Utah Farm Bureau Countryside Magazine - Winter 2014

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FEATURES

Your Utah, Your Future

So God Made a Farmer

2014 Annual Convention

Best Apples Make the Best Cider

Gratitude

Ag Agenda: Advancing Agriculture in 2014

A Systemic Dismantling of Utah Ranches

Winter Driving Safety

Private Property Rights are Fundamental

Convention Award Highlights

Fusion Conference Blends Interests

15 Favorite Resources

Protecting Kids from Identity Theft

Historic Photos Needed for Celebration

2015 Hay Symposium

Baxter Black: The Gap of No Understanding

Classifieds

Member Benefits

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Vol. 60, No. 11

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Matt Hargreaves, Editor

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Chairman and PresidentLeland J. Hogan*, Stockton

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

District 1John Ferry, Corinne

District 2Ron Gibson, West Weber

District 3Ken Patterson, Syracuse

District 4Rex Larsen. Spanish Fork

District 5Joël Paul, Huntington

District 6Edwin Sunderland, Chester

District 7Craig Laub, Beryl

Farm Bureau Women's ChairBelva Parr, Lindon

Young Famer and Rancher ChairmanMeagher McConkie, Altamont

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Published quarterly for all Farm Bureau members (April/Spring, July/Summer, October/Fall. December/Winter). Published expressly for farmer/rancher Farm Bureau members and others who specifically request copies. February, March, May, June, August, September and November. All eleven issues published by the Utah Farm Bureau Federation ln Sandy, Utah. Editorial and Business Office, 9865 South State, Sandy UT 84070-3205.

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Gratitude and reflection on the gifts we receive from God and our many blessings –including being American citizens –are what the holiday season is about. It is a time-honored tradition to collectively and individually recognize the bounties and blessing we enjoy and to give thanks.

The Bible teaches us aboutgiving thanks:

Luke 17:11-19 tells of Jesus Christ traveling to Jerusalem. As He passed by a village He encountered ten lepers. Because they were unclean, they were apart from the crowd that surrounded the Savior. Knowing who He was and the power He possessed, they called out to Him asking for mercy.

Jesus told them they should go to the priests, where they would be healed from the disease. As promised by the Savior, the lepers were each made clean of their leprosy.

Of the ten who were healed, only one – a Samaritan – returned to thank Jesus. He “glorified God” bowing down at His feet giving thanks. Jesus asked if there were indeed ten who were healed; yet only one returned to thank Him?

Even though many were then, as are now, touched by Jesus, only a few give thanks and offer Him the praise and glory He deserves. This Christmas Season provides each of us an additional opportunity to embrace our Savior’s example and embrace His message through love and by helping those in need.

Christmas is a time of joy, of generosity and of thanksgiving. As we gather as families in celebration and in song, we have the opportunity to continue the traditions that make Christmas a special season. It is a season that started more than 2,000 years ago when the greatest gift of all came to earth one starlit night in Bethlehem. Christmas proclaims a message

of peace and hope. Christmas is a reminder of our Creator’s plan. As we gather to open gifts and enjoy the love that surrounds us, it is a time to remember and give thanks for the greater love and gifts that came on that holy night – the night of Christ’s birth.

In general, we associate gratitude with Thanksgiving. But, there is no season of the year when the magnitude of our blessings is more apparent than Christmas. In this land where we celebrate and embrace religious freedom – even for the non-believers – you are free to celebrate or not, however you choose. If you choose not to give thanks to our Creator, God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ, then give thanks to the brave men and women who fought and died for this freedom and those who serve today to protect it.

Merry Christmas and may God continue to bless the United States of America.

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The mid-term elections are over. No doubt you’re as relieved as I am to see the campaign ads fade away. Now the holidays are already upon us. As we celebrate with friends and family, it’s a good time to pause, look back and give thanks for the past year. Not much sooner than the holiday dinner dishes are cleared from the table, we’ll also look to what we hope the next year will bring.

At Farm Bureau, we’re proud of the progress we’ve made so far this year, and we are eager to do even more for farmers and ranchers in the coming weeks and months.

Taking on the Tough QuestionsFarm Bureau recently announced a historic agreement among agricultural technology companies and farm groups on farm data privacy and security principles. We have led in asking tough questions to ensure data remains secure as new technologies that make farming more efficient also expose farmers and ranchers to new risks. Farmers and ranchers overwhelmingly agree they should own their farm data, and Farm Bureau has played a leading role in educating them about asking the right questions before signing data sharing agreements.

Technological advancements also raise questions for consumers—questions that farmers must be willing and able to answer if we are to maintain access to biotechnology. Farm Bureau has equipped farmers with a new toolkit to help them answer consumers’ questions and dispel biotech myths, and we will be rolling out more resources to explain why agricultural innovation is important to us all.

Speaking of the recent elections, we were pleased to see that voters in Colorado and Oregon recognized that state initiatives requiring that “GMO” products be labeled as such would do more harm than good. Rather than a state-by-state or county-by-county patchwork, we support a national labeling bill introduced in Congress. Consumers have a right to know what’s in their food, but the information should be based on facts, not fear.

Standing Up toRegulatory OverreachThe EPA and Corps of Engineers also have been hard at work this year—trying to place more roadblocks on the productive use of farmland. The agencies’ Waters of the U.S. proposed rule amounts to an unprecedented land grab, as its vague and confusing language leaves plenty of loopholes for the agency to regulate most ephemeral drainage features, ditches and small wetlands on farmland and pastures, even if they are only occasionally wet. Hundreds of thousands of comments have been submitted to the public docket, many of them from landowners who joined Farm Bureau in calling for the agencies to ‘Ditch the Rule’.

Farm Bureau expects the 113th Congress to be hard at work on this and other key issues in the remaining weeks of this year. It’s time for regulatory overreach to stop standing in the way of common farming activities. We were pleased to see the House stand with farmers and ranchers by passing H.R. 5078, which would block implementation of the “WOTUS” proposed rule. Farm Bureau is urging the Senate also to act before the year ends.

Investing in the Future of FarmingAnother top priority for farmers and ranchers is action on several important tax provisions that expired at the end of 2013. Farmers depend on tax incentives like bonus depreciation to increase their cash flow and allow them to purchase equipment without taking on too much debt. Restoring these provisions would help boost rural economies as farmers and ranchers plan their business decisions for the next season.

In a few short weeks, Farm Bureau members from all around the nation will gather in San Diego to set the agenda for next year, while the new Congress will be just getting under way in Washington. As we look to what’s next, we can also be proud of how agriculture has united for action this year, to ensure farmers and ranchers can keep doing their work of feeding a growing world.

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Have the federal land management agencies engaged in a systematic dismantling of the family livestock ranches in Utah? The agencies deny any charge of anti-grazing bias, but are they guilty of federal bullying?

“Anyone of school age knows the history of the U.S. Forest Service in seeking reductions in AUMs (Animal Unit Months) or even the elimination of cattle grazing during the last four decades. Not so much for the BLM – they have learned that in the last two decades.” That was the determination of Nevada Federal Chief Judge Robert Jones in United States vs. Wayne Hage (2012).

Congressional concerns regarding anti-grazing actions by federal land management agencies were aired in 2014 before the House Committee on Natural Resources, where ranchers vividly reported on “bullying” tactics like over-filing on livestock water rights, unwarranted grazing cuts and denial of access to grazing allotments. This would be similar to any business complaining about government actions that put their business at a competitive disadvantage and threaten their livelihood.

The Utah Legislature has been investigating federal claims on state waters and onerous actions against ranchers grazing rights. In testimony before the Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Interim Committee both the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) deny any covert agenda, while claiming they support livestock grazing as part of their management charge.

The grazing numbers and agency actions contradict federal objections and point

to a process that is systematically

dismantling livestock ranching and undermining rural Utah.

Utah’s culture and history, going back to our pioneer settlement, has embraced the idea of “lands held in common.” Our pioneer ancestors ran livestock collectively on the common lands from which all benefited. The devastating drought of the 1930s, limited forage, and over-utilization of the western rangelands created a need to improve resource management. As a remedy, the 1934 Taylor Grazing Act created grazing districts and management obligations on federal lands. But, it is important to note, the Act recognized the cultural importance and economic contribution of ranching and granted a “livestock grazing preference”, mandating a “chiefly valuable for grazing” doctrine. The 1960 Multiple-Use, Sustained Yield Act charged land managers with managing the public lands to “meet and serve human needs” – certainly underscoring the value of livestock ranching on the lands held in common.

Yet for decades, there has been a slow, methodical attack on critical components that underpin successful family livestock ranches on public lands – access, water and grazing rights.

Currently, access, development of livestock water rights, building corrals and other ranching needs have become increasing difficult. The Congressional promise in Revised Statute 2477 granting “rights of way” is under constant attack. Yes, the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA) repealed RS 2477, but Congress maintained its promise to safeguard all “valid existing rights.” In other words, they were grandfathered in. Even so, the federal government continues to

stonewall in recognizing these critical historic rights of way. It’s only through the dogged legal efforts of the state and counties that federal agencies have capitulated and recognized some of these long-standing rights of way!

There seems to be no end to the national government’s challenges to the state’s sovereign water rights. Congress long ago granted water rights to the states – both on the surface and underground. Sadly, in 2004 the Forest Service ignored Congress and issued its infamous “Water Clause.” It requires ranchers and ski resorts, for example, with water rights who are undertaking permitted activities on Forest System lands to hold their private water rights “jointly with the United States.” If the agency cancels the permitted use, the water rights “succeed to sole possession of the United States.” Besides being immoral, the clause is in violation of the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution and the right to due process and just compensation. Bullying ranchers out of historic water rights undermines livestock grazing on federal lands.

Some will argue, “So what?” Does limiting access and stealing water really suggest the federal government is systematically dismantling Utah livestock ranching? Obviously, with 67 percent of Utah controlled by the federal government, the economic viability of livestock ranching is tied directly to access and federal land management philosophies.

So how have the agencies done? Have they honored the Taylor Grazing Act and Multiple Use, Sustained Yield Act? Or have the grazing cuts become an

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obvious smoking gun pointing to a systematic dismantling of livestock ranching?

Historically, grazing AUMs in Utah hit a high point in the late 1940s at around 5.5 million, administered by the BLM and Forest Service. An AUM is the amount of forage required to feed one cow and calf grazing on rangeland for 30 days. Of particular notice is that there were 3,467 ranching families grazing sheep and cattle on public lands at this time. At its peak, Utah rangelands supported more than 3 million sheep. Today, there are about 275,000 sheep and lambs – a 91 percent drop.

Fast forward to our current grazing numbers. The Forest Service reports about 840,000 active AUMs, of which 225,000 are in non-use status. BLM reports nearly 1.2 million AUMs, but has 340,000 in suspended use (non-use) status. Of the more than 5.5 million AUMs originally managed by federal

land managers, only 2 million remain today. But please recognize 565,000 of those “active” AUMs are in non-use status at the discretion of these agencies. These draconian cuts reveal a 74 percent cut in livestock grazing AUMs by the BLM and Forest Service.

How are Utah’s ranching families doing under BLM and Forest Service management? In 1949 there were 3,467 ranching families grazing livestock on federal lands. Today, only 1,451 ranching families remain producing beef and lamb to meet human needs from the lands held in common. That is 58 percent fewer families in the rural areas of our state who are able to make a living from the land, producing food for you and I.

Out of control populations of wild horses and burros, abuse of the Endangered Species Act, never-ending lawsuits from radical, anti-meat environmental groups, limited grazing access, federal over-filing on private

water rights and draconian grazing cuts have driven more than 2,000 ranching families from the land. Last year alone, ranchers cut 15,000 head of cattle from the Utah beef herd. At today’s prices, that means an economic loss exceeding $45 million – a loss every year until we rebuild the Utah cattle herd. It’s easy to see that cuts in grazing are reducing the number of sheep and cattle – ultimately increasing good costs at the grocery store!

Numbers and percentages are tedious, but needed to emphasize the dramatic cuts to livestock grazing and impacts on Utah’s ranching families and rural communities. Animal agriculture makes up nearly 70 percent of Utah agriculture sales. Food production and processing creates $17 billion in economic activity (14.1% of Utah GDP) and provides nearly 80,000 Utah jobs. The federal government’s systematic dismantling of livestock ranching should be important to every Utahn!

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Come Learn, Network and Have Fun!

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In 1997 Envision Utah hosted a historic series of workshops and surveys that ended up laying the groundwork for actions including TRAX, Frontrunner, Daybreak, City Creek, water conservation and more.

With Utah’s population projected to grow by 2.5 million in the next three decades, Envision Utah is at it again with the Your Utah Your Future project, a statewide process that invites the public to get involved and decide how Utah will grow.

50,000 voices strongThe goal is to make history by involving at least 50,000 Utah citizens, and using the results to create a voice for the future that’s strong enough to drive positive action. To make the plan as all-

encompassing as possible of the viewpoints of all Utahns – urban and rural – a survey has been created to gather opinions on several topics, many of them important to Utah Farm Bureau members. Members are encouraged to visit envisionutah.org/game to make their views known.

Topics featured in the survey include agriculture (in general), air quality, education, energy, housing and cost of living, jobs & the economy, public lands, recreation, transportation & communities, water and disaster resilience.

Agriculture is a big part of Utah’s heritage, but that doesn’t mean Utah’s farms and ranches should become a thing of the past. The bigger Utah’s population gets, the

more important the ability to feed its citizens becomes. The more the state grows, the harder it will be to provide a reliable source of fresh, local foods and preserve the livelihood of farmers and ranchers in Utah’s rural regions.

Utah’s agriculture can thrive, but there needs to be a plan for the long term. Current trends present challenges that include the loss of agricultural water to other uses and the increasing conversion of prime agricultural lands to residential areas. If the state loses its agricultural resources, its food supply is more likely to be impacted by outside factors, such as weather and other disruptions. And Utah misses out on the economic benefits of local agriculture.

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Regarding agriculture, several questions have been brought up, including:

• How do we preserve Utah’s rich legacy of farming to provide healthy, locally produced food?

• How can we keep Utah growing with healthy & abundant food?

• How will we provide enough food for 2.5 million new Utahns?

• How can we slow the loss of prime agricultural lands to development?

• How self-sufficient should we be as a state?

• Should we diversify the types of foods sourced locally?

As the state adds another 2.5 million people by 2050, we risk overcrowding or blocking access to recreational areas, harming wildlife, and damaging the watersheds that supply Utah’s drinking water. At the same time, rural areas rely on public lands for their economic livelihoods, with grazing, mining, energy extraction, and outdoor recreation providing needed jobs. Utahns need to decide how to balance all these interests.

• How do we protect the livelihood of those who depend on public lands for employment?

• From desert plains to alpine mountaintops, how do we protect natural diversity?

• How do we ensure our residents always have places to play and recharge?

• Can we balance all of the demands on our public lands?

BUILD YOUR UTAHShow your support by using the ‘Build Your 2050 Utah’ web app. You’ll be able to make simulated decisions about how Utah grows and then watch them come to life. Your choices will be used to develop the 2014 Your Utah Your Future survey. Those interested in participating can do so at envisionutah.org/game.

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Farming is a business of uncertainty, but here’s something you can count on.Chevrolet presents this exclusive $500 private offer1 toward the purchase or lease of an all-new Chevy Silverado — the 2014 North American Truck of the Year. From the family of the most dependable, longest-lasting full-size pickups2 in America, rest assured your Silverado will keep you working without skipping a beat.

1 Offer available through 4/1/17. Available on qualified 2014 and 2015 Chevrolet vehicles. This offer is not available with some other offers. Only customers who have been active members of an eligible Farm Bureau for a minimum of 30 days will be eligible to receive a certificate. Customers can obtain certificates at www.fbverify.com/gm. Farm Bureau and the FB logo are registered service marks of the American Farm Bureau Federation and are used herein under license by General Motors. 2 Dependability based on longevity: 1987–April 2013 full-size pickup registrations.

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With winter months upon us, all drivers – including but not limited to employers and employees – should review proper winter driving safety protocols and ensure all drivers are aware of them via training and education.

Fully 50 percent of workplace fatalities are attributable to motor vehicle accidents, many of which occur in the winter months. The following is a brief checklist of things to consider and remember during winter driving:

• A winter safety kit, with items such as roadside emergency equipment, should be stocked in all vehicles. Items that should be included, but not limited to, are; blanket, flashlight, flares, tow rope, sand, gloves, snow pants/clothing, tire chains, etc.

• All vehicles should have a freshly-stocked first aid kit and assure its proper use when needed.

• Always operate the vehicle on the top half of the fuel tank. If you get below a ½ tank, stop and fuel up the tank. This is important in case of power outages where fuel will not be available, and in case you are stranded

for a period of time. Tanks over half-full also assist in avoidance of gas-line freezing.

• Check equipment such as windshield wipers. For winter months, these should be changed to winter blades. Winter blades have a covering over the metal part of the blade preventing snow build-up. Keep wiper fluid full with a non-freezable liquid.

• Keep tires with proper tread depth and keep them within the manufacturer’s suggested air and load rating.

• Ensure proper headlight adjustments and emergency lighting is in good working condition.

• Never warm up a vehicle inside a building or garage. Most modern vehicles do not need warm-up time and the wasted fuel costs money. Never leave a running vehicle unattended.

• Do NOT use cruise control on slippery roads, i.e., ice, snow, sand, etc. Use of cruise control can cause the vehicle to lose control on corners, etc.

• Contact UDOT for road report before traveling over mountain passes or along routes that normally accumulate snow and ice conditions.

A winter survival kit for your vehicle should include the following:

• Blankets• First aid kit• Water proof matches• Windshield scraper• Booster cables• Sand bag or cat litter (to pour on ice

or snow if extra traction is needed)• Tow rope• Tire chains (for heavy snow areas)• Shovel• Water and dried foods• Flashlight with extra batteries

Driving on rain-slick or icy roads at 60 MPH increase stopping distances substantially. On dry pavement at 60 MPH, stopping distance is around 450 feet; on wet roads, it increases to more than 1,000 feet and on icy or snowy roads the stopping distance increases to more than 1,700 feet. That’s over a quarter mile! Take a look at how far a ¼-mile is the next time you’re traveling and imagine needing to stop BEFORE the ¼-mile distance.

Above all, be prepared–it can saveyour life.

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Watch your energy savings grow.Our FinAnswer® Express program offers cash incentives for replacing worn irrigation components such as sprinklers, regulators, nozzles and gaskets. Incentives for upgrading to efficient farm and dairy equipment also are available for VFDs on irrigation and vacuum pumps, milk pre-coolers, ventilation fans and more. Typical incentives range from $200 to more than $5,000.

Please call before you start your project and we’ll walk you through the application process. The incentive check arrives a few weeks after a qualifying application is received.

The new equipment will make your farm or dairy run more efficiently. And your energy savings will continue to grow. To apply, visit wattsmart.com or call 971-244-8178.

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“And on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, ‘I need a caretaker.’ So God made a farmer.”

Even in printed form, you can almost hear the crackling of the radio and the reassuring voice of Paul Harvey as he spoke these opening words in his 1978 address to the convention of the Future Farmers of America. It seems to settle into the heart of all of us, but especially those who feel blessed to be caretakers of animals and the land.

The emotion and connection in Harvey’s message is at the heart of why many of the farmers and ranchers do what they do – they have a love that comes from being stewards of the animals and land in their care. They feel a responsibility and personal commitment to do the right thing and get a satisfaction from delivering humanity’s most basic need to their fellow brothers and sisters in the world.

As much of our nation – and Christians throughout the world – prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, there is a feeling of higher purpose to our lives because of what He can make with us. There is a feeling of

being a tool for good. This is the same

feeling many farmers and ranchers share.

“God said, ‘I need somebody willing to get up before dawn, milk cows, work all day in the fields, milk cows again, eat supper and then go to town and stay past midnight at a meeting of the school board.’ So God made a farmer.”

As the season turns cold outside and many of us rally around a fireplace and a hot drink, rest assured farmers and ranchers are outside caring for those animals in their care.

Ask any farm kid what the holidays were like, and you’ll hear stories of kids getting up hours earlier on Christmas morning to finish the milking and farm chores so Dad wouldn’t have to. Christmas is having to make sure the water in the tank for the cattle isn’t frozen solid, ensuring the turkeys in the barn are safe and warm, and that all have the proper food to eat before any present is ever opened.

“I need somebody with arms strong enough to rustle a calf and yet gentle enough to deliver his own grandchild. Somebody to call hogs, tame cantankerous machinery, come home hungry, have to wait lunch until

his wife's done feeding visiting ladies and tell the ladies to be sure and come back real soon -- and mean it. So God made a farmer.”

As I work with great farmers and ranchers in this state, I get a glimpse of the integrity they have, the commitment to doing their best, and the sense of satisfaction they receive knowing they’ve produced a great product for your family. While most aren’t delivering their own grandchild as Harvey mentions, many are playing the role of veterinarian during the frigid blizzards of winter when a calf or lamb is in trouble. Being a farmer or rancher means forgoing what the rest of society is doing during a relentless winter storm at 2 a.m.; it’s getting in a truck or on an ATV or horse to find a ewe that has strayed from the flock. It’s bottle-feeding a calf whose mother has died during delivery; it’s taking sick animal to the vet because you’re not sure it will last the night.

“God said, ‘I need somebody willing to sit up all night with a newborn colt. And watch it die. Then dry his eyes and say, ‘Maybe next year.’ So God made a farmer.”

Caring for animals as a rancher means doing whatever needs to be done to ensure the

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well-being of the calf, lamb, piglet, poult, colt or other newborn. Being a farmer means shedding tears with a child whose prize-winning animal has died.

It can also mean developing patience beyond the norm as you work with your kids and those of the local FFA to teach them how to carefully vaccinate an animal, shoe a horse, or patch a fence. Being a rancher means hoping for the future generation and doing all you can to ensure their success because that’s what your own parents did.

“God said, ‘I need somebody strong enough to clear trees and heave bails, yet gentle enough to tame lambs and wean pigs and tend the pink-combed pullets, who will stop his mower for an hour to splint the broken leg of a meadow lark. It had to be somebody who'd plow deep and straight and not cut corners. Somebody to seed, weed, feed, breed and rake and disc and plow and plant and tie the fleece and strain the milk and replenish the self-feeder and finish a hard week's work with a five-mile drive to church.”

Caring for animals and caring for the land is often a family endeavor. It’s exemplified

in a farm wife who puts a heavy coat, hat and boots over her pajamas to help her husband, father-in-law and son get a cow loaded in a trailer late at night. The farming family is also a large tent, often extended to those who aren’t blood related at all. It’s a neighboring rancher who takes the time and his own crew to help get another rancher’s cows off the highway and back safely grazing so there isn’t an accident. It’s helping a farmer in need who’s just had their hay barn burn to the ground by donating hay, even though they were counting on that hay to pay their own bills.

In our day and age when the true feeling and care of individuals can be lost in the marketing, commercialization and diversification of our economy, it is wonderful to work with a group of individuals and farmers who do things for the right reasons. They are ‘salt of the earth’ people who would give the shirt off their back and help another in need, as well as look out for those in their care who don’t have a voice.

In today’s food world, there is a clamoring for everything to be locally produced. Is it because the beef here in Utah really

tastes that much different than the beef in Nebraska, or Florida, or Canada? Is a Norbest turkey from Sanpete County, Utah different than a bird from North Carolina? Or have we simply been disconnected with how our food is produced, and buying from the local farmer is a way of reconnecting? For me, local is about building a relationship with farmers and ranchers and having trust in that person’s integrity to do their best. Much of the world is working at break-neck speed in a variety of occupations, but has forgotten what it’s like to bring in a crop or care for a flock. Maybe this is why God made a farmer.

At this time of year, I’m grateful for the many who do things for me that I cannot do myself. I’m grateful for those serving in our military to protect our freedoms and ensure opportunities for freedom throughout the world. I’m grateful for the skilled hands and hearts of many in the medical field, doing their best to restore health. I’m also grateful for the farmers and ranchers here in Utah and throughout our great nation, for the invaluable work they do for all of us.

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Private property is the single most important difference between the American society and all others. It is the reason we have prospered. There are many today who do not understand and, if given the chance, would cancel private property rights in what they perceive as the public interest.

Private property rights are fundamental principles in which there is no room for compromise. If you believe in private property rights, you cannot look upon government confiscation in any form with any degree of allowance. You either preserve private property rights or you endanger them.

The debate over private property rights versus the so-called public interest began long before the United States was born. Dissertations of John Locke, the English philosopher and economist often credited with the genesis of the American economic system, are filled with expressions about the sanctity of private property rights.

Further, the Founding Fathers vigorously debated this question and, ultimately, placed strict protections of private property rights into the 5th and 14th amendments to the Constitution. In fact, it is probably safe to assume that in the minds of the key architects of that document, the principle of private property was preeminent above all others in their inspired conception of a free nation. Article 1, Section 22 of the Utah Constitution also speaks to the importance of private property rights.

Private property rights lie near the source of the liberty under which Americans are free to enjoy the God-given beauty of the Earth. It is the nature of government to constantly close in upon that liberty, to diminish it, to consume it. The right to property is a civil right, no less than the rights to freedom of speech and worship, and the rights to due process and equal protection under the law.

The right to own and use private property allows individuals to pursue their hopes and dreams without infringing on the rights of other property owners. As designed in the Constitution and by the Founding Fathers, governments only became involved when that relationship between property owners had been violated and a dispute resolution was needed.

That is where any new legislation should start. The legislation should focus on relationships of property owners, not on how to define what physical property is covered by the legislation. It should focus on how to protect the rights that property owners already have, not on how government is going to trade off the rights of one group against the rights of another group.

The focus when protecting private property rights should not be on compensation. The focus should be on the rights, which property owners have and that governments are created to protect. Compensation is only an issue when governments must take property to pursue legitimate government interests. Compensation is a sideshow; the

rights of individuals to pursue their hopes and dreams are the main event.

Legislation should be able to stand the test of time and be as relevant to events 50 years from now as it is now. If it will not stand the test of time, property is not secure and economic uncertainty will increase.

In 1997, the Utah Legislature created the Private Property Ombudsman Office. An “Ombudsman” is a person hired by government to help its citizens understand the actions of the government and resolve disputes. He or she is a facilitator who understands the government processes and can assist the citizen in negotiating the processes of government to a satisfactory resolution of any problems that may arise. The Utah “Private Property Ombudsman” is an attorney hired by the state to assist property owners, state agencies, and local government with issues related to constitutional property rights. Issues to be resolved may involve construction projects, redevelopment actions, zoning, building permits or regulations.

Utah landowners should have the right to manage their private property without government interference. Efforts to erode and camouflage these rights are done in the name of recreation, endangered and threatened species and public interests. Does the majority really wish to relinquish, unleash or undo local and state laws that govern a founding liberty – even a freedom or right to own and manage private property?

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Celebrating its 98th annual convention, farmers and ranchers throughout the state gathered at the Davis Conference Center in Layton to talk about issues confronting agriculture in Utah.

The Farm Bureau delegate body deliberated and came up with policy recommendations to address issues including Utah’s agricultural economy, raw milk, public land transfer, taxes, rural infrastructure, environmental regulations, water development, water rights, animal welfare, wildlife, and more.

The delegates also held elections to decide on leaders to guide the organization, the results of which can be found on page 20.

Utah Farm Bureau President Leland Hogan greeted convention goers with an encouraging message about achieving success by taking action, not sitting back and waiting for it to happen. Hogan praised the ability of farmers to continue pressing forward and achieving positive results.

Chief Executive Officer Randy Parker also congratulated Farm Bureau members on their many achievements throughout the year, and highlighted some of the organization’s legislative efforts in Washington, D.C. as well as the State legislature. The convention got off to an optimistic start with an encouraging message of Matt Rush. Rush is the former CEO of the New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau and has been extensively involved in the American Farm Bureau’s (AFBF) ‘Foundation for Agriculture’. Now currently a professional speaker with the Zig Ziglar Corporation, Rush encouraged Farm Bureau members forward with a formula for success that included being “viable, valuable, and visible.” While farmers and ranchers are definitely viable and valuable, Rush argued that agriculture will need to be able to change and adapt to remain that way.

As far as visible? That can be another story. Despite working in an industry that represents an economic impact of more than $14 Billion and thousands of jobs, there are many throughout in Utah – from the suburbs to the state capitol – that fail to recognize the critical and often times precarious state of agriculture because food is so plentiful.

“For many years, the only obstacles for the American farmer were ‘can I produce a crop and can I get enough for it’. Today, we’re not only faced with those age-old issues, but with ones my granddad couldn’t have dreamed of,” Rush said. “If you looked back 50 or even 25 years ago and told my dad that if [he] stayed in agriculture, there would be a day when he would be looked at as a second-rate citizen because ‘you’re just a farmer’, he would have told you that you were crazy. That those in our country would never forget to take care of those who produce the food for not only our country, but the world. But the sad reality is that we’re living in that day, aren’t we. But no one should ever doubt the future of American agriculture, because we are the future.”

After the motivating message of achieving success of Thriving Through Action, members learned more of the mission of the state’s land-grant university by USU President Stan Albrecht. This was followed by Mike Styler, the for Utah’s Department of Natural Resources. Styler reported on water development projects, oil and gas development, wildlife and rangeland projects, and more.

The evening concluded with the awards show presentation, where many young farmers were awarded with trips to compete nationally at the American Farm Bureau Convention. Former longtime state board member Flint Richards was awarded the Utah Farm Bureau’s highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award for his many tireless efforts on behalf of Farm Bureau and agriculture throughout the state.

Breakouts sessions were held Friday on topics such as marketing grants for rural economic development, funding opportunities for water development, how to teach constitutional principles to our families, weed control, greenbelt property taxes, principles of mentoring, and more.

Following the breakouts, attendees heard presentations on legislative efforts to protect agricultural water by State Senator Margaret Dayton.

The general session ended with an address from Ryan Yates, American Farm Bureau Director of Congressional Relations for Natural Resources & Public Lands Policies. After initially addressing the results from the recent national elections and how Utahns now play a leading role in influential committees.

Yates continued on many issues of interest to Utahns and westerners, including national monuments, the proposed ‘Waters of the United States’ (WOTUS) rule by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the endangered species act. With less than two percent of all listed species ever being delisted, Yates argued the legislation needs reform to get it to work as it was intended.

Concluding the convention, Farm Bureau members and invited guests were treated to a delicious banquet dinner and the presentation of the 2014 Leopold Conservation Award to Johnson Mountain Ranch and the family of Stuart and Carma Johnson of Sevier County, and the 2014 Friend of Agriculture Awards to outgoing legislators Ronda Rudd Menlove and Roger E. Barrus.

Thank you to all Farm Bureau members that made the sacrifice to attend the convention. We look forward to seeing many more at the convention next year in Davis County.

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2014 LEOPOLD CONSERVATION AWARD

The Sand County Foundation in partnership with the Utah Farm Bureau Federation, Utah Cattlemen’s Association, and Western AgCredit are proud to name Johnson Mountain Ranch as the recipient of the prestigious Utah Leopold Conservation Award®. Stuart and Carma Johnson, with their son Jared and his wife Ginger, own and operate the cattle ranch near Aurora.

The Leopold Conservation Award honors Utah landowner achievement in voluntary stewardship and management of natural resources. The Johnsons were presented with a crystal award and $10,000 at the Utah Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention in Layton.

Finalists for the award included Jerrold Richins of Coalville, and William “Junior” Goring and son Blake of Deweyville.

The Johnsons graze cattle on different landscapes year round. With help from partners, the family has worked to improve the health and productivity of the ranch. Some of their conservation practices include a rotational grazing program, removing juniper and other brush, and reseeding spring range infested with cheat grass.

Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the Leopold Conservation Award recognizes extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation. It inspires other landowners through these examples and provides a visible forum where farmers, ranchers and other private landowners are recognized as conservation leaders. In his influential 1949 book, A Sand County Almanac, Leopold called for an ethical relationship between people and the land they own and manage, which he called “an evolutionary possibility and an ecological necessity.”

“We congratulate the Johnson family – and all the applicants – for this award, as they are examples of the commitment many of Utah’s farmers and ranchers have to taking care of the land and water of our great state,” said Leland Hogan, President of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation. “The Johnson’s conservation ethic is rooted in all they do, and helps ensure they will continue to graze livestock for many years to come.”

The Leopold Conservation Award in Utah is made possible through the support of the Western AgCredit, Utah Farm Bureau Federation, Utah Cattlemen’s Association. Producers Livestock Marketing, The Nature Conservancy, DuPont Pioneer, Farm Credit, The Mosaic Company and the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation.

FRIEND of AGRICULTURE

The Utah Farm Bureau Federation paid tribute to outgoing legislators Ronda Rudd Menlove (R-Garland) and Roger E. Barrus (Centerville) at the recent Utah Farm Bureau convention in Layton. Both have been great supporters for agriculture and rural Utah during their time in the legislature.

Born to a Farm Bureau family in West Fielding, in Box Elder County, Menlove gained an appreciation for farm policy and politics at an early age. After high school, Menlove attended Utah State University, graduating magna cum laud with a degree in Spanish. She went on to earn a Masters Degree from Indiana University and a doctorate in Special Education from USU. Menlove worked in high schools and later returned to USU as a professor and currently serves as Senior Vice Provost for USU.

Menlove was elected to the Utah House of Representatives in 2004, and went on to represent Utah’s 1st district for a decade. She is an unabashed advocate for women’s involvement in politics and has been recognized by her colleagues for her honesty and integrity. Menlove has boldy represented her agricultural constituents with passion and professionalism, and has been a valuable partner with Utah Farm Bureau for many years.

Roger Barrus grew up on a dairy in Idaho and later attended Utah State University, earning a degree in Environmental Engineering. Barrus’ professional career included working for Questar Gas for 27 years, dealing with environmental regulations – including air quality, endangered species, and more.

Barrus was elected to the Utah House of Representatives in 2000 representing District 18, serving on the Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment committee for 14 years, including eight years as chair of the committee. His critical thinking and dedication allowed him to navigate many difficult issues and forge a unique partnership and friendship with Utah Farm Bureau. He is a states rights champion, who embraces transferring federal lands to the states.

The Utah Farm Bureau proudly recognizes Representatives Ronda Rudd Menlove and Roger E. Barrus with its 2014 “Friend of Agriculture Award” for their dedicated service to the citizens of Utah.

Utah Farm Bureau Members Elect Farm and Ranch leaders at Annual Convention in Layton

Members from Utah’s 28 County Farm Bureaus met recently in Layton to select leaders for the state’s largest farming and ranching organization. Delegates re-elected Park City sheep rancher and Stephen Osguthorpe to his 8th two-year term as Vice President of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation.

“It’s an honor to be re-elected to this post and a great opportunity to continue supporting our president, board of directors, and members of this organization, to carry out its wishes in keeping agriculture and Farm Bureau strong,” Osguthorpe said. “Farm Bureau is the leader in advocating the interests of agriculture across Utah and the nation because it is a true grassroots organization. We advocate not simply what a board wants, but what farmers and ranchers around the state decide for themselves.”

John Ferry, a cattle rancher from Corinne, Box Elder County was elected to the State Board of Directors for District 1 (Box Elder, Cache & Rich Counties), replacing fellow Box Elder County farmer and rancher Scott Sandall. Joël Hatch, a rancher from Castle Dale, Emery County was also elected to the State Board of Directors for District 5 (Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Emery, Grand, San Juan & Uintah Counties), replacing Uintah County rancher Scott Chew. Both Sandall and Chew were recently elected to the Utah State House of Representatives.

Ken Patterson, a cattle rancher from Syracuse (Davis County) and Craig Laub, a hay farmer from Beryl (Iron County) were also re-elected to two-year terms on the Utah Farm Bureau Board of Directors.

Re-elected to the State Farm Bureau Women’s Committee were Waneta of Henefer (Summit County) for District 2; Alice Johnson of Orem for District 4; and Vicky Bastian of Sigurd (Sevier County) for District 6.

Three new couples were elected to serve on the state Young Farmer & Rancher committee, including Kenny and Jamilla McFarland of West Weber (Weber County); Wayne and Melonie Brinkerhoff from Nephi (Juab County); and Kade & Penni Wasden from Aurora (Sevier County). Voting delegates also addressed a wide range of policy issues including positions on raw milk, public land transfer, taxes, environmental regulations, water development, water rights, animal welfare, wildlife, and more.


YF&R EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE

Brett & Jenna Madsen of Chester, Utah were recognized as the winners of the Utah Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher 'Excellence in Agriculture' award. The award was presented at the recent Utah Farm Bureau Annual Convention in Layton.

The Excellence in Agriculture award is a competition that was initiated a number of years ago to recognize young farmers and ranchers involved in agriculture, but who do not necessarily derive a majority of their income from an owned production agriculture operation.

“This was a thrill to win this award and represent our county at the national level,” said Jenna Madsen, whose family has been raising turkeys in Sanpete County since 1981. The family’s agricultural roots run deep; however, having been farming for five generations in other parts of the state.

The Madsen family, representing the Sanpete County Farm Bureau, competed with 10 other contestants for the award. The Madsens received a 2015 Polaris ETX ATV courtesy of IFA, a 1-year insurance policy for the vehicle from Farm Bureau Financial Services, an ATV helmet from the Utah Farm Bureau Safety Division, and an expense-paid trip to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual meeting in San Diego, California.

The Madsens will compete at the American Farm Bureau annual convention in January with the winners of this same award from other State Farm Bureaus across the country. National winners of the Excellence in Agriculture award are presented their choice of either a Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra Truck, courtesy of General Motors.

Brett & Jenna work on the family turkey farm, helping raise more than 200,000 birds, as well as managing more than 1,000 acres of hay and other farmland and the maintenance of buildings and equipment.

Brett & Jenna are the proud parents of three kids. Together as a family they manage the farm and help promote agriculture any way they can. They have served on the State Young Farmer & Rancher Committee and have worked with local FFA chapters to help with leadership development.

YF&R DISCUSSION MEET WINNER

Becca Ferry of Box Elder County won the 2014 Utah Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet. The competition was concluded at the recent Utah Farm Bureau Annual Convention in Layton.

The Discussion Meet contest is designed to simulate a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant. More than a simple debate, this competition is evaluated on an exchange of ideas and information on a pre-determined topic.

Participants build basic discussion skills, develop an understanding of important agricultural issues and explore how groups can pool knowledge to reach consensus and solve problems. Successful participants are productive thinkers, rather than emotional persuaders, and assist the group in creating ways to implement the solutions discussed and highlight Farm Bureau’s involvement in those steps.

The competitors spoke on topics ranging from how government-managed lands would look if they were managed privately instead of publicly to whether farmers and ranchers should be held liable for foodborne illnesses when the outbreak can be traced back to the farm; and more.

Becca and her husband Joel make their home in Brigham City, but farm in partnership with Joel’s family in Corinne. They are responsible for management decisions of the family’s crops, feedlot, hunting and other livestock sectors. Becca has been a volunteer for many years, participating in Utah State University’s ‘Ag in the Classroom’ program, where farmers and ranchers provide agricultural resources to teachers and students. Ferry competed with more than 16 other contestants from around the state in the competition. For winning the competition, she received a 2015 Polaris ETX ATV courtesy of IFA, a 1-year insurance policy for the vehicle from Farm Bureau Financial Services, an ATV helmet from the Utah Farm Bureau Safety Division, and an expense-paid trip to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual meeting in San Diego, California.

Ferry will compete at the American Farm Bureau Discussion Meet against Discussion Meet winners from across the nation during its annual convention in January. National winners of the Discussion Meet have their choice of either a Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra Truck, courtesy of General Motors.

YF&R ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Jason and Carlee Christensen of Sanpete County were the winners of the Utah Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher ‘Achievement Award’. The award was presented at the recent Utah Farm Bureau Annual Convention and is considered the top honor for young farmers and ranchers in Utah.

The Achievement Award is a competition that recognizes those young farmers and ranchers that have excelled in their farming or ranching operations and honed their leadership abilities to superiority.

Jason and Carlee live and farm in Moroni, raising close to 73,000 turkeys as well as wheat and forage crops. Jason is the 4th generation of his family on the farm, and is involved in all the various aspects of the farm, including feeding and watering of the birds, maintenance of the growing barns and facilities, manure management and crop harvesting. Carlee is also heavily involved in the farm, with bookkeeping duties as well as day-to-day farm help and hiring.

Jason earned a Bachelor of Animal Science degree from Utah State University and also completed an internship at the university’s Turkey Research Center in Ephraim. Carlee earned a bachelor’s degree in Special Education, and then a Master of Education degree in Instructional Technology and Learning Science, also from Utah State University.

Carlee is a strong advocate for agriculture and helping those in her community and abroad to be familiar with how food gets on their plate. She regularly hosts farm tours and displays at local grocery stores, has appeared on local television promoting turkey recipes, and also maintains an active farm blog, The Ladybird Press. Carlee was also the recipient of the inaugural ‘Advocate for Agriculture’ award, recognizing Farm Bureau women who have made extraordinary efforts in promoting agriculture in Utah.

The Christensen family, representing the Sanpete County Farm Bureau, competed with four other finalists from around the state for the award. Jason and Carlee received a 2015 Polaris Ranger ATV from Utah Polaris Dealers, a 1-year insurance policy for the vehicle from Farm Bureau Financial Services, an ATV helmet from the Utah Farm Bureau Safety Division, and an expense-paid trip to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual meeting in San Diego, California.

The Christensens will compete at the American Farm Bureau annual convention against Achievement Award winners from across the nation. National winners of the Achievement Award their choice of either a Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra Truck, courtesy of General Motors.

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The Utah Farm Bureau is sending three collegiate discussion meet winners to Nashville, Tennessee in February 2015 to attend the newly fashioned Fusion Conference. The Fusion Conference blends three program areas, including the Young Farmer & Ranchers (YF&R), Women’s Leadership and the Promotion & Education (P&E) programs. Hoping for synergy as the groups work together, this is the first time all three programs will be included in the same leadership conference under one roof.

While all three winners from each chapter will be attending the leadership conference, by rule, only two will be eligible to compete at the National Collegiate Discussion Meet Finals. The two finalists will be determined by a panel of judges who will decide the top two based on written submissions from each contestant. This year more than 40 collegiate chapter members participated in the Farm Bureau Collegiate competition.

The Farm Bureau collegiate chapters are designed to give students an opportunity to further develop their leadership skills and transition them into the Young Farmer and Rancher program after graduation. Each chapter operates in its own unique way, but serves to strengthen their students’ communication and leadership abilities. One of the primary functions of the chapters is to facilitate a Collegiate Discussion Meet. The Collegiate Discussion Meet is a 25-minute, round table discussion involving 4-6 participants per group. Contestants are ranked on their cooperative attitude, analysis and problem solving skills, and ability to articulate the issues with others. Except for an opening and closing statement addressed to the audience, the conversations are focused

on those in the group. There are typically three independent judges who score the contestants based on the-before mentioned criteria.

Laura Wilson was the winner from the USU chapter. Laura Wilson grew up in Brookside, Utah – about 40 miles north of St. George – and is a junior at Utah State University (USU) majoring in Agricultural Education. Laura’s involvement in agricultural started in FFA where she showed lambs and competed on a National level twice in Parliamentary Procedure and in the Agricultural Issues Forum. After high school, Laura interned in North Carolina at Minka Farm, LLC. Her internship confirmed her decision to major in Agricultural Education. Since attending USU, she has participated in undergraduate research for cover crops and soil conservation. As a student, she has taken “some of the coolest classes offered in the state,” including small engines, animal genetics, and agricultural leadership. Laura is currently serving as the Alpha Tau Alpha Vice President and the USU collegiate Young Farmers and Rancher Public Relations officer. Although she loves being an Aggie, she looks forward to graduating and being a teacher so she can return all of the learning opportunities she has been provided.

Kyle Mitchel competed from the Snow College chapter. Kyle is from the small town of Birdseye, in the mountains of Central Utah. He is currently a sophomore at Snow College working towards a degree in Agriculture. Kyle has always had a love for agriculture and he loves the outdoors, working the land, and tending his livestock. He loves looking for ways to improve and expand in agriculture and help others do the same, taking every opportunity to educate

himself further in the industry. He is excited to become more involved in the Farm Bureau.

Anna Hone was the winner from the SUU College Chapter and grew up in St. George, Utah. Anna is a senior at Southern Utah University where she is studying Agriculture Science. She hopes to start teaching Agriculture Science at the high school level next year. Anna grew up on a small family ranch where she became very passionate about the industry. She is excited to go into education because she has enthusiasm for agriculture and the FFA program. Anna loves the outdoors and is the very happiest when she is on the back of a horse with a rope in hand.

Laura, Kyle and Anna will each receive an expense paid trip to the Fusion Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee where two of the three will compete against college students from around the country for a $2,500 scholarship. The competition is scheduled as part of the Fusion Conference for February 13-16 at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center. The Fusion Conference is open to any Farm Bureau member. Registration is $300/person and includes several meals and a host of learning and networking sessions that will provide attendees with valuable training and insight. This first-of-its-kind conference is sure to please and with the location in the heart of music city, it’s hard to beat.

If you or your college student would like more information about getting involved with any of the Collegiate Chapters or if you would like further information about the Fusion Conference please contact me at 801-233-3020.

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I tend to be a list-maker. I make to-do lists, grocery lists, birthday lists, someday-when-I-have-time lists, and random lists (of random stuff). And, like most people, I usually make a list of highlights from the year during the month of December. I suppose that’s the reason for this article. With 2015 just around the corner, here are “15 Favorites” – great health and nutrition resources that I use on an almost daily basis.

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nutrition.gov. This website serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers. It is managed by nutrition professionals and registered dietitians and filled with useful links and up-to-date information. This website also provides easy access to other health-related government sites like the Food and Nutrition Information Center (fnic.nal.usda.gov) and the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements (ods.od.nih.gov).

QUACKWATCH (quackwatch.org). Founded by Dr. Stephen Barrett and

managed by an international network of volunteers and expert advisors, the purpose of this website is to advise the public on health-related frauds, myths, fads, and unproven or ineffective alternative medicine therapies. It’s a good starting place for finding scientific literature about questionable products, advertisements, or claims. Other popular sites for finding nutrition-related research or journal articles include PubMed (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed) and Google Scholar (scholar.google.com).

LIVE WELL UTAH (livewellutah.org). This website is the new version of Utah State University Extension’s previous website (extension.usu.edu). It is filled with helpful information on a long list of categories. The health and nutrition-related categories include Food, Recipes, Gardening, Canning, and Healthy Living. I love their free “Farmers Market Edition” publication (downloadable or available for order on this website). It’s full of great recipes and tips for gardening, cooking vegetables, and storing produce.

DAIRY COUNCIL / BEEF COUNCIL (www.utahdairycouncil.com and utahbeef.org). The Dairy Council of Utah/Nevada and the Utah Beef Council both

employee full-time registered dietitians. I often refer to the education materials and scientific literature available on their websites. Both sites also include several great recipes. Perhaps my favorite part is the fact that they focus on the farm-to-fork process and provide ways for consumers to connect with farmers and ranchers (and vice versa).

SIX SISTERS STUFF (sixsistersstuff.com). This one is just fun. I’ve known about this blog for a long time, but didn’t really explore it until a former student (who is related to one of the Six Sisters) encouraged me to do so. It was created by six sisters as a way to share family recipes and other fun ideas. It started small but is now one of the most popular blogs on the internet – and one that my own sisters (and mom) visit often.

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7 MINUTES (or 7 Minute Workout Challenge). This is a popular fitness app and one that I use often. The original 7 Minute App is free and, for most people, adequate. Other versions come with extra features but cost a little more.

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It’s essentially a seven minute workout consisting of 12 high-intensity bodyweight exercises. When done as instructed, you can achieve the equivalent of an hour’s workout. My favorite part is that it’s backed by peer-reviewed scientific research done by Brett Kilka and Chris Jordan. Another advantage I’ve discovered is that doing this for seven minutes usually gets me past the “I-don’t-feel-like-exercising” feeling.

EATIPTSTER. This is a free app developed by the Dietitians of Canada. It provides daily nutrition tips on a variety of common questions and foods to help you make better choices. It also includes recipes and allows you to save favorites and/or share on social media.

PEPPERPLATE. This app is free (but requires you to provide an email address and password for future log-ins). It allows you to store all of your recipes, menus, planning, timers, and shopping lists in one place. You can access this info on a mobile device or computer and share things via email, Twitter, or Facebook.

WONDERFUL DAY. This one is designed to help you set goals and track your progress. It’s really simple and easy to modify (which is why I like it). It was 99 cents to download. For me, it’s been worth it. If you prefer a more robust or sophisticated way to track progress or improvement, there are lots of other options.

As a disclaimer, I’m not the world’s most savvy iPhone user. I’m not a calorie-counter, either. And, I really prefer free apps. That’s probably why I don’t use most of the apps that come up when you do a search for the most popular Food, Nutrition, and Health Apps. I have discovered, however, that there are some great reviews (by registered dietitians) on apps developed for diabetes care, gluten-free eating, and weight management at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ website (www.eatright.org/appreviews). The Food and Nutrition Magazine (www.foodandnutrition.org) also provides reviews from dietitians on a

variety of apps, books, and health-related documentaries – plus plenty of other good stuff.

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TODAY’S DIETITIAN (todaysdietitian.com). This magazine targets a professional audience but is available to anyone (and very applicable). It includes articles on food trends and specific health conditions. It’s also a great source for finding the latest research in a readable format.

NUTRITION ACTION HEALTH LETTER (cspinet.org). This is one of my favorite publications. It’s published by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). It’s highly visual, easy to read, and based on current scientific studies. I don’t always agree with some of the views or opinions expressed by Michael Jacobson, the Executive Director of CSPI. But I whole-heartedly recommend most of the articles. Highlights from past issues and article archives are available online without a subscription (www.nutritionaction.com/healthletter-us).

COOKING LIGHT (cookinglight.com). This magazine emphasizes healthy eating and living. Each issue (12 in a year) includes more than 70 recipes with photos. Most are also available online for free. It’s full of quick and healthy recipes, nutrition tips, menus, and fitness guides to help you make healthier choices. Speaking of recipes, I recently learned of another cookbook with healthy meals intended for families on a tight budget ($4 a day). Good and Cheap can be downloaded as a PDF for free or purchased at www.leannebrown.com/buy/good-and-cheap.

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FARMER’S DAUGHTER CONSULTING, LLC (facebook.com/FarmersDaughterConsulting). This Facebook page is managed by Amy Myrdal Miller – a farmer’s daughter

AND a registered dietitian. She also has a master’s degree, is an author, and has worked in the field of nutrition for more than 20 years. She’s definitely opinionated, but I’ve been impressed with most of the articles she posts and her perspective on controversial issues like GMOs.

KIDS EAT RIGHT (facebook.com/KidsEatRight). The goal of this page is to teach kids and families how to shop smart, cook healthy and eat right. The Kids Eat Right campaign was launched to support public education projects and programs that address the national health concern of obesity among children. It’s endorsed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the professional organization for dietitians in the United States) and is a fun page to visit. I’d also recommend “The College Nutritionist”, a Facebook page managed by a registered dietitian (www.facebook.com/CollegeNutritionist) for bigger kids.

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INTUITIVE EATING(intuitiveeating.org). This book will always be on my list of favorites. Written by two registered dietitians, it is widely recognized as the go-to place for building a healthy body image and creating a healthy relationship with food. It’s especially good for anyone who struggles with disordered eating.

I’m hopeful that 2015 will be a happy and healthy year for you and those you care about.

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The holiday season is a time for traditions. In November, we remember our blessings; in December, we often give gifts to family and friends; and in January, we tend to look ahead at the coming year. Those with children may want to look a little further ahead than normal.

A 2012 study found that children are 35 times more likely to be targeted for identity theft than adults. Of the 27,000 children reviewed, 10.7 percent had evidence of identity theft. In particular, identity thieves want your child’s social security number. Social security numbers from children are increasingly being used in synthetic identity theft. A report by ID Analytics indicated that there has been a 100 percent growth in synthetic identity theft over the last three years.

Synthetic identity theft is the combining of a valid social security number with a

fake or different name to create a new identity. A child may not use their social security number for many years, meaning fraud can go unnoticed for a long time. How can you find out if your child has been a victim? How can they avoid being a victim? The worst way to find out is to wait until they are an adult and applying for their first loan, apartment, or job.

Fortunately, we don’t have to wait. The first thing we can do is a “minor credit file check”. This checks to see if the social security number of a child has been used to apply for credit. The Utah Attorney General has set up the Child Identity Protection (CIP) to help you safeguard your child’s identity. Access the program at https://cip.utah.gov/cip/. Through this program you can see if your child’s identity has been compromised. If it has, they can help you create an identity theft report and fight the fraud. If there is not fraud,

the program will create a credit file in your child’s name with a note that indicated that this social security number belongs to a minor and should not be used for credit until they are of age. The CIP program can only help if you use it, the program cannot protect your children until you enter their information.

Taking the time to safeguard your children, grandchildren, or those of family and friends from identity theft is a gift that will keep giving for many years to come. Make the time this holiday season to set a new resolution, one that includes visiting the CIP website and creating a minor credit file for your child and/or encouraging friends and family to do the same. It may not be the gift they were hoping for today, but it is the gift they will need tomorrow.

The Utah Farm Bureau Communications Division is seeking historical Utah farming and/or ranching photos from Utah’s family farms and ranches for use in preparation for its upcoming centennial and for other projects. UFBF is planning its centennial celebration in 2016 with members from across the state of Utah by collecting and sharing Utah’s agricultural heritage through snapshots of family farm and ranch life. The state’s largest general farm organization that organized in 1916 is

looking for images that portray a

century of food and fiber production in Utah. Whether you possess old photos of farmers-in-action, ancestors, historical farm structures or equipment, Farm Bureau would be honored and delighted to receive your contributions as part of a centennial collection that will be displayed, cataloged and archived for the enjoyment of generations to come. To aid to the celebration, you can send your historic photos electronically or by mail. If you have electronic copies, send them to UFBF Vice President of Communication, Matt Hargreaves at matt.

[email protected]. If you wish to mail them, send them to 9865 S. State Street, Sandy, Utah 84070. Keep in mind if you choose to send original prints we will keep copies for display and archiving. Farm Bureau will be diligent in returning them, but is not liable for any postal damages or losses. Farm Bureau thanks you for sharing your legacy and looks forward to viewing your history and having it a part of Farm Bureau’s Centennial Celebration and Utah Farm Bureau history.

BY LUCAS MARTIN, STATEWIDE FAMILY FINANCEEXTENSION FACULTY, USU EXTENSION

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SANTAQUIN – s any casual observer of sports on television can tell you, a tagline of the well-known pizza chain Papa Johns is “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.” The Rowley family of Santaquin will testify that the same logic applies to their apple cider – ingredients matter.

Nestled at the south end of Utah County – orchard country – is where the Rowley family’s South Ridge Farms has grown its quality cherries, peaches and apples for generations. But it wasn’t until the late 1990s that the family established a retail location to sell their fruit and a growing appetite for value-added products. That’s when the ‘Big Red Barn’ came to be.

While the trend of buying from the farm may seem like a no-brainer now, it wasn’t always that apparent at the outset.

“We were really nervous to start it,” said Scott Rowley, whose father

Phil had the idea for the retail outlet and is a Utah fruit pioneer in the development of dried tart cherries.“We built the barn in 1999 and it gives us a good avenue to sell our fruit.”

The Big Red Barn is an upscale, souped-up version of a fruit stand, combined with an old-fashioned ice cream parlor and country store. Fairly recent renovations allow the family to increase the cooler space and provide more storage for fresh fruit, along with counter space for ice cream and more shelf space for other Utah food products like REAL Salt from Redmond, frozen meat, and baking items from Honeyville Grain.

Another top seller at the barn has been its apple cider, which the Rowley’s process fresh on their farm.

“We started making the cider in 2007, although my dad had experience making juice in the 70’s and 80’s,” Rowley said. “The demand for the cider grew at lot when we first

started, and has been steady ever since.”

How the Magic HappensTo make the cider, the Rowleys start with what they call “the finest combination of apples” which they harvest from their own farm as well as working with Mountainland Apples, a distributor of Utah apples also based in Santaquin. Without giving away the “secret recipe”, the juice is made with a combination of both tart and sweet apples to make the perfect blend.

Once the right combination of apples is achieved, the apples are washed and crushed into a pulp that is similar to thick applesauce, with the juice being collected at the bottom of a basin. The pulp is further run through a cloth bag and squeezed by a hydraulic press to filter out the solids and allow even more of the juice to be collected.The juice is then kept in a holding tank to allow for solids to settle, before it is pasteurized, chilled and bottled.On a typical Friday you’ll find the

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BIG RED BARNBest Apples Make the Best Cider

Rowleys pressing approximately 30 bins of apples to create 2,300 gallons of juice. Approximately 100,000 gallons of juice are produced in a year.

What’s in a Name?Rowley said that usually the difference between apple juice and apple cider is that juice has typically been filtered more, removing solids from the apples, and that cider can also have additional flavors added to it. However at the Red Barn, the Rowleys apple juice

and their cider are the same – and they’re not alone. Many companies – including Martenelli’s – use the same product for their apple juice and cider, differentiating them only because of a consumer preference for the traditional name of cider.

While the barn is the top outlet for the company’s cider, it is also available at stores like Smith’s and Harmon’s, and several stores supplied by Associated Foods. You can also purchase the cider

at other farm outlets like the Allred Orchards store near LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo. South Ridge Farms has also recently opened up a sister location in Washington City, near St. George.

To learn more about how the family’s cider is made, as well as other information about Utah fruit, visitgoo.gl/2BL0BY or southridgefarms.com.

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Utah Farm Bureau and USU Extension are co-sponsoring theUtah Hay & Forage Symposium, January 29-30 at the St. George Lexington Hotel (formerly the Holiday Inn).

The two-day seminar begins Thursday at 1 p.m. and concludesFriday at 12 noon. Attendees will

hear from speakers from various universities and other professionals. There will also be a pre-conference workshop for $30, limited to the first 75 registrants.

Registration, including breakfast, is $65 if paid by January 16, $75 if paid after. There is also a student rate of $30. Rooms available for $88 prior

to January 16. Ask for the Utah FarmBureau Group block when calling to make hotel reservations.

For more information, contact Spencer Gibbons at 435-770-4590, [email protected]. To register, contact Hannah Kent-Johnston at [email protected] 801-233-3011.

2015 HAY & FORAGE SYMPOSIUMLexington Hotel, St. George, Utah • January 29-30, 2015

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neighbor the way they routinely treat rural people? The majority of urbanites support the invasions as long as it is “Not in my backyard.” It’s like talking to “What, me Worry?”

Is there a way to bridge this gap of No Understanding? Rural people do not hate wolves. They actually understand the predator/prey relationship better than most. They are part of it on a day-to-day basis. Since Columbus and Coronado invaded the western hemisphere, man has gradually assumed the apex predatorship above wolves, bears, mountain lions, rattlesnakes and alligators. Man has been playing his part in nature since then. That is why there are no wolves in the White House lawn, Hyde Park in Chicago or in the Hollywood Bowl.

The government’s meddling is now trying to reverse nature’s way, but only if it is “Not in their own backyard.” I guess it’s their hypocrisy that most rural folks resent.

There is a bridge to cross in understanding between those who live off the land (rural) and those whobenefit from it (urban), but have no personal relationship with it.

Examples abound. I suspect a large portion of urbanites imagine the wolf as a gladiator of the woods. He has a family with little ones. They only eat what they are forced to kill. Sort of a “Lion King” image.

Rural folks consider them more like the mafia. Don Lobo is the drug dealer, thief, leader of the gangs who shoot innocent bystanders, the muggers and serial killers. Realistically they are the apex predator and consider anything else that moves as prey.

The romantic image that wolves imbue to many urbanites, explains why they support reintroduction of wolves into the rural areas. They are never exposed to the consequences. It’s all movies to them.

Those rural folks who are recipients of relocated wolves can predict that their lives and those of their children and livestock will be drastically changed. Imagine if the government declared to the urbanite that they were going to plant stinging nettle or poison ivy in their backyard. “Don’t worry,” they reassure, “We will only plant the poison ivy and nettle in one side of your yard.”

“It will spread,” protest the urban folks. “Why are you doing this in the first place? It took us years to get rid of the weeds, the thistle and cholla, the helmlock and kudzu. You will ruin everything. We have pets, we have young children, we have a stone BBQ grill, we have a fountain. We’ve planted shade trees, what kind of people are you?”

The government assures the recipients of the predator plants that their goal is to make sure that these plants don’t become extinct. If they could only get them classified as endangered, they could take your land.

Rural communities are often ravaged by a government of No Understanding. Can you imagine the appointed leaders of the Department of Interior or the EPA treating their political benefactor or their next-door urban

BY BAXTER BLACK, DVM

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FARM EQUIPMENT:FOR SALE: 1965 Peterbuilt cabover. Cumins 335 engine, low miles, very good condition. 22’ livestock grain bed, rusty. Very good Harsh hoist. Could be used for a farm truck or parts. Best Offer. Jasperson Cattle Co., Goshen 801-667-3289. FOR SALE: 4200 JD 3-way 2 bottom plow. 10’ 335 International Disk, rebuilt. 3 – 3pt cultivator bars. Syphon tubes: 1/1/2”, 1”, ¾”. 3 – 2 row cultivators. 2- 500 gal. fuel tanks. 1987 Volvo 22’ box truck. Ray Child, 801-825-1701.FOR SALE: Limb chipper, Vermeer 9 inch capacity, 50 horsepower diesel engine. Mower, 5 foot Bush Hog. Aluminum truck flatbed 18’ 3” or 23’ 7”. For more information call Larry, 801-254-3904. FOR SALE: 2 Hobart 303 welders. 3” irrigation pump, power take-off driven, homemade bone meal, 14’ wide sweet. 801-391-6663. For sale: Truax 816 grass drill 10 feet wide grass box and small seed box new tires new rubber seed gaskets drill is in very good condition. $9500. 435-678-2984.FOR SALE: 2008 Massey Fergusson 2050 3x3 baler complete with; 2002 Phiber AC 3102 tag-along hydraulic hay stack wagon. Jeff Christensen, 435-760-2324.

FEEDALFALFA 1st, 2nd, & 3rd crop in 3x3 bales. No rain. 801-391-2333. HAY FOR SALE: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd crop alfalfa hay – dairy quality. 160 – 180 % relative feed value. TDN – 63. 435-851-6786.

LIVESTOCKPOLLED HEREFORD BULLS for sale. Good selection of high quality bulls. Top blood lines and EPDs from Utah’s most proven polled Hereford breeding program. Contact Phil Allen & Sons, Antimony. Phil at 435-624-3236 or Shannon at 435-624-3285. FOR SALE: 5 Gelh cows, 2-4 months pregnant. Born 2007-2011. 1 Gelh/Angus cross heifer, open, born 2013. $2,400 a piece for the cows; $2,000 for the heifer. Contact Larry Olsen 435-757-5970, Petersborough, UT. PACE RANCHES: Registered Gelbvieh and Balancer Bulls. All Black Bulls. Trich, Semen, and Pap Tested at 7000 Feet. We will feed bulls through winter and provide free delivery in state. Call Richard (Dick) Pace: 435-425-3805 or 435-691-4703. Gelbvieh and Balancer Bulls and Open Heifers for sale. Select your bull now and we will feed him through the winter and deliver him @ nc. Erik Johnson 425 279-7669BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE: 50 head registered Polled Hereford heifers. Top bloodlines

and EPD’s. Outstanding quality from a proven program. Take all or part, with or without papers. Contact Phil Allen and Son, Antimony. 435-624-3236.FOR SALE: Columbia Breeding Stock. Good selection of yearling rams and replacement ewe lambs. 30 years of breeding to the best. 2014 Micron 22.4. Come pick your own at the farm. Reed F. Christensen, 435-436-8792 evenings or early morning. REAL ESTATE40-acre horse property on year-round creek. 13 acres irrigated, fenced/cross-fenced. 3,000 sf: 4 BD/3 BTH, large kitchen, pantry, propane F/A, woodstove. Guesthouse, barn, greenhouse, tack shed. 10395 S. Lower Red Creek Road, Fruitland, UT, 435-548-2630. Freedom Realty, MLS 1182960."3.2 ACRE LOT IN HUNTSVILLE, UTAH. Stunning wooded lot with view of Pineview Reservoir. Close to Snow Basin Ski Resort, site of the 2002 Downhill Ski Venue. Power available. Price to sell. Will send photos. [email protected]. 801-583-4509.DWELL REALTY GROUP, BRENT PARKER, (435)881-1000, [email protected] Acres in Cache Valley. Majestic setting with incredible views of the valley. Beautiful home site with recreational land.642.94 Acres of Farm Property in Cache Valley. Price Reduced. Unique. Part in CRP. Year around spring.7.51 Acres in Cache Valley. Building lot with irrigation water. Lots at Bear Lake. Views. Two at The Reserve. Cache Valley home on almost 11 acres. Beautifully landscaped, water rights, fruit trees and berries, two ponds, horse pasture, solarium and koi pond.6.41 Acres in Cache Valley. Also 10.01 acre parcel. Views. Horse Property. Well permit.Home on 1.52 acres in Franklin. Fish pond and well landscaped. Beautiful setting.2,414 Acres in Cove. Beautiful recreational property with cabin and campsites. Located up High Creek Canyon. 10.23 acre feet of water.Two Wellsville Parcels. Stream runs through. Beautiful building lot. Horse property. 60.96 acre ranch in Morgan Valley. Could be divided. 65 shares of water and a 6 bedroom home. Great views.Two parcels in Nibley in Cache Valley. 3.76 acre and 3.61 acre adjoining lots Horse property. Can be subdivided. Irrigation shares. 18.75 Acres in Cache Valley. Artesian well already dug. Secondary gravity pressure irrigation.Cabin in Logan Canyon. Beautiful setting close to river.View Lots in Mt. Sterling in Cache Valley. 1 to 5.5 acres Horse property. Dairy Farm in Cache Valley 41 acres. Irrigated. Updated home, excellent crops. Double 5 Herringbone parlor. 185.38 Acres in Cache Valley with views. Can be divided. Located in popular Maple Rise area. Borders national forest. 37.91 Acres located on the foothills of the Wellsvilles. Can be divided in up to five lots. Water shares. Canal runs through. 400 Acres Bordering Oneida Narrows Reservoir. Beautiful and secluded. Adjacent to campground and boat dock. Could be subdivided into camp sites. Seller financing. End/Brent Parker.

MISCELLANEOUSI’ve flipped 22 homes in the past 9 years. Average profit $15K/deal. To create a business, or for extra spending money, call/email: 801-647-4444, [email protected]. Serious inquiries only please. Thanks Jim.AKC registered Welsh Corgi puppies. Very cute! Ready to go the middle of Oct. Contact Dot Jensen, 435-279-0370.

AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:WANTED. Full-time Ranch Manager to help run the day-to-day operations of Sheep Ranch in beautiful southwestern Colorado. Looking for someone who is dependable, hard-working, and who has a passion for livestock and agriculture. Preferably experienced with sheep and educated/experienced in agriculture and business. Start Date: ASAP. Prior to January 1, 2015 if possible. Call Luke at 480-432-3787 or email [email protected].

AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESCircle Four Farms of Murphy Brown LLC: If you are looking for a career in a fun, reward-ing team environment, Circle Four Farms is the opportunity you’ve been searching for. We’re offering quality, full time Herd Technician animal production positions with training provided.Challenge yourself with a stable company that offers a starting entry-level wage of $10 to $11, plus a full benefit package including: medical, prescription, dental, and vision insur-ance, life insurance plan, short and long term disability, company paid pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with company match, bonus/incentive programs, paid holidays and vacation and education reimbursement.C4 Job Application required. For more information please call our office: Circle Four Farms, PO Box 100, 341 South Main, Milford UT 84751, Phone (435) 387-2107, Fax (435) 387-2170. EOE / PWDNET - If you require accommodation or assistance to complete the application process, please call Lacy Davis at (435) 387-6047. When you contact Lacy, please identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. We will assist you promptly.

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