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The Rural Voice, 1978-11, Page 471)OM11A11D1[A O HFA discusses quota by Rhea Hamilton Farmers in Ontario are running into problems that they would never have had to face ten years ago. Frank Wall, executive member of the Ontario Feder- ation of Agriculture (OFA) told Huron F of A members that the pressure to produce more for Tess is felt by all farmers. The comment came while a panel composed of representatives from the milk, turkey. broiler and egg industries discussed quota transfers at the Huron F of A meeting in Londesboro Thursday night. The monthly F of A meeting was attended by over 50 people. and the panel members and audience • discussed a number of questions concerning the issue of quota transfers. The O.F.A. is looking into formulating a policy on quota systems. and needs input from their members. "We (as a whole) are responsible for the quota system," said Mr. Wall. "Wehaveto see that no one is hurt and not jeopardize our position as an agricultural group. We can't say 'leave the eggs to the egg producers or leave the milk producers to their problems.' We are in this together." Panel members were Bill Scott. Seaforth representing the Egg Producers Marketing Board. Ken Crawford. Middlesex. Chair- man for the national Turkey Producers Marketing Board. Jim Drennan. Dun- gannon. member of the Ontario Milk Marketing Board. and George Underwood. Wingham. member of the Broiler Market- ing Board. Each gave a brief outline on their policies concerning quota transfers. (Bruce Cty., Continued) Ripley. Director: Delegates, John MacCauley. R.R.4. Ripley: Bob Osborne. R.R.6. Lucknow: Norman Stanscll, R.R.1. Ripley. These two meetings and the nien elected at then will have an impact on the direction of Farm legislation in the future It is a shame that of the 76.000 farmers in Ontario only 24.000 belong to the Federation and pay the freight for the rest. It is an even sadder fact that of the 2.900 farmers in Bruce that belong to the Federation only a handfull attended these very important ittcctiti . THE HURON COUNTY FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE wish to thank all those many people who helped make the OFA display at the International Plowing Match such a success. Your efforts were greatly appreciated. 1978 HONEYCROP 75C per Ib. Liquid Honey Bring your own containers weekdays to our Apiary and have them filled. Come see us at our NEW HOME HONEY Makes We also have Good Things Taste Bette • Bees wax by the Ib. • Bees wax products • Candles • Ceramics • Rawleigh Distributer • Ontario Mustard • Unique Gifts * * OPEN weekdays 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M CLOSED SUNDAYS FERGUSON APIARIES 3 MILES FROM HENSALL ON HWY. #84 R.R. 2 Hensall Phone 236-4979 Sporty trail blazer New ski-doo CITATION* 300 Sporty compact that thinks it's a big sled. Hot Rotax twin. FanJet air-cooled muffler. Big machine power, handling and ride. At a lightweight price. . Trademarks of Bombardier limited LYNN HOY ENTERPRISES- 3574435 WINGHAM - ONT. Hwy. 86 just East of Wingham skidoo snowmobiles THE RURAL VOICE/NOVEMBER 1978 PG. 47