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The Rural Voice, 1985-12, Page 38ATTENTION FARMERS AND FARM SERVICE BUSINESSES CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM 1985 - 1986 Funded by: CANADA EMPLOYMENT AND IMMIGRATION COMMISSION Organized by: ONTARIO MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD Local Administration by: CENTRALIA COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY In Cooperation with neighbouring County Agricultural Offices. YOUNG DAIRY FARMER TRAINING Centralia College — January 21 - February 21 (Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri) Young dairy farmers who may not have had post -secondary agriculture education have a chance to learn skills involved in managing a dairy herd. There are 12 days of classroom study at the College and 8 days of on-farm training conducted by a selected farmer. Participants study most aspects of dairy herd management including breeding, feeding, care of the animals and milking equipment operation and maintenance. The on-farm training provides an opportunity to practice specific skills and view alternative management procedures. Enrollment is limited to 14. YOUNG SWINE FARMER TRAINING Centralia College — January 28 - February 28 (Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri) Young swine farmers who may not have had post -secondary agricultural education have a chance to learn skills involved in managing a swine operation. There are 12 days of classroom study at the College and 8 days of on-farm training conducted by a selected farmer. Participants study most aspects of the swine industry including breeding, feeding and care of animals and operation and maintenance of swine farm equipment. The on-farm training provides an opportunity to practice specific skills and view alternative management procedures. Enrollment is limited to 14. INFORMATION DAYS INCOME TAX UPDATE: Centralia College (Huron Hall) January 22 (Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) SWINE RESEARCH UPDATE: Centralia College (Huron Hall) January 28 (Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) BEEF FEEDLOT DAYS: Alliston — February 4 (9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Chesley — February 5 (9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Centralia College — February 6 (9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) DAIRY DAYS: Walkerton — March 4 (9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Maryhill — March 5 (9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Atwood — March 6 (9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Clinton — March 7 (9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) • COURSES ARE FREE OF CHARGE • ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED IN MOST CASES • ALL COURSES ARE OPEN TO BOTH MEN AND WOMEN, 18 YEARS AND OVER • OPEN TO FARMERS AND FARM SUPPLY PERSONNEL • REGISTER EARLY 36 THE RURAL VOICE