Utah Farm Bureau News - August 2014

Saving Time: ‘Fall Back’ or ‘Spring Forward’? 7 Farm Bureau: Protecting Water Rights 13

Utah Farm Bureau News AUGUST 2014VOL. 60, NO. 7

Inside:National Perspective 3Farm Bureau at Work 11Member Benefits 8Baxter Black 12 Farm Safety Column 25Classifieds 31

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Photo courtesy of Jamilla McFarlandWeber County dairyman Daryn Westergard helps a guest learn how to attach milking equipment to a cow during the Weber County Farm Fest in July. Weber County Farm Bureau sponsors the event in Ogden as a way of bringing the “farm to the city” and its residents. �e event has been going on for a few years now and has drawn rave reviews from those attending.

Farm Bureau members gather in Logan for Midyear Conference

Utah Farm Bureau members gathered at the Riverwoods Con-ference Center in Logan, Utah for the organization’s annual Midyear Conference, July 17 and 18. Following the theme Thriv-ing Through Action, speakers and leaders demonstrated how progress in agriculture and Farm Bureau is being achieved by the actions of Farm Bureau members.

With many speakers and break-out meeting options, attendees

were exposed to wide verity of topics.

Following a welcome from President Leland Hogan, Sterling Brown, UFBF VP of Public Policy gave the 2014 public policy report. Brown then transitioned into a policy development exercise with those attending the conference to talk about the issue of Daylight Saving Time. Rather than simply talking about an issue and then hoping “something” happens with

it, Farm Bureau members took this as an opportunity to hear an issue, including various points of view, express their own thoughts and concerns, and then develop proposed language to be consid-ered at the State Convention in November.

Guest presenters for the Day-light Saving Time issue included Utah Representative Ronda Men-love of Garland and Michael Sullivan, Director of the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Feelings regarding the issue of whether to keep the current format of daylight saving time or to switch to a permanent “spring forward” or “fall back”

WASHINGTON, D.C. —The EPA’s proposal to regulate every-day farming practices isn’t just impractical; it’s illegal, Ameri-can Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman told the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment recently.

“The EPA ‘Waters of the U.S.’ proposal broadly expands fed-eral jurisdiction,” Stallman said. “It threatens local land-use and zoning authority, and is an end-run around Congress and the Supreme Court.”

The EPA claims that farmers would face less regulation under its latest proposal. In fact, the rule would micro-manage farming via newly-mandated procedures for fencing, spraying, weeding and more. Permitting, meanwhile, could delay time-sensitive tasks for months, potentially ruining crops in the process.

“EPA is deliberately mislead-ing the regulated community about the impacts on land use. If

Stop EPA overreach,

Farm Bureau’s Stallman tells

congress

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Utah Farm Bureau News(ISSN 1068-5960)Matt Hargreaves, Editor9865 South StateSandy, Utah 84070-3205Phone Numbers:General Inquiries: (801) 233-3000Address Changes: (801) 233-3009Farm Bureau News: (801) 233-3003Classified Ads: ..........(801) 233-3010Fax: .............................(801) 233-3030FB News E-mail: [email protected] site: .....http://www.utahfarmbureau.orgNational Ad Rep:The Weiss Group9414 E. San Salvador Dr. #226Scottsdale, Arizona 85258(480) 860-5394 [email protected] Display Ad Information:Jennifer Dahl(775) 752-3061

Utah Farm BureauFederation OfficersChairman and PresidentLeland J. Hogan, South Rim*Vice PresidentStephen A. Osguthorpe, Park City*CEO and Secretary/TreasurerRandy N. Parker, Riverton* Denotes member of the Board of Directors

BOARD OF DIRECTORS District 1 .................Scott Sandall, TremontonDistrict 2 ...............Ron Gibson, West WeberDistrict 3 ...................Ken Patterson, SyracuseDistrict 4 ................ Rex Larsen, Spanish ForkDistrict 5 ............................. Scott Chew, JensenDistrict 6 ...........Edwin Sunderland, ChesterDistrict 7 ..................................Craig Laub, BerylFB Women’s Chairman ...Belva Parr, LindonYoung Farmer & Rancher Chairman..

Meagher McConkie, AltamontPeriodicals Postage Paid at Sandy, Utah and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to the Utah Farm Bureau Federation, 9865 South State, Sandy, Utah 84070. Published quarterly for all Farm Bureau members (April/Spring, July/Summer, Oct./Fall, Dec./Winter). Published expressly for farmer/rancher Farm Bureau members and others who specifically request copies Feb., March, May, June, Aug., Sept., and Nov. All eleven issues published by the Utah Farm Bureau Federation in Sandy, Utah. Editorial and Business Office, 9865 South State, Sandy, Utah 84070-3205.

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Randy N. ParkerChief Executive Officer

�oughts: Forest Service doubles downThe United States Forest Service has felt the sting of defeat and consternation, but it inexplicably doubles down proposing its baseless and overreaching Groundwater Resources Management Di-rective (Directive). Even the U.S. Environmental Protec-tion Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers have not openly tried to take ground-water from the states like this attempted Forest Service water grab!

The Forest Service failed to bully ski resorts into giv-ing up their privately-owned water rights as a requirement of extending their conditional use permits and access to Sys-tem lands. For Utah ranchers, the Forest Service’s “Water Clause” demonstrates an even more covert and sinister wa-ter grab. The clause requires water used for permitted ac-tivities on System lands like livestock grazing to be held “in the name of the United States and the holder” (joint water rights). But, and this is a significant “but,” in the event of revocation of the use

permit (including the cancella-tion of livestock grazing rights), “the United States shall succeed to the sole ownership of the joint water rights!”

When you consider since 1940, the United States Forest Service has reduced livestock grazing Animal Unit Months (AUMs) in Utah from 2,700,000 to 614,000 (a 78 percent reduction) – do these actions suggest the agency is systematically acquiring jointly held livestock water rights? In Nevada, Federal Chief Judge Robert Jones said about forest grazing cuts: “Anybody of school age or older knows the history

of the Forest Service in seeking reductions in AUMs and even the elimination of cattle grazing during the last four decades.”

Both the relinquishment of privately-held ski water rights and transfer of privately-held, joint livestock water rights to the United States are a violation of the U.S. Constitution and Utah Constitution, requiring just com-pensation for government tak-ings or diminishment of value.

In response to public outcry over these ongoing federal wa-ter grabs, HR 3189 The Wa-ter Rights Protection Act was introduced and passed with bi-partisan support by the U.S. House of Representatives. The measure prohibits federal agen-cies from requiring transfer of joint ownership in water rights as a condition of land use. At the urging of Utah Farm Bureau, the Utah Legislature this year deleted from the Utah Livestock Water Rights Act the provision allowing a “certificate of joint ownership.” Under pressure, the Forest Service has amended its contract provisions for ski resorts, but maintains its ongo-

MORONI, Utah – Moroni Feed Company, owner of the Norbest brand of turkeys and turkey products, is changing its name to Norbest, Inc.

The change will help the company simplify its organization and help it project a unified brand image. Founded in 1930 as the first turkey marketing cooperative in the United States, Norbest’s member-

Moroni Feed Company rebrands to Norbest, Inc.

growers were once spread throughout the intermountain and northwestern states, but are now located exclusively in central Utah.

“Although the Moroni Feed Company name is very familiar in the Sanpete Valley, where we’re the largest private employer, the Norbest brand is well-known and valued by our customers throughout the U.S. and abroad, so it just makes sense to use that name consistently for everything

that we do,” said Norbest Inc. President and CEO Matthew T. Cook.

“The Moroni Feed Company name has served us well since 1938 and there is historical attachment to it locally, but we believe it’s in the best interest of our member-growers, employees and the community to make this change to position us for a bright future,” Cook noted. Moroni Feed Company’s member-growers unanimously

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AgAgenda: Ditch the RuleBy Bob StallmanAmerican Farm Bureau President

A m e r i c a n s e x p e c t straight talk from their government. If our gov-ernment says something, you ought to be able to take it to the bank, as the saying goes.

The Environmental Protection Agency is not meeting that expecta-tion. Instead of mak-ing things clear when it comes to how the pro-posed “Waters of the U.S.” rule would affect farmers and other land-owners, the EPA is mud-dying the waters.

It’s ComplicatedTwo Supreme Court rul-ings have limited EPA’s and the Corps of Engi-neers’ authority under the Clean Water Act to waters that are navi-gable or have a “signifi-cant nexus” to navigable waters. EPA claims the rulings “complicated” the permitting process. The reality is not all that complicated: The agen-cies dislike the rulings

and are simply trying to write regulations that al-low them to do what the Supreme Court has said they cannot do—regulate

nearly all waters.EPA has said that it

only wants to bring “clar-ity and consistency” to the process. That sounds reasonable. Good talking point. The only problem is the statement does not reflect what is in the pro-posed rule. The regula-tion will automatically regulate countless small and remote so-called “wa-ters” that are usually dry and, in fact, look like land to you and me. This is far more than a “clarifica-tion.” It is a dramatic ex-pansion of federal power.

Expanding the federal government’s jurisdic-tion under the guise of bring-ing clarity and consistency to the process is the opposite of straight talk.

We Read the Fine PrintWhen regulators show up on farms and ranches, they won’t be looking back at talking points to decide whether farming requires an expensive federal permit. They will use the regulation. So let’s take a look at the fine print.

Ditches—The rule regu-lates ditches as “tribu-taries.” EPA claims that the rule would exclude ditches, but the so-called ditch exclusion only cov-ers ditches dug entirely in “uplands.” The rule doesn’t define “uplands” (so much for clarity), but we know that uplands are not wetlands, and most ditches are “wetland” at some point along their length. That’s just one

reason Farm Bureau be-lieves the narrow ditch “exclusion” will be mean-ingless.

Farming exemptions—

EPA offers assurances that all farming and ranching exemptions are being preserved under the rule. But those ex-emptions are extremely limited when it comes to activities in jurisdictional waters. That’s why the exemptions will not pro-tect most ordinary farm-ing and ranching from permit requirements if ditches and low spots in farm fields are regulated, as they will be under the proposed rule.

Under the rule, federal permits would be needed for common farming ac-tivities such as applying fertilizer or pesticides, or moving cattle, if materi-als that are considered pollutants would fall into regulated low spots or

ditches. Farmers can’t wait for federal permits to fertilize or protect their crops from pests and dis-eases. Permits also would

be required for activities such as plowing, plant-ing and fencing in these new “waters of the U.S.” unless a farmer has been farming the same land for decades, raising hurdles for beginning farmers.

Landowners could be in for a rude awaken-ing—faced with penal-ties or lawsuits for the very things EPA says the rule doesn’t cover. Farm Bureau is dedi-cated to preventing that from happening, and we thank those leaders in the House and Senate who, in a bipartisan manner, are standing up for farmers and other landowners.

We hope EPA officials will read the fine print. We have, and that’s how we know it’s time to ‘Ditch the Rule’!

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Farm Bureau is pleased to announce that a new FB Member Advantage! program with Polaris Industries Inc., is avail-able to eligible members in participating states, effective immediately. The roll-out of the new three-year program with Polaris, the leading

Discounts on Polaris o�-road vehicles o�ered to Farm Bureau members

manufacturer of off-road vehicles, demonstrates Farm Bureau’s continued investment in exceeding member expectations.

“Our commitment to providing our members with exclusive access to superior, high-quality brands, programs and products remains a pri-ority,” said AFBF Presi-

dent Bob Stallman. “It’s a pleasure to introduce this special purchase pro-gram, which will help our members save money on high-quality, all-terrain vehicles that can stand up to rugged use on farms and ranches. This pro-gram provides another outstanding example of how it pays to be a mem-

ber of Farm Bureau,” he added.

Through the new pro-gram, eligible Farm Bu-reau members receive a $300 per unit discount on all Polaris Utility and Sport Vehicles, $200 per unit on all All-Terrain Vehicles and $300 per unit on all GEM Electric Vehicles. Members are el-

igible for the discounts 30 days after joining a par-ticipating Farm Bureau. Discounts are available for the purchase of speci-fied Polaris off-road ve-hicles without exclusion in states that participate in the Polaris program.

To take advantage of the Polaris program dis-counts through FB Mem-ber Advantage!, members log on to fbverify.com/Polaris.


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were generally leaning toward a permanent “fall back”, but there were supporters on all sides of the issue.

Attendees then split into one of three breakout sessions, focus-ing on issues of motor fuel tax revenue, endan-gered species, or how Farm Bureau leaders can im-prove the way we communicate is-sues that are im-portant to us with others in more ef-fective ways than have been done in the past.

In the breakout on transportation funding, Farm Bureau leaders learned about Utah’s expected population growth in both rural and urban region and how the legislature is faced with short and long-term decisions as it comes to funding transportation infra-structure.

More and more pressure is placed on improving and expand-ing urban transportation corridors along with mass transit options. This increased pressure leaves rural Utah – and rural business – frequently out of the discussion and without adequate funding for its own transportation projects. The Midyear breakout session centered on surfacing valid op-tions that could potentially ad-dress these challenges.

In the ‘Conversations With E.A.S.E’ training, attendees learned about ways to engage with the public in ways that built upon agreed upon ideas, rather than focusing on what separates. It looked for ways to share what farmers and ranchers know with-out being abrasive.

“I was surprised to hear that consumers don’t really care how

many generations we’ve been farming, but are more interested in new innovations we’re bringing to our farms. That changes the way I talk to people about our farm and

frames the conversation in a dif-ferent way,” said Becca Ferry, who farms with her husband in Box El-der County. “I also appreciated the information about acknowledging consumers questions and worries, and finding common ground with consumers. My husband and I talked about these top-ics later and how we would do things differ-ently in the future. It was great training and information that I’m putting into practice right now.”

“It was kind of a real-ity check about where we are and what we are facing as far as sharing the good word of agri-culture,” said Harmony Cox of Kane County.

Thursday’s meetings adjourned and attend-ees were treated to a Dutch Oven chicken dinner from Colleen Sloan and Log Cabin Grub at the Merlin Olsen Park in Logan. Not to disappoint, the state Young Farmer & Rancher committee organized an oversized

farm Yahtzee game, featuring con-testants from each district, as well as a YF&R and staff team

Taking a cue from last year’s agenda, Utah Farm Bureau’s

Commodity Advisory Committees met Fri-day morning before the general session to have discussions and hear presentations in-tended to give attendees greater information in making policy recom-mendations. There was also a service project for those who wanted to participate, compil-ing Ag in the Classroom packets for the USU Store.

Leaders gathered again in general ses-sion to hear a lively discussion on the cur-rent funding situation

related to the Utah State Fair and fair park in downtown Salt Lake City. Featured in the discussion were Mike Steele, Executive Di-rector of the Utah State Fair and Randy Parker, UFBF CEO and also a State Fair Board Member. Similar to the Daylight Saving

Time discussion, Farm Bureau leaders voiced concerns and com-ments to come up with language to be discussed and voted on at the November annual convention.

With sessions completed in the general session, Farm Bureau leaders moved on to breakout presentations on air quality and ag burning, potential water legis-lation, valuing Utah’s farms and ranches, and a continued discus-sion on reaching out to our non-farming neighbors to improve the way we communicate the mission of agriculture.

Of particular interest was a breakout held by Shaun Smith, an agency manager for Farm Bureau Financial Services on valuing your farm.

“I learned that when thinking about selling land or the farm itself, owners should take their time, plan adequately and con-sider multiple methods of valuing their property,” said Dale Newton, UFBF’s new Director of Finance. “Also, when considering the situ-ation of a parent selling his/her farm or ranch to their children, Smith made a good point when saying that ‘children should be treated equitably, but not nec-essarily equally.’ Something to consider.”

The conference concluded with a showing of the new documentary Farmland, and was received well

by those in attendance. With the close of the

conference, Farm Bureau members can rest assured that their county leaders were hard at work on their behalf, becoming informed on the issues impacting agriculture in Utah. The Midyear con-ference primed the pump for many as Farm Bureau recommences its policy development process. The next step will include farmers and ranchers talking about policy ideas throughout the remain-ing summer months and

then coming together and County Farm Bureau annual business meetings in October to make rec-ommendations for the November convention.

Photo by Matt HargreavesSpencer Gibbons, Utah Farm Bureau northern regional manager (le�), visits with Wayne County Farm Bureau President Dick Pace and his wife Becky during the �ursday night BBQ in Logan.

Photo by Matt HargreavesKathleen Clarke from the Public Policy Coordinating O�ce talks to Farm Bureau members in Logan.


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more people knew how regulators could use the proposed rule to require permits for common activities on dry land, or penalize landowners for not getting them, they would be outraged,” Stallman said.

The Clean Water Act was signed into law in 1972 with the clear pur-pose of protecting the nation’s waters from pollution of all sorts. Congress gave states, not the EPA, the pri-mary responsibility to oversee land use. The latest proposal would turn that relationship on its head.

Farm Bureau, to-gether with dozens of other farm and industry groups, is fighting the EPA’s Waters of the U.S. overreach. Find out more at ditchthe-rule.fb.org.

The Utah Farm Bureau Communications Division is seeking historical Utah farming and/or ranching photos from Utah’s fam-ily farms and ranches for use in preparation for its upcoming centennial and for other projects.

UFBF is planning its centennial celebration in 2016 with members from across the state of Utah by collecting and sharing Utah’s agricultural heritage through snapshots of family farm and ranch life.

The state’s largest general farm organi-zation that organized in 1916 is looking for images that portray a century of food and fi-ber production in Utah. Whether you possess old photos of farmers-in-ac-tion, ancestors, historical farm structures or equip-ment, Farm Bureau would

Farm Bureau requests historic photos for 100-year anniversary

be honored and delighted to receive your contribu-tions as part of a centen-nial collection that will be displayed, cataloged and archived for the enjoyment of generations to come.

To aid to the celebration, you can send your historic photos electronically or by mail. If you have electronic copies, send them to UFBF Vice President of Commu-

nication, Matt Hargreaves at [email protected]. If you wish to mail them, send them to 9865 S. State Street, Sandy, Utah 84070.

While historic black &

white photographs are the emphasis, Farm Bureau would gladly accept any photos that pre-date the 1970s. Please indicate, if possible, any details avail-able from the photograph, including location (even County specific helps), time period, and any iden-tifying individuals, equip-ment or landmarks in-cluded.

Keep in mind if you choose to send original prints we will keep copies for display and archiving. Farm Bureau will be dili-gent in returning them, but is not liable for any postal damages or losses.

Farm Bureau thanks you for sharing your legacy and looks forward to viewing your history and having it a part of Farm Bureau’s Centennial Celebration and Utah Farm Bureau history.

Historic farming photo in former town of Clarion, in Sanpete County.

WASHINGTON, D.C — With 218 co-spon-sors—more than half of the House of Representa-tives—on board, legisla-tion to repeal estate taxes is ripe for floor action, the American Farm Bureau Federation said recently.

Rep. Kevin Brady’s (R-Texas) Death Tax Repeal Act, H.R. 2429, would repeal estate taxes, and maintain stepped-up ba-sis.

“Although permanent law enacted as part of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 provid-ed significant estate tax relief, repeal is the best solution to protect all farms and ranches from the estate tax,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman.

The estate tax burden falls heavily on farmers because it takes more capital assets, such as land and equipment, to generate the same level of income as other types of businesses.

If Congress fails to per-manently repeal the es-tate tax, surviving family members may be forced to sell off parts of their farms, ultimately jeopar-dizing their livelihoods.

Farm Bureau: Estate

taxes now ripe for repeal


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By Katie McKellar, Commu-nications Intern, Utah Farm Bureau Federation

Utah lawmakers are again turning their atten-tion to the horizon and how the clock aligns with sunrise and sunset.

The Utah legislature passed House Bill 197 “Daylight Saving Time Study,” sponsored by Rep. Ronda Menlove (R-Gar-land) in the 2014 legisla-tive session. The bill called for the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Devel-opment (GOED) to seek public input regarding the possible changes regard-ing Daylight Saving Time in Utah.

People representing many groups, including tourism, entertainment, recreation, education and energy, have been asked to voice their opinions on what changes do or don’t need to be made. Officials

Farm Bureau urges ag community to speak out on daylight saving time

from the Utah Depart-ment of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) and Utah Farm Bureau Federation (UFBF) leaders want to ensure farmers, ranchers and all others invested in the well-being of agriculture have an equal voice regard-ing the issue.

“Daylight Saving Time is one of many things that impact the sustainability of production ag-riculture in Utah,” said Sterling Brown, UFBF Vice President of Public Policy. “We need to seize this op-portunity as farmers and ranchers — and as an organization — to consider the pros and cons of chang-ing Daylight Sav-ing Time in Utah. There’s no better time to do it and there’s no better

organization to express your feelings to than Farm Bureau. Lets make a deci-sion, assert ourselves as an organization, contrib-ute to the discussion and make a difference.”

GOED conducted a pub-lic meeting July 10 at the

Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City and created an online survey (found at http://business.utah.gov/time) that will be open until Aug. 15 to gather opinions about what to

do with Utah’s Daylight Saving Time. According

Photo by Matt HargreavesUtah Representative Ronda Menlove (right) spoke at the Utah Farm Bu-reau Midyear Conference on the Daylight Saving Time study her legisla-tion initiated. �e public is encouraged to visit http://business.utah.gov/time to voice their opinions regarding the issue.

to the website so far, the majority of more than 26,000 voters (about 65 percent), say they want Utah’s clocks to align with Arizona on Moun-tain Standard Time, which would be a permanent “fall back.” Roughly 20 percent say clocks should perma-nently spring forward, and about 15 percent say they want Utah to retain its current Daylight Saving Time practices.

Menlove said upon completion, GOED’s data will be presented to the Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee no later than October, af-ter which the committee will discuss the possi-bility of proposing new legislation. If a change is proposed and it passes legislation, it could be implemented as early as 2016.

“This is important we get this right,” Menlove said. “The reason I ran

the legislation I did was

Farm Bureau: Estate

taxes now ripe for repeal

SALT LAKE CITY – Veterinarians in Colorado report the first confirmed case of West Nile Virus in a horse. In Utah, mos-quitos carrying the West Nile Virus have been dis-covered in stagnant bod-ies of water in Box Elder, Uintah and Washington Counties.

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is strongly advis-ing horse owners through-out the state to protect their animals by vacci-

West Nile Virus season is here: Utah horse owners advised to take precautions

nating them for the West Nile Virus if they haven’t already done so.

Horse owners can pro-tect their animals by ap-plying approved repel-lents to the animals and by controlling mosquitoes and mosquito breeding areas. Horse owners may also protect the animals by putting them in the barn or other enclosed structures.

The WNV vaccine is available from local vet-erinarians. WNV is not transmissible from horses to humans. No human, or

animal cases of West Nile Virus have been reported by the Utah Department of Health or UDAF.

The most common sign of West Nile virus in horses is weakness, usually in the hindquarters. Weakness may be indicated by a wid-ened stance, stumbling, leaning to one side and toe dragging.

Horse owners who sus-pect West Nile viral infec-tion of their animal should contact their veterinarian immediately.


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Download the app today and get the most from your Farm Bureau membership!


WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ac-claimed late night TV host Jay Leno will give the closing session keynote address at the 96th American Farm Bu-reau Federation (AFBF) Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show in San Diego on Jan. 12, 2015.

About 7,000 Farm Bu-reau members from across the nation are expected to gather in San Diego Jan. 11-14 to hear from distinguished leaders and participate in a grassroots policy setting process that will guide the American Farm Bureau Federation through 2015.

Leno, an admired stand-up comedian, is also a best-selling children’s book author, TV and movie voice-over artist, pioneering car builder and mechanic, and philanthropist. He has been widely characterized as “the hardest-working man in show business.”

“We are excited to have Jay Leno as one of our keynote speakers,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman. “We will be con-sidering some very important policy issues during our time in San Diego, so it will be nice to take a break from the business at hand and share a lighter mo-ment with Jay Leno.”

Leno’s late night television ratings domination has in-

Jay Leno to address 96th American Farm Bureau

annual conventioncluded hosting more than two decades of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” during which the show was a quarterly ratings

winner for 19 consecutive years. While he was host, the show was honored by the Television Academy with an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy, Variety or Music Series. “The Tonight Show” has also been honored as Favorite Late Night Show in the annual TV Guide Awards as determined by voting viewers.

Farm Bureau members can register for the 96th AFBF An-nual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show through their state Farm Bureaus or online through AFBF at http://annualconven-tion.fb.org starting Sept. 1.

Photo courtesy of Cox family

Members of the American Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Committee, including Dustin & Harmony Cox from Kane County, Utah (center) present a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Sol-ider at Arlington National Cemetery outside Washington, D.C. �e Coxes also visited with members of the Utah Congressional Delegation and conducted business on issues related to Farm Bureau priorities.


Money Matters A special column for the Utah Farm Bureau News provided by USU Extension

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Are you prepared for �nancial emergencies? What? When? How? Where?

By Marilyn Albertson, M.S. CFCS, Utah State University Extension As-sociate Professor, Salt Lake County

Have you ever had a major emergency in your household? Did you have the cash flow to handle it? As you move through life, events often come up that you cannot anticipate that will require money immediately. Start now to build a strong financial foundation for your household with an emergency fund.

Emergencies might include personal injuries, auto acci-dents, natural disasters, loss of jobs, major home or auto repairs, or a death in the family with accompanying expenses not covered by insurance. If you are in the farm or ranching business, emergencies could include poor crop prices, poor crop yield based on weather conditions, natural disasters, lack of adequate grazing for cattle, higher prices for feed and farm equipment, illnesses in herds or flocks and more.

How much should you have saved?

Financial experts suggest having three to six months of take-home salary or six to eight months of living expenses saved. (1)(2) Another way to calculate your needs is to assess the time it might take to find a new job of equal or higher pay

if you were laid off your current job. The Bureau of Labor Sta-tistics for June of 2014 detailed unemployed persons by duration of unemployment. The report indicated that 48.5 percent were unemployed 15 weeks or longer, with 32.8 percent experienc-ing unemployment 27 weeks or longer. (3)

When should you start?If you have not started an

emergency fund, now is the time. You may feel you have debt you need to pay off before you can start saving. You might consider splitting your extra funds be-tween the debt and an emergency fund. Even a little saved will reduce interest costs when you have to address an emergency. Financial planners often advise people to wait to invest in re-tirement accounts, IRAs or the stock market until they have an emergency fund established that can be easily accessed.

How will you save? Start by creating a monthly

budget and tracking your spend-ing. Identify any areas where you could cut back within your flexible expense category. For example, you might try the “Step-Down Principle” (4) to help you save. On a piece of paper, create a stairway with four to six steps. Write down the way you now

purchase the item on the top step. Then look at ways to step down the expense, and keep working down the steps until you get to the least expensive way to purchase the item on the bottom step. Then ask yourself if you can step down one or more of the steps with this purchase. This idea can also be used for step-ping down the number of times a purchase is made. For example, if eating out daily at lunch, could you cut back to three times a week or once a week and brown bag it the other days? This could add up to a significant savings over time to build an emergency fund.

Another way to calculate how to save is to use the PowerPay.org website. Calculators are available to determine how much to save and ways to pay debt down more rapidly to free up money for sav-ings. You may download the free PowerPay Mobile app by visiting the iTunes app store. For a more comprehensive version, visit www.PowerPay.org (5)

Where will you save?Compare interest rates at your

local bank or credit union. Check out online banks that also have good service and offer com-petitive rates. Some have higher rates, but make sure they are FDIC insured institutions. Some accounts can be tied to your

checking account so automatic deposits can be made directly from checking to savings. They may offer money market ac-counts that are variable and have teaser interest rates for the first six months with a guaranteed 1-year rate for new customers. Read the fine print for features and limitations. It is wise for you to check periodi-cally to see if you are still get-ting the best competitive rates. If not, don’t be afraid to move your money to another institu-tion as long as it is insured. (2)

Good luck saving for those unexpected emergencies!

1. National Endowment for Fi-nancial Education, Financial Four is Set, http://www.nefe.org/press-room/news/finan-cial-four-is-set.aspx

2. 20 Something Finance, Emer-gency Savings Fund: Why, How Much, and Where?, http://20somethingfinance.com/emergency-savings-fund-why-how-much-and-where/

3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, United States Department of Labor, http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.t12.htm

4. Step-Down Principle, Alena Johnson, M.S., Utah State University. Financial First Aid, p. 44.

5. PowerPay mobile app and Powerpay.org ., Dean Min-er, M.S. [email protected], Margie Memmott, M.S. [email protected], Barbara Chamberlain, PhD., [email protected].


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Utah Farm Bureau President Leland Hogan and CEO Randy Parker… attended the Western Region Presidents and Administrators Conference held in Lincoln City Oregon. All of the 13 western states were represented for discussions on critical regional and national agriculture issues ranging from immigra-tion and farm labor to wild horses and western water challenges. American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman and Chief Ex-ecutive Officer Julie Anna Potts joined the conference detailing national efforts on immigration, the “Ditch the Rule” campaign aimed at killing the EPA’s Clean Water Act overreach and other pressing issues. Oregon Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-OR) joined the Farm Bureau conference and blasted the US Depart-ment of Labor for its strong-arm tactics embargoing perishable fruits and vegetables over labor disputes. For instance, DOL questioned the number of migrant workers picking blueberries on several Oregon farms. DOL internally has a formula that deter-mines an individual picker can harvest a maximum of 60 pounds per hour. Where those harvesting berries are paid by-the-pound, under good conditions a picker can harvest as much as 190 pounds per hour. The DOL prohibited the farmers shipping their highly perishable blueberries until they signed admissions of guilt stat-ing that they violated minimum wage and record keeping laws.

Utah Farm Bureau staff… attended a training meeting with representatives from Utah’s Department of Agriculture and Food on the new Agriculture Certificate of Environmental Stewardship (ACES) program. This program is a couple years in development and is designed to provide Utah farmers and ranchers further protection from increased federal regulations.

Utah Farm Bureau… along with others in the Utah Busi-ness community visited with many candidates running for the Utah Legislature. The primary purpose of these interviews was to establish possible future legislative relationships based on business-friendly principles.

Utah Farm Bureau… attended a public forum sponsored by the Governor Herbert’s Office of Economic Development to hear input on possibly changing from Daylight Savings Time to something else. Nearly 30 from the public spoke at the meeting, including Utah Farm Bureau.

Utah Farm Bureau… continues to regularly meet with vari-ous water managers and city officials to collaborate on possible legislation that will address ongoing conflicts regarding the his-toric rights Utah’s State Engineer has when approving change applications.

Utah Farm Bureau… took a leadership role in organizing and participating in a monthly meeting held for Utah Business community leaders and legislators to discuss ongoing challenges associated with Medicaid Expansion. The cost of this expansion will reduce funds from other necessary state funded programs.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new animated video produced by the American Farm Bu-reau Federation is part of the organization’s popular Ditch the Rule campaign. The two-and-a-half minute animation (http://goo.gl/iSBDpF) explores how the Environmen-tal Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed “Waters of the U.S.” rule is regulatory over-reach and unnecessary.

“This video offers a fresh take on a serious subject of concern to farmers, ranchers and other landowners,” said Mace Thornton, AFBF’s executive director of communications. “It is time to get animated, share the video and join the movement to Ditch The Rule,” he urged.

If adopted, the new rule would enable the agencies to micro-manage farming and impose unworkable regula-tions on farmers and other landowners. It would grant

EPA shenanigans panned in #Ditch�eRule animated video

federal agencies – EPA and the Corps – rather than state and local governing bodies, primary oversight of land use, exposing farmers to penalties for com-mon farming practices of up to $37,000 per day.

Farm Bureau, together with dozens of other agricultural

and land-use groups and hun-dreds of members of Congress, is fighting EPA’s attempt to redefine the Clean Water Act through the overreaching wa-ters rule.

Follow the social media hashtag #DitchTheRule and visit the Ditch the Rule website at ditchtherule.fb.org to learn more.

Utah Farm Bureau News12 August 2014On the edge of common sense

BAXTER BLACK

GROUSE continued on pg 20

When someone tells me they grew up on a dairy farm I say, “You have paid your dues, my son.”

The offspring of a dairyman that follows in his father’s footstep is as scarce as a second generation Nobel Prize winner, bomb dis-manteler, or president of North Korea! So it is with pleasure that I congratulate those dairymen who are havin’ a heyday this year.

They, like all farmers and ranchers have had ups and downs. I remember 1973-74. I have bad dreams about it. I was running an animal health/grain mill store in Idaho at a time when dairymen were beginning to move north from California. Record high prices for grain and low milk prices sank the milk/feed ration to 1.5. I had heartbreaking conversations with desperate dairymen asking me for one more load of feed on credit.

In 2009 another national dairy wreck devastated the industry sinking the index to a 1.6 ration. But this year, the ratio hit a record 2.55! The price for milk cwt. is twice what it was ten years ago!

The beef cattle business recognizes the impact that the dairy business has on cattle prices. Last year’s president of the National Cattlemen’s Association was a dairyman!

The crossover began in the feedlots when they found an ex-panding market for Holstein steers, animals whose carcass rarely reaches Choice. Fast food burgers and taco meat has bolstered the price of the dairy breeds, since half of their offspring are male and there is a place to go with old cows. In Idaho I worked for a com-pany that fed potato waste. One of the products was a slurry that was high in energy but 90% moisture. The final ration was soupy but nutritious. I remember calculating the as-fed consumption in a pen of 1000 lb. Holstein steers; 119 lbs a day!

They were not very popular with the cowboys. As Dr. Eng said, “It’s hard to be a cowboy when the steers are following you around!”

In spite of Dr. Spock’s recommendation that we all become veg-etarians and that no human at any age should drink cow’s milk, the 99% of us homo sapiens who are born omnivores kindly refuse to revert to the drudgery in which herbivores live their lives. Sorry, Doctor, but we made that choice as cave men, which allowed us to evolve to the top of the heap and, rightfully have dominion over all the animals, bovine or not.

A bright future technologically is making dairying a less hands-on operation. It may become common for robots to take over tasks that we could never imagine. As it gets harder and harder for dairies to find a labor force that is willing to do the manual labor, the more they welcome the robots. And maybe these advances might entice more of the next generation to stay on the farm.

‘Cause let’s face it, milkin’ 12 head of cows by hand in a bucket before breakfast every morning is hard labor and there’s a few ol’ timers that can remember doing it. You can find them in the nursing home after retiring from a comfortable life of working for Merck, DeLaval, Progressive Dairyman or Ohio Farm and Dairy. They ran away from home!

A happy day in the milking barn

‘So God Made a Farmer’ is the theme of the 2014 ‘Quilt of the Counties’. �e quilt will be making the rounds of County Fairs and other events throughout Utah on its way to the Annual Con-vention in November, where one lucky winner will take home the prize. Proceeds from tickets sold for the quilt go to support Utah’s Ag in the Classroom program. For more information, con-tact Aurline Boyack at 801-233-3010 or aboyack@�fs.com.

WASHINGTON, D.C. —The American Farm Bureau Fed-eration has endorsed a bill to prohibit the federal government from listing the sage grouse under the Endangered Species Act as long as states prepare and carry out plans to protect the species within their borders.

The Sage Grouse Protection and Conservation Act, intro-duced today by Rep. Cory Gard-ner (R-Colo.) would empower

American Farm Bureau endorses state-focused

Sage Grouse billstates to protect the bird with habitat that covers 186 million acres and 11 states. It is expected that Sen. Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) will soon be introducing com-panion legislation in the Senate.

“The bird’s range is vast and because of that the wildlife management and conservation efforts for the species would vary widely from state to state,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman.


New federal regulations are soaking up states’ author-ity over natural resources and hurting hard working farm-ing and ranching families, Utah Farm Bureau CEO Randy Parker recently told the House Natural Resources Commit-tee’s Subcommittee on Water and Power.

Parker specifically addressed the U.S. Forest Service’s con-tinued effort to expand author-ity and control of waters on waters that flow in, through and over public lands. In the agency’s proposed groundwa-ter directive, the USFS threat-ens to control surface and groundwater by considering all waters interconnected in all agency planning activities. The proposed directive not

Utah Farm Bureau to Congress: Stop federal agencies from usurping states’ water rights

only asserts federal supremacy of state waters on national forest system land, but lands adjacent to federal lands.

The proposed directive fol-lows ongoing USFS actions to l imit public land graz-ing by reducing al-lotted animal unit months (AUMs), which land agen-cies use to measure how much forage is on public land. Fewer animal unit months result in fewer cattle being allowed to graze. Farm Bureau op-poses federal ac-tions to garner de-facto water rights

through reductions in grazing.As Parker noted, the water

isn’t the federal governments’ for the taking.

“To be clear, the water origi-

nating within the borders of the state of Utah, including on the lands managed by the Forest Service, are not the waters of the federal government, nor are they the waters of the American people,” Parker said. “They are the sovereign waters of the state of Utah and belong to the citi-zens of Utah.”

The USFS’ directive is the latest in a long his-tory of actions designed to leave states high and dry. The agency has filed 16,000 diligence claims on water live-stock in Utah, sought ownership of ski area water rights, required “joint ownership” of livestock water rights and fenced cattle off from ranchers’ private water rights.

In March, the House passed the Farm Bu-WATER continued on pg 29

Photo courtesy of American Farm BureauUtah Farm Bureau CEO Randy Parker (right at microphone) ad-dress the House Subcommittee on Water and Power on challenges from U.S. Forest Service on water that belongs to the states.

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With heads held high, looking forward, we can rebuild and start processing again because insurance covered it.-Michael Busselberg, Bailey Farms International

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From bruises to blaze s — Are you covered?By Katie McKellar, Communications Intern, Utah Farm Bureau Federation

Tom Bailey, owner of Bai-ley Farms International — a hay company headquartered in Ephraim that ships all around the world — watched millions of dollars go up in fl ames June 11.

The fi re, sparked by an electri-cal malfunction, devoured up to 6,000 tons of hay and destroyed the plant’s facility located in Bear River City, said Michael Bussel-berg, Bailey Farms Internation-al’s head buyer for the facility.

The fire not only left an af-termath of scorched hay, de-molished structures and ruined equipment, but it also cost the company up to $10 million (in-cluding the incurred cost for the loss of production, and the price to rebuild), Busselberg said.

However, it came as a breath of relief to the business when the

insurance claim covered the loss, from damages to fi scal defi cits, he said.

“With heads held high, looking forward, we can rebuild and start processing again because insur-ance covered it,” Busselberg said.

As the embers settle, Bussel-berg said the company should be able to rebuild the plant in January and the company will be able to work through the disas-ter with relative ease. However, without insurance, the blow to the business would have been tremendous. He said because of the hazards farmers and ranch-ers face in their industry, having proper insurance is integral.

“In all aspects of agriculture, the risk and the things we deal with are pretty volatile and ex-pensive,” Busselberg said. “It’s kind of a no brainer (to have in-surance) in order to have a good

investment.”Utah Farm Bureau’s Sterling

Brown, Vice President of Public Policy, and A.J. Ferguson, Vice President of Farm Safety, said it’s crucial for farmers and ranchers to safeguard their livelihoods with proper insurance plans in order to dodge otherwise fi -nancially deadly bullets like the inferno at Bailey Farms Inter-national.

“There are two levels here,” Brown said. “No. 1, are you insured? And No 2, are you adequately insured? Time and time again we hear of farm accidents, like what hap-pened at Bailey Farms, and all too often we hear that they are not insured or not adequately insured, which is a window into the industry of our challenges with insurance and the cost.”

Ferguson said it can take just one serious incident to destroy farmers’ and ranchers’ living, whether it’s a catastrophic event or an injury or death of a worker. Therefore, properly insuring their businesses should be a top priority of farmers and ranchers everywhere.

“Farms have been known to go out of business because of one serious injury, and that’s why having the proper insurance is so critical — it really is a means to help protect the farm and a way to help the family survive any serious catastrophe that could happen,” Ferguson said. “Even though they might lose the company, at least they still have the home and the farm property, and then they can rebuild. That’s

why having the right coverage is so important.”

While natural disasters and property damage can cause enough fi nancial grief without adequate insurance, worker injuries or deaths can also be fi scally terrifying, Ferguson said. When lawsuits start to bleed from businesses into personal lives, that’s when farmers’ and ranchers’ lives begin to teeter on

the brink of fi nancial disaster. That’s why Ferguson said out

of all the insurance premiums available, he recommends work-ers compensation for all farmers and ranchers, since it’s the only insurance that truly hampers a corporate lawsuit from rearing into a personal attack.

“In the end, it’s the insurer that can prevent something coming back to you as an in-dividual,” Ferguson said. “It stays in the corporation, and it doesn’t trickle down into your family life, personal property or anything else. That’s the best security you can have.”

Even in comparison with min-ing and construction, agriculture is ranked as one of the most dan-gerous industries in the nation, according to a 2009 study by the National Safety Council. Out of every 100,000 employees, the mining industry incurred about 13 fatalities and construction saw about 9 deaths in 2009, while the agriculture industry drew roughly 25 fatalities that year, according to the study.

Ferguson said while modern

Utah Farm Bureau News 15August 2014agricultural practices help lower the industry’s rate of fatalities, the pattern of risk continues today.

“Seeing that agriculture is still one of the most dangerous occupations in our nation, it’s imperative that farmers and ranchers seek the best coverage to protect their investment,” Ferguson said.

Therefore, Brown and Fergu-son said farmers and ranchers must take measures to ensure they, first of all, start out suf-ficiently insured, as well as stay educated and up-to-date regard-ing their policies.

Firstly, Ferguson said he urges all farmers and ranchers to avoid minimum packages at all costs. If they don’t opt in for workers’ compensation (which he highly recommends for all farmers and ranchers, no matter the size of their farms), he said they should aim for the maximum amount of coverage their policies allows.

“Don’t settle for a minimum because it’s going to be gone so fast (after an incident) it’s not going to leave you any protection in the end,” he said.

Second, Brown said farm-ers and ranchers must find an insurance agent who is knowl-edgeable of agriculture and is familiar with the industry.

“Too many insurance agents don’t understand production ag-riculture, don’t understand the risks, and don’t understand how to properly insure production agriculture operations,” Brown said. “Find an agent that gets it. And, once you have that agent, develop a relationship with him or her to ensure your farms or ranches are properly insured.”

Farm Bureau agents are par-ticularly knowledgeable when it comes to agriculture insurance, and they understand the risks involved if certain equipment or products go without proper coverage. They’re also aware of what goes into running a farm,

so they know how to ask the right questions to make sure your policy reaches every corner of your business.

As farmers and ranchers sit down with an agent, Ferguson said it’s vital to disclose every-thing that happens on their property, from what kind of ma-chinery is used to what kind of work is done, because forgetting to mention a detail could mean a gaping hole in what is actually covered when an accident does occur.

“Whatever you do, don’t leave out information,” Ferguson said. “It’s hard to think of everything you do year round, but just un-derstand what your practices are and open that up to your agent. You’ve got to disclose everything so you know you’re covered.”

Above all, however, Brown and Ferguson said it’s essential for farmers and ranchers to main-tain a regular and up-front dia-logue with their agents so their understanding of their coverage is crystal clear and the agent is aware of any changes on the farm or ranch that would require an update to the package.

Brown said because the major-ity of Utah’s farms and ranches are generational, not only is a heritage passed down from one generation to the next, but also is a responsibility to protect the family’s livelihood.

“To have a farm or ranch in-sured not only gives comfort and peace of mind to a busy farm or ranch mind, but it also provides protection to ensure it gets to the next generation,” Brown said. “There’s too much at stake and too much to consider to lose a generational farm or ranch, so we need to ensure they are ad-equately insured.”

With notable events in recent months involved losses for prop-erty owners, either from equip-ment malfunction or errors in judgment, having the proper insurance can add piece-of-mind for farmers and ranchers.

FBL Financial Group (FBL) is Farm Bureau’s insurance com-pany and has been using sophis-ticated pricing models to provide an effective farm and ranch in-surance business for many years. FBL currently has 43 percent of the farm insurance market and is a leader in the state. The program has been managed by Anne Hard-man, Senior Farm & Ranch underwriting for FBL Finan-cial.

F a r m a n d ranch under-writers work w i t h p r o p -erty owners to make sure they have the proper coverage for the farm and to avoid any surprises in case claims need to be filed on the policy.

To enhance the effectiveness of the program, FBL recently hired Neil Bailey to work with Hard-man as the Farm & Ranch Field Underwriter. No stranger to Utah Farm Bureau, Neil has previously served as a volunteer leader for the Weber County Farm Bureau prior to working in Idaho man-aging a 4,000-acre farm. Neil is also the brother David Bailey, the Utah Farm Bureau Federation’s

Farm Bureau Financial Services bolsters its

e�ective Farm & Ranch program

Vice-President for Organization.Neil’s primary responsibilities

will include working with farm-ers and ranchers in the field upon renewal of their policies to make sure they have proper coverage, especially in situations where property values have increased and left the farm with a gap in coverage.

“Farm Bureau is really able to serve our clients well because it’s in the business of agriculture,” Bailey said. “We’re not some internet start-up company that

doesn’t understand the needs of farmers. Anne’s done a great job and I’m excited to combine my passion for agriculture with fi-nancial tools designed to protect a farmer’s livelihood.”

Neil and his wife Mitzi have three kids and live in Weber County, not far from the original Bailey farm. For those with ques-tions on farm or ranch coverage, feel free to contact Neil at [email protected] or Anne Hard-man at [email protected].

Neil Bailey (right) and his family have returned to Utah a�er managing a farm in Idaho. Bailey joins FBL Financial as a Farm & Ranch Field Underwriter.


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By Terry Messmer, Utah State Uni-versity

At no time in the recorded an-nals of wildlife management have so many devoted so much to the management and conservation of a single species – the greater sage grouse. The species is indicative of the health of the sagebrush ecosystems important to all for its environmental services.

The International Sage-grouse Forum (ISGF) will be held at the Radisson Hotel, downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, on November 12-13, 2014. The focus will be “Conservation through Science, Management, and Local Com-munity Involvement.” The ISGF will bring together local sage grouse working group members, landowners, county and city planners, energy industry and environmental organization rep-resentatives, and local govern-ment offi cials from throughout the western U.S. and Canada to interact with federal, regional,

International sage grouse forum to be held November

12 & 13 in Salt Lake Citystate sage-grouse conservation decision makers, wildlife manag-ers, and biologists to further ad-vance sage-grouse conservation through science, management and local community involve-ment. The ISGF will also high-light the magnitude and resolve of on-going range wide species conservation partnerships.

ISGF participants will be able to attend sessions covering a variety of topics that will en-hance their understanding of sage-grouse conservation needs and the role of ongoing eff orts to conserve the species. A draft agenda is outlined on page 2 of the newsletter. The conference website will have up-to-date agenda details, as well as hotel, registration, sponsorship and scholarship information. Regis-tration for the meeting will begin August 1, 2014. Early bird regis-tration deadline ends September 15, 2014.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A recent study showing how man-datory labels for foods made with genetically modified in-gredients would cost families in one state hundreds of ad-ditional dollars each year at the grocery store is yet another reason why Congress shouldn’t delay in passing the bipartisan Safe and Accurate Food Label-ing Act, according to farmers and ranchers.

In making it clear that the Food and Drug Administration is the nation’s foremost author-

Cornell study: State-mandated GMO labels will drive up food prices

ity on the use and labeling of foods containing GM ingre-dients, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act will provide a federal solution to protect consumers from a confusing patchwork of 50-state GMO labeling policies, and the mis-information and high food costs that would come with them, explained Andrew Walmsley, American Farm Bureau Federa-tion biotech specialist.

Cornell University research-

GMO continued on page 24


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County ConnectionVice President- OrganizationDavid Bailey

What’s your risk tolerance?

RISK continued on page 26

Farming and Ranching is a dangerous occupation that is constantly filled with a variety of hazards.

As a young kid growing up on our family dairy farm, I was taught over and over what hazards to avoid and how to stay safe around animals, tractors and machinery. Being a parent myself now and having my own kids exposed to some of these same hazards has caused me to stop and think a lot more about safety. I find myself preaching to my kids – almost daily – about what not to do and how to avoid dangerous situa-tions on the farm, at home and at play.

I know the risks involved and I have witnessed a few close calls over the years. On our farm, I take as many precautions as I can and try to maintain an atmo-sphere of safety. Deep down, one of my greatest fears is losing a family member or friend to some sort of farm accident.

Most farmers and ranchers have similar fears, and I know they work hard to avoid such tragedies. Many of us know someone who has had a close call or even lost someone through human or mechanical error on the farm. Because we live in an imperfect world, we can never fully avoid these situations – but we can work to minimize the risks.

Each of us has a risk toler-ance level that is unique to us based on what we know and the paradigm we live in. Those that have witnessed some tragedy firsthand may have a lower risk tolerance level than someone who has not. Our paradigm is constantly shifting as we gain experience and knowledge.

Recently, my risk paradigm shifted a little as a result of an experience I had on my farm one evening. Although I was lucky not to experience a tragedy or event where someone’s life or limb was at stake, I did have an experience that caused me to

think about my risk tolerance level and what I could do to mitigate that risk.

Several weeks ago, I was cut-ting some hay in a field not too far from my home. It was get-ting dark, and I was working as quickly as possible. I had parked my ATV in the corner of the field next to a busy road and gone about my work.

I hadn’t thought too much about my ATV when I quit for the night and walked back to where I had parked it. As I came close to the spot where I had left it, my heart sank. My Polaris Ranger was nowhere to be found. In the dim light of the moon I could see where the two rear tires had spun out as if someone was in a rush to leave the scene. After checking with family members to make sure they hadn’t taken it, I made the call to the Sheriff’s office.

The officer met me around midnight and took down my report of the evening’s events. He asked for as many details as I could imagine and shared all the information with the local dispatch office. On parting, he indicated to me that these types of situations don’t typically turn out very well. Sometimes they find the stolen property at the

bottom of the local reservoir or sometimes at the bottom of a very steep and rocky canyon. He said occasionally they do recover the items, but he certainly didn’t leave me with much hope.

This was the first time in my life that something of significant

value had been blatantly stolen from me. Under normal circumstances, I would have felt secure because insurance would step in and cover any losses due to theft or ac-

cident. Unfortunately, this was not a normal circumstance. Re-cently I had taken steps to insure my ATV, but I hadn’t yet finished the appropriate paperwork to insure this particular vehicle.

Although the theft was not fi-nancially devastating, my stom-

ach ached as I thought about my loss and how a simple phone call to my insurance agent could have made my risk tolerable.

I used to think insurance was a necessary evil that I had to have to satisfy the law or a lender. I’ve now learned a hard lesson that insurance is there to alleviate my risk and, above all else, give me peace of mind in the face of theft or damage.

Now, fortunately, my story does have a happy ending as we did find the Ranger. It had been run off the road at high speed a few miles away. There was some damage, but overall I was lucky. The minute I had it back in my possession I called and got it properly insured. I didn’t want to ever have that sinking feeling again, and I didn’t waste any time and risk being unprepared.

We all have learning mo-ments in life. This one cost me


In the eyes of a farmer’s wife

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By Jordan BlackI can still remember the first

time I heard those now famous words spoken by Paul Harvey, “So God made a Farmer.” It seemed like just yesterday. I remember where and how I was sitting on the couch. I know where my 18-month-old son was playing on the floor. I even remember the 49ers jersey I was wearing. I remember things that would seem so insignificant to others, but to me, the memory is so vivid.

We all gathered as family with anticipation to watch the Super Bowl, the championship football game between the Baltimore Ra-vens and the San Francisco 49ers. It was chaos to say the least in the house. Everyone was laughing, talking and teasing one another. Then the words “And on the 8th day …” echoed over the television speakers. We all sat in silence to watch the commercial. As it ended, I couldn’t help but choke back tears and feel so much pride and joy in the way my new little family had decided to live our lives. At that moment, I came to realize that we as farmers are not alone in this journey.

My husband Derek has worked on the farm for about as long as he can remember. After his par-ents’ divorce when he was very young, his mother remarried Kirk Matthews. Kirk is a third genera-tion farmer, born and raised in Grantsville, Utah. At the time of their marriage, Kirk’s younger brother Kyle Matthews was run-ning the family farm.

Derek was instantly involved with the in’s and out’s of farm life. At age 12, he began moving the sprinklers both day and night and was quickly involved in the handling of heavy equipment. He was Kyle’s right hand man.

At a fairly young age, Derek knew all he could about the farm. He continued to work constant, vig-orous hours until he graduated from Utah State University in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Business.

And then there’s me. I grew up in a housing subdivision and was never really around a farm or ranch growing up. I was involved in the FFA Organization in high school, and had a couple of hors-es, but I would have never classi-fied myself as a “country girl.” I played three sports and was very involved, just not so much in the agriculture side of things.

Derek and I began dating in high school. During the summers as often as I could, I would go help him move pipe and, on occasion, sit and keep him company on a tractor. He taught me the basics of the farm – like how often you need to water, when it’s time to cut and bale, or what good hay looks like opposed to not good hay. But that was about it.

Derek and I got engaged after his graduation from USU in De-cember 2009, and then we mar-ried in April. We started to plan for the future and searched our options. Kyle Matthews and his family bought a farm in Idaho and quickly relocated that same spring. After many discussions with the Matthews family, Derek agreed to buy out his uncle and take over the family farm as owner/operator. Derek instantly qualified for a beginning farmer’s loan through the Farm Service Agency to help him get started.

Derek was a 23-year-old young man getting ready to tackle his first year as a business owner and run a 480-acre irrigated hay farm all alone – AND he was a newly-wed on top of all that.

Derek seemed to never be home that first year. With both of us

working, we had gone more than a whole week without seeing each other. I remember at one point questioning if we had made the right decision with the farm. Before getting married, I was completely oblivious to the REAL demands of farm life. I soon came to realize there is never a day that you decide not to work. The hay always needs to be watered and the animals always need to be fed.

I started to understand with each passing day that running a farm meant making many sacri-fices. It’s a rarity if we get to spend the 4th of July together. It’s even rarer for us to take an overnight trip somewhere. But with all of the sacrifices that are made each summer, the reward is so much greater.

I don’t think many people can relate to what it’s like to be a farmer’s wife. Do I go days with-out seeing my husband? Sure. Is my husband grumpy, stressed and hardheaded for weeks at a time during harvest? Definitely, YES! But I wouldn’t trade it for

anything. I have to see the bigger picture.

Come winter, we are blessed with all the time we need to make up for those lost summer months. We have two small boys, and the time they DO get to spend with their dad in the summer is great. They get to move pipe together, ride in the semi while hauling hay, and best of all, get to drive and operate the tractors.

Those are the amazing and pre-cious memories that our children get to make growing up — things that most other kids only dream about doing. We might not get to do many family activities in the summer, but my kids get to make forever memories on the family farm. Teaching our children the importance of hard work and patience is priceless to a mother.

The thing about farm life is that you always need to see the broader side of things. I have come to realize that regardless of what the weather is doing, a farmer is NEVER satisfied. It’s too

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“It is clear that conserva-tion plans developed at the state and local levels provide the greatest op-portunity for success.”

Stallman said that evidence shows locally developed programs, in which landowners played a role in develop-ment, are better received and more effective than federally mandated top-down programs to which landowners can only comment after the fact.

“States have better knowledge of the land-scape, needs of spe-cies that inhabit the landscape, and needs of landowners,” Stall-man said, adding that a number of new and

ongoing state and local efforts to achieve stable, healthy populations of sage grouse should be allowed sufficient time to demonstrate success prior to federal interven-tion from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

“Approximately 76 percent of all listed spe-cies occur to some ex-tent on privately owned lands and more than one-third occur exclusively on privately owned lands. While the sage grouse proposal is specific, a broader application of the state-focused model could prove to be suc-cessful in prioritizing effective species conser-vation efforts by state wildlife agencies and preventing unnecessary federal intervention.”

Washington, D.C. – The American Farm Bu-reau Federation together with Georgetown Univer-sity’s McDonough School of Business Global Social Enterprise Initiative and the Georgetown Entre-preneurship Initiative’s StartupHoyas recently announced the Rural Entrepreneurship Chal-lenge. The first-of-its-kind challenge provides an opportunity for indi-viduals to showcase ideas and business innovations being cultivated in ru-ral regions of the United States. The Farm Bureau Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge is a key compo-nent of the Rural Entre-

First annual rural entrepreneurship challenge launched

preneurship Initiative, a joint effort between AFBF and Georgetown.

The inaugural chal-lenge is accepting applica-tions beginning July 24 until Sept.15. Semi-final-ists will be announced at the National Summit on Rural Entrepreneurship at Georgetown Universi-ty’s McDonough School of Business on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The summit is spon-sored jointly by AFBF, GSEI and the White House Rural Council.

Challenge finalists will pitch their business ideas to a team of judges at the AFBF 96th Annual Con-vention, slated for Jan. 9-14 in San Diego, Cali-

fornia. Participants, who must be based in a rural county, will compete for the Rural Entrepreneur of the Year Award and prize money of up to $30,000 to implement their ideas.

To learn more about the challenge and sub-mit an online applica-tion, visit http://www.strongruralamerica.com/challenge.

“Through the chal-lenge, we will identify rural entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and help them remove any barriers standing between them and a viable, emerging business,” said Lisa Ben-

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fornia. Participants, who must be based in a rural county, will compete for the Rural Entrepreneur of the Year Award and prize money of up to $30,000 to implement their ideas.

To learn more about the challenge and sub-mit an online applica-tion, visit http://www.strongruralamerica.com/challenge.

“Through the chal-lenge, we will identify rural entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and help them remove any barriers standing between them and a viable, emerging business,” said Lisa Ben-

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W A S H I N G T O N , D.C. – The American Farm Bureau Federa-tion recently released to Congress a comprehen-sive document that re-sponds, point by point, to numerous inaccurate and misleading com-ments made about the Environmental Pro-tection Agency’s latest clean water rule. Nancy Stoner, EPA acting as-sistant administrator for water, made the statements in a recent agency blog post.

AFBF’s document ex-plains – with specifi c ci-tations to the proposed rule and other author-ities – how the rule would give EPA broad Clean Water Act juris-diction over dry land features and farming practices long declared

Farm Bureau decodes water rule proposal, asks EPA to rescind

off -limits by Congress and the nation’s highest court.

“AFBF and several state Farm Bureaus have met with the EPA repeatedly, and each time agency of-ficials have declined to grapple with the serious, real world implications of the rule,” AFBF President Bob Stallman said. “EPA is now engaged in an in-tensive public relations campaign, and we believe its statements are directly contrary to the reality of the proposed rule.

“We have therefore de-cided to take our argu-ments to a wider audience, as well. Farm Bureau is dedicated to communi-cating to farmers, their elected representatives and the public how the proposed rule will impose costly and time-intensive federal permitting re-

gimes on commonplace and essential practices that our nation’s farmers and ranchers depend on. Agency inspectors and courts will apply the rule, not EPA’s talking points. It’s time for the agency to ditch this rule and start over.”

AFBF hopes this docu-ment will contribute to the ongoing discussion in Congress regarding the rule and its implica-tions not only for farming, but for the U.S. economy more broadly.

The document can be found here: http://bit.ly/1mhsL2Z

A shorter sampling of some of the most im-portant points can be found here: http://bit.ly/1rr8hdi

Utah producers will pay reduced crop insurance premiums in 2014 thanks to the USDA’s Risk Man-agement Agency’s (RMA) 2014 Financial Assistance Program (FAP). The pro-gram applies to buy up policies and is available to producers in RMA’s 16 targeted states, including Utah, Nevada, and Wyo-ming. Under the program, RMA will provide a fi xed premium reduction of up to $235 per crop policy for eligible producers. The premium reduction will be automatically applied to eligible policies, and some additional rules and maxi-

Crop insurance u pdatemum limits apply. Pro-ducers are encouraged to obtain additional details from their crop insurance agent.

As a reminder, pro-ducers facing crop losses should understand and carefully follow RMA’s loss reporting and adjustment process. For example, most crop insurance policies require that damage be reported to your crop in-surance agent within 72 hours of discovery. Pro-ducers must never destroy evidence of damage until a loss adjuster evaluates it. Producers should also promptly report crop dam-

age to the Farm Service Agency (USDA/FSA) to ensure eligibility for any available crop disaster pro-grams.

Finally, Utah farmers and ranchers are reminded of the availability of a fi ve-part webinar series called, “Protecting Your Profi ts – Strategies for Navigating Turbulent Markets.” The free webinars are designed to help participants learn strategies for managing the critical and sometimes complex marketing issues faced by producers The we-binar series can be found online at www.CASCMP.com.


ing attack on privately-held water rights clearly stated in the Water Clause!

These attention-getting slap-downs by Congress and the Utah Legislature weren’t enough to deter the United States Forest Service. In fact, by releasing its expansive Groundwater Direc-tive, the federal land manage-ment agency seeks to funda-mentally alter the relationship between the Congress and the federal agencies, as well as the historic relationship between the states and the federal government on water!

The U.S. House of Representa-tives Subcommittee on Water and Power held oversight hearings June 24th on the Forest Service Groundwater Management Di-rective — “New Federal Schemes to Soak up Water Authority: Impacts on States, Water Us-ers, Recreation and Jobs.” I was honored to represent Utah Farm Bureau and the six million mem-bers of American Farm Bureau as a witness defending the sovereign rights of the states and protecting private property rights. Interest-ingly, the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service Tom Tidwell refused the committee’s invitation to testify and answer questions.

The Directive is just the latest in a systematic strategy of the Forest Service and the federal govern-ment to gain greater control over the natural resources of the state of Utah and the West. They are trying to assert authority where they don’t have authority! Begin-ning with the Mining Act of 1866 and, to a greater degree, with the McCarran Amendment of 1952, Congress granted the water to the states and yielded to the states on “all rights to use water.”

Let’s be clear, the waters that flow within the borders of the state of Utah, below ground or above ground, are not the prop-erty of the U.S. Forest Service, nor do they belong to the Ameri-

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can people. These waters are the property of the residents of the state of Utah to be put to benefi-cial use as defined by the Utah Legislature.

The Forest Service has failed to demonstrate any federal statutes or court rulings that provide au-thority to manage groundwater, so they imply that this new au-thority is based on the agency’s land management duties. In reali-ty, the agen-cy is seeking to federalize the waters of Utah by c l a i m i n g a reserved water right tied to its m a n a g e -m e n t o b -l i g a t i o n s established in the 1897 O r g a n i c A c t . A d -ditionally, the Forest Service de-clares that all ground-water and surface waters are hydraulically interconnected and, therefore, the agency possess authority to establish a federal regulatory system over ground-water and surface water that will be overlaid over the states regula-tory structure causing confusion, delays and increasing regulatory costs.

The agency asserts they will “evaluate all applications” made to the states for water rights on Forest System lands. Further, the Forest Service “will seek coopera-tion with EPA” in evaluating the potential for injury to groundwa-ter on System lands. In the pro-posed Directive, we are seeing the unprecedented step of injecting a federal approval requirement for state-granted water rights where the Forest Service has no author-ity. This provision by itself should fire up state’s rights advocates as

well as municipal water compa-nies, water districts or anyone who owns wells or surface rights with potential for developing wa-ter rights on or near System lands where the Forest Service claims this broad connectivity.

With livestock grazing rights squarely in the Forest Service gun sights for the last half century, the proposed Directive introduces broad management terms like

“watershed basis,” reclaiming “historic wetlands” and address-ing “climate change,” all of which are legally ambiguous but in-crease rancher’s uncertainty! Will the Forest Service seek to impose modifications on livestock water rights or other privately held state water rights as a condition of us-ing the System lands? History and the ski industry already answer that question.

The Directive sets up a legal battleground by seeking a “re-served water right” to meet the agency’s management obligations under the Organic Act, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the Wilder-ness Act and others. This claim of an expanded federal water right based on the “Winters Doctrine” is legally unfounded, but abso-lutely increases uncertainty for states and private property rights. Potentially challenged water

rights adjudicated by the State Engineer for decades are private property that has been used for generations as collateral on loans and other legal instruments. In Winters v. United States (1908), the United States Supreme Court found that when Congress es-tablishes an Indian Reservation, even though silent on water, the action provides adequate water to irrigate crops and accomplish the

terms of the res-ervation. In Unit-ed States v. New Mexico (1978), the High Court clari-fied that Congress, in designating the federal lands, “re-served only the amount of water to fulfill the purpose of the reservation, no more.”

Recognizing as much as 70 per-cent of Utah’s water – summer rains and winter snows – f lows from the Forest System lands, this

Directive challenges Utah’s pri-macy in water appropriation, allocation and development. If adopted it will have a chilling ef-fect on Utah’s future

Implementation of this Direc-tive would have disastrous im-pacts on agriculture and other Utah water users in the second-most arid state in the nation. Given the U.S. Forest Service’s lack of authority, the likely vio-lations of state law, federal law, Supreme Court precedent, the Utah Constitution and United States Constitution – Utah Farm Bureau joins with the Western Congressional Caucus, the Utah Water Development Commis-sion, the Utah Water Task Force and the National Mining Associa-tion, and many others in calling on the Forest Service to withdraw its Groundwater Resource Man-agement Directive.

Photo courtesy of American Farm BureauUtah Farm Bureau CEO Randy Parker (le�) shakes hands with U.S. Representative Tom McClintock (R-CA 4th district), chairman of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Water & Power following his testimony regarding new Forest Service rules on water.


Practical PolicyVice President- Public PolicySterling Brown

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Managing rangelandsWhile attending annual meet-ings of the American Farm Bureau Federation earlier this year in San Antonio, Texas, Farm Bureau delegates ad-opted a policy that states, “We support the mult iple-use concept of federal lands, recognizing that definable land areas have domi-nant-use capability, which should be recognized within the concept of multiple uses without the total exclu-sion of other uses.”

Rangelands are divided be-tween public and private own-ership. Private rangelands are managed first to satisfy the needs, wants and desires of the individual landowner. Land management decisions are based on their relation-ship to the value of the goods and services in the market

place. Societal values are reflected in what people are willing to pay for the goods and products.

Public rangelands, however, are managed first to satisfy the requirements of society. The needs, wants and values of the individual user of land become secondary to the soci-etal values. Because these val-

ues are difficult to determine without direct reference to the market place, current manage-ment strategies usually involve high levels of public participa-

tion in attempts to determine what people want from the public rangelands.

Proper use of public range-lands is inseparably connected to the quality of life in rural Utah. Any removal of range forage would cause either a re-duction of livestock numbers or an increased requirement for cultivated acreage to support the livestock industry. Those acres now producing other products for the consuming

public would have to change to supplement the livestock industry.

Studies show a definite com-plementary relationship be-tween livestock grazing and wildlife habitat. Range research and management experience by federal and state agencies and range scientists has dem-onstrated that the removal of nonproductive brush, debris

and slash from rangelands by controlled burning, spraying or chaining is an economical method of range management when used to increase the for-age available to livestock and wildlife.

Utah Farm Bureau supports legislation permitting pre-scribed and controlled burning and other means of vegetative control on federal lands in-cluding wildlife areas. We also believe permittees on federal lands should be encouraged to improve range conditions through cooperative contracts with the appropriate agencies. Essential, however, to that encouragement is a method to provide permittees with secu-

rity of investment. Farm Bureau also supports

a reasonable approach to im-proving rangeland manage-ment practices, including: 1) uniform and scientifically valid rangeland data and monitor-ing programs; 2) consistent and meaningful methodolo-gies used by both Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Forest Service; 3) a continued commitment to range resource management, as opposed to removal of livestock; 4) better trained personnel; 5) recogni-tion of the need to adjust man-agement to site specific condi-tions; and 6) mechanisms that will encourage a partnership

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ers earlier this month revealed the results of a study showing that New York’s proposed man-datory GMO labeling bill would cost families an average of $500 per year at the checkout aisle. The findings come on the heels of similar studies in Washing-ton state and California that showed mandatory GMO labels would result in comparable in-creases in the cost of food.

Proponents of GMO labeling say they’re concerned about the safety of foods made with GM ingredients, despite the fact that GMOs have been used in our food supply for more than 20 years and no study has ever shown them to be unsafe or even different from foods without GMOs.

“There is no uncertainty about the safety of GMO food in-

gredients,” Walmsley empha-sized. “And as the Cornell study and others have shown, nor is there any doubt mandatory state-by-state labeling require-ments will hit consumers’ wal-lets hard, with those who can least afford it hurting the most.”

The Cornell study found that a mandatory labeling law like the one proposed would likely cost the state of New York millions of dollars in revenue to imple-ment the new requirements and to account for a loss in farm income.

The study was conducted by Professor Bill Lesser from Cor-nell’s Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management to evaluate the added costs that will be passed on to consumers if mandatory labeling becomes law in New York.

The federal Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act will safe-guard farmers and ranchers ac-cess to the technology they need to provide consumers with the variety of food options and price points they expect, and need, while ensuring food safety is the leading driver of a national labeling policy. Specifically, the measure requires FDA to conduct a safety review of all new GMO traits well before they’re available on supermar-ket shelves and empowers the agency to mandate the labeling of GMO food ingredients if the agency determines there is a health, safety or nutrition issue with a new GMO technology.

The bill would not prevent companies from voluntarily labeling their products for the absence or presence of GMO ingredients, but would instead direct FDA to establish federal standards for those voluntary labels.

son, Ph.D., AFBF’s director of rural development. “Winners will get initial capital, as well as mentoring to take them from innovative concept, to strat-egy, to reality. Farm Bureau recognizes that great business ideas can germinate anywhere and we’re excited to see what our members will bring to the table.”

“Rural entrepreneurs face unique challenges and more limited options when explor-ing new business ideas. But just as in Silicon Valley, great ideas combined with the proper support and funding can be transformational,” said Jeff Reid, founding director, of StartupHoyas at Georgetown.

“Bolstering economic growth through entrepreneurship strengthens not only rural America, but all of America,” said Ladan Manteghi, execu-tive director of the Global So-cial Enterprise Initiative. “Our partnership with Farm Bureau combines complementary as-sets to bring educational tools, business expertise, incentives such as the challenge, and men-torship to rev up new business concepts and rural economies.”

The Global Social Enterprise Initiative at Georgetown’s Mc-Donough School of Business aims to prepare current and future leaders to make respon-sible management decisions that yield both economic and social value. Through practi-cal training for global business leaders, the initiative promotes transformative solutions to and impactful investments in the world’s significant challenges in health and well-being, eco-nomic growth, the environment and international development.

approved the name change at a meeting on June 11.

The Norbest brand has a long and storied history, including establishing the tradition of what is now known as the “annual turkey pardon” by the U.S. President just before Thanksgiving. This institution began in 1936 and is continued today by the National Turkey Federation.

The newly renamed Norbest Inc. is a fully integrated tur-key producing and processing cooperative comprised of 42 member-growers. The group commercially grows five million turkeys a year, has sales of $125 million and directly employs 460 at facilities in Moroni and Salina, Utah.


Farm SafetyVice President- Farm SafetyA.J. Ferguson

Don’t lose to an agriculture �reNearly every 15 seconds of every day, a fire department responds to a fire somewhere in the United States.

Farm homes and buildings are particularly vulnerable to fires. Here are some eye-opening facts from the U.S. Fire Administration about agricultural fires:

• An estimated 20,000 agricultural f ires each year result in $102 million in direct property loss.

• Nearly two-thirds of all agricultural fires occur in orchards or crops.

• Agricultural fires peak in the early spring and again in the summer.

• Equipment fires usually involve cars, trucks and tractors.

• T h e l e a d i n g c a u s e o f agricultural fires is open flame.

• In a study that took place between 1996 and 1998, agricultural f ires were responsible for nearly 50 civilian injuries and 25 fatalities.

It only takes a few minutes for a tractor fire to turn an e x p e n s i v e p i e c e o f f a r m machinery into a smoldering pile of scrap. Studies indicate that property damage losses from farm equipment fires cost U.S. farmers and ranchers and their insurers as much as $25 million a year. Furthermore, the additional losses from machine downtime can be just as great.

Here are tips from farm safety experts on preventing losses from farm equipment fires:

• Before beginning the harvest season and then every week after, check all switches, wiring harnesses, fuses, circuit breakers, battery connections and all other

electrical components for proper operation. If you observe any sparking, arcing or blown fuses, correct the problem immediately.

• Make sure all exhaust manifolds and muffler connections are tight to prevent hot gases and sparks from entering critical areas.

• Make sure all bearings and other drive systems are properly lubricated a n d m a i n t a i n e d . Replace any part that b e c o m e s w o r n o r damaged. A badly worn bearing will glow red hot, and a slipping belt can burst into flames if not replaced.

• Clean crop residue and other dry, flammable mater ia ls f rom the machine. Take a few minutes each day to clear them from the engine compartment and cab with compressed air or a broom.

• If a fuel, oil or hydraulic l ine begins to leak, repair or replace them

at once. A little diesel fuel or hydraulic oil combined with dried chaff or grass can turn a combine or tractor into a raging inferno.

• It’s good to give the engine a thorough cleaning at least

once each season with a high-pressure washer and degreasing solvent. A clean engine will run cooler, operate more efficiently and greatly reduce the chance of fire.• If fire does occur, a good extinguisher can

limit the spread of fire and help to reduce loss. Select a high-quality, heavy-duty, 10-pound ABC dry chemical

extinguisher. Mount it in the cab in a readily accessible place. Consider mounting a second extinguisher on all combines outside the cab where it can be reached from the ground.

• Check your fire extinguisher’s pressure gauge several t imes each season and recharge if the pressure gets low. Also, gently invert the extinguisher once or twice each year to keep the extinguisher’s compound from becoming packed in the bottom of the canister f r o m t h e e q u i p m e n t ’ s vibration.

If you suspect a fire, shut the machine off as quickly as possible. Make sure the key is turned completely off to prevent the flow of current into the fire area. You should only attempt to fight a fire if you can do so without putting yourself in danger. Attack the fire from upwind and aim the extinguisher at the base of the flames. If the fire is out of your control, seek help immediately. If you are able to extinguish the fire, locate the cause and don’t resume operation until it is corrected.

Also, be careful when driving vehicles into fields of dry vegetation. All newer vehicles have a catalytic converter underneath the body as part of the exhaust system. These systems can become very hot and will start fires.

If you would like further information contact me at 801-233-3006 or [email protected].

Photo courtesy of Richmond Fire Dept.A tractor in northern Utah catches �re and is a complete loss

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a little and, fortunately, I was lucky to learn the lesson with minimal losses. Whether it is safety on the farm or properly insuring your farm and ranch assets, I urge our Utah farmers and ranchers to learn from my experience and visit with your Farm Bureau agent before theft or damage occurs.

A once-a-year review is help-ful for both you and your agent. It can help you assess your risk and adjust your coverage based on your situation. Farm Bureau agents are well trained and have the right tools to minimize your risk at a competitive price.

hot, too cold, too wet or too dry. But a farmer just figures it out, no matter what the situation.

Putting in a 72-hour grind is the norm for Derek. You have to pride yourself in your product. If getting the best hay means staying up for three days straight, then that’s what you need to do. I can tell you from firsthand experience

that I have never seen a happier husband than the day he gets his hay baled before a big rainstorm. Those are the times we celebrate.

Paul Harvey said it best in his two-minute Super Bowl commer-cial: “A farmer is somebody who will bale his family together with the soft, strong bonds of sharing.” We are all one big family in the agriculture industry. We each have had to share our time with either our cattle, or our crop. We have experienced the good and the bad. Some of us have had the greatest of successes, and the greatest disasters. But we, as an ag family help, support and love each other. I guess you could say that we are all baled together.

Here it is five years and two kids later since we started our crazy, and at times scary, journey. Being a farmer’s wife has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. Putting up hay isn’t only done by the farmer himself, but by his whole family. There is a strong, never-breaking bond between a farmer and his wife. The wives of farmers or ranchers play just as big of a role in this industry.

Since being involved in the Young Farmer’s and Rancher’s Organization, we have met in-credible people with great stories who are a lot like us in many ways. Each family knows that sacrifice made to live the lives that we do in farming and ranching. But I also know that each of these men and women wouldn’t trade it for anything.

There is no greater joy than to know that my children walk in truth. Farming and ranching is the truth—true hard work, true responsibility, true sacrifice and true reward. The truth our chil-dren will learn on the farm can’t be learned anywhere else.

Derek and Jordan Black are farmers in Tooele County and currently serve on the Utah Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Committee, representing District 3 – including Tooele, Salt Lake and Davis Counties.


Leader Feature: Linda NoyesState Women’s Committee ~ District 6

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Residence: Milford, Beaver CountySpouse: Don NoyesFamily: Seven children & 21 grandchildren

Began Farming: Don grew up on a dairy farm in Morgan, Utah with his parents, Mac & Doris Noyes. I grew up on a dairy farm/beef ranch in Ferron, Utah with my parents Ralph & Arlene Lemon. I vowed I was never going to marry a farmer, especially a dairy farmer. We met at Utah State University and it was love at first sight – and that was the end of the vow. We graduated from USU in June and Don was drafted into the U.S. Army in September when Linda was expecting their 2nd child. When Don returned from Vietnam, we bought our first herd of dairy cows and it grew from there.

Kind of Operation: We had a dairy farm for many years, living in Ferron, Lewiston, Loa, and Fillmore, Utah. About 16 years ago when the price of milked dropped and feed costs were high, we left the dairy farm and went to work for Circle Four Farms in Milford, Utah. Don is a Nursery Farm Leader, with he and a co-worker being responsible for 8,000 pigs.

I worked in Human Resources and Public Affairs at Circle Four Farms. Five years ago, I decided to be an insurance agent because I love working with people and helping them with their insurance needs. We also raise registered quarter horses and Don has a goat herd.

Other organization involvement: Don and I are both on the Beaver County Fair Board. We are also on the Board of Directors for Beaver County Farm Bureau. We are both very involved in leadership positions in our church, and enjoy serving and helping others.

FB member since: We are third generation Farm Bureau Members. My Grandpa Lemon still has the Farm Bureau Member sign standing at his farm!

What got you involved with Farm Bureau? When we were newly weds, living in Ferron, my father (Ralph Lemon) was the Emery County Farm Bureau President. He appointed us as the YF&R chair for the county and that was the beginning.

If you could, what one thing in agriculture would you change? I would find a way to make it easier for young people to be involved in agriculture. It is too expensive for a young person to purchase and operate a farming or ranching business today. I would also continue to promote Agriculture to the American people and around the world, teaching them where their food really comes from, that it is safe to consume and that they get a lot of ‘bang for their buck’.

What do you see for Utah agriculture 20 years from now? Twenty years from now, Utah Agriculture will have many changes. Automation and efficiency will play a big role in production.

What do you like most about being a farmer/rancher? It is a great place to raise children. They learned how to work and to be involved as a family in agriculture. Working the soil and

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between the livestock industry and the agency personnel.

Implementing these im-provements and changes in management philosophy can be accomplished within the scope of existing law and with-out drastic changes. The use of livestock grazing is a key management tool with proven benefits to the ecosystems where used.

To understand the economic impacts of rangeland man-agement, one must first have a basic understanding of the custom and culture of the West. Early settlers found the West short on water and arable land, unable to support tradi-tional American agriculture. These people turned to live-stock production to forge their livelihoods. Rural towns grew up around their ranches, and

economies became dependent on livestock production.

Today, these ranchers are dependent on the federal gov-ernment because the federal government owns 65 percent of Utah. These public lands are vitally important to the local livestock industry. When Con-gress began to regulate live-stock grazing on federal lands, it was careful to state that such regulation should not destroy the stability of ranching in a given area.

Study after study has shown that livestock grazing has ben-eficial effects on the range and that properly managed livestock can actually improve conditions.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Farm Bureau Fed-eration (AFBF), together with the Georgetown University Mc-Donough School of Business Global Social Enterprise Initia-tive, announced a new online business training resource for rural entrepreneurs and Farm Bureau members. The series, launching with five webinars in 2014, is a key component of the Rural Entrepreneurship Initia-tive, a joint effort between AFBF and GSEI.

“The webinar series has been developed to meet the needs of our members who are already involved in rural entrepreneur-ship enterprises as well as those preparing to launch a business in their local communities,” said Dr. Lisa Benson, AFBF’s direc-tor of rural development. “This continuing education initiative will connect rural residents with

Webinars highlight entrepre-neurship for rural America

cutting-edge innovations, busi-ness development training and resources that will yield immedi-ate benefits.”

An orientation workshop will kick off the webinar series at the end of July. Featured presenter Dan Durheim, AFBF’s director of industry affairs, will provide a comprehensive overview of the national Rural Entrepreneur-ship Initiative. Interested Farm Bureau members and others can RSVP online at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/984624936.

The educational series was cre-ated to address the major chal-lenges that rural entrepreneurs are likely to face. Workshops are scheduled throughout the year, with topics including finding business information, finding money to grow your business, and how to keep talent.


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because of the response I had from my constituents who are concerned about the switching and how much they disliked it. I would encourage the public, whichever way they’re leaning, to contact their legislator and also go to the GOED website to take the survey.”

Larry Lewis, the Communi-cations Director of UDAF, said because there is a multitude of other groups also invested in the outcome of the changes to Utah’s clocks, it’s even more important agriculture commu-nity members take advantage of every chance they get to express their opinions.

“This is part of the democratic process — to speak our minds and have our voices heard,” Lewis said. “Go to the website to register your preferences on this topic.”

According to a UFBF interim policy report, the advantages and disadvantages of Daylight Sav-ing Time affect multiple aspects of daily life for many groups of people. For example, the report stated adding daylight to after-noons benefits recreation and entertainment, reduces electric-ity, boosts tourism, and can even save lives on the highway. The change from daylight to twilight causes a 300 percent increase in fatal crashes, and shifting the change one hour later saves lives because fewer motorists are on the road during the twilight shift, which would otherwise occur dur-ing rush hour, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

On the other hand, the report stated Daylight Saving Time can be problematic due to mixed flight schedules that confuse travelers, safety fears for children waiting for the bus during dark mornings, and even serious effects on some

people’s health due to body-clock disruption. Additionally, shifting backwards and forwards can also have adverse affect on agriculture because it rattles important farm-ing routines.

“Generally, farmers and ranch-ers have long opposed Daylight Saving Time because it disrupts their schedules,” the report stat-ed. “For example, milk cows like to have a schedule. They like to have everything done the same way. When the time changes, some dairymen gradually alter the milking schedule to help the cows adjust.”

While farmers and ranchers generally advocate for a set sched-ule, they’re also in favor of a permanent spring forward, due to the fact that many of today’s Utah farmers and ranchers also maintain an 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. job in town, and additional light in the evening would provide more time to complete farm chores after work, Brown said.

Farmers and ranchers need to consider how the continuation or change of Daylight Saving Time could impact their practices, for unfavorable outcomes could pos-sibly contribute to challenges of reaching full production or com-bating crop spoilage, therefore leading to rising food prices for everyone, Brown said. The deci-sion the legislature makes this upcoming session could either negatively or positively impact future agriculture production.

“Daylight Saving Time has been in practice for decades, and we’ve developed a way of conducting our business given the model we’ve had for a number of years,” Brown said. “But is that the best model? Do we need to reconsider our Daylight Saving Time given today’s modern practices of pro-duction agriculture? Given all these realities, farmers and ranch-ers need to speak up and consider their ways of moving forward.”

reau-supported Water Rights Protection Act (H.R. 3189), which would prohibit agen-cies within USDA and the De-partment of the Interior from imposing conditions through the permit process that would require the transfer of privately held water rights to the federal government in order to receive or renew the federal permit for the use of land.

USFS’ actions to reduce live-stock grazing is especially egre-gious in light of the sizeable investment the state of Utah, ranchers and sportsmen have made in habitat restoration projects on public lands to increase livestock and wildlife feed. “Although there is more [for animals] to eat, the federal land management agencies continue to cut or suspend grazing permits,” Parker said.

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Parker also took issue with the Forest Service’s attempts to es-tablish federal supremacy over state water rights by imposing federal permits requiring writ-ten authorization and reporting.

“This costly and time-consum-ing process overlaid on state regulatory functions will cause confusion and is detrimental to the economic future of states that rely on water flowing from Forest Service land,” he told lawmakers.

Parker closed his testimony by urging Congress to act on their right and obligation to set boundaries for federal agencies, in particular on the issues of states’ water rights and EPA’s recently proposed “Waters of the U.S.” regulation.

Utah Farm Bureau News30 August 2014FB @ WorkContinued from pg. 11

Utah Farm Bureau… at-tended a meeting with Utah Aquaculture industry leaders, Utah Division of Wildlife Re-sources and legislators to de-termine possible remedies for challenges in the industry, such as disease, supply/demand and marketing.

Utah Farm Bureau… par-ticipated in Utah’s Water De-velopment Commission. This Commission is comprised of Utah lawmakers and water management leaders. The agenda centered on contin-ued federal encroachment on Utah’s water rights, including permittee water rights on fed-eral lands.

Utah Farm Bureau… at-tended the July Legislative Interim sessions on Utah’s Capitol Hill. Pertinent issues centered on meeting Utah’s transportation infrastructure, endangered species mitigation funds and regaining access to Utah’s RS 2477 roads.

Utah Farm Bureau… vis-ited with elected leaders and oil and gas representatives re-garding ongoing concerns with

working with livestock puts you close the environment and you can enjoy God’s creations.

Why should women get involved in Farm Bureau? Women are in integral part of agriculture. They can reach out to others, whether in the classroom, the grocery story, and the community. Women need to let the ‘story of agriculture’ be heard and understood. For me, it is easy to speak up and defend what you believe in.

What is something people don’t know about what the State or County Women’s Committee does? I think the State and County Women’s Committees are involved in a lot of behind the scene work; going into classrooms, reading books to children about farming, farm field days, Ag in the Classroom, county fairs, parades, 4-H, FFA, to name a few.

Why should anyone join Farm Bureau, and what are the benefits? WOW, there are so many benefits. I think the most important is the $65 membership helps pay for a lobbyist at the Utah State Legislature to lobby and defend your rights as an American citizen, water rights, private land rights, animal rights, clean air and water rights. Farm Bureau is a Grassroots Organization; there are few left where your voice can be heard. Then of course there are all the other perks you receive from being a member.

What have you learned as being a Farm Bureau women’s committee leader or what do you like the most about it?I am gaining a greater appreciation for what our State and County Women’s committees do. They are unselfish of their time and are dedicated to serving others. I am making new friends who have the same ideals and goals I have.

What are some of your fondest memories about Farm Bureau? Going to Washington, D.C. and spending time with our government officials. Don had the opportunity to help place a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. It is one of the choicest experiences we have had — to walk the sacred hallowed grounds where our forefathers established this great nation.

What advice would you give to young farm wives? Take time, get involved, include your children, and build memories.

If you could be on any “reality” television show, which would it be? We don’t watch “reality” shows. We love the old westerns; John Wayne, Glenn Ford, Henry Fonda, Ben Johnson, these are some of our heroes.

What is your favorite/most recent movie you’ve seen or book you’ve read? One of the best movies we have seen in a while is Heaven Is For Real. Take your family to it. One of my favorite books is The Message.

Any unique hobbies/interests? Our boys were involved in putting on bull riding rodeos PCBRA for many years. It was a wonderful time working together as a family. We traveled to Utah, Arizona, Nevada and Wyoming. The bull riders called us mom and dad, and they knew swearing was not allowed at our bull ridings. We made some wonderful friends and great memories.

Anything else you want to add? Thank you Farm Bureau for the many years of service to the people of the U.S.A. May you continue to lead this country and set the great example of who the American farmer and rancher are.

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oil and gas development on private property. Surface Use Agreements are often signed by both oil and gas companies and private landowners. However, when this contract is not fol-lowed, who enforces the agree-ments within the contracts?

Utah Farm Bureau… ad-dressed Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) regarding the proposed Ameri-can Crow depredation rule and annual hunt. In June, the DWR board voted to enact rules to grant landowners authority to lethally control American Crows when they depredate and to establish an annual crow hunt in the fall and win-ter. Significant opposition to the board’s vote resulted in a follow-up board meeting and action. In the end, the DWR board again voted to allow depredation kills and establish an annual hunt.

Utah Farm Bureau staff… attended various field meetings related to wildlife and sensitive species around the state, in-cluding those focusing on sage-grouse, mule deer, and elk.


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AUTOMOTIVE:FOR SALE: ’67 Chev C30 Truck. V8, 4 sp., rear dual wheels. 12’ steel �atbed with 4’ sides. Make o�er. Doug, 801-277-1578.CURTIS WRIGHT 2 ½ ton 6x6 army truck with 1,000 gallon aluminum water tank & winch. 9,000 original miles. Needs fuel pump. $4,700 obo. Also chuck wagons and sheep camps for sale. 801-695-1956.’96 JEEP CHEROKEE COUNTRY 4X4. Great for rock climbing. AW4 transmission, skid plate, Reese hitch. Original owner, good condition, non-smoker, no pets, no kids, cloth interior like new, electric driver’s seat, tilt wheel, keyless entry, green exterior. VIN 1J4FJ78S9TL115540. 176,928 miles. $3,500. Kanarraville. Cell: 860-916-6077.

FARM EQUIPMENT:FOR SALE: 1953 John Deere Model 40, Wide Track. Great for parades, work or plowing you drive way. PTO, 3-point. New head, valves, points and wire, starter, 6v battery and exhaust. Built in

Jan. 1953. First year, First Month of the NEW MODEL. $4,300. Possible trades welcome. Call Dan at 801-641-1666. Visit http://goo.gl/eDF4oL for online listing and photos.INTERNATIONAL PLOW: Model 314. 2 way, 3 bottom. In good condition. Asking $1100. 801-876-3390. Best time to call is from noon on. CORRAL PANELS: gates, new, 16 gauge, top quality, best prices. Delivery possible. St. George, Ken. 435-632-5536.FOR SALE: Limb chipper, Vermeer 9 inch capacity, 50 horsepower diesel engine. Mower, 5 foot Bush Hog. Loader, o� of a Ford 860 tractor. For more information call Larry, 801-254-3094. FOR SALE: 1982 1290 Case Tractor, 53hp, 4 cycle diesel, 2405 hrs. $8,000. 2090 Case Tractor, 108hp, 6 cycle diesel, power shi�, 4970 hrs. $12,000. 435-724-5688.SOLD THE FARM: JD 2840 85 HP tractor with loader. 42 series 18” plow, 2-way, 3 bottom. ’87 Volvo truck FE613 diesel with 22’ box bed. International 10’ disk model 330. Syphon tubes of various sizes. 801-825-1701, Ray Child, 701 North 1500 West, Clinton. BEAUTIFUL, LIKE NEW EQUIPMENT: International Tractor Hydro 70. 2125 hrs. New paint and decals. New tires, seat, battery. $16,000. Case International Baler, 8555. Hydraulic pickup & bale chamber. 16”x18”. One season use. Shed stored. $14,000. Mt.

Pleasant. Bob. 435-462-3653 or Cell: 435-469-1445.

FEED:HAY FOR SALE: 1 semi-load, 30 bales. Premium 3rd & 4th crop. Call for test. 435-720-3647. Corinne.

LIVESTOCK:FOR SALE: Holstein Springer heifers. All A.I. bred, using sex semen from 50 yr. A.I. herd. Call Kent, 435-851-6786 or 435-528-7546.SALERS & OPTIMIZER Bulls for sale. Performance tested. Semen & Trich tested. Will feed until April 1. Will deliver. Jasperson Cattle Co. Goshen, Utah 801-667-3565.

REAL ESTATE: OPERATING DAIRY FARM for sale. Approx. 848 acres with 492 acres irrigated & 112 acres dry land. 780 milking cows, 75 dry cows & 700 heifers of various ages. Excellent condition, great location south of Levan, UT. Kent: 801-514-9959, Doug: 801-514-9960, Lynn: 801-514-9962 for information. DWELL REALTY GROUP, BRENT PARKER, (435)881-1000: New! Cache Valley home with large 16’ x 30’ covered patio. Drip system for garden. Storage shed plus lean. Heated 24’ x 36’ workshop with 220 power.60 Acres in Cache Valley. Majestic setting with incredible views of the valley. Beautiful home site with recreational land. 642.94 Acres of Farm Property in Cache Valley. Price Reduced. Unique. Part in CRP. Year around spring.7.51 Acres in Cache Valley. Building lot with irrigation water. Lots at �e Reserve at Bear Lake. Gated community, private beach area. Cache Valley home on almost 11 acres. Beautifully landscaped, water rights, fruit trees and berries, two ponds, horse

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MISCELLANEOUS:FOR SALE: AKC registered Chesapeake Bay Retriever pups. Champion Bloodline. 435-851-6786 or 435-528-7546. GREEN AND YELLOW scale buckboard/freight wagon. Deck: approx 8’ long x 4’ wide with removable sides and end boards. Set up for single horse pull or draw bar for tractor. $3,000 OBO Call Doug, 801-277-1578.

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County Scenes

Salt Lake County▶ Board meetings are the first Tuesday of each month. Next meeting September 2, 7 p.m. at UFBF State Office BoardroomSevier County▶ Board meetings on 4th Wednesday of each month. Next meeting is August 27, 7 p.m. at the insurance office.Washington County▶ Board meetings are the first Wednesday of each month. Next meeting is September 3, 8 p.m. at Insurance office.▶ County Summer BBQ, August 25, 6 p.m. at Washington City Recreation CenterBeaver County▶ Board meeting, August 13, 5 p.m. at Insurance OfficeUintah County▶ County BBQ, Aug. 7, 6 p.m. at Main ParkCarbon County▶ Board meetings on 2nd Tuesday of each month. Next meeting planned for August 12 and September 9.San Juan County▶ Small grain producer lunch with UDAF Commissioner LuAnn Adams, August 26, 12 p.m. at RF Cafe.Emery County▶ Board meetings on 3rd Wednesday of each month. Next meeting is August 20 at County building at 7:30 p.m.Utah County▶ Board meetings on 4th Thursday of most months. Next meeting August 28Kane County▶ CCARM Field Tour, August 6 in Alton, 9 a.m.Garfield County▶ Board meeting, August 13, 12:30 p.m. at Foy’s Cafe in Panguitch▶ CCARM meeting, August 13, 10 a.m. at County CourthouseIron County▶ SWARM Meeting, August 12, 10 a.m. in Cedar City

State and Regional Activities ▶ County Annual Business Meetings to be scheduled▶ UFBF Center Closed for Labor Day, September 1▶ UFBF Farmers Markets in South Jordan & Murray, July 25 - Oct. 25▶ The Great Utah State Fair, September 4-14 in Salt Lake City

▶ DWR Board & RAC MeetingsDWR Board meeting, August 28. Meeting takes place at DNR Salt Lake Office Auditorium, 1594 West North Temple, Salt Lake City. They are typically held at 9 a.m, on the first Thursday of each month., except this month. August meeting will focus on Cougar Guidebook & Rule; Cougar Management Plan; Furbearer Guidebook & Rule; Fee proposals; Wildlife Action Plan; Convention Permit Audit, and the Convention Permit Allocation.

There are no August RAC meetings. For September, the schedule is below:

▶ Southern RAC, Sept. 9, 7 p.m. at Richfield High School▶ Southeastern RAC, Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m. at John Wesley Powell Museum in Green River▶ Northeastern RAC, Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m. at Wildlife Resources NER Office in Vernal▶ Central RAC, Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m. at Dept. of Natural Resources (1596 W. North Temple, SLC)▶ Northern RAC, Sept. 17, 6 p.m. at Brigham City Community Center.

FB County Corner

[Top] Members of the Utah Farm Bureau Board of Directors and Sta� posed for a photo wearing ‘Farm Bureau Proud’ shirts at the Midyear Conference in Ogden. [Middle] �e Iverson family of Hurricane rides in Hop Valley on Lower Kolob in Washington County. [Bottom] A future farmer checks out the equipment at the Weber County Farm Fest in Ogden.

Documents

Utah Farm Bureau News - August 2014