A cocky U.S. Department of Agriculture representative stopped at a farm
and talked with an old farmer. He told the farmer, "I need to inspect
your farm." The old farmer said, "OK, but don't go in that field right
over yonder." The Agriculture representative said, "Mister, I have the
authority of the United States Government with me. See this card? The
card means I am allowed to go WHEREVER I WISH on any agricultural land.
No questions asked or answered. Have I made myself clear? Do you
understand!" The farmer nodded politely and went about his farm chores.
Later, the farmer heard loud screams and saw the Agriculture Rep running
for the fence and close behind was the farmer's huge-horned prize bull.
The bull was gaining on the Agriculture Rep with every step. The Rep was
clearly terrified, so farmer immediately threw down his tools, ran to the
fence and shouted out.....
"Your card! Your card! Show him your card!"
and talked with an old farmer. He told the farmer, "I need to inspect
your farm." The old farmer said, "OK, but don't go in that field right
over yonder." The Agriculture representative said, "Mister, I have the
authority of the United States Government with me. See this card? The
card means I am allowed to go WHEREVER I WISH on any agricultural land.
No questions asked or answered. Have I made myself clear? Do you
understand!" The farmer nodded politely and went about his farm chores.
Later, the farmer heard loud screams and saw the Agriculture Rep running
for the fence and close behind was the farmer's huge-horned prize bull.
The bull was gaining on the Agriculture Rep with every step. The Rep was
clearly terrified, so farmer immediately threw down his tools, ran to the
fence and shouted out.....
"Your card! Your card! Show him your card!"
