“Ag Books for Kids” winners announcedStudents from across Wyoming learned more about agriculture and were recently recognized for their participation in the 2008 Wyoming Farm Bureau (WyFB) “Ag Books for Kids” contests. The 2008 contests included: Coloring Contest for kindergarten and first grade; Poster Contest for second and third graders; and a Book Report Contest for fourth and fifth graders. This year county Farm Bureaus across the state donated 311 “Harvest Year” books by Cris Peterson to Wyoming elementary schools as part of the WyFB Young Farmer & Rancher Committee “Ag Books for Kids” project. The students then had the opportunity to participate in a contest to show what they learned about agriculture. Wyoming Farm Bureau awards nine college scholarshipsLaramie--The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation recently awarded nine college scholarships to the children of Farm Bureau members. “Providing opportunities for our members’ children to receive a college education is what the Farm Bureau scholarship program is about,” Wyoming Farm Bureau President Perry Livingston said. “$5,500 is awarded at the state level. Add that to county Farm Bureau scholarships around the state and roughly $20,000 is awarded each year to children of Farm Bureau members in Wyoming. We are proud to support our youth.”
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION(June 16, 2008) The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) last week announced several policy initiatives addressing concerns in the agriculture futures markets. These actions result from an April 22 roundtable discussion in which the American Farm Bureau Federation participated. The purpose of the CFTC meeting was to discuss the turbulent events in the markets and their ongoing impact on the industry. Topics discussed included the lack of convergence between the futures and cash prices, higher margin requirements and their impact on market participants, and the role of speculators and commodity index traders. EPA Reaffirms Clean Water Permits Not Needed for Water Transfers(Washington, D.C. - June 9, 2008) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a rule to clarify that permits are not required for transfers of water from one body of water to another. Such transfers include routing water through tunnels, channels, or natural stream courses for public water supplies, irrigation, power generation, flood control, and environmental restoration."EPA's Water Transfer Rule gives communities greater certainty and makes clear they have the flexibility to protect water quality and promote the public good without going through a new federal permitting process," said Assistant Administrator for Water Benjamin H. Grumbles. "Clean water permits should focus on water pollution, not water movement. EPA is committed to working with our state, tribal, and local partners to reduce environmental impacts associated with transfers and will continue to use all appropriate tools such as standards, best management practices, and watershed plans." |
Fremont County Farm Bureau Picnic7/20/2008
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