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The Rural Voice, 1978-02, Page 321 NEWSLETTER Huron County Federation of Agriculture Areo Office. Vonosfro, Box 429 Vire-3n, Om OFA DIRECTORS MEETING MAURICE BEAN The Directors met in the Plaza II Hotel with President Peter Hannam presiding. Two interested I.S.M.s from Huron attended the meeting with the Directors to add support to the Huron Resolution to be presented. In his opening remarks President Peter Hannam reported that he met informally, in Ottawa the previous, evening_, with Prime Minister Trudeau, Joe Clark, U.S. Vice -President Mondale and several cabinet ministers. Among the concerns expressed by the OFA President was the border blockade by U.S. cattlemen. Peter reported that he explained how easily our markets in Canada were disrupted by actions in the U.S. because of our much smaller markets in relation to the U.S.; while for the same reason, Canadian actions have a much smaller effect in the U S. Mr. Hannam also pointed out that during the past year, Canada had a 1.3 billion dollar deficit with the U.S. in agricultural trade! Grant Wallace outlined the Membership position over the last three months up to the present time; compared to last year we are in a slightly better position, but it is important for the membership renewals to be sent in promptly. Correspondence - Jack Hale read a letter from Bell Telephone in effect saying that the mileage rate for private phones has not been raised significantly in several years; and that no change ih policy was anticipated. They are aiming at having no more than four to a party line. Farm Fuel Committee Report - A survey of Directors showed Farm Bulk gasoline prices ranged from 83 to 91.9 cents a gallon. Self-service gas bar .prices ranged from 78.9 to 89 cents per gallon. The price spread between these two prices in an area, ranged from -'/2 to 13 cents per gallon. There was only one instance where the farm price was lower, and that was only on a "cash" basis and the farmer owned his own tanks and pumps. The price spread generally was four to seven cents per gallon higher for the farm bulk gasoline. Farmers owning their own storage tanks and pumps are in a stronger position to negotiate a price. Corn Marketing Proposal - A meeting was held with Corn Dealers and interest was indicated; a reply to our proposal is awaited. Signatures are coming into head office so if anyone would like to sign the petition to be presented to the Farm Products Marketing Board asking for a vote of Corn Producers for a Marketing Board, please call your regional Director of O.F.A. or sign at the County Federation Office before February 1. OFA manager Jack Hale announced that family memberships are now available at $15.00 per year. This will give farm wives or other family members, living at home full membership privileges in OFA, except for separate mailing of Management Digest etc. Local Research Facilities - It was announced that Huron Federation .was setting up a Research Facility, under the Chairmanship for O.F.A. and Huron Federation, so that it can be used as resource information by anyone. O.F.A. recommends all counties to consider setting up similar facilities, as this would be convenient for the local people and lessen the work load at O.F.A. Resolutions passed: 1 That O.F.A. approach CIAG to consider a premium reduction on those vehicles with significant rust resistance. 2 That where inspectors condemn carcasses at killing plants, CONTINUED ON PAGE 29 PG. 32. THE RURAL VOICE/FEBRUARY 1978. WARNING Huron County Federation of Agriculture urges anyone thinking of purchasing the product labelled "Clay Buster", first check with their agricultural representative, or the OFA office at 482-9642. One Day Workshop Improving Letter writing skills • The Huron County Federation of Agriculture intends to hold a one day workshop in February or March for persons who would like to improve their letter writing skills with professional assistance. Have you ever wanted to write a letter to an editor about a controversial subject? Have you ever thought about writing to your M.P. or M.P.P. giving your opinions on a farm issue? If the answer to these questions is yes they why don't you come to our workshop. Bring one of your letters with you, plus an editorial you would like to respond to; for further information of date time and place please call Bev Brown, chairmen of the Public Relations Committee, 335-6118 or the Huron Federation Office 482-9642. Bring a sharp pencil and Tots of paper. FEDERATION MEMBERS? ARE YOU INTERESTED? Rural Learning Association Marketing Seminar THEME "PRICING BY MARKETING BOARDS" This workshop will compare pricing strategies of Marketing Boards and the strengths and weaknesses of the % arious pricing methods. This will be an informal learning experience, rather than a policy making conference. MARCH 1-3, 1978. HOLIDAY INN, CAMBRIDGE For further information, contact Huron Federation of Agriculture, Clinton Mrs. Cherie Nott, Secretary 482-9642 Huron County Federation of Agriculture Monthly Meeting Thursday, Feb. 2, 1978 8:30 p.m. sharp Special Program Agricultural Office Board Room Clinton EVERYONE WELCOME -Bring a Friend!