South Dakota Farmers Union Ag Report given by Chuck Groth, communications director. He reports on the effects of the Green Thumb act on farmers.
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South Dakota Farmers Union Agricultural in Review radio program. Communications director, Dick Ricci, interviews South Dakota Farmers Union President, Ben Radcliffe. They discuss farmers being blamed by politicians for inflation of farm prices, supermarket prices of food, and the influence of politics on farm prices, the Commodity Reserve Bill, and the Food for Freedom Bill.
Dave Wentzlaff, director of the South Dakota Farmers Union Young Farmers Program discusses House Bill 11-18 which would increase tax on motor oil by three cents. Opposition to this bill states there will be a large economic loss if the bill is passed.
Speaker addressing South Dakota legislators and South Dakota Farmers Union members regarding with single member districts stating that it confuses the voter, the candidates are not as accountable, and it tends to submerge the certain opinions. There is a question and answer session at the end.
South Dakota Farmers Union members are in Washington, D.C. testifying at a Senate agricultural hearing on farm legislation, specifically the reinstatement of the 2% R.E.A. loan program and railroad transportation to grain elevator issues. Testimony by Bob Bubbers of Morristown, South Dakota, Russell Ganford of Clear Lake, South Dakota, can be heard. An interview of David Olson of Hayes, South Dakota, regarding his testimony, primarily concerning issues on the transportation of goods by conducted by South Dakota Farmers Union Communication Director Allan Burke. A South Dakota legislator talking to the group about farm legislation and bills in Congress and their effect on agriculture in South Dakota.
South Dakota legislator talking to the group about farm legislation and bills in Congress and their effect on agriculture in South Dakota. He encourages farmers to write letters to legislators on exempting farm truck from ICC regulations. Included in a man talking about the drought in South Dakota.
Ben Radcliffe, president of the South Dakota Farmers Union, testimony at South Dakota State Planning Committee hearings in Redfield, South Dakota on April 21, 1972. He states the opinions of the Farmers Union on pressing economic and social issues relating to farming such as tax reform, corporate farming, and the revitalization of farming.
Ben Radcliffe, president of the South Dakota Farmers Union, testimony at South Dakota State Planning Committee hearings in Redfield, South Dakota on April 21, 1972. He states the opinions of the Farmers Union on pressing economic and social issues relating to farming such as tax reform, corporate farming, and the revitalization of farming.
Call to the grassroots farmers of South Dakota to join the South Dakota Farmers Union. Tony Dechant, president of the National Farmers Union thanks volunteers the a membership campaign. He speaks of how the union protects farmers rights and its cooperative work.
Session at the South Dakota Farmers Union Women's Action Conference on the Crisis in Rural America. Member of the South Dakota Farmers Union Education Department reviews a teacher's guide for individuals who will be teaching youth about agriculture.
South Dakota Farmers Union Youth Program Luncheon being held for the young people to honor their contributions and inspire them to continue their dedication to the Farmer's Union in the future. Various Farmers Union members discuss how they got involved in the Youth Program and how it has had a positive affect on their lives.
Promotional recording to inform young people about the South Dakota Farmers Union Youth Program. Included is a brief history of the program, the Youth Achievement Program, the Junior and Senior Youth Programs, and youth camps. Included is a speaker discussing what Farmers Union members can do for greater political influence.