Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-01-26

local and interstate freight rates A.
reported by c. s. Birkins to the Con-
ejos County Farm Bureau was dis
cussed. 1t Was thought advisable
to cooperate A. much n possible
with other organisations in an at
tempt to get some relief, and as
Mr.. Birkins had spent considerable
time In behalf of the commercial
organizations in collecting and pre-
senting definite Information. he was
chosen transportation representative
of the Farm Bureau associa ton to
present the facts to the Interstate
Commerce commission through the
transportation departments OF the
state and national farm bureaus.
The local transportation problems
are to be presented by the county
farm bureaus to the farm bureau
representative in the state legisia-
.ure in support OF relief legislation
to he presented.
The depredations of small herds
of cattle to farm fences and crops
was discussed and II was brought
out that serious damage was being
done. II relief could not be had by
proper attention OF local authorities
an attempt would be made to get re-
lief legislation.
The matter OF securing new mem
bers was discussed and the fact en-
phasized that an increased member
ship was necessary in order to prop
erly carry on the work laid out and
to give state and national organi-
cations proper support. The plan of
each county conducting its own cam
paign by means OF community or
ganizations with men to cover GER
tain territory and be responsible
for membership throughout the year
| seemed to meet with favor. The
training OF local men on the definite
Accomplishments and necessity OF
organization. by local or outside
men. and arousing OF local interest
by meetings and publicity was con-
sidercd necessary before asking for
members. II was recommended that
stress be put on value and actual
results of farm bureau work rather
than general statements on orgxni-
xation.
Mr.. Sauder mentioned the fact
b. Rns,s -nutA "a. 81 .l . .,
the extension service TO he used
Jointly In the three counties ~ for
educational work. Mr.. Sauder. Mr..
Hyatt and Mr.. Lamb were asked Ia
secure definite information on these
at the extension conference.
State legislation WAS discussed
and the plan presented by the state
farm bureau Of keeping each county
In touch with developments in the
state was approved. II was decided
that secretaries Of the county farm
bureaus keep Mr. n. =. Niven. who
represents the Colorado State Farm
Bureau In the state Legislature. In.
formed on the county needs. and "a
u
pass out Information from Mr.. Hivcr
10 tho membership. Mr.. sauder sd.
vis.d against taking hastv action
on legislation without definite In.
formation.
Due to tho Importance Of ciut
work to the future development oi
the valley II was suggested that this
managers OF the Monte Vista Stock
Show he asked to give space and
premiums for all classes Of boys
and girls club exhibits In the future
as = means of getting more intsrcs,
In club work and NOR. support hy
tho general public. Mr.. Mahi was
chosen 20 take the matter up with
tho managers and rcpor, later.
Upon motion duly seconded and
passed u was decided to form Q par,
manent organization 10 b~ known ~
The Association Of san Luis vaiie,
Farm Bureau Executives. the mem.
bership of which to consist Of ths
executive committee. Of the eount,
farm bureaus of tho valley. II VA
also moved. seconded and passed
that the temporary orxa nisation h.
made permanent.
After . vote Of thanks to the 0ib
son Co.. for the use Of tAslp Office,
the meeting adjourned at the eai
NJ The 0vsa0Aans