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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-10-08, Page 29STRESSES POINT — Henry Jomrozinski makes a point in his presen- tation to Agriculture Minister Jack Riddell at Grand Bend Produce Co. Ltd., Friday. The vegetable grower advised that losses in the bog area will be in the $6 million range. The producers had o long table covered with rotted vegetables to show during Riddell's visit to the area. HURON AWARDS AT CCAT — Huron county warden Leona Arm- strong presented awards to Brian Westelaken, RR 1, Hensall and Brenda Baker, RR 1, Listowel as top course students from the county studying at Centralia College. T -A photo. _BRANDY POINT_-. FARMS CENTRED AROUND ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION • Our breeding stock provides our buyers with proven genetics from the top 3% animals tested across Canada. • Our program enables us to offer quality and health at a price that is hard to beat • We have an ongoing supply of A.I. sired 'Hump/Duroc, York /landrace boars & F1 York/landrace gilts • Our closed herd is ranked "Good" bK the OMAF standards of Herd Health Classification. Come and take a look at our stock anytime! Delivery available KURT KELLER R.R. 1, Mitchell, Ont. 519-348-8043 09 Ti . " „ ; r' j f•' `784: � Magi Inspects crop.. damage Times -Advocate, October 8. 1986 ley i1 " Jahr 'laden Last week as Minister of Agriculture and Food, I toured a number ofrural areas in the province that have suffered as a result of the record rainfalls of August and Septesnbar. I wanted to look first-hand at the crops that may have suffered damage from the excessive moisture. Includ- ed in the tour were stops in Slmcoe and Durham, counties In the central regions, visits to parts of Essex and Kent counties in the south of the pro- vince, and crop tours in heavily Ztllural areas of Lambton, W- and Huron counties. I have also established an emergen- cy group within my own ministry to assess the situation and, without undermining the crop insurance pro- gram, to assess the situation and sug- gest ways of helping producers who have had, their crops damaged or wiped out. Until the full extent of the damage is known, the Ontario government dannot make an accurate pronounce- ment of what measures will be need- ed to help the food producers of this' province affected by the weather. • Northern Research Recently, my travels to meet, greet and listen to Ontario farmers have taken me all over this great and vast province. On September 23, I was pleased to visit the Temiskaming district in north-eastern Ontario, where I had the privilege of announ- cing an agronomy research laboratory and a multi-purpose in- door facility will be bullt at New Liskeard. The $1,400,000 facilities not onlyallowsspace for additional seed research area, but will allow for train- ing facilities for livestock and machinery courses. It is part of the government's long term goal to adopt new crop technology to the North. A new, five-year plan to upgrade veterinary service in North Cochrane, involving establishing new facilities • TOP MIDDLESEX STUDENTS — At an awards night at Centralia Col- lege Tuesday, London township reeve Jack Moir presented awards to Barbara Naus, RR 3, Parkhill and John Droog, RR 3, Thorndole as the top students from Middlesex. T -A photo. immowwww INCERMVES IOHELP PORK PRODUCERS BE MORE COMPETITIVE. a The Ontario Put r v Improvement Plan is a new five -yr. t ' t lent pro- gram designed to mai, , our pork operation more efficient and profitable The provides capital grants for a wide ran 'of improvements in both produc- tion and finandal management. There are grants available for ventila- tion materials, scales, loading chutes, herd health programs, artificial insemination, rodent control, record-keeping and tuition costs. You must have a minimum of 20 sows or market at least 300 market -weight hogs annually to qualify. If you haven't already received the OPIIP information, contact your local OMAFoffioe for an enrollment form and detailsof theplan - Ontario RI tTtT `'✓ INDUSTRY `4 IMPROVEMENT fes, • Ministry a and Fooci ONTARIO fA N,W. tbC% MO NOON Prom*, HOn n ' i P.teeeon in Kapuskasing and Cochrane was also announced andel will serve 25 twin - murales of about 33,000 people. On Thursday, I was again fortunate to participate in the opening of a new field office to serve Stormont County: Located in Avonmore, the new "ag of- fice" is a prototype for all new field offices that may be constructed in the future in Ontario - a move that will save money and yet serve our clients - the food producers - much better. Increased Funding for Ontario Vet College The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) of the- University of Guelph will receive increased funding. I was happy to announce in Elora on September 26. The college has receiv- . ed 11.8 million from the ministry under the Farm Animal Health Im- provement Program and that will be increased to $3 million for the current year to help them maintain their reputation as one of North America's top vet colleges. At the same time at Elora, I of- ficiated at the unveiling of the new computerized milking recording system at the Elora Dairy Research Centre. The new equipment, which in- stantly records milking data on tn- dividual cows, will permit resear- chers to monitor animal health and performance, helping milk producers • in the long run. SHOW COMING Nancy Kraemer is bringing her delightful stories and puppets to the Hensall and Zurich Branch Libraries on Saturday October 18. Nancy is an experienced elementary teacher with a Primary Specialist Certificate as well as beng a talented storyteller. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Come to the Hensall Library at 10:30 a.m. and the Zurich Library at 1:00 p.m. and enjoy stories and fun.. Sponsored by your local branch' library and the Huron County Public Library. Gamlen Nls1's MIL IMAM Skis Barr Mown • Slices through head -high weeds! • Mow the "unmowable" areas! • 35" cutting width gets the job done fast! Now available from: u Exeter 235-1115 PAM Blyth 523.4244 As well, during my trip to Elora I announced, that phase 1 of the new Animal Health Research Station at Elora, and run by the University'of Guelph will be built. The $2.5 million first phase, scheduled for completion in 1918, and including sheep and dairy facilities, is part of this government's $5.2 million pledge over five years at Elora. After attending three functions in the riding on Friday night, I was pleased on Saturday September 27 to be caked to be Grand Marshal of the Ontario Wine and Grape Festival Parade held in St, Catharines every year. The huge parade, which at- tracts several hundred thousand spec- tators, is billed as the third largest parade in North America. Finally on Sunday, to round out a busy week, I was more than glad to help the Van Egmond Foundation in Seaforth raise money at the Ciderfest, by acting as auctioneer for a number of celebrity items. 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