Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Legislative Meeting Feb. 27-28 in Cheyenne by Kerin Clark Dress the Members During the Noon Legislative Issues, Health Insur- Luncheon

VOL. 31, No. 6 February 2014 Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Legislative Meeting Feb. 27-28 in Cheyenne By Kerin Clark dress the members during the noon Legislative issues, health insur- luncheon. Schedule pending, Sena- ance, telecommunications, Wyo- tor Eli Bebout will then provide an ming water strategy and estate plan- overview of interim activities and ning are a few of the topics that will recommendations of the Select Fed- be presented at the 2014 Wyoming eral Natural Resource Management Farm Bureau Federation Legislative Committee. Meeting. At 1:30 p.m. Keith Kennedy with The meeting will be Feb. 27-28 at Custom Ag Solutions will present Grassroots action at the national level the Holiday Inn in Cheyenne. Held “Protecting Your Profi ts – Strat- The 95th Annual Convention of the American Farm Bureau Fed- annually to coincide with the legis- egies for Navigating Turbulent eration was held January 12-14, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. lative session, the meeting provides Markets.” Farm Bureau members from across the nation gathered for the Farm Bureau members the oppor- Thursday’s afternoon activities convention. Following the convention, the business session was tunity to meet with their legislators also include legislative briefi ngs held and voting delegates discussed policy recommendations one-on-one and receive updates on from WyFB lobbyists and member- that began at the county level and worked their way through the current issues. ship awards. process to the national level. WyFB President Perry Livingston The meeting begins at 11 a.m. Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. pro- (left) and WyFB Vice President Todd Fornstrom (right) represent- Thursday, Feb. 27 with registration. vides the one-on-one visits with the If their schedules permit, House legislators during a joint “Legislative ed Wyoming as voting delegates. They are shown in this photo Agriculture Committee Chair Reception” sponsored by the Wyo- conducting an interview with Haylie Shipp (center) on the North- Representative Mark Semlek and ming Farm Bureau Federation and the ern Ag Network radio. Kerin Clark photo. Senate Agriculture Committee Wyoming Rural Electric Association. Chair Senator Gerry Geis will ad- See ‘Legislative Meeting’ page 5 Farm Bureau Delegates Set Public WyFB Legislative Meeting Policy Positions for 2014 February 27-28, 2014 SAN ANTONIO, January On the farm labor front, delegates Holiday Inn in Cheyenne 14, 2014–Voting delegates to the reaffi rmed their strong support for See Page 8 for agenda. American Farm Bureau Federa- meaningful ag labor reforms that tion’s 95th annual meeting ap- ensure farmers and ranchers have proved resolutions that will provide access to workers when they are the organization with authority needed. Delegates also voted to from its grassroots members to support fl exibility that would al- push Congress toward the goal line low the employment of workers by on unfi nished issues like the farm more than one farmer. bill and ag labor. “Farmers and ranchers need a Citizen legislature the way to go ...... Page 2 “Securing victories on those is- reliable supply of labor,” Stallman sues is critical to our competitive- said. “That is a simple truth. It’s YF&R Conference review ...... Page 4 ness as individual farmers and about availability and fl exibility ranchers, and to our nation’s suc- – neither of which have been hall- GRICULTURE Economic impact of losing cattle production ...... Page 7 cess as a food producer,” said marks of the system our farmers, A AFBF President Bob Stallman, ranchers and growers have operat- label WyFB Legislative Meeting agenda ...... Page 8 who was re-elected to his eighth ed under for many years. We must two-year term as the organization’s have a workable ag labor program.” YOMING president. “Farm Bureau made With congressional farm bill ac- W Process to convert coal bed gas wells to water wells ...Page 14 progress on our priorities this past tion nearing completion, delegates year, more so than most other or- reaffi rmed Farm Bureau’s policy, State and county scholarship opportunities ...... Page 16 ganizations, and this year, our del- overwhelmingly determining that egates have provided us direction now is not the time to make chang- to work with Congress to complete es. this agenda.” See ‘Public Policy Positions Set’ page 13 Page 2 February 2014

Citizen Legislature the way to go By Ken Hamilton, WyFB Executive ers into the future. the legislature sits on two standing ing many of our legislators. Given that Vice President Of course the budget is the main committees. With some of those com- they must be away from their business On February 10th the Wyoming reason for the session; however any mittees holding at least three meetings as much as they have, the body faces Legislature will convene session has a number of during the interim of two days each, the prospect that only those that are re- for a twenty day budget bills introduced which do it doesn’t take long before the twenty tired, have a really good income, have session. There are a num- not have anything to do with days spent in Cheyenne starts to be the a very understanding employer, or have ber of bills already drafted the budget. These bills will less than the interim work. On top of lots of money can serve. Anyone think- which will impact agri- need to obtain a 2/3 majority this we also have seen several select ing about running for the legislature culture. One of the bills vote in order to be consid- committees created to handle every- only has to follow the body around for which may have a signifi - ered. This has not been that thing from tribal relations to water de- a year to fi gure out whether they can af- cant long term effect on high of a hurdle in the past, velopment. ford to participate. Keeping good folks landowners in this state is with many non-budget bills Moving to a full time legislature from running hurts everyone. We cer- House Bill 23, Landown- receiving the necessary 2/3 will have signifi cant consequences. tainly are lucky that the acrimonious er’s duty to a trespasser-2. Ken Hamilton vote to go on to be heard by I think most people believe that situations we see in some of the more This bill in its current the body. legislators should have to return populated states or Washington, D.C. form seeks to provide the Judicial Wyoming is lucky that our body is home and live under the laws they haven’t hit us as much, but sooner or Branch with some direction in cases of still a part time legislature. However, pass. That is perhaps the best way later it will come and when it does, we trespass. It would limit the liability a one only has to look at the number to ensure that bad laws get quickly will add one more reason for good peo- judge can assess to a landowner in the of interim committee meetings each overturned. Citizens certainly have ple to avoid serving in the legislature. event of a trespasser who comes on his standing committee holds between a better chance to change a law if it Let’s hope we can avoid some of or her property. This bill, sponsored by sessions before you have to wonder is biting a legislator at the same time these problems and better yet make it the Joint Judiciary Committee, would how much longer that will be the case. they are getting bitten. easier for people to serve so we don’t provide some protection for landown- Tradition holds that each member of This leads to the dilemma that is fac- end up having to pay people to serve. Food Police Not Far Off By Stewart Truelsen didn’t work. The Supreme Court of obesity: genetic predisposition, lack tions. The rules would ripple up and Picture yourself in the future, the not New York blocked his efforts, calling of self-control, lack of access to fresh down the food chain. For farmers and too distant future, on a bright summer the limits on soft drinks “arbitrary and fruits and vegetables, a sedentary life- ranchers, there would be rules affect- day. You are grilling hot dogs at a pic- capricious.” style and the need for better education ing the crops they grow and the meat nic with your family in a park. You pay The mayor vowed to appeal the about diet and nutrition. To her, these and milk they market. little attention to the drone fl ying over- ruling. He did, and he lost again. Had are myths or misunderstandings. Writ- The food police we all had to deal head. It’s probably a UPS or FedEx the rules taken effect, they would have ing in the Washington Post, she said, with growing up were mom and dad. drone making a package delivery. But limited the size of sugary drinks to 16 “Education can help, but what is really We don’t need to turn more parenting it’s not. It’s the food police and they oz. at restaurants, theaters and food needed is regulation.” over to government. There are many are monitoring the items you brought carts. What’s interesting to note is what Something like this was already ways of attacking obesity without try- to the picnic. The hot dogs, buns, po- the fi rst court said about the sugar rule. tried with alcoholic beverages from ing to outlaw it in some fashion. Farm- tato chips and soda pop exceed your Justice Milton A. Tingling wrote 1920 to 1933. It was called Prohibition ers and ranchers are entirely support- family’s maximum caloric allowance that the Bloomberg administration had and it was a massive failure. Do we ive of healthy lifestyles, and the right for the day. Besides, non-diet soda pop interpreted its health board’s powers want bootleggers baking sugar cook- of the public to choose from the vari- has been completely outlawed because broadly enough to “create an adminis- ies and peddling soft drinks a century ety and abundance of nutritious foods. it contains sweetener. You are in trou- trative Leviathan” that could enact any later? No, probably not. ______ble with the food police. rules “limited only by its own imagi- Farmers, who already face more Stewart Truelsen, a food and agri- If that Orwellian view of the future nation.” than their share of regulations from the culture freelance writer, is a regular sends chills down your spine maybe The defeat in New York hasn’t Environmental Protection Agency and contributor to the American Farm Bu- it should, because it is not far-fetched stopped other advocates of similar other federal and state agencies, would reau Federation Focus on Agriculture at all. Michael Bloomberg, the former regulations. Deborah Cohen, a senior not be exempt from obesity regula- series. mayor of New York City, already tried natural scientist with the Rand Corpo- to limit the sales of soft drinks. Some ration, believes we need regulations said he did it to enhance his image as to keep Americans from overeating. he left offi ce. Whatever the reason, it She dismisses many of the causes of

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The board also approved the in- session of the American Farm Bu- oppose expansion of federal juris- “America’s farmers and ranchers clusion of efforts to advocate for reau Federation’s 95th Annual Con- diction under the Clean Water Act. require a reliable and steady supply standards and incentives strengthen- vention, which wrapped up Jan. 14 “As it now stands, there are fed- of labor, and the policies in place ing the U.S. renewable fuels sector. in San Antonio, the organization’s eral proposals that would allow ju- are simply not adequate to address “Whether the issue is support for board of directors met to set AFBF’s risdiction over so-called waters that this issue in a comprehensive, na- the renewable fuels standard, or key strategic action plan to address pub- are not even wet,” Stallman said. tional scope,” said AFBF President tax incentives targeted to sectors such lic policy issues for 2014. “That includes areas such as ditches Bob Stallman. “It has been too long as biodiesel or cellulosic ethanol, The board-approved plan in- that are dry for weeks and months in coming, but we will continue to AFBF is focused to keep renewable cludes focusing the organization’s on end. That represents little more work with our allies and members of See ‘Strategic Action Plan’ page 5 attention on the following key is- than federal regulatory intrusion and sues: opposition to expanded federal would greatly hamper the ability of jurisdiction under the Clean Water many farm families to put their land Act, protecting farmer and rancher to productive use for food produc- interest regarding fi scal policy and tion.” tax reform issues, agricultural la- The board also directed AFBF to bor reform, support for renewable protect farmers’ and ranchers’ inter- fuels, support for biotechnology, ests in debates on fi scal policy and protecting farmers’ interests in re- tax reform. gard to new technology systems and “Any new tax schemes, by their data compilation. “This plan rep- nature, take money directly out of resents those issue areas where we the pockets of our hard-working RUSSIAN TEA CAKES Submitted by Jean Tirban, Johnson County Farm Bureau member believe the American Farm Bureau farm and ranch families, and we will These buttery melt-in-your-mouth cookies go by many names but they are Federation and its grassroots mem- continue to pursue policies that less- always twice rolled in powdered sugar and fi lled with fi nely chopped nuts. bers will have real opportunities to en our tax burdens,” Stallman said. Ingredients: • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose fl our---do not achieve success this year, as well as Aggressively working to secure • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened use self-rising fl our • 1/2 cup powdered sugar • 3/4 cup fi nely chopped nuts challenges we must tackle to help passage of legislation that addresses • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 1/4 teaspoon salt safeguard our members’ and their both long- and short-term agricul- • powdered sugar for rolling abilities to operate their farms and tural labor needs is a priority for Preparation: ranches,” said AFBF President Bob AFBF, and the organization will 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Stallman. continue to push for reforms as part 2. Mix butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla in large bowl. Stir in fl our, nuts and salt until dough holds together. 3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. 4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set but not brown. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool slightly on wire rack. 5. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar; cool on wire rack. Roll in powdered sugar again. Makes 4 dz. cookies.

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Rachel Grant, a farmers and ranchers to continue “They aren’t just worried member of the Converse County to be involved with Farm Bureau. about how issues impact them, Farm Bureau, represented the Grant said the competition has but again they take a broad ap- Wyoming Farm Bureau in the prepared her to take a more broad proach and think about how an competition. At the state level, perspective approach on issues. issue impacts agriculture on a Grant was the winner of $500 “Sometimes you are so focused on county, state and national level,” cash and an expense paid trip to what you do and how a rule or a Grant continued. “They are aver- Converse County Rancher Rachel Grant San Antonio, Texas to compete in law or issue affects your operation age farmers and ranchers that go (right) receives her state award winner plaque the national competition. or your county,” She explained. home after the convention and from American Farm Bureau Federation “It was exciting to compete at “You’ve got to be able to take the work on the farm. It was neat to Young Farmer & Rancher Committee Mem- that level with producers from broad approach especially to gain see on a national scale how the ber Rachel Heimerl, from Ohio, at the AFBF across the nation who face some support for an idea for your state work we all do locally impacts 95th Annual Convention. Kerin Clark photo. of the same issues just applied in a or county.” our country.” different scenario in their farming “You have to not only be able “We are proud of how well business,” Rachel Grant stated. “It to tell people how it affects your Rachel represented Wyoming in was interesting to chat with people farm or ranch, but also how the the competition,” Raenell Taylor, about what they do and the issues issue might affect them as a con- WyFB YF&R State Chair, said. Rachel Grant com- they face in their areas. It was also sumer of ag products,” Grant con- “Rachel is a great young leader petes in Round 2 of exciting to see so many young ag- tinued. and communicator for the agricul- the AFBF YF&R Dis- ricultural producers.” This was the fi rst time for Grant ture industry. We are very thankful cussion Meet com- The competition is designed and her husband, Will, to attend a to have her as a representative of petition. Kerin Clark to simulate a committee meeting national Farm Bureau convention. Wyoming agriculture.” photo. Young Farmer & Rancher Conference provided many learning opportunities By Kerin Clark Farm Bureau members make a difference beginning Great speakers and information, interesting agri- at the local level. He led an interactive workshop to cultural tours and fellowship with like-minded indi- explore the seven founding principles of Farm Bu- viduals combined together for a successful Wyoming reau. Next, participants were put in the shoes of law- Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Conference. makers to work a mock bill and learn how laws are The conference was Jan. 23-24, 2014 in Cody, Wyo. created and why it is important to be involved at the Open to Wyoming agricultural producers between grassroots level. “If we aren’t sharing our agriculture the ages of 18-35, the conference provides an oppor- message, someone else will,” Tatman said. tunity for participants to network, receive personal Meteorologist Don Day, Jr. talked about “Wyo- and professional development and learn how they ming Weather Realities and Long Range Outlook.” can get involved in agricultural issues that impact For February, Day said the weather should start off The 2014 Wyoming Farm Bureau Young Farmer their lifestyle. colder with more snow opportunities. Looking to the & Rancher Committee is shown here with United Goshen County Rancher Michael Booth said the long-term he told attendees that while we are in the States Senator Enzi at the WyFB YF&R Confer- tours and speakers were all benefi cial. “We enjoyed 15th year of a 30 year drought, the next one to two ence. Back from (l to r): Kyle and Stacy Berger; Al- the time spent with similar aged people,” Booth said. years should be more promising for moisture. bany County; Toni Swartz, Campbell County; Rae- “It is fun to kick off ideas with other people.” Wyoming Farm Bureau Executive Vice President nell Taylor, Crook County; U.S. Senator Mike Enzi; Michael’s wife Lindsy agreed. “We are all in simi- Ken Hamilton spoke to participants about legislative Kailey Barlow, Sublette County; Sammie and Cole lar positions in life,” Lindsy said. “It is helpful to talk and agriculture issues facing Wyoming producers. Coxbill, Goshen County; and Chalsey Kortes, Car- to other people that are in similar situations in the ag- Following lunch, United States Senator John Bar- bon County. Front row (l to r): Garrett Horton, Big riculture industry and get new ideas and encourage rasso provided a federal legislative update and an- Horn County; Kolter Schuebel, Park County; Bran- each other to keep going forward and make it work.” swered questions. don Day, Uinta County; and Nik Kennedy, Platte American Farm Bureau Federation Director of Rick LaPlante, business and leadership consul- County. Kerin Clark photo. Program Development Marty Tatman (a Wyoming tant, talked about how a family operation can be native) kicked off the conference with “The Power transitioned to an agricultural business that blesses Conference attendees enjoyed a nice dinner and of Grassroots” workshop. Tatman emphasized how the family. He emphasized it is important to “be in- fellowship time Thursday evening. During the din- tentional and begin with the end in mind” as you get ner, a mock Discussion Meet showcased the op- WyFB YF&R Conference the conversation started on succession and manage- portunity available to young farmers and ranchers Sponsorship Appreciation ment transition. LaPlante stressed it is important to in this competitive event. The 2014 competition also do enterprise accounting to make sure each part is Nov. 13-15 in Sheridan. The winner of the state x Rick LaPlante speaker sponsor: of the operation is where it should be. Thank you to competition receives $500 cash and a trip to San Di- Farm Credit Services of America Farm Credit Services of America for sponsoring this ego, CA in January 2015 to compete in the national x Break sponsor: Mountain West Farm Bureau Insurance Agents Kurt Hopkin, speaker. competition. Luke Hopkin and Jeanna Kennedy Park County Farm Bureau Board Member Scott On Friday morning, Cole Coxbill, Goshen Coun- (Cody) George gave a historical presentation on the Heart ty Farmer and WyFB YF&R Vice Chair, presented a x Tour break sponsor: Mountain West Mountain Irrigation Project. The photo presentation workshop on an Excel program he has developed to Farm Bureau Insurance Agents Larry showed how the irrigation project transformed the help young producers plan for their operation. French and David Gilliatt (Powell) land between Cody and Powell. See ‘Young Farmer & Rancher Conference’ page 7 February 2014 Page 5 Legislative Meeting From page 1 WyFB Weekly Friday’s agenda includes a speaker’s forum. Be- Water Strategy – What we heard in the listening ginning at 8 a.m., Wyoming Department of Insurance sessions.” Legislative Shows Commissioner Tom Hirsig will discuss “Options for “Estate planning with your Farm Bureau Health Insurance in Wyoming’s Agriculture In- agent” will be presented by Jason Bell, Farm Bureau Radio dustry.” Financial Services (Cheyenne offi ce) at 11:15 a.m. At 9 a.m., a panel discussion will look at “The Wy- The meeting will conclude with a noon luncheon. and oming Telecommunications Act—What do we need Meeting registration for the future?” The panelists include: Alan Minier, Visit www.wyfb.org for on-line meeting registra- Public Service Commission; Kristin Lee, Century tion and agenda or you may call 307.721.7723 or e- Video Link; and Jason Hendricks, Range Telcos and Wyo- mail [email protected] to pre-register by Feb. 17. ming Telecommunications Association president. 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From page 3 To view or listen to the shows, Strategic Action Plan visit www.wyfb.org. fuels front and center as our nation continues to develop ogy leads to new ways to compile and use massive For radio, click on the plans to address our energy needs,” Stallman said. amounts of data, there must be some policies in place news/soundbites tab. Another important priority is working to protect that consider the farmer’s point of view, and we will For video, click on video box farmers’ and ranchers’ abilities to use agricultural bio- make sure that happens.” on the right column. technology and other innovative technologies. That Many additional issues will warrant AFBF’s atten- point also includes the organization’s resolve to make tion this year, Stallman explained, and through con- sure farmers and ranchers are represented in matters stant monitoring and attention, those issues will be related to agronomic data compilation, so-called “big addressed as they rise on the nation’s agenda. data,” and the associated systems and applications of “The 2014 strategic action plan, as set by the those technologies in the fi eld. board, is built on the dedicated efforts of our grass- The Wyoming Farm “Agriculture is a high-tech business,” Stallman roots members working together during our annual Bureau Federation said. “Farming and ranching is frequently on the cut- convention and throughout the year to achieve policy is your ting edge of science and as those tools are developed goals that will benefi t all of agriculture, as well as and scientifi cally proven, we need to ensure they are the nation’s consumers and our customers around the “Voice for Agriculture!” available. We also know that as science and technol- world,” Stallman said.

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February 2014 Page 7 Economic impact of losing cattle production By Brett Moline Some inputs are produced locally, new production cycle, as an input into has a larger economic impact per dol- Think of the Wyoming economy as some inputs are produced elsewhere the economic vat. lar of any industry. This is because ag- a big cooking vat. Many inputs (ingre- but purchased locally, and some inputs As money goes into and out of the riculture usually buys a larger percent- dients) are used to produce an output are imported from outside the state. economic vat for cattle production, age of its inputs locally. More local (product). Using cattle production as Products (calves, yearlings, cull cows) that money goes into other industries’ purchases drive larger impacts. an example, ranchers combine many are mostly exported out of the state, economic vats, cooking up more eco- What happens when the kettle can- different inputs to produce an output. but many are used as inputs into the nomic sales. not be kept full, i.e. an input is no lon- From 2003-2012, the value of pro- ger available for cattle production? For Young Farmer & Rancher Conference From page 4 duction, what came out of the vat, av- example, what if federal range land A morning of area agriculture tours bulent Markets.” eraged $693.80 per cow per year. Be- is no longer available for ranchers to followed Coxbill’s workshop. The “I liked the conference because of cause of the use of local inputs, money use for grazing livestock, because of fi rst stop was at Wyoming Authentic all the people my age to relate to and going into other industries’ economic introduction of a predator or listing a Products in Cody. Wyoming Authen- network with,” Kristi Bohlander, Con- vats, this production cooked up an ad- species as threatened or endangered? tic Products CEO David Fales stated verse County Rancher, said. “All the ditional $1,289.16 of sales in the rest What if ten percent of our cattle pro- the company’s goal is to source high speakers were amazing.” Kristi’s hus- of Wyoming’s economy for a total duction was lost? quality cattle from Wyoming ranches band Derek added that the timeliness value of $1,982.96. A very important During 2003-2012, Wyoming and market Wyoming beef. The tour of the topics covered is benefi cial to point is that cattle production gener- ranchers averaged 718,000 cows that included a look at the company’s val- take back to their operation. ates more economic impact to other had calved each year. If ten percent ue-added meat processing plant which Visit the WyFB YF&R Facebook industries than to its own!! Also, no of these cows went out of production, opened for production in October. A page for more photos and informa- industry is an island. What effects one ranchers’ production would decrease taste test of the delicious beef jerky and tion from the conference. The link is at industry will affect all other industries $49.8 million. If a resource is lost beef sticks made at the plant concluded wyfb.org. in the economy. forever, this impact is not a one-time the tour. If cattle producers have to lower impact but is yearly, for as long as the The next stop was production, they will purchase less resource is not able to be utilized. Reed Farms outside from other industries in the economy. If ranchers produce $49.8 million of Cody. Glen Reed That pickup, tractor, etc. will have to less, the other industries will have began the tour with last longer, because the income will $92.1 million less production, each and explaining about the not be there to replace it. The dealers every year, because the cattle producer family farm. Next, will have less money to pay wages had less production. Every aspect of his father Joe Reed and make other purchases. The people the economy will have lower sales; demonstrated his in- working for the dealers will have less each and every year. What impacts ag- vention to move gated money to make purchases as well. riculture impacts every citizen of the The conference included agricultural tours on Fri- The agricultural industry typically economy; each and every one of us. pipe. While partici- day morning. Shown here Glen Reed (left) talks pants enjoyed snacks about his family’s farming operation and how they in the shop, Glen Reed utilize surge irrigation. At the far right, Glen’s father explained why they Joe, gets ready to demonstrate his invention for utilize surge irrigation moving gated pipe. Glen Reed is the Northwest on their operation. District Director on the Wyoming Farm Bureau Glen Reed serves on Federation Board of Directors. Glen was the state the Wyoming Farm winner of the fi rst WyFB YF&R Discussion Meet Bureau Board of Di- contest in 2002. Joe Reed is a former member rectors and his father of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Joe is a past member Kerin Clark photo. of the WyFB Board. The fi nal stop on the tours was Cow Coun- try Genetics. Dave Winninger explained the process of embryo transfer in cattle and Call how the industry has changed over the years. Following the tours, Hearing from Wyoming’s United States Senators United States Sen- was a highlight of the 2014 WyFB YF&R Confer- ator Mike Enzi attend- ence. Back row (l to r/name, county): Nik Kennedy; ed the luncheon and Platte; Michael Booth; Goshen; Bryndal, Stacy and talked about legislative Kyle Berger, Albany; Derek Bohlander, Converse; issues. Senator Enzi High Pressure Natural Gas Pipelines are Everywhere. Jesse Dersham, Laramie; Brandon Winter, Laramie; challenged the attend- Ryan Tucker, Park; and Bo Aimone, Uinta. Middle DIG SAFELY! ees to continue their row (l to r): Chalsey Kortes, Carbon; Lindsy Booth, Please Call 811, the Nationwide Toll Free Number, Before involvement in confer- Goshen; Jenne Dilts, Converse; Kristi Bohlander, ences such as this one Performing any Tiling or Deep Tilling Operations. Converse; U.S. Senator John Barrasso; Saman- and future leadership tha Starks, Albany; Sammie Coxbill, Goshen; Abby One Call will get all of the underground utilities in the excavation opportunities. Shuler, Park; Kailey Barlow, Sublette; Toni Swartz, area located/marked and it’s free. The fi nal speaker Campbell; Earl Hickman, Uinta. Kneeling (l to r): was Scott Crosby with Garrett Horton, Big Horn; Kolter Schuebel, Park; Custom Ag Solutions. Brandon Day, Uinta; Justin Harvey, Albany; Cole Crosby presented a Coxbill, Goshen; Amanda Johnson, Albany; Cate workshop on “Protect- Harris, Platte; Raenell Taylor, Crook; Kory Schuebel, ing your Profi ts; Strate- www.call811.com Park; Caleb Larson, Uinta. Kerin Clark photo. www.kindermorgan.com/public_awareness gies for Navigating Tur- Page 8 February 2014 Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation 2014 Legislative Meeting AGENDA (Agenda updates available at wyfb.org) February 27 - 28, 2014

Thursday, February 27 Friday, February 28 8:00 a.m. WyFB Board of Director’s Meeting 2014 SPEAKERS FORUM 11:00 a.m. Registration 8:00 a.m. Speaker – Tom Hirsig – Commissioner, Wyoming Department Noon Luncheon of Insurance Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance “Options for Health Insurance in Wyoming’s Agriculture Industry” Raenell Taylor, WyFB YF&R State Chair 9:00 a.m. Telecommunications Panel Alan Minier - Public Service Commission If their schedules permit, Senator Gerry Geis, Senate Ag Committee Chair, Kristin Lee - Regulatory/Legislative Affairs Director, Century Link Representative Mark Semlek, House Ag Committee Chair, and Senator Jason Hendricks – Government Affairs Director, Range Eli Bebout, Co-chair of the Select Federal Natural Resource Management Telcos & Wyoming Telecommunications Association President Committee will address the members during the noon luncheon. “The Wyoming Telecommunications Act - What do we Need for the Future?” 10:00 a.m. Break 1:30 p.m. Speaker - Keith Kennedy - Custom Ag Solutions 10:15 a.m. Speaker - Nephi Cole, Policy Advisor to Governor Matt Mead “Protecting Your Proﬁ ts – Strategies for Navigating Turbulent Markets” “Wyoming Water Strategy – What we heard in the Listening Sessions” 3:00 p.m. President’s Comments - Perry Livingston, WyFB President 11:15 a.m. Speaker - Jason Bell – Farm Bureau Financial Services, 3:10 p.m. Legislative Issues - Ken Hamilton & Brett Moline, WyFB Lobbying Team Cheyenne, WY 4:00 p.m. Membership Awards - Tim Pexton, WyFB State Membership Chair “Estate Planning with your Farm Bureau Agent” 4:15 p.m. Free time Noon Luncheon 4:45 p.m. Sheep Committee *Meeting Adjourned* 6:30 p.m. Legislative Reception - Sponsored by Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation & Wyoming Rural Electric Association WYOMING FARM BUREAU

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th geographically diverse and operated Our Heritage…Our Future. AFBF 95 Annual Convention with a completely different leadership model. “If you wait to respond to terror- ist actions, all you’re going to do is pick up the fallen,” McChrystal la- mented. “So we had to prevent ter- rorist attacks so that we could protect the nation that we work for.” The military’s ability to adapt to change came from a combina- General Stan McChrystal. AFBF photo. tion of team work and cooperation. McChrystal’s ﬁ nal message focused on the power of team work. Online Extras “The best teams that I’ve ever More at wyfb.org been in, and I’ve been in a lot, To read more about the con- AFBF Annual Convention attendees from Wyoming: Raenell Taylor, Crook are just people like all of us,” ferences, speakers and activities County/WyFB YF&R State Chair; Kerin Clark, WyFB; Suzette Livingston McChrystal said. “They have the from the 95th Annual Convention and Perry Livingston, Crook County/WyFB President; Dominique Giroux, same hopes, fears, strengths and of the American Farm Bureau WyFB; Brett Moline, WyFB, and Judy Moline; Todd Fornstrom, Laramie weaknesses, but when they come Federation, visit wyfb.org and County/WyFB Vice President; Will and Rachel Grant, Converse County. together something magical hap- click on the link in the “Online pens and that’s leadership.” Extras” box on the right column.

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Simply logon to RightRisk.org and click the “Courses” tab at the top of the page to begin. Management succession planning: A new resource available from Interpersonal Issues RightRisk.org Interpersonal issues spill over into the business side of management and Succession planning is the fi rst stage of a successful transition of owner- is unavoidable. Address these issues at the outset. ship, leadership, and management of a business to the next generation. In this section of the course, participants learn how to address and deal Many producers have an idea of how they would like succession of their with these important issues in their family lives and business lives through farm or ranch to occur; the problem is few have developed plans for imple- improvement of communication skills. menting that idea. The course outlines several ways to assess sources of confl ict and how to Less than 40 percent of all agricultural businesses have a succession best address them. plan. If you are an agricultural producer, you may fi nd the following even Interpersonal issues can surface in a number of ways: Generational dif- more sobering: only one-third of family businesses transfer to the next gen- ferences can include differing visions about the direction of the business or eration, 70 percent don’t survive to the second, and 90 percent do not make devotion to certain aspects of the business. For example, the next genera- it to the third. tion may have a dramatically different vision for the farm than the one held Consider this: Do I have an adequate plan for a smooth transition of my by its founders. business to the next generation? If the answer is no, there is no time like the Sibling rivalries, differences of opinion on gender roles, and failure of present. the founders to give up control are just a few of the other issues that can Management Succession: Where are We? arise and are covered in the course. The academic professionals from RightRisk have developed the fi rst in Business Issues a series of courses for management succession planning entitled Manage- A strategic management process is outlined in the business issues sec- ment Succession: Where are We? tion. Three main questions form the basis of this module: 1) Where are you? The four-part interactive, online course helps users learn how to prepare 2) Where do you want to go? and 3) How best do we best get there? for the successful transition of their agricultural business to the next genera- The formalized management process includes proper business planning tion and how to meet the challenges and issues that arise. techniques, implementation of a management framework, and the setting The course uses several real-life examples, including the introduction and implementation of goals. highlighting many common issues that arise when a family is considering A few of the main issues include: lack of clarity about the business’ man- how to transfer a ranch to the next generation. agement procedures and practices; lack of a formalized planning process; Developing good communication skills is a common theme. By the end and lack of formal communication within the family about the direction and of the course, producers are able to assess their individual situations and management of the business. evaluate how to make their succession plans a reality. Course users learn the most effective management and communication The Uniqueness of Agriculture and Other Barriers to Planning tools to deal with these issues. They also learn how well their business uses There are numer- these tools along with how to overcome issues associated with the process, ous reasons why such as generational trust issues or diffi culty delegating. succession plan- The Succession Process and Where do we go from here? ning is unique (and The succession in some cases more process outlined in diffi cult) with pro- the course is shown duction agriculture. in the graphic. This Often, there is a module is designed great emotional at- to help users deter- tachment to the land mine where they are or business – with in the process. Differences between ownership and management succession several generations are shown and discussed. of involvement Several tools are available in the Resources section of the course, includ- before them. Sell- ing a tool for self-assessment. For example, the communication assessment ing or dividing the tool depicted here offers a way for families to rate their communication business is often not a satisfactory option. Many times the current genera- abilities and discover key areas that need improvement. tion has little or no retirement savings, as these savings have been invested The fi nal section of the course is intended to be the starting point for for the well-being and continuation of the business itself. There is a love of continuing in the succession process. the lifestyle that makes it diffi cult for owners to fairly consider alternatives. There is no time Estate planning and planning for management succession are often like the present to neglected for a variety of reasons: Business owners may have diffi culty address this im- choosing among children or other heirs due to differences in values, such as portant risk man- basing the decision on competency instead of fairness, an attempt to treat agement issue for individuals equally, or by following other principles. a family business. Another compounding factor is that the main purpose of a family unit Logon to Right- is harmony and togetherness, while the main goal of the business is profi t- Risk.org and click ability. In some cases, it may (or may not) be profi table to bring in the next the “Courses” tab to generation. get started. Fear is a big driver in the failure of many succession plans. Owners may ______fear retirement because they have made their business their life’s work and James Sedman is a consultant to the Department of Agricultural and see no reason to quit. Many do not want to acknowledge their own mortal- Applied Economics in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture ity. Others are simply not interested in giving up control of their operation. and Natural Resources, and John Hewlett is a farm and ranch management Their everyday closeness to the land, livestock, or business has them specialist in the department. Hewlett may be reached at (307) 766-2166 or thinking that things would not be the same without them. [email protected]. Page 12 February 2014 Wyoming Teachers Delinquent brand period ends CHEYENNE, Jan. 3, 2014. – 2013 renewal will commence on & Students K-5th The Wyoming Livestock Board January 13, 2014, in order to pro- wants to remind people that the cess those delinquent brands re- grades delinquent brand period has drawn ceived that have been postmarked to a close on the 2013 renewal pe- prior to December 31, 2013. riod. In accordance with new leg- After a delinquent brand has islation passed in 2013, any brand been deemed abandoned, the ap- that was up for renewal and was not plications for delinquent brands We invite you to renewed by the March 1 deadline will be processed and researched was considered delinquent. Any for identical and look-a-like con- participate in the 2014 WyFB delinquent brands that were not flicts on a first come first serve renewed by December 31, 2013, basis. No lists of abandoned will be declared legally abandoned brands from the 2013 renewal will YF&R program and by law will be available to be be published or released until af- applied for by other applicants. ter January 13, 2014, in order to “Ag Books for Kids.” As part of the abandoned process process any delinquent brands that Check out “Pigs & Pork in the story of all delinquent brands not renewed were legally renewed under W.S. Step 1: before December 31, 2013, will 11-20-115 which are be shown to agriculture” by Susan Anderson and JoAnne Buggey be moved to the abandoned brand be postmarked or date stamped from your elementary school library. category at the soonest convenient prior to December 31, 2013. (Books donated by your county Farm Bureau) time after January 1, 2013. Lists of abandoned brands can be As part of the research process viewed at the Livestock Board of- Visit www.wyfb.org, click on on newly abandoned brands, re- fice or ordered from the office. Step 2: cording staff will check for any The Wyoming Livestock Board education tab for contest details/rules. delinquent fees that have been also wants to remind people that submitted to the Wyoming Live- the 2013 edition of the Wyoming County contest deadline: April 10, 2014 stock Board prior to December 31, State Brand Book is available. The 2013. Those fees that have been book is available for $35 plus $5 submitted prior to the December shipping and handling. Quantities Questions: Contact Kerin 31, deadline will be evidenced by are limited, so books are available Clark, WyFB, at 307.532.2002 a postmark or agency date stamp. on a first come, first serve basis. or [email protected]. Acceptance of applications for the The brand book is also available newly abandoned brands from the in CD version for $22.

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She was an incred- Loren James Altaffer many pictures (slides) She grew up on Bitter ible woman of many was born on June 18, and after he returned to Creek, in the Powder talents; she was an elo- 1932 to James Harry Wyoming, he delight- River Breaks, north of quent speaker, a pub- and Larena Ella (Blake) ed in showing them to Recluse, Wyoming. lished writer and poet, Altaffer, and was the el- anyone who was inter- She attended school seeker of knowledge dest of 5 children. Loren ested in seeing them. at Recluse Elemen- and a true patriot. was married to Carol Those slides sparked tary and Campbell County High Sue is survived by her parents, Schleichardt on March 25, 1962 and a love for photography that led to School graduating salutatorian in Dick and Myrt Wallis; her chil- to this union two sons were born; a professional role in the business 1976. She was the first girl in the dren, Isaac Wallis and wife Kristi, Fred and Wayne Altaffer. They were for years. He was also active in the Campbell County FFA. She had Megan Kruse and husband Cole, later divorced. Veterans organization for many bachelor’s degree from the Uni- Rys Martin, Porter McQueary, Loren spent his life in the Pine years. versity of Wyoming. Ceci McQueary and partner Ash Ridge area. He owned the Hillcrest Of course he had a love for hunt- She worked various jobs after Hakimi, Ian McQueary and Jus- Store just north of Moorcroft in the ing (an Altaffer trait), and made sev- high school, everything from be- tine McQueary; her brothers early 50’s, but for most of his life eral trips to the Jackson Hole area ing a ranch hand, working on an Frank Wallis, Lew Wallis and wife was involved in production agricul- with family and friends! The ranch oil rig to being one of the first Cristina, sister Dorisann Shipp ture. He owned a farm on Thorne Di- hosted many out-of-state hunters women coal miners in the Powder and husband Jeff; and her grand- vide for a few years and then bought from the 50’s on. River Basin. children Maddox, Ezra and Cora the home-place from his mother and He was very active in the commu- In 1978, she became a mother Kruse and Arianna Hakimi, aunts, was there until health issues forced nity, having served on the Board of to Isaac Wallis in Gillette, WY. In uncles, nieces, nephews, and cous- him to move to Sundance in No- the Pine Ridge Community Church 1983 she married Bill Martin in ins, and a multitude of friends. vember 2012. Always one to help for many years. He helped in church Elk Mountain, WY. Megan was She was preceded in death by neighbors in need or with whatever projects, cleaned, and made sure the born in 1984, and Rys was born in her husband, Rod, who passed in needed to be done, he offered many furnace was blazing warm for Sun- 1985, both in Laramie, WY. December 2012. get-together times, including many day services. Loren was a fi rm be- In 1991 Sue and her kids moved In lieu of flowers a memo- fi re-fi ghting experiences. liever in Farm Bureau and was very to Starr Valley, NV. She worked rial has been established in Sue’s Having grown up in the 30’s, life active at the county level for many at the Western Folklife Center in name. Memorials and condo- was tough for Loren and the family. years, serving in various offi cer Elko, NV. In 1993 she married her lences may be sent to the family Money was scarce, schools diffi cult roles. sweetheart Rod McQueary under a in care of Walker Funeral Home, to reach, and work on the ranch and Loren was preceded in death by full moon at the Starr Valley Hall. 410 Medical Arts Court, Gil- in his Dad’s sawmill made for long his parents and one brother, Rich- In 1998 Sue and Rod moved lette WY, 82716. Condolences hours. His school was interrupted by ard Elmer. He is survived by his back to Bitter Creek, where they may also be sent via website: a bout of appendicitis when he was sons, Fred Altaffer of Sundance have lived since. Sue went back www.walkerfuneralgillette.com 14. He was in the hospital 53 days and Wayne (Jodi Clark) Altaffer of and received one of the fi rst shots of Moorcroft; two grandchildren, Aus- penicillin by anyone outside of the tin Altaffer and Stacia Altaffer both Public Policy Positions Set From page 1 Military. of Sundance; one sister, Eleanor “Congress is still haggling over 20 years. He enjoyed working on the trac- Franklin of Coram, Montana; and dairy policy, but for the most part, On other issues, delegates ad- tors during the winter and liked the two brothers, William (Norma) Al- they are very close to completing opted new policy that supports the farming aspect of rural life more taffer and Arnold (Penny) Altaffer, a fi ve-year farm bill,” Stallman use of unmanned aircraft systems than the ranching aspect; as long as both of the Moorcroft area. said. “It has been a long process, for commercial agricultural, for- he could drive an Orange tractor he Memorial services were Decem- but substantial reforms have been estry and other natural resource was happy! ber 26, 2013 at Fidler-Roberts & made. Crop insurance has been purposes. They also supported Drafted in 1953, he served 2 Isburg Funeral Chapel in Sundance. strengthened so that farmers can the requirement for drone users to years in the Army, including one A memorial has been established to play a role in determining the level gain the consent of the landown- tour of duty in Korea – arriving benefi t the Fire Zone 16 and the Pine of their safety net, and how much ers, if operating below navigable just after the confl ict was resolved. Ridge Community Church. they are willing to invest for that airspace. However, delegates op- coverage.” posed federal agencies’ use of farmers should be compensated porting renewable fuels tax incen- Specifi cally on dairy-related is- drones for regulatory enforcement, if companies market their propri- tives for the production of biodiesel sues, delegates reaffi rmed policy litigation or natural resource in- ety information, and that farm- and cellulosic ethanol and installa- supporting changes to the dairy ventory surveys. ers should have the right to sell tion of blender pumps. safety net, including margin insur- Delegates approved new policy their proprietary data to another At the AFBF Annual Meeting, ance programs. supporting the protection of pro- producer, such as in the case of a 357 voting delegates, represent- On another livestock-related is- prietary data collected from farm- land sale. Delegates voted to op- ing every crop and livestock sec- sue, delegates maintained their sup- ers and maintaining that such data pose farmers’ data being held in a tor in the United States, deliberated port for country of origin labeling should remain their property. Del- clearinghouse or database by any on policies affecting farmers’ and and reiterated that it needs to be egates also voted to support ef- entity subject to the Freedom of ranchers’ productivity and profi t- compliant with World Trade Orga- forts to educate farmers regarding Information Act. ability. The policies approved at the nization rules. They also voted to the benefits and risks of collabora- Delegates also reaffi rmed their annual meeting will guide the na- support efforts to lengthen the term tive data collection systems. They support for the renewable fuels tion’s largest general farm organi- of grazing permits from 10 years to also approved policy stating that standard and approved a policy sup- zation throughout 2014. Page 14 February 2014 Process to convert coal bed gas wells to water wells released By Suzy Noecker Landowners interested in taking placement of a seal at the surface cepted by the SEO. Only original A Jan. 21, 2014 press release over an abandoned/orphaned well with an extended vent for gas; and forms, sent out by the SEO, are from the Wyoming State Engi- must first contact the WOGCC to acceptance of responsibility for acceptable. neers Office (SEO) and the Wyo- determine the status of the well(s) the ultimate plugging and aban- There is also a process for coal ming Oil and Gas Conservation and that they are compatible for doning of the wellbore if not con- bed natural gas operators to trans- Commission (WOGCC) outlines transfer to the landowner. If the verted to a new use, or the new use fer reservoir facilities to land- a process, developed by the agen- landowner wants to initiate a well reaches the end of its useful life. owners. This policy was revised cies, to enable landowners and transfer to another use (water); the The landowner is then required to in September 2013. Adjudication the coal bed natural gas industry landowner begins the process by submit an application to the SEO, of reservoirs does not take place to convert abandoned or orphaned contacting the well operator and where the permit application is until discharge of produced water coal bed methane wells to use as the WOGCC. matched with the well’s WOGCC has ceased. The process addresses stock or domestic water wells. If the well in question is on package to review and process both on and off channel reservoirs; Landowners and well operators state land, the well operator must the application. If approved, SEO reclamation of reservoirs cancel- are required to perform certain du- contact the Office of State Lands sends the permit to the landowner ling SEO permits (especially if ties with both agencies to finalize and Investments for approval. A applicant and a copy to WOGCC. there is no identified water source conversion of the well. state land grazing lessee may not To finish up, the well opera- to fill the reservoir); large, small The process begins with well approve the release. tor files a Subsequent Report of and stock reservoirs and the re- operators filing a Notice of Intent The SEO becomes involved af- Abandonment; a plugging report quirements for each. to abandon, whether plugged or ter the well operator submits to the and a copy of the SEO permit to not, a gas well. This filing is with WOGCC a signed and notarized the landowner with WOGCC. 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Travel Call for Details! with other 800-736-7300 Farmers! February 2014 Page 15 Letter to the Editor Dear editor: ranch in 1924. My parents and I came She told her Mother “I’ll probably be government may be the cause of our This is a quote from the fi nal Envi- here in the 1930s and I have lived doing this the rest of my life.” This downfall. We are law-abiding, tax ronmental Impact Statement on Prai- most of my life here. My children is what we all hope and pray for and paying patriots—almost thirty years rie Dog Management---“This could grew up on this ranch. Now a Grand- the cavalier attitude by Forest Service of military service are represented on result in some individual operators son and his family are on the ranch, personnel that some operators may go this ranch. We have spent countless going out of business.” doing most of the work in preparation out of business is not welcome. days and put hundreds of miles on our We are in the forefront of an at- of taking over. His daughter is now We have worked through storms, vehicles in defense of our way of life. tempt (battle) to get many changes in 5-years-old. In the fall of 2013, when drought, fi res, high input costs, low We will not give up. the so called Prairie Dog Management she was four she rode her horse and cattle prices and many other problems. Signed, Plan. We and some of our neighbors helped on the roundup and shipping. It seems ironic and unfair that our own Jean Harshbarger, Weston County are the “operators who could go out of business” because of the ri- diculous and mostly unworkable aspects of the actions the Forest Service proposes in the Thunder Basin National Grasslands. We have a long history in this area. My Grandfather bought the 4W New Members From page 10 PARK COUNTY (cont.) THE DAYS ARE LONG Powell; Scott Pollard, Cody; Charles Riedel, Cody; Donna Lamb, Cody; Mary Jo Page, Cody; Antonia BUT THE OFFICE HAS A Lopez, Powell; Cindy Shaw, Cody; Wilma Slater, Powell; Melissa Turner, Cody; Mary Lou Mcdonald, Cody; PRETTY SWEET VIEW. Tom Hutcheson, Gurley; Mandy Kern, Cody PLATTE COUNTY Donna Davis, Wheatland; Rich Cook, Wheatland; Danny Fortik, Wheatland; Lori Britton, Wheatland; Tyler Lauck, Wheatland; Shirley Keil, Wheatland SHERIDAN COUNTY Megan Creel, Sheridan; Margaret Fletcher, Sheridan; Clay Ratcliff, Sheridan; Terry Eckard, Sheridan; Brenda Odegard, Sheridan; Laurie Jolley, Sheridan; Cody Wright, Sheridan; Tamara Reiff, Story SUBLETTE COUNTY Lindsey Burgess, Casper; Bill Murdock, Big Piney; Brent Fowler, Sundance; Brian Meador, Big Piney; Steven Fisher, Big Piney; Kerry Duncan, Big Piney SWEETWATER COUNTY Brett Hood, Rock Springs; Dewayne Wadsworth, Rock Springs; David Harvey, Rock Springs; Augusto Jamias, Rock Springs TETON COUNTY Steve Zelikovitz, Teton Village; Josh Wilson, Alpine; Shaina Rhodehouse, Jackson; Michael Camino, Teton Village; Bill Moyer, Jackson; Carson Kuehn, Kelly; Carol Mann, Jackson UINTA COUNTY Colby Gull, Lyman; Clinton Anderson, They work the land sun up ‘til sun down – every day rain or shine. Chances are, you Lyman; Daniel Hutchinson, Green River; Mallory Wortham, Riverton; don’t think twice about the many ways America’s farmers and ranchers enhance our Colby Wagner, Evanston; Sara everyday lives. We rely on them for everything from comfortable clothing to quality Van Riper, Evanston; Kurt Devish, Robertson; Matthew Tarbet, Rock meats and fresh produce. That’s why we continue to thank the farm families who Springs; Peter Larson, Evanston; work and care for this great land. Todd Covolo, Lyman; William Orvosh, Evanston; Brian Lynch, Bear River; Douglas Macdonald, Evanston; Ronald Ottley, Evanston; Dave Erickson, Evanston WASHAKIE COUNTY www.fbfs.com/SayThanksToAFarmer Travis Jorgensen, Worland; Wayne /SayThanksToAFarmer Mosegard, Manderson; Morgan Martinez, Worland WESTON COUNTY David Lazzaretti, Newcastle; Ivan Brovant, Newcastle; Mark Uhnonen, Newcastle; Keith Parks, Upton; Tom FB06 (8-13) Mohnen, Newcastle Page 16 February 2014 WyFB Scholarships Available County Farm Bureau Scholarships Below is general information on county Farm Bureau scholarships. --Deadline March 1, 2014 Please refer to the scholarship applications for complete rules and details. County Farm Bureau contacts are available at www.wyfb.org under Farm Bureau members and their Farm Bureau Presidents H.D. Liv- County Farm Bureaus or contact your county Farm Bureau offi ce. family members are encouraged to ingston and H.J. King as well as • Albany: March 31 deadline; One $1,500 scholarship; open to high apply for one of nine college scholar- Norma and Buddy Livingston, par- school seniors and college students; available at county Farm Bureau ships offered by the Wyoming Farm ents of WyFB President Perry Liv- offi ce; county Extension offi ce; and Rock River and Laramie High Bureau Federation. The applications ingston. Schools. Farm Bureau member children preferred but not a requirement; are available at county Farm Bureau The fi ve Wyoming Farm Bureau Ag majors preferred, but not a requirement offi ces, on the web at www.wyfb.org Federation scholarships are $500 • Big Horn: April 26 deadline; Two $500 scholarships; available to high (click on education tab) or by calling each. The three “Continuing Edu- school seniors or any continuing students working for a degree in an Ag- 800.442.8325. 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Available at either county Farm Bureau offi ce; at Douglas and Glenrock High School Guidance offi ces; and at www.wyfb.org/converse • Crook: April 1 deadline; scholarship applications may be picked up at the Farm Bureau offi ce at 404 Cleveland Street, Sundance, Wyoming • Fremont: Fremont County Farm Bureau offers one $500 scholarship. In order to be eligible, the student must be a Fremont County High School senior whose parents are current paid Farm Bureau members. It is preferred that applicants are entering an Agriculture fi eld. Applications will be reviewed by the Fremont County Farm Bureau Board and a recipient Visit www.wyfb.org for Facebook links to will be chosen. Please submit a letter of application about yourself and your future plans to: Farm Bureau - C/O Tammy Cooper - 824 Forest Dr., Wyoming Farm Bureau Riverton, WY 82501. 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