Volume 65, Number 1, January 2013
Agriculture & Livestock
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by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau
Keeping Our Resolutions in 2013 The New Year is upon us, which means many of you have probably made a New Year’s resolution or two. The funny thing about resolutions is that they are easier to make than to keep (I speak from experience). Come January 7, that piece of cheesecake typically wins out, while the elliptical machine is already starting to gather dust. But, when it comes to Farm Bureau, my resolutions – along with those of Farm Bureau leaders and members – never waiver. Continuing to build upon Farm Bureau’s 94 successful years of ensuring that farmers and ranchers’ voices are heard, is one resolution we do not back away from.
Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot
As we delve into 2013, Farm Bureau has several legislative and regulatory resolutions. First off is getting to know the new members of Congress as they take office and acquire committee assignments. It will be important for Farm Bureau to get to know these members and pay close attention to the makeup of the new committees, especially those important to agriculture and rural communities. Depending on what has happened with the farm bill come Jan. 3, getting a new bill passed will be a top resolution for farmers in the new Congress. Fortunately,
congressional leaders will have the farm bill legislation from the 112th Congress to use as a welldiscussed head start. If need be, I am optimistic the new Congress can pick up where the last one left off and pass a five-year farm bill by spring planting time. It also remains a priority for Farm Bureau to continue its goal of minimizing the effects of unfair taxes like the estate tax and capital gains tax. We will also continue our work in the regulatory arena and in the courts on environmental issues, like caring for the Chesapeake Bay. And we will work toward comprehensive labor reform. We need a solution that addresses agriculture’s unique labor needs with a market-based, flexible agricultural worker program, which reflects real-life workforce challenges for all crop and livestock producers. On the executive side, we will know President Obama’s budget priorities by early February. In my estimation, his main goal will be to focus on ways to reduce the deficit. While getting the country’s financial house in order is a priority for Farm Bureau members, it will also be important to make sure that farming programs receive adequate funding to carry out their missions without taking disproportionate cuts.
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And There’s a Hand My Trusty Friend
Outside of the Capitol Beltway, Farm Bureau members will continue their resolve of advocating for agriculture through consumer outreach. Farmers have made significant strides in recent years of having genuine discussions about modern agriculture with their neighbors, community leaders and even strangers. Through the use of social media outlets, like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, farmers are not only telling consumers about how they raise food and care for their animals, they are taking them onto their land and into their barns to show them. Reaching out in this manner has not always been second-nature for farmers, but by working with one another and accepting a helping hand from other Farm Bureau members, we have accomplished a lot and we can only achieve more. By joining together in traditional Farm Bureau fashion, I am confident we can meet our 2013 resolutions head on and make the most of the many opportunities that this New Year holds.
Farm Bureau Resolutions By James “Hank” Combs Nevada Farm Bureau President Happy New Year! Welcome 2013! Many people make New Year’s resolutions for self-improvement, and we at Farm Bureau can also make resolutions that can positively affect our organization. As the February 4 start of the 2013 Legislative Session fast approaches, Nevada Farm Bureau will be active in promoting member-developed policy. Nevada Farm Bureau legislative activities are guided by our policy, approved by delegates at our annual meeting. For a strong and effective organization, we need strong and effective policy.
Legislative Connection
Because our organizational strength centers on our grassroots advantage, Nevada Farm Bureau has been developing a system to give members a simple and effective way to connect with their elected representatives. Farm Bureau Roll Call - Legislative Action Center will give members opportunities to connect with their representatives. Farming and ranching is vital to Nevada’s economy and should not be forgotten in Carson City. It is important that urban legislators hear from rural Nevada. Using Nevada Farm Bureau’s new legislative engagement tool, you will be able to easily contact your legislator about proposals that will affect you and your agricultural operation.
Technology has made it easier than ever to make connections. Many members use e-mail to contact their legislators, some use social media networks such as Facebook or Twitter, and now Nevada Farm Bureau will be helping you to connect with those who serve as your representatives in the Legislature with Farm Bureau Roll Call - Legislative Action Center.
County Resolutions
For Nevada Farm Bureau to have a strong voice, representing you, we need to have strong policy. Our policy development process is grassroots up - not top down. Policy is created by those who are directly affected, Nevada’s farmers and ranchers. As we move forward in 2013, we need to be thinking about issues affecting Nevada agriculture. Farm Bureau has an effective process for new policy to be discussed and possibly added. However, for policy to be effective and represent all of Nevada agriculture, we need to hear from you. As a member of a county Farm Bureau you have the opportunity to bring forth ideas and/or concerns to your county Farm Bureau. If there is something of concern, reach out to the county President or Vice President. A list of county Farm Bureau leaders can be found at www.nvfb.org/cfb. The county then presents the January 2013 | Page 3 | www.nvfb.org
policy idea or concern to the state resolution committee. After the idea is considered at the state level then it goes before delegates at the state annual meeting. As an agricultural producer you directly benefit from the policy. Because of our grassroots organization, you have the ability to add policy, change policy, or even delete policy. But for that to happen, we need to hear from you. Building a better Farm Bureau starts with you, Nevada farmers and ranchers. This year consider what you can do to promote agriculture and tell your story. You can make a difference and your voice can be heard. Reach out and make those connections in your county Farm Bureau and with your representatives this session. I wish you all a bright and prosperous 2013!
Wovoka Wilderness Impacting Lyon County By Zach Allen, Director of Communications
YERINGTON, Lyon County – The Wilderness debate in Lyon County has been raging for months, and now it looks like the debate to have or not to have a Wilderness area has come to an end. The debate has ended with the Lyon County Board of Commissioners agreeing to the Wilderness area, agreeing with Senator Reid, and ultimately disagreeing with many county citizens. Lyon County Farm Bureau actively spoke against the Wovoka Wilderness, noting the many problems for doing away with multiple use of the land involved.
area. The December 5, 2012 Mason Valley News stated that approximately 100 people attended the meeting and that a “Majority express opposition to proposal.” The paper continued to say, “Although there were some comments in favor, that input, too, was mostly opposed to the proposal.” Attending the December 3 meeting were members of Lyon County Farm Bureau, including President Darrell Pursel. Pursel has been active and engaged speaking against the Wilderness area, citing concerns about the negative impact towards agriculture, sportsmen, and the community.
Nevada Farm Bureau’s policy regarding Wilderness areas emphasizes the need for individual counties to take their own position on Wilderness. Nevada Farm Bureau Executive Vice President Doug Busselman said, “We commend Lyon County for their efforts in speaking against the Wovoka Wilderness area. Nevada Farm Bureau supports Lyon County Farm Bureau and their position on this issue.”
“We are against Wilderness,” said Pursel. During the December 3 meeting, Pursel told commissioners “Lyon County Farm Bureau members are against Wilderness. The Wilderness area affects Lyon County and agriculture producers.”
On December 3, 2012, Lyon County Commissioners held a meeting so residents could give their input on the Wilderness
Wilderness Background Information Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei sponsored H.R. 4039,
While the Board of Commissioners didn’t take action on December 3, the follow up on the topic was set for the December 6, 2012 Commission meeting.
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Yerington Land Conveyance and Sustainable Development Act, which passed the House of Representatives. The act details the transfer of 10,400 acres of federal land to the City of Yerington. The land would then be sold to Nevada Copper for the Pumpkin Hollow Copper Mine. The land transfer to local control was intended to bring about a quicker and more timely permitting process than the lengthy federal system. In March 2012, Senator Dean Heller then introduced S. 2228, companion legislation to Congressman Amodei’s bill. According to Senator Heller’s website, the passage of the bill would “double the number of direct mining jobs from 400 to 800 and will create an additional 500 construction jobs for approximately two years.” “Lands conveyed under this bill will also be used for industrial and renewable energy development, recreation, and open space.” The proposed legislation brought forth by Congressman Amodei did not include a Wilderness proponent. The idea of Wilderness came from Senator Harry Reid who has insisted that land bills include Wilderness. Reid has been
a strong proponent of Wilderness areas throughout Nevada. During the Lyon County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting held in October, County Commissioner candidates were invited to speak to Farm Bureau members. During the annual meeting, questions regarding wilderness were asked and it seemed the overall direction of the commission candidates was generally against the proposed Wovoka Wilderness. Lyon County Commissioner Ray Fierro, who attended the Lyon County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, told members, “It’s a sad day when your representative isn’t representing you. Our public land is at risk.” Fierro’s remarks were directed at Senator Reid and his demand to include a Wilderness area.
The Lyon County Board of Commissioners met on December 6, and on the agenda was “Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution relating to the Yerington Land Conveyance and Sustainable Development Act and The South Pine Grove HillsBald Mountain-East Walker River Area.” In a unanimous decision, the Lyon County Board of Commissioners approved the Resolution, including Commissioner Fierro who just a few short weeks earlier told Lyon County Farm Bureau members “Our public land is at risk.” The original proposed Wilderness Area called for 85,000 acres to become Wilderness. The Resolution adopted by Lyon County Commissioners recommends that 47,000 acres
be included and deemed as Wilderness. The Draft Resolution uses language to protect existing uses such as grazing, mining, and recreation. On December 20, 2012, Senator Reid and Senator Heller introduced the Lyon County Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2012. This act would complete the land transfer and turn current forest service land into Wilderness. Lyon County was hopeful that Congress would vote on the act during the lame duck session. However, on December 20, Senator Reid’s office announced that it was unlikely the Senate would vote on the legislation during this session.
Animal Rights Activists Target Hounds By Zach Allen, Director of Communications
RENO – In 2011, Nevada opened a hunting season on black bears to manage their growing population. Those who hunt bears in Nevada can use hounds to assist in the hunt. Baiting is illegal. Recently, wildlife officials in California banned using dogs for bear hunts. The bear hunt will continue in California, just without dogs.
In Nevada, animal rights activists are now targeting hounds in Nevada. Members of “No Bear Hunt Nevada” and other animal rights activist groups (including the Humane Society of the United States) have filed a petition with the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) to ban the use of dogs when hunting bears. The petition would only ban dogs for bear hunting, not the activity of hunting bears. The petition was filed and presented during the December 8, 2012 Wildlife Commission meeting at the Reno NDOW office. The standing room only meeting gave those for and against the petition the opportunity to offer public comment to wildlife commissioners. Those commenting included Lyon County Farm Bureau President Darrell Pursel. Pursel spoke on behalf of Nevada Farm Bureau and himself. Nevada Farm Bureau has policy supporting bear hunting. Pursel actively hunts bears and mountain lions with hounds. Nevada Farm Bureau policy 201 states: “We believe that the
Department of Wildlife should continue current programs which remove nuisance bears in a timely manner when they damage private property or pose a public safety concern. We support a hunting season for bears as a management tool with the opportunity to use dogs for hunting.” “If they take away the right to use hounds for bear hunting, then what’s next?” questions Pursel. “This could potentially open the door to the future banning of dogs for mountain lion hunting, bird hunting and retrieving.” Casey Nelson with the Nevada High Desert Houndsman agrees that banning hounds would lead to banning dogs from all sport. “Ban the dogs and that sets a precedence and would lead to banning hunting dogs for all hunting.” Hounds are essential to Nevada bear hunters. Hounds are used to locate bear tracks. Bears live in some of the most remote habitat in Nevada and January 2013 | Page 6 | www.nvfb.org
cannot be hunted like other big game species. California Houndsmen for Conservation states, “The pursuit of mammals with dogs is a timehonored tradition in the United States, dating back to 1650. Though our Founding Fathers castigated many aspects of British society, one of the facets they firmly held to was the grand sport of hunting with hounds. President George Washington was not only the Father of his country, but was the Father of the American Foxhound. Several of our Presidents either owned or hunted behind hounds including Washington, Thomas Jefferson and the Father of American Conservation, Theodore Roosevelt. The commissioners did not take action during the meeting. After hours of public comment, commissioners realized the petition submitted by No Bear Hunt NV was not available on the NDOW website. Action will be taken during an upcoming 2013 commission meeting.
White Pine County Farm Bureau Holds Annual Meeting ELY, White Pine County – Members of White Pine County Farm Bureau joined together for their annual meeting in Ely on December 8, 2012. The White Pine County Annual meeting was attended by Nevada Farm Bureau Executive Vice President Doug Busselman and Area 2 Director Craig Shier. County President Gracyne Backus also announced new board members that will represent the two White Pine County committees. Jake Carter was announced as the new Young Farmers & Ranchers Chair and Jaime Brunson was announced as the new Women’s Leadership Committee Chair. Carole Hanks has also been selected as the county’s Ag Literacy representative.
3RD ANNUAL MASON VALLEY BEEKEEPERS CONFERENCE Do you want to learn more about bees? Do you want to have your own bees and don’t know where to start? Do you want to learn more about queen production or bee pests and diseases? The Mason Valley Beekeepers will host its third annual Beekeepers Conference on Friday and Saturday, February 22 and 23, 2013, at the Casino West Convention Center, Yerington, Nevada. Information will be available for new beekeepers, experienced beekeepers, or people, including youth, interested in learning more about bees and beekeeping. Topics may include beekeeping equipment, products of the hive, starting a colony of bees, bee biology, bee nutrition, swarming, alternative hive styles, mead making, and others. Entomologists, vendors, and beekeepers from Nevada and California have been invited to speak, present, and exhibit at the conference. The event begins on Friday evening, February 22, 2013, with an informal social - ‘Meet and Greet in Bee Friendly Yerington.’ Early registration will be available on Friday evening. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday and the conference will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The registration fee of $25 per person or $45 per couple includes Friday’s Meet and Greet, Saturday’s lunch and snacks. Registration is due by February 15, 2013. Contact Debbie Gilmore at debbie@hallshoney.com, or phone 775-220-5567, for more information or for a registration form. Agricultural Council of Nevada, City of Yerington Room Tax Board and Lyon County Room Tax Board help sponsor this event.
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Women’s Leadership Committee Planning For 2013
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By Cindy Hardy, Women’s Leadership Committee Chair
few weeks ago I read an article in the Las Vegas Review Journal entitled ‘Rural America’s Challenge Spelled Out.’ It was written by Mary Clare Jalonick of the Associated Press who had quoted Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack as saying, “We need a proactive message, not a reactive message. How are you going to encourage young people to want to be involved in rural America or farming if you don’t have a proactive message? Because you are competing against the world now.” This article was very interesting because it went on to say that rural America is “becoming less and less relevant.” So what can we involved in Nevada agriculture do about what is being heard? At the end of 2009 the Nevada Farm Bureau Board got together and developed a mission statement and goals that we felt would help Nevada Farm Bureau and Nevada agriculture ‘become more relevant’. Our mission statement reads, “Nevada Farm Bureau is the Voice of Nevada’s
Agriculture, promoting, preserving and resolving challenges through advocacy, education, and leadership.” The Women’s Leadership Committee has set goals that reflect this mission statement and have programs in place to reach these goals, but we need more helping hands and voices. Our 2013 goal is to help county Farm Bureaus increase involvement in ‘promoting, preserving and resolving challenges’. We are looking for people interested in bringing a proactive message to the people who have moved away from the farm. In the next few months, state Farm Bureau leaders will be asking county Farm Bureau boards to find these people. We need you, the people who understand the need for agriculture, to help inform those that don’t understand. John Weber, a pork producer in Dysart, Iowa said, “There is a huge communication gap between farmers and the food-eating public.” “We’ve got something to market here,
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we’ve got something to be proactive about. Let’s spend our time and our resources and our energy doing that and I think if we do we’re going to have a lot of young people who want to be a part of that future,” said Vilsack What do are we looking for? We are looking for volunteers to read the YF&R book of the year to elementary students, volunteers to spend a few hours one day talking to people at the grocery store about where their food comes from, volunteers to write to legislators about important agriculture issues, or volunteers to invite students to participate in the video and photo contest. We are planning a training workshop in May to help volunteers learn more about the programs and how to get more people in their counties involved. You know the saying, ‘Many hands make light work.’ Call your county Farm Bureau leaders and let them know you want to help. We don’t want to lose our agriculture voice to the world.
The 2013 Women’s Leadership Committee Conference
The 2013 AFBF Women’s Leadership Committee Conference will be held in Las Vegas April 5-9. The conference is open to all Farm Bureau members. Early bird registration: January 18, 2013 Regular registration: March 13, 2013 To view the tentative agenda and learn more about the conference visit www.nvfb.org. Click 2013 Women’s Leadership Committee Conference under “Current News.” For more information about this conference or the Women’s Leadership Committee contact Cindy Hardy at hardyc@comnett.net.
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OBITUARY Newell J. Mills March 30, 1929 - December 10, 2012 Newell J. Mills was born on March 30, 1929 in Fallon, Nevada, to Percy and Ruth (Candee) Mills. He grew up on his father’s farms in the Sheckler District of Fallon, and at the height of the Great Depression, at age seven, began milking cows by hand on the farm. While in school Newell said he wanted to raise one of the best Jersey herds in the United States. In high school, Newell was involved in 4H and FFA and raised and exhibited his Jersey cows. After graduating from Churchill County High School in 1946, he worked as a milk tester, and in January of 1947, he bought the farm from his parents, built his first barn, and Mills Jersey Farm began with 18 cows. Not only did he achieve his goal as one of the top Jersey breeders in the U.S., he sold his outstanding bulls to AI studs that distributed the semen throughout the U.S. and to other countries as well. Newell also traveled to Egypt to deliver heifers donated to Heifer Project. Newell Mills definitely left a substantial impact on the Jersey industry. At the time of his death, the herd had grown to more than 450 cows and sustained not only his family but six employee’s families as well. During his career he earned the Distinguished Service and Master Breeder Awards from the American Jersey Cattle Association. In 1990 while visiting New Zealand, a dairyman there showed him the daughters of the Mills homestead bull on his farm. The Mills homestead has been continuously farmed by the Mills family for more than 96 years and his family still also owns the original eighty acres that his father homesteaded in 1916. Newell was delighted that his grandson, Cameron, is continuing this farming legacy. In 1952, Newell married Bebe Mills, a wonderful marriage that would endure for 54 years. Together they raised three sons, Grant, Ralph, and Bruce. Newell and Bebe enjoyed their community and were active members in the choir of the Epworth United Methodist Church, members of the Rotary Club, the Northern Nevada Dairy Association and Farm Bureau. Newell served as a member of the Board of Directors for Churchill County Farm Bureau for many years. One of Newell’s hobbies was writing poetry and he published two books of inspirational poetry and was a sought-after cowboy poet. After Bebe retired from the school district, they traveled the world together and continued to work their farm together and enjoy their family. After Bebe passed away, Newell was delighted to find joy again with his second wife, Judy Dunning. Newell and Judy enjoyed dancing, traveling, visiting museums, and each other’s company. Preceded in death by his wife Bebe and his brothers Alfred Mills and Gordon Mills. Newell is survived by wife, Judy Dunning; sister and brothers, Barbara Hill, Roger (Margo) Mills and Elbert (Marilyn) Mills; children, Grant (Edith) Mills, Ralph (Deborah) Mills, and Bruce Mills; grandchildren, Clinton Blair, Zachary Mills, Cameron (Mandi) Mills, and Donaldson Mills; great-grandchild, Austin Mills, and many nieces, nephews, and great friends.
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New Membership Benefits Add Value at Local Level By Zach Allen, Director of Communications
SPARKS, NV – Nevada Farm Bureau has been working at adding benefits and services that directly serve members at the county level. Recently, two new benefits have been added that can save members money. In Washoe County, La Fuente Mexican Restaurant in Sparks offers members a 15% discount. The discount only applies to food purchases and does not apply to alcoholic beverages. This benefit can be taken advantage by any member, but offers great value to Washoe County Farm Bureau Members. La Fuente Mexican Restaurant is located at 790 Baring Boulevard in Sparks. To take advantage of this a current Farm Bureau membership card needs to be presented at the time of purchase. To learn more about La Fuente Mexican Restaurant visit their website at www.lafuentemexicanrestaurantsparks. com.
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Members living in the Carson City area can now save some money at Greenhouse Garden Center & Gift Shop. Greenhouse Garden Center is offering members a 10% discount on goods. Greenhouse Garden Center also has a Rewards program for their customers and if a Farm Bureau member is also a member of the Rewards program, then they will receive a 5% discount in addition to the 5% in an earned merchandise voucher for every $100 of merchandise purchased under the Rewards program. Greenhouse Garden Center is located at 2450 S. Curry Street in Carson City. To learn more about Greenhouse Garden Center visit their website at www.greenhousegardencenter.com.
On the Nevada Farm Bureau website you can view both local county benefits at www.nvfb.org/cfb and view all Nevada Farm Bureau services and benefits at www.nvfb.org/benefits.
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1981 Freightliner - Cummins, 25 ft. bed, 32 ft. trailer. $9,000. 775779-2275 For Sale New Holland 1046 Bale Wagon. Excellent working condition. $5500. Call Tom 775-287-5495 For Sale Caterpillar D2 Bulldozer. Great diesel motor, blade in front. $5500. Call Tom 775-287-5495 Sierra Valley California Ranch for Lease or Sale 80 acres irrigated pasture (water rights on two creeks). Fenced and cross-fenced. 2500 sf house (2 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths). Pool and hot tub. Will lease house separately from pasture. Can be shown Nov 1st; Available Dec 1st. Lease Price on house $2,500.00 per month. Sale Price for house and 80 acres $925,000.00 (will carry paper with substantial down payment). Also would consider lease with option to purchase for house and pasture. Calls Only (775) 813-8981. Hay Farm For Sale 58 acre well maintained hay farm located 3 miles from Winnemucca. Property includes a 3080sq foot home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open floor plan with a great room, large laundry area, family room and attached oversized 2 car garage. There is mature landscaping with numerous outbuildings, a 30’x34’ barn and horse corrals. Property also includes a 1537sq foot rental house which has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath with many new upgrades. Serious inquires only. Water rights included in sale. Buyer must be prequalified. $800,000 or OBO. (775) 304-7226 Fencing Wood round rail fencing, doweled rails, treated. Julian Smith, 775-8822027 (home) or 883-3200 work. Washoe Valley. For Sale 25 acres Horse/Cattle Ranch Genoa/Minden surface water rights, 2 wells, 3 houses, 2 yr lease rental income corner Muller/Foothills, multiple agricultural uses 1.4 K Owner 831-512-3225 or email genoaal@yahoo.com. IRRIGATION PIPE 10” Aluminum Irrigation Pipe High pressure mainline irrigation pipe with welded Circle Lock Ring Applications: • Mainline for irrigation systems • Water transport lines • Construction applications • Effluent systems 13 -- 10” x 40’ - $124 each 31 -- 10” x 30’ - $164 each Smith Valley - Call 775-465-2529 or email StovallRanch@gmail.com FOR SALE: 672 John Deere Hydrolic Rake w/ left-hand delivery - $1,500 347 John Deere Baler - 2-wire - $2,000 346 John Deere Baler - 2-string, for parts - $1,000 70 Horsepower Electric Motor - $700 70 Horsepower Gearhead - $700 Two-horse, Home-built trailer - $500 Call Bobby at 775-635-2118 or 775-635-9656
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