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Show jfeSTflfM Volume XVIII No. 8 Salt Lake City, Utah Summer Conference at Fish Lake was accomplished this year under favorable conditions. The temperature outside was .com- fortable and pleasant Highlight of the conference was the reports given by several County Farm Bureau Presidents T. Ray Theurer, Cache, Robert subHoldaway, Utah County stituted for President Eldon Money, Jan Turner, Morgan, Harold Buck, Weber, Hugh King, Wayne County. These Farm Bureau leaders spoke from the platform of county activities experienced during the past year that had been successful. Each one demonstrated success in an area that most every other county could engage in and do as well. Should every county succeed at the few activities outlined the value of Farm Bureau membership would be doubly enhanced and much greater things could be accomplished. Some of the subjects discussed included how to hold successful Augr Annual Meetings. Utah county, stood out during the year in that a new approach was used and it proved highly successful. More people attend and greater participation is experienced in developing policy resolutions. Jan Turner made many larger counties with more funds mentally review their operations to see if they have been doing as well with their resources. Many things including meeting candidates for office, summer outings and annual 'meetings that have dinner served to almost twice the membership of the county Farm Bureau. An 1972 relates to the problems of the county and thosdqfthat can reasonably incorporated to make members pleased to be associated with an organization that does things besides just talk about doing them. Alton Hoffman, former Cache County President explained how an annual Dinner Agri-Busine- ss developed into a most successful public relations program. Farm Bureau women were encouraged to keep up the active part they have been doing in the telephone campaign to promote FB services. Now they are being asked viable record for any Farm to encourage political activity and Bureau. contributions by members to a In Weber County Harold Buck or candiates of their choice. related the success that came after party A new approach is being in;a membership drive was held to go for the first time this over quota. The county was down corporated It is obvious that.influence in about 100 and within a two or three year. the Legislature and the Congress week period quota was achieved. rest with those who have given Prospective members do like to be time, money and energy to support asked! candidates for office. Good men In Wayne County the emphasis who understand the due processes was on developing policy that and of government organization and who will work to maintain the competitive enterprise system should be sought and supported. AFBF Annual Earl L. Butz, Secretary of Agriculture is well known for his speeches defending agriculture, food prices, competitive enterprise, and other subjects that relate to agriculture. He has spoken forthrightly with enthusiasm for his work and has become one of the most sought after speakers in the country. Secretory Butz Plans Utah Visit Agricultural Secretary Earl L. Butz will visit Utah on August 16. lie will give two addresses, one in Salt Lake City at the Rodeway Inn at a luncheon at 12:00 noon, and the second at the Utah State University at 2:30 p.m. Farm people are specially invited to both places. Secretary Butz will go by air from Salt Lake Gty to Logan where he will participate in the national convention of Alpha Gamma Rho, the national agricultural fraternity. The Salt Lake Gty luncheon at 154 West 6th South luncheon costing $4.00 per (Rodeway Inn) is a person. Reservations may be made by writing to Don T. Allen at 629 East 4th South, Salt Lake Gty, Utah 84102 or by calling Salt Lake Gty. The Secretarys Logan visit is a part of Agricultural Day at Utah State University sponsored by Utah State University and the Utah Agricultural Development Council. Utah State University President Glen L. Taggart has sent invitations to agricultural people over the state. The program will feature four tours emanating from the University Center at 10:30 a.m. Guests may choose which of the following they would prefer: (1) Animal Science Tour; (2) Plant Science Tour; (3) Food Science Tour; and (4) Agri- Business Tour. A 1:00 pan. luncheon will be served at the University Center with beef furnished by the Utah Beef Council at a cost of $1.50 per person to be paid at the door. The luncheon will be followed by the Secretary's address at 2:30 p.m. Reservations for the Logan program may be made by writing or calling the College of Agriculture, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84321. These events give Utah families a fine opportunity to hear the new Secretary of Agriculture who is one of the most sought after speakers in the country today. no-ho- st 521-369- 0 Meet Set For December 10-1- 3 It is time to. start making plans for attending the American Farm Bureau Convention. This year's meeting will be of special interest to Utah Farm Bureau members because it is being held relatively close to. home; Los Angeles to be exact. Convention dates are December 10th thru 13th. December is one of the best times for visiting Southern California. The weather is nice and smog conditions are mostly, nonexistent during the winter months. You can get away from the snow and the cold of Utah for a few days and enjoy some of Southern California's famed attractions, along with. hearing from the nations outstanding farm leaders. Tourist attractions such as Disney Land, Knotts Berry Farm, Marineland, Hollywood Movie Studios and many . other famous places of interest are in full operation, and are much less crowded than in the summer, or even later in the winter. San Diego and Old Mexico are only a few hours away by auto, if you would like to take a side trip there. We feel that many of our members may want to go to the convention by private car, and the Farm Bureau staff is preparing detailed directions for getting to the various places of interest for those who will be traveling this way. There may be some who would like to fly, or travel by bus. There has also been some interest in a trip to Hawaii previous to .the convention. Arrangements can be made for any of these trips, if we know how many people are planning to attend. If you are thinking at all of going to the convention, please fill out the attached coupon and send it to .us. This does not obligate .you in any way to attend, it will merely help us to .plan. Utah Farm Bureau, 629 East 4.th South, Salt Lake City, Utah. I would like to attend the AFBF Convention at Los Angeles in December. I would prefer to travel by: Private automobile Plane am interested in a trip to Hawaii previous to the vention. Name Address AFBF. It has been the practice of Cache county members to take a city guest with them and in this way the role of agriculture has been improved in the minds of those to improve consumer understanding. These excellent presentations were enjoyed by all attending and will no doubt be used in many more counties this year. Other matters discussed pertained to policy development. How can members be encouraged to attend and bring out the important issues and discuss them adequately to make useablq resolution was the central theme presented. 03 3 CO S3 O H fl H H ca to D pro o CDCJCJ uf M Dd HO'O ta H- iJ afl con- at- tending. Such programs, Mr. Hoffman explained certainly help develop a favorable image and spirit of cooperation that is needed tr- cf Bus I This year AFBF President William Kuhfuss was guest speaker. In the past they have had such distinguished men as Dr. Don Lind from NASA who evaluated the benefits of space exploration to Allan Grant, agriculture. California Farm Bureau president was guest speaker. Mr. Grant was later elected Vice President of the 85 a |