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NOM 2H0 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1993. PAGE 15. OMAF to fund directory Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Feb. 5, 1993 were fed cattle, 888; cows, 286; veal calves, 144; sheep and goats, 89; stockers, 800; and pigs, 150. There was an active trade at Brussels Livestock with fed cattle selling $1 to $2 lower and cows steady. There were 603 steers on offer selling from $96 to $103 to the high of $112.50. Thirty-two steers consigned by Maple Ridge Farms, Brussels, averaging 1276 lbs. sold for an average of $102.21 with sales to $112.50. Seven steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1487 lbs. sold for an average of $99.56 with sales to $110.50. Forty-four steers consigned by G. A. Stewart Farms, Riley, averaging 1178 lbs. sold for an average of $96.48 with sales to $110.25. Ten steers consigned by Ralph Dickson, Mitchell, averaging 1359 lbs. sold for an average of $101.40 with sales to $105. Twelve steers consigned by Murray Forbes, Clinton, averaging 1433 lbs. sold for an average of $97.85 with sales to $103.75. Fifty-six steers consigned by Earl Fitch, Wroxeter, averaging 1356 lbs. sold for an average of $98.02 with sales to $103. Thirty-seven steers consigned by Gerald Geisel, Elmira, averaging 1564 lbs. sold for an average of $99.08 with sales to $101.85. Forty-one steers consigned by Maple Emblem Farms, Dungannon, averaging 1475 lbs. sold for an average of $98.96 with sales to $101.75. Twelve steers consigned by Bruce Bros., Belgrave, averaging 1347 lbs. sold for an average of $96.74 with sales to $100.50. Thirteen steers consigned by Dale and John Taylor Farms, Creemore, averaging 1325 lbs. sold Continued from page 14 per cent. If farmers had just six cents of the increase they would be in much better shape, he said. He warned of corporate concen- tration in the U.S. farming industry where the top four firms in each field control 45 per cent of all broiler chickens produced, 33 per cent of turkeys, 69 per cent of beef cattle slaughtered and 45 per cent of pork slaughtered. What's more, he said, privatization in the U.S. has left most of the inspection of food to the companies that produce it. Rather than harmonize Canadian inspection with U.S. standards, Canadians should tell Americans "If they want into our markets they have to live up to our (health) stan- dards. Under GATT (the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) we can do it." He also warned against a soften- ing of the federal government's pol- icy on supporting and strengthening Article 11 of GATT which allows countries to set up supply manage- ment systems. Cash crop farmers, too, benefit from supply manage- ment because a large percentage of corn and soybeans are fed to dairy cattle, chickens and turkeys, he said, areas that would suffer if sup- ply management is lost through for an average of $94.91 with sales to $98.50. There were 227 heifers on offer selling from $96 to $102 to the high of $104. Five heifers consigned by Ross Belfour, Dublin, averaging 1082 lbs. sold for an average of $95 with sales to $99.75. Sixteen heifers consigned by Wilbert Squirrell, Shelburne, averaging 1067 lbs. sold for an average of $94.41 with sales to $99.50. Six heifers consigned by Abe Vanderveen, Brussels, averaging 1020 lbs. sold for an average of $95.70 with sales to $99.25. Four heifers consigned by Gordon Daer, Auburn, averaging 1158 lbs. sold for an average of $96.48 with sales to $99.25. There were 286 cows on offer from $57 to $68 to the high of $80.75. Four cows consigned by Irvin Schenk, Petersburg, averaging 1482 lbs. sold for an average of $73.61 with sales to $80.75. One cow consigned by Bill Weber, Walkerton, weighing 1490 lbs. sold for $70.50. There were 144 veal on offer selling from $82.50 to $108 to the high of $120. Seven veal consigned by Murray Grant, St. Marys, averaging 591 lbs. sold for an average of $98.93 with sales to $120. Eight veal consigned by Randy Wilson, Conn, averaging 628 lbs. sold for an average of $108.49 with sales to $119.50. Lambs, under 80 lbs, sold $118 to $178; over 80 lbs., $96 to $188. Stockers, steers 400 - 500 lbs., sold $116 to $126 with sales to $133; 500 - 600 lbs., $106 to $124; 600 - 750 lbs., $100 to $112; 750 lbs. and over, $100 to $111. Heifers, 400 - 500 lbs., sold $106 to $116; 500 - 600 lbs., $101 to $111; 600 - 700 lbs., $96 to $106; and 700 lbs. and over, $91 to $101. changes in GATT. "If other coun- tries can make side deals (such as the protection for coastal shipping in the U.S.) why can't Canada? Mr. Mayer denied that the gov- ernment is softening on its GATT position. Nothing has changed. We still feel strongly we have a good case." Faced with a lack of promises of health from the politicians present, Huron County is one of five counties to receive funding of $20,000 each from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food to develop a Community Services and Information Directory, Paul Klopp, MPP for Huron and parliamentary assistant to Minister of Agriculture and Food, announced Feb. 4 on behalf of the Minister. As part of the Ministry's support for community economic development, the Huron Community Service Network will research information on the services, programs and resources available to community residents and have all the information collected, stored and maintained in one location in the county. "Successful community economic development depends on the ability of groups and indivi- duals to obtain information about their community's social, educational, recreational and economic services," said Klopp. "Directories, like the one to be created in Huron County, will help people in the community see where their needs are being met and where there are shortages." Community members will be able to purchase a hard copy of the directory or, in the future, have potential dial-in access by phone or computer. The directory will assist new members of the community who want to be involved in community activities and could help encourage business and industry to locate in the community. The Huron project is one of a series of pilot projects supported by the Ontario government to promote community economic development and contribute to the efforts of communities to strengthen themselves and invest in long-term economic renewal. These pilot projects aim to encourage broader involvement in community development by including all partners in the process. "This project in Huron is a good example of a successful partnership between the province and local governments aimed at developing a stronger and co-ordinated approach to community economic develop- ment," Klopp said. Line in the Dirt may turn to more active ways to protest. At the close of the meeting Frayne asked the audience if it felt there should be an ad hoc payment of $60 an acre to farmers to help fight the results of the crop failure. He was greeted with shouts of support. He asked if the group should continue his fight and again won support. He issued a challenge to other farm organiza- tions to join the Line in the Dirt farmers in their fight. The other counties receiving funding for a County Community Services and Information Directory are Perth, Kent, Bruce and Grey. As well, Huron County will receive $8,700 from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food to implement a "10 Steps to Community Action" project. This is one of 18 communities to receive funding for a "10 Steps to Community Action" project. In Huron. The Huron County Health Unit is sponsoring the project. "Strong local leadership will deal effectively with the complex issues facing communities to assure their vitality," said Klopp. "With the help of volunteer advisory committees in the community, this leadership program will be designed to suit the needs of local people and the local community." Emerging rural leaders of all ages will take part in the challenging and unique skills training program in a variety of learning sessions totalling approximately 45 hours. Between 15 and 30 participants in By Brian Hall Farm Management Specialist for Huron County Producers in Huron County will have the opportunity to help themselves to improved commodity marketing through a hands-on commodity marketing program. The program consists of a short course on a technical marketing system with follow up meetings to assist participants in implementing the system on their own farm. The course begins on Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., and continues for six weeks every Tuesday evening. Little or no experience in commodity marketing is required by participants. At the end of the program you will be able to understand and use technical market analysis as part of an overall marketing plan to reduce price risk and improve returns; and develop a marketing system that may be utilized over the long run. each pilot area will have an opportunity to develop community leadership and organizational skills and increase their understanding of local issues while forming a skilled network for future community action. The Huron project is one of a series of pilot projects supported by the Ontario government to promote community economic development and contribute to the efforts of communities to strengthen themselves and invest in long-term economic renewals. The4e pilot projects aim to encourage broader involvement in community development by including all partners in the process. "10 Steps to Community Action" projects also received funding in Algoma, Carleton-Dundas, Town of Cochrane District, Elgin, Essex, Kent, Lennox and Addington, Manitoulin, Middlesex, Oxford, Perth, Port Colborne-Wainfleet, Rainy River, Sudbury, Waterloo and York. •••”.11• C Brussels Agri Services Masterfeeds at Brussels Livestock 887-9391 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Sat. 8 a.m. -1 p.m. 1 c wkItitztax,' Farm Brussels Livestock Report 800 stockers, 150 pigs on offer No promises made to farmers OMAF teaches marketing