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Show December Utah Farm Bureau News 1971 Page J Farm Bureau philosophy America! unparalleled progress is based on freedom and dignity of the individual, sustained by basic moral Utah Farm Bureau and religious concepts. Freedom of the individual versus concentration of power which would destroy freedom is the central issue in all societies. Official Policy Resolutions 1971-7- Economic progress, cultural advancement, and ethical and religious principles flourish best where men are free, responsible individuals. We reaffirm our belief that freedom may best be secured through the following concepts and actions: Basic principles We believe in the republican form of government as provided in the constitution; in limitations upon government power; in maintenance of equal opportunity; in the right of each individual to worship as he chooses; in sep- 2 As approved by the Utah Farm Bureau House of Delegates November 18r 1971 at Salt Lake City, Utah aration of church and state; and in freedom of speech, press, and peaceful assembly. Property rights are among the human rights essential to the preservation of individual freedom. Individuals have a moral responsibility to help preserve freedom for future generations by participating in public affairs and by helping to elect candidates who share their fundamental beliefs and principles. The Purpose of Farm Bureau Farm Bureau is a free, independent, voluntary organization of farm and ranch families united for the purpose of analyzing their problems and formulating action to achieve educational improvement, economic opportunity, and social advancement and, thereFarm Bureau is by, to promote the national in its scope international and local, statewide, national, and influence and is and in character. well-bein- non-partisa- g. n, non-sectaria- n, non-secr- et Rural - Constitution The Constitution of the United States was well designed to secure individual liberty by a division of authority among the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches and the diffusion of government powers through the retention by the states and the people of, those powers not specifically delegated to the federal government. Stable and honest government with prescribed and limited powers is essential to freedom and progress. The trend toward centralization of power and responsibility in the federal government violates Constitutional purpose. It has reached a point dangerous to state sovereignty and individual freedom and should be reversed. .The Constitutional prerogatives of each branch of the federal government should be preserved from encroachment by the other branches. Urban Meet Mrs. B. A. Sigvardt Measured by the letters and telephone calls received from our guests and others, the activity can only be termed a success. Many facts about agriculture and our organization were presented during the short two hours we were together. Several requests for copies of Mrs. Smiths address have come in. As soon as these are available, they will be sent. Advise us if your county would like a copy. We should mention Mrs. Smith has a special fondness for Utah. She and her mother have been instrumental in preserving a pioneer cemetery in Iowa where many Mormon Pioneers were buried. We express our appreciation to you for attending the 54th Farm Bureau Convention and for coming to the All Utah Luncheon. We especially thank the 26 Food Industry Contributors for the 7800 items that made our loot bags. The hope of such programs as h the Luncheon is to establish communication channels with the Business and City community. Agriculture sefves as the basis for American prosperity and every effort possible should be All-Uta- made to bring about understanding. Understanding by agriculture of the city, but especially the city folks need to understand and appreciate the great contribution that is being made by farmers and ranchers that provide the abundance of food at a price and quality never before experienced. Food continues to decrease in cost as a percent of income and fewer farmers feed more people. It is now necessary to insure the survival of agriculture that has made this possible. Expansion of the power of the Executive Branch is undesirable. We recommend that the Executive Branch: (1) Exercise restraint in seeking broad, discretionary powers from Congress; (2) Refrain from pressuring individual members of Congress to obtain enactment of legislation; and (3) Avoid interpreting laws beyond the scope affirmatively spelled out by Congress. Government propagandizing of the electorate jeopardizes and should be discontinued. We deplore the use of government financed agencies, organizations, or committees to develop policy or promote legislation. This practice is contrary to sound principles of The primary responsibility of the United States Department of Agriculture is to administer the laws and regulations affecting agriculture in an impartial and equitable manner. Secrecy in government affairs should be avoided except when essential to national security. self-governm- nt. The Legislative Branch Congress must assume the responsibility to preserve our federal system by reversing the trend toward cen- tralization of authority in the Executive and Judicial Branches. Federal programs should not be used as vehicles to force state and local governments to conform to federal authority. Recipe For Life by Barbara Whitbeck Two weeks have passed since we had the pleasure of having many guests and Farm Bureau Members at the All Utah Luncheon. The Executive Branch 2 1 1 heaping cups of Patience heartful of Love handful of Generosity Jake Fuhriman reviews returned certificates from tire Program. TIRE PROGRAM GROWS Dash of Understanding Take patience, love, generosity and understanding and sprinkle generously with Have you used the Farm Bureaus tire program recently? Savings are available to Farm kindness, add Bureau members at Intermountain of faith and mix well. over a life time and serve Spread one you meet. every plenty Our Apology Last month Afton Rex sub- mitted some fine information womens' USU about to give We failed workshop. credit for authorship. Farmers Association plants in all parts of the state. I.F.A. has a new tire being offered at a very satisfactory price on which a savings of $4.00 is available to Farm Bureau members. Savings of $5.00 is available on the Mark V belted .glass tire, truck tires (750x20 or larger) and rear tractor tires; and $3.00 savings on other tires. Each Farm Bureau member who has received his 1972 membership card should have received some certificates which may be used to obtain the savings on tire purchases. If you have not received the certificates and want to buy tires under the Farm Bureau are certificates available at county presidents program, secretaries offices and IFA plants. Many Farm Bureau members save more than the amount of the annual membership fee in this one program alone. Farm Bureau's Tire Program Works For You! WIDER TREAD LONGER MILEAGE IMPROVED TRACTION Weber County Women's Committee for 1971-7- 2 Front: Left to Right Chairman Dorothy Holmes, Chairman Back Left Zola Wayment-Vic- e to Right: LuAnna Fowers - Secretary Norma Jackson - Director Diane Shaw - Director Emma Anderson - Director Get your tires with your tire certificate at any Intermountain Farmer Store Certificates available through Couflty Farm Bureaus |