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Commodity groups debate
The uncertainty in the farm sector about
free trade was evident at the debate held
Monday evening at the Wingham Legion
Hall.
Representatives from several major
commodity groups were on hand to discuss
the issue. predictably, those on the supply
management side are strongly opposed to
any free trade pact with the United States,
with groups such as the cattlemen and the
corn producers appear to favor an open
border.
The dinner meeting and debate was
sponsored by the Farm Information Cen-
tre and a capacity crowd was in atten-
dance, some from as far away as Kent
County. John Core of the Ontario Milk
Marketing Board tarried the torch for for
the anti -trade forces. While Mr. Core said
his board has no problem with the Cana-
dian government approaching the United
States in free trade talks, dairy producers
insist on being left out of the final agree-
ment as it would do nothing but harm to
the industry.
One year ago, Canadian milk producers
were assured supply management would
not be on the free trade bargaining table.
Today, they are not so sure, said Mr. Core,
as there have been conflicting reports out
of Ottawa in the past several months.
"What I'm afraid of is that in the 'heat of
negotiation' someone may give away supp-
ly management for the dairy industry,"
said Mr. Core. "We want the prime
minister to say supply management is not
on the bargaining, table."
Charlie (Gracey, the outspoken
secretary -manager of the Canadian Cat-
tlemen's Association, is a strong supporter
of free trade with the United States for
beef producers.
As a matter of fact, Mr. Gracey said his
industry initially viewed the free trade
talks with some whimsy as it had been
trading freely with the United States for
many years.
In spite of what some detractors of the
free trade talks might say, Canada can
and must compete with the U.S., said Mr.
Gracey.
A free trade alliance with the United
States would make Canada less vulnerable
to pressures from Europe and without
such an alliance, Mr. Gracey said this
country could be caught in the middle of a
trade crossfire between the US and the
European trading nations. The impact of
the crossfire could be minimized under a
free trae pact.
"We (the Cattlemen's Association) are
for it (free trade). We don't fear it."
Terry Daynard of the Ontario Corn Pro-
ducer's Association freely admitted he is
not sure where he stands on the broad free
trade debate.
"We can see opportunities as corn pro-
ducers," in a free trae agreement, said
Mr. Daynard. However, he asked if Cana-
dians can afford the social and political
costs which may be associated with free
trade.
While he is undecided on the benefits
versus the costs of free trade, Mr.
Daynard predicted the Canadian govern-
ment never will negotiate a "deal"
because of the high level of feeling about
the issue in this country. "The negative
views in this country will preclude an
agreement."
Dave Adams of the Canadian Meat
Council said as an export indust,
representative, he is strongly in favor of
"fairer and freer trade".
The packing industry has operated
under a virtual free trade system since
World War II. Canada is highly dependent
on trade with the United States."Some
people in this country must earn those
American dollars if we want to enjoy a
high standard of living."
The meat. council supports free trade
discussions and nothing but good will come
from them, said Mr. Adams.
Murray Gaunt, CKNX farm editor, led
off the question and answer period by ask-
ing Mr. Core why some supply manage-
ment groups were slow to get off the mark
on the free trade issue.
Mr. Core reiterated that supply manage-
ment groups had been assured at the
outset of the discussions that they would
not be included under a free trade pact.
However, pow it appear the government
may be considering adding • marketing
boards to the list.
Patricia Bailey of the SunRise Dairy in
Wingham comment on the -unfair"
distribution boundaries placed upon On-
tario dairies. She also said Canadian
dairies would be hard-pressed to `compete
with cheap American milk and milk pro-
ducts under a'free trade system.
Mr. Core said while the distribution
areas may be unfair, it has very little to do
with the marketing board. .The areas
originally were put into place following
lobbying efforts of the dairies. However,
there is a procedure for appeals.
Mr. Gracey told Mrs. Baily that under a
free trade arrangement dairy producers
would not have any distribution problems
-since everyone would be allowed to pro-
duce and market where it saw fit.
One man asked Mr. Core about the high
prices of milk quotas. '
While the high price of milk quotas is the
most negative aspect of the dairy industry,
Mr. Core said it. is indicative of just how
many people want to enter that business. If
the dairy industry became less desirable,
quota prices would drop.
Jim Ross, of RR 3 Wingham, .said he
.fears that as the Canadian and American
dollars move closer together, Canadians
will have a hard time competing.
Mr. Gracey said Canadians would com-
pete "beautifully" with an even exchange
rate as they have in the past. However, he
allowed that if the change were to come
quickly it could be devastating to some
producers.
Brenda Mason said that as a comsumer
she has never seen a significant price
decrease to the producer result in a signifi-
cant cost reduction at the grocery store.
"Retail prices generally do track closely
to the farm -gate prices, except in sharp,
short declines," said Mr. Gracey.
The rule of thumb is to multiply the
farm -gate price by $2.35 to get the
retailers' cost, since it is estimated to take
2.35 pounds of live weight' to make one
pound of processed meat.
Beware of fly-by-night ly-by-night painters
With many fly-by-night paint operators,
who comb the area looking for owners of
unpainted barns in the summer months,
farmers should beware of these
businessmen.
A tew tips for farmers who are con-
fronted by these operators are as follows:
- The farmer should know who he's dealing
with. If the businessman is not from the
area, chances are he will leave the area
immediately after the jobis done, and can-
not be contacted if there is a problem with
the workmanship.
- Check the yellow pages. Usually.
reputable painters will be included in the
yellow pages directory.
- If a farmer has contracted a painter, he
should take down the drivers licence so
that if a problem develops after the work is
done, he can be easily contacted.
- farmers should ask these businessmen
for references, such as names of people he
has worked for in the past.
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