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Show Among the conference features July were presentations by such men as Craig Thomas, AFBF, Hollis Hatfield, AFBF, Director of Environmental ftnn Thatcher, State of Leonard Johnson, AFBF and others. Health, Women held a session on their activities as did the Young Farmers and Ranchers. And many managed to catch a few fish between, before and after conference sessions. Hollis Hatfield, Dairy Specialist on the staff of AFBF presented ideas relating to the production of milk across the country. Of particular interest was the prospects of increased production and the association of such production with the latest change in support price for manufactured milk. Many dairymen view the Increased price as an incentive to produce more milk and improve personal family income. The conflict arises when past experience is evaluated in regard outlined by Mr. Thomas some to government purchasing and states have been able to 14-1- surplus storage. There is evidence on a local area basis that needs to be evaluated as to the demand for additional milk off manufacturing Can purposes. production significantly increase without reducing the price of fluid milk so as to increase net profits and maintain the price over an extended period of time? These are some of the issues reviewed by Mr. Hatfield in his discussion. Craig Thomas outlined proposed ideas that could provide the mechanism for Farm Bureau to work more effectively with other agriculture interests and modity producers. Because of increased activity in programs com- 5 significantly increase Farm effectiveness. In making his presentation on issues pertaining to the environment as seen through his department Lynn Thatcher demonstrated the necessity for continual attention to improved practices. He presented figures that would indicate tremendous strides have been made in reducing the air pollution problem in our areas in Utah. It would appear from the figures presented that the major contributor is the internal combustion engines used in our automobiles. About 57 Representatives, Utah State Legislature. Mr. Workman recently moved to Salt Lake City where he is engaged in insurance work, thus vacating this position in the Legislature. Mr. Hoffman has been active in civic and agricultural affairs along with activity in the LDS Church Leonard Johnson answers questions on Natural resources at percent of the air pollution is derived from this source. It was also of interest that about 3 percent of the contribution to air pollution comprised the area where agriculture may contribute. It is hard to say how much of the 3 percent is directly attributed to farm burning or otherwise. Farm ranch people recognize the significance of a good environment ana nave coniriDutea immensely u its improvement over the years Open burning should be considere in view of the fire hazard as well ai pollution factor and action on loca levels should be taken accordingly Cooperation with local govemmen officials will improve the image o Allan Moflfman Is Mamed To Mouse Hoffman, President of Cache County Farm Bureau and a member of the Utah Farm Bureau Board of Directors was appointed by Governor Calvin L. Hampton to fill the unexpiered term of Dale H. Workman in the House of Allen Olsen, Executive Secretary and a member of the study committee. The work has been finalized except for a few details. What Mr. Olsen presented was the latest that had been approved. Each farmer or rancher who owns land and is considering Bureau Membership, which in the final analysis must be the test of ,w A. Alton The subject of land appraisal and assessment was presented by V. Other Speakers agriculture and maintain this important aspect of agricultural production. Considerable discussion of the range and livestock issues of natural resources was developed. Leonard Johnson of the AFBF staff contributed considerable in- formation as a resource individual in the group discussion. The study at USU is well underway as the first phase will soon be reported. The second phase or the orginal research will then be pursued. The subject dealing with fish and game activities will not be reported in this article but will be presented in a separate article elsewhere in the paper. Convention-Goer- s Heard latter class because of the proportion of land that falls in a similar rating and to assist in administration of the law. Again each land owner should be familiar with his own evaluation notices land obtain information as to how the land is classified as a foundation for entering or refraining from the Green Belt Law. . . . where he has served for 16 years in the East Cache Stake Sunday School Superintendency. Mr. Hoffman attended Utah State Agricultural College and later served a mission for the LDS Church in the Swiss-Germa- n Mission. When he returned he worked on his fathers land and acquired land of his own and now milks 75 cows in his Grade A dairy operation. He operates 113 acres of farm land and 60 of meadowland in the Benson area to support the dairy operation. Mr. Hoffman has been president of Benson Farm Bureau, Director of Cache Valley Dairy Association for eight years, vice president of the association as well as a member of its executive board. He is currently serving on the Utah Farm Bureau Board of Directors being elected from an area including Rich, Box Elder and Cache counties. Commenting on his appointment Mr. Hoffman made the following statement: I am an ardent free enterpriser and believe thoroughly in the capitalistic system. It has been the free enterprise system that has made this nation great and I will endeavor to the best of my ability to protect and maintain this V. Allen Olsen, left, compares land values, Lynn Thatcher, Environmental pollution control and Elmo Hamilton right, welcomes convention goers. to endeavor to hold the line ct Q RT ctvj D jN, 80 GDC HDi HJTI 03 I tax-wis- e. tr "My door is always open whenever they care to call, Mr. Hoffman stated regarding his constituents. Mr. Hoffman is married to the former Louise Syme and they have four children. health, reviews progress In Cj system. I am concerned about inflation and feel if the trend is not reversed, it will not be creeping but 'runaway inflation in this country. I am also concerned about the taxpayers dollar and will do all in my power Alton Hoffman making application to come under the Green Belt Law should have in mind several values before doing so. To assist Farm Bureau members and any interested farm people a series of meetings will be held during August or early September to clarify the principles involved. Farm land in Utah has been valued in accordance with its productive use as agricultural lands. Utah land is scheduled as irrigated, dry tillable or grazing land. Within each of these classes there is up to four divisions based on kinds of soil and other factors. The initial work further broke this latter class into four divisions based on productivity within the classes. It appears that only (me or two divisions will be used in this cr h 85 is Sharlene, Eldon Money pose at Fish Lake Lodge with Betty and Glade Gillman. |