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to the economic returns from Michigan’s other major commodities.
The collaboration between MSU and University of Wisconsin on a forestry economy specialist.
We oppose: Mandating forest practice rules.
The closing of existing roads on state forest lands. Any legislation restricting the sale of forest products for non-traditional use.
We will support [Relocated in policy] efforts by the timber industry on the development of a common scale for hardwood saw logs.
We encourage [Relocated in policy] Michigan State University to conduct an economic study comparing the economic returns of the Michigan forestry industry to the economic returns from Michigan’s other major commodities.
Regeneration of new seedlings, ensuring future crops of trees in our woodlots and forests, is being seriously depleted by wildlife populations that are too high. We will work with the DNR, conservation organizations, hunting groups and other interested groups to bring the wildlife population down to acceptable levels.
We urge the creation of an industry-driven initiative funded by state of Michigan appropriations for forest management, research, education and outreach at MSU, University of Michigan, and Michigan Technological University. Michigan Farm Bureau should provide assistance and expertise to such an initiative.
We request DNR and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to place a high priority on growing and developing new markets, new products, and processing facilities. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, MSU and MTU should also be involved in this effort.
We encourage county Farm Bureaus to work with their local school districts to retain the ownership and use of school forests. The retention of school forests will help preserve educational opportunities for students, help conserve forest resources, and provide both short and long-term income for school districts.
We encourage county Farm Bureaus to refer members to their local conservation districts to obtain a list of qualified foresters for woodlot owners. 
#14 FRUITS & VEGETABLES GRADE QUALITY STANDARDS
1 Michigan Farm Bureau will cooperate with industry
2 groups to research and implement Michigan minimum
3 grade quality standards for fresh fruits and vegetables
4 that will improve product quality, meet consumer
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