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La Crosse Tribune in La Crosse, Wisconsin

08 Jan 1963

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La Crosse Tribune

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La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

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Jan 08, 1963

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5

Freeman to Strengthen Farm Committees Amid Waning Support

President Kennedy's administration plans to revitalize the Agriculture Department's state county and community farmer committees, a system of about 100000 farmers formed during the 1930s. A study cited weaknesses and the Estes case hurt trust, prompting Freeman to announce changes to bolster committee stature and participation.

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Ovid A. Martin Washington Kennedy Agriculture Department Uncle Sam American Farm Bureau Federation Orville L. Freeman Billie Sol Estes West Texas Financer Estes
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Low voter turnout scars farm committee election

The La Crosse Tribune notes in early 1963 that fewer than 15 percent of Midwest farmers voted in local committee elections, with Illinois under 5 percent. Abder farmers shun posts, and state committees show political ties undermining morale. Critics urge limiting debates to program support. Kennedy aides blame Ezra Taft Benson for diminished prestige.

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Midwest Illinois Congress Ezra Taft Benson Eisenhower Benson
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Local committees to be upgraded for better participation

Freeman plans to reestablish local interest by reshaping committee setup. Kennedy officials cite eight years of secondary roles leading farmers to disengage from selecting and serving on committees. The move aims to raise operation quality, assign more local responsibility, and elect the most competent leaders while adjusting terms to three years.

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Man Benson Kennedy Freeman Con Africa
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