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Times Advocate, 1995-06-21, Page 11mow' r'-.n3a� aro WAIT"" -� • FARM IIPnATF. Times -Advocate, June 21, 1995 Page 11 Strawberries - enjoying what comes naturally! Adam VanDersleen of Exeter leans over to pick some of the first strawberries of the season on Monday morning at Jeff and Brenda Horn's Strawberry Farm, just southeast of Exeter. Every spring, Ontarians await with eager anticipation the first fruits of the season: Fresh Ontario Berries! Their sweet, succulent taste, bright colour and delicate aroma have enticed both the young and old, year after year. Here are some "Berry Good " recipes to get you started! Berry Cream Cheese Squares - serves 12 625 ml (2-1/2 cups) vanilla wafer crumbs 75 m1(1/3 cup) butter or margarine, melted 250 g (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 450 ml (1-3/4 cups) milk 85 g (3 oz.) approx. package vanilla instant pudding mix 2 ml (1/2 tsp) grated lemon rind 500 ml (2 cups) sliced fresh berries 50p ml (2 cups) whipped topping • Combine crumbs and butter; set aside 125 ml (1/2 cup) • Press remaining crumb mixture into bottom of a buttered 22.5x32.5 cm (9x 13 inch) pan • Gradually add 125 ml (1/2 cup) milk to cream cheese until well blended • Add pudding mix, remaining milk and lemon rind; beat 1 min. • Pour over crumb crust and cover with berries. Spread whipped topping all over and top with remaining crumbs • Chill until firm; about 2 hours. Cut into squares. Creamy Decadent Berry Angle Cake - serves 10 to 12 250 ml (1 cup boiling water) 25 ml (2 tbsp) gelatin 125 ml (1/2 cup) cold water 500 ml (2 cups) Ontario berries 250 mi (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping 25 cm (10 inch) prepared angle food cake • Pour boiling water over gelatin, stir until dissolved; stir in cold water, refrigerate about 1 hour or until thickened, but not set. • Fold in 3/4 of the berries sliced, mashed or whole and 1/2 the whipped topping. (Use fresh or fresh -frozen strawberries or raspberries) • Refrigerate until thickened, but not set, about 15 min. • Split cake horizontally to make 3 layer • Fill layers with berry gelatin mixture • Spread remaining whipped topping over top and garnish with remaining berries. • To serve: cut with a serrated edged or long thin -knife Berry Muffins - Makes 12 400 ml (1-3/4 cups) all purpose flour 15 mI (1 tbsp) baking powder 2 ml (1/2 tsp) salt 50 ml (1/4 cup) sugar I egg 300 ml (1-1/4 cups) milk 50 mI (1/4 cup) shortening, melted 200 m1 (3/4 cup) fresh Ontario Berries, whole or sliced • Sift together first 4 ingredients • Beat together egg, milk and shortening • Add liquid to dry ingredients, only until combined. Stir in strawberries, raspberries or blueberries • Spoon into 12 medium sized, greased muffin cups • Bake at 200 deg C (400 deg. F) 20-25 min or until golden brown • Serve hot from the oven Berry Yogurt Ice Cream - Makes 1.5 L (6 cups) 500 ml (2 cups) fresh Ontario berries 2 eggs 125 ml (1/2 cup) orange marmalade 125 mI (1/2 cup) corn syrup 10 ml (2 tsp) lemon juice 375 ml (1-1/2 cups) whipping cream 250 ml (1 cup) plain yogurt • Wash berries, blend with next 4 ingredients until smooth • Pour into bowl, whisk in cream and yogurt • Pour into ice cream maker or into a shallow bowl, place in freezer • When frozen approx. 2.5 cm (1 inch) around edge, break up, beat until smooth; refreeze, as before; beat again until smooth • Cover and freeze for several hours. Allow to stand at room temperature about 10 min before serving Berry Limeade Combine 200 ml (3/4 cup) sugar with 300 ml (1-1/4 cups) water; boil 3-5 min; cool. Add 200 ml (3/4 cup) water, 300 ml (1-1/4 cups) fresh lime juice and 300 nil (1-1/4 cups) pureed fresh or fresh frozen berries. Serve chilled with extra fruit or mint leaves. Foodland Ontario' Denfield livestock DENFiELD - The market here at Denfield traded on a very active demand at prices 2.00-4.00 cwt high- er on the well fed cattle. Cows sold strong at higher prices, veal sold higher and pigs lower. 420 cattle - 250 pigs on offer. Mary Catherine McPhail, Kerwood sold 4 steers, ave. wt. 1484 lbs, ave. price 97 61. Sales to 1.00 purchased by Norwich Packers. Dave Steeper, Parkhill, sold 11 steers ave. wt. 1344 lbs. ave. price 93.26. Sales to 1.0125 purchased by Corsetti Meats. Norm Predhomme, Sarnia, sold 4 steers ave. wt. 1203 lbs. ave. price 96.13. Sales to 99.00 purchased by Holly Park. Dale Steeper, Parkhill, sold 7 steers ave. wt. 1318 lbs. ave. price 94.33. Sales to 99.75 purchased by Mike's Meats of Guelph. Prospect Feed Lots, Wyoming, sold 9 heifers ave. wt. 1224 Ihs. ave. price 90.67. Sales to 97.75 purchased by Norwich Packers. Dennis Dietrich, Dashwood, sold 5 heavy veal ave. wt. 724 Ihs. ave. price 81.50. Sales to 91.00 Choice steers 94-1.00 - sales to 1.0125 Good steers 88-94 Heavy and plain steers 79-85 Choice exotic cross heifers 93-98 - sales to 1.01 Good heifers 86-91 DI & D2 cows 55-60 sales to 65.00 Shells 25-40 Plain veal 60-72 Yearling heifers 88-97 Beef type calves 200.00-300.00 Pigs - 40-60 lbs. 55-65 cents Sows 30-38 cents Common & medium 70-80 D3 & D4 cows 48-54 Good heavy veal 80-91 Yearling steers 90-98 Hol. bull calves 100. - 210 Over 60 lbs. - 50-60 Boars at 26-32 cents Not Holsteins or Jerseys, but `dairy' AUBURN - One may be big and one compact and the other tall, but Huron County's milk pro- ducers have decided to ignore the differences between Holsteins and Jerseys and work together as 'dairy' farmers. For years the county's annual Twilight meeting was hosted by the Huron Holstein Club. The event was commonly called the Holstein Twilight meeting and was designed as a social event for these dairymen. Then about five years ago, Ontario Dairy Herd Im- provement (DHI) asked if they could use this forum to hand out pr eduction awards to farmers on test, explains Corrie Bos, secre- tary of the Holstein Club. "When we agreed to do that, all the breeds were automatically in- vited," she says. Wanting to play a larger role in what was developing into a social event for dairy farm- ers as a whole, rather than just Holstein breeders, the Perth Hu - Brussels livestock sales BRUSSELS - Sales at Brussels Livestock for .he week ending June 16, 1995. Fed Cattle: 748 Cows:2l7 Veal calves: 217 Sheep & Goats: 127 Stockers: 1150 Pigs:Light run The market at Brussels Livestock saw top quality steers and heifers selling 51. higher with the second class selling steady. Cows sold on a good strong active trade. On Thursday veal sold fully steady with the top on cnd selling SI higher. Lambs sold on a strong trade. On Friday an active market saw the stockers selling steady. There were 482 steers on offer selling from 90.00 to 95.00 to the high of 105.00. One steer consigned by Terry McCarthy, Dublin weighing 1300 lbs. sold for 105.00. 12 steers consigned by Johnston Farms, Blucvale averaging 1390 lbs. sold for an average of 94.34 with sales to 105. 10 steers consigned by David Bowles, Brussels averaging 12801bs. sold for an average of 98.50 with sales to 102.25. Four steers consigned by Charles Ready, St. Marys averaging 1285 lbs. sold for an average of 98.55 with sales to 101. One steer consigned by Barry Gray, Harriston weighing 1225 lbs. sold for 100.75. Five steers consigned by Freydale Farms, Newton averaging 1498 lbs. sold for an average of 90.98 with sales to 98.75. Seven steers consigned by Oscar Bloch, Elmira averaging 1484 lbs. sold for an average of 91.46 with sales to 98.00. 16 Steers consigned by Martin Mctske, Lucknow averagng 1333 lbs. sold for an average of 91.36 with sales to 98.00. 15 steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Ltrcan averaging 1474 tbs. sold for an avergae of 91.03 with sales to 97.75. 20 stars consigned by Kada Farms, Btuevafe averaging 1291 lbs. sold for an average of 93.23 with sales to 97.50. There 247 heifers on offer selling from 90.00 to 95.00 to the high of 111.00. Six heifers consigned by Maple Ridge Farms, Brussels averaging 1064 lbs. sold for an average of 92.19 with sales to 111.00. 10 heifers consigned by Kevin Johnston, Bluevale averaging 1195 lbs. sold for an average of 91.89 with salts to 103.25. 14 heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock averaging 1233 lbs. sold for an average of 93.11 with salts to 102.75. One heifer consigned by Aaron Fischer, Ayton wighing 1195 lbs. sold for 98.50. One heifer consigned by Geo. Paul and Mark Pennington, Mildmay weighing 1230 lbs. sold for 98.00. 15 heifers consigned by De Weerd Farms Inc., Stratford averaging 1080 I.bs, sold for an averge of 91.60 with slcs to 96.00. Four heifers consigned by Murray Smith, Dublin averaging 1180 lbs. sold for an average of 93.63 with sales to 95.75. Two heifers consigned by Cliff Campbell, Stratford averaging 1069 lbs. sold for an average of 86.44 with sales to 95.50. That heifers consigned by Jeff Bloch, Elmira averaging 1283 lbs. sold for an average of 87.88 with sales to 94.25. There were 217 cows on offer selling from 41.00 to 63.00 to the high of 69.50. Two cows consigned by Ronald Calhoun, Chesley averaging 1020 Its. sold for an average of 62.55 with sales to 69.50 One cow consigned by Murray and Janice Lamont, Teeswater weighing 1210 obs. sold for 69.00. Six cows consigned by Percy Bros., Holyrood averaging 13341bs. sold for an average of 61.79 with sates to 67.75. There were 15 bulls nn offer selling from 62.50 to 72.59 to the high of 75.75. One Blue Belgium hull consigned by Jerry Cronin, Dublin weighing 2100 lbs. sold for 75.50. One Char bull consigned by Jack Pentland, (3oderich weighing 1765 lbs. sold for 75.50. There were 194 veal on offer selling Hol. 75.00 to 90.00; Beef 80.00 to 109.50. One veal consigned by Murray Clarke, Kincardine weighing 605 lbs. sold for 109.50. One veal consigned by Wayne Hoegy, Dublin weighing 695 lbs. sold for 95.50. Six seal consigned by Bill Devos Ir.,Blucvale averaging 588 Its. sold for an average of 91.95 with sales to 96.50. Lambs: under 50 lbs. 139.00 to 179.00 116.00 to 130.00 11.5.00 to 122.00 30.0010 60.00 31,00 to 77.00 102.00 to 125.00 88.00 to 121.00 80.00 to 118.00 85.00 to 106.50 90.00 to 109.00 90.8510 108.50 97.00 to 112.00 88.00 to 112.00 86.00 to 116.00 85.50 to 107.00 85.00 to 101.00 50 to 79 lbs. ()vet 80 lbs. Sheep: Goats: Stockers: Steers: 400-499 lbs. 500-599 600-699 700-799 800-899 900&over Heifers: 300-399 lbs. 400-499 500-599 600-699 700-799 800-899 84.00 to 107.50 900&over 81.50 to 99.00 ron Jersey Club offered to orga- nize the event for a change. Bos thinks the inclusion of other breeds into what was once an ex- cli sively Holstein event is a good idea. "There are fewer and fewer d farmers all the time and I think we should stick together," she says. Accordingly, the Huron -Perth Jersey Club accepted the challenge of hosting and organizing the meeting this year. In recognition of the meeting's focus on dairying rather than breeds, the event has been re- named the 'Huron County Dairy Twilight Meeting'. This year, it will be held on Friday, July 14 at Jubilee Farm owned by Henry and Janet Boot on Hwy. 8, halfway be- tween Clinton and Seaforth. Janet is looking forward to host- ing the gathering and letting dairy farmers see what's up in this dairy sector. "There is a lot of exciting things happening in the Jersey breed and that is evident in Huron County where in 1993, four of the top five producing herds were Jer- sey herds." At part meetings, farmers got the chance to see and judge top Hol- steins. But this year, they will be able to judge Jerseys. "We'll be having a judging class made up of the finest cattle the club can offer," says Janet. Volunteer 4-H mem- bers will lead the Jerseys around a makeshift ring and an experienced Jersey breeder will be the final judge. Judging Jerseys will be a new experience for many Holstein farmers believes Holstein Club President, Andrew McBride. "Some of these people have never seen a Jersey up close." That's why he thinks it is great that the two breeds are working together. "As the industry shrinks its impor- tant that we all work together to try and lean from each other." Along with the judging, there will be the usual beef buffet which is a highlight of the social event. As well, the Jersey club is planning a variety of activities to sharpen Is that food safe? Before you eat your next bite of food: STOP! For a moment, think about whether the food you're about to enjoy is actually safe for you to cat. OK. Now go ahead. Take a bite! The reason you can cat with con- fidence is that Canadians enjoy one of the best food inspection systems in the world. While food -borne ill- nesses do still occasionally occur, we can rest assured that our food safety chain, from farmer and food processor, to retailer and govern- ment, are striving to ensure safe food products. "Many precautions have been taken to ensure top quality foods for consumers," says Stephanie Charron, Educational Services Consultant for Health Canada's Health Protection Branch. Accord- ing to Ms. Charron, regulations from all three levels of government - federal, provincial and municipal - arc involved in food safety for consumers. But it's not only government agencies that ensure our foods arc safe. Take for instance the pro- grams many farmers have under- taken to reduce pesticide use. Some of the farming methods being used include crop rotation and growing more resistant plants. One the farmer's job is done, agencies like the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Af- fairs take over. Routine tests for pesticide residues arc done at the farm, product distributor and gro- cery store. At dairy plants, strict standards must he met according to the pro- vincial Milk Act. Hcrc too, labora- tory tests are done. As with the previous tests, if milk docs not pass inspection, it is disposed of and fines arc applied. Federal and provincial inspectors monitor milk during all stages of processing, in- cluding pasteurization. 'the farmer's minds and keep them amused. There will be displays from dairy related businesses, musical en- tertainment from Sow & Cow of Mitchell and a contest for farmers to guess the total lifetime yield of a mature cow. McBride says the re- sults are always interesting. "You'll have some saying 40,000 and others 12,000 -- its amazing the variety you get from these so-called - perts." The Holstein Club will be offering its popular calf draw again this year. For $20 farmers have the chance to win a January -born calf from Du- pasquer Holsteins by Guelph. Two hundred tickets are sold for the raf- fle and half of the earnings (about $1,000) are donated to local 4 H clubs. Near the end of the evening, DHI will be handing our production awards to the county's top farmers. Next year, the Holstein club will likely host the meeting again since Holstein breeders comprise the ma- jority of dairy producers within the county. Brussels Livestock Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. 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