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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1973-08-23, Page 32PAGE 8 CITIZENS NEWS SOUVENIR EDITION Huron County lamest producer There are six major counties in Ontario that specialize in growing beans - Kent, Elgin, Middlesex, Lambton, Perth and Huron. These counties represent over 4, 200 growers. Of the six counties, Huron is the largest bean producer, with close to 1, 400 growers. A great number of these growers are located in the areas surrounding Zurich - Hay, Stanley, Stephen, Usborne and Tuckersmith town- ships. The total acreage of beans in Ontario is about 90, 000 with 30, 000 acres grown right here in good old Huron County. The estimated amount of beans grown in Ontario is 1, 500, 000 cwt. About half of the total amount of beans grown in Ontario must be exported. Up until ten years ago, there were just enough beans grown in the country for domestic use, but in the past ten years the growers have doubled their acreage making it necessary to export the balance Beans are now considered as one of the best cash crops there is for area farmers. There is an organization known as the Ontario Bean Producer's Marketing Board which has help- ed a great deal with the export market of beans in the country. The growing of beans is usually regarded as a 90 -day crop, since they are planted in early June and harvested in early Septemb- er. Years ago the beans used to be pulled and drawn into the barns, where they would be left for some time before they were threshed. Now, however, most farmers combine the beans right in the field, thus eliminating a great deal of hard work. Bean straw is considered val- uable by most farmers, and they usually bale and draw it into their barns, where it is later used for bedding cattle, and feed. From the time beans are first sown in early June, until they are harvested, there is considerable amount of work involved for the farmer. Shortly after they are up out of the ground they must WITH BEST WISHES! This free souvenir editi wn is s Bnsored by the Zurich Citizens `i ews, the Bean Festival Corporation, and the Advertisers. Ontario Bean Producers Marketing Board handle all White beans The Ontario Bean Producers' Marketing Board is an agency type Board representing three thousand white and yellow -eye bean producers. White Beans are grown prim- arily in Kent, Elgin, Lambton Perth Middlesex and Huron counties, although a few are grown elsewhere in Ontario and Canada. The Ontario production normally ranges around 90, 000 acres and represents 98Tfo of the total Canadian production. From the 90, 000 acres over 1,100, 000 cwt. of white beans are produced representing an initial gross sale of over '10, 000, 000.00. Twenty-five dealers handle the white beans and act as agents for the Marketing Board in sell- ing the beans to the trade, food processors, and packagers, etc, In the past two years 55% of the total production has been exported primarily to Great Britain. The main competition in the White Bean Industry comes from Michigan which produces five times more beans than Ontario and compete with Ontario for the Market in Great Britain, and the European Continent. The domestic processors are constantly coming out with new bean recipes and the Ontario Bean Producers' Marketing Board are constantly looking for new uses for white and yellow- eye beans. Remember, white and yellow - eye beans are one of the most inexpensive, nutritious and delic- ious sources of food energy, par- ticularly protein, that you can provide for yourself and your family. 0 ddpes WIENER -AND -BEANS ROLLS 6 round crusty roils Butter to spread 12 wieners 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 tbsp. prepared mustard 1 - 19 oz. can baked beans Split rolls, toast and butter lightly Make 6 or 7 diagonal cuts about halfway through each wiener, to form circle, and place on top of roll. Mix cheese with mustard and spread on top of wieners. Fill centers with baked beans. Broil 6 -inches from heat until wieners are lightly browned (about 5 min. Serve with pickles or relishes. QUICK SUPPER CHILI 1 lb. minced beef 11/2 cups sliced onions 1 tsp. salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 to 2 tsps. chili powder 1-1/2 cups tomato juice 1-14 oz. can kidney beans Brown meat and onion about 10 min. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer slowly until thickened, about 20 min, 4 serv- ings. be scuffled so the ground around them is loosened to aid in their growth. A little later they must be hoed to clean the weeds away from the plants. Some farmers now use weed sprays to eliminate the tedious job of hoeing. When the beans ripen in the early fall the entire plant must be pulled out of the ground. This is now done with modern machinery that will pull two or four rows at one time. After they are dried out the combines are able to come along and harvest the crop. Beans require proper climatic conditions to grow successfully, and this area of Ontario is best suited for this purpose. They must have an abundant supply of rain and warm sunshine to mat- ure properly. Once beans have been sold to either the bean company or the independent dealer, they are then ready for use by c anning factories in the manufacture of pork and beans, or bean soup. There are a number of other methods of selling the finished product as well. Most dealers package thite beans for retail sale in stores where housewives pur- chase them for their own use: Many women prefer making their own pork and beans to those bought in the grocery store. Poorer quality beans are kept by the farmers and used for feeding cattle. The beans are cooked in a big electric kettle before they are used for feed. WELCOM �C THE SIXTH nN Iti 1,:NUAM e are proud to he associated ith this nn al project, and extend a sincere dome to everyone. GINGERICH'S LTD! 0 IN ZURICH ® FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES HEATING—WIRING—PLUMBING—REFRIGERATION "Repair Service a Specialty" PHONE 236-4351 ZURICH Hoene of the BEAN ,FESTIVAL KITCHEN EST WISHES FOR AN ENJOYABLE Our heartiest C aegratulatioses to the people of Zurich : sad Aretj1 for the terrific effort put into yon manual pr [fact. 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