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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1991-01-16, Page 9FARM !JPDATF slimes -Advocate, Javivary 16, 1991 Page 9 Nearly $500,000 in new plan to conserve soil .. By Cheryl Clark HENSALL - Hundreds of Huron County fann- ers the packed nsall arena Wednesday night, to learn more culture Canada's two- aboutonAgri- al gr Nati Soil Co aeon Programwhich allots up td $10,000 per farmer for land and ditch preservation. The federal government has set aside $453,000 to Huron County for eligible farmers. who registet and comply with the program's re- quirements. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food's president of the soil and crop committee in Clinton Lawrence Taylor and field inspec- tor John Hassett hosted the two- hour seminar. The national program was set up to combat stream pollution by live- stock and crop run-off. The pro- gram also encourages farmers to discontinue production on fragile farmland or around streams and drains. Five component program Buffer strips must I ave permanent grass species only • minimum buffer strip is 8', maximum 20'. • row crop acres receive priority and 5. 10 or 15 year agreement with Agricul- ture Canada must be signed • permanent species and annual mainte- nance procedures required. Buffer strips . trees • minimum buffer strip eligible is a combination of permanent grass and one row of trees from 8' to 20'. • a maximum of three rows of trees for a buffer strip is,also allotted. • tree planting service contract may be signed with OSCIA to ensure tree spe- cies, planting and long-term mainte- nance. Enhanced buffers • the minimum width is 8'. • project must be -complete and in place before inspection and application. • trees are an option. Highly erodlbk/fragik land • block areas retired (20 acre maximum per applicant in one or a combination of blocks). • row crop acres receive priority. Flood plains • row crop acres receive priority. • the local conservation authority and other appropriate agencies must be con- tacted if planting other than permanent grass or legumes. Taylor said farmers could re- ceive funding for developing buf- fers with trees, etc., at needed loca- tions. Taylor said farmers . , ' also be backed financially for . 'Ming fences to keep livestock • of. streams. Hassett said the program will pro- vide farmers with an excellent op- portunity to maintain the same in- come while helping to save the environment. "Flood plains and open ditches have caused problems ova the past years," said Hassett, adding farmers will be paid not to work close to the ditch bank. To qualify for funding, a•faimer must be a Canadian citizen with Property registered in his/her name and must have produced at least $12,000 worth of products in the last 12 months. To receive funding, a farmer must first make a bid on one pro- ject or more with a cost not exceed- ing $10,000. It is a program like you have never been involved with before," said Hasseu, noting it is something like a "lottery". Hassett stated farm- ers' income from other government prams has no bearing on one's ehgtbtIity for this one. Jett conceded that the Ausa- b e-Bayfiield and the Maims. Vey conservation authorites are booked for tree planting this year, John Hasfetf }i . i} ri A:C.....n It<'' :..iflfraulltt::t: Safi• ..::..:inoll:.:.....;�.:.; ..:.:. Sar :: Fes:-.,.:�.._�...- ............ Dairy Ration Formulation course at Centralia College HURON PARK - A new short course in Dairy Ra- tion Formu- lation will ■ ■ a ■ t til• n f'9T start at Centralia College on February 4, 1991. The four day course is scheduled for the first four Mondays in February (4th to 25th). The course will fo- cus on the use of the OMAF Dairy Feed Advisor program for ration formulation. There will also be a number of current nutritional top- ics presented and discussed. Topics will include "Minerals in Dairy Cattle Nutrition", "Meeting Protein Requirements of the Dairy Cow", "Relationship between Pro- teinand Energy in Dairy Nutri- tion", "Body Condition Scoring", etc. The Dairy Feed Advisor program will be demonstrated during the second day. Dairy ration formula - ROAD TRIP National Farm Machinery Show and Tractor Pull Louisville. Kentucky Feb. 14 - 16 with BECKER FARM EQUIPMENT LTD. INCLUDES: Round trip deluxe nlotofCoach 2 nights superior accomrnodation 2 full buffet breakfasts Medical insurance Admission to the National Farm Machinery Show's Trac- tor PuU Dinner at Captain's Quarters. For more Information or to re- serve your seat, contact: Jen Sarnia 235-2121 tion exercises will then be practised by participants during the remain- ing two days. The course has been designed for dairy producers, consultants or ex- tension personnel interested in computer ration formulation. An understanding of Lotus 1-2-3 and nutritional principles are recom-1 mended before registering for the program. A sixty dollar registration fee has been set for the program which includes lunch for the four days. For additional information or to register contact Centralia College at (519) 228-6691 Extension 285. - A 6 4.m.4r Annual MISSISSAUGA - The 26th - nual meeting of the Ontario g Producers' Marketing Board w' held at the Toronto Airport Marri- ott Hotel, Toronto, Ontario on March 19-20. The Annual zone Meetings, for the purpose of electing egg produc- ing Committeemen and Directors, as well as to discuss Board activi- ties and egg industry concerns, will be held in all 13 zones of the prov- ince. These meetings are open to anyone interested in attending. The following is a list of con - fumed meeting dates: eeting Zone 2 - Lambton County, February 14, Forest -Legion Hall, Forest, 7 p.m dinner, 8 p.m.' meeting. Zone 3 - Middlesex County, January 30, Ilderton Comunity Hall, Ilderton, 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. meeting. Zone 6 - Huron County, Febru- ary 14, Seaforth Community Centre, Seaforth, 6:30 p.m. din- ner, 7 p.m. meeting. Zone 7 - Perth, West half of Waterloo Counties, January 29, Tama Inn, New Hamburg, 12:30 lunch, 1:30 meeting. Pesticide Course Grower Pesticide t Safety Course Place - HensaH Legion Date -January 31/91 4 9 a.m. Cost - $35.00 per person Lunch provided Please contact: Mensal, 262-2527 By January 25th 1put the grant money will be distrib- uted as the work is eompietetf. An applicant must tender on one or more projects to qualify for funding, but money will not neces- sarily go to the lowest bidder, said All the bids must be completed and received by March 1, 1991 wherein they will be kept in a safe- ty deposit box ugrtil they are re- viewed. Tenders will be chosen on No- vember 30, 1991. n OMAF office . is looking at allocating appriiximately 30 percent of the $453,000 this year, said Hassett. Once a bid is accepted, a farmer must sign a 5, 10 or 15 -year agree- ment in compliance with Ministry of Natural Resources'. -regulations regarding grass and forestry main- tenance. OMAF field inspectors will be available to those who need assis- tance With the application for the next month and a half, and the OMAF will be sponsoring work- shops on January 24.29 and 31. NOTICE All advertising, subscriptions, print jobs and store sales are subject to the G.S.T. Our number is #R105210835 Winter Courses at Centralia College Let's Bake Bread At this workshop participants will prepare a variety of breads both sweet and savory. Everyone takes home samples. January 23 and 30 (7 -10 p.m.) Fee $25. Gourmet Cooking Join this two evening gourmet cooking course and learn some secrets from a professional chef. Ross Crawford of the Green Room, Stratford Festival Theatre, will be instructing this course. Participants will prepare and taste food each evening. January 24 and 31 (7 -10 p.m.) Fee $60 Introduction to Lotus 1-2-3 - Part 2 This course is designed for those who have a g knowl- edge of spreadsheets. It will use Lotus 1-2-3 sthe n teaching tool and will explore more advanced functions. and formulae. January 19, 26 and Feb.2 (9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Fee $60 Personal Income Tax Preparation This is a basic workshop on the how-to's of personal income tax preparatitan_with iscussion on new tax credit calculations. Felxuary 4 (7 -10 p.m.) Fee $10 Personal Flnanclal 'Planning Become master of your own financial destiny. Attend this two part short course, instructed by Gary Bean, and learn how to borrow or invest money and how to obtain optimum interest rates. The first evening will cover investments such as stocks, bonds, etc. and the second evening will be spent discussing RRSP's. February 5 and 12 (7:30 -10 p.m.) Fee $20 To register or for more Information call Centralia College Continuing Education Department (519) 228-6691 Ext. 285 CENTRALIA COLLEGE Ministry of Agriculture Ontario and Food Huron Park, Ontario NOM 1Y0 519-228-8891 1 On January 1� something important happened at your workplace. You should know what it is! !Me and eddy on tie job bane bbusiness.j further reduce wOrkpiace injuries and iHness, the Occupational Health and Safety Act introduced new rights and responsibilities that affect thousarlds of workplaces that were previously excluded. • Even those that employ only six people are affectedby special provisions of the new law. hoe Mamas is arrr'hM,. From wI Is the brute Brill sal the From aoyelisrr Slee hi the pelts ea* 141541141117. sNd+M tNn maim 3274001. �� Ontario Ministry of . Lat7our •