VOL. 35, No. 10 PUBLISHED BY THE FARM BUREAU FEDERATION July/August 2018 Supreme Court Win for Wyoming Farmers and Ranchers Appeals Court opinion vindicating the rights of rural Westerners allowed to stand June 25, 2018, DENVER, CO. though they are not tribal members, got it right. At long last this matter is sought Tribe-as-State status under -- The Supreme Court of the United argued the EPA’s order ignores more at an end.” §301(d)(2) of the Clean Air Act, States on June 25, 2018 declined than one hundred years of actions by In December 2008, the Tribes See ‘Supreme Court Win’ page 16 to hear the appeals of two Indian Congress, Wyoming, the Tribes, and tribes to the Tenth Circuit’s De- various rulings by a host of federal cember 2017 opinion rejecting the and state courts. In November 2017, tribes’ claims to jurisdiction over the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1.48 million acres of Wyoming. The Tenth Circuit in Denver, ruled 2-1 Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation, against the EPA. The EPA, perhaps represented by Mountain States Le- recognizing the wisdom of the Tenth gal Foundation, had challenged the Circuit’s decision, declined to sign Environmental Protection Agency’s onto the Tribes’ ill-fated petition to (EPA’s) 2013 decision to grant the the Supreme Court. Northern Arapahoe Tribe and the “We are pleased and gratifi ed Eastern Shoshone Tribe—of the that the Supreme Court declined Wind River Indian Reservation— ju- to review this decision,” said Wil- risdiction over large swaths of state liam Perry Pendley president of and private land, including the town Mountain States Legal Foundation. of Riverton. Farm Bureau members “Judge Tymkovich issued a thought- who live, work, and own property in ful and thorough opinion and took Wyoming Sunrise at Harvest Time. and near Riverton and who would great care to dot every ‘i’ and cross be subject to tribal jurisdiction al- every ‘t’ to ensure the Tenth Circuit Photo by Goshen County Farm Bureau Member Larry Mullock. Legislation Would Provide Ag Haulers Some Relief Reprinted from FBNews porting Livestock Across America with the HOS rules and the ELD re- challenges and concerns caused by June 25, 2018--Recently intro- Safely Act would provide some quirement is the effect on the trans- the HOS and ELD rules. The group duced bills address some of the fi xes for hours of service (HOS) ported animals’ well-being. Drivers is charged with submitting a report unique challenges of transporting regulations and the electronic log- who have to use ELDs would be of its fi ndings to the secretary, who agricultural products and livestock. ging device (ELD) mandate. limited to current hours of service would then use the report as a basis Both the Modernizing Agricultural Farm Bureau and several other rules, which restrict a driver to only for proposing changes to the HOS Transportation Act and the Trans- agricultural groups’ primary concern 14 “on duty” hours, with no more regulations and the ELD mandate. than 11 active driving hours. Once a The measure would also suspend driver hits those maximum hour al- the ELD mandate for commercial lotments, he must stop and rest for motor vehicles hauling livestock, in- 10 consecutive hours, which would sects or perishable agricultural com- be problematic when transporting modities until the secretary proposes livestock and other live animals. regulatory changes. The Modernizing Agricultural The Transporting Livestock Transportation Act (S. 3051) would Across America Safely Act (H.R. require the secretary of transporta- 6079, S. 2938) would modify the tion to establish a working group to HOS requirements for the hauling GRICULTURE identify obstacles to the “safe, hu- of livestock and fi sh in a few ways. A mane, and market-effi cient transport Under the measure, HOS and ELD label Long overdue ESA reform ...... Page 2 of livestock, insects, and other per- requirements would be inapplica- WSF Endowment ...... Page 3 ishable agricultural commodities” ble until after a driver travels more YOMING

W and develop guidelines and recom- than 300 air-miles from the driver’s Legislative Interim Committee update ...... Page 3 mend regulatory or legislative ac- source. In addition, the HOS on-du- Candidate Statements ...... Pages 5-10, 13-14, 16 tion to improve the transportation of ty time maximum hour requirement these commodities. would be extended from 11 hours to County news ...... Page 20 The working group would have a minimum of 15 hours and a maxi- to consult various stakeholders and mum of 18 hours of on-duty time. consider certain issues, including See ‘Relief for Ag Haulers’ page 18 Page 2 July/August 2018

The meaning of words in legislation and slogans Farmers and Ranchers Ready By Ken Hamilton, WyFB Executive ness this process, we at the same Vice President time see states like Wyoming spend- for Long Overdue ESA Reform Will Endangered Species Act ing millions of dollars managing the By Zippy Duvall, American Farm ter for the good of our families, busi- reform be coming to a grizzly bears alone. Bureau Federation President nesses, communities and country. country near you? Many When Farm Bureau Farmers and ranchers That’s what makes it even of us in Wyoming have members met in Cody a can’t afford to hang on to more frustrating when our struggled with the im- few years ago, a repre- equipment and practices that federal government holds pacts of the Endangered sentative from the Gov- aren’t working. We econo- on to run-down practices Species Act (ESA). The ernor’s offi ce spoke to mize and fi x our trucks and that stopped working de- current process of del- attendees about a West- tractors until we must re- cades ago—or maybe isting a species which ern Governor’s initiative place them. We adopt new never worked in the fi rst has exceeded its recov- under Governor Mead to technology and farming place. When I think of gov- ery goal, only to have it work towards a bi-parti- techniques that make our ernment regulations that litigated and relisted has Ken Hamilton san ESA reform package businesses more effi cient Zippy Duvall are not only broken-down frustrated folks directly that would be acted on by and environmentally friend- but also hurting America’s impacted by the species. As we wit- See ‘The meaning of words’ page 18 ly. We’re always looking to farm bet- See ‘ESA Reform’ page 19

Calendar of Events 2018 WyFB Annual Meeting July 25 ...... Sweetwater County Farm Bureau Ice Cream Social at 5 p.m.—Eden Park New Dates!! August 9 ...... Goshen County Farm Bureau Federation Ag-lympics at 3 p.m. at the Goshen County Fair—Goshen County Fairgrounds 15 ...... Laramie County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting at 6 p.m.—Pine Bluffs 15 ...... Select Water Committee—Location TBA 21 ...... Wyoming Primary Election Day 23-24 ...Natural Resource Funding Legislative Committee Meeting—Laramie 26 ...... Johnson County Farm Bureau Annual Picnic at Noon—Watt Cabin on Middle Fork 27-28 ...Joint Legislative Minerals Interim Committee Meeting—Laramie 29 ...... Federal Natural Resources Management Committee Meeting—Laramie 30-31 ...Joint Legislative Travel Interim Committee Meeting--Evanston Come join us November 7-9, 2018 September at the Holiday Inn Sheridan. 6 ...... Carbon County Farm Bureau Resolutions Meeting at noon—Wolf Hotel in Saratoga More information to follow; contact your County President 11 ...... Converse County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting at 1:30 p.m.—Location TBA 11 ...... Johnson County Farm Bureau Resolutions Meeting at 5:30 p.m.—Farm Bureau if you are interested in attending. Insurance Offi ce in Buffalo Come be a part of the Federation process and help us to 18 ...... Goshen County Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting 18-19....Joint Legislative Corporations Interim Committee Meeting--Thermopolis form the policies which will guide our organization in the 20-21 ...Joint Legislative Judiciary Interim Committee Meeting—Laramie coming year… Hope to see you there! 20-21 ...Joint Legislative Revenue Interim Committee Meeting—Buffalo 24 ...... Niobrara County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting at 5:30 p.m.—Niobrara County Fairgrounds in Lusk 26 ...... Sweetwater County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting at 6 p.m.—Community Center in Farson 27-28 ...Joint Legislative Agriculture Interim Committee Meeting--Powell 29 ...... “Wyoming Needs Agriculture” Event at UW Cowboy Football Game--Laramie Wyoming Agriculture, ISSN 10710272, is the offi cial publication of the Wyoming Farm October 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 1 ...... Niobrara County Farm Bureau Resolutions Meeting from Farm Bureau membership dues. Paid subscriptions are available to Wyoming Farm 4 ...... Natrona County Farm & Ranch Bureau Annual Dinner Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Bureau members only. Periodicals postage paid at Torrington, Wyoming 82240. Postmaster send change of address to: Wyoming Agriculture, Box 1348, Laramie, WY 82073. 4-5 ...... Joint Legislative Labor Interim Committee Meeting—Location TBA The Wyoming Farm Bureau toll-free number is 1-800-442-8325. www.wyfb.org 9 ...... Southeast District Farm Bureau Annual Meeting—SAREC near Lingle 22-23 ...Joint Legislative Transportation Interim Committee Meeting--Casper EDITOR - KERIN CLARK November 307.532.2002• [email protected] 7-9 ...... WyFB Annual Meeting—Holiday Inn in Sheridan WyFB Offi cers 7 ...... WyFB YF&R Collegiate Discussion Meet—Sheridan TODD FORNSTROM—President 7-9 ...... WyFB YF&R Regular Discussion Meet—Sheridan COLE COXBILL–Vice President January 2019 KEN HAMILTON–Executive Vice President 11-16 ....AFBF 100th Annual Meeting—New Orleans, LA TIM PEXTON, JUSTIN ELLIS, 18-20 ...WyFB YF&R Conference—Sheridan Central District Southwest District March 2019 DAVID GARBER, Northeast District BYRON YEIK, Director-at-Large THAD DOCKERY, Northwest District TONI SWARTZ, YF&R Chair 15-18 ...AFBF Fusion/YF&R Conference—Milwaukee, WI KEVIN BAARS, Visit wyfb.org for calendar updates Southeast District July/August 2018 Page 3 Funding the Future of the Fair The Wyoming State Fair Endow- State Treasurer up to $100,000. gram for donations that reach cer- the mail, send checks with “Endow- ment was passed by the Wyoming Along with this, a penny of every tain funding levels. Currently, plans ment” written in the memo line to Legislature in 2018 with the goal of dollar of non-fair time revenue will are being made for a “Giving Wall” P.O. Drawer 10, Douglas, WY 82633 providing a more stable and consis- go into the endowment to help it that will be located on the grounds. If you want to bring a donation in tent funding avenue for the future of grow. As the money in the account More information on this will be person, bring them to the WSF main the Wyoming State Fair. After more earns interest, 25% of the funds will available in the coming months. offi ce in Ag Hall at 400 W Center than 100 years of success at the Wy- go to the Wyoming State Fair to op- You can donate to the WSF En- Street in Douglas Wyoming. oming State Fair, the WSF Endow- erate the fair and grounds with the dowment online by following this For more information, visit http:// ment was established to make sure remaining 75% being put back into link http://www.wystatefair.com/ www.wystatefair.com/endowment the fair survives and fl ourishes for the Endowment to continue building endowment or call the Wyoming State Fair at the next 100 years. the account. As the account grows, If you’d like to donate through 307-358-2398. The Wyoming State Fair is a cel- the funds available for the Fair will ebration of all things Wyoming and continue to grow and subsequently, showcases our pride in our heritage, ensure future funding for the Wyo- Legislative Interim Committee Update agriculture, industry, youth, entre- ming State Fair. Reports by Ken Hamilton and hicles the fuel tax revenue, which is preneurs, artists, and more. It is an While the account may take a lit- Brett Moline mandated by the Wyoming Consti- agriculturally focused event with an tle time to make a signifi cant posi- Ken Hamilton and Brett Moline tution to be used for roads, is see- emphasis on education and youth tive impact on funding levels at the have been busy during the month ing declines. Wyoming Department activities where the future of our Fair, this Endowment is a great way of June traveling to Interim Stand- of Transportation is also struggling agriculture industry in Wyoming to provide a stable funding avenue ing Committee meetings across the with an old legacy computer system shines bright. The WSF Endowment so the Fair is maintained for future state. and the challenges of implementing will help diversify funding streams generations while helping keep the Ken attended the Joint Transpor- a newer system while trying to main- for the fairs in the future and help cost of attending down for families tation Committee meeting in Sheri- tain the processes of the old system maintain this Wyoming tradition. who participate in the fair. dan where they discussed funding based on COBOL technology. As part of the legislation, The Wyoming State Fair is now needs for Wyoming roads. Did you Brett attended the Agriculture, $100,000 was appropriated from the accepting donations to the WSF En- know that between 2000 and 2016 State, and Public Lands and Water general fund to start the endowment. dowment online, through the mail, Wyoming’s population grew 17 Resources Legislature Commit- Donations to the fund from local and in person at the Wyoming State percent, increasing travel on Wyo- tee meeting in Pinedale where the communities, business, individuals Fair main offi ce. Along with this, ming’s highways by 15 percent? Committee received updates from and non-profi ts are encouraged and the Wyoming State Fair is working With decreasing mineral revenues the Congressional delegation. One will be matched by the Wyoming on developing a recognition pro- and increasing fuel economy in ve- See ‘Legislative Interim Committee’ page 12

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Editor’s Note: All candidates for Wyoming United States Senator, Wyoming United States Representative, Wyoming Governor, and Wyoming State-Wide Offi ce were provided the opportunity to answer specifi c questions important to agriculture. Those candidates (in alphabetical order) who replied have their responses printed as received in this special election issue.

Candidates for Wyoming’s United States Senator and Wyoming’s United States Representative were asked to submit a position state- A message from Wyoming Farm Bureau ment (no more than 500 words) addressing the following issues: 1) What is your position on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Federation President Todd Fornstrom regulation of water, specifi cally the “Waters of the U.S.” rule? Voting is considered a corner- sions on property taxes, all of our 2) What is your position on Endangered Species Act reform and what do stone of our form of government, elections have an effect on our ev- you see as a possible solution to the problems facing farmers and ranchers it’s important, and it is overlooked eryday life. In this special election in relation to the ESA; specifi cally the sage grouse and grizzly bear? at times. Voting is our issue of Wyoming Agri- 3) There have been efforts in the past by some western states to turn voice. It’s our way culture, candidates on management of federal lands over to the state due to concerns of inabil- of picking our repre- the state-wide and na- ity to manage for wildlife, wild horses, etc. What federal land manage- sentatives that make tional level have been ment issues would you like to see changed, if any? the rules, regulations provided the opportu- 4) Other: Other issues you want to address and/or background in- and laws that we as nity to share position formation. a society follow. The statements with our selection of these rep- members. As a voter it Candidates for resentatives that have should be important to The ESA should place more fo- infl uence and power know the responsibili- United States Senator cus on state conservation efforts and should not be taken Todd Fornstrom ties of all elected of- species management. Wyoming has lightly. It could be fi cials along with how set an example the rest of the U.S. , local elections of school boards the candidates would handle them- should follow. Endangered species that infl uence education to county selves if elected to the position. Republican are not able to be recovered simply commissioners with zoning rules Our decisions as voters touch most by piling on more federal regulation. or state legislators making deci- every aspect of our lives. 1) When the Waters of the U.S. It takes state oversight, transparency, rule was originally issued in 2015 and local community input and fl ex- it became clear the EPA was set ibility. This is what the legislation I on regulating everything from our am proposing will do. RoqueRoque “Rocky”“Rocky” De La downloaded on my web site. If you country’s largest ports and harbors 3) Wyoming consists of nearly Fuente,Fuente, RepublicanRepublican want, there’s a place to order it and to the smallest wetlands and prairie 50% public lands. I am committed I’ll mail you a copy. I include specif- potholes. This was a terrible idea to multi-use management of public No response submitted. ic proposals to increase our share of and the EPA regulations needed to lands to ensure continued public ac- value from cattle, sheep, oats, bar- be stopped. cess, healthy wildlife, and productive ley, corn, hemp, and sugar beets. It’s Ultimately the states, not Wash- eco systems. Land use decisions, in- Dave Dodson,Dodson, specifi c, no BS, on what I will do for ington, should have the authority cluding land ownership or land man- RepublicanRepublican Wyomingites. over the non-navigable waters with- agement transfers, must be derived, The EPA overstepped its bounds in their borders. Wyoming ranchers, led, and supported by local stake I come from an agriculture back- with the 2015 WOTUS rule and it farmers, landowners, and state of- holders. I remain steadfast to keeping ground – my father was in the sugar should be replaced. While we all fi cials here at home know the value control and the majority of decisions beet business and I grew up in the want to keep our waterways pris- of the water within our borders and here at home in our communities, not farming and ranching area of La- tine for our communities and to pass how it should be managed. made by bureaucrats in Washington. porte Colorado, about 30 miles them down to our grandkids free I held hearings on the WOTUS If federal land management poli- south of Cheyenne, back when that from pollution, the rule was too ar- rules to highlight the lack of clarity cies don’t work for us, they should be part of Colorado was all open spac- bitrary in defi ning what waterways and transparency. Working with the changed or repealed. es, farms, and ranches. We moved would fall under federal control. Trump Administration, Administra- 4) I believe in limited government. up here “as fast as we could”, once Farmers and ranchers shouldn’t tor Pruitt, and your Farm Bureau, The Constitution makes clear that Colorado began to change. have to worry about being sued for we are working successfully to per- the federal government is to provide My background was in business fi lling in a ditch or making a pond. manently and completely repeal the a common defense and to ensure its and I had no interest in politics un- Endangered Species Act re- Obama-era water rule. These chang- citizens rights. Not to interfere with til I saw our senator complain about form – We all agree that protecting es will reign in the EPA. your life. Obamacare for seven years, and then species is important, but we need 2) The ESA has failed to achieve We’ve seen the federal bureau- fail to have any replacement for our to make reasonable tradeoffs about its stated mission – to protect and re- cracy grow too large and too encom- President. Then I watched Senator how much to spend to do that and cover our most endangered species. passing. We’ve seen Washington, DC Barrasso fail to pass an immigration the cost to the economy and state It’s time to reform the law and make not listening and not working. As a plan, tax simplifi cation, and an infra- rights. We need a disciplined ap- it work for all Americans. result, too often the federal govern- structure plan – then pass the second proach to species listing and more As chairman of the Senate Envi- ment issues a one size fi ts all ap- highest spending bill in U.S. history. active de-listing for recovered popu- ronment and Public Works Commit- proach to solve a problem. Time and I’m running on old-fashioned Rea- lations. I think we should manage tee, I have drafted and will seek to time again we see this approach fail gan principles of fi scal responsibil- grizzlies like other species, and I am pass much needed reforms. Work- and our individual rights put at risk. ity, a willingness to work with the supportive of protecting the Sage ing closely with western Governors I believe in a government of, by, other side if it means moving the Grouse but have concerns over the and the state of Wyoming we have a and for the people. I believe a smaller country forward, limited govern- current proposals. bill that fi nally refocuses the ESA, government creates more jobs and in- ment, and getting things done. Federal land management – I gives states and land-owners signif- terferes less with personal freedoms. That’s why I put together “Dave’s believe the BLM needs to continue icantly more say in the process, and And I believe when we downsize the Plan to Put Wyoming First”, which to work in every way to take into fi nally moves species off the endan- federal government, we are safer, outlines in detail what I will do as consideration the changing needs of gered list. more prosperous and live more free. your senator. It can be viewed or See ‘WY Primary Elections’ page 6 Page 6 July/August 2018

Dave Dodson, GaryGary Trauner, is this is the type of work that must be Washington in his farewell address in Republican (cont.) DemocratDemocrat done to ensure important wild species 1796 – is blind allegiance to party in- are preserved while respecting the in- stead of working together to fi nd solu- Wyoming ranchers and other users 1) The Clean Water Act gave the terests of private landowners and fed- tions to diffi cult issues. On nearly every of Federal land. However, I am not EPA the authority to regulate pollu- eral permittees: FWS did not list the issue of importance, there are inter- in favor of transferring federal land tion discharges into the waters of the grouse and BLM instituted protections ested parties with valid, and opposing, to the state. I care deeply about ac- United States, including setting waste- into its management plans. Success concerns. Farm Bureau represents its cess and have concerns about the water standards for. The Waters of the doesn’t come easy or through absolut- constituency – as it should; so does the state selling or leasing land that US Rule was meant to augment the ist positions. Powder River Basin Resource Council could limit access for sportsman Clean Water Act. While it is critical to 3) Federal lands are owned by every – as it should. The job of elected of- and other Wyomingites. As well, protect the integrity of clean drinking single American. In fact, almost the en- fi cials is to fi nd a way to balance these the state is not in a fi nancial or op- water for all Americans, the Waters of tirety of the western United States was concerns and make good policy. This erational position to take on the job, the US Rule overreached, culminating purchased by the American People via requires leadership and integrity, both given our more pressing needs to in the Johnson family fi asco in south- the Louisiana Purchase, the Treaty of lacking in DC. Real solutions come create a healthy economy, rebuild western Wyoming. The EPA should Guadalupe Hidalgo and the Gadsden from understanding and listening to all our infrastructure, and fi x our bro- revisit the rule to ensure it does not Purchase. Passing land to states that do perspectives, hard work and the traits ken healthcare mess. place an undue burden on ranchers, not have the resources to effectively mentioned above, not from politicians farmers and property owners while manage them does not make sense to who use simple slogans and tell you CharlieCharlie Hardy,Hardy, protecting the public’s right to clean me. What makes sense is strengthen- what you want to hear. drinking water. ing the relationship between federal Finally, silence = complicity. Trade RepublicanRepublican 2) While not perfect, the ESA has agencies and states by making recom- wars always harm agricultural pro- saved many species from extinction, mendations to improve state consulta- ducers and consumers. Congress is a Response not submitted in time. including America’s symbol, the Bald tion on lands within those states when co-equal branch of government; abdi- Eagle. I don’t believe that gutting the there are rule changes or new rules cating its role by staying silent when John Holtz,Holtz, law makes sense, however, I would be proposed by federal agencies – this agricultural and other interests in Wyo- RepublicanRepublican open to changes that provide states and has been the approach of the Western ming and the US are threatened high- stakeholders a bigger voice upfront Governors Association and Council of lights the lack of leadership and integ- prior to listings. The cooperative work State Governments West. rity required to deal with diffi cult, and No response submitted. done by all interested parties in recent 4) The biggest problem we have in sometimes divisive, issues. years on the sage grouse compromise DC today – one foreseen by George See ‘WY Primary Elections’ page 7

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Anthony L. Van Risseghem,Risseghem, courage use of our lands. One of BLM have failed to give local land those resources when primacy ex- RepublicanRepublican the fi rst bills I introduced was to managers the authority to make ists, as in the case of water. Federal delist the gray wolf and prohibit decisions based on range health regulation should only occur in in- No response submitted. judicial review of that decision. I resulting in damage to Wyoming’s terstate or cross-border situations. believe Wyoming should be able to public lands. Returning authority Decisions made by state environ- manage our gray wolf, grizzly bear to our local citizens and communi- mental agencies, such as Wyoming’s Candidates for and sage grouse populations in a ties and protecting our agriculture DEQ should prevail unless or until United States Representative way that serves the best interests of industry is one of my top priorities an interstate situation exists. the citizens of our state. in Congress. I would be honored to 2) When species such as grizzlies The Waters of the U.S. rule was a have your support and vote. and wolves reach or exceed target Liz CheneCheney,y, power grab by the EPA, the Obama numbers in their protected areas and ReRepublicanpublican Administration and unelected bu- Travis Helm,Helm, move out of those areas, they should reaucrats whose main goal was ex- come under the jurisdiction of the Wyoming’s agricultural industry pand federal control over state and DeDemocratmocrat Wyoming Game and Fish Depart- is crucial to our state’s economy private water rights. It threatened ment to be managed as that agency No response submitted. and our way of life. I am honored to private property rights, rural com- sees fi t. With regard to sage grouse, represent the people of Wyoming as munities and precious resources the cooperative, interstate recom- our lone voice in the U.S. House of that are needed for our hardwork- GregGreg Hunter, mendations derived by local and Representatives and a member of ing farmers and ranchers. I have DemocratDemocrat regional interests should be followd the House Natural Resources Com- been proud to work with the Trump without being secong-guessed by mittee, and I am fi ghting to provide Administration to repeal this over- No response submitted. D.C. bureaucrats. our farmers and ranchers with relief reaching rule. 3) The Wyoming Constitution, in from strangling federal regulations, Despite the fact that we’re mak- Article 18, sec.1 and Article 21, sec. and to defend and promote Wyo- ing progress, much work remains RodRod Miller,Miller, 26, prevents Wyoming from acquir- ming agriculture. to be done. The federal government RepublicanRepublican ing federal lands and mandate that if I was pleased to support the re- has too often done a poor job of acquired, must be sold at auction to cently passed Farm Bill that pro- managing our lands here in Wyo- 1) All EPA regulations should the highest bidder. So, state acquisi- tects and strengthens programs that ming. The Forest Service and the recognize the primacy of states over See ‘WY Primary Elections’ page 8 Wyoming’s farmers and ranchers depend on to provide food to com- munities across the country. The

bill included an amendment I of- E P L M UR U IB U N S U IF YOU ARE OR WERE A CORN PRODUCER, GRAIN HANDLING fered that safeguards ranchers who legally graze on federal lands from FACILITY, OR ETHANOL PRODUCTION FACILITY, frivolous lawsuits that force ranch- You may be entitled to a portion of a $1.51 billion Syngenta settlement. ers off their allotments and into the sale of livestock at fi re sale prices. I also worked successfully to de- What is this about? between September 15, 2013 and April 10, 2018. feat an amendment that would have A Settlement has been reached with Syngenta over class action How do I get a payment? and individual lawsuits related to the sale and marketing of its To stay in the Settlement and get paid, submit a Claim Form by devastated Wyoming’s sugarbeet Agrisure Viptera and Duracade corn seeds and the alleged harm October 12, 2018. 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Water storage and capacity IL[HGFDVKDPRXQWIRUUHQWLQJWKHODQGWKDWGRHVQRWYDU\ZLWK the cases against Syngenta, that request will 127H[FOXGH\RX is a critical issue that our farmers the size of, or pricing for, the crop is not a Corn Producer; or IURPWKH6HWWOHPHQW&ODVV and ranchers rely on for our local  A Grain Handling Facility(that is, a grain elevator, grain  Object – If you remain in the Settlement but don’t like it, you can distributor, grain transporter, or other similar entity) in the U.S. REMHFWWRLWE\ILOLQJDQGPDLOLQJDZULWWHQREMHFWLRQE\QRODWHU economy and to keep crops and with an interest in U.S. corn priced for sale between September WKDQ$XJXVW7KHZHEVLWHH[SODLQVKRZWRREMHFW7KH livestock healthy, that’s why I have 15, 2013 and April 10, 2018; or Court will hold a hearing on November 15, 2018 to consider any worked with the Wyoming delega-  An Ethanol Production Facility(that is, an ethanol plant, objections, and to determine whether to approve the Settlement, tion to increase water storage at ELRUHILQHU\RURWKHUVLPLODUHQWLW\ LQWKH86ZLWKDQLQWHUHVWLQ DZDUGDWWRUQH\V¶IHHVDQGH[SHQVHVDQGJUDQWRILQFHQWLYH U.S. corn, including DDGs, priced for sale between September awards to the named class representatives. You can appear and Fontenelle Reservoir and to ensure 15, 2013 and April 10, 2018. speak at that hearing or you can hire your own attorney, at your that water levels in Big Horn Lake What does the Settlement provide? own H[SHQVHWRappear or speak for you at the hearing, but you don’t have to do either. are maintained. Syngenta has agreed to pay $1.51 billion into a Settlement Fund I have also made the empower- to pay Class Members who submit eligible claims, courtapproved This is only a summary. For detailed information, visit the website or call the number below. ment of our state and local govern- DWWRUQH\V¶IHHVH[SHQVHVVHUYLFHDZDUGVWRFHUWDLQSODLQWLIIV who helped prosecute the case, fees of the Special Masters ment and county commissioners a appointed in these cases, and costs relating to notice and class www.CornSeedSettlement.com priority during my fi rst term. For administration, including fees of the Claims Administrator. The 1-833-567-CORN (1-833-567-2676) years the Endangered Species Act amount eligible Class Members will receive depends on the has been abused and exploited by amount of the Class Member’s interest in U.S. corn priced for sale This is a court authorized notice, not a lawyer advertisement. radical environmentalists to dis- Page 8 July/August 2018

th Rod Miller, Candidates for Wyoming’s Governor were asked to submit a posi- ernment as pointed out in the 10 amendment, it is a states right issue. Republican (cont.) tion statement (no more than 500 words) addressing the following issues: This pertains to water and wildlife. tion of federal lands is a non-starter. 1) Endangered Species Act reform and what you see as a possible 3) As governor I will work with But local, state and regional infl uence solution to the problems facing farmers and ranchers in relation to the people of Wyoming…our most over federal land management deci- the ESA. valuable resource, to accomplish sions can and should be increased 2) The federal government plays a large role in management of Wyo- something that has never been done. through collaborative, local and on- ming’s resources (I.E. wild horses, wolves, grizzly bears, water). How Diversify the economy. I am a busi- the-ground efforts such as the Wyo- would you, as Governor, infl uence federal policy issues? nessman, the only candidate who ming Public Lands Initiative. 3) If elected, what are two top issues you hope to address during sells coal, the only candidate who 4) There is no issue more criti- your term? bought a defunct coal mine and cal to the ag industry in Wyoming turned it into a multilevel diversi- fi ed business…rail served landfi ll, or to the nation as a whole that the Candidates for select few... Democratic Candidate burgeoning national debt, stand- for Governor and Common Folk... petroleum contaminated soil reme- ing now at $21 trillion, and grow- Wyoming Governor diation, frac-sand transload, pipe- ing with each defi cit budget cycle. line transload (including storage of BillBill DahlinDahlin,, the Keystone Pipeline), and various THAT will be the primary motiva- Kenneth R. CCasner,asner, tor for my work if I’m elected to ReRepublicanpublican other lines. I have started and own Congress. Congress has abdicated DeDemocratmocrat many other businesses. The econo- its responsibility to reduce this bur- 1) Endangered Species Act re- my is the only common denomina- den for much too long. If elected, I Ken Casner Still Cares for Wyo- form, while there may be some tor that touches all of our lives. Just won’t be bringing much pork back ming solely my vision and position. merit to this cause, it boils down to as an example, we need to change to Wyoming from D.C., but Wyo- Cares is the word that carries my government overreach. Farmers and the way we think. As governor, I ming’s children won’t be saddled own goal each letter of word means ranchers are the best stewards of will open the door and take down with a crushing debt. a goal. C. I will compromise . A. I their land. Less government is the the tripping wires. Industrial Hemp, will take action. R. I ‘m steadfast solution. it is known to have at least 25,000 BlakeBlake E SStanley,tanley, on my resolve, E. I will use em- 2) Federal government’s role in uses. It will improve the agricultural sector, manufacturing sector, logis- ReRepublicanpublican powerment not rule and S. I will Wyoming should be a constitutional strive for solutions, not illusions based approach. If there is no spe- tic sector, and transportation sector. No response submitted. for all Wyoming People, not the cifi c jurisdiction for the federal gov- See ‘WY Primary Elections’ page 9

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Bill Dahlin, activities. greater sage-grouse. ernment out of the way. I believe local control is the an- With less regulation and more lo- Having built a $15 billion compa- Republican (cont.) swer to most issues, but particularly cal control, Wyoming’s legacy in- ny I have the experience to stream- It is known to be a great food source in terms of environmental regula- dustries can fl ourish and continue to line Wyoming’s operations and the for livestock. It creates clothing, tion. Our farmers and ranchers, after power our state’s economy. contacts to bring existing Wyoming construction material, biodegrad- all, are our greatest conservationists. 3) On day one I would require companies to new markets around able plastics, it is drought resistant, With a sympathetic administra- each department to open their books the world; increasing revenues it will grow in Wyoming as a high- tion in the White House, of which I to the public so we can all see exact- without increasing population. end crop. know several members of the cabi- ly how we are spending the taxpayer In summary, I’m your candidate net, I have a unique opportunity to money and have an honest discus- SamSam E. Galeotos,Galeotos, help our congressional delegation sion about what is nice and what is if you want a businessman who has ReRepublicanpublican never held offi ce and can work with push Wyoming’s agenda in Wash- necessary. ington. Even with the little fi nancial data, you, as the most valuable resource 1) Under Governor Matt Mead’s in Wyoming to improve our econo- 2) Having already held one-on- the state does release we found that one meetings with Secretary of the the Department of Education spent leadership Wyoming advanced im- my, and together do something that portant common-sense positions re- has never been done. Interior Ryan Zinke, and met with $35,000 on a magician to enter- dozens of Governors during the an- tain them during a STEM confer- garding the ESA. Yet, there is still a nual roundtable I help organize, I ence. Another $15,000 was spent long way to go. I will do everything Foster Friess,Friess, can build bipartisan coalitions and on a documentary about Dutch Hop within my power to move forward ReRepublicanpublican help Senator John Barrasso in the dancing. Another $770 million dol- with an important agenda to protect fi ght to reform the Endangered Spe- lars was spent on no-bid contracts. our farmers and ranchers. 1) The endangered species act cies Act, reduce regulation and in- These are just a few examples of Thanks in part to the work done needed to be modernized years ago. crease local control. how we can cut wasteful govern- by Governor Mead at the Western Ramped up listings and habitat des- Delisting grizzly bears and ment spending without fi ring people. Governors’ Association, Senator ignations through executive orders wolves have proven that states can With a lean budget, I can do what John Barrasso recently fi led a bill and closed-door settlements are more effectively manage wildlife I do best — sell. Wyoming has the which I believe takes steps toward wreaking havoc on private landown- populations. Armed with that data I tax structure, available land, natural a stronger role for Wyoming in the ers, multiple use, agriculture, rural can use my access to lobby for more resources, and hard-working people ESA process. Western states need to economies, energy producers and decisions like the recent amendment necessary to build a stable economy have a more equal partnership with even Wyoming’s own conservation to the habitat management plans for on its own. We just need to get gov- See ‘WY Primary Elections’ page 10

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we need to provide real change to Damage: Ensuring Wyoming’s tate land use and management, to Sam E. Galeotos, get our budget in line. I will im- wildlife is managed by Wyoming, shut down or delay important proj- Republican (cont.) mediately implement as much of not federal offi cials. ects, to limit grazing rights, and to the effi ciency study, created by our • Bringing Commonsense to Fed- prevent development of our water the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service legislature, as possible. The future eral Agencies: Leading the way to resources. Our livestock industry in determining what species deserve of Wyoming requires a stable state reform regulatory structures so they has been especially hard-hit by the protection and crafting laws that government and a balanced budget. are implemented in a common sense USFWS’s introduction and later re- makes sense. and locally accountable manner. fusal to manage and control the gray Congressman Cheney has also Mark GGordon,ordon, • Meaningful Solutions for Trans- wolf population. done solid work with her bill to del- portation: Fighting back against I believe that ESA reform must ist the gray wolf. I strongly support ReRepublicanpublican burdensome regulations and push- focus upon three prongs of ESA her attempts to bring common sense ing for meaningful solutions that enforcement and compliance: (1) back to the table when dealing with I’m , a rancher, ensure safety of livestock and pro- amending the Act itself; (2) reducing the matter of the gray wolf in the small businessman and currently tection for Wyoming’s agricultural and simplifying ESA regulations; West. Wyoming’s State Treasurer. I grew industry. and (3) addressing those egregious As Governor I will partner with up on a family ranch in Johnson • Protecting Wyoming’s Agricul- court decisions that elevated the Wyoming farmers and ranchers to County and, together with my wife ture Labor Market: Working with ESA above all other considerations. fi nd meaningful solutions that pro- Jennie, continue to ranch outside Wyoming’s Congressional Delega- The State must be actively in- tect private property rights while Buffalo. I’ve run several successful tion to make the H-2A Visa program volved with all listing or delisting preserving our wildlife in a reason- businesses in Wyoming and worked and OSHA requirements less bur- decisions for species within our able, sane manner. We can all be in the oil and gas industry. I served densome for sheep producers. borders. We must reform the sec- thankful for our outstanding federal on the board of the Federal Reserve • Crops, Opportunities, and In- tion 7 consultation process and the delegation, all of whom hold impor- Bank of Kansas City until 2012, novation: Supporting Ag Innovation designation of critical habitat. We tant positions of leadership in Con- when I was appointed by Governor Summits and cohesive agriculture must fully and accurately assess and gress, as well as opportunities with Matt Mead to serve as Treasurer. I policies throughout state govern- disclose the real economic impacts President Trump to make real and won election to that offi ce in 2014. ment. of the ESA. Landowners, irrigators, long-lasting changes to the ESA. Over the past six years, we have • Expanding Export Markets: livestock producers, contractors, de- 2) Within my fi rst 100 days, I plan worked hard to do more with less, Working to expand overseas export velopers, and others whose property to meet with the Trump Administra- resulting in improved returns on markets for Wyoming Ag to mar- rights are taken by ESA decisions tion to discuss Wyoming’s needs. At state investments, better protection kets including Taiwan, Vietnam and must be compensated for their loss- the top of my list will be the ESA of state savings and increased trans- China. es. The federal government should and Senator Barrasso’s bill. If I am parency and access to state fi nancial • Driving New Ag Technology: not force only a select few to bear elected I will begin working with data for the general public. Under Encouraging and helping facilitate the cost of national policy decisions. the Mead team to review all of the my leadership, state investments early adoption of transformative We must return to a science-based progress they have made with the have grown by $5 billion. technologies in agriculture. approach and stop outside groups wolf hunt, the grizzly bear hunt and Throughout my career, ranching • Protecting Wyoming Water from using the ESA to dictate land on the sage grouse issue. The endan- has remained the work closest to my Rights: Pushing back against rules and water use. gered species act will be a top prior- heart. I know fi rsthand the critical that would expand federal authority 2) We need a governor who has ity and I will make sure Wyoming importance of Wyoming’s agricul- over our water and defending Wyo- spent her professional life fi ghting has a strong voice over the manage- ture industry and will make its ex- ming’s rights under our interstate to protect Wyoming and our citizens ment of species within our borders. pansion and promotion a top priori- compacts. from outside efforts to exploit the My reform ideas will always fo- ty. From beef, lamb, bison and pork, • Making Healthcare Accessible ESA for political purposes. I am that cus on 1) protecting private prop- to sugar beets, barley and hops, & Affordable: Working to bring af- candidate. erty rights, 2) making the ESA more gluten free oats, organic wheat, and fordability, competition, transparen- We must reassess the role that about the actual species and less everything in between, Wyoming’s cy and accountability to healthcare the federal government plays in about environmental extremists try- ranchers and farmers combine their through innovation and reform. our lives. My legal and policy work ing to control land use, 3) prevent- experience, knowledge and unpar- To read more about my agricul- makes me uniquely qualifi ed to ad- ing unwarranted listings and 4) a alleled work ethic with our unique ture policy plan, visit www.gordon- dress those federal actions that neg- cleaner and streamlined way to re- environment to deliver universally forwyoming.com. Thank you for atively impact our State, citizens, move species from the listing when desired products. your consideration and I hope I can and businesses. I will dedicate my warranted. As Governor, I will work with the count on your support on August administration to rebalancing the 3) 1. Reduce the regulatory bur- industry to implement a number of 21st. relationship between the States and den on our industries. policy and regulatory initiatives to Washington, D.C. As a business man and someone foster our agriculture economy. My Michael Allen Green,Green, President Trump has issued four who is not a career politician, I un- priorities include: Executive Orders on government derstand that the private sector is the • Born and Raised Wyo’ Products: DeDemocratmocrat reform. I will work with his admin- engine of economic growth. I want Branding and promoting agricultur- istration, Congress, and other States to make Wyoming the best state in al products grown and raised exclu- No response submitted. to make these EO’s permanent to the country to do business. That sively in Wyoming. reduce the burdens associated with means taking whatever steps I can • Meat Inspection in Wyoming: HarrietHarriet M. HaHageman,geman, federal overreach. Please see my to reduce red tape and decrease the Expanding opportunities under the Policy Positions published on our regulatory burden on our farmers state and federal meat inspection RepublicanRepublican website at www.hagemanforgover- and ranchers and all of our industries systems for Wyoming producers. nor.com. to let our hard-working Wyoming • Enforcing Wyoming’s Constitu- 1) I am the only candidate who 3) Our legislative branch is re- entrepreneurs lift our economy. tional Obligation: Improving safe- has an intimate understanding of the sponsible for legislating; the execu- 2. Make sure State Government is guards, including brand inspection, ESA, having worked on these issues tive branch is tasked with executing working effi ciently and effectively to keep our livestock healthy and for over 20 years. I have fi rst-hand those laws, not rewriting them under With a nearly $1 billion structural protect private property rights. knowledge of the damage caused by defi cit in our current budget, I know • Predator Control and Animal the USFWS using the ESA to dic- See ‘WY Primary Elections’ page 13 July/August 2018 Page 11

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Harriet M. Hageman, 3) I have three main issues: management only when other op- cated workforce, we’re doomed to 1. Assert state jurisdiction over tions have been exhausted. repeat the mistakes of past busts— Republican (cont.) all unappropriated lands and other One of the best ways to avoid dis- hunkering down to wait for the price the auspices of rule-making. I there- powers the federal government has ruptive ESA emergency measures of oil to go up, instead of investing fore intend to tackle federal and state unconstitutionally usurped, is to focus on managing species be- in our greatest resource: our people. regulatory reform to return us to our 2. Charter a Wyoming State Bank. fore they are in crisis. As Governor Second, we need to expand Med- constitutional foundation and our Wyoming has a sizable savings ac- I would work to ensure adequate icaid. We can expand coverage to representative form of government. count (~20 billion) that is invested funding for proactive conservation 20,000 Wyomingites and strengthen I will work to rebalance the power in stocks and bonds outside of Wyo- following Wyoming’s State Wild- our rural healthcare systems by stabi- in this Country, while implementing ming. This is risky and unwise. I be- life Action Plan, additional tech- lizing insurance premiums for those what I refer to as best government lieve our savings should be used to nical support for landowners, and who buy on the individual market, practices: transparency, accountabil- provide business loans to help start increased investment in scientifi c which will help agricultural families. ity, effectiveness, and effi ciency. up and expanding companies. This research so we truly know whether We’ve lost out on millions in federal I commit to fi ghting for, protect- will bring new businesses to Wyo- species need intervention. In addi- money, which could go towards sup- ing, and advocating for our legacy in- ming and stimulate our economy like tion, we need a better path for spe- porting hard working Wyomingites. dustries of minerals, agriculture and the North Dakota State Bank has suc- cies that are already under ESA It’s the sort of win-win issue that tourism to ensure that we are able to cessfully done for North Dakota. protections to recover and clear tar- should be a no-brainer, were it not for operate our businesses with minimal 3. Right size the government of gets so that recovered species can the partisan politics that are becom- government interference, export our Wyoming. Wyoming has the high- be removed from the ESA. I would ing all too common in Cheyenne. products, and have a thriving private est number of government employ- pursue these and other policies to sector. I will work to make Wyoming ees per population of any state in streamline wildlife management and RexRex Wilde,Wilde, the Union. We are near the very funding with an emphasis on land- the most business and family friendly DeDemocratmocrat State in the nation. top in K-12 education appropria- owner engagement before species tions per student at approximately were in crisis. Finally, we must get Wyoming’s No response submitted. fi scal house in order and right-size $17,500, yet U.S. News ranked our 2) Governors play a critical role our government. ACT scores (college readiness) #46. when it comes to standing up for Utah, on the other hand spends the their state and ensuring that fed- Candidates for least per student at $7,000, yet out eral policy takes Wyoming’s unique Wyoming State-Wide Offi ce TaylorTaylor Haynes,Haynes, performs Wyoming in all categories. needs into account. As a natural ReRepublicanpublican We need to adopt something simi- resources attorney, I will bring de- Candidates for Wyoming lar to Utah’s system of education. cades of experience to the table State-Wide Offi ce were asked to No response submitted. Along with reforming education we when working with the federal gov- submit a position statement (no need to reform welfare and the sheer ernment to ensure that Wyoming more than 300 words) address- T-Rex Rammell,Rammell, size of our government. Wyoming maintains its ability to manage its ing the following issues: has been living “high off the hog” on resources. ConstitutionConstitution 1) As a member of the state windfall profi ts from mineral taxes, I would work with our federal land board, what is your posi- which has led to a bloated govern- delegation to present a united front tion on agriculture leases of 1) The Tenth Amendment to the ment with too many employees and on behalf of Wyoming. In issues Constitution states that all powers state land? Are there impacts too many regulations. such as water management, agricul- from other uses that you feel may not delegated to the federal govern- I am a veterinarian, rancher, ture, mineral extraction, and wildlife ment by the Constitution (the pow- affect agriculture use and how sportsman, constitutionalist, and a management, I would be a strong ad- would you address those poten- ers can be found in Article 1 Sec- Farm Bureau member for 25 years. vocate to Congress and while work- tion 8) belong to the states. When tial impacts? I have been a faithful member of ing with the many federal agencies 2) What aspects of your offi ce Wyoming became a state all of the the Republican party for 25 years, that touch Wyoming. One size fi ts unappropriated land was to be dis- would impact agriculture poli- but this year I have decided to run all approaches don’t work and as cy and how would you address posed of by the federal government. on the Constitution Party ticket, Governor I would help shape federal However, instead of disposing of the those impacts? which advances me to the general policy to create a Wyoming solution 3) Background information: land they retained possession and election. I am one of three people when possible or when necessary now even claim ownership, uncon- Please provide some personal who will become your next gover- forge a solution in-state working background information. stitutionally, and exercise author- nor. I am conservative to the bone, with the Wyoming Legislature. ity over many things in Wyoming both socially and fi scally. I believe 3) Wyoming can be more than a that they simply do not have. The the proper role of government is to boom and bust state, but we can’t Candidates for solution to grizzly bears, wolves, protect our rights to life, liberty, and keep repeating the mistakes of past Wyoming Secretary of State horses, forest fi res, minerals, grass, property and then get out of the way. busts. water, and many other issues is for For more information please go to First, we need ensure we can the Governor to assert Wyoming’s www.RexRammell.com Thank you. fund essential services like educa- EEdwarddward BuchananBuchanan,, Tenth Amendment rights and deny T-Rex Rammell tion and infrastructure. We’ve cut ReRepublicanpublican jurisdiction to the federal govern- over $100million from our K-12 ment over all powers that rightfully MaryMary A Throne, schools in recent years. Education 1. Agriculture is an important belong to Wyoming. This will free cuts are shortsighted and harm our part of our economy and heritage. Wyoming from burdensome regula- DeDemocratmocrat ability to diversify the economy and Grazing on state lands helps insure tions and put us on Equal Footing attract new companies to our state, open spaces, clean air and a healthy with the other states. See my video 1) I applaud Gov. Mead’s leader- and could be particularly harmful to environment. State land leases are at www.RexRammell.com. ship in reasserting Wyoming’s role rural schools that are the heart of our integral to ranching operations and 2) I would deny them jurisdic- in managing our wildlife and for communities. Rural students have removing or limiting those grazing tion and that would be the end of it. fi nding opportunities to reform the the same right to a quality education privileges could lead to loss of their Wyoming would then be making all Endangered Species Act. The ESA under our state constitution as their economic viability. The state has a the decisions. should be a last resort for wildlife peers in town. Without a well-edu- See ‘WY Primary Elections’ page 14 Page 14 July/August 2018

Edward Buchanan, board incorporating blockchain effi cient, and transparent. Qualifi ed for 12 ½ years. Republican (cont.) and other emerging technologies to and trained in fi scal accountability, I have been privileged to repre- streamline existing business pro- conservative accounting and Wyo- sent House District #28 in the Wyo- fi duciary obligation to obtain maxi- cesses, reduce the paperwork in- ming to the bone, I’m right for the ming Legislature where I have been mum value for the state lands trust. volved in the agricultural lease pro- job. Safeguarding Wyoming’s fi - a member of: Multiple use, including agricultural, cess, and to speed up the review and nancial assets – every receipt, every • The Agriculture, State and Pub- mineral development and recreation approval of proposed leases. payment and every dollar – is seri- lic Lands Committee, have a role to play. I believe that 2. First and foremost, the Au- ous business and it requires a skilled • The Minerals, Business and Eco- with proper care and oversight, we ditor’s offi ce should be business and conservative elected offi cial. nomic Development Committee, can receive maximum value out of friendly and pay vendors on time. I I’m a 4th generation Wyoming • The Management Audit Com- our state lands. believe the Auditor’s offi ce must be native born in Casper and raised in mittee, 2. First, improvements can be a leader in promoting transparency Fremont County, the granddaughter • Vice-Chairman of the Judiciary made with regard to effective fi - and putting Wyoming’s checkbook and great-granddaughter of ranch- Committee nancing statements that will help the online. This will help agricultural ers. I’m a UW grad in accounting • House Republican Caucus agricultural industry when it comes communities in Wyoming determine and I am licensed as a CPA. In pri- Chairman to the unique fi nancing needs neces- what state land leases are valued at vate practice, I performed audits of This has given me a broad back- sary to keep farm and ranch opera- across the state ensuring a fair, open, Wyoming businesses, nonprofi ts, ground of experience that truly ap- tions going year around. Our offi ce competitive leasing market. and governmental entities. Cur- plies to the Offi ce of . rolled out this new system in May 3. I grew up working on the fami- rently, I serve as CFO of Wyoming’s of this year. ly farm in Circle, Montana. In 1990, judicial branch, where I prepare and Second, I believe that citizens I was there when we put the last manage an $80 million statewide Candidates for should know about the rules and load of wheat in the bin, just months budget. My husband and I reside in Wyoming Treasurer regulations promulgated by state before we sold the farm which had Laramie County, where we are rais- agencies. As Secretary of State I been home for over 70 years. I in- ing our two children. want to see more transparency and timately understand the connection Leland ChristensenChristensen,, greater awareness so that we have Ag producers have with their land, NathanNathan Winters,Winters, ReRepublicanpublican fewer unnecessary regulations in the their community. As Auditor, I will ag industry. We recently upgraded work to support local communities. ReRepublicanpublican Leland Christensen’s agriculture our system to include a new data- On the State Loan and Investments heritage in Wyoming extends back base making it much easier to fi nd Board, I will vote yes to help com- 1. A good relationship between fi ve generations, giving him fi rst- the rules and regulations. Examples munities improve and modernize the state and our ag-producers is hand knowledge of the importance are the Wyoming Wheat Marketing antiquated infrastructure. essential for proper stewardship of agriculture plays in the Wyoming Commission, Predator Control and state lands. Without that relation- economy. As State Treasurer, Leland Weed and Pest. ship, the state would be required ,Racines, is committed to working for Wyo- 3. I grew up farming and ranching to hire large numbers of additional ming’s agriculture producers. With in Goshen County. I attended UW ReRepublicanpublican staff to oversee the best manage- 4.2 million acres of land being held and served in the USAF. ment of these resources. Since state in trust by the State of Wyoming, the I represented Goshen in the leg- The strength and value that farm- sections have become an important Treasurer’s seat on the State Board islature for ten years. During my ing and ranching adds to our state part of many ag operations, it is in of Land Commissioners and State tenure I was an advocate for agri- cannot be understated. Time and the best interest of the rancher to en- Loan and Investment Board has a culture, sponsoring legislation that again, ag producers have proven to sure that the land is managed to its direct impact on the livelihoods of eliminated sales tax on farm equip- be excellent stewards of our state highest and best use. Both the state producers operating on state lands. ment and protected irrigation rights. lands – producing food and clothing and the rancher benefi t from this Leland believes that agriculture pro- My peers elected me as their major- for our nation, caring for wildlife relationship, and the constitutional duction is a “best use” industry for ity fl oor leader and as their Speaker habitat, and contributing and rein- requirement of the highest return on fulfi lling Wyoming’s Constitutional of the House. I have a record of be- vesting in our economy. The part- state property is achieved. responsibility to manage state lands ing conservative, always empha- nership between agricultural lessees We must make sure that every at- for “long-term growth in value and sizing savings and low taxes for and the state land board is critical, tempt is made to maintain that bal- optimum, sustainable revenue pro- a healthy economy. Married, with and I will preserve and foster this re- ance. Outside interests can disrupt duction,” as it can work side by side four children. lationship. Effective and responsible decades of a good relationship on with other important industries like multiple use of our lands is a must – state lands. energy production and outdoor rec- James W. Byrd,Byrd, but always with an eye to minimize 2. On the State Loan and Invest- reation. Leland’s philosophy is to and mitigate any adverse impact to ment Board and the State Land DemocratDemocrat fi nd a balanced approach that maxi- existing agricultural operations. Board, the Auditor must remem- mizes the earning potential of the I will work to create an environ- ber the farmer and rancher who is land for the benefi t of Wyoming tax- No response submitted. ment in which farmers and ranchers affected by each policy decision payers while making sure those who can succeed. This means uphold- made. The rely on state lands can continue to Candidates for Wyoming ing private property rights, limiting must never allow themselves to be thrive. State Auditor taxes and regulations, effectively absorbed into the bureaucracy of Further, as Wyoming’s Treasurer, utilizing our farm loan program, and government. Leland is dedicated to supporting ensuring a consistent and open dia- 3. I grew up in Cheyenne and low taxes through smart investment JeJeffff DockterDockter,, logue between producers and elected learned the value of hard work in of Wyoming’s $20 billion invest- offi cials on all levels. The Auditor is construction all over the southeast DeDemocratmocrat ment portfolio. Wyoming’s current not a lawmaker, but as Wyoming’s corner of Wyoming and in nearby funding gap is eating through the chief accountant, is responsible for states. state’s savings; making it unsustain- 1. I support agricultural leases on keeping the books of the state. This After Receiving my master’s de- state lands. Impacts from other uses able over the long term. Wyoming position plays a critical role in keep- gree, I returned to Wyoming and I families fi nd ways to pay their bills should be evaluated on a case-by- ing Wyoming’s government small, have been a Pastor in Thermopolis case basis. I support the state land See ‘WY Primary Elections’ page 16 July/August 2018 Page 15

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3 Liz offered an amendment to the farm bill that protects ranchers from frivolous lawsuits that force them off their allotments

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Leland Christensen, fusal, and improvements have been Science in 1976 GO POKES, mar- er’s Compensation Division. Since thoroughly discussed and it is my ried to Charlene, Charlie 1982 short- that time, I have concluded there are Republican (cont.) opinion the current procedures pro- ly after I took over the operation serious risks to some of Wyoming’s and Wyoming must do the same. vide an adequate return to the state approximately 3000 irrigated crop state funds. If elected State Treasur- The real solution is for Wyoming to and provide the stability and conti- land and 1300 irrigated and dry land er, I would improve the security of seek ways to put its money to work nuity of agriculture operations nec- pasture, Ag leadership, State board Wyoming’s investments. overtime, so taxpayers don’t have to essary to maintain an environment of Education 93-94 State Senate 95 bear the brunt of budget shortfalls. where multirole use can thrive. Pub- to present, Two Chairmanships Cor- Candidate for Leland has dedicated his life to lic trust land use for recreation and porations and political subdivisions the service of others. He is a veteran the military grazing at camp Guern- and Transportation and military af- Wyoming Superintendent of the 19th Special Forces Airborne sey are matters before the Joint Ag fairs, 8 years on appropriations and of Public Instruction Army and National Guard, a 20-year committee 9/27-28 in POWELL. 10 years on Retirement board, a member of the Teton and Lincoln 2. Considering I have been in multi-billion dollar public fund, as Jillian Balow, County Sheriffs’ offi ces, and Chair- production Agriculture all my life Legislative liaison. I have earned man of the Judi- I’m in a unique position to provide multiple personal, professional and Republican ciary Committee. guidance on policy of Farm loan and legislative awards, for references Christensen and his wife of 37 beginning producer loans. I believe curtmeierfortreasurer.com. 1. I believe in maximizing the re- years, Anita, have fi ve children and the treasurer’s offi ce must fi nd new turn on our state lands and weighing nine grandchildren. ways to stimulate economic devel- RonRon Redo,Redo, the costs and benefi ts of short-run opment, help balance the budget, and long-run returns. In many cases ReRepublicanpublican the long term returns from preferen- CurtCurt Meier,Meier, invest in Wyoming and provide the necessary revenue to offset short- tial right to lease are the best value ReRepublicanpublican falls in a prudent, reasoned manner. As a member of the state land to the state. I support multiple use I will work with all our industries in- board, I would keep in mind that the of public land and the ability to pro- 1. State land and State trust land cluding the one I know best Agricul- Equality State Policy Center advo- duce minerals, support agricultural managed by the land board are im- ture together with the SLIB board cates higher Wyoming severance use, and allow recreational activi- portant for a wide variety of mul- and the legislature. taxes. For example, Wyoming has ties. I have also supported agricul- tiple uses. Having served on the Ag, 3. Lived in LaGrange since 1953, a lower severance tax than Mon- tural innovation projects and farm water and public lands committee grew up on the family farm and tana on coal, yet Montana coal has a loan and grants through the Busi- for several years the topics of lease ranch, went to U of Wyo on schol- higher overburden. ness Council and SLIB. rates, preference, right of fi rst re- arship graduated with Bachelors of In a May 29, 2005 Casper Star- 2. One of my primary initiatives Tribune article higher severance tax- has been improving our career and es on gas, oil , and coal were advo- technical education opportunities. cated. In that article, the Democratic The data proves these programs are From page 1 Wyoming governor and the director valuable and that students involved Supreme Court Win of the Wyoming Mining Associa- in a career and technical organiza- which provides an “express con- the 1904 agreement. tion didn’t support raising severance tion such as FFA have a higher grad- gressional delegation” to tribes of In 1906, the ceded lands were taxes. Both didn’t see that Wyoming uation rate than the state average the EPA’s authority to regulate air opened for settlement by a Presi- needed more money at that time. graduation rate by over 10%. I’ve quality on fee lands within the ex- dential Proclamation and allot- Considering the above, I would gone as far as to put participation terior boundaries of a reservation; ments were sold to non-Indians try to help Wyoming agricultural in- in a CTSO into our school account- however, the tribes used most of in an area that today makes up terests minimize the impacts of the ability model so schools will be their 87-page application arguing Riverton. In 1939, some unsold extraction industries. scored on how many kids they have for their jurisdiction over River- ceded lands were restored to the I was born in Hayward, Califor- participating. I have also worked ton, a town sitting on land widely Reservation, but a signifi cant por- nia, where my family raised chick- extensively with Wyoming Ag in understood for over a hundred tion was not. Riverton is located ens and sold eggs. Several years later the Classroom to help teachers and years to be outside the boundar- wholly on lands ceded in the 1904 my father and others put small herds schools across the state align their ies of the reservation. The State of agreement and never restored to on a quarter-section south of Liver- work to the new science standards Wyoming, the Farm Bureau, and the Tribes. more, California. I was auditing at to ensure Wyoming’s young people other entities opposed the appli- “Today was a big win for pri- the time, so I only worked weekends know about agriculture. cation. vate property owners and the there, mainly repairing fences. 3. Born and raised in Wyoming, The Reservation, which is principle of self-government,” I graduated from Cal Poly, San I am a strong supporter of FFA and shared by the Tribes, was es- said Mountain States Legal Foun- Luis Obispo with a B.S. degree in agricultural learning opportunities. tablished in 1868. In 1904, the dation attorney David McDonald. Technical Arts, that included some I have received FFA Chapter and Tribes signed an agreement with “In upholding the Tenth Circuit’s accounting courses. I worked eleven State degrees. I value our state and the federal government ceding excellent opinion, the Supreme years for the California State Com- county fairs and believe in the val- 1,480,000 acres of land, which Court vindicated the rights of pensation Insurance Fund. The fi rst ues these activities teach our youth. were to be opened for sale under all Americans to be governed six years were as an auditor under I was an educator of 10 years and the homestead, townsite, coal, by their own laws and their own governor Ronald Regan. I never have been an administrator in the and mineral land laws. The agree- elected representatives.” met him, but indirectly he got excel- policy fi eld for 13. I have worked ment was entered into with the MSLF, created in 1977, is a lent people to train me. I worked in in my fi rst term to reduce bureau- United States Indian Inspector in nonprofi t, public-interest legal the San Francisco east bay area out cracy, implement leadership initia- exchange for per capita payments foundation dedicated to individ- of Oakland. Some years , I spent a tives, and improve accountability in to tribal members and capital im- ual liberty, the right to own and month in the San Jouquin valley, education. In my second term I will provement projects inside “the use property, limited and ethical auditing payrolls of members of the focus on school safety and security diminished reserve” or Reserva- government, and the free enter- California Farm Bureau. and continue to develop our partner- tion. In 1905, Congress ratifi ed prise system. In 1989, I worked under the Wy- ships with stakeholders across the oming State Treasurer, in the Work- state. July/August 2018 Page 17 Peace of mind for life.

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The guarantees expressed are based on the claims-paying ability of Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company. Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company*/West Des Moines, IA. *Company provider of Farm Bureau Financial Services LI175 (5-17) Page 18 July/August 2018 Obituary Suzette Livingston June 7, 1951-June 10, 2018 Suzette Livingston, 67 of Sun- manage the responsibilities of moth- During her lifetime Suzette was tant as the work she did including dance, was born June 7, 1951 to erhood and to get a masters degree a 4-H leader, spoke for Christian serving as liaison for those who Fred and Doloris (Krause) Hinz and completed, but in true fashion her women’s clubs and was involved needed estate planning and frankly passed away June 10, 2018. family never suffered. That same in starting a club in Crook County who doesn’t? Suzette was the oldest of four fall, Farm Bureau came knocking upon her return in 1984. She was She practiced her trade by buying children and was active in numer- at her door. After much privileged to continue the very products she recommended ous activities growing up, 4-H, soul searching, Suzette her education earning 3 for her clients, including disability, Brownies, Church and School Orga- signed her contract as designations within her life insurance, annuities and long- nizations. Suzette graduated from an insurance agent with chosen career; LUTCF, term care which served her and those Sheridan High School in 1969. Fol- Mountain West Farm CLU and RICP. She she wanted to protect very well. She lowing she moved Laramie, WY Bureau Insurance and believed in lifelong leaves a legacy for those she loved and attended the University of WY. then Western Farm Bu- education. She served as well as those she served. She graduated in 1974 and moved to reau Life in Denver CO as treasurer for Ogden Her survivors include beloved Crook County WY as the Extension to serve the good citizens Driskill’s campaign, husband Perry Livingston; son, Home Economist for the university. of Crook County. It was county chair for her life- John A. Moline IV; grandchildren, In 1976, she married John A. Mo- with Farm Bureau that Suzette Livingston time friend Mike Enzi John A. Moline V, Preston Moline, line Jr. and to this union her three Suzette found her true and participated actively Ramsey Moline, and Nycole Barker precious children were born, John calling and was able to provide to in the Republican Party both at the of Sheridan WY; daughters, Rachael A. Moline IV in 1977, Rachael R. her clients for nearly 27 years. It county and state levels. Suzette also R. Fross (Zac) of Cheyenne WY Fross in 1981 and Jenna L. Moline was a joy to provide comprehensive participated with her professional and Jenna Moline of Casper WY; in 1984. They divorced in 1996. planning to her beloved clients. organization, NAIFA to champion brothers, Gary (Susanne), DeWayne During her children’s early years, In August of 2012, Suzette mar- the professionalism the industry re- (Cathy) and Mark Hinz, many niec- Suzette was a devoted stay-at-home ried the love of her life, Perry E. Liv- quires. es and nephews. And the awesome mom for ten years. In those years, ingston. The couple celebrated their Suzette believed you had to live friends she chose. Thank you for be- Suzette found passion in direct sales marriage with family at the house your life with no regrets and that ing her friends. for Creative Circle until the com- Suzette had built. It was Perry that people didn’t care how much you Memorial services were Saturday, pany went bankrupt. Following her Suzette found a reason to slow down knew until they knew how much June 30, 2018 at the Sundance Ele- self-advice, Suzette returned to col- and enjoy the fruit of their labor. you cared. She built her business mentary School. Arrangements under lege. Suzette drove to and from Rap- The couple enjoyed their time to- on those principles. She felt fortu- the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg id City SD and obtained her Masters gether and traveled the world, spent nate to live in Crook County where Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Online in Education in the fall of 1990. It time with grandchildren and most of people were honest and caring. Her condolences may be written at www. was a diffi cult time for Suzette to all shared a lot of good wine! accomplishments are not as impor- fi dler-isburgfuneralchapels.com

The meaning of words From page 2 Congress. This process has taken input into the listing decisions and On another topic, many of you we have good folks and not so good several years, but Senator Barrasso provides the state a bigger role in have heard about the brouhaha gen- folks. But those same individuals as chair of the Senate Environment that process. erated when a slogan from a Boul- were out working in the cold or the and Public Works Committee, intro- One of the other aspects which der marketing fi rm was revealed to heat trying to take care of the cat- duced “The Endangered Species Act could have a signifi cant impact in instructors. tle when most people would have Amendments of 2018,” which seeks the future would be the requirement The slogan “The World Needs More packed it in and gone home. They to incorporate many of the concepts that affected states participate in Cowboys” apparently is offensive were trying to do the right thing. developed by the Western Gover- settlement discussions and agree- to a number of the UW faculty who The image for doing things the nor’s Initiative. The primary focus ments. We’ve seen how the Fish and feel that “cowboys” is causing grave “cowboy way” or “cowboying up” of the changes seeks to incorporate Wildlife Service in the past has been concerns for them. One instructor or even “cowboy ethics” is an im- states into the process. In Wyo- all too willing to settle on issues that suggests that UW should “shelve” it age of doing the right thing. Now I ming’s case, this could have benefi - have big impacts on states. Perhaps in favor of a more diverse tag line, recognize that for some “cowboy” cial impacts which would help man- this will help states affected by the while another suggests that it is no can illicit the image of a man, so age the species while allowing the settlements to either obtain a better longer acceptable to use the generic I’d offer to the marketing fi rm they state directly affected to have some settlement or work to defend an ac- masculine and pretend that includes simply add “or Cowgirl” to their say in how these species are treated. tion by the Fish and Wildlife Service the feminine. slogan and let it go. It also incorporates a lot more state to not list a species. These folks are taking offense While I’ve watched the “Cow- at the Hollywood portrait of cow- boys” play basketball and football, boys. Having grown up watching I’ve never been offended by that Relief for Ag Haulers John Wayne, Roy Rogers and Clint term when it was used to describe From page 1 Eastwood westerns, I can’t say I those sports teams. In a world where was convinced that was the way everyone seeks to be offended, it ap- The bill would also exempt load- less of hours of service requirements cowboys acted. I certainly never let pears we have our share right here at ing and unloading times from the – if they come within 150 air-miles of Hollywood convince me that every the University. The part that bothers HOS calculation of driving time; their delivery point; and require the cowboy I met was going to be like me more than anything is the age-old grant fl exibility for drivers to rest at driver to take a break for a period that John Wayne, Roy Rogers or Clint complaint where people come to Wy- any point during their trip without is fi ve hours less than the maximum Eastwood. Some of the cowboys I oming from somewhere else because counting it against HOS time; allow on-duty time, after he completes his knew were certainly good folks, but they “love it” and then immediately drivers to complete their trip – regard- delivery and the truck is unloaded. some were not. Like any population want to change everything about it. July/August 2018 Page 19 ESA Reform From page 2 farms and ranches, the Endangered Farmers and ranchers from the Rock- away while your hands were tied by are a breath of fresh air to agriculture. Species Act is at the top of my list. ies to the Great Lakes can’t protect regulations that completely disregard- It’s time for an ESA that brings clar- The ESA is long overdue for re- their own animals from predators like ed the irreplaceable work of America’s ity and certainty, encourages voluntary form. Protecting our country’s wild- the gray wolf because of ESA restric- farmers and ranchers. conservation work, increases local in- life is an important goal, and one that tions. Many farmers in California were Of course, no one wants to see volvement and charts a path for real farmers and ranchers share. We get left out to dry in the recent drought be- American wildlife disappear from our recovery and delisting of species. The to spend every day out in God’s cre- cause of strict protections for a small landscape, but it is time for common ESA was created for the public good, ation, and we take the charge of envi- fi sh. (And those are just to name a sense reform that brings farmers and and Congress needs to get it on that ronmental stewardship seriously. We couple.) I’ve heard your stories of how ranchers to the table. The upcoming path before farming and ranching be- want to be part of the solution when your livelihoods are getting stripped package of House bills on ESA reform comes the ESA’s next victim. it comes to wildlife recovery, but the ESA has failed to solve anything in the more than four decades since it became law. It seems the Fish and Wild- life Service has gotten very good at listing species, but the same can’t be said for re- covery of endangered species. In fact, the recovery rate for the ESA is about 5 percent. I don’t know about you, but that sounds more like a death sen- tence to me. The ESA is a failure and an expensive one at that. The Peace “protections” it offers cost $1.4 billion in federal expen- ditures in 2016 alone. That of mind price tag doesn’t include the heavy burden the ESA places on family farms and ranches either. Its far-reaching restric- for life. tions can limit access to water, prohibit normal farming prac- tices, and even cost fi nancial tools like loan guarantees. In the agriculture industry, we can’t simply pass on the cost to the consumer, which means farmers and ranchers take on the strain of the added cost. Often farmers bear the brunt of ESA restrictions as the land around them becomes more urbanized, and their farmland is seen as a “last ref- uge” for wildlife in the area. I recall meeting with a cran- berry farmer in Massachusetts who could not farm sections of his own land, in order to leave a designated habitat for the 1 endangered box turtle. Mean- Life insurance can help provide security, along with guarantees while, the area surrounding his and peace of mind. land has been developed with no such restrictions. 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Albany County Farm Bureau Summer Picnic Submitted by Sharleen Castle The Albany County Farm Bureau Annual Picnic was July 1st. The ACFB “Top Hand Award” and the scholarship awards were presented.

(Left) For over 65 years, the Albany County Farm Bu- reau has recognized the Top Ranch Hand. The pur- pose of this project is to recognize and thank the ranch hands for their role in maintaining the agricultural way of life in Albany County and the State of Wyoming. Matt Correll is the 2018 recipient of the Top Ranch Hand award. Correll works for Tom and Barb Page at Page Angus Ranch. Shown in the photo at left: Tom and Barb Page, Matt Correll, and Kyle Berger, ACFB.

(Right) The Albany County Farm Bureau is proud to support Farm Bureau member children through col- lege scholarships each year. This year’s $1,500 schol- arship was awarded to Amanda Christensen. She is the daughter of Collette and Todd Christensen.