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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-03-06, Page 28Page 28 Times -Advocate, March 6, 1991 11U 11 ALL-NEW M•F LAWN & GARDEN TRACTORS SPRAY SCHOOL March 12, 1991 Niasti)-f .vgu,dln. ITh' manor Of IN: V4 odd'. best- selling agricultural tractors for the past :91 year,. can no* be seen onour ne* hne of $.20 hp' garden (rat Idle,. IU*11 traeh'rs anJ a raar- cngln: Wing All of the garden lr4 tors offer the unique benefits of h)Jrauli:-dens, Iran,- n,ission, and h)Jrauhc- p.IwereJ Implements A full rang: of implements n'Itkks a fear bagger. leaf clippings ,sedum. nIan sumer, noose. Iimshing nlu*cr. log sputter. soil* thr.Iwer. uullt) blade. dunm can and I*in-brush s*ccper l.a*n Iravtllr minters k'4IUl:.1 ,Up:rlor 4.0.'UU111- aChUn Iha1 *111 k44 )tnr lawn Ihi :n\, 14 the neighborhood hear -engine rider feature, .Ingle -leder control. S nlo*1ng .prJ.. re,p1111,Ita sic:ring and a sIablll/cd Ino :r 11dWn1 dol ores. ,sere wlling Spoil in sten to cheek out IIIh:r top-of-the-line tealums like electric .Ian ant a 2 -)ear Imlll1J warrant) on all model,. Yoe+ ll d .co,er these new M -F lawn & garden tractors are Indeed built with the (pant) ),I4 expect from Masse) -Ferguson. II,4+, I. \Mtn \ I M I t III., MW*, =. :_:14' 1 \II , I M \t I I IM. 10 Sen 1 0 M I ,l.I, l MI I II M Be a better sprayer ... Learn the latest techniques of spray application and how to protect your: • Crops • Profits •Environment Enroll today in our Hardi Spray School. We promise you hands- on activities with practical applications and course manual to take home with answers to: • spray drift • sprayer cleanup • evaporation and distribution • safe use of chemicals • correct choice of nozzle • calibration & application rates For more Information call: 519-235-2121 or 1-800-265-2121 and ask for Jan Advance registrations only — mark the date on your calendar MASSEY-FERGUSON Russeldale Farm Equipment Ltd. RR 1 Mitchell Phone 229-8975 0 D SCalt) FARM EQUIPMENT LTD. (519) Sales, Service & Rentals since 1932 Fax (519) 235-2121 1-800-265-2121 235-2791 Cook's. Growing to meet your needs. For over 100 years, Cook's has expanded its facilities to serve the growing needs of our farm customers. In that time, we've earned a reputation for reliable commodity trading and responsive supply of crop inputs. We pride ourselves on being a full service, 100% Canadian -owned business. Our 8 locations have everything you need this spring, from seed and fertilizer to crop protection products. And Cook's people have the expertise to help you get the most from your crop. We can help you with crop planning, provide soil testing and fertilizer blending, and custom application of nutrients and crop • Hensall protectidti products. When you're looking for reliable Input services this spring... plan to grow with Cook's. Quality service - Becker Farm Equipment Ltd. employee Gord Gerrits is seen here. Getrits operates the Becker parts van which services the Dashwood area. • • Amberly tin Atwood 41. Walton *Kirkton • Centralia ao Parkhill • Beechwood ❑ LONDON 0 SARNIA Division of Parrish & Hcimbcckei, Limited "Where e you can trade with co/Ode/we." Hansell Ansa Craig Mitchell Port Albert Ssatorth 282-2527 293.3223 348.8433 529-7135 345-2545 225.2380 Granton W.G. Thompson & Sons Ltd. has been serving the agricultural community for over 60 years with top quality products and exceptional service. Contact us for your 1991 crop input needs. DEED CORN SEED SOYS WHITE BEANS SEED BARLEY HL 2275 LG 2350 HL 2334 LG 2490 LG 2337 Marathon Apache Baron Crusader T-8508 Talon Midland Stinger Wesland Crestwood Rocket Vista Birka Rodeo Lester Craig Etienne Mingo Maskot • We also handle a complete line of Agri- chemicals and fertilizer application. Discuss your needs with us! Nyland Seeds... A Growing Tradition Becker.Farm Equipment Ltd. one bf thebest in Caseini sales Marketing, servicing and good management are the keys to success for Becker Farm Equipment Ltd., which just placed third in overall 1990 sales out of 101 Case International Harvester companies in Eastern Canada. Becker Farm Equipment Ltd., his been a family -run operation for 59 years, and manager Bob Becker said hard work and integri- ty has always paid off for the company. Becker quoted salesper- son Stu McLellan's favorite expression when people say he's lucky in sales, "the harder 1 work, the luckier Ictet." In fact, Becker Farm Equipment Ltd., sold 39 new and used combines last year, making it the largest Case IH combine dealer in eastern Canada with a staff of three full-time salespeople in- cluding McLellan, Len Lobb and Joe Becker, as well as a newly - appointed sales coordinator Jan Barnes. Becker attributed part of the sales staff's success to the low rate financing offered on major items, and the quality warranties on its Maxxum and Magnum tractor fines. The Maxxums were introduced in 1990, and have already cor- nered 31 percent of the 77-94 h.p. tractor market in Ontario. Becker said their .5,000 hour or five-year warranty (also offered on the Magnum line) and overall quality help make It one of the company's best-selling lines. This year, Case IH is introducing a new line of compact trac- tors for lawn and garden care which resemble the Maxxums. The 1100 Series will be available this spring, and Becker is expecting a big demand for them as well. Becker stated the trend towards newer and better -built en- gines, transmissions and fuel efficiency is continuing in the agri- business, plus comfort and convenience in cabs have also be- come a priority. Another contribution to the company's success has been its servicing department, said Becker. There are 8 full-time and two part-time mechanics on staff, and Becker is currently looking for more workers to keep up with Increasing volume. Becker's emphasis on good business includes improving the staff's skills every year with special training programs. This sum- mer, six mechanics will be travelling to Wisconsin, for a full -week of intensive training. Improvements have also been made in parts, sales through promotional and customer programs, said Becker. During 1990, the 22 member staff saw several changes. Beck- er Farm Equipment Ltd. consolidated its operations in Exeter with a 5600 square foot service -area addition. The Dashwood operation has been closed and Bill Becker, President of Becker Farm Equipment and his staff have moved to the new location. Customers in the ,Dashwood area can now be serviced by a parts van wh h runs 10 months out of the year and is headed - up by Gord its. "He does a uper job for us in terms df accommodating cus- tomers with on=site parts sales," said Becker. Another big part of customer services at Becker Farm Equip- ment Ltd. includes offering special ..eminarsIsnd trips to its customers. Becker said many events are planned for the upcoming year in- cluding, sending two bus loads of farmers to the Toronto farm show, a coach to Louisville, kentucky as well as hosting a Hardi sprayer school on March 21 together with their annual parts trade fair,' The Becker Farm Equipment stag have their priorities set which make the company one of the btk.st In the business. "We provide the best possible service to ot)r customers, and we have qualified, conscientious people as well as top facilities to handle the service. Becker says thls year the company and its customers are striving to "work together for a better tomorrow." CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTRALIA COLLEGE Landscape Your Home - March 7 and 14 (7:30 - 10 p.m.) Fee: $20 This two evening course teaches the homeowner the basics of land- scaping design. Bring your ideas and photograph of the area to be landscaped. Composting and Home Gardening - March 20 & 27 (7:30 -10 p.m.) Fee: $20 For beginners and experienced home gardeners, this course features information on mulching, preparing the seed bed and cultivation prac- tices. The course emphasizes alternatives to commercial fertilizers and herbicides. Weed ID and Control - March 21 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Fee: $30 Intended for farmers,and agribusiness personnel, this one day update is both a review of common practices and a lesson on the latest envi- ronmentally friendly techniques for week control. How to Shear Sheep - March 23 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Fee: $30 This course includes a full demonstration and hands-on practice in the New Zealand method of sheep shearing. Students see how to prepare the fleece before shearing and how to handle sheep for more control during the shearing process. Growing Flowering Perennials -April 2 & 9 (7:30 - 10:00 p.m.) Fee: $20 For variety in your home landscape, consider the investment in peren- nial flower beds. Participants learn to identify perennials, when each blooms, colour of the flower, and how to propagate each. The second evening of the course the discussion turns to planning the flower bed and planting perennials. Landscapingg for the Environment April 8 & 15 (730 -10:00.m. Fee: $20 This course is designed for home owners, landowners and farmers. The course provides ideas on ways to save a natural environment and how to plant a landscape'to attract wildlife and birds. Topics include fo- restry, erosion control, planting wild flowers, indigenous trees and shrubs. To register call (519) 228-6691 Ext. 285 Ministry of Agriculture and Food Ontario cENTRALJA COLLEGE Huron Park, Ontario NOM 1Y0 !ilk,. CATCH IT..' IF YOU CAN The Evolution of the New Workhorse 11 has been said that R you don't make dust. you eat it. The newYbrkhorse from white is an erotu- Non of dwl•reishq power and rugged depend- ebfily The competition hes some catching up to do The Workhorse Power Team Workhorse couples the power of the Cummins Diesel Engine with our field-pnv+en 18 speed transmission with 3 speed Pvr+ershin This Poser Um produces a whopping 421k in• crease M lows measured at Medd,* wheels d the 170 end 195 models At base shipping weight, the Woldiorse 145 will pus a higher percenlege al weight without adding extra cast iron. That minimizes IIORccenpection.Platt destersneerty 1011 spew wef efec+arlcy then otter tractors in Re dtli s Thal Means you can save es much es 1 Oka Ittel pot how The Transmission That's Faster In the Field With a new Workhorse yOtl can wok faster and more efficiently because R deters up to it more apes* tan the competition inthe 3 8Io 7.7 mph range. That is where the iield *elle is done. BYWaling i 1; mph faster puling a 12 nom planter. you can corer as much es 01 al acre, M 110bow day Sates & Snrvlce Phone (519) 236-493-4 ,(519) 238.-730 22 Main Street, E., . Zurich 14 a