The Rural Voice, 1987-10, Page 76GREY COUNTY Federation of Agriculture NEWSLETTER
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THANK YOU!
To all those who volunteered to help with the 1987 Inter-
national Plowing Match, a big thank you! The Grey County
effort was well reflected in a very successful match.
The federation's Rural Beautification Committee worked
very hard and the efforts of all directors involved certainly
shone through, ending with a most enjoyable banquet in
Feversham on August 29. The community of Feversham
certainly prepared an excellent meal which was enjoyed by
all in attendance.
The OFA building and our county building displays were
successful thanks to the efforts of close to 200 volunteers. To
each and every one of you, the Grey federation would like to
say thank you. Even the rain didn't dampen the spirits of
those involved, especially with the parade.
The 1987 IPM in Grey County truly was a most success-
ful event.
DIRECTOR'S MEETING
Grey County Federation of Agriculture
Directors' Meeting, July29, 8 p.m. in the
OMAF boardroom, Markdale.
The Grey County federation direc-
tors and executive members at the meet-
ing included: Bruce VanVliet, Clay
Schwegler, Arnold Oliver, Don Burr,
Barry Tolton, Irwin VanWyck, Harry
Verkaik, Lorne Eccles, Bill Pullen,
Marg Krauter, Ray Robertson, Tom
Perkes, Murray Clarke, and Don Hill.
Lorne Eccles chaired the meeting as
Murray Clarke was unable to attend
until later.
Minutes: Elmer Scarrow moved
that the minutes be accepted as printed,
seconded by Bruce VanVliet; carried.
Treasurer's Report: At present,
there is a balance of $795.45 in the bank.
The statement was discussed. It was
noted that the meeting with Grey
County Council went very well, and that
Murray Clarke did a good job handling
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the questions from council.
OFA Regional Directors: Clay
Schwegler: resolutions covering capital
gains tax, sales tax card identification
for farmers, right to farm to expedite
legislation, FFM membership to vote on
OFA board were discussed. Experts
were brought in to go over changes in
farm accounting (accrual versus cash).
Arnold Oliver: the executive update
since the last meeting showed another
busy schedule. Bill Pullen: tax reform
is only a proposal at this time; he sug-
gests that farmers talk to their account-
ants before year end. The cost of an
accrual statement would likely be $400
to $500. The inventory for the new tax
system is just for livestock and feed, not
machinery.
Tom Perkes, OFA: Grey canvassers
were successful with approximately 19
new members last week. Tom asked the
directors for their comments on the
canvas and how they thought it could be
improved. Arnold noted that the early
harvest this year made it difficult to talk
to prospective members. Agnes and
Tom sold seven memberships before
lunch thanks to Agnes' good organiza-
tional efforts. We are down about 55 to
60 members from October 1, 1986. A
fall canvas should be planned, possibly
one or two days a week with the new
fieldperson.
Barry Tolson, OMAF: Barry went
over various aspects of the Farm Man-
agement and Safety Repair Program.
Properties Committee: A meetings
was held with the Grey County Council
on June 16 in Markdale regarding the
Watcha Farms proposed development.
We listed our concerns and were told at
this point that this property is in a hold-
ing position. Each industry apparently
has to go through the whole process in
Normanby Township. The directors felt
that wasn't quite right, and we still are
not able to get the information necessary
to address our concerns. Bill Pullen
moved we neither oppose or accept at
this stage because of a lack of informa-
tion on the proposed development.
Seconded by Clay Schwegler; carried.°
Grey County
Federation
of Agriculture
Annual Meeting
October 22, 1987
Chatsworth Community
Centre
Social Hour: 6:30 to 7:30
Entertainment:
Desboro Agricultural Society
Happy Gang