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MICH.1228 ~ July 1982 Volume 61, Number 7 IN THIS ISSUE 10 Developing the Habit of Citizenship Students learn valuable lessons at Citizenship Seminar. 12 A Traditional Team Pulling Together Again Agriculture and Michigan's horse industry share a proud past and brighter future. 19 Hitting the Market With AgriVisor Telecommunications system brings money-making advice to farmers. 21 Old Fashioned Summer Fun 1982 fairs offer family fun with a renewed emphasis on agricuJture IN EVERY ISSUE 4 Rural Route 5 Donna ABOUT THE COVER: 6 Lansing Review In June over 200 high school 8 Washington Report students participated in a week- 16 County Newsletter long Citizenship Seminar at Al- bion College sponsored by Mich- 26 Agrinomic Update igan Farm Bureau. 28 Discussion Topic - Photo by Marcia Ditchie 30 Market Place Michigan Farm News RURAL LIVING (ISSN 0026-2161) Michigan Farm News Rural Living is published monthly. on the first day. by the Michigan Farm Bureau Information and Public Relations Division. Publication and editorial offices at 7373 West Saginaw Highway. Lansing. Mich. 48909. Post Office Box 30%0; telephone. Lansing 517-323-7000. Extension 508 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: $1.50 per year to members. included in annual dues. $3.00 per year non-members in Michigan. $5.00 per year non-members oul of state Publication No. 345040. Established Jan. 13. 1923 as Michigan Farm News. name changed to Michigan Farm News Rural Living Dec. 1. 1981. Third-class postage paid at Lansing. Michigan and at additional mailing offices. EDITORIAL: Connie Turbin. Editor; Marcia Ditchie. Associate Editor and Business Manager; Donna Wilber. Contributing Editor; Cathy J. Kirvan. Copy Editor. OFFICERS: Michigan Farm Bureau; President. Elton R. Smith. Caledonia; Vice President. Jack Laurie. Cass City; Administrative Director. Robert Braden. Lansing; Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. Max D. Dean; Secretary. William S. Wilkinson DIRECTORS: District 1. Arthur Bailey. Schoolcraft; District 2. Lowell Eisenmann. Blissfield; District 3. James Sayre. Belleville; District4. Elton R. Smith. Caledonia; District5. Albert < ~. Mason; District 6. Jack Laurie. Cass City; District 7. Robert Rider. Hart; District 8. Lyle LeCronler. Freeland; District 9. Donald Nugent. Frankfort; District 10. Margaret Kartes. West Br h; District 11. Bernard Doll. Daher DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Dave Conklin. Corunna; Michael Pridgeon. Montgomery; Robert Rottier. Fremont FARM BUREAU WOMEN: Vivian Lott. Mason FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARMERS: Glenn Preston. Quincy POSTMASTER: In using form 3579. mail to: Michigan Farm News Rural Living. P.O. Box 30960. 7373 West Saginaw Highway. Lansing. Mich. 48909. RURAL LIVING. JULY 1982 3 Rural Route Meeting Opportunity With Resources information available about the can- didates. The August issue of Rural Living will carry a complete listing of the "Friends What Is the probable polltfcallm- of Agriculture" endorsements. These poct of Michigan '8 reapportion- endorsements should be carefully con- ment for agricultural/rural areas? sidered by each Farm Bureau member in casting a ballot on election day. Opportunity comes at strange times Our AgriPac has a sizable fund gen- and In strange ways. The recent reap- erated by voluntary contributions from portioning of the Michigan legislative members to help elect "Friends of districts Is a case In point. Agriculture." But we have a resource Farm Bureau members have a great even more vital to candidates - people opportunity to Influence the Legisla- who are active politically and who ture we will elect this year for two vote. reasons. First, the new districts are less This year on Aug. 10, we will have "gerrymandered" than the districts of the opportunity to vote for candidates the past 10 years. They follow more who are "Friends of Agriculture." closely county and township lines, Friendship is a two-way street; let's rather than twisted to gain political support our friends at the polls so that partisanship. we earn their support after their elec- Second, there a large number of in- While the unexpected delay in reap- tion. It is crucial that we flex our voting cumbents who are not seeking re-elec- portionment and Supreme Court de- muscle by giving more than financial tion. Several of the new districts force lay in candidate filing deadlines have and media support to "Friends of Agri- two incumbents to vie for one posi- posed serious obstacles, the evalua- culture." tion. Consequently, primary elections tion committees have persisted and take on an even greater than normal submitted valuable information. Importance. If Farm Bureau members AgriPac, our bipartisan Political Ac- work for and vote for candidates who tion Committee, will analyze the coun- are oriented towards agriculture, the ty evaluations in early July and further President attitude of the Legislature could be study the record of incumbents. Based Michigan Farm Bureau changed on many important issues on this activity, endorsements will be during 1983-84 and beyond. made of those incumbents who have If you have a question or opinion Preparation, information and action established a record of support for that you would like to share in Rural are needed to take advantage of any Farm Bureau policies. Candidates en- Route, send it to Rural Living Maga- opportunity. Thanks to AgriPac, Farm dorsed will be designated "Friends of zine, Michigan-Farm Bureau, P.O. Bureau members are prepared to gain Agriculture. " Box 30960, Lansing, Mich. 48909. the Information needed to act and In districts where the incumbent's elect people who have the interests of record did not indicate support for agriculture at heart. agriculture, challengers are con- County Farm Bureaus have formed sidered. County Farm Bureau evalua- candidate evaluation committees to tion committees provide much infor- review the record and philosophy of mation for this process. The same candidates. These committees have holds true where there is no incum- reviewed Incumbent legislators and bent. In both of these situations, a can- many challengers and have submitted didate may be endorsed or there may those names to the MFB's AgriPac. be no endorsement, depending on the 4 RURAL LIVING. JULY 1982 Donna Nation-Wide Distri~utor of d Siding Metal Roof.ng an "There's a Guiding Ray ... " In last month's "Rural Route," President Smith called on DELIVERED us to put some of the old pride-of-ownership, evangelistic TorOUR feelings back into the organization again. Some of you JOB SITE IN MOST PARTS Of u.S. youngsters probably don't really know what he means. Simply put, it's a lot like that rush you get when you sing REGAL RIB is available in three ways: your Alma Mater song, or the wave of emotion you feel • Colored Steel (12 beautiful colors) when your favorite team takes the field while the last notes • Galvalume (Aluminum- of our national anthem still echo through the stadium. I'm Zinc Coated Steel with one of the lucky ones; I know exactly what he means .... a 20 Yr. Warranty) It wasn't a1\ that many years ago (it seems) when my job • Galvanized Steel _ Full 36" was to record the minutes of the Community Groups and Coverage, 29 & 28 Gauge send them supplies. One of the items we had a hard time keeping in stock was the Farm Bureau Creed. Reciting the \\ ANY LENGTH UP TO "Farm Bureau members believe" usually came right after the 40 fEET cut to the inch flag salute. In some of our older groups, it probably still ~~ does. Another tradition that has bit the dust is the singing of "The Farm Bureau Spirit" by delegates at the state annual meeting. Belting out "'neath the great blue dome of heaven" sent spirits soaring; it was their Farm Bureau and they had a job to do! 1-800-321-7670 Around our office, I still try, occasiona1\y, bursting into ~ HOLMES LUMBER & BUILDING CENTER 'There's a guiding ray that leads the way as farmers forward go" whenever the spirit moves me. I realize I'm no Olivia Newton John, but my co-workers over-react by slamming my door shut, turning up the volume on their radios, or GARDENING? • WANT A WEED FREE GARDEN WITHOUT HARD WORK? ruder yet - clamping their hands over my mouth. • I got my revenge, though, when we celebrated our a1\- time membership high recently. Sophistication had washed I "', away with the toasts and singing "The Spirit" seemed the \ \1 thing to do. Farm Bureau was our team, our champion. We were waving its banner high and nothing in the world could \' stop us! WOfb8 hrs- I think that's what President Smith meant when he urged on 1 pilon \ Of fuel us to get back some of that old evangelism. Certainly, it takes more than reciting creeds and singing songs and wav- ing flags to rekindle the spirit that once burned in the hearts Weighs .... of our Farm Bureau pioneers. Use An AGCO Some people say the pioneers had the spirit because they ..~.~ .. were the builders, like the builders of our country, and there's no way you can get that feeling for something that's " - .J .. already built. Not so! Those pioneers built the foundation, a very strong foundation. And we can build on it to fit our ~ - TIIlI Deep ~..,"". '"" changing needs, remodel some of the old parts that need it, New Agco nller • Power Hoe ... nil. Deep .. Very Easy To Handle ... Makes expand it to meet the requirements of our growing family. The foundation can handle it because it was built to be built upon. Gardens Weed Free Fast WIthout Ha'd Wen .. 2 Wk Money Badl Trial Period. 1 Helps you grow $400 10 $600 worlh 01 • ...... AGCO PO •• BOX 7~ DEPT S1 I vegelables In your back yard II 5 like la~ • Is your county Farm Bureau everything you want it to be? Iree Income' • SOUTHAMPTON PA 18966 1 2 High speed IIger tines 111156108 Inches • I wanl more Informallon please send Is it a strong, driving force in your community? Does it have deep works your soIl 10 Ihe le~lure of : IIteralure 10 1 programs and services to meet the needs of your member- granulated sugar I NAME 1 ship? Does it even know what those needs are? 3 Makes wecdong Ias1 ~ aro fun Weeds: 1 narrow rows t 103 Inches deep • STREET -------- If the answers to those questions are negative, then 14 Aerates & In.llct>p:; lawn:; 1~ day troal : CITY 1 I period your money baCk ILess ShiPPing --------- 1 you've got some building to do. It's not too late for you to be cha:gesnalurally! t1lheAGCOlsntlhe: STATE __ liP ----- 1 a pioneer. And as you build - sing! 1 best and eas.est 10 handle hiler you ve : For ruSh delivery ot literature call I 1 ever use<1 • 21 ~-94 7-885~ 24 hrs a day' I Write me. 1'1\send you the words and music. RURAL LIVING, JULY 1982 ---------------------------- 5 Lansing Review Budget: The Legislature has de- Legislation: The Michigan Legisla- Grain Moisture Testing: This layed final action on the 1982-83 bud- ture has recessed for the summer and legislation (H.B. 5348) has passed the get until the session beginning Aug. campaigning for the August primaries House and is presently on the Senate 30. The Senate approved seven of the and November general election. Fol- floor. It would become part of the 20 or more appropriation bills but the lowing is a status report of current leg- weights and measures laws giving the House maintained that final action islation important to agriculture and MDA the authority to inspect grain should wait until better economic rural areas: moisture testers throughout the state, forecasts are available. thus assuring that the testers are in Gleaning: Farm Bureau has sup- proper operating condition. The fed- Farm Bureau is concerned with the ported H.B. 4688 (Rep. Curtis Hertel) eral government has already issued cutbacks in the Michigan Department which provides a tax credit to farmers regulations requiring such testing for of Agriculture and whether the 1983 who permit a properly qualified chari- grain dealers who sell in the export budget will return needed funds. For table organization to "glean" a field market. example: control of the gypsy moth in- after harvest. "Gleaning" means col- festation is vital to forests and farm Forestry: H.B. 4685 (Rep. Jacob- lecting the leftover crops after harvest woodlots. One infestation affecting etti) proposes a program important to to prevent waste of food produce, pri- four or more counties in central the U.P. forest industry and farmers marily fruit and vegetables. Michigan is beyond control, however, who have wooded areas. Farm Bu- Several farmers in Michigan already it is still possible to control further reau has supported this legislation have allowed such "gleaner" groups to spreading of the moth that causes tree along with several amendments which come into their orchards or fields to defoliation and eventually kills hard- permit forming a pilot program con- pick up the waste crops which are then woods. USDA has cut funding, return- taining at least 55,000 acres of wood- ing full responsibility to the states. The program started out at $380,000 and ° used for the needy. The tax credit would be 1 % of the value of the "gleaned" crops. California and Ore- ed area for the purpose of good man- agement. A "working forest" consists has been cut to about $140,000. The of 10,000 to 20,000 acres. Payments gon presently use such a tax incentive governor has recommended bringing of $12.00 per acre would be included to encourage "gleaning" for charitable it back to about $252,000. However, provided the owners meet all of the re- purposes. The bill passed the House a good control program would cost quirements for timber size and man- by 93 to 6 and on the last day of the $670,000. agement practices. session passed the Senate 29-0. This Brucellosis control is another area of makes it possible for the act to take ef- This program is patterned after the concern. Michigan, after 30 years of fect this harvest season. County Ex- system used in Finland and would effort, is "certified" as brucellosis-free. tension agents are expected to have assure adequate quantities of wood for Federal funding is being cut and will detailed information for producers a variety of purposes. Ironically, Mich- probably be available only to "problem who may be interested in this worthy igan imports most of the wood prod- states." Michigan has been receiving program. Farm Bureau will also make ucts it uses, although it is a state with about $250,000 in federal money to information available. great forest reserves. maintain a "preventative brucellosis" A companion bill which has passed Strip Mining: S. B. 819 has passed program. At least $270,500 is needed the House and is in a Senate commit- the Senate. The-90 page bill would to maintain a program. Brucellosis in tee is H.B. 4122 (Rep. Trim). This regulate strip mining for coal in Michi- animals can be transmitted to humans proposal would exempt a person who gan. It contains some protection for as undulant fever. Midwest states are "in good faith donates food" for use by agriculture. While Farm Bureau sup- proposing an embargo on animals "a non-profit corporation, organization ported the concept, there are several from states which fail to fund and carry or association." He "shall not be liable concerns to be worked out during the out brucellosis control efforts. for civil damages as a result of an act summer recess before it is considered Other important funding areas in- or omission affecting the nature, age, in the House. clude Soil Conservation District condition or packaging of the donated grants, fair premiums, breeder food" unless "the act or omission Single Business Tax Reform: awards, agricultural promotion, pro- amounts to gross negligence or willful H.B. 5387 is one of several bills de- motion of international trade and and wanton misconduct." Most farm- signed to help businesses in Michi- sales, peach virus program, X disease, ers are willing to permit the use of gan. Farmers, through Farm Bureau's animal diseases such as the new "blue waste fruits and vegetables for chari- efforts some years ago, were exemp- tongue" problem, crop reporting, etc. table purposes but have been con- ted from this tax. However, H.B. The MDA's $175,000 grant to MSU cerned about liability. While there 5387 includes an exemption for in- for the Animal Health Diagnostic Lab have been no problems, H.B. 4122 creased exports with possible tax sav- is being eliminated. would clarify the law. ings to the exporter between $11,000 6 RURAL LIVING. JULY 1982 HOMELITE@/ 4thl)- --~.~.: fh ofJu~ and $12,000. It exempts export in- have been very helpful to fruit and Special ~ creases over the previous three year vegetable farmers, is still in committee. rolling average on "manufactured or assembled" goods. Farm Bureau has Beginning Farmer Financing: This legislation (H. B. 5460, Rep. MODEL insisted that it include agricultural ex- Dodak) is strongly supported by Farm ST-100 ports and has met with legislators and Bureau and has passed in the House others on this issue. Michigan agricul- and Senate. Gov. Milliken is expected tural exports have increased from to sign it. It would establish a loan pro- about $690 million in one year to gram using tax exempt bonds which more than $940 million. This resulted would result in lower interest rates to from an aggressive marketing pro- those who qualify for the loans. Other gram, much of it carried out by Farm states with similar programs have of- Bureau's Michigan Elevator Ex- fered rates as much as 3 to 9% below change, as well as efforts by others. the prime interest rate. Beginning The tax reform would greatly aid farmers could borrow up to $400,000, marketing programs and also would of which $125,000 could be used to maintain many jobs in the state. buy farm equipment. Repayment peri- Subdivision Control Study Com- ods would be up to 20 years. To quali- mittee: Farm Bureau is represented fy for the loan, the borrower's net on a committee of the Department of worth must be $250,000 or less, in- Gasoline-Powered String Trimmer Commerce studying the Subdivision cluding spouses' income. Machinery AUTOMATIC STRING ADVANCE. Exclu- Control Act. FB's policies are concern- would have to be bought within the sive! Puts you totally in control. Advances ed that the 10-acre provision in pres- state and used only by the immediate string at a trigger's touch. No tapping. No stopping. ent law is using up farmland unneces- family. The beginning farmer would COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED. sarily. The commission will have a for- also have to prove that he has agricul- BIG 20" CUTTING SWATH. Widest availa- mal report by fall and legislation will tural experience and is capable of ble. then be introduced. managing a farm. If it is possible to sell RUGGED CHAIN SAW ENGINE. 1.3 hp. A long-life 26.2 cc Homelite the bonds, it is expected that the loan Workers' Compensation: While DIRECT DRIVE. No driveshaft. No wasted program could be ready to accept ap- power. many important reforms were made in plications sometime between January ADJUSTABLE HAND GRIP. For perfect 1980 and 1981, many farmers in the balance. and March 1983. Farm Bureau Young forest areas find that they cannot sell COMBINATION HANDLE/FUEL TANK. Farmers and county leaders were Freestanding design makes fueling, stor- their product because of companies' helpful in contacting their senators to age easier. fears of being liable for workers' com- SOFTONE™ MUFFLER. Directs noise to pass the bill before recess. pensation cases. S.B. 715 (Sen. ground. Mowat) would change the section on Petition Drives: None of the five THICKER .095" STRING. Handles heavier jobs. 75 ft. replacement spool of string. subcontracting. Many farmers also find petitions that Farm Bureau made LIGHTWEIGHT. Only 7% Ibs. that when hiring various types of available to Community Action contractors, they suddenly become Groups and county FB secretaries liable for workers' compo This is a ALSO AVAILABLE throughout the state have received complicated and difficult area and enough signatures to put them on the talks are still going on with other in- ballot. The welfare limitation petition ST-80 $11495 terested business groups. which is being circulated by a group Prompt Payment: Gov. Milliken known as S.O.S. will continue to be ST-200 $17450 circulated until November with the aim has formally signed four related bills - of putting it on the next general elec- (LIMITED QUANTITY) two of them on milk, one on potatoes, tion ballot. Lt. Gov. Brickley has also and the other upgrades the Grain Available from all partldpatlng Farm Bureau announced that the Citizens for an Im- dealen throughout Michigan. C.ll toll-free Dealers Act. These bills will effectively proved Ballot did not attract enough 1-8O().292-2640,ext. 674, for the dealer In your protect farmers to the degree possible area. support. The Michigan Townships through state legislation. The MDA (Some items may not be stocked at all partici- Association taxation petition is not ex- pating dea'e~. but are available and may be has held meetings around the state for ordered.) pected to receive sufficient signatures. grain dealers to explain their financial responsibilities and the requirement of Lansing Review is prepared by Robert Farm Bureau Services, Inc. the legislation. S.B. 113, which would Smith, MFB senior legislative counsel. RURAL LIVING, JUL Y 1982 7 Washington Report FB Calls for 'Positive' Trade Action Reductions in the budget for agricul- 8 percent rice and 4 percent other. port of corn, wheat, soybeans, cotton tural programs will not be tolerated in Assuming that export prices remain and rice, would range from $.22 per the present economic and political cli- relatively depressed, the effect of the bu. for corn to $.60 per cwt. for rice,. mate, Farm Bureau leaders have told $1 billion funding would stimulate an (see chart # 1). The higher commodity members of Congress. In a strongly additional export of 100 million prices would directly benefit crop pro- worded statement issued June 8, the bushels of corn, 60'million bushels of ducers. For example, if corn produc- AFBF Board of Directors said that the wheat, 25 million bushels of soybeans, tion in 1982 is 7.5 billion bushels, the farm organization would oppose farm 400,000 bales of cotton and 4 million $.22 increase per bushel would gener- program decisions made to meet bud- cwts. of rice. ate an additional $1.65 billion in in- getary restraints while entitlement pro- Increases in the season's average come for corn producers (see chart grams, representing almost 50 percent price resulting from the additional ex- #1) . of the total budget - and, accordingly, responsible for almost 50 percent of the projected federal budget deficit - remain essentially undisturbed. CHART 1 Reiterating major tenents of Farm Bureau's 12 point plan to improve Benefits to Producers of One Billion Dollar farm income, the farm leaders remind- Funding of CCC Revolving Export Credit Fund ed Congress that export sales are the brightest income prospect for the agri- Credit Increase cultural sector. "Farm programs must Available In Season's Increased be administered in a manner that does Based on Additional Average Income to not interfere with export market op- 1980-1981 Exports Price Producers portunities," they said. CCC Funding Push (Million) (Thousand) (Million) The statement called on Congress Corn $290 100,000 Bu. $0.22/Bu. $1,650 to take positive trade action to en- Wheat $270 60,000 Bu. $0.21/Bu. $ 550 hance the export opportunities for ag- Soybeans $160 25,000 Bu. $0.42/Bu. $ 880 riculture. "We will push Congress for Cotton $140 400 Bales $0.03/Lb. $ 190 $1 billion for the Commodity Credit Rice $ 80 4,000 Cwt. $0.60/Cwt. $ 90 Corporation export revolving fund," the farm leaders promis~d. Total $3,360 Farm Bureau economists and analysts, upon whose research the call for CCC funding is based, say that the CHART 2 fund will help develop new world markets, reduce government costs for Reduction in 1982 Deficiency Payments Due to deficiency payments and grain CCC Revolving Export Credit Fund storage, and will increase jobs in transportation and other facets of the Increase in Reduction in export trade. USDA's Estimate Season's Average Deficiency An analysis of the potential benefits of Deficiency Price Due to Payments do to for agriculture and the federal budget, Payments CCC Credit Fund Higher Prices prepared by AFBF research economist Ross Korves, follows: (Million) Based on CCC and other Credit Corn $0. 15/Bushel $0.22/Bushel $285 Guarantee Program sales in fiscal Wheat $0.30/Bushel $0.21/Bushel $ 80 years 1980 and 1981, $1 billion of Cotton $0.098/Pound $0.03/Pound $ 94 CCC export funding will likely have Rice $1.00/CWT $0.60/CWT $ 54 the following commodity breakdown: 29 percent corn, 27 percent wheat, 16 Total $513 percent soybeans, 14 percent cotton, 8 RURAL LIVING. JUL Y 1982 Equally important, the higher prices going into the reserve would save the savings will be substantially larger. would have a major impact on the cost USDA $26.5 million in storage costs Related employment opportunities of government programs. USDA has the first year, with greater savings in would also result from the increased estimated that deficiency payments for succeeding years because the interest export sales, Past USDA research in- 1982 crops may be $.098 per lb. for is forgiven on the second and third dicates that 35,000 jobs are created cotton, $.30 per bu. for wheat, $.15 years of reserve loans. The savings on when an additional $1 billion of U, S. per bu. for corn and $1.00 per cwt. for the first year cost of the wheat reserve agricultural products are exported. rice. The higher market prices result- would be $15.9 million due to the 60 ing from the additional exports could million bushels of wheat not entering Washington Report is prepared by reduce to zero the deficiency pay- the reserve. 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The pouring of appreciation for the week- you will spread the word," he said. glow of candles, held by 250 young long seminar in citizenship awareness Smith stressed the need for honest, men and women, counselors and and responsibility made the amount of trustworthy people in government, staff, lighted the grounds in front of time, effort and resources expended business and labor. To accomplish one of the dormitories. This final by county Farm Bureaus, Michigan that, he said, each citizen must share vesper service of an eventful week was Farm Bureau, and sponsoring busi- in the responsibility. "We help make an emotional time for the group and nesses and organizations well worth- decisions. The record of Americans, many were moved to share their while - a real investment in the future even in our election process, makes a thoughts. of our nation. person realize how little we want to "This experience has changed my The 230 participating students - a share in that responsibility." life." record enrollment - came from 60 He told the students that they would "It's time now to go home and get Michigan counties. They came from be creating their own world, right on involved. " both rural and urban areas - some the Albion College campus. "Farm Bureau has done a lot for us. from Detroit's suburbs, others from the "You will learn from those experi- We must take what we have learned Upper Peninsula's "Copper Country." ences. It will be training for the outside and experience it ourselves and share The seminar opened on Monday, world. Participate in what's going on. it with others." June 14, with a welcome by MFB By so doing, you will be developing a The students who rose to give public President Elton R. Smith, who also habit that you should maintain for the testimony to the value of their week's serves as vice president of the Ameri- rest of your life. That habit is to be in- experiences were students from can Farm Bureau Federation. volved in the world around you," he throughout the state participating in Smith addressed the question - why said. the 19th annual Michigan Farm Bu- does a farm organization sponsor a cit- Seminar chairperson Robert Craig, reau Young People's Citizenship Sem- izenship seminar? manager of MFB's Commodity Activi- inar. The candlelight vesper service "We feel we owe society a portion ties and Research Department, pre- marked their last evening together as a of our time, efforts and resources to sented the students' orientation mes- group, but also marked the opening of relight the flame of American citizen- sage, spelling out why they were 10 RURAL LIVING, JUL Y 1982 there. State Sen. Robert VanderLaan conventions. They voted in the of Grand Rapids talked about the general election using computer world of politics, including why politi- punch cards, and heard the election cians become politicians. results announced by Michigan De- Next, the students were given a partment of Agriculture Director Dean glimpse of the upcoming political ac- Pridgeon. tivities they would be involved in by In between their "hands-on" politi- Ron Gaskill, MFB's local affairs spe- cal activities, the students heard an im- cialist, who served as the seminar's pressive line-up of world-renowned political science coordinator. speakers, including Dr. Clifton Ganus, Throughout the week's activities, president of Harding College, Searcy, Gaskill guided the young adults in ac- Arkansas, a familiar figure at Michi- tual involvement in registering to vote, gan's Young People's Citizenship Sem- signing nominating petitiors, the de- inars throughout the years. velopment of political advertising and Just back from Poland, Dr. Ganus the purchase of air time and poster gave a first hand account of what life is space for their messages. The students like in Poland, Russia and other coun- also participated in primary elections, tries. the use of both paper ballots and "There is no real freedom," he said. voting machines, and staging political Although the Russian constitution is similar to ours, he said, "the problem is that it is not enforced. If you want to The Foundations be someone in Russia, you must be a of Freedom member of the Communist Party. If you're not, you cannot go to college Using computer punch card ballots, and you can get only menial work. students cast their votes for candidates who had been campaigning throughout The government totally controls your the week's seminar activities. entire life." Another speaker on the topic of communism was Maria Schultz, who "Abraham Lincoln" made his first immigrated to the United States on Ju- appearance at this year's Citizenship ly 4, 1956. Born in the Ukraine, Seminar. Honest Abe, in reality the Schultz has lived under Polish, Ger- Rev. Bruce Hanks, a direct descen- man Nazi and communist forms of dant of Abraham Lincoln, gave a one- government. hour dialogue about Lincoln's life, his In an interview following her pre- beliefs on slavery and the night of the sentation to the students, she and her assassination. husband, Otto, said that their freedom As a participant, I came away from will "never get old." the seminar realizing what American "We know we could have been in citizenship is all about - it's a strong Siberia and I don't think that will ever belief in our country, in God and in leave us," she said. "I'm more excited our people. It's morality, citizenship, everyday about living in the U.S., and a belief in ourselves. ('m confident even though things aren't perfect here. that the students came to the same The U.S. is the very best country in realization. Speaking for the 19th consecutive year at MFB's Citizenship Seminar, lecturer the world. There is no better." The Michigan Farm Bureau Young Dr. Clifton Ganus built a pyramid to ex- Dr. John Furbay, a cultural anthro- People's Citizenship Seminar is, in- plain the freedoms of democracy to the pologist, told of his experiences in deed, an extraordinary program. students. U.S. dtizens, he said, enjoy world traveling. Furbay has been these and many other freedoms: the right to seek a profit, worship, vote free- around the world 46 times and in ly, conduct a business and to speak every country in the world at least Cary Blake is broadcast coordinator openly. once. His message was that we should with the Michigan Farm Bureau. He not judge other cultures as wrong has been a member of the Young simply because they are different than People's Citizenship Seminar Com- our own. mittee since 1978. RURAL LIVING, JULY 1982 11 A Traditional Team By Connie Turbin Pulling Michigan horsemen are concerned about their image as agriculture's "maverick" farmers and at the recent Governor's Conference on the Michi- Together gan Horse Industry, June 2-3 at Lans- ing, over 800 representatives pleasure, show and race horse in- dustry talked about the need for of the reuniting this segment of agriculture. Again John Surbrook, a leading Michigan breeder of Standardbred horses, who served on the conference Education and Promotion Committee, says that horsemen have not forgotten their ag- ricultural heritage. A horse fann is like any other farm. The difference is that the product of our fann- "It is real agricultural business," he ing operation is a race horse, says Jack- says. "We raise corn and hay. We son County FB member John Surbrook. breed mares and produce a colt and 12 RURAL LIVING. JULY 1982 sell the colt, just like another farmer Michigan farms signalled the end of an searchers at MSU and the College of would do if he had beef animals. We era in agriculture. Human Medicine, which leads to im- buy the same tools, the same equip- "After that," Pridgeon says, "there proved medical technology and medi- ment and, basically, make our living were fewer and fewer breeding farms cal development," he says. the same as other farmers. The differ- for draft horses in Michigan. When the Improved promotion of the horse ence is that the end product of our breeders of race and show horses industry will have other spinoffs for farming operation is a race or show began to bring the industry back into agriculture, possibly including the horse." this state, it seemed to develop outside future Agricultural Exposition Center There are an estimated 5,600 of traditional agriculture." on the MSU campus. operations in the Michigan horse in- However, he adds, a new attitude in In each of the horse industry confer- dustry with a total value in land, the MDA and among horsemen will ence committee reports on research, equipment and animals of $410 "tie together two segments of agricul- education and promotion and eco- million. ture that should never have been nomic development, the industry- How did the horse industry drift separated in the first place." wide benefit of an Agricultural Exhibi- away from its status as a traditional But there is more to it than main- tion and Exposition Center was iden- agricultural enterprise? Michigan streaming the horse industry back into tified as a priority item. Department of Agriculture Director agriculture. The traditional agricultural In their reports, committee con- Dean M. Pridgeon explains that the segment must take an interest in, and ferees supported the center as a "facili- decline in the use of draft horses on be supportive of, the horse industry. ty needed for major agricultural exhibi- Such interest is evidenced in the tions .... It would provide a large policy adopted by delegates to the arena area, stabling for all types of Michigan Farm Bureau annual meet- livestock up to 1,000 head and a sale ing in Grand Rapids last December. facility." They recognize that as a focal "Horses like other livestock require point for agriculture in Michigan, the on-farm inputs such as housing, feed center can have significance for the and labor. The horse industry also horse industry as a showplace for needs basic agricultural research, ex- horse competitions, rodeos, and breed tension, education and other activ- excellence events. ities," the delegates said. They urged Working together for the funding of the Michigan Agricultural Reporting the center, the ties between agriculture Service and the MSU Cooperative Ex- and the horse industry will be tension Service to conduct a horse strengthened. But horsemen also census and compile statistical informa- point out that harness racing and show tion needed to project the needs of this horse interests have maintained close segment of agriculture. ties to the agricultural sector through Paul Kindinger, coordinator for the the county fair circuit in the state. Governor's Conference on the Horse Surbrook ~ys that horse owners, Industry and the Governor's Con- breeders and trainers value the county ference on Agriculture held last year, fair system as a proving ground for sees advantages for the agricultural in- untested horses. dustry as a result of this unity. "A two-year-old," he says, "is a lot "In a political sense," says Kin- like a teenager. It hasn't matured yet. dinger, "all of agriculture gains with a It may have the breeding and show larger constituency. This increases the potential for speed, but the horse is in- visibility of agriculture and affords op- consistent and must learn to be a race portunities for growth for the entire in- horse. Until it proves itself (in a race), dustry. " you really don't know what you've He cites more research as a specific got. example. "Both segments of agricul- "It's just like dairy cows; not every ture can benefit from better research heifer that freshens will go into the facilities for large animals, one of herd and become profitable." which would be horses. In addition, And Surbrook emphasizes that the large animal research has been linked horseman is in business for a profit. to human medicine. There is an ex- Even those who invest in a race horse change of research and study already or have show horses as a hobby are in- going on between large animal re- terested in making a profit, he says. RURAL LIVING, JUL Y 1982 13 Governor's conferees have helped build support and interest for the expansion of Michigan agriculture and the horse industry. The profit picture for owners and P .A. 327, aimed at improving the rac- ownership, operated in a manner to trainers is one of the serious problems ing industry in Michigan and giving the make racing more appealing to a facing the horse race industry in horse industry an established alloca- broader public. Michigan, says Surbrook. Horsemen tion of revenues. - Provision by statute for the alloca- are leaving the state to race in other "The horse racing industry in tion of revenues to Michigan's horse states where they can compete for Michigan has gone through a very un- racing industries and agricultural pro- larger purses and make a profit. fortunate economic decline in recent grams, specifically fairs, commodity A fairer share of the pari-mutuel years," says Allen, "and the repercus- associations and other traditionally stake from Michigan thoroughbred sions are felt by other horse industries, funded agricultural programs, and the and harness racing tracks is one of the the rest of agriculture and the entire planned Agricultural Exposition Cen- goals identified by the conference state. ter. Economic Development Committee, The key components of Allen's bill -Funding of a study of an off- chaired by Dr. Bob Kramer. That com- involve: premise pari-mutuel wagering system. mittee recommended that a percent- -Changes in the pari-mutuel tax "If we are to continue to expect the age of the pari-mutuel revenues be withholding distribution, with funding benefits of having the (horse) industry earmarked for the horse industry for promotion, improved facilities and in the state, we must do something before it goes to the state's general better purses. soon to see that we do not lose it to fund. -Allowance for a new track in other states who provide the condi- Horsemen note that from the more southwest Michigan, with broad public tions for quality racing," Allen says. than $27 million generated by the Michigan pari-mutuel racing system in 1979-80. $7,376.875.65 went direct- ly to agriculture for support of county fairs, breeder awards and other ag- related activities. Michigan towns and cities. where pari-mutuel tracks are located. received $2.673.581. 72 and the state's general fund received an additional $17,179,316.70 from pari- mutuel dollars wagered. A bill introduced by Sen. Richard Allen (R-DeWitt) offers amendments to the Michigan Racing Law of 1980, Sen. Richard Allen had the unique experience of driving a harness race sulky following a news confer- ence at the state capitol June 3. 14 RURAL LIVING, JULY 1982 Front and Center When farmers, visit Ag Expo at MSU July 20-22, they can "Win With Farm Bureau" at a special tent set up in the south section of the exposition. The display will explain the benefits and service~ of FB and will be a valuable information program for members and potential members. All FB affiliate companies are participating in the exhibit. Displays include product promo- tions, product sampling, information booths and even some fun and games. MFB and affiliate company staff members will be present to answer questions and explain programs, services and products. AgriCom, MFB's computer information and market advice service, will also be on display. Ross Korves, AFBF research economist, will be among the resource people who will outline policy issues and answer questions from county FB leaders and policy development committee members at the Aug. 19 Cabinet Meeting in Lansing. Korves will brief the 'county leaders on national issues for policy consideration. He will be joined on the program by speakers from government, education and agriculture. A review of the national dairy situation, including proposals on how to deal with the current surplus, and a discussion on Michigan's promotion programs are planned topics for two special dairy meetings for members. The meetings will be held Monday, Aug. 9 at the Colony House in Cass City and Tuesday, Aug. 10 in Grand Rapids at the Pick Motor Inn. Hollis Hatfield, director of the AFBF Dairy Department, will discuss the national dairy situa- tion, along with representatives from MSU and the MDA. MFB's membershipcontinuesto grow. As of the June 17 membership report, 24 coun- ties had reached their 1982 goal. MFB is now at 96.64% of goal, with three regions, the U.P., West Central and North, over goal as well as Districts 4, 7, 10 and 11. Farmers of the Week _ The Farmer of the Week program, farmer from Cheboygan. A former and a Mecosta County FB member. co-sponsored by Farm Bureau Insur- State Police trooper, Collins is an elder He has earned the State Farmers ance Group and the Michigan Farm in his church, past president of the Degree from the Future Farmers of Radio Network, honors Michigan farm- congregation, and served four years America. ers for their contributions to the com- on the church board of education. He Week of May 24 - Norris Hubbell, munity and the agriculture industry. was president of the local Fraternal 70, farms 160 acres and grows cash May 1982 recipients were: Order of Police Lodge four times, is a crops near Hemlock. He has been on Cheboygan County FB member, and the Saginaw County Fair board for 19 Week of May 3 - Robert Hiscock, a past member of the local school years, on the area Soil Conservation 64, a dairy and cash crop farmer from board, having served as treasurer for board for 20 years, and is a longtime rural Battle Creek, farms 800 acres four years. He also was a 4-H beef member of the Saginaw County FB. with his partner. Hiscock is on the Cal- leader and taught gun safety to 4-H He also belongs to the Grange and the houn County Soil Conservation Board youth. local Methodist Church. and was board chairperson for many Week of May 31 - Allen Cable, years. He is on the state Natural Re- Week of May 17 - Robert Peasley, 4S, of Bath, a dairy and cash crop S7, of Blanchard, operates a SOD-acre farmer, farms 417 acres with his wife I sources Advisory Committee; is a dairy farm and milks nearly 170 cows and two sons, who are all part of the board member and past president of Calhoun County FB, is a county in partnership with his youngest son. farm partnership. Cable is a deacon Farmers Petroleum board member; is He is treasurer of the local Methodist for the Eastminster Presbyterian active in his church, and is a past Em- Church, held several church board Church in East Lansing, active in the mett planning board member. positions, and serves as a church DeWitt Masonic Lodge and the Lions school teacher and youth leader. He is Club; member and past officer of the Week of May 10 - William Collins, a trustee on the township board, a 4- H Clinton County FB, and member of 49, is a commercial angora goat leader, an ASCS committee member, the DHIA and the MABC. RURAL LIVING. JULY 1982 15 ~ ~laRm~1 County Newsletter • BUreau Members Communicate With Young Consumers HIAWATHALAND BARRY asked if their pupils could go one step better than having the standard film May 28 was an exciting day for two and discussion brought to the class- fourth grade classes from Fisher room. They wanted to see first hand School in Marquette. They visited a what goes on behind the barn doors. real dairy farm - the Harold Bahrman So Doris Erhorn arranged for first and farm in Skandia. second grade classes to load a bus on Haroid's son, Dan, did a super job the morning of May 13 and visit some explaining the dairy business to the animal farms. students. He explained that cows need The first stop was at the Erhorn 20 gallons of water per day. He also Dairy farm in Nunica. Doris explained took them through the potato ware- to the children how the 50 cows are house and explained the potato busi- fed about 70 pounds of feed and drink ness to them. The children saw three different kinds of silos on the farm. (Photo courtesy of the Hastings Reminder) a whole bath tub of water every day. They found out that tractors can cost They discussed the many products Fifty-nine Pleasantview students made from milk. The children were $70,000 and that some costly machin- painted or drew posters for a contest ery is used only one or two weeks a amazed that the average Michigan to promote June as National Dairy dairy farm daily provides milk for year. That day the cows provided Month. Judged best over all were "chocolate milk" for each student and 2,000 people. They walked through Jodie Brady and Rob Case, shown the milk house, into the parlor and the five parents and two teachers. here with Connie Case, Pleasantview Next the children toured the Berg- stood where the cows stand twice a contest coordinator, and the Magic day to be milked as Erhorn explained dahl apple orchard and learned that Cow. they have 18 varieties of apples and the milking process. Then the kids piled into their bus that this is an off year for that particular CHEBOYGAN and went east to the hog farm belong- orchard. Each tree needs 50 gallons of The Inland Lakes 5th grade class ing to Bob & Linda LeMierix. Bob water a day. made their annual visit to the Hand-N- The day ended with a tour through brought out some five-day-old piglets Hand Farm in Afton on May 24. They in a box and let the children pet them. Heath's greenhouses. toured the dairy cow barn and milking Everyone got.a chance to look inside facilities, took a hayride, saw the the clean, air-conditioned barn where MAC-LUCE Michigan Farm Bureau slide presenta- the baby pigs are born and weaned in- Doe Creek Farm and the Gribbell tion, "Fabulous Food Friends," ate ice to groups. Then they visited the older families hosted Cheryl Wurster's kin- cream provided by Cheboygan Coun- pigs in pens outside. Bob handed out dergarten class on June 2. Twenty ty Farm Bureau and received a bag of a pig bookmark made from pig skin children made their way' through the Michigan agriculture information and and a pig ring and recipe leaflet. dairy farm, into the milking parlor and recipes. Next was a visit to the Rolland & tried their hand at milking part of the The following is typical of the letters Carol Groeninks farm. The Groeninks herd by hand. The Gribbells took them the Hands received from the students. have about 30 calves ranging in age into the calf barn and let the kids bottle Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hand, from several days to a year old. The feed three of the calves. Hi. How are you? 1 really enjoyed calves are all raised separately in a The trip was topped off with a my visit and the hay ride and talking to hutch with a yard. This serves several discovery of furry kittens which were us about the cows and the hay ride. purposes. It keeps the calves from smothered with love and then a trip to And that movie and most of all the ice sucking on each other, which is in- the farm kitchen for a treat of milk and cream and the new recipes. Now stinct to all baby animals, and allows cake. maby my mom will cook something the farmer to see exactly how much Doe Creek Farm has served as a new and good. each one is eating and how he is feel- learning experience for youngsters for Thank you, Lori Jarema ing each day. Groenink showed the the past few years as the Gribbells classes the grain the calves get and have invited children from both the OTTAWA allowed a few lucky children an oppor- Newberry and Engadine school systems Two teachers from the Peach Plains tunity to feed a calf with the big nipple to join them for a day on the farm. Elementary School in Grand Haven bottle. 16 Your Farm Bureau: A Problem-Solving Tool This is the time of year for Farm Bu- ing from the seat of a tractor. While that I have a choice in life and I choose reau members to begin thinking about you're doing your farm work, be think- to be a farmer. Some of you chose policy development and pledge their ing about some of your concerns and other occupations, but you had the involvement in this vital activity. problems and how they could possibly right to choose. That's freedom. Policy development is crucial to our be solved. Jot them down and save We have many people in this coun- farm organization at all levels - coun- them to share with others at your try who think our government owes ty, state and national - because it is county policy development meeting. the policies of the organization that If you are not using your Farm give drive to all else that takes place. Bureau organization as a problem- "Few want to get involved solving tool, then you are not using it and yet they complain about as you should. Whether the problem is local, statewide or national in scope, the policy Farm Bureau "If you are not using your we have the structure, the resources, follows. " Farm Bureau organization and the united strength to solve it as a problem-solving tool, through Farm Bureau. Be watching for notices of county them a living - the government is to then you are not using it as serve them - baloney! We owe our and district policy development meet- you should. " ings and be there to share your ideas. government for our freedom and that Your Farm Bureau needs your best means getting involved so that we don't loose our freedom. The biggest thinking! Policy to Farm Bureau is our compass, enemy we have in this nation is our- providing direction needed to effec- selves - our selfishness. No one wants tively reach our purpose of achieving to get involved and therefore a few "educational improvement, economic What Is Freedom? can run the country. opportunity and social advancement" Our Farm Bureau is an example of By Donald Sisung for farm families. what is happening. Few want to get in- Clinton County FB President uolued and yet they complain about Unlike many other organizations, Farm Bureau develops its policy and Freedom, that's what we think the policy Farm Bureau follows. FB's gets its direction at the grassroots level. about when we are celebrating the 4th policy is set each year at annual meet- In Farm Bureau, direction of policy of July. How many of us really ap- ing. Get involved in setting this policy. should not, may not and will never be preciate what our forefathers did for us Suggest policy - attend the annual imposed from the top. That puts some on July 4, 1776? Do we have the meeting so that you have a say in responsibility on our shoulders. courage to stand up and protect that Farm Bureau policy. This is a busy time of year for farm- freedom today? Farm Bureau is for freedom, are ers, but most do part of their best think- What is freedom to me? It is the fact you? Members Communicate MFB's Money Market Fund a Plus for All Members (continued) According to Ottawa County FI:s Michigan Farm Bureau's Money vest, there will be no maturity date" on Newsletter Editor Bev Hehl, such farm Market Fund Program offers members his or her investment, no fixed interest tours effectively address the animal the opportunity to invest in Institution- rate on the money invested, and no welfare issue. al Liquid Assets (ILAs), a money mar- interest penalty assessed when money "To most of us in Ottawa County ket fund with two separate portfolios: is withdrawn from the fund. farming is a big part of our everyday the Prime Obligations Portfolio and Although there is no guarantee that lives, whether we do it for a living or the Government Portfolio. ILA is ad- the interest rate on money invested in not. But there is an increasing number ministered and distributed by Gold- the ILA Money Market Fund will re- in and around our county who claim man & Sachs, a registered broker- main at any particular level, daily in- farm animals are inhumanely treated," dealer. terest rates have ranged between she said. Farm Bureau's Money Market Fund 11.26 percent and 16.21 percent dur- "It is the concern of Ottawa County Program should not be confused with ing the period from Oct. 1, 1981 FB Women to take every opportunity Money Market Certificates available through May 18, 1982. to show consumers that this just is not from many banks. Such certificates Michigan Farm Bureau members so. An unhealthy, unhappy animal often require a $10,000 minimum in- who are interested in the lLA Money will not produce well. To the farmer, vestment and generally have a fixed Market Fund should contact John his animals are more than mere ma- interest rate for a specific period of VanderMolen, MFB Member Services chines. Their needs are met for feed- time, usually six months. In addition, manager, at 517 -323-7000 ,extension ing, housing, parasite control and substantial penalties may be assessed 536, or write him at Michigan Farm medical care just as though the animal for early withdrawal. Bureau, P.O. Box 30960, Lansing, were a member of the family. Records In contrast, a member may invest as Mich. 48909, and request a Money and health charts are kept just as some little as $500 in the ILA Money Market Market Fund program outline and ap- folks write in 'baby books,''' Hehl said. Fund, and, if a member chooses to in- plication. "17 Bureau When farmers visit Ag Expo '82 at MSU July 20-22, they can "Win With Farm Bureau" at a special tent set up in the south section of the ex- position. The display will explain the benefits and services of Farm Bureau and will be a valu- able information program for members and po- tential members. All Farm Bureau affiliate companies are par- ticipating in the exhibit. Displays by the com- panies will include: Michigan Farm Bureau will promote AgriCom, its computer information and market analysis ser- vice, educational programs and member services. Farm Bureau Insurance Group will provide educational information on insurance for farms, homes, vehicles, life and business. Farm Bureau Services will feature full lines of feed, fertilizer, chemicals, seeds and hardware products. Farmers Petroleum Cooperative will demonstrate the benefits of their quality tires, batteries and ac- cessories and provide information on liquid fuels available, including Custom Diesel fuel. Farmers Crude Production, a subsidiary of FPC, will feature information on the drilling of crude oil wells. July 20-22, 1982 Booth Numbers 248-249 and 348-349 Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan "This is a year that is going to be Ag Expo '82, July 20-22. The ex- Iowa - 500. Indiana - 250 and Ohio - tough for farmers. They are great pro- panded program would begin Sept. 150. ducers but few are great marketers. 15, 1982. "The strength of the AgriCom pro- They should be both. AgriCom could If the MFB board approves expan- gram is that it provides Illinois Farm be very helpful to them in a year and sion of AgriCom in Michigan, sub- Bureau AgriVisor's market analysis at a time when they really need it," scribers will be getting marketing ad- and gives another perspective from a says Robert Craig, manager of MFB's vice from two sources. respected professional," Craig says. Commodity Activities and Research "A key recommendation from Agri- "Getting another perspective makes Department and AgriCom project co- Com Pioneers was to obtain Illinois our program unique." ordinator. Farm Bureau's AgriVisor advice on "Farm Bureau is trying to help grains, soybean meal and livestock," Educational Seminars members improve their profits through Craig says. Pioneers have received Offered to Subcribers this outstanding marketing advisory that advice since May 21. Through co- Another part of the AgriCom pro- service." operation with Michigan State Univer- gram is educational seminars. MFB The AgriCom computer information sity, they also have access to Dr. John plans to offer two of these seminars to. and marketing program has been pi- Ferris' weekly market analysis on corn, subscribers as part of the total Agri- loted in Michigan with 25 "Pioneers" wheat, soybeans, cattle and hogs. Com program. since October 1981. At its June 30/ "AgriVisor. has an outstanding track An educational seminar for Pio- July 1 meeting, the MFB board will record," Craig says. "During their five neers, MFB board members and in- consider opening the program to all years of operation, they consistently vited guests, was held June 2 in Lans- farmer members. If the board ap- hit the top one- third of the market." ing. The MFB Grain and Livestock proves the expansion, the formal an- Four state Farm Bureaus have offered Marketing Seminar taught producers nouncement, promotional kick-off AgriVisor to their members for several how to improve their marketing skills and initial sign-up will occur at MSU's years: Illinois has 2,200 subscribers, (continued on. next page) -- . ...,. rr r-- - ... ... • ~ ..., ~ ~ • •.. • • •• • j .. I I. , I. III" I I. ,.. ~c .... I tAtf • I _,.j L ,.. j .. • 1 u ~ ..... • " .. ... ... I .. r • I.. ~ • r .. J • I• , ., I- 11 • . • .. I• j ... ..1 ,.. ~ • A "hands on" exerdse In charting the market and IdentI- fying trends using dally market Information taught pro- ducers how to Improve their marketing skiDs. RURAL LIVING. JUL Y 1982 19 Match Marketing and Cash Flow Needs and generate more profits and Agri- long term price potential and watch may bring a 10 to 30 percent return. Com Pioneers were shown how to uti- the U.S. and world economies. -Understand the markets. That's lize and interpret AgriVisor advice. - Coordinate cash flow needs with the survival package for the 1980s. MFB Commodity Activities and Re- seasonal price strengths. Ellis also discussed "Tips for Pulling search Department staff members are - If you hedge, employ a banker and the Trigger." These included making trained to assist AgriCom subscribers a broker who understand hedging. largest sales when you think the mar- in interpreting the advice. -Space sales. Don't pick market ket is in the top third, keeping basis Speakers at the seminar included tops for ONE big sale. Strive to initiate charts and selling when the basis is MSU's Dr. Ferris; AgriVisor's grain hedges during times of greatest sea- narrow, charting market action to fore- analyst, Gary Ellis, and livestock sonal market strength, allowing flexi- cast price, reading contrary opinion, analyst, Roger Norem; and Robert bility to become unpriced if all the ex- watching for cycles, and determining Craig, Ken Nye and Mike Kovacic, perts are wrong. the return on investment necessary for MFB's commodity department staff. - Use seasonal and cyclical price profit and not selling below that point. strengths as described by Dr. Ferris. "Not pulling the trigger is the biggest Ellis told the group that they should -Use scale up pricing techniques. problem," he said. "The market develop a marketing plan that meets spends 30 percent of the time trending their cash flow needs. He suggested -Investigate all pricing alternatives. and 70 percent congesting. Market several components of such a plan: -Sell large amounts when a large analysis attempts to tell you when it -Control storage; earn a storage re- profit is available. will change, which way it will go and turn. "Price, don't sell." -Constantly review your risk posi- how far. - Have pricing and income goals in tion in relation to changing U.S. and "We forecast price movement most- the proper perspective. world economies. ly by charts and cycles. They will prob- -Know cost of production and -One to two cents per bushel invest- ably hit the highs 80 percent of the make profitable sales. Keep aware of ed for market information and advice time." .. .... • .. • • i..oII ... • .... ... ..... The market spends 30 percent of the time trending and 70 percent congesting. Market analysis at- tempts to tell you when it will change, which way it will go and how far. GARY ELLIS .20 RURAL LiVING, JULY 1982 By Marda Ditchie According to Michigan Department of Agriculture records, the first fair in Michigan was held in Kalamazoo in October 1846. The society conducting the fair was organized in Schoolcraft on Jan. 10, 1846, with A.Y. Moore, inventor of the combine, as president; William N. Edgar as secretary; and Samuel Cobb as treasurer. By the 1850s, most of the state's counties had organized annual fairs with multiple purposes. The annual events were expositions where farmers could show off their livestock and produce, a place for merchants to sell items, and where farmers met to mix with friends and learn new agricultural methods. "The original intent of the county fairs was to help farmers expand and improve the quality of their agricultural commodities and general rural life in Michigan," says Ralph Kirch, chief of the MDA's Fairs and Racing Division. "For example, in livestock they wanted to improve the standard of ex- cellence by exhibiting, recognizing and confirming the quality of breeding, and I think that was true across the spectrum of agricultural commodities. The fairs were a place to showcase agriculture. "There was also a heritage aspect in the early fairs, a place where relatives, friends and neighbors met. We often quote Abraham Lincoln, who said 'county fairs were the time keepers of history,'" Kirch says. With the growth of agricultural education programs at Michigan State University and the advances in science and technology over the last century, the purpose of county fairs also under- went changes. "Competition in today's free enter- prise farming operation makes it necessary for farmers to continually improve the quality of livestock and all commodities so they can survive in a 21 RURAL LIVING, JULY 1982 County Fairs - The Time Keepers of History strong, competitive marketplace. "Over the last 15 years, there was a Volunteers Vital Using county fairs for that purpose strong effort to bring in big star enter- Volunteers have long been an in- may not be as important as it once tainment and midways to attract peo- tegral part in the operation of county was, but it will always be a factor at ple. The fair associations felt they had fairs, whether a fair has been in ex- fairs, along with recognition to those to cater more to the urban popula- istence for over 100 years or just five. types and varieties of commodities tion," says Kirch. that excel in production," Kirch says. The Isabella County fair is one of "It's just recently that they have the newest county fairs in the state. Emphasis Returning to Ag recognized that there is no place This will be the fifth year for the new families with young children can get As agriculture became more pro- fairgrounds built by volunteers on an the exposure to agriculture that they ductive and efficient in the 20th cen- original 100-acre site near Mt. Plea- do at county fairs. Now there's a fan- tury, many county fairs began relying sant. tastic response to the need for a better on the midway and entertainment to Larry Anderson, president of the job of showing and depicting agricul- attract people, but now the trend is to Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair ture. Fair associations are starting to go back to the agricultural aspect of Society, says the ground-breaking really exhibit agriculture at county county fairs. ceremonies for the fairgrounds were fairs, particularly in the last three or four years." held in April 1978 and the fair was Some of the counties that have opened that August with six buildings, been successful in returning agriculture a race track and grandstand. All of the to their fairs are Saginaw, Berrien, S1. work was done by volunteers. Joseph and Monroe, Kirch says. "It "We hired no labor and six buildings was a major turnaround to put em- were constructed to hold our exhibits," phasis and pride in the agricultural he says. "Each building was con- portion of the fairs." structed by a locai contractor who Each year more county fairs are suc- cessfully returning to an emphasis on agricultural events beyond the midway. 22 RURAL LIVING, JUL Y 1982 volunteered his time. We probably from pari-mutuel racing have been cut ing and many of the good horses had 150 people at the site close to fair approximately 50 percent. could move to compete in races in time getting things completed. We just Kirch says the budget cuts will have Canada and in other states where the had to make the contacts and people a varied impact on the operation of the purses are much larger," Stempky came." fairs. "There will be a variety of ways says. The area now has an olympic size that they will cope with the cuts. It's Stempky predicts that only the fairs horse arena, campgrounds, an histori- really going to take some sharper with dedication and community partic- cal village and seven barns. management at county fairs," he says. ipation will survive and be able to con- Jim Harrison, president of the Ber- "It's going to affect us a lot," says tinue to be successful.. rien County Youth Fair Association, Isabella Fair President Anderson, "be- The budget cuts have not had a says that volunteers are also extremely cause we had projected our budget for drastic effect on the Berrien Youth Fair important to their fair. 10 years and the MDA monies were Association, according to President "Our fair uses all volunteers. As an part of our maintenance. We're in a Jim Harrison. example, we built five horse barns this real financial crunch now and we are "When we saw that the funds were year. We're putting metal siding on going to have to create a year round being cut, our goal was to become self- two buildings and we've got some income in order to support the fair." sufficient and so we hold many other other additions ... a lot of that is being events here to s'upport fair week," he "This year's cuts are more drastic done with volunteer labor," Harrison said. than before, so a hardship will be ex- says. "We have horse shows, picnics, an perienced by most of the fairs, espe- How does he get volunteers to auto show, dog shows and we keep cially the smaller fairs which do not work? "You just have to have people the grounds In use all the time. We generate sufficient income to oper- believe in what you're doing," he says. have storage units that come in during ate," says Stan Stempky, secretary/ the winter months and we work all State Financial Crisis manager of the Northern Michigan year to keep our grounds active In Affects County Fairs Fair in Cheboygan. order to make up for the funds that Michigan's financial crisis has had a "One of the things that we're going we've lost. direct affect on county fair budgets. Up to do is to depend on some private ''The decrease in funds have af- until this year, the MDA has provided and commercial donations. In addi- fected all of Michigan's fairs. It just $8,000 to each fair to finance con- tion, we're going to have several ac- comes down to the point that If we struction of new buildings, or mainte- tivities during the summer to replace want to survive in the 80s, we're all nance and repair of existing structures, some of those budget cuts. going to have to work harder to be- and ground Improvements. This year, "The harness horse racing funds come self-sufficient," Harrison says. however, according to Kirch, those were greatly reduced and harness funds have been reduced to about horse racing received a setback. This $4,600 to each fair because of budget could create a future problem to the A schedule of Michigan's state and restraints. In addition, fair premiums various fairs which have harness rac- county fairs appears on page 24. RURAL LIVING, JULY 1982 23 Fair Location Fair Date Alcona County Lincoln Aug. 15-21 Alger County Chatham Aug. 5-8 Allegan County Allegan Sept. 10-18 Sept. 14-18 Alpena County Arenac County Armada Alpena Standish Armarda Aug. 21-28 July 25-31 Aug. 17-22 July 26-27 1982 State and Baraga County Barry County Bay County Pelkie Hastings Bay City Aug. 7-8 July 18-24 Aug. 2-7 July 21-23 Aug. 2-4 County Fair Dates Berlin Marne July 18.24 Berrien County Berrien Springs Aug. 13-21 Branch County Coldwater Aug. 8-14 Fair Location Fair Date Harness Race Calhoun County Marshall Aug. 15-21 Aug. 16-20 Marion Marion July 7.10 July 7-10 Cass County Cassopolis Aug. 2-7 Aug. 4-6 Marquette County Marquette Sept. 16-18 Chelsea Community Chelsea Aug. 31- Mecosta County Big Rapids July 11-17 July 11-14 Sept. 4 Menominee County Stephenson July 23-25 Chippewa County Kinross Sept. 1-6 Sept. 3-4 & 6 Michigan State Fair Detroit Aug. 27- Chippewa County Stalwart Sept. 9-11 Sept. 6 Clare County Harrison Aug. 1.7 Aug. 2-7 Midland County Midland Aug. 15-21 Aug. 16.19 Clinton County St. Johns Aug. 16.19 Missaukee-Falmouth Falmouth Aug. 9-13 Croswell Croswell July 19-24 July 19-22 Monroe County Monroe Aug. 2-7 Dickinson County Norway Sept. 3-6 Sept. 5-6 Montcalm County Greenville July 11-17 Eaton County Charlotte July 25-31 July 25-26 Montmorency County Atlanta Aug. 11-14 Emmet County Petoskey Aug. 22-28 Aug. 23-24 Muskegon County Ravenna Aug. 2-7 Fowlerville Fowlerville July 19-24 July 21-23 Newaygo County Fremont Aug. 16-21 Genesee County Genesee Aug. 16.22 Northern District Cadillac Aug. 16-21 Aug. 18-21 Gladwin County Gladwin July 26.31 July 27-29 Northern Michigan Cheboygan Aug. 14-23 Aug. 16-17 Gogeblc County Ironwood Aug. 12-15 Aug. 13-15 N.W. Michigan Traverse City Aug. 30- Aug. 31- Gratiot County Ithaca July 17-24 July 19-21 Sept. 4 Sept. 1 Gratiot County Youth Alma Aug. 10-14 Oakland County Davisburg Aug. 2-8 Hillsdale County Hillsdale Sept. 26- Sept. 27- Oceana County Hart Sept. 2-6 Sept. 2-4 Oct. 2 Oct. 2 Ontonagon Greenland July 29-Aug. 1 Houghton 4-H Hancock Aug. 27-29 Osceola County Evart July 27-31 Hudsonville Hudsonville Aug. 23-28 Oscoda County Mio Aug. 11-14 Huron County Bad Axe Aug. 8-14 Aug. 10-13 Otsego County Gaylord Aug. 7-14 Aug. 11-13 Ingham County Mason Aug. 2-7 Aug. 6-7 Ottawa County Holland July 26-31 July 27-31 Ionia Free Fair Ionia July 30-Aug. 8 Aug. 2-4 Presque Isle County Posen Sept. 10-12 losco County Hale July 28-31 July 29-31 Roscommon County Roscommon Aug. 10-14 Iron County Iron River Aug. 19.22 Saginaw County Saginaw Sept. 11-18 Isabella County Mt. Pleasant Aug. 22.29 Aug. 23-24 Saline Community Saline Sept. 7-11 Jackson County Jackson Aug. 8-14 Sanilac County Sandusky July 25-31 Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo Aug. 23-28 Aug. 23-26 Schoolcraft County Manistique Aug. 27-29 Kalkaska County Kalkaska Aug. 25-28 Shiawassee Corunna Aug. 8-14 Kent County lowell Aug. 9-14 Sparta Area Sparta July 28.31 lake Odessa lake Odessa July 1.5 July 2-4 St. Clair County Goodells Aug. 10-14 lapeer County Imlay City Aug. 30- Aug. 30- St. Joseph County Centreville Sept. 20-25 Sept. 21-25 Sept. 6 Sept. 1 Tuscola County Care Aug. 1-7 Aug. 2-5 lenawee County Adrian Aug. 15-22 Aug. 18-20 U.P. State Fair Escanaba Aug. 17-22 Aug. 22 Van Buren Youth Hartford July 24-31 luce County Newberry Aug. 26-28 Vassar Vassar July 12-17 July 12-14 Mackinac County Allenville Aug. 27-29 Washtenaw County Ann Arbor July 27-30 Manchester Manchester Aug. 17-21 Wayland Community Wayland Aug. 20-21 Community Wayne County Belleville Aug. 9-14 Manistee County Onekama Sept. 1-6 Sept. 1-2 Western Michigan Ludington Aug. 2-7 Aug. 3-5 24 RURAL LIVING, JULY 1982 It's an MACMA '8 Summer Explosion Frozen Fruit Sale of County Look in the August edition of your News and Notes county newsletter for information County FB Newsletter on ordering products in the Sum- See pages 16 and 17 mer Frozen Fruit Sale. The order blank will be in the August issue of Participating county publications are: Rural Living. Allegan Ingham Monroe Antrim Ionia Montcalm Featuring "Michigan's Farm Best" Barry Iron Range Muskegon Benzie Jackson Newaygo frozen fruits and vegetables, meats, Branch Kalkaska N. W. Michigan apple concentrate and Florida Charlevoix Kent Oceana Cheboygan Lapeer Osceola frozen concentrate. Chippewa Livingston Otsego Clinton Mac-Luce Ottawa Presque Isle Order period will run until August Copper Country Macomb Eaton Manistee St. Clair 31 with deliveries scheduled for the Genesee Mason Sanilac weeks of September 20 and 27. Hiawathaland Mecosta Shiawassee Hillsdale Menominee Tuscola Huron Missaukee Wexford Your Membership in the MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU Now Makes Available Institutional Liquid Assets Designed to provide daily money market 1----------------------- I 0 Please send me a prospectus. I income with Two Portfolios: I I Name (as it appears on membership records) PRIME OBLIGATIONS GOVERNMENT *13.07% Address *13.73% City •Seven day annualized net investment income yield, computed by dividing the Portfolio's average daily net investment income per unit for the period ended State _ Zip _ June IS, 1982 by $1.00 and multiplying the result by 365. On that date the average portfolio maturities in Prime Obligations was 30 days and in Govern- Membership No. _ ment was 28 days. The yields change in response to fluctuations in interest rates on portfolio investment and operating expenses. Mail to: A prospectus containing more complete information including Money Market Fund Program management fees and expenses, will be sent upon receipt of the at- for Michigan Farm Bureau Members tached coupon. Send the coupon to Michigan National Bank, Trust Department, 77 Monroe Center, P.O. Box 2804, Grand Rapids, Michigan National Bank, Trust Department Mich. 49501. Read the prospectus carefully before you inuest or P.O. Box 2804, 77 Monroe Center send money. For current yield information call toll free Grand Rapids, MI 49501 800-621-2550. ----------------------- Investment Advisor, Administrator and Sole Distributor - GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO. 25 RURAL LIVING, JUL Y 1982 Agrinomic Update The Food and Fiber System The Food and Fiber System encom- tobacco, clothing, shoes, cut flowers, A dollar increase in consumer or ex- passes all of the activities involved in seeds and potted plants) account for port demand for any agricultural prod- the transformation of basic resources 20 percent of the GNP. (These statis- uct generates economic activity be- into the food and 'fiber products con- tics relate to expenditures on food and yond that original dollar. Each dollar sumed at home and abroad. The sys- fiber products - not just production expended on a commodity is turned tem has three components: farm sec- agriculture per se. Consequently, com- over many more times - often called tor, marketing and processing sector, parisons with other sectors or in- the multiplier effect. Economic activity and Input sector. dustries in the economy are not mean- is generated to provide the added The Farm Sector (production agri- ingful.) This flow of farm products goods and services that are required to culture) transforms basic resources in- necessitates the services of nearly 23 accommodate the increased flow of to agricultural products through bio- million people, a full 22 percent of the farm products through the economic logical processes in combination with labor force throughout the economy. system. purchased inputs. The 23 million workers that are re- The Marketing and Processing Sec- quired to move agricultural products The impact of farmgate sales of food tor transforms farm products into the through the economy reflect both and fiber commodities on the rest of food and fiber products demanded by direct and indirect labor requirements. the economy depends on the ultimate consumers. This sector includes han- Production agriculture required 3.4 use of the commodity. A bushel of dlers, transporters, processors, retail- million farmers in 1981. Other direct grain going into export channels will ers and eating establishments. and indirect employment from food generate less employment and busi- The Input Sector contributes in- and fiber products involves 2.3 million ness in the economy than a bushel that directly by providing the other sectors workers in resource and service ac- will be fed to cattle and ultimately pro- with the input goods and services they tivities: 7.2 million in transportation cessed into meat. An increase in farm need in order to perform their func- and retail trade; 4.7 million in the cash receipts of $1 million to provide tions. manufacture of farm inputs; 1.7 mil- for feedgrain exports generates an ex- Gross National Product is a com- lion in food processing, and 3.1 mil- tra 16 nonfarm jobs. In contrast, a monly used statistic that measures the lion in eating establishments. million dollar increase in farmgate final output (sal~s) or final demand The importance of agriculture re- receipts to provide for processed meat (purchases) for the flow of goods and lates particularly to its interrelation- demand generates 59 nonfarm jobs. services in the economy. ships with the rest of the economy - Currently, just under 3 percent of the employment and economic activi- Agricultural Productivity the GNP originates in production agri- ty that it generates throughout the -In 1929, 13 million farmers (26 culture. food and fiber system. Clearly, the fi- percent of the labor force) provided The total food and fiber system ac- nancial health of production agricul- the populace with food and fiber. Cur- counts for 20 percent of the GNP and ture influences economic activity rently, only 3.8 million people (3.5 provides employment for 22 percent throughout the U.S. economy. At the percent of the labor force) are involv- of the labor force. Stated another way, same time, events in the larger ed. final consumer demand and exports of economy also affect the viability of - Fifty years ago, a farmer could agriculturally related products (food, agriculture. provide food for only 10 individuals. 26 RURAL LIVING. JULY 1982 Today, one farmer provides food and billion of these commodities went decade of the 1970s, food price in- fiber for 60 domestic consumers. primarily into export channels where ~reases in the United States were -Since the 1920-30 period, con- they generated $34.7 billion in export moderate compared to other nations. sumer expenditures on food and earnings; $80 billion of farm products Although U.S. goods prices doubled beverages have declined from 28 per- sold went into domestic consumption. during the decade, food prices world- cent of each consumer's total expen- Marketing and Processing wide increased by 2.5 to 3 times on ditures to 21 percent of each con- average. -To the $80.6 billion of farm prod- sumer's expenditures. -The typical American consumes ucts moving to domestic consumers in -The declining trends in farm just under 1,500 pounds of food per 1979, $164.5 million of marketing employment and food expenditures year (retail weight) - 624 pounds of services were added. The marketing stem largely from the high level of pro- animal products and 839 pounds of bill for all foods was 67 percent of total ductivity experienced in agriculture. crop products. consumer expenditures for food. -Some 348 million acres of crop- Export Markets -Production agriculture's 33 per- land were harvested in 1979. Produc- cent share of consumer expenditures -Over the 1970-77 period, agricul- tion from 116 million acres went into for all domestically produced foods tural exports increased 67 percent in export channels with the remaining has held relatively constant since the quantity terms while agricultural im- acreage being devoted to domestic 1960s. ports increased only 26 percent. needs. - Labor accounts for 46 percent of -For each dollar of agricultural ex- -In 1979, 1.05 acres of cropland total marketing changes or $74 billion ports in 1979, a little over $2 of were needed to feed each person in in 1979. economic activity was generated. the United States. (In 1960, 1.41 - Processing and _ marketing farm - Agricultural exports in 1979 acres were required per person.) products from farms to consumers re- employed approximately 1.2 million -Feedgrains utilize the largest por- quires 7.1 million workers. workers. tion of our harvested cropland base - in 1980, 102 million acres or 29 per- Domestic Consumers Agrinomic Update is prepared cent of all cropland. Twenty-one percent of the U.S. monthly by members of the Michigan -Nearly $100 billion worth of com- consu mer's expenditures are devoted Farm Bureau Commodity Activities modities left the farm in 1979; $20 to food and beverage products. In the and Research Department, National Claims Hotline to Serve FB Insureds Farm Bureau Insurance Group has Illinois, where the number to call is companies compnsmg Farm Bureau joined Farm Bureau Insurance com- 1-800-572-0843) . Insurance Group, has a new name af- panies across the nation in establishing On duty will be a hotline operator - ter 20 years of operation under the a 24-hour Farm Bureau Hotline Claim a trained claims representative - who Community Service banner. Reporting Service, which allows in- will gather the necessary information Effective July 1, 1982, Community sureds to report auto insurance claims and relay it to the FBIG home office Service Insurance will be known as from anywhere in the United States by the same day or, if you call in the Farm Bureau General Insurance Com- calling a toll-free number. evening or on a weekend, the next pany of Michigan. working day. You will also be put in "With the new name, all the insur- The service, now fully operational. touch with a home office represen- ance companies of Farm Bureau In- is intended to provide prompt claims tative for further assistance and in- surance Group will contain the name assistance to Farm Bureau insureds struction to help you through the or initials of Farm Bureau, resulting in when they need it most - during an emergency period. a more unified identity for all the FBIG emergency - no matter where they are If you are traveling within Michigan companies," said Robert Wiseman, in the United States. when the accident or loss occurs, call FBIG executive vice president. "The If you are an FBIG policyholder your agent or the nearest Farm Bu- name Farm Bureau General will reaf- traveling in any state outside of reau Insurance service center. firm the company's ties to Farm Bu- Michigan and have a loss or are in- Community Service Insurance reau Insurance Group and Michigan volved in a motor vehicle accident, Farm Bureau." Becomes Farm Bureau General you can call this toll-free number any Community Service Insurance, a hour of the day or night, any day of Community Service Insurance Com- property-casualty company, was the week: 1-800-621-0695 (except in pany, one of the four major insurance formed in 1962. RURAL LIVING. JULY 1982 27 Discussion Topic Computers are definitely a part of You may already have some good Do You Need our society but farmers have to decide if a computer is the best investment for ideas of what a computer can do in your operation. A Computer? their operation. The abilities of the computer include Will the computer pay for itself? In how many years? If a good bookkeep- faster computation of problems en- ing program could reduce the annual countered on the farm, more uniform time requirement in keeping records record keeping, better availability of for your farm from 450 hours to 275 marketing information and ability to hours, and your spouse's time is worth try a lot of "what if" calculations we $6 per hour, that program could con- might normally skip. They are also tribute $1,050 per year toward the fun, since every button pushed yields upkeep and operation of ~ computer. some result! If you have an orchard with 20 part- - :: -- ~ On the other hand, computers de- time employees and a $100 payroll -- mand very precise, defined input from program cuts the check writing and the farmer. They won't give you withholding calculations' time by 30 - answers unless you fill in all the blanks. They aren't expensive as farm ma- hours, that's $180 saved and justifies adding that program while counting chinery goes, but are as susceptible to $80 toward the cost of the equipment. Murphy's Law as a combine in the If using the computer allows you ac- •• middle of bean harvest. There must be cess to futures prices and market ad- a time commitment, from someone in vice for soybeans that permits you to the operation, for a daily or weekly sell your beans 20 cents per bushel Identifying time and feeding of the computer. Assuming above what you would have likely the potential positives outweigh the received, and you have 6,000 money saving computer nominal negatives, what's next? bushels, that $1,200 contributed uses for your farm Studies show that successful com- toward the computer. puter installations can occur no matter You get the picture. Identify the operation. how haphazard the decision process. possible package of uses for the com- However, there is a decision ladder puter. Determine which of them can that makes the whole process much contribute time or money savings if im- more efficient. plemented. This should give you a The decision ladder or stepladder, dollar figure that you can afford per has four steps. They are: year for the computer and software. -Identify activities in your operation The place to start shopping for soft- that may be helped or enhanced by ware is with an agricultural software use of computer. directory. Lists of software available -Identify which of these computer include Doanes, Successful Farming, applications will pay their own way. and the source books at your local That is, which tasks will save operating computer dealer. The latter, of course, or labor dollars that can be allocated only deal with programs which run on toward the purchase price of the that particular brand of machine. equipment. Those that won't pay their Once you know who makes the own way are bonuses, okay to add if software you're interested in, the next the machine has "earned" a place in challenge is to see it in operation. the operation. There are plenty of fast-buck artists out -Find the software (operating in- there in this budding industry and structions for the computer, usually on more than a few well intentioned diskettes) that most nearly meets your home programmer types whose per- requirements. sonal idiosyncrasies will show up when - Find the brands of equipment you try to run their program with your which will run the programs. After operation. Compare two or three pro- finding the three or four brands which grams for each paying application look best, put on your best horse you've identified, running the program trading or used-car trading clothes and at the dealer's, a friend's or at least negotiate your best deal on price, with a money-back guarantee, if it's a whether buying or leasing. mail order situation. 28 RURAL LIVING, JUL Y 1982 One additional suggestion is to in- Many pages could be devoted to the would in buying herd replacements or tegrate programs as much as possible. various brands of farm computers and a new grain bin. Computers can be a The wave of the future in farm soft- merits of different memory sizes, at- very useful tool if you make the right ware is the program family. That is, a tachments and features. Basically, 90 computer decisions before the equip- cost of production program generates percent of all farm computer systems ment arrives at your farm. results in the dollar per bushel which should have the capability for the are called for the market analysis pro- following: display screen, keyboard, .What time or money saving uses gram, not in dollars per acre. The bet- 48K or larger RAM memory, disk would there be for a computer in your ter program families will probably drive, telephone modem, and some farming operation? allow transfer of answers from one kind of printer. Of utmost importance • Are any group members consider- program into the input line of another is compatibility of your computer with ing the purchase of a computer in the program without having to print them the software you chose. future? out and type them back in. This discussion should have given • Do you agree that farm computers You must also remember that for you a framework to work from to will soon be as common in the opera- some specialized uses, the program make a business decision, just as you tion of a modern farm as the tractor? that will pay for part of Y04r computer may not have been written yet. In that case, you can either be patient, or hire HOW DID JOEL CHAPIN EARN a programmer to custom develop one just for you. D.H.I.A.'S HIGHEST ROLLING HERD Buying the hardware is an in- OVER.100 HEAD MILKING AVERAGE? dividual decision, with overtones of "It's the best dairy feed made," says Joel Chapin of "red paint - green paint" controversy. Choice Animals ... Remus, Mecosta County. He has been feeding Nu-Pro since it was first marketed five years ago, and his milking Sound Management. .. herd average keeps climbing. He feeds Nu-Pro pellets TRUCKS & NU.PRO@Compiele 20% while milking in the three-sided parlor, and with a Dairy Feed From ,. transponder system in Farm Bureau Services the lot - supplement- ing the cows' diet with haylage, high-moisture corn and LPS-treated silage. Of course, no feed can substitute for good breeding and manage- ment. Joel and Leona Chapin have continually improved their herd of 103 over the past 18 years from their original 21 cows. The Chapins are also a very knowledgeable farm family, standing on a tradition that began when SINGLE AXLE William J. Chapin started with his 80 acres in 1916 and 1917 Ford LN700. 16' grain dump, 15 ton hoist went on to raise twelve ................................... $9.800"" children through the 1976 Ford LN750, 16' grain dump wl15 ton hoist Depression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,400"" Today the farm is 600 1974 Ford F750, 16' bed w/15 ton hoist ~ acres and Chapin farms ................................... $7.800"" in partnership with a 1975 GMC 16' grain dump, 15 ton hoist 'son and son-in-law . ................................... $9,400- • Recorded by D.H.IA. 1981 lor herds of over 100 - 23.142 Ibs. Nu-Pro was developed 1917 Chevrolet, 16' grain body. 18 ton hoist for family farms like the 802 Ibs. butterfat. ................................... 59,800"" Chapin's, through the efforts of Farm Bureau Services Cooperative Research Farms, Inc. -so you might even TANDEMS say it was developed by them, and hundreds like them- 1976 GMC tandem, 427 eng., 20' grain dump, 25 ton hoist 517,500"' working cooperatively for higher production and cost 1974 Ford LNT900 tandem. 20' grain body. 25 ton efficiency. hoist 514.800"" Ask for Nu-Pro, bulk or bag, at your nearest Farm Bureau 1974 Chevy 427 tandem, 20' grain dump Services dealer. Ask your Farm Bureau Services repre- .................................. 514.800"" sentative to fill you in on a complete feeding program, and trust him to be ul>to-date on dairy nutrition. OVER 35 GRAIN TRUCKS TO CHOOSE FROM!! 8 Grain Trucks Under 54,000"" ~lliJ[][Plli~ Dairy Feed ™ See US at FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC. Taber & Ottenwess, Inc. Ag Expo Booths 7373 W. Saginaw, Lansing, MI 48917 2501 Wi/son N. W. at Remembrance Rd. 248,249,348,349 For further information, contact Jim Kelley, (517) 323-7000, Ext. 667. Grand Rapids. Michigan 21 616.453-2438. after 6 p.m. 616-453-0292 29 RURAL LIVING. JULY 1982 Farm Bureau Market Place Classified Ad Policy: Members pay 10 cents per word for non-commerical ads and 15 cents per word for ads which promote a commercial business other than agriculture. All other advertisers pay 20 cents per word for one insertion and 15 cents per word for two or more consecutive insertions. The deadline for advertisements is the 15th of the month preceding publication and the publisher has the right to reject any advertising copy submitted. AU ads must be pre-paid and may be pre-paid up to one year in advance. It is the responsibility of the advertiser to re-insert the ad on a month-by-month or year- by-year basis. Send ads to Michigan Farm News Rural Living, P.O. Box 30960, Lansing, Mich. 48909. No ads will be taken over the phone. FARM EQUIPMENT LIVESTOCK MISCELLANEOUS Hamilton Distributing Co .• Storm or Grain Bins. Storm or CORRIEDALE SHEEP breeding stock. 313-429-7874. 1982 World's Fair: Space available on Michigan Farm Bu- Ezee-Dry. Automatic and PTO Dryers. Transport Augers. (12-12t.5p) reau chartered motorcoach from lansing to Knoxville. July Bucket Elevators. 616-751-5161. (5-6t-17p) DuJOc Boars. Ready for service. PRV qualified herd No. 29.August 2. For information call 517-323-7000. ext. 513. or 0135. The boars are sound. rugged. and aggressive. Helping t~ write; Michigan Farm Bureau. Information Division. P.O. Box For Sale: Used Storage Tanks. 6000 to 20.000 gallon promote growth and durability. Mark Palmreuter. 517- 30960. Lansing, Mich. 48909. (7-38b) capacity. Vertical or horizontal. Phone 616-798-1805. 823-3745. (5-3t-26p) Lincoln Log Home Dealer. Joan & Jerry Green. West (1O-12t-15p.ts) MUklng Shorthorns: Young bulls, yearlings and calves for sale. Branch. 517-345-3450 or 517 -345-0334. (7-3t.12p) Irrigation Equipment - Complete line - Lockwood center Write or visit Stanley M. Powell and Family. Ingleside Farm, Save 1400: Cookware. extra heavy 19 piece stainless steel pivots - Rainbow and Alumax travelers. pipe and pumps. We Route 2. 3248 Powell Hwy .. lonla. Mich. 48846. (4-6t.12p) sold through in-home demonstration at 5595. Now available repair pipe and make up pumping units. Plummer Supply. Goats. registered and grade Nublans. Alpines and Toggen- direct only $189.95. Only 300 sets Irom bankruptcy. Order now Bradley. Mich. 616.792-2215. 111-12t-27p-ts) burg. Also bucklings. doelings and milking does. Breeding ser- to avoid disappointment. 100% refund if returned within 10 Manure Pumps. agitators. pipe and travelers for sale to pump vice available. Sanford. Mich. 517-687-24%. (6-3t-2Op) days unused in original condition. Send check. money order. manure directly from lagoon or pit to field We also custom AQHA Registered Quarter-Horses. and grade mare. filly. Visa or Mastercard number and expiration date. Yankee Trader. pump. Plummer Supply. Bradley. Mich. 616-792-2215. Evenings. 517-539-7832. (6-2t-1Op) 4600 Stein Road. Ann Arbor. Mich. 48105. 51 for brochure. (11-12t-27p.ts) Registered poned Hereford Bulls service age. large selection. (7-3t-65p-ts) Gold Seal bloodlines. excellent performance. priced to sell. Cookware Parts! Presto. Revere. Mirro. Farllerware. Pyrex For Sale: Used 5 years. 31 farrowing grates with waterers Centennial Cloverdale Farm. Sam Catey. Grand Ledge. Mich. Percolator. Send description. model number. Stevenson. Box and divider panels. And 8 4' x 4' doubledeck nursery cages with 517-621.6248. (7-3t-24p) 3392D. Orange. Calif. 92665. (7-3t-18p.ts) waterers and feeders. Also pregnancy checker. Phone 517. Well bred 10 Holstein heifers. due base months. 51,000; 10 224.2850 (5-3t.26p) Holstein. open. 650 Ibs.. 5450; one yearling Holstein bull, Antique Tractor Books! "ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN $500.616-669-9226. (7-2t-2Op) FARM TRACTORS." tractors from 18905 to 1979. 1500 Cattle books! "VET BOOK FOR STOCK FARMERS." on-the- FOR HOMEMAKERS photos. 352 large pages. hard leatherette cover. $26.95. "150 larm prevention. symptoms. treatments. 176 pages. 300 photos. $16.95. "CALVING THE COW AND CARE OF THE Nutsll Quart each pecan halves. pecan pieces. walnuts. Three- YEARS OF INTERNATIONAL." covers tractors and equipment CALF:' 164 pages. 338 photos. $16.95. "PROffiABLE BEEF quart sampler. $14.95 postpaid!!! Canecreek Farm. Box up to 1980. 416 large pages. 2000 photos. hard leatherette PRODUCTION:' revised edition, 160 pages. $16.95. SPE- 2727-MF. Cookeville. TN 38501. (2-12t-2Op-ts) cover. 526.95 "FARM TRACTORS IN COLOR:' 80 years CIAL! Complete above beef library. 3 above hardcover books, Spices. Herbs. Teas and Coffees. Wholesale prices. free tractor history. 118 full color photos. 511.95. "STEAM POWER $Il3.95 postpaid. NEW! NEW! Invaluable' "VETERINARY catalog. Siers Spice Co .. 3730 Robinson. Snover. Mich. 48472. IN AGRICULTURE:' 100 years steam power. 184 pages. 103 (6.2t-17p) full color photos. 511.95. SPECIAL! Complete above four hard. HANDBOOK FOR CATTLEMEN." completely revised. jam- med with practical information. fully Illustrated. 608 pages. Now! Frozen Tomato Slices! Enjoy garden fresh flavor. year cover collector's library. 568.95 postpaid. Diamond Farm Book quality hardcover. 534.95. Diamond Farm Book Publishers. round' Complete easy instructions. 51.00. Hamiltons. Box Publishers. Dept. MFN. Box 537. Alexandria Bay. NY 13607. (6-3t-93p.ts) Depl. MFN. Box 537. Alexandria Bay. NY 13607. (6-3t-82p-ts) 652.131. New Ulm. Minn. 56073. (7-21p-ts) Hog books! "PIG FARMERS VETERINARY BOOK:' on-the- Coldwater DUlpkk1es1 Can in minutes! No hot brine. Wanted: New Idea single and narro,,) row complckers. New Delicious. Crisp. factory secrets! Recipe $1.00. Hamlltons. Box farm prevention. symptoms. treatments. 176 pages. 300 Holland forage harvesters and Ford tractors. H.C.E.C .• fnc. We 652-131. NewUlm. Minn. 56073. (7-21p-ts) photos. diagnosis chart. 516.95. "THE SOW. IMPROVING pay cash. 517-523-2803. (7-12t-22p-ts) 100 year old recipes. pickles. salads. breads. cakes. cookies. HER EFFICIENCY:' covers breeding. nutr1tion. farrowing. Wanted: Sawmill. maple syrup equipment. bee equipment. management. etc .. 80 Illustrations, $18.95. SPECIAL! Both 50 cents each. 5 for $2.00. SASE. Tom Paton. Box 362. blacksmithing tools. 517 -436-3782. (7-3t.1Op) above hardcover hog books. $32.95 postpid. Diamond Farm Kingsley. Mich. 49649. (7-2t-2Op) For Sale: 20 x 40 Harvestore Silo, roller mill. moving available, Book Publishers, Depl. MFN, Box 537. Alexandria Bay. NY two forage Harvestores, two wagons. blower, green chop rack, 13607. (6-3t-53p-ts) For Sale: 12 pure-bred Suffolk ewes of high quality. MSU Deere A. B. Deere 16A flail chopper. John Ware, Burr Oak. Michigan. 616-489.5589. (7-2t-33p) breeding. Will sell bred to an MSU ram or open. John & Rebec- REAL ESTATE ca Oesterle. 517-655-3388. (7-25p) 40 acre farm - 6 acres wooded. 4 bedroom home - garage. ISO used wood posts - 25 cents apiece. Several gates for hogs 17 Holstein heifers. due July-Aug.-Sepl. Strong, fancy. some and pigs Overlays 14' and 16' long George Davidson. Alma. barn. By owner - reply to Don Willson. P.O. Box 189. Eben. Al sired. Records to 19.074M. Bred to sire from 1.083F4.5% Mich. (6-3t.22p) 517-681.5073. (7-23p) dam. Also. yearling registered bulls - Tony, Pete. Cinnamon. 224 acre farm. SW Michigan. Beautiful home. in-ground Kewanee 15 ft. cult Imulcher. Good 2112 ton GMC army records to 22.028M as 3Y. George Robb. Fowlerville. 517- heated swimming pool. large dairy barn. two ponds. river front- truck. 313-659-6535. (7-1Op) 223.9462. (7-38p) age. 70% tillable. farrowing house. Close to 1-94 and Ph miles Ponies for 2 to 12 year old children or breeding stock. from town 616-674-8571. (6-4t-32p) Wanted to Buy: International grain binder, corn binder and silo 1982 Shetland colts, 5100. Also have half Arabian ponies filler. John Spezia. Leonard. Mlch 48038 313-628-4147. SI.000.000 Farms Wanted - Anywhere in Michigan. with or Many bright colors including palomino. 39 years of selective without stock and machinery. Worldwide computerized buyers (7-17p) breeding Also small breeding herd offered for shares lease. F. Write or call farm brokers at United Farm Agency. 1764 M-24. Chevrolet 1971 and 1972. Ph-2ton C.50 Cab-Chassis. long H. Smith. 1925 Hogback Road. Ann Arbor. Mich. 48104. 313- Caro. Mich. 48723. FREE farm and business catalogs. 517- wheelbase trucks. 350 V-8, 4-speeds. 24.000 pound GVW rat. 971-3754. 673.6888. (3-5t.35p.ts) Ing. PS. 8.25 x 20 tires, Cabs and Sheet Metal good. low miles. (7-48p) For Sale: Farms-Ranches-Buslnesses in Michigan and 46 run excellent, reasonable 517-674-2311 (7-34p) other states. Write. call for FREE brochure or catalog United Chisel Plow 1610 model 15 ft. tandem axel John Deere. Farm Agency. 1764 M.24. Caro. Mich. 48723 517-673-6888. 4840 John Deere tractor fully equipped .• John Deere 95 com- (7.6t-26p.ts) bine tracks for 55. 95 and 105 combine Keverland plow 5 bot- DOGS For Sale: 30 acre high produdng crop farm - Ingham Coun- tom 18 lOch;complete grain system - bins. leg. holding tank and Welsch Corgi puppies from champion. Bred stock 616. ty Excellent investment for absentee owner High quality dryer 12.000 bushel bm. 10.000 bushel bm. 6,800 bushel bin. 649.2680. (7-8p) tenant-operator. Terms available. Please call: Bob Oesterle - M.C: 400 dryer. 3.600 bushel per hourleg. 800 bushel per hour She1t1e Pups (miniature collie) AKC shots and wormed. Ar- 517 -655.3388 or Martin Associates - 517-351-2200. leg. John Deere 7000 planter with monitor 6 row; John Deere 8 (7.2t.29p.ts) dylh Schroeder. 7080 Billmyer Hwy.. Tecumseh. Mich. 49286. row culbvator. 7 row anhydrous apphcator Wlth 3 point hitch 517-423.3069. (7-16p) 183 acre Hillsdale County dairy farm. 135 very productive towsnursetank Call313.727-1603 (7.91p) land. Owner will consider financing. 30 x 70 basemeOl barn 50 stanchion. good 16 x 20 milk house. 14 x 50 silo. 40 x 80 -;~::;MAKEYOUROWN DIRECTIONS 50c EACH ~~' ...~~ ~ MISCELLANEOUS modem tool barn cement floor. 5 steel corn cribs. 100 bu. shell. ed corn. SUitable for one-family dairy or general operation Meticuously kept 3 bedroom modern home. carpeted. large 1.Bubbllbath 2.Shlmpoo 3. Antlffllzi ~ ... , ~ kitchen with nice cupboards. living room has sliding glass doors 4.SDlp 5.Acftt IolIon 6.Ant kllilr - "WOMEN • SO Ways to See Through Men," Vernon opening on to shady lawn HIliRealty. Jonesville. Contact Z. B 7.Tootllpastl a.BINch 9.AntlptrspirJnt I - • Howard's inspiring booklet. Refreshing' Romantic! $ 1. Walton. Hillsdale. 517.437-2436 (7.85p) 10.Playdough 11.MISCIra 12. Fabrtc SattllIr ~?I ,I NEWLIFE. Box 684-VR, Boulder City, Nevada 89005. 13. MouttIwuh14. Musc:il rub t5.Chlrcoal D hllr U .. For Sale: 80 acre farm. brookston and Miami soil. some tiled. 16.SoIld lUll 17.Hand ICIlIon 1!.Halr COnd:r 19.Antacld I (3.6t-20p-ts) evergreen pine grove and timber - newly remodeled spacious 20.CoIogllI 21.Ammonla 22.uundry dltarglnt 23. EyIWISh I Why Die Without a Will? Two legal "will forms" and easy in. old farmhouse. hot water and electric heat. wood burner. barn. 24.FIy Ipray 25. Cold crum 26.ToIiIt bllWlcIu1llf27.Flu IDip I structions. Only 54 Order Today! Guaranteed! TY- garage. shed, crib. henhouse. Recreation. hunting - deer. small 2a. Floor wax 29. Drain DlInr 30. Flnglfnan hardlllf 31.1It1r ftuld Company, Box 752.MF. Pryor. OK 74361 (3-1Ot-22p.ts) 32.Rat pollon 33. Paint flmYr 34. Furnnura pIIiIh 35. Antlfogglr I game 51.500 per acre. cash Southern Saginaw County Send Book - "Shining Through" - 120 pp with Illustrations Inquires to Rural Living Magazine. P.O. Box 30960. Lansing. ~:~:~ c~~rl ~~:~:~~I~UIIr ~:~:k'::':::~oof~::=ntl~~ I Beautiful rural romance 1897-99. based on diary and letters Mich 48909. (7-2t-56p) 44. Carplt clnr45. Skin Iltner 46.lnlact rlptlllnt 47. Bra.. tlnr. I 53.70 postpaid R McKim. Box 168. Holt. Mich. 48842. If you know of anyone locating In 1..enawee County. have 48. Candles 49. MotIlprflng SO.FIftiIIZif (pinta) 51. UllIp DiI I (l-12t.25p.ts) them check this home out. Attractive four bedroom. energy effi 52. Onn e1nr 53.1nll rlmvr 54. Starch Plus IlIIny IIIOfI Unsurpassed Aquarium Fish mailed Filters Plants .25% cient home with natural woodwork on 1.3 well landscaped acres MAKE YOUR OWN. SAVE 1100's. START A BUSINESS? I ClItlllog 50 cents (refundable) 313-627-2877 Aquadiscount. with lots of barn and garage storage Located among some of Cut ad Circle numbers you want Enclose ONE Sl.1mpeO sell-addressed I 33559 Mill.Ortonville. Mich. 48462. (5-8t.16p.ts) Lenllwee's most productive soil Only minutes from Adrian or envelope Pay SOc tor each SET OF EASY DIRECTIONS. For charge How to unsweat. dean and defog the inside of double pane (m," S51. phone (313) 627.28n All parts easy to gel We tell wl1ere I glass 5500 for complete details Glass. Box 1059.10. Whites. Toledo. Priced in the 60s and an assumable mortgage is avail Send to ECHOFORMULAS.9152 Mill St., Ortoll'lllll, MI 48462 I burg. Kentucky 41858 (6-2t-22p-ts) able Linehan Realty Co .. contact Ken Mitchell. 517 ------------------ 265.2164 or 517-423-8147 (b.69b) 30 RURAL LIVING. JUL Y 1982 MSU Ag Expo Special MSU Ag Expo Universal Fence Controllers Special Round Bale ~ iJnNmoJ 5000 ' Hay Feeder ~ MODEL 5000 MODEL 1000 $3995 HA8RS -6 volt battery powered - Advanced solid state cir- - Balance wheel mechanism cuitry -Output light indicates shock to fence -Constant pulse rate - All connections recessed in bottom I -8 foot wide -Controls 7 to 10 miles of UnNPfJ~i2000 . MODEL -40" tall average fence 2000 "- 1 ~ -Ground condition light - Oelux Weeder -Slanted bars flashes if controller not - Effectively charges up to grounded 3 miles of fence (Limited Quantity) Universal BARNYARD UNICO Hog 'Watering Cup BARGAINS Driveway Sealer JULY SPECIALS Sale Dates July 1 to July 30, 1982 Breckenridge Farmers Petroleum Cooperative. Inc. 517.842.3575 N5U-3 Brooklyn Boyce Feed 517-592-5627 Caro Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc. 517-673-7714 Carson City Farm Bureau Services. Inc. 517.584.6631 Cassopolis Farmers Petroleum Cooperative. Inc. 616-445.2311 Coldwater Farm Bureau Services. Inc. 517.279.8491 Comstock Park Farmers Petroleum Cooperative. Inc. 616-784.1071 Emmett Farmers Petroleum Cooperative. Inc. 313.384-1350 Escanaba Mel's lawn &< Garden 906.786-8187 Fremont Fremont Co.op 616-924-3851 Grand Ledge The Deer Barn 517-627-8451 Hart Farm Bureau Services. Inc. 616-873.2158 Highland Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc. 313-887-4109 Jonesville Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc. 517-849-9502 Kent City Kent City Farm Bureau 616-678-5021 Linwood Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, lnc. 517-697-5761 Marcellus Farm Bureau Services. Inc. 6 J 6-646-5115 Mt. Pleasant Farm Bure.1U Services. Inc. 517-773.3670 Petoskey Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc. 616-347-3260 Pinconning Farm Bureau Services. Inc. 517-879-3411 Remus Farm Bureau Services. Inc. 517.967-8358 Rothbury Rothbury Hardware & Farm 616-894-8590 -52 gph flow rate Supply, Inc. Sandusky Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc. 3 J 3-648-3032 Schoolcraft Farm Bureau Services. Inc. 616-679-4063 616-757-3780 5 gallon can co-oP Scollville Farm Bure.Ju Services. Inc. Snover Snover Cooperative 313-672-9221 St. Johns Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc. 517.224.7900 St. Johns St. Johns Cooperative 517-224-2381 906-632-3751 of #1206 BALER TWINE Soo Traverse City Chippewa County Co.op Farm Bureau Services. Inc. Farmers Petroleum Cooperative. Inc. 616-946-5836 9000' per bale West Branch West Branch Farmers Co-op 517.345.0428 Yale Farm Bureau Services. Inc. 313.387.2202 325 tensile strength Aullable from aU participating Farm Bureau dulers throughout 231' per lb. Michigan. CaU toll-fret" 1~292-2640. ellt. 674. for the dealer In your area. A V AILABLE NOW (Some items may not be stocked at all p.Jrticipating dealers, but are aV.Jilable and may be ordered.! Big roll bale twine and plastic twine also available Farm Bureau Services, Inc. . .--~ .... - ';:' .... - "'_.,. - _ .... _4'" .. ~ .... All at no extra cost to you! • $2,500 coverage is now provided for theft of jewelry, watches, and furs. The previous limit was $500. IIlchl'aD's Ilumber olle farm lasurer leacls • Coverage for theft of guns has increased from the way agaID. $500 to $2,500. • Also expanded were farm products liability Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of coverage, cargo coverage, coverage on Michigan, the state's largest farm insurer, announces business activities incidental to the farm 14 major expansions of its Farmowners policy, operation, coverage for damage to the providing much more protection for your farm at no property of others, coverages on rental additional cost. We pioneered the first Farmowners dwellings, and more. policy in the nation in 1960 and have led the way in Michigan farm protection ever since. Now come our Your local Farm Bureau Insurance agent can tell latest innovations, all effective November 15, 1981. you more about our new expanded coverages. Find Here's just a sampling: . out why we insure more Michigan farms than our next three competitors combined. When it comes to • Maximum coverage on cattle, horses, swine, Farmowners protection, we don't play follow the and sheep has increased. For example, the leader; we're right out front with the innovative maximum coverage on anyone cow has coverages you need. increased from $2,500 to $3,500, while protection for anyone horse has doubled from $750 to $1,500 . • Appurtenant private structures not used for We're wor~ to make yoar tutare farming purposes (such as garages or swimming pools) are now automatically a Uttle more precllctable. covered at no extra cost. • Farm buildings previously excluded from coverage for collapse from weight of ice, FARM BUREAU ~ snow, or sleet are now covered against this hazard. In addition, buildings over 10 years INSURANCE of age no longer require a $500 deductible GROUP. for this coverage. FARM IUl£AU MUTUAl. • FARM BUREAU LfE • ClJ>lMlNTY SlRVn INSURANCl • FB NHJTY Michigan Farm Bureau Non-Profit Organization Rural Living Magazine U. S. POSTAGE P.O. Box 30960 PA I D i7373 W. Saginaw Hwy. Lansing, Michigan Lansing, Michigan 48909 Permit No. 37