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Show April 1974 Ken Brasher dies; veteran Page 3 Utah Farm Bureau News FB worker With the recent death of Kenneth J. Brasher, the Utah Farm Bureau has lost a diligent worker and the community of Huntington, Utah, a good friend. After serving some 20 years on the UFBF board of directors. Brasher resigned early in 1973 to VIEWPOINT By Booth Wallentine UFBF Executive Vice President look Taking a long-ranIt takes leadership to make sure the Farm Bureau of the future will be ready and able to meet the changing challenges agriculture must face. And thats the kind of leadership demonstrated by your Utah Farm -- Bureau Federation board of directors recently when they ge far-sight- ed appointed a five-memb- er com- mittee of leaders to study programs, structure and financing of your farm organization. Under the leadership of Ken Ashby, an energetic Delta farm serve with his wife on a mission at Many Farms, Arizona. He was a dairy farmer and for years operated Kens Dairy as a source of milk for the people of Club Emery county. Active in served he work and Farm Bureau, as president of the county Farm Bureau for about 20 years. Brasher also served on his Canal Board for several years, spent two terms on the Huntington City Council, and was bishop of the Huntington Ward, Church of Jesus Saints. He workChrist of Latter-da- y ed diligently to help that wards chapel to be built. He was a man who got things a friend commented after done, Brashers death March 30, 1974, of a heart attack. He has a wonderful family. He and Irma educated their children and taught them how to work. Brasher is survived by his wife, the former Irma Grange, and a son and five daughters. They are: John, Mrs. Ira (Elaine) Huntington; Mrs. Jack (HaHatch, Huntington; Carbon zel) Allred, Spring Glen, County; Mrs. James (Pat) Young, Price; Dr. Ruth Brasher, Provo; and Mrs. Lynn (Helen) Mortensen, er who also serves on the state board, the committee is leaving no stone unturned in the search for better ways for Farm Bureau to serve farmers and ranchers in the state. Ken has had Farm Bureau leadership experience at the national level as chairman of the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. The board appointed other people to this committee. Ray Theurer is a successful cattleman and now serves as president of Cache county Farm Bureau. Lee Barton, prominent Manti woolgrower, is a former UFBF board member, county Farm Bureau president, former Utah Woolgrowers Assn, president and has held several national leadership assignments in farm organizations. Burke Johnson, an Aurora livestock producer, has also held key positions on the American top-flig- ht Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. Hes currently serving as top man in the Utah Quarter Horse Assn. Jan Turner Utah Jaycees Outstanding Young Farmer for 1974. The is Morgan county dairyman wron similar honors from AFBF a few years ago. A former National FFA officer, he now serves as president of his county Farm Bureau. Plentiful supply of leaders So theres no shortage of leadership experience on the committee. And after spending a week on tour with the group, Im convinced there's no shortage of ideas among the group for strengthening Farm Bureau. The committee will report to the board of directors late this year. As 1 said before, Farm Bureau in Utah is in good hands with a board of directors so committed to keeping the organization in tune with the times. 4-- H Safe storage avoids pesticide hazards With the growing season almost in full swing in Utah, storage of dangerous pesticides is a safety item of importance. These rules suggested by the Chemicals National Agricultural Association will help farmers prevent accidents. Provide separate storage fertilifeeds and area away from zers. Protect from freezing, especially glass containers. Provide security with a locked room, box, wall cabinet or cage. Store in original labeled container. Check label for storage directions. Store granular or powdered material on shelves off the floor to avoid drawing dampness which results in caking. Protect containers from damage which might result as equipment and machinery are moved or stored. FIRST IN AGRICULTURAL LOANS Last year First Security Bank made more agricultural loans than any other bank in Utah Were first again. a long, long way. As a matter of fact, we loaned over 65 million dollars more to Utah farmers and ranchers than any other Utah bank. Person to person banking. And the right persons. Utah farmers and ranchers have learned through experience, that when they want an agricultural loan, they come to a banker who understands and believes in the agricultural business. And is willing to get personally By involved. Theyve always been able to find that banker at First Security. Youll be able to find him there, too. Lets talk. Your place or ours. We believe in you FIRST SECURITY BANK Of Utah, N.A. Member F.D.I.C. |