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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-06-16, Page 16to h BEST EWE AT FAIR — George Townsend presents the champion ewe trophy t p ugh Todd at Tuesday's Hensall Fair. If you had to uescribe farmers in one word, that word would be resilient. Through lean, tough years as well as periods of plenty, they have been able to stay in business through innovation and hard work. They have overcome obstacles that many other businesses have found impossible. They have . been able to bounce back before disaster overtook them entirely, even when it appeared they would disappear. But that quality of resilien- laMn o. app•aon,0 to, tae r,mu. 1.1a7a b [,m+. Oe. Nil 2C. cy is needed now more than ever, certainly more since at any time since the Great Depression. They are being buffeted by high interest rates. They are in the midst of one of the worst recessions in 40 years. Their net profit pic- ture is lower now than it was in 1970 yet their production costs continue to escalate. The extent of this present recession is not fully known yet. The . terrible toll being paid by farmers has not been understood by many people simply because it takes FIELD CROP COMPETITION Anyone who wishes to enter their _ipIvhoat, corn or bean; in the field fudging competition for the Kirkton' Agricultural Society, please con- tact; Burns Blackler , Clarence Switzer, Ewart Crago. 4) Drainage pays off in healthy soil bacterip Bactena in the sal break down fertilizers. vegetable and animal wastes and gases into nutrient forms which Can be absorbed by plants The health of the plant is dependent on a critical balance of air water and temperature -a balance which is maintained by good drainage IUKISTAER Dtainjga IcaR.R. 1 GADSHILL. ONTARIO NOK 1J0 519-656-2618 longer for the rural communi- ty to knuckle under. The big villain in the piece is, of course, high interest rates. Farmers must borrow money against the time when their crop is sold and that can be a crop of chickens, hogs, cattle - especially cattle - or grain, tobacco, corn or even hay. Net farm income is ap- proaching the disastrous_ levels of the Dirty Thirties but few people seem to care. Farmers are also taking criticism from outside the regular . channels. Their marketing boards are being hammered to pieces by major media outlets simply because those outlets thrive on con- troversy. If they see one brewing when some egghead from a university spouts off, they jump on the wagon and tell the millions of urbanites all about it, not caring a damn that these outbursts give a distorted pictt re to people who don't know the difference between a Hereford and a Holstein. Agricultural economists and farm organizations are as divided in their assessment of the depth of the current reces- sion as they are about the reasons for - and the solutions to - the problem. Obviously, the senior governments have no idea of the extent of the terrible toll being paid by farmers. Precious little was included in the Ontario budget to help farmers and the federal government seems powerless to even add a few more millions to the Farm Credit Corporation. No one seems to be taking the plight of farmers seriously except the farmers themselves. They're crying out there but nobody seems to be aware of the tears. Now, I have a few sugges- tions for senior levels of government but I doubt very much if they'll listen to me any more than they have listened to Canadian and pro- vincial farm leaders. First, let's have a one-year moratorium on farm foreclosures. Stop them right now before they become epidemic in proportion. It is happening frequently. But it is just the tip of the iceberg, believe me. Second, let's have a sensi- ble' interest rate for farmers because they depend so heavi- ly on borrowed money to operate. Could I suggest something in the neighborhood of 13 or 14 per- cent, a special rate for agriculture? Why not? If they all go out of business, you and I will have to find something besides food to eat, just to stay alive. Third, let's allow marketing boards to proceed to get decent returns for farm products even if those marketing boards have to be monitored. But let us not hamstring, emasculate them through allowing detractors to spout off unchallenged. Well, i could go on but that's a good start. ' Of all industries in this country, none has been more efficient or productive over the years than agriculture. To overlook farmer now is to ig- nore one of Canada's - and the world's - greatest assets. Huron farm and home news Several courses planned at Centralia College about the vroinm. Centralia College of Agricultural Technology will host its second conference for rural women this August. About 120 people can be ac- cepted. The conference will be held on August 27 and 28. It will begin Friday evening with registration at 6:30 p.m. Plan to register early by phoning Centralia College at 228-6691. There is a $20,00 registration fee that must be paid after your phone registration to hold your spot. Overnight accommodation and breakfast are available for $10.00, but will be payable at registration on August 27. Continuing education Four one -day short courses in the general areas of food and textiles will be offered at Centralia College of Agricultural Technology this June. Food Processor Cookery on Tuesday, June 22 is the first program. Food Preservation will be held on Thursday, June 24. On Monday, June 28, the course is called "Stretching Your Textile Dollar". Finally, on Tuesday, June 29. the course will be for those people who have purchased microwave ovens. To register, or for more in- formation, call Continuing Education, Centralia College, 228-6691. - Ruth Axtmann, Acting Home Economist. "More Outdoor Living" is the name of the next 4-H Homemakers project and it is just as it sounds. Topics ate therefore nature apprecia- tion, weather watching (and maybe even forecasting for our own use), wild plants that are edible and those that are not. Crafts connected with these topics, leaf prints, animal track Moulds, kite making and flying are also taught. Naturally the out- doors improves the appetite so there are suggestions for picnic, camping and trail foods. In order for this project to be a success, we need leaders to pass this information on to the members. Workshops for leaders will be held to provide guidance and background for teaching the lessons. Usually, there are two leaders per club. A club is made up of a minimum of four members. Day One - June 26 - Crediton area, June 28 - Brucefield area, June 29.- Londesboro area, June 30 Brookside area, July 6 - Ethel area, July 7 - Gorrie area. Day Two - Saturday, July 10 Please call 482-3428 or for long distance Zenith 7-3040 for more information. - Ruth Axtmann, Acting Home Economist. SE AVESTROUGH Steico SIDING Ask About Our SPRING SAVINGS FREE ESTIMATES • Stela) S utters t Aluminum Storm Doors & Windows • Aluminum Awnings • The energy window roll shutters system • Renovations General Construction JIM BEAKER CONSTRUCTION DA7-3526 D 237-3526 Attention dairy producers O.M.M.B. mastitis techni- cian comes to Huron County from June 23 to July 15. The O.M.M.B. udder health management program began in 1977 with one mastitis technician working in Prince Edward, Hastings and Len- nox and Addington Counties. In January of this year the O.M.M.B. hired three full- time mastitis technicians to cover all counties in Ontario, on a fee-for-service basis. The goal of the program is to reduce the incidence of mastitis in Ontario herds with a view to improving producer net returns and milk quality. Actual cost to the farmer is $40.00 per hour with an ex- pected time of two hours per farm visit. What are the services offered? David McKinley, mastitis technician, arrives in Huron County on June 23rd and will be available to perform the following: 1. Evaluation of milking equipment 2. Milking procedure evaluation 3. Environmental assessment 4. Evaluation of dry cow treatment An evaluation report will be left with the producer at the conclusion of the visit with recommendations for im- provement, if applicable. How to apply? if you are a milk producer fill in the card you received and send it to Orville Shewfelt, Kincardine. If you have mislaid the card or are a cream producer, call the TOP HENSALL CALVES - Bill Kinsman's calf was nam- ed grand champion at the 1982 Hensall Fair and Joan Kerslake's animal was reserve chomp. T -A photo. McCann Redi•Mix Inc. DASHWOOD, ONTARIO ALL TYPES OF. 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