Letter From Rural Readers Defends Open Discussion At Conference
In a letter to The Country Today readers argue American Agriculture was not invited to speak at the Food and Consumer Dollar conference in River Falls on April 19. They criticize preselected panels and invitation only formats, noting limited floor questions and urging open participation. Signatories include Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Kusilek and others.
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Country Today
Dollahan
River Falls
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Sentinel
Walter Mondale
Robert Bergland
Farm Organization
American Agriculture Movement
Farm groups unite as leaders back Dole bill
In a surprising accord the three oldest farm organizations in the state found common ground. The Farmers Union and the National Farmers Organization both supported the Dole bill, marking a notable convergence among rural groups on agricultural policy.
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Farmers Union
NFO
Farmers urged to unite for fair price and farm bill
A reader urges NFO, Farm Bureau and Farmers Union to join in Washington lobbying for a long term farm bill with a fair price for farmers. He recalls River Falls and Independence talks by John Ley, notes missing NFC participation, criticizes Dole bill, and calls farmers to protest political neglect to save family farms.
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River Falls
John Ley
Independence
NFO
Washington
Farm Bureau
Farmers Union
Honest Abe
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AAM
Eau Claire
Ag Department
Wcco Radio Farm
Chuck Lilligren
College
Gerry Kusilek
Ed Rohl
John Rohl
Baldwin
Mr. Staley
Senate Conference Committee
Madison
Box
Chippewa Falls
Farm Systems Chromalloy Division
J.D
J.H.C
Loader
David Brown M.F
Cultipackers
Cultipaker Seeders
Cromwell
Cummings
Rust Fighters
Haigh Supply CO
W. H. Lien Sales & Service
J& J
Jim Jones
Abbotsford
Steiner Sales & Service, Inc
Surge Dairy Equipment
Rice Lake
Ahtumng
Oresory
T — Luis
Glencoe
Case
Sperstad Tractor & Inclement
Spring Valley
Wisconsin
Wiad
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