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Show Volume XVI, No. 8 Augustl 970 SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Farm leaders from thir- - vened in the Ramada Inn .evaluate PLLRC report and eludes a number of areas areas wll require refineteen Western States con- - July 21 - 22 , 1970 to determine how Farm Bur- - that will require analyizing ment in the Policy Developto be sure of its intent. ment process this year to eau policy compares. lay groundwork for AFBF Mr. Sumslon will edit Utah Farm staff who will work with The report is generally Congress is exptected to Bureau Federation's monthly other leaders to insure paper, prepare weekly radio pro- thought to be favorable to begin consideration of the in 1971. Farm passing laws favorable to grams for 15 stations throughout Report early Utah and help prepare UFBFs regand in the Bureau policy favors much agriculture ular newsletter, along with other agricultural interests. However, the report in- - of the Report, lbut many public interest. assignments. Information Director Named Appointment of Nell D. Sumslon, Cedar City, as Director of Information for Utah Farm Bureau Federation was announced this week by V. Allen Olsen, Executive Secretary. Appointment Is effective August 1, 1970. Mr. Sumslon has been employed by Utah Farm Bureau Federation since October of 1962, starting as Field Representative for Southern Utah and living In Richfield. At that time he was active In marketing, helping 1 establish the Southern Utah Livestock Marketing Association, a livestock market Information program that later developed Into the Sallna Marketing Service, a Farm Bureau affiliate. March i, 1965, Mr. Sumslon was appointed Branch Manager for Utah Farm Bureau Insurance Services, establishing an office In Cedar City. In November, 1969 a re- The Sumion's, Judy and Nell, have three chlldrenDruann 9, Kenneth 7, Blaine 5 and will reside in Salt Lake County. Before Mr. Sumslon's employ- ment with Utah Farm Bureau he served six years in the Utah Air National Guard, 3 years as Ground Radio operator and 3 as load master on C97 Cargo plane. Mr. Sumslon replaces Ken Rice who is now affiliated with Ross Clay, an advertising agency In Salt Lake City. The Utah Farm Bureau Con ference Is over. Farm leaders from throughout the state have gone home to ponder the things discussed, Inform others and help motivate others to fruitful action. Fish Lake Lodge has been the scene of such conferences for a number of years. The cool, fresh air high up In the mountains beside the natural, fish filled lake, continues to be an attraction for farm leaders. Although farm activities are difficult to leave midway through the summer, the change rejuvenates the spirit and body. Over a hundred men and women assignment resulted following reorganization activities of the Insurance Services. The Branch attended. Of Interest too was the largest number of children. ApIt was vacation some. for parently Management concept was elimin- ated. Mr. Sumslon was released and appointed Field Representative for eight Southern Counties. While In this assignment he was staff advisor to the Public Lands Research Project to raise funds for Utah's share of Western States plan to protect range privileges. (yjmmeir l&$iyjirse Cin)fFirDs misDydld Neil Sumslon After call to order and welcome by S. Jay Child, who stood in for President Elmo Hamilton, the conference got under way. Mr. Ham-ilo- nt was called to Washington suddenly In the Interest of influencing action on the Farm Bill that was called to the House floor. A review of the more Important sections of "One Third of the Nations Land", the report of the Public Land Law Review Commission was presented by Leonard Johnson and Jacob Fuhriman. Highlights of this report can be found in other sections of this publication. Discussion groups on a variety of Natural Resource subjects followed covering such matters as Open Burning, Water Pollution, Other subjects of Interest and reported in this issue included review of the National Farm Bill, IFA Tire Program, Insurance, AFBF Convention in Houston, Farm Bureau services and gress of the research project Pgp-cA- regard to range research. O P ino CD 3 fO - t--j 2 CO ct i r"i i o Animal Wastes, Stat and National Parks and others. While there was interest in all areas mentioned Public Lands and Grazing highlighted the discussions. It was observed that little action will be taken in Congress in regard to the PLLRC Report until early 1971. This being the case much work needs to be done prior to that time to enhance our influence in making laws that will protect the livestock industry and be acceptable and in the best interest of the public. - r? td J ; M t Os 0 H 03 a a o tJ CD HE p3 & 03 CO a H co a |