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Times-Advocate, 1996-02-14, Page 10• 4 The annual trade fair at the `Hensall plant of W.G. Thompson and Sons was held ty • fro e e examining a sample of White Highland beans are Hen - Janus 30 Shownf th I ft sail plant manager Dale Good, John Jacobs, Scott Consitt and Mel Gingerich. NNW ii 100 tvetv litatigt iktzit Wait masaWO' . Atie Gerhard Metzger of Metz- ger's Meats In Hensall was recently named retailer of the year by the Huron County on Pork Producer's Association. Swine industry survey By Ross Haugh proprietors, 47 per cent spousal At the January 31 Centralia partnerships and 32 per cent family Swine Research Update, Ken corporations.The average operator McEwan of Ridgetown College in the study was 43.1 years of age, made a report on results from a re- had been farming for 22.1 years, cent survey carried out by the On- and had been raising pigs for 17.6 tario Data Analysis Project. years. Close to 50 per cent had post He started out by saying, " In high school education and 74 per Ontario, the majority of producers ' cent used a home computer for remain independent operators who record keeping.. In the next five grow their own feed. While there years, 62 per cent planned on main - have been a number of changes in taining their present size, while 38 the Ontario hog sector in recent ,percent indicated they hoped to ex - years, change has occurred less pand their hog enterprise. rapidly here than in the other pro- Reasons frequently stated for duction areas of Canada." -maintaining their present farm sizes Like other regions, production is were insufficient capital; content moving to larger units and the with present size of operation; un - number of hog producers in the certainty over the future of the in - province has been falling steadily .dustry, and inability to hire addi- since 1984. At the same time how- 'tional labour. Two main reasons ever, there has not been much given for expanding were to remain growth in the number of producers competitive and to bring another producing more than 1,000 market person into the operation. hogs per year. Almost 90 per cent had signed up The result has been that the total for GRIP while 91 per cent were number of hogs marketed in the enrolled in NISA and only 36 per province has declined since 1988, ,cent had completed an environmen- leading to a decline in Ontario's pial farm plan. It was surprising to relative importance in the Ca di- - .the usage of artificial insemina- an,,bog industry. Ontariohat 40 Mr sli by w � prairie } brast g 6 per majori have been steadilycent, substantially In the survey using a s: ple in the five years. Most farms group of 47 farms, the average Uvere their own feeds, 62 farm reported 117 sows and Ser cent, by using a pre -mix along worked 257 acres. The average with grain and soybean meal. crop mix was made up of grain t Folowing was the report on swine corn, high moisture corn, winter .Farm production parameters: wheat and other crops. f Litters, per year - 2.3 ; Number Of the acreage worked, 71 per ,thorn per litter - 1I.4 cent was owned and 29 per cent , Number born alive per litter - was rented or sharecropped. The . 10.4 ; Weaning age - 27 average rental price per acre was Number weaned per titter - 8.9 ; $74 with an average lease length 'Finishing weight - 102.5 kg. of 2.6 years. The business organi- Days to market - 176 ; Average zation mix was 21 percent sole index - 106.5 Junior Farmers plan for leadership camp GUELPH - The Junior Farmers' , a lifetime experience where camp - Association of Ontario (JFAO) is ers will enhance and develop their once again offering an opportunity leadership skills as well as learning to rural youth. Junior Farmer Lead- more about their abilities with ex- ership Camp '96 is being offered to plosive, rewarding results! Past ail rural youth between the ages of„ campers have noted that Junior 15 and 29 at Camp Trillium, south Farmer Leadership Camp has been of Belleville. one of the most significant experi- Camp.Trillium has once again of- ences in their life. fered to host this unique leadership ' If you would be interested in at - opportunity in appreciation of the tending Junior Farmer Leadership significant support of Junior Farm- Camp, contact Robyn Garlough at ers over the past four years. Camp the JFAO office in Guelph at (519) Trillium provides special programs 767-3269 or Alan Emiry at (519,) for children diagnosed with cancer. 821-5659 to apply and for more in - The camp will run from May 15 to formation. 20, at a cost of only $100 for JFAO • Junior Farmers' is an organize - members and $125 for non, tion for youth aged 15 to 29 years members• of age with the purpose of Building The camp has been designed with Future Rural Leaders through Self fun, friendship, and learning in Help and Community Betterment. mind. The results will be a once in Page 10 Times -Advocate, February 14,1996 AC ,, Denfield Livestock Sales The market w Denfield Livestock met a good de- mand at steady prices with American orders a little stronger. Clayton Oneil and Sons, Denfield had the high steer sale of 96.00 purchased by Dendekker Meats. Mike Hartman, Dashwood sold 10 mixed heifers and steers ay. wt. 1250, ay. price 89 to a high sale of 94, purchased by Dendekker. Frank Dotmage, Seaforth sold 7 mixed heifers and steers ay. wt. 1166, ay. ' price 84.39 to a high of 91.50. Bob Hodgins, Lucan sold 9 steers ay. wt. 1450, ay. price 84.66. Pat Glavin sold a cow, 1430 lbs. at 52. Choice steers 85-92 sales to 96. Good steers 80-85 Choice exotic cross heifers 85-90 sales to 93. Good heifers 80-85 Common and medium 60-75 Good cows 46-52 Canners and cutters 38-44 Shells 15-25 Veal Good veal Plain veal Pigs 40-60 lbs. Over 60 lbs. Sows Boars none on offer 50-70 85-95 75-85 40-46.25 37.75 Brussels livestock sales BRUSSELS - Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending February 9, 1996. Fed cattle 516 Cows 256 Veal calves 264 Sheep & Goats Light run Stockers 505 The market at Brussels Livestock saw fed steers and heifers selling $1.00 higher. Cows sold on a steady trade. On Thursday veal sold on a steady market. Stocker calves and yearlings sold steady. There were 347 steers on offer selling from 81.00 to 85.00 to the high of 91.75. Thirteen steres consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms inc., Woodstock averaging 1446 lbs. sold for an average of 81.39 with sales to 91.75. Fourteen steers consigned by Jack Culbert, Dungannon averaging 1355 lbs. sold for an average of 84.19 with sales to 90.25. Five steers consigned by Paul Johnston, Bluevale averaging 1402 lbs. sold for an average of 82.03 with sates to 89.75. Nine steers consigned by Carlyle Thomson;/Parkhill averaging 1419 lbs. sold for an average of 85.29 with sales to 88.50. Eighteen steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan averaging 1493 lbs. sold for an average of 80.81 with sales to 88.25. Thirty-three steers consigned by Murray Forbes Farms Ltd., Clinton averaging 1450 lbs. sold for an average of 79.57 with sales to 87.50. Forty-five steers consigned by W.B. Pletch Co. Ltd., Rockwood averaging 1368 lbs. with sales to 86.25. Fourteen steers consigned by Carl Stanley, Lucknow averaging 1288 lbs. sold for an average of 82.07 with sales to 84.50. Twenty-five steres consigned by Ed Walsh, Loretto averaging 1351 lbs. sold for an average of 81.79 with sales to 84.35. Ten steres consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale averaging 1370 lbs. sold for an average of 81.62 with sales to 84.00. There were 146 heifers on offer selling from 81.00 to 85.00 to the high of 90.25. Fourteen heifers consigned by Johnston Farms, Bluevale averaging 1101 lbs. sold for an average of 83.84 with sales to 90.25. Six heifers consigned by De Weerd Farms inc., Stratford averaging 1239 lbs. sold for an average of 84.11 with sales tog (f0. • Three heifers consigned by Tom and Errife`LoIfttilntorisaveraging 1376 lbs. sold for an average of 80.94 with sales to 84.75. Five heifers consigned by Murray Smith, Dublin averaging 1185 lbs. sold for an average of 80.99 with sales to 84.50. Five heifers consigned by Lloyd Wheeler, Bluevale averaging 1263 lbs. sold for an average of 79.54 with sales to 84.25. One heifer consigned by Rob Vanderveer, Brussels weighing 1440 lbs. sold for 84.00. Two heifers consigned by Doug and Don Green, Listowel averaging 1010 lbs. sold for an average of 80.87 with sales to 83.75. Four heifers consigned by Ron Jackson, Stratford averaging 1289 lbs. sold for an average of 82.52 with sales to 83.50. Six heifers consigned by Dave Noble, Glencaim averaging 1233 lbs. sold for an average of 81.97 with sales to 83.50. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms Woodstock averaging 1276 lbs. sold for an average of 80.58 with sales to 83.25. There were 256 cows on offer selling from 32.00 to 52.00 to the high of 67.00. Five cows consigned by Neil Vincent, Wingham averaging 1710 lbs. sold for an average of 55.00 with sales to 67.00. Four cows consigned by Ivan Fisher, Clifford averaging 1791 lbs. sold for an average of 54.91 with sales to 64.00. Three cows consigned by Joost Drost, Staffa averaging 1517 lbs. sold for an av- erage of 55.27 with sales to 64.00. There were 7 bulls on offer selling from 57.50 to 65.50 to the high of 70.50. One bull consigned by Hank Haigenbos, Wingham weighing 1290 Ibs. sold for 70.50. One bull consigned by Harold Schlorff, Hanover weighing 1820 lbs. sold for 65.50. There were 264 veal on offer selling Hol: 65.00 to 75.00. Beef: 75.00 to 96.00. Seventeen veal consigned by Clark Fortune, Chesley averaging 741 lbs. sold for an average of 78.17 with sales to 96.00. Nine veal consigned by Peel Dominion, Bluevale averaging 664 lbs. sold for an average of 70.95 with sales to 90.50. Twenty-five consigned by Vista Creek Farm, Chesley averaging 733 lbs. sold for an average of 76.64 with sales to 89.00. Stockers Steers: 400 - 499 lbs. 68.00 to 111.00 500 - 599 60.00 to 83.50 600 - 699 68.25 to 85.00 700 - 799 71.00 to 77.50 800 - 899 70.00 to 85.50 900 & over 70.25 to 90.50 Heifers: 300 - 399 lbs. 400 - 499 500 - 599 600 - 699 • 700 - 799 800 & over 54.00 to 95.00 61.00 to 90.00 60.00 to 83.50 64.50 to 74.50 70.00to73.75 68.50 to 86.25 Back by popular demand! "How To Thrive As A Farm Family" ' a workshop by: Dr. Ron Hanson, University of Nebraska Saturday, March 2 in- 3:30 p.m. Exeter Legion Hall 316 William St. Exeter $15 a person, lunch included To register, please call 482-3416 or 1-800-265-5184 Sponsored by: Huron County Rural Health Coordinati : Committee PIONEER DAYS' Sales Representatives (519) 229-6383 • Save 5% on all Pioneer® Brand Products purchased by February 24,1996. Quantity savings also apply. • Receive a special edition 50th Aimiversary Cap and a set of four matt* coffee mugs ort all orders paid for during Pioneer Days, ct, PIONEER. IMMO • PRODUCTS Seminar mandatory for wild turkey hunters in Ontario WINGHAM - The Ontario Fed- eration of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) will hold a wild turkey hunting seminar for Wingham, Clinton, Goderich and Listowel - area hunters on Sunday, March 17 at the Public School in Blyth. Attendance at an OFAH seminar is mandatory for anyone wishing to hunt wild turkeys in Ontario for the first time. It is also open to non -hunters and family members of hunters. The day -long seminar will fea- ture wild turkey biology, calling and hunting techniques, hunting ethics and safety procedures. The seminar is followed by a Ministry of Natural . Resources by Quaker Boy World Champion Game Calls and Bowing Enter- prises, the designers of Trebark Concealment Material. The cost of the seminar is $15 per person. Seat reservations must be made in advance by call- ing the OFAH at (705) 748-6324. Ontario's wild turkey reintro- duction program began 1984 as a joint venture of the OFAH and the MNR. 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