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HIGH QUALITY GRASS SEEDS at Economical Prices FEED GRAIN CONTRACTS for Mixed Grain and Oats (ANN'S MILLu,, 235,1182 Exeter /29,4118 Kirkton Order your seed grain NOW! WE OFFER YOU THE MOST COMPLETE FERTILIZER SERVICE AVAILABLE ANYWHERE, CHOOSE THE ONE THAT BEST SUITS YOUR LABOUR AND FARM REQUIREMENTS 1. Solid — Bags or bulk. Spreader service. Competitive prices. 2. Liquid — Delivered or our bulk station. 3. Nitrogen Solutions applied. 4. Liquid Equipittent — Rental or custom. 5. CuStoni planting service for corn and beans. Crowd at Conference cliscippointing Pack 'em in for play, .pesticides Says farmers can curtail pollution About 9Q0 persons attended the three events held in conjunction with the annual Agricultura.1Con,- ference in Clinton Friday and Saturday by the Crop and Soil Improvement Association, the Federation of Agriculture and the Junior Farmers. Almost half of that number were on hand Friday for the Junior Farmer drama festival, while another 255 attended the pesticide meeting on Friday. Agricultural Representative Doug Miles said he was "very disappointed" in the fact only Page 2 Times-Advocate, March 16, 1967 225 Huron farmers attended the Agricultural Conference at the high school on Saturday. Be said he and his staff had chosen topics that would provide farmers with information they will require in the next six months. "But, I guess I boobed," he said in noting that farmers ap- parently weren't interested in the topics. The most popular program of the six presented was on drain- age and water pollution. All but a handful of those in attendance Saturday morning sat in on this discussion to hear three township clerks explain regulations re- garding drains. Leading the panel was agric- ultural engineer Bert Moggach and members included Harry Strang, clerk of Lisborne; Jim McIntosh, clerk of Tuckersmith; and R. E, Thompson, clerk of Goderich township. The three clerks gave advice yards, septic beds and silos— he said this could be eliminated if farmers took the initiative and took a good look at what their tile do, Reporting there was severe pollution in some areas due to carelessness, Spencer predicted controls would have to be placed on fertilizers, feed lots, barn- yard runoffs, and other pollution sources, if people didn't take the little steps required to pre- vent this from becoming a more serious problem. He said some States in the U.S.A. already require permits for feedlot operations, the stage that it will become a big concern requiring drastic regulations. Spencer said he didn't want victims of water pollution to get any more concerned, but hoped that those causing it would get more concerned. He listed the types of farm pollutants as: soil erosion, or- ganic matter such as manures and dead leaves, fertilizers con- taining nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. He listed the problem of nitro- gen from fertilizer as "extremely troublesome" and said several areas were approaching what could be termed "safe levels". In reference to another prob- lem—that of runoff from barn- on the steps they should take when considering the purchase of a farm, as well as procedures involved in applying for tile drainage loans and municipal drains. They agreed that the clerk of the municipality was the first man any farmer should see when considering drains, so he may be made aware of existing drains and outlets. They fielded several questionS from members of the audience, relating primarily to individual problems. Included on the same program was Verne Spence, farm water management specialist for the Ontario agricultural department, who reported that our survival and well being depends upon elim- ination—or at the least a slow down—in water pollution, He said that with every farmer excercising some control and a great deal of common sense, the problem might never reach Hibbert group report on year The annual meeting of the Rib- bert Co-operative Dairy Assoc- iation Limited was held at the Township Hall, Staffa, on March 8. During the past year the total butter manufactured was 1,072,529 lbs. A patronage bonus of 44 per pound of butterfat was paid amounting to $34,462.39. Russell Worden, whose term had expired, was re-elected for another five year term. Bob Jardine from the Dairy branch, Stratford, was guest speaker. Gerald Carey, who re- presents Perth and Huron to the Provincial Cream Producers' Association, made a few brief remarks. The manager, Lloyd Cameron, mentioned the improvements in the quality of cream and the butter grade, and thanked the shareholders for coming out and showing their interest. Officers for the coming year are: president, Russell Worden; vice-president, Vic Jeffery; sec- retary-treasurer, Arthur Kemp; directors, Harris Butson and Norman Jefferson. NEED ACTION Some of the programs required to be undertaken by farmers to reduce pollution were listed as follows: —pay more attention to the time and amount when applying pesticides, herbicides and fer- tilizers. —have spray equipment cali- brated correctly. —prevent soil erosion. —manage barnyard runoff so it takes place over a period of time and not all at one time. In the afternoon session at Clinton, the family farm agree- ment sessions were well attend- ed, as were the hydro Investment and dairy discussions. Only a few farmers appeared interested in crop insurance and unemployment insurance. Miles said he was well pleased with the Friday event which had 13 major chemical companies relating what their herbicides and insecticides will do. "It was one of the better days I ever attended", the Huron Ag Rep stated, adding it would be impossible for farmers to go home without some good ideas. In introducing the sessions, Miles stated it was impossible to farm without taking advantage of the various products industry has provided to eradicate weeds and insects. In the Drama Festival, the Clinton Junior Farmers walked off with top honors in competi- - Please turn to Page 3 Organize 4-H clubs Super isn't a miracle fertilizer. No matter what anybody says. This year's 4-H Swine Club program will get under way on Thursday, March 16 at 8:30 pm in the Board Room, Ontario De- partment of Agriculture, Clinton. All young people between the ages of 12 (as of January 1st, 1967) and 20 who are interested in joining, should get in touch with their township hog producer director. A new and important develop- ment in 4-H Swine Club work will be tested on a pilot basis this year in Huron County. Mem- bers 12-20 years of age may take part in all aspects of the project. Each member will have his or her choice of a breeding hog or a market hog project. In the Breeding Hog Project, each member will have two pure- bred gilts and will use the reg- ular Swine Club Record Book. Gilts should be born between March 1 and April 30, 1967. In the Market Hog Project, each member will have a group of not less than five market hogs. These members will use the Market Hog Record Book. Market Hogs should be born after January 1, 1967. As well, all hogs must be weaned and on feed not later than May 1. A number of members will be using pigs from their 1963, 1964, 1965 or 1966 4-H sow, while new members will purchase pigs from these litters or from purebred breeders. Further details are in the recent edition of the "Huron County Soil and Crop News". OTHER CLUBS The 4-fi Calf, Tractor, Engine- ering, Grain Corn, Sweet Corn, Forage and Conservation Clubs will be organized during Easter Holidays, March 28 to 31, Please check the "Huron County Soil and Crop News" and your local newspapers for adver- tisements concerning these or- ganizational meetings. We will admit, though, that the farmers who use Super Q as part of a sound management program get some pretty spectacular results. How about corn? Last year lf you're the kind of outstandi ng farmer whose land is fertile enough, whose cropping and fertilizing methods are progressive enough, and whose goals are high ourSuperQforCorn helped set an all-time yield record of 161 bushels an acre in the Nation- al Corn Picking Contest in Eastern Michigan. 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