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Vol. 49, No. 11 Focused On The Future November 1, 1970

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EDITORIAL ••• MFB-FPC-FBS ANNUALS PRESIDENT'S COLUMN NOV. 9-10-11 GRAND RAPIDS Why Clip and Save Money Give In

Thanks Your Pocket

Each year there is a day marked on our Farm Bureau Mutual policyholders recently calendar as Thanksgiving. Every school child earned $300,000.00. The big dividend divided knows how a group of people, who opposed up among members totals 10% of an individ- many of the traditional practices of the Church ual's semi-annual premium. of England, sailed across the ocean to a new In paying this dividend to the folks who land in search of religious freedom. NE insure their cars and trucks with Farm Bureau This group of people, called Pilgrims, landed Mutual, the Michigan Farm Bureau Office at a point on the east coast we now call Ply- Services department worked the "presses>~all

mouth Rock after spending I several months on • night last month to prepare distribution of funds the stormy North Atlantic. that amounted to twelve 80-85 pound U. S. Mail bags - a thousand pounds of dividend During their first few months in the new land, a great sickness plagued them, killing phecks. i \Ve're proud to say this is not the first divi- more than half of the group. The epidemic dend returned to policyholders. This marks the proved beneficial in one way as it provided 14th auto dividend paid to members during fewer mouths to feed from the limited supplies the 21-year life of our Farm Bureau Mutual that were brought over on the Mayflower. Detailed Parking-Eating Accommodations - Page 3 Company, which is one oJ the four companies For nearly two years the group worked to- that form the Farm Bureau Insurance Group: Monday, November 9, 1970 gether as a unit for the ct ••• commone cause the largest insurer of farmers in the state. and condition" under the terms of the May- 8:30 a.m. Registration in Civic Auditorium Lobby This event is even more rewarding when we flower Compact with very little success. Life 10:00 MFB Annual Called to Order learn that this is the fifth dividend paid to in the new land became increasingly difficult, 10:20 Welcome by Mayor of Grand Rapids members in less than three years - during everyone seemed to be working hard so all 10:25 President Smith's Address these times of inflation when the dollar is could be provided for equally, but the cribs worth less - yet must. be stretched ever fur- 11:00 MFB Annual Recessed and barns were not being filled. ther. This dividend return is a feat that can FPC Annual Called to Order In 1623 a new rule was written by Governor be the utmost compliment to Farm Bureau. 12:00 FPC Annual Adjourned Bradford allowing every man to till, plant, This is not true in other areas of the insurance FBS Annual Called to Order harvest and store that which he desired. More world. There are reports of companies curtail- 12:00 corn was planted than ever before in hopes Women's Luncheon and Program ing auto-insurance business because of the that if a family had more than their own re- 1:00 FBS Annual Adjourned rising costs. Furthermore, there are those who quirements, some could be used for trading 1:15 Commodity Luncheon have declared a moratorium on the sale of for goods and services. Finals of Young Young Farmer Discussion Meet auto insurance because, of inability to compete 3:00 during this inflationary economic pinch. The Autumn of 1623 brought a bountiful Special Interest Sessions In light of these facts, Farm Bureau Mutual harvest to the Pilgrims and the cribs and barns I:.ivestock, Dairy, Field Crops, Fruit, and enjoys a distinction greatly desired by com- were filled. The group was so happy with the Vegetables, and Poultry petitors. Farm Bureau continues to return a system and the abundent harvest that a day 6:00 Annual Banquet - Civic Auditorium dividend. This distinction is one which folks was set aside to give thanks to Cod. 9:00 FBS-FPC Product Show - Exhibit Hall said would become the backbone and symbol of Civic Auditorium A new way of life was created - free enter- our farmer controlled company more than two prise was established as a part of the economic Tuesday, November 10, 1970 decades ago. Today. this mark of resourceful- system of the new land. 8:30 Reconvene MFB Annual- Civic Auditorium ness is the trademark of Farm Bureau Mutual; The seed of free enterprise, planted by the Reports and Consideration of Resolutions earned through unmatched service to the mem- Pilgrims, has been cultivated for the past 347 11:45 Recess for Lunch ber. I'm sure many members can recall the good years into the greatest prosperity any nation 1:00 p.m. General Session - Civic Auditorium has ever known. faith folks put into the new idea of the entire 4:00 Recess for Caucuses - Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 Farm Bureau Insurance program when it be- Today, the people of the same new land 6:00 Presidents' Banquet - Continental Room, gan. Farmers matched their beliefs with money face many problems. Today's living is far re- Pantlind - invested in an idea ... with no assurance moved from the life of the Pilgrims, yet their 6:30 of the future, but only with the knowledge of' experiences proved that man's dream can come Young Farmers Banquet - Black and Silver Rm. Civic Auditorium farmer resourcefulness. It was faith like this, true if he is free to seek his own destiny. Product Show, Exhibit Hall, Civic Auditorium plus hard work that has developed Farm Bureau From the dream, hard work and hardship of Will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Insurance into one of the outstanding successes the Pilgrims, a great nation was built and a of Farm Bureau members. Thanksgiving Day was added to the calendar. Wednesday, November II, 1970 Back then, starting an insurance company 8:30 General Session - Resolutions We need to ask ourselves at the Thanks- was unheard of. It was too sophisticated - not 11:00 Veterans Day Ceremony a job for anyone to tackle ... supposedly. The giving season, is there a better country than 11:05 Election of Directors established. companies of the day scoffed at that which the Pilgrims gave us? Is there a 11:45 Lunch the mere idea of it. But farmers unflinchingly country with a superior economic and political measured their goals and designed a method 1:00 p.m. General Session - Resolutions system, where the individual has a greater to accomplish them. It was farmers supporting chance for personal achievement? Is there a each other in this endeavor that introduced new country that provides for its people better ~. competition into the marketplace, drove insur- ance costs down and in the long run kept the health, educational and social opportunities? MI.CHIGAN "FARM.NEWS TH. ACTION ~U.L1CATION O~ TH. MICHIGAN ~A"M BU".AU man on the land well protected. Is there a country that enables such a large The MICHIGAN FARM NEWS is DIRECTORS: District I, Arthur Farm Bureau is mighty proud of the master- published monthly, on the first day, Bailey, Schoolcraft; District 2, Dean number of people material well being? Is by the Michil!an Farm Bureau, at its ful job being done today as evidenced by the publication office at 109 N. Lafayette Pridgeon, Montgomery, R-I; District 3, there a country that offers its citizens travel, 5treet, Greenville, Michi~an. Andrew Jackson, Howell, R-l; Dis- 34,096 checks payable to policyholders that left Editorial and l1:eneral offices at 4000 trict 4, Elton R. Smith, Caledonia, R-l; recreation and communication systems equal or North Grand River Avenue, Lansinst, District 5, David Morris, Grand Ledge, our Lansing offices a short time ago. It is the Michil1:an 48904. Post Office Box 960. R-3; District 6, Jack Laurie, Cass City, frosting on the cake. better than we have? Is there a country that Telephone, Lansinlt 485-8121, Exten- R-3; District 7. Kenneth Bull, Bailey, sion 317. Subscription price, 50t per year. R-l; District 8. Harvey Leuenberster, However, dividend returns are not the only grants as much personal or group freedom? Saginaw, R-6; District 9, Eugene Rob- Established January 12, 1923. Sec- measure of success. One measurement is atti- ond Class Postage paid at Greenville, erts. Lake City, R-l; District 10, \Ve should give thanks for the Pilgrims and ~fichil1:an. Richard Wieland, Ellsworth, R-l; Dis- tude. I'm sure that without the positive attitude trict II, Franklin Schwiderson, Dafter. what th.ey gave us - our country with all of EDITORIAL: Editor, Carl P. Kent- of policyholders for safety, this dividend would ner; Associate Editor, Vem M. Bullen; DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Walter Advertismg Manae:er, Carl P. Kentner; Frahm. Frankenmuth; James L. Sayre. not have been possible. Here all Farm Bureau its greatness - our heritage of freedom that Artist. Norman Goodling. Belleville; Calvin Lutz, Kaleva. OFFICERS: MichiJran Farm Bu- members can relate the Farm Bureau Mutual few people in the world enjoy or understand reau; President. Elton R. Smith. Cale- WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU: Mrs. Jerold Topliff, Enton Rapids, R-l; success to our own lives. \\Then we can say - a form of government where we govern donia. R-I: Vice President. Dean Pridl1:eon. Montl!:omery. R-I; Secretary- FARM BUREAU YOUN'G FARM- we have accomplished the positive, like Farm Manal!:er, Dan E. Reed, Lansin~. ERS: Karl Howard, Marlette. ourselves and the personal dignity of man Bureau Mutual, with OUffamily, in our business granted to us under our Constitution. POSTMASTER: In using form 3579, mail to: Michigan Farm News, 4000 N. Grand River, lansing, Michigan 48904 and in Our communities, then we can be sure Our future is secure. Carl P. Kentner Second class postage paid at Greenville, Mic~\,an Elton R. Smith MICHIGAN FARM NEWS November 1, 1970 THREE November 9-10-11 Grand Rapids The New ffirflE MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU - FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC., FARMERS PETROLEUM COOPERA liVE, INC. ANNUAL MEETINGS-PANTLIND HOTEL-CIVIC AUDITORIUM

Commodity Day nated Funding of Research and Gray Daly is vice-president and Promotion Programs." "Dairy Co- general manager of Interstate Pro- TO PRESENT FREEDOMS WOMEN'S ANNUAL operative Mergers" will be the ducers Livestock Association. Daly's Schedule livestock marketing career includes FOUNDATION AWARD LUNCHEON SPEAKER theme af William Powell's topic. many years as a feeder and fat- The Commodity Day Program Mr. Powell is president of the cattle salesman for Omaha Pro- ducers. . . . Monday, November 9, again Mid-American Dairymen . offers a wide choice of meetings and interesting topics to all at- at the PantIind. Arthur Bailey, tending the three day State An- MFB Livestock Advisory Com- nual meeting, November 9-11, in mittee chairman, wiII open this Grand Rapids. session. AI Keating, manager, Livestock Division, American Ag- Delegates and members of ricultural Marketing Association, Michigan Farm Bureau, Farm Bu- will present a recap on the reau Services, Inc., and Farmers AAMA's program and operation. Petroleum Cooperative, Inc., will POWELL Gray Daly, general manager, In- attend the joint-opening session terstate Producers Livestock As- in the Civic Center from 10 a.m. Glenn Lake is president of the sociation, will inform the group to 1 p.m. Noel Stuckman, Com- National Milk Producers Federation. on "Use of Contracts in Live- . d'ty D P I Mr. Lake is also president of the mo 1 ay rogram genera M' h' M'lk P ad A' stock Marketing." h . th th I h IC Igan I r ueers SSOCla- C aIrman, reports at e unc - tion head of the Great Lakes- JUDGE DETHMERS eon wiII be in the Main Auditori- - Southern Milk, Inc., and first vice- POULtRY PROGRAM WARREN NEWBERRY urn of the Civic Center. Mr. president of the National Dairy Stuckman is the manager of the Council. Eugene Wyngarden, manager' Farm Bureau Insurance Group Warren Newberry, director of Market Development Di ... William. A. P.owell, l?resident of .. VISIon, Mld-Amenca DaIrymen, ISalso presl- of the newly formed FBS Fowl wiII accept The Freedoms Foun- field services for the American MIChIgan Farm Bureau. Follow- dent of the Missouri American Dairv Marketing program, will start the dation Award at the Monday, Farm Bureau Federation, will be ing the 1:15 luncheon, six Young Association. In addition, Mr. PoweiI 3: 15 Poultry Program in Celebrity Nov. 9 evening annual banquet. the featured speaker at the Wom- Farmers will compete in the Dis- is ~easurer. of. the UDA~ (United en's State Annual Luncheon in cussion Meet State Finals. Darry AsSOCIationof Amenca). Michigan Supreme Court Justice the Black and Silver Room of the John R. Dethmers will make the Grand Rapids Civic Auditorium. FIELD CROPS PROGRAM FRUIT AND VEGETABLE presenta tion. "Farm Bureau and the Future" PROGRAM will be the theme of his address. Two outstanding speakers will James Sayre, MFB Vegetable More than 3,500 eighth-grade The luncheon is scheduled for 12 address the Field Crops portion Advisory Committee chairman, students from 204 Michigan noon, Monday, November 9. of the Commodity Day Program will host the Fruit and Vegetable schools had entries in this third Mr. Newberry joined the AFBF to be held at 3:15 in the West program in the Red Cedar Room staff in 1953 as director of Farm Vandenberg Room of the Pant- annual Freedoms Foundation of the Civic Auditorium at 3: 15 Bureau Young People's Activities, lind Hotel according to Walter WYNGARDEN MASTERS contest. This years theme was p.m. Of much interest to grow- the forerunner of Farm Bureau's Frahm, chairman of Michigan ers will be the address to be Eugene "Gene" Wyngarden, man- "What I Can Do For My Coun- Young Farmers and Ranchers Farm Bureau's Field Crop Advis- given by M. J. Buschlen on ager, Fowl Marketing Division, try." program. ory Committee. Mr. Frahm re- Farm Bureau Services, has had 15 Mr. Newberry was recently ports that Dr. Dale Harpstead, years of continuous service in the Tim Endean, a student at Hol- poultry industry. For the past seven named to the board of directors Department of Crop and Soil Sci- years Mr. Wyngarden served as land Christian Junior High, was of the American Management ences, Michigan State University, flock supervisor for Farm Bureau first place winner and was Board, Inc., a corporate affiliate will discuss "The Narrow Path Services Egg Marketing Division. awarded a funy-expense paid, of the AFBF. Other directors in- Between Surplus and Shortage." Gene Masters has spent his adult clude AFBF President Charles B. four-day trip to 'Vashington, Also on the program win be Glen life working in the poultry industry. Shuman, Sec.-Treas. Roger Flem- Hofer, executive vice-president Mr. Masters originated and evolved D. C. with his parents and ing and General Counsel Allen National Federation of Grain Co- a large mM 360 computer system at the University of Georgia - a teachers. Lauterback. operatives, Washington, D. C., pricing system that is the result of who will explain "Grain Markets BUSCHLEN BRADEN 3lf.z years research for the USDA located just south of the hotel. and Legislation ... the National Economic Research Service. Where to Park, M. ]. Buschlen is Operations Man- Adjacent to the Civic Auditori- and International Scene." ager of the Michigan Agricultural um are two city parking lots Services Association (MASA). He is Room 124 of the Pantlind, ac- Register and Eat which wiII accommodate 850 cars a graduate of MSU, having a B.S. cording to Eugene Roberts, MFB The annual meetings of Mich- for those delegates and guests degree in agriculture. Poultry Advisory Committee Robert E. Braden is a former vo- igan Farm Bureau, Farm Bureau who will not be staying overnight. chairman. Mr. Wyngarden wiII cational agriculture teacher. He has Services, and Farmers Petroleum This year, there are no planned talk about "A New Approach to been manager of the Michigan Agri- Cooperative wiII be held in down- luncheons for Tuesday and Wed- cultural Cooperative Marketing As- Marketing Spent Hens." Another town Grand Rapids on November nesday, but there are eight res- sociation (MACMA) since its organ- topic, "Egg Pricing ... What's ization in 1961. 9-10-11, 1970. taurants located in the Pantlind New?" will be given by Gene Registration of all delegates Hotel and many other eating es- Masters, United Egg Producers. "Farm Labor Management, Rec- and tbe general sessions for the tablishments very close to the ords and Unionization." Mr. three annual meetings wiII be convention center. HARPSTEAD HOFER Buschlen . is operations manager, THE DOOR IS OPEN conducted in the Civic Auditori- The Annual Product Preview Michigan Agricultural Services um. The Pantlind Hotel. .located Show sponsored by Farm Bureau Once again, Farm Bureau In- Dr. Dale D. Harpstead, chairman Association (MASA). Also on the across the street from the Audi- Services and Farmers Petroleum surance Group personnel will be and professor, Dept. of Crops and program will be Robert E. Brad- torium and connected by an un- Cooperative wiII be held in con- Soils, MSU, since 1969, has degrees on hand to greet the delegates en, general manager, Michigan derground tunnel, will be used junction with the annual meet- from S. Dakota and Nebraska Uni- and friends attending the Farm Agricultural Cooperative Market- for small meetings and overnight ings. The Product Show, featur- versities. Dr. Harpstead served as Bureau Annual Meeting at the geneticist and director of the An- ing Association (MACMA). lodging of delegates. ing new products and supplies for Civic Auditorium. dean Region Corn Program Colom- The hotel provides three FREE farm use, will be set up in the As usual, you'll be able to bia, South America with the Rocke- PARKING lots for their overnight Exhibit Hall of the Civic Audi- feller Foundation, for eight years LIVESTOCK PROGRAM find a relaxing haven and re- previous to his MSU appointment. guests. These parking lots are torium. "Farm Bureau's National Live- freshments at the Insurance Kof- Glen D. Hofer is Executive Vice stock Marketing Program" wiII fee Klatcheteria where donuts, President, National Federation of lead off the 3: 15 Livestock meet-' coffee and milk wiII be served At Wo~en's Annual Meeting Grain Cooperatives; is a member of during program breaks. Sec. of Agro's National Advisory ing in the East Vandenberg Room Committee on Cooperatives and of Delegate courtesy telephones the National Wheat Institute and will be available for cans any- National Education Institute for Ag- where in Michigan at the Farm ==1 riculture. ~ Bureau Insurance Group Infor- mation Center. Delegates may DAIRY PROGRAM he reached at the fonowing area code 616 phone numbers: 454- Richard Wieland, MFB Dairy 0087, 454-1121 and 454-1385. Advisory Committee, will chair Local maps, insurance informa- the Dairy portion of the Com- tion and displays will also high- modity Day Program in the Con- 6\KEATING DALY light the area. tinental Room of the Pantlind at Alfred W. Keating is manager of But a new wrinkle will alc;o be 3: 15. Glenn Lake, president of the the American Agricultural Marketing added. Television cameras will United Dairy Industry Associa- Association's Livestock Division. Mr. monitor some of the proceedings PLANS ARE TO HAVE .. the Creston High School Choir of tion, will tell those attending Keating assists member State Fann and you']] be able to see yourself Grand Rapids entertain at the Women's State Annual Meeting about "The United Dairy Indus- Bureau Marketing Associations in the development and operation of on TV in the Insurance Klatche- in Grand Rapids on November 9. Mr. Gerrit lamain directs try Association and its Coord i- livestock marketing programs. teria and Information areas. the 160-student choir. ~I' r • ,.-' ':! FOUR Novem bar 1, 1970 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS NOVEMBER 3 ELECTION - CONTROL IS THE GOAL by Robert E. Smith

The key word of the November sible that the Legislature will Control is also the key word 3 election,. as in every election, have an opportunity to ratify on Proposals A, Band C. In this is control. Each major political amendments to the U. S. Consti- case, you, the voter, will directly party is driving hard to gain con- tution, and redistricting of the control the decisions on specific trol of the U. S. Congress, con- entire Michigan State Ligislature issues. trol of the Michigan Governor's under the "one-man-one-vote" office, control of the Michigan concept. Legislature, control of the Mich- PROPOSAL A This brings us to the Judicial igan Supreme Court, control of Branch, or the so-called nonparti- the State Board of Education, Proposal A, if passed, would san ballot, which is often ignored control of the MSU Board of authorize the state to borrow by many voters. Here again, Trustees and control of all other $100 million under general obli- control is the key word. While positions that are up for grabs. gation bonds for the purpose of the candidates for Supreme Court making "grants, loans and ad- Every single vote is important. Justices run on the nonpartisan vances to municipalities ... and The decision will be determined ballot, they are, however, nomi- redevelopment corporations" for by how well each' party gets its nated by political parties. There vote out to the polls. the purpose of establishing low- is an exception to this, as a Jus- income housing. It is claimed In the U. S. Congress, both tice running for re-election can that the cost to the taxpayer to houses are presently controlled declare himself a candidate with- payoff the bonds will be about by the Democrat party. In the out having to rely on a political $7 million a year. Presently, the U. S. Senate, there are 57 Demo- party nomination. 'One candi- state has the power to sell $300 crats to 43 Republicans; and in date, Justice John R. Dethmers, million in bonds for loans and the U. S. House, there are 243 is in this position and is running mortgages, which must be paid Democrats to 192 Republicans. for his fourth term. However, back by the families involved. Michigan voters will decide on the Republican Convention voted The $100 million in Proposal A one U. S. Senator. Democrat to support his candidacy. The can be used for making grants for Senator Phil Hart is &eeking his Republican candidate nominated housing purposes and acquiring third six-year term and is being by the party is Judge Edward of building sites, which, in some challenged by Republican Lenore Piggins, a Detroit Judge and also cases, would not need to be re- Romney. Each voter will also past Police Commissioner. On paid. It could also be used for vote on a U. S. Representative the Democrat side, two ex-Gov- rent supplements. It is possible - Michigan has 19. Tax Appe~ls Board Rules On ernors are running for the court it could also be used for grants Here in the state, political cam- seats. They are John Swainson, to municipalities for water lines, Agricultural Sales Tax paigns have been hot and it is presently a Detroit Judge, and sewer lines, etc. If the proposal anticipated that the race will be G. Mennen Williams. passes, the exact uses of the verv close of the Governor's of- The Michigan Tax Appeals The Supreme Court's role in money will be determined by tax, the Board said in part that fic~, as well as control of the Board has finally issued a ruling government becomes more and the Legislature through enabling "the record in this case supports Legislature. Few voters realize on an extremely important sales more important, as its decisions legislation. the contention that bulk potato the importance of control by a tax case dealing with potato harv- can nullify laws or, in effect, boxes are necessary to the me- party. For instance, the Gov- esting equipment, specifically the create new ones. The districting chanical harvestipg of potatoes ernor's office carries with it not special self-unloading box that is of the entire Michigan State PROPOSAL B ... (which) must be stored in a only a great deal of prestige, but Legislature under the "one-man- used to load potatoes from the favorable environment in only also the opportunity to fill va<:- one-vote" concept wiII also be an Proposal B is another effort harvester and transport them to minutes after they are uncovered ancies of all types through ap- the farm storage or to the proces- and that such an operation can issue in the coming year. This to amend the Michigan Constitu- pointment, thus gaining even a tion to lower the voting age from sor. The Board ruled, as a result involve the local public roads greater degree of control of gov- job is carried out by an eight- member bipartisan commission- 21 years down to 18 years. This of an appeal, that such boxes will and vehicles that must be licensed ~rnmental agencies. Presently, remain exempt from the sales tax. four Republicans and four Demo- proposal was overwhelmingly de- whether such vehicles are haul- the Governor's office is held by crats, appointed by their respec- feated when it was on the ballot ing to a commercial storage or the Republicans, but other major Many farmers may have for- tive State Central Committees. in 1966. Congress has already to a farmer's storage a short state elective offices, the Attor- gotten that this important issue However, in the event the com- approved a federal law which distance down the road. No ney General and Secretary of arose back in the fall of 1968 mission becomes deadlocked, the would give 18-year-olds in all testimony indicated that hauling State, are held by the Democrats. when two implement dealers were for great distances was involved." final decision is made by the states the right to vote. However, cited by the Department of Reve- Presently, the State House of Supreme Court. It will be re- the constitutionality of this new nue for failure to pay sales taxes The Board went on to say that Representatives is controlled by membered that this was the case federal law is still in question. on stone pickers used for clearing the administrative rule which had the Democrats by a majority of in the present districting of the fields of stone for potato produc- been used by the Department of 57 Democrats to 53 Republicans. Legislature. tion and stone boxes used on the Revenue "clearly applies to li- The State Senate is cone:olled by PROPOSAL C potato harvester. Also, the special censed motor vehicles, but does the Republicans by the least pos- The voters should not forget self-unloading bulk box. not mention removable special- sible majority - 20 Republicans another part of the nonpartisan Proposal C, if passed, will ized attachments." ballot and that is the election amend the Constitution to pro- Farm Bureau has been involved to 18 Democrats. Here again, the of the judges to the Court of hibit public tax revenues from in this issue from the start. Con- This far-reaching, precedent- party in control of each House appoints the Chairman and con- Appeals. being used for non-public schools. siderable time has been devoted to setting decision affects every trols all of the committees, which This is the highly controversial this issue including time spent in farmer. 1£ the Board had not Control is again the key word can mean the life or death of prochiaid issue. The school aid the area taking pictures and inter- ruled in favor of exemption of in the entire educational system. any legislation. For example, in act now includes $22 million to viewing the implement dealers the potato box in question, it The State Board of Education, the Michigan House, now con- be used for nonpublic schools. involved, along with individual could mean that other similar which has tremendous power, is trolled by the Democrats, the The Supreme Court ruled by a 5-2 potato farmers. farm equipment would also be- presently controlled by the Demo- Appropriations Committee has vote that under the present Con- come taxable under the sales tax, crats (six Democrats to two Re- As a result of a preliminary 11 Democrats and four Republi- stitution the $22 million grant is which, in turn, could have led publicans). The Board of Re- hearing in November, 1968, the cans. In the Senate, controlled constitutional. The court also to a continuing loss of the agri- gents at the University of Mich- Department of Revenue finally by Republicans, the Appropria- ruled that Proposal C, to amend cultural sales tax exemption for igan presently has four Republi- agreed that the use of the stone tions Committee consists of five the Constitution, should be per- machinery and other farm pro- cans and four Democrats., The picker and stone box was a part Republicans and three Demo- mitted to be on the November duction supplies by the process Board of Governors of Wayne of potato production and would crats. ballot for final decision by the of regulations and interpretations State University is also tied at remain exempt from the sales tax. people. On this issue, if the by the taxing authorities. Another key committee - Tax- four Democrats and four Repub- They, on the other hand, ruled voter favors aid to nonpublic ation - in the House is control- licans. The Board of Trustees that the special bulk box, because schools he should vote NO. Others involved, besides Farm led by eight Democrats and five at Michigan . State University 1£, Bureau, in this two-year-old case on the other hand, the voter op- it was used on the highway, on Republicans; and in the Senate presently has five Democrats and a licensed vehicle and as a part were the Michigan Potato In- by three Republicans to two three Republicans. poses aid to nonpublic schools, of transportation, would remain dustry Council and the Michigan Democrats. In every case, the he should vote YES on the amend- taxable. Farm Power Equipment Associ- Chairman of the committee is Michigan State University, of ment. This may seem strange; ation. from the party in control. course, is of particular importance however, the YES vote amends In May, 1968, after consulta- to all of agriculture. Two po- the Constitution, which, in turn, Problems similar to this arise tion with Farm Bureau attorney In the House, the Speaker of sitions are to be filled at the prohibits the use of public funds. very often in many areas. Farm Wm. Wilkinson, the lawyer re- the House, a very powerful po- November election. The Demo- Bureau, over the years, has fought Numerous local political offices tained by the implement dealers sition, is elected by the majority crat candidates are Don Stevens, to maintain the sales tax exemp- and local issues will also be on involved filed an appeal on this party. In the Senate, the pre- runing for re-election and pres- tion for farm equipment, seeds, siding officer is always the Lt. ently Education Director of the the ballot. issue with the State Board of Governor who, under the Consti- AFL-CIO, and Patricia Carrigan, fertilizers, etc. and other pro- To repeat, control is the goal, Appeals. The hearing before the tution, is always of the same presently Director of Research duction supplies since its was but the key to that control is Board of Tax Appeals was held party as the Governor and may for the Ann Arbor Public Schools. achieved back in the early 1930's. you, the voter. It doesn't really on December 4 and 5, 1969. The vote to break a tie. The Republican candidates are The biggest battle, of course, was matter whether you consider your- Board asked for further legal in the present Legislature, when Control of the State Legisla- Richard Ernst, presently a manu- self a Democrat, a Republican, briefs to be prepared before reach- the effort to remove most of ture has added importance this facturer's agent, and David Diehl, or some kind of an independent, ing a decision. year because, as a result of the a well-known and successful these exemptions was finally de- your vote, or lack of vote, will new census figures, redistricting farmer in Ingham County and contribute to the control of key The decision of the Board was feated. There are, however, other of all congressional seats will be presently a member of the Mich- released in October, 1970. In its cases concerning the regulations, areas of government by one of necessary in order to carry out igan State Commission of Agri- the two major political parties. ruling that the potato bulk boxes now pending, in which Farm Bu- the Supreme Court's "one-man- culture and long-time Trustee of Don't fail to exercise that basic in question are flxempt from sales reau will be involved. one. vote" ruling. It is also pos---4he Lansing Community College. right on November 3. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS November 1, 1970 FIVE 1969 CENSUS REPORT Scheduled publication of re- U. S. Bureau of the Census. The ed, nursery and greenhouse prod- ports on the 1969 Census of Agri- first report will contain data for ucts and forest products. The ;4~~11tadHi' culture will begin in February farms, including farm acreage, series is expected to be com- 1971, with individual county and operators, land and size of farms, pleted by October 1971. land-use practices, income and In March 1971, publication of MAXINE TOPLIFF state reports being issued first, sales, expenditures, machinery the State reports will begin and according to J. Thomas Breen, and equipment, use of chemicals, will contain five volumes - the STATE WOMEN'S CHAIRMAN Chief of the Agricultural Div., poultry, livestock, crops harvest- fifth volume to start in July, 1972.

GREETINGS FROM DORIS In getting acquainted with the responsibilities and opportu- nities as State Vice Chainnan, I find I not only attend Farm Bureau meetings, but those of other organizations as well. This past summer, Maxine and I attended the C.W.C. (County Women's Council) Annual Meeting. The Michigan Farm Bu- The reau Women is a member society of the Council. This Council acts as a liaison between member societies and the ACWW (Associated Country Women of the World). I also attended College Week for Women with Marie Postma, third member of the Executive Committee. One of the classes in which we participated was, "Dis- cussion Leadership Skills." I would like to share some of the shocking truth things we learned with you. Qualities of a "Good Discussion Group Member: 1. He listens carefully to what others say. 2. He prepares in advance of the group meeting. 3. He does not decide in advance what the outcome of the a out ry winter group should be. 4. He keeps an open mind as it implies to new concepts . I would certainly be remiss if I didn't comment on the fine program planning session held in Aug. at Farm Bureau Center. All of you proved you not only could identify problems but could come up with ways in which they could be solved. Looking forward to seeing you in Grand Rapids at the An- .heat nual Meeting. - Doris Wieland Program Planning Workshops During September and Octo- about farm labor issues, environ- ber Farm Bureau Women's lead- mental quality, taxes, respect for ers throughout Michigan have law enforcement, the drug situ- been participating in workshops ation and improving the farmers" on program planning held in each image. district of our state. These work- These Farm Bureau women shops were conducted by women's also selected projects on which district chairmen and vice chair- they wanted to conduct activities men, regional representatives and in the year ahead that would help the coordinator of women's ac- solve these "pressing issues." The tivities. county leaders will put special The Women's district officers emphasis on involving as many decided at their state program members as possible in the study planning meeting in August to and solution of the issues most meet with county leaders regard- important to them. ing planning of their activities for Farm Bureau women are con- the following year. Nearly every cerned and interested about the county in Michigan was repre- business of agriculture and about sented at these workshops. The the problems around them that Winter heating causes dry air women discussed "the most pres- affect their families and commu- problems ... problems like. dry skin sing needs of agriculture today." nities. Their plans and activities At each workshop the issues for the future indicate they will and nasal passages. Wooden furniture were similar and included the be doing something to improve comes unglued. Wallpaper cracks and peels. need to improve the marketing these conditions by working to- and bargaining of their farm pro- gether through their organiza- Wood trim pulls away from walls. Pianos get out ducts, being better informed tion of Farm Bureau. of tune. Paintings crack. Static electricity on light switches and door knobs drives you nuts. Our West Bend automatic humidifiers can solve these annoying prob- lems. They give you efficient moisturizing action to keep the humidity level just right for comfortable living. Feature-for-feature, dollar-far-dollar ... we don't think you can find a better buy. Stop by our dealer's and see them for you r s elf. Where Your Farm Comes First They make great gifts. ~'" Models from $79.95. Fa Rm U Farmers Petroleum Co- operative, Inc., Box AT A RECENT DISTRICT WOMEN'S ... workshop, Mrs. Betty ~ea Rhoda, Vice Chairman, and Mrs. Alice Burandt, Chairman, listed BUII U ;~~o;.anSing, Michigan projects planned by Farm Bureau women in District One. FARMERS PETROLEUM Mrs. Paul Grofvert, Alamo Township near Kalamazoo, earned the 1970 "Homemaker Of The Year" award at the 121st annual Michigan State Fair. Mrs. Grofvert, wife of a Farm Bureau poultry fanner, mother of three, active church, community and 4-H club leader, led in the "homemaker" competition with her 19 blue ribbons (first place) 14 second, 10 third and 8 fourth 029 place awards, in all three divisions - needlework, baking and canning. SIX November 1, 1970 MICHIGAN FAR~ NEWS

Hillsdale County Farm Bureau D. R. Armstrongl F.B. Services Women "manned" their booth at the Hillsdale County Fair. In Assumes New Position :~YsOF BELONGING TO THE addition to selling home made Staff Change "goodies", they were quick to tell all the reasons for belonging to FRR~ One of the first appointments made by Mr. Armstrong, was that Farm Bureau. of Hein Meyering to the Vice- Presidency of the Retail Division. The appointment was effective Oct 6. Mr. Meyering was man- ager at the Farm Bureau Supply Center (1966-1968), Kalamazoo Branch (1960-1966), Allegan Farmers Co-op. (1956-1960) and at the McBain Cooperative (1952- 1956).

The Meyerings live in Kalama- t'stime zoo at present but plan to move II . to the Lansing area in early i97l. D. R. ARMSTRONG

Donald R. Armstrong has as- sumed the position of Executive ou Iscovere Vice-President and General Man- ager of Farm Bureau Services, Inc., effective October 1. The announcement was made by Elton R. Smith, president, Farm Bureau Services, Inc., and Carl Heisler, president, Farmers Petroleum Co- operative, Inc. our ottest Mr. Armstrong has been with II Farm Bureau since 1948. He has served as Vice-President of the Retail Division of Farm Bureau Services since 1969. He replaces William Guthrie who resigned to establish his own management ar aln consulting business in Chicago. HEIN MEYERING

'If. I and get afree pocket watch when gouorder) Governor's Task Force in Operation < , , , When you discover Farmers Petroleum Oil Heat, you'll discover why it's our hottest bargain ...and why it's your hottest buy in heating. inECONOMY, oil heat will match or Iexceed the lowest cost of other fuels. OiI heat matches the 2 CLEANLINESS of other fuels. It is the SAFEST, most 3accident-free of fuels. With your supply right in the tank, oil is 4 DEPENDABLE, free from low pressure problems. Simple oil heating equipment is PRACTICAL, 5 lasting for years in any age or style of home. MRS. SETH TOMPKINS, TRAVERSE CITY ... and a member of A Farmers Petroleum COMFORT CONTRACT keeps your tank filled all winter the Michigan Agricultural Commission, chaired the Grand Rapids 6 long automatically with heating costs spread over a 12-month budget period. area Task Force meeting. Others pictured are Senator Charles And Farmers Petroleum gives you around-the- lollar, Benton Harbor and Task Force chairman Dan E. Reed, 7 clock BURNER SERVICE nearly everywhere. MFB Sec.-Mgr. Finally, Farmers Petroleum assures you of an abundant fuel oil supply The Governor's' Special Task agricultural dilemma. 8 without the shortages that may occur in natural gas this winter. Force on the Future of Agricul- The Governor asked that the To learn more about the Farmers Petroleum "nice ture has been charged with sev- Task Force consider itself action- eral specific assignments. Gov- guys" - "nice product", call or write our salesman today. oriented rather than study-orient- ernor Milliken appointed several ed. He pointed out that the Rural of Michigan's agricultural leaders Mfairs Council has been assigned Where Your Farm Comes First to the Task Force and specifically th~ task of seeking long-range charged the Council to: solutions. He requested that this 1. Review the current state group concern itself with short- agriculture in Michigan and range proposals which can be put articulate the problems of into immediate effect to provide Michigan fanners. Michigan agriculture with new vitality. FaRm (1 2. To prepare specific admin- The Governor wishes to have istrative and legislative the Task Force's recommendations recommendations. by December 1, 1970, in order to 3. Focus the attention of all properly include them in his Leg- BUreaU Michigan citizens on the islative program for 1971. FARMERS PETROLEUM "Explore 70" ,------I "Explore 7

\ give me a "nice watch" ... FREE. TELEPHONE / All meetings are scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Local vocational agriculture teachers and county extension agents have further " *At participating deal~rs. / ------infonnation on the program. - MICHIGAN FARM NEWS November 1, 1970 SEVEN Cherry Market Order Attacks Fluctuating Supplies MARKETING Improves Incomes and Expands Markets It is very important that every the stored cherries during two Board would have accepted the tart cherry producer become fa- ten-day periods each year - once USDA estimate of 313 million miliar with the proposed Federal in September, and again in the pounds, the Board could have Market Order program for tart spring of the year, between March determined that approximately AND cherries. Informed cherry pro- 15 and June 1. 20 % of the anticipated crop ducers will be able to take full Foster said that it is important would be available as surplus advantage of the Market Order to note that there will be a mand- cherries to the reserve pool. At alternatives, according to Harry atory referendum conducted by that point, cherry producers COMMODITIES A. Foster, Manager, Red Tart the Secretary of Agriculture every would make the decision as to Cherry Division, MACMA. five years, at which time both whether they were willing to par- The Market Order has as its producers and processors must ticipate in the reserve pool. Cherry Market Order main feature the orderly storage vote favorably for the continuance If the producer decides to go of surplus tart cherries in those of the Market Order program. into the reserve pool, he merely Referendum Requirements large production years, to be The Market Order can be termi- proceeds to harvest his cherries. made available to the market nated at any time by a producer The processor buys 80 % of the It is anticipated that the USDA will conduct a referen- when there is demand, or in short referendum. cherries in the cash market and dum in the eight-state area proposed in the Federal Market- crop years. The proposed Market Order packs 20 % of the grower's cher- ing Order program for red tart cherries during the later The Market Order will aId the will include all cherry producers ries for delivery to the reserve part of November and early December. tart cherry industry in expanding and processors in the eight-state pool. All cherry producers will be mailed a ballot to be markets and the utilization of tart area of Michigan, New York, Pen- If the grower elects to stay out filled out and returned to the USDA. The proposed Market cherries, as well as improve the nsylvania, \Visconsin, Ohio, Mary- of the reserve pool in a non- Order program requires an affirmative vote of 2h of profitability to producers and land, Virginia, and West Virginia. harvest program, he requests the processors. The entire cost of the Market diversion privilege. cherry producers by number or volume who vote on the The Cherry Administrative Order administration will be paid Storage of surplus cherries question, and an affinnative vote of cherry processors Board will be composed of both by the cherry processors. would have provided both con- who process 51% of the cherry tonnage. cherry producers and processors. The question has been raised as fidence and stability to the tart It is absolutely essential that all cherry producers and Each year the Board will assem- to what would have happened in cherry market and cherry users, processors who favor the proposed Federal Marketing ble a complete review of all 1970 had the proposed Market and a solid basis for price deter- Order program cast their ballot in the affinnative. crop and market statistics and Order program been in effect. mination. The USDA provides approximately 10 days to two weeks determine how many tart cherries The Market Order Board, in their The cherry harvest would have for the referendum so that every producer has an opportu- may be marketed as open market review of the entire crop and proceeded. As we now know, the nity to cast his ballot. When the Market Order program tonnage for the cash market, and market situation, could have de- crop picked out at approximately termined that 250 million pounds 235 million pounds - nearly 25 % has been favorably approved, the Secretary of Agriculture how many cherries would be available for the reserve pool or of tart cherries could be success- less than the June USDA esti- will conduct district meetings at which time producers and storage (surplus tonnage). fully marketed. With this known mate which preceded the pricing processors will be elected to the Market Order Board, Surplus reserve pool cherries quantity of cherries to be mar- of tart cherries this year. The which will be known as the Cherry Administrative Board. will be stored in the form of keted, MACMA would have surplus cherries placed in the re- The proposed Cherry Marketing Order can be in oper- frozen cherries and juice concen- negotiated the full market value serve pool under the 20 % de- ation by 1971. trate. In years of surplus cherry price to the producer. termination of the Market Order production, each cherry producer But, as all cherry producers Board would have been released has the option to participate in will recall, the USDA estimated back to the market in September the reserve pool or non-harvest and announced a crop size of 313 to fulfill the pre-harvet marketing USDA APPROVES TART his surplus cherries. million pounds of tart cherries objectives. Foster reports that the cherry to be produced this year. This As cherry producers become fa- CHERRY MARKETING ORDER producer is the owner of reserve estimate was instrumental in de- miliar with this Market Order pool cherries, and can. sell his moralizing the cherry market. program, they will readily see On October 2 the U. S. D6part- The group which drafted the equity in the reserve pool cherries Cherry users delayed in placing that the Market Order has been ment of Agriculture approved the proposed Order explored se~eral at any time. Reserve pool cherries orders for cherries; most cherry custom-made for the marketing proposed Federal Marketing alternative marketing programs in are controlled by th~ Cherry Ad- processors were under-financed of red tart cherries. It attacks the Order for red tart cherries. Ac- the process of designing a pro- ministrative Board until the cher- to the extent that unreasonable problem of fluctuating production cording to Harry A. Foster, Man- gram for more orderly marketing ries are sold back to the handlers raw product prices in the 7-8~ and supply of cherries to be mar- ager, Red Tart Cherry Division, of tart cherries. The, Federal to be marketed. range were paid to the cherry keted each year. The Market MACMA, the USDA's decision Market Order concept appeared The Cherry Administrative producer. Order aids the function of supply follows two weeks of public hear- to be the only way that an in- Board will be able to dispose of If the Cherry Administrative and demand to the benefit of the ings held earlier this summer and dustry-wide marketing program cherry producer. a period for the filing of briefs could be administered with pos- A large number of county and by industry representatives. itive results. Cherry Market Order Endorsed area meetings are being scheduled The USDA will render its final Foster noted that every five to familiarize all cherry producers decision after the exceptions, if County Farm Bureaus years the proposed Market Order with the proposed Market Order any, have been filed, and will County Farm Bureaus throughout western Michigan have will be voted upon in a manda- program. All cherry producers name the time when growers and endorsed the proposed Federal Marketing Order for red tart tory referendum by producers and are urged to become familiar with processors will have an apportu- processors. This periodic referen- cherries. The endorsements have been in the form of resolutions the program and to vote affirma- nity to vote on the proposed dum will ascertain whether there passed at the annual meetings of the county Farm Bureaus. tive in the upcoming referendum. Market Order at a referendum. is industry support and agreement Noted for particular endorsement at some of the meetings It is presently anticipated that for the program to be continued. was the participation of MACMA in developing the proposed the referendum will be held dur- NEW TO STAFF The Market Order program can ing the last part of November Order and the fact that the Order conforms to previous policies be terminated at any interim time and the early part of December, laid down by Farm Bureau delegates. by producer referendum. according to Foster. Economics Of Produdion The proposed Market Order The proposed Market Order at- program for red tart cherries was tacks the year-ta-year fluctuating Since 1965, mechanical harvesting has replaced piece-rate drafted by an industry group of production and supply situation harvesting on most commercial cherry farms. cherry producers and cherry pro- in the red tart cherry industry. It The changeover required an investment of $15,000 to $30,000 cessors, in cooperation with the provides for the orderly storage for many growers. Use of the mechanical harvester was ac- USDA. Proponents of the Market of surplus tart cherries in years companied by the use of bulk cherry tanks, forklifts, large wells, Order include: MACMA (Co- of a large crop. The stored cher- cooling pads, and skilled operators. Growers' cos~ of production operative marketing affiliate of ries will be made available to the are fixed now, more than ever before, as it costs nearly as much Michigan Fann Bureau); Cherry market place when the market to harvest a small crop as a large one. Growers, Inc.; Michigan Associ- demand indicates the need for ation of Cherry Producers; New these cherries, or in years of a MACMA Cherry Committee Chairman York Fann Bureau Marketing Co- short crop. operative; New York Cherry Speaking before the Ninety-ninth Annual Meeting of the State Growers Association, Inc.; Orleans The Market Order Board, Horticultural Society, P. C. Morrison, Jr., Chairman of the County Farm Bureau (New York); which consists of both cherry pro- :MACMA Red Tart Cherry Committee, summed up the situ- Wayne County Fann Bureau ducers and processors elected at ation as follows: William R. A. Haas has joined district meetings, will administer (New York); Wisconsin Red Cher- "The commercial cherry operation is increasing in size. the Michigan Farm Bureau Mar- the proposed Market Order. ket Development Division staff, ry Growers, Inc.; Pennsylvania It is depending on high volume at a low margin to generate serving as a Livestock Marketing Red Cherry Growers Association; The Market Order program was a profit. With production costs fixed, no commercial Knouse Foods Cooperative, Inc. Specialist. "Bill" will have re- drafted within Michigan Farm cherry producer can protect his operation from economic (Pennsylvania); Albion Agway Co- sponsibilities in developing and Bureau policy guidelines. It has disaster in the face of a market that fluctuates as the cherry operative, Inc. (New York); Sodus been very carefully reviewed by operating new Farm Bureau af- market does ... Fruit Farm, Inc. (New York); the MACMA Red Tart Cherry filiated livestock marketing pro- The Future of the cherry industry is in the balance. I Michigan Fruit Canners, Inc.; Marketing Committee, and has grams. Duffy-Mott Corporation of Mich- been given the Committee's com- believe, if we provide the imagination, the guidance, and Mr. Haas has also been ap- igan; Musselman Fruit Products plete support, Foster reports. the brain-power to stabilize the cherry supply, the financial pointed Acting Manager of the Division, Pet, Inc. (Michigan); institutions will provide the financing and the finishing MACMA Feeder Cattle Division. Oceana Canning Company (Mich- Farm Bureau members are trade will provide the expanded markets which it will take He was most recently with the USDA Livestock Market News igan); Smeltzer Orchard Company urged to attend the information to insure a bright future in the cherry industry." (Michigan); Morgan-McCool, Inc. meetings to learn about the pro- Service in Oklahoma. Bill is a (Michigan); Silver Mill Frozen posed Market Order, and to vote The proposed Market Order is designed to stabilize the cherry native of Huron County and has Foods, Inc. (Michigan), and affirmative in the anticipated supply, and offset the undue risks created by extremes in a B.S. degree in Animal Hus- others. November referendum. production. bandry from MSU. EIGHT November 1, 1970 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS

Center. Charles B. Shuman, pres- AFBF PLANS FINALIZED ident of the Federation, will ad- Notes From AllOver .•• The Reverend E. Hermond The Vesper Services will be dress the opening session. Westmoreland, pastor of the held at 3 p.m. in the Jesse H. Monday afternoon will be de- Four Farm Bureau farms will be a part of the Clare County South Main Baptist Church of Jones Hall for the Performing Arts voted to conferences, including Houston, will give the address at in the Houston Civic Center. the American Farm Bureau Wom-' dairy farm tour November 5 from 9:30 to 3:30 p.m. George the Vesper Service of the Amer- First general session of the an- en's Committee, organization, MacQueen, Clare Co. Extension Director and tour coordinator, ican Farm Bureau Federation's nual meeting will be held Mon- marketing, natural resources, in- reports the William Walters farm, 5590 E. Brown Road; Dick 1970 annual meeting Sunday af- day morning, December 7, in Sam surance, and open session of the LaPoe farm, 6458 S. Brand Ave., Penrose Dairy Farm, 7901 ternoon, December 6, in Houston. Houston Coliseum in the Civic resolutions committee. Beaverton Road and the Wentworth Farm, 3212 E. Surrey Road, will be hosts. Free stall barns, vertical feed storage, liquid manure tanks and many other innovations will be highlights of the tour.

The book, "Food From Farm to Home" is geared to give a better understanding of American Agriculture (and its many contributions) to children, ages 10 through 14. The book is the 'brainchild" of the American Farm Bureau Federation. The 2, 4 AFBF wanted to get the story of Agriculture to the non-farm family and through the writings and illustrations of Walter Buehr, feel that it has been accomplished. Walter Buehr writes about the pioneer farm and the improvements over the past years. He tells how crops are planted and harvested - the use of irrigation, pesticides and what the farm of the future may lie i an be like. Michigan Farm Bureau's Regional Representatives have copies of the book and will be happy to "show and tell" about it. If your county has a "book" chairman - or a committee- please have them contaCt your Regional Representative or the Information Division, Michigan Farm Bureau. The book could find "its home" in your home - in the library or classroom.

Farmers Edsel Brewer, manager of the Chesaning Farmers Elevator since 1955, has been appointed district manager for the Retail Division, Farm Bureau Services, Inc., according to Hein Meyer- ing, vice-president, F.B.S. Retail Division. Mr. Brewer will assume his new 'position November 2. He began his elevator work at the West Branch Farmer Elevator Co. in 1947, worked uit ast as assistant manager at Caro Farmers Elevator Co. and was manager at the Sterling Branch of F.B.S. until 1955. 'fohomas Lamer, assistant manager at Chesaning Farmers MICHIGAN FARMS (1950-1910>, . Co-op, has been appointed to the managers position, effective immediately. Tom was manager of the Sterling branch of F.B.S. from 1958 to 1961 and the rest of his elevator experience (from ear 1951) has been with the Chesaning Farmers Co-op. 93,500

80,800 It's Getting To Be A Habit! 111)1 1954 1959 1964 1969 It • /7 . ../'-/:..-(~ - Since the 1964 Farm Census, it is estimated that Michigan lost an <\~:~=~..- '-:--"--:. :::'\ additional 12,700 farms. That's an estimated 2,540 per year. '.~,I1sI-;<~.)~. During the same period a dramatic change in farm efficiency and {/ -;!Jj+Z;~::.~ {--:'1-- --) output took place. Look at this farm breakdown of sales and per- ~;=.=I cent of total: :- .. !~~r/-\ \~4J i \ Sales Size 1959 Farms 1964 Farms FARM BUREAU MEMBERS ... form good habits. For the sec- Over $20,000 yearly sales 4,900 - 19% 9,440 - 33% on~ consecutive year, all counties have made a membership $10,000 to $19,999 yearly sales 12,770 - 33% 13,370 - 36% gam as well as AFBF quota. Chuck Burke", Mgr., Field Oper- ations Div., center, happily points out this fad to MFB Sec.-Mgr. $5,000 to $9,999 yearly sales 25,000 - 33% 15,300 - 22% Dan Reed, left, and MFB president Elton Smith, right. Under $5,000 and other 69,100 - 15% 55,390 - 9% 111,820 - 100% 93,500 - 100% let's Fill the Plane To Texas More and more farmers are finding that the supply service and marketing help they can get from Farm Bureau is the best way to There are still a few empty seats on the plane to the stay on top. Farm Bureau's competitive prices and discounts help AFBF Annual Meeting in Houston in December. The you plan for profit all the way from planting to marketing. Get all plane leaves Lansing on Saturday, December 5, and returns on Wednesday, December 9. the facts now. Talk it over with your local dealer or write: Farm Here's what you will see. The AFBF Annual Meeting is Bureau Services, Inc., Lansing, Michigan 48904. always a thrill. You will hear exciting nationally-known speakers. You will feel a pride in your organization. Yes, and you can see the Ohio Farm Bureau receive the "Horse's" Tail Trophy for keeps. Where \bur Fann Comes First Tours are included too. See the Astrodome. Visit the NAS~ Space Center and surrounding area. And, if you act III time, you may obtain tickets to a NFL football game, to be played in the Astrodome. How much will all this cost? Plane fare is $117. Tours cost $10: H~tel. costs run about $10 per day per person. The Ohio-MIchigan Breakfast is $2.50. Football tickets FaR ~ are $7 each. So, why don't you join your fellow Farm Bureau mem- bers for this exciting trip?

Ir------For further information and/or : Bureau I to make reservations contact: I FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INO I Larry R. Ewing, Manager I I Program Development Division I I Michigan Farm Bureau I I 4000 N. Grand River Ave. I 012 : Lansing, Michigan 48904 I ------~ ~ O~Q . I" ,~d rot , MrCHrGAN FARM NEWS November 1, 1970 NINE FARM BUREAU IN ACTION

GOVERNOR HOSTS AG LEADERS CANADIAN VISITORS

GOV. WilLIAM MilLIKEN ... and Mrs. Milliken (left) were hosts to several Michigan agricultural leaders and their wives at their Traverse City home late in September. Among the Farm Bureau EIGHT CANADIAN FARMERS ... all Co-op members, visited leaders attending were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bull, Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. Elton Smith, Cale- Thumb and Saginaw Valley dairy and beef farms and the grain donia. Gov. Milliken discussed the plans he intends to .incorporate in his 1971 agricultural pro- Co-op and grain terminal early in October. The Co-op group gram and the purpose of the "Task Force on the Future of Agriculture". MFB Sec.-Mgr. Dan from Hensall, Ontario, Canada, included the Karl Howard farm Reed is chairman of the Task Force. on their tour.

CHARLIE IN GERMANY! POTATO FESTIVAL

FARM BUREAU MEMBERS ... from Montcalm and neighboring counties joined in a "Friendly Welcome to the First Annual Ed- more Area Potato Festival" in late September. For three days - the potato was king. There was a kiddie carnival, horse shows, farm tours and Potato Pancake dinners were served at noon to several hundred guests. Farm Bureau members donated their time and trucks to take people on the potato farm tours.

VOC., EDU. MOBILE UNITS CHARLIE BAilEY (RIGHT) DOES GET AROUND " and for those who do not know who Charlie Bailey is ... Well ... Since leaving Michigan Farm Bureau, Mr. B. is working as an Associate Editor for The Farm Quarterly. (He was formerly Director of Education and Research and photo- grapher at MFB.) Charlie recently visited the swine breeding farm of the Grub Agricultural Experiment Station near Munich, Germany. Dr. Gottfried Averdunk, (left) professor of animal breeding at the Grub station and Renz Weichkaserei, Weinfelden, Switzerland, accompanied Mr. Bailey on the tour. Renz, a Swiss farmer doing granduate work with Dr. Averdunk, markets 800 hogs on his family Swiss farm. Dr. Averdunk uses Hampshire hogs crossed with_ European breeds. These "Hamps" were exported by the Illinois Produce International, an affiliate of the Illinois Agricultural Association.

CO-OP MANAGER'S EXCHANGE DAY

GOV. WilLIAM MilLIKEN, (CENTER); ... Supt. of Public Instruc- tibn John W. Porter (left) and Bd. of Education member Peter Oppewall, (right) viewed the three mobile units recently put into use by the State Department of Education. They are equipped with guidance and testing devices and are on the "educational circuit" in the Intermediate School Districts of Gogebic-Ontonogan, Eastern Upper Penninsula and Charlevoix- Emmet. The units climax a three-year project initiated by the Michigan Dept. of Education with the assistance of the Upper TERMED A SUCCESSFUL DAY ... was the first annual Managers Exchange Day sponsored by Great lakes Regional Commission. The three units will service the Michigan Association of Farmer Cooperatives. About 35 managers participated in the pro- 30 local school systems and some 12,500 students. Students gram designed to have managers from one affiliate learn something about another affiliate will have the opportunity for individual (from trained, experi- managers' job. While several managers exchanged out-state, Farm Bureau Insurance Group enced counselors) counseling and testing, small group discus- hosted four managers at the home office. left to right are Art Romig, St. Johns Cooperative Co. sions and career-film viewing. Total budget for the three year manager; Don VerWest, Economist, McDonald Cooperative Dairy Company; Burt Moran, Man- project is $341,000. Costs are being shared by the Great ager, Portland Cooperative; lA Cheney, Exec. Sec., MAFC; Nile Vermillion, Exec. Vice president, lakes Commission, the intermediate school districts, and federal Farm Bureau Ins. Group; John Stucko, Public Relations Coordinator, Insurance Sales and Arnold funds under the Vocational Education and National Defense Musolf, Manager, lansing Production Credit Association. Educatio~ Acts. TEN November 1, 1970 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS DISCUSSION TOPIC

By GARY A. KLEINHENN Director, Educational Research

In Michigan: What are some of the answers to rising crimes, or are there answers? A visit with Lt. Col. Melvin G . • Serious crimes numbered 3,075.7 per 100,000 per- Kaufman, newly appointed acting director of the sons. ~1ichigan State Police, offers some insight into the • In the past 5 years, major crime has increased issue of law and order . 99.9%. Lt. Co!. Kaufman, 52, and in his 31st year with • Crimes, both against persons and property, have the department, represents 61 state police posts increased by 19%. throughout the state and an authorized force of slightly over eighteen hundred state police officers • Handguns, or pistols, were involved in 53% of working to curb crime in Michigan. the murders. He said the state police facilitate county and • 14% of the homicide victims were 25 years of local forces in the protection of citizens. Kaufman age or older. said that this support service for law enforcement includes many phases such as offering their facilities • Juveniles represent 15.2% of Michigan's popula- for local department use. Such facilities include tion.. the state police crime laboratory. Many services • 42.2% of the apprehensions of the category of are available such as polygraphs (lie dectors), a criminal homocide, rape, robbery, agravated as- voice print program and other crime detecting sault, burglary, larceny and auto theft are juveniles. devices. Kaufman adds that these services work well for • Narcotic apprehensions of juveniles have increased those departments which can't afford these resources. 10,395 Burglary Cases In Michigan Last Year. from 61 in 1965 to 963 in 1969. Another service of the State Police is the use of • 187 of these narcotic apprehensions were under state detectives in support of local departments . 15 years of age, nine of which were 10 years old All these services, Kaufman related, are designed or under. to cooperate with other departments to derive maxi- possible to control without witnesses. For instance, mum efficiency in crime prevention. The Michigan in thievery such as gasoline which often happens These are just a few of the statistics available in blockade system is an example, he said. Kaufman in rural communities. He said petty larceny ... the Michigan Law Enforcement Official Report on said that if just one or two local departments failed unless citizens witness the theft, is most difficult for Crime, 1969 compiled by the Michigan State Police. to cooperate, it could render the whole system in- police to stop. Cattle rustling is another area where So many of the statistics about crime and how effective, so, he added: UWe depend on one another if there are no identifying marks on the livestock they compare - whether up or down - may indi- a great deal as we never seem to have enough and no witnesses, there is little that can be done .. cate a more-or-Iess efficient reporting system. manpower." The Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that It is interesting to note, however, that the 1969 In curhing crime, Kaufman said, the attitude of larceny is a crime of opportunity and in most in- Federal Bureau of Investigation statistics show the citizen can be a tremendous help. In the area stances the value of the property stolen is a matter Michigan a leader in rural area crime in robbery of traffic accidents, Kaufman said, without com- of chance. Many of these crimes could be prevented, with 179 cases reported, burglary with 10,395 cases plete cooperation of citizens, I don't believe we it reports, if citizens used appropriate precautionary reported; larceny with 6,259 cases reported and auto could control this. measures to safeguard their property. With the theft with 1,403 cases reported. Other reports also The attitude of the citizens can go far in re- opportunity for theft removed, so is much of the indicate that there is a growing rate of snowmobile ducing 'accidents also, he said. On our highways, temptation. theft in our rural areas. the traffic fatality figure is outrageous, he said. But, Kaufman said determinedly, 'We' never (Discussion groups listening in on the discussion Even in some rural areas where the volume of recommend someone taking the law into their own tapes provided by the Michigan Farm Bureau Broad- traffic is not there. He said, Tuscola County is a hands. In some rural areas the farmers have instal- casting Department will enjoy further facts about example, where highway engineering is excellent led bright mercury lights. I think this is a deterrent. law and order in our rural countryside.) - yet when two cars come near each other they We've noticed in high crime areas that these have Other statistics of urban and nual crime are in- come together, even on straight roads. Kaufman sort-of been a deterrent. But we certainly shouldn't cluded in your discussion leader's information packet. suggested that farm. people could be more alert to want anyone to take the law into their own hands. high speed traffic. And a real safety factor would \Ve have 61 police posts throughout the state along A COMPARISON OF OFFENSES REPORTED IN URBAN AREAS 1965 THROUGH 1969 be to encourage all farmers to utilize the road with county and local police, so normally, the police

OFfENSE 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 shoulder when driving farm machinery, he said. are not far away and a phone call will reach them

Illw_ ...... 285 308 440 542 625 In the area of drugs, Kaufman said, a few years with quick reaction." R_ •..•....•...... 1.005 1,227 1,225 1,501 1,575 Robbery ...... 7.468 11,975 15.365 17,058 22,107 ago narcotics were pretty much confined to metro- Much progress needs to be made to effectively Aegr .... l.-f A ... II ... , . 8.526 8,782 10,502 11,245 12,443 aurgtary ...... 41,034 56,968 70.282 68,626 79,723 politan areas .. :'Now I doubt there is any -school reduce crime, rather than just to enforce the laws. Ur~"Y IFeloNousI .... 26,753 34.783 41,953 47,047 61,280 Urceny 1M iec.l ...... 86,302 95,022 97.556 89,905 97,566 in the state of Michigan where some student hasn't One of these areas emphasized by Kaufman is Auc Theft .... , ...... 21,814 24,166 29,259 31,042 36,709 been involved with the use of Marijuanna. It's even tnar P-ttorts snould be made to speed up the process Tows ...... 193,187 233,231 266,582 266,866 312.028 in the northern part of the state. Rich or poor the of the court system and to build in more clearly class of people m'akes no difference." defined judgements among all the counties of the A COMPARISON OF OFFENSES REPORTED IN nURAL AREAS To combat this growth, Kaufman said, the State state. He indicated that when courts vary in de- 1965 THROUGH 1969 Police are actively working on a "School Liaison cisions of like cases from one county to another, OH'ENS£ 1965 1i66 1967 196Jl 1969 Program" and reports that the State Police is asking then the policeman's job becomes even more difficult IlIIwder ...... 59 57 77 72 101 more in the budget to get this information to the to enforce the law. "-...... 402 617 623 60C 656 "obberv ...... 413 448 706 550 773 student and to help him understand what he may On the other hand, Kaufman said that crime Aw_ed '''-.It ..... 1,815 1,859 2,324 2.557 2,637 ...... v ...... 13,983 15,365 20,982 19,608 24,454 be doing to himself. reduction can be successful in many areas just by w..c.n., (Felonious! .... 7,577 8,510 12,977 12.577 19,005 Urcanv lMiKJ ..... , .. 12,88C 15.580 20,609 18,3SC 23.615 Weighing the emphasis and seriousness of the citizens being more attentive to their actions. Being Auto Theh .••.••..... 2,394 3,446 4,156 3.690 4,885 drug problem, of a recent $1.6 million in federal sure to lock up his place of business, when closing, Tows ...... 39,527 45,882 62.454 58,012 76,126 crime control grants to Michigan, the largest grant being sure to lock the home before leaving and not concentrated on drugs. It totals $465,900 to support forgetting to takes the keys from the ignition of the

COMPARISONS OF APPREHENSIONS the State Mental Health Department for a mental car before leaving it, can retard temptation and BY SELECTED AGE GROUPINGS FOR 1965 THROUGH 1969 health-drug abuse center in Detroit. The depart- curb crime. ment is to estahlish a demonstration drug addiction :: -0-18 • -1Nll1lllill- ~e~ 0 }~~{{:~:~:~:~ Kaufman said citizens really can do a lot more : :MtIT treatment program. to get involved with helping the police. "One 40 ::;;:::::::. Kaufman ~;:1id that a question often asked is, reason they don't," Kaufman offered, umay be be- 36 "Why don't police take more action?" He said, cause they fear retaliation, or because it is time 30 "Court deci~ions have pretty well gauged what a 25 consuming in courts - where folks go two or three 20- policeman can do and can't do and so this is a times just to have the case postponed." But, he 15 limiting factor. Another factor that slows down the 10 said, until people get deeply involved and are will- 5 effectiveness of crime control is the recent justice ing to make some sacrifices, I don't believe we're o of the peace switch to the district. judge system." 1965 1966 1967 1968 going to make much of a dent in crime." He said officers must spend a lot of time in court Kaufman said, even if a party wants to remain Source; Michigan State Police 1969 Crime Report and that this affects the entire state. anonymous, they can. At least this would provide He mentioned that some crimes are nearly im- a lead to help in solving crimes, he said. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS November 1, 1970 ELEVEN

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