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Most farmers are now aware that the 1963 Wheat Referendum will be held May 21st. What a lot of growers are now aware of is the process they have to go through in order to get the right to vote. According to the latest statement by the ASCS Office any farmer who has a wheat allotment or any farmer who grew wheat in either 1959, 1960, or 1961 can qualify to vote. Wheat producers are divided into two categories: large producers (15 acres or more) and small producers (less than 15 acres). The large producers are already qualified to vote because of their past history. However, small producers (and most producers in Rappahannock County are small) are required to sign a statement agreeing to participate in the program, if it passes, before j^hey will be allowed to votef>lo one, that we know of, has been able to defend this inexcusable discrimination against the small producers. The thought is being left with a lost of small producers that when they sign the agreement they are obligated to vote “yes". We in Farm Bureau object to this false implication and wish to make known to all growers that we urge
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