May 2021 Legislative Review-Highlights and Lowlights by Brett Moline Money Has Been Set Aside to As- Fossils and Artifacts Belong to the Should Remove Those Disputes

VOL. 38, No. 8 PUBLISHED BY THE WYOMING FARM BUREAU FEDERATION May 2021 Legislative review-highlights and lowlights By Brett Moline Money has been set aside to as- fossils and artifacts belong to the should remove those disputes. The 2021 legislative session was as sist meat packing. The pandemic has surface owner and are not part of the The Legislature also worked on weird as fi nding a wild walrus in Wy- dramatically increased the number of mineral estate. There have been some clarifying and updating animal abuse oming in the winter. The fi rst 8 days people wanting to buy local meat, and disputes on the ownership so this law See ‘Legislative review’ page 16 were all virtual then we were back the current amount of slaughter capac- face to face, then we had a two-day ity in Wyoming is not enough to sat- shutdown because of a snowstorm, isfy demand. Hopefully, the capacity then we wrapped up on April 7. And can increase and Wyoming farmers Legislative interim topics for 2021 we are looking at a special session to and ranchers can capitalize on the de- By Brett Moline value to Wyoming’s agricultural in- deal with the additional federal fund- mand for local meat. The legislature set the topics the dustry. The only costs to the State ing coming to the state. Given the A new law was passed to allow lo- committees will cover for the 2021 are start up costs; there will be no overall circumstances, the session cal weed and pest boards to use the interim. The committees will study on-going expenses. went well, with some lowlights and second mill to work on more than one these subjects and may have draft This committee will also take some highlights. pest. This law will allow local weed legislation for the next session. List- a comprehensive look at predator Some Highlights and pest boards to work to control in- ed are topics of particular interest to management to determine what is Several bills were drafted that would vasive species in their area. WyFB members. the best way to improve/maintain have increased taxes or would have Another bill will allow irrigation Agriculture: predator control in Wyoming. implemented new taxes. None of these and water control districts to obtain This committee will review the This committee will also review bills passed. So, in the near future we loans from the State Land and Invest- Wyoming Agriculture Authority existing statutes concerning trespass will not have an income tax, fuel taxes ment Board to maintain and repair in- bill from the last session. This bill by feral, wild, and estray horses and will not increase, unearned income will frastructure. This law does not affect died on third reading in the second see if any changes are needed. not be taxed by Wyoming, and tax ex- the work done by the Water Develop- house. The idea is to pattern the Ag This committee will also study emptions will not change, for now. ment Commission. The new source of Authority after the Oil and Gas Au- the history of federal lands in Wyo- Voters will have to show identifi ca- money is designed to work on large thority to develop more processing ming and consider state rights with tion in upcoming elections. The forms projects such as the tunnels used by of agricultural commodities to add See ‘Legislative interim topics’ page 16 of ID are wide and varied, including the Goshen Irrigation District, and driver’s license and other state-issued other large projects needed by other ids, Medicare and Medicaid cards, etc. districts. This source is not for new Essentially, almost any government is- projects. sued id will work. A law was passed that establishes

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WYOMING AGRICULTURALLY SPEAKING AGRICULTURE Rural Infrastructure Doesn’t 30 by 30 Intiative has grave implications By Ken Hamilton, Wyoming 30% each of our lands and waters Farm Bureau Federation by the year 2030. The release goes Make the Grade Executive Vice President on to say the Biden By Zippy Duvall, American Farm cient. To put that into perspective, President Biden signed Administration will Bureau Federation President over 178 million trips are made several executive orders work to achieve this Living in rural Ameri- across structurally defi - soon after he took office. goal by supporting ca is a blessing. Many of cient bridges in America One of those which has local, state, private, us can sit on our porches every day. That is plain generated a lot of con- and tribally led na- and look out over beau- dangerous and unaccept- cern and controversy is ture conservation and tiful fi elds, forests, hills able. his “30 by 30” order. In restoration efforts that and prairies. We live in Along our rivers and a press release from the are underway across beautiful and historic streams, nearly 40,000 Department of Interior America. small towns where we miles of levees protect on January 27, it said Ken Hamilton Since the execu- support local businesses. our communities and the action would outline tive order was signed, And connecting us all are farmland. In the spring steps to achieve the President’s there have been a lot of questions the roads and bridges we Zippy Duvall of 2019, a major levee commitment to conserve at least See ‘30 by 30 Intiative’ page 5 travel as we start busy breach along the Mis- days tending to livestock, nurtur- souri River in Iowa, Nebraska and ing our crops, attending our chil- Missouri destroyed hundreds of Farm Bureau amplifi es your voice dren’s or grandchildren’s sporting homes, fl ooded fi elds and devas- events and visiting friends and fam- tated multiple rural communities. for agriculture ily. Trucks and trains fi lled with the Our rivers should be life-giving to By Todd Fornstrom, Wyoming public. Like every person in this fruits of farmers’ and ranchers’ hard our communities. These waterways Farm Bureau Federation President day and age, busier and busier is work crisscross the landscape as are also essential to moving agricul- In the world of cell a common theme. The barges move up and down rivers. ture products to major ports. One phones, video meetings, need for an in-house But the networks we rely on for barge down the Missouri can carry and isolation the Ameri- lobbyist, spokesperson all of this are in a severe state of dis- as much as 70 semi-loads worth of can farmer and rancher and attorney seems to repair. goods. The ASCE gave our inland is still going to work be more and more im- Each year, the American Society waterways a D+, estimating nearly every day and produc- portant. Fortunately, of Civil Engineer’s (ASCE) gives a $7 billion in backlogged projects. ing the food, fi ber and agriculture has all grade to America’s infrastructure, Then there are the pathways fuel needed to keep this three wrapped up into and this year, we got a C-. If my kids that bring us together virtually. country moving. They one great organization. came home from school with a C-, Broadband access in rural commu- are still feeding the pigs, As our population be- we would have had an earnest con- nities continues to lag far behind plowing the fi elds, milk- Todd Fornstrom comes more and more versation about how we could work the speeds in urban and suburban ing the cows and harvest- concentrated into urban together and put a plan in place to communities, with 20% of school ing their produce for the American areas the link from consumer to the do better. As Americans, we need children lacking a high-speed con- See ‘Farm Bureau amplifi es your voice’ page 3 to develop a plan to fi x the dismal nection. We have sounded the alarm state of our nation’s infrastructure on this growing digital divide for and make sure rural America isn’t years and the pandemic has demon- left in the dust. strated more clearly why we must The ASCE report found 42% of get high-speed internet throughout AGRICULTURALLYSPEAKING our bridges are at least 50 years old rural America. and that 7.5% are structurally defi - See page 3 ‘Rural Infrastructure’ Wyoming Agriculture, ISSN 10710272, is the offi cial publication of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation, 931 Boulder Drive, Laramie, WY 82070 and is published monthly, except for combined July/August and December/January issues. $1.00 subscription rate is deducted from Farm Bureau membership dues. Paid subscriptions are available to Wyoming Farm Calendar of Events Bureau members only. Periodicals postage paid at Torrington, Wyoming 82240. Postmaster send change of address to: Wyoming Agriculture, Box 1348, Laramie, WY 82073. The Wyoming Farm Bureau toll-free number is 1-800-442-8325. www.wyfb.org May 4-5 ....WyFB YF&R Committee Meeting—Lander EDITOR - 18-19 .Joint Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Legislative KERIN CLARK Committee--Casper 307.532.2002• [email protected] June WyFB Offi cers 1...... WyFB Membership Committee Meeting—Casper 1...... WyFB Board Meeting--Casper TODD FORNSTROM—President July COLE COXBILL–Vice President 9...... Washakie County Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting— Washakie County Fairgrounds KEN HAMILTON–Executive Vice President November 11-13 .WyFB Annual Meeting--Cody TIM PEXTON, Central District JUSTIN ELLIS, Southwest District Visit wyfb.org RAENELL TAYLOR, Northeast District RACHEL GRANT, Director-at-Large THAD DOCKERY, Northwest District CHELSEA BAARS, YF&R Chair for calendar updates KEVIN BAARS, Southeast District May 2021 Page 3 Marijuana legislation failed during the 2021 Legislature By Morgan Spiro, WyFB Intern scheduled from its Schedule 1 status cultivation for personal use. The bill “We can’t let the genie too far out of During the March 12 hearing at the Federal level, and without any would have required that all retail the jar,” testifi ed Representative Bill of the Wyoming House Judiciary state regulation that may become an stores be 1000 feet from any gov- Fortner of Campbell County. Committee, HB0209 “Regulation issue for Wyoming. ernment entity, place of worship, or Colorado resident Luke Niforatos of Marijuana” and HB0082 “Imple- Another one of the concerns he educational institution. There would testifi ed against the bill. Niforatos mentation Requirements for Medi- mentioned is that a ballot initiative have also been a prohibition on use explained that the black market only cal Marijuana” were discussed. could be brought by the people. A inside of any retail store. This would expands when marijuana becomes HB0209 passed committee with a ballot initiative could impose loose have prevented marijuana retail lo- available in a taxed, retail setting. 6-3 vote but died in Committee of and underdeveloped policy. Olsen cations to operate as “bars”. He also expressed concerns relat- the Whole. HB0082 was not moved drafted the bill after a bill regulat- The bill would have prevented ing to hospital capacity and the in- off the fl oor. ing marijuana recently passed in the any kind of packaging that was pur- creased dependence on poison con- Brett Moline, WyFB’s Director state of Virginia. The Virginia bill is posefully made attractive to persons trol services. Niforatos remarked of Public and Governmental Affairs, not effective until 2024. under the age of 21. Medical use about the excessive allowance of testifi ed on the bill on behalf of the HB0209 would have done many of marijuana would not be regulat- home growth in the bill. He testifi ed Federation. “The general policy of things in the way of marijuana reg- ed by a doctor, it would simply be that 12 plants were an excessive and my members is wide and varied, I am ulation in the state. First and fore- recreational use if it followed the unnecessary amount for personal sitting in opposition to this bill,” said most, the Wyoming Department of guidelines set forth in the bill. consumption. Moline, “We do not believe that [mari- Agriculture (WDA) would have be- The bill would have implemented Wyoming is one of only six states juana] should be legalized in Wyo- come the main regulating body for a 30-percent excise tax on all retail in the Union to have not regulated ming.” WyFB has long standing policy all marijuana production and regu- marijuana products in support of the marijuana in any way. In December against the legalization of marijuana. lation in the state. The WDA cur- Wyoming School Foundation Ac- of 2020, a University of Wyoming This policy was adopted in 1970 and rently tests and regulates all hemp counts, and local governments. Ac- poll found that 54 percent of Wyo- reaffi rmed in 2012 and 2017. produced in the state. cording to Olsen, this would have ming residents support the legaliza- The main sponsor of House Bill During their testimony, the WDA generated an estimated $50 million tion of marijuana for recreational 0209, Representative Jared Olsen of did express a need for increased test- per year. use in adults. In this survey, 85 per- Laramie County, made it very clear ing capacity. There would have been The discussion over the regula- cent of all Wyoming residents were in his testimony that he is not a mar- a stamp from the WDA on every re- tion of marijuana was expansive. found to support the legalization of ijuana advocate, and is simply look- tail product, ensuring its seed-to-sale Many leaders in the legislature were medical marijuana, and 75 percent ing out for the future sovereignty of safety program and regulation. supportive of the bill, and many support the elimination of jail time Wyoming. According to Represen- HB0209 would have allowed the even signed on as co-sponsors. for possession related crimes. This tative Olsen’s testimony, his fear legal retail purchase and use age to However, many were still skepti- is the fi rst bill heard with an attempt is that it will be rescheduled or de- be 21 and allow for limited home cal of full legalization of marijuana. to regulate marijuana in four years.

Rural Infrastructure Farm Bureau ampliﬁ es your voice From page 2 In early April, President Biden President Biden’s proposal From page 2 laid out the framework for an in- is just the fi rst step in what will profession of farming or ranch- ranching practices look like are frastructure package with many likely be a many months-long pro- ing gets more disconnected. The more important than ever. These of the right pieces. The proposal cess to create and pass a fi nal bill importance of agriculture’s voice local members work to make seeks to expand rural broadband through Congress. The American becomes exponentially impor- sure the voice of agriculture across America, promises to re- Farm Bureau will work closely tant. Farm Bureau is that voice. is accurate. Taking care of our build roads, bridges, ports, water- with lawmakers on both sides of Local Farm Bureaus are the land and the environment are of ways and supports investment in the aisle to ensure we responsibly grassroots effort where actual the utmost importance, we work agriculture research. While these and effi ciently upgrade our infra- farmers and ranchers work to- hard to make sure that the land is are critical infrastructure priorities, structure. Our rural communities gether developing policy. The there for tomorrow. we are closely watching how the and food suppliers deserve more local members are volunteers The Farm Bureau’s member- administration and Congress will than a barely passing grade when working for the betterment of ship comes together and works pay for this package and whether it comes to the framework founda- all of agriculture. They work to for a common goal. Sometimes it will include mandates that could tional to our health, safety and fu- make sure the message of agri- that common goal is defending harm our communities. ture success. culture is being told from the the membership consensus on source. Members work with lo- policy issues within the court cal regulators on local issues system. Recently Farm Bureau Joint Agriculture Legislative Chairs Video Meeting that affect them immediately. has fought to protect property Thank you to Sena- The fi rst line of defense for pri- and privacy rights, access to bio- tor Brian Boner, Senate vate property rights typically in- technology and regulatory over- Agriculture Commit- cludes your local Farm Bureau. reach. tee Chair, and Repre- The zoning and other land use Membership in the Farm Bu- sentative John Eklund, regulations affect our farms and reau, as you can see, has many House Agriculture ranches to a high degree and who benefi ts. Farmers and ranchers Committee Chair, for better to help develop the regula- work hard to produce safe, abun- speaking to Farm Bu- tions than the original stewards dant and responsibly produced reau members on April of the land. food, fi ber and fuel. Farm Bu- 1 via video confer- As our population becomes reau works hard to make sure ence. They addressed more and more urban the mes- farmers and ranchers can achieve issues covered by their committees during the Legislature as well as pos- sage of what good farming and their goals. sible interim topics Farm Bureau members were also able to ask questions. Page 4 May 2021 Young Farmer and Rancher News Passion for agriculture drives involvement By Aletta Ziehl, WyFB YF&R been involved in agriculture my entire tom feed work helps our swine opera- Committee Member life, this is my fi rst year being active- tion because we use our feed products Hello! I am Aletta Ziehl. I was ly involved with Farm Bureau at the to provide for our hogs. On the farm’s born and raised in Casper, Wyoming. state level. I help my dad, Chad, and alfalfa side, we run a side roll on one I am the Wyoming Farm Bureau Fed- my grandparents on our family farm. hayfi eld, and we run irrigation pipe eration Young Farmer and Rancher We raise market hogs, put up alfalfa on the other fi eld. I have learned the Committee Secretary. Although I have hay, and make custom feeds. Our cus- importance of teamwork through our operation because man does irrigation pipe take a lot of people and a lot of communication! I enjoy the time that Wyoming FFA Career Fair we spend together because it takes the whole family’s help. We Believe in the Future of Agriculture! Wyoming Farm Bureau Some of my other agriculture expe- Federation Intern Morgan Spiro represented WyFB at the Wyoming rience came through a childhood full FFA Career Fair held March 22 in Douglas. Spiro is also the chair of of 4-H and a high school career fi lled the Collegiate Farm Bureau at the University of Wyoming. with FFA. Now, I get to mentor others. Hundreds of FFA students visited the Career Fair and were able to I enjoy helping young showmen with Aletta Ziehl learn more about the leadership opportunities available through the their hogs and their calves. I enjoy this WyFB YF&R program. The WyFB YF&R program is a great stepping aspect because I get to see the spark Plus, the kiddos are the cutest! stone for agricultural leadership when FFA students complete their of agriculture and the passion for live- My favorite part of YF&R and the FFA careers. FFA to YF&R! stock be ignited in someone else. It is Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation is all about “Ag”-vocating! that I get to meet so many people and Another thing I do as a YF&R com- build relationships outside of my committee member is to also serve on the munity. Everyone has their own story Agriculture Promotions subcommit- to tell, and I love that the most com- tee. We work as a group to choose mon thing we share is our unique Agri- and distribute the Ag Books for Kids culture roles. Our local Farm & Ranch Program. I love this program because Bureau does a huge annual meeting it puts agriculture into school libraries and banquet for our county, and I have where children can learn more about a blast helping the offi cers decorate agriculture’s importance. Getting to and make all of the event coordination work on the committee that selects the to ensure that it runs smoothly. I know books and the activities and then get- that people gather over food and fel- ting to go into the schools creates a full lowship, and that’s precisely what we circle for me, and I encourage all read- enjoy doing! Farm Bureau is not pos- ers to look into their county Farm Bu- sible without the active county federa- reau about helping with this program. tions. I live in one of Wyoming’s biggest cit- I hope that my words fi nd you well ies, so I know that kids here may not and that they encourage you to get in- have learned how food is grown. I fi nd volved, even if it is just at the county this lack of knowledge disappointing, or local level. You might discover a so I enjoy getting to play a role in put- passion for agriculture or meet a new ting this knowledge into their hands. friend. UW Collegiate Farm Bureau elects ofﬁ cers In March, the Collegiate Farm Bureau on the University of Wyoming campus elected their new offi cer team: Morgan Spiro, Chairman Sophia Fahleson, Vice Chairman/ Secretary Braidyn Bristow, Reporter The pandemic has proved challenging to many Student Organizations on campus. The team is excited for the opportunities and blessings that a new school year brings. If you know any students at UW who are in- terested in being a part of the Collegiate Farm Bureau, please have them contact Morgan Spiro at [email protected]. UW Collegiate Farm Bureau Offi cers: Braidyn Bristow, Morgan Spiro, Sophia Fahleson May 2021 Page 5

30 by 30 Intiative From page 2 raised about what the President porters of the President who have with a program to do the same on derness characteristics have been really is seeking to accomplish. raised concerns about the impact private lands. Of course, again, we identifi ed and try to expand those In recent conversations with agriculture has had on nature. If must wonder what this “conserve” areas. Then managers could seek United States Department of Ag- conserve in this initiative means term would mean on federal lands. to place unrealistic requirements riculture Secretary Vilsack, state we will need to revert the land- If the idea is to try and manage all on federal land users which, in Farm Bureau presidents have re- scape to what it might have looked the rest of federal lands like they the case of grazing, simply would peatedly asked for details on the like prior to when Europeans do wilderness areas or parks, then make the continuation of using 30 by 30 proposal. In addition, came to this continent, then a lot the ability to utilize the 48% of federal lands uneconomical. President Duvall has also asked of farmers and ranchers will have the federal surface area in Wyo- If there are some stubborn folks the Secretary for information on to stop farming and ranching. ming for economic activity will out there who can hang on to their this initiative. It has not escaped our notice be significantly limited. While grazing permits, the federal land The Secretary of Interior is that Congress permanently fund- Congress must designate lands as management agencies can one- leading this effort and if her vot- ed the Land & Water Conserva- “wilderness” we have seen where by-one seek to find enough viola- ing record in the House is any in- tion program after holding the Congress doesn’t have to act to tions by those permittees to then dication, it does not bode well for line on this for a long time. One designate these lands. By not cancel their permits. This will be many of us in agriculture. Several of the things that those funds can acting the federal agencies must time consuming of course, but one questions have been raised about be used for is to purchase private manage those identified lands as thing we know about a bureau- what exactly “conserve” would lands. wilderness until Congress acts on cracy is that it can be patient and look like with this initiative. We in the West, however, are the recommendation. persistent. Farmers and ranchers are the big- not ignorant to the fact that be- Even then there are federal laws The other part of the 30 by 30 gest group of landowners in the tween the Bureau of Land Man- on how these lands should be man- plan is to conserve 30% of the wa- U.S. Naturally, people who have agement and the U.S. Forest Ser- aged. WyFB policy has long sup- ter too. This has a lot of implica- private lands are concerned as to vice, the two agencies manage ported utilizing federal lands as tions also. Too many to go into in what this could mean to them. about 30% of the land mass in the multiple use lands and Congress this column. Would conserve mean conserva- United States. When it comes to has agreed. So how does the Ad- All told whether the goal is tion easements? If so, what would implementing policies, naturally ministration accomplish the goal to utilize private lands or public be allowed under conservation asking your own land managers to of 30 by 30 if they concentrate on lands to accomplish the goal, we easements to accomplish the 30 implement an executive order is a federal lands? First, they would in agriculture will be on the front by 30 goal? There are some sup- lot easier than trying to come up review areas where lands with wil- lines.

Barrasso introduces legislation to NEW! promote resilient rangelands & effective grazing management Wyoming April 21, 2021, WASHING- vests in better land management. TON, D.C. —On April 21, U.S. The RANCH Act promotes ro- Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), bust rangelands for Wyoming’s Wool Growers ranking member of the Senate livestock and healthy habitat for Committee on Energy and Nat- Wyoming’s wildlife.” ural Resources (ENR), intro- The RANCH Act will: Association duced the Resiliency for Ranch- • Allow temporary utilization ing and Natural Conservation of vacant grazing allotments Health (RANCH) Act. This during extreme events/disasters; legislation will promote resil- • Allocate funding for range- Premier Ewe Sale ient and healthy rangelands and land health and resiliency proj- effective grazing management ects and public access agree- across the West. ments to land-locked public September 13, 2021 “In Wyoming, ranchers’ live- lands for co-benefits to hunting lihoods depend on preserving the and recreation; Douglas, WY health of our multiple-use public • Extend the period of graz- lands. Livestock grazing plays a ing permits/leases for up to critical role in maintaining these 20-years, when certain condi- lands,” said Barrasso. “The tions are met; and Live and Video Sale (Live sale features lots under 20 head – RANCH Act will help ranchers • Provide responsive and and rural communities as they nimble management through the Video sale for lots greater than 20 head) work with Washington. It will use of a categorical exclusion Contact WWGA for more information assist ranchers during natural di- for renewal of certain grazing sasters, so they can keep work- permits/leases and for certain ing. The bill also extends grazing actions during extreme events/ Call 307-265-5250 or permits by up to 20 years and in- disasters. email [email protected] Page 6 May 2021 Farm Bureau Gold, Silver and Century Club Member Recognition The Wyoming Farm Bureau agriculture strong. Gold Club, GOLD CLUB MEMBERSHIP daunting issues. Issues affecting agri- Federation is a grassroots mem- Silver Club, and Century Club You feel agriculture is one of culture include regulatory pressures, bership organization that cares memberships are available to the economic keystones for Wyo- private property rights and access to about your future. We believe Farm Bureau Federation mem- ming and you want to help support important tools to keep growing food constitutional government, the bers, associate and regular, who the farmers and ranchers who help for our country. Your contribution of competitive enterprise system, want to increase their level of keep our state strong. By becom- only 69¢ per day supports an organi- property rights and individual support. In addition to the stan- ing a Gold Club Member for only zation that supports you and works to freedom are necessary compo- dard member benefits, members $1.37 per day you show the great- keep agriculture strong in Wyoming. nents for a strong agriculture, in these three tiers receive a est level of membership support for CENTURY CLUB MEMBERSHIP a strong Wyoming and a strong weekly legislative update during your county, state and national Farm Increase your level of support for America. the Wyoming Legislature and Bureau Federation as well as your this centennial organization by joining Farm Bureau is organized, annual recognition in Wyoming Wyoming neighbors who work the or upgrading to a Century Club mem- controlled and financed by Agriculture. land. bership. Your contribution of only 27¢ members who pay annual dues. 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Beum named Regional Forester of the Rocky Mountain Region March 18, 2021, Washington, in Lakewood, Colorado. He be- sources for the Southern Region in climate change.” D.C.--Frank Beum has been se- gan this new assignment April 12. Atlanta, Georgia. He transitions in Beum began his Forest Service lected to serve as Regional Forest- Beum had been serving as Deputy behind Tammy Angel who has been career in 1981 as a seasonal forestry er of the Rocky Mountain Region Regional Forester for Natural Re- the Acting Regional Forester since technician in the Rocky Mountain January 2021. Region, spending six summers on Beum started his career with the the Rio Grande, San Juan, and Sho- USDA Forest Service 40 years ago. shone National Forests. Since that As regional forester, he will oversee time, his assignments include Act- the management of more than 22 ing Regional Forester in the Inter- million acres of national forests and mountain Region, Acting Associate grasslands, across five states with Deputy Chief of the National For- over 2,000 permanent and seasonal est System in Washington D.C., and employees. Director of Forest Management for “In his role as regional forester, the Southern Region in Atlanta. He Beum will provide the essential also served as acting national Direc- leadership carrying out agency tor of Forest Management in Wash- and regional goals including res- ington D.C., legislative specialist in toration work across landscapes to both the Washington Office and the regain ecological function and re- Southern Region, Forest Supervisor duce the risks of damage to forests on the Daniel Boone National For- and surrounding communities from est in Kentucky, and District Ranger wildfire, insects and disease, and on the New Castle Ranger District a changing climate,” said Victoria of the George Washington and Jef- Christiansen, Chief of the United ferson National Forests in Virginia. States Forest Service. “His work He holds a bachelor’s degree in for- will support national priorities such estry from Ohio State University in as containing the COVID-19 pan- Columbus, and a master’s degree demic, ensuring racial justice and in recreation resource management equity, rebuilding the rural econo- from Colorado State University in my, and addressing the impacts of Fort Collins. Page 8 May 2021 Opinion: Whatever happened to simple, slow food in the climate debate? Reprinted with permission from it -- introducing a new food matrix.” By this accounting, grain grown quoting Mark Bittman, whose mind Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc. Anyone following these issues for livestock feed doesn’t produce is made up regarding animal hus- First published on Agri-Pulse.com could be forgiven for believing that food, or at least food that any respon- bandry: “an ecological and moral on 4/16/21. https://www.agri-pulse. original sin occurred in some food sible person would eat. The food mess, nearly as degrading to human com/articles/15705-opinion-what- scientist’s lab, where mad scientists system that demands ingredients like souls as it is to animal life.” ever-happened-to-simple-slow- in the employ of heartless corpora- corn and soybeans is by its very na- Simple is out, and the more cut- food-in-the-climate-debate tions industrially prepared concoc- ture evil, because it’s complicated. ting edge the food science that ap- By Blake Hurst tions perfectly designed to trip our We should never use arable ground pears on our plate, the better. Noth- “Don’t eat anything your great taste buds and cause us to become to produce anything but foodstuffs ing is more simple than raising beef, grandmother wouldn’t recognize as addicted to potato chips like they that can be directly consumed with a which involves a cow, a bull, some food.” So said Michael Pollan in a were oxycontin, plus salt. It was minimum of processing. grass, a couple of years for the re- widely quoted and rarely followed not that long ago that the only way That was how we were sup- sulting calf to eat the grass, and a bit of advice. “Eat local” says, well, to avoid sickness and obesity was posed to think about food until…... method of processing that hasn’t almost everybody. Food should be to eat only lightly washed carrots about yesterday. Now, according to changed in its essence for centuries. simple, unprocessed, and eaten close grown in our own garden. a recent editorial in the New York Talk about your Slow Food!. to where it was produced. Everybody We are told again and again that Times, we should celebrate the But that kind of simplicity is no from the National Institute of Health the crops grown in most of the discovery of a rare fungus in Yel- longer the ideal since the consump- to the nation’s editorial pages have Midwest aren’t really food at all. lowstone Park, which, after fer- tion of beef is the cause of so much waged a full scale assault on pro- Nothing is more evil than corn, mentation and processing, results global warming and degrading of cessed food for a generation. Listen because it isn’t normally eaten di- in something that can substitute for souls. Even local cows, raised on to academia on the subject: rectly from the field, Soybeans are hamburgers. The company develop- nothing but grass, are evil in a way “You’re introducing ingredients almost as bad. Corn is the epitome ing the fungi has raised 160 million that mankind can no longer abide, that shouldn’t be there in the first of industrial, used only for pro- dollars. causing global warming and eventu- place, that don’t naturally exist ducing junk food, corn syrup, and Writing in the Wall Street Jour- ally leading to the end of the world in food and instead are brought in ersatz gasoline. Or as the Scien- nal, Bee Wilson has discovered the as we know it as the Pacific ocean purely by human preparation,” says tific American puts it: Only a tiny glories of mushrooms, substituting heads towards the middle of the Qi Sun, MD, ScD, an associate pro- fraction of corn grown in the U.S. them for ground beef and fooling country. Simplicity, tradition, and fessor of nutrition at Harvard Uni- directly feeds the nation’s people, her carnivorous 12-year-old son. great-grandma have been tossed versity. “You basically destroy the and much of that is from high- She is striking a blow for the planet over the side of the fungus powered structure of the food and reorganize fructose corn syrup.” with this bit of harmless legermain, See ‘Simple, slow food’ page 9 May 2021 Page 9

Simple, slow food From page 8 lifeboat that is all that stands be- over 50% for transportation, and that are responsive to consumers I’ll gladly give up any future tween us and extinction. that the carbon emission per unit who are uncomfortable with in- opportunity I might have to fly on It is amusing to hear people who of production of all agricultural tensive animal production meth- a Lear jet for beef, and goodness were just yesterday preaching the production has decreased 24% ods. knows both my diet and my men- joys of simplicity and local now over the past 30 years. Farmers To make matters even more tal health would be improved if I pumping for the latest startup that have much work to do in learn- complicated, intensive agricul- spent less time and electricity on aims to grow a beef substitute with ing how to produce with a smaller tural production is more efficient, social media and more preparing stem cells and giant vats in sterile carbon footprint, but the good using less of everything, includ- a good steak. Society may need to laboratories. It’s hilarious to think news is that many of the farming ing carbon. To substitute highly increase the costs of carbon con- about the quandary faced by those practices that sequester carbon processed food for beef may de- sumption, but individuals ought who realize that the earliest par- have other environmental benefits crease your carbon footprint, but to have the freedom to decide ticipants in this very industrial as well. substantially increase your con- how we deal with those increased and quite artificial meat substitute This won’t matter to food ex- sumption of every other resource. costs. Let’s leave the poor cow market use genetically modified perts like Ms. Wilson, who tells The reason U.S. cowboys are al- alone. After all, she’s turning the ingredients. This abrupt reversal us that “our current levels of meat ways careful to talk about the car- grass and forages that we can’t of field has passed without notice, consumption can’t continue.” bon footprint of U.S. beef produc- consume into nutritious and deli- as processed food takes its unex- Because, I guess, Mark Bittman tion is that meat production in the cious food. And, by the way, many pected role as the solution rather says so. It has never been clear rest of the world produces much of those mushrooms are grown in than the problem. If it tastes like to me why meat, and particularly more carbon per unit of meat pro- what she leaves behind. bacon, it must be ok. beef, is the bull’s eye in the fight duction than the U.S. It’s a given For more news, go to: www. None of this is to argue that against global warming. Each of that critics of U.S. meat consump- agri-pulse.com. climate change isn’t a real and us chooses what we consume, tion will always use global figures ______pressing concern, or that the con- and in what amounts. Everything for meat based carbon emissions, Blake Hurst is a farmer and sumption of meat isn’t a source we buy in a modern economy has even though we import almost no greenhouse grower in Northwest of carbon emissions. Farmers and a carbon footprint, from Face- meat. Missouri. agriculture scientists are quick to book to private jets. We are un- point out that beef production in likely to return to a subsistence the U.S. is responsible for only economy. Not only that, but beef about 3.3% of U.S. greenhouse producers are more than willing gas emissions, compared to well to grow their animals in ways Cooking with the Modern Ranch Wife

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Study Shows Repealing Stepped-Up Basis Would Damage the Economy Obituaries April 20, 2021--A new report • 100,000 fewer jobs each year able affordable housing stock.” Tax & Domestic Economic Poli- released April 20 by EY fi nds that thereafter; and “Farmers and ranchers have cy, National Association of Manu- repealing the step-up in basis tax • A $32 reduction in workers’ been able to pass their farms on to facturers (NAM) said, “Stepped-up provision would damage the gross wages for every $100 raised by tax- the next generation thanks to the basis protects family-owned manu- domestic product (GDP) and signif- ing capital gains at death. stepped-up basis tax provision,” facturers from signifi cant tax bills icantly decrease job creation. The It would also reduce GDP rela- said American Farm Bureau Feder- when businesses are passed on to study was conducted for the Fam- tive to the U.S. economy in 2021, ation President Zippy Duvall. “The the next generation. As this report ily Business Estate Tax Coalition, by approximately: value of many farms is tied up in shows, repealing step-up could have which includes almost 60 organi- • $10 billion annually; land and equipment and most farm- a dramatic impact on small manu- zations representing family-owned • $100 billion over 10 years. ers don’t have large amounts of facturers across the country, poten- businesses. “Repealing stepped-up basis is money on-hand to pay capital gains tially requiring families to liquidate The EY study found middle- not a free lunch for those looking taxes. They could be forced to sell businesses, leverage assets, or lay class, family-owned businesses to generate tax revenue and would the farm or take out costly loans just off employees to cover the tax hit. would be particularly hard hit by have signifi cant consequences in to pay capital gains taxes. Eliminat- The NAM encourages Congress and the repeal. Currently, when some- the multifamily marketplace,” said ing the stepped-up basis isn’t a tax the administration to keep in place one inherits assets, they aren’t taxed Doug Bibby, President of the Na- on the rich - it’s a tax on the mid- this important policy for families on the appreciation that happened tional Multifamily Housing Coun- dle class. We urge President Biden across the country rather than in- before they inherited them. If fam- cil. “Absent stepped-up basis, heirs to remain true to his word that he creasing taxes on their job creating ily-owned farms, small businesses could inherit an apartment property won’t increase taxes on hardwork- businesses.” or manufacturers are forced to pay with a small amount basis and pos- ing, middle-class Americans.” The full report with executive capital gains accrued by the prior sibly sizeable debt. If they are taxed Chris Netram, Vice President of summary can be found at fb.org. owner, they would likely face large immediately, the resulting deprecia- tax bills that put the future of their tion recapture and capital gains tax- business at risk. es could exceed their ability to pay According to the study’s fi nd- without selling the asset. Even if WyFB comments on USFS ings, repealing the step-up in basis funds to pay tax are available, heirs would result in: may have little left over to invest in Manual and Handbook • 80,000 fewer jobs in each of the and maintain the property, which By Kerin Clark dates to the rangeland management fi rst ten years; could negatively impact the avail- “Having practical and economical directives in the USFS Manual and requirements from the United States Handbook. The current directives Forest Service (USFS) to manage have been in place for approximate- grazing on their lands protects the ly 30 years. According to the USFS economic viability of the farmers website, the rangeland management and ranchers who rely on the forage,” directives serve as the primary ba- Brightsong wrote Ken Hamilton, Wyoming Farm sis for the internal management and Bureau Federation Executive Vice control of the rangeland management President, in recent comments to the program. The website summary con- Bookkeeping, LLC USFS. “This also helps protect the tinues: “They are the primary source resources on both private and Forest of administrative direction to For- Service lands.” est Service employees relative to the WyFB submitted comments to the rangeland management program.” USFS regarding the proposed up- “We appreciate the process the See ‘WyFB comments on USFS Manual and Handbook’ page 15 Obituary William Richard “Bill” Vollman August 5, 1921 - April 21, 2021 A funeral service was held for in Douglas on Wednesday, April William Richard “Bill” Vollman, 21, 2021 surrounded by his loving 99, Thursday, April 29, family. Remote/Online Accounting Services 2021 at the Upper Ag A memorial to the Building on the Wyo- Wyoming Pioneer As- for Small Businesses and Individuals ming State Fairground in sociation, P.O. Box Douglas, Wyoming with 1545, Douglas, Wyo- QuickBooks ProAdvisor Pastor Bill Williamson of ming 82633 would the First Baptist Church be appreciated by the Bonded and Insured offi ciating. Interment is family. in the Douglas Park Cem- The Gorman Funer- etery with military honor al Homes – Converse Reina Collins accorded by the Samuel William Richard Chapel of Douglas, Jelm, WY • 307-742-2721 Mares American Legion Vollman Wyoming is in charge Post #8 and the United of the arrangements. [email protected] States Navy Funeral Honors. Condolences may be sent to the Bill Vollman died at his home family at www.gormanfh.com May 2021 Page 13 Obituaries Rozlynn Stone Pirtz Lyda Garland February 6, 2020 - March 28, 2021 July 7, 1936 - April 4, 2021 Rozlynn Stone Pirtz, 13 A Memorial service for Lyda Mae When Lyda was busy raising her months, went gently into the (Powers) Garland, 84, was held Fri- three kids, she enjoyed crocheting, arms of our Lord at her grand- day, April 9, 2021 at Davis needlepoint, sewing and parents’ home in Fromberg, Funeral Home with Pastor was an avid reader. Mrs. Montana, on March 28, 2021. Matt White of the Pavil- Garland was an active Graveside funeral service was lion Community Method- member and served as the held April 6 at the Hall Ranch ist Church officiating. Me- Treasurer of the Pavillion family cemetery located about morials may be made to Community Methodist 28 miles north of Gillette off the Pavillion Community Church. Lyda had a knack Collins Road. Methodist Church in care of of turning each new Proud parents Toni Swartz and Davis Funeral Home, 2203 house into a home. Lyda Tyler Pirtz of Gillette welcomed West Main, Riverton, WY was well known for her their perfect baby girl into their 82501. Lyda Garland flowers and able to grow arms Feb. 6, 2020. She joined Lyda passed away on the trees and gardens where two loving brothers, Dylan and holiest of days, Easter Sun- things shouldn’t grow. Bo Pirtz. day, April 4, 2021 at home, surrounded Each place they lived was blessed by During her almost 14 months by her family. Lyda’s personal touch. Lyda was the here she touched many lives and Rozlynn Stone Pirtz She was born on July 7, 1936 in Pal- definitely the Matriarch of the family was loved deeply by all. Rozlynn ma, Kentucky, daughter of Andrew D. and her holiday family dinners were an laughed and smiled through her and Helen E. (Coursey) Powers. Lyda event to attend. Family was the center WyFB comments on USFS short time here on Earth, bring- loved to follow them anywhere! grew up and attended schools there in of her world and she welcomed every- ing joy and happiness to every- Her paternal grandparents are Palma, KY. one into her family with open arms. Manual and Handbook one she touched. Mathew Pirtz of Billings, Mon- On July 10, 1956, Lyda married Survivors include her husband, Bill Her eyes held a spark that ev- tana, and Teresa Pirtz (Greg Le- Bill Garland in Paducah, KY. Soon Garland of Riverton, WY; daughters, eryone was drawn to. Rozlynn Tourneau) of Fromberg; maternal after, the couple left Kentucky due to Debbie (Mark) Mosier of Sargent, NE loved to dance and sing along to grandparents are Troy (Mary) Bill’s service in the Army. Bill and and Laura (Jon) Walker of Lander, WY; music, chase the dogs and cats Swartz of Gillette and Pamela Lyda moved frequently from then on son, Steve (Jennie Lou) Garland of Jef- around and read her favorite Swartz (Stephen Culmer) of Fort due to Bill’s Corporate job. In 1975, frey City, WY; sister, Doris (Powers) books. Myers Beach, Florida. She is Bill’s work brought them to Wyoming, Stanley of Moreland, GA; brother in She lived a very big life. Go- eternally loved by many aunts, where they remained. Lyda began a law Reverend Gary (Nancy) Garland; ing on brand calls with her uncles, cousins, grandparents career as an office manager for State grandchildren, Stephanie, Kari, Ryan, mother, she met many wonder- and friends. Farm in Green River for 10 years, as Jamie, Amanda, Jessica, Cooper, and ful people of the community and Memorials and condolences well as, in Lander for around 12 years. Mattie; Plus 10 great grandchildren experienced all different types may be sent in care of Gillette When Bill and Lyda retired to Pavil- and numerous nieces and nephews. of animals. She loved camping Memorial Chapel, 210 W. Fifth lion, they began building the family She was preceded in death by her in the mountains with her father St., Gillette, WY 82716. farm and ranch, Ring Tail R Cattle Co, parents. and playing in the streams. Her Condolences also may be ex- LLC. Her hard work and thumb on the On-line condolences for the fam- brothers and cousins were a con- pressed at gillettememorialcha- finances ensured its growth and suc- ily may be made at theDavisFuneral- stant presence in her life, and she pel.com. cess. Home.com. George Aldon Thornton August 2, 1943 – April 7, 2021 George “Butch” Aldon Thornton Medicine Bow where they made da moved to Scottsbluff, Nebraska Matthew Thornton (April); grand- of Scottsbluff, Nebraska died on their home before briefly living in upon retirement to be close to their daughters, Wynne Burg and April 7, 2021 at the age Casper, WY and Flag- children and grandchildren. Brooke McMackin; grandsons, of 77 at his home with staff, AZ. Later, Butch Butch was an avid outdoors- Alec Burg (Mickayla), Ryan Mc- his family by his side. and Linda would move man, enjoying hunting, fishing, Mackin, Kolten McMackin, Reece Butch was born on to Saratoga, Wyoming floating the river and camping. Thornton, and Nicholas Thorn- August 2, 1943 in Han- where they raised their He was a member of the Cowboy ton; step granddaughter, Shannon na, Wyoming to Aldon three children; Betsy, Joe Club and took great pride in Skelcher (Justin Earnshaw); great and Virginia (Wilkes) Tracey, and Matthew supporting and following Cowboy grandsons, Quinten Burg, Caspen Thornton. He attended and he worked as a su- athletics. Most recently, you could Burg, and Brecken Weigel; sister, Wentworth Mili- perintendent for Arch find Butch enjoying his grandchil- Virginia Gregory; brother and sis- tary Academy, Lander Mineral. dren’s activities, participating in a ter in-law Margie Groom (Stan) George Aldon High School and grad- In 1988, Butch and family golf game or spending time and Jim Tollefson (Vicky) and Thornton uated from Medicine Linda moved to Lara- playing with his canine compan- many nieces and nephews. Bow High School. Af- mie, Wyoming where he ion, Ollie. He was preceded in death by his ter graduation, he attended the contracted with Mountain West as Butch will be loved and missed parents; in-laws, Norman and Al- University of Wyoming where he an insurance agent with Farm Bu- by his surviving wife, Linda; yce Tollefson; sister, Vivian Tully played football. He married Lin- reau and had a successful career daughters, Betsy Skelcher and Yenne; and son in-law, Shelldon da Tollefson on July 13, 1963 at spanning 22 years. Butch and Lin- Tracey McMackin (Jerry); son, Skelcher. Page 14 May 2021

“OutSTANDING IN News from the THEIR FIELD” County Farm Bureau Federations

Johnson County Farm Bureau Big Horn County Farm Bureau Federation awarded six Federation Board Meeting scholarships --Four continuing college students received them Submitted by Carmen Rodriguez, joring in Elementary Education Johnson County Farm Bureau and Animal Science at Casper Federation College. Kamryn Kozisek from Kaycee One graduating from Buffalo who attends Chadron State Col- High School in May received a lege majoring in Rangeland Man- scholarship. agement. She is the daughter of Calvin Rule, son of Mr. & Mrs. Dana George and Paul Kozisek. Travis Rule from Buffalo. He will Marc Wodahl, son of Mr. & study Fire Science & Agriculture Mrs. Scott Wodahl from Buffalo, Business at Casper College. is majoring in Computer science One graduating from Kaycee at the University of Wyoming. High School in May also received Masen Jensen, son of Mr. & a scholarship. Mrs. Cory Jensen from Buffalo, Mary Cleveland, daughter of is majoring in Pre-dentistry at Mr. & Mrs. Randy Cleveland Black Hills State. from Kaycee. She will study WyFB Young Farmer & Rancher Committee Member Kelli Hamilton visiting Ashlynn Fennema, daughter of Dental Hygiene at Sheridan with board members after the Big Horn County Farm Bureau Federation Board Mr. & Mrs. Jim Fennema, is ma- College. Meeting in April. (l to r): Hamilton, Scott Brown, Keith Hamilton, and Tim Beck.

Here is an excerpt of a recent Market Intel article:

Elimination of Stepped-up Basis Poses Hazards to Family Farms

Potential Capital Gains Taxes Are Signiﬁ cantly Larger than Cash Rental Rates April 7, 2021--Capital gains taxes are based on the change in the value of an asset, such as farmland, livestock or tim- ber, when that asset is sold. Currently, the top capital gains tax rate is 20%. To reduce the capital gains tax, farmers and ranchers use stepped-up basis, which provides a reset for Market Intel, produced by the Farm Bu- the basis during intergenerational transfers. In effect, upon the transfer of assets following a death, the basis is reset to reau economic analysis team, provides the market value at the date of death. Following the adjust- market and policy insight and analysis ment, taxes can be levied only on gains realized by the individual during his or her ownership, not on gains realized for our farmer and rancher members prior to the step up in basis. Any change in capital gains tax policy that eliminates or nationwide, as well as policymakers on scales back stepped-up basis could result in a massive tax Capitol Hill. Visit fb.org/market-intel to burden on the agricultural sector. The magnitude of the burden depends on the change in the asset value, but it would view the market and policy analysis and likely signifi cantly exceed the annual income generated by policy insight published frequently. the assets. In fact, it could take years of returns to equal the amount of the tax. To read the rest of the article: visit fb.org/market-intel May 2021 Page 15 WyFB comments on USFS Manual and Handbook News from the From page 12 USFS initiated for amending their be performed.” WyFB’s formal comments were 12 to hopefully offer improvements to the County Farm Bureau Federations grazing manual and handbook,” Ham- “We suggest that moving an allot- pages covering a myriad of subjects documents,” Hamilton stated. ilton wrote. “We encourage the Agen- ment from one level and back again in the manual and handbook proposal “WyFB represents more than 2,500 cy to continue to keep these documents should be accomplished without an which numbered 597 pages. “We sup- farmers and ranchers throughout Wyo- timely and updated to account for environmental analysis unless there port the USFS effort to update their ming,” Hamilton concluded. “Many Big Horn County Farm Bureau changing rules and/or laws.” is a signifi cant increase in livestock manual and handbook on grazing and of our members rely on Forest Service Federation Board Meeting WyFB comments encourage the numbers,” he continued. provide these comments to the Agency grazing for their ranching operations.” USFS to utilize the Categorical Exclusion provision of NEPA (National Environmental Pol- icy Act). “NEPA compliance has stretched the manpower resources of the USFS,” Ham- ilton wrote. “The Categorical Exclusion provision of NEPA will enable the agency to accomplish their NEPA requirements while providing for timely reauthorization of grazing permits.” WyFB comments ask the USFS to work with the permittees to utilize the expertise of the livestock operator on management decisions on issues such as controlling weeds, structural rangeland improvements, and other issues. In many cases the livestock operator has a decade or more of experience on the land. “Co- operation with permittees is critical and outlining the steps the USFS will take to enhance this cooperation is very helpful in rangeland management,” Hamilton wrote. The transfer of a ranching business from one generation to the next is an important topic in keeping the ranch economically viable. “We support efforts to provide fl exibility for operators who are transitioning from one generation to another,” Ham- On average, people estimate that life insurance costs three ilton wrote. “The recogni- 2 tion by the USFS of some of times more than it actually does. these processes can facilitate the ability for one generation See how aordable it can be to protect those most important in your to pass along the operation to world with life insurance. 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This author- worked during the 2021 interim. mals be impounded for long terms. tions for affordable housing as a con- ity would have looked at adding value A bill which would have established Perhaps the most important aspect of dition of hooking up to a city’s sewer to Wyoming agricultural products by run-off elections in the primary where the new law is a hearing will have to system. further processing these commodi- a candidate did not receive a majority of votes cast died. This topic will also be an interim topic. All bills worked in the 2021 session can be viewed at https://www.wyoleg.gov/ Legislation/2021 By in large, the 2021 session was a success. It did have a happy ending; everybody was glad it was over. Legislative interim topics From page 1

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