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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-10-14, Page 19Thirty-six youths particip t Thirty-six Ontario young people participated in an ex- change program this year that not only offered work experience but also a chance to learn about another coun- try. The program is called the international agricultural exchange. It places young people aged 18 to 20 on agricultural and hor- ticultural operations overseas. "The program from the Ontario standpoint is really only in its second year and we've already noticed in- creasing interest," says Cay Johnson, co-ordinator of the program for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture ,.and Food. "About one-third more young people participated in the program this year com- pared to last year." The exchange program of- fers work opportunities in six countries — Holland, Denmark, France, Japan, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, the latest addi-. tion. "The young people work 011 horticultural or agricultural operations for periods of four months to one year," says Johnson. "Dur- ing this time they are employed and paid as any other worker in the host country." The program is not a scholarship or grant pro- gram. Tiife young people are required to pay their own transportation costs and are expected to have enough in intern money to carry themselves until thei,first paycheck. This year, France was the most popular destination for the Ontario exchange workers. Nineteen young people worked in France, eight in Holland, three in Denmark, four in the. U.K. and one in Japan. On the other end of the ex- change are young people in Japan, Denmark, France and the U.K. Ontario hosted 43 young people from these countries this year. Applications for the ex- change program are now be- ing accepted for the 1982 spr- ing departures. Interviews with applicants are held in November and December to allow the necessary time for placement and clearance. To apply for the program, young people must have at least Y, two years of agricultural or horticultural experience. One year of study in a university or col- lege agricultural or hor- Homemaking skills learned through 4-H Clubs Traditional homemaking skills aren't a thing of the past. More than 15,000 young people are learning these and other skills through 4-H homemaking club programs. "The over-all purpose of the 4-H homemaking clubs is to give young people a chance to develop their potential," says Joyce Canning, of the Ontario Ministry of Agricultural and Food home economics branch. "The program of- fers a chance to develop self- confidence while leaning practial skills." The 60 -year-old program caters primarily to rural young people 12 to 26 years old, but the bulk of the membership is between 14 and 15 years old. Although the program began with a membershipof girls only, about 30.0 boys belong to clubs now. The 4-H homemaking club program offers two projects each year. One project is based on fowls and nutrition, while the other varies from crafts or sewing to a general interest area. "The nutrition project offered this year, Which Came First The Chicken or The Egg, deals with pur- chase, care and preparation of eggs and poultry," says Canning. To complete the second project, Ready Get Set Sew, members sew a skirt or vest." To maintain members' interest, new programs are Rural programs improved says Minister Programs affecting agricultural and rural com- munities are being streamlined and improved, Norman Sterling, Minister without Portfolio, announc- ed. "A number of acts, and literally hundreds of regula- tions are being reviewed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food with a view to con- solidation and increased effi- ciency." Pointing to the regulations under the Milk Act, Sterling noted that a comprehensive revision had already taken place. "Not only has the pro- cess become more effective, but many regulations have been re -written in simple, straightforward, language. Now a producer or processor can understand the regula- tion without the help of a lawyer. "The major change under the Milk Act now provides for only one quality standard for milk. Previously there was a standard for industrial milk and one for fluid milk. "Agriculture and Food is also undertaking a review of the agricultural agencies which fall under its authori- ty. In addition to reviewing and reforming some of the internal procedures of agen- cies, a number which have completed their mandate and outlived their usefulness have been eliminated under the sunset regulations," Sterling indicated. Eliminated agencies in- clude: Ontario Food Coun- cil; Dairy Herd Improve- ment Advisory Committee; B UTLER - Ring Drive Silo Unloaders Big Jim Silo Unioaders Volume Beit Feeders Convey -n -Feed Cattle Feeders, Single Chain Conveyors B arn Cleaners Oswalt Ensllmixers FARMA rIC. B lender Hammer Mills B lender Roller Mills B lender Mills for Ground HI -Moisture Corn Auger Leg Elevators ACORN - Cable Barn Cleaners Hydraulic Manure Pumps WESTEEL-ROSCO Grain Bins - 1,350 to 250,000 bu. B ulk Feed Tanks ACME - Fan -Jet Ventilation Systems ASTON - Ventilation Systems B i L - Complete Hog Confine- ment Systems SLURRY -SLINGER Liquid Manure Spreaders CLAY. Parts and Service for' Clay Equipment AERO -FLUSH Liquid Manure Pumps, Aerators, Separators WE HANDLE EVERYTHING LOWRY FARM SYSTEMS, RR 1, Kincardine, Ont. Phone 395-5286 Livestock Medicine Review Committee; Artificial In- semination of Livestock Ad- visory Committee. As well, separate licence appeal boards have been consolidated into one om- nibus appeal commission. "The Agriculture Ministry is seriously looking at ways 'of reducing government red tape, without lessening the quality of the services it gives. to farmers," Sterling concluded. For further information, please call Loretta Bozovich, telephone 965-9499. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS To present, review and discuss two Master Plans. namely the Turnberry Floodplain Master. Plan and the Saratoga Swamp Master Plan. Meetings to be held on two separate evenings as follows: 1. Turnberry Floodplain Master Plan -to be held on Wednesday, October 21. 1981 commencing at 8 p.m. at the Turnberry Centrale School 2. Saratoga Swamp Master Plan -to be held on Thursday, October 22, 1981 commencing at $ p.m. at the Dungannon United Church All ratepayers aro Invited to attend. Presentations will be made by the consulting firm of Hough, Stansbury 8. Michalski Limited. For Further information contact: Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, Box 3, Wroxeter, Ontario. Phone: 335-3557 HOOK-LINKTM barn cleaner by BUTLER offered each year. Beginning in January, members can learn basic breadmaking skills and outdoor living skills. Ontario's 4-H homemaking clubs are co-ordinated by the ministry's home economics branch, but leaders are volunteers from the com- munity. For information about the clubs in your area, contact the home economist at your local Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office. tion.1 GODERICH SIGNALSTAR, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, )981—PAGE 19 exp .v ,; nge ticultural program can be credited as one year of ex- perience. Applicants must also hold Canadian citizen- ship. Application forms are available at agricultural of- fices, colleges of agricultural technology, and student placement offices. Direct inquiries to Mrs. Cay Johnson, Agricultural Man - 18 HAMILTON ST. 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