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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-06-09, Page 14Bill Shortreed Electric Farm Home Commercial Over 18 years experience R.R. #1 Walton 887-9387 LONDESBOR6\ SEED PLANT 4 CUSTOM SEED CLEANING GRAINS - BEANS - FORAGE SEEDS 15% off l.awn; Garden t Fertilizers Premium & shady lawn grass seed available Field & Farm Dog Food $18.95 20 kg bag BALER TWINE Now Available • Grand Harvest 9000 • Bridon Orange 9000 • Bridon Orange 20000 Minterfeeds O Brussels Agri Services at the stockyards 887-9391 BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS 9 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows THURSDAYS 11:00 a.m. Dropped Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs ELS 887-6461 PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1993. Brussels Livestock report Brussels Livestock has steady trade on all classes Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending June 4 were: fed cattle, 705; cows, 290; veal calves, 132; sheep and goats, 127; stockers, 630; and pigs, light run. The market at Brussels Livestock was on a fully steady trade to last week on all classes of cattle. There were 451 steers on offer selling from $100 to $105 to the high of $113. Thirteen steers consigned by Gerald Geisel, Elmira, averaging 1410 lbs. sold for an average of $101.54 with sales to $113. Twenty steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1409 lbs. sold for an average of $102.77 with sales to $112. Fifteen steers consigned by Maple Emblem Farms, Dungannon, averaging 1271 lbs. sold for an average of $101.85 with sales to $108.75. Thirty-nine steers consigned by Hamilton Bros., Glen Huron, averaging 1189 lbs. sold for an average of $99.12 with sales to $106.50. Five steers consigned by Gordon Borth, Mildmay, averaging 1370 lbs. sold for an average of The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) will be a key player in community economic development, Minister Elmer Buchanan announced June 2. "OMAF is committed to a healthy agricultural industry and the well-being of rural communities, and I am pleased that my ministry will enhance its efforts in this area under the new Ontario Community Action initiative," Buchanan said. OMAF has been involved in rural community development for some time, encouraging communities to work together to discuss and meet challenges facing them and providing opportunities for both farm and non-farm clients to improve the quality of life in rural Ontario. "The ministry believes that this kind of initiative provides a strong basis for viability, economic self- sufficiency, competitiveness and quality of life in our communities," Buchanan said. To guide OMAF's involvement in broader rural community development issues and co-ordinate these efforts with other ministries, a Rural Development Secretariat was created as part of OMAFs April 22 re-organization. "Drawing on the ministry's existing expertise - and human resources, the Rural Development Secretariat will focus on promoting economic renewal in rural communities and offering assistance toward community development," Buchanan indicated. As well, an external Advisory Committee on Rural Issues will provide advice and information to the Minister and act as a sounding- board on rural issues. The appointment of approximately 12 representatives of rural communities is expected later this summer. Over the past several years, OMAF has funded and assisted a number of capacity-building and planning projects as well as other community development initiatives. A series of grass-roots $102.60 with sales to $105.50. Five steers consigned by Norm McClinchey, Auburn, averaging 1462 lbs. sold for an average of $96.11 with sales to $104.75. Twenty-four steers consigned by Johnston Farms, Bluevale, averag- ing 1368 lbs. sold for an average of $101.23 with sales to $104.10. Twenty steers consigned by Brian Mizen, Allenford, averaging 1236 lbs. sold for an average of $99.05 with sales to $103.50. One steer consigned by Brian McClure, Seaforth, weighing 1200 lbs. sold for $103. Eleven steers consigned by Howard Martin, Brussels, averaging 1289 lbs. sold for an average of $101.44 with sales to $102.50. Nine steers consigned by Jack Glousher, Wingham, averag- ing 1294 lbs. sold for an average of $101.49 with sales to $102.25. There were 240 heifers on offer selling from $98 to $104 to the high of $110. Five heifers consigned by Ron Dietrich, Mildmay, averaging 1080 lbs. sold for an average of $99.87 with sales to $110. One heifer consigned by projects across the province received OMAF funding in February of this year. These included "10 Steps to Community Action" projects in 18 communities, a strategic planning exercise in one county, two ethanol production feasibility studies and five community information and services directories. Under the government-wide Ontario Community Action program, a total of $300 million will be invested in the first three years. These funds have been consolidated from several existing programs including a special allocation of more than $120 million from Ontario Capital. The new initiative has three major components. The community development component will provide support for leadership training, community- based strategic planning, strategic economic studies, feasibility studies, promotion and marketing. The community financing component will involve the creation of community loan funds and community investment share corporations in order to encourage local investment for economic development. The community capital component will provide financial assistance to capital infrastructure projects. "I am pleased that my Ministry is a key player in this comprehensive plan to provide Ontario communities with the tools they need to ensure their economic revival and enhance the quality of life for all residents. Doug Gallaugher, Shelburne, weighing 1144 lbs. sold for $108. Four heifers consigned by Mery McPherson, Orangeville, averaging 1147 lbs. sold for an average of $100.50 with sales to $105.25. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1224 lbs. sold for an average of $99 with sales to $104.25. Fourteen heifers consigned by Doug Simpson, Orton, averaging 1101 lbs. sold for an average of $98.72 with sales to $104. Four heifers consigned by Irvin Scherbarth, Montkon, averaging 1110 lbs. sold for an average of $98.28 with sales to $104. Eleven heifers consigned by A & E Grainger Farms, Wroxeter, averag- ing 1024 lbs. sold for an average of $102.58 with sales to $104. Thirteen heifers consigned by Russ Faber, Kippen, averaging 1045 lbs. sold for an average of $99.42 with sales to $103.75. Three heifers consigned by David Proper, Wingham, averaging 1053 lbs. sold for an average of $98.58 with sales to $103.50. Five heifers consigned by Henry Moritz, Grand Valley, averaging 1086 lbs. sold for an average of $93.40 with sales to $100.25. There were 290 cows on offer selling from $53 to $72 to the high of $78. Four cows consigned by John Wilton, Mildmay, averaging 1383 lbs. sold for an average of $73.15 with sales to $77. Three cows consigned by Glen Haldenby R., Holyrood, averaging 1i10 lbs. sold for an average of $71.05 with sales to $76.25. Three cows consigned by Bill Versteeg, Wingham, averaging 1193 lbs. sold for an average of $71.47 with sales to $76. There were 132 veal on offer selling from $89 to $109 to the high of $115. Four veal consigned by Delton Martin, Holstein, averaging 573 lbs. sold for an average of $102.88 with sales to $114. Two veal consigned by Neil McPhee, Harriston, averaging 645 lbs. sold for an average of $105.23 with sales to $115. Two veal consigned by Randy Wilson, Conn, averaging 675 lbs. sold for an average of $107.86 with sales to $112.50. Lambs, under 50 lbs., sold $100 to $110; over 50 lbs., $105 to $117. Stockers: steers, 400 - 500 lbs., sold $115 to $133; 500 - 600 lbs., $115 to $135; 600 - 700 lbs., $105 to $120; 700 - 800 lbs., $105.50 to $114.50; 800 - 900 lbs., $102 to $113.50; and 900 lbs. and over, $89 to $109.50. Heifers, 400 - 500 lbs., sold $109 to $122; 500 - 600 lbs., $104 to $125; 600 - 700 lbs., $94 to $118; 700 - 800 lbs., $93.50 to $111; and 800 lbs. and over, $94.75 to $105.75. arm Rural economy key for OMAF Just beginning Christa Vanden Hoven, of Seaforth and Stacey- Murch,of Clinton were acknowledged for their completion of 6 4-H clubs at the Acheivement Night held at the Clinton Town Hall on Monday, May 31. " Applying for NISA Program By John Bancroft The purpose of the workshop will Farm Management Specialist be to give an overview of the forms for Huron County required, to look at key areas on the Applications for the 1992 NISA forms, to discuss the purpose of the Program are currently being program and to answer questions. completed as the July 31 deadline approaches. Questions arise A NISA account can be used for concerning how much money do I several purposes. As a "safety net", send, what forms do I need, what it allows withdrawals when the numbers go where, etc. The end farm's gross margin falls below result neerts to be an understanding average or when the individual or of how the program works and a farm family's taxable income falls properly completed application. below $10,000 or $20,000 With this in mind, a workshop is respectively. For some farmers planned for Wednesday, June 23, at NISA will be used as another 7:30 p.m. in the seminar room of retirement savings vehicle. the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Office in Clinton. Pre- registration is required by contacting the office at 482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170 by Friday, June 18. If you are completing your own application or wish to gain a better understanding of the program, register today for the NISA workshop on June 23.