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The Rural Voice, 1985-11, Page 35FARM NEWS Jack Riddell Minister of Agriculture would also like to be excluded from any free trade agreements. Riddell did, however, emphasize that the U.S. is a big tnarket for Canadian agricultural products. "It is our ... biggest customer, our fastest growing market, and the area where we have the greatest potential for future growth." Riddell is also seek- ing other export opportunities, and has plans to travel to the United Kingdom, Belgium, and Spain leading a trade mission. Both Huron and Perth farmers asked specific questions about the spills bill. Riddell cautioned farmers not to become "paranoid" about the bill. He has sent a letter of concern to the Minister of the Environment about certain parts of the bill. Since under the new bill a spill would mean unlimited liability for the owner, there has been fear that farmers wouldn't be able to get insurance coverage they could afford. Riddell brought good news that the mutuals would protect farmers against spills in regular policies. The spills bill is essentially positive, Riddell said. He expects that it will make truckers, manufacturers, and all those affected by the new bill to run safer operations. In Huron County the issue of the proposed hydro corridor was raised. Riddell told farmers that they would receive help from OMAF lawyers, as all farmers did in the last round of hearings. But he also told Huron farmers they can't expect any special favours in preventing the corridor from passing through Huron. "I represent all farmers in Ontario."'P' DAIRY CONFINEMENT EQUIPMENT TIE STALLS • Headrail or comfort stall style • Manufactured from 1 518" O.D tube with 140 wall thickness for a strong sturdy stall • Hot -dipped galvanized after manufacture to ensure a long lasting life • Complete stall accessories available bedding keeper. neck straps. and water - bowls. COW MATS • Soft durable rubber protects against swollen hocks & knees • Air pockets under the mat act as a cushion and insulate against cold wet cement • Stock sizes — 48" x 72" 571.00 43" x 65" 558 00 39" x 59" 548.00 • 10 yr. 100% warranty FEED FRONTS • Popular self locking units provide easy herd control • Stock sizes in 4'. 6'. 8'. 10' sections • Straight bar and angular fronts made to specifications AVAILABLE THROUGH A DEALER NEAR YOU OR. Sim BILL'S STABLING & MFG. LTD. R.R. 4. ARTHUR. ONTARIO NOG 1A0 519848.3910 Two FREE Films with the purchase of the LMS POLAROID ■Polaroid 1•tl•■IIA1 It 1 I!, igs FREE FILMS :.- FILMS BONI •*' Polaroid 600 mom Misilue-Pack/Pack-lobieur GODERICH 112 THE SQUARE 519.524.7924 STRATFORD 68 WELLINGTON ST. 519.271.6261 SMILE You get all this for only $49.99 WALKERTON 120 DURHAM ST E 519-881-3511 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ID CARMAN CAMERA SSalesrvi Sece Rentals ■■■■ III ■■■■■ III ■■■■t■■.■■■■■■■■111 u\ I \1111 k 9ti 33