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farmers, but it is simply enormous,"
Stewart said.
Organizers of the event said $3000 had
been raised in contributions from
individuals and groups to be used to
promote farm broadcasting. The fund will
be used to set up a scholarship to help
student journalists in the field of
agriculture at the University of Guelph.
Mr. Jewell and his wife also received a
colour television.
Mr. Jewell said that interest in farm
news has been on the upswing in recent
years because.of the spread of consumer-
ism. He plans to continue freelance stories
for farm publications and conducting tours
for farm -oriented groups.
132 head
at Perth Holstein show
The Perth County Holstein Show was
held at Stratford Fall Fair on Wednesday,
September 21. Judge Robert Flett, Oshawa
capably placed 132 purebred Holsteins for
39 enthusiastic exhibitors. The recipient
of the Premier Breeder and Premier
Exhibitor Banners was Stonetown Farms
Limited, St. Marys.
Stonetown's Master April, the first prize
four-year-old was named Grand Champion
Female. Stonetown also exhibited the first
prize Dry Cow, Midlane Rockette Heidi
and the winning Breeder's Herd.
The Reserve Champion and second prize
four-year-old, Striendale Anne Chieftain
was exhibited by Robert B. Trachsel,
Tavistock.
Downiedale Farms, St. Marys showed
the first prize winner in the Junior Yearling
class. Downiedale Annette F was later
named Junior Champion Female. Downie -
dale Farms also took first place honours
with Downiedale Cinamin in the Interbred
Best Udder class. The Reserve Junior
Champion was exhibited by John Stark,
Listowel. Stardale Depositor Kim headed
the Senior Yearling class.
J.D. Willows and Son, St. Pauls had the
first prize three-year-old. Gravelholm
Medalist Misty also won the Best Udder
Award. The Progeny of Gravelholm
Man -O -War Nora was also the entry of Mr.
Willows and Son.
Mikado Bainholm Marquis, the winner
of the Bull Calf class was exhibited by
Robert Hawthorne, Listowel and J. Allan
Bain, Stratford. The first prize Heifer Calf,
Carldot Style Master Sadie was the entry of
Carl Krantz, Stratford. Winner of the
two-year-old class was Bimini Emperor
Bridget from the farm of Harry Van Nes,
St. Pauls J.E. Freiburger, Listowel topped
the Aged Cow class with High Silo
Sovereign June.
Amish may seek help
from Ombudsman
' An appeal to the Ontario Ombudsman's
' office is the likely next move for the
Ontario Amish farmers fighting the
Ontario Milk Marketing Board's decree to
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end milk shipment in cans.
The Amish had a hearing before the
Ontario Milk Commission on Oct. 17
seeking a special exemption on the basis
that use of bulk coolers would mean the
need for electricity which is against the
religious views of the sect. If the next step
fails, it will be the last since the Amish
have said they will not challenge the ruling
in the courts because it is against the
nature of their community to take
aggressive action.
Frank Gallant, lawyer for the Ministry of
Agriculture and the Milk Commission said
the commission sympathized with the
plight of the Amish but the interests of
other milk producers and consumers must
be considered too. Already many Amish
have left Ontario for the U.S. seeking
relaxed regulations there and more are
likely to leave in future.
Dry corn conditions
could spoil silage
Delays in harvesting silage corn due to
wet weather may lead to heavier than usual
spoilage of silage, at least one Agricultural
Representative is warning.
Harold Buck, ag. rep. for Elgin warns
that because of the dried out condition of
the corn, packing will be a problem.
Normal moisture level is 65-70 per cent but
this year is only 45-50 per cent. The dry,
fluffy corn can't be as tightly packed to
exclude oxygen as it must be for proper
ensiling process. Present of air could lead
to more spoilage.
Newman wants
comment on Food Land
Guidelines
Agriculture and Food Minister Bill
Newman has announced that December 31,
1977, will be the deadline for public
comment on the government's green
paper, Planning for Agriculture: Food
Land Guidelines. The minister said this
date has been set in response to many
people who have requested additional time
to prepare their submissions.
The Food Land Guidelines were released
in February for comment by municipalities.
farm organizations and other interested
groups and individuals. They will be
reviewed in the light of the comments
received and amended if necessary. They
will then be adopted as government policy
on the preservation of agricultural land.
Municipalities will be expected to adhere
to the principles expressed in the
guidelines in preparing plans and zoning
by-laws.
The minister said many organizations,
municipalities and individuals have already
submitted comments.
"I have found these to be most useful in
reviewing the guidelines to date and I urge
everyone interested to send in their
comments soon." he said.
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