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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-11-26, Page 161 16 Times -Advocate, November 26, 1 ANDEX OPEN HOUSE — A large number of area pork producers attended Friday's Open House at Andex Metal Products in Exeter to view the new heat recovery ventilator manufactured at the local plant on Highway 83 east. From the left are Andex president Tony Relouw, pork producer Hugo Menheere, salesperson John Van Bakel and director of operations John Glendinning. T -A photo Hugh Zimmer, writing in Farm and Country magazine, calls it agricultural terrorism. So far, farmers in Canada have not had to deal with these zealots but just as sure as grain turns brown, the complaints will come one of these days. The Ontario Humane Society, for instance, has launched an investiga- tion into the activities of the Toronto Humane Society. In Toronto, the humane society has been embroiled in a lengthy dispute over the direction the society should take. Efforts to reduce the number of board members from 17 to five are being questioned. And so they should be questioned. An over -zealous group of five peo- ple could dominate a humane socie- ty and change its entire focus. Farmers are in enough trouble these days coping with low commodi- ty prices, high interest rates and escalating costs. Those pro -animal rights factions, should they manage to infiltrate humane societies across Canada, could cause so many problems for legitimate farmers that the mind bog- gles just thinking about it. Livestock farmers, of course, would be the prime target. Think of what could happen! Just remember what two whale lovers did to Iceland's whaling fleet. And believe me, I am as concerned as anyone about the fate of whales in this world but sinking ships without thought for human life is not the way to express concern. Whether you love whales or not, sinking those ships was an act of terrorism. Which is why farmers should be aware of what could happen and be prepared with facts, figures and ar- ticulate speakers to counteract terrorism. This is no time to be complacent. These terrorists could change the very face of farming. Think of what they could do with innuendo and half - facts if they attacked egg producers. Or chicken producers. They could have all the city dwellers in Canada believing their depreciatory stories. Many of these anti -farmer and anti - farm product campaigns are well- financed and have a high fear compo- nent, says Mr. Zimmer. They put fan- cy ahead of fact and personalities ahead of reason. In Denmark, says Art Drysdale of CFRB's farm radio show, this Lunatic fringe and these eco -nuts now dictate government policy. The inmates have taken over the asylum. Canadian farmers have not been 100 -percent lily-white, of course, but humane societies so far have done an excellent job ferreting out those who abuse animals. Farm organizations should be preparing to fight these battles now. It will be far easier to be ready for the attacks when they come rather than waiting for the first salvos to be fired and having no ammunition to fight back. I am convinced that the attacks will come. Taking over -- or the attemp- ted takeover -- of one humane socie- ty is the harbinger of more to come. It will start with one or two. The first targets will be livestock producers. Then, the fruit and vegetable producers. The frenzied trendies will start, say, with a cam- paign against diaminozide on apples as they did in the United States. It will spread to every area bf agriculturaj production if farmers stand back and allow it. Get the ammunition ready now, I say, and keep these hysterics off balance before they ruin modern agriculture. Elston to speak to Huron F of A Huron Federation of Agriculture's next meeting will be on December 4 at the Hullet Central School in Londsboro. The guest speaker will be Murray Elston. 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The Con- ference's purpose was outlined to the members in attendance. This purpose was stated as "an opportunity to meet people, learn leadership skills, become more aware of the oppor- tunities in Junior Farmers, and all around us, as well as to have fun!" (as stated by Larry Plaetzer, the Con- fergnce Chairman) Karen McLagan, the first guest speaker, and a former Perth County Junior Farmer, roused the interest in all, through a variety of exciting ac- tivities and statements about leader- ship styles. "Although Junior Farmers is not just for farmers, we as Junior Farmers, still must try to make the general public aware of the importance of our farmers. Because of our recent constitution change, all Ontario Junior Farmer Clubs must complete an agricultural awareness project." After this statement,'Linda Cunn- ingham, introduced one half of the group to a videotape of some in- teresting facts on marketing boards. While this group was intent on learn- ing more about farming, the other group was involved in sortie "strenuous" line dancing, lead by Anne Alton. "Opportunities are all around you". This was the theme for the con- ference; and the topic of Larry Plaetzer's lecture on Junior Farmers. After an invigorating lunch, the members found themselves enter- tained by the staff of Audrey Ritchie, Paul Hoggarth, Dianne Oldfield, Anne Alton, Lynn Alton, Larry Plaetzer and Linda Cunningham. The group per- formed two skits to demonstrate ef- fective and ineffective Parliamentary Procedure. Cathy Thompson, Huron County Dietitian, presented a series of facts on stress as well as nutrition to ,the group in an interesting and infor- mative way. Following this, Richard Hamilton, Rural Organization Specialist for Huron County, remind- ed us that we must have clear goals and must work towards them. Through various means, Richard reinforced in us the importance of goals - both personally and profes- sionally. To wind up the day, a banquet and dance seemed quite appropriate. The four County Presidents (Huron, Bruce, Grey and Perth) each gave a few words of wisdom and encouragt- ment to the Junior Farmer members present. Slides of Germany, shown by Rob Essery, followed the delicious supper. Rob's exchange trip is just one exciting example of the oppor- tunities of Junior Farmers. The day was a big success with all Area growers win two world honors Area exhibitors walked off with some of the major prizes in this year's Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. John Thompson, RR 2 Kippen, won the W. G. Thompson & Sons Ltd. trophy in the field beans competition, while Lorne Fell, RR 2 Staffa, took home the Uniroyal Chemical trophy for barley as the two growers com- peted in the world field crop championships. Fell also had top placing entries in other barley contests, as well as soy- beans and white winter wheat. Roger Fell topped the 4-H competi- tion for white beans, while William C. Fotheringham, RR 4 Seaforth, was tops in barley and second in the white bean 4-H test. William Coleman & Sons, RR pen, had the second place entryinMe white beans pedigreed seed section and Ken & Fred Elder, RR 2 Hensall, placed first in the soft winter wheat pedigreed seed class. R. and M. VanBrewane, RR 1 Cen- tralia, placed third in the two -rowed barley contest. Langlea Farms, RR 1 Lucan, took several major prizes in the Maine - Anjou market cattle competition, in- cluding the champion steer and reserve group of five heifers. _BRANDY POINT, FARMS CENT ED 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 hove an ongoing supply of A.I. sired •Hamp/Duroc, York/londrace boars & FI York/Landrace gilts • Our closed herd is ranked "Good" by 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 participants leaving tired and ex- hausted from a fun and entjrusiastic day. Linda Cunningham A wedding anniversary is the celebra- tion of love, trust, partnership, tolerance and tenacity. The order varies for any given year. 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