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Show UTAH FARM BUREAU May 1971 Truck Regulations, Burning, And Labor Issues Discussed County board meetings were a large part of the scene this past month as efforts were being made throughout the state to achieve quota In the counties. Many counties have already achieved their but many are still well goals within reach and plans were being outlined for that purpose. In addition to membership, federal truck regulations to go Into effect July 1, 1971, auto fee Increase for local government use, open burning as considered In recent legislative session, and other environmental matters predominated most of the board meetings being held. The truck regulations to be Implemented require that drivers haul farm produce In Interstate commerce be (1) at least 21 years of age, (2) Carry a certificate executed by a physician during the preceding 24 months, evidencing fitness to drive a truck, (3) pass a road test in truck operation, (4) take an examination on the federal Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, (5) If the driver Is an employee of a farmer, he must supply the farmer with evidence of compllcance with the four requirements above, plus an application for employment which shall disclose traffic violations and disposition thereof, plus an annual supplementary statement relatllg to traffic violations. Page 7 local needs In getting produce to market, (previously a 10,000 lb. gross was being asked for, but greater limits than this will serve agriculture better) exemption of local form hauling, an effective date is at least six months after the promulgation of the revised regulations applicable to farmers, and news media Information program ought to be Instituted to air the subject In light of agricultural requirements. Congressmen were to be asked to help cojnmunlcate with the Secretary through letter writing as an added aid to Insure that all in positions of Influence could help. Open burning has come under fire from quarters and discussion centered around ways be which farmers and ranchers could dispose of prunnings, ditch bank and stubble wastes without contributing significantly to air pollution. The Utah Legislature passed a In light of these regulatory repollution bill and ammended It to allow for these necessary activmemBureau Farm quirements bers have been requested to write ities. It now should be recognized by agriculturists that burnletters to Transportation Secand A. John ing of tires and oil may serve requestVolpe retary ed that farm trucks be exempted to draw attention to open burnIt up to limits that would reflect ing and cause a back lash. nas oeensuggesteatnatcare snouia be taken to burn on days when the weather will permit clean burning and notice should be given to local authorities as a fire prevents measure and courtesy. Other measures that received attention at county meetings centered around labor problems and boycotts and environmental problems directed at agriculture to chemical fertilizers and sprays. Most authoritative scientists recognize the pollution problems In this category are not re-lav- High Award For Adamson Recently Utah Farm Bureau took part in the FFA State Convention and presented some awards. One who was not previously recognized for receiving one of these was Joel Adamson who received the Star Green Hand Award. The young men who conducted these meetings did an outstanding job and It Is no wonder from the training they get that men would work hard young for these awards. Especially In the case of Joel. Of Interest Is the fact that he Is the third In his family to be so honored. ent a-w- as many environmentalists" suppose. Farmers are cautioned to take precautions to avoid problem areas. Joel Adamson President Owen Roberts, left, Summit County listens to discussion by other county leaders, left to right, Ed Stevens, Bill Judd, secretary and Lynn Sorensen. Jay Child, Vice President UFBF, Mas Yamada, Rulon King,. Vice President Davis County listen to procedings of Board Meeting held S. Wasatch FB Sponsors PR Meeting Mrs. Vern (Relva) Price Wasatch County Women's committee chairman was the key figure in a community effort In public relations and safety sponsored by the WasatchCountyFarm Bureau. The luncheon meeting was held at the Stardust Inn last week. Auxiliary workers In the Wool Growers, Dairy Wives and Cattle organizations united to lend a effort for the occooperative casion. Leaders from around the state participated and touched on subjects Including pollution, safety, Insecticides, nutrition and others. Including as spokesmen were Vesta Boyer, Utah County, Barbara Whitbeck, State Womens Chairmen Farm Bureau, LaRue Hamilton, Salt Lake County, and Marvin Powell, Utah Safety Council. The cafe owners arranged for a smorgasboard type meal without waitresses enabling the expenses to be reduced, thus cooperating with the group to have a meaningful program. Dora D. Flack presented her a Song of America, stirring of an Armenian Immigrant story who comes to America penniless and through hard work and love for his new country becomes suc- cessful. An appropriate patriotic climax enjoyed by all attending. author George Markikian expressed words that may well have been written for the ocI believe In giving things casion. I believe In giving your away. heart away, or your money, or the results of your talents, or even your life. Something never has more value than when you are giving It away. Many of the 105 plus ladies attending expressed the view that efforts ought to go forth to make the affair an annual event in the The Morgan County leaders met last week to make plans for county activities. From left to right, David Carrigan, Jan Turner, president; Stewart Waldron, Paul Turner, Pamela Turner, Dee Allan Waldron, YF&R Chairman; Eileen Jones, Women's Chairman; Frank Bohman. county. Wasatch Farm and City leaders enjoy meet. 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