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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1988-02-03, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1988. PAGE 15. Dea! will benefit Canada, protect dairies: Cardiff Murray Cardiff, M.P. for Huron- Bruce says he is pleased that the Government has announced its intention to add certain dairy products to the Import Control List in support of the Canadian milk supply management program. This action was formally an nounced by Agriculture Minister John Wise, International Trade Minister Pat Carney, and Minister of State for Agriculture, Pierre Blais. As a result of this announce ment, the following products will be added to the Import Control List: •Ice cream, ice cream novelties The 1988 executive of the Huron County Junior Farmers’ Association were inducted at the organization’s annual Awards Banquet and Dance held January 23 at the Brussels Legion. The executive includes: [seated, left to right] Robert Hunking, RR 1, Auburn, Past President, Secretary and Public Relations Officer; Sharon Nivins, RR 5, Wingham, Agricultural Contact and Zone Representative; Linda Axtmann, Goderich, President; and Warren Wray, Brussels, Treasurer. [Standing] Paul Hoggarth, RR 2, Kippen, 2nd Vice-President; Rob Essery, RR 1, Centralia, 1st Vice-President; Anne Alton, RR 7, Lucknow, Provincial Director; Sandra Regele, RR 1, Dublin, Assistant Provincial Director; and Paul Pentland, RR 6, Goderich, Assistant Agricultural Contact. “THE BLYTH PRINT SHOP” We’re located Main St. Blyth Phone: 523-9211 Weaner pigs trade to high of $1.18 Continued from page 14 Twenty-seven steers consigned by Allan Edgar of RR 2, Wroxeter, averaging 1,250 lbs., sold for an average price of $85.42 with sales to $90. Choice exotic heifers sold from $86 to $90, with sales to $94.75; good heifers sold at $83 to $86. A white heifer consigned by Harold Bell of RR 1, Wroxeter, weighing 1,030 lbs., sold for $94.75, with his total offering of 23 heifers, averaging 1,202 lbs., selling for an average price of $85.99. A red heifer consigned by Lome Weber of RR 1, Neustadt, weighing 1,140 lbs., sold for $94. Seventeen heifers consigned by Earl Fitch of RR 1, Wroxeter, averaging 1,111 lbs. sold for an overall price of $86.29 with sales to $93.50. Forty-eight heifers con signed by Elwood Fitch of RR 1, Wroxeter averaging 1,144 lbs., sold for an average price of $86.86 with sales to $92.75. A red white-faced heifer consigned by Gordon Dougherty of RR 3, Goderich, weighing 1,220 lbs., sold for $91 with his total offering of five heifers averaging 1,176 lbs. selling for an overall price of 85.63. Eleven heifers consigned by Lome Kieswetter of RR 1, Mild- may, averaging 1,057 lbs., sold for an average price of $87.18 with sales to $90.25. Eighteen heifers consigned by Schultz Bros, of RR 3, Blyth, averaging 1,137 lbs., sold for an overall price of $86.94 with sales to $90. A heifer consigned by GeorgeBlakeofRR2, Brussels, and ice cream mix; •Ice milk and ice milk mix; •Yogurt; and •Liquid forms of skim milk, buttermilk, and blends of these products. Import controls already exist with respect to imports of dry skim milk, dry buttermilk, and blends of these products. Agriculture Minister John Wise stated that “While the value of the imported products being added to the list is relatively small -- currently less than $1 million per year -- future imports could undermine the Canadian dairy weighing 1,030 lbs., sold for $90 with his total lot of 11 heifers, averaging 1,109 lbs., selling for an overall price of $87.97. Choice cows sold from $58 to $62; good cows brought $55 to $59; and canners and cutters brought $50 to $54. New project means fun Get ready for a challenge! Can you light a fire with only one match? Predict the weather? Set up a shelter? Survive safely in the outdoors? How about testing some photographic and cooking skills? Bestofall, how does an outing with agroupof newfriends sound? if this appeals to you, the 4-H Encounter the Outdoors project, might be for you. This new project is for you ng people 12 to 21 years of age. Learn to work co-operatively with other members, make new friends and have fun. One meeting involves an outing planned by all club members. Workshopsforleaders are being heldMonday, February 22; Fri day, February 26 and Saturday, February27th.Time-10:00a.m. to supply management program if not restricted. That’s why the government is taking this action." International Trade Minister Carney said, “This action is consistent with our rights and obligations under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).’’ Article XI of GATT makes provision for countries to restrict certain agricultural product im ports in support of domestic supply management programs, provided that appropriate import levels are maintained, relative to domestic production. Under Article 710 of the Cauada- Thirty to 40 lb. pigs traded to a high of $1.18per lb.; 40 to50 lb. pigs traded to a high of $1.13 per lb.; 50to60lb. pigs traded to a high of$1.01 per lb.; 60to701b. pigs traded to a high of .90 cents per lb. and 70 to80 lb. pigs traded to a high of .86 cents per lb. 3:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Education Centre. For more information contact Jane Muegge, Rural Organization Specialist, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Clinton at 482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170. Dateline Tuesday, February 9 - Huron Wheat Producers’ Association, OMAF Boardroom, Clinton, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 10 - Huron Pork Producers’ Association, Clin ton Legion, Clinton 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 11 - Grower Pesticide Safety Course, OMAF Boardroom, Clinton, 9 a.m. U.S. Free Trade Agreement, the United States specifically recog nized that Canada has retained its rights under GATT Article XI. “I have received considerable input from local dairy farmers on PRINTING IS OUR BUSINESS Colour Printing Posters Letterheads Envelopes Business Cards WE CAN DO IT ALL! LAST CHANCE OVER 80% OF THE GRANT HAS BEEN USED! ATTENTION - ALL FARMERS the Ontario Farm Management Program is running out! 2 to 3 weeks left Grant is available for 80% of welding helmets, aprons, goggles and hearing protection devices. ACT NOW BEFORE ALL THE FUNDS ARE GONE. Stop in today for more details or give us a call TOR THE v|StT TOOLS OF THE TRADE 1100 Wallace Ave. N. 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