Solid programs advocated HONOLULU, Hawaii Charles B. Shuman, former president of the American Farm Bureau Federation said here recently that “it is better to go down in defeat supporting a sound policy position than to accept a compromise with an un sound position.” Shuman warned the Farm Bureau members of the danger of over-playing the “nice-guy” role. “Farm Bureau leaders are nice people and they want to be liked by others. This is what many well-meaning folks describe as good public relations. “However, the preoc cupation with being a “nice guy” sometimes leads to Integral loader/tractor design combines power, balance & durability for high-production loading Convenient direction control lever. Located immediately below and concentric to the arc of the steering wheel. Both direction and steering are easily controlled with left hand Operator oriented controls. Designed for easy operator command at all times . : IDEAL FOR j CLEANING CHICKI I HOUSES, ETC. Heavy Duty Dual Range Transaxle is engineered for heavy duty, tough tractor work It is geared with a dual speed range low for maximum lugging power and work efficiency, and high for light loads and travel Tiller. Like all Case hydraulic attach ments, the tiller "plugs in” to the loader/tractor’s hydraulic system. Tills a strip 41" wide. Tine rotation can be reversed from the driver’s seat to dis lodge stones. Unique Case design al lows 9" section to be extended out to the right beyond the rear wheels for tilling underneath overhanging bushes. . Binkley & 133 Rotfisville Station Road weakness and defeat in the tough political action battles in which Farm Bureau is engaged. Farm Bureau, said the former AFBF president, “can become more effective in coping with changed conditions by learning how to fight effectively for sound policies.” “In Farm Bureau we have often been too ready and willing to compromise. We have fogotten that there can be no compromise between right and wrong economic issues just as there can be no compromise between good and evil,” Shuman said. The agricultural scene will continue to change, just as it always has changed. As it changes, Farm Bureau must Heavy duty hardened king pins. 1 Va " dia. Pivot m replaceable spindle bushings Tapered roller bearing front wheels assure long life and minimize resistance Mower. Choose from 44" or 48" mow ers. Features deep deck configuration and extended discharge chute with wide dispersal angle. Mower blades create cyclonic vacuum action to lift the grass for a sharp, clean cut Dis charge is even, without bunching or clumping. Hydraulic lift is standard continue to move aggressively to satisfy the needs that result from change, Shuman said. “The more unsolved problem that affects prac tically every farm and ranch family in America is marketing. This remains the challenge of Farm Bureau. There is no possibility that the marketing problems will be solved by other organizations or by the government,” Shuman said. Shuman emphasized the importance of service-to member programs in Farm Bureau. The relationship between the service com panies and the organization are generally healthy, he said, but he warned: “There Easy steering and handling. Heavy duty drag link, tie bar and ball joints, actuated by large gears, make steering and maneuvering easy reduce fatigue, increase work output. Front tires. 4 ply front tires mount on heavy duty, \ bolt-on wheel. Rear tires. 2 ply rear tires feature all traction field and road lug treads Hurst Bros. Utitz, PA. Phone 717-626-4705 is danger that the policies of the organization will be unduly influenced by the service personnel and the needs of affiliated com panies. In too many counties, he said, “the task of new member solicitation has been placed on service personnel. This is a poor substitute for farmer member contacts with nonmember neighbors.” Unlike compact tractors with add-on loaders, the Case loaders are designed and built to handle commercial loading applications Steering, wheels, bearings, spindles, axles, balance and exclusive Case single hydraulic systems are engineered specifically for efficient loader operation Case patented loader bucket linkage provides a positive power stroke for roll back and break out, and a speed stroke for dumping. This results in steadier bucket control, greater bucket load and faster dumping action The exclusive linkage also delivers a greater operating arc for maximum roll back at grade level and more than 45* dump angle at any level Exclusive Case Loader Frame is engineered to withstand the stresses required for loader work applications The load distribution is properly balanced between front and rear axle for stable operation under a variety of work conditions 3-point hitch. Category “O” 3-pomt hitch features exclusive Case double acting cylinder that lets you raise, lower, apply down pressure and con trol operating depth of implements. A wide variety of job-matched attach ments can be added with this versa tile hitch. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Jan. 22,1977 — Granges begin forum Over 5,500 local chapters of the Grange, the country’s oldest farm organization and rural family fraternity, have begun a Grange Issues Forum, a series of discussion programs designed to keep its membership up-to-date and involved with national legislative activities. Among the topics to be examined throughout the year are farm and food policies, land use planning, world food problems, soil and water conservation, tax laws, national health insurance and energy. Local Granges have been advised of the availability of resource material both from the National Grange and government agencies. They will also contact local in dividuals, agencies and Congressiohal delegations for ad ditional input. The Grange is a grass roots organization which means its national legislative policies and programs are developed at the local level. There are over 500,000 members throughout 41 states. Sturdy 44" bucket, Integrally welded, remains square and level Digs and loads corners witho twisting ingle lever bucket control. ne lever controls lift, roll back, dump, and lower. *B?i. YZ 1 -- i Front Axle The entire front axle, wheel and tire assembly is designed to handle the heavy duty work load of the Case loader This solid welded front axle structure has a 3000 lb rated static load capacity. : WHEEL YOUR WAY TO SUPER SAVINGS BY EARNING A FREE ATTACHMENT WITH THE PURCHASE OF ANY CASE COMPACT TRACTOR. ; CALL 717-626-4705 NOW FOR DETAILS Bucket Wear Strips. Reinforce and strengthen the bucket for lor Twear. 17
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