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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1970-02-26, Page 15" airy Research Centre operating at Elora FARMER'S INCOME. TAX SERVICE Year 'Round Services Bookkeeping — Income Tax .*Businesses *Contractors *Farmers * Individuals BOX 35, t,UOAN, ONT. PHQNE 227.4881 We will come to your farm or place of business tfri reason to believe the .situation should be investigated under the anti-celPhlnes. Act," Mr. Trues said. He said farmers would be well advised to hold back their orders for fertilizer, and should not pay any attention to .statements reportedly being made by some cOmpany representatives and salesmen that an agreement has been reached with farm union. '``Members Will be advised by the farm union when a satisfactory agreernent haS been made," he said, "11111•10,. MAPLE LEAF MILLS LIMITED SEED DIVISION EXETER 235-0363 For Personal Service And the Kind of Quality You Can Depend On .... SEE YOUR LOCAL DEALER 7L0 Mfr: WINTER IS ON FWE RIAANOTHER BATTLE OUR OIL WAS WON Williams Fuels Ltd 4$2.6633 C bistributor . for alf Shell Olt ,Products • 81414i, - • CH tiolitAa Wal; arlo dairy scientists are searching for answers to estions that will concern antlers in the future. Such hwork is under way in a n Dairy Cattle Research located en 970 acres of rolling and extremely Wellington County nd midway between; and Elora. When the melts and • the growing starts again, field crop h will occupy these fields heart of this busy and tive rural countryside. Elora Research Centre tablished as a result of the ion of the University of to house the' growing t population. Where s and crops once hed, student residences niversity facilities now ate 'the campus. In order he important agricultural h programs might not be ru pted, the Ontario tment of Agriculture and acquired the 970 acres of few minutes' drive from niversity campus, between h and Elora. Contracts let for renovations and row removal and a building am was initiated by the io Department of Public s,. In May 1969 the first sod turned for the Elora Dairy e Research Centre, and by mber 17, 1969, the Ontario ultural College dairy herd transferred to its new home. he Elora Research Centre is owned ' by the , Ontario Department of Agricuiture and Food, but is operated by the University of Guelph under contract. The new Dairy cattle Research Centre is the first facility to be built. The contract has just been let for the Soil and Crop Sciences Headquarters immediately across the concession road, and plans call for the building of a new Beef Research Unit a few hundred yards down the road, in the immediate future. The Dairy Research Unit is not a modern model dairy barn. It is a large research laboratory where the College herd can be used for important research into the penetrating problems that may •well face the industry in future years. The laboratory was designed by the firm of Brais, Frigon, Hanley, Brett and Minty of Ottawa, the same group that designed the Canada Department of Agriculture's new research facility in the capital's "Green Belt." Larry Argue, a graduate of the Ontario Agricultural College who has taken considerable post-graduate study in agricultural engineering, has been the firm's resident consultant. Dr. W. E. Tossell, Associate Dean, Ontario Agricultural College, describes the purpose of the Centre thus: "This is not a dairy showplace. This 'facility will be devoted to important research. We are not interested in rm accidents reach pidemic proportions 4 //// HARDI-GREEN PASTURE MIXES New and Improved Varieties of • CLOVER • TIMOTHY • GRASSES ro epo ew! Lasso 4 for corn and soybeans HAPPY NEW Y EAR 482-7903 ART'S SUPERTEST The most remarkable herbicide ever developed. • Needs no incorporation. • Lasso 4 will not damage your crops or ruin your rotation plans. 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With this two-fisted attack on urgent need for adequate„, 'ty measures in' agriculture4:: y, Norman Bell, president of Canada Safety Council and the White Motor Company, ed the full attention of gates to the 12th Annual Safety Conference held i-itly at the University of rblph. Mr. Bell delivered the note address of the ference with the theme: otect Our Farmers Of borrow — Today." noting statistics for 1969, Bell noted that out of the 00 accidental deaths across country, 200 were caused by 1 gerous farm machinery tie, while the accidental death on the farm is 20 percent her than the national average. ar fifths of all farm accidents olve tractors or overturning chinery. The loss of life, the rmanent and crippling abilities, and the economic backs paused through farm idents continue to increase, public apathy takes little Lice of the problem. Because increased chanization brings with it the reased possibility of danger, it vital that the farm public start acentrating on pro ,cting ir children, who will . .. the mers of tomorrow. "Sal ty as way of life.....must begin with, i child," said Mr. Bell. Mr. Bell stressed that children mld be kept away from the m work area and the uipment at all times. .untering arguments that this iuld prevent a child from ruing .i how the machines irked, Mr. Bell said that 1per driving and mechanics reexamining past practices. In research there is' no history." With the exeeption of those animals required on site at the University for immediate teaching and research, all dairy animals are housed in the new complex at Elora. The large barn is of single storey, wooden frame construction, fully insulated, and covered with painted steel siding. It can accommodate 192 milking cows, 12 bulls and 100 head of young cattle of various ages. All feed is mixed and measured on the premises in a central facility. Feed storage consists of two large concrete silos, two gas-tight steel silos, six smaller , concrete silos for experimental forages, and half a dozen steel grain tanks. Adequate hay storage is also provided, although it is anticipated that at least 80% of the ration will be in the form of silage. Some of the milking herd will be accommodated in a loose-housing wing with 64 free stalls, slatted concrete floors and , a liquid manure disposal system. The remainder will be tied in rubber-matted stalls with special mangers. These animals will be used for genetic, nutrition, physiology and management studies. The entire complex is enclosed, and the animals will be confined under continuous observation for 12 months a year in this controlled environment. On Monday, February 16, Hon. Wm. A. Stewart, Minister of Agriculture and Food for Ontario, accompanied by Deputy Minister Everett Biggs, Assistant Deputy Minister (Production and Rural Development) K. E. Lantz, and Dr. D. N. Huntley, Director of the Agricultural Education and Research Division of the Department, visited the Centre for an on-the-spot preview of the projects already under way, The Minister's party was greeted by Dr. W. C. Winegard, President of University of Guelph, Dean N. tractor or machine is idling in R. Richards, Dr. W. E. Tossell, the yard,, added Mr, 13 01- Dr. J. C. Rennie, and Dr. J. B. • Lookout 70's is the general theinP for. the 1970 Farm Show that will be held at the Western Fairgrounds on March. 3rd, 4th, 6th and 6th. Fottr special -theatre programs highlight the four-day Show as they take a, serious look at the modern-day farmer and his problma, opPoOnnitics and future, One of the most interesting programs will be held on Friday, 'March 6th as several outstanding speakers look at "i,,and and Legislation." They will discuss such current topics as whether or not to own or rent farmland, air and. water pollution, and land assessment and taxation. The very latest in farm equipment and modern machinery will be on display, as well as hundreds of home and farm equipment exhibits, Special films, baking exhibits and demonstrations will also be highlighted. For the ladies, an ever-changing program of exciting fashions, demonstrations, and competitions. On Tuesday, a special program of floral arrangement; followed by blender cookery on Wednesday; Thursday, a "wig-in"; and Friday, Japanese needlework and artistic designs. The youngsters swing into action at a Junior Amateur Contest and Square Dancing Competition on Wednesday evening, and a Junior Farmerama on Thursday evening featuring the winners from the Ontario competitions. Beauty and charm take the spotlight on Tuesday evening Tractors for Ontario The Agricultural Central Trading Limited in Great Britain has supplied farm rnachin6ry imported by the Ontario Farm Machinery Agency, a special company owned by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. ACT will continue to assist Ontario farmers to import farm machinery until restrictions are removed on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. ACT officials, accused of bootlegging by the Agricultural Engineers Association, claim that the recent Barber Commission Report "fully justifies arranging to by-pass the over gorged distributor channels" in order to supply farm machinery to Canadian farmers. It is stressed that discrimination continues in Great Britain and farm machinery cannot be made available to British farmers at the savings that can be made by Ontario farmers who import farm machinery from Britain. Manufacturing companies in Britain will not supply the Agricultural Central Trading Limited with farm machinery for sale to ACT members. Further orders will be placed with ACT in Britain. ACT officials suggest that an inquiry into the farm machinery price situation in Great Britain would likely reveal inflated prices which must be paid by British farmers. Over 1,000 delegates from 241 agricultural societies am expected to attend the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Annual Convention, February, 25 and 26, at the King Edward,Sheraton Hotel, Toronto. The Honourable William A. Stewart, Minister, Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food, will greet convention delegates, at Wednesday morning's opening session. The main address will be given by The Right Honourable John G. Di efenbaker, former Prime Minister of Canada. Prize winning slides will be shown during the morning. In the afternoon, Mr. Mann Markham, will speak on A Further Look at Sunday Fairs. This will be followed by a panel discussion, Fairs for the '70's, with Mr. W. Perry, Executive Secretary, Canadian , Association of Exhibitions, Toronto, .. as moderator. There will be three panel discussions for Thursday morning's session. One group will discuss Problems of a "C" Fair, a second group, Secretaries and Treasurers Administrative Forum, and a third group, Problems of Larger Fairs and Exhibitions. A summary of the panel discussions will be made in the afternoon, followed by an address by Mr. James E. Dornoff, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The women's program begins Wednesday with addresses and' reports. Mr. Robert Nixon, • M.P.P-i.lrent 5Pen.k,. on Young People in Our Organization. An address, Needlepoint and Carvings, will be given by Mrs. H. Wo4tzel; Mrs, D. Harkheck, will discuss Tube Painting. Canadiana—It Isn't All Pine, is the title of Mrs. M. Bradshaw's talk during the afternoon session. As well, there will be a judges viewpoint of the ladies section and a skit by the ladies of Norfolk County Fair. On Thursday morning, there will be talks by Mrs. M. Wiener on Pine Needle Craft, Mrs. J. Chrichton on Millinery, and Mrs. J. Johnson on Hooked Rugs and Wall Hangings. The morning session will conclude with a panel on Perplexing Problems' Plaguing Fairs, with Mrs. D. Palmer as moderator. All convention delegates and visitors will assemble in the Ballroom for the afternoon session, with adjournment scheduled for 4 p.m. 'TO Ontario Region -.Of the National Farincrs' UniOn is negotiating a price and supply of fertiNer for its members,' Ontario's Regional NFU go-eirdinator; Otto Prues, announced following a meeting of regional directors, that contacts are beirig made with - people willing to sit down and negotiate price arid stipply, "„„ even though it is apparent the major companies in this.prOVinee. are unwilling to even submit quotations." Mr. Prues said that letters were sent to a number of suppliers .and distributors, inviting them to submit quotations on the various analysis for any part or the whole province,. "The replies from many,' trying to excuse themselves, were so similar in wording that it is obvious the tune was. written for them by the parent company. "Last year when we approached the big companies they refused to even talk about negotiating, but they had to knuckle in and lower prices when the farm union was successful in coming up with a program, This year they seem to have formed a conspiracy and even refuse to allow the dealers to discuss price. There is good k1711 "BY YOURS SiNcEREly" 11 401016 Sae TO IF.'OD ALL OUR FIENDS Clinton NOw$-Fiaoord, T/34,05day, February 26, 1970 5A 'Lookout 70's" is. theme. NFU negotiates for fertilizer for ,19:70 Farm Show. f oar Ws members when 15 attractive young ladies compete for the title of Farm Show Princess, Immediately following the crowning, fashions 'galore take the stage. Farm Show '70, will be held at the Progress Building and annex at the Western Fairgrounds in London, Show opens 10:30 a.m, with adult admission $1,00, children under 14 accomPanied by an adult will be_admitted free. Agricultural societies discuss fairs and problems courses would do the job far better, and with safety ensured. Children should not be allowed to sit on moving farm vehicles, especially when these• are on the highway. Do not allow children to run under wheels when the ,; ;,'parents'.-: should • 'set their children a safety example. Where possible, protective frames, roll bars and seat belts should be installed on equipment — and used. At the moment "The sad truth is that the public apathy towards safety means that only about one quarter of people having seat belts actually wear them," said Mr. Bell. He added that the extra cost of safety equipment installation should not be allowed to discourage ownership of such equipment. Children should be taught the commonsense basics: no smoking while refuelling; no refuelling on a very hot or running engine; the proper support and use of hydraulic equipment; the value of a shield for the Power Take-off. Over 40 percent of all accidents take place in the home, said Mr. Bell, and noted that farmers were often far from medical aid when trouble struck. Thus home accidents have to be eliminated and nearly always can be by careful thought. Falls can be avoided by stressing their danger to children. Children, in fact, must be taught to be concerned about safety. Parents and farmers should concern themselves with teaching their children all the dangers, and how to combat them, • ' Stone, as ' Well as' other administrative officers of the University. "After touring these dairy research facilities," said the Minister, "I am confident that they will not be used to re-examine old problems, but to look ahead into the future and plan for changing conditions and production techniques, arid new technology that may well revolutionize dairying. There are already a number of very interesting and important research projects under way, and it is my hope that the Standing Committee on Agriculture of the Ontario Legislature will soon find the time to visit the Station and learn what is being accomplished at the Elora Dairy Cattle Research Centre." An official opening for the Elora facility is planned for the early summer of 1970. HELP YOUR RED CROSS TO HELP CLAY FARM DRAIN TILE * Loose or Palletted * Delivery or Pick Up at Yard Use Clay Tile for Tested and Proven Performance )0606 o crbirti 00600000i LOWEST PRICES ORDER NOW FOR SEASONAL DISCOUNTS $ 06-11 a661roaboa 'pest) au ace' PARKHILL BRICK at TILE COMPANY For further deans- phone- London 438-1021 Collett Vaagaa=ggaitMaMallattilalaMOOMMUMMEM:01.' 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