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The Citizen, 1999-01-06, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1999. Brussels Livestock report 152 steers from Bender Beef Farms avg. 1,148 lbs Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Dec. 30 were: fed cattle, 373; cows, 204; veal and bob calves, 134; lambs and goats, 137. The fed steers and heifers sold steady. Cows sold $1 to $2 higher. Veal sold on a fully steady market. Lambs sold barely steady. There were 286 steers on offer selling from $87 to $91 to the high of $99. One hundred and fifty-two steers consigned by Bender Beef Farms, Hensail, averaging 1,418 lbs. sold for an average of $89.44 with sales to $99. Twenty-six steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,438 lbs. sold for an average of $89.16 with sales to $93.75. Ten steers consigned by Sidney M. Martin, Holstein, averaging 1,348 lbs. sold for an average of $88.56 with sales to $91. Eleven steers consigned by Lome Benedict, Kerwood, averaging 1,377 lbs. sold for an average of $87.84 with sales to $90.50. Twenty-one steers consigned by Howard Martin, Brussels, averaging 1,335 lbs. sold for an average of $87.84 .with sales to $90.25. Eleven steers consigned by Murray Wagg, Mitchell, averaging 1,272 lbs. sold for an average of $87.92 with sales to $90. Three steers consigned by Reval Dettman, Clifford, averaging 1,130 lbs. sold for an average of $85.80 with sales to $89.50. Five steers consigned by Bill Mainland, Arthur, averaging 1,500 lbs. sold for an average of $85.94 with sales to $87.75. Six steers consigned by Terry McCarthy, Dublin, averaging 1,647 lbs. sold for an average of $83.85 with sales to $86.25. Four steers consigned by Amos M. Martin, Mildmay averaging 1,364 lbs. sold for an average of $85.38 with sales to $85.50. There were 81 heifers on offer selling from $87 to $91 to the high of $91.25. Twelve heifers consigned by Aaron S. Weber, Wroxeter, averaging 1,180 lbs. sold for an average of $87.12 with sales to $91.25. Two heifers consigned by Robt. Mainland, Arthur, averaging 1,153 lbs. sold for an average of $87.93 to $90.26. Eight heifers consigned by Paul Aidwinkle, Varna, averaging 1,294 lbs. sold for an average of $88.44 with sales to $89.75. Ten heifers consigned by Doug Patton, Everett, averaging 1,294 lbs. sold for an average of $85.48 with sales to $89.50. Four heifers consigned by David Hoover, Wroxeter, averaging 1,239 lbs. sold for an average of $87.15 with sales to $88.75. Three heifers consigned by Karl Terpstra, Mitchell, averaging 1,233 lbs. sold for an average of $88.67 with sales to $88.75. Five heifers consigned by Armand Fischer, Neustadt, averaging 1,240 lbs. sold for an average of $86.64 •.with sales to $88.25. Two heifers consigned by Ronald Schmidt, Formosa, averaging 1,202 lbs. sold for an average of $80.76 with sales to $86. Two heifers consigned by Darren Beuermann, Dublin, averaging 1,488 lbs. sold for an average of $83.93 with sales to $85.50. There were 204 cows on offer selling: DI and D2 cows, $52 to $56 to the high of $76; D3, $47 to $52; D4, $37 to $47. Two limousin cows consigned by Don Green, Listowel, averaging 1,095 lbs. sold for $76. Three holstein cows consigned by Benneweis Farms Ltd., Dublin, averaging 1,177 lbs. sold for an average of $57.78 with sales to $67.50. Three cows consigned by Hanover Stock Farms, Puslinch, averaging 1,745 lbs. sold for an average of $61.74 with sales to $63.50. There were five bulls on offer selling $58.50 to $62.50 to the high of $70.50. One limousin bull consigned by Richard Fenton, Tara, weighing 1,595 lbs. sold for $70.50. Two bulls consigned by Cecil Ayerhart, Elmwood, averaging 1,787 lbs. sold for an average of $60.52 with sales to $62.50. There were 132 veal on offer selling from: beef, $85 to $123; holstein, $85 to $100; plain holstein, $60 to $85. Five veal consigned by Henry Bos, Blyth, averaging 734 lbs. sold for an average of $102.32 with sales to $123. One veal consigned by Rob Dekens, Clinton, weighing 680 lbs. sold for $122. Two veal consigned by Bellera Farms, Auburn, averaging 738 lbs. sold for an average of $101.70 with sales to $118. There were 132 lambs and sheep on offer. Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold $190 to $222.50; 50 - 64 lbs., $200 to $215; 65 - 80 lbs., $182.50 to $195. Sheep sold $42.50 to $89. F arm Tim and Donna Prior were among the honourable mention recipients at the Ontairo Pasture Competition. From left: Martin Pick, president, Pickseed Canada Inc.; Andy MacDonald and Donna Clarkson; Donna and Tim Prior; Alex MacGregor;. OMAFRA Regional Beef Cattle Specialist Marlene Werry and OCA President Bob Dobson. Brusselites receive recognition Fed. ofAg. endorses relief money cap Tim and Donna Prior of RR3, Brussels received honourable men­ tion at the Ontario pasture competi­ tion. In summing up the Priors use of pasture land, The Cattlemen's Association release said Grazing Meadows Farm utilizes pasture for stocker cattle, beef cows and sheep. Rural Youth panel meets The seven-member Rural Youth Job Strategy Review Panel, established by Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Noble Villeneuve, met for the first time under the leadership of James dePater, of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Community Development Corporation. Introduced in the 1998 budget, the four-year, $35 million Rural Youth Job Strategy is an integral part of Youth Opportunities Ontario. The Rural Youth Job Strategy is intended to encourage local businesses or organizations to enter into partnerships to provide jobs or training for rural young people between the ages of 15 and 29. Up to half the cost of job creation projects set up by these partnerships will be financed by the Ontario government. The Rural Youth Job Strategy is the result of province-wide consultations conducted by a panel of four rural young people, who examined employment situations faced by their peers in small communities across the province. Help protect the environment Reduce, reuse and recycle The stockers are rotated daily with beef cows and calves following behind into the paddocks where the stockers have moved out. Waler is piped to the paddocks in a 3/4" plastic poly pipe with quick couplers located along the pipe for water access throughout the pad- "I'm very excited by this new challenge," said James dePater. "There is a great deal of potential for rural young people in their own communities, if we work together on creating a climate in which they can thrive - I look forward to contributing to that process." "This program builds on highly successful Rural Strategy Fund, in which government has invested $4.9 7the Job the STANDING TIMBER & HARDWOOD SAW LOGS • Timber Purchasing & Resource Management • Quality Selective Cutting • Government Certified Crews with Quality Workmanship Also have SLABWOOD & WOOD MULCH available /ra/g hardwoods AUBURN, ONTARIO 519-526-7220 FAMILY BUSINESS SINCE 1866 LTD. docks. Portable fences allow for adjustable size paddocks for sea­ sonal changes in forage supply. Winners of the competition, announced Dec. 8, were Tim Singbeil and Janice Platt of RR2, Annan, in Grey County. million in 55 projects in just over a year," Villeneuve added. "Our private sector partners have invested at a four to one ratio, making an almost $20 million contribution to our rural economy." Rural Youth Job Strategy applications and information are for Ontario producers, their available at OMAFRA field< offices, by calling 1-888-588-4111 or on the ministry's web site at http://www.gov.on.ca/omafra. The Huron County Federation of Agriculture, at their December bo^rd of directors meeting, endorsed the need for a cap on any monies to be received by individual farm operators from the farm income disaster relief programs. The federal government has plans to commit $900 million to help Canadian farmers suffering sharp declines in farm income. The provincial government has committed $40 million to a whole farm relief program. The Huron Federation keenly discussed the two programs. Comments of both praise and concern, were debated about the need for such programs, eligibility criteria, possible payout scenarios relationship to other safety net programs, and how they will affect export and trade. Concern of dollars heading into the coffers of third party investors versus the family farm, was the impetus in calling for a cap on the total dollars received by an individual producer. They have taken their stand to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, urging them to support the need for such a cap and will be circulating their stand to other county Federations for support. The Huron Federations would like to emphasize that both the federal and provincial programs are whole farm income relief programs, which will apply to all commodities.