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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-04-26, Page 14PAGE 14--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1979 NFU accept bill to form commission for corn growers Robert King, Rodney, Ontario, Chairman of the National Farmers Union Corn (NFU) Marketing Committee said today that all eight NFU districts have accepted a resolution to circulate a petition to corn growers calling for a vote for an Ontario Corn Com- mission as proposed by the NFU. The final district convention of the NFU was held at Walkerton on April 21, when a progress report on the Commission concept was outlined. Mr. King said a study of , traditional marketing concepts under the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Acts such as elected producers being charged with respon- sibility of administration while government exercises the power, indicates a much needed change. "Having the power and responsibility in a government appointed commission negotiating with farmers through their general farm organizations would be a much needed change," he said. As an ultimate goal, the NFU grains policy calls for expansion of the Canadian Wheat Board into a Canada Board which would market all grains and- oil seeds in Canada. Mr. King said that recognizing certain marketing powers under the. B.N.A. Act are delegated to provincial jurisdictions, the first step appeared to be special legislation, if existing provincial legislation was not adequate. However, examination of the Farm Product Marketing Act indicates a Corn Com- mission seems possible under current legislation if the Ontario Minister of Agriculture can be convinced to proceed to such a commission. "Control of our imports and exports is possible if the goodwill of provincial and federal governments can be secured," he said. The principles of a corn marketing plan drawn up by the Committee have three basic requirements if an orderly marketing system is to have any real benefits, they are: One desk selling by an ap- pointed Commission; pooling of returns to producers; power of pricing. The Commission must negotiate with representatives of general farm organizations the terms and conditions under which grain corn would be marketed. Because of the easy availability of corn from the U.S. Mr. King said his committee is soliciting support to have authority of corn imports transferred from the federal department of Industry, Trade and Commerce to the Canadian Wheat Board which now has control over imports of wheat, oats and barley. Lynne Hildebrand from the Taylors Corners, 4-H Homemaking club was awarded her Advanced Honors at a° recent Achievement Day in Clinton. Lynne has completed 18 4-H clubs. (News -Record photo) For completing 12 clubs three girls were presented with Provincial Honors at the Clinton 4-H Achievement Day. They were, left to right, Doris McClure, McKillop II; Darlene Eckel, McKillop 1I; Irene Heykoop, Holmesville II. (News -Record photo) news farm news 4H'ers finish club After months of lear- ning and fun 4-H homemaking clubs in the area met in the Clinton high school on April 17 to discuss and show what they learned at their course, Accessories - The Final Touch. Along with demon- strations and skits given by -each of the nine clubs several girls were given special certificates for their 4-H,work. Advanced Honors for the completion of 18 clubs went to Lynne Hildebrand from the Taylors Corners club. Dianne Bogie, Goderich II and Lynne Dodds, McKillop II were awarded with County Honors for completing six clubs and Provincial Honors went to Irene Heykoop, Holmesville II; Doris McClure, McKillop II and Darlene Eckel, McKillop II. These three girls have finished 12 homemaking clubs. The presentations to these girls as well as presen- tation of certificates and 4-H teaspoons to each girl were given out by Home Economist Grace Bird. The exhibits and skits included: Clinton II, Costume vs Fine Jewellery, exhibit, with Mary Ann Van Dorp and Sheila Van Dorp as commentators. The, Holmesville I club gave an exhibit on Birthstones, Legends and Charac- teristics, explained by Cheryl-. Thom'psorr .atfd-. Arlinda Schlorendorf. The skit Miss Dress - Ups was put on by all the members in .the Taylors Corners club and the Varna club, with Sherry Chuter and Lori Hayter showed an exhihit en- titled Face Framers. Goderich II put together an exhibit, Handbags for all Occasions, with Heather Lindsay as the commentator. All members of the Clinton III club played a part in the skit Accent with Accessories. An exhihit, Fads in Fashion was put on by the Bayfield club with Joanne Sturgeon, Anne Talbot and Lisa Telford as commentators. Feet are where it's at was the exhihit shown by the McKillop II club with Doris McClure explaining it. The Holmesville I club put on the skit How to wear Accessories, How not to wear Accessories with all members par- ticipating. DRYSDALE MAJOR APPLIANCE CENTRE LTD., SALES WITH SERVICE "The Place To Buy Appliances Hensall 262-2728 Closed Mondays ••••••••••••,•••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • • • WITH A PARADE OF BANDS, FLOATS, ANTIQUE CARS 8, VEHICLES, • HORSES • • • With the return of this application it is understood that we are entered in • Auburn Centennial. Parade. AUBURNTO CELEBRATE 125 YEARS SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 1979 - 1 P.M. • The Parade is to be held on June 30, 1979, with parade marshalling at Craig's Sawmill. Entries to be in position by 12:00 noon. 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Last fall, tine province's approximately 400 growers produced a record crop of more than 87 million kilograms - 70 percent more than in 1977 The promotion cam- paign, assisted by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Foods Foodland Ontario program and the federal government, resulted in increased exports and interprovincial sales, and increased consumption in Ontario. "More than 900,000 (24 kg) bags were sold to export markets from October until mid- March," says Valk. "This represents an increase of 330 percent over the 1977 exports." Ontario onions were also found on produce counters as far away as Vancouver. Inter- provincial sales totalled more than 273,000 bags as of March 1. This represents a 96 percent increase • in in- terprovincial sales during 1977. Sales in Ontario in- creased 42 percent over last year. By March 1 total sales topped 1.4 million bags. Ontario onions are grown primarily in the Bradford, Thedford and Grand Bend and area marshes. Some acreage is located also in the Leamington, Blenheim and Port Colborne areas. Beekeepers meet Beekeepers from Huron, Perth and North Wellington Counties heard about new beekeeping methods and news about their industry when they held their annual meeting in Belgrave on April 17. Speaking at the meeting were President Murray Watkins of St. Marys, Phil Burke, the provincial apiarist and David Boyes from the University of Guelph. Professor Burke spoke about changes in the industry and on things that can be harmful to bee colonies: He said that in 1978 there were a total of 32,800 • colonies in- spected in Ontario. Of those 566 were infected with American Foul Brood disease. In Huron there were some ' 1,900 colonies inspected but only eight of those had the disease. "We're fortunate we've been able to maintain them this close for several years," Professor Burke said. He told the beekeepers that the 1978 crop of honey was pretty well committeed with really only about four more months to this selling year. He said that the price of honey had gone up and that 1978 had been the biggest crop ever at 67 million pounds. Professor Burke told the meeting that as of January 1 next year containers for honey will be in metric sizes. The new sizes will include any net weight up to and including 150 grams, 250 grams, 375 grams,_ 500 grams and 750 grams, 1 kilogram, 1.5 kilograms, 2 kilograms, 3'kilograms, and 5 kilograms. All bulk honey con- tainers will be 7 kilograms, 15 kilograms and 30 kilograms; and any larger containers the net weight of which is to be measured in multiples of 1 kilogram. David Boyes spoke to the group on spring management and on the two queen system. �- Melds start and finish with GreenCross herbicide for white beans, Green Cross Patoran controls weeds from the start of the growing season. 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