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Local Farm Income Near $79, 000, Study Shows
Farm analysis results from
18 farm in Umatilla and
Morrow -ounti participat
ing in Blue Mountain Com
munity College's Farm Busi
ness Management program
have been published for 1981
by Alan Nelson, program in
structor. The average Net Farm
Income (NFI) was $78,595 as a
return to operator labor,
management and farm equity,
according to the report. While
this figure may appear to be
an adequate return, Nelson
pointed out that it only
provided a 5.6 per cent return
Volunteer Tax Help Readied
If you enjoy being of help to
others, the Internal Revenue
Service has a volunteer op
portunity for you.
An IRS program known as
Volunteer Income Tax Assist
ance (VITA) is now in the
process of gearing up for the
income tax filing season, Jan.
1 through April 15.
VITA volunteers are
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ing dog is a real asset to the
hunter after Huns since
coveys may be widely
scattered in big country. But
in years of abundance like last
year and the year before, the
solitary hunter with no dog
can often do welL
Since birds may sometimes
sit tight and at other times
flush farther out, a fast
handling double-barreled gun
is a good choice because of its
selection of chokes. The over
and under is popular with
many partridge hunters,
while others prefer the third
shot afforded by an auto
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to total farm investment using
current market value of as
set. Thia figure ji.nnp t 10,5
percent when assets are
valued at cost or income tax
basis.
Cost of production informa
tion is also provided in the
report for wheat and is
available for other enterprises
such as peas, cattle, etc
Nelson requires a minimum of
at least five farms for each
enterprise before cost of pro
duction figures will be re
ported. Using a 13 farm average
and applying market values.
trained by the IRS to assist
lower income, handicapped, or
non-English speaking people
who have difficulty preparing
their income tax returns.
According to T. Blair
Evans, District Director for
IRS in Oregon, volunteers are
trained to prepare simple re
turns. "All volunteers must suc
Servicemen
Rodney B. Dickemma
Airman Rodney B. Dicken
son, son of Rodney 0. and
SherryO D. Dickenson of
Route 1, Hermiston, has grad
uated from Air Force basic
training at Lackland A i r
Force Base, Texas.
During the six weeks of
training the airman studied
the Air Force mission, organi
zation and customs and re
ceived special training in
human relations.
In addition, airmen who
complete basic training earn
credits toward an associate
degree in applied science
through the Community Col
lege of the Air Force.
loader or pump shotgun. Most
hunters use size 7Vi shot for
Huns.
This year the seasons for
chukar and Hungarian part
ridge, and for valley quail in
eastern Oregon run through
the end of December. The
daily bag limit is six. except in
Wallowa, Baker, and Grant
counties the worst hit by
last years winter and spring
weather where the daily
limit is four.
The meat of Hungarian
partridge is darker in color
than that of chukars and quail,
but many hunters consider
them excellent on the dinner
table.
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Nelson found that the total
cost of production for wheat in
190-i wa? $3.M per biM.
This figure is based on 1981's
bumper crop of wheat. On an
average year yield, the break
even total cost, using market
values is $5.20 per busheL On
a cost or income tax basis,
using the 1981 yield, the total
cost was $3.48 per bushel
while an average year break
even cost is $4.60 per bushel.
An additional figure calcu
lated in the farm analysis
report is the equity main
tenance price. To maintain
farm equity, using 1981 yield,
the minimum average price is
cessfully complete an ex
amination", advised Evans.
There is basic training for
new volunteers and refresher
training for experienced
volunteers. Self study pro
grams can be utilized also.
The IRS provides instructors
and free training materials.
Evans said that VITA train
ing will begin early in Decem
He is a 1982 graduate of
Hermiston High School.
Suzanne M. Zink
Air National Guard Air
man 1st Class Suzanne M.
Zink. daughter of Lyle E. Zink
of 1180 Poplar. Hermiston.
and Rosemary Faulstich of
Portland, has graduated from
the U.S. Air Force course for
electronics communications
and electronic systems repair
specialist at Lackland Air
Force Base, Texas.
Graduates of the course
learned to operate and repair
specialized communications
equipment, and earned
credits toward an associate
degree in applied science
through the Community Col
lege of the Air Force.
Zink will now serve with
the Utah Air National Guard
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$2.45 per bushel and with
normal yield $3.24.
"These sets of figures help
establish some strong market
ing guidelines for the farm
er," Nelson said. With prices
at or above $2.45 per bushel,
the average farms equity
would be maintained or in
creased. At prices above
$3.94, for 1981, an economic
profit would be generated.
However, he added, on an
average yield basis, a price of
$5.20 must be obtained to
meet all costs.
"With figures like these
mentioned, which are just a
small portion of that obtained
ber and continue in January.
For details on VITA classes
and self study, volunteers
may call the VITA office toll
free. 1-800-452 1980.
As a volunteer, Evans ex
plained, you are not con
sidered a professional tax
preparer, and will not be held
legally responsible for the
return. Rather, you simply
in Salt Lake City.
She is a 1975 graduate of
Hermiston High School.
Robert Van lerah
Navy Seaman Robert E.
Van Vlerah, son of Mrs. Sioux
Rae Van Vlerah. 6832 Paxton
Road, Boardman, graduated
with honors recently from
recruit training at the San
Diego Naval Training Center.
He was commended for his
outstanding performance in
all phases of training, which
included instruction in sea
manship, military regulations,
close order drill, first aid and
naval history. Personnel who
complete this course of in
struction are eligible for three
hours of college credit in
physical education and hy
giene. Van Vlerah reported to the
San Diego Naval Training
Center in September 1982.
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from a Farm Business Analy
sis, an individual manager can
dotcrminc his financial
strength and situation," Nel
son summarized. Through
continuing participation in
BMCC's Farm Business Man
agement Program, the farmer
can receive help in identifying
problem areas and receive
several cost of production
figures to help with market
ing. The report is developed
each year to give participants
in the program figures to
compare with their own in
dividual farm analysis. Addi
tionally, the report illustrates
assist the Uxpayer to prepare
the return in the best manner
possible. VITA returns are re
viewed at the Portland office
before being sent in to the
IRS service center for pro
cessing. VITA sites will be open in
Oregon from mid January to
April 15. the filing deadline.
They are sponsored by a
variety of community organ
izations, including libraries,
churches, civic or fraternal
groups, and schools which
room for the free tax
help program.
"Last year we trained over
200 volunteers in Oregon who
offered their free tax help at
hundreds of locations." said
Evans. "The program will
continue this year on an ex
panded basis to help more
people at more locations."
VITA is especially in need
of bilingual volunteers, par
ticularly those who can speak
Spanish and Asian languages.
Evans urges interested per
sons to contact the IRS by
telephone for more detailed
information, or write to VITA
Coordinator, P.O. Box 2709.
Portland. 97208.
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to potential participants in the
program the information that
is available. Finally, the com
piled data gives Nelson a set
of average figures to use in
classroom discussions which
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financially and how much
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