Utah Farm Bureau News

Jobs: Gov. Herbert Tours Rural Utah 11 Baxter Black: A Run of Bad Luck 13

Utah Farm Bureau News NOVEMBER 2011VOL 57, NO. 10

Photo by Charlie Lansche - Summit County BeefLike the sun setting over this pasture in Summit County, this year’s harvest season is just about over. Extended good weather during October has allowed many farmers and ranchers to regain time lost at the beginning of the season due to the cold and wet spring. Despite the coming of winter, Utah’s farmers and ranchers will continue working on their operations during the slower time.

Inside:National Perspective 3Farm Bureau at Work 5Member Benefits 8Baxter Black 13 Farm Safety Column 21Classifieds 31

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Amber waves of grain

As the weather begins to turn cold and the harvesting of crops slows down, it can only mean that the Annual Utah Farm Bureau Federation Convention,

Senator Orrin Hatch and economist Jeff Thredgold to address farmers and ranchers at 2011 annual convention

being held Nov. 16-18 in Layton, is right around the corner. Never to disappoint, the 95th annual convention comes at a time when Utah’s agricultural heritage

is facing changes on several fronts—including transportation planning, urban encroachment, water development and the ever-present battle against the elements.

But with these influences, there remain opportunities for farmers and ranchers to make 2012 a prosperous year. The 2011 State Convention will take place again at the Davis Conference Center in Layton, Davis County, and will feature great speakers that promise to deliver powerful messages

regarding the national economy, upcoming 2012 elections, the need for agricultural advocates or Agvocates, rural economic development and more. The convention will also provide

The Utah Farm Bureau has marked a membership milestone.

“I am both happy and proud to announce that as the Utah Farm Bureau closed out its membership year, it was 30,035 member families strong—the most it has ever had,” said Leland Hogan, President of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation (UFBF).

“This achievement is due to the combined efforts and hard work of our county Farm Bureau volunteer leaders, office and field staff, and our Farm Bureau insurance agents,” Hogan said. “These 30,035 families believe in supporting agriculture by joining

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Farm Bureau membership

hits all-time high

Utah Farm Bureau News2 November 2011

Utah Farm Bureau News(ISSN 1068-5960)

Matt Hargreaves, Editor9865 South StateSandy, Utah 84070-3205

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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 .....................Rulon Fowers, HooperDistrict 3 .............................. Flint Richards, ErdaDistrict 4 ................ Rex Larsen, Spanish ForkDistrict 5 ............................. Scott Chew, JensenDistrict 6 ...........Edwin Sunderland, ChesterDistrict 7 ...............................Nan Bunker, DeltaFB Women’s Chairman ...Ruth Roberts, PenroseYoung Farmer & Rancher Chairman..

Dustin Cox, AltonPeriodicals 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.

Randy N. ParkerChief Executive Officer

Thoughts: Stop the gravy train

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As Americans, there is some-thing we all need to under-stand about our legal system. You don’t have to be a plaintiff or a defendant in a lawsuit to be affected. Costs associated with abuse of the American le-gal system are impacting all of us. Not only is the American legal system overburdened, but according to Tillinghast-Towers-Perrin the litigious nature of our society today is costing every man, woman

and child nearly $900 per year, or more than $3,500 a year for a family of four.

To reign in a legal system being manipulated by special interests, states across the nation are con-sidering or passing legislation aimed at curtailing frivolous law-suits. To put greater pressure on individuals or organizations that seek to win through legal delay-ing actions or attrition, redefin-ing legal standing or implement-ing “loser pay” mandates are now being considered.

Wealthy, high profile and radi-cal environmental groups are using the taxpayer funded Equal Access to Justice Act and the pub-lic lands states of the American West as their own legal “sugar daddy.” Using an environmen-tal litigation agenda, groups like Sierra Club, Western Watersheds and Center for Biological Diver-sity worth tens of millions in assets, are attacking federal land management policies and getting

their inflated attorneys fees paid by the American taxpayer.

The Equal Access to Justice Act was a noble gesture. EAJA was passed as a permanent appro-priation in 1980. Signed into law by President Ronald Reagan and known as the federal fee shifting statute, it allows attorney fees to be awarded from the U.S. Trea-sury where the position of the government is not substantially justified.

However, suing the federal government and abusing EAJA has become a cottage industry for environmental groups. Karen Budd-Falen, a Cheyenne, Wyo-ming based attorney, has pro-vided dramatic evidence of the abuse that is tying up the legal system and taking the American taxpayer for an “attorney’s fees” ride. For example, Budd-Falen’s research found that over the last decade, 12 environmental groups have filed more than 3,300 law-

By Leland Hogan, Presi-dent, Utah Farm Bu-reau Federation

Following years of de-lay and political wran-gling, the U.S. House o f R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s and Senate approved free trade agreements (FTAs) with South Ko-rea, Panama and Co-lombia and sent them to President Obama. After calling on Congress for swift action, the President wasted little time in mak-ing the agreements official. With an American economy in distress, the Administra-tion estimates the trade

Congress, President act on Free Trade Agreements

deals will boost US exports by $13 billion while creating and supporting tens of thou-sands of Amer-ican jobs.

A m e r i c a n Farm Bureau, a l o n g - t i m e supporter o f expanding ex-ports through f r e e t r a d e

agreements, estimates the re-cently passed FTAs could mean more than $2.5 billion in new food and agriculture exports alone supporting more than 20,000 U.S. jobs. Passage of

these trade agreements was no longer just about cap-turing new export market opportunities for American farmers and ranchers; but about preventing the erosion of America’s existing markets.

Other food exporting na-tions have been working their own trade deals with South Korea, Panama and Colom-bia, hoping to place Ameri-can farmers and ranchers at a competitive disadvantage. Any delays in ratification of these and other free trade agreements have been ben-eficial to our competitors at the expense of the American economy and American jobs.

Korea is the fifth largest market for US food and agri-culture exports. On average, U.S. food and agriculture

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Utah Farm Bureau News 3November 2011

The Ag Agenda: A time for giving thanksBy Bob StallmanAmerican Farm Bureau President

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Thanksgiving has always been a special time for me and my fam-ily, whereby we take a day from our hectic lives to give thanks for not only the bounty of food on our table, but for the good fortune and security in which that food was provided.

When I think of Thanksgiv-ing, I can’t help but conjure up Norman Rockwell’s famous painting “Freedom from Want.” If a picture is worth a thousand words, Rockwell’s painting tells an inspiring story of a tradi-tional American Thanksgiving celebration: family, security, joy and America’s great harvest.

Let Freedom ReignNorman Rockwell’s “Freedom

from Want” painting was first published as part of a series in The Saturday Evening Post in 1943 during the height of World War II. Inspired to paint ‘The Four Freedoms’ series after

hearing President Franklin Roo-sevelt’s speech of the same name, Rockwell invoked a sentiment in all Americans that has remained for nearly 70 years. We cherish our freedom of speech, freedom

of religion, freedom from fear and freedom from want.

American farmers take these rights very seriously, especially when it comes to providing food for our nation. Americans spend the least amount of disposable income on food than in any other

country. Compared to many other countries where nourish-ment has flat lined and food is hard to come by, where farmers are dictated what to grow and who to sell to – leaving much of their population with empty stomachs, our food security is a reason for all Americans to be thankful. One look at most gro-cery shelves in the U.S. shows just how blessed Americans are.

America’s CornucopiaIn some ways, things have

changed little since 1943; we have another war, another re-cession. Yet, while American farmers still embody that same patriotic and entrepreneurial spirit that their fathers and grandfathers had before them, our industry has changed greatly to keep up with the times.

In the 1940s, a U.S. farmer had the ability to feed only 19 people per year. Today, an American farmer grows enough food to feed 154 people every year. Because of modern technology, farmers are providing safer and more nutri-tious food for Americans. We are producing a greater variety of food so that no Thanksgiving table is incomplete, whether you favor traditional turkey or some-thing more exotic.

So, as you sit down with your family to Thanksgiving dinner this year, please join me in giving thanks for the many blessings bestowed upon us. Let us all celebrate our many freedoms, and in particular, our freedom from want.

Pass the cranberry sauce….

their inflated attorneys fees paid by the American taxpayer.

The Equal Access to Justice Act was a noble gesture. EAJA was passed as a permanent appro-priation in 1980. Signed into law by President Ronald Reagan and known as the federal fee shifting statute, it allows attorney fees to be awarded from the U.S. Trea-sury where the position of the government is not substantially justified.

However, suing the federal government and abusing EAJA has become a cottage industry for environmental groups. Karen Budd-Falen, a Cheyenne, Wyo-ming based attorney, has pro-vided dramatic evidence of the abuse that is tying up the legal system and taking the American taxpayer for an “attorney’s fees” ride. For example, Budd-Falen’s research found that over the last decade, 12 environmental groups have filed more than 3,300 law-

a membership organization that works to keep our farm and ranch families in business and keep safe, fresh, Utah-grown food on our tables. It is great to cross this 30,000 member mark.”

The Utah Farm Bureau has surpassed both its state and national membership goals for 2011. The new year-end figures mean the organization increased its membership for the fourth straight year.

T h i s m i l e s t o n e i s a l s o important relating to UFBF’s influence within the Farm Bureau family as the crossing of the 30,000 member number will give UFBF another delegate to the American Farm Bureau convention in January.

“This is really a milestone day for the Utah Farm Bureau because it reinforces the fact that despite the challenging economic times, Utahns recognize the value of the state’s agricultural economy and are willing to support the organizations that represent our family farmers and ranchers,” said Randy Parker, Chief Executive Officer for UFBF.

Farm Bureau’s mission is to help keep agriculture viable throughout the Beehive state. This is carried out in a variety of ways, including legislative representation, working closely with the state’s regulatory agencies, helping farmers with financial decisions, educating y o u n g p e o p l e a b o u t t h e importance of domestic food security and developing new agricultural enterprises.

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YOUR Utah Farm Bureau at Work

The Governor’s Optimizing and Streamlining State Government Council… continued meeting with state agencies looking at efficiency, structure, costs to taxpayers and level of service to their customers. The council recently made a report to the legislature and Governor’s office with their list of 25 recommendations to improve Utah state government. Farm Bureau served as one of the Governor’s 19 Council members charged with evaluating agency functions, efficiency and level of service to Utahns.

Farm Bureau leaders joined six state senators and ten state representatives…along with 16 industry leaders on the Utah Agriculture Sustainability Task Force for its October meeting. The task force is assigned to review issues and roadblocks and ultimately making recommendations on issues facing farmers and ranchers as they position themselves to be a vital part of Utah’s future. Chaired by Lt. Governor Greg Bell, the Task Force has the important, yet daunting task, of recognizing, analyzing and making recommendations on regulatory impediments, federal land ownership challenges, water, labor, growth, urbanization and other challenges to sustaining production agriculture as part of the economic landscape of Utah. CEO Randy Parker and State Board members Flint Richards, Scott Chew and Edwin Sunderland represent Farm Bureau on the Task Force.

Utah Farm Bureau participated… in a live studio interview with KCPW’s coverage of “Food Day” activities on October 24. CEO Randy Parker participated along with Utahns Against Hunger and a USU ag economist on the importance of local agriculture and a discussion on the upcoming Farm Bill and its impact on food production.

Utah Farm Bureau participated… in 11 elk unit committee meetings in the southern region of the state. Staff also participated in two wilderness meetings with commissioners in Piute County, provided comments to the Forest Service on the Blue Fly and Paunsaugunt vegetative management projects and made safety presentations also in Piute County.

Salt Lake City, Utah – David Brown was ap-pointed state conserva-tionist for the USDA’s N a t u r a l R e s o u r c e s Conservation Service (NRCS), effective Octo-ber 11. Head-quartered in the downtown Salt Lake City Federal Build-ing, he oversees the statewide operations and programs that serve private working lands t h r o u g h 1 7 area and field offices. The Congressional-ly-funded conservation programs aim to develop more productive lands and a healthy environ-ment that benefits every-one in Utah.

David Brown appointed new State Conservationist for Utah NRCS

“Our mission statement, ‘Helping People Help the Land,’ is more than just a clever mission statement to me, it really is the rea-son why I enjoy this job so much,” said Brown.

“The pr i -mary focus of all our employees is to meet w i t h l o -cal private landowners one-on-one a n d h e l p t h e m d e -velop a plan that will put sound con-s e r v a t i o n

on the ground—and thus, benefit us all with cleaner water and more abundant locally-grown food,” he added.

Brown brings more than

25 years of experience to this state leadership posi-tion that will require him to work cooperatively with other local, state and federal conservation organizations. His hope is to make relationships with employees, farmers, and conservation part-ners as collaborative as possible.

Most recently he served as an assistant state con-servationist for programs in the state of Washington since November, 2005. Prior to that, he served as an acting state conserva-tionist in Washington and Pennsylvania, as an area resource conservationist in Washington, and as a district conservationist and soil conservation-ist in Idaho. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Range Resources from the University of Idaho.

Article appears courtesy of the Indiana Farm Bureau Legal Affairs Team

Proposed regulations from the Department of Labor will greatly limit the ability of individuals below 18 years of age to work on farm or in jobs related to agriculture. S p e c i f i c a l l y , t h e r e g u l a t i o n s w o u l d c h a n g e e x i s t i n g “hazardous occupation” categories and prohibit individuals under age 16 from performing certain tasks unless they are

Proposed federal regulations could limit farm jobs for minors

working solely under the control of their parent or guardian.

T h e p r o p o s e d changes are being made because of concerns related to safety as well as to more closely a l i g n r e g u l a t i o n s for agriculture with n o n - a g r i c u l t u r e occupations.

The newly defined hazardous occupations i n c l u d e o p e r a t i n g tractors or other power-d r i v e n e q u i p m e n t such as lawn mowers

or other types of farm machinery including stationary equipment such as hoists.

T h e p r o p o s e d regulations will also prohibit work with non-castrated animals older than 6 months, sows with suckling pigs or cows with a newborn c a l f . A n a d d i t i o n a l prohibition will be with handling animals in a situation in which the animal’s behavior may be unpredictable, such

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County ConnectionVice President- OrganizationDavid Bailey

Shine your boots and dust off that old cowboy hat and join Utah’s Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R’s) from across the state for the 2012 YF&R Leader-ship Conference featuring Baxter Black as the keynote speaker.

The annual conference will be held at the Zermatt Resort in Midway, Utah this upcoming January 27th & 28th. As always, we expect a big crowd of ambitious, young farmers and ranchers from every corner of the state.

The previous confer-ence – where more than 200 YF&R’s attended – was held at Ruby’s Inn in southern Utah nearly two years ago. Last year the annual conference was deferred one year because of the YF&R Congressional Leadership visit, which takes place every four years in Washington, D.C.

Each year the YF&R Leadership Conference is moved around to different places in the state to give variety and to encourage participation from YF&R’s from around the state. I think you will find the Zer-matt Resort to be very ac-commodating and unique in its setting in the quiet town of Midway.

As usual the agenda for the conference is packed full of the latest agricul-tural topics and training YF&R’s need to be success-ful agriculturalists. There will be several break-out sessions that address fund-ing sources for beginning farmers, grazing improve-

YF&R Leadership Conference to feature Baxter Black

Baxter Black

ment project loans and utilizing niche marketing to stabilize your agribusi-ness just to name a few.

Midway’s Heber Valley Cheese Company will be

featured and will offer a tour of their new cheese making and processing facilities as part of the conference. Of course well-known cowboy poet, columnist and humorist Baxter Black will address the group and share his experiences in the world of agriculture.

Black was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on January 2, 1945. In high school, he had a few honor-able feats such as becom-ing the FFA President, the Senior Class President, and lettering in wrestling one year. Beginning in high school, he started to ride bulls in rodeos and contin-ued riding throughout col-lege. Baxter Black attended college at New Mexico State University and Colo-rado State University, and graduated in 1969.

If it weren’t for Black’s extensive education he would never have been able to become a poet. Before becoming a poet, he prac-ticed medicine as a vet-erinarian. His veterinarian career lasted from 1969 to 1982, and he specialized in

large animals, such as cows and horses. Baxter worked for three different large companies, and two of the three changed ownership. During his last veterinar-ian job, Black spoke on the

side. His charisma and hu-mor were appealing to his crowds, which added to his popularity. He continued

his job as a veterinarian for two years, and during that time he spoke at more than 250 programs. His last company let him go, and his speaking jobs still kept coming in. After this series of events, his career as a poet was beginning and he still continues to speak at agricultural con-ferences and other social events across the country, write columns, hose a ra-dio program, and he has a short segment on RFD-TV.

He currently resides in Benson, Arizona, with his wife, Cindy Lou, and has no cell phone, television, or fax machine. One of his philosophies of life claims: “In spite of all the computerized, digitalized, high-tech innovations of today, there will always be a need for folks to be a cowboy, ‘Ya either are one, or ya aren’t!’”

Registration for the con-ference is $60/person and the Zermatt hotel rate is $99 per night. YF&R’s in-terested in attending can register by contacting the Farm Bureau office in San-dy at 801-233-3011. Most county Farm Bureau’s in the state provide some level of financial assistance

for those YF&R’s interest-ed in attending. It’s best to contact your county YF&R chairperson or President to find out more details on your county’s procedures. The registration deadline is Jan. 5th and due to limited space early registration is encouraged. Registration will be on a first come-first served basis. You can al-ways contact me for more information about the con-ference at 801-233-3020 or [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you there.

There are several oth-er YF&R events of note coming up as well. Don’t forget the annual YF&R Discussion Meet, which will be held at the Davis Conference Center in Lay-ton on November 16th at 5:00 PM. Winners will be competing to win a Po-laris 4-wheeler and a trip to compete at the national competition in Hawaii.

The YF&R program is also hosting several FFA Discussion Meets in the next few weeks where FFA students compete to win an iPad. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) national YF&R Conference is also scheduled to be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan in mid February.

To top it all off, there will be several YF&R district committee members being elected this year as well as a new YF&R state committee chair. As part of the Farm Bureau convention in Lay-ton, a YF&R caucus will be held Thursday morning, November 17th, where these elections will take place. You can also support those YF&R’s that have applied for one of the two YF&R awards. The awards for the top YF&R Achieve-ment and Excellence in Ag awards will be announced at the evening awards show on November 17th.

There seems to be no shortage of opportunities to get involved in the YF&R program these days. It’s important that we get as many young people as we possibly can at these events and functions. The future of our industry depends on it.

Utah Farm Bureau News 7November 2011We look forward to seeing you there.

There are several oth-er YF&R events of note coming up as well. Don’t forget the annual YF&R Discussion Meet, which will be held at the Davis Conference Center in Lay-ton on November 16th at 5:00 PM. Winners will be competing to win a Po-laris 4-wheeler and a trip to compete at the national competition in Hawaii.

The YF&R program is also hosting several FFA Discussion Meets in the next few weeks where FFA students compete to win an iPad. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) national YF&R Conference is also scheduled to be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan in mid February.

To top it all off, there will be several YF&R district committee members being elected this year as well as a new YF&R state committee chair. As part of the Farm Bureau convention in Lay-ton, a YF&R caucus will be held Thursday morning, November 17th, where these elections will take place. You can also support those YF&R’s that have applied for one of the two YF&R awards. The awards for the top YF&R Achieve-ment and Excellence in Ag awards will be announced at the evening awards show on November 17th.

There seems to be no shortage of opportunities to get involved in the YF&R program these days. It’s important that we get as many young people as we possibly can at these events and functions. The future of our industry depends on it.

Despite a delayed start, farmers markets through-out the state had another successful year. The pleas-ant weather throughout most of October provided opportunities for farmers to recoup some of what was lost from the late opening. The markets closed at the end of October, including the market above at Murray Park.

Sweet Success

By Misty Wall, Juab County

Farm Bureau Member.

I had the opportu-nity in September to travel to New York City for my first PAL class. PAL stands for Partners in Agricul-tural Leadership. I was interviewed and accepted into the sixth PAL class. There are 10 participants in this class, all from differ-ent parts of the coun-try with agricultural backgrounds. There is a hog farmer from Indi-ana, crop farmers from Nebraska and North Dakota, a vegetable farmer from South Car-olina, a tobacco farmer from Virginia, a sheep

From the range to Central Parkrancher from Minne-sota, a sugar cane fam-er from Louisiana, an organic dairy farmer from Massachusetts, and cattle ranchers from South Dakota, and Utah (myself).

I was nervous and excited to meet my classmates, everyone was new to me except one. It’s always good to meet people that are in some ways very different from myself but in other ways very much the same. I’ve learned over the years with the experiences that I have had with AFBF that we all are fighting for the same issues, and there is

almost always an in-stant bond when you meet others who are

passionate about these issues.

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Member Benefi t column * NEW FARM BUREAU PROGRAM WITH GENERAL MOTORS: Eligible Farm Bureau members can now receive a $500 discount on each qualify-ing 2011 or 2012 model year Chevrolet, GMC or Buick vehicle they purchase or lease. This Farm Bureau member exclusive is offered for vehicles purchased or leased at participating dealerships through Farm Bureau’s ---GM PRIVATE OFFER at a participating GM dealership. Twenty seven GM models are part of the program. How to qualify:

Business owners including farmers and ranchers who intend to use their vehicles for business purposes are eligible for an additional $500 of incentives which can be combined with the GM Private Offer. The GM Business Choice program is an added benefi t that can be redeemed for GM accessories, upfi ts, a Lowe’s gift card, a MasterCard gift card or GM customer rewards. The GM Business Choice program is designed specifi cally for business owners who use vehicles in the day-to-day operation of their business and not solely for transportation. To confi rm eligibility, a business owner must provide documentation such as a prior year’s 1040 Schedule C or F or some other form of business documentation.

* GRAINGER: Are you using this benefi t for all it is worth??? With FREE shipping on all items ordered at www.grainger.com and taking advantage of delivery right to your doorstep you not only save money but gas and time too! Save at least 10% on 80,000 items year round! Grainger has the hand and electric tools you need. For example, there is an outstanding selection of tool sets, wrenches, pliers and multi-tools as well as measuring and layout tools. You’ll discover a variety of screwdrivers/nut drivers, precision tools and tool storage. Top brands include Stanley, Westward, Proto, Rigid, Cooper, Vise-Grip, Channellock, Wilton and Klein to list just a few. Take a few minutes to visit www.grainger.com and discover how easy it is to save money, time and gas by ordering from Grainger. BE SURE TO VISIT THE GRAINGER BOOTH DURING THE CONVENTION TRADE SHOW THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 TO PICK UP YOUR FREEGRAINGER ITEM. (Quantities are limited so go early!)* LES SCHWAB TIRES: WINTER IS COMING! Don’t take chances with your life or the lives of your family members. Snowy or icy roads re-quire excellent traction! Visit a Les Schwab Tire Center near you and have an expert check out your tires. If you need new ones, as a Farm Bureau member ask for fl eet pricing and show your Farm Bureau membership card to receive your Farm Bureau discount! Go before the snow fl ies! Visit any Les Schwab dealer nationwide!

* 2011-2012 ADULT ALL-DAY LIFT PASSES: Farm Bureau will again be offering members a discount on lift passes to the following resorts: The Canyons: $68.00 Deer Valley: $68.00 (some black-out dates apply) Park City: $67.00Life passes are available by calling 801-233-3010. Visa & MasterCard are accepted. Plan ahead so your tickets can be mailed to you in time for your planned ski vacation. Tickets are non-refundable.

Legoland: $53.00 per guest with 2nd day freeLegoland Park Hopper: $63.00 per guest with 2nd day free includes waterpark and aquarium San Diego Zoo: $ 33.50 Adult $25.00 Child Safari Park: $33.50 Adult $25.00 ChildSeaWorld: $49.99 single day admission per guest Universal Studios: 3 days for $64.00. Valid for 12 months from the 1st use.

For additional information about these or other Farm Bureau member benefi ts, visit utfb.fb.org or call 801-233-3010. Visa or Mas-terCard accepted.


By Aurline Boyack, Director of Mem-ber Services and Women’s Program Coordinator

In spite of the cold, wet spring, we have been blessed with a remarkably warm, dry autumn, which I hope has helped you get your harvest completed for this year. Now it’s time to pack your bags and head to Layton for the annual Farm Bureau Convention where you can be engaged in developing and supporting Farm Bureau policy decisions that will impact Utah agriculture in the months and years ahead.

In addition to policy develop-ment, the annual live and silent auctions have become much-anticipated events during the convention. These auctions support the many Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) activi-ties, which Utah Farm Bureau Women are engaged in. The variety of items offered during the auctions and the level of excitement during the auctions really does depend on YOU! The talents you share in making items for the auctions and your generosity in the items you do-nate have helped make the auc-tions a success year after year.

Please come prepared to bid on the items featured in the auctions! These auctions are ideal for finding the perfect Christmas or special occasion gift! It really is a one-stop shop-ping venue for unique, lovingly made gifts.

Why support Agriculture in the Classroom? The Agriculture in the Classroom program is de-signed to help students develop an awareness and understand-ing of our food and fiber system, and how agriculture impacts our daily lives.

The children who will be our

Items needed for annual Farm Bureau auction to support Ag in the Classroom

future county commissioners, mayors and legislators need to understand the value of a safe, abundant and affordable food

supply pro-duced close to home. Our economy and national se-c u r i t y d e -pend on it. But with the rapid urban-ization taking place in many of our com-

munities, most Utah children are becoming quite removed from farm life and firsthand experi-ences with the processes involved in food production. When they become adults, how can they vote or legislate wisely on issues involving agriculture if they don’t have an accurate understanding of agriculture?

“I can’t begin to express how important the yearly Farm Bu-reau contribution has been to the Agriculture in the Classroom program,” commented Debra Spielmaker, AITC Director. “Do-nations which can be added to our operating budget, rather than for a specific project help keep our doors open. We can hire the very best people! Due to your support and the support of other Utah commodity groups, our state program has received many national accolades. It has become a model for other state Agriculture in the Classroom programs. Your ongoing support will help us continue to prepare and encourage teachers to share agriculture’s story with their students.”

Besides the state Agriculture in the Classroom program, the funds raised during the auctions

help provide the prizes for the annual Creative Story Contest. The monies also purchase the many books featuring accurate agriculture information used in the “Share a Book, Tell Your Story” project, which involves YF&R couples along with other Farm Bureau volunteers.

So can we count on you to donate this year? Can we count on you to participate in the auc-tions?

Thanks in advance for your generous support of the 2011 AITC auctions and the Share a Book Program.”

–State Women’s Committee.

***Debra Spielmaker and her team will have a booth in the tradeshow. Make it a point to

stop by and learn about the mar-velous tools that this Utah State University AITC Department provides, often at no charge, to our Utah teachers to assist them in incorporating agricultural concepts into their lesson plans.

***During your time at Con-vention – please pick up an accu-rate agriculture book and make plans to visit a classroom in your area during either December or January to share the book and your unique agriculture experi-ences with the children. We need your help in this proactive AITC program.

*** The State Women’s Com-mittee is asking for donations of any unopened shampoos, condi-tioners, etc. collected from your hotel stays along with the tabs from aluminum pop cans. These donations will be delivered to the Ronald McDonald House.


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

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By Amanda Horrocks, Family & Con-sumer Science Assistant Professor, USU Extension – Morgan County

In 2010 alone, consumers saved over $3.7 billion with coupons! And with TLC’s new television show “Extreme Cou-poning” shedding light on peo-ple who consider saving money a sport, it’s easy to wonder, “How can I save that much on my grocery bill?”

Some may be scared away at the thought of thick coupon binders, stockpiles that take over your home and carts full of toothpaste; but it is possible to save on your groceries without letting the coupon craze take over your life. This article will take you through simple steps and tips to help you cut your grocery bill. An important thing to remember: you do not have to take much time away from other things in your life, such as family and work, to save money using coupons.

1. Become and stay orga-nized

· Develop a meal plan for your family. You can do this weekly, twice a month or monthly - whatever works best for you.

· Check your grocery store’s weekly ad and try to incorporate foods that are on sale into your meal plan. Most items go on sale every 12 weeks, so keep

Couponing this in mind when determining how much of a sale item you should stock up on; a three month supply is usually all you should buy.

· Food $ense is a great resource available through USU Extension that can give you low-cost recipes and tips for planning meals. Check with your county’s Extension office for more information, or visit https://extension.usu.edu/fsne/htm/

· Organize your pantry and keep track of what items you already have. Some shoppers even keep an inventory list for their pantry so they know when they are running low on certain items.

· After you plan your meals and organize your pantry, determine what still needs to be bought from the store and make a list. Once at the store, stick as close to your list as possible.

· The number one trick to saving money is matching up store sales with your coupons!

2. Find your coupons

· There are extreme couponers who subscribe to upwards of five Sunday newspapers just to get the weekly inserts. You do not have to do this. If you feel like getting the paper on Sundays go for it. But don’t feel like you need to buy ten papers to save money.

· Coupons can also be found on many websites, including retailer websites. There are a ton of blogs and sites that maintain their own coupon database. Find one that you like and feel comfortable using.

· If your store has a loyalty rewards program, check for downloadable coupons on their website. These electronic coupons will stay on your card and be automatically used when applicable after you swipe your loyalty card.

· After you have your coupons, it is time to organize them. There is no set rule for how to keep track of them. Find a way that works well

for you and stick to it. Some use mini file folders others use huge binders or envelopes.

· Remember: Just because you have a coupon for something does not mean you need to buy it. There is no sense in buying ten pickle jars because they are cheap, and then trying to find recipes for the next six months that use pickles.

3. Ask your store about their coupon policies

· Some stores will match retailer coupons. Others will even accept expired coupons. There are time periods with some stores where they double, or even triple, the value of your coupons. Check with your store so you know exactly what to expect when using your coupons.

Don’t expect your grocery bill to be cut in half the first time. Couponing is a skill that takes time and practice. The more you coupon, the better you will become at staying organized and saving money. These tips will allow you to cut down your grocery bill with just a short time of preparation involved.


Utah Farm Bureau CEO Randy Parker (left) joined KCPW radio program ‘City Views’ for a discussion on the 2012 Farm Bill and food policy on October 24. The day was being touted as ‘Food Day’ around nation, giving farmers & ranchers, academics, food enthusiasts and others opportunities to hold conversations on the importance of American agriculture.

A Discussion on Food

UDAF Commissioner Leonard Blackham joined Utah Governor Gary Herbert as the governor con-ducted a four-day Rural Jobs and Education Tour October 11 - 14, 2011. During the tour, Governor Herbert and Commissioner Black-ham visited Beaver, Box Elder, Gar-field, Grand, Juab, Millard, Piute, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Uintah and Washington Counties.

At the various stops during the tour the governor stressed that he was there to listen to the people and find out what they needed, and find ways to help them prosper. On the topic of govern-ment regulations, he is asking state agencies to identify what regulations they have on the books that might hinder business prosperity, and work to eliminate such regulations. Utah has at least 1,969 state regulations and the governor is working to reduce that number.

The tour kicked off in one of the state’s most remote towns, Grouse Creek in Northwestern Box Elder County. Governor Herbert spent much of his time during the tour listening to local farmers, ranchers and community leaders. He visited the Tanner Family Della Ranches where the Tanners have operated a sprawling cattle ranch for multiple generations. The Tan-ners were the 2010 recipients of the Leopold Conservation Award for their remarkable stewardship of the land. He noted the Tanners

Governor Herbert and Commissioner Blackham promote Utah agriculture

during rural jobs tourhave diversified by adding a “Dude Ranch” element to their business and that another Grouse Creek resi-dent developed a successful on-line business selling western ware from her residence.

At the Grouse Creek School, Governor Herbert met a 7th grader who had been taking piano lessons for about 14 months. The young man was named Heston. He was

not named after the movie star, but for the tractor. Heston proudly announced he was going to play the piano for the governor. The governor smiled and thought the song would be fairly simple such as chop-sticks. But what Heston played for everyone was a beautiful piece composed by Beethoven! A young girl sitting near the governor leaned over and whispered to him, “They call Heston a protégé.”

G o v e r n o r H e r b e r t r e -called Heston›s playing at several stops during his four-day tour, say-ing rural Utah has many diamonds in the rough waiting to be identified and nurtured; and that keeping rural Utah strong was an impor-tant priority. He said we need to

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Photo courtesy of Utah Dept. of Ag & FoodGovernor Gary Herbert (center) visits Bailey Farms Inter-national as part of his rural jobs tour of Utah.


the Farm Credit headquarters offices. Their view of New York City was incredible and inspiring. We had the chance to learn a little more about the Farm Credit Business and how loan money is distrib-uted to ag producers.

Our agenda for this five-day meeting focused mostly on media training (TV, news-paper, and radio). The PAL instructors want us to be confident and able to con-duct good interviews that will represent agriculture well. We also learned how to participate in a town hall type meeting setting, with the press conducting a topic that AFBF stands by such as rural development, ag labor, and ag chemicals.

I have to admit the media

training was difficult for me – as difficult as trying to learn the crazy subway system in NYC! They spent a lot of time putting us in hostile situa-tions. Hopefully I will never be in an interview with a reporter who is trying to por-tray agriculture negatively, but you never know. Plus, I now will have an understanding of how to handle that situation in case it arises. We also learned how to approach re-porters and how to be approach-able.

W e l e a r n e d how to tell our story more ef-fectively. We need to be concrete, simple and share

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keep our audience interested. We also learned about differ-ent leadership types and how best to work well with oth-ers. I found this important, especially while serving on Farm Bureau County Boards, because there are so many leadership styles, ideas and

generation gaps found in the Farm Bureau, starting from the bottom to the top.

After all the learning and class work was finished for the day we had the wonderful chance to explore New York City. It was big, loud, and so interesting! What a beautiful, busy city, full of people, cul-tures, and history! One of our assignments was to visit the Whole Foods market and ask a few of the consumers they’re how they felt about the food and products they were pur-chasing from the market. We asked questions regarding organic food vs. conventional foods, since the market fo-cuses on organic only. Their answers were very interesting and an eye opener for me. For the most part, the consumers there have very strong beliefs of why they believe organic is the best choice for them and their family. I realized that

Whole Foods has truly found their niche market. As we in-troduced ourselves as farmers and producers from across the nation, the most com-mon reaction was surprise from them because we didn’t look like what they thought a farmer should look like. I think they expected overalls, straw hats, and pitchforks!

Some of the things that I will always remember from my visit to New York are that Knish (a baked or fried dump-ling made of flaky dough with filling) is not good to eat, but the food at Carnegie Deli is; NYC employs 30,000 police officers and they were every-where; Central Park is huge and the Statue of Liberty is beautiful. Lastly, I learned that New York is a magnifi-cent city to visit, but there is no place like home in Utah.

I really enjoyed my first class with the PAL program. This knowledge will help me grow as a producer and as a leader. I look forward to my next class in March, which will be in Washington, D.C. to learn more about policy de-velopment. We will also get to meet with Utah’s Senators and Congressmen.

Wall is currently serving as the Juab County Farm Bureau Treasurer. She has also recently completed service on the AFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Committee as well as the Utah Farm Bureau State YF&R Committee. Misty and her husband Seth make their home in Mona, Utah where they work on a ranch. They have three children.


Baxter Black: A run of bad luck

On the edge of common sense

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The Ft. Worth Stock Show is a mecca for a lot of purebred breeders. Many, many thousands have made the trip over the years often overcoming daunting obstacles. But Galen’s journey from Illinois takes the cake!

He and his cow-partner Dave loaded their prize Hereford bull in Galen’s goose-neck stock trailer (G1), being pulled with Dave’s new Dodge V-10 diesel (D1). They had to rewire GI to make the lights work. They were to be accompanied by Dave’s brother Mort. Mort was driving Dave’s old truck (D2) and trailer (D3) with a load of straw.

Swinging by the tire store in Quincy to fix the spare on D3, they noticed a bolt sticking in the right front tire on D2. Thank goodness they caught it before they left! In the meantime Dave maneuvered to gas up D1, ran over a curb and sliced the sidewall on G1! It cost them almost $600 to get out of town!

Somewhere in the Ozarks, D2 started knockin’. A check showed a dry dipstick! Taking a precaution, they bought a case of oil, for good luck, and hit the road. At the gas stop they had noticed D1’s dually had a flat on the inside. They gave it a blind eye and drove on. All went well ‘till twilight when Dave turned on the headlights and the brakes locked up! It took two hours at the next truck stop rewiring G1. Completed, they headed into the dark.

At 2 am they took a pit stop alongside the road. D2 was heating up. Dave took D1 and went on ahead. He picked up another case of oil and returned. They replenished the oil but D2 refused to start. The gauges looked good but they ran the battery down trying to jump it until Mort saw a toggle switch, flipped it and the dang thing started! It had two gas tanks!

Dave was pushing D1, runnin’ 85 mph. Galen was Mort’s co-pilot in D2. They were tryin’ hard to keep up till there was a big explosion under the hood, which filled the cab with smoke! It was a miracle Mort stayed on the road. They limped into the next pullout, parked D2 and climbed in D1 with Dave and finally made Ft. Worth. The boys were pretty shaky but they managed to unload the bull at the tie-outs, and headed for the motel.

Next morning things looked better in the light of day. “Yessir,” said the optimistic Dave, “We had a few set-backs but I’ve got a feelin’ our luck is gonna change! You two go and feed our blue-ribbon bull and I’ll go check us in.”

The positive attitude was contagious, “Let’s go get our star,” said Galen, patting Mort on the back. Twenty minutes later Dave returned. He had lost his jaunty demeanor. Unfortunately, he had forgotten to make their entries!

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Farm Bureau Federation board of directors has elected Julie Anna Potts executive vice president of AFBF. In her new role, Potts will lead the AFBF staff in its imple-mentation of all programs and activities for the orga-nizat ion, as well as for the coordination between AFBF and its affiliated companies. She will also serve as treasurer of AFBF and its affiliates.

Since March of this year, Potts served as AFBF senior executive director for operations and devel-opment, overseeing stra-tegic development and

AFBF Board elects Potts as Executive

Vice Presidentthe operations of AFBF’s Organization, Account-ing and Administrative Services departments, as well as coordination of the

American Farm Bureau Founda-tion for Agricul-ture and American Farm Bureau, Inc.

Potts succeeds Richard W. New-pher who retired after 19 years of service with AFBF, the last seven as e x e c u t i v e v i c e

president. Newpher pre-viously worked 19 years with the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau in various capacities.

Potts first joined AFBF in 2004, serving as gener-al counsel until 2009. In late 2009 she was named


Along the CountrysideVice President- CommunicationsMatt Hargreaves

This time of year produces an easier opportunity to look back and reflect upon our blessings. It was in 1863, in the midst of the terrible Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln signed the legislation creating the national holiday of Thanks-giving. However, it took years of pleading by Sarah Josepha Hale – author of “Mary Had a Little Lamb” – to finally get the attention of the White House.

After 17 years of advocating for the holiday – and writing Presidents Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan to establish the day of thanks – Hale’s efforts finally proved successful. President Lincoln responded quickly to Hale’s re-quest and pronounced the last Thursday of November to be recognized as a day of national ‘Thanksgiving’.

Isn’t it interesting that in the midst of one of the most trying times in our nation’s history, the need for giving thanks to the blessings we still enjoy was recognized? Perhaps it was those very trying circumstances that helped Lincoln and others to recognize the need for giving thanks.

In his presidential procla-mation of Thanksgiving, Lin-coln wrote despite being “…in the midst of a civil war of unequaled magnitude and se-verity…” the year “…has been filled with the blessings of fruit-ful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature, that they cannot fail to penetrate

Now is truly a time of Thanksgiving

and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence of

Almighty God.”Though not nearly as tragic,

our nation still faces difficult circumstances; however, this truly is a time of thanksgiving. Though we are blessed with an abundance of resources, chal-lenges remain in agriculture.

Across the country, this spring and summer brought the rav-ages of Mother Nature in the forms of historic flooding along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers and consequent flood-ing of some of our country’s most productive farm ground. Further to the south and west, it was the continuation of his-toric drought in Texas that has agriculture taking it on the chin. The Lone Star state has seen the highest average summer tem-peratures on record, resulting in massive sell-offs of the state’s livestock industry.

Other glances around the country show damaging wild-fires in Arizona, flooding in the northeast, tornadoes in much of the south and the ever-present threat of regulation in the Chesapeake. There were non-weather related struggles impacting agriculture including immigration and labor, energy costs and the EPA.

Much closer to our view are struggles in Utah. Record amounts of snowpack eventu-ally made their way down from the mountains in the form of swollen streams breaking their

natural barriers and flooding much productive farm ground in west Weber County.

Many farms of the fruit grow-ing region in Utah County suffered from the erratic freez-ing and warming period in early Spring – killing off some

or all of the cherry and peach crops of many farmers.

There were oth-er less noticeable challenges as well, whether it was a

fencing ordinance not being enforced, theft of livestock or equipment and the constant threat of urban encroachment. But if we only look at the chal-lenges we have, we would defi-nitely sell ourselves short on the blessings we enjoy.

America is a nation blessed with abundant resources, an efficient and prospering econ-omy, and a political system of democracy that rivals any other in the world. Yes, there are challenges and difficulties, but the opportunities for success remain.

American agriculture contin-ues to produce a positive trade balance (33.8 Billion) – some-thing rare in today’s economy. Despite slowly rising food costs, ours remains the most afford-able and safest food supply in the world. There are opportu-nities for all kinds of farmers – large and small; conventional or organic; sheltered or free-range – to participate in the providing of choices and variety for our most valuable resource – food.

Technology continues to evolve, providing new opportu-nities for farmers and ranchers to gain efficiencies, reduce pes-ticide use (8.8% less), decrease soil erosion (50% since 1982), and increase yields. What a miracle that a farmer today can produce enough for themselves and 154 others, compared to only 19 people in 1940.

We have record numbers of younger people getting involved through agriculture, either through involvement with their family, FFA and 4-H, or other means. These young people are optimistic about the future and embrace farming and ranch-ing principles, technology, and marketing in a dynamic way.

And not to be forgotten among our blessings in this country is the ability to dissent, talk about our differences, and search for solutions to problems. As we’ve seen in some countries in the Middle East, those with views contrary to the ruling parties are often silenced, marginalized or worse. While the process can be painful and slow, democracy truly is the best method of gov-erning in the world.

While food remains afford-able and abundant, there are those that struggle to put food on the table for themselves and their loved ones. Let us think of them especially at this time and look for ways to contribute of the bounty many of us enjoy. Truly, what a great time to par-ticipate in agriculture.


Article courtesy of AFBF Foodie News. Contributions by Utah Farm Bureau

Turkey still reigns as the king of main dish meats on Thanksgiving, when more than 46 million of the colossal birds will be consumed. But whether they realize it or not, Americans are eating more turkey than ever beyond Thanksgiving, which is Nov. 24 this year.

Turkey triumphs as foodie favorite“We know that consumers are

eating turkey all year long,” said Sherrie Rosenblatt, the National Turkey Federation’s vice president of marketing and communications. “Turkey will be at the center of just about everyone’s Thanksgiving meal, but another way we are enjoy-ing turkey is as our favorite protein between two slices of bread.”

And one thing is certain, accord-ing to Rosenblatt. Turkey is an ideal meat for foodies. A foodie is defined as a person devoted to refined en-joyment of good food and drink. Foodies differ from gourmets in that foodies are amateurs who simply love food for consumption, study, preparation, and news.

The preferences of foodies, who

generally are more discriminating than other consumers, continue to influence the food grown by America’s farmers and ranchers.

“It is such an American tradition to have turkey at the center of your plate for Thanksgiving, so finding other ways to use this nutrient-rich protein in a variety of different ways all year long is not only important to foodies, but to everyday moms who would like to include turkey in their meal rotations,” Rosenblatt said.

On Thanksgiving, roasted turkey is still tops, but Rosenblatt said deep fat frying is gaining ground, both for Thanksgiving and year-round.

For Thanksgiving, most families will enjoy a full bird prepared in the traditional way, but for meals beyond big holidays, more consum-ers are turning to turkey tenderloin. Rosenblatt said turkey tenderloins are a blank canvass that can be used in Italian, Asian or Southwestern cuisines. Plus, turkey deli meat and ground turkey are eaten by consumers year-round. And turkey bacon also is a popular choice for many.

“In its effort to encourage con-sumers to eat more turkey, the Tur-key Federation has an ‘Upgrade it with Turkey’ campaign where busy moms can find ways to upgrade traditional meals by switching the protein to a turkey product and also look at carbohydrates, condiments and side dishes so they can lower calories and fats and not sacrifice taste,” Rosenblatt said.

Thanksgiving shoppers in Utah have long recognized the tradition of Norbest turkeys because of the brand’s strong history in Utah. Based in Sanpete County, is known for starting the holiday tradition of presenting a turkey to the presi-dent of the United States. In 1936, Norbest presented a large turkey to President Franklin D. Roosevelt just before Thanksgiving and the tradition continues today through the National Turkey Federation. Additional recipes and information on where shoppers can purchase Utah turkeys can be found at www.norbest.com or utahsown.utah.gov.

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products face, on average, a 54 percent tariff when they enter the South Korean market. Comparable agriculture related goods from South Korea entering the United States face an average tariff rate of 9 percent. Passage of the South Korea Free Trade Agreement corrects this imbal-ance, offering greater access for American goods to 49 million consumers. American Farm Bureau estimates U.S. farm exports alone to South Korea would increase $1.9 billion annually.

While not the magnitude of the South Korean FTA, the Colombia and Panama agreement would result in an estimated $1.2 billion more farm exports. With tariffs ranging from 5 – 20 percent on U.S. food and agriculture products and as high as 260 percent on poultry in Panama, completion of the FTAs will level the play-ing field for our farm commodities.

Recent delays in moving the free trade agreements forward involved debate about whether to extend the Trade Adjust-

ment Assistance program, which provides aid to American workers negatively affect-ed by trade. The Obama Administration has sought assurance from Republicans that renewal of the program would be considered in conjunction with the free trade agreements.

When a President offers trade legisla-tion, under Trade Promotion Authority al-ready granted by Congress, the trade deals may not be amended by Congress and requires an up-or-down vote within 90 days. Any changes would have subjected the agreements to normal Congressional rules and procedures, including offering amendments and filibuster.

The South Korean, Panamanian and Colombian governments have already approved their own agreements with the United States, so the next step will be begin the process of phasing-out trade barriers, taxes and tariffs on American products – likely early next year.

Getting these free trade agreements passed is a win for agriculture, and a win for America!

The agriculture department has announced a 30-day extension of the public comment period for the Animal Disease Traceability rule. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) requested the extension last month. The comment period will now end December 9, 2011.

AFBF has been in contact with USDA’s (APHIS) to clarify details of the proposed rule and submitted questions to USDA re-questing additional information.

Beef cattle would see the most dramatic changes in livestock identification under the rule because most other major species already have robust traceability programs in place. USDA is not proposing significant changes to existing programs currently in place for swine, sheep and poultry.

AFBF will submit comments on the pro-posed rule, with final comments filed and cir-culated to state Farm Bureaus by December 1.

AFBF working with cattle groups on ani-mal traceability rule


Practical PolicyVice President- Public PolicySterling Brown

There are several ratio-nales for maintaining agricultural tax exemp-tions. The first is to pro-mote a favorable climate for farm-ers by reducing costs of inputs to production and ensuring higher returns for prod-ucts. Second, is to encourage farmland preservation activities. This is especially evident in the Farmland Assess-ment Act (commonly known as Greenbelt), which keeps property valuations inline with productive capacity. Third, the farmer does not have the luxury nor the ability of passing the tax on to the customer.

Farmers are price tak-ers. Farmers do not have the luxury nor the ability of passing a tax on to the customer. Farmers are in a unique position in the market place in that they are price takers, not price givers. This is especially true at farmers markets. Because they produce a perishable product and operate in perhaps the most nearly perfect com-petitive market in the world, they have little, if any, control over time of marketing or price.

Dr. Lawrence C. Wal-ters in his 1994 review of agricultural sales tax ex-emptions, and ironically in attempting to counter arguments for maintain-ing those exemptions, stated, “It is also argued that increasing the taxes paid by farmers will ulti-

Rationale for agriculture tax exemptions

mately increase the cost of food to the customer. Utah agriculture is not in that position. Our farmers

are price takers, and must sell their produce when it is ready at whatever the going price is. The impli-cation of this fact is that Utah farmers and farm land owners will bear any tax increase which results from removing an exemp-tion.”

Mr. Walters contin-ued, “The primary argu-ment for this exemption is administrative ease. Farming is one of the only business activities that does not re-quire licens-ing. Given the lack of abil-ity to identify farmers, and the transitory and temporary nature of most of the sales in this category, collecting and auditing the tax would be extremely difficult.”

In addition, sales occur-ring at farmers markets do not have the luxury of having a cash register. Most operations utilize a simple cash box. Calcula-tion and collection of the tax would put a difficult burden on producers and would result in most pro-

ducers simply remitting a percent from their sales rather than charging it to the purchasers.

It is impor-tant to note that farmers markets that currently sell more than just produce are acting as retail-ers and are cur-

rently required under law to collect sales tax on both their produce and the oth-er items being sold, such as pop, hats, trinkets, etc. These individuals are already paying sales tax on their produce. Those producers who are utiliz-ing farmers markets are largely composed of those whose operations do not

posses the economy of scale to allow them to compete in the wholesale market.

Purchases on build-ing materials are exempt from state and local sales and use taxes when the materials are consumed primarily and directly in farming operations. The exemption applies whether the building ma-terials are purchased by the farmer, contractor,

subcontractor, or repair-man performing a job for the farmer. However, contractors and subcon-tractors may purchase building materials tax exempt only if the ma-terials become an inte-gral component part of the structure, building or real property. The farmer should furnish the con-tractor a properly com-pleted tax form obtained through Utah’s State Tax Commission.

Examples of buildings or structures that are typi-cally used predominantly in farm production are cow or horse barns, hay storage barns, fences, buildings for parking, storing, or repairing ma-chinery and equipment used predominantly ei-ther in farm production, milk barns, corn cribs, grain storage buildings,

greenhouses and any hous-ing provided for employ-ees. Examples of buildings that do not qualify for the exemption are the farmer’s personal resi-dence, build-ings to house motor vehicles

or equipment not used predominantly in farm-ing and buildings where the predominant use is for making retail sales of farm products.

These agriculture ex-emptions and others di-rectly benefit the farmer and the consumer. Ag-riculture is Utah’s most basic industry. It is one of the few that creates new wealth and it has a great potential for economic

development, especially in rural Utah. Agriculture is not just another indus-try, but the most vital of all industries. Agriculture feeds us three times a day with the highest quality of food anywhere in the world and for the lowest percentage of disposable income than anywhere in the world.

Agriculture is not just another business, either in Utah or nationally. This industry we call agricul-ture is the lifeblood of this state. It is Utah’s most ba-sic industry. Farmers do not produce discretionary products that somehow fill wants of society like recreation, luxury items and entertainment. Agri-culture produces life-sus-taining products, without which we cannot exist, let alone enjoy luxuries of life to which we have become so accustomed. Agriculture is the foun-dation of rural life and rural economies. It is the reason we enjoy such af-fluence in this state and nation. In large measure, agriculture is also respon-sible for our having the increase of free time we enjoy in this society. We depend on other to supply our food for us, freeing us to spend our time doing other things.

An industry this vital and with growing poten-tial needs the continued support of decision mak-ers to maintain agricul-tural tax exemptions. We cannot allow the agri-culture industry to be shackled with additional taxes that will surely be counterproductive to the health of this vital indus-try, which is the envy of all the world.

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chief counsel of the Senate Ag-riculture Committee, serving under then-Chairman Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas. She re-joined AFBF earlier this year.

Before joining AFBF, Potts practiced law as an associate in the Washington office of Mayer, Brown, Rowe and Maw, where she represented AFBF in en-

vironmental regulatory cases. Prior to that, she was an associ-ate with Sonnenschein, Nath and Rosenthal and served as a law clerk for the U.S. District Court for the District of Colum-bia. Potts grew up in Alabama, where her family owns farmland. She earned her law degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

as with giving shots, dehorning or breeding.

If the regulation is adopted, children under 16 will no longer be allowed to work inside any fruit, forage, or grain storage silo or bin. Nor will they be allowed to handle pesticides. The agency is also proposing to prohibit harvesting and

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h a n d l i n g o f t o b a c c o a n d working at heights over 6 feet above another elevation.

T h e f i n a l c a t e g o r i e s o f r e s t r i c t i o n s i n v o l v e harvesting of timber as well as construction, demolition, and excavation.

A l r e a d y p r o h i b i t e d a r e w o r k i n g w i t h a n h y d r o u s ammonia, working in a manure pit or using blasting materials.

T h e D O L h a s p r o p o s e d an exemption from certain prohibit ions for students when certain conditions are met, including requirements for safety equipment such as rollover protection structures and seatbelts. In addition, the student must meet educational r e q u i r e m e n t s i n c l u d i n g completing a school curriculum on safe operation of tractors and agricultural equipment.

In addition to the restrictions on farm, individuals under age 18 will not be allowed to work in jobs that come into contact with farm-product raw materials. Those jobs include working at grain elevators, stockyards, and livestock auctions unless the work is solely in an office and does not involve handling of farm products.

The comment period has been extended to Dec. 1 . Farmers are encouraged to submit comments expressing concern about the changes. We also believe that comments from parents suggesting that they want their children to have the opportunity to work on the farm of someone else would be extremely persuasive in bringing balance into this discussion.


YF&R Focus: Meagher & Tiffany McConkieState Young Farmer and Rancher Committee — District 5 (Carbon, Duchesne, Emery, Grand, San Juan & Uintah Counties)

Recently I was asked how do kids learn responsibility when they haven’t grown up on a farm or a ranch? I couldn’t answer that. I grew up with animals, and Meagher grew up on a ranch, so that’s the only way of life we know. That got me thinking, how would I teach my children life if it weren’t for this ranch.

Meagher and I have three hard working daughters, Ty, Mads, and Sadie. We run a cow/calf ranch in Al-tamont, Duchesne County. As for our girls, they run all dif-ferent kind of farm animals of their own. When I say different I mean different. They have pigs, chickens, sheep, goats, horses, dogs, donkeys and even chipmunks. I have even learned a thing or two from watching the girls with their an-imals. Did you know that chip-munks don’t like direct sun? Or when it’s freezing outside, your kitchen sink is just the remedy that a cold lamb needs. With everything in life it’s a learning and teaching opportunity.

My father-in-law decided he would get my oldest daughter, Ty, some laying chickens, and yes the same chickens that get stuck eggs. I just kept thinking great more work for me to do when she gets tired of them. It didn’t take long, soon she was slacking in making sure that they had food and water every day. Meagher knew what he was do-ing when he told me not to help her out with the chickens. The first thing out of my mouth was “they are all going to die!” It was hard to sit back and watch, but it was all a good learning experi-

ence. It didn’t take long until we had our first tragedy, Ty ran into the house sobbing. Meagher re-minded her that all living things need food and water everyday.

It only had to happen once, she learned her lesson and learned it quick. Ty has never gone an-other day without making sure those chickens have food and water. If we didn’t live where we do, how would my children learn the responsibility of tak-ing care of a living thing?

I didn’t plan for this to hap-pen, but we are raising a child that thinks she is boss. There is one in every family, and they know it from a young age. Mads is the type of child that if you let her get away with it she would sit back and watch you do all the work. Meagher has taken this child to work from when she was just little and it has turned out that she likes to tell him what they are doing for the day. This past year we have tried to change that way of thinking. We have told her that we work first, and then we play. Believe me when I say we have had many tears over this. We have found that she loves to drive anything with a engine – so we found that you put her to work on some-

thing she loves. We can send her out on the four-wheeler to spray weeds, or she is always the first one to volunteer to drive you down to change your water. What would I have done with her if we lived somewhere that we didn’t need four wheelers or a tractor?

We have taught all of our chil-dren the importance of putting in a full day’s work. That proved true this fall when we were gath-ering cows off the mountain and our 16 month old, Sadie, rode with us on a horse for five hours straight. Others that were with us couldn’t believe it, but for us that’s what we expect out of our children – we expect them to work hard for what they have in life.

We are so blessed to be able to raise our children the way we do.

For them to have the opportuni-ty to go to work with their dad everyday, to learn what it takes to make it in this occupation, and to learn it from the person they admire most in life, is in-valuable. I know there are other ways for parents to teach their children responsibilities, but I wouldn’t want it any other way. It’s a wonderful feeling to see children accomplish things that some grow ups can’t even do, and have them know that they are doing something that gen-erations before them have done. Kids that grow up on a ranch or farm have great appreciation for life and the things that mean the most in life. Lets face it kids that grow up this way are just tough.

P.S. I forgot to mention I feel sorry for the boys that these girls marry!


Kids participate in the ‘Little Hands on the Farm’ exhibit at the Utah State Fair in September. The agricultural exhibit managed by the Utah FFA As-sociation and sponsored by the Utah Farm Bureau had thousands of visitors during the ten days of the state fair. The display helps kids, as well as parents, gain a perspective of how agricultural products get to the market.

Urban Harvest

o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r Utah ’s farmers and r a n c h e r s t o g a t h e r together to promote agriculture and enjoy one another’s company.

Jeff Thredgold, well-known economist from wi l l be the keynote speaker , addressing conference attendees on issues relating to the economy and what he sees in store for the future.

A s e l f - d e s c r i b e d e c o n o m i c f u t u r i s t , Thredgold has been an economic consultant for Zions Bancorporation for the past 13 years and also spent 23 years as the Chief Economist for KeyCorp, one of the nation’s largest financial services companies . T h r e d g o l d i s o f t e n quoted in many leading publications including the Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, Investor’s Business Daily, Business Week and Blue Chip Financial Forecasts and has also appeared on CNN and MSNBC.

T h e 2 0 1 1 L e o p o l d Conservation Award will be presented by the Sand County Foundation, in partnership with the Utah Farm Bureau, Utah Cattlemen’s Association, and Western AgCredit and national AgCredit.

“We’re really excited about our convention in Layton this year – and to kick-off our meeting with such a great cast of speakers and issues,” said Leland Hogan, Utah Farm Bureau President. “Even if you’ve never

been to a convention before, I sincerely hope y o u w i l l c o m e a n d invite you to do so. All members, whether in county leadership or not will benefit from this convention. This is a great opportunity to see Farm Bureau at work, but to also build friendships, business relationships, and to get a break from the hard work agriculture demands.”

The convention kicks-off for some members on Wednesday, with meetings of the State Women’s and Young F a r m e r & R a n c h e r (YF&R) committees, followed up with rounds 1 & 2 and ‘Sweet 16’ of the YF&R Discussion Meet. The four finalists for the discussion meet will be announced Wednesday night at 9:30 p.m. The ‘Final Four’ will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Prior to the opening of the convention general s e s s i o n a t 1 : 4 5 o n Thursday, there will be the annual luncheon and Live Auction supporting the Ag in the Classroom (AITC) program. More information regarding the donation of items can be found in this i s s u e o f t h e F a r m Bureau News in Aurline Boyack’s article.

In addit ion to the patriotic presentation a n d o n - t i m e d o o r p r i z e s , c o n v e n t i o n attendees will hear a president’s report from Leland Hogan, Utah Farm Bureau President, and words from CEO

Randy Parker. The rest of Thursday’s agenda includes an ice cream social to benefit the YF&R and an extended t r a d e - s h o w b r e a k , followed by the Awards Program at 7:30 p.m.

Friday morning begins with a breakfast for voting delegates and the policy session, where convention delegates decide how Farm Bureau will proceed on issues critical to agriculture for the next year. A lunch break will follow the end of the voting delegate session, with a series of breakout sess ions start ing at 1:30. The breakouts w i l l b e o n t o p i c s including strategies a n d t r a i n i n g f o r becoming an Agvocate; the Constitution; and economic development in rural Utah.

The convention will c o n c l u d e w i t h t h e Century Club social at 6:00 p.m. and the annual gala banquet at 7:00 p.m. Senator Orrin Hatch will be the guest speaker at the gala banquet and guests will also be present for the awarding of the ‘Friend of Agriculture’ award.

Those interested in attending the convention o r w h o n e e d m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n s h o u l d contact their County Farm Bureau Secretary or Susan Furner at the state Farm Bureau office at 801-233-3040 or [email protected].

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Farm SafetyVice President- Farm SafetyA.J. Ferguson

For more than 20 years, the farm safety program has provided a variety of health screenings for your personal well being dur-ing the annual convention. This year, to be eligible for the new tradeshow drawing (6 – $50 gift certificates) you will need to have six of the health screening ticket lines signed by those ad-ministering the screening. This means, you can choose to have your finger pricked to draw a drop of blood for blood sugar, have your blood pressure checked, pulse, body composition, glaucoma, or visual acuity. These tests will be provided free of charge. This is vital

Annual heath screening fair at Utah Farm Bureau’s convention

information for your current health evaluation.

In addition to the tests men-tioned above, the fo l low-ing medical s c r e e n i n g s will be avail-able for free. I must em-phasize that the results should be taken to your personal medical provider for further evalua-tion if the results indicate an abnormal condition. These results will be mailed to you.

· Cholesterol· Glucose

If you are considering par-ticipating in the cholesterol

test and glucose it needs to be done while you are fasting. So, plan on having those tests

done early in the morning of Nov. 17th prior to having breakfast. There will only be a limited amount of these tests available. If you are in-terested, do it early.

The Farm Bureau is provid-ing this health screening fair for you as a member service. Please, take advantage of it. If you have any questions about any of these services or tests please feel free to con-tact me at 801-233-3006, or if you would like other types of health evaluations offered during our tradeshow please, let me know.

Most everyone enjoys be-ing home during the holidays with family, friends and loved ones. But statistics show that your home can be one of the most dangerous places you en-counter during the holidays. In the month of December, most people spend a little more time at home and outdoors enjoying the snow. Being conscientious of the holiday dangers can ensure your home is truly safe and as secure as you need it to be, as well as being attentive while outdoors to ensure the time spent won’t lead to time indoors recovering.

Sledding is a lot of fun and people of all ages are able to par-ticipate. Yet, sledding can lead to injuries such as skull fractures, facial lacerations or lower body injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates the average number of sledding and snow disc injuries from 2003 to 2007 is 33,064 per year. Talk to children and teach them how to check for hazards.

Holidays: Stay merry

at home

Sledding and snow disc quick tips:· Keep equipment in good repair.

· Check for broken parts, sharp edges, cracks and splits.

· Make sure that sledding path doesn’t cross traffic and is free of fences, logs, rocks and telephone poles or trees.

· Avoid excessively steep slopes.

· Avoid sledding on or around frozen ponds, lakes or streams.

· Proper position is important for sledding, sit or lay with your back on top of sled, feet pointing downhill.

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lawsuits while receiving more than $37 million in legal fees.

Now let’s add insult to injury in this multi-million dollar scam. A rancher grazing on a Bureau of Land Management allotment named as a defen-dant gets to pay three times! As a taxpayer, his hard-earned dollars pay the BLM attor-neys defending the agency’s Resource Management Plan. Then of course, as a rancher, he is financially obligated to hire legal counsel to protect his own interests. Now the insult! The rancher has his tax dollars used to fund the Equal Access to Justice Act, paying attorneys from Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA), Western Watersheds Project or some other radical group who want to drive hard-working, productive ranching families from the land.

You can’t make this stuff up.It’s interesting the federal

government stopped keeping records on the EAJA payments and who received them in 1995. Hundreds of groups are using the courts to stop multiple use activities on federal lands and are getting legal fees paid whether they win or lose.

Wyoming Representative Cynthia Lummis recognized

the abuse and has introduced H.R. 1996 The Government Savings Litigations Act to reign in taxpayer costs. The measure prohibits organizations with net worth exceeding $7 million from filing for EAJA funds. It requires filers to show a direct and personal monetary inter-est in the action and caps the amount paid for legal fees. Finally, it calls for an account-ing of who receives and has received EAJA funds. Utah Representatives Rob Bishop and Jason Chaffetz are House co-sponsors. Senator Orrin Hatch is a co-sponsor of the Senate version.

For more than a generation, the unlimited availability of EAJA funds to radical envi-ronmental groups has hurt the effectiveness of public land management agencies, wild-life habitat improvements and multiple use activities includ-ing livestock production from annually renewable forage. EAJA has become a mechanism for special interests to force and fund implementation of their political and social agen-das related to western public lands. It’s time to stop the en-vironmental gravy train!

The Utah Department of Agricul-ture and Food offers pesticide ap-plicator safety workshops every year to allow licensed pesticide applicators to earn continuing education units (CEUs) needed for license renewal. These work-shops allow applicators to earn a maximum of six CEUs annual, complete some category testing, and/or pay license renewal fees.

If your pesticide license expires this year, it is your responsibil-ity at the time you renew your license to 1) earn the appropriate CEUs and provide paper copies that show the CEUs earned dur-ing the past three years and/or 2) retake a pass the necessary li-censing examinations. One CEU equals one hour of training.

Each workshop offers 6 CEUs;

UDAF to offer pesticide safe-ty and education workshops

throughout Utah2 each for law, use and safety. All meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. Please bring a calculator and if needed, reading glasses for the afternoons of the workshops. For more informa-tion about license categories, testing, fees, or meeting infor-mation, visit the UDAF website at www.ag.utah.gov/divisions/plant/pesticide/applicators.html or [email protected] or contact Richard Beard at [email protected].

The schedule of classes is found online at:

http://ag.utah.gov/divisions/plant/pesticide/documents/Workshops2011.pdf.


The Sanpete County Farm Bureau recently hosted the 14th Annual Agricultural Field Day for all 3rd grade students and teachers in the county. They gathered at the fairgrounds in Manti in September to learn about agriculture and its im-portance to everyone from local farmers, ranchers and others involved in agriculture.

Taunya and Russell Otten presented the dairy portion of the field trip. They had volun-teers milk a cow by hand and talked about what it takes to produce milk and where the milk goes when it leaves the farm.

Allen Christensen sheared some sheep for the students and Annette Hansen told them about wool products.

Sanpete County Farm Bureau hosts Agricultural Field Day

She brought wool items and showed how to clean, card and spin wool into yarn. Mike Hansen had his sheep dog show his stuff.

J u l i e H a m m o n d , A m e l i a H a m m o n d and Katelyn Bown did a presentation on the “Amazing Seed.” They explained how many jobs are created from the produce of one seed.

Dave Johnston and Ricky Christensen talk-ed about the process involved in raising tur-keys and presented toy turkeys to students who answered turkey questions cor-rectly.

Matt Palmer, USU Exten-sion agent, shared information

about the value of agriculture in society and Sanpete County.

Jay and Tawny Olsen dis-cussed beef products, bi-prod-

ucts and the benefits we all share from livestock grazing on public lands.

Paul Yardley with the help of Kasey Bartholomew played a trivia game with the stu-dents, “Are You Smarter Than a Farmer?”

Corinne Olsen and a crew of helpers manned the Fun on the Farm exhibit, which is always a big hit with the kids.

A.J. Ferguson came from Salt Lake doing a safety presentation, highlighted with a straw dummy being wrapped up in tractor power take-off.

The f ie ld day ran smoothly and was a suc-cess thanks to the ef-forts of many unnamed individuals, including the FFA students from Gunnison, Manti and North Sanpete.


find more jobs for rural Utah so we don›t export to the city our most prized commodity...our children.

Governor Herbert and Commis-sioner Blackham listened to the concerns of ranchers in Box Elder County, including rancher Tim Munns, during a visit to Mollies Cafe in Snowville, Utah.

“The Governor recognizes the importance of Utah farmers and ranchers in terms of the quality foods they produce, their con-tribution to the rural economy and to an important way of life that teaches hard work and per-severance,” said Commissioner Blackham.

The rural tour visited one of three alfalfa compressing opera-tions owned by Bailey Farms In-ternational in Utah. This is an example of the economic linkage between farmers and processors. Alfalfa growers send their hay to Bailey who compresses it into smaller and heavier bales for export

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to China. This helps open addition-al markets for growers. Bailey helps keep more than 500 Utah alfalfa-

growing family farms in business, which creates a rippling effect that helps the local community.

The governor spoke often of the value that local processing fa-cilities have to rural communities. The facilities purchase raw prod-ucts from hundreds of farms and ranches in the region and turn out

a value-added product. The proces-sors help keep hundreds of family farms in business.

At a stop at the Malt-o-Meal plant in Tremonton, the governor was surprised to learn that the company was seeking more engi-neers for the future, not line-level workers. Com-pany officials said that agriculture processing is becoming more mecha-nized, with technology playing a more important role. The engineers were needed to conceive and build more streamlined and technical production

systems. The governor used this example to point out the need for continued education by Utah stu-dents to keep up with the advances needed for commerce.

Herbert often drew the analogy that we need to run just to keep up with the changes going on in the work environment. The governor

often stressed the importance of education. Citing the national unemployment rate of 9.2 per-cent, he said the unemployment rate among college graduates was around 4 percent. The unem-ployment rate among high school graduates was about 9.5 percent and those without a high school diploma was more than 14 percent.

Further south on their visit, Herbert and Commissioner Black-ham also visited the Morgan fam-ily dairy in Circleville, Utah. The Morgans run one of the more advanced dairies in Utah, milking about 3,000 cows every day. They completed the link between dairy and processor by visiting the Dairy Farmers of American cheese plant in Beaver, Utah. The group also visited Circle 4 Farms in Milford, Redmond Minerals / REAL Salt in Aurora and other non-agricultural businesses during their rural Utah tour.

With the success of this year’s tour, Governor Herbert plant to visit many other counties next year.

Photo courtesy of Utah Dept. of Ag & FoodGovernor Gary Herbert (right) visits with Neal Bosshardt of Redmond Minerals at the company’s salt mine in Sevier County.



Utah’s Young Farmers and Ranchers:Spotlight on...

The future of Utah agriculture!At the American Farm Bureau Federation competitions in Honolulu, Hawaii, January 7-10, 2012, the

top winners of the Achievement Award, Excellence in Agriculture Award, and Discussion Meet will each receive their choice of either a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado or 2012 GMC Sierra and paid registration to the 2012 AFBF YF&R Leadership Conference, held February 18-20, 2012 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The three Achievement Award runner’s-up will each receive a Case IH Farmall 65A, a $5,000 savings bond, and a STIHL Farm Boss chain saw. The three runner’s-up for the Excellence in Agriculture award will receive a Case IH Farmall 45A, $5,000 savings bond, and STIHL Farm Boss chain saw. The three Dis-cussion Meet finalists each receive a Case IH Farmall 55A, $5,000 savings bond, and STIHL Farm Boss chain saw.

Utah’s young farmers and ranchers have already embarked on the journey to the winner’s circle in Ho-nolulu by entering the state competition this fall. Here are the finalists for the Achievement Award and Excellence in Agriculture Award. Utah’s representatives will be announced Thursday, November 17 at the Awards and Recognition Program from the field of candidates.

Jake & Sara HarwardOperate a series of corn stands, as well as produce & hay

farm, and agritourism business in Springville, Utah County

Matt & lena leakRun a dairy in Cornish, Cache County. Matt also works as a dairy nutritionist

Achievement Award Applicants


Steve & Amber MartiniOperate a Holstein dairy and farm hay & grains in West Weber, Weber County

Joel & Becca FerryRanch and farm in Box Elder County. The Ferrys also run a custom feedlot and

goose & duck hunting club.

Jason & carlee christensen

Have a turkey farm in Moroni, Sanpete County

kade & Penni WasdenFarm and ranch in Aurora, Sevier County

Brandon & kjrista YardleyFarm and ranch in Milford, Beaver County


Excellence in Agriculture Award Applicants

John & Dusty ReeseRange conservationist & farmer from Kanab, Kane County

Matt & Amy GobleRaise sheep & farm in Nephi, Juab County

cody & Heidi WaymentFarm & ranch in Weber County.

Heidi is also an animal nutritionist

Addison HickenFarms and ranches in Heber City area of Wasatch County

Brandon & Gina SpackmanWorks on family dairy & farm in Smithfield, Cache County.

Operates a trucking business hauling many ag products.

Jared & cassie lymanJared is a BLM range technician & farrier. Cassie is a 4-H

assistant and they live in Escalante, Garfield County


Bart & Alley GarrettWork on family cattle ranch & farm in Nephi, Juab County

Mike & leeAnn AdamsCattle ranch & work on family farm in Parowan, Iron County

Dusty & Mandi BinghamWork on family’s farm & ranch in

Honeyville, Box Elder County

kelby & kathie IversonOperate a 300-acre working ranch

treatment center for youth in Hurricane, Washington County

William & Stephanie MerkleyWorks with USDA’s Farm Service Agency

and farms in Tridell, Uintah County

<<Zak & Marcy MillerAnimal nutrition expert and they work on family’s farm in Richmond, Cache County

tarell & Mallorie McMurdie>>Farm and run a feedlot in

Tremonton, Box Elder County


CLASSIFIED ADVERTISINGIMPORTANT NOTICE1. Non‑commercial ads for Utah Farm Bureau members selling items they grow or make themselves, or used machinery, household items, etc., they themselves have used in the past. Each member family is entitled to one such ad free in each three‑month period. Ads can be up to 40 words or numbers such as phone number or Zip. Words such as “For Sale” are included, initials and numbers count as a word. All words over 40 cost 25 cents each. Ads over 40 words not accompanied by the extra payment, or not meeting the above requirements, will be returned to the sender. Family memberships cannot be combined to create larger ads, nor can a membership be used for free classified ad purposes by anyone other than immediate family members. Ads run for three months.2. Commercial ads for Utah Farm Bureau members where the member is

acting as an agent or dealer (real estate, machinery, handicraft items made by people outside the member family, etc.) cost 25 cents per word. Payment MUST accompany such ads or they will be returned to the sender. Members are entitled to one such ad. Ads run for one month.3. Ads for non‑Utah Farm Bureau members cost 50 cents per word. Payment MUST accompany such ads or they will be returned to the sender. Ads run for one month.In all ads, short lines requested by the advertiser, extra lines of white space, and lines with words in all caps count as 6 words per line. Ads with borders and bold headlines may be submitted and placed within the classified section, but will be charged the display advertising rate. Please contact the classified advertising department for further information. No insurance ads will be accepted.***DEADLINE: ALL ADS MUST BE

RECEIVED BY THE 15TH OF THE MONTH IN ORDER TO APPEAR IN THE NEXT ISSUE. EXCEPT FOR THE JANUARY ISSUE, WHICH HAS A CLASSIFIED DEADLINE OF DEC. 5.Only free ads (Category 1 ads of 40 words or less) will be accepted by telephone at 801‑233‑3010, by fax at 801‑233‑3030 or e-mail at [email protected]. Please include your membership number. Ads must be received no later than the 15th of the monthMail ads, typed or neatly printed, with any payment due, to Utah Farm Bureau News, Classified Ad Department, 9865 South State Street, Sandy, UT 84070‑2305. Free ads must be resubmitted by mail, telephone or fax after running for three months. Ads for which there is a payment due will be run as long as payment is received in advance.ALL CLASSIFIED ADS will be listed on the Utah Farm Bureau web page unless the Utah Farm Bureau member specifies otherwise when placing the

ad. The ads on the web site will run concurrently with the classified ads in the Utah Farm Bureau News. NOTE: The appearance of any ad in the Utah Farm Bureau News does not constitute an endorsement or approval of the service or merchandise offered. While every effort is made to ensure the legitimacy of services or merchandise advertised, the Utah Farm Bureau News or the Utah Farm Bureau Federation accepts no responsibility or liability for services or products advertised.

AUTOMOTIVEFOR SALE: 1974 Ford LN 750 2 ½ ton with 50 ton hoist, removable steel side racks, rebuilt 391 gas engine, 5 speed with 2 speed rear end, new tires, new radiator. Needs work. Phone 801-699-0189.FOR SALE: 1987 Volvo forward cab moving truck. 28000 LWD model FE613,

Utah Farm Bureau News 31November 20116 cylinder diesel, 22’ box. Low miles: 80,000. Call Ray E. Childs, Clinton 801‑825‑1701. FOR SALE: 1967 Chev C30 1 ton, rear dual wheels, steel 12’ bed, $1,200. 1941 Ford truck, $2,500. Call Doug 801-277-1578.

FARM EQUIPMENTI BUY, SELL, TRADE AND LOCATE all kinds of farm machinery. Bale wagons, tractors, tillage, planting, harvesting equipment, etc. I have a large inventory at this time. Palmer Equipment is located one mile south of Manti on Highway 89. 435-835-5111 or Cell: 435-340‑1111. www.balewagons.com.FOR SALE Kuhn 4000 RG Rotary Disc swather 13 foot cut. Used only 2 seasons. Bought new in December 2008. Excellent Condition. 2 point Gyrodine swivel hitch and urethane conditioners. $16,900 firm. Spanish Fork Call 801-592-4646 or 801-592-4647 or 801-592-4648.FOR SALE: JD 2640 W/Loader 2WD. 1 set of hydraulics, $13,999 and FREE posthole digger. NH 1475 mower conditioner – 9’ conditioner, field ready, $12,999. 435-789-3472. FOR SALE: 1953 Allis Chalmers Model CA. $1,500. Call Doug 801-277-1578.WANTED: JD model 825 plow. It must have 16” bottoms. 3 bottoms preferred but I will take a 2 or 4 bottom plow. I do not care about the condition of the plow frame, turn over motor, shares or landsides as long as the frogs and bracing on the bottoms are good, I can use it. I also need parts for a JD 820 or 822 plow. This is the roll over plow that has the two hydraulic cylinders sticking up out of the frame to roll the plows over. Ken Naylor 801‑834‑0181. [email protected].

FEEDHAY FORSALE: 300 small bales, certified weed free hay. $6.00 per bale. Call Dean 435-469-1003, Fountain Green. FORSALE: 3x3x8 bales, straw, no rain, weed‑free, $20.00/bale.801-940-2260. Layton.

LIVESTOCK300 HD. BRED HEIFERS and 200 hd. Bred Cows ages 2-9 years, AI bred and Black Angus clean-up bulls, start calving March 1st. Call Charles Redd 435-459-1848 or 435-686-2221 Office.UTAH CATTLEMEN’S CLASSIC all breed bull sale. Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., Utah State Fair Grounds, Salt Lake City, Utah. Selling 50 Bulls – 7 breeds, all semen and trich tested. Judging 2 p.m., social 6:00 p.m. Sale 7:00 p.m. For info or sale catalog, call Judy McCalmant, sale mgr. – 801‑544‑1902 or email, [email protected]. ROCKY MOUNTAIN ANGUS SALE: Sat. Nov. 12, 1 pm. Weber County Fairgrounds, Ogden. Selling 55 registered females, 20 bulls and 20 Black Project show steers. Consignors are from 5 states. For a sale catalog call 801-544-1902. GELBVIEH AND BALANCER Heifers and bulls. Polled and many Homozygous Black. Buy Heifers ready to go with or w/o papers. A few cows available. Yearling Bulls are kept until spring. Erik 435/279-7669.FOR SALE: 100 head fancy bred cows, bred heifers, & open show heifers. Sell November 19 in Beaver, UT. Gib Yardley at 435-438-2424 or 435-310-0041. FOR SALE: Pure bred Columbia ram and ewe lambs.

27+ years breeding to the best. Call early or late, ask for Reed at 435-436-8792. BRED HEIFERS for sale. 70 head registered polled Hereford heifers. Bred to calving ease bulls to start calving early. Take all or part with or without papers. Contact Phil Allen & Son, Antimony. 435‑624‑3236. FOR SALE: 20 Top Quality Hereford females for sale. Weaned heifers and mature cows available. Registered and commercial females available with a select group of black baldies. See more at www.johansenherefords.com or call Jonathan or Craig Johansen @ 435‑650‑8466/435-381-2523.

REAL ESTATE170.82 Acre Farm in Grace Idaho. Great farm ground. Very scenic. Early water right. 260.54 Acre Farm in Grace Idaho. Borders Bear River. Gravity pressurized irrigation. Wellsville Home on 1 acre. 6 beds, 2 3/4 baths, garden, country setting. Dairy Farm in Cache Valley 41 acres. Irrigated. Updated home, excellent crops. Double 5 Herringbone parlor. 23 Acres in Grace, Idaho. Mini ranchette with home, barn and hay shed. Clarkston Land: A 57 and a 63 acre parcel with large fish pond. Must be sold together. New Townhome in Franklin, Idaho: $119,900, 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, 1,500 sq ft, with garage. Legacy Ranch Homes: In Franklin, Idaho. Equestrian, lakeside and view lots. Homes from $149,900. Home on foothills of Beaverdam: on 11.21 acres. 40 Acres Outside Soda Springs: Beautiful forest land with year around stream. Contact Brent Parker, @Home Realty, (435)881‑1000. HORSEMAN’S DREAM: Huge indoor arena and stables, on approximately 2½ acres. Unincorporated area of Weber County, with liberal zoning, one mile from freeway and seven miles to Weber County Fair Grounds. Fully fenced on semi-private road for security and safety. Flat ground that flood irrigates, with pasture and excellent water rights. Ride out of your gate and on to the Rail Trail, where no motorized vehicles are allowed. Plenty of room to build your dream home or adjoining property, with five bedroom home is available, on approx. 2½ acres. Will consider lease or trade, $318,000. 801-920-2233. Preston, Idaho: 191 acre gravity sprinkled farm for alfalfa, grain and corn. Excellent soils. 6 bedrm home, 2 story barn, hay shed, corrals and feed mangers for 100+ head. Thatcher, Idaho: 160 acre cattle and sheep ranch. Gravity sprinkled irrigation from canal on property; cheap water; fenced and cross‑fenced, 4 BR home, 2 streams, outbuildings; very scenic and beautiful. 2 miles from groomed snowmobile trail and Cache National Forest. Great fishing and hunting. Preston, Idaho: 1743 acre farm with 300+ acres of sprinkle irrigated farm land, 1039 acres of dry farm plus pasture, older 100 cow dairy with cement corrals, farm home and a stream. Borders a reservoir. Portage, Box Elder County, Utah: 1954 acres at the mouth of Portage Canyon. Multiple uses include deer, elk and mountain lion hunting, 4 wheeling, livestock grazing and dry farming. Year round stream. Culinary water and 7200 volt power to property. Close to I‑15. Marsh Valley, Bannock County, Idaho: 400+ head cattle ranch. 1479+- acres deeded. Includes 180+- ac. Full circle pivot, 160 acres under wheel lines and 150 acres of flood irrigated meadows with a year round stream. There are 258 BLM permits out the gate and 150 permits in a Soda Springs lease. Several year round streams flow through this ranch. The package includes 100 head of mother cows, a newer 4 bdrm

home, machine sheds, 60’ x 80’ indoor arena and working corrals. Close to I‑15. Several other properties are also available Call for details. Vaughn Benson Office: 435:753-4999. Benson Realtors, Logan, Utah [email protected].

MISCELLANEOUS:FOR SALE: Bostch stapler, model F94ED. Electric container box stapler, excellent unit. Call Ray E. Childs, Clinton at 801‑825‑1701.FOR SALE: Water. 53 Acre foot. Underground water right. Escalante Boulder Mt. Drainage, Garfield County. Certificated. Ready to go. Call Jim Riley Engineering, 801‑355‑1883. WHEATGRASSES, Forage Kochia and Legumes, wildflowers and much more. We can mix and deliver the seed you need. 801‑774‑0525 or email [email protected] SALE 2008 Polaris, 525 IRS Outlaw. Call 435-256-0093.FOR SALE: Satellite Stock Water Monitors: Save time, fuel and money by monitoring your stock water with the internet. Cost effective solutions are available. Check out the website: www.thirstyanimal.com or contact Kevin @ 435-691-2031 (I’m available weekday evenings and all day Friday/Saturday)FOR SALE: 2002 Kawasaki 650 4 wheeler, $5,000. 2004 Wanderer 5th Wheel 21 foot, $5,000. Home: 435-789-1004 or Cell, 435-823-1004. UTAH VACATION IDEA! Hiking, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, horse trails, more. Everything’s close to the Rosebud Guest House. Near Ashley NF, Strawberry River, Starvation. Fully equipped cabin. Pet-friendly. Corrals. Reservations, more information: 435-548-2630, 1-866-618-7194, [email protected], www.rosebudguesthouse.com.

AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESCIRCLE FOUR FARMS: If you are looking for a career in a fun, rewarding team environment, Circle Four Farms is the opportunity you’ve been searching for. We’re offering quality full time entry‑level animal production positions with training available. Challenge yourself with a company on the grow that offers: Starting wage $10 to $11.50 per hour plus benefits – total value $30,420. Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance plan, Short Term and Long Term Disability, company paid Pension Plan, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, Gain$hare Plan, Incentive programs, Paid holidays and vacation, Educational reimbursement, Ask us about a relocation package, For more information please call our office: Circle Four Farms, PO Box 100, 341 South Main, Milford UT 84751, (435) 387‑2107, Fax (435) 387‑2530, www.c4farms.com, Equal Opportunity Employer.

IMPORTANT NOTICE1. Non‑commercial ads for Utah Farm Bureau members selling items they grow or make themselves, or used machinery, household items, etc., they themselves have used in the past. Each member family is entitled to one such ad free in each three‑month period. Ads can be up to 40 words or numbers such as phone number or Zip. Words such as “For Sale” are included, initials and numbers count as a word. All words over 40 cost 25 cents each. Ads over 40 words not accompanied by the extra payment, or not meeting the above requirements, will be returned to the sender. Family memberships cannot be combined to create larger ads, nor can a membership be used for free classified ad purposes by anyone other than immediate family members. Ads run for three months.

2. Commercial ads for Utah Farm Bureau members where the member is acting as an agent or dealer (real estate, machinery, handicraft items made by people outside the member family, etc.) cost 25 cents per word. Payment MUST accompany such ads or they will be returned to the sender. Members are entitled to one such ad. Ads run for one month.

3. Ads for non‑Utah Farm Bureau members cost 50 cents per word. Payment MUST accompany such ads or they will be returned to the sender. Ads run for one month.In all ads, short lines requested by the advertiser, extra lines of white space, and lines with words in all caps count as 6 words per line. Ads with borders and bold headlines may be submitted and placed within the classified section, but will be charged the display advertising rate. Please contact the classified advertising department for further information. No insurance ads will be accepted.

***DEADLINE: ALL ADS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE 15TH OF THE MONTH IN ORDER TO APPEAR IN THE NEXT ISSUE. EXCEPT FOR THE JANUARY ISSUE, WHICH HAS A CLASSIFIED DEADLINE OF DEC. 5.

Only free ads (Category 1 ads of 40 words or less) will be accepted by telephone at 801‑233‑3010, by fax at 801‑233‑3030 or e‑mail at [email protected]. Please include your membership number. Ads must be received no later than the 15th of the month

Mail ads, typed or neatly printed, with any payment due, to Utah Farm Bureau News, Classified Ad Depart‑ment, 9865 South State Street, Sandy, UT 84070‑2305. Free ads must be resubmitted by mail, telephone or fax after running for three months. Ads for which there is a payment due will be run as long as payment is received in advance.

ALL CLASSIFIED ADS will be listed on the Utah Farm Bureau web page unless the Utah Farm Bureau member specifies otherwise when placing the ad. The ads on the web site will run concurrently with the classified ads in the Utah Farm Bureau News.

NOTE: The appearance of any ad in the Utah Farm Bureau News does not constitute an endorsement or ap‑proval of the service or merchandise offered. While every effort is made to ensure the legitimacy of services or merchandise advertised, the Utah Farm Bureau News or the Utah Farm Bureau Federation accepts no responsibility or liability for services or products advertised.

FARM EQUIPMENT

I BUY, SELL, TRADE AND LOCATE all kinds of farm machinery. Bale wagons, tractors, tillage, planting, harvesting equip‑ment, etc. I have a large inventory at this time. Palmer Equipment is located one mile south of Manti on Highway 89. 435‑835‑5111 or Cell: 435‑340‑1111. www.balewagons.com.FOR SALE: JD 2640 W/Loader 2WD. 1 set of hydraulics, $13,999 and FREE posthole digger. NH 1475 mower conditioner – 9’ conditioner, field ready, $12,999. 435‑789‑3472. WANTED: JD model 825 plow. It must have 16” bottoms. 3 bottoms preferred but I will take a 2 or 4 bottom plow. I do not care about the condition of the plow frame, turn over motor, shares or landsides as long as the frogs and bracing on the bottoms are good, I can use it. I also need parts for a JD 820 or 822 plow. This is the roll over plow that has the two hydraulic cylinders sticking up out of the frame to roll the plows over. Ken Naylor 801‑834‑0181. [email protected]. FOR SALE: 40” heavy‑duty cat 1 PTO‑driven Italian rototiller for small tractor. Ideal for 20‑‑25 HP utility tractor. Great for horse arena and round pen maintenance and larger gardens. $350. Morgan, UT. Call George at 801‑949‑8473.FOR SALE: TD 6, TD9, International Dozers; ’93 Ford L9000 dump truck with low miles & Allison auto, Powder River roping chute, 81/4 & 10020 tires; new 2001 Dodge hood; 2 axle dump trailer. 435‑336‑4200. FOR SALE: Used irrigation head gates: Armco 24” $250; Armco 30” $350; complete with back‑up plate and wheel. Also used 5’ chain link fencing. Best Offer. Call 801‑825‑7311. FOR SALE John Deere 38 forage chopper 5ft hay pickup 2 row corn head very good condition $3700 John Deere 6410L mfwd 640SL loader 1380hrs like new excellent condition $45000 John Deere 6410 4557 hrs good condition $25000 John Deere 740 loader $8000 Paul Macdonald 435 678 2984.

FEED

HAY FOR SALE: 300 small bales, certified weed free hay. $6.00 per bale. Call Dean 435‑469‑1003. FOR SALE: 3x3x8 bales, straw, no rain, weed‑free, $20.00/bale.801‑940‑2260. Layton.

LIVESTOCK

BRED HEIFERS for sale. 70 head registered polled Hereford heifers. Bred to calving ease bulls to start calving early. Take all or part with or without papers. Contact Phil Allen & Son, Antimony. 435‑624‑3236. FOR SALE: 20 Top Quality Hereford females for sale. Weaned heifers and mature cows available. Registered and com‑mercial females available with a select group of black baldies. See more at www.johansenherefords.com or call Jonathan or Craig Johansen @ 435‑650‑8466/435‑381‑2523.

REAL ESTATE

170.82 Acre Farm in Grace Idaho. Great farm ground. Very scenic. Early water right. 260.54 Acre Farm in Grace Idaho. Borders Bear River. Gravity pressurized irrigation. Wellsville Home on 1 acre. 6 beds, 2 3/4 baths, garden, country setting. Dairy Farm in Cache Valley 41 acres. Irrigated. Updated home, excellent crops. Double 5 Herringbone parlor. 23 Acres in Grace, Idaho. Mini ranchette with home, barn and hay shed. Clarkston Land: A 57 and a 63 acre parcel with large fish pond. Must be sold together. New Townhome in Franklin, Idaho: $119,900, 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, 1,500 sq ft, with garage. Legacy Ranch Homes: In Franklin, Idaho. Equestrian, lakeside and view lots. Homes from $149,900. Home on foothills of Beaverdam: on 11.21 acres. 40 Acres Outside Soda Springs: Beautiful forest land with year around stream. Contact Brent Parker, @Home Realty, (435)881‑1000. HORSEMAN’S DREAM: Huge indoor arena and stables, on approximately 2½ acres. Unincorporated area of Weber County, with liberal zoning, one mile from freeway and seven miles to Weber County Fair Grounds. Fully fenced on semi‑private road for security and safety. Flat ground that flood irrigates, with pasture and excellent water rights. Ride out of your gate and on to the Rail Trail, where no motorized vehicles are allowed. Plenty of room to build your dream home or adjoining property, with five bedroom home is available, on approx. 2½ acres. Will consider lease or trade, $318,000. 801‑920‑2233. Preston, Idaho: 191 acre gravity sprinkled farm for alfalfa, grain and corn. Excellent soils. 6 bedrm home, 2 story barn, hay shed, corrals and feed mangers for 100+ head. Thatcher, Idaho: 160 acre cattle and sheep ranch. Gravity sprinkled irrigation from canal on property; cheap water; fenced and cross‑fenced, 4 BR home, 2 streams, outbuildings; very scenic and beautiful. 2 miles from groomed snowmobile trail and Cache National Forest. Great fishing and hunting. Preston, Idaho: 1743 acre farm with 300+ acres of sprinkle irrigated farm land, 1039 acres of dry farm plus pasture, older 100 cow dairy with cement corrals, farm home and a stream. Borders a reservoir. Portage, Box Elder County, Utah: 1954 acres at the mouth of Portage Canyon. Multiple uses include deer, elk and mountain lion hunting, 4 wheeling, livestock grazing and dry farming. Year round stream. Culinary water and 7200 volt power to property. Close to I‑15. Marsh Valley, Bannock County, Idaho: 400+ head cattle ranch. 1479+‑ acres deeded. Includes 180+‑ ac. Full circle pivot, 160 acres under wheel lines and 150 acres of flood irrigated meadows with a year round stream. There are 258 BLM permits out the gate and 150 permits in a Soda Springs lease. Several year round streams flow through this ranch. The package includes 100 head of mother cows, a newer 4 bdrm home, machine sheds, 60’ x 80’ indoor arena and working corrals. Close to I‑15. Several other properties are also available Call for details. Vaughn Benson Office: 435:753-4999. Benson Realtors, Logan, Utah [email protected]. FOR SALE: 195 acres good farm ground. 150 water shares. All ground is cultivated & currently in alfalfa, grain and Sudan grass. Delta area. 435‑864‑3081.

MISCELLANEOUS

FOR SALE: Satellite Stock Water Monitors: Save time, fuel and money by monitoring your stock water with the internet. Cost effective solutions are available. Check out the website: www.thirstyanimal.com or contact Kevin @ 435‑691‑2031 (I’m available weekday evenings and all day Friday/Saturday)FOR SALE: 2002 Kawasaki 650 4 wheeler, $5,000. 2004 Wanderer 5th Wheel 21 foot, $5,000. Home: 435‑789‑1004 or Cell, 435‑823‑1004. UTAH VACATION IDEA! Hiking, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, horse trails, more. Everything’s close to the Rosebud Guest House. Near Ashley NF, Strawberry River, Starvation. Fully equipped cabin. Pet‑friendly. Corrals. Reservations, more information: 435‑548‑2630, 1‑866‑618‑7194, [email protected], www.rosebud‑guesthouse.com.

AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

CIRCLE FOUR FARMS: If you are looking for a career in a fun, rewarding team environment, Circle Four Farms is the opportunity you’ve been searching for. We’re offering quality full time entry‑level animal production positions with training available. Challenge yourself with a company on the grow that offers: Starting wage $10 to $11.50 per hour plus benefits – total value $30,420. Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance plan, Short Term and Long Term Disability, company paid Pension Plan, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, Gain$hare Plan, Incentive programs, Paid holidays and vacation, Educational reimbursement, Ask us about a relocation pack‑age, For more information please call our office: Circle Four Farms, PO Box 100, 341 South Main, Milford UT 84751, (435) 387‑2107, Fax (435) 387‑2530, www.c4farms.com, Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Agricultre in the Classroom Supporters:Bring your craft items, woodwork, holiday items and/or company donation for the FB Conven-tion auctions. Help teach children where their

food comes from!


County Scenes

Morgan County▶ District 2 FFA Discussion Meet, Nov. 10, 5 p.m. at Morgan High School in Morgan, Utah.

Washington County

▶ Water meeting, Nov. 9, Enterprise High School at 7 p.m.

Sevier County

▶ Fishlake Elk Unit meeting (if needed), Nov. 14

State and Regional Activities

▶ UFBF State Convention, Nov. 16-18, at Davis Conference

Center in Layton.

▶ UFBF Resolutions Committee meeting, Nov. 16, Layton

▶ UFBF State Board Meeting, Nov. 19, Layton

▶ UACD Conference, Nov. 3-4, St. George

▶ UFBF Center closed, Nov. 24-27, for Thanksgiving

▶ November RAC Meetings: • Northern RAC: Nov. 9, 6 p.m. at Brigham City

Community Center.• Central RAC: Nov. 10 6:30 p.m. at Springville 1115 N.

Main St. in Springville• NE RAC: Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m. at Bingham Entrepreneurship

& Energy Research Center in Vernal.• SE RAC: Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m. at John Wesley Powell

Museum in Green River.• Southern RAC: Nov. 15, 7 p.m. at Beaver High SchoolVisit wildlife.utah.gov.

FB County Corner

[Top]Exploring Space was a theme of the corn maze at Cornbelly’s at Thanksgiving Point. Photo by Matt Hargreaves [Middle] Dairymen Mark Gibbons and Grant Kohler are recognized as USU Ag Alumni during the recent USU Football game in Logan. The Ag Day BBQ took place prior to the game and featured many Utah food products. Photo courtesy of USU [Bottom] Utah County Farm Bureau Vice President Richard Behling is interviewed by KSL TV’s Sam Penrod during the reporter’s recent visit to Utah County Farm Field Days in American Fork. Photo by Matt Hargreaves

[Top] Kids learn about fruit production at the Washington County Farm Field Days at the Staheli Farm in Washington Fields. Photo courtesy of Paul Hill, USU Extension Agent -- Washington County

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