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Times-Advocate, 1988-01-20, Page 27Name soil and cro pp winners cover crops, minimum tillage, cov- er crops, residue management,- sur- face water inlets, windbreaks and land reclamation were conservation projects used by Ken Glanyille. Drennan Farms were cited for crop rotation, lift -plow waterways, grassed waterways, manure manage- ment and woodlot manageme, tu. -- - '-Conservation practices on the Ja- retzki- farm. included windbreak planting, crop rotation, woodlot management, manure management, stream management, buffer strips, surface water management and grassed waterways. The 1986 Alexander award was shared by Jack and Norma McGre- gor, RR 5, Clinton and Bruce and Harreit Shillinglaw, Londesboro. Incoming Soil and Crop president Walter Mcllwain of Goderich town- ship presented a past president's pin to Gerald Hayter of Stanley town- ship. The 1987 Norman Alexander Conservation Award was won by Murray Lobb of Clinton. The pros- eatation was made at Friday's an- nual awards night of the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Asso- ciation in Holmesville. The award to Lobb and his wife Roba *as based on -their- carrying tvtltlon-prtactICeS trf conservation cropping, no- 1)111, use of berms, crop rotation, grassed waterways, open drain, protection and cover. The other nominees were Elmer Trick, Clinton; Ken Glanville, RR 4, Walton; Drennan Farms, RR 7, Lucknow and Jerry Jarevki, Bel - grave. Trick's project featured woodlot management, stream management, wildlife habitat improvement; grassed waterway Spillway and crop rotation. Crop rotation, minimum tillage, WINS CONSERVATION TROPHY - The winner of (the Norm Alexan- der Conservation trophy at Friday's annual awards night of the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association was Murray Lobb of Clinton. Above, Norm Alexander presents the award to Murray and Roba Lobb. How to handle bucks Money, money, money. We all think about it, but we don't always know how to manage it. Personal Finance is a 4-H project offered to , senior 4-1T members 15-21 years of age. The challenge of planning your financial future and understanding the role of banks and the impor- tance of credit arc all a part of this project. If you are heading out on your own, to college, university or work, you'll find that this project is what you need. Gather ideas and suggestions on how to look for a place to live, the importance of landlord/tenant relations and how to choose a roommate. If you are interested in any of CHAPARAL FENCING P.R. 1. Lucan Ontario NOM 210 ALL TYPES FREE ESTIMATES Industrial Fences Chain Llnk.& Patlo .�, Farm Fences Phone Bob Hardy 227-4160 these topics, then the 4-H Personal . Finance Project is for yon. For more information contact' Jane Mueggc, Rural Organization Spe- cialist, Ontario Ministry of Agri- culture and Food in Clinton. Workshops are scheduled for Tues- day, January 26, daytime or even- ing. Pre -registration is necessary. Jane Mucgge, Rural Organization Specialist. Dancing for Junior Farmers The Huron County Junior Farmers Association is holding their annual banquet and dance on Saturday, Janu- ary 23, in Brussels at the Royal Ca- nadian Legion. The banquet program includes the Induction of 1988 County Executive and the presentation of the County's Junior Farmcrs' Awards. Guest speaker for the evening is Bruce McCall. The evening begins with a social time from 6:00 to 6:45, with the dinner commencing at 7 p.m.. The banquet program will be starting around 8 p.m. The Huron County Junior Farmers have 151 members throughout the county. The motto Self Help and Community Betterment" is the goal of their membership. Times -Advocate, January 20, 1988 Page 15A 4661111111111 111111Vs...../1.91111.11011J1‘ SS., SAIL AND CROP BOOSTERS At Friday's annual awards night of the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement As- sociation, past president Gerald Hayter presents Booster Awards to Alison Lobb, Clinton; Laurence Taylor, Lon- desboro and John Radford, Blyth. Grants available for beef female purchases Beef females purchased on or after December 17, 1987 are now eligible for assistance under two programs designed to aid the livestock indus- try in Northern Ontario, Agriculture and Food Minister Jack Riddell an- nounced today. Eligible beef females and heifers include a11- cows that will be pur- chased and bred for red -meat produc- tion. The Live Stock Improvement Program helps northern producers - by off -setting some of the costs they pay for high quality breeding stock. Northern Ontario producers will now be able to include beef fe- males as animals eligible for a -grant totalling 20 percent of the purchase price of breeding stock up to a max- imum of S2,500 per producers. The Northern Ontario Live Stock Transportation AssistancePolicy ')rovides grants to defray the high Plan transportation costs northern pro- ducers must pay for breeding stock. Delivery costs of eligible beef fe- males will be reduced by 50 percent for a maximum of 52,000 per pro- ducer per year. • "These changes will enhance both programs which have been used reg- ularly by northern producers to im- prove herd productivity," said Rid- dell. "This is a further commitment to Northern Ontario agriculture by this government. "All Ontarians will eventually -benefit from a stronger livestock in- dustry in the North," he said. Both programs cover livestock purchased in Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada and will run until March 31, 1989. Northern producers can obtain more information about these programs from their district offices of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. sheep meetings District 3 of the Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency and the Red Mcat Clubs- of Huron, Perth and Oxford Counties are holding infor- mation meetings. An invitation is extended to all persons. The January meeting will deal with the topic of lambing: The meeting date is Thursday, January 21, 1988 in allthree counties. The locations and times are as follows: Huron County - O.M.A.F. Office in Clinton at 1 p.m. Perth County - O.M.A.F. Office in Stratford at 8 p.m. Oxford County - Western Ontario Breeders at 8 p.m. At the Huron meeting, several videos will be shown about the care of the cwc at lambing time, In addi- tion, there will be an update from representatives of the Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency, as well as from David Kuehncr, Markdale, Area Specialist for the Red Meat Sheep Program. There will be plen- ty of opportunity for questions. PARTS VALUE OF THE MONTH �r BE READY SPre -Season—; �r �, ervice FOR Sayings YOU CAN HAVE A FREE ON-FARM INSPECTION OF YOUR EQUIPMENT AND SAVE ON SERVICE WORK, T 0 0 SAVE 1O'\ on parts when work is done in our Service Centr \svE1O"oon1ab0u and get SPRINfl FREE HAULING EQUIPMENT SHIM 1988 FEBRUARY 2•S,TORONTO That's right! We'll send a service technician to your farm to inspect your tractor. combine, or planter. It's called the Performance Plus Checkup, and it's designed to cover every detail of your Case. IH, or .Case In- ternational equipment. When our man is through, you'll know exactly the operating status of your equipment. If work is needed, we'll do it then at our special Pre -Season dis- count and you'll be ready for your busy season now. Get an on-farm inspection and Pre - Season Service Savings! Pre -Season Service Savings are in effect until February 29, 1988 maaK FARM EQUIPMENT D 0 D D "Serving You For 55 Years" elinin EXETER DASHWOOD 235-2121 237-3242 The February topic will be on Fencing and Handling. The date is February 18, 1988. The location and limes arc the same as previous- ly mentioned. Don Pullen Agricultural Representative for Huron County. On location or Studio . Bart DeVries'`° PHOTOGRAPHY - COMMERCIAL • WEDDINGS - PORTRAITS • GROUPS PUBLICITY Telephone 215-1298 137 Thames Rd., East, 1seler, OnI. Family records Farm families in Huron County are invited to a one day workshop on keeping.financial records on the farm and analyzing the farm busi- ness. usiness. The seminar date is Friday, January 29 at 10 a.m. at the OMAF offtce-m-Clinton.._ . _ _.---- Program includes complew+Cthe-- year-end financial statements, taking an inventory, completing a farm balance sheet, adjusting the cash in- come statement to the accrual basis. Also covered will be preparing a fann plan and cash flow and analyz- ing the farm business using your records. The workshop will help producers in completing the necessary stat- ments required by creditors, and the various government programs like OFFIRR, BFAP and the new Onta- rio Farm -Start program. Registra- tion is not required and lunch is on your own. Brian Hall, Farm Management Specialist for Huron County NEW IDEA SPREADERS BUILT BETTER THAN EVER... M1"— The Clad-Tutflm floor, con- stant velocity PTO, one ppiece box construction and low profile hydraulic end - gate are only a few of the features that add up a to a "better than ever" spread- er. For performance and longer stpreader life at a "better than ever" price, see the NEW spreader line from New Idea today. ,i V AT A "BETTER THAN EVER PRICE. " 260 BU List $6285.00 + interest FREE or low rate 7.9% finance or cash allowance See us today for details NEW IDEA ly Ltd. Soles and Service BOK 39, 22 Maln St. E. 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