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Clinton News-Record, 1983-07-20, Page 3Farm 1t!g nnt r+y-, .y is ;t 3 ck By Susan Hundertmark After years of inexpensive fuel costs, farmers thought they could grow crops on the same fields for any length of time without using any soil conservation prac- tices. But, they have found that isn't so, says Tom Lane, of the University of Guelph. Soil conservation is nothing new., Mr. Lane told more than 200 people at the soil conservation day at a farm near Seaforth on July 6. Farm planning, using methods of conservation, has been published by On- tario conservation authorities for at least the past 20 years. Farmers have only begun to practice it recently. The Huron Soil Conservation District, formed by interested farmers, the ministries of natural resources, agriculture and food and the environment this spring, held the day to promote ways to control soil erosion on agricultural land. "I'd like to congratulate the area for br- inging farm planning back into perspective," said Mr. Lane. Methods such as windbreaks, reforesta- tion, ridging, no -till and dike systems were demonstrated at the sample farm of Nick Whyte, of R.R.2, Seaforth. Mr. Whyte recently won the Norman Alexander con- servation award. "The soil is going to move whatever you do. The only thing you can do is minimize it," said Ian DeLaurier, of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. "Erosion control makes the maximum long term use of the land so the least damage is done to the soil for the use of future genera- tions." Each farm is studied, taking into con- sideration the soil's capacity and the operation before methods are put into use. Some of the methods such as the dike system, which is a wall of rocks with a catch basin at the end of a slope, are inex- pensive to install if the farmer uses his own labor and materials. Grants are available for other methods of erosion con- trol. The benefits of controlling erosion are increased production and profits, said Mr. Lane. He gave an example of a dairy farm that increased overall production by 75 per cent and milk production by 50 per cent. "The key to improving crop production in terms of dollars and cents is crop rota tion," he said. A display by the conservation authorities showed that Ontario farmers lose ,:I million a year to erosion with decreased crop yields and nutrient and pesticide losses. Other benefits include the conservation of wildlife and trees. The Whyte farm has trout living in the stream which runs through the property. And, the reforesta- tion of land, unsuitable for agriculture on the farm, has provided it with white pines which will be worth $10,000 an acre at maturity. In the meantime it serves as a habitat for wildlife. One problem farmers have when apply- ing methods to control erosion is looking for results too soon. Planning for soil con- servation is long range. Improvements in production begin only after 10 years, said Mr. Lane. Farmers also think that erosion is only a problem if a farm has steep hills. "The most severe erosion is on the long gentle slopes where there is a tremendous velocity of water moving off the fields." The conservation authorities will pro- vide expertise for farmers interested in controlling the erosion on their farms. "The farmer makes the decisions; we of- fer him the alternatives," said Mr. DeLaurier. "We're trying to improve the problem, not create paradise. The farmer still has to work the land for a living." Seaforth man suffers major injuries in vehicle accident The Goderich OPP reported two accidents in the Clinton area last week, one of which sent a Seaforth man to hospital with major in- juries. On July 17, Anthony Hoor- naert, 26, of Seaforth was southbound on. County Road 2 and 3, 3.9 metres from Huron Road 3 of Stanley Township when the accident occurred. The Hoornaert vehicle went sideways, entered the ditch and rolled over. Hoor- naert suffered major in- juries and was taken to Seaforth Hospital. Damage to his car was estimated at $3,000. On July 16, a Kippen area man suffered minor injuries when he was involved in a single vehicle accident. W llaann` Tffonimp itiiii '27'"af` RR 3 Kippen was eastbound on County Road 3, one kilometer west of Highway 4, when he braked his motorcy- cle to miss a dog. He then lost control of the bike and was thrown into the north ditch. Thompson received minor injuries and was taken the Clinton Hospital. Damage to the motorcycle .was,estimated at $1,500.-- Ca71 of the vui]d 133 picture perfect playgrounds for you to discover. Ontario Provincial Parks Ontario Ministry of Hon Ala^ W P090 Minisle, Natural W T Foster Resources Deputy Menem For information, call toll free: 1-800-268-3'73 r Bell Canada workman are installing new long distance cable between Clinton and Goderich and Clinton and Blyth this year. Along with other updating on the local cable lines, Bell Canada will spend $1.4 million ha the Clinton exchange in 1983. (Rod Hilts photo) Tuckersmith Township will celebrate 150 years By Wilma Oke Tuckersmith Township council voted Tuesday to mark its 150th anniversary. The sesquicentennial will be held either in 1984 or 1985. Reeve Robert Bell noted that the municipal organization for the township actually was formed in January, 1835. Some informal discussions have been held to get the ball rolling for the celebra- tions and a public meeting is being planned soon to get ideas from township residents. Decisions must be made as to actual dates for the celebration and how it will be celebrated. With Clerk Jack McLachlan absent from the meeting the 1983 budget was not discussed and approved but will be at the next meeting. In his report to council Allan Nicholson reported the tenders for the Roman Line bridge will be received by the date of next meeting and will be opened at 7:30 p.m. council decided. Mr. Nicholson reported work has been almost completed at the old Brucefield cemetery and a load of fill has been delivered. Ronald McGregor has been volunteering his time to supervise the work at the cemetery and assisting in the work. Councillor John Brownridge told of plans to change the Bingos held at Vanastra to update them. Lengthy discussions were held on some building permit applications and more in- formation is being sought on these and also where the garbage from township residents should be directed — Seaforth, Hensall or Holmesville landfill sites. 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Austin, Col- borne Township Reeve Russell Kernighan, Goderich Township Reeve Grant Stirling, Grey Township Reeve Leona Armstrong, Hay Township Reeve Lionel Wilder, Hay Township Deputy Reeve Tony Bedard, Howick Township Reeve Bill Newton, Hullett Township Reeve Tom Cunn- ingham, McKillop Township Reeve Marie Hicknell, Morris Township Reeve William Elston, Stanley Township Reeve Paul . Steckle, Stephen Township Deputy Reeve Ralph Weber, Usborne Township Reeve Gerry Prout, East Wawanosh'"Townshio Reeve Neil Vincent, West Wawanosh Township Reeve James Aitchison and Blyth Reeve Tom Cronin. 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