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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-12-23, Page 6t a.e 6A Times -Advocate. December 4 1985 HURON TRACTOR CELEBRATES Huron Tractor is this yeor celebroting their 25th year in business. They also achieved the distinction of being the largest John Deere dealer in Eastern Canada for the 12th straight year. All staff and spouses of Huron Tractor operations in Exeter, Blyth and Walkerton areshown here Friday, ready to board buses for a weekend at the Toronto Sheraton Centre to celebrate these achievements. T -A photo 13y golly, I'm not the only person embarrassed by those "irreplaceable milk" adertisements. As a farm writer. 1 try to -unders- tand and promote farm policies and promotion wherever possible but 1 found it most difficult to say much in praise of those ads, especially the television clips. It got to the point in Seamless EAVESTROUGH ALUMINUM j1 and VINYL SIDING Aluminum Storm Doors and Windows Aluminum Awnings Replacement Windows Renovations & General Construction "Free Estimates" JIM BECKER CONSTRUCTION DASHWOOD 237 3526 letters wit try Sob Tton.t Rd.te Rd limas Ont N3S 2C1 my own home where I remained. silent rather than try to countgract the criticism.. My ladies walked out of the room when the milk advertisements hit the screen. I sat and squirmed through them. Now, it is evident that a great many dairy farmers are also squirming. A dairy farmer in Orillia erected a huge plywood sign in his field along the highway leading to Geneva Park. He knew, back in October, that the an- nual three-day conference of dairy farmers would be held at Geneva Park. "OMMB STOPADS" said the -sign. The conference leaders got an ear- ful. They were told that county leaders wanted some solid explana- tions to take back. Mike Pearce, the hoard's promotion manager. took the brunt of the criticism.. A full-scale review with major changes was ordered. Not a moment too soon in my hum- ble opinion. The milk hoard spends hectolitres of money on advertising and promotion. Budgets have increas- ed an average. of 10 per cent annual-. ly. Thisyear, more than $7.7 million will be spent in Ontario yet milk sales -- and milk consumption -- continues to decline. At the Geneva conference, farmers praised the national butler and cheese ' promotion programs run by the earia- dian Dairy Bureau. 1 -liked them. too, .except for the one that crapped on chicken producers; the one where the spokesman in theadvertisment says the chickens were on open range and intimated they were better off than iF YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Give us a call. We offer financial aid in the form of loans, loan guarantees or even selling an equity posi- tion in your business. We have experienced counsellors who can help you plot a course for growth and success for your business. And we can provide you with direction to get government assistance, both federal' and provincial, as well as other vital information. For an advance ap- pointment, call: (519)271-5650 - Collect 1036 Ontario Street Stratford, Ontario N5A 6Z3 BACKING INDEPENDENT BUSINESS L Federal Business Banque federate Development Bank de devetoppement ‘r111,1(I:l those grown in confinement. One sec- tor of the agricultural community should not dump on the other. 1 guess it pays to have a Scots background within the milk board. The first chairman was George McLaughlin. He kept the job for the first turbulent 10 years of the board's. existence. The second chairman -- and still in the post -- was Ken McKin- non, another M -small -c name. And (he firm in charge of all advertising for the OMMB is McKim Advertising. I'd be willing to bet -the midnight oil is burning at McKim these days. Y.ou do not ignore grassroots opinions from people who spend more than•$7 million. It would be far from the big- gest account in the agency's stable but it is certainly a substantial one. When you consider agencies usually take about 20 per cent of billings, that's not chicken feed. Too bad the protest against the cam- paign managed to get to open discus- sion at the conference. It seems to me -- and I,am on the outside looking in -- that the board and some of its high- priced help neglected to listen to the members. It is too bad when the hired help do not listen to the people at the bottom of the ladder. I know dairy farmers whose stomachs were curdl- ed a year ago by the campaign yet nothing was done about it. An ethereal shape being wafted through the heavens may 'ppeal to teen-agers -- the market the'ads were trying to reach -- but teen-agers don't buy groceries. Moms and dads do. P..parce defended the campaign with some gobbledy-gook about "research indicating very significant support from the target group." Advertising people are full of that jargon. I am happy to report that the dairy farmers of Ontario did not fall for it. We can look for a big change in milk advertising. 1 hope. FARM SERVICE Repair Shop Tools and . 'Equipment We specialize in Air Compressors & High Pressure Washes 500 - 2000 SI - New and Rebuilt pumps Hypro pumps service and parts Honda Gas Engines Cecil Squire Farm Service 235-0465 —BRANDY POINT— FARMS CENTRED AROUND ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION • Our breeding stock provides our buyers with proven genetics tram the top 30-0 anorak tester across Canada • Our progran enables us to offer quality and health at a price that is`hord to beat • We have an ongoiryg supply of A.I sired Hon►p Du►oc. York Lcindrace boars 8 F I York Landroce gilts • Our closed herd is tanked Good by the OMAF standard of Herd Health Ctossif -cation Come and take a look at our stock anytime! Delivery available KURT KELLER R.R. 1, Mitchell, Ont. 519-348-8048 1 Want To Reduce Your Input Costs... Or Increase Yields' Econor(nically? Consider: CA Crop Consulting Services We do: - soil sampling (Fpr 11 soil characteristics) - complete fertilizer recommendations - pest monitoring - detailed computer crop budgeting, field reports and record keeping - infrared aerial photography - herbicide, crop variety, and pest control recommendations PLEASE CONTACT CA Crop Consulting Services OR Eric Devlaeminck Box 427, Blyth Ont. 523-9249 228-6548 1 Memorial fund established in name of Murrav Selves A memorial fund has been established in the name of Murray Selves to stimulate innovative ideas . in Ontario agriculture. The fund will be used to support and encourage the development of innovative projects and programs that are of benefit to Ontario farmers. Murray was an agricultural leader and an innovator. It is fitting that the interest income from a memorial fund established in his name should be used in this man- ner. The fund will be in trust at the University of Guelph. The Fullarton man (h•ow•ned this past summer at Grand fiend. After graduating from the Ontario Agricultural College in 1957, Murray spent a year teaching high school before entering farming. 1l is ap- proach was to build on current technology and science to develop a functional and profitable production system. His achievements in pioneer- ing innovative procedures are many. Ile was one of the first farmers in On- tario to store grain corn in a high moisture state for use as a hog feed. At the same time he began develop- ing a liquid handling system for hog waste. Both of these techniques became common prat ice and are now standard production procedures: In 1975 Murray built the first in- sulated concrete building in Ontario to be used for commercial hog pro- duction. In addition to designing and engineering 4he construction of this , barn he built concrete slatted'ilooring and equipment in his farm workshop. The techniques he developed are now used by- commercial agricultural precast concrete companies in the production of hog and cattle flooring. In 1980 Murray built one of the first naturally ventilated hog barns in On- tario which also featured a computer controlled feeding system. Initially the proceeds of the Murray Selves Memorial Fund will to used to sponsor a portion of the concluding seminar for the first class of the Ad- vanced Agricultural Leadership Pro Tripartite is signed Federal Agriculture Minister John Wise and Ontario Minister of Agriculture and Food Jack Riddell have signed the first national tripar- tite income stabilization i,greement. "Our signatures on this pact marks w jrrl we hope is the beginning of a new era in stabilization." Wise said. "'!'his program is a three=way part- nership between our two govern- ments and cattle. hog and lamb producers." Riddell said: "The signing of tripar- tite will hopefully bring in new health to the red meat sector. it isa further step forward by my government to bring • stability to the agricultural .sector." Gerhard Schickendanz. president of the Ontario Cattlemen's Association, Toni Smith. chairman of the Ontario Pork Producers' Marketing Board. and Tom •Redpath; secretary - manager of the Ontario Sheep Association were' witnesses to the signing. The historic signing took place in the corner office of the East Block of the Parliament Buildings shortly after 6 p.m. November' 25. 1985 culminating three years of negotia- tions between the federal govern ment, the provinces and producer groups. Tripartite income stahlization is an income assurance plan to protect pro- ducers in times of low commodity prices. The two levels of govt.rnglenl and the producers contribute equal- ly to the plan. Producer participation in the plan is voluntary. but most producers are expected to take advantage of the op- tion 10 join. Under the program, stabilization - schemes are established for hogs. slaughter cattle. feeder calves and I mbs. A schetne for feeder cattle ay be implemented at a later date e plans for hogs. slaughter cat tie and feeder calves take effect March I. 1986. "All provincial ministers of agriculture have said that tripartite stabilization would he a long-term benefit to Canadian agriculture. It is a sound and workable tnethodof pro lecting producers." Wise said. "I am not going ahead belay with one partner. hut with a first partner Indeed. berth of us hole alar prow o cal colleauges will join %illi us in the Ik'ai future," he said Riddell said. "I am particularly pleased lo have had three represen- tatives of the producer groups in our delegation 10 ()flown. "Ontario p►•cxliirers have ixen most patient and supportive of my efforts to bring the tripartite agreement In a successful conclusion."' - Late last week. the Ontario govern- ment and the federal gnvernnwnl an , noticed tripartite level payments for beef cattle and hogs for 1985 For boot producers these payments will mean second quarter I April 1 to June :to 1985► payments of $22.86 per head tor slaughter cattle: and third quarter payments r.huly 1 to Sept. 40. 1985 payments of $79.75. If the payment is based on pounds gained. the amounts would be c•ornparable Farrow -to -finish hog operators will receive second quarter payments of $10.11 and third quarter payments of $14.:31 per hog 'After c'rn suhalinn with the pork producers. the pork payment will be split between finisher and sow weaner hogs iambs are also part of the transi- tional federal -provincial payment but calculations have not yet been coin pleted for the third and fourth quarters grana. This program is arranged 6y the Agricultural Leadership Trost, an organization sponsored by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. the University .of Guelph, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Foundation for Rural Living. The final seminar session will be focuss- ed on the theme "In Search of Ex- cellence" and will charge the par- ticipants in the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program with their future responsibilities as ..0*• ii ' teasers in their communities and their profession. Cheques payable to the Murray 'Selves Memorial Fund. may be given • to a member of the family or forward- ed to Mr. U. Livingston, Department of Alumni Affairs, University of Guelph. Guelph. Ontario, NIG 2W1. A receipt for income tax purposes will be forwarded to you. Your assistance in providing a living memorial to Murray Selves will he greatly appreciated. ZANY PAIR — Kirkton's Lee and Gerald Paul, with Shirley Paul at , the piano, continue to delight area audienceswhich they have been entertaining for a number of years. Dressed in one of the many costumes featured in their act, the brothers were on stage, Thurs- day, at Exeter's appreciation night banquet for those who give of their time for local boards. q4t9deaS I/347 411G°1 Curio Cabinets This IS Just One Of Many Gift- Ideas for Christmas Layaway now Free delivery Plenty 0lh..Po.1,ngI.t od0,. 1,o.• VISA • circ, ` /{ /{ 353 MAIN STRUT, Mtn 235-1990 { /� "FURNITURE OD 111+' 1.,1400:f/�i 0i01:ClilliTfiOi � �7fiOr7fil�aCtillilfi7lr A .Buy A Huron Tractor BATTERY and get a chance to ► Win a 14" Panasonic Color Television 1 w MAC aommil ..r rt.,t. r TT11'c0* AA• t.. 0 'tiT•1'-ar+rl'rtj'-may..-.. 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