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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1981-11-04, Page 12PAGE 12--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 ,1961 Huron Farm news Milking cows can produce more Why lose milk production this winter through unsound practices? Nutrient requirements do vary with production so it becomes increasingly important to feed a cow milking 70 pounds per day much different from a 40 pound producer. Dairymen who can't afford to purchase protein sup- plement and feed according to requirements are only fooling themselves - through reduced milk yields. Overfeeding nutrient requirements to dairy cows can also be as serious as underfeeding in terms of additional feed casts and herd health problems that can develop. Centralia offers seminars for young farmers BY BARBARA ALVES, ASSOC. AG. REP. "How are you gonna keep them down on the farm?" This was a question often asked by farmers about their • children in days gone by. In the city, jobs were plentiful, there was more money to be made ' and the work and hours were a lot easier. Today this trend has changed somewhat. Farm work is more automated, so it's less back breaking and the status of farmers in society has increased dramatically. Farming is seen as a good healthy lifestylefor a family. It's a business and a challenging occupation. Many young people are in- terested in farming today and they are staying down on the farm. Now i'll pose a new ques- tion: "How are you going to get them oft the farm?" I work with lots of young people interested in agriculture. They get the op- portunity to go on tours, take part in competitions, visit other farms, and they fre- quently take post secondary education. But there are others who don'teget the opportunity to get off the home farm to see other farming operations or to take courses. Often, this is because their help is really needed and it's not easy to get away. If you are in that position but would like the., chance to learn more, consider these ideas. Centralia College will again be offering a number of excellent one day short courses on topics ranging from business to crops to livestock. Brochures will soon be available so keep your eyes open. The college is also offering a swine and a dairy herd - workers' course in January. These ten to, 12 week courses start in January. The ma- jority of time is spent on farms and the rest is in class. As well, they have a four week course for young dairy farmers. Two weeks are spent on the farm and two weeks in class. You must be at least 17 and out of school for one year to participate. They are also offering a sheep management course this fall in three locations. It involves one evening a week for eight weeks. For those who would like to go to college but are unable to, the University of Guelph offers a cor- respondence course for a diploma in agriculture. Guelph also offers courses in basic agriculture in Brant- ford, Guelph, and Toronto in the fall and winter. These courses run for one evening a week for several weeks or for one day only. They cover business, livestock, crops, horticulture and special interest topics like beekeeping, meat cut- ting and fish farming. The courses are basically aimed at people with little or no farrn background. You can. also do correspondence and home study courses on similar topics. Fanshawe College in Woodstock offers a two year agricultural course. Many young people live at home and commute. The school year is shorter than for other college courses so students can help at home in the spr- ing, summer and fall. Another good way for young people to learn is by going on the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food soil and crop manage- ment tour or the livestock management tour. These week long tours visit numerous farms, research and industry facilities. They have excellent evening discussions. Locally, all of the groups who are Interested m the ad- vancement of agriculture such as the Agriculture and Food office, Soil and Crop Association, Holstein Clubs, Cattlemen's, Milk Commit- tees, Pork Producers, feed companies, veterinarians, etc., sponsor courses, infor- mation meetings and tours. Take advantage of these. You can find out how other farmers operate by working on other farms or doing relief chores. There is a big demand for people to take over when farmers are away on holidays. If you can spare the time, it's a good way to learn new ideas on several other farms. Finally, what you're doing right now is one of the best ways to learn. Develop an appetite for reading. Make a habit of reading every day. There are many excellent agricultural magazines with up-to-the-minute informa- tion. Agriculture and Food offices are chockfull of valuable fact sheets and booklets (and they're free). Agriculture offices also have fact sheets on reference material for beef and swine farmers. Television, radio and newspapers are good sources as well. All of these ideas involve effort and time commit- ment. Most of them involve being away from the home farm a day, a week, a month. Each idea has its merits — but only you can decide which one suits you. Just remember, the pursuit of knowledge always pays off. For further information on courses, locations and costs, contact your local agriculture office. The ideal way to ensure that the dairy cow ration is balanced for all important nutrients is to request an analysis of home grown roughages. This service is available through your local Agricultural Office and offers the following analysis: Type I -Dry Matter, Crude Protein - $7; Type 11, Dry matter, Crude Protein, Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesiufn and Potassium, $13; Type III, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese, Cowper avid Zie c - $1C; aid Digestible Protein, $8. To formulate a com- puterized dairy ration based on the results of home grown feeds there is an additional cost of $45: For any ad- ditional rations formulated in the same year the cost would be reduced to $20. Many dairymen have taken advantage of this service to improve herd health problems related to nutrition along with maximizing on potential milk production. Dennis Martin, Assoc. Ag. Rep. Queen's Guineas Competition The 35th annual Queen's Guineas Steer Competition will take place at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, November 20 at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto. This popular event is the con- clusion of months of preparation for several 4-H members in Huron. A total of 373 contenders from 25 counties in Ontario have been nominated this year. Huron County has 25 nominees.. They include: George Alton, RR7 Lucknow; Sharon Alton, RR7 Lucknow; Suzanne Alton, RR7 Lucknow; Deb Armstrong, RR4 Wingham; Gary Armstrong, RR1 Ethel; Kevin Bishop, RR1 Ethel; Pat Chambers, RR1 Clifford; Tom Coates, RR1 Centralia; Brian Falconer, RR4 Seaforth; Bill Gibson, RR5 Clinton; Greg Hoggarth, RR2 Kippen; Paul Hoggarth, R112 Kippen; Paul Johnston, R112 Bluevale; Bill Kinsman, R112 Kippen; Lyle Kinsman, 11R2 Kippen; David Marshall, RR3 Blyth; Brenda Merkley, RR1. Wroxeter; Sandy Merkley, 11R1 Wroxeter; Anne Procter, 11R5 Brussels; Elaine Pym, RFD Centralia; Marg Pym, RR1 Centralia; Jacquie Robertson, RR2 Bluevale; Meribeth Scott, 11111 Belgrave; Lisa Thompson, R115 Wingham and David Townsend, 11114 Seaforth. Previous Huron County winners of the Queen's Guineas include Bob Hern, RR1 Wtodham (1•' 1) and Murray Gaunt, Wingham (1958). The sale and auction of Queen's Gulheas champions scheduled for 2 p.m. on November 20 following the judging. The excitement generated by this auction is clearly indicated by the capacity crowds and willing buyers that it draws each year. Anyone with an interest is encouraged to attend this outstanding event and at the same time take in the many features at the 1981 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. 4-H Awards Night Program The 34th annual Huron County 4-H Awards night will be held in the Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton on Friday, November 27 commencing at 8 p.m. All Huron County 4-H Agricultural Club members who completed a project in 1981 will receive their awards on this occasion. Len MacGregor, Exten- sion Assistant for Huron County for the past 11 years, transferred effective October 1, 1981 to the Agronomy Division, Kem- ptville College of. Agricultural Technology. We are looking forward to having Len return for the program. A committee of representatives of the 4-11 Youth Council, 4-11 Club leaders and Junior Farmers are busy organizing a presentation for Len at that time. This will be your op- portunity to thank Len for all his work and wish hire success in his new job. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion. Don Pullen, Ag. Rep. news farm news The line-ups are long this week at all cora receiving facilities in Huron .County, as sunny dry weather returned finally enabling farmers to get out on the land and harvest the reminaing 200,000 acre crop. Dryers are being taxed to the limit as much of the bumper crop of 20 million bushels seems to be hitting tke elevators all at once. This picture, taken last Sunday afternoon, shows the line-up at Flemings in Clinton which had been closed • for two days to try and catch up. (James Fitzgerald photo) Soil sampling is a good test Soil testing on a regular basis is one good way to keep tabs on your soil manage- ment practices. If you have fields that haven't been sampled for three years, plan to sample this fall. "Sampling in the fall allows plenty of time during the winter to decide on next year's fertilizer program," says Hugh Martin, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food soils and crops specialist. The results you receive are only as accurate as the samples you take. And the more cores that you take per sample, the more reliable the information is. "A good sample 'requires at least 10 cores, whether you're sampling a small garden or a corn field," says Martin. "Large, fields of 5 to 10 ha (12 to 25 ac) require at least 20 cores for an *curate representation of the field." Take samples at random throughout all parts of the field. If your field is larger than 10 ha, divide it into sec- tions of 10 ha or less. If part • of the field is light soil and\\ another part is heavier soil, sample the area as two fields. You may also wantto sam- ple other areas of the field which have variations in drainage, crop history and any yield differences. If you divide fields, the results you receive will not indicate the average soil fer- tility of the field but rather the range of fertility levels. With this information you can decide if part of the field requires extra fertilizer or lime or whether it requires the same fertilizer as another field. After taking the sample, mix it well, and break up lumps before putting it in the bag. One important aspect of soli testingis numbering your fields. Record these field numbers so that you can compare ho,, the field responds to the fertilizer ap- Royal Fair offers pure family fun. The Coliseum at Exhibi- tion Place in Toronto bustles with activity these days as the final details for the 53rd Royal Agricultural Winter Fair fall into place. Some 800 volunteers from across Canada have spent the past year developing and im- plementing new ideas to make the Royal '81 even-bet- ter venbet- ter than the 52 shows that have preceded it. The Royal Flower Show is always a popular spot to stroll leisurely through thousands of bright, sweet scented blooms on a cold November day. Themed this year around some of the most popular Broadway musicals of our time, fond memories will be further stirred by a variety of song and dance medleys of favorite show tunes. Barry Riddell says foreign investors evade tax Huron -Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell (L) said last weeekktni111ons of dollars in land d fe nsfer taxes are being evaded by foreign investors in Ontario farmland. "We have information from good authority that the ministry of revenue has literally lost millions of dollars. I want to plug that loophole in the land transfer tax," Mr. Riddell said in an interview with The London Free Press. He said he plans to in- troduce private legislation to demand the loophole be closed, though private members' bills rarely reach fruition in the legislature. Mr. Riddell is the op- positions' agriculture critic. He stressed he has no objection to foreign investors who bdyy Ontario farms then move here to work the land. But some foreign investors have persuaded some Ontario farmers to form corporations and sell shares to the investor "with 'the eventuality that he's going to accumulate all the shares," thereby escaping the 20 per cent land transfer tax, MI}. Riddell said. The MPP feels all foreign investors should be paying the appropriate tax and not depriving Ontario taxpayers of needed revenue. Junior farmers conduct school tours Many urban elementary school children are getting an insider's view of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair the year. For the third consecutive year, members of the Junior Farmers' Association of Ontario, a rural youth organization, are conducting school tours of Canada's showplace of agriculture November 12 to 21. "The Junior Farmers started the tours to give urban elementary school classes a more meaningful look at the Royal," says Karen Warner, of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food ex- tension branch. More than 75 Junior Farmers volunteer to help with the tours. Guided tours are offered in three time slots, arab a total of 15 tours per day. During the seven school days of the Royal Winter Fair, the Junior Farmers expect to handle 105 tours Wood, Glory Gage, David Rogers and Jackie Young will perform four times dai- ly. Music has been arranged by Dorothy Bromby-Smythe and dance choreographed by Toronto's own .Blanche Lund, The tremendous success of "Our Heritage" arts and crafts show last year has led to the expansion of this popular area. Thirty Cana- dian artisans and craftsmen will be working in their chosen medium while on location at the Royal. It is the perfect chance to get started on Christmas shopp- ing. Seeing and talking to these creative individuals gives one a sense of the car- ing and pride that goes into every piece of °righted work that they do. Some 28-30 marketing boards and growers' associations will be on hand at "Foodland Ontario '81". This informative food show provides an excellent oppor- tunity to gain consumer pro- duct knowledge, sample new foods and pick up some creative recipe ideas. Free draws, live entertainment and wine tasting are just some of the numerous ac- tivities going on in Foodland. Daily livestock judging and auctions draw crowds from urban and rural com- munities alike. For the farmer it is an event that can win him international recognition as a breeder. For the city dweller, it is an opportunity to see and hear the sights and sounds of the farm, the source of our table foods. Buyers from around the world congregate in Toronto to bid at this "best of the breeds" eithibition. The world renowned Royal Horse Show will have inter- national equestrian turns from Italy, Great Britain, the United States and Canada, competing for world honors. Pony Club teams from the United States and a team from the east and the west coasts of Canada will compete in the second annual Prince Philip Cup Games. Exhibition polo matches have been introduc- ed to selected matinee per- formances. Opening ceremonies for the Royal Horse Show will be officiated by The Honourable Lord Moran, KCMG, British High Commissioner to Canada ac- companied by Lady Moran on Friday, November 13. Six matinees and eight evening performances will see com- petitive action from Hackneys, Hunters, Ara- bians, Palominos, Roadsters, Clydesdales, Belgians and Percherons. Group rates are available for ali matinee perfor- mances except Sunday. The Royal features a "Salute to Corn" in its Field Crop Division this year. This exhibit will tell the story of corn, its history, contribu- tion to the agricultural in- dustry, and its diverse usage in Canada. The World Field Crops Competition has add- ed two categories bringing to a total of twelve the number of prestigious honors available for world recogni- tion. Other exciting activities will include the Canadian Sheep Shearing Competition, a children's International Poster Competition, a new and colorful design for the commercial exhibit space, thousands of "Guests of Canada" registering at their own special booth, visiting dignitaries at all Royal Horse Show performances, 4-11 and Junior Farmer ac- tivities, entertainment, and so much more Admission prices to the Royal '81 are $3.50 for adults, students $2.50, children under 12, $1.50. Senior citizens should take advan- tage of special price of $1.50 on November 12 and 13. Royal Horse Show tickets, which include the price of general admission are still available for $6.50 to $9. Doors open at 8 a.m., Mon- day to Saturday. 10 a.m. on Sunday. For more informa- tion and Royal Horse Show tickets, contact the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Coliseum, Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ontario M6K 3C3. Telephone (416)366-9051. PRIVATE LANDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Offered ay The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority 1. Reforestation Assistance requests must be submitted prior to May 1st, 14$2. 2. Erosion Control Assistance requests roust be submitted prior to December 31st, 10$1 for 10$2 projects. Applications will bo processed on a first corm . first served basis. For more Information Contact: Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, boa 3, Wroxeter, Ontario NOG 2XO Phone: 510435.3357 plications. This recording system also enables you to check whether soil fertility levels are increasing or decreasing. The soil test for zinc and manganese is new this year. If you suspect zinc deficien- cy on your corn or r manganese deficiency in soybeans and small grains ask for these tests. A sample costs $3. Soil sample boxes, soil test tubes and more information are available from your local Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office. Ship your livestock with ART HEFFRON Blyth Shipper for United Co-operatives of Ontario Livestock Marketing Division Ontario Stockyards, Toronto CALL SLYTH 523-4221 by x:00 a.m. Monday Stockers and Feeders Also Available CUSTOM KITCHENS AND VANITIES DUALITY HARDWOOD CABINETS EXPERT DESIGN SERVICE NEW CONSTRUCTION OR REMODELING John Patterson 4824183 BALL-MACAULAY LIMITED SEAFORTH CLINTON 527-0910 482-3405 Best Interest * 11 c? 1/2 % ONE YEAR ANNUAL We represent many Trust Companies. We are often able to arrange for the highest Interest being offered on Guaranteed Investment Certificates. *Subject to change EXETER 235-2420 Gaiser- Kneale Insurance Brokers Inc. 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