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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2001. PAGE 15.
AALP gets producers to study own operation
When Bill Wallace applied
to the Advanced Agricultural
Leadership Program (AALP)
he wanted to find out more
about how his sector of
farming was shaping up
within the global picture. But
what Wallace found was a
closer look at himself.
"AALP really was a
valuable experience. It made
me question my
preconceptions by exposing
me to other opinions and
opportunities," said Wallace
of Rowill Farms. "And I
didn't have to go too far from
home to get eyes opened."
Wallace credits his AALP
training with his improved
ability to step back and look at
all sides of an issue. "Being
able to do so has helped me
see other opportunities in my
home town. I started to see the
value in niche marketing and
John Ferguson from the
Environmental
Commissioner's Office will
be speaking at the Huron
County Water Quality
Coalition's upcoming annual
meeting. "We are thrilled to
have Mr. Ferguson attend our
meeting to speak . mi the
Environmental Bill of Rights
and what it can do for you,"
said Evert Ridder,
Chairperson.
The coalition was founded
in 1998 as a not-for-profit
community based
organization. It is a
combination of individuals,
Heifers sell
for $135
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weighed 1,935 lbs. and sold
for $88.
There -were 238 head of
veal on offer. Beef sold $105
to $132; Holstein, $90 to
$104; Plain Holstein, $75 to
$90. Angus Martin,
Dobbinton, consigned one
limousin veal heifer weighing
580 lbs. selling for $132. One
gold veal steer consigned by
Decroft Farms Ltd., Clinton,
weighed 735 lbs. selling for
$125. John Richardson,
Harriston, consigned one
black veal steer weighing 660
lbs. selling for $124.50.
Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold
$177.50 to $215; 50 ; 64 lbs.,
$162.50 to $200; 65 - 79 lbs.,
$147 to $172.50; 80 - 94 lbs.,
$132 to $154; 94 - 109 lbs.,
$122 to $130; and 110 lbs.
and over, $112 to $117.
Goats sold $37 to $116.
Sheep sold $32.50 to $140.
Steers, under 400 lbs. sold
$123 to $169; 400 - 499 lbs.,
$129 to $175; 500 - 599 lbs.,
$134 to $167.50; 600 - 699
lbs., $135 to $153.50; 700 -
799 lbs., $129 to $146.75;
800 - 899 lbs., $123.50 to
$136.25; 900' - 999 lbs., $103
to $132; 1,000 lbs. and over,
$99 to $118.75. -
Heifers, under 300 lbs.,
sold to $113; 300 - 399 lbs.,
$128 to $152.50; 400 - 499
lbs., $112 to $145; 500 - 599
lbs., $116 to $139; 600 - 699
lbs., $110 to $146; 700 - 799
lbs., $107 to $136; 800 - 899
.lbs., $113 to $129.25; and
900 lbs. and -over, $96 to
$12-5,50.
have since gotten involved
with the local milk processing
plant, Quality Jersey Products
Ltd. I now have the ability to
question the traditional and
ask if there is a way to do
something better, rather than
just continuing with the way
it's always been done."
This kind of mid-stream re-
evaluation is just part of the
personal development that
occurs for many participants
of AALP. A 1998 study by the
Agri-Food Division of the
Angus Reid Group indicates
that AALP graduates feel
increased levels . of
confidence; develop better
problem solving, negotiating
and public speaking skills;
and are exposed to industry
contacts and networks that
might otherwise take decades
to culminate.
"The goal of AALP is to
municipalities, organizations
and conservation authorities
within Huron County. As the
name suggests, these
concerned citizens and
organizations want to improve
water quality and are
combining their efforts.
The annual meeting will be
held on March 1 in
Holmesville at the Goderich
Twp. Hall beginning at 7:30
p.m. Other agenda topics
include committee reports,
elections and an update on
provide an opportunity for
individuals to develop the
skills, knowledge and broad
perspective needed to
effectively manage today's
issues, trends and changes in
the agri-food industry and
rural communities," explains
Ann Gordon, executive
director of AALP. "For some
participants, this starts right at
home."
The financial returns on
AALP are not just reserved
for the graduates of the
program. A 1996 Economic
Impact Study conducted by
the University of Guelph
showed a benefits-to-cost
ratio of 11 to one as an overall
return to Ontario's agri-food
industry. These benefits are
realized in the ag-industry
leadership and volunteer work
done by the 204 current
AALP graduates as they work
Intensive Agricultural
Operation Legislation
by Harold House of
OMAFRA.
Huron's bounty of natural
resources, rich soil, long,
sandy beaches and lifegiving
waters, were, irresistible to
early settlers. Over the years
the County has become a
provincial leader in
agricultural production and
developed into a leading
tourist destination, popularly
referred to as Ontario's West
in all levels in the agri-food
industry bringing forward
new ideas, improving
performance, and influencing
and directing change.
This study was the first
tangible evidence of the high
returns on an investment in
this type of leadership training
and leading-edge human
resource development.
Established in 1985, AALP
is • a two-year educational
program for men and women
who aspire to help shape the
future of Ontario's agriculture
and food industries, and the
'rural community. It attracts
high-performing individuals
from all sectors, looking to
further enhance their
leadership skills, gain
perspectives on critical issues
and broaden their knowledge
of the national and
international forces affecting
Coast. Currently, Huron
residents endeavour to
maintain these two important
economic sectors along with
their quality of life and the
right to clean water.
Any concerned citizens are
invited to attend the HCWQC
Annual Meeting and can
obtain further details from
Evert Ridder 482-5033; Tom
Prout, Ausable Bayfield CA at
235-2610 or Phil Beard,
Maitland Valley CA at 335-
3557.
agriculture.
The 50-day program is
delivered over the course of
19 months, creating learning
opportunities that combine
instruction and practical
application, distance
education, international
travel, and dialogue with each.
other as well as with today's
business, government and
Huron farmers are urged to
get their production and
financial figures to MP Paul
Steckle.
The Huron Federation of
Agriculture says even though
governments have admitted
that the playing field is tilted,
it seems they still require hard
numbers to base their
decisions on for enhanced
support. "We need to support
our requests for a level
playing field with U.S.
producers, by providing
financial losses per acre" said
Huron Federation Director
Wayne Hamilton of Stanley
Twp.
Huron-Bruce MP Paul
Steckle, in a recent speech to
the House of Commons was
able to supply some financial
figures from an actual grains
and oil seed producer in
Huron County. The figures
quoted showed a loss of
approximately $90 per acre,
from a well established farm
operation.
community leaders. Upon
completion, AALP graduates
are awarded a University of
Guelph certificate from the
Office of Open Learning, and
are eligible for membership in
the OAC Alumni.
Information on the 2001-
2003 program can be obtained
from the AALP office at (519)
826-4204.
The local Federation is
encouraging grains and
oilseed farmers in similar
circumstances, to come
forward with their figures
from 2000. In discussion
with Paul Steckle's office,
the local MP has indicated
a willingness to accept
these figures, the Federation
said.
"It seems that Ag Canada is
not supplying income
numbers sector by sector,
therefore the financial losses
in the grains and oilseeds,
whether for cash or feed
purposes, is not readily
available to our politicians"
said Hamilton. "At the'
present time , we don't even
have a signed agreement for
the Market Revenue
Insurance program for 2001,
let alone a commitment for
the enhancements that farm
groups continue to lobby for."
Assurance was given that
all names will be held in
confidence.
J. Ferguson to speak to HCWQC
Farmers gather figures