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At their annual meetingrecently the Huron County
Pork.Producere Association elected directors. They
*re,, back row, 'left to .right: Mike Connolly,
Tuckersrnith; Doug Filisinger, Turnberry; Harm
Hloxe,' Colborne;, Keith Lovell, Hay; John Arts,
Tuckeramith; Don Taylor Goderich Twp;. Doug
-Cameron,. Ashfield; and Paul Passmore, Usborne.
Centre row • are: Bill Leeming, McKillop; Glen
McMichael, Turnberry; Elmer Harding? Howick;
Garry Dauphine, Ashfield; Bob Jefferson, West
Wawanosh; Bev Hill, Stanley; Wayne Fear,
Morris; Bill McGregor, Stanley; Simon Brand,
Stephen. Front row are James Williamson, Grey;
Ontario
Ministry of
Agriculture
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OUTDOOR LIVING
BY GRACE BIRD
- HOME ECONOMIST
•Just as the trees and birds are part of the out of
doors, so are we. Unfortunately, our busy
lifestyles have put us out .of touch with the
natural world. We need to relearn the survival
and conservation skills which our. ancestors and
native people used every day.
This summer, 4-H members in Huron County
will be relearning some of these skills in a new' 4-
H project, "Outdoor Living". It is designed to
help members enjoy the outdoors by being
physically fit, being able to use many different
cooking methods and by knowing the basics of
first aid. A club outing is the highlight of the club,
whether it be a day hike or an overnight cam--
W,..�. pot,tt.
Would you or someone you know be interested
in leading a 4-H club? All you require is an in-
terest in helping people, a desire to learn new
things and several club menJbers to work with.
And don't neglect to ask the men in your com-
munity to help with this club. Their talents and
experiences will be invaluable. Husband and
wife teams have proven very successful in other
counties where the project has been offered.
Members must be 12 to 26 years of age as of
May 1,TI980 They may live in a town or in the
country and may be boys or girls.
Workshop sessions will be held for the leaders
in March and late May. Five lessons will be
taught and then Achievement Days will be
outside in August.
If you would like more information or an ap-
plication form for this special 4-H Homemaking
Club project, please call Grace Bird, Home
Economist, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and
Food at Zenith 7-2800 or 482-3428.
WINTER FARM
SAFETY TIPS °
BY
LEN MacGREGOR.-
EXTENSION
ASSISTANT
Winter Driving Safety - Winter driving con-
ditions double your chances of having an ac-
cident. Drivers have to contend ,with hazards
such as snow, ice and restricted visibility during
winter months. Respect for these conditions
reduces the chances of an accident. Drive with
extra care this winter.
Snowmobiling in Extreme Cold = Every year a
number of people experience serious mishaps as
a result of operating snowmobiles in extreme
cold. To avoid such incidents, dress adequately
for Cold temperatures. Be sure your snowmobile
is mechanically fit, Don't venture too far 'from
home or into unfamiliar territory, and always
carry spare parts for your machine. A. healthy
respect for mother nature ' is vital for safe
snowmobiling during cold weather.
Winter Maintenance Pays! - Winter is the ideal
time to repair farm equipment. Most farmers
haye more time on their hands during this
period. By checking and servicing equipment in
' the winter months,, you will save money and
avoid frustrations in the Any season ahead.
Winter maintenance could 'also prevent an ac-
cident from happening on your farm.
Chain Saw Safety - The chain saw is a very
important piece of equipment on many farms. It
is also a very dangerous tool! The majority of
chain saw injuries are caused by kickbacks. To
avoid kickbacks, make certain that the nose of
the cutting bar is clear of all obstacles.
Operators should hold their saw securely and
position their feet properly to counteract any
kickbacks. These simple precautions will help
you avoid a chain saw injury.
NkTIONAL
DIRECTOR
ELECTED
At the Holstein Annual Meeting in Toronto
recently, Jim Needham of Ripley was elected
National Director of the Canadian Holstein
Association and will represent Holstein breeding
fn Western Ontario. There is a total of 23
National Directors across Canada that represent
Canadian Holstein breeders. They provide close
Association. ` Canadian
working relationships with the C
George Campbell, McKillop; Ross Eady, Ashfield,
first vice-president; John Paul Rau, Stanley;
chairman; Lloyd Stewart, Hullett, secretary -
treasurer; Adrian.Vos, East Wawanosh, zone
director; and DouFraser, Morris. Missing from
picture were Joe Miller and Dow Geigor, Hay;
Larry Dililon, Hullett; John Baan, Grey; and Bob
Robinson, McKillop. (photo by James Fitzgerald)
arrners presen
Provincial Agriculture
Minister Lorne .Hen-
derson's farm drainage
loans program carte
under fire- , in a brief
presented by the whet
and white bean producers
in the county.
The brief was
presented tq Liberal
MPP= 'Jack Riddell and
Murray Gaunt and•
Conservative MP>
1 Murray Cardiff at the
Huron County Federation
of Agriculture dinner in
Clinton Saturday,
Under _the • loan
program used in the, past,
a farmer could borrow up
to .75 per cent of 'he cost
of his tile and installation
at a subsidized rate of six
per cent. Under the
scheme'- introduced by
Mr. Henderson, a farmer
wcan noww.„. a eive_only up
to $10,000 a year with a
maximum, outstanding
loan of $40,000 at any one.
time.
The brief, which called
the new scheme "inef-
ficient", said now a
farmer must schedule his
drainage program over
four years, rather than
completing the project in
one year. t ,
Looking for princesses
While more than 160
exhibitors are busy
putting the finishing
touches on displays for
the upcoming Western
Fair Farm Show, • 19
young ladies are looking
forward to the event with
a mixture of excitement
and nervousness.
The girls, ranging from
16 to 19 years old, are
competing for the title of
1980 Farm Show. Prin-
cess. Last year's prin-
cess, Kijn Eberly oo, RR2
Parkhill will turn over
her crown to the winner
during a ceremony on
Tuesday evening, March
4 in the Paddock Banquet
Hall, Western
Fairgrounds. • .
Among the qualities the
judges will be seeking are
active participation in
farm -oriented
organizations and a
general knowledge of
agriculture. The final
phase of .the, competition
is scheduled for Friday,
February 29, when the
contestants will give
-short, -impromptu
speeches before, an
audience.
The 1980 princess will
reign over Farm Show
activitiesand take part in
other agricultural events
during the year. She will
receive a set of luggage
selected from • The
Traveller Leather
Merchants, London.
Each contestant will be
presented with a per-
sonalized silver bracelet
and three runners-up will
each receive a silver
locket. ,
Some of the,;1980 Farm
Show Princess con-
testants from this area
are:
Patti pown, 18, of RR1
Hensall is in Grade 13 at
South -Huron District -
High School. .She is
sponsored by the South
Huron Junior Farmers.
Terry Marshall, 17, of
RR6 Goderich is in Grade
12 at Goderich District
Collegiate Institute. She
is sponsored by the
Auburn Junior'Farmers.
Elaine Pym, 18, of RR1
Centralia is a . Grade 13
student at South Huron
District High School. Her
sponsor is the Elimville
Women's Institute.
r.,
concerns to local politicians
"The ° . problem packer. In the past, the
associated with having act has guaranteed
part of a field drained and. priority of rights only to
part not drained should producers of "direct
be obvious, even tol;Mr, products of the soil and
Henderson," .the brief',dairy products" which
said. leaves cattlemen without
Jack Riddell told the protection in the event of
audience that he fails, to a bankruptcy.
understand "why we High interest rates
have to have ,a ceiling o •again carne under attack
farm drainage loans"
rn a brief presented by
and said .he will beJohn Paul ) au of the
bringing the matter . up Huron Cotirity Pork
with Mr. Henderson , in Producers, Mr, Rau said.
the future,' , , high.. interest rata
Frank Wall,.a member elf combined with
the OFA ..executive from pork prices have brought
the Niagara region, said many producers into
he agrees formulas for financial difficulties.
He said some
economists are predic-
ting that the lowest prices'
are yet to come. Two
years ago, pork was
Wall said, "farmers can't selling for about $72-$77
any more -affor=d- to -grow-- —Her-hund-redweigh-t-andis
now selling for ap-
proximately $55 per
hundredweight.
Mr. Rau said, "the
tragedy is that it is the
young farmers, who are
the real •hope for the
future of the industry,
who are introuble."
Mr. Rau told the
politicians . the govern-
ment must help if the
industry is to °survive,
either by lowering "the
crushing interest • r ates"
or by introducing a
calculating tile drainage
loans must be changed
and said the federation
plans`' to takea strong,
stand on the issue. Mr.
crops on land that isn't
drained."
The . Stephen
Federation of Agriculture
also attacked the tile
drainage loan program in
their brief and asked the
government to reconsider
the program.
Mel Knox, speaking on
behalf of the Huron
County milk committee,
asked that the federal
government establish
their new dairy policy
early in the calendar year
"so . that prqducers can subsidy program for pork
make the necessary producers. "If no
changes early, and assistance is given soon,
maintain a proper level of too many 'producers will
production." leave the industry; he
Neil Stapleton, said..
pRresenting a brief. on Allan Campbell, reeve
Behalf, of the Huron of McKillop Township,
Cattlemen's Association, pointed out when hog
asked that amendments prices were high, "a_lot of
be` passed to the Bank Act' people jumped in
to allow absolute priority they.wer.'e going to havenlike
of rights in respect to
claims ofragrower of any'
agricultural product and
without limitation on
value' in the event of the
bankruptcy of a' meat
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news fa
,cheap swim and they producers die to aver -
bunt pig barns until they production, buttthey also
were conking out your are critical of marketng
ears." board quotas whic h
He said Wien pork implement a system of
production isn't on , a supply management.
quota systexn. like. many Q. Mr, Wall said itis just -a
other farm uominoditie , matter of time until hog
"how in God's name•can producers will have a
they regulate therm?". system of supply'
John Van Seers said management.
bla
therr►.ed probleentirem ly:on Can't young be Two other groups
gettingPresenting briefs fa>rmers.. into pork 'to the
production, saying. " t s members of parliament
g fiefs
the cost`of production, not were . the. Huron County
the number (of Egg Prodtucers,
producers) that is getting represented by Bila Scott
us into trouble.''' and Barry Miller,
`president• of the Huron
County 4-H leaders
association.
Frank Wall pointed out,
taxpayers complain when
suh5idies are paid torrk
Farm safety conference
The Far _- Safet trip.l.esilage gas4ata ties
Association will . be in Gananoque in 1977.
holding its Seventh
Annual Conference at the
Cara Inn, 6257 - Airport
Road, Mississauga on
March 10, 1980.
The program for this
year's Conference will
centre on rural health DASHWOOD
concerns, particularly as
they relate to the farm
workplace.
Dr. - Olga Crocker, an
expert on stress from the
University of Windsor,
will speak on stress and
how it affects the farm
family.
Dr. Brian Tunnicliffe, a
rural family doctor from
Gananoque, will give his
personal views on.
specific rural health
problems in Ontario. Of
interest, is the fact that
Dr. Tunnicliffe is the
Conner who 'presided° .
over the inquest into the
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Hol -Den Farms of -Clinton have brought honor to the area in the form of a
master breeder shield, a rare an distinguished award from the Holstein-
Fresian Association of Canada. Here Bob Vodden, left, accepts the shield at a
recent annual meeting from Lawrence Henderson, a nationaldirector from
Alberta. Hol -Den Farms is a partnership of Fred, the father, and sons Bob and
Bill. (Patty Jones photo)
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Learn a bou i eir
t interest rates
The subject of the
Huron County Federation
of Agriculture's March
meeting . is "Farming
with High Interest
Rates". It will be held at
the Exeter high school on
Thursday, March 6 at
8:30 p. m.
There will be a panel
discussion with John
Murphy of I the Royal
Bank, Centralia ; Alex
McLeod, Bank of Corn-
merce and Bill
McEachren, accountant.
Each will speak on the
topic and then questions
from the floor will be
answered.
The Huron County
Federation is holding its
monthly meetings i'1
different locations
around the county to
encourage more member
participation and to make
the public more aware of
them.
Stephen Township is
hosting this meeting.
Alan Waiper will be in-
troducing the speakers
and Gerry Fortune will
be,thairlady.
This is an excellent
opportunity to get some
good ideas from these
men -whose business is
understanding farm
financing.
The public is invited.
No admission will be
charged.
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