primary purpose of Farm Bureau should be to programs to encourage the participation of young farm We appreciate the efforts of MACMA to expand the serve the needs of active, producing farmers. women and stress the importance of continuing this direct sale of top quality products to Farm Bureau However, in serving these needs, we will undoubtedly effort. members through its Direct Markets Division. develop policies and establish many programs and FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARMERS Experience should result in improved scheduling and services which will attract some non-farm people to The major goal of the State Young Farmer Com- delivery of products. our organization. mittee is to surface and develop new Farm Bureau We urge the MACMA Direct Markets Division to give We should welcome the support of non-farm people leadership throughout the state. They accomplish this priority attention to a sales program for Michigan who wish to join our farm organization and support the through various activities such as discussion meets, products to Farm Bureau members in other states. policies which are set forth by our farmer-members. leadership conferences, and district meetings as well Member-to-member marketing holds a great future The authority and responsibility for determining who as holding an informational meeting with the second potential as a market for our products and as a service shall be a member and the classification of mem- year Ag. Tech. students of Michigan State University to our members, but we must never forget that strict bership should remain with the county Farm Bureau and sponsoring a "Producers' Forum" for seniors in quality control is vital to success. Boards. high school F.F.A. programs. FARM BUREAU MARKETING PROGRAMS The right to vote in Farm Bureau should continue to Young Farmers are eager for meaningful in- We continue to recognize agricultural marketing as a be limited to regular members. We further endorse the volvement in the vital issues concerning agriculture. major concern of farmers. Farm Bureau stands ready policy of determining the number of voting delegates to We must seek to satisfy that desire through in- to assist members in meeting their marketing needs. the state annual meeting based on Regular member volvement of qualified young farmers in all Farm We urge Farm Bureau at the county, state, and count, and urge that this policy be extended to the Bureau activities. A young farmer program can only national levels to actively support sound marketing American Farm Bureau Federation. be successful if given the strong and active support of programs and marketing legislation which will im- MEMBER RESPONSIBILITY county leaders. prove members' incomes. We urge all Farm Bureau We are proud of our organization. As members, it is County Farm Bureau Boards, working in concert members to support marketing programs of Farm our responsibility to uphold and promote a positive with County Young Farmers Committees, have proven Bureau Affiliate Companies. attitude toward the programs and policies we adopt. to be the catalyst for the development of strong Young Farmer programs. Major emphasis will be given in COMMODITY DIVISION APPROACH Farm Bureau is a democratic organization with We believe the Commodity Division Approach every member having the right to participate in 1978 to increasing the awareness for the need of County Farm Bureau Boards to take an active role in the (CDA) is an effective organizational means of serving making recommendations and decisions. The op- the specialized needs of Farm Bureau members. We portunity to participate is available to members by supervision of the County Young Farmer Committee. We commend the state and county Young Farmers commend Michigan Farm Bureau for expanding the attending Community Group Meetings, County Annual number of Commodity Divisions to include wheat, feed Meetings, the State Annual Meeting, and serving on for new and innovative programs. grains, soybeans, sugar, dry beans, deciduous fruits county and state committees. We are pleased that our LOCAL AFFAIRS and berries, vegetables and potatoes, beef, swine, members take this responsibility seriously. Members are proud to be associated with an dairy and poultry. These divisions will provide input on However, the right to participate carries with it the organization that takes a string stand on local issues, important commodity related issues through their responsibility to support the decisions of the majority. and follows through with effective action on problems advisory committees. We feel this is an important tool This requires a sense of organization discipline which which affect them locally. A strong effective Local for our organization. can only be self-imposed by the member. Affairs Program builds County Farm Bureaus. We encourage our members to study, discuss, and We commend the numerous County Farm Bureaus SPECIAL MARKETING STUDIES recommend changes in policy when appropriate. which have worked on local issues, thus, providing a We urge that the following research studies be FARM BUREAU - LEGISLATURE valuable service to their members. We urge all County conducted by the Market Development and Research The 1976 election resulted in many new people being Farm Bureaus to actively pursue local issues, thus, Division of Michigan Farm Bureau: elected to the Michigan Legislature and the U.S. building a stronger, more viable organization to serve 1. Plum Industry - An intensive and thorough study Congress. Many of those elected have no background in m f*m hp r*s concerning the development of plum markets. agriculture. MFB GROUP PURCHASING, INC. 2. Dairy Pricing - Investigate and report on the We urge each individual member to become The purpose of our newest Michigan Farm Bureau feasibility of alternative milk pricing plans. acquainted with his state legislators and Congressmen affiliate company, Michigan Farm Bureau Group 3. Red Dye No. 4 - Work with the sweet cherry in- to assist them in every way possible to understand the Purchasing, Inc. is to administer a "Safemark" Group dustry to restore the use of Red Dye No. 4 or develop importance of Michigan agriculture, its problems, and Purchasing Program for Farm Bureau .members in new methods for sweet cherry growers to market their Farm Bureau policies passed by the delegates at this conjunction with the American Farm Bureau Service produce. annual meeting. Company. 4. Ground Meat - A study to determine the effects MEMBERSHIP GROWTH This program is a county Farm Bureau program! that the increasing popularity of ground meat might County Farm Bureaus decide if they wish to par- have on the Michigan livestock industry. Hard work and dedication on the part of hundreds of 5. Grain pricing - A study of grain pricing in Farm Bureau members has caused Michigan Farm ticipate in the program. County Group Purchasing Bureau to realize a decade of membership growth. Committees appointed by County Farm Bureau Michigan. Emphasis should be placed on those factors Continuing growth is fundamental to the effectiveness Boards play a key role in selecting and supervising such as drying, shrinkage, test weight, dockage, of our organization. Safemark dealers and in promotion of the program foreign material, broken kernels and moisture, which among the county membership. directly affect the price received by farmers. The We approve the 1978 membership goal formula for study should examine all such practices at the local each County Farm Bureau as follows: Over goal We commend the MFB Board of Directors for making this significant economic service-to-member elevator and terminal facility levels. We urge the study counties - one-half of the number over goal added to the be conducted in cooperation with Michigan Elevator 1977 goal, Goal counties - one added to the 1977 goal, program available to all Michigan Farm Bureau members on a "for members only" basis. We Exchange, Michigan State University and other in- Non-goal counties - one-half the number under goal terested parties. subtracted from 1977 goal. Also, Michigan Farm challenge all County Farm Bureaus participating in Bureau's goal to be one over year-end reported this program to maintain strong active Safemark 6. Dry Bean Industry - A special committee has been membership as assigned by AFBF. Committees. The county committees and members' appointed by the MFB Board of Directors to study all support are very vital factors in the ongoing success of aspects of the dry bean industry. We urge that this We encourage each County Farm Bureau to strive study be completed as soon as practicable and the for regular member growth in 1978. We urge all Farm this program. MFB Board duly consider the committee's recom- Bureau members to dedicate themselves to eleven MICHIGAN AGRICULTURAL mendations. We also ask that the major findings of this consecutive years of membership growth in Michigan SERVICES ASSOCIATION study be made available to interested members and Farm Bureau. MASA has established itself as the primary source of other parties. COMMUNITY GROUPS information for MASA members regarding the com- 7. Hay Distribution - A study to develop hay locating Our predecessors, the architects of the Michigan plex rules and regulations which dictate employment and transporting systems. Farm Bureau, built the Community Group program as requirements on the farm. We urge the continuance of COMMUNICATION STUDY a structure to maintain the organization's grass roots MASA's activities with adequate finances to provide Communications is a very important part of today's JANUARY, 1978 FARM NEWS PAGE 19 world. Through the wonders of modern technology we Bureaus who desire to form a mini-Political Action programs, in documentaries, and as guests on other are able to instantly communicate with people. Far- Committee. television shows. mers need to receive daily information as a tool of good 3. Analysis of voting records and efforts of in- We commend the news media which turns to Farm ma~agement. Information on markets, legislative cumbent elected officials and designation as "Friends Bureau when they desire information on current issues affaIrs, membership, and other items should be of Agriculture" those who have established a as they effect agricu1tur~. and especially those who available to members. satisfactory record of supporting Farm Bureau Policy consistently promote an understanding of our industry We, therefore, request that the MFB Board appoint a regardless of their affiliation with a political party. by the nonfarm public. We encourage our county Farm special study committee to find the best com- MFB and County Farm Bureaus should recommend Bureau leaders to continue recognizing these com- munication system for MFB's needs and report their reelection of the designated "Friends of Agriculture" municators for their fine efforts. findings back to the Board. , and urge members to support them. The most effective public relations for agriculture, COORDINATION OF AFFILIATE COMPANIES 4. Opportunity for members to make a voluntary however, is done by farmers themselves. We are proud Michigan Farm Bureau and affiliate companies contribution to the MFB Political Action Committee of the Farm Bureau Women Speakers' Bureau project. share a common goal - to serve farmers. We con- for disbursement to designated Friends of Agriculture We congratulate many counties for carrying on ac- tinually strive to .have all patrons of affiliate com- on the basis of need and maximum effectiveness for tivities such as mall displays, Rural-Urban meetings, panies become members of Michigan Farm Bureau agriculture. farm visits, working with schools, and county fair and to have ,all Michigan Farm Bureau membe~ 5. Publication in the Michigan Farm News of voting booths. patronize their affiliate companies. We must continue records of members of the Michigan Legislature and We salute the Farm Bureau members, who par- this effort. the Michigan Congressional delegation. ticipated in the Michigan State Fair project. By In the meantime, we h;;1ve many Farm Bureau 6. Encouragement for every member to register and volunteering their time and effort, these members members who are excellent potential customel"s or vote in the 1978 elections. were able to meet with consumers and tell them about policyholders for affiliates. We also have affiliate We urge each County Farm Bureau and individual agriculture on a one-to-one basis. Farm Bureau patrons and policyholders who are excellent prospects member to support the 1978Political Action Program. members statewide appreciate the job done- by the for Michigan Farm Bureau membership. RURAL CRIME PREVENTION persons who carried on the project. Rural crime is rising at an alarming rate. Both the ESTATE PLANNING We urge County Farm Bureau Membership Com- number and severity of incidents are increasing for Estimates are that more than 60 percent of the mittees and local Mfiliate Company personnel to work several reasons. The increased mobility of the public, population has not even taken the basic step of - closely together in sharing prospect lists. the .vulnerability of the agricultural community and preparing a will for the transfer of their property at Agreements signed between county Farm Bureau the Increased activity of crime prevention programs in death. State and federal laws are such that a large and Farm Bureau affiliate companies have been used the city have all tended to drive crime to the rural percentage of the estate will be devoured by taxes effecitvely to clearly define the responsibilities of the areas. without proper planning. We recommend that parties involved. It is of utmost importance that every Adequate police service in rural areas can be an Michigan Farm Bureau continue its program of in- county Farm Bureau Board review their affiliate important deterrent to rural crime. We urge both state formation to the members on estate planmng problems company agreements annually. This review will help and local officials to develop long-range crime and point out the many techniques of transferring to create a better understanding of the duties of both prevention programs to better assist citizens in the property to heirs with the least possible tax obligation. parties and lessen the chance of misunderstanding. rural areas to reduce crime. While we are concerned This program is especially important since the HEAbTH AND SAFETY .about crime in the cities, we are very concerned with passage of major changes in the federal estate tax We urge Farm Bureau Women to continue to create the.assignment of adwo<'I" l'~:~_. ) .. _;.~.~m;;;::. :::::::::~:::~u~x":::":"a~ But who pays for all the expensive medical care the injured require? Who covers all the property damage? He receives physical therapy and still has many lawsuits. Because of this, lengthy lawsuits That's where Michigan's No-Fault auto in- medical problems. between parties involved in an accident could surance enters the picture. Farm Bureau Insurance has paid out nearly become common again, many insurers believe. Michigan's No-Fault law took -effect Oct. 1, $95,000 on that case so far and maintains No-Fault is still under a cloud of legal un- 1973.Although No-Fault laws have been enacted reserves based on an estimated future cost of certainty. Circuit and Appeals Court decisions in various forms in 24 states, Michigan's is the $375,000for the victim's treatment. That brings have ruled on various aspects of the law, but the broadest in the nation, providing the most the total cost to $470,000. final question of constitutionaijty is in the hands generous benefits. Since No-Fault became law in Michigan, Farm of the Michigan Supreme Court. The Michigan law has two basic purposes: Bureau Insurance Group has recorded 30 -cases The State Supreme Court has heard arguments 1) To assure that everyone who is injured for which total medical and rehabilitation costs on several questions concerning the law and its receives prompt payment of medical costs and a~e expected to exceed $50,000 each. Figuring decision is .expected sometime in the coming compensation for lost income, regardless of who costs for future treatment of these victims, these months.' , is at fault for an accident. 30 cases will cost about $6.6 million collectively. In the meantime, several groups, including the 2) To reduce the number of liability lawsuits Insurance companies throughout Michigan are insurance industry, continue to work for that were so prevalent under the old tort .(or experiencing the same high costs. And the costs legislativ.e change of parts pf the law. fault> system. The old system operated too are being driven up every year by an increasing Farm Bureau Insurance Group supports the slowly and compensated only about one-half of number of accidents and by inflation. No-Fault resolution which was adopted by the accident victims for their economic loss. delegates at the 1977 Michigan Farm Bureau Many of the other injured were either underpaid Consider this: since 1973, medical and car repair costs have increased 46 percent and 42 Annual Meeting, held recently in Grand Rapids. ' or overpaid. Compensation was often delayed by The MFB resolution agrees with the general long court -battles, trying to determine who was percent respectively, far outpacing the increase in prices of almost all other goods and services .. principles of the No-Fault law, but points out that legally liable. - certain as~ts of the law "restrict rights and For the most part, Michigan insurance The-price of replacing a front bumper on a 1975 responsibilIties of the individual 'and un- companies agree that No-Fault is a superi~r ~hevrolet Impala has increased from $162to $269 in the past two years. And maintaining a patient necessarily increase claims costs and, method of compensating injured victims of auto ultimately, the insurance premiums paid by accidents. in a rehabilitation center can cost $5,500a month. motorists." - Under No-Fault, there is no limit to the amount No-Fault is indeed a generous system, but many insurance companies insist that more In the interest of controlling high claim costs, an insurance company may have to pay for a the MFB resolution recommends the establish- victim's medical expense. And there is no limit limits are needed. Otherwise, -as one large auto insurer warned, Michigan motorists may find ment of a maximum benefit amount per victim, to the length of time a victim can receive the such as $100,000, which would be increased an- medical benefits. _ their wheels yanked right out from under them by $2,000 a year .auto insurance policies. nually to reflect inflation, or the establishment of Here is a brief outline of the three No-Fault a maximum benefit period for each victim, such coverages that every Michigari car owner must Moreover, parts of. the No-Fault law are as three years. have: confusing to many Michigan' motorists. Most "Medical and rehabilitation expenses incurred - Personal Protecti.on Insurance, which people believe that the driver who caused the by individual accident victims in excess of the provides unlimited medical and rehabilitation accident, or his insurance -company, should pay maximum benefit amount or period would be benefits to the victim - for years or decades if for car damage. assigned to a statewide underwriting association . necessary. It also provides payments for lost and shared equitably by all insurance com- wages for a maximum of three years, and But under No-Fault, if a motorist is involved in an accident his insurance company pays for panies," tl:te resolution explained. benefits for survivors. All these benefits are paid "We believe that 'at-fault' driver in an ac- - to the victim (or his family) by the victim's own repairs, regardless of who was at- fault. If the motorist carries a $100 deductible, he must pay cident should be made responsible for all I insurance company. This coverage protects that amount out of his own pocket, even if he was damage caused to the property of others," the insureds anywhere in the U.S. or Canada. resolution further stated. - Property Protection Insurance, which totally blameless. "- The resolution also called for these changes: - provides up to $1 million coverage for damage to - Many car owners, who feel that should not have to pay when they are not at fault, oppose - "We believe that car accident victims should the property of others, except moving vehicles. be compensated for medical expense through This coverage applies only to accidents oc- this part of the No-Fault law .. their auto insurance policy, not their health and curring in Michigan. And another sore spot: when No-Fault -was accident policy. Health and accident insurance. - Residual Liability Insurance provides enacted, its backers argued that the costs for the premium could then be reduced." coverage for accidents occurring outside of liberal benefits would be offset by all the money - "Application of the No-Fault law to Michigan. It protects the car owner when he is saved from the drastic reduction in lawsuits. But motorcycles should be redefined. At present, sued under the liability laws of another state or . after a brief lull following the introduction of N~ motorcyclists are not required to purchase Canadian province. It also protects the insured if Fault, there has been a rapid increase in mandatory No-Fault insurance, but are eligible he is sued under Michigan's N9-Fault law, which ~utomobile negligence suits in Michigan circuit to receive No-Fault benefits if they collide with permits lawsuits in cases. involving death, courts. an automobile. If motorcyclists are to benefit serious impairment of body function, permanent from the law, they should pay their fair share of serious disfigurement, or if the other person's . Why? Primarily because the No-FaUlt law the cost." wage losses exceed his No-Fault benefits. permits lawsuits if a victim suffers "serious - "We urge the State Legislature to redefine Most insurance companies agree that impairment of body functions," as well as for the parts of the law which, because of ambiguity, are Michigan can be proud of how its No-Fault law is other reasons mentioned earlier. But the phrase if! danger of being interpreted by the courts far taking much of the financial agony out of traffic "serious impairment of body function" is not more liberally than the law's original intent." injuries. Accident victims are having their defined in the law. Farm Bureau Insurance Group is working to hospi tal and other medical bills paid by their The wording is so vague that it invites keep Michigan Farm Bureau members i~ormed insurance companies without delay. about No-Fault. But Michigan insurance companies are con- FBIG has prepared an 18-minute slide-tape cerned that the very rich benefits of No-Fault program entitled "No-Fault: Promises and may cause a financial burden too great for car Problems." The program explains how No-Fault owners to bear. If insurance companies are works, points out the law's advantages and forced to payout such large amounts in claims, it disadvantages, and cites case histories from will mean higher and higher insurance rates for FBIG's files. Also covered is the No-Fault car owners. resolution passed at the 1976 MFB Annual Here is an example from the files of -Farm Meeting. Bureau Insurance Group that helps illustrate the If you would like this program shown to your costs confronting Michigan insurance com- group, contact the Communications Dept., Farm panies: Bureau Insurance Grwp, 7373 W. Sa~w, A 30-year-old married man was rendered Lansing, Mich. 48909. unemployable as the result of serious injuries A representative of Farm Bureau Insurance suffered in an automobile accident. Today he is a will bring the presentation to your meeting and complete invalid. cared for at home by his wife. RESIOUt\L UABlllTY answer questions from the audience. JANUARY, 1978 FARM NEWS PAGE 27 MEE Training Program Interview (Continued from Page 7) put these workers on welfare. If the farmer is going to have Gets Good Response to furnish hwsing all summer for nothing, he just isn't going to do it. It's simply not economically feasible." At the present, the amendment, H.B. 5630, is ,,'s "Bade to School" for maintenance people at Michigan scheduled for review in the Ele.,ator Exchange Ottawa Lalce Terminal. Abo.,e I. Franlc Judiciary Committee. Franlcforlher (upper-right) discussing a maintenance pro/ed Representa tive Kennedy is with (left to right) Don Ol.en, BIll Berger, loger Cole, and Pete hopeful that the proposal will Grundy. Se.,eral are enrolled In night school dasses which be reported QU t of tha t Includes training In eledriclty, blue print reading, welding, etc. committee substantially Ob/ed/.,e 01 the program I. that each of them become trained unchanged and a successful In se.,eral dlHerent maintenance .klll •• "Enthu./a.m I. high ", vote in the Legislature cwld reports Floyd Harrison, maintenance foreman. A similar provide relief to agricultural program Is underway at the Saginaw Terminal "and It's all employers in the 1978growing .,oluntary" reports Mr. Harrison. season. FARM BUREAU MARKET PLACE SPECIAL RATE TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERS: One free 25 word ad per month per .mem- deadline: 13th of Month. Mail classified ads to: Michigan Farm News, P.O. Box 960, Lansing, Mi. bership, additional words, 10 cents each. Figures such as 12 or $12.50 count as one word NON- 48904 Publisher reserves right to reject any advertising copy submitted. MEMBER advertisers: 15 cents per word one edition, two or more editions, 10 ce~ts per word. Copy FARM EQUIPMENT LIVESTOCK JOB OPPORTUNITIES MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS TIRE CHAINS - DEALERS COST - All sizes QUARTER HORSES - Disposition for ~.H, PAINTING, Tuck pointing, sand blasting, WATCH REPAIR - Any make cleaned, GMC SUBURBAN 1976 - Sierra Grande, and kinds for farm and garden tractors, ability for cattle, conformation for ShCMr. caulking, registered steeple-lack, fully in. repaired, Internal parts, crystals, crowns loaded with options, must sell, low mileage. trucks, cars. Also logging, towing binders Reasonable prices. Customer satisfaction a sured .. E.R. Wilcox,~2~ E. Beaver Rd., Bay included. 3 day shOp service, wrist watches 1220 Wild Turkey Lane, Lansing, Phone and accessories. New Hudson Power (313) priority. Visitors welcome. Walton Farms, (517) 374-8193. (l.1t.19f) City, Phone517-684-76.CO. (6-H.20p) 510.00, pocket 52~.00. No electrlcs. Elgin 437.1444. (9.6t.25f) Rosebush. Phone 517-433-2925. (3.tf-2~p) trained craftman. Mail order repair since 1952. Free mailer. Hub's Service, 38SS Hopps HOMELITE 20 PERCENT OFF on all sizes AVOID THE MIDDLEMAN and save. Farm FOR SALE: Set of new 20" duel truck tire POLLED CHAROLAIS: For Sale Polled Rd., Elgin 111.60120. 00-6t.39p) pumps, multi. purpose saws, prO-Chain saws, post and rustic rail fencing. Ivan R. Malnar, chains. Dean Nichols, 1216 Prattville Road, Bulls and Polled Bred Females. By LCR tampers and 2750 to 7500 Watt generators. Wholesale Cedar Post Yard. Route 3. Rapid Pittsford, MiChigan ~9271. Phone (517) 383. Perfecto Duke3S7. Performance tested. R.J. 2566. (l.Jt.2Of) New Hudson Power (313) 437-1444. (9-6t.2~f) River, Michigan,m78. Phone (906) ~7~. Eldridge & Sons, call (616) 868-6223. (S-tf.2~p) 9172. (~tf.2Sp) AFRICAN VIOLETS: Fresh cut leaves, "Calf Buggy" Something new. Individu;!~ starter plants and blooming plants. Gail's PUREBRED YORKSHIRE or Chester FEATHERS WANTED. Highest Prices! • pens for newbOrn calves. Write for pa,n. HOMEWORKERSI 5200.00 Weekly possible Violets, 4357 County Farm Road, St. Johns, White Boars and Gilts for sale at all times, Goose . $4.00 lb., Duck. 52.50 lb., (Wild 5.50 phlet. Alvin Frahm, 10320 Holland Road C/ •.;. addressing (longhand or typing) and stuf. Michigan. Phone (517) 22~-7697 or 22~. Satisfaction guaranteed. Broadview Farms, per lb. less) Used. 5.50 lb. Country Bedding, ~) Frankenmuth 487~. Phone 517-652-6692. fing envelopes! Experience unnecessary I 81~1. (12.H.23f) Bill McCalla, ~100 Stone School, Ann ArbOr. 330 E. St. Joseph, Indianapolis, Indiana ~202 112.tf-23p) . Details, send stamped self.addressed en- Phone (313) 971.1804. .. Ship Insured Parcel Post. We will refund velope. Garrett, Box 806S.MF, Newark, DE (7.12t-25f) 19711. FIR E PLACE WOOD for sale, well seasoned, Shipping charges. (lO.H.3Sb) ROUND BALE FEEDERS for 1500 lb. round bales. Heavy duty 1" square tubing. Only (2-tf-25b) split and delivered. Call (517) 521-31" or 521. 595.75. Rectangular feeders also available. FOR SALE: Landrace Boars and gilts, also 4155. (11.3t.13f) WOOD .STOVES and furnace supplement Free literature. Dealerships available. Duroc Boars and Gilts. George Carpenter LAND CLEARING and Bulldozing. By the heaters .. Johnson Monarch, Energy Mate, STARR NATIONAL, 219 Main. Colchester, family, ~ Cogswell Rd., Romulus, MI hour or by the job, Tom Tank, Eagle, King space heaters & Merit coal and WOOd IL62326. (1-lt.29p) 4817~. Phone evenings (313) 721-0240. (9.tf. ~Ichigan 48822. Phone 517-626-6677. (5- tf-18p) LOG CABIN building Instructions. 304 stoves. 30 years at same place of business. 23f) pages ... iIIustratedl! $6.95 POStpaid. Call us before you buy! Fowler Plumbing .HARLEY ROCK PICKERS. Rock Win.: 5100+WEEKLY MAILING CIRCULARSII Fireplace building instructions. 12~ pages •.. and Heating, Fowler, Michigan. Phone (517) drowers. Picks 1 to 16" dia. The World's. Complete Assistance, Guaranteed, Start illustrated!! $4.95 postpaid. Satisfaction 593.2300. (l-8t-25f1~b). Best. Phone 313.376-4791. Earl F. Reinelt, FOR SALE - New Zealand White Rabbits, Immediately! Send Self.Addressed Stamped guaranteed. Glenn Smith Enterprises, Box 4C6SReinelt, Deckerville, Mich. 48427. (5-tf. bred for top meat production. "Rabblts are Envelope: Homeworker, ~27-Nt-ITroy, MT 1513, Dept. F.81, Akron, Ohio~. 02.2t. 23p) our only business." Dettmers Bunny Patch, 5993S. (12-3t-19p) 29p) STRAWBERRIES Phone 517-584-3765. Caron City, MichL (7-"-2~p) STRAWBERRIES .. Blueberries, rasp. WANTED. John Deere 0 or GP Tractor. AUCTIONEERING & APPRAISALS MAIL ORDER PRICE LIST. Ready to eat berries, grapes, blackberries, gOOseberries, For sale: Delaval 210 Gallon Bulk Tank. specializing in Farm Personal, Household & FAIRFIELD FARMS POLLED SHOR- quality dried fruit. Box No.1, 6 lb. mix: 1 lb. Wheat and Oat Straw. LeRoy Keinath, R No. Antiques. Special rates for Farm Bureau currants, other fruit plants and trees. Virus- THORNS since 1901. Michigan's oldest apricots, 1 lb. pears. 1 lb. peaches, 1 lb. figs, ~, Vassar, Michigan 517-652.2388. members. James R. Erskine, Freeland, free. Write for free catalog. Our l~lst year. Shorthorn herd. Visitors welcome. Ray and 2 Ibs. prunes; 511.50. Box No.2, 3 lb. (11. tf.2~p) Mich. 517-695-9182. DEAN FOSTER NURSERIES, Box HA.21, Peters, ~ miles southeast of Elsie on Riley mix: lib. apricots, lib. prunes, If, lb. pears. O1.H-20p) Hartford, Michigan 49057. (1-5t.28b) Road. and 1/2 lb. peaches: ! $6.2S Box No.3, GRAIN DRYING AND STORAGE (7-tf-23p) Single Fruit: 6 Ibs. each box; cut dried EQUIPMENT. Farm Fans Dryers, Brock apricots, S18.OO; whole dried apricots, Bins, Bucket Elevators, Sales, Installation, OF INTEREST TO WOMEN 511.00; slab dried apricots, 513.00; natural FRUITS FOR SALE: Reg. and Grade Holstein service, Keith Otto, G.E. Knierim Sales, dried apricots, 518.00. 3 Ibs. each box: cut Breeding Bulls from High Producing Dams. Inc.) Blissfield 49228. Phone (517) 443-~71. dried apricots, 59.00; whole dried apricots, FREE FRUIT CATALOG .. Color catalog . (~. tf.25p) DHIA records. Clarkstead Hol. Farm, 819 HOMEMADE CHEESEI HARD. SOFT & Tamar~ck Rd., Pittsford, Mich. Phone ( 517) SS.50; slab dried apricots, $6.50; natural with 82 strawberry varieties plus all other COTTAGE! Make It yourself! Easy, dried apricots, $9.00. Dried figs, prunes, fruits. Write for free copy. Our l~lst year. 567-8626. (~.tf.2~p) delicious! Complete instructions! Recipes, FQR SALE: 2 Giehl self unlbadlng wagons pears, and peaches: 6 Ibs. each box; dried DEAN FOSTER NURSERIES, Box HA-21, 51.00 Hamiltons Box 652-131 New Ulm, MN and chopper. Also 300 gal. Milk. Cooler. pears, $1~.00; natural dried pears. 51~.00; Hartford, MiChigan 490S7. (l-5t.28b) COW TRIMMING makes your cows.' feel 56073. (l.1t.20p) Henry Carpenter, ~ Cogswell, Romulus. dried peaches, 51~.00; natural dried MI. 4817~. Phone (313) 721-0240. (9.tf-23f) better, produce better and makes you more peaches, 51~.00; prunes-large, 59.00; figs- money. Call Bob Presson. RFD 3, Evart, MI PEARL SNAP FASTENERS - 12~ COLORS black, 510.00. 3 Ibs. each box: dried pears. REAL ESTATE ~9631. Phone (616) 7~-50S1. (lO.H. Up) AND STYLES. Sewing Supplies. Not 57.00; natural dried pears, 57.00; dried FOR SALE: 1970 Chlsm.Rlder Grape available In stores. Free catalog. Bee Lee peaches, 57.00; natural dried peaches, 57.00; Harvester .Is gOOd condition. Write or call Company, Box 2OSS8 . MF, Dallas, Texas 100 ACRE FARM IN OTSEGO: ~ bedroom prunes • large, $4.50; figs . black, SS.OO. Roy Forraht Rl Berrien Springs, Mich. CORRIEDALE SHEEP- Purebred Breeding 75220. (5.9t.23p) home, 2 barns, plus other buildings. Tip- Top Natural dried apricot pits, 20 Ibs., 512.00. ~9103. (616) ~7J.1730. (9.tf.21p) stock for sale. Paper optional. Waldo F. Postage: For out.of.California orders: add condition. 65-90 Acres Tillable. 5110.000. Dieterle, 7285 Textile Rd., Saline, Mich. Westdale Coso Scott Rich, (616) 343.5299 or SAUSAGE MAKERS, GREAT RECIPES. 51.00 postage for 3 lb. box, 52.00 postage for 6 48176. Phone (313) ~29-787~. Cl.tf.19p) Mrs. Karl Guenther, ~9-SS28. (l2.2t.29p) Bologna, Frankfurters, Head Cheese, lb. box and $4.00 postage for 20 lb. pits. FARROWING STALLS n Complete 595.50. Summer. Venison and Pork Sausage. 51.00 G.I.M.M. Dry Yard, Rt. 1, Box l09A, 1" tubular steel construction. Dealerships MILKING SHORTHORNS - Young bulls, Hamiltons Box 652.131 New Ulm, Mn. Wolfskill Rd., Winters, CA 9569~, (916) 795- KALKASKA 10 acres, 510,000. 1 mile from available. Free literature. STARR yearlings and calves for sale. Write or visit 56073. (l.1t.20p) 2919. (l2.3t.197b) village limits. Pines. Well, Septic Tank. NATIONAL., 219 Main, Colchester, IL Stanley M. Powell and Family, Ingleside Electricity. Ribbon. (906) 569-3786. Esther 62326. (1.1t.19p) Farm, R.R. 2, Box 238, 10nia,Mich.~. Carpenter, Ozark RR 1. Moran, Mich. SAUSAGE MAKER EXPLAINS 227 page (\ 6-tf-2Sp) 49760. (5.tf.2~p) FOR SALE: Modified Pulling Tractor, Cock Illustrated book. Home curing smoking, BOOK .. WEIGHT! A BETTER WAY TO 50 with Olds ill, also have 13.6X38 tractor meats, fish, poultry, sausage. 110 recipes. FOR SALE - YORKSHIRE servlceage boars LOSE (Bible Formula) 128 pages. 51.50 plus FOR SALE: 5 acres water 3 sides, 5 acres all tires and IHC 429WN corn head. Phone (616) Cures, casings, equipment. For information and open gilts top blOOdlines tested at MSU 25c postage. From: R. Campbell, P.O. Box pines. Both very private. J lots, Barber write Kutas 181-107 Military, Buffalo, New 758-3880, evenings. (1-1t-23f) test station. All registered stock. "RIchard ~,Waterford, Mich. 48095. (12-tf-2~p) Road, 3 miles to Hastings, Michigan. Call York 1~207. (l~t.28p) Cook, l/, mile east Mulliken, M-43. Phone 517- (616) 267.5688. (1.3t.25f) FOR SALE • One No. 16 Peterslme In. 649-8988. (3- tf-2~p) COLDWATER DILLPICKLESI Can in GRADE A DAIRY FARMS 10 Acres with cubator. Robert L. King, Kingston, Michigan minutes! No hot brine. Delicious. crisp. CUSTOM BLUEBERRY PLANT gOOdbuildings and home, alsoold set of farm ~7S41, Phone (517) 683-2373. (l-1t.l~f) Factory secrets! Recipe 51.00 Hamiltons REGISTERED APPALOOSAS FOR SALE. PROPOGATION. Growers save 104 per buildings. $98,500. Brochure available. Also Stallion service. Nat'l Champion Appaloosa Box 652.131 New Ulm, MN 56073. (l-1t.20p) plant by supplying your own cuttings. For GRADE A 398 Acre Farm with excellent FOR SALE: Due to sickness will sell. 560 & top T.B. blOOdlines. Excellent disposition details call (616) 764.1~1 or 764.1~. Plants buildings and home. S32O.ooo. Brochure Diesel Tractor; with. 2 row mounted picker, & conformation. Discount to ~.H. Phone 517- and price lists available. (11.~t.25f) available. Everett Realty, Inc. REALTORS ~ bottom J.D. T.B. plow, 3000 hours, set of 543-7197, Charlotte, Mich. (1.tf-2~p) R. Member Partridge & Associates, Inc. duels. Also, 720 J.D. Diesel Tractor; with-3 DOGS Lake City, MI ~651. (~16) 839-4J.42. (1.3t.48p) bottom J.D. T.B. plow, ~ row, No. 40 BASOLO BEEFALO CATTLE AND MEAT. RAINBOW TRAVELERS, Lockwood Center cultivator, set of duels and 227 picker, 3000 hours. Phone (517) 623-6536. (l.1 t.25f26p) Semen from 57.00. Full story and prices. Write American Beefalo Breeders, 4152 N. BORDER COLLIE PUPS - Healthy, in- Pivots, Diesel & Electric PVC pipe and Installation, pumping Aluminum units, pipe .• HAY LISTING telligent. Champion"pedigree. J. Baird, R 1, FOR SALE: I.H.C. 715 Self. Propelled Lapeer, Lapeer, MI. Phone (313) 793.~52. (11 Injectors .. Plummer Supply, Box 177, H.23b) Lowell, MI 49331. Phone (616) 897-9462. (l1.tf. Michigan Farm Bureau is now making Combine, 13 ft. grain table. hume reel, ~ row 15f) Bradley, Michigan .. (616) 792-2215. (l2-3t. available a Hay and Silage Listing Service. narrow row corn head, Model 743, sharp, 24f) Buyers and sellers can list their needs and always housed. Phone, Davison (313) 653- ARABIAN HORSES. Purebred Fillies. offerings in the classified section of the 0912. (l.1t-25f) Foaled 2.77. By Legion of Merit Winner, FOR SALE .. Beagles, pups, 7 and 12 weeks MiChigan Farm News. The service is free to Syccessort. Show Quality. Superior Con. old and some 9 months. Also AKC Bassets FARM POST, Rustic rail fencing, cedar Farm Bureau members. If you have hay for FOR SALE: Four 10 hole chicken nests. fromation. Very Typey. Ittner's Arabians, pups reasonable. Call Fieldstone Kennels, lumber, cedar log cabin timbers, shakes. sale or want to purchase hay, simply mall 5790 Fort, Saginaw, MiChigan 48601. (1.1t.25f) Standish. Phone (517) 8.46-4862. (l.1t.2~f) Ivan Malnar, Wholesale Cedar Post Yar. RR Four 150 lb. feeders. Three 10 gallon your request to: Hay and Silage Listing, waterers. One 2~" Shingle cutter. LuDean No.2, Rapid River, Michigan, 49878. Phone Michigan Farm Bureau, 7373 W. Saginaw BORDER COLLIE Cross Australian (906) 47~.9172. (12.H.25f) Brown, Rt. No.1, Box 113, Bangor, ~9013. FOR SALE: Registered Holstein Yearling H\lW.,Lansing. MI 48909. Your ad, 2S words (616) 657-4377. (l-1t.25f) Shepherd Pups. Leonard Burmeister, SS75 Bulls. One born 10.1~.76 sired by Micah, dam SteinbaCh, Ann ArbOr. MI 48103. Phone (313) or less, should Include the amount and 26,82~ M. Others sired by Ultimate, Chief, ~29.7187. (l.1t.19f) quality of hay or Silage you want to buy or FOR SALE: AShley WOOd Burning Heaters; sell plus your name. address and phone WANTED: John Deere, I.H. or Ariens 12 to Ideal, Rocket, Astronaut. George Robb & WOOd Kitchen Range; Wood Furnace; Buu number. 16 HP Hydrostatic Garden Tractor with Mike Kovacic, Fowlerville, Michigan. Phone Saw; Two Snowmobiles, Snowmobile Sleds; (517) 223-9462 or (517) 223-8709. (1.1t.25f11b) Blade, Mower and Rotary Tiller. West Caro Road, Vassar, Michigan Write 6127 48768 or MISCELLANEOUS Sno-Camper; Motor Home; Antique Organ; Antique Kitchen Cabinets; Hand or Electric ON HAND - 53,000 bales good alfalfa some mixed 1977 crop .. will winter and your phone (517) 823.2983. (l.2t-25f5p) Printing Press; Portable Typewriter; cattle or calves with facilities and labOr PURE ARABIAN COLTS. Some of northern Michigan's best. The Lannens. Two miles FREEl Self.lmprovement Book Catalog. Round Oak Table; Secretary; WOOden Ice thrown in at $45.00 per ton, or will sell hay at north of Fife Lake on Hager Road. Phone SHEA HOUSE, 2847 Webb Avenue, Bronx, Boxes; Gas Clothes Dryer; Electric ranch at same price. N.D. Paterson Ranch, (616) 369.2271. (1.tf.21f) Mangle; Electric Sewing Machine; Coin RR 1, Melrose, WisconsinS4642. (l2.2t-~b) LIVESTOCK New York 10468. (12.9t.l~p) Operated . Popcorn Dispenser and Coffee and Soup Fountain; Beds; Revere and Argus DAIRY HAY WANTED: State qualtiy, REGISTERED ANGUS .. Yearling Bulls & FREE MUSIC LESSON, "Learn Chord Slide Trays; Rare and Exotic Chickens, quantity and price and if delivered. Gerald FOR SALE - 5 first calf heifers 3U hereford, Heifers, club calves. Write or call Neona Playing" Plano, organ, guitar. Simple new forty varieties; Plus Misc. Adams En- Rodgers, North School Road. Peck, 'I. holstein, with or without calves. Phone Farm,. Neal Feikema, Evart, Michigan system. Davidsons, 6727 MFN Metcalf, terpriSes . Battle Creek . Phone (616) 964- Michigan.c&.466. Phone (313) 378.5235. (l.1t. (517) 223-9205. (1.Jt-16f) ~9631. Phone (616) 7~.2S79. (1.12t.19f) Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66204. (l.1t.19p) 3254. (l-1t.2Sf57p) 21f) PAGE 28 FARM NEWS JANUARY, 1978 •• .and the rightanswers. A select unit of Farm Bureau Insurance agents has been help- Your Farm Bureau Insurance specialist can help by discussing ing people with Estate Planning ideas for twenty years. With estate planning ideas with you, your family and your legal and the significant changes in the estate tax picture brought about financial counselors. Your new or updated estate plan is as by the 1976Tax Reform Act, now is a good time to review your near as your phone. Call your Farm Bureau Insurance agent estate program ... or to begin estate planning. for help with your estate planning questions. r----------------- . , Or forward this coupon for a free booklet ... 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