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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1984-02-01, Page 17Barrie Iaqds program chane gest that farmers wit prac- tical experience in renting land and barns be allowed to qualify for the program. The program describes "beginn- ing farmers" as those who have not spent most of their time farming, or earned most of their income from farming assets which they control. "What about the new farmers who, have been ren- ting land or barns, trying to raise equity to buy a farm? They're legitimate farmers, but their initiative is being disregarded," Barrie said. The program was designed to help farmers "who would not otherwise have a viable operation" through interest' rate subsidies. But it also puts applications through income and effort tests. The OFA has lobbied the provincial govern- ment to stick to the viability principle in determining eligibility. "Beginning farmers are a priceless resource. Their ef- forts have to be encouraged,". Barrie said. The provincial government has taken a step in the right direction in changing the ef- fective date of the Beginning Farmers' Assistance Pro- gram, Ralph Barrie president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) said today. The program, announced last August, originally covered transactions from Ma 10, 1983. That date has been rolled back to January 1, 1983. "The date should be push- ed right back to the March, 1982 throne speech, when the idea was first announced," Barrie said. "While he's alter- ing the program, agriculture minister Timbrell might as well change some of. the eligibility requirements." 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T -A photo OFA commends decision Grain producers get help The provincial government deserves to be commended on its decision to help farmers in the Smithville grain elevator incident, Harry Pelissero, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture's (OFA) first vice-president said this week. "We're often quick to criticize the govnerment, but this time they deserve full marks for stepping in to help •the grain producers", said Pelissero, who represented the OFA on the committee which negotiated for the farmers. The committee members included affected farmers, representatives from the On- tario Corn Producers' Association, the Christian Farmers' Federation, and the OFA. "The committee's success proves that low-key discus- sions are highly effective in dealing with the govern- ment," Pelissero said. The Niagara Grain and Feed Company went into receivership November 23, 1983. Local farmers who had grain in storage couldn't get it out until recently. Others, who sold their grain directly to the company, are stuck with NSF cheques. Dennis Timbrell, minister of agriculture, announced yesterday that both groups will be treated equally. Those who had stored grain are en- titled -to an interim distribu- tion of 35 percent of their claim. Those who sold grain directly will get payment of 35 percent of their claim from the government. "That's over $111,000," Pelissero said, "And it's especially worth noting because the government isn't under any legal obligation to help farmers who sold their grain directly." Timbrell said he was doing this "on a matter of princi- ple," because previous governemnt information on the Grain Elevator Storage Act did not state clearly that protection applied only to grain sold out of storage. Final payment will be determined when the amount of grain left in the elevator is Euchre at Shipka By Mrs. Annie Morenz Shipka Community Centre saw a full house Wednesday evening with 15 tables in play at, the progressive euchre party. Winners were - ladies high, Mrs. Irene Ward, Grand Bend area; ladies low, Mrs. Mary Gibson, Shipka; men's high, Russell Brown, Exeter; men's low, Melvin Stade, Dashwood area ; most lone hands, Fiugh Morenz. It was announced that another euchre party will be held in two weeks on February 8. The south group was in charge of lunch refreshments. Personals Rudy Zondag visited Fri- day in Grand Bend with Lorne and Loreen Devine. Former neighbours here, Henry and Annie Becker, who now reside in Zurich, observ- ed their 59th wedding an- niversary Tuesday January 24. Belated congratulations! John and Linda Wuerth at- tended the boot show in Toronto January 21 to 24 and stayed at the Park Plaza Hotel. Don, Liz and Clark Adams, were supper guests at their son's, Brock and Dianne Adams in London. Ward and Ina Neeb, Zurich, visited Saturday night with Hugh and I. Jim- and Linda Dietrich, Jim and Marg Sweitzer and. Wayne and Caroline Woods, spent a snowmobiling holiday at Suable Beach on the weekend. AUXILIARY DRAW WINNER — Greg Pfaff was the winner of $1 25 in a recent 50-50 draw sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the R.E. Pooley Exeter branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Above, Barb Hearn makes the presentation. T -A photo. �n RENTALS RENTALS RENTALS RENTALS • j J RENTALS Z Generator, pump, snowblower, chain saw, log splitter, Tamper, power trowel, concrete vibrator, texture sprayer, portable welder, cement saw, high pressure washer. C.C. RENTALS RMfa1 t $.rvls. CiiIi trr Mount Como' 237.24611 RENTALS RENTALS Beef Sale We've prepared these Anniversary Specials just for you calculated. There is a shor- tage, and police are in- vestigating to see if a crime has been committed. The committee will continue working on behalf of the farmers, and Pelissero said, "We're optimistic the pro- ducers will be satisfied with the settlements." Meanwhile, Pelissero said, commodity groups and organizations "should make sure they have adequate pro- ducer protection plans in place." He added that farmers were anxious to see the new provincial Grain Elevator Storage Act passed and put into practice. "The new act was announced last June, and we still haven't seen the regulations which would make it effective," he said. T,lmsts•Advocate, February 1, 1984 Page 17 CCFO asks return of maximums The disappearance of fami- ly farm maximums for stabilization programs an- nounced in December for ap- ples, white beans and other commodities drew strong criticisms at the regular January Provincial Board meeting of the Christian Farmers Federation of On- tario. The Federation strong- ly believes that maximums must be re -instated. Eligibility criteria for the Ontario Beginning Farmer Program will be scrutinized by the Federation. Rural seminars For the next two months, leaders of Ontario's rural organizations are invited to attend RSVP 1984 - or Rural Seminars for Vital People. The seminars, sponsored for a second year by the On- tario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, are designed to help rural leaders sharpen their skills and improve their organizations' effectiveness, according to Chuck Jacobs of the ministry's rural organiza- tions and services branch. At each workshop, various speakers will address three subjects: becoming a better communicator; keeping members informed and in- volved; and improving the organization's image in the community. Participants will then have the chance to practice and develop these leadership skills, Jacobs says. "Last year's attendance was nearly double our objec- tives, and many leaders in- dicated they would like to par- ticipate again. We are hoping that by the time the last workshop is held on March 31, a new group of about 3,000 rural leaders will have par- ticipated in this year's program." Those interested in atten- ding the workshop in their area should pre -register at their local OMAF office.- __ - A workshop is scheduled for Exeter on March 30 and runs from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Federation continues to seek a reduction in interest rates over 14 percent on Farm Credit Corporation mor- tgages. Some farmers were stuck with these during the 1980-82 high interest rate period. The federal government's priorities for agriculture are mis-directed at present, ac- cording to Elbert van Donker- sgoed, CFFO Research & Policy Director. "There is no money for young family farmers stuck with 14 to 16 percent interest rates, but the removal of family farm maximums on stabilization programs pro- vides big handouts to big established farms." van Donkersgoed said. The Federation will con- tinue to support the restruc- turing of farm credit through concepts such as agribonds. The Federation's Local Associations will discuss a proposal for Farm Credit Associations drafted by their Research & Policy Director. Proposals for a clearing house marketing system for beef and sheep were endors- ed by the Board. Some other parts of the Minister of Agriculture & Food's recent proposals, such as expanding beef calf production by t,, in Ontario, were met with con- cern and will receive further study. Producers caught in the receivership of Niagara Grain & Feed in Smithville received the CFFO Provin- cial Board's support. The pro- vince will be asked to imple- ment long overdue amend- ments to the Grain Elevator Storage Act. The Federation wants them to apply from the beginning of the 1983 grain crop year. A financial protec- tion fund retroactive to the 1983 crop was also endorsed. 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