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For the New Member Only 



RE you one of the several thousands who became 

 Farm Bureau members during the latter half of 1943? 

 If so this editorial is for you. 



Have you visited your Farm Bureau office when in town? 

 It's there to serve you as your headquarters. You own a 

 share of it. You'll be welcome at any time, even if it is 

 only to say "Hello." 



What Servlte* of farm Bureau Are You Using? 



Your organization, with its membership of 100,000, 

 grew to that size (the largest of any state farm organiza- 

 tion) largely because it does render needed services to 

 its members. One of the ways in which you can benefit 

 from your membership is to inform yourself of what serv- 

 ices are available, and to use those which meet your needs. 



In the county Farm Bureau office you will find the farm 

 adviser, who represents the U. S. Department of Agri- 

 culture and the agricultural extension service of the Uni- 

 versity of Illinois. His job is to serve farmers generally 

 with useful information on farming methods, as proved 

 and tested in the laboratories and demonstration plots. 

 He or his assistant can help you solve difficult farm prob- 

 blems. Their work is so varied and extensive that most of 

 the informational service must of necessity be carried on 

 with groups rather than individuals, but even personal 

 consultation is available. Space does not permit listing of 

 the many projects sponsored by your county Farm Bureau, 

 but whether you have a soil, crop, or livestock problem — 

 if you are interested in 4-H, Rural Youth, farm manage- 

 ment, or any other project related to your farming opera- 

 tions, contact your Farm Bureau office to see what infor- 

 mation or service is available. 



ProvUet Cooperative Marketing 



Qcoperative marketing agencies through which you are 

 invited to market your milk, cream, grain, livestock, wool, 

 fruits and vegetables have been established throughout 

 the state and today are serving thousands of Farm Bureau 

 members. 



Business Services 



Farmers working together — co-operatively — have 

 also developed a great many business services which are 

 available to you. Many of the services are exclusively for 

 Farm Bureau members. You can get the greatest return 

 out of your investment in Farm Bureau membership by 

 learning what these services are and by using them accord- 

 ing to your needs. 



Insurance 



A complete line of insurance designed to meet the needs 

 ot Illinois farmers is offered by the three Farm Bureau 

 insurance companies. The general agent, located in the 



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Farm Bureau office, or the special agent in your community, 

 will gladly go over your life, casualty and property insur- 

 ance needs with you without obligation on your part. . 



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farm Supplle* ! 



Your county service company was developed to pro- 

 vide farmers with high quality farm supplies, better serv- 

 ice and savings which result from volume purchasing and 

 sound management. The manager of your county service 

 company or the Blue Seal petroleum or feed serviceman 

 will be glad to discuss the complete line of farm supplies 

 they have to offer. ,_ i 



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 Hog Cholera Serum 



The Producer Supply Company, also a subsidiary of the 

 Farm Bureau, handles hog diolera serum and virus, and 

 other supplies. You'll find many, many other useful serv- 

 ices in the office. 



In the development of the many business services by 

 Farm Bureau members of the state, the aim and purpose 

 has always been to provide high quality products, and the 

 best possible service, at the lowest net cost. These associ- 

 ated companies are owned, controlled and operated by the 

 Farm Bureau members of Illinois. 



farm Bureau folks are friendly 



You'll find Farm Bureau folks friendly, and willing 

 and glad to serve you. Won't you help them and help 

 yourself by getting acquainted, and by taking part in 

 local activities? Farmers can do a lot if they'll work to- 

 gether. 1 



By attending meetings as they are called, by getting 

 acquainted with the personnel of your Farm Bureau, and 

 by taking part as the opportunity affords, you will soon 

 find that there are tremendous satisfactions to be gained 

 in your organization. 



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Don'f Be Hesltanf About Asking Questions { 



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As a new member, you are fully entitled to all the infor- 

 mation you want. You have joined a large, successful ed- 

 ucational and service organization. If you utilize even a part 

 of the benefits which it is anxious to give you, you will 

 find that the investment you have made will be repaid 

 many fold. 



farm Bureau Work* for You 



In everyday ways, as well as in taking a strong part 

 in the discussion and settlement of great legislative pro- 

 grams affecting agriculture. Farm Bureau works day and 

 night for the welfare of its members, and of the country 

 as a whole. You can bear a part of the responsibilty for its 

 future by becoming thoroughly informed about its many 

 activities. 



Information and participation will pay you the greatest 

 dividends of all. 



LA. A. RECORD 



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