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Show der restricting the use of toxicant chemicals for predator control, we support the establishment of statewide or interstate compacts, designed to administer a predator bounty system. We support the continuation of all present predator con- trol practices including the use of chemical toxicants under federal or state supervision, and urge Congress to take immediate steps to provide adequate funds for effective predator control and research designed to develop acceptable control methods. We also endorse research through the American Farm Bureau Research Foundation in developing new predator control devices as well as documenting the losses of livestock and game animals and the resultant economic losses. With the large increase in rodents and harmful birds, we recommend the Utah State Department of Agriculture make poison bait available through government agencies for farmer use at reasonable and economical prices. We believe every farmer should make his U.S. senators and representatives aware of his feelings through a letter and phone campaign. We support efforts to take magpies, crows, mountain lions and prairie dogs olT the protected list. Trespass Regulation We recommend stale regulation per- taining to painting of fence posts or other objects to limit trespass be made a law. We propose a yellow paint be approved. non-llouresce- time. pheasant hunt. We recommend county Farm Bureaus assist in the organization of hunting units to provide landowners adequate protection for private property. Sportsmen should be made to realize that hunting on private property is a privilege rather than a right. LABOR RELATIONS Right to Work k support the Utah law as presently constituted and are opposed to the agency shop. We Right-to-Wor- Migrant Council Funding We recommend the Governor stop funding of the Migrant Council. MONETARY AND TAX POLICY of Property for Re-evaluat- ion We favor retaining the present ricultural burning law. ag- Weed Control to support the state weed control program. Board of Big Game Control Landowners and livestock producers are directly influenced by game management policies. We therefore favor the continuation of the Board of Big School Purposes We believe that with the of property, a substantial increase in the total number of dollars raised through taxation is to be expected if the mill levy remains the same. We recognize that the Utah state legislature has placed limitations on the increase in total dollars raised to the extent of 6 increase. This seems to be in conflict with the requirements of the State Uni Great news for car owners The Co-o- p Mark form School Act which makes it mandator)' that a district levy a minimum of 28 mills for maintenance without a limit imposed on the total amount of money which that levy will raise. We urge the Farm Bureau to research this area and make sure that the limit of 6 increase be strictlv followed. We feel that the mill levy for capital outlay should be reduced to comply with the increase in total dollars raised. Farmland Assessment Act Pheasant Hunt To reduce damage to private property and to minimize stress on pheasant nine-da- y population, we favor a statewide nt Burning Act We continue Game Control as presently constituted. We urge county Farm Bureaus to participate in public hearings to establish hunting policies which are conducted by the Board of Big Game Control. Because lion and bear are protected by the state of Utah, we believe the state should reimburse livestock men for their losses or else relinquish all control on lion and bear without restricting anyone from hunting them at any We support the principles of the Farmland Assessment Act of 1969. We favor action to strengthen this law which will prevent abuses and which will require more rigid administration of the act. We believe the minimum income requirement should be increased. We oppose any requirement that income from farmland represent a specific percentage of total income for qualification under the act. Authority of County Assessors We believe the State Tax Commission has excessive authority in the assessing of county property. Utah law should be amended to allow the county assessor greater discretion in properly valuation. Reappraisal of Private Property When the state reappraises private property within a county, we recommend that a personal inspection of the property be made by the appraiser. Orchard Assessment We will assist fruit growers in organizing to combat increased property taxes levied on orchard land. State Government Spending We recommend the state budget be more realistic in estimating each new fiscal period revenue to insure a balanced budget and allocation of funds commensurate with increases in revenue due to inflation and increased population. We favor a reduction in taxes rath- - . . . V tubeless whitewall fiberglass belted tire has dropped in price! Its hard to believe. this belted tire sold to Farm Bureau members for $28.58 plus tax in size G78-1Today the discounted member price is $27.19 plus tax. And list price would be $5.00 higher. In July 1973, high-quali- ty 4. The Mark Vs rugged construction and dependable quality will give you many carefree miles. Four tough polyester plies and two glass belts give a stronger sidewall and hazard resistance that puts your mind at ease as you roll down the highway. Farm Bureau members can save more than the cost of their dues just with a set of these tires. Theyre available at any Intermountain Farmers Association store. Be sure to ask for the Farm Bureau discount of $5.00 per tire off list price. UTAH FARM BUREAU SERVICE COMPANY Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 629 East 400 South 0 Phone (801) 521-369- Assessing farmland for tax purposes according to the present use of the acreage is the purpose of a 1969 Hate law. Amendments proposed for this year will protect the tax program from loopholes if they are passed. er than maintaining large surpluses. Public Officials' Salaries We are not in sympathy with the very common practice of public officials increasing their own salaries and will use our influence to discourage this practice. Persons who run for office are aware of the salary paid before they choose to run and ought not seek increases during the term for which they are elected. Public Employee Retirement Programs We support the principle of suitable for public employees. However, we believe it is sound for recipients of retirement programs to make a meaningful financial contribu-tio- n towards the funding of their own retirement benefits. We favor programs giving public employees the opportunity to contribute to their own retirement programs. retirement programs Estate and Gift Taxes The exemptions from state and federal estate and gift taxes should be increased substantially in recognition of the economic changes which have occurred since the present exemptions were provided. When estates are appraised for estate tax purposes, their value should be based on the use of property at the time of appraisal. EDUCATION Economy In Education We recommend increased economy be practiced by schools and all other agencies financed through taxation. We favor adequate education for everyone commensurate with their desire to complete the public school program. We recognize the need for some financial assistance under some circumstances, but resist any movement to provide free education to the entire school population. We recommend children receiving free lunches have the opportunity to work for them. School Curriculum We encourage the school system in Utah to adopt basic courses in economics of the American free enterprise system for all students to help them be ready to take their place in our society. We believe a course of study in the importance of agriculture in "the national economy should be in the curri- culum. Vocational Education Farm Bureau has alwavs been a strong supporter of vocational and technical education, and there is now a strong move underway to secure funds to better finance these vocational institutions. We recommend funds be made available to build schools so as |