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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-03-18, Page 30-GRANGER S T..V ... Goderich 3248923 Your tocol' c� commodore Dealer For HARDWARE& SOFTWARE OVER 36 YEARS OE SALES & SERVICE NEW IDEA VERSATILE" Wimp MF Massey Ferguson WIL-RICH WARM EQUIPMENT DIVISION LEAR SIEGLER, INC. from I0-90 H.P. EIKUBOTB. We're looking for work. GEORGE WRAITH Fr,', EQUIPMENT DEALER OF NEW AND USED EQUIPMENT Business 524-7351 524-7352 Goderich Residence 2 mileseast of Goderich on Highway. 8 ) 524-4529 cu SAVE.. , CUP 'M SAVE.. CUP 'M SAVE.. CUP N SAVE.. CLIP 'N SAVE... RENTALS RTHE... DOi T YOURSELFER -''Took and Equipment fr1P NOME FARMCOMT =3' ` CTOR CUA 'N SAVE:.. E CUP 'N SAWS.. CLI Sanders a Saws Painting Equipment Post 1/ole Augers ^Auto Tools - i Campactfon Equipment Concrete sad Masonry (Power Trowels Drills and Saws) -Noisy and Jacks Ladders Lawn and harden Equipment Handling and Moving Equipment 71 Plaster Sprayers `Please cul out 8 save far future reference. SER ITEMS IVO NUMEROUS TO MENTION!! RSR RENTALS giy. 8 West, new (519) 482-3339 AV AIM (519) 02-5355 ,moi Nom 7:30 a.m.-5:30 Am. Scaffolding Heaters Fastening. Toots -Saws Water Pumps - Generators Drills and Rotary Hammer Drills Grinders and Sanders - Miscellaneous Demolition Equipment - Canoes -. Floor Sanders Pavement and Concrete Breakers NED PT RENT ! B & M RENTALS Reels anti Sates Main Si. N., fl74ghan (519)-3574666 After Ncwr519) 357-2335 Skop*um 7 �.m-9 p.sp. OPEN ;,..- 9 e.m.-9 ;.ar le tft rft CLIP W SAVE.. CLIP 'M SAVE.. CLIP '141 SAVE.: CLIP W SAVE... Comrnodity groups_ debate issue in this country -'The ne,gatii e 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' someonemay give away supp- 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 tbe Canadian Cat- tlemen's Association. is a strong supporter of free trade with the United States for - beef _producers. As a matter of faet_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 1 are for it free trade I. 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 opportdnities as corn pro- ducers," in a free trae 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" views in this country will preclude •an agreeent." - DrivemAciams of the Canadian . Meat Council said as an export industt representative. he. is strongly in favor of "fairer and freer trade='. • The packing industry has..oprrated under a virtual free trade -system since World War II. Canada is highIy clependent 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 suppotts free- trade discussions and 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 groups 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 •th Funfair" 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.' Mr. Core said while the dist. • ion areas may be unfair, it has very Little -to do with the marketing board.- The areas originally were : put into .place following lobbying efforts of the dairies.:Hov-^ver. there isa procedure for -appeals. , ' . Mr. Gracey told Mrs. Baily.that ml&r 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.tlie most negative aspect of the dairy. industry. -' Mr. Core said itis 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 Wingham.isaid be fears that as.the Canadian and American dollars move closer together. Canadians will have a hard time competing. - Mr. Gracey said Canadians Would coin-. 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 smile producers. - - . • • . Brenda Mason said that as a eomsumer - she has never seen a -significant price decrease to the producer result in a signifi- - cant cost reduction at the grocery store. -Retail prices generally do track closely to the farm -gate prices, except in sharp. short declines." said Mr-.Gracey. • The rule of thumb is to multiply the farm -gate. price bv $2.35 to get- the retailers' cost, since it is estimated to take • 3.35 pounds of live weight to make one because of the high level of feeling about' pound of processed meat. Beware of fly-by-night painters With many fly-by-night paint operators. w•hQ 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 contacted4f 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 these businessmen for references, such -as names of people he has worked for in the past. -