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PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1996
Study shows county's
strong agri-businesses
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unit," he said.
When asked if this trend was sus-
tainable, Cummings said that
aspect would be looked at in the
next phase of the study, looking at
the issue of employment base, capi-
tal investment and following sales
dollars further through the econo-
my.
Realizing agriculture is an impor-
tant component of the Huron Coun-
ty economy, Wallace was asked if
the food or the jobs were the more
important part.
"The fact that we produce food
should be enough justification for
money spent. Yes, maybe food can
be bought cheaper from across the
border, but there is the balance of
trade to consider. What will people
do to earn money to buy the cross-
border food?"
Cummings said it is not just the
food-producing jobs that•are impor-
tant, but the ones they support in
related businesses. "Agriculture is
basic and primary to the county."
The next step in the study will be
to determine the magnitude of agri-
culture's impact, possibly compar-
ing it to tourism, thought to be one
of Huron County's industries, said
Wallace.
Once comparisons can be done,
both within the county and
';%
Beginning Thursday, Oct. 31
(Halloween) and running through
to Wednesday, Nov. 13, the
Bluewater Recycling Association
will be collecting textiles curbside
from residents in member
municipalities.
This two-week collecting is
being undertaken in partnership
with Goodwill Industries of
London, and will benefit everyone
involved. Residents will be able to
recycle unwanted, reusable textile
items while allowing Goodwill
Industries to continue to provide
employment, education and
training for people with special
needs, who are working towards
self-sufficiency.
The following are considered
acceptable textiles products:
• Clothing - men's, women's and
children's
• Accessories - purses, belts, ties,
etc.
province-wide, the numbers can be
used as a "big-time lobbying tool,"
agreed Cummings. "With the
importance of the sector defined in
the province as well as the county,
the report can be used to develop
policies and strategies for the
province."
"If you know what you have, it
helps plan for the future, whether
looking for an alternative (industry)
or nurturing the one you have," said
McLennan.
Though started simply as an idea
in 1990, to identify agriculture-
related businesses, Wallace said the
study is now being sought by other
agencies, such as the Huron Busi-
ness Development Centre in
Seaforth. "They will be able to
determine what services are needed
where."
In summing up his view of agri-
culture in Huron County after the
preliminary report from the study,
Wallace said he is "confident and
hopeful about the business. We can
build on what we have."
The study was paid for through
farm registration and the Stable
Funding Act, for a total of $10,000
over two years.
McLennan was impressed by the
co-operation he received from the
223 respondents, during a busy
time of the year.
• Outerwear - hats, scarves, coats,
gloves, etc.
• Footwear - shoes, boots,
slippers, overshoes, etc. .
• Bedding - sheets, pillowcases,
comforters, etc.
• Window Coverings - curtains,
sheers, etc.
• Linens - towels, tablecloths, etc.
These items should be free of
mildew, thinners, grease or oils and
should not smell musty or of
mothballs, or substances which
could contaminate other textiles
during collection and processing.
For collection, textiles should be
placed in plastic bags with either a
sock tied around the neck or clearly
labelled "Textiles Only". Bagged
textiles can then be placed beside
the blue box on regular blue box
collection days during the period
from Thursday, Oct. 31 to Wednes-
day, Nov. 13 only.
Boosting agriculture
It was good news for Huron County agriculture and
related businesses, Oct. 25, when a Huron County
Federation of Agriculture sponsored study by a University
of Guelph student and professor, indicated a dramatic
economic impact on the county and province. Dr. Harry
Cummings, right, and Dan McLennan, left, of the
University of Guelph, outlined the report, while HCFA
member Bill Wallace explained future uses for the study
results.
Bluewater begins
textile recycling