Nevada Farm Bureau®
Volume 66, Number 9 September 2014
Agriculture & Livestock
Journal
Open Range Law: Protecting Nevada Ranchers NVFB Update • County Corner • Sign Up for the Annual Meeting Today!
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Farm Bureau Perspectives - James “Hank” Combs Western Region Conference Recap Nevada Farm Bureau Update County Corner Agriculture & Livestock Journal Feature Open Range Law: Protecting Nevada Ranchers 95th Annual Meeting Registration Form 95th Annual Meeting Schedule Governor’s Conference on Agriculture Schedule Young Farmers & Ranchers Update The Ag Agenda - Bob Stallman Agriculture’s New Frontier Classified Ads Contact COUNTRY Financial
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September 20 Main Station Field Day, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Main Station Farm, Reno Details: http://www.ag.unr.edu/fieldday/ September 20 Lund Field Day, Starts at 2 p.m., Carter Ag. Building, Lund Details: Gracyne Backus, gracynebackus@msn.com October 16 Lyon County Annual Meeting, Yerington Details: Darrell Pursel, darrellpursel@gmail.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
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 Giannini, 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, youngs@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 Western Region Conference Recap By James “Hank” Combs President, Nevada Farm Bureau
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estern issues, this is the main reason that Farm Bureau presidents and administrators from 13 western states come together for the Western Region Presidents and Administrators Conference each year. This year, we met in Oregon and had 100 percent participation, including representatives from Hawaii and Alaska. As we discussed issues during the conference, we also worked on strategies to implement western policies into American Farm Bureau policy. This was not an easy chore as many of our issues are very unique to the western United States. During this year’s conference, we discussed some of the following issues: USFW Protection of Potential Habitat for Nonexistent Species Mike White, New Mexico Farm Bureau president, informed our group about the United States Fish and Wildlife’s efforts to protect a nonexistent species by controlling farmers’ land and water. Through regulation and fencing livestock out, the USFW claims the nonexistent jumping mouse will make a comeback! A GMO Case Study Oregon Farm Bureau staff and President Barry Bushue gave detailed accounts of their fight against outlawing GMOs grown in Jackson County. They explained how they lost and what they did wrong and right, which provided many of us with valuable information to use in our own battles to protect GMOs.
NACO Lawsuit against the BLM Executive Vice President Clay McCauley and I gave an update on the lawsuit we are involved in with Nevada Association of Counties, where we are seeking an order to require the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management to comply with the requirements of the Free-Roaming Wild Horse And Burro Act of 1971 as amended. We showed the other conference attendees how this issue affects each state and how other Farm Bureaus can help. We were well received and many questions were asked. AFBF Briefings The group also received briefings at the national level. Ryan Yates with AFBF gave a western issue briefing and then provided time for discussion. The group was impressed with Mr. Yates and appreciated his report and service to the Farm Bureau. AFBF President Stallman and Executive Vice President Julie Potts were also available via videoconference. The western presidents and administrators had an opportunity to ask questions and interact with them. Oregon’s Hot Goods Orders Struggle We also held a videoconference with House Ag Committee Member Representative Kurt Schrader from Oregon. As a supporter of Oregon Farm Bureau, he is tackling the issue of Hot Goods Orders. These orders prevent the shipment and sale of all goods if the farmer is accused of a minimum wage, overtime or child labor violation and are even used September 2014 | Page 3 | www.nvfb.org
against farmers with perishable products. Farmers are often forced to sign incriminating documents even if they did not commit a violation because their products will not be released until the labor law infraction is resolved. The conference was a great experience. We learned about each state’s issues, gaining advice to use in our own struggles and providing insight to other presidents and administrators regarding matters we had already experienced. This year’s conference is just one of many avenues for discussion about agriculture issues. Agriculture seems to have never ending issues and Farm Bureau needs your help to make sure we express your concerns and desires. Please get involved in your county’s policy development to make your voice heard. Also, don’t forget that November is fast approaching. As the elections get closer, consider getting involved in a campaign and supporting candidates who support your thoughts and way of life. We need more representatives like Kurt Schrader in Nevada. Enjoy your summer and I hope you have a bountiful harvest.
Nevada Farm Bureau Update
YF&R BBQ and Baseball to End the Summer
Members of Nevada Young Farmers & Ranchers , including state president Anna-Lisa Laca, (pictured far-left) enjoy a meal before heading to the Aces baseball game.
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uring the end of August, the Nevada Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers held a barbecue and baseball event for all YF&R members in the state. More than 20 members and several guests attended from Churchill, Elko, Lyon and Washoe Counties. Members enjoyed food at the Nevada Farm Bureau state office before
heading to watch a Friday night baseball game between the Reno Aces and the Iowa Cubs. YF&R members received an update regarding the discussion meet as well as fundraisers at the annual meeting. Afterward, they watched the Aces beat the Cubs 11 to 6. The evening ended with fireworks at the baseball park. Thanks to all who attended.
New Farm Bureau advantages offered in Las Vegas and Reno Carter Powersports
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arter Powersports, a locally and family-owned business since 1980, now offers a discount to Nevada Farm Bureau members. With a membership card, members will receive a 15 percent discount on parts and accessories from the off-road vehicle store in Las Vegas. For location, hours and more information, visit www.carterpowersports.com/.
Reno Bighorns
Reno Bighorns are offering Nevada Farm Bureau members one free ticket for every ticket purchased to Reno Bighorns basketball games. This member benefit is for single game purchases only, and does not apply to season tickets. Nevada Farm Bureau members can purchase the tickets through the Reno Bighorns ticket office by calling 775-853-8220. For more information about the Reno Bighorns, visit www.nba.com/dleague/reno/.
Werner Family Taxidermy
Werner Family Taxidermy will offer a 10% discount off all services except for consignment to Nevada Farm Bureau members. Werner Family Taxidermy is a local taxidermist in Las Vegas, Nevada. For preserving anything from ants to elephants, let Werner Family Taxidermy and their professional staff make your memory last a lifetime. For more information, visit http://wernerfamilytaxidermy.com/.
ZiKiZ
ZiKiZ restaurant offers a 10% discount off the total bill to Nevada Farm Bureau members. With a menu inspired by the Mediterranean diet, the ZiKiZ menu delivers fresh, healthy food in an innovative manner. They focus on quality food and a commitment to service to every one of our guests. For more information, visit http://zikizwraps.com/.
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Heritage Foundation awards three scholarships this year
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he Nevada Heritage Foundation announced in August that three students currently pursuing post-secondary education will each receive a $1,000 scholarship this fall.
a master’s degree in animal nutrition or production and work in research either at a university or private company after receiving her degree.
The foundation awarded Francisco Chavez, Kelsie Leas and Kaley Sproul the 2014 Continuing Education Scholarship. All three students are originally from Clark County, Nev.
About Kaley Kaley is studying agriculture at Great Basin College. She is currently a member of the Clark County Young Farmers & Ranchers, the Nevada Cattleman’s Association and the secretary of the Great Basin Aggies Club. Kaley plans to receive her Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education and then to become an agriculture teacher for high school students.
“We are excited to assist these three outstanding individuals. We strive to promote agriculture and supporting our upcoming agriculturists is one of the best ways to reach this goal,” said Nevada Heritage Foundation President Jill Combs. About Francisco Francisco attends the University of Nevada, Reno, studying agricultural science. He works for the Nevada Livestock Show Board and is currently employed at Wolf Pack Meats. His career goal is to work for the United States Department of Agriculture in the field of Quality Assurance to ensure that agriculture becomes more efficient and improves in quality in the future.
Each year, the scholarship is awarded to students currently enrolled in either traditional or non-traditional postsecondary programs. Students must be from a Farm Bureau member family and preference is given to students pursuing career goals in agriculture or the agri-business industry. The scholarship is paid for by generous donations to the Nevada Heritage Foundation. The Nevada Heritage Foundation is the non-profit associated with the Nevada Farm Bureau Federation through which individuals can donate to scholarships and programs such as Ag in the Classroom and the Young Farmers & Ranchers. Interested individuals can send donations to the Nevada Heritage Foundation at 2165 Green Vista Drive, Suite 205, Sparks, Nev. 89431.
About Kelsie Kelsie is pursuing a degree in animal science at Sam Houston University. She is an active member of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association and she is currently working as a veterinarian technician in Las Vegas. Kelsie plans to pursue
FB Bank donates $10,000 to Community Health Alliance
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arm Bureau Bank donated $10,000 to Community Health Alliance during the bank board’s visit to Sparks, Nev. on Aug. 11, 2014.
Community Health Alliance (CHA) is a Federally Qualified Health Center that exists to provide high quality health care to any member of the community, regardless of their ability to pay. Farm Bureau Bank is a Membership Advantage of Nevada Farm Bureau. The bank was chartered in Nevada in 1998. Since its existence, the bank has made generous donations to local organizations, students and other businesses in Nevada. The bank offers vehicle loans, consumer credit cards, deposit services, business services, mortgage loans and equipment loans. Visit www.farmbureaubank.com or call 1-800-492-3276 to find out more!
Pictured from left to right: Rod Moore, FB Bank Board of Directors; Will Hileman, President and CEO of FB Bank; Anne Cory, Executive Director of CHA; Charles Duarte, CEO of CHA; Dennis Hellwinkel, Regional Banking Officer for FB Bank; John Poe, Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer for FB Bank
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County Corner Check out what’s happening around the state!
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ounty Corner is a new section of the Agriculture & Livestock Journal that gives counties an opportunity to share their activities with everyone in the state. 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.
LINCOLN COUNTY Lincoln County Fair
CHURCHILL COUNTY Churchill Country Fair
4-H Shooting Sports youth winners (from left to right) Trevin Perkins, Chantel Lister and Chance Dotson.
Churchill County Farm Bureau members hosted a booth and the World of Corn during the fair.
On August 1-3, the Churchill County Farm Bureau hosted a booth for the Churchill Country Fair, highlighting general Farm Bureau information and important issues facing agriculture. They also ran the World of Corn exhibit and allowed children to participate in a coloring contest. Congratulations Churchill County on educating your community!
Marshall Brown prepares a corn sheller for the fair.
Lincoln County Farm Bureau was quite busy during their county fair from Aug. 7 to Aug. 9. They hosted a booth, a BBQ for all fair participants and co-sponsored and ran the annual 4-H Shooting Sports. The county roasted a pig Friday night for all fair attendees. The 4-H shotgun shoot had three youth divisions (winners pictured above), a men’s division and a women’s division. The youth all won Ruger 10/22 rifles that were donated by sponsors. Congratulations to Trevin Perkins, Chantel Lister and Jamie Perkins for taking first place and representing the Nevada Farm Bureau family well!
Shooters participate in the event.
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WHITE PINE COUNTY White Pine County Fair
Bureau collected more than 100 bags of food, which were then given to the Ministerial Alliance Food Bank. What a great way to help those in need!
LYON COUNTY
Lyon County Fair Silver State Youth Livestock Show
Lyon County Farm Bureau participated in their Silver State Youth Livestock Show during the third week in August. Their board provided funding for awards for the show. They also partnered with Silverado Farm Supply to purchase market animals during the sale and provided funds for the Buyer’s Lunch before the sale. Way to support your local fair Lyon County!
White Pine County Farm Bureau hosts a booth during their fair.
White Pine County Farm Bureau hosted a booth at their local county fair. The booth had information regarding Farm Bureau and the agriculture issues that Nevada farmers and ranchers face. It also included games for kids and grassroots policy decisions from the last annual meeting. A big thank you to Gracyne Backus, Carol McKenzie and all other members in White Pine who helped make this booth a success!
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White Pine County recently hosted a food drive through their Women’s Leadership Committee. With the help of a local grocery store, the Farm Bureau sold donated nonperishable food items at $5 a bag to customers and then the bags were donated to a local food bank. The Farm
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Open Range Law Protecting Nevada Ranchers By Jessica Fagundes
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s the rancher to blame? This question always seems to arise in cases of livestock and vehicle accidents on United States’ rangeland. On Nevada’s open rangeland, the answer is a simple “No.” Ranchers are not liable for damage caused by their livestock in open range areas of the state. Although this question is simple to answer, the recent court case against Nye County Rancher Susan Fallini has made some members of the ranching community fearful for their protections under Nevada statute. Yet, all should be assured. The statute protected Fallini in the end of July and will continue to protect the agriculture community. A Recap of the Fallini Case In 2007, Susan Fallini received a complaint that a man hit one of her cattle while driving. The case should have been dismissed that year since the cow was on open range. Yet, Fallini’s first lawyer neglected to follow proper protocol, which left her facing a more than $1 million dollar lawsuit. This situation led to the trial in Pahrump on July 28, 2014. That day, the courtroom filled with ranchers who like Fallini were in disbelief that an error on the part of her attorney could lead to a court decision that ignored state statute. Attorney David Hauge provided Fallini’s defense during the trial. He argued that the attorney of the deceased man’s family, John Aldrich, knew the incident occurred on open range and fraudulently claimed that it had not.
injustice that the defendant has suffered throughout this matter.” The Fallini case is a triumph for this long-time ranching family and the ranching community in general. Yet, it has once again surfaced the lack of awareness from nonagriculture communities regarding the open range law in Nevada, a law that protects Nevada ranchers when they use rangeland to feed their animals. History of Open Range Open range law is a theory, which bases its roots in the United States. Prior to immigration into the United States, the English had strict laws regarding livestock. The owner of livestock was held liable for any wandering animals and the damage they caused by straying. As Europeans traveled farther west in the United States, this policy became unapplicable. As states formed, they enacted statutes, which allowed livestock to wander and did not hold the owner responsible for damage unless the animals entered a legally fenced area. However, almost as quickly as states enacted open range laws, they began to remove them. The population grew and urban cities expanded in each state, causing rangeland to shrink. In many states, the open range law became obsolete.
“My client has labored her entire life. She did nothing wrong,” Hauge said during the trial. “The undeniable, undisputable facts clearly show the accident was on open range.” Judge Robert Lane, who presided over the original case in 2007 and the case in July 2014, agreed with Hauge’s argument and set aside his original judgment made in 2009. According to a recent Las Vegas Review Journal article, Judge Lane wrote in his order, “One cannot ignore the apparent
States that currently have or had at one time a version of open range law.
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Open Range in Current Day As defined by NRS 568.355, “‘open range’ means all unenclosed land outside of cities and towns upon which cattle, sheep or other domestic animals by custom, license, lease or permit are grazed or permitted to roam.” In the United States today, 13 states have some form of open range law. According to state statute, Nevada is one of those open range states. So what does this law mean for Nevada ranchers? It offers protection for ranchers with cattle in open range areas.
“No person…owning, controlling or in possession of any domestic animal running on open range has the duty to keep the animal off any highway traversing or located on the open range, and no such person…is liable for damages.”
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NRS 568.360 clearly states ranchers are not responsible for accidents caused by their cattle and other animals grazing on open range. This type of open range law is beneficial to the ranching community but somewhat uncommon in the United States today. Although 13 states have some sort of open range law, very few states allow ranchers to graze animals on or near a highway without penalty. This contrast between Nevada law and other states reflects the shifting perspective on open range in the United States. Moving Forward According to the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, open range law continues to be eliminated as rangeland disappears across the West. In Clark County, only one remaining BLM allotment exists, which has eliminated nearly all open-range grazing. Yet, despite decreased open range areas, the laws are still crucial to ranchers who graze their cattle on the remaining rangeland, making the open range law and its protections a pressing topic for Nevada Farm Bureau members. “Currently no specific Nevada Farm Bureau policy exists regarding open range law,” Nevada Farm Bureau President Hank Combs says. “Our delegates should considered discussing open range and reinforcing state statute during this year’s resolution meeting.” September 2014 | Page 9 | www.nvfb.org
95th Annual Meeting Registration
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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 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 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. September 2014 | Page 12 | www.nvfb.org
Young Farmers & Ranchers Update Young Producers Discuss Hot Topics in Ag By Anna-Lisa Laca, YF&R State Committee President
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ublicly owned land and food insecurity and crop insurance oh my! Whether it be the debate between privately-managed land vs. public land or the current problems with crop insurance and disaster relief for farmers, a lot of issues exist that America’s young farmers and ranchers will have to deal with in future years. On Nov. 14, 2014 at Nevada Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting, members of the Nevada Young Farmer & Rancher program will compete in a national competition called the Discussion Meet. This competition is designed to not only prepare young people to have discussions on hot topics in a courteous and productive manner, but it is also an important tool for helping educate young producers on the biggest issues facing our generation of agriculturalists.
How you can sign up! If you’re interested in competing, please contact Jessica Fagundes at jfagundes@nvfb.org. Training calls and materials are available for your assistance. Also, be sure to register for the annual meeting to compete. Judges Sidebar Are you a professional in the Nevada’s agriculture industry with a passion for communication and leadership skills? We need you! We are currently looking to line up the judges for the Nevada Farm Bureau YF&R discussion meet. If you’re interested in becoming a judge, please contact Jessica at jfagundes@nvfb.org. About the Author Anna-Lisa Laca is the Nevada Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee Chair. YF&R is a program for members ages 18 to 35 years old. To learn more about YF&R, visit nvfb.org.
In a committee style format, contestants will discuss one of five questions while being judged by a panel of industry experts each round. This year’s questions will focus on land ownership, food-borne illnesses, farm bill crop insurance, Farm Bureau membership and food Have you heard insecurity. Download the questions at http://nvfb. org/?p=1131. about Question 3, Interesting stuff right! The discussion meet is a great opportunity for leadership development and will prepare you to have engaging, dynamic and fruitful conversations with government officials on every level. I highly recommend all of Nevada’s young people who are interested in agriculture become involved! Here’s the skinny: Contestants will compete in two rounds of semifinals on Nov. 14 during which they will be judged on presentation, knowledge and leadership. Scores will be totaled and the final four contestants will compete in the final round on Nov. 15. Each round will focus on one of the five questions so be sure to prepare for all five. The discussion meet is open to all Farm Bureau YF&R members and college students interested in being involved with YF&R. The winner receives a cash prize and an all-expense paid trip to the AFBF FUSION Conference or the AFBF Annual Meeting.
the Margin Tax Initiative on the November 4 ballot?
Question 3 is a • Impose a costly new tax that would hurt major and thousands deeply flawed employers of small businesses. tax measure • Cause the loss of thousands of Nevada jobs. consumers to pay more for food, that would: • Force housing, utilities and healthcare. For more information about why we have joined with thousands of small and large Nevada employers to urge NO on Question 3, please visit StoptheMarginTax.com.
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The Ag Agenda Agriculture’s New Frontier By Bob Stallman President, American Farm Bureau Federation
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any of today’s farmers and ranchers are expanding into a new frontier — the age of “big data.”
Companies have been gathering data about consumer buying habits for years. For many farmers, dealing with companies that want to collect their data about planting practices and crop yields is new territory. Seed and farm equipment companies—we call them agricultural technology providers—are offering services to help farmers be more efficient and productive. Data will flow straight from a farmer’s tractor to the company he uses. In return, farmers will get information and recommendations on how to get the most out of every square inch of their fields. Some call it prescriptive planting. It’s only the latest in a trend of exciting new technologies that help farmers produce more or better products while using fewer resources. Before You Sign The promise of agricultural “big data” is enough to tempt even the most private farmers to let the agricultural technology companies do a little mining into their proprietary information. Before they sign up, farmers need to get answers to some important questions. Farmers need to ask who owns the data they share with the companies and how that data will be controlled and used. Could the information make its way to commodities traders? Could farmers’ information be subject to a legal subpoena? Could the information somehow end up in the hands of government agencies that regulate farm practices? Will the companies share the data with other companies that could use it to try to sell other products and services? If so, will the company pay the farmer for the value of his data?
Farmers must also ensure that the contracts they are being asked to sign are consistent with the assurances that companies have provided in other documents that are not legally binding, such as guiding principles, privacy statements or marketing brochures. The Wild, Wild West The news almost regularly includes a story about a data security breach by a large company, affecting millions of consumers. PCWorld magazine recently listed the five biggest data breaches of 2014 “so far,” affecting customers of eBay, Michaels stores and others. Farmers should be just as concerned about their farm data as retail customers are about their financial information. Before they agree to share their farm data, farmers need to know what precautions companies are taking to protect them. As with any fast-developing technology or industry, things can seem a little lawless out there in data country. Farm Bureau is working with the agricultural technology providers to develop principles for how farmers’ data will be managed and secured, and we are working to help farmers be informed consumers in the data marketplace. Rolled out on a large scale this year, the use of “big data” in agriculture is growing with the speed of a locomotive steaming across the transcontinental railroad. Farm Bureau doesn’t want to put the brakes on, but we do want farmers to know where they are headed when they climb aboard.
Will farmers be able to get their data back if they end their agreements with the companies? What happens if the farmer wants to switch to a different agricultural technology provider; will the data be portable? Signing data sharing agreements without knowing the answers to these questions is too big a gamble to take.
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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.
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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
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.
Windmill Working or easy fix windmill, with or without tower. And 20’/30’ nonleaker container.
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Pasture Wanted Pasture Wanted for 20-40 pair in Northern Nevada. 775-287-6978
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Fresh Split White Cedar Fresh split white cedar, 8’ posts, 50 or more. $5.00. Can be delivered. 775-423-3818. Leave message.
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