In addition to being active in IHFA, Hale served as watermaster on four local canals, was a member of the Committee of Nine and was on the board of directors for Mitigation, Inc., an organization heavily involved in irrigation issues.
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Because of Hale's early efforts and philospohy on membership, the IHFA has become a powerful, multi-faceted organization, representing both large-scale and small operators. Read more about the Idaho Hay and Forage Assocation:
Sitting down with Rick Waitley, Executive Director of Idaho Hay and Forage Association
Progressive Events: Idaho Hay and Forage Convention