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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-07-20, Page 15Make every week farm safety time Even though Farm Safety Week is- officially marked only from July 25 to 31 this year, Agriculture Canada says every week should be a safe one on the farm. The adage, ‘familiarity breeds contempt’, often is painfully and sometimes fatally proven on the farm. That reliable piece of equipment-if used with contempt for its recom­ mended opera ting procedures--can injure, maim and kill. Farm equipment can be dangerous and a careful operator pays close attention to his machines watching out for hazards such as the following; - the pinch point between the arms of. a hydraulic loader; -the ends of rotating shafts, particularly splined shafts; ’ -mower knife blades; -moving belts on such equipment as combines or corn pickers; -fly wheels in motion after a machine has stopped; -rotary mowers which may throw up stones debris; -compressed which could be released; ■electrical appliances, or other springs suddenly C.H. LEWIS LUCAN LTD. Licensed Insured Livestock Hauler to and from all sales barns etc. 24 Hour Service LUCAN Call Larry 227-1086 or 227-4406 tools or equipment which must be properly grounded. Farmers should never try to unplug machinery while it is still running. Farm accidents need not happen if farmers follow some safety rules. The first is to follow the standard operating procedures for any piece of equipment, whether it is a chain saw or a com­ bine. Read and understand the operator’s manual before using the equipment. Secondly the equipment must be maintained in a safe condition. And safety devices must be kept in place. A spacious service shop that is well-equipped is a must if a farmer is to keep his machinery in good repair. Proper maintenance should help avoid repairs in the field under rush con­ ditions. If a farmer lacks the skills to do major main­ tenance, his shop and its equipment should be kept within his capabilities. And he should keep the shop in good repair; otherwise it becomes a hazard, too. Tractor accidents are generally caused by inat­ tention of the operator. This may be inattention to the ground conditions, speed, type of attached equipment or to the standard rule that tractors are not passenger vehicles. Even when equipment is operated properly such factors as weather, fatigue, noise and equipment vibration can contribute to hazardous conditions in the workplace. Personal safety equipment is available and reduces or eliminates injuries. Hard hats, safety goggles, safety masks, gloves and work boots provide protection. However, they must be worn-a pair of safety goggles slung around the neck may look rakish but gives no protection. The success of Farm Safety Week is up to the individual farmer. By ap­ plying the Latin motto ‘Tuum Est’-its up to you-- Canadian farmers can make every week a Farm Safety Week. * &»>*** 'iV Former Ontario agriculture minister, William Stewart, and Bill T-A photo NEW BARLEY VARIETY Dimmick of Farm and Country look at a new barley variety at the Stewart Seeds research farm media day. About 60 reporters from across southwestern Ontario attended the event. Middlesex project starts John DePutter, secretary of the Middlesex County Farm and Home Safety Council, has announced a project sponsored by his group tnat will alert farmers to the hazards of silage and manure gases. Funded by a Young Canada Works grant and Jones speaks at Stewart day Times-Advocate, July 20, 1978 Page 15 Could cut food imports HAY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY ZURICH 236-4381 Farms - Homes- Cottages Elgin Hendrick Hugh Hendrick Jack Scotchmer Glenn Webb Agents Grand Bend 238-2611 Kippen Bayfield 262-5389 565-5270 Dashwood 237-3229 Bull testing space said still available Beef producers know the benefits of performance testing. The Record of Performance Bull Testing program has become so popular producers are ad­ vised to register now for fall tests. < Bob Murray, beef specialist for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, expects the fall tests to fill up very quickly this year. The Ministry-sponsored program has space for 200 to 220 bulls for the fall tests beginning in November. This test is open to bulls born in April and May, 1978. Mr. Murray says the program is advantageous to commercial beef producers because it can pick out bulls which have the ability to gain most quickly. Although producers must consider a variety of traits when selecting a bull for breeding purposes, the ROP program tests only for rate of gain. Bulls come into the test stations at Kemptville, New ---------------'I JIM SIDDALL &SON LICENSED & INSURED TRUCKER • LIVESTOCK • GRAIN • FERTILIZER • FARM SUPPLIES KIRKTON 229-6439 [ Don’t buy until you see the best Grain Bins by Butler: If you think all grain bins are alike, you’re in for a pleasant surprise when we show you a Grain Bin by Butler. You’ll see how Butler engineering has designed in protec­ tion for your grain ... safe from weather and rodents. You can choose from a complete line of sizes and capacities t0 "Dori^tbuy anySgrain bin until you see the best. 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To register for the ROP Bull Test program, contact Mr. Murray, Live Stock Branch, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Legislative Buildings, Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 1B5 (416) 5971. 965- donations from agribusiness, the Middlesex effort will involve the posting of warning signs near silos and liquid manure storage throughout the County. “The aluminum signs warn of the hazards of these gases and specify the critical period of danger for silage gas,’’ explains Marlene Boland, supervisor for the project. A recent University of Guelph graduate, Ms. Boland ‘is one of four Middlesex County students hired for the sign-posting effort. The others are Mary Bertens, Nancy Filson and Lori Robb. It is anticipated that at least 2,000 signs will be required to post all silos and liquid manure storages in Middlesex. We hope to have the County covered by Sep­ tember 1,” adds Ms. Boland. “If we haven’t been to a particular farm by mid­ August, I would suggest that the farmer call us in London a (519) 472-0558 to be sure that his facilities are posted with the signs.” Ontario is importing food worth $375 million that could, and should be grown here, the director of research for Ciba-Geigy seeds said Friday. George Jones told about 70 reporters and government officials at the new Stewart Seeds research farm east of Ailsa Craig that the agriculture base in Ontario should be expanded. “There is no earthly reason it can’t be expanded. We have some silly things going on with farm land but, by and large, we have more good productive land now then we had years ago,” he said. Improvements in crops will be made by plant breeders such as those who work on the Ailsa Craig research farm, Jones said. He called genetic engineering a “classic hoax” which would not contribute anything for at least 25 years. Jones criticized govern­ ment regulations which slow down the marketing of new seed strains. He pointed to a new type of barley developed at Ailsa Craig which is superior to anything being grown now, but won’t be licensed for another year because of government regulations. The 190 acre farm north of Highway 7 replaces the test plot lands on the farm of John Stewart, the founder of Stewart Seeds. The farm is designed for demonstration plots, multiplication of seeds, and research. Stewart Seeds was pur­ chased two years ago by the international corporation ’ Ciba-Geigy Seeds Ltd. The company with its head of­ fices in Switzerland also markets seeds in Canada under the branch name of Funks. Gordon Bennett, who retired this year as deputy minister of agriculture for Ontario, was honored by the company during its open house and barbecue for the media. Bennett was an agriculture representative in Huron and Middlesex Counties for eight years before going to Toronto. /.................— Gabion Stone hazard warning HONOR GORD BENNETT — Stewart Seeds honored former deputy minister of agriculture Gordon Bennett at their special open house for the media. Bennett was an agriculture representative in Huron and Middlesex Counties for eight years before he went to Toronto. T-A photo Former Huron rep studies family farm Agriculture and Food Minister Bill Newman has announced the appointment of R. Gordon Bennett to conduct a study into the future of the family farm. Mr. Bennett, former Huron agriculture rep. who retired last May as Ontario’s deputy minister of agriculture and food, will inquire especially into the opinions held by farmers and their families about futures. In announcing Mr. nett’s appointment, Newman said: “The family farm has been fundamental to our way of life for nearly 200 years. It is our oldest and most efficient economic and social in­ stitution. In our constant efforts to improve our programs for agriculture in Ontario, it is essential that we understand the farmers’ , their Ben- Mr. point of view and understand what changing social and economic conditions mean to them as individuals and as businessmen. It is one thing to know what the facts are; it is another to know how the people affected by those facts perceive them.” The minister also said he was pleased that'a man of Gordon Bennett’s calibre was available to conduct this study. “With his 35 years’ experience in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Mr. Bennett has an unparalleled knowledge of agriculture in Ontario,” Mr.Newmansaid. The study will begin this summer. SIDEWALK DAYS July 21 & 22 TERM DEPOSITS Up To Year - 8% 1 or 2 years - 9% 5 years 9 ’/z % CLINTON COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION LTD. EXETER BRANCH Now located in the Old Town Hall 322 MAIN ST. 235-0640 Diagnostic centre operates at Guelph Calcium Chloride in 100 pound bags Sand & Stone Thomson dan unite for picnic The 39th Annual Thomson Reunion was held at the Lions Park Mitchell, Sunday with 40 attending. The 40th Reunion next year will be held at the home of Bert and Audrey Vorstenbosch, Mitchell with the following executive; President - Cecil Pepper, Vice President - Gwen O’Rourke, Secretary- Treas“urer - Mary Thomson, Sports Committee - Ken and Pat Britton, and Brenda and Joyce Pepper, Lunch - Alex and Hanna Miller. Following a sumptuous dinner sports and games, created many laughs. Members of the family from, Stratford, Mitchell, Exeter, Hensall, Kippen, Dublin and Seaforth attended the reunion, Strange insects or plant diseases no longer need remain mysterious. A new Pest Diagnostic and Advisory Clinic is now operating at the University of Guelph with funds provided by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. This central clinic promptly answers queries from homeowners, hor­ ticulturists and farmers. Experts in the Department of Environmental Biology identify pests, weeds and plant diseases, and suggest the most effective and up-to- date means of control. Dr. F.L. McEwen, chairman of the Department of Environmental Biology, says most specimens are identified by sight, but in some cases there is no alternative but to wait for an insect to develop into another stage that is more easily recognized. To identify some plant diseases, extra time is needed to culture pathogens, the microorganisms affecting community of specialists is ideal when diagnosis is 'difficult. Specimens sent for diagnosis should be typical of the problem found in field or garden. Insects can be sent in pill bottles. For safe shipment, diseased leaves and weeds are best packaged in a plastic bag or placed bet­ ween wax paper sheets before being enclosed in a sturdy carton. Fruits such as apples and tomatoes, wrapped with newspaper or toweling to prevent bruising, travel well in a mailing tube or carton. Care should be taken not to add moisture as this in­ creases the chance of rapid decay en route. Mailing stresses the need for as much information as possible about the specimen. Circumstances including soil type, description of the plant site, the area affected, and details of insecticide or fungicide use are helpful. Specimens should be sent or delivered to the Pest Diagnostic and Advisory Clinic, Room B 14, Graham Hall, Department of Environmental Biology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario NIG 2W1. Telephone requests should be directed to (519) 824-4120, extension 2701. 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