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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1981-11-25, Page 12• PAGE 12—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25,1981 Huron County farm and home news Rewards for leaders"' Who offers their time and talents free of charge? Who gives guidance and personal support to many adolescents? Volunteers do and in par- ticular, 4-H homemaking leaders. We couldn't operate the program without them. They are without a doubt the backbone of the operation. Personal satisfaction and aiding development of members are their rewards. In recognition of their sup- port, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food pro- vides an opportunity for them to attend a 4-H leaders' provincial conference. Through this, there is a chance to meet other leaders from across the province and develop more leadership skills; offer recommenda- tions regarding 4-H club pro- grams and policies; and visit the. Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Special speakers in areas of communication, leader- ship skills, stress and deal- ing with adolescents are just some of the areas covered. Huron County is pleased to be able to send 10 represen- tatives who will contribute greatly to the conference. Our delegates are: Barb Caldwell of Egmondville 4-H Club, Catherine Coleman of Seaforth III 411 Club, Sharon Davis of Hurondale VII 4H Club, Marjorie Duizer of Londesboro III 4-H Club, Doris Hays of Behnore 4H Club, Grace Murray of McKillop I 4-11 Club, Pat Saundercock of Clinton III 4- H H Club, Luba'Strutton of St. Helens 4-11 Club, Marion Sullivan of Crediton V 441 Club and Mary Lou Thomson of Hurondale IV 4H Club. - Jane Muegge, Home Economist. Dairy day Huron County dairy pro- ducers are invited to attend a one day meeting that will focus on overall herd management, Thursday, December 10 from 10 a.m. ,to 3 p.m. at the farm. of Jim McKague; Belmore. This program is sponsored by the Huron County Hols- tein Club and will cover such topics as: (1) cow and heifer selection; (2) update on milking speed and calving ease information; and (3) overall herd management. Ontario D.H.I. corporation delegate election In conjunction with dairy day, we would like to co- operate with O.D.H.LC. in completing the transaction of D.H.I. to a private organization. Their con- stitution requires that a Board of Directors be elected for their first annual meeting scheduled for early January 1982. Board members will be elected by county delegates at the an, nual meeting. The election of Huron County delegates will be held at 1:15 p.m. following the noon meal at the Belrnore Hall. Huron County is eligib le to elect four delegates and four alternates. The delegates can be from D.H.I. herds, R.O.P. herds or non - tested herds. For any further informa- tion on this dairy day or On- tario D.H.I. Delegate elec- tion, please call the local Agricultural Office in Clin- ton. - ,Dennis Martin,, Assoc. Ag. Rep. Store pesticides with care for safety's sake Everyone wants to get the most for every dollar spent on any commodity and that includes pesticides. Whether you are stocking up for next year at this year's prices, or saving leftovers, make sure you store these materials properly "The first rule in storing pesticides is to store all pesticides in their original containers," says Larry Swinn, of the Farm Safety Association of Ontario. There's more to keeping the pesticides in original containers than the possibili- ty that you'll forget what's in the container. The container label provides information about rates and Methods of pesticide application. Stor- ing pesticides in food or beverage containers may confuse an unwary child., The Farm Safety Associa- tion recommends that you store all chemicals, in- cluding pesticides, in a separate building that can be marked and locked. If this is not possible, store these materials in a marked cabinet or room that can be locked to prevent any chance of contact with animals or people. "We don't advise anyone to keep pesticides or chemicals in the barn," says Swinn. "But if you don't have a choice, it's a good idea to advise your local fire department that there is a chemical storage area in the barn." Before storing any pesticide, check the shelf date to make sure you aren't saving something that will be worthless next spring. Check the label ur call your supplier for special storage Hurnan errors main cause of accidents HUMAN MISTAKES IN ACCIDENTS Human mistakes cause over 90 per cent of all farm accidents, according to pro- fessional accident in- vestigators. For instance, machine operatnrs don't allow for weather, steep hillsides or slippery footing; also, accidents occur because equipment is left unguarded. Human errors cause nearly all farrn ac- cidents so it only makes sense that only you can pre- vent them. "DO IT OUR WAY - IT WON'T HURT". This has been a message from the Farm Safety Association. instructions. Liquid pesticides, in most cases, should be stored in areas where they won't freeze. Take the same precautions when storing wettable powders and -make sure the storage area is dry. Store each container so that there is no possibility of one pesticide contaminating another. The Farm Safety Associa- tion of Ontario offers copies of its Pesticide Handbook free. To receive a copy, write — Farm Safety Association of Ontario, 340 Wotkilawn Rd. W., Unit 22, Guelph, Ontario N1H 7K9. Placed in first group -. In the Simmental class of the Queen's Guineas competition held at the Royal Winter Agricultural Fair in Toronto, Bill Kinsman's steer placed in the first group. From Kippen, Bill is a member of the Kippen calf club. news farm news Disposal site not suitable here, Fortune stresses Huron County's prime agricultural land and rural community are incom- patible with a large' scale toxic waste disposal site, ac- cording to the Huron County Federation of Agriculture's president, Gerry Fortune. Huron County's Ashfield Township or a location in the south end of the county have been mentioned as possible alternatives for the now re- jected South Cayuga site. At the Huron County Federation of Agriculture meeting in Clinton, November 19 the directors unanimously agreed the site for such a plant shouia oe centrally located, as close as possible to the major areas. of waste production e.g. Windsor -Sarnia and Hamilton -Toronto to minimize transportation routes which would be used, both road and rail, to minimize road upgrading and transportation costs; that it should conform to all the criteria for selection of candidate regions setut in the Maclaren reqort to- he Ministry of the Enviroir- nient, August 1979; and t t full environmental assess- ment hearings must be held Gaunt to give report on OFA Task Force . At the December mem- bers' meeting of the. Huron County Federation of Agriculture, Murray Gaunt will present the report of the OFA's Emergency Task Force on the financial crisis in the agricultural industry, of which he . was a member. The meeting will be held December 3 at the Blyth Public School at 8:30 p.m. The Task Force has been holding hearings all over the province this fall to find out exactly what the situation is in the farming community. Its detailed report and policy recommendations wilt be officially presented at the OFA's annual convention, November 23 - 26, in Toronto. There will also be reports on the rest of the annual convention by the delegates. All members of the farming community are invited to attend. to ensure public participa- tion and safety. The directors noted that according to the MacLaren report, Huron County is one of the few counties in Southwestern Ontario with no sources of toxic liquid wastes. The Huron Federation has been following the develop- ment of the site selection process since the need was first announced over a year ago. In December 1980 they. sent a letter to the current Minister of Environment, Dr. Parrot, asking for infor- mation on the procedures us- ed to select disposal sites and the studies of the actual sites in Ontario. The Ministry never responded to the Federation's request. No information was ever receiv- ed. Jim McIntosh, second vice-president, summarized the discussion by saying, "We produce and sell beef, pork, poultry, milk and eggs into the urban areas and don't ask them to take our waste products (manure) . Why should we have to take their wastes out in the coun- � try- " A "NEW DEAL" ON HIGH HOME HEATING BILLS. The great, new Hydro -Pulse TM gas boiler can reduce them 30% or more. This revolutionary new heating unit. made by Hydrotherm, Inc., uses no burner, no pilot light, needs no flue, no chimney. 1t operates on the pulse combustion principle, which uses natural gas much more efficiently than conven- tional boilers. This means heating hills can be reduced 30% or more. If you're in a depres- sion over high home heating costs, call us to (earn more about Hvdro-Pulse. Available for both Natural Gas or propane Hydrotherm has certified this contractor for Hydro -Pulse installation and service. HAROLD WISE LTD. 262 Bayfield Rood/CLINTON 482-7062 Agricultural' colleges get high technology e pment Agriculture and Food Minister Lorne C. Henderson has announced that the government will inject $1.75 million into acquiring high technology equipment for the six agricultural colleges. The Board of Industrial Leadership and Develop- ment (BILD) will provide $1.25' Million and the ministry $500,000 over a four- year period. The money will be spent in three areas critical to the future of agriculture — farm manage- ment, laboratory technology and farm machinery. Henderson said, "Agriculture is 'moving into the high-technology age very rapidly. Farmers are eager to adopt the new technology and we must ensure that they have the necessary educational background to get the most out of it." In the farm management program, equipment to be acquired includes micro- computers for use in courses on farm accounting, record systems, budgeting, marketing, taxation and commodity futures. Henderson said, "Many farmers have already com- puterized their operations and are reaping the benefits of knowing exactly what their financial position is at any given moment. During the next few years, financial management will be the single most important factor in farm productivity and profitability. With new equipment our colleges can give both new and establish- ed farmers a solid grounding in computer technology for the farm." . New equipment for the specialized laboratory technology programs will be used in the animal health technology, agricultural laboratory technology and food service management courses. "Today's laboratory technician and food service graduate must work with ex- tremely sophisticated equip- ment in laboratories and other agribusinesses." the Smile Wife: "Honey, I can't get the car started. I think it's flooded.' Husband: "Where is it?"- Wife: "In the swimm- ing pool." Husband: "It's flooded." Minister said. "To become effective members of the agricultural service sector, they must be trained on that equipment." The farm machinery pro- gram will purchase or lease the complex, technologically advanced equipment in regular use in agriculture to- day. In discussing the acquisi- tions, Henderson com- mented that new machinery plays a large role in farm production. He said students who know how to use it, and how to schedule its use through micro -computers, make very efficient and productive farmers. Henderson said that both rural and urban young peo- ple realize the significance of the agricultural and food system to the economy. There is a great demand, he said, for training in high technology for farms and agribusiness' because both students and established farmers recognize the value of new methods and techni- ques. °` "The more they know," he said, "the more they want to know. This attitude has made Ontario farmers the productive people they are today, and it is this attitude that will make our agriculture even more effi- cient in the future." The Board of Industrial Leadership and Develop- ment is a Cabinet committee handling a $1.5 billion five- year economic program in Ontario aimed at creating jobs, reducing inflation and increasing both trade and productivity. NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF HULLETT RATEPAYERS FINAL INSTALMENT OF 1981 TAXES ARE DUE NOVEMBER 30, 1981 Harry Lear Clerk -Treasurer SEAFORTH FARM & TOWN SERVICE FARMERS! We can help If you need an experienced man to do chores or help during the holidays *For odd lobs *Help for two man jobs. 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