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The Rural Voice, 1980-03, Page 41sauce eca 9edeaatiat iiiryucuetuae Anyone for curling? The Bruce County Federation of Agriculture is sponsoring its 125th Annual Curling Bonspiel. It is to be held on Thursday, March 13th at the Paisley Curling Club. There is a 9 & 11 o'clock draw. The charge is $40 per rink which includes dinner. Names are taken on a first come. first served basis and those interested should contact either the Hanover Office of the Federation or Eldon McKinnon at 353-5638. Air tank service provided The Bruce County Federation of Agriculture is purchasing an air tank pack to be used in manure pits and silos where life may be endangered if air supply were toxic or non-existent. The Board felt that such a service to the ISM's of the county would greatly benefit those that need such an apparatus and have difficulty locating one. This air tank would be serviced and supervised by the Ontario Farm Machinery Agency at Hanover. This service will require a cheque deposit showing proof of responsibility which will be returned when the air pack is returned. We are hoping that the Bruce County ISM's will find this service beneficial. O. F. M.A. initiates program Ontario farmers invest $300 million in farm machinery each year. Efficient farm production requires a reliable supply of new machinery and repair parts as well as good repair service. The Ontario Farm Machinery Board, with the co-operation of the farm machinery industry, is initiating a three- part program to assure the timely and adequate servicing of farm machinery and supply of repair parts to Ontario farmers. The program, administered by the Ontario Farm Machinery Board, includes: 1. Certification of Distributors and Dealers 2. Information on farm machinery. 3. Mediation by the Board in disputes between farmers, dealers and distributors. The Ontario Farm Machinery Board members are: Members -Bill Benson, Farmer; Bill Brown, Retail Dealer; George Collin, OMAF (chairman); Ray Cousineau, Farmer; Bill Elliott, Farmer; Al Ficzere, Industry; Clayton Karges, Farmer; Stewart Montgomery, Farmer; Russell Rowntree, Farmer; John Walcot, Wholesaler. CERTIFICATION MEANS THAT: Distributors and Dealers that are certified by the Board will conduct business in accordance with standards developed by the Ontario Farm Machinery Board and will offer to purchasers: -New equipment warranty that will meet or exceed minimum standards developed by the board. -Guaranteed timely repair parts service. -Sales agreements that meet specific standards. -Agree to cooperate with the Board in its efforts to mediate disputes. CERTIFIED DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS OFFER: One year warranty on any new farm equipment that retails for $1.000.00 or more. The warranty includes parts and labour. Specific examples: Tractors -Lesser of one (1) year or 1,000 hours Combines -Lesser of one (1) year or 500 hours Skid -steer loaders -one (1) year warranty Replacement parts -ninety (90) day warranty, or the balance of new equipment warranty, whichever comes first. Emergency repair parts in accordance with the guidelines of the Ontario Distributor and Retail Dealer Code. Sales and warranty agreements that meet or surpass the requirements of the Code. THE ONTARIO FARM MACHINERY BOARD WILL: 1. Administer certification of distributor, and dealers. 2. Distribute farm machinery information. 3. Conduct special surveys and investigations. 4. Investigate machinery complaints and mediate disputes. 5. Encourage good farmer, distributor, dealer cooperation and communication. HERE IS HOW YOU CAN HELP YOURSELF: -Select and size equipment to suit your operation. -Find out what equipment can do before purchase rather than after. -Ask about the terms of purchase, includ- ing warranty and any special terms. -Make certain to obtain a copy of the agreement signed by the vendor and yourself. -Make sure that you receive sufficient technical information, pre -delivery check, operating instructions prior to accepting delivery. -Practice preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and unnecessary downtime. -Keep record of complaints concerning problems with the equipment. -Contract the Farm Machinery Board if you fail to resolve problems with the distributor or the dealer. —HURON FED• CONT. Twenty-six participate in course Twenty-six participants took part in the Effective Public Speaking Course sponsored by the Huron County Federation of Agriculture held at the Agriculture Office in Clinton. Barry Mulvey, Mary Hunter, and Wilma Higgins have put their speaking talents to work immediately and made presentations to Les Caldwell for looking after the group's refreshments, and to Brenda McIntosh for organizing the group. A special presentation of Huron County Agricultural products was made To the Conestoga College instructor, Eric Clarke, from the enthusiastic group of speechmakers. The course will likely be offered again next year. Please leave your name with the Vanastra office if you wish to be contacted about the course next year. THE RURAL VOICE/MARCH 1980 PG. 39