Nevada Farm Bureau®
Volume 66, Number 10 October 2014
Agriculture & Livestock
Journal
Where is the Water? Irrigation Allocation for Nevada Farmers Why I’m Voting “NO” on Question 3 • County Corner • Annual Meeting Registration
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Farm Bureau Perspectives - James “Hank” Combs Why I’m Voting “NO” on Question 3 Nevada Farm Bureau Update County Corner Agriculture & Livestock Journal Feature Where is the Water? Irrigation Allocation for Nevada Farmers 95th Annual Meeting Registration Form 95th Annual Meeting Schedule Governor’s Conference on Agriculture Schedule Submit Your Photos and Videos to Win The Ag Agenda - Bob Stallman Harvest 2014: A Bounty of Rewards and Challenges Classified Ads Contact COUNTRY Financial
Meeting & Event Calendar
October 7 Elko County Annual Meeting, 5:30 p.m., The Star Restaurant, Elko Details: Jonathan Dahl, dahlangusranch@gmail.com October 9 Lincoln County Annual Meeting, 6 p.m., Caliente Details: Paul Mathews, pntmathews@gmail.com October 14 Churchill County Annual Meeting, 6 p.m., Churchill County Museum, Fallon Details: Julie Wolf, wolfpack@cccomm.net October 14 Clark County Annual Meeting, 6 p.m., Logandale Details: Jim Hardy, hardyj@comnett.net October 16 Lyon County Annual Meeting, Social Hour: 6 p.m. Dinner: 7 p.m. Giuseppe’s Steak House, Yerington Details: Darrell Pursel, darrellpursel@gmail.com October 17 Humboldt County Annual Meeting, 7 p.m., Winnemucca Details: Martin Muratore, disasterfarms@live.com November 7 White Pine Annual Meeting, Details: Gracyne Backus, gracynebackus@msn.com November 13 Governor’s Conference on Agriculture, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno November 14-15 Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno If you would like to include a meeting or event on the calendar, please contact Jessica at nvfarmbureau@nvfb.org.
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“The Agriculture & Livestock Journal” (ISSN 0899-8434) (USPS 377-280) 2165 Green Vista Dr. Suite 205 Sparks, NV 89431 Phone: (775) 674-4000 Fax: (775) 674-4004 Publisher: Nevada Farm Bureau Federation Editor: Jessica Fagundes The Nevada Farm Bureau Agriculture & Livestock Journal is published monthly by the Nevada Farm Bureau Federation. Subscriptions are available to Nevada Farm Bureau members at an annual subscription price of $1, which is included in yearly dues. Periodical postage is paid at Reno, NV and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Nevada Farm Bureau Agriculture & Livestock Journal, 2165 Green Vista Drive, Suite 205, Sparks, NV 89431
2014 Board of Directors Officers President James “Hank” Combs, fbcombs@cox.net Vice President Bevan Lister, blister8@yahoo.com Women’s Leadership Chair Cindy Hardy, hardyc@comnett.net YF&R Chair Anna-Lisa Laca, annalisa.giannini@gmail.com District 1 Director Jamie Perkins, panacaperkins@gmail.com District 2 Director Craig Shier, snoopyisa55@yahoo.com District 3 Director Carla Pomeroy, carlapomeroy14@gmail.com
County Farm Bureau Presidents Central County Joyce Hartman, alfalfaqueen@gmail.com Churchill County Julie Wolf, wolfpack@cccomm.net Clark County Jim Hardy, hardyj@comnett.net Douglas County Fred Stodieck, stodieckfarm@yahoo.com Elko County Jonathan Dahl, dahlangusranch@gmail.com Humboldt County Martin Muratore, disasterfarms@live.com Lander County Paul Young, yoyoungs@yahoo.com Lincoln County Paul Mathews, pntmathews@gmail.com Lyon County Darrell Pursel, darrellpursel@gmail.com Washoe County Louis Damonte Jr., damonteranch@charter.net White Pine Gracyne Backus, gracynebackus@msn.com
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Farm Bureau Perspectives Why I’m Voting “NO” on Question 3 By James “Hank” Combs President, Nevada Farm Bureau
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ome Nov. 4, Nevadans will be asked to vote on complex issues, and as the voice of Nevada agriculture, it is our job to stand up for view points that support all of you as farmers and ranchers. With that said, I strongly advise all members and your friends to vote “NO” on Question 3 on the upcoming ballot.
What is Question 3?
Question 3 known as the Education Initiative is commonly referred to as the Margin Tax Initiative. If passed, it would create a 2 percent gross revenue tax that will allegedly send funds toward education. This gross revenue tax would apply toward any business in Nevada that has annual gross revenue of more than $1 million. If your farm generates $1 more than the $1 million, you will be taxed on the total, no matter what your expenses are. I agree with Karen Griffin, spokesperson for the Coalition to Defeat the Margin Tax Initiative, who says, “At face value, this may sound like a good idea; it’s a way to help fix Nevada’s education system. But unfortunately it is a deeply flawed tax measure that does nothing to guarantee funds for education.”
Reasons why I’m voting “NO”
Revenue is not profit For farmers, ranchers and small business owners, revenue does not translate into profit. Since this 2 percent tax will be taken from the gross revenue, employers and owners with slim profit margins are in danger of debt, layoffs and bankruptcy.
Take Eric Olsen, who owns and operates Hillside Dairy with his brothers Peter and Neil. They manage 2,000 cows and 1,500 acres of land out in Churchill County. We ran into Eric who explained, “My income is the Mississippi River, but my take-home is a five-gallon bucket of water.” This tax initiative will not only damage Hillside Dairy but also farms, businesses and small operations alike. Creates economic downturn This tax is not only devastating to Nevada’s farming and ranching communities but to the whole economic wellbeing of the state. “It will damage our economy, kill jobs in the state of Nevada and hurt small businesses with maybe over a million dollars in revenue but with slim profit margins like farms,” says Griffin. The initiative will cover all commerce making Nevada one of the five most taxed states in America. To compensate this tax increase, business owners and employers will have to raise prices and cut pay, which will leave Nevada with a higher cost of living but a lower median wage. Causes job loss In attempts to compensate for this new tax, employers will have no choice but to lay off workers. According to leading economist Jeremy Aguero, this initiative will cause a loss of nearly 9,000 jobs in private sectors.
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May not result in better education Based on the confusing legal writing behind the Margin Tax Initiative, all of this economic mayhem may not be for the sake of better education. With the passing of the Margin Tax Initiative, legislators would have the authority to divert funds wherever they please. And even if tax revenue is spent on education, the bill does not specify where or how.
What can be done?
With Election Day just around the corner, it is important that you educate others about this initiative. Go like “Stop the Margin Tax Initiative” on Facebook and follow “@stopmargintax” on Twitter. As Kathy Griffin says, “Talk to your friends and family because the more you know about this tax, the less you like it.” Stay informed about all of the issues on the upcoming election, and come out and vote with me on Nov. 4 for the issues and public officials that will allow Nevada agriculture to prosper.
Nevada Farm Bureau Update
Educating the public at the Main Station Field Day
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n Sept. 20, Nevada Farm Bureau hosted a booth at the Main Station Field Day. During the event, staff passed out information about Farm Bureau, several agriculture in the classroom supplies and fortune cookies. Other booths at the Main Station Field Day included displays from the USDA, the Nevada Department of Agriculture and several animal displays from the local 4-H and FFA.
The CABNR college sells plants as a fundraiser during the event.
Mitchell Kwitek, Nevada Farm Bureau intern, talks to an attendee about NVFB.
Ladies spinning wool during the event.
Farm Bureau Bank donates to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada
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ilk is one of the items most requested by Feeding America food bank clients; yet, it is rarely donated, creating a nationwide shortage. For this reason, Feeding America teamed up with dairy farmers and milk companies to create the Great American Milk Drive.
include it in their family’s daily diet,” said Dennis Hellwinkel, regional banking officer for Farm Bureau Bank.
The northern Nevada event kicked off at Smith’s Food Store off Baring Boulevard in Sparks on Sept. 19 from 1 to 7 p.m. Smith’s customers and local residents of the community were be able to donate to the milk drive during the event. Donations enabled the Northern Nevada Food Bank to receive vouchers for gallons of milk that they gave to families in the Reno-Sparks area. Farm Bureau Bank kicked off the event by providing a check for $5,000, which enabled the Northern Nevada Food Bank to distribute more than 2,500 gallons of milk to low income families in Washoe County. “Farm Bureau Bank understands the importance of milk in children’s diets and is excited to work with our dairy families in Northern Nevada to provide milk to those members of our community who may not otherwise
Dennis Hellwinkel, regional banking officer for FB Bank (left), presents the check to Gary Reck, Sales manager at Model Dairy; Todd Wise, Store director at Smith’s; Gretchen Kelley Bietz, Chief Development and Marketing officer for NNFB; and Joan Griswold, Corporate Community Engagement manager for NNFB.
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AFBF Annual Convention registration opens Oct. 1
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he American Farm Bureau Annual Convention will be held on Jan. 11 to Jan. 15, 2015 in San Diego, Calif.
The AFBF Annual Convention offers a preview into the future of agriculture. The IDEAg Interconnectivity Conference provides thought-provoking and controversial educational workshops. With the latest in precision agriculture and technology, attendees will not only experience what’s next in agriculture, but they will also learn information that can be used in everyday life.
agriculture and city tours as well as several foundation events for an additional fee. Interested in attending? You can register for the conference at annualconvention.fb.org starting Oct. 1, 2014. Registration cost for Farm Bureau members is $100. Call the Nevada Farm Bureau office at 1-800-992-1106 to secure a hotel room for the event. Please plan for this event early as hotel space is limited.
Acclaimed late night TV host Jay Leno will give the closing session keynote address at the annual convention on Jan. 12. Attendees will also have the option to participate in
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evada Farm Bureau members will receive a 30% discount off the ultimate car wash at 7 Hills Hand Car Wash. At 7 Hills, your vehicle is always washed by hand with ultra-pure water using soft, clean mitts and gentle, ph-balanced soap, then dried by hand with high-loop cotton towels warm from their dryers. Visit them at 2630 Sunridge Heights Pkwy, Henderson, Nevada 89052 or call them at 702-737-WASH. For more information, visit www.7hillshandcarwash.com.
Crepe Expectations
Nevada Farm Bureau members will receive 10% off food at Crepe Expectations in Las Vegas. Crepe Expectations offers delicious sweet and savory crepes along with spirits and coffee. They are located at 9500 S. Eastern Ave Suite 150, Las Vegas. For more information, visit crepeexpectations.com.
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Fastline Performance offers 15% off building a custom map to Nevada Farm Bureau members. Fastline Performance is a tuning, motor building and suspension shop located in Las Vegas, Nevada. They are also a Certified Dynojet Tuning Center. Call 702-776-7223 to schedule an appointment and visit www.fastlinetuning.com for more information.
JoJo’s Jerky
Nevada Farm Bureau members will receive 10% off any of JoJo’s Jerky products. Located in Las Vegas, JoJo’s Jerky sells jerky, using the freshest, all natural ingredients and no preservatives. Visit www.jojosjerky.com to order JoJo’s Jerky products using the code FARMINGROCKS.
Juan’s Flaming Fajitas
Nevada Farm Bureau members will receive 10% off their total bill up to $20 off. Juan’s Flaming Fajitas is located at 9640 W Tropicana Ave, Spring Valley, NV 89147. They offer Mexican food, drinks and sports. Visit juansflamingfajitasandcantina.com.
Pinot’s Palette
Pinot’s Palette is an upscale Paint and Sip studio in Henderson, Nev., whose mission is to bring art to the masses through a fun and entertaining atmosphere. With extraordinary customer service, Pinot’s Palette offers Farm Bureau members a 20% discount off any public class. Use code PaintTheFarm at www.PinotsPalette.com/Henderson/Classes.
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County Corner Check out what’s happening around the state!
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ounty Corner is a section of the Agriculture & Livestock Journal that gives counties an opportunity to share their activities. If you want to include a story in County Corner, please email us your story at nvfarmbureau@nvfb.org or call Jessica at 775-674-4000.
county. A shout out to Kristina Moore, Bonnie Bell and all of the other students and Farm Bureau members for your hard work on this project.
ELKO COUNTY
CHURCHILL COUNTY
Elko County Fair
Churchill County FFA Delivers Book Barns
Elko County Farm Bureau member families smile on their float in the parade.
A book barn that was given to each elementary school.
After their awesome effort to reach 320 second grade students in Fallon, Churchill County Farm Bureau members worked with the FFA and the local shop teacher to give students a home for all of their agriculture books. The students helped paint barn bookshelves created by the high school shop teacher. With the barns, they delivered a copy of The Beeman and a set of the Kaley’s Ag Adventures series to each of the five elementary schools in the
Churchill County FFA presents one of the book barns to Mr. Hogan at Lahontan Elementary School.
Elko County Farm Bureau had a great time at the Elko County Fair. During the weekend, they participated in the fair and parade with a booth and a float. During the parade, members passed out information for their YF&R barbecue and bumper stickers while walking along side their float. Their booth contained information regarding the Nevada Farm Bureau and hot topics in Nevada agriculture. They also borrowed Maggie, the Jersey Cow, from Clark County Farm Bureau to let fair attendees practice milking a life-like cow.
Elko County’s booth at the fair included a photo contest and a life-like jersey cow.
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Elko County YF&R BBQ
Family for hosting the event and to the White Pine County Farm Bureau for holding such a fun field day.
Jonathan Dahl, Elko County president (center), helps two YF&R members serve.
On Friday night of the county fair, the Elko County Young Farmers & Ranchers hosted a barbecue for all fair attendees. At the barbecue, the YF&R served homemade food. Promotional materials about YF&R and Farm Bureau were given to attendees during the event and they also had a chance to win donated raffle prizes. More than 160 people stopped by the barbecue. Good work to Jordan and Kari Brough for organizing such a successful event!
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Steve Carter (left) explains the history and current operations of Carter Ag.
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Where is the Water? Irrigation Allocation for Nevada Farmers By Jessica Fagundes
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ivers, wells, constant springs and many other sources all contribute to Nevada’s farming water supply. Yet, these sources can often be affected by lack of snowpack and other factors, making Nevada the driest state in the nation. In dry years like this one, farmers, like Darrell Pursel, struggle to grow crops without sufficient irrigation water. “They cut us off last week and didn’t really give us any notice,” Pursel says, referring to the irrigation water he receives to his farm. Pursel, the president of Lyon County Farm Bureau, farms 320 acres of land in Yerington, Nev. On that land, he primarily grows alfalfa and grain. Although Pursel received between 6 and 9 percent of his allocated water this year, he explains that the percentage means very little. “You’re lucky if you get half of that water to you,” he says. The small percentage of water that Pursel received had a drastic impact on his ability to farm. “On about 160 acres of leased ground, I was able to irrigate 30 acres once and 10 acres twice,” he says. “On the home place, we were able to irrigate 50 acres with the well and what river water we had.” Pumping from a well is common practice in Lyon County as many farmers need the extra water to keep their crops from burning during hot Nevada summers. Yet, the lack of irrigation water this year has taken an extra toll on farm wells. “I’m in an area where the wells aren’t as good and all the pumping of the ground water is making the water tables drop really fast,” Pursel says. “Within in a half mile of our place, there have probably been six or seven wells that have gone dry or mostly dry.” With very little water for flood irrigation and farm wells that have already dried up, many of Pursel’s crops have been detrimentally affected. “The crops are gone,” he says, adding that the lack of irrigation water also affected his ability to raise livestock. October 2014 | Page 8 | www.nvfb.org
“We had to sell two-thirds of all of the cattle I had because where we usually send them to pasture, they couldn’t grow any grass.” Lyon County’s conditions seem to be some of the most extreme second only to places like Pershing County where farmers received no irrigation water at all this year, according to Susan Joseph-Taylor, deputy administrator of the Nevada Division of Water Resources. Nevertheless, other locations like Churchill County have also resorted to alternative methods of irrigation in order to continue growing agricultural crops. “We received 40 percent of our allocated irrigation water this year,” Norman Frey, a farmer and Farm Bureau member in Churchill County. “We are very lucky compared to our neighbors.” Frey owns 520 irrigated acres on which he grows alfalfa and in less dry years, corn and rye as well. His operation has seen a decrease in irrigation water in 2013 and 2014. “Last year I believe we received 60 percent of our normal allocation and the year before that we received 100 percent. That is due to the storage we have in Lahontan Reservoir,” Frey says. To help supplement the irrigation water, Frey has resorted to pumping from a well like Pursel. Unlike Pursel’s operation, pumping in Churchill County is very uncommon because most farmers do not have wells to irrigate with sprinklers. Although the underground water supply is higher in Churchill County than places like Lyon County, Frey still is experiencing the same struggles with pumping water that Pursel faced on his farm. “We’re irrigating 56 acres with sprinklers, but I think we are pretty much maxed out on the water we can extract from our well,” Frey says. Even though Churchill County farmers have not seen allocation decreases like those in Lyon County, Frey’s irrigation water decrease has affected his yield on his third and fourth cutting. “We’ve had fairly good yields up through the third cutting. Some of third cutting was reduced due to lack of water. We probably won’t get much of a fourth cutting,” he says. As farmers in central Nevada struggle to maintain their livelihoods with little water, one valley in southern Nevada is never affected by snowpack. “Our water comes from constant springs that are not affected by the snowpack,” says Jim Hardy, Clark County Farm Bureau president and a farmer in Moapa Valley.
However, Hardy explains that Moapa Valley is unique to southern Nevada in terms of irrigation water. Areas like Mesquite, Nev., which is 35 miles east of the Logandale and Overton area, rely on the Virgin River and the snowpack from mountains in Utah. “It always bothers them in the summer time if we don’t have as much snow,” Hardy says. Yet, Moapa Valley is not without its own agriculture struggles. According to Hardy, as the city of Las Vegas continues to expand, the city buys more farm land and water rights associated with that land. “Our problem is that Vegas has bought the water and they are going to let it run to the lake and take it out that way so there is less farm ground,” Hardy says. Although Nevada farmers do not all face the same struggles, they all have the similar desire to grow crops that benefit the rest of the population. “We applaud all of our farmers and ranchers as they work diligently to feed our nation’s population even when their job may be challenging” says Hank Combs, Nevada Farm Bureau president.
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95th Annual Meeting Registration
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multiple people from different families, complete a separate form for each person. ATTENDEE INFORMATION County Farm Bureau __________________
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2. Will you be attending the Young Farmers & Ranchers/Women’s Leadership Breakfast?
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3. Will you be participating in the YF&R Discussion Meet?
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Spouse/Guest: __________________________________ _______________________ _______________________ Name Email Phone 1. Are you a voting delegate?
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Cost # of Attendees Total Cost
Early Bird Registration by Oct. 24 Regular Registration by Nov. 7 Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Child Registration
$100 $120
Early Bird Registration by Oct. 24 Regular Registration by Nov. 7 Governor’s Conference on Agriculture
$30 $40
Early Bird Registration by Oct. 24 Regular Registration by Nov. 7 COUNTRY Financial Luncheon Additional Tickets
$40 $60 $30
Additional Banquet Tickets
$50
Includes admittance to one luncheon, a reception and the banquet as well as all other conference activities.
For children ages 6 to 15; under 6 are free. Includes all meals during the Farm Bureau annual meeting.
Occurs on Nov. 13 prior to the Annual Meeting. Registration includes a luncheon and conference activities.
For additional guests for the Nov. 14 luncheon during the annual meeting. For additional guests for the Nov. 14 banquet during the annual meeting.
Total Payment (Please calculate the total cost of your registration based on your selections.) PAYMENT (Please include payment with your registration form if your county will not be paying for your registration.)
Payment by Cash or Check Please send completed registration forms along with cash or check to Nevada Farm Bureau, 2165 Green Vista Drive, Ste. 205, Sparks, NV 89431. Make checks payable to Nevada Farm Bureau Federation. Payment by Credit Card Credit card payments taken only through the online registration form at nvfb.org/annual_meeting or by phone at 800-992-1106.
HOTEL REGISTRATION
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa for $69/night plus taxes for the nights of Nov. 12, 13 and 14. Please call 1-800-723-6500 and state that you are attending the Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting to reserve your room. Room reservations must be made by Oct. 31, 2014. Space is limited; please make your arrangements early.
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95th Annual Meeting Schedule Nov. 13 - Nov. 15, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno, Nev. Thursday, November 13
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Social Hour -Sponsored by Washoe County Farm Bureau
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Registration
6 p.m. Silent Auction Ends
7 a.m. Trade Show Set-Up
8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Trade Show Exhibits Open
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Awards Banquet • President Awards; Ag in the Classroom Volunteer Award; County Volunteer Awards; Announce YF&R Final Four
5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Farmland movie viewing • YF&R Fundraiser: Selling popcorn, pizza and candy
Saturday, Nov. 15
8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Elections
Friday, Nov. 14
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Discussion Meet Finals
7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration
Immediately following Delegate Session - State Board of Directors Reorganization Meeting (lunch provided)
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Governor’s Conference on Agriculture (See page 12 for details.)
9:00 a.m. – End Adoption of Policy Resolutions
7 a.m. Silent Auction Item Set-Up 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. Young Farmers & Ranchers and Women’s Leadership Committee Breakfast 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Trade Show Exhibits Open 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. General Session • Hank Combs, Nevada Farm Bureau President; Welcome, Washoe County; Jim Barbee, Nevada Department of Agriculture; County Presidents’ Reports 9:45 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. Breakout Session 1 (2 options) • Agriculture Education – Amber Smyer, Agriculture Literacy Coordinator, Nevada Department of Agriculture • Effective Lobbying – Ryan Yates, Director of Congressional Relations, American Farm Bureau Federation 10:50 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. Breakout Session 2 (2 options) • Media Relations/Social Media – Kaitlin Godbey, Communications Specialist, Travel Nevada • Current Issues in Agriculture – Ryan Yates, Director of Congressional Relations, AFBF and Bevan Lister, Vice President, Nevada Farm Bureau (Greater Sage-Grouse NV State Plan) 11:50 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. County Caucus 12:05 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Nomination Committee 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. COUNTRY Financial Luncheon • Keynote from Greg Peterson, Peterson Farm Bros 2:10 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Delegate Session 3 p.m. YF&R Participants and Judges Meet to Discuss Rules 3:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. YF&R Discussion Meet Sponsored by COUNTRY Financial • 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Round 1 • 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Round 2
Featured Speakers Greg Peterson (Sponsored by COUNTRY Financial)
Greg Peterson is the original founder and lyric writer for the musical parody group, the Peterson Farm Bros. He and his younger brothers Kendal and Nathan farm together with their parents near Assaria, Kan. They are famous for their entertaining and educational farm parody videos, including “I’m Farming and I Grow It,” a parody of the LMFAO song, “I’m Sexy and I Know It.” Their farm primarily raises beef cattle, but also grows wheat, corn, alfalfa, milo and soybeans.
Ryan Yates, American Farm Bureau
Ryan Yates is the director of congressional relations for natural resource and public land policies at the American Farm Bureau Federation. Yates has served as associate legislative director for the National Association of Counties (NACo), where he handled policies affecting public lands in the western United States. He is a specialist on western issues related to agriculture.
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Governor’s Conference on Agriculture Nov. 13, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno, Nev. Thursday, Nov. 13
8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Registration 9 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Conference Welcome General Session • Introduction: Jim Barbee, Director, Nevada Department of Agriculture • Video Welcome: Governor Brian Sandoval 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Workshops • Workshop 1 - Direct-to-Market Opportunities • Workshop 2 - Energy Incentives for Ag. Producers 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Panel Discussions • Panel 1 - Public Lands Issues • Panel 2 - Preparing the Next Generation of Agriculturalists Noon – 1:15 p.m. - Lunch & Keynotes • Keynote & Welcome • Governor Presentation by Video: Nevada Centennial Awards - Recognition of Recipients 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Workshops • Workshop 3: Ag. Promotions & Communications • Workshop 4: Finance, Capital, Grants and Incentives 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. – Panel Discussions • Panel 3 - Livestock Grazing for Ecosystem Management • Panel 4 - Farm to School & Farms at Schools 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. - GMO Panel & Wrap up by Jim Barbee, Director of Nevada Department of Agriculture 5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Farmland movie viewing
Featured Speakers - Governor Brian Sandoval Governor Brian Sandoval is the current governor of Nevada. Governor Sandoval is a former judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nevada. Prior to his service as a federal judge, he served as the Nevada Attorney General, the youngest chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission and a state legislator. Governor Sandoval was also the first Hispanic candidate elected to statewide office in Nevada. He will be giving a video welcome during the Governor’s Conference on Agriculture and will present the Nevada Centennial Awards via video during the event.
Nevada Farm Bureau members receive discounted registration at the Governor’s Conference on Agriculture. Sign up on online at nvfb.org/annual_meeting or fill out the form on Page 10. October 2014 | Page 12 | www.nvfb.org
Submit Your Photos and Videos to Win! Annual Photo Contest offers front cover recognition
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e are still looking for Summer and Fall photos for the annual Women’s Leadership Committee photo contest. The photo contest is open to all Nevada Farm Bureau members and their families. The contest includes two divisions: Youth and Adult (18+). Prizes for each division is $100, $75 and $50 for first, second and third place photographs. The best photographs from both adult and youth divisions from each season will be submitted for entry for final judging and cash prizes. The winning photographs from first, second and third place will also be featured as the front cover of the Nevada Farm Bureau Agriculture & Livestock Journal during 2015.
Deadline to Submit Photographs Fall pictures: October 31, 2014
General Rules
• Photographs need to represent Nevada agriculture, rural life or Nevada scenery. • Photos should be submitted in portrait orientation and should be high-resolution. (All photos previously submitted in landscape orientation will still be judged for the Winter and Spring categories.) • Please give your photo a title and brief description and indicate either adult or youth entry. • Photographers may submit as many pictures as desired; however, only one cash prize will be awarded per contestant. • Submit photos to nvfarmbureau@nvfb.org.
Compete in the 2014 Video Contest to win cash and more Prizes for winning videos are $100, $75 and $50 for both adult and high school divisions.
Interested in promoting agriculture via video? Want to earn prizes for winning videos? Enter the 2014 Nevada Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Video Contest! Winning videos will be featured on YouTube and presented during the 2014 Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Convention!
2014 Contest Categories:
Video Entry Form
(For videos submitted by mail. Include all contestants’ names and contact information.)
Name(s): ___________________________________________________ Address(es): ________________________________________________ Street City ST Zip Contact Phone/Email: ________________________________________ High School (if applicable): ____________________________________ Parent/Guardian Permission (under 18) - Please Sign
How does Nevada agriculture affect the world? How does agriculture affect your local community? __________________________________________________________ Who can participate?
The video contest is open to ALL high school students and ALL adults (over 18).
How do I upload a video?
Two ways! You may shoot and edit your video and upload directly to YouTube. Tag your video using “2014 NVFB Video Contest” - so we can find your video. Include video title and name(s) of who made the video as well as the division in which you will be competing. You may also burn your video to a DVD and mail to Cindy Hardy, P.O. Box 112 Logandale, NV 89021. Please include the entry form.
How long should the video be?
Choose only one video contest category and the video should be between 2-4 minutes long. Deadline to submit videos:
October 31, 2014.
All entries become property of Nevada Farm Bureau Federation (NVFB) giving NVFB permission to use the video in future displays, website, and social media channels.
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The Ag Agenda Harvest 2014: A Bounty of Rewards and Challenges By Bob Stallman President, American Farm Bureau Federation Harvest season is upon us, bringing with it that perfect blend of sunshine, crisp air and golden fields. While it is a farmer’s nature, it is harder for many of us to complain about the weather we have enjoyed this summer. High Pressure System Drought persists in some areas, but ideal weather elsewhere has our fields brimming with life and ripe for harvest. The farm-prices forecast, on the other hand, is less sunny. The bountiful harvest is putting pressure on crop prices: USDA projects mid-point pricing of $3.50 per bushel for corn and $10 per bushel for soybeans. These would be the lowest prices we’ve seen since 2009-10, possibly the lowest since 2006-07. With production costs higher than when we last saw prices at this level, USDA projects net farm income will drop 14 percent. America’s farmers aren’t the only ones with big harvests this year. Commodity production abroad has been higher than usual to keep up with the demands of the global market. Just as one harvest can vary widely from the last, the prospects for some sectors of agriculture are much brighter due to the tsunami of grain we are about to see. This year’s big harvest adds up to good news for farmers and ranchers feeding livestock and rebuilding herds after a long dry spell. After several challenging years, the outlook is good. Cattle prices even hit a record high earlier this year. Lower feed costs will give livestock and poultry producers a chance to regroup and rebuild. The crop price forecast is not as ideal as the weather, but most farmers I know would rather have a bumper crop in their fields.
Snail Rail American farmers have worked together time and again to support public policy that allows agriculture to succeed, but our ability to address some challenges is limited. An example is the current rail congestion in the upper Midwest, where a booming energy industry is creating high demand for rail cars. Booming industry sounds like a good problem, if you had to choose one. But the infrastructure in the region is groaning under the weight of all the extra cargo, and farmers are the ones at risk of being left behind as they look for the most efficient way to get their crops to market. With rail shipments already backlogged from a harsh winter, farmers will be hard-pressed to find adequate storage as they wait for the bottleneck to clear. As our bins and county elevators fill up, some of the grain will pile up outside, exposed to the elements and at risk of spoiling. Like crop prices, rail congestion is a market-driven issue, but we’re keeping an eye on it. Farm Bureau is monitoring the latest Surface Transportation Board reports and keeping in communication with the rail companies as they work to resolve the backlog and meet the region’s shipping demands. Farmers will weather their share of storms this fall, but there is much to be grateful for with an abundant harvest. America’s farmers and ranchers will persevere, even as they face the constant challenges of competing in an inconstant marketplace.
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Exis Gooseneck Trailer Very Good Condition. 2 axle middle divider - 20 ft. - 4 ft. tackroom. 4 saddle racks. Only pulled about 3,000 miles. $14,500. Call Elaine: 775-217-2148 Gooseneck Stock Trailer Barrett 24 ft. Aluminum Gooseneck Stock Trailer, 2 axle, middle divider gate and rear slider gate, $6,500. Contact Dennis 775303-2385 New Holland 1112 Swather New Holland 1112 Swather with 16-foot header. Good backup machine $3000 OBO at Washoe Valley. Call 775-888-9877 or e-mail jimgreil@clearwire.net. New Holland 116 Swather New Holland 116 pull type swather. $3000. 775-572-3337 Newman Pump Motor Newman Pump Motor. 60 horse, Excellent condition – Like New. Contact Edna – Peak Industrial Electric, 775-623-3023 New Pipe and Wood Stall Fronts 2 Pipe and Wood Stall Fronts. New, Never Installed. Paid $1,500. Sell both for $750. Ask for Jim 775-720-4634, 775-465-2936.
Property
37 acres (House w/ water rights)Wellington 37 acres w/ water rights in Wellington. House-1846 sq. Ft., 2 bed 2 bath, recently remodeled with new windows/flooring. Numerous out buildings, covered hay barn, corrals. In alfalfa production. $470,000. Call 775465-2252 or 775-720-1388 or e-mail caroleobanion@gmail.com.
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10 Acres (Commercial Building) – Diamond Valley Commercial or Industrial Building 7500 square feet with two loading docks and large automatic 14 ft. door in Diamond Valley, Nev. with large office 1,440 sq. Ft.. Pad and hook-up for a double-wide residence, 10 acres, fenced on three sides. Call 775-385-0030 or email lisamarshall278@gmail.com. 6.4 Acres (Residence, 3 bd. 3 bath) - Diamond Valley Residence 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,600 square foot with hot tub room on 6.4 acres with several out buildings including a 532 square ft. detached garage, 841 square foot hay shed, and 877 square feet three bay carport with storage room, and extensive corrals with heated Ritchie waterers. Acreage includes fenced pasture. For more information call 775-385-3334.
Animals
Wanted
Female Pyrenees Cross Dogs Female Pyrenees/Akbash cross, or Pyrenees/Aussie cross. 775-5572804
Farm Equipment Used Roterra Lely Roterra- looking for a used Roterra that is in working condition, or needs minimal work to be field ready. Cary 775-6917655. cyamamoto@charter.net 3 Point Weed Hog 3 PTO weed hog, preferably 4 ft.. cutting. 813-512-3225 Windmill Working or easy fix windmill, with or without tower. And 20’/30’ nonleaker container.
Property
25 acres (Ranch w/ surface water) – Near Genoa Ranch for Sale for $1.5 million, 25 acres with rich soil, surface water, 2 wells and 3 houses. Near Lake Tahoe, Genoa, Minden and Douglas High School and walking distance from Wally’s Hot Springs. 831-512-3225.
Pasture Wanted Pasture Wanted for 20-40 pair in Northern Nevada. 775-287-6978
Other
Pickup Bed Camper Pickup bed camper. Very nice, like new condition: $5,500. Call 775224-2383
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