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State of the Union Address: Some

Encouragement for Farmers

President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday evening included comments on several issues that are important to farmers and ranchers, including immigration, trade, energy and rural development.

“We appreciate President Obama’s stated commitment to comprehensive immigration reform,” said Mark Maslyn, AFBF’s executive director of public policy. “Reforming U.S. immigration law remains essential to agriculture and a priority for Farm Bureau.” Maslyn also noted that Farm Bureau’s farm bill proposal is compatible with President Obama’s statement regarding the need to focus on fiscal responsibility for our nation.

“We also noted that President Obama said he believes the federal government does not feel the need to micromanage farm-level activities,” Masyln said. “We encourage the administration to embrace that spirit across the board when it comes to a wide range of burdensome regulations currently impacting farm and ranch activities.”

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The Utah Farm Bureau looks forward to the beginning of the 2012 General Session for the Utah State Legislature. We will again be advocating on behalf of Utah's farmers, ranchers and other agriculturalists for issues of concern as advanced through our public policy process. We anticipate the issues of water, public lands, and eminent domain being discussed and look forward to ensuring agriculture's place in Utah's economy is secure. Take a look at the 2012 'Issues to Watch For' HERE.

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Do You Have Room in Your Pantry for $500 Worth of Free Groceries?

Enter the Food Checkout Week Contest and you could be the lucky winner of a grocery shopping spree worth up to $500!

Food Checkout Week occurs every year in February when the average American family has earned enough disposable income to pay for their yearly food supply. By comparison, it takes until April to earn enough money to pay for your taxes.

Anwer the 5 questions found HERE and submit your entry to Aurline Boyack at the Utah Farm Bureau. All entries with 5 correct answers will be placed in a drawing for 1 five-minute grocery shopping spree worth up to $500. Entries must be postmarked or emailed by February 1, 2012. Good luck!

  • Are you interested in coming with the Utah Farm Bureau in 2012 for the American Farm Bureau Convention in Hawaii? Visit our 2012 AFBF Hawaii Convention page for more information or contact Susan Furner at susan.furner@fbfs.com or 801-233-3040.
  • The Winter Edition of the new Utah Farm Bureau Countryside Magazine is now available online.
  • Check the America's Heartland Web site for details on where and when the show airs in your market.
  • You can now pay your Utah Farm Bureau membership dues online! You can also pay registration costs for the Annual and Midyear conferences. Visit the 'Membership' tab above to be redirected to a secure payment location.
  • A listing of Farmers Markets in Utah can be found HERE. Additionally, the Utah Farm Bureau sponsors 'produce only' markets at Murray Park and South Jordan City Hall.
  • FFA students can go HERE. to learn more about the connection between the FFA and the Utah Farm Bureau, including information on the FFA Discussion Meet.
  • Follow this link to the Utah Department of Agrictulture and Food to get the most up-to-date commodity and market prices available, including many of the local livestock auctions.

  • Let's Celebrate! Its one colossal party on ice with all your favorite Disney friends! Come learn more about the Disney On Ice package available through the Utah Farm Bureau.

  • Farm Bureau now has a new discount on cell phone service with T-Mobile. Discounts on monthly charges, equipment and set-up available.

  • All-Day passes for Universal Studios or Legoland make great additions to a family's summer travel plans to Southern California in 2010.
  • Hotel Discounts. 20% Choice Hotels, including Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn and Econo lodge. Save 10% off of the "Best Available Rate" for various hotel chains including Howard Johnson, Travelodge, Ramada and Days Inn with advance reservations.
  • Sears Commercial and the Utah Farm Bureau have teamed up to provide an outstanding new member benefit! This benefit is not available through Sears Retail stores. CLICK HERE for more information on how to order.
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