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The Rural Voice, 1990-12, Page 491 NEWS and Collin Campbell, Ag Canada grade officers, who graded the carcass. As well, Dr. Nather Aziz , a research associate in animal and poultry science at the University of Guelph demon- strated an electronic probe widely used in New Zealand to measure carcass grade. Kathy Velocci, live lamb grader for the area, also assisted.0 NEW BRUCE AG OFFICE After 34 years in cramped quarters, the Bruce County Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office is enjoying their new offices in Walkerton. Now located in at 220 Trillium Court on the western end of town, the new offices were officially opened recently by Ken Knox, Assistant Deputy Minis- ter of Agriculture and Food. They moved from 10 Jackson Street where they had been located since 1956.0 OATI STAFF APPOINTED Brenda Watson has been hired as the new program director for the Ontario Agriculture Training Institute. Established in 1989 by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture in co-opera- tion with public, private, and non-profit sectors of the agricultural industry, OATI offered 126 training courses dur- ing its first year to 1,293 farmers from across the province. Watson, who was raised on a beef farm in Dufferin County, is a graduate from the University of Guelph where she spent several years as program assis- tant in the Continuing Education Divi- sion. Using hands-on training, OATI of- fers courses to assist farmers to become more efficient and effective. "Her proven skills in program co- ordination and her ability to work with people will ensure Ontario farmers are prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing industry," says execu- tive director Carl Sulliman.0 • 'The Management and Staff of Monoway Farms of Brussels wish all of our customers a very Merry Christmas. It has been our pleasure to provide you with quality breeding stockin 1990. We loop forward to serving you in 1991. 0 4OWA M Y FARMSprit YORKSHIRE LANDRACE DUROC HAMPSHIRE Wayne Fear and Sons ROP Tested - OS Approved Purebred and Crossbred Gilts and Boars York-Landrace-Hamp-Duroc F1 York x Landrace Gilts F1 Hamp x Duroc Boars Herd Health Good •• R. R. 4 Brussels, Ontario Wayne or Paul Fear Gord Edwards (519) 887-6477 (519) 887-6668 Feed Tanks • 1 tonne to 20 tonne (larger sizes built to order ) • 14 gauge metal Sheet & Structural Steel • feed factories Bending — Rolling — Shearing — Welding Best 'Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season SMITH STEEL & FABRICATING INC. Hwy. 23 North, Atwood, Ont. 519-356-2802 or 2824 "THE ONE STOP SHOP FOR STEEL" Livestock Trailers Standard Sizes or Built to Your Specifications Services DECEMBER 1990 45