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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-02-28, Page 101• One -day program Concrete seminar to be held in Guelph yA / GODERICII SIGNAL-STAR,R. AY, k' I L1A Y 281 Concrete is making a comeback as a building material in agricultural circles. In response to the increased interest, a special concrete 'seminar is being held on March.31 at the John McCrae Memorial, Branch, Royal Canadian Legion, in Guelph. The seminar, which focuses on new concepts and applications of concrete on the farm, is expected to attract 100 building contractors, equipment suppliers; • dealers, design ar- chitects, engineers and farmers. "We used to use a lot of concrete in the con- struction of farm buildings," says Professor Jack Pos, of the School of Engineering, University of Guelph. "However, shortages of building materials in the postwar period introduced pole and post frame farm buildings. Now, with the Ten commandments for the owner 1. Decide if you want the business to continue past thy retirement. 2. Share thy dream with thy family 3. Continue to improve thy management knowledge, and that of _t?ty.i'atnily_- — 4. Set up an accounting system and make available the data to thy advisors, 5. Contact' competent advisors, -6. Choose thy suc- cessor(s). 7. See that thy suc- cessor(s) be well taught. 8. Retire and install thy • sue cessor(-s-) with thy powers within thy lifetime. 9. Thou canst not take it with thee-- so settle thy estate plans now. 10. Apportion thy time to see that these com- mandments be kept. Remember, there are no • gift taxes •or suc- cession duties in Ontario: The main concern is tax on capital gains. This tax can be deferred forever, as long as the farm. remains in thefamily and is farmed by the ownert the time of the transfer. ' The main concerns are survival of the parents during retirement and survival of those who choose to farm. Hopefully, the family farm will °survive at the same time. furro,v' Letters are appy e Mateo by Bot Trotter Eldale Rd Elmira Ont N3B 2C "Surely, a more objective, positive approach"t$ .. ` The Weston empire owns Loblaws which sells their agricultural problems is in order. There is no doubt you are concerned about farmers but are you con- cerned about agriculture? Many farmers will applaud your emotional approach to agricultural problems but surely it is not. the time to polarize the agricultural sector." So says one of many letters received in recent weeks. The statements above were in response to a recent column on the fact that, although food prices have increased, the farmer is getting less and less of the increase because most of it is going to processors and retailers. Maybe it is an emotional approach. Maybe it is not objective. But I think it is positive. The farmer continues to be the low man on the prices totem pole. One writer said' If the profitability in processing and retailing is absorbent (sic: `I'm sure the writer meant exorbitant), then why do we "see meat packing plants and retailers going broke? It is not just bad luck that we have only three or four poultry processors left in Ontario. Of course the whole food chain is involved in agriculture but this corner has constantly championed farmers' rights. Too many people have other axes to grind. For instance, the meat packers council in this country ,constantly takes potshots at farm marketing boards. The consumers' association does • the same thing: So do the-feethar lls7 • - ' They are links in the food chain but I simply do not think most of them are at all concerned about far- mers. They are, as most people. in this materialistic world, far more concerned about their own welfare than the link in the chain. My contention is that, unless farmersare kept on the land, unless they are given proper incentives and the rest of the country accords them the respect they deserve, we will all be going hungry in years to come. Corporate .empires not only don't, but can't, give a hoot if farmers go broke. They have an obligation to their shareholders that allows for no sentiment. Besides, proof is available to suggest that the major food chains own a piece of the action all along the;food chain. They get a dozen kicks at the cat. The farmer gets only one. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Victoria Public School 135 GIBBON ST. Thursday, February 28th A -D 9:00 a.m, - 11:30 a.m. E -K 1:20 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. L -Z 2:15p.m. - 3:30 p.m. PRINCIPAL J.P. KANE - PHONE 524-8306 Robertson Memorial School 125 BLAKE ST., W. Mon, March 3rd PLEASE CALL PRIOR TO THAT DATE PRINCIPAL R.E. SMITH PHONE 524-8972 Brookside Public School R.R. 7 LUCKNOW Mon., March 3rd A.M. AND P.M. PRINCIPAL G. JEWITT - PHONE 529-7900 Colborne Central School R.R. 5 GODERICH Thurso, March 6th A.M. ONLY PRINCIPAL R. JEWITT - PHONE 524-6252 Hormesville Public School HOLMESVILLE Fri., March 7th A.M. AND P.M. PRINCIPAL J. McKAY - PHONE 482-7751 Excessive waiting would be avoided at all schools If the surname schedulos aro followed. Parents should bring birth certificates and Im- munization cards and OHIP numbers to repistretlsm. bread. They also own dairies which process the milk; sugar refineries which process the sugar; packaging companies; trucking companies; shipping lines; distributing companies; you name it. I am not suggesting that the giants manipulate prices, am I?. I'm saying that the .potential is -there, a potential that a .single farmer simply does not have, a clout impossible to duplicate: I do not think too many packing companies are crying over the fact that hog farmers are in deep trouble. I am not about -to blame the packers for this position. Farmers, themselves, are as much to blame as anyone for the pork pickle they are in. When prices were high for the last five years, farmers got overly, optimistic and began producing like crazy. Others who hadn't had a hog on the place for years got into the business. • Asa result, the market is glutted with prok. Today, they are losing money. A farmer who grossed $1,000 a sow only last year is now looking at $350 a sow:. If that same farmer had a monthly gross of :$8,000 and expenses of $6,000 last year he -could have that gross figure cut to $3,000 a month yet have ex- penses increase by. $1,500 a month. Nobody can takethose loss figures for very long. 'Many farmers are simply walking away from their barns and letting the banks -have them. •-Secieties-prosper•where-land tenccreis-provided-It is not an accident that man's advances in other areas have always followed agricultural success. Health is best and life is easiest in societies that have en- couraged a prosperous and respected agriculture. Poor health and hunger walk hand-in-hand in lands where land tenure is difficult and where farming is considered a second-class occupation aed where farm incentives are lacking. 0 developnlent of premix - concrete ; and the in- creasing prices of other building materials, concrete is becoming more competitive. The one -day program, sponsored by, the Ontario Agricultural College and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, examines'the production and agricultural uses of concrete on the farm. Sessions include discussidns about con- crete quality, precast concrete, code requirements, per- formance requirements, and farmers' needs. "One highlight of the program is a presen- tation about cast -in- place, insulate concrete sandwich cons ruction," says Professor Pos. "Tilt - up insulated concrete sandwich panel con- struction is not new, but it Area men on the move BY DENNIS MARTIN ASSOC. AG. REP, At the Holstein Annual Meeting in Toronto recently, Hol -Den Farms of Clinton received a Master Breeder's Shield to recognize their success in breeding outstanding Holstein cattle. There was a total of 16 herds from across Canada that qualified and were recognized - a record number. The Shield is awarded to breeders, based oh points ac- cumulated for Holsteins classifying Very Good and Excellent and meeting production requirements, and for cows with star brood cow points. The number of points required to receive a Master Breeder's Shield is based on the number of Holstein cattle registered per year. Hol -Den Farms is a partnership of Robert, William and Fred Vod- -- den, with Robert having the responsibility -for-the cows. Special congratulations to the Vodden family on receiving their Master Breeder's Shield and their outstanding success in breeding holstein. cattle. LEAP YEAR CARNIVAL SALE Friday, February 29 5:30 till MIDNITE • POWER TOOL DEMONSTRATIONS ®CUSTOM CARVED SIGNS _ •FREE BALLOONS FOR KIDS *DRAW PRIZES -.HOURLY • K I N ETTE FOOD BOOTH ON PREMISES •2 CLOWNS IN ATTENDANCE 3 AT 20 0/ OFF LEAST ENTIRE STOCK BARGAIN BIN 1/„. 3 OFF ONE SPECIAL LOT PAINT OFF MANY OTHER CASH SAVINGS SPECIALS Bayfield Rd. GODERICH 524-8321 has been slow to catch on. However, concern about energy Conservation in farm buildings is focusing new attention on this type of building construetion." To preregister for the seminar, send your name, address, -and a cheque for $10 to the University of Guelph, care of the Co-ordinator of Agricultural Exten- sion, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, •N1G 2W1 -The registration fee includes lunch and copies of the proceedings. The concrete seminar is followed by a com- panion program about Keep office *from page 4 Dungannon and con- tribute to the viability of the hamlet. He said he would be prepared to drive to do the company's oanking business if there were no - bank in Dungannon. He told the meeting the need to expand was urgent because the company can now write car and commercial insulance which would require hiring possibly two more staff. He said the present office does not have the space to accommodate...any-• more staff. He said he favours building a new office because it would be very difficult for his staff to do a proper job In the midst of renovations. Girvin Reid put a motion on the floor that the head office of the company be. located within a one-half mile radius of toncession-4,of West W awanosh and Ash- field and Huron County Road one. It was seconded by Ross Eedy and passed. Two directors were elected to the board. Eldon Bradley was •returned for another three_year term. Gerald Kerr and Robert McNeil were nominated and Kerr was re-elected to a second three year term. ventilation on April 1, at the same location. For more information about that program contact Ross Irwin, , School of Engineering, University of Guelph (519) 824-4120 ext. 2436. - Goderich Township news Accounts totalling - $18,510 were ordered paid by Goderich Township Council when it met in regular -session on. Thurs.day,Febr-uar-1.4. By-law number 3, 1980, a by-law to authorize a tile drain debenture on 13 owners for a .total of $66,100, was given three readings and passed. A motion was passed to buy an N. W,• Crane at $8,500 plus sales tax if applicable, L. Montgomery was present at the council meeting to discuss an agreement regarding the proposed gravel pit purchase and the existing stock piles of material. A motion was passed that the township would accept and sign, the agreement regarding fences, stock piles and use's regarding the pit at lots 34 and 35, concession 12: - The meeting adjourned until March 3. Ripley man elected director At the Holstein Annual Meeting• in Toronto recently, Jim Needham of Ripley was elected National Director of the Canadian Holstein Association and will represent Holstein breeding in Western Ontario. There is a total of 23 National Directors across- Gan-ada that repnesent Canadian Holstein breeders,• They provide close working relationships with the Canadian Association. A. For sIe APPROX. 75.0 'bales* straw. Asking 75 cents bale. If one buyer takes all will sell cheaper. Phone 482-3340.-7-9X 3,000 BALES of alfalfa hay, conditioned, with no rain. First 'and second Tutting starting at $1.25, • Phone 524-4350.-6-9 ` 2000 BALES of straw for sale. Phone 529-7890 or 529-7469,-8-11 STRAW for sale Phone 529-7571.-8-9-10 BALED wheat straw for sale, can deliver. Phone 524-7022.-8,9 D. Livestock REGISTERED polled Hereford bulls, ready for service. Good con- formation. Halter broken. Good rate of gain; sire gained 3.5 lbs. per day. Ed Powell, REI Wingham. Phone .335- 3893,-8,9 - A. For We FOE SALE: Double cut red clover seed, baled bay, .first and second cut and baled straw. Horace Crawford, 524-4482,-3,9 CLAY - Silo Unleeders Feeders Cleaners Stabling Leg Elevators Liquid Manure Equipment Ho'g Equipment BUTLER — SIlo Unlooders Feeders -" Conveyors FARMATIC — Milis Augers, etc, ACORN — Cleaners Heated Waterers WESTEEL-ROSCO Granaries B & L - Hog Panelling LOWRY FARM SYSTEMS RR 1, Kincardine, Ont. Phone 395-5266. J.J. (Jim) MULHERN INSURANCE - Protection for Farmers - Full Fire & Floater Coverage to Buildings, Contents. Liivestock'& Equipment Loss of Earnings Income Coverage Farm Comprehensive Liability - -also. - ' Life & Disability Coverage 46. West Street Goderich, Ontario 524-7870 Representeeing: Howick Formers Mutual Fire Ins. Co. 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