The Rural Voice, 1994-10, Page 344- Ontario Ratite
In
Association Convention
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Waterloo Inn, 475 King St. N., Waterloo
Presents...
MARION CUNNINGHAM
Rhea 2000
ZOANNE PARKER
Exotic Poultry Specialist
Pennsylvania State University
Marketing Workshop 'Incubation'
MARK POTTER
ERI Chemist/Texas
'Emu Oil: The End Products'
AL & PAT JODIN
Texas
'The Market Now'
'Formation of a Co-op'
• Exhibitors • Silent Auction • Try Emu Meat
SEE YOU AT OUR HOSPITALITY ROOM!
TO REGISTER — Mail or Phone:
Money must be received by Oct. 5 for pre -registration (519)-579-0188
Registration Fee: $95.00 by Oct. 5 (includes Sat. lunch and banquet).
At the Door: $125.00 (meals not guaranteed).
Include: Name, Farm Name, Address, No. attending, amount enclosed and send to:
Ontano Ratite Association
Go Secretary/Manager Glenn Thompson
26 Camden Place, Kitchener, Ontario. N2B 1P8
Booth Space for Exhibits Contact Andrea Wilcox (519) 842-5429
• Ostrich, Emu, Rhea
• Breeding Stock Available
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• Custom Incubation Services
The Ratite industry is here to stay!
Find out why we are the fastest growing area in
agriculture. WilderWays has been established since
1989 with the goal to consistently produce superior
stock and help other farms start properly.
We have the reputation, genetics and
knozvledge you've been looking for.
JERRY AND SUSAN WILDER
R.R. 1, Zurich, Ont. NOM 2T0
(519) 236-7345
30 THE RURAL VOICE
Ratite Convention
offers introduction to
growing farming
alternative —
ostrich, emu, rhea
More farmers looking for a
way to make more money
have been turning to
ostriches, emu and rheas. The
annual convention of the Ontario
Ratite Association in Waterloo in
October will be chance for
newcomers to the industry and
veterans alike to hear some of the
top experts in North America talk
about opportunities in the industry.
Speakers include Al and Pat
Jodoin of Texas, among the
leaders and most enthusiastic
promoters of the industry in North
America (Texas is the leader in
ratite production). Zoanne Parker,
exotic poultry specialist at
Pennsylvania State University will
speak on incubation of the
valuable emu, ostrich and rhea
eggs. Marion Cunningham will
speak on rhea management. Also
speaking will be Mark Potter, a
chemist from Texas who will talk
about end uses for emu oil which
is known for its superior quality in
helping heal sore joints and is
used by many trainers for major
league sports teams and by
physio -therapists. There will also
be a chance to sample emu meat.
The industry is moving into a
new phase where end products,
not just breeding stock production,
will become increasingly more
important. The association is
looking into forming a co-operative
to handle marketing of the meat,
oil and leather produced by the
big birds. An abattoir in Exeter has
recently begun processing a few
birds. A restaurant in London now
features rhea meat on the menu.
A tanning factory is now handling
skins which make fine quality,
very soft, leather. The association
is hoping to soon have some
garments made of the leather for
a fashion show.
Anyone interested in learning
more can attend the convention
October 28-30. For information on
registration call (519) 579-0188.0