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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1978-06-14, Page 11THE BRUSSELS POST, JUNE 14, 1978 11 A cross Canada. Inquiry into the Food System is coining to your community! Do you have. questions such as theSe: Are Provincial Governments serious about protecting farm land? Why do farm machinery and other imports 'cost so much? How do food imports a ffect Canadian food producers and food workers? What are working conditions in the food industry? Do we need so. many chemicals in our foOd? These questions and many n'ore are frequently voiced in food stores, homes, on farms, and at church meetings. They are voiced by consumers, farmers. labourers in many parts of Canada. The questions are all related to a single complex food system. A.n independent commission called the People's Food Commission will investigate these questions and many more. .Ten commissioners vvs'll conduct hearings in centres across the country from November, .1978- March 1979. The People's Food Commission is not a government • inquiry. The task of defining food problems and working out solutions which will ensure an adequate and nutritious food supply to all people, as a basic human right is too important to be left to government. The People's Food Commission is for everyone. It especially wants to hear from people who rarely get heard, but are most affected by the inadequacies and injustices of the way things work now. The People's .Food Commission believe that the people 'directly involved in growing, processing, transporting, selling, cooking and eating food should ask the questions. Inthe sharing of- our experiences we might find ways some Of us have coped with our problem's that ,could lead to new solutions. , The hearings held throughout Canada will help us to learn from one another. Ordinary people will . be able to talk and tisuess the food system. Afoot" Policy [Sub] Following the hearings a report will be written and returned to all participants, supporters and interested community grOups, as Well . as to relevant government. departments. The report will be a working docuinent around which community' groups can review their experiences; identify common interests and .arrive at a. clearer' understanding of the relationships that exist between Food commission seeks public help primary producers; and explore together ways and implemQM the Corn ission rec'ommerkdttons for a People's Food Policy. What can you do? Get involved! Become educated about the Canadian Food System. If yon wish to learn more you con cont act ' -Peoples Food Commission, London Working Group. c o 24 - Fpworth. Avenue, 1_01,1(1011 N():\ 2t\12 or telephone June 10th and l "th is a big weekend in the London area for the People's Food Commission. 111e -three Ontario Commissioners OVER THE ROAD — Jeff Cardiff had a camera handy during the recent flash Hill be in London to meet the public. Workshops on various flooding in Grey Township. He took this photo of water up over the road near his phases of the food system will father's farm on the sixth of Grey. Jeff is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Cardiff. also be held. Everyone is (Photo by Jeff Cardiff) welcome to come. BUSINESS DIRECTORY - , .FREE . Home Siding Aluminum Awnings, MacLean Improvements -Aluminum 527-0032 ESTIMATES Windows, Railings & Vinyl Doors _ . . Income and Contact KEN'S Blyth & TAX Reasonable Tax Ken Bookkeeping BOOKKEEPING SERVICE Preparation Rates . McGowan 523-4293 170 Wallace Avenue 41" rto 7"e4 6 -4 46fiie 0 131"TIC322 ..i. '40,1 -..... N., Ziliourd Flower Phone ED VAN GEEST ONT. 41'4 FLORIST WORLD-WIDE CONNECTIONS .. LISTOWEL, WITH gfoPliAt 291-2040 Ltd., • r YOUR PERSONAL ' • .... For .Feed Universal BRUSSELS 887-6453 & BELGRAVE Fertilizer Hardware Milker and CO-OP and Cleaners - Petroleum WINGHAM 357-2711 Products McGavin's We specialize FARM Sales Brussels 887-6365 in a Complete and Service Walton Farm Equipment EQUIPMENT Line of "eaforth 527-0245 Equipment Appliances • R R. 3 Mrs. -Elora Yvonne Agent for ,. Farmers Mutual Insurance Company Brussels, Knight Fire 887-6476 Anstett BU LOVA SEAFORTH Watch and - We Sell — Jewellers — ACCUTRON — CLINTON Jewellery and Service 3 Stores — — Ltd. Repairs — --WATCHES WALKERTON Bray 'Chiropractic 197 Wingham, Phone Josephine 357-1 Ontario Street 224 Office Merwood R.R. 2 Listowel , TV Appliance Refrigeration & C. Smith Service. 291-3810 Ltd i . Livestock BRUSSELS George Local Phone Trucking and Long 887-6122 Jutzi, and TRANSPORT Shipping Distance (Evenings) Brussels Service Pardys Sales ‘---eliTcricz MILKERS Dairy Service • Supplies . H&N Brussels Sales', UNIVERSAL , Dairy Service milking pipelines parlours Systems and Installation of and. R.R. *Walton Ltd. 4 Brussels 887-6694 Vantistra Centre TENNIS INSTRUCTION June 26 July 20 ' Mon. & Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - 12 p:m. 6:30 a.m. 1 8 p.m. 4 WEEKS 8 LESSONS FEE S20.00 Call .482-3544 REGISTER NOW Unified enrollment