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The Citizen, 1992-09-23, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1992. F arm HCFA wants environmental improvements untaxed Farm improvements for environ­ mental purposes that don't raise the productive value of the farm shouldn't result in increased taxa­ tion, the Huron County Federation of Agriculture feels. A resolution passed by the Feder­ ation's regional meeting in Londes- boro Sept. 10 pointed out that when farmers make improvements like cement liquid manure tanks, the improvements bring higher assess­ ment to the farm, even though they do not increase the productivity of the farm. The resolution calls for the provincial government to not increase the assessment for farms when environmental improvements bring no economic gain to the farm. MVCA plans Fall colour tour asSunday, Oct. 4 has been set the date for the annual Fall Colour Tour at Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area. Hosted by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA), the Fall Colour Tour will run from 1 to 4 p.m. The Fall Colour Tour is a terrific chance for visitors to enjoy the sites and sounds of autumn in a beautiful setting. The event features activities for the whole family. Visitors are invited to join MVCA staff for a guided walk along the scenic river trail. Wagon rides through the conservation area will also be available. Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area is a scenic property situated along the Maitland River. Used primarily for conservation education activities, Wawanosh contains an extensive trail system and is also home to the Wawanosh Nature Centre. During the hikes, staff will provide information on what is happening in the forest and meadows at this time of year. The route will follow fairly gentle terrain and children are welcome to participate. As usual, visitors are free to explore the trails at Wawanosh on their own. Trail maps will be available in the nature centre. The wagon rides offer a good introduction to Wawanosh for first time visitors, and it's a comfortable way to view the spectacular fall foliage. The Wawanosh Nature Centre is familiar to many students in the Maitland watershed and the Fall Colour Tour will provide an opportunity for parents to see the facility. A variety of displays will be set up inside along with nature crafts and games for children. Visitors are invited to enjoy a cup of apple cider (if possible please bring your own mug) while they explore the centre. The Wawanosh Nature Centre is wheelchair accessible. Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area is located south of Belgrave and west of Highway No. 4 on Nature Centre Road (Concession 6- 7 of East Wawanosh Township). For more information about the Fall Colour Tour contact the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority at 335-3557. In another resolution, the Federa­ tion called for complete revamping of the NISA application forms before the next applications are sent out. Jeanne Kirkby of Walton, in moving the resolution, noted that many farmers throw up their hands at the complicated forms. Hiring an accountant to do the form costs more than the NISA benefits may bring, she said, yet the forms are being used as the basis for future government programs and farmers who don't register may miss out on future benefits. Much of the infor­ mation required is irrelevant, she said. Accountant Steven Thompson agreed saying the forms are very complicated. They take twice as long to fill out as an income tax form, he said, even using a comput­ er program. Bob Harrison of Monkton said this years forms are twice as hard as last year's. He said he thought all farm organizations should lobby against NISA being used as the basis for future programs. The deadline for NISA was extended because so few farmers across Canada applied for the pro­ gram. The resolution as passed. Another resolution asked the fed­ eral and provincial governments to renew the interest free portion of the advanced payment program for farm fed grains this year. It was also carried. Youth invited to speak at Royal Agricultural Fair Youth, aged 16 to 24, are invited to demonstrate their speaking skills and interest in agriculture by participating in a public speaking competition to be held at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto on Nov. 21. The competition is co-sponsored by the Farm Credit Corporation and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. This year the first prize winner will receive $700 in cash and the opportunity to spend a day at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The next five competitors will also receive cash prizes. Contestants are asked to give a timed five- to seven-minute speech in either English or French on one _S LIVESTOCK UNG SALES 9 a.m. Finished Cattle& Cows 11:00 a.m. Dropped Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. B H Hk Bi K A B BL B B®® TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS BRUSSELS 887-6461 Carcass competition Sharon Leslie (right) of the Ontario Cattlemen's Association was on hand at the Stockyards Sept. 16 for the Huron County Beef Carcass Competition to offer beef producers marketing tips on the beef grading system while an unidentified person inspects the cattle in the ring Carcass competition teaches beef grading system to farmers Brussels To help beef producers learn more about the beef grading sys­ tem, two beef carcass competitions are being held. The first competition took place Sept 16 at the Brussels Stockyards. of the four following topics: 125 Years of Canadian Agriculture, My Future is in Agriculture, The Changing Rural Community, and Canadian Agriculture - Our Commitment to the Environment. The competition will be limited to the first 25 entries received and is opened to all youth between 16 and 24. Official rules and application forms are available at any office of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food or Farm Credit Corpor­ ation. The deadline for application is Oct. 2. For more information, contact Stuart Budd, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, (519) 759-4190. A demonstration class was held to discuss the live animal versus its carCass. Then, a second class gave everyone present an opportunity to estimate live weight, dressing per cent, lean yield per cent and grade. The next competition will be held Sept. 30 at the Seaforth Agricultur­ FED UP WITH TRYING TO DEAL WITH LIQUID MANURE? CALL US! 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