VOL. 32, No. 1 July/August 2014 Landowners fi le trespass lawsuit against Western Watersheds Project The United States and Wyoming against their private property. The Constitutions hold the ownership Plaintiffs are also seeking recov- and protection of private property, ery of actual, nominal and punitive including the right to exclude third damages. parties, in the highest regard. Re- According to Western Water- gardless whether your private prop- sheds Project, Inc.’s website, “Pol- erty is your backyard in town or icy Memo Number 2” is “To Do: rangeland in the country, trespassing Get all cows and sheep off public is illegal. lands ASAP!” In order to advance On June 13, 2014, fi fteen land- the agenda of WWP, the Defendants owners in Fremont County, Wyo- were willing to break laws by ille- ming and Lincoln County, Wyo- gally trespassing on private prop- ming fi led a civil trespass lawsuit in erty. Wyoming District Court, Fremont “In many areas in Wyoming, pri- County, against Western Watersheds vate land is interspersed with fed- Project, Inc. (WWP) and Jonathan eral lands. We (Wyoming private Ratner, WWP Director for Wyo- landowners) have typically allowed ming, Utah and Colorado, and John public access through our private Does 1-10 with the Western Water- lands,” said Anjie McConnell with sheds Project, Inc. for intentionally Frank Ranches. “Allowing public “Landowners have the same rights Trespasses by WWP occurred and without landowner permission access is a property owner’s choice.” and the ability to say “no” to groups while collecting and submitting water trespassing and entering private “For instance, if you are not com- and individuals that knowingly tres- quality samples to the Wyoming De- property. The Plaintiffs in the case fortable allowing someone into your pass; including those trying to ad- partment of Environmental Quality are seeking a permanent injunction home you are able to tell them “no” vance an agenda against multiple- (DEQ). Trespasses also occurred while to stop further unauthorized trespass and close the door,” She explained. use of federal lands.” See ‘Trespass lawsuit’ page 13 Above ground fuel storage capacity increased in SPCC rules By Brett Moline storage capacity has increased from from 50 gallons under the previous Tier II will require having a pro- Want some good news? The Envi- 1,320 gallons to 6,000 gallons. If rules. fessional engineer certify the produc- ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) you store less than 6,000 gallons Producers will be able to self- er’s SPCC. Producers will move up has relaxed the rules on fuel storage you are exempt from regulation. An- certify if their total storage capacity to Tier II if their total storage capac- obligations under the Spill Preven- other change is only containers of is between 6,000 and 20,000 gallons ity is above 20,000 or if they have a tion Control and Countermeasure more than 1,000 capacity will count and do not have a tank above 10,000 tank greater than 10,000 gallons. (SPCC) rule. The above ground fuel towards the limit. This is an increase gallons. This is referred to as Tier I. See ‘SPCC rules’ page 17 Farmers, ranchers and State of Texas win whooping crane case By Regan Beck of whooping cranes. Who owns the airspace ...... Page 2 The U.S. Court of Appeals for the The court also concluded an in- Fifth Circuit reversed a district court junction imposed by District Court decision on July 30 and ruled in fa- Judge Janice Jack on water manage- Election Issue: Candidate Statements ...... Pages 4-9, 14-15 vor of the State of Texas in a lawsuit ment was an abuse of discretion.

GRICULTURE concerning the whooping crane. This is a great win for farmers,

A It was the classic example of wa- ranchers, property owners and all Tex-

label County news ...... Page 11 ter for people weighed against an ans who would suffer from the lower environmental group suing under court’s opinion that overreached and YOMING WyFB Photo Contest ...... Page 17 the Federal Endangered Species relied on dubious science. W Act. The Fifth Circuit concluded the TAP sued, claiming the State of environmental group, The Aransas Texas was responsible for the deaths Polaris new member benefi t ...... Page 18 Project (TAP), failed to prove the of 23 cranes in an estimated popu- Texas Commission on Environmen- lation of 247 birds in the winter of tal Quality (TCEQ) management of 2008-09. water permits resulted in the deaths See ‘Whooping crane case’ page 16 Page 2 July/August 2014

Who owns the airspace? By Ken Hamilton, WyFB Executive The big issue comes down to who many hundreds started to create issues regulate from the ground up, but just Vice President owns the airspace. Common law has with trespassing on private individu- that level above the ground where it Recently Congress held that a surface owner al’s airspace. was safe to operate an aircraft. The asked the Federal Aero- owns below the property to In order to accommodate the new set upon height for this was generally nautics Administration the center of the earth and technology, Congress passed legisla- 500 feet above the ground with excep- (FAA) to promulgate above the property to the tion that in essence declared the air tions being made for landing fi elds and some rules that would heavens. This common law space above a certain height to be pub- such. It was unreasonable for someone deal with unmanned process worked well until lic. By doing so, they allowed vehicles who wanted to build a structure on his aerial aircraft or as most Wilbur and Orville Wright that traveled through those air spaces land to have to get permission from a of us call them “drones.” came along with a vehicle the ability to avoid having to obtain federal agency prior to the construc- This issue has been on the that could travel through the permission from the many landowners tion of that structure. Of course that FAA’s plate for a number airspace from one point to that the aircraft traversed over. The law was then and this is now. of years. The ability to Ken Hamilton another. Naturally, as aircraft also required that anyone operating The confusion now entering into come up with a workable become more powerful and within those air spaces were regulated. the equation is the advent of afford- answer of how to regulate them may better designed, the ability to fl y over Of course from a practical stand- able drones. Affordable drones can be the big reason for the delay. not just one property owner’s land but point Congress did not feel they should See ‘Airspace’ page 13 It’s time to Ditch the Rule By Bob Stallman, American Two Supreme Court rulings to the process. That sounds rea- opposite of straight talk. Farm Bureau Federation Presi- have limited EPA’s and the Corps sonable. Good talking point. The We Read the Fine Print dent of Engineers’ author- only problem is the statement does When regulators show up on Americans expect ity under the Clean Wa- not reflect what is in the proposed farms and ranches, they won’t be straight talk from ter Act to waters that rule. The regulation will automati- looking back at talking points to their government. If are navigable or have a cally regulate countless small and decide whether farming requires our government says “significant nexus” to remote so-called “waters” that an expensive federal permit. They something, you ought navigable waters. EPA are usually dry and, in fact, look will use the regulation. So let’s to be able to take it to claims the rulings “com- like land to you and me. This is take a look at the fine print. the bank, as the saying plicated” the permitting far more than a “clarification.” It Ditches—The rule regulates goes. process. The reality is not is a dramatic expansion of fed- ditches as “tributaries.” EPA The Environmental all that complicated: The eral power. Expanding the federal claims that the rule would exclude Protection Agency is Bob Stallman agencies dislike the rul- government’s jurisdiction under ditches, but the so-called ditch ex- not meeting that expectation. In- ings and are simply trying to write the guise of bringing clarity and clusion only covers ditches dug stead of making things clear when regulations that allow them to do consistency to the process is the See ‘Ditch the Rule’ page 16 it comes to how the proposed “Wa- what the Supreme Court has said ters of the U.S.” rule would affect they cannot do—regulate nearly farmers and other landowners, the all waters. Save the Date EPA is muddying the waters. EPA has said that it only wants It’s Complicated to bring “clarity and consistency” WyFB 95th Annual Meeting—Nov. 13-15, 2014 Wyoming Farm Bureau mem- Young Farmer & Rancher events bers will gather Nov. 13-15, 2014 also highlight the meeting. at the Holiday Inn in Sheridan to Ryan Yates is the featured Ameri- Calendar of Events set the organization’s policy for can Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) August the coming year. Delegates vote speaker. Yates focuses on western 4-6 ...... 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Re- moting effective species recovery. That ceived Silver Star Vietnam 1967-4th It is an election year and that mitted and learn more about each was the original intent of the Endan- Infantry Div-Also in Germany 1953- means we Americans get to exercise candidate so that you are a more gered Species Act (ESA). Unfortunate- 54, patrolling East German Border- an important right—the right informed voter when you go ly, there are a number of examples of Japan-1951- and 1956-57. Hamburg to vote and elect individuals to the polls on August 19 to the ESA being used for purposes that Family of Gering, Nebraska had 11 to represent us in local, state vote in the primary election. it was never meant for, including ef- sons in 3 wars. and national offi ces. These statements repre- forts by environmental groups to block This special election is- sent candidates for national energy and housing development and sue of Wyoming Agricul- and statewide offi ces. Local Charlie Hardy, efforts to clean up dead and dying trees Democrat ture includes position statements elections can have just as much an in our forests. As the ESA is currently from the candidates running for impact on our lives and everyone implemented, the law perpetually pro- Question 1): the United States Senator, United should also take time to learn about tects animals even after they have been Historically states failed to act States Representative, Wyoming the people running for local offi ces. fully recovered. Because he is con- to protect waters that fl owed across Governor and Wyoming State Of- Politics is important to agri- cerned that the ESA is not working as state boundaries. Consequently, the fi ce. All candidates were provided culture. It is important that our it was intended, Senator Enzi supports Clean Water Act (CWA) was passed the opportunity to answer specifi c elected offi cials understand the updating the ESA so that it can have to address that failure. Unfortunately, questions important to the agricul- agriculture industry. Remember, a real impact on supporting healthy through litigation, courts have defi ned ture industry. I encourage you to if you don’t vote, you don’t have animal populations and effectively pre- which waters will receive protection read the statements that were sub- room to complain. vent species from going extinct. and have extended that defi nition to Senator Enzi supports continued ef- virtually all waters. Bearing in mind Candidates for United forts to avoid an ESA listing for sage that the Wyoming Department of En- Editor’s Note: States Senator grouse. The State of Wyoming and vironmental Quality Water Quality stakeholders within the State have Division enforces the CWA, we need All candidates were provided Mike Enzi, worked tirelessly to protect the sage legislation to defi ne very precisely and the opportunity to answer spe- Republican grouse. Their efforts will ensure that very practically which waters should cifi c questions important to the both the sage grouse populations and be regulated by the CWA. Because agriculture industry. Those can- Senator Enzi has been a steadfast Wyoming’s industries remain strong water circulates continuously around didates who replied have their advocate for Wyoming farmers and and healthy. In addition, Senator Enzi and through our planet and because responses printed (in alphabetical ranchers since being elected to the U.S. continues to encourage the Department we all need and use water I believe no order) as received in this special Senate in 1996. He has fought relent- of the Interior to make sure they are one has the right to negatively impact election issue. lessly to promote a robust agriculture taking the necessary steps to provide water quality for a downstream user. industry in Wyoming and consistently improved management options for We must also bear in mind that in my voted for policies that allow producers controlling the wolf in Wyoming. opinion for the CWA to work for all to keep producing. In the U.S. Senate, Tax Code users, we must have buy-in with plain he is a member of the Famer Coopera- Senator Enzi feels strongly that our and practical rules. No one wants EPA Candidates for Wyoming’s tive Caucus, the Sportsman’s Caucus, nation’s tax code must be overhauled regulators sending drones with remote United States Senator and Unit- the Sugar Caucus, and the 4-H Cau- and updated. As a member of the Com- sensors to monitor individual users. ed States Representative were cus. For his many efforts, he has re- mittee on Finance and Committee on The proposed guidance documents asked to submit a position state- ceived the “Golden Triangle Award” Budget, Senator Enzi continues to ad- should refl ect this ‘plain and practical’ ment (no more than 700 words) from the National Farmers Union for vocate for tax reform that simplifi es perspective. I support the goals of the addressing the following issues: his outstanding support and dedica- our tax code and makes it fairer. In CWA as originally written but stress 1) What is your position on the tion to family agriculture, the “Friends addition, Senator Enzi has sponsored collaboration over confrontation. Environmental Protection Agen- of the Farm Bureau Award” from the legislation to get rid of the death tax Question 2): cy’s regulation of water, specifi - Wyoming Farm Bureau and a 100% on family farms, ranches, and busi- The Endangered Species Act has cally the new proposed guidance rating from the Sportsman’s and Ani- nesses so that family assets are left in a fatal fl aw in my opinion. When a documents of what constitutes mal Owners Voting Alliance. In 2007, the hands of the family -- a battle he species becomes endangered it is al- “waters of the U.S.”? Senator Enzi was admitted into the continues to fi ght in Washington. most too late to save it without heavy- 2) What is your position on Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame handed intervention. When a species Endangered Species Act reform for his work to promote and improve Al Hamburg, becomes endangered it usually (al- and what do you see as a possible Wyoming agriculture. Democrat though not always) refl ects habitat solution to the problems facing EPA Regulation of Water problems. I endorse habitat protec- agricultural producers in relation Senator Enzi believes that the EPA’s 1. Protection of rivers-ground water tion and local grassroots mitigation to to the ESA; specifi cally the sage latest regulations regarding water are is important. Is the EPA doing its job. I prevent the species from ever becom- grouse, wolf and grizzly bear? nothing more than an attempt to get don’t know. ing listed. When the expertise is lack- 3) Recently Congress has be- their foot into the door for telling you 2. On Endangered Species Act. I be- ing at the local level we should wel- gun looking at the tax code. What what you can and cannot do on your lieve the WOLF has more of a right to be come the science that tells us where issues do you feel need to be ad- private property. If they can control on this earth than many people I know a problem might originate or what a dressed? how water is used, that’ll trickle into that use the WOLF to scare people. solution might be. We should follow 4) Other: Other issues you want every facet of land ownership. Senator 3. Tax Code. Rich people need to the constitution in guiding us to a so- to address and/or background in- Enzi fought their Blueways rule, and pay more no one needs more than a lution that fairly compensates private formation. he has committed to fi ghting this new million dollars a year. Bankers that landowners when the mitigation af- attempt to control Wyoming water. caused the loss of people’s homes fects them. Endangered Species Act bailed out and get millions and faced See ‘WY Primary Elections’ page 5 Vote August 19th! July/August 2014 Page 5 Wyoming Primary Election

From page 4 who produce it. novative leaders to stop Washington nization with no regulatory author- Charlie Hardy, I will not try to fake it: I am no from continuing to consolidate pow- ity. Wyoming can regulate our own Democrat, continued expert in the area of farming and er at the federal level. We need lead- resources. ranching. I will be relying on Wyo- ers that will begin to dismantle the 2) … Endangered Species Act re- Question 3): ming farmers and ranchers for ad- machine that tears at the heart and form …? Tax codes must be simplifi ed and vice. Most importantly, I promise to soul of Wyoming’s people and busi- Yet another example of federal fair. Tax codes should not be punitive. listen carefully to it. nesses. I believe that I can provide government overreach from an or- Tax codes should encourage multi- that Bold, Innovative Leadership for ganization that I will work to “de- generation family operations. Wyoming. fang”. The Wyoming Game and Question 4): Bryan Miller, In addition, here are answers to Fish Department is already charged I have never been a farmer or a Republican specifi c questions posed by the Wy- with providing, “… an adequate and rancher but I believe that I share the Agriculture has a rich history in oming Farm Bureau Federation: fl exible system for the control, man- concerns of those involved in farm- Wyoming and is essential to Wyo- 1) … the Environmental Protec- agement, protection, and regulation ing and ranching today. ming’s economic health. As a young tion Agency’s regulation of water…? of all Wyoming wildlife.” We have a We must make sure that we con- man, I grew up working on ranches, This is a state issue. The EPA has system in place that addresses Wyo- tinue to have clean water and that took “Ag Classes”, was a member of over stepped its authority by rede- ming’s wildlife issues. The federal Wyoming’s water rights are pro- the Future Farmers of America, and fi ning, through rule-making, what government should have no regula- tected. participated in 4-H and Wyoming constitutes “waters of the U.S.” It tory authority in these matters. In addition, we must encourage Boys State Programs. I graduated is a brazen federal power grab. The 3) … tax code…? young people to enter the agricul- from the U.S. Air Force Academy 10th Amendment of the U.S. Consti- Today’s tax code is intentionally tural fi eld and we must fi ght for fair in 1988 with a Bachelors of Science tution states, “The powers not del- complex and specifi cally designed prices for the crops and livestock Degree in Biology. I also earned egated to the United States by the to garner votes and control Ameri- that are produced. two Masters Degrees during my Constitution, nor prohibited by it to cans through IRS fear and intimi- Having said that, I would like 22+ years on Active Duty, trained the States, are reserved to the States dation. I will work to eliminate the to share the reason why I have not as an air-refueling tanker pilot, and respectively, or to the people.” As current tax code, move to a simple been personally involved in farming served at locations around the world with several federal agencies, I fl at tax system for individuals, and and ranching. I was born in Chey- fl ying training, combat and humani- would like to see the EPA become See ‘WY Primary Elections’ page 6 enne in the home where I am still tarian support missions. In 1997, I an “Advisory and Scientifi c” orga- living. I think my fi rst words were became an Air Force One Advance “Mommy,” “Daddy,” and “eminent Agent and soon after became the domain.” Chief of Presidential Flight Support My parents were immigrants at the Pentagon. In February 2011, from Austria. My father worked on I retired from the US Air Force as A Strong Voice for the railroad on a section gang, dug a Lieutenant Colonel and started my ditches for the city of Cheyenne consulting fi rm, BEM Int’l, LLC, and eventually became a machinist a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Wyoming Agriculture for the Union Pacifi c. They saved Small Business in Sheridan. their money and bought a half-sec- As your U.S. Senator, I will tire- tion of land just north of Cheyenne lessly fi ght for Wyoming in Wash- with dreams of having a small farm. ington, DC and I will uphold Wyo- Through a political decision, that ming Values. land was taken away from them • I believe in God and in both the and they received a price lower Constitutions of the United States of than what they had paid. Instead of America and of Wyoming, and will having a farm, my father was lim- support and defend them, always! ited to a good size garden that fed • I believe that there is an assault us with vegetables and strawberries on several provisions of the United throughout the summers. States Constitution, specifi cally the Their dreams for me were that I First, Second, Fourth and Tenth would grow up riding a horse and Amendments. milking a few cows. That didn’t hap- • I believe free-market capitalism pen. If it had, I would know much is the best economic system to en- better the struggles that farmers and sure individual liberty and creative ranchers in Wyoming have today. freedom. But I believe fi rmly that a leader • I believe the National Debt is a is one who listens. When I was 20, great threat to our way of life. as a young seminarian studying for • I believe in the Right to Life. the Catholic priesthood, I started • I believe that the education of traveling the back roads of Colorado our youth is best left to the states and Wyoming, visiting small farm- and local government. ers and their migrant farm workers. • I believe that no one in Wash- enziforwyoming.com Listening to them, I realized that ington has the right to tell Wyoming they were both victims of a system how to manage their water, air and /enziforwyoming @enziforwyo which provides food economically other natural resources. 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From page 5 Thomas Bleming, Candidates for United which are home to about 97 percent States Representative of the gray wolves in the lower 48 Bryan Miller, Republican states. As the directors of the fi lm Republican, continued No response submitted. Living with Wolves have notec, reduce business taxes to make do- Richard Grayson, “Wolf management in those states is ing business in the U.S. more cost William Byrk, Democrat often driven by politics, and wolves effective. I believe that a flat tax Democrat are being killed at alarming rates in system will ensure that all U.S. 1) I support the EPA’s new pro- the name of sport.” In more than 80 citizens have a vested interest in No response submitted. posed guidelines. As Wyoming percent of Wyoming, anyone can controlling both tax rates and fed- rancher Bill Eikenberry wrote in kill as many wolves as they wish, eral spending. Congress Blog: “The new clean wa- without a license. Although I am a Arthur Bruce Clifton, ter rule would bring safer drinking In summary, I believe the clos- Republican Democrat, I disagree with President est levels of government to the water to rural America, where about Obama’s proposal to remove virtu- people are the most effective and No response submitted. a third of our rivers, streams and ally all remaining protections. We efficient forms of government. We wetlands are too polluted for drink- can’t have brought the wolves back must demand accountability from James ‘Coaltrain’ Gregory, ing, or even swimming and fi shing. from the brink of destruction only to our representatives and the best Republican This poses serious health concerns hunt them to extinction. way to do this is to remove the for millions of Americans. The clean I also favor keeping Endangered unnamed, unelected bureaucrats No response submitted. water rule also promises to make life Species Act protections in place for from the governing process by re- easier on the farm, by way of simpler the grizzly in the lower 48 states while turning regulatory responsibilities Rex Wilde, and more relevant water policies. . .” creating, connecting, and protecting back to the states as the Founders Democrat 2) The Endangered Species Act, roadless areas and wilderness to give intended. passed by the U.S. House forty grizzly bears room to roam and to ad- No response submitted. years ago by an overwhelming vote just to changing conditions and imple- of 355-4, is noble law, designed, in menting education programs to lessen WYOMING President Nixon’s words, to protect confl icts between people and bears in “an irreplaceable part of our natural Yellowstone and elsewhere. FARM BUREAU heritage – threatened wildlife.” The 3) I support former Treasury act has widespread public support, it Secretary Henry Paulson’s plan seems unthinkable to me that Con- for a revenue-neutral carbon tax gress would roll it back. to mitigate climate change. As Mr. The greater sage grouse is a pretty Paulson, a Republican, has written: #IRCLE$#ORPORATION little creature, but its habitat not only “Some members of my political par- ranges over nearly a dozen western ty worry that pricing carbon is a ‘big states but is also believed to con- government’ intervention. In fact, it • Flatbed Trailers • Livestock Trailers tain considerable reserves of oil and will reduce the role of government, • Low Profi le Equipment Trailers • Horse & Stock Combo Trailers natural gas. Wyoming reported a de- which, on our present course, in- • Flatbeds For Pickups & 1 Ton Trucks • Multipurpose Trailers cline from more than 44,000 male creasingly will be called on to help birds in 2006 to just 18,000 in 2013, communities and regions affected by after years of rapid development in climate-related disasters like fl oods, grouse habitat. The compromise an- drought-related crop failures and ex- nounced in June by the Bureau of treme weather like tornadoes, hurri- Land Management and the state of canes and other violent storms.” A Wyoming on is disappointing to me tax on carbon emissions will spur in- because it allows oil and gas devel- novation for new technology, lower opment and other activities too close the costs of clean energy, and cre- to important sage-grouse habitat in ate jobs as we develop new energy the area covered Lander Resource products and infrastructure. Management Plan. As Randi Spi- vack of the Center for Biological Cynthia Lummis, Diversity commented, “Rather than Republican protecting these birds, the BLM is handing some of their last remain- 1) This EPA rule would extend the ing habitat over to the oil and gas in- reach of the federal government over dustry.” On the other hand, the new all streams, ponds and wetlands with- rules would prohibit development in out limit. This contradicts the Supreme “American Made Since 1987” several key areas and limit habitat Court, and more importantly Con- disruption in more than 5 percent of gress, which always intended for the Hillsboro, KS 67063 the so-called core habitat area. Clean Water Act to have limits where Call for a dealer near you! Wolves are one of the great suc- federal authority ends and state author- cess stories in protecting endangered ity prevails. This rule means more reg- 800-526-0939 species. 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From page 6 cases in the courtroom. I have joined working to push them through the U.S. fective ways to stimulate the economy Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CO) in intro- House. is allowing American families to keep Cynthia Lummis, ducing H.R. 4716, which prevents These bills are just the beginning more of the money they earn. To date, Republican, continued a listing in states that develop sage of the reform process, transparency the House has approved several pieces Working with other like-minded grouse plans. Allowing states to tailor a key fi rst step. My Working Group of legislation that would permanently Members of Congress, I have sent solutions is the best result for the sage also found that the ESA puts far too reduce the tax burden on small busi- letters to the EPA demanding a with- grouse and the people who share their much focus on listing species than it nesses. In recent years, small business- drawal of the rule. I have helped or- land with it. does on actually recovering and del- es have generated nearly two-thirds chestrate a congressional hearing to To start the reform process on the isting species. As Wyoming knows of new jobs. Giving these small busi- publicly hold Administration offi cials’ ESA itself, I have introduced H.R. all too well with the wolf and grizzly nesses permanent tax relief provides feet to the fi re on the dangers of this 4316, the Endangered Species Recov- bear, getting a species off the list, even them with the certainty they need to rule. I am also actively engaged with ery Transparency Act. The bill requires after a species has exceeded federal continue investing in, and growing, the House Appropriations Committee the federal government to report on- recovery goals, is a grueling process. their businesses. in an effort to defund this rule through line all of the money spent on litigation Among the recommendations to ad- One of these bills, the Ameri- the budget process. I will use any and and fees for trial lawyers, money that dress these challenges, my Working ca’s Small Business Tax Relief Act, every tool at my disposal to stop this could go towards species. Transpar- Group recommends setting species would benefi t our nation’s farmers rule before it can go into effect. ency is a necessary fi rst step towards recovery goals upfront. Moreover, the and ranchers by allowing taxpayers 2) I formed a House ESA Working the more meaningful reform that we FWS should be required to act to del- to immediately deduct, or expense, Group to reform the ESA, something need but that has eluded Congress for ist recovered species like the wolf and up to $500,000 of investments in new that has eluded Congress for 25 years. 25 years. I have helped draft and co- grizzly bear, instead of the currently equipment and property per year. From The ESA is currently governed by the sponsor three other bills capping the situation where a proposal to delist 2010-13, the expensing limitation was courts and closed door settlements, hourly rate for taxpayer-fi nanced at- the wolf came more than a decade af- $500,000 but the provision expired at including a 2011 “mega-settlement” torneys fees, require all the data used ter the species fi rst exceeded recovery the end of 2013. Making this provision forcing a decision on the sage grouse in listing decisions to be posted online goals. permanent at the 2013 levels would by an arbitrary September 2015 dead- (right now it isn’t), and make sure state 3) An effective tax code should be help businesses, including our farms line. State-led conservation is a more and local data is adequately consid- simple and fair for families and busi- and ranches, to invest in new equip- desirable alternative as it involves ered. I pushed these bills through the nesses, and it should strengthen our ment and property. boots on the ground instead of brief- Resources Committee in April and am economy. I believe one of the most ef- See ‘WY Primary Elections’ page 8 Vote August 19th! 


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Pain Formula: $29.90 function slowed down. “I rubbed some on my Shipping or Mailing: $8/order Page 8 July/August 2014 Wyoming Primary Election From page 7 Candidates for ed in her publication “People and government. The budget: over the Wyoming Governor Principles: A Declaration” (found past fi fteen years, the state budget Jason Senteney, at www.cindyhillforgovernor.com), has nearly tripled (see Part 3, Growth Republican Candidates for Wyoming’s Wyoming is too often the subject of of Government, “People and Prin- Governor were asked to submit a unconstitutional encroachments by ciples”). This has occurred due to 1) I believe that we are all the stew- position statement (no more than the federal government. Because it a lack of understanding and control ards of the earth, and I believe in leav- 700 words) addressing the fol- derives from a federal bureaucracy over budget processes. In contrast, ing our children a cleaner planet than lowing issues: operating on a “one size fi ts all” ba- in merely a year and a half, Hill re- the one that was left for us. In reading 1. Endangered Species Act re- sis rather than from a localized per- turned over $1,000,000 to Wyoming the “Waters of the U.S. Rule”, I be- form and what you see as a pos- spective, the ESA ignores the inter- taxpayers through sound fi scal man- lieve that the E.P.A. is creating a red sible solution to the problems ests of and impacts to ranchers and agement. Hill will reduce the size tape solution to something that can be facing agricultural producers in landowners. The ESA makes land- of state government through disci- handled at the state level. Currently, relation to the ESA; specifi cally owners subservient to its policy ob- plined management of the budget. every state in the union has its own en- the wolf and the grizzly bear. jectives. Rather than viewing ranch- Reducing regulations and economic vironmental agency. It is a waste of tax 2. As a member of the state ers and landowners as the enemy, development: as stated in Part 6, dollars to have redundant agencies. If land board, what is your position proper wildlife management must Economic Development, of “People elected, I would work to close down on agriculture leases of state land? make ranchers and landowners the and Principles,” the expansion of the the E.P.A., and put the states back in Are there impacts from other uses leading voices in solutions to scien- bureaucracy has the effect of suffo- control of their environmental future. that you feel may affect agricul- tifi cally-verifi ed problems. cating economic development. As 2) I believe that property owners ture use and how would you ad- Wyoming Agriculture has also stated at page 41 of her publication, have a right to use their land as they dress those potential impacts? asked for Hill’s position on agricul- “[w]hen Wyoming demonstrates see fi t. Regarding, endangered spe- 3. The federal government tural leases as a member of the State that it is the place where businesses cies on private property, if any species plays a large role in manage- Land and Investment Board. Cindy face fewer obstacles in establish- endangers a landowners right to make ment of Wyoming’s resources Hill’s position has consistently been ing or growing their business, then a living, the landowner has a right to (I.E. wild horses, wolves, grizzly not to raise lease rates on agriculture Wyoming will be the economically protect their property and/or land. If a bears, water). How would you, as leases of state lands. Agricultural rational choice for investment.” By wildlife group is worried about a spe- Governor, infl uence federal poli- lessees are the stewards of state a disciplined agency-by-agency re- cies in a specifi c location, they can cy issues? lands. State grazing lessees have view process that places those bur- contact the landowner, work out a re- 4. If elected, what three issues historically managed state lands in dened by regulations at the table, location plan and at the organizations do you hope to address during a responsible and productive man- needless regulatory burdens will be own expense fi nd a solution to relocat- your term? ner and these leases preserve a way lifted. Hill has also stated that she ing that species. 5. Background information: of life in Wyoming. As to impacts will work to repeal the ten cent per 3) I believe that with over 74,000 Please provide some personal to agricultural lessees, we must re- gallon increase in gas tax, will repeal pages of tax code and a National Debt background information. spect and balance the interests of of- the Common Core State Standards, over $17 Trillion, we as a nation need ten small, family ranches and guard and will protect Wyoming from the to look for a new solution. I am pro- Cindy Hill, against uses that would impact the intrusions of federal agencies. posing eliminating the Federal Income Republican use of lands for agriculture. Tax and replacing it with the National As to federal land management, Sales Tax outlined on my website: Cindy Hill serves as Wyoming’s Wyoming often acts like a fi eld of- Matt Mead, www.senteneyforwyoming.com Superintendent of Public Instruc- fi ce of the federal government. Of- Republican This would eliminate the Capitol tion. In that capacity, Hill serves as a ten times, as the current governor Q1: The focus should be recovery Gains Tax, the Estate Tax, and cut the member of the State Board of Land has shown, the federal government and delisting. Impacts on people and current Federal Diesel Tax by more Commissioners, State Loan and In- is routinely invited into various ar- the economy should be fully consid- than half. vestment Board, the State Building eas of state government. Hill could ered. Litigation fees paid to environ- 4) I believe in serving my Com- Commission, and other state boards, not be any more different. She has mental groups should be tallied and munity, State, and Nation. In the past I giving her experience in the broad consistently opposed the federalizing made public. Fees should be as avail- lived up to that belief by serving in the range of issues of importance to Wy- of state government. Principle 5 in able to farmers and ranchers as they United States Marine Corps. Current- oming. She also serves as an ex of- Part Two of Cindy Hill’s publication are to environmental groups. When ly, I am serving my Community and fi cio member of the Board of Trust- “People and Principles,” discusses states take the lead to conserve a spe- State, by providing for public safety as ees of the University of Wyoming. the proper spheres of authority be- cies, listing should not occur. a Correctional Offi cer and Volunteer Her service on the major boards and tween the federal and state govern- When I took offi ce, the state was Firefi ghter. I promise that I will serve commissions in state government ments. As stated there, “[a] necessary in the second decade of the wolf im- the great people of Wyoming, and has demonstrated an appreciation part of our constitutional structure passe. I consulted with the ag com- continue to always fi ght for each and of the importance of agriculture in is that the states protect themselves munity and others to fi nd a workable every one of you in Congress. Wyoming from unconstitutional encroachments solution. I met with Secretary Sala- Wyoming Agriculture asked Cin- by the federal government.” zar to fi nd a path to delisting. Wyo- Editor’s Note: dy Hill’s views on the Endangered Wyoming Agriculture asked what ming’s fi rst wolf hunt was in fall Species Act (ESA). The ESA, in the three issues Hill will address as gov- 2012. Placing wolves under state All candidates were provided way it is structured and adminis- ernor. Protecting rights: the current management was the right move. the opportunity to answer spe- tered, transgresses the limits on fed- governor and a very few legislators Grizzlies have expanded beyond cifi c questions important to the eral authority. The current governor have disregarded the fundamental established recovery criteria. This agriculture industry. Those can- was a lawyer for the federal govern- rights of the people, including vot- May, I wrote Secretary Jewell not- didates who replied have their ment and defended the interests of ing rights, fi rst amendment rights, ing that the Yellowstone grizzly is responses printed (in alphabetical the federal government. His basis of due process rights, privacy rights, recovered and the species should order) as received in this special trust for the federal government is and the rights of the profoundly dis- be delisted now. With delisting, the election issue. not shared by Hill. As she has stat- abled. Hill will restore integrity in See ‘WY Primary Elections’ page 9 Vote August 19th! July/AugustJy g 2014 Pageg 9 Wyoming Primary Election

From page 8 action to expand the Reservation Goshen County, in the Wyoming boundary, EPA’s unreasonable pro- Candidates for Matt Mead, Secretary of State legislature for ten years, complet- Republican, continued posals for power plants, and EPA’s ing my service under a self-imposed attempt to expand its jurisdiction term limit. During my years there I state can provide management rules under the Clean Water Act. Ed Buchanan, was an advocate for agriculture in - as was done for wolves - taking ac- I will continue to use all means Republican Wyoming, sponsoring legislation count of ag producers’ needs. available to give Wyoming a strong that reduced or eliminated sales tax When species are not listed or are voice in matters that affect us. 1. Agriculture is an important part on equipment commonly used in ag- delisted, landowners benefi t - ESA Q4: Jobs, the economy, coun- of our state economy and heritage. ricultural operations and protected burdens do not pertain, while state ties and towns, the energy strategy, Allowing grazing on public lands, irrigation rights. My peers elected programs such as for predator dam- streamlining government, infra- including state lands, helps insure me as their majority fl oor leader age and control help. structure - these have been, and re- open spaces, clean air and a healthy and as their Speaker of the House. Q2: I support agricultural leases main, priorities. environment. Many state land leases I have a record of being fi scally and of state land. In my view, agricul- Three other issues to further pur- have become integral to ranching socially conservative, always em- tural use is the preferred use. The ag sue over the next four years are: operations and removing or limiting phasizing savings and low taxes for community is the steward of lands implementing the water strategy; those grazing rights could lead to a healthy economy. During my ten- historically, and the state benefi ts. expanding international markets entire ranches losing their economic ure, savings and investment in infra- About 3.5 million acres of state including for agricultural products; viability. Any decision I would make structure grew tremendously such lands benefi t from ag use now. Tour- and continuing to push back against regarding state land leases will con- that when our economy softened we ism, open space, crops - these are ag federal overreach. sider all of these factors. Of course, never had to consider raising taxes. contributions. Q5: I am a family man, sports- these are lands that belong to the I was not in offi ce during the recent With a charge to maximize in- man, lifelong resident, UW law state and the state has certain obli- SF 104 issues and voted against the come, oil and gas and mineral uses grad. I practiced law as a deputy gations to allow multiple use includ- gas tax. We have two children, Erin come into play. The Land Board, on county attorney, federal prosecutor, ing mineral development. I believe and Emily. which I sit, requires a surface agree- special assistant state attorney gen- that with proper care and oversight, ment to compensate for damage. If eral, and private practitioner, and as we can take advantage of all of the U.S. Attorney. I am a 4th generation value of our state lands. Whenever Pete Illoway, lessees cannot reach agreement, the Republican Board can intercede. Wyoming rancher and, with Carol, there are multiple uses, we must Recreational uses are limited to proudly have a ranching/farming have a policy in place that accom- 1) The Secretary of State is a legally accessible land. Crop land operation in Goshen and Albany modates the existing users and com- member of several boards that are is exempt - I support the exemp- counties. pensates them for any loss of value. important to Wyoming agriculture tion. The Board may take action for It would be a great honor to have 2. First, improvements can be community. As a member of the damage or abuse. Excess dumping, the support of the Farm Bureau and made with regard to effective fi - State Land Board I will support ag- bullets close to homes, fences left members. nancing statements that will help the riculture leasing of state lands and open - these are examples of con- agricultural industry when it comes would support policies that protect ditions where, on a case by case Pete Gosar, to the unique fi nancing needs neces- those leases from confl icting with basis, the Board has taken steps to Democrat sary to keep farm and ranch opera- other land uses. The mission of the limit or prohibit recreational use. I tions going year around. The main land board is to optimize return to believe the Board must try for bal- No response submitted. improvements I would like to see the state – not maximize. Tradition- ance among various uses, realizing are ease of use and faster process- al grazing operations must be pro- not everyone in every instance goes ing. tected from potential impacts from Taylor Haynes, Second, I believe that folks need away satisfi ed. Republican other industries and activities. Q3: State plans allow us to as- to pay closer attention to the rules 2) A very important part of being sert that we, not the federal govern- No response submitted. and regulations promulgated by Secretary of State is being a mem- ment, should control a program. For state agencies. These rules and regu- ber of the State Loan and Investment example, we have a strong regional lations have the same force and ef- Board (SLIB). The SLIB provides haze plan, which should control. We Candidates for Wyoming state fect as law and they matter. As Sec- infrastructure funding for local com- have a strong state energy strategy, offi ce were asked to submit a po- retary of State I want to see more munities including rural fi re districts whereas the federal government has sition statement (no more than transparency and greater awareness and weed and pest districts. Strong no plan. We will complete a state 450 words) addressing the fol- so that we have fewer unnecessary local communities with safe farm water strategy this year. The strategy lowing issues: regulations in the ag industry. Ex- to market roads help prosperity in will consider how to maximize water 1. As a member of the state amples of areas directly controlled agriculture. The SLIB also supports development and use, including ag land board, what is your position and affected by Department of Agri- agriculture with loans directly to use which historically predominates. on agriculture leases of state land? culture rules and regulations are the producers starting in the business – Cooperative efforts can be infl u- Are there impacts from other uses Wyoming Wheat Marketing Com- something that I support. ential. I worked cooperatively with that you feel may affect agricul- mission, Predator Control and Weed The Secretary of State’s offi ce du- Secretary Salazar - the end result ture use and how would you ad- and Pest. ties include conducting fair and open being wolf delisting. Just recently, dress those potential impacts? 3. I grew up farming and ranch- elections – and ensuring that voting state-federal cooperation resulted 2. What aspects of your offi ce ing in Goshen County. I attended is not hampered by long distances to in a Lander RMP that protects mul- would impact agriculture policy the University of Wyoming and the polling place. The offi ce’s busi- tiple use, uses the state’s approach and how would you address those completed Air Force ROTC. After ness division handles business entity to sage-grouse protection, and in- impacts? graduating, I spent four years in the fi lings for your family corporations, corporates Wyoming’s pipeline cor- 3. Background information: Air Force and, upon completion of partnerships and LLCs. ridor plan. Please provide some personal my military commitment, returned 3) I graduated from Colorado Some federal policies have to background information. to Wyoming. State University with a BS in Farm be opposed. Examples are: EPA’s I represented House District 4, See ‘WY Primary Elections’ page 14 Vote August 19th! Page 10 July/August 2014

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%URNHULQJWKH)LQHVW)DUPV 5DQFKHV 6SRUWLQJ3URSHUWLHV )D\5DQFKHVFRPZDIE_ July/August 2014 Page 11 “OutSTANDING IN THEIR FIELD” News from the County Farm Bureaus Today’s Agriculture: For All Ages By Holly Kennedy cessful, in part, due to the fact that they a factual agriculture On Monday June 23 Albany are written by children, for children. book and donate it to County agricultural producers gath- At the dinner Sheridan and Ri- your local elementary ered to buy local business men and anna each shared their award win- school.” She recom- women a beef dinner and share ag- ning speeches and Rebecca shared mends choosing a fac- riculture’s story. Laurel Austin, the her story of experiencing agriculture tual agriculture book 2014 Albany County Farm Bureau and meeting agricultural producers from the list of recom- Queen and member of the Albany quite literally on the far side of the mended books from County Farm Bureau Young Farm- planet. She shared some of her most www.agfoundation. ers and Ranchers (YF&R) Commit- memorable experiences and stories org. In addition to tee, served as emcee. of the time she and her husband choosing a book that The evening’s speaker was Re- spent working on stations (equiva- has been reviewed The “Today’s Agriculture” event also celebrated becca Long Chaney who, along with lent to our ‘ranches’) in the Austra- closely, several books local ranch hand Terry Vallier of True Ranches her twin daughters Sheridan and Ri- lian Outback. have accompanying (center) who was honored as the 2014 Albany anna, wrote the book “Star Becomes Rebecca prides herself on being resource guides with County Farm Bureau Top Hand. Award pre- a Mother.” “Star Becomes a Moth- an agricultural warrior and when lesson plans and ac- sented by Bill Bunce of True Ranches (left) and er” is the third book in The Chaney asked what her advice to other ag- tivities to help teach- Alexa Kennedy, Albany County Farm Bureau Twins Book Series and was the Wy- ricultural warriors would be she re- ers more effectively President (right). Bill Castle photo. oming Farm Bureau Ag Books for sponded “Have a 30 second elevator integrate the books Kids 2013 selection. speech; a short story of agriculture into their classrooms. The books provide factual under- that you can share with others to put She concluded by advising “… The event was sponsored by Al- standing of agriculture through telling a face and personal touch on your when confronted (on an agricultural bany County Farm Bureau, Albany stories of their everyday ranch life. The agricultural experience.” issue) never lose your cool, and al- County Cattle Women and Albany books have been tremendously suc- She went on to suggest “…buy ways stay factual.” County Stock Growers. Niobrara County Farm Bureau news Platte County Farm Bureau awards Submitted by Denise Baars and Erica Stewart and was in Mrs. scholarships and “Ag Books” awards The Niobrara County Farm Bu- William’s 1st Grade class. reau hosted an “Ag Books for Kids” Lillian Krueger, daughter of Can- Submitted by Sandy Dovey were judged by employees of lo- contest in the elementary schools in dice and Andrew Krueger, received In May, the Platte County Farm cal banks. Winning entries received conjunction with the Young Farmers a copy of the book Pigs & Pork and Bureau recognized the local winners prizes and recognition from the & Ranchers group of the Wyoming a $10 gift as the local and Southeast of the “Ag Books for Kids” con- Platte County Farm Bureau. Farm Bureau. County Farm Bu- District winner of the Ag Books for test as well as county Farm Bureau Two $500 scholarships were reau Board members presented the Kids poster contest. Lillian was in scholarship recipients. awarded. The recipients for the 2014- awards at the end of the school year. Mrs. Nelson’s 3rd Grade class at The local entries in the Farm Bu- 15 school year are Katherine Kernam, For participating each student re- Lusk Elementary. reau “Ag Books for Kids” contest Cally Collins and Caitlin Harris. ceived a coupon for a free ice cream Bryn Bruch, a 5th Grade student cone. in Mrs. Johnson’s class at LEMS, Lance Creek Elementary student received a $10 gift certifi cate for her Will Stewart received a $10 gift cer- winning Creative Writing entry in tifi cate as the local Coloring Contest the Ag Books for Kids contest. Bryn winner in the Ag Books for Kids is the daughter of Bryan and Shelly contest. Will is the son of Branden Bruch.

Platte County Farm Bureau Board Members Sandy Dovey (left) and Tina Willis (right) present “Ag Books for Kids” awards to students Bryson Cook, Camryn Micklsen, and Landin Coggin.

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Additionally, the Defendant tres- allow someone with a little money ownership of the air space allotted by According to the lawsuit (Com- passed on State lands and was noti- and some basic remote control abili- common law to the landowner will plaint), in June 2005 and May 2010, fi ed on April 1, 2014 by the Direc- ties to fl y aircraft without the need now belong to the public. I also trust Ratner, on behalf of WWP, submit- tor of the Wyoming Offi ce of State to own an expensive machine and that should these rules go forward, ted to the DEQ a “Sampling and Lands and Investments that collec- also learn how to safely operate that there will not be any proposals to com- Analysis Plan” (SAP) for the col- tion of monitoring data on Wyoming machine. This new ability for people pensate individuals for the public tak- lection of water quality data. “The State trust lands was prohibited by to afford and fl y these machines has ing that will occur. signed 2005 SAP and the 2010 SAP law and that any continued unau- reopened the question of who owns While most landowners concern affi rmatively state that all water thorized data collections may con- the airspace as well as who regulates themselves with entities like the EPA, quality monitoring will be in com- stitute trespassing. what fl ies in those spaces. Congress Corp of Engineers, USDA and Depart- pliance with Wyoming’s Credible Punitive damages are being again weighed in on this debate with ment of Interior, it would appear that Data Act of 1999,” wrote Attorney sought because of the continued the FAA Modernization and Reform we will also need to watch carefully Karen Budd-Falen. “Additionally, and habitual trespass by the Defen- Act of 2012. The Act exempts mod- what the FAA is going to propose and the SAP’s state the sampling sites dants. The Complaint states: “Pu- el aircraft used for hobby or recre- see how much of their proposal will af- will be on public lands with legal nitive damages are proper where ational purposes but left aircraft fect private property. public access.” there has been an aggravated disre- utilized for commercial purposes According to the Complaint, when gard of another’s rights and where untouched. the latitude/longitude coordinates the imposition of punitive damages Currently there are proposals on the THE FUTURE for the individual water quality site will tend to prevent this type of drawing board for the FAA to regulate OF AGRICULTURE locations provided by Defendants violation in the future. In this case, everything above the ground as part IS TODAY were placed on a land ownership Defendants wilfully and wantonly of this process of addressing who and map, circumstantial evidence shows acted, in reckless disregard for the how drones should be fl own. How the Defendants trespassed upon the consequences, and in complete and serious those proposals are will only Plaintiff’s private property. utter disregard for Plaintiffs’ prop- be revealed when a rule is published. “Additionally, two of the water erty rights.” However, the end result could in es- monitoring site locations were il- “It is of great concern to us when sence be similar to what EPA is try- legally located on the private lands an individual or an organization ha- ing to do with their new “waters of the belonging to two of the Plaintiffs,” bitually trespasses on our private US” rule, in that by saying everything She continued. lands,” McConnell concluded. “It is public airspace above the ground “Because the Defendants were re- should also be of great concern to and therefore subject to regulation by quired to use GPS equipment to note all people who own, use and enjoy the FAA, then everyone would have to the locations of their water quality lands and value open spaces in Wyo- comply with their rules. WYOMING FARM BUREAU monitoring sites, Defendants knew ming.” Of course this also means that the WHERE BELONGING MAKES A DIFFERENCE or should have known that they Accessing land without permis- were trespassing on private property sion is against the law and a viola- to access these sites,” Budd-Falen tion of the basic rights of property explained. owners. For this reason, the Plain- “Landowners are not comfortable tiffs in this lawsuit have the support having an extreme biased organiza- of the Wyoming Association of Con- tion, that has not demonstrated the servation Districts, Wyoming Farm professional qualifi cations to col- Bureau Federation, Wyoming Stock lect credible data, trespassing their Growers Association and Wyoming lands,” Budd-Falen continued. Wool Growers Association. YF&R Committee elections this fall --New At Large Position Are you interested in taking your positions, new this year will be the leadership potential to the state lev- election of one at large position. el? Do you have a passion for edu- This position will be voted on at the cating consumers about the agricul- WyFB annual meeting. ture industry? Are you dedicated to Young farmers and ranchers in- working with other young leaders in terested in serving on an energetic order to advance our work for agri- committee dedicated to the success culture? of young producers and agriculture If so, the Wyoming Farm Bureau across Wyoming are encouraged to Federation Young Farmer & Ranch- consider running for a seat on the er (YF&R) Committee could be state YF&R Committee. the perfect fi t! The objective of the District committee members Committee is to give young farmers serve two-year terms and the at and ranchers, serving as a commit- large position serves a one year tee within the organization structure, term. Potential committee members the opportunity to recommend pro- must be between the ages of 18-35 grams and activities that will encour- and a regular Farm Bureau member. age participation of young farmers Those interested should notify your New! NH T4.105, 90HP, 4wd, 12x12, w/Ldr ...... $62,350 New! NH H8060 w/416 Discbine header ...... $113,000 and ranchers in both the YF&R and county president to request an appli- Haybuster CMF-830 $56,900 New! NH SP130 $109,900 total Farm Bureau program. cation and nomination form or con- vertical mixer feeder ...... windrower w/HS16 head ..... This fall each District Farm Bu- tact Kerin Clark at 307.532.2002 or New! NH BR7090, Net/Twine, Specialty Crop ...$43,500 New! TS6.175, 4wd, w/855TL ldr/grapple ...Cash or 0% reau (fi ve total) will elect one posi- [email protected]. Application and New! NH TS6.140, 115HP, Shuttle, w/845 ldr ...$83,500 New! BC5070 small sq. baler, hydraformatic ....$24,650 tion to the WyFB YF&R State Com- nomination forms are also available mittee. In addition to the fi ve district at www.wyfb.org/yf-a-r/committee. Kodiak 3615, 15’ Wing Mower ...... $16,950 NH Boomer 35 with 240TLA ldr, 4wd, hydro ....$23,350 Page 14 July/August 2014 Wyoming Primary Election From page 9 of and manage state lands. I favor Candidates for 2) Beyond the work I have out- preferential lease renewal to current State Treasurer lined above there are several loan Pete Illoway, lease holders, because a signifi cant programs which are valuable for Republican, continued portion of the value of a farm or farmers and ranchers. When I was ranch may arise out of existing state Mark Gordon, fi rst getting started on my own in the and Ranch Management Economics leases. It would be unfair to rip the Republican 1980s, my partner and I took made in 1963. I worked for the USDA for rug out from underneath a rancher or use of the loan program at a time four years then spent nine years with farmer’s investment backed expec- 1) I grew up on our family’s ranch when commercial loans were usuri- the Wyoming Department of Agri- tations. Let’s not fi x something that west of Kaycee and have had my ous. That note has been paid off for culture. I retired after twenty-one isn’t broken. own operations since then. I have several years now, but I will always years with Wycon Chemical Com- I also support our current system experience leasing state land both appreciate what it enabled us to do. pany/Coastal Chem in 1997. I spent of multiple use of state lands, for for our ranch and as a sub-lessee. As For irrigation, farming and ranching fourteen years in the State House, not only agricultural uses but also a surface lessee, I have worked with operations, this capacity in the Of- serving as Chairman of the Corpora- for hunting, recreation and mineral the Offi ce of State Lands and Invest- fi ce of State Lands and investments tions, Elections and Political Subdi- development. I do not favor ex- ments to address potential and actual is signifi cant for agriculture. If I am visions Committee for eight years. panding conservation easements on recreation and energy development fortunate enough to be elected, I in- I have the most experience of any state lands, because it has a negative on leaseholds. I have also worked tend to look into the specifi c provi- candidate running for SOS dealing economic multiplier effect on small for an oil and gas company, served sions of some of these programs to with the elections, business entities communities that depend upon the on the Environmental Quality Coun- see if there are improvements that and registered agent issues having agricultural sector. cil and the Wyoming Wildlife and can be made to them to make them been the Chairman of the legisla- 2) The Secretary of State’s offi ce Natural Resource Trust Board. So work better but will not compete tive committee that works with the currently maintains two separate fi l- I have an appreciation and a broad with private enterprise. offi ce in updating laws to improve ing systems for agricultural liens. A understanding of the many expecta- The Treasurer’s Offi ce also has effi ciency and effectiveness in the uniform commercial code (UCC) tions people have for state lands. specifi c opportunity to deploy li- offi ce. In addition, my service on fi nancing statement is used when First and foremost they are quidity into Wyoming banks under the Wyoming Business Council pro- equipment is involved, whereas an trust lands intended to support our the Time Deposit Open Account vides a unique perspective of infra- “effective fi nancing statement” is schools and agricultural use of those program. We have worked hard to structure and business investment used if the loan collateral is live- lands is proper and valued. Then reform that program to assure that needs. stock only. This dual system can cre- too, we all know that the mineral monies deployed under this program If elected, as Secretary of State it ate confusion as to the lien status of estate takes precedence over the sur- go to promote Wyoming loans. is my vision that Wyoming continue livestock. I would work to consoli- face; but that status does not excuse And fi nally, I have worked hard to to develop its best assets. I pledge date the fi ling system. In addition, a mineral developer’s responsibility promote fi nancial literacy so those to work toward commonality and ci- there is currently a high paywall for to work with an agricultural surface loans will go to people who will use vility in all aspects of political life. accessing this information electroni- lessee to minimize the impacts of them responsibly. Only together can we build a stron- cally, such that as a practical matter that development on either the op- 3) I am currently serving as the ger, better Wyoming for our children only banks fi nd it worthwhile to pay erations of the lessee or the integrity Wyoming State Treasurer. I was ap- and grandchildren. I ask for your the annual fee (up to $2,000.00!) to of the surface resource. Recreational pointed to the position in October vote August 19th. have easy electronic access. I would users have that same obligation as 2012 after the passing of Joe Meyer work to make the system more ac- their uses of the lands should never and am seeking to serve my fi rst full Clark Stith, cessible to the public. be a burden to the state’s steward- term. Republican 3) I was born and raised in the ship of them. Moreover, common I grew up on the family ranch small town of Atchison, Kansas. courtesy should incline all users of west of Kaycee and settled my own 1) I support the current system of My father worked as an electrician state trust lands to work together. In in 1988. I have had agricultural op- agricultural leasing of state lands. at the local grain elevator. As a kid those cases where confl icts arise, the erations in Johnson, Sheridan, and Approximately ten percent of all I worked summers baling and buck- state should endeavor to work with Campbell counties. My wife Jennie land in Wyoming is owned by the ing hay. I studied electrical engi- the users to mitigate those confl icts, and I are members of the Buffalo State of Wyoming. These state neering at the University of Kansas reduce the adverse impacts, and au- Chamber of Commerce, Wyoming owned lands are spread throughout and then received a law degree from gur for the best stewardship of and Stock Growers, and Woolgrowers. the state and number in the thou- Georgetown University Law Center reasonable return from the land We have four grown children. sands. As a result, it has largely in 1991. While working in Wash- which in most cases will be long- Previously I have served on the fallen to members of Wyoming’s ington, DC I met and married Liisa term, committed, agricultural lease- board of the Federal Reserve Bank agricultural community to take care Anselmi of Rock Springs in 1994. holders. In my capacity as Treasurer, of Kansas City (10-J) as a Class B Although now in separate house- I am currently keeping up with the Director for 4 years, served on John- Editor’s Note: holds, we have raised two children progress of a particular development son County District 1 K-12 School together, Kirsi (age 18) and Steven to assure that the Offi ce of State Board, and on the Wyoming En- (age 16). They both play hockey and Lands and Investments cooperates vironmental Quality Council. My All candidates were provided soccer. Liisa and I are proud of them with agricultural lessee to make sure business experience reaches to agri- the opportunity to answer spe- both. Last month, for example, Kirsi their concerns are addressed and culture, mineral development, tour- cifi c questions important to the was named the female Wyoming mitigated as the mineral develop- ism, fi nance, recreation, and politics. Presidential Scholar for 2014. ment proceeds. Similarly elsewhere, agriculture industry. Those can- I have worked with others to abate didates who replied have their Ron Redo, Ed Murray, recreational tensions and recognize Republican responses printed (in alphabetical Republican resource stewardship by meeting order) as received in this special with aggrieved parties and trying No response submitted. election issue. No response submitted. to fi nd constructive remedies where possible. See ‘WY Primary Elections’ page 15 Vote August 19th! July/August 2014 Page 15 Wyoming Primary Election From page 14 thirty-year career with Qwest Com- As Commanding Offi cer of two many administrative changes to im- munications (see question one.) In ships, I was responsible for ship- prove education with little success. Candidates for 2011 I retired. I have been pursuing wide education and training. Per- More and more “good” administra- Superintendent of Public a doctorate in education leadership sonally reported such training to the tion won’t get us where we want to Instruction at UW, and am currently preparing head of that program. Theoretical go. It is time to change the equation. to begin my dissertation. During concepts as well as theory to prac- I will bring that change. my career, at the request of several tice were embedded. Mike Ceballos, governors and state superintendents, More importantly observed my Democrat Jillian Balow, I served on a number of education wife teach, and cope with, many Republican 1. Serving on the State Land committees and task forces, often as education administrations as we Board is one of the most important the appointee representing business moved many times during my Na- No response submitted. jobs of the Superintendent of Public interests. I was selected to serve on val Service. Through her eyes I saw Instruction, and I am well prepared. and was president of the Wyoming “The good, the bad, and the ugly” of Sheryl Lain, My thirty years of private business P-16 Education Council, an advi- administrations. Republican experience including fourteen years sory council on educational policy. Vision & Plans: Our legislature as Wyoming President of Qwest Currently, I serve on the board of has stepped into a gap in leadership No response submitted. Communications provided great in- McREL International, a national by becoming a super-school board. sight into land management issues educational non-profi t that offers I will work to move them back into Candidates for and the kind of state land multi-use many services, including instruc- setting overarching statute but not State Auditor questions the Board faces. I would tional leadership and evaluation. the details. I will work to reduce the continue to support wholeheartedly The job of Superintendent is primar- testing regimen our teachers cope Wyoming’s long history of leasing ily a management and leadership with and young people endure. I will Cynthia Cloud, state land for important agricultural position, requiring skills I have ac- re-establish the confi dence that the Republican uses. There are obviously intersec- quired through a lifetime of training Wyoming Department of Education tions between the use of state land and experience. I have an in-depth staff deserves in their leadership. No response submitted. for agricultural purposes and other knowledge of Wyoming’s educa- I have observed our legislature for uses, such as recreation, mineral tional system, and have worked with a decade. Wyoming has tried many, development, renewable energy, and advised many participants in the and wildlife. When confl icts arise, I system, including teachers, adminis- will have an open door for all par- trators, legislators and state offi cials. ties, listen closely to all issues, and vigilantly protect long standing ag- Bill Winney, ricultural industry interests and in- Republican vestments. 2. The Department of Education 1. It is important that a person in and the Superintendent affect agri- agricultural use of leased land be cultural policy in a number of ways. able to count on the continued use Wyoming schools train the next gen- of those parcels while operating in eration of farmers and ranchers; our good faith. State lands should be put schools must prepare students for to appropriate and productive use. the challenges of operating sophis- Other uses should be considered ticated agricultural enterprises. I am and shared as able and appropriate. a strong supporter of education in If agricultural usage predates other all disciplines and sciences that re- uses it should be primary. late to agriculture. Wyoming needs 2. State Superintendent of Pub- well-funded and operated career and lic Instruction most clearly affects Call technical education programs that agricultural usage by educating our provide fi rst class opportunities for young people to carry on the tradi- our students in Ag related programs. tions of agriculture. I will ensure Encouraging your organization’s that our system supports that tradi- leadership to work closely with their tion and prepares our youth for the school districts will help ensure the next generation. continued relevance of the material Reserved education parcels High Pressure Natural Gas Pipelines are Everywhere. offered. I understand and will sup- should be out to good productive use DIG SAFELY! port the collaborative work between in support of education. high schools and community colleg- 3. Background information: Please Call 811, the Nationwide Toll Free Number, Before es in support of Ag education, and Experience: Naval Nuclear Pow- Performing any Tiling or Deep Tilling Operations. Career and Technical Education. Fi- er Program: Chalkboard teacher for One Call will get all of the underground utilities in the excavation nally, I will support the mission of two years, directly responsible for Wyoming Agriculture in the Class- Offi cer Students, supervised Enlist- area located/marked and it’s free. room. ed Student education. 3. I grew up in a rural Arizona, - BS Oceanography, US Naval where my family had a long history Academy, 1972 of involvement in business and in - MS Engineering Management The Catholic University of America, education. After earning a bache- www.call811.com www.kindermorgan.com/public_awareness lor’s and master’s in business I had a 2000 Vote August 19th! Page 16 July/August 2014

Ditch the Rule From page 2 entirely in “uplands.” The rule will be under the proposed rule. whooping crane case From page 1 doesn’t define “uplands” (so much Under the rule, federal permits TAP’s evidence consisted of for clarity), but we know that up- would be needed for common two carcasses and the failure to see lands are not wetlands, and most farming activities such as ap- The Wyoming Farm Bu- cranes during aerial surveys. In spite ditches are “wetland” at some plying fertilizer or pesticides, or reau Federation joined with of this claim, the Fifth Circuit noted point along their length. That’s moving cattle, if materials that are the Texas Farm Bureau, in its ruling the numbers of whoop- just one reason Farm Bureau be- considered pollutants would fall American Farm Bureau Fed- ing cranes has continued to increase lieves the narrow ditch “exclu- into regulated low spots or ditch- eration and others in October with the latest estimate of 300 in the sion” will be meaningless. es. Farmers can’t wait for federal 2011 to fi le an amicus brief in winter 2011-12. Farming exemptions—EPA of- permits to fertilize or protect their this lawsuit to support water The Fifth Circuit unanimously re- fers assurances that all farming crops from pests and diseases. rights. “We were concerned versed the district court’s judgment and ranching exemptions are be- Permits also would be required for this case could have estab- holding that TCEQ is not liable for ing preserved under the rule. But activities such as plowing, plant- lished a precedent allowing takes under the Endangered Spe- those exemptions are extremely ing and fencing in these new “wa- interference with state water cies Act. They ruled the deaths of limited when it comes to activi- ters of the U.S.” unless a farmer rights via the Endangered the whooping cranes that live part- ties in jurisdictional waters. That’s has been farming the same land Species Act,” Ken Hamilton, time in Texas are too remote from why the exemptions will not pro- for decades, raising hurdles for Wyoming Farm Bureau ex- TCEQ’s process for issuing surface tect most ordinary farming and beginning farmers. ecutive vice president, said. water permits from the San Antonio ranching from permit require- Landowners could be in for “Wyoming Farm Bureau and Guadalupe Rivers. ments if ditches and low spots in a rude awakening—faced with members own and utilize pri- The Fifth Circuit agreed with the farm fields are regulated, as they penalties or lawsuits for the very vate lands which rely upon position Texas Farm Bureau has things EPA says the rule doesn’t water rights granted by the taken all along. There are too many cover. Farm Bureau is dedicated State of Wyoming, on a “fi rst factors between TCEQ’s permitting to preventing that from happen- in time, fi rst in right” basis, to process and purported whooping ing, and we thank those leaders help support their economic crane deaths to blame TCEQ. Hope- in the House and Senate who, in a WYOMING endeavors.” fully, this will be the end of this ill- bipartisan manner, are standing up Water rights are a basic advised litigation. FARM BUREAU for farmers and other landowners. property right that are es- ______We hope EPA officials will read sential to the well-being of Regan Beck is assistant general WHERE BELONGING the fine print. We have, and that’s our state and the farmers and counsel for Public Policy for the MAKES A DIFFERENCE how we know it’s time to Ditch ranchers who put the water to Texas Farm Bureau. the Rule! benefi cial use.

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The roll-out and most effective organization of vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles Apparel, Klim branded apparel and of the new three-year program with farmers and ranchers, and those who and on-road electric/hybrid powered ORV accessories under the Kolpin Polaris, the leading manufacturer support them. For more information vehicles. and Cycle Country brands. of off-road vehicles, demonstrates about FB Member Advantage! pro- Polaris is among the global sales Polaris Industries Inc. trades on Farm Bureau’s continued invest- grams visit http://www.fbadvantage. leaders for both snowmobiles and the New York Stock Exchange under ment in exceeding member expecta- com. off-road vehicles and has estab- the symbol “PII”, and the Company tions. About Polaris lished a presence in the heavyweight is included in the S&P Mid-Cap 400 “Our commitment to providing Polaris is a recognized leader in cruiser and touring motorcycle mar- stock price index. our members with exclusive access the powersports industry with an- ket with the Victory and Indian Information about the complete to superior, high-quality brands, nual 2013 sales of $3.8 billion. Po- Motorcycle brands. Additionally, line of Polaris products, apparel and programs and products remains a laris designs, engineers, manufac- Polaris continues to invest in the vehicle accessories are available priority,” said AFBF President Bob tures and markets innovative, high global on-road small electric/hy- from authorized Polaris dealers or Stallman. “It’s a pleasure to intro- quality off-road vehicles, including brid powered vehicle industry with anytime at www.polaris.com. duce this special purchase program, which will help our members save Obituary money on high-quality, all-terrain vehicles that can stand up to rug- Mary Jane Leona Werner Strand ged use on farms and ranches. This program provides another outstand- May 27, 1920 – May 23, 2014 ing example of how it pays to be a Salmon, Idaho – Mary Jane Leona Werner Strand Herman and wife Karen had their member of Farm Bureau,” he added. passed away on May 23, 2014 at the Steele Memorial own ranch nearby, and the two Through the new program, eligi- Hospital in Salmon, Idaho from causes incident to age. operations intertwined. Soon, ble Farm Bureau members receive a Mary Jane was born to Grace and Dan Bryan on May son Norman and wife Marty $300 per unit discount on all Polaris 27, 1920, in Casper, Wyoming, joining older brothers joined her in the ranching busi- Utility and Sport Vehicles, $200 per Jack and Bob. She spent her earliest years on her parents ness, building their own home unit on all All-Terrain Vehicles and homestead north of Casper, and continued to live there close by. $300 per unit on all GEM Electric with her mother and brothers after losing her father at a Mary Jane was a member of Vehicles. Members are eligible for young age. Grace soon remarried and her new husband, the Wyoming Farm Bureau, Wyo- the discounts 30 days after joining Herman Werner, raised her three children as his own. A ming and National Woolgrowers, a participating Farm Bureau. Dis- few years later, younger sister, Herma, joined the family. Natrona County and Wyoming counts are available for the purchase They spent their childhood on the Spearhead ranch, north Cowbelles, the National Rifl e Association, the Re- of specifi ed Polaris off-road vehicles of Douglas, where they attended school in a one room publican Party, and a lifetime member of the Cowboy without exclusion in states that par- schoolhouse through 8th grade. Many happy memories Hall of Fame. She was honored to be chosen Powder ticipate in the Polaris program. from this period of Mary Jane’s life came out in the sto- River Sheepherders Rodeo Queen, and to receive the To take advantage of the Polar- ries she would later share with her family and friends. Natrona County Wool Growers Golden Staff Award in is program discounts through FB Taught the value of hard work at an early age, one of her 1994. She was a faithful blood donor for many years. Member Advantage!, members log fi rst assignments was herding turkeys with her younger Mary Jane was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease on to fbverify.com/Polaris where sister, Herma. A little later, when Mary Jane was about in her later years. She lived in her home on the ranch eligibility will be confi rmed once a twelve years old, she and Herma were trusted to deliv- until 2010, when she was no longer able to live alone. membership number and zip code is er a herd of ranch horses to Douglas, to be sold. The She lived with her son, Herman and daughter-in-law, entered. A certifi cate will be made young horsewomen trailed these horses from the ranch Karen for a while. Her ranch was sold and she even- available online that must be printed which required an overnight stay. Their accommoda- tually moved to Idaho to live with daughter Grace and and taken to the dealership of choice tions weren’t what would be expected today, staying in son-in-law R.J. She spent many happy hours with for presentation to the sales person. an abandoned cabin, where the rats ate the food that had family and friends visiting from Wyoming and Colo- Certifi cates expire after 60 days. been left for them. All of the kids were accomplished rado. FB Member Advantage! increases horsemen and women and knew their way around any She was preceded in death by her parents, Her- the economic value of membership and all ranch work. Mary Jane was especially happy on man and Grace Werner; her brothers, Jack Werner in Farm Bureau by teaming with the back of a horse, moving cattle or sheep, something and Bob Werner; sister Herma Werner Irvine; both leading companies to offer special she continued to do even into her eighties. husbands; and son, Norman Lee Strand. Her survi- incentives that demonstrate strong In 1939, Mary Jane eloped with Howard Stanley vors include daughter-in-law, Marty Strand; son, Glen support for agriculture and rural Strand on Oct. 31, and married in Chadron, Nebraska. Oliver Strand (Bonnie); son, Her- America. FB Member Advantage! is Howard had grown up north of Douglas also, and he man Roy Strand (Karen); daugh- the member benefi ts program of the and his brothers were well-known ranch hands in the ter, Grace Annelle Smith (R.J.); area. The young couple worked on ranches in central son, Calvin Bryce Strand; seven Wyoming, while raising their growing family. Mary grandchildren; and seven great- Jane was always proud of living in a sheep wagon grandchildren. when fi rst married. A memorial service was held Howard and Mary Jane divorced after a long mar- Sunday, June 15 at Bustard’s Fu- WYOMING riage and she married Dwight (Spike) Sellers. They neral Home in Casper, Pastor Chris FARM BUREAU later divorced. During this time, she realized her Limmer offi ciating. dream of owning her own livestock operation when The family asks that memorial WHERE BELONGING she bought a ranch in the Bates Hole area, south of contributions be made to the Natrona County Meals Casper. She became a well-known member of that on Wheels or the Central Wyoming Hospice and MAKES A DIFFERENCE community, developing many friendships. Her son Transitions Program. July/August 2014 Page 19 Farm Bureau renews GM contract AFBF has finalized a new, three-year agree- of the Farm Bureau Bonus Cash will be the such as Owner Loyalty. Members qualify for ment with General Motors, which will allow same as the former Farm Bureau Private Offer, the program by having a valid Farm Bureau us to continue providing Farm Bureau mem- $500. membership for 60 days or longer prior to the bers with a substantial vehicle purchase ben- The Bonus Cash offer is available with purchase of the vehicle. Members will need efit. Under the terms of the new agreement, a all other offers, excluding discounted pric- to print a certificate before going to the deal- new General Motors Farm Bureau Bonus Cash ing (e.g., military, employee, dealership- ership. Certificates are available to print on- program replaces the General Motors Private employee and supplier pricing). The Bonus line by using this link: https://www.fbverify. Offer for Farm Bureau members. The amount Cash offer stacks with one private offer, com/GM New Members From page 12 SHERIDAN COUNTY continued Shelly Lizotte, Sheridan; Joseph Hando, Sheridan; Colby Harber, Sheridan; Dean Here’s to bringing up the sun. Cole, Sheridan; Michael Reese, Sheridan; Terry Myers, Dayton; Tim Garrett, Dayton; Thomas Rodgers, Sheridan Here’s to muddy boots and grease-stained hands. SUBLETTE COUNTY David Allen Shealy, Alpine; Jamie Wood, Pinedale; Johnny Here’s to Heffner, Big Piney; Alexander caring for this great land. Sain, Pinedale; Lester Hitchens, Bondurant; Shane Templar, Boulder; Nick Taylor, Big Piney SWEETWATER COUNTY Justin Wilde, Rock Springs; William Smith, Farson; Richard Nolan, Rock Springs; Dusty Nolan, Rock Springs TETON COUNTY Jason Claiborne, Jackson; Troy Sutton, Jackson UINTA COUNTY Ashley Angeln, Ft Bridger; Jennifer Lewis, Evanston; Angela Manning, Evanston; Lloyd Reed, Evanston; Anthony Hren, Green River; Preston Vercimak, Lyman WASHAKIE COUNTY Paul Garcia, Ten Sleep; Lyle Wostenburg, Worland; David Paumer, Hyattville; Cody Keller, Worland

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