WV Farm Bureau Magazine August 2013 | Page 18

KNOW, continued Americans sincerely wake up to the fact government surveillance This latest scandal comes fresh is completely out of control. It on the heels of unconstitutional is up to every citizen to contact drone surveillance of farmers in his or her local, state and federal Nebraska and Iowa. The excuse legislator to demand this issue delivered by administration be resolved. officials was the EPA needed to A free country is one that does snuff out those who are violating not live in paralyzing fear of its The Clean Water Act. government. ABUSE, continued contracts. More of these meetings will be scheduled by the WVROA in an effort to help keep the public informed. WVROA is urging people to call on their representatives to oppose any legislation that promotes lease integration, allows companies to tie up huge tracts of land, or that negatively impacts compensation for royalty owners. To find out more information, see the West Virginia Royalty Owner’s Association website at www.wvroa.com. Not actual photo GEHL 95 XD Feed Grinder/Mixer, 21” High-Performance Big Mill, Multiple screens, 540 PTO, 6” Mixer Auger, Always Stored Inside $3,000 LEON RENNIX (304) 338 - 4826 Valley Bend, WV NOTICE! ANNUAL NATIONAL MEETING! NARO National Association of Royalty Owners (Oil & Gas) Speakers, Networking, Fun! Columbus, OH October 31-November 2 For more information call 1-800-558-0557 Toll Free Or visit www.naro-us.org Nelson Academy of Agricultural Sciences Online Nationally Accredited Courses Adult, High School & Middle School Courses Registration Now Open www.allagonline.com [email protected] www.facebook.com/allagonline Skype Username: allagonline PO Box 23 • Scobey, MT 59263 406-487-5455 (office) 406-783-8552 (cell) 18 West Virginia Farm Bureau News Yeah, right. The best and most practical way of curing this disease known as over-reaching government encroachment is through legislative action. Such an accomplishment would require a big commitment from members of Congress. Unfortunately many of these members will shout to the heavens how they despise snooping from big brother but vote to keep the policies intact in fear of retribution. In response to various reports of nefarious drone activity numerous states are already drafting anti-drone legislation. In fact, there are currently over 40 states that have either proposed or passed these laws. Currently 17 states have laws banning the use of “weaponized” drones. According to an article in The Wall Street Journal most of the laws concerning the use of drones revolve around obtaining a legal search warrant first. Even a small Colorado town recently proposed a “drone hunting” ordinance in which a $100 reward would be given to anyone who lawfully shoots down a drone. One can only hope most Your Auger: Upgraded Bring hi-tech functionality to your new or worn steel flighting: · outlasts steel 2 to 1 · poly surface prevents buildup · reduces power consumption Call 877.367.7659 or order online at lundellplastics.com 13-0076 Organic Fertilizer and Lime Doubled my hay crop in 1995 67% increase of cattle herd on same acreage Dry summer 2012, produced 4100 lbs per acre “18 years field proven” Only costs $14.00 per acre for both Will not burn! 19-19-19 & pellet lime costs $300+ per acre and they burn! Reduce your dependence on “foreign oil” Help the environment with less oil use Improve miles per gallon Cut overall costs American made synthetic oil. Amsoil www.lubedealer.com/rwbenson [email protected] 304-745-4710 after 6 p.m.