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The Brussels Post, 1978-02-08, Page 15corn proposals signed so that a vote can be called for in March. "It is important to get something in order about a marketing organization" Mr. Hazlitt emphasized, Members passed a resolution that a wbikhing factor be used in the calculation of the Consumer Price Index. It is assumed that Canadians spend 27% of their income on food purchases but in reality the figures vary from 13.8% (Organization for Economic and Co-operative development) to 16% (Noel McNaughton, Agrologist, University of Alberta). This distoration leads to inflation, the resolution said. The F of A resolved that domestic and imported foods be reported separately in the Consumer Price Index. Too often the high cost of imported goods force up the consumer price Index beyond what is in demand, it said. Members decided to form a roster of speakers to be provided with proper training for public speaking, and media interviews on consumer concerns. The speakers would be available to speak to all non-farm organiza- tions. The Ontario F of A will be asked for financial support. Plans are to be initiated for a Media Bus Tour of ',various farms in Turnberry Township. The Huron County Consumer liaison and public relations committees are organizing the tour of various farm operations so that the media. can be aware of what is going on) on the farms. The meeting broke into groups and discussed how townships and counties could work better together, and how to get more members: joining and getting involved with the Federation, Groups reported that good ideas were pulled out which will be discussed at the next executive meeting. Pella and Hunt Products All Wood or Exterior Clad Windows. Patio Sliding Doors Exterior Steel Insulated Doors For smooth operating and Maximum Insulating Value Come and see the Pella Window On display at H.J. TENPAS CONSTRUCTION Phone 887-6486 or 887-6408 You're, invited to our open house. We're holding an Open house to celebrate the opening of our new branch. You're invited to drop in for refreshments and a look around our new premises But if you can't make it to the Open House, drop in anytime. We offer convenient hours of business, friendly staff, plus a complete range of helpful banking services, including, Agricultural Services. So why not plan to come in and visit and you'll soon find out why a lot of people like the Royal Bank. HOURS OF BUSINESS Mon. to Thurs. 10:00-4:30 Fri. - 10:00 - 6:00 164 Turnberry St., BRUSSELS ONTARIO G. J. DILLOW MGR. J. T. SIMS ASST. MGR. ROYAL BAN K serving Ontario j*, d es OPENING Thursday, Feb. 16 10.am - 4:30 pm. Huron F of A to THE BRUSSELS POST, FEBRUARY 8, 1978 —15,, Boycott food -conference The upcoming National Food Conference is to be boycotted by the Huron County Federation of Agriculture it was decided Thursday night at the Federation's monthly, meeting. The conference is sponsored by the federal government (consumer division). The Federation of Agriculture is disatisfied with the poor representation of agriculture community and sa s !the food conference is planning for future reserves of food yet only a token 10 percent of the input is agriculturaly oriented. The Canadian F of A is sending a report to the conference and is also planning a conference of their own in Ottawa on the same day in order to protest their disatisfaction with the national Food Conference. Ex OFA President Gordon Hill will be speaking to as many farmers who make it to the conference. Peter Hannam, Ontario president of F of A will also make a presentation. Of the 400 invitations sent out to the conference only 41 were agriculturally oriented. -"The Federation sees the government as not being concerned about forming a good policy and the farmers arebeing ignored" said HFA' past president Adrian Vos. The 35 members at the meeting were called upon to support the boycotting by going to Ottawa on the February 22 for the F of A conference. Merle Gunby and Maurice Bean weredesignated to organize a delegation. - A one day workshop is being sponsored by Conestoga College to, aid F of A members in effective letter writing. On, March 31 Karl Schuessler will be heading the seminar and anyone interested is to contact Bev Brown. Lunch and supplies are required as well as an advance sample of a letter that you have written in order to have a more effective learning session. The Huron Federation rejected a Middlesex F. of A. proposal for members to pressure for the abolition of coupon promotions. They claim advertising gimmicks are costly and constitute an unjust and unnecessary expense which broadens the gap between consumers and farmers. Huron people felt that those gimmicks move products, especially when there is an over production. 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