Volume 65, Number 4, April 2013
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Reno City Council Decides Fate of Main Station Farm
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by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau
April Showers Bring...Taxes It’s that time of year again – tax time. Boston threw a tea party to protest it; Shakespeare and Mark Twain have prattled off quotes about it; the Beatles even dedicated a song to it. Nothing brings people together more than rallying against a tax. While taxes are necessary for a functioning government and society (where would we be without public schools, roads and firemen or police officers), if not reigned in, they can become too much for American families and businesses. There’s one for you Taxes should never impede job creation, higher wages and economic investment. But, unfortunately, complex and unjust tax laws have been doing just that. To get the country back on track, Congress is working to reform the tax code and Congressional leaders say that nothing is off the table, which is good news for farmers and ranchers. Farm Bureau supports an overhaul of the current federal income tax system. The new tax code should encourage, not penalize, success and promote savings, investment and entrepreneurship. Importantly, it should be fair to farmers and ranchers and other family and small business owners. The tax system should be transparent and simple for Americans to understand. Nineteen for me Farmers and ranchers work in a world of uncertainty. From volatile global markets to fluctuating operating expenses, from Mother Nature’s many moods to disease outbreaks, it makes running a farm or ranch challenging under the best of circumstances. Add a complex and burdensome tax code, and the challenge becomes even greater. To provide a fairer tax system, Farm Bureau supports lowering tax rates for individuals and providing additional relief from the capital gains tax for farmers since they are hit especially hard by the tax. We also advocate repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax. This tax no longer serves its original purpose of preventing tax avoidance by higher income Americans, but instead creates a burden on the middle class. While these measures would significantly help farmers and ranchers, it would benefit many other Americans and small family businesses. Other tax provisions, like the Health Insurance Tax and the Medicare Contribution Tax, also need repealed. The HIT tax will raise insurance costs for farmers and ranchers, making it harder to purchase coverage for themselves, their families and their employees. The Medicare Contribution Tax, which is a tax on unearned income, will especially burden farmers and ranchers since theirs is such a capital-intensive business. Benjamin Franklin once said that nothing in this world is more certain than death and taxes. While both are inevitable, the federal tax code should be the lesser of the two evils. Making our tax system fair, simple, understandable and non-burdensome is imperative for all Americans. April 2013 | Page 2 | www.nvfb.org
Farm Bureau Perspectives By James “Hank” Combs Nevada Farm Bureau President
Working For All of Nevada Agriculture... Recently, I attended a meeting and overheard someone say, “Nevada Farm Bureau does not support small farmers.” When I heard that statement it took me by surprise. That statement simply is not true. Nevada Farm Bureau is a general agriculture organization, guided by policy created by you, Nevada Farm Bureau members. Nevada Farm Bureau policy is pretty clear about who and what type of agricultural production we support; all forms of agricultural production are important to Nevada, and we support all forms of agricultural production. Nevada Farm Bureau policy is designed to benefit agriculture. And it does. To read Nevada Farm Bureau’s policy statements please visit http://policy.nvfb.org. Keep in mind, Nevada Farm Bureau, the statewide organization, didn’t create the policy, you did. The organization works at implementing the policy on behalf on the members. Working For Agriculture There are a handful of bills sitting at the Nevada Legislature that directly affects Nevada’s farmers and ranchers. Two of these bills are likely to affect small-scale producers, and Nevada Farm Bureau is supporting both. Nevada Farm Bureau is supporting SB 206 nicknamed the “Cottage Industries Bill” and AB 200 known as “Farm to Fork.” Each bill offers opportunities for Nevada agricultural producers who wish to prepare food products for direct sales to consumers. Different Views Nevada Farm Bureau supports small-scale agricultural operations, large-scale agricultural operations, organic farming, and conventional farming. All farmers and ranchers have one thing in common, producing food and fiber. The methods of farming and ranching may differ, but the end result is a safe, sustainable, nutritious food supply. The goal of all Nevada agriculture producers should be to positively and accurately promote Nevada agriculture. Agriculture is the third largest industry in Nevada and is vital to Nevada’s economy. So let’s celebrate Nevada agriculture, the producers, and work together to share and promote Nevada agricultural products.
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The Reno City Council voted to rezone 104 acres of the Main Station Farm to Commercial. The rezoned parcel runs along South McCarran Boulevard. Photo by Zach Allen
Fate of the Main Station Farm Decided By Zach Allen, Director of Communications
RENO – The Reno City Council chambers was filled with agriculture supporters during the March 27, 2013 Reno City Council meeting. The meeting agenda had only one item; rezone 104 acres of the Main Station Farm from rural to commercial. After hours of testimony, with a vast majority of participants speaking against the zoning change, the Reno City Council voted 4-2 to rezone 104 acres of the University of Nevada Reno Main Station Farm. 104 acres of prime agricultural property now can be utilized as a strip mall or a
business park. Council members Jenny Brekhus and Oscar Delgado were the only two Council members that opposed the rezoning. Councilwoman Hillary Schieve abstained citing conflict of interest. The final three council members Dwight Dortch, Sharon Zadra, and Neoma Jardon, along with Mayor Cashell supported the zoning change. Nevada Farm Bureau Federation was opposed to the rezoning from agriculture to commercial. During the testimony Nevada Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice April 2013 | Page 4 | www.nvfb.org
President Doug Busselman said, “As a public entity, UNR is supposed to be an educational/ research organization not a property developer with the same options and profit orientation that should be available for a private property owner. We believe public funds, including federal research dollars, have been used for agricultural research that are consistent with the purpose for this property. Converting this property for commercial use is a violation, in our opinion, for the public trust associated with this property.�
UNR President Marc Johnson believes that converting the 104 acres does not affect the University’s Land Grant mission. Nevada Farm Bureau argued that the rezoning and future commercial use directly affects the University’s mission as a land grant University. “We believe that the Main Station Farm should be kept in agricultural use and maintained for agricultural research. We are convinced that as a result of this zoning change proposal we will see another example of a loss of the agricultural research, which should be going on at our Land Grant University,” said Busselman. In addition to further limiting future agriculture research, the future addition of commercial property will lead to urban vs. rural conflicts. “We also believe that this rezoning will cause an urban/agricultural interface issue with an incompatible mix, likely to further negatively affect agricultural research,” said Busselman during testimony to Reno City Council members. Wolf Pack Meats was continually mentioned during the meeting. The property that Wolf Pack Meats sits on was not affected by the zoning change, and the University has no plans to close Wolf Pack Meats. Wolf Pack Meats is the only fully USDA inspected slaughter facility in Nevada. Nevada Farm Bureau has worked with other groups on developing a long-term plan for the Main Station Farm. The plan that was developed is centered on research and education. The CABNR Advisory Committee approved a master plan that returned the farm to its original state, a leading agricultural learning and research facility. The University maintains that there are no immediate plans to develop the newly rezoned land. UNR President Marc Johnson said the land will still be used for agricultural research until commercial development plans are finalized. Nevada Farm Bureau President Hank Combs said, “It is unfortunate that the Reno City Council decided to change the zoning status of 104 acres of the Main Station Farm to commercial. Thank you to everyone who spoke against the zoning proposal.” Nevada Farm Bureau will continue to work at implementing policy that supports agriculture education and research at the University of Nevada.
Nevada Farm Bureau Policy Regarding the Main Station Farm and CABNR/Land Grant College Responsibilities Agriculture Research, 111 - Nevada Farm Bureau strongly urges the Board of Regents of the Nevada Higher Education System to retain the UNR Main Station Farm to meet the needs of production agriculture research and education. Farm Bureau opposes selling of any part or all of the Farm for development or exchange for uses not consistent with the above purposes. Nevada Farm Bureau insist funds acquired from the sale or lease of Agricultural Research assets be used to establish endowments to pay for hiring researchers to carry out research that matters to Nevada agriculture. Education - Higher Education, 143 - We strongly support the National Land Grant College system, established under the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890, which reflected a growing demand for agricultural and technical education at colleges across the nation. The Hatch Act, enacted in 1887, provides funding to each state to establish agricultural experiment stations in connection with the state’s land-grant institution. We strongly encourage the University of Nevada System; the University of Nevada, Reno; and, the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources to recommit their efforts to conform with requirements as set forth in the statutes/regulations for National Land Grant Colleges.
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Applications are now being accepted from high school students to attend the 53nd Nevada Youth Range Camp to be held June 16-22 at the U.S. Forest Service’s Big Creek Campground in central Nevada. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, April 30. Nevada Youth Range Camp is a teenager’s best opportunity to learn about Nevada’s desert and mountain rangelands and diverse ecosystems, while experiencing them first hand. The Society for Range Management operates the week-long camp for 14-18 year olds from Nevada and eastern California. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension conducts the program with staff from various State and Federal agencies including University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Nevada Division of Forestry, Nevada Division of Conservation Districts, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Nevada Department of Wildlife. Financial sponsors include Nevada Wildlife Federation, Nevada
Campers will have the opportunity to learn from range management professionals who are knowledgeable in the ecology and management of the Great Basin’s desert and mountain rangelands. Students learn basic surveying and map reading, identification and importance of rangeland plants, evaluation of sagebrush and woodland ecosystems, wildlife surveying techniques, evaluation of stream health, and many other topics related to rangelands. While the camp is educational, it also offers an enjoyable, outdoor experience with activities such as swimming, fishing, hiking, volleyball, horseshoes, campfires and photography. Interested students must submit an application and letter of recommendation from an adult other than a parent or sibling. The cost to attend Range Camp is $180, which includes meals and camp activities. Applicants can be sponsored to attend Range Camp by contacting their local conservation district or other organizations. Forms and information
can be found on the Nevada Youth Range Camp Web site at http:// nevada.rangelands.org/Range%20 Camp.html or by contacting Kathryn Dyer (775) 885-6012 or kdyer@blm. gov. Completed applications with enclosures can be mailed to NV Youth Range Camp, c/o Bureau of Land Management, attn. Kathryn Dyer, 5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, NV 89701; e-mailed to kdyer@blm. gov ; or faxed to 775-885-6147 (attn. Kathryn Dyer). If sent by e-mail, letters of recommendation must be on the adult’s official letterhead or must be a scanned copy of the adult’s letter and signature. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, April 30. Approved applicants will be notified within two weeks. Camp is held every June at the US Forest Service Big Creek Campground in central Nevada’s Toiyabe Mountain Range. The Toiyabes are one of Nevada’s most impressive mountain ranges with several peaks over 10,000 feet in elevation. June is an ideal time to be in the Toiyabes when numerous wildflowers are in bloom and the vegetation is green from the recent snowmelt.
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Nevada Ag in the Classroom Activity Report Nevada Ag in the Classroom has been busy and is excited to report on a recent series of reading accurate agriculture books at Washoe County elementary schools and news of mini-grant with a school garden in the future for a Reno Elementary school.
Ag Literacy
During the weeks of March 11 and March 18, Nevada Ag in the Classroom, volunteers from University of Nevada Reno Collegiate FFA, and Nevada FFA read “Who Grew My Soup” at Washoe County elementary schools. After the books were read students played a commodity matching game that taught them where different foods come from. “Who Grew My Soup” tells the story of a skeptical boy who refuses to eat his soup until he finds out who grew each of the ingredients. In total, the book has been read to 24 classrooms at three Washoe County schools to approximately 450 students. The book was also donated to each class giving students additional opportunities to read “Who Grew My Soup.”
Mini-Grant
Thanks in part to the White-Reinhart Mini-Grant, Nevada Ag in the Classroom is set to establish a school garden at Veteran’s Memorial S.T.E.M. Academy in Reno. The mini-grant is for $500 and will go a long way in implementing the new school garden. School gardens offer opportunities for the entire school to get involved regardless of grade level or experience. Hands-on learning has consistently been proven to be very effective in increasing both achievement and interest among students. Once established, many schools open up their gardens during harvest to the local community, demonstrating the viability of small-scale agricultural endeavors and increasing agricultural literacy among the general population. With the majority of the U.S. population now many generations removed from subsistence agriculture, these types of experiences may inspire more youth to consider further study and a career in agriculture. Children who have a hand in growing their own food become invested, interested and much more inclined to taste – and enjoy – the fruits of their labor. By planting, caring for, and harvesting food in their own school or backyard, these students will be able to draw from these experiences as they enter adulthood. They will be able to make informed food choices, and better understand agricultural practices throughout the farms and fields of Nevada. The White-Reinhardt Fund for Education is a special project of the Foundation in cooperation with the AFB Women’s Leadership Committee. It was established to honor two former chairs of that committee, Berta White and Linda Reinhardt, who were leaders in the national effort to improve agricultural literacy.
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2013 Nevada Farm Bureau Photo Contest Calling All Photographers! It’s time to announce the 2013 Nevada Farm Bureau Photography Contest. Promoting agriculture through the lens of a camera is fun and easy! Your picture may even win cash prizes sponsored by the Nevada Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee. Some photographs will also have the opportunity to be featured in Nevada’s Rural Tour, the official calendar of the Nevada Farm Bureau! Pictures featuring Nevada’s beautiful landscape, agriculture, and rural life should be submitted. Both adults and youth may submit pictures. Contestants are limited to one winning entry. Cash prizes will be awarded in the amount of $100, $75, $50 for both adult and youth winners. Photo Contest Rules: 1. Submit your high resolution photographs by email to zacha@nvfb.org. Please include your name, phone number, and Nevada Farm Bureau membership number when submitting your pictures. 2. Please include a brief written description of your photo. 3. Deadline to submit photographs is September 30, 2013. 4. Categories: Adult (18 and over) Youth (17 and under) 5. Prizes are limited to Nevada Farm Bureau Members and their immediate family members. All entries become property of Nevada Farm Bureau Federation (NVFB) giving NVFB permission to use the photos in future publications, calendars, displays, website, and social media channels.
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Centennial Award Program Seeks Long-Time Nevada Families
f your farm or ranch has been in your family for 100 years or more, the Agricultural Council of Nevada would like to hear from you.
The Ag Council is the lead sponsor of Nevada’s Centennial Ranch and Farm Awards Program. Fortyfive Nevada families have been inducted into the program since it started in 2004. “Many of Nevada’s Centennial award-winning ranches and farms date back to the 1860s,” said Liz Warner, program coordinator. The oldest is the Cushman-Corkill Ranch in Churchill County. Other long-time ranches include the Snyder Livestock Company in Mason Valley (1862), the Laura Springs Ranch in Carson Valley (1863), Stewart’s Ninety-Six Ranch in Humboldt County’s Paradise Valley (1864), and the Stodieck Farm in Carson Valley (1868). Two families were inducted in 2012: the Lytle Ranches in Lincoln County, settled in 1865, and the Day-Annett-Costa Ranch in Lyon County that was settled in 1905. “We know there are other long-
time ranches and NEVADA CE farms that have N TE CH N N I AL R A N not yet applied for Centennial status,” said Warner, “and we are encouraging anyone who is E S TA B L I S H E D eligible to apply Bailey Ranch this year. We’d also like to hear said, “We know that ranchers and from folks who are close to being farmers are the best stewards of the eligible. Funding for the program land. They wouldn’t be in operation is uncertain and identifying eligible for 100 years or more if they and soon-to-be eligible properties hadn’t taken care of their natural will lend support to maintaining the resources.” program.”
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As Nevada grows increasingly more urban, and the demands for water in the sprawling metropolitan areas lead to the further decline of farms and ranches, the Centennial Ranch and Farm Program is a wonderful means to recognize the long-time family-owned businesses dedicated to agriculture in our nation’s most arid state, wrote Guy Rocha, former Nevada State Archivist. Bruce Petersen, state conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, one of the founding sponsors,
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Applications are due by June 1, 2013. Application forms and more information can be found on the Web at http://www.nv.nrcs.usda. gov/centennial_awards.html or by contacting Warner at (775) 8578500. The Centennial Awards Program is funded by the Nevada Ag Council and Nevada’s agricultural license plate fund, the Nevada Ag Foundation, Nevada Heritage Foundation and the Nevada Farm Bureau. The Nevada Department of Agriculture and NRCS provide in-kind assistance.
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Department of Agriculture Conducting Livestock Scales Testing The Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Weights and Measures will be testing livestock scales throughout Nevada from April – June, 2013. The Bureau asks that scale owners maintain scales so that the inspectors can quickly test and move on to the next scale owner. Scales not ready for testing delays testing of other scales, delays conducting a retest for several months and may cost the unprepared scale owner an additional fee which could range from $600 to $900. The Bureau of Weights and Measures is asking for all scale owners to ensure the following: 1. The scale is operational. This includes having the digital equipment located at the scale. 2. The scale is accessible. This includes access gates are unlocked and no livestock are in the chutes leading up to the scale (this is where the tractor must access the scale with the weights). 3. Notify the Bureau if you are a new scale owner. Your cooperation ensuring your scales are ready for testing will allow the Bureau inspectors to meet their objective of testing multiple scales daily. This will significantly improve productivity and effectively reduce costs involved when inspections are delayed. The Bureau of Weights and Measures intends to conduct the annual testing each year in the April to June time period. Should you have questions please call Dave Jones at 775-353-3782.
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