51.   Farmers such as Gravois say their counterparts in the upper Midwest, where grains and other staples flourish, would have an easier time changing course than he would.

52.   Farmers here say they flew her red banner from their plows, like kites.

53.   Farmers say Califia would destroy prime farmland and sap the Central Valley of desperately needed water.

54.   Farmers say consumers will love the new taste and buy more skim milk.

55.   Farmers say hashish is no more dangerous than alcohol, and they deny responsibility for what was done with the opium.

56.   Farmers say the federal price supports are needed to provide the financial stability that allows them to borrow money at the bank to buy equipment, plant and harvest.

57.   Farmers say the outlook is not all that bleak.

58.   Farmers said it has cut costs dramatically and launched an effective risk-management program.

59.   Farmers said the measures have created havoc in a region where most people live off the land.

60.   Farmers say doors were knocked down, and workers were wrestled to the ground.