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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-10-13, Page 15arm Farm Organizations Funding Act awaiting final approval Showing a winner Kevin Rintoul of Lucknow shows his Grand Champion steer at the Brussels Livestock Thanksgiving 4-H Calf and Lamb Show and Sale on Saturday. The steer was purchased by Len Gamble of Brussels Livestock. the man ough who h an 'here ;e in had fie in uron take ti on bare d of that )arn) tally ,and story :tion ig or lent, for )een the ina- will t be alth the fined vide eing I for cat than wed :the S gift p.m. ions one F E E A I D E B T N 0 N L 0 0 L N THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1993. PAGE 15. Brussels Livestock report James Howatt steers sell for high of $113 Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Oct. 8 were: fed cattle, 910; cows, 235; veal calves, 76; sheep and goats, 105; stockers, 1700; and pigs, light run. The market at Brussels Livestock saw fed steers and heifers selling steady with second cut selling $1 lower. Cows sold steady. There were 660 steers on offer selling from $90 to $96 to the high of $113. Twenty-three steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesborough, averaging 1391 lbs. sold for an average of $97.83 with sales to $113. Fifteen steers consigned by J & M Farms, Listowel, averaging 1355 lbs. sold for an average of $97.38 with sales to $104.50. One steer consigned by Joe Culbert, Dungannon weighing 1260 lbs. sold for $101.25. Eight steers consigned by Gordon Daer, Auburn, averaging 1318 lbs. sold for an average of $94.40 with sales to $100.75. Twenty-one steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1440 lbs. sold for an average of $94.01 with sales to $100. Thirty-six steers consigned by Beetonia Farms Ltd., Beeton, averaging 1457 lbs. sold for an average of $93.93 with sales to $100. Twenty-two steers consigned by Glen Milsap, Creemore, averaging 1358 lbs. sold for an average of $93.30 with sales to $97.50. Seventeen steers consigned by Don Culbert, Dungannon, averaging 1440 lbs. sold for an average of $93.62 with sales to $96.35. One steer consigned by Calvin Semple, Ethel, weighing 1460 lbs. sold for $95. There were 233 heifers on offer selling from $90 to $96 to the high /' of $99. Three heifers consigned by The Farm Registration and Farm Organizations Funding Act has passed third reading OCt. 7 and is now awaiting royal assent. "This legislation represents an important tool for the advancement of Ontario's farm community as a strong, sustainable and yet diversified group," said Ontario Minister of Agriculture and Food Elmer Buchanan. "General farm organizations, on behalf of the whole farm community, will be able to increase their education and research efforts and continue to provide policy and program advice to government." Under the Act, all Ontario farm businesses with gross income of $7,000 or more are required to register with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and provide an annual $150 fee that the Ministry will forward to the accredited general farm organization selected by the registrant. Accredited organizations initially recognized by the legislation are: the Christian Farmers' Federation of Ontario (CFFO), and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). Other general farm organizations may apply for accreditation under the Act. The Union des cultivateurs franco-ontariens will be named as the eligible francophone organiza- tion to receive special funding for the first three years. After registration, farm busi- Dale Orr, Kincardine, averaging 1115 lbs. sold for an average of $95.95 with sales to $99. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 120 lbs. sold for an average of $91.01, with sales to $99. Twenty-nine heifers consigned by Johnston Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1110 lbs. sold for an average of $91.85 with sales to $99. Fourteen heifers consigned by Bernard Royal, Creemore, averaging 1088 lbs. sold for an average of $92.99 with sales to $98.20. Four heifers consigned by Gavin Clarke, Dundalk, averaging 1145 lbs. sold for an average of $96.99 with sales to $97.75. Nine heifers consigned by Gerald Rathwell, Brucefield, averaging 1097 lbs. sold for an average of $90.63 with sales to $97. Nine heifers consigned by Schultz Bros., Blyth, averaging 1046 lbs. sold for an average of $93.33 with sales to $95.25. There were 235 cows on offer selling from $55 to $66 to the high of $79. One cow consigned by Les Pottruff, Wingham, weighing 1150 lbs. sold for $79. Three cows consigned by Don Stratchon, Monkton, averaging 1083 lbs. sold for an average of $67.28 with sales to $78.50. Three cows consigned by Brian Aitken, Mount Forest, averaging 1320 lbs. sold for an average of $67.67 with sales to $73. There were 76 veal on offer selling from $84 to $102.50 to the high of $117.50. Three veal consigned by Wayne Brown, Monkton, averaging 570 lbs. sold for an average of $116.07 with sales to $117.50. Two veal consigned by Arnold Lamb, Goderich, averaging 715 lbs. sold nesses have the option of request- ing a full refund of the fee from the appropriate farm organization. The Farm Organizations Accreditation Tribunal will also determine requests for exemption from individuals who object on religious grounds to providing a cheque to an accredited organization and/or registering their farm operation with the Ministry. The first group of farm businesses will receive their registration forms and explanatory brochures in December. The registration system will be phased in over the winter months and should be completed by April 1994. At that time, access to selected Ministry programs, such as the 1994 Farm Tax Rebate Program, will depend on having obtained and maintained a valid farm business registration number for eligible farm businesses. Detailed regulations are being developed and will be reviewed by Cabinet over the next few weeks to support this new law. WETLANDS ARE NOT WASTELANDS Wetlands purify water, help control flooding, and provide valuable wildlife habitat. for an average of $111./9 with sales to $114.50. Four veal consigned by Murray Howatt, Blyth, averaging 563 lbs. sold for an average of $96.98 with sales to $104. Lambs, 50 - 79 lbs. sold $79 to Hats-for-Hides Green's Meat Market in Wing- ham will be taking part in a pilot project initiated by the Union of Ontario Indians and the Ministry of Natural Resources. This fall, hide collectors will be handing out orange-blaze hats fea- turing silk-screened logos when they receive hides from hunters. The logos will honour the deer, moose and bear in the three year series. The artwork is that of Nipissing First Nation artist Perry McLeod- Shabogesic. He says, "The hats are designed to have a contemporary look that will appeal to hunters who collect hats yearly," For more information on the "Hats-for-Hides" program contact the local hide depot or the Ministry of Natural Resources. $120; 80 - 94 lbs., $87 to $94; and over 95 lbs., $60 to $84. Goats sold $36 to $84. Steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $111 to $143; 500 - 599 lbs., $111 to $138; 600 - 699 lbs., $105 to $120.25; 700 - 799 lbs., $100 to $114.75; and 800 lbs. and over, $91.25 to $111. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $92 to $133; 400 - 499 lbs., $101 to $134; 500 - 599 lbs., $95 to $124; 600 - 699 lbs., $94.50 to $110; and 700 lbs. and over, $93 to $109.25. 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