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Farm Bureau News September 2010 Candidate endorsements inside bytes Field Day Workshop held in Hampshire County Annual Harman to speak at Tyler Wood County Meeting scheduled County Annual Meeting Wood County Farm Robert “Bob” Tabb, Deputy Joan Harman, director of Bureau and Wood County Beef Commissioner of the WV Department Public Relations for West Virginia Improvement Association teamed of Agriculture, will be the featured Farm Bureau, will be the featured up to hold a fi eld day and workshop speaker at the Hampshire County speaker at the Tyler County Farm on August 5th, at the Harry Farm Bureau Annual Meeting on Bureau Annual Meeting. Kesterson Farm on Old St. Mary’s October 9. The meeting starts at 6 The meeting will take place Pike, Parkersburg. A large crowd pm, and will be held at the Augusta on Tuesday, October 26, at 6 pm at of attendees from West Virginia Fire Hall in Augusta, WV. The the Tyler County Fairgrounds, in the and Ohio learned how to get calves Augusta Fire Department Auxiliary log building. ready for calf pools and fall sales. will serve the meal. Attendees are asked to Jim Bostic, of the WV Elections for the 2011 bring a covered dish. Meat will be Cattlemen’s Association, informed board of directors and a business provided by the Tyler County FB. the group on the latest news meeting will will be conducted For more information, call regarding the Association and the during the evening. Several Bill Ingram at 304.652.2196. Beef Check-Off. He was followed dedicated long-term members by Dr. Darren Matlick, DVM, will also be recognized during the State Fair sets record of the WVU Extension Service, evening. attendance numbers who spoke about vaccination Drawings for several door All indications are that the programs. Dr. Clyde Alloway, prizes will round out the evening. 2010 West Virginia State Fair was DVM, demonstrated on several Tickets are $11 for adults a roaring success and set attendance calves how to worm and properly and $5 for children 12 and under. records for several days during this administer vaccines. Reservations for the event are year’s event. Land O’ Lakes due by Friday, October 1, For Final gate attendance is representative David Newsome more information or to make estimated to be at 195,000 and discussed feed rations for pre- reservations, call secretary Karen concert ticket sales were the highest weaned and weaned calves. Scott Stickley at 304.851.4453. in more than ten years at 26,547 Bauerbach, of Green Valley Co-op tickets sold. Feed Stores spoke about the correct Articles for NewsBytes must The West Virginia Farm minerals to use. be submitted by the 15th of the month Bureau booth also saw an increased The day ended with a prior to publication. Time-sensitive number of visitors this year, indicated delicious cook-out, furnished and announcements must be submitted no less by how fast we ran out of goodies. prepared by the Wood County than 8 weeks prior to the date of the event. Many thanks to all our volunteers! Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Electronic submissions, including photos, Hope to see you all again next year! Committee. are preferred. Send to [email protected]. 2 SEPTEMBER | West Virginia Farm Bureau News West Virginia Farm Bureau News Th e voice of Agriculture in the Mountain State September 2010 5 1100 1188 Volume 18 Number 9 West Virginia Farm Bureau One Red Rock Road Buckhannon, WV 26201 PRESIDENT Charles Wilfong 6 1122 VICE PRESIDENT Denzil Huff SECRETARY/TREASURER-ADMINISTRATOR Steve Butler 4 PRESIDENTIAL PARADIGMS EDITOR Joan Harman 5 WV Farm PAC announces endorsements West Virginia Farm Bureau News is published monthly by the West Virginia 6 New member benefi ts Farm Bureau, Inc. Annual subscription rates: $3.32 (included in annual dues). It’s time for the 2010 Annual Meeting! Advertising rates and circulation information 10 furnished upon request. Periodicals postage paid at Buckhannon, WV and additional 12 Inviting the public on your farm can increase liability mailing offi ces. Postmaster: return all forms 3579 to West Virginia Farm Bureau, One Red Rock Road, Buckhannon, WV 26201. 16 Simple arithmetic: More trade = more jobs (ISSN 1076-8556) (USPS 011-537) Printed by Herald Printing Company, New Washington, OH. 18 Go north, young (wo)man web site: www.wvfarm.org email: [email protected] On the cover State Fair Ferris Wheel Joan Harman West Virginia Farm Bureau News | SEPTEMBER 3 PRESIDENTIAL PARADIGMS Why we support these candidates By Charles Wilfong, President, West Virginia Farm Bureau The during this session, such as taxes lower taxes and less regulation. November on energy, additional environmental He wants to help put an end to the 2010 election regulations and amnesty for illegal unbridled spending and massive is undoubtedly immigrants. Raese will also help debt accumulation we now see in the most coal and agriculture by working to Washington. McKinley opposes important keep the EPA in check, stopping Obamacare and amnesty for illegal election unreasonable regulation, fi ghting immigrants. His stance on the issues thus far in new taxes on energy production, and is right in line with the values of our our lifetime. making government accountable. membership. Never before have we faced such He has also pledged to fi ght to repeal Elliott “Spike” Maynard, U.S rampant spending, uncontrolled the Death Tax. House of Representatives, third debt and over- district: Spike opposes the anti- regulation. The hunting, anti-animal agriculture will of the people agenda of the Humane Society of has been totally the United States (HSUS). His ignored and opponent, Nick Rahall, does not. circumvented by In fact, Rahall is one of the leading too many members recipients of contributions from of our government HSUS. Rahall was named the at all levels – HSUS Humane Legislator of the government the Year in 2009. takeover of health Maynard supports care is just one of common-sense many examples. environmental rules The West Virginia and a reasonable Farm PAC has released permit process a list of endorsements that allows for the 2010 general election. I Shelley Moore Capito, U.S. our miners to work and support want to highlight a few of these House of Representatives, second their families. He opposes giving endorsements and tell you why we district: Shelly has been a consistent terrorists Miranda warnings or support these candidates and think supporter of agriculture, and has been Constitutional rights. you should support them, too. a multiple recipient of the “Friend of We must help elect Congressional John Raese, U.S. Senate: Raese’s Farm Bureau” Award. Shelly has leaders who will work to reverse the election is particularly critical. held fi rm against the insanity that we spiraling national debt, stand for Because of the death of Robert C. have seen during the 111th Congress. basic sensible regulation and support Byrd before the end of his term, She was the only WV representative the philosophy of government the winner of this race can take to vote against increasing our debt, accountability. But we can’t just offi ce immediately following the and has quickly and loudly defended pay it “lip service.” We must get out election. Raese could help stop any energy producing industries. We there and work to help these folks unfavorable legislation that may couldn’t have a better friend in the win. Talk to neighbors. Knock on be proposed during the lame duck United States Congress. doors. Stuff envelopes. Make phone session, which takes place following David McKinley, U.S. House calls. Walk the talk. the election until January 2011, of Representatives, fi rst district: To see the complete list of when other winning candidates David McKinley is a successful candidate endorsements, see the will take offi ce. Much has been businessman who understands article on page 5 or go to our website reported in the media about attempts what it takes to provide jobs. He at www.wvfarm.org. to ram through unpopular bills believes we need less government, 4 SEPTEMBER | West Virginia Farm Bureau News WV Farm PAC announces candidate endorsements for November 2010 general election The West Virginia Farm PAC Scott Varner (D) District 27: Rick Moye (D); Linda has announced its endorsements District 5: Dave Pethtel (D) Sumner (R); Rick Snuffer (R) for the 2010 general election on District 6: Wm. Roger Romine (R) District 28: Thomas Campbell (D); Tuesday, November 2, 2010. In District 7: Lynwood “Woody” Ray Canterbury (R) addition to endorsements for the Ireland (R) District 29: David Perry (D); John West Virginia legislative races District 9: Larry Border (R) Pino (D); Marshall W. Clay (R) below, WV Farm PAC is endorsing District 10: Tom Azinger (R); District 30: Doug Skaff, Jr. (D); the following candidacies: U.S. Frederick David (R); Dan Poling Fred Joseph (R); Eric Nelson (R) Senate: John Raese. U.S. House (D) District 31: Pamela Minimah (R) of Representatives, District District 32: Tim Armstead 1: David McKinley (R); (R); Patrick Lane (R); Ron 2nd District: Shelley Moore Walters (R) Capito (R); U.S. House of District 33: David Walker (D) Representatives, 3rd District: District 34: Brent Boggs (D) Elliott E. “Spike” Maynard District 35: Sam Argento (D) (R). District 37: Bill Hartman (D); Wilda Joan Sharp (R) WV Senate endorsements: District 38: Peggy Donaldson Smith (D) District 2: Larry J. Edgell District 39: Bill Hamilton (R) (D); District 40: Mary Poling (D) District 3: David C. Nohe (R) District 41: Samuel J. “Sam” District 4: Mike Hall (R) Cann (D); Ron Fragale (D); District 5: Evan H. Jenkins Richard J. Iaquinta (D); Tim (D) Miley (D) District 7: Ron Stollings (D) District 42: Jeff Tansill (R) District 8: Bill Anderson (R) District 44: Chris Walters (R) District 9: Mike Green (D) District 45: Larry A.