Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1980-10-29, Page 1616, THE, BRUSSELS POST;, 'OP.17.0,13,git 2.9i. 190o F of A wants to. by: ALICE Huron 'Federation Of Agri- culture delegates won't: be, going to the Ontario :Federa- tion of Agriculture. eonven- don empLtyhanded. Federation members ap- proved a number of resolu- tions at:their annual meeting in BruSselS Thursday for delegates to take to , the convention next month. The. first sesolutien ap- proved by members <aid since young farmers face difficulties starting up in business with high. land prices and high interest rates, "be it resolved that the federation set up a special committee to study the problem and to make some resolutions." A second resolution, also approved, was somewhat similar, It stated since changes in the structure of agriculture have an impact on 'the whole community. both socially and economical- ly, and since these changes . are influenced by govern- ment policies, the OFA was asked to lobby with the wvernment on behalf of the farm community. The resolu- tion read, "be it resolved that the Ontario Federation rf Agriculture OFA strike a ,:ommittee to examine this problem (such a committee ,.veld seek the assista nee of a major research organization to assist in its work)," The resolution asked that the findings of the of the commit- tee be "a major part" of the 1981 OFA convention. Doug Fortune put forward a resolution call :tug fir changes in bank policy. resolution said at pr sent, payments and depo 't., at banks made after P.M. are considered the next day's business. It was pointed out this 'can cause particular problems, over a long week- end, when a deposit might be made Friday afternoon but not show on bank records ' until Tuesday. The resolution asked that the Bank Act, be am; ended so "that all bank transactions be,completed the day they're initiated." Members_passed a fourth resolution,. presented by , Norman Alexander, calling for the OFA to urge Plant Products , a federal, depart- ment, to have the Seed Act revised so that certain weed seeds, including , those of Johnston grass, poison hem- lock and velvet leaf, be classified, as noxious and to have the noxious weed list updated more . frequently. ALTERNATE SOURCE Federation members turned their attention to resolutions dealing with the Issue of alternate fuel and energy sources. The first resolution said ' since Many farmers are interested in the production of alcohol as an alternate fuel source for food production and the $500 license fee is a prohibitive cost for many farmers, the OFA should ptst pressure on th ap prop - date,authorities to have this cost reduced to $100 or A second resolution was approved asking the Energy Com mittee oft he OFA set tsi) a system of collecting in for- Mat icin on energy-producing and energy-conserving prat-, ficeN from around the pro- vince and "redistributing it were developed, the reSolu-1 don asked that Ontario Hydro be required "to co- operate with farmers devel- oping electrical systems dependent on: renewable energy and/or energy con- servation.'' Also, the resolution asked that Ontario Hydro be re- quired to pay fair value for to Hydro for its operating expenses. Finally, the resol- ution also asked that such loans could he repaid over a period of years by redtietionS on the-utility bill or ,dedue- tions from the electricity Payment the farmer receives. The final resolution dealt with the price paid to the ' Please turn to page, 17 Opening new doors to small 111 business AT: The WIngiuun Motel, R.R. #4, Wingham On: The 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of each month [Next Visit Date: Nov. 4] See our Stratford Office Representative PETE IlUXTABLE Financial assistance Management counselling Management training. Information on government programs for business [Branch Office Address) For an appointment or' further' infOrmaticon on the Barik's Services 0 cali 271.5e5o [collect] or write 1036 Ontario Street, StratfOrd, Ontario farMer-produced eleetriCity and that fair value would be the replacement cost to Hydro of farm-generated electricity. The resolution continued by asking that farmers be able to obtain loans for capital and operat- ting costs for generating and ,energy-conserving systems equivalent to thoSe available B USINES . S .... , • _ wiell Pardys.Dair'y Brussels Sales „_,.. •___„. Supplies \ MILKERS - ,Service 887-6694 DIRECTORY de Mon., COMPLETE . David ' 87 Tues, , ' Saturday _- OPTOMETRIST'S , OPHTHALMOLOGIST'S Prescriptions Closed OPTICAL Optician Main, St., South, SEAFORTH and filled_ promptly HOURS: Thurs., Fri., 9:00 a.m. - 5:.30 9:00 a. m. -12 p.m. all day Wednesday • SERVICE 527_1303 Longstaff ,ltd. p.m. ' for FERTILIVERS-Bag & Bulk .FEEDS-ProvIml AftrOnih ' Cattle mineral Salt . Aureomydn SEEDS.NK Corn ' Brussels.887.-6016 - Crumbles Agromart PESTICIDES • FARM SUPPLIES BRUSSELS BUILDERS 887-6408 . Mill St. 'West- --' Since 1956 - NOG' 1H0 RESIDENTIAL—COMMERCIAL if H. TEN PAS sit;0 CONSTRUCTION LTD. 'WE SELL AND INSTALL , PELLA AND HUNT Windows - Patio Doors Insulated Entrance Doors - Insul. Glass Boost BUY Call -1H., TO your :.:THIS -887-6641 -DAY! income SPACE - A. Covering Brussels Passengers and • 5 a.m. Emergency 887-6711 B . Taxi and light delivery till I a.m. calls after Area that. _ pick up 4-4 170 Wallace Avenue N., ' Flower Phone 291-2040 0411-4.40 tilt-OWE! 910 7 ilt L td. ED VAN GEEST 7tomov -Um en; LISTOWEL, ONT. ... .. Your Personal Florist With world-Wide Connections 24 Fast 2 PITS Fleming Bulk HRS. OPEN A Unloading DAY •. Pelleted Feed Mill Feed Elevator Clinton 482-3438 , ' Anstett SEAFORTH—CLI BU LOVA Watch --We and —3 Jewellers —ACCUTRON Jewellery Sell and Service Stores NTON Repairs -- —WATCH - —WALKERTON Ltd. ES .Livestock George BRUSSELS Phone Local Trucking and 887-6122 Jutzi Long and TRANSPORT Distance Shiliping (Evenings) Brusse l s Service i McGavin's Farm We specialize in a Compiete FARM EQUIPMENT. Sales and Service Brussels Walton 887-6365 —, Equipmen Line Seaforth 527-0245 of For Feed Universal BRUSSELS 887-6455 BELGRAVE Co-op & Fertilizer - Petroleum Products Hardware and Appliances Milker Equipment and WINGHAM 35742711 Cleaners Mrs. Yvonne , Agent Elmo Farmers Insuraoce Company R.R. 3 Brussels. for Mutual Knight Fire 887-6476 If you require financing to start, modernize or expand your business and are unable to obtain it elsewhere on reasonable terms and conditions or if you are interested In the FBDB management services of counselling and training or wish information on government programs available for your business, talk to our representative. FEDERAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMEN T BANK to interested groups and HYDRO'S CO-OPERATION A third energy-related resolution asked that the provincial federation ask the Ontario governmment to develop guidelines and pro- grams to encourage farmers to develop their renewable energy resources. If these