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Commodity groups debate The uncertainty in the farm sector about free trade- was evident at the debate held Monday evening at the Wingham Legion Hall. Representatives from several major commodity groups were on hand. to discuss the issue. predictably, those on the supply management side are strongly opposed to any free trade pact with the United States. with groups such as the cattlemen and the corn producers appear to favor an open border. The dinner meeting and debate was sponsored by the Farm Information Cen- tre and a capacity crowd was in atten- dance, some from as far away as Kent County. John Core of the Ontario Milk Marketing Board carried the torch for for the anti -trade forces. While Mr. Core said his board has no problem with the Cana- dian government approaching the United States in free trade talks, dairy producers insist on being left out of the final agree- ment as it would do nothing but harm to the industry. One year ago, Canadian milk producers were assured supply management would not be on the free, trade bargaining- table: Today, they are not so sure, said Mr. Core, as there have been conflicting reports out of Ottawa in the past several months. -'What I'm afraid of is that -in the :heat of negotiation' someone may give awaysupp ly management for the dairy industry." said Mr,® Core. We want the prime minister to say supply management is not on the bargaining table." Charlie Gracey, the outspoken secretary -manager of, the Canadian Cat- tlemen's Association. is a strong supporter of free trade with the United States far beef producers. As a matter of fact, Mr. Gracey said his industry initially viewed the free trade talks with some whimsy as it had been trading freely with the United States for many years. In spite of what some detractors of the. free trade talks might say'. Canada can and must compete with the U.S.. said Mr. Gracey. .• A free trade alliance with the. United States would make Canada less vulnerable to pressures from Europe and without • such an alliance, Mr. Gracey said this country could be caught in the middle of a trade crossfire; between the US and the • European trading nations. The impact of the crossfire_ could be minimized under a free trae pact. ' -We ) the Cattlemen's Association) are for it I free trade,). We don't fear it." Terry Daynard of the Ontario Corn Pro- ducer's Association freely admitted he is not sure where he stands on the broad free trade debate. --We can see opportunities as corn pro- ducers," in a free tragi- agreement. said Mr. Daynard. However. he asked if Cana- dians can afford the social and political -costs which may be associated with free trade. • While he is undecided on, the benefits versus the costs of free trade, Mr. Daynard predicted the Canadian govern- ment ` never will negotiate a "deal... because of the high level of feeling about the issue in this country. 'The negative - views' in this country will preclude an agreement." Dave Adams of the ('aj a(han \lt•;Il Council said as an export industy representative, he is strongly in favor•ot "fairer and freer trade". The packing industry- has opt_ rated under a virtual free trade system sive World War II. Canada is highly dependent on trade With the United States. -Some people in this country must earn those American dollars if we want to enjoy- a high standard of living." - The• meat council supports free trade_ discussionsand nothing but good will come from them, said Mr. Adams. Murray. Gaunt, CKNX farm editor, led off the question and answer period by ask- ing Mr. Core why some supply manage- ment gratrps were slow to get off the mark - on the free trade issue. Mr. Core reiterated that supply manage- ment 'groups had been assured at -the outset of the discussions that they would not be included under a free trade_ pact. • . However, now it appear the government. may be considering adding marketing boards to the list. - Patricia Bailey of the SunRise Dairy in Wingham comment. on the -unfair" distribution boundaries placed upon On- tario dairies. She also said -Canadian dairies would be hard-pressed to compete - with cheap American milk and milk pro- . - ducts under a free trade system. Ni• r. Core said while the distribution " areas may be unfair, it has very -tittle to do with- the marketing board. The areas -- originally were put into place following lobbying efforts of the dairies. .However, there is a procedure, for appeals... • Mr. Gracey told Mrs. Bally that under a . free trade arrangement dairy .producers - -. would not have any distribution problems since everyone would be allowed to pro- - duce and market where it saw=:fit- One man asked Mr, Core about the high prices of milk quotas. While the high price of milk quotas is the - most negative aspect of the dairy industry. Mr. Core said it ts indicative of just how many people.want to enter -that business. If' • the dairy' industry became less desirable. quota prices would drop: - Jim Ross of RR 3 -Wingbarn, said he fears that as the Canadian and American.' - dollars move closer together. Canadian . will have a hard time competing- • - - Mr. Gracey said.Canadiaps would cola= pete ''beautifully" with -an even exchange' , rate as they have in -the past. However-. he allowed that if the Change. were to come . quickly it. could be devastating to. some - producers. • Brenda :Mason said 'that as a corntiumer . she has never seen a significant price decrease to the -producer result in a sgnifi-: 'Cant. cost reduction at the grocer\ store. - ••Retail prices generally do track t losely- .. • to the farm -gate prioes. except in sharp. • short declines," said Mr. Gracey. The rule of thumb is • to multiply the farm -gate price by •$2.35 t() . get the retailers' cost, since -it is estiinatecl to take 2.35 pounds of live weight. ti) make one - pound of processed meat. - Beware of fly-by-night painters With many fly-by-night paint operators, who comb the area looking for owners of unpainted barns in the summer months, farmers should beware of these businessmen. ' A'tew tips for farmers who are con- fronted by these operators are as follows: - The farmer should know who he's dealing with. If the businessman is not from the area, chances are he will leave the area immediately after the job is done, and can- not be contacted if there is a problem with . the workmanship.• . - - Check -the yellow pages. Usually`. - reputable painters will be included in the , yellow pages directory. , - - If a farmer has contracted a. painter. he - should take down the drivers Licence so that if a problem develops after the work is done, he can be easily contacted. ' - farmers should ask thesebusinessmen for references, such as names of people he has worked for in the past. •