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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1984-04-04, Page 231 FARM THE HURON EXPOSITOR, APRIL 4, 1884 -- B5 OFA discus Prov. agriO.lt-'ure budget Members of OFA's Executive Committee ' Stabilization' a'iments, saytnp„ "Producers et with 'al officials 7• cannot? � th including treasurer Larry Grossman and agriculture minister Dennis Tlmbrell to discuss budget expenditures for agriculture, recently. President Harry Pelissero said farmers will be able to provideatigh quality food with great efficiency only with proper direction, a more supportive environment and govern- ment committment to firm goals. The OFA suggested a commitment of people and financial resources to work together with us in examining the future of our industry. A summary of the presentation made by the OFA follows. TRIPARTITE STABILIZATION The federal and provincial governments are putting the finishing touches on stabilization plans for the red meat sector. The OFA stressed the need for immediate m provincial governmenta err billswi premises." Tlie O „A again requested Oat Owe' the Pee are introduced, they be. Made retroactive, or that interim payments be made based on, promised plans while• the plans are being finalized. BEGINNING FARMER ASSISTANCE • PROGRAM The existing $FAP has a significant .$imitation: it doesn't cover private wort - gages. Under BFAP, a beginning farmer must finance his purchase through specific financial institutions. These companies tend to charge several percentage points more than what could be obtained through a vendor -take -back mortgage. • The seller may also;prefer the VTB option over a cash sale. The return to him could be higher this way than from alternate investments. But if the seller wanta to sell PANCAKE DAY—Over 1800 people visited Vincent Farm Equipment on Thursday for free pancakes. The day long event featured a mini farm show with several Seaforth farm related businesses having displays. There were several guest speakers including the president of International Harvester of Canada. (Wassink photo) Auditors don't understand farmers says the OFA Representatives from the Ontario Federa- tion of Agriculture (OFA) made a presenta- tion to the Progressive Conservative Task Force on Revenue Canada in Toronto recently. OFA President, Harry Pelissero, said many farmers have "felt frustrated and humiliated by the actions of Revenue Canada." He said Revenue Canada must "operate in a spirit of fairness, evenhanded- ness and consistency in its treatment of taxpayers." He said many of the auditors and assessors who deal with farmers are "often merely 'numbers men' who do not under- stand the farming business or any of its special needs and attributes." He recom- mended that Revenue Canada auditors have some knowledge of the farming business. Pelissero also pointed out that farmers were having problems with Revenue Can- ada's interpretation bulletins and informa- tion circulars. If these documents are changed, and re -assessments are made after the change, re -assessments often take into account revised bulletins, circulars or court decisions which have occurred after the income tax return was filed. The federation suggested that this not be allowed. The task force was told that the federation is concerned that Revenue Canada might appeal decisions of the courts "just to discourage taxpayers or to establish legal precedents." In a tax appeal, costs are not awarded "to any great extent", and Pelissero said, "litigation is deterred because the taxpayer has to foot the whole legal bill.." The federation recommended that if Revenue Canada appeals and loses, "all reasonable costs and legal fees incurred by the taxpayer be paid by Revenue Canada." It also recommended that "any acts of uncivil behaviour by Revenue Canada staff be punished severely by financial penalties as well as any internal reprimands." Pelissero concluded by saying that the federation recognizes that the agricultural industry "is complex and creates unique problems for tax assessors. On the other hand policies must be clearly communicated by the government, leading to laws which are comprehensible both to the farmer as well as to Revenue Canada staff,." Junior Aggie program starts soon The Junior Agriculturalist Program provides an opportunity for youth to live and work on a farm for a period of eight weeks during the summer. The Junior Agricultural- ist can develop an appreciation for rural life by working as a part of the total farm operation. As well the Junior Agriculturalist will participate in local 4-H, Junior Farmer or other rural progtams and'actleities. Students between 16 and 18 years of age as of Jan. 1 who have no previous farm work experience. tend are in good mental and physical health, are eligible for the program. Farmers who are full-time farmers on a commercial operation and have an interest in supervising and working with inexperienced youth to help them develop the skills MEN'S SHOES DRE CA GOOD CHOICE 1N THE G S $19." to $29.t" LADIES' DRESS UP SHOES PLENTY TO CHOOSEI $19.98 to s44,4D SEIG EL'S SHOES required on 'a farm, are eligible for the program, Students must bring all the energy enthusiasm and interest in agriculture that they possess. The ability to be flexible and willing to adapt is essential. There will be long hours and hard work involved but the rewards are well worth it. The training allowance. is. $18 per day. Farmers supply room and board for the Junior Agriculturalist. They will be required to complete bi-weekly attendance reports. The host farmer is responsible for contribut- ing S8 per day of the Junior Agriculturalist training allowance. This is paid to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food at the conclusion of the program. Progress on red meat plan Plans to establish a national stabiliza- tion program for red meat production were further developed at a federal -provincial meeting in Ottawa recently. The meeting built on the agreements -in - principle reached at the federal -provincial agriculture ministers meeting in Prince Edward Island in Jely 1983, and a subsequent meeting in Ottawa in October. Following the October meeting, the proposals were discussed with producer organizations, and the revised plans were reviewed at the meeting yesterday. Joining Federal Agriculture Minister, Eugene Whelan were Ontario Agriculture Minister Dennis Timbrell, Alberta Agricul- ture Minister LeRoy Fjordbotten, Quebec Agriculture Minister Jean Garon, and Prince Edward Island Agriculture Minister Prowse Chappell. Ministers of, Agriculture for Manitoba, New Brunswick and Saskat- chewan were represented by Deputy Mini- sters. The remaining provinces were repre- sented'by senior officials. Mr. Whelan, chairman of the meeting, said, "Substantial progress has been made in developing a truly national, tripartite program which would improve income stability for participating producers. "I am also encouraged to see more provinces joining in these discussions, because the second major goal in this effort is to reduce the differences that exist among the current provincial programs. "1 think all participants were very pleased with the progress made. We are close to a final agreement on hogs and Iambs. Additional work needs to be done on the three beef programs--cow-calf, slaughter cattle and backgrounders--but even there we have come quite a ways, especially on the Sun Life Assurance Company•of Canada LET AND MORTGAGE INSURANCE PLANS, DEFERREDANNU14J14ES NCOMETAX'DEDUC'I1BLL" i FLEXID%ENOLOAD-R.R.S.P. NON-SMOKERS RATES AVAILABLE REP -Arnold Stinnissen 117 GODERICiB ST. EAST SEAFORTH Tel 527-0410 cow-caIf program. The technical committee has been asked to fine-tune some asphcts of the program, and Ministers will present the proposals to provincial and national pro- ducer groups. "However, 1 am confident enough that we will reach an agreement that I am instructing _ My officials to start the process of drafting the enabling legislation,' Mr. Whelan said. bis farm te. tr beginning farmer under BFAP, these private arrangements aren't allowed. - Tile" government says this is to avoid administrative problems. This isn't a good enough reason. Since the interest subsidy under BFAP is based on FCC rates, there would ,be. tno problem calculating the apppropriate;sutbsidy on private loads. The beginning farmer cold be required to have a forma', legal mortgage asseessreent with ,the, iller"•including an appraisal ofthe farm purchased if necessary. Since it would be in his best interest, the beginning farther wopld do everything in his power to ensure supplied the appropriate ; docu- merits toT. BFAP officials so the subsidy The point where funds returning will match funds loaned is fast approaching.,, The OFA proposed that at a minimum the government commit itself to making as much money available for loans as is coating back in as principal and .interest repayments. The QFA expressed concern over the decrease in tile drainage funding to , 60 percent of installation costs. Many farmers who would like to participate can't afford cornnterclal funding for the remaining 40 percent. The federation urged the government to 'raise coverage to the full 75 percent allowed in the Tile Drainage Act. paymentOcruld be made. Any opportunity to FARM TAX REBATE FOR PENSIONERS increase the number of competitors in the When the 60 percent Farm Tax Reduction credit field shouldn't be missed. , Program was announced, the Minister 'of ' TILE DRAINAGE Agriculture pointed out that the rebate was Oren The GiFA proposed that the ;evince equal to 100 percent of the tax on land establish a revolving fund for tile drainage and outbuildings. On average, farmers loans. This would mean .that ,farmers, would be paying their full share of taxes on municipalities and drainage contractors their.principal residence. would be able to estimate the amount funds that would be available in the next several years. This would help all three plan better for tile drainage expenditures. The. OFA proposed an amendment to its original suggestion of a revolving fund. In 1982, we suggested that each year, the government continue to contrib,ute - an additional 310 million, in 1982 dollars, over repayments of principal and interest to keep the fund growing. But the demand for loans has slowed due to economic conditions, and the reduction of coverage to 60 percent of costof installation. , red c °v, S , reduces Soto 1 %r a� wheat is $rOWtn$ . ant early i r lhethe ance'°t eslepition With seX s been un Wltealbacro9 r be a Betd° °p ti c kith *OW ed lain r Essex Coen - the Wheat a n haw all terrain tach' u decies t clover bast rials n oeecaler hav ecal clover to tora ly and rto be he heal to iiia\s a vetitclela'PPIy • r°d es not spec nio° d able cut a ne r alp ed to Woe P.WbeaacrgPes eda n g°od clovre or ad single ' 'and lodge' andahas tn4t19 c il- ver qut'M more arher n time ved Pr .tong straw l vtded the lispring tre Utes l0 rgUate s. t harvesto end the mare wheaten' betterhe a a tb trio Ari The J clover a lto stand.wbea id and $°o lis'oe wheat tts cress. The and atter *twat t tie clover swing a 'fiances a to have the outons e Whew • grower th otOhe C%0 crop' is to g, the see to $ding '00 batt eel on TMewss�RNovaAatO M p ME• , r Under the Ontario Pensioners Property Tax Assistance -Act all pensioners get a grant of up to 3500 to alleviate the burden of ,property tax on their principal residence. In the spirit of the act and the Farm Tax Reduction program, a farmer who is also a pensioner should receive the full 60 percent rebate on his property tax bill, the equivalent of the tax on his land and outbuildings, and the pensioners' grant should be applied against the remaining 40 percent, namely the tax on his principal residence. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR A.T.t. LIGHTWEIGHT . APPLICATOR AND APPLY RED CLOVER NOW for early germination aria maximum top growth. Our A.T.C. applicator unit is .lightweight, quick and relatively inexpensive. 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