. Cranberries; : the national cranberry magazine. Cranberries. I7th ANNUAL MEETING OF fHE MASSACHUSETTS FARM BUREAU FEDERATION The 47th Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federa- ion is now history. Out of the neeting came the number of reso- utions and activities that would be as guide lines will assist the Farm Bureau in determining the efforts which can be made in helping the cranberry industry. Farm labor was also discussed and the delegates adopted the twolve point program for farm labor as outlined by the Secretary in his address as a basis of Farm Bureau's )finterest to the
. Cranberries; : the national cranberry magazine. Cranberries. I7th ANNUAL MEETING OF fHE MASSACHUSETTS FARM BUREAU FEDERATION The 47th Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federa- ion is now history. Out of the neeting came the number of reso- utions and activities that would be as guide lines will assist the Farm Bureau in determining the efforts which can be made in helping the cranberry industry. Farm labor was also discussed and the delegates adopted the twolve point program for farm labor as outlined by the Secretary in his address as a basis of Farm Bureau's )finterest to the cranberry industry, policy dealing with the Common- wealth Service Corps. The delegates also established policy directing Farm Bureau to work in the area of protecting the interest of Agricultural employers and employees in the field of hous- ing, wages, and the like. A rather complete program was set forth in the resolution dealing with natural resources, including air and water. The resolution reads as follows: "Whereas Farm Bureau is keenly aware of the seriousness of the problem of air and water pollution, of the rapid loss of farm land and the nation's natural resources and whereas much hasty if well inten- tioned legislation is being prepared in the name of conservation, there- fore, may it be resolved that Farm Bureau support natural resource conservation measures only after the most careful scrutiny, especially as to their effect on the continual practical operation of our free enter- prise ; The delegates also passed a reso- lution dealing with continued op- position to the inland wetlands bill which is currently before the Massachusetts General Court. The resolutions passed at the annual meeting become the program of work for the Farm Bureau during the year. They serve as directives and as guide lines for the activities of the organization. It is only through an organization such as Farm Bureau that farmers can have an effective voice in matters of i
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