VOL. 33, No. 10 June 2015 WyFB Young Farmers and Ranchers “Ag Books for Kids” visit our Nation’s Capitol By Kerin Clark the “voice” farmers and ranchers have “The one thing that really stuck as members of Farm Bureau. “Some- winners announced with me is that our voices matter,” times I start to feel like there is nothing By Kerin Clark Please!” The book was signed by Park County farmer Kolter Schuebel I can do because I am just one person Students from across the Honorable Governor Matt Mead. said upon returning from a Wyoming and it seems like the rest of the world learned more about agriculture and Kearl is a third grader in Mrs. Koe- Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Ranch- has so much more power,” Berger were recently recognized for their hler’s class at Canyon Elementary er (YF&R) Committee trip to Wash- stated. “The truth is we are all just one participation in the 2015 Wyoming School. ington, D.C. person and we can actively share our Farm Bureau (WyFB) “Ag Books Receiving a $25 cash prize and a Albany County rancher Stacy Berg- stories and continue to get involved for Kids” contests. The 2015 con- See ‘Ag Books for Kids’ page 9 er agreed the trip helped her realize with organizations and efforts that help tests included: Coloring Contest for See ‘WyFB YF&R visit our Nation’s Capitol’ page 14 kindergarten and fi rst grade; Poster Contest for second and third grad- ers; and a Creative Writing Contest for fourth and fi fth graders. This year county Farm Bureaus across the state donated 605 “Ex- tra Cheese, Please!” books by Cris Peterson to Wyoming elementary schools as part of the WyFB Young Farmer & Rancher Committee “Ag Books for Kids” project. The stu- dents then had the opportunity to participate in a contest to show what they learned about agriculture. County winners were forwarded Big Piney Elementary fi fth grader Embassy of Japan visit. During the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Young to the district where three winners Haddy Smith won the 2015 WyFB Farmer & Rancher Committee’s May trip to Washington, D.C., members vis- were selected. District winners all YF&R “Ag Books for Kids” Creative ited the Embassy of Japan. Discussions included agriculture in Wyoming and received a copy of “Extra Cheese, Writing Contest. Smith (left) received agriculture in Japan as well as trade. From left to right: Kolter Schuebel, Park Please!” and were forwarded to the her prizes from WyFB YF&R Com- County; Kyle and Stacy Berger, Albany County; Yoshiaki Fuse, Embassy of state contest. See page 8 for district mittee Member Kailey Barlow (right). Japan First Secretary (Agriculture); Naritoshi Takayama, Embassy of Japan winners. She won $50 cash and a book signed Counselor; Kailey Barlow, Sublette County; Toni Swartz, Campbell County and Coloring Contest by Wyoming Governor Matt Mead. Kerin Clark, WyFB. Park County fi rst grader Korbyn Warren was the state winner of the coloring contest. Warren received a $50 cash prize from the Wyoming Farm Bureau and an agriculture book titled “Extra Cheese, Please!” Planting the seeds for smart corporate policy ...... Page 2 The book was signed by the Honor- able Governor Matt Mead. Warren New law for heavy vehicles in Wyoming ...... Page 3 is in Mrs. Coy’s class at Westside Elementary. WyFB thanks Dominique Giroux ...... Page 4

GRICULTURE Rylee Dockery, of Fremont

A County, was the state runner-up. label WyFB welcomes Julie Johnson ...... Page 4 Dockery received a $25 cash prize and an agriculture book. She is in

YOMING WyFB awards college scholarships ...... Page 5 kindergarten at Jeffrey City Elemen- Park County Farm Bureau President W tary and her teacher is Mrs. Gores. County Farm Bureau news ...... Page 7 Keith Schuebel presented the “Ag Poster Contest Books for Kids” coloring contest state Ryker Kearl, of Lincoln County, Magna Carta celebrates 800th anniversary ...... Page 12 winner Korbyn Warren, of Powell, with won the state poster contest. Kearl his prizes. He won $50 cash and a received a $50 cash prize and an ag- book signed by Wyoming Governor riculture book titled “Extra Cheese, Matt Mead. Page 2 June 2015

Will The EPA Set A Killer Free? By William Perry Pendley, Moun- Supreme Court wrote of “lands for- derer says he must go free! Andrew ______tain States Legal Foundation Presi- merly embraced in the [Reserva- Yellowbear—a Northern Arapahoe Each month, Mountain States dent and CEO tion],” of a “diminished reservation,” tribal member who lived in River- Legal Foundation president and President Obama’s Environmen- and of lands “ceded, granted, and ton—was convicted in a Wyoming chief operating offi cer William Per- tal Protection Agency (EPA) has relinquished.” Challenges by tribal court of killing his young daughter. ry Pendley publishes his monthly earned a reputation as the most law- members of their convictions in state Arguing the crime occurred in “Indi- column, Summary Judgment. A less agency in an administration in- court for crimes committed in River- an country,” he challenged his con- hard-hitting commentary on en- famous for its abuses of the Consti- ton—putative “Indian country”— viction up to the Supreme Court, but vironmental, federal lands, natu- tution and the rule of law. The EPA, were all rejected, on one occasion lost. Now, it appears the EPA agrees ral resources, or private property for example, implemented a “cap with amicus support for Wyoming with him. rights issues. and trade” regime Congress reject- from the United States. In 1998, a ed, brought criminal actions against unanimous Supreme Court rejected a citizens for “wetland” violations as tribal attempt to void a similar grant. Planting the Seeds for Smart it sought power over more landown- Westerners, elected offi cials, and ers, and declared a “war on coal” that commentators nationwide heaped Corporate Policy will put thousands out of work, drive abuse on the EPA, but there is plenty By Bob Stallman, American Farm We don’t expect large corpora- up the price of electricity, and render of blame to go around; the EPA’s “de- Bureau Federation President tions—even the ones that make their its delivery unreliable. Now, the EPA termination is consistent with a 2011 These days it seems as much pol- living selling food—to be experts in may set a convicted killer free. Opinion of the Solicitor of the U.S. icy comes from the corporate board- what it takes to run a farm every day. In late 2013, the EPA declared Department of the Interior.” Alas, the room as from Congress. That’s our job. Farmers over a million acres in west-central Solicitor, President Obama’s top law- Some corporate directors and ranchers are com- Wyoming, including the town of Ri- yer at the Interior Department, made are hurriedly bowing to mitted to providing cus- verton (pop. 10,000), as part of the utter hash of unquestionable history. pressure not from their tomers what they need Wind River Indian Reservation, that Worse yet, her opinion slavishly tracks customers, but from vocal and want. But companies is, “Indian country.” Purportedly, the the Tribes’ 2008 application to the activists. The result is cor- need to better under- EPA’s action is required by a Clean EPA in which they cherry-picked bits porate policies that forbid stand how we keep store Air Act provision allowing tribes of congressional hearings and self- farmers and ranchers from shelves and dinner tables to obtain the authority available to serving tribal documents but ignored using tools to maximize full, and what it takes to States to regulate their air quality court rulings, the 1904 agreement, the production, protect the en- do so while protecting the programs but, in doing so, the EPA 1905 Act, and their binding language. vironment or care for ani- Bob Stallman environment and keeping subjected land—long known to be In early 2014, Wyoming and the mals. animals healthy. outside the Reservation—to the tribal Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Smart companies listen to their Real corporate responsibility be- jurisdiction of the Northern Arapaho sued the EPA. In early 2015, the customers—and their suppliers. gins with listening to the people on and Eastern Shoshone. lawsuit drew an amicus curiae brief They collect all the facts before the ground. Companies need to hear The Reservation was established in from ten States arguing the EPA is making decisions, rather than just re- from farmers and ranchers on how 1868, but in 1904, the Tribes agreed “owed no deference with respect to sponding to whoever is complaining policies could affect our ability to with the United States to cede 1.48 its application of federal common the loudest. Through our corporate grow affordable food. Sweeping million acres of land in exchange for law principles to historical facts [and advocacy program, Farm Bureau gestures such as Chipotle’s recent per capita payments to tribal mem- that] Wyoming’s and the other par- is working to help companies un- announcement that it is eliminating bers and capital improvement proj- ties’ views on the diminishment issue derstand the reasons why farmers all or most genetically modifi ed in- ects. In 1905, Congress ratifi ed the accordingly have as much weight as and ranchers use certain production gredients from its menu are short- agreement, declared the lands were the [EPA’s].” methods, and how blanket prohibi- sighted. They fail to count the cost “ceded, granted, relinquished, and Meanwhile, there is much fear and tions can harm farm profi tability and to consumers, farmers and the envi- conveyed” to the United States, and uncertainty in Wyoming. Citizens of therefore sustainability, as well as the ronment. Catchy but vague slogans referenced the new Reservation as Riverton and ranchers and farmers reliability and even the safety of our touting “natural ingredients” and “the diminished reserve.” In 1906, throughout the 1.48 million acres that food supply. “integrity” too often mislead con- the ceded lands were opened for the EPA says is now “Indian coun- See Smart Corporate Policy’ page 6 settlement by Presidential Proclama- try,” are in a panic. Housing prices tion; the land was sold to non-Indi- have plummeted. Non-Indians fear ans, including land that became Ri- they will fall under the legal jurisdic- verton. In 1939, some unsold ceded tion of the Tribes—both civilly and lands were restored to the Reserva- criminally. Wyoming Agriculture, ISSN 10710272, is the official publication of the Wyoming Farm tion, but no lands inside the Riverton There is an unintended but not 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 city limits were ceded. unexpected outcome of the EPA’s from Farm Bureau membership dues. Paid subscriptions are available to Wyoming Farm Over the decades, Congress, the pursuit of its brand of “environ- Bureau members only. Periodicals postage paid at Torrington, Wyoming 82240. Postmaster send change of address to: Wyoming Agriculture, Box 1348, Laramie, WY 82073. Supreme Court, and the Wyoming mental justice;” a convicted mur- The Wyoming Farm Bureau toll-free number is 1-800-442-8325. www.wyfb.org EDITOR - KERIN CLARK 307.532.2002• [email protected] WyFB Officers Calendar of PERRY LIVINGSTON—President Events TODD FORNSTROM–Vice President June KEN HAMILTON–Executive Vice President 1...... WyFB Membership Committee Conference Call WyFB Directors TIM PEXTON, Central District JUSTIN ELLIS, Southwest District DAVID GARBER, Northeast District DALE HEGGEM, Director-at-Large November GLEN REED, Northwest District COLE COXBILL, YF&R Chair 12-14 .....WyFB Annual Meeting--Cody KEVIN BAARS, Southeast District Visit wyfb.org for calendar updates. June 2015 Page 3 New law comes into effect for Wyoming heavy vehicles on July 1 By Ken Hamilton limit will allow for drivers of pickup tant so drivers need to consider bald out the need to complete the same At the urging of a number of agri- and horse trailers that were over the tires and other safety issues. type of a test that is required for an cultural groups the legislature amend- 26,001 pound GVWR to now drive People who currently have a Wy- over-the-road type of an operator ed the statutes dealing with driver’s li- those combinations with their Class oming Class A or B non-commer- who must navigate more populated cense classifi cations. Senate File (SF) C license as long as the GVWR is cial license will be able to continue areas of the U.S.” 29 changed the requirement for people not over 39,000 pounds. with their license until it needs to “We are encouraging those who who currently hold a non-commercial “The new statute brings us closer be renewed and then they will be hold the new ‘Z’ endorsement to de- Wyoming class A and B license and to alignment with our neighboring required to obtain a “Z” endorse- termine if this endorsement is valid replaces it with a “Z” endorsement on states, and reduces some of the con- ment to a Class C license. The law in a surrounding state, where ac- a class C license. fusion and burden that our old dual does not change the Class A or B cording to Federal law, they could SF 29 also raised the mini- driver’s license classifi cation sys- requirements for people who hold legally operate the vehicle, if that mum gross vehicle weight rating tem had created,” stated Represen- a Wyoming Commercial Class A or particular state has taken appropri- (GVWR) requirement for drivers tative Albert Sommers. B license, nor of course a federal ate action,” said Keith Kennedy, who were previously covered under “Ag producers will benefi t from Commercial Driver’s License. Executive Director of the Wyo- the Wyoming Class A and B non- the efforts of Representative Al- People who need to obtain a “Z” ming Wheat Marketing Commis- commercial from 26,001 pounds bert Sommers. He started this bill endorsement may do so by taking a sion. “Federal law allows farmers to 39,001 pounds. However, the and I was glad to be able to ensure Wyoming Department of Transpor- and ranchers to transport their own statutes still prohibits someone un- that producers on farms are cov- tation (WyDOT) written and a skills goods within 150 statute miles of der 18 from driving a vehicle with ered” said Representative David test, or take the written test and in their vehicle registration address, a gross vehicle weight rating over Northrup. According to Representa- lieu of the skills test they can submit even across state lines, if that adja- 26,001 pounds. The higher weight tive Northrup, safety is still impor- an affi davit of competency signed cent state so allows.” by a person licensed to operate a ve- “Vehicle operators must possess a hicle of that weight. CDL, with a hazardous material en- “This is a process similar to the dorsement, if they are transporting a old Chauffeur’s license that was reportable quantity of a hazardous used many years ago for truckers”, material, such as fuel, or certain pes- said Brett Moline, Public and Gov- ticides,” Kennedy continued. Farm Bureau members...you can now sign-up to receive ernmental Affairs Director for the The Wyoming Department of FBNews, the official e-newsletter of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation. Transportation is currently develop- American Farm Bureau Federation. “And we are hopeful that this pro- ing a written and skills test neces- cess will allow for many of our ag- sary to accommodate this change in Visit fb.org to subscribe via your e-mail address. ricultural members to get qualifi ed the statutes which go into effect on drivers during harvest season with- July 1, 2015. America’s best choice for affordable travel since 1967!

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Wyoming Farm Bureau Fed- “Farm Bureau allowed me to learn Wyoming has long been no strang- The Wyoming Livestock Board eration Membership Coordinator and grow professionally in so er to Brucellosis (Brucella abortus). is conducting voluntary testing at no Dominique Giroux has accepted many ways and I can’t thank Ken The Greater Yellowstone Area harbors cost to ranchers both on site and at sale a position in Denver, enough for taking a the last remaining cases of Brucel- barns throughout the greater trade area. . Her last chance on this new losis in the United States. For years Early detection of Brucellosis is key to day with WyFB was college graduate ranchers have enjoyed a “Brucellosis limiting its spread. For more informa- May 22. seven years ago.” Free” status across much of the state. tion on Brucellosis and testing please “It is diffi cult when “Thank you all However, recent fi nding of the disease contact either the State Veterinarian or a valued member of for the support, en- outside of the Designated Surveillance the Wyoming Livestock Board at 307- your team moves on, couragement and Area (DSA) has caused great concern. 777-7515. but we wish Domi- wonderful memo- Since 2012 a total of seven elk from Wyoming Farm Bureau supports nique the best in her ries I made while hunt areas 39, 40, & 41, in the Big- research to advance surveillance, con- new position,” said working here,” Gir- horn Mountains, have tested positive. trol measures, diagnostic testing, and Ken Hamilton, WyFB oux concluded. According to the Wyoming State Vet- vaccine development. All of which are Executive Vice Presi- The Wyoming erinarian Dr. Jim Logan, “This is the tools towards eradication. To that end, dent. “We will cer- Farm Bureau Fed- fi rst time since Wyoming went Class the Wyoming Farm Bureau, along tainly miss Domi- eration appreciates Free in 1985 that the disease has been with many other concerned parties, nique’s contributions Dominique Giroux the work Domi- found outside of the Designated Sur- recently submitted comments on the to the organization.” nique has done for veillance Area.” Biennial Review and Republication “It has been an absolute privi- agriculture and Farm Bureau mem- The Wyoming State Vet has been of the Select Agent and Toxin List to lege to work for this organization bers during the last seven years. conducting voluntary free testing on support removal of Brucella abortus. and our members,” Giroux said. Best wishes, Dominique! all cattle that have been brought into Removal from the list allows the agent sale barns within the greater trade area to be obtained for research purposes. to track for transmission to domestic According to Wyoming Farm Bu- livestock. Dr. Logan assures, “We are reau Comments, “Brucella abortus’ working with producers and veterinar- listing has hindered necessary re- Julie Johnson joins ians in Sheridan and Big Horn coun- search with indiscernible public bene- ties to get adequate surveillance done fi t. The advantages of removal greatly on a voluntary basis.” If transmission outweigh any associated risks. It is ir- WyFB team to cattle occurs outside of the DSA it rational and reckless to allow any dis- could jeopardize Wyoming’s long held ease to run rampant while restricting The Wyoming Farm Bureau welcomes Class Free status and severely impact research on the agent that causes it.” Julie Johnson as the membership coordina- tor. Johnson began with WyFB at the end of May. W E ’ VE GOT SEED ! “We are pleased to have Julie join our team here at WyFB,” said Ken Hamilton, For For All All Your Your Spring Spring WyFB Executive Vice President. And And SummerSummer PlantingPlanting Julie graduated from the University of Wyoming with degrees in Agricultural Julie Johnson OUR OUR PRICESPRICES CAN’TCAN’T BEBE BEATBEAT Communication and Farm and Ranch Management. She has two kids (8 and 6) and is passionate about the agriculture industry. Julie enjoys hiking, being outside with her kids Alfalfa/Legume Oats Barley and dogs, writing poetry and stories and keeping up with her kid’s HyTons Jerry Steptoe activities. 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Z&W Mill Visit wyfb.org and click on the WyFB Your Livestock Headquarters YF&R Facebook link to like our page! West Hwy 26 • Torrington • 307-532-2347 • 1-800-231-1334 June 2015 Page 5 WyFB awards nine college scholarships This year the Wyoming Farm Federation recently awarded nine are $500 each. The three continu- Bureau Federation will provide college scholarships to the chil- ing education scholarships are Brooke $5,500 in college scholarships to dren of Farm Bureau members. also $500 each. The continuing Mills children of Farm Bureau mem- The Livingston-King schol- education scholarship recipients bers. Additionally, most county arship is valued at $1,500. The must submit at least two years of Wyoming Farm Bureaus also offer scholar- scholarship is given in honor of college transcripts. Farm Bureau ships. former state presidents of the Wy- Scholarship applications are due Federation “Providing opportunities for oming Farm Bureau Federation March 1 each year and are avail- Scholarship our members’ children to receive Herbert D. Livingston and H.J. able at local county Farm Bureau a college education is what the King as well as Buddy and Norma offi ces and online at wyfb.org. Brooke Mills, of Hulett, will be a fresh- Farm Bureau scholarship program Livingston, the parents of WyFB “Congratulations to each of the man at the University of Wyoming pursuing is about,” Wyoming Farm Bureau President Perry Livingston. recipients and best wishes in your a degree in occupational therapy. She is the daughter of Doug and Dena Mills. President Perry Livingston said. The five Wyoming Farm Bu- continued education endeavors,” Brooke has participated in many activi- The Wyoming Farm Bureau reau Federation scholarships Livingston concluded. ties including volleyball, golf, band, choir, class offi cer, 4-H and FFA. She volunteers at church and other youth activities. Brooke writes that her family is new to Chelsea Kylee Kaitlin Farm Bureau but has attended a couple of events. “We attended the Farm Bureau Baars Gaukel Gaukel “Ditch the Rule” picnic to meet several po- litical candidates and discuss their view on Herbert D. Wyoming WyFB popular issues related to agriculture, which Livingston Farm Bureau Continuing would affect my family greatly,” She wrote. and H.J. King Federation Education Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship Logan Ellis Chelsea Baars, of Lusk, is the recipient of the Kylee Gaukel, of Keeline, will be a freshman at Kaitlin Gaukel, of Keeline, will be a $1,500 Herbert D. Livingston and H.J. King Memo- the Eastern Wyoming College pursuing an associ- sophomore at Eastern Wyoming College Wyoming rial scholarship. Chelsea is the daughter of Kevin ates of applied science physical therapist/agri-busi- (EWC) pursuing a dual major of beef pro- Farm Bureau and Denise Baars. She will attend Eastern Wyoming ness. She is the daughter of Kevin and Julie Gaukel. duction and criminal justice. She is the College this fall majoring in Farm and Ranch Man- Kylee participated in high school volleyball, daughter of Kevin and Julie Gaukel. Federation agement. basketball and track, is a member of Musical Hands During college, Kaitlin has participated Scholarship Chelsea participates in church youth activities Sign Language Group and a member of the Na- in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and and has held all offi cer positions in 4-H. During 4-H tional High School Scholars. She also participates Block-n-Bridle Club and is a member of she has participated in many different activities in- in church, TeenPact and 4-H. She is also a member the EWC Dean’s Honor Roll. Kaitlin is an cluding wool judging and meat judging where she of the 2015 WY State 4-H Leadership Team. eleven year 4-H member, volunteers with Logan Ellis, of Mountain View, will be a fresh- has won state champion titles and placed nation- “My entire family has been involved in this church activities and is a member of the man pursuing a degree in animal science or agri- ally. During high school, she participated on the grassroots organization for several generations,” Girl Scouts. culture business. Niobrara County High School varsity golf team win- Kylee wrote. Kylee’s Dad served on the county “I come from a long line of Farm Bu- Logan has been active in FFA participating in ning state reserve champion team in 2011 and state Farm Bureau board and both her parents competed reau members” Kaitlin wrote. “My entire speaking, judging and has served in several chapter champion team in 2012. in the WyFB YF&R Discussion Meet competition. family from grandparents to parents are offi ce positions. He is also very active in 4-H and Chelsea’s family is deeply rooted in Farm Bu- Her Dad was a fi nalist in the fi rst Discussion Meet involved in this grassroots organization.” has earned the Eagle Scout Rank in Boy Scouts of reau. Her parents are both involved on the county held in 2002. “He went on to compete the follow- Kaitlin’s Dad served on the county Farm America. Farm Bureau board and they served as the fi rst co- ing year and won runner-up in the 2003 Discussion Bureau board and both her parents com- “My parents have been involved in the Wyoming chairs of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Young Farmer Meet, winning second after my mother who won peted in the WyFB YF&R Discussion Meet Farm Bureau Federation on a county, district and & Rancher Committee in 2002-2003. Her Dad was the competition,” Kylee wrote. Julie Gaukel went on competition. Her Dad was a fi nalist in the state level for the past 17 years,” Logan wrote. “I elected as the Southeast Farm Bureau District Di- to the national level where she was a “Final Four” fi rst Discussion Meet held in 2002. “He have been raised within the Farm Bureau family and rector in 2007 and has served as a delegate on the competitor. won runner-up in the 2003 Discussion gained many connections and friendships through- AFBF Commodity Advisory Committees. Chelsea Meet, winning second after my mother who out this time. I am Wyoming Farm Bureau Proud.” and her brother Kerby are involved with Farm Bu- won the competition,” Kaitlin wrote. Julie His dad, Justin, started in the county Farm Bureau reau helping wherever they can including county fair Gaukel went on to the national level where as vice president and currently serves as the South- booths, county fair picnics, annual meeting custom she was a “Final Four” competitor. west District Director. His mom, Kristi, currently placemats, registration and more. “As you can see, Rachel serves as county Farm Bureau president. Justin and our family eats, sleeps, breathes and bleeds Farm Derner Kristi were members of the founding WyFB Young Bureau!,” Chelsea wrote. Farmer & Rancher Committee. Kristi served as state Wyoming Kaitlyn chair of the group and they both served on the AFBF Farm Bureau Livingston YF&R Committee. Eilish Federation Hanson Scholarship WyFB Continuing Ryan WyFB Education Geving Continuing Rachel Derner, of Burns, will be a fresh- Scholarship Education man at the University of Wyoming pursuing Wyoming degrees in agricultural education and ag- Farm Bureau Scholarship ricultural business. She is the daughter of Justin and Tansie Derner. Kaitlyn Livingston, of Newcastle, is a Federation Rachel is an active member of FFA University of Wyoming student pursuing a Scholarship where she has served in leadership posi- degree in dietetics. She is the daughter of Eilish Hanson, of Dayton, will be a junior tions, participated on judging teams and Douglas and Peggy Livingston. at the University of Wyoming (UW) with a speaking competitions. She won the Wyo- At college, Kaitlyn has participated in double major in agricultural communica- ming FFA prepared speaking and extem- intramural sports, the Student Dietetic As- Ryan Geving, of Meeteetse, will be a tions and business administration. Eilish is poraneous speaking contests in 2014 and sociation, UW Chi Alpha, Phi Upsilon Omi- freshman at Sheridan College studying die- the daughter of Jeb Hanson and Lisa Han- was a national semifi nalist in the prepared cron Honor society member. She is also in- sel technology and welding. He is the son son. speaking. She participates in Future Busi- volved in church activities including college of Craig and Julie Geving. At college, Eilish has participated in ness Leaders of America, 4-H, Student ministry. In high school Ryan was active in FFA, Collegiate FFA, ASUW Student Senate, UW Council and sports. Rachel is also involved Kaitlyn’s family has been involved in football, track and music. He participated Freshman Senate, Women’s Leadership of in church activities where she teaches Sun- the Wyoming Farm Bureau for many gen- in the county marching band and the Field the University of Wyoming and the Ameri- day school and AWANA. erations. “My parents have been members of Honor for veterans. Ryan volunteers his can Marketing Association. Rachel has been involved with Farm for 34 years. My grandparents are also time to help those in need in his commu- Eilish’s dad Jeb Hanson has been an Bureau through the YF&R “Ag Books for members and have continued to be loyal nity. active member of the Niobrara County Kids” program. “I am currently running the to the organization,” Kaitlyn wrote. “My The Geving’s fully support all the Wyo- Farm Bureau and has served as county program in the Burns Elementary school,” Uncle Perry Livingston is the current presi- ming Farm Bureau strives to do for mem- president. “I have been a member of the Rachel wrote. “I teach the curriculum in the dent of the Wyoming Farm Bureau. Herbert bers. “We do contact our legislators to let Sheridan County Farm Bureau for two classroom as well as serve as the contest co- Livingston was my great-grandfather and them know how we stand on the issues years,” Eilish wrote. “I have sat in on a ordinator. This year is the fi rst year I had stu- most of my family, past and present, have that are important to WyFB and its mem- state meeting and the Collegiate Discus- been members of this organization.” bers,” Ryan wrote. sion Meet.” dents submit entries into the state contest.” Page 6 June 2015 Don’t Be ‘Cowed’ By Stewart Truelsen heard. According to the authors, “If tive co-migration of earth’s two great the Platte River. The cranes stop to Husband and wife environmen- the human population grows another conquering herds, humans and cows. fatten up on corn kernels left behind talists Denis Hayes and Gail Boyer 50 percent, and everyone starts to eat You can believe this when you see in farm fi elds before migrating north Hayes take to bashing beef and dairy as much beef as Americans, we will cows grazing in New York’s Central again. is second in the na- in their new book “Cowed.” Published wipe out much of the rest of the ani- Park or on the National Mall in Wash- tion in number of cattle and calves, but this year, it attacks animal agriculture mal world.” ington, D.C. they don’t seem to be crowding out the on multiple fronts – health and nutri- Ken Cook of the Environmental Nebraska has a lot of cows, 1.88 cranes. tion, food safety and cattle production. Working Group applauds this state- million, according to the latest statis- The Hayes would have you believe The book also makes one of the most ment on the back cover by saying that tics, but it also was home this spring that all cattle operations are big, fac- outlandish predictions that you’ve ever the authors have mapped the destruc- to a half million sandhill cranes along See ‘Don’t Be ‘Cowed’ ’page 10 Smart Corporate Policy From page 2 sumers, and have nothing to do with keeping food safe and healthful. There are companies that are going against the fl ow and looking beyond the trendy rhetoric. Kellogg’s is a good example. They are providing a variety of options for con- sumers, not insulting their intelligence with simplistic, cartoonish marketing cam- paigns. They are stepping up to the challenge of explain- ing why these issues aren’t as simple as one production method being bad and an- other being good. That’s a bit more challenging than jump- ing on the latest “all natural” bandwagon, but consumers should understand how the application of science and technology to farming al- lows us to grow more food with less fuel, water and land and cultivate crops that with- Farming is a business of uncertainty, stand drought, require little- to-no pesticide and benefi t but here’s something you can count on. the soil. They need to know

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Ag Books District and County awards: Johnson County Farm Bureau Platte County Farm Bureau President Dick Dovey recently presented the students winning county and district awards in the 2015 WyFB YF&R “Ag 2015 county scholarships. Congratulations to these students: Books for Kids” contests were recently recognized. 1. Alexandra Horbit, parents: Shannon and Lisa Horbit, Wheatland Photos by Carmen Rodriguez, Johnson County Farm Bureau 2.Brittany Rietz, parents: Kristi and Jamie Rietz, Wheatland 3.Jessi Shockley, parents: Melissa Shockley, Wheatland Goshen County News

Goshen County Farm Bureau members Lee Hageman (left) and Cheri Stein- metz (right) presented county and district “Ag Books for Kids” awards to Gos- hen County students. Page 8 June 2015 2015 “Ag Books for Kids” Winners

2015 “Ag Books for Kids” 2015 “Ag Books for Kids” Creative Writing Contest: Northeast District Winners State Winners District Winners Megan Jacobsen, Park County Coloring Contest: Laura Dockery, Fremont County Renae Norris, Crook County Coloring Contest: Southwest District Winners Johnathan Moody, Park County Olivia Knutson, Crook County State Winner: Korbyn Warren, Park Coloring Contest: Asher Murray, Johnson County County, 1st Grade, Westside Elemen- Avrey Rosalez, Lincoln County Southeast District Winners tary, Teacher: Mrs. Coy Jada Banks, Sublette County Coloring Contest: Poster Contest: State Runner-up: Rylee Dockery, Jacquelyn Jeske, Lincoln County Macy Tremain, Goshen County Elizabeth Jordan, Crook County Fremont County, Kindergarten, Jef- Jordynn Speckner, Goshen County Mischa Unterseher, Weston County frey City Elementary, Teacher: Mrs. Poster Contest: Ricky Bryan, Platte County Miryah Lundin, Crook County Gores Ryker Kearl, Lincoln County Shaylah Frazier, Lincoln County Poster Contest: Creative Writing Contest: Poster Contest: Makell Haderlie, Lincoln County Tylar Jean Stoddard, Goshen County Faith Anderson, Crook County State Winner: Ryker Kearl, Lincoln Harper Boche, Goshen County Nate Rzasa, Johnson County County, 3rd Grade, Canyon Elemen- Creative Writing Contest: Jerrett Fear, Goshen County Caydence Engling, Johnson County tary School, Mrs. Koehler Haddy Smith, Sublette County State Runner-up: Shaylah Frazier, Harvest Kinn, Lincoln County Creative Writing Contest: Lincoln County, 2nd Grade, Afton El- Claire Hayward, Sublette County Molly Mosley, Niobrara County ementary, Mrs. Kennington McKenzie Schwartzkopf, Goshen Northwest District Winners County Creative Writing Contest: Coloring Contest: Bethany Wunibald, Goshen County State Winner: Haddy Smith, Sub- Rylee Dockery, Fremont County lette County, 5th Grade, Big Piney El- Tinikki McAdams, Fremont County Central District Winners ementary School, Mrs. Davis Korbyn Warren, Park County Coloring Contest: State Runner-up: Faith Anderson, Corbin Williams, Carbon County Crook County, 5th Grade, Campbell Poster Contest: Kenna Durfey, Carbon County County Virtual School, Mrs. Anderson Kendall Vincent, Fremont County Makayla Johnson, Carbon County Meadow Homec, Fremont County Seremiah Gullian, Fremont County Poster Contest: WYOMING Hyrum Heward, Carbon County FARM BUREAU Cody Priest, Carbon County Aaron Andrews, Carbon County

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Ag Books for Kids From page 1 copy of “Extra Cheese, Please!” for the state run- School. ner-up was Shaylah Frazier, of Lincoln County. “Educating elementary students about agricul- Frazier is a second grader in Mrs. Kennington’s ture is key to our future in agriculture,” Raenell class at Afton Elementary. Taylor, WyFB YF&R Promotions Committee Creative Writing Contest Chair, said. “It is rewarding to see how excited el- Sublette County fi fth grader Haddy Smith ementary students seem to be as we get involved won the creative writing contest. Smith’s teacher in their classrooms more and more to share agri- is Mrs. Davis at Big Piney Elementary School. culture’s story and help put a face on agriculture.” She received a $50 cash prize from the Wyoming In its eleventh year, the “Ag Books for Kids” Farm Bureau and an agriculture book titled “Ex- program is a project of the WyFB Young Farmer tra Cheese, Please!” The book was signed by the & Rancher Committee. The grassroots efforts of Honorable Governor Matt Mead. the county Farm Bureaus who donate the books Fifth grader Faith Anderson, of Crook Coun- and help educate about agriculture contributes ty, was the state runner-up. She received a $25 greatly to the program’s success. The program’s cash prize and an agriculture book. Her teacher purpose is to educate children about agriculture is Mrs. Anderson at Campbell County Virtual and its importance to us all.

The state winner Korbyn Warren, of Park in the “Ag Books” County, colored this state poster contest winning “Ag Books for was Ryker Kearl, Kids” coloring page. of Lincoln County.

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Ads for which there is advertising. Real estate sales not in- payment due will run according to cluded. Each member family is en- agreement between Wyoming Farm New Members titled to two (2) free ads per month, Bureau and the advertiser. Advance BIG HORN COUNTY LARAMIE COUNTY for 3 months, of up to 40 words each. payment is preferred for fi rst-time ad- Carl Bair, Lovell; Jack Popkes, Basin; Michelle Thomas, Pine Bluffs; Member ads will be accepted by mail vertisers. James Walker, Lovell Christopher Palka, Cheyenne; Joshua at PO Box 685, Torrington, WY 82240 NOTE: Gabel, Cheyenne CAMPBELL COUNTY or e-mail to [email protected]. 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Contact: Email kclark@ WYOMING FARM BUREAU Vicki Martens, Thermopolis; Jane TETON COUNTY Oldridge, Thermopolis Lynn Funkel, Jackson; Dave Neville, Moran; James Bell, Kelly; Willis Barden, JOHNSON COUNTY Jackson; Robert Ward, Pinedale; Daniel Kalei Love, Buffalo; Bryce Fisher, Gustafson, Etna Buffalo; James Hakert, Buffalo; Zach WYOMING Byram, Buffalo; Mike Harper, Buffalo; UINTA COUNTY LIVESTOCK Michael Jarvis, Buffalo; Steven Bakken, Quinn Walker, Lonetree ROUNDUP Buffalo; Royal Pond, Buffalo Wyoming's only weekly publication devoted to agriculture, the Wyoming Livestock Roundup Don’t Be ‘Cowed’ From page 6 reaches the majority of the state's agricultural tory farms. Nebraska has 20,000 beef virulent form of E. coli bacteria with producers. We have subscribers from Jackson to cow operations, the average herd size what they call factory farming, which Pine Bluffs and from Hulett to Evanston. is 94 head and only 770 are larger than in their view is a feedlot used to fi n- Every major livestock auction and implement dealer 1,000 head of cattle. ish cattle. However, the Department in the state regularly advertises in the Roundup. Big is always bad to critics of ag- of Agriculture says the prevalence of Advertising rates and subscriptions can be riculture, even though economies of E. coli O157:H7 is not affected by obtained by calling 800-967-1647 or 307-234-2700. scale are accepted for most other in- the production system. USDA’s Food dustries. The complaints about cows Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) in the book have all been heard before. samples ground beef and, according to American restaurants served 9 billion its data, this strain occurs at a rate of hamburgers last year, 3 percent more less than one quarter of 1 percent. FSIS than a year earlier. Take that as a vote says it is rare for the strain to fi nd its of confi dence in beef. way into meat products, and the sale of In fact, there is a lot of positive news those products is prohibited. Safe han- about beef to reassure consumers. dling and proper cooking also reduce Recreational runners are among the the risk of spreading E. coli or becom- fi ttest Americans, and Runner’s World ing infected. magazine includes beef in its nutrition The authors claim they aren’t against advice and recipes for runners. It cited eating beef; they just want Americans a review of 76 existing studies pub- to eat less. That’s up to consumers who lished in the Annals of Internal Medi- shouldn’t be cowed or misled by crit- cine that found no association between ics of America’s livestock industry. saturated fat and heart disease, a depar- ______ture from previous thinking. Runner’s Stewart Truelsen, a food and agri- World reminded runners that red meat culture freelance writer, is a regular contains iron, zinc and protein and is contributor to the American Farm Bu- right for a healthy diet. reau Federation Focus on Agriculture The authors of “Cowed” connect a series. June 2015 Page 11 Joint Agriculture; State & Public Lands; and Water Resources Interim Committee Meeting By Holly Kennedy both below half full right now. A vice regarding prairie dog manage- Federal Lands Transfer Study At the Joint Agriculture, State & drought contingency effort is go- ment issues discussed at a meeting Senate File 56 directs the Offi ce Public Lands, and Water Resourc- ing forward with three primary during the Legislature. Landowners of State Lands and Investments to es Legislative Interim Committee elements: 1. Weather Modifi cation and permittees testifi ed to problems study a transfer of federal lands man- Meeting in Riverton May 11-12 the (cloud seeding) 2. Extended Res- in the Thunder Basin National Grass- agement to the State. They have pre- following topics were discussed. ervoir Operations-- Allows for the lands due to the absence of control pared an RFP (request for proposal) Patrick Tyrrell from the Wyoming movement of water to Lake Powell measures on public lands coupled seeking consultants. A progress re- State Engineers Offi ce for power generation demands if with a lack of successful long-term port will be given in September. Laramie County Control Area: necessary, including Water calls on controls for landowners. The com- Wyoming Livestock Board The offi ce received an order in April Flaming Gorge & Seminole. 3. De- mittee directed the parties to con- (WLSB) to begin metering all large non de mand Management--Voluntary in- tinue working towards appropriate Steve True has been named as the minims uses of water. Metering re- centivized reduction in use offered to resource management and update the new Director. True along with rep- quirements will be fully implemented residential, municipal, & agricultural committee this fall. resentatives of the WLSB addressed by 2017. In 2020 the order will be re- uses. Wyoming, Colorado & are Offi ce of State Lands and Invest- concerns in relation to cattle rustling viewed. For more information please currently evaluating the effectiveness ments on both private and tribal lands. There contact the State Engineers Offi ce. of this strategy. Director Bridget Hill reported was testimony from tribal members Montana V. Wyoming Direct Flow Sugar producers on the Grand Teton Land Exchange regarding their concerns of livestock Lawsuit: Both States have fi led ex- Demonstrated Genetically Modi- project. One of the parcels has sold theft on the Reservation. There was ceptions to the decision. Montana is fi ed Organism’s (GMO’s) contribu- for $16 million. The two remaining also a presentation by livestock own- still seeking to have water rights of tions to Wyoming’s economy and parcels are in negations at this time. ers from Sheridan County regarding the Tongue River Reservoir defi ned. the importance of a national labeling Hill also spoke to their need for fee livestock thefts and their concern over Ultimately, it boils down to individu- standard. The Committee directed increases. Statue directs their fees the ability of the Livestock Board to al water rights. According to Tyrell, them to draft a resolution for review should “approximate but not exceed” adequately investigate those thefts. “People that have post 50 rights at this fall’s Joint Ag meeting. costs. Currently they are operating at Wyoming State Veterinarian Jim might be subject to a call…The pre Rochelle Community Organiza- a 77% loss on these fees. Hill would Logan reported the statewide new 50 rights get their water.” tion Working for Sustainability propose an adjustment to operate at a veterinarian orientation will now be Colorado River Basin Issues: Follow-up report about coordina- 48% loss, to be revisited every three mandatory. This year’s diseases of Lake Powell & Lake Mead are tion with landowners and Forest Ser- years. See ‘Joint Agriculture’ page 13

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WyFB YF&R visit our Nation’s Capitol From page 14 have to say and then use the informa- ferent monument is so moving to see. tion we gave them as they make deci- Pictures are always worth a thousand sions in Washington.” words, but actually seeing our nation’s Capitol Tour history is priceless. The tour of the Capitol provides not “One of my favorites was a bicycle only a glimpse of where our nation’s tour at night to see the incredible mon- business is conducted, but also a look uments and memorials with the beauti- at the values that our founding fathers ful lights,” Berger said. “It was a great held so close. One example is a statute reminder of the sacrifi ces people have in one of the historic rooms of a per- made to create our nation. It was also son holding the Constitution to remind a great reminder of what a person with The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmer & Rancher Committee lawmakers that as they write laws they real leadership skills can accomplish. met with American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman and AFBF are to abide by the Constitution. Our country was founded by Godly staff members to learn more about how AFBF is working on issues impact- “It amazed me to see all of the ar- men and it was so apparent how God ing farmers and ranchers. From left to right: Stacy and Kyle Berger; Kolter chitecture and history of the Capi- directed the events to make history fol- Schuebel; AFBF President Bob Stallman; Kailey Barlow; Toni Swartz; and tol building,” said Campbell County low His will.” Kerin Clark. rancher Toni Swartz. “This trip was benefi cial to me as Historical Sites a rancher,” Swartz stated. “I learned Visiting the monuments and other that even though I may be a small time historical sites provided a vivid re- rancher, I was able to bring attention minder about the values our country to issues that were important to me was founded on 239 years ago. and have them addressed by people I Tours included visiting monu- would have never thought to just ask.” ments in “The National Mall”; visit- “The trip to D.C. was great because ing the Arlington National Cemetery it gave us a chance to speak out for ag- and watching the change of the guard riculture and I feel we did a great job at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; advocating for agriculture,” Schuebel walking down Pennsylvania Avenue concluded. to see The White House; and a visit For more photos, visit the Wyoming The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation YF&R Committee conducted Capitol to Mount Vernon to see the home of Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Hill visits during their May Washington D.C. trip. Meeting with United States George Washington. Ranchers on Facebook. The link is at Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) in his offi ce are: (l to r) Kyle and Stacy Berger; The words inscribed on the monu- wyfb.org. You do not need to have a Kadra Clark; Senator Barrasso; Kailey Barlow; Kerin Clark, Toni Swartz; and ments and the symbolism of each dif- Facebook account to view the photos. Kolter Schuebel. Photo courtesy of Senator Barrasso’s offi ce. Covolo Auto-Farm Service WYOMING FARM BUREAU MEMBERSBERS® Hay Day 2015

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