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Show DlLnii asts Because of Farm Bureaus strong policy opposing restraint on exports of farm products, the Utah Farm Bureau Federation has set a busy pace in protesting recent obstacles placed in the path of grain sales to Russia. In the past three weeks, the following activities have put Farm Bureau in the headlines over its verbal battle with the longshoremens union, AFL-CIhead George Meany, and other opponents of the sale of grain to Russia: Issued a news release quoting UFBF president Elmo Hamilton to the effect that with the huge 1975 crop of wheat an record, neither price rises nor drops of any significance should follow the export sales. Reported executive vice president Booth Wallentine's speech on export trade before the Cedar City Rotary Club in early August. Held a news conference covered well by TV, radio and newspaper reporters, hinging on the themes that wheat prices dont raise bread prices; that the U.S. should keep its promise of a free market to farmers, made in exchange for raising a big crop; that foreign trade policy shouldnt be made by labor unions; and that the U.S. needs farm exports to balance oil and other imports. Taped interviews with many O all-ti- northern Utah wheal growers on their farms to use in a special radio tape on the issue for mailing to all stations in the state. Bought advertising space in three northern Utah newspapers to publish An open letter to residents of Northern Utah on the Russian wheat deal. Bought spot commercial packages on three northern Utah radio stations defending the wheat sales and urging listeners to contact iheir Congressmen about the issue. Defended the sales and set forth facts about export trade and food prices on an August 29 Public Pulse talk show over KSL radio. Prepared a news kit including charts, a background statement on grain sales, an editorial and news release for all media in the state. Created a brochure presenting questions and answers on the Russian wheat deal for free distribution in Utah Farm Bureaus two at the Utah State Fair in early September. Relax-Statio- State Fair looms; Talent Find Sept. 6 . The Utah Farm Bureau Talent Find attracts some of the best entertainers in the state. This duet performed in the SEP 1 3 1975 fri SERIALS ORDER n BUR MEW ml Salt Lake City, Utah VOL. XXI, NO. 9 state Farm Bureaus annual convention in November. The top winner from that trip to group will win an expense-pai- d St. Louis, Missouri, to perform at the national FB convention in January. This years State Fair promises a galaxy of performing stars. Roger Miller, Jim Nabors, Festus, Lynn Anderson, and Ray Stevens are only a few of the headliners scheduled during the 1-- t1RAf!)S nd that loaf of bread. 1 Using' a jar of wheat, one of flour and one of mill feed to show that bread prices haient risen because of wheat prices, UFBF president Elmo Hamilton answers a reporter s question during a recent FanlllllliSwilltFcJJjfncc on the Russian wheat deals and longshoremens refusal to load ns Placed a display in the lobby of the Farm Bureau Center showing that a loaf of bread only contains 4.5 cents worth of wheat at todays prices, and that even if the price of wheat rose $1 a bushel, it would only add 1.1 cents to the cost of wheat in one-pou- AIViLiiiUKA fair. News to start classified ad section next month Responding to suggestions made at Utah Farm Bureaus recent Midyear Conference, the Utah Farm Bureau News will start a classified advertising section next month, in the October 1975 free-to-memb- ers issue. Each UFBF member family will September 1975 be entitled to one free ad per month, with a limit of 40 words. Words over that and ads by will cost 12 cents per word1 or group of! non-membe- rs numbers. Fof complete details, see page 6 in this issue. Members are urged to take advantage of this new service by sending in ads promptly and by reading the new section when it appears. Convention plans moving; Shuman to speak 1974 finals against good competition. Fair draws close as winners in county Farm Bureau Talent Finds prepare for the state finals on Saturday, September 6. That date has been declared Farm Bureau Day Utahs 1975 State by fair officials. This years fair will be open from The Utah Farm September Bureau will depart from its usual display booth to sponsor two rest areas furnished with folding chairs for weary walkers who are looking for a place to sit down. Each of the canopied 20 x 20 foot areas will feature the American Farm Bureau's 200 Years of Agriculture bicentennial display. Also available in will be brochures the with questions and answers on key agricultural issues, including the Russian wheat sales, food prices, and government food storage. As this issue went to press, Jake Fuhriman, Young Farmei; and Rancher advisor on the UFBF staff, was anticipating a large number of entries in the Talent Find finals sponsored by- the state YF&R committee. In the junior and intermediate divisions, the top three performers will be selected by judges. Competition in the senior division will result in five finalists being named to compete at the 4-1- 4. Relax-Station- s, Relax-Statio- ns , - Salt Lake Citys new Hilton hotel will be the site of the 1975 UFBF annual convention. Dates are November with general sessions and voting delegates action scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. Preliminary work on resolutions will take place Monday and Tuesday; the state board will meet on Friday. President Elmo Hamilton urges members to attend and enjoy the facilities. 17-2- 1, 19-2- 0. Charles Shuman, staunch defender of free enterprise and former American Farm Bureau president, will speak at the UFBF convention in November. Other speakers will be announced later. Award nominations due If a man or woman in your county has made outstanding contributions to agriculture, the community, and other groups, check with your county Farm Bureau president now for details on the Utah Farm Bureau distinguished service awards to be presented at state convention. CHOr.H UTAH UTAH bKlAcr 5 L DLFl l.uway 112 |