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1.9.76, may be any year
for - Ontario dairymq, according
to W.R. Broadworth, Assotiate
Agricultural Representatvie for
Hider' County. Unless the current
trend of significantly_ increased
milk production is slowed, the
supply managment aspect of the'
*Canadian milk marketing system
will be tested. In essence, this
means the individual dairymen's
management skills will be tested.
"One factor contruting to our
increased production has been
the rtention of dairy cows the
last couple of years on our dairy
farms. These cows • in many
a little on feeding as economics
might not dictate full production."
Such an approach, in my view,,
would be totally 'wrong."
Dairymen have .indicated a
trend toward better nutrition for
their cattle. This trend is desir-
able and must be continued as
Better nutrition
needed for cattle
,todays' better bred dairy cow
requires better nutrition. Itecon-
omics in 1976 indicate a desira-
bility of supply restraint on the
part of dairymen, then dairymen
should cull rigorously even at the
depresseebeef prices. The pass
word on dairy' farms in 1976 may
well be- cull the poor cows and
better feed the good co ,s, the
instances were prime cull cows.
Given the beef market the last
tear or so, these so-called cull
cows probably provided more
money in the milking herd than at
the stockyards," Mr. BrOadworth
said.'
"Now that the milk supply is
quit liberal; dairymen should take
another look at these cull cows..
Dairy building facilities may have
been-expanded to accommodate
more milking cattle. A dairyman
might feel he must keep enough
cattle to fill the milking line. He
might also he should cut back
It takes time to get farmers to speak,out.
Back in October, a column was written 'about breeding
co-operitives and the cost to farmers in having technicians
from co-ops inseminating cattle. _ -
In that column, a dairyman was quoted as saying that
any good husbandman could learn to inseminate cows and
the breeding co-ops didn't need a staff scurrying all over
the country. .
Let it be said again: Islid not start the controversy and
have no axe to grind with either side in the argument.
• I predicted that the co-ops would respond quickly a9e
with dignity. They did, I was given a tour of the Western
Ontario Breeders Inc. (WOBI I facilities and told how much
training the technicians need and ,get.
I also predicted that few,, if .any, farmers would do or say.
anything to substantiate the claim that they could do their
___, own technical work. . •
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When the mail strike ended, half a dozen letters apPeared.
In addition, a couple of telephone calls were received and
the response was in favor of the original argument that
many technicians are not needed.
In mid-December, this corner quoted a farmer who had
called to say that the 24-hour' service promised by breeding
co-ops is a lot of malarkey. To quote him: "If you can get
a, technician into yo'ur place after 12:30 noon, I'll eat your
hat."
To quote one letter in part: "In December, 1974, we
Were paying a service fee of $5.50. Oni ,Jhuary•l, 1975. it \
went to $7. In September it was raised, gain to $8 and
now; on January 1, 1976, it went to $10, an Creaseof 81
per cent over the period of time mentioned...all very nec-
essary, they say, because of a, „sudden- shift in income and
• expenses. . , . ..-
-It is quite evident there has been a shift; 'in fact, WOBI
Was Ag. rep. in Huron
1, Brown retires
after 27 years-
has announced the retirement of
Minister of Agriculture and Food,
LeRoy Brown, who served for
R. Gordon Bennett, Deputy
to Mr. Brown for over33 years of
Haliburton.
service, said: 'He has with
Mr. Bennett, in paying-tribute
consistent loyalty and dedication
over 27 years as Agricultural served rural. people and their Representative in Victoria-Hali- communities most faithfully.
berton, and the appointment of With Mr. Brown's leadership and Carm Hamilton to succeed him.
advice, rural people have made Mr. Brown lived in Seaforth when
many profitable changes on their he was Huron's ag. rep in the farms, :and their farm and
1940's.
community organizations have Mr.Brown first joined the
kept active and strong. We are' Agricultural Representive Service •
in 1942' in Middlesex County. , losing one of our most practical
Shortly after, he...enlisted in the and accomplished Agricultural
Representatives when he begins Royal Canadian Air Force, where
his well earned retirement on he served With distinction until
January 1." 194S. Rejoining the "Agricultural
C.L.(Carm) Hamilton's Representative Service in October • appointment to the position of
1945, he served as Assistant Ag. Agricultural
Representative,
Rep. in Ontario county, Ag. Rep. Victoria-Haliburton, 'is effective in Huron County, and in 1948 was
February 1. • appointed Ag. Rep. 'in yictoria-
has acquired a precarious loan with a bank overdraft of
$57,000, bank limn of $695,000. Along with other items, they
have total liabilities of $928,000. They don't even present
a budget to the membership for considera,tion. Just spend
it, add it up and expect membership to pay the freight.
"They stick the,itnife into you, n, as they give it a twist,
they smile and tell you what a. great bargain you are en-
joying.
"True, WOBI has never been confronted with a year like
this before.. In conversation with the president in Novem-
ber, he admitted they waited too long before making any.
moves to change the direction they were headed. I have
long suspected — and after the meeting — feel WOBI mem-
bers have been •helping pay for blue suits for too many fat
cats."
So says one of the more outspoken farmers using the
services provided by WOBI. I have yet to hear from anyone
dealing with the other breeding co-ops ,such as United
Breeders or Eastern Ontario Breeders Inc..1 do know that
United Breeders has been having problems of a different
sort such as thousands of dollars worth of. semen being
stolen. . Again, the membership ends up paying for this
mishap, too.
• To conclude, one of the letters said there are many other
matters that might be touched on but,•like most farmers
as you have said in your column, letter writing is not Our
usual thing.
• Intriguing, isn't it?
And it all began over a chance remark made by a•dairy
farmer.
T.11 be happy tr5 air both. sides of the controversy if read-
ers'are interested; As mentioned before ; this corner will
try tobe impartial in presenting both sides of the argument.
But I would like to get an idea from other readers'as to
whether they think it necessary to carry it farther.
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1'975 farm record b?
dUe by Feb: 15
-available to you at any time.
direct it to the Ministry of transfers).
January," says D.S.Pullen,
the officeTherefore, it will be
have their Completed 1975 Farm
Clinton prior to February 15th.
tive for Huron County.
be done by local staff and a
time again. Anyone wishing
,
Agriculture and Food office in
possible turned in during early
P. Ag., Agricultural Representa-
record book will n of be leaving
Record Book analyzed should
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appreciate having as' many as
The checking of the book will
As before, the completed farm
It is farm record book analysis
"However, we would
to„, computer at Guelph for analysis.
'to make nse of the "no fee"
call for an „appointment. Every
-Record Book in 1975 is welcome
completed an „ Ontario farm
analysis service.
the book while you work, please
farmer in Huron County, who has
you a 1976 rec6pel book upon
request, says Mr. Pullen.
the office or mailed in. If you are
new record book or we-will mail'
in the office, be sure to pick up a
cateteakkeseaapchprobxoimokatealyndonedo tdayht
summary card forwarded to the
If you would like assistance on
"Your book may be brought to
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. Yours truly,
MILTON DIETZ.
Elect
officers
for club
The organizational meeting of
the Central Huron Snowmobile'
Club was held on January 2 at
2:00 at the Clinton Agricultural.
Office. The leaders are Allan
Haugh and, Beth Cooper. •
Elected for office are: Pres. -
Jeff Allan, Vice Pres. - Bob
Wilson, Secretary - Jane Allan,
Press Reporter - Dianne. Wilson.
The Youth Council
representatives are Jim Nevans
and Bob Wilson. Activities-for the
meetings were suggested. The
first meeting will be held
January 19.,
ATTENTION PORK PRODUCERS
MILTON DIETZ' in co-operation with CANADIAN
PROVIMI LIMITED and PFIZER COMPANY , LIMITED
invite you to.a Dinner Meeting .and Swine Seminar at .4
the Seaforth Legion Ha1,1 on. Wednesday, January 21,
1976 at 12:30 p.m.
The latest feeding and management practices will •be
discussed as well as a presentation on Swine Dysentery.
Do plan to attend thii dinner meeting. If you are able
to attend, please contact 'me at 527-0608.
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