The Rural Voice, 1989-01, Page 4A COUNTRY MILE
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EDITOR'S DESK
New Year's is a time to welcome
the new and remember the old. This
month, two commodity brokers begin
a series on farm markets. Wily mar-
keting can make the difference for
hard-pressed farmers, and commodity
brokers can offer more than a few
helpful hints.
Business acumen has become an
indispensable input in modern
agriculture. And putting all the eggs
in one basket has never been good
policy. One New Year's wish might be
that farmers and urban neighbours
recognize that quality is often more
fulfilling than quantity. Reporter Bob
Reid writes about "The Egg Money,"
a small sum but one that represents
some of the traditions that make
farming a family affair.
And we've been saving Andrew
Dixon' s reminiscences about woodcut-
ting in winter. With his magic touch
he brings to life the trials and
triumphs of boyhood on the farm.
The beef business has been hit
hard in recent years. But beef
producers, whatever their opinions
about the structure of their industry,
are a determined group. This month
Mary Lou Weiser-Ilamilton visits the
Fischers of Grey County, whose
dedication has kept them going
through tough times.
And there's more: articles and
news that we hope will instruct or
entertain or both. The rural commu-
nity is a dynamic one, and there's
never a dearth of stories to tell. We
always welcome your comments and
suggestions — please feel free to call
or drop in at our office. In the
meantime, here's wishing you a
wonderful New Year.O