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Bruce federation hosts
"Meet the Members"
The Bruce County Federation of Agriculture hosted a
"Meet the Members" night at the New Seasons Restaurant
in Kir•cardine on March 27th. This was an opportunity for
the Directors of the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture
to present a brief to the provincial and federal members of
parliamer' in our riding and ask questions concerning
policy in our area and agriculture in general.
Present at this function was Ron Jones, 2nd Vice
President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and he
informed the gathering of what was happening in the
province. Also present were Gary Gurbin. Conservative MP
for the area, Murray Cardiff. Conservative MP for
Huroi.-B-uce,Bob McKessock. Liberal MPP and Murray
Elston. Liberal MPP.
Th members responded to the brief, which included The
Bruce Soil and Crop Improvement Assoc. and the
''oncert _ Farm Women. Briefs were read from the floor
by the County Pork Producers. the Bruce County
Cattier: Assoc. and the Grey -Bruce Survival As-
sociatioi.
The New Farm Credit revisions were questioned and
Murray Cardiff reported that it would be law within a few
days and expressed concern that there were loopholes
present that would enable a non -Canadian to pick up a
F.C.C. mortgage existing on the land he purchased. He
could not report that this has happened. but that it was a
possibi''! The interest rate of the new F.C.C. policy would
be low(:. d :o 161/2 per cent from 161/4 per cent. It will be
eligible • .ike monies from the private sector to lend to
farmers.
Met-ication was another area farmers questioned the
members on and little hope was ascertained that anything
could be done to stop the process. Rural education was
touched on. The programs offered this year in the form of
extension courses from local community colleges were very
veil attended and accepted as a whole. More courses.
especially those designed for effective marketing were
requested for the next winter season.
Harold Poechman, president of the Bruce Federation.
adjourned the meeting at 11:30. Appreciation was
expressed to the members present for their help and
contribution in the past year and hopes for a good working
relationship this year.
The Concerned Farm Women of Bruce and Grey held an
information meeting at the Chesley Public School on April
1st.
Koleen Garland. president of the organization, presented
a brief synopsis of the activities they have been engaged in
recently.
Beth Slumskie gave a report on the possible funding of
the planned survey on Rural Women. The survey will cover
both Grey and Bruce Counties and has been in the planning
stages for several weeks. Such a survey has never been
done in the rural areas of our province. The University of
Guelph and the Rural Outreach Program have offered their
services for this project. This particular survey will bring to
light the actual contribution of farm women on the farm, in
the home, and they will show the type of physical and
psychological efforts women expend in this profession.
Representatives of the Grey -Bruce Survival organization
were present and showed a film "Prosperity the Simple
Way". This particular film has been shown in both
caucuses in the House of Commons and carries a powerful
message.
Plans were finalized for the Dennis Timbrell Luncheon
which will be held at the Chesley Community Centre at noon
on April 28th. Mr. Timbrell will address the farmers and
briefs from sixteen commodity groups and farm or-
ganizations will be presented to him. Mr. Timbrell will meet
with representatives of these groups in a closed session
after the lunch meeting. As our new provincial Minister of
Agriculture. Mr. Timbrell's message and meeting with our
representatives will be of concern and interest to farmers in
our area.
Tickets for the Dennis Timbrell Luncheon are availiable
from your local OMAF office.
Memberships to the Concerned Farm Women are
available from Beth Slumskie, R.R. #2, Dobbinton or call at
363-2641. For a fee of $5 you will receive a membership and
a newsletter keeping you posted with their activities.
Grey Bruce Canada Farm Labour Pool
The Grey -Bruce Canada Farm Laoour
Pool would like to remind growers that the
Canada Manpower Program is still in
effec' Through this program transporta-
tion rosts are paid by the government to
bring a telhw Canadian(s) to this area for
agricultural work. Upon completion of the
work, the return fare is paid as well.
In the past this program has been used
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to bring Maritime, labourers to Ontario,
and if you are interested in this program
please contact the following Farm Labour
Pool Offices:
Walkerton -(519) 881-3671
Owen Sound -(519) 371-9522.
The Ontario Youth Employment Pro-
gram is in effect again this year but the
budget has been reduced. Students under
25 who are returning to school are eligible.
Under this program $1.25 per hour is
reimbursed to cooperating growers who
have been accepted in the program and
have hired a student for 8 weeks at 25
hours per week.
More specific details are available from
the Farm Labour Pool offices in Walkerton
and Owen Sound.