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EDITOR'S DESK
"Driving into the 1990s" — the
headline on our machinery special
this month reflects the optimism —
although it's sometimes cautious—
in the farm machinery industry these
days.
Optimism was also the theme at
a panel discussion sponsored by the
Perth County Federation of Agricul-
ture last month. Agricultural policy
experts came together to share their
ideas about the future of farming. Not
surprisingly, the ideas often took the
form of concerns; while one can point
to some improvements on the farm
scene, problems remain in some
sectors. Yet the essence of the Perth
County meeting was positive, because
the gathering brought together farm-
ers representing many commodity
groups and rural organizations. And
farmers working together is half the
battle.
Working together, in fact, is the
theme of some of our features this
month. Mervyn Erb shares the story
of a group of Arkansas farmers who
co-operated to produce a cost-cutting
crop plan. In "Growing Up Organ-
ic," Dee Kramer visits Don Gingerich
and family, who have revitalized their
farm by working closely with a buyer
of organic soys. And Jim and Tammy
Sparling, in the early years of their
life together on a Huron County dairy
farm, are working together to build up
a fine Jersey herd. They widen the
circle by sharing ideas and stock with
John Brand, another young farmer
featured in "All in the Family."
Family, friends, farmers — may the
joys (and trials!) of working together
on the land in spring bring optimism
to all.0
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Cm. LC)
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