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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1982-08-04, Page 13Al2 — THE HURON, EXPosiTOR AUGUST 4, ,. a F _ WEDDING INVITATIONS Out to _rm r Scuttle boards EXPOSITOR food by DOb ` tt@"@P, Nine of the most senior food industry executives in Canada are out to scuttle the . peesent system of farm marketing boards, Well, perhaps scuttle is too harsh a word. They want some major changes. They want a moratorium on any more supply manage- ment marketing boards, boards that have national jurisdiction and can tell a farmer . exactly how much he can produce. They want no board to have control over inter -provincial trade or imports. They want the present system of income stabilization to be scrapped and a national or universal plan which will guarantee farmers 100 per cent of their cash costs - Most important, they want the national farm products marketing council to be replaced with a quasi-judicial body with sweeping powers similar to the Canadian Radio -'television and Telecommunications System or the Canadian 'transport Commis- Slon. This powerful body would have representa- tion from all levels of the food system from farmers to consumers. It is interesting to note -who compaised this task force They were executives from the Grocery, Products Manufacturers of Canada, the Retail Council of Canada, Burns Foods Ltd., General Mills of Canada Inc., Kraft Ltd. and. ' Canada Packers Ltd. One might well ask if this task force included any farmers or consumers?•I doubt it. And how many of those big firms are going broke at the rate farm8rs are going broke? How many of those executives have been in a barn in the last decade? How many have, ever had manure on their boots? Also on the task force was David Clark, president of Thomas J. Lipton Inc. Mr.Clark said the package suggested by the task force would "cost a fraction of the $1 -billion to $2 -billion that existing supply management marketing boards cost the Canadian economy in 1979." I would, like to know where Mr. Clark got his figures. It may be revealed in the report of the task force but I have not seen a copy of it. Ali I know, as Will Rogers once said, is what I read in the newspapers. Proof positive that supply management cost the Canadian 'economy as much as $2 billion should be included in that report. 1 suspect the figure is nothing but another guesstimate in a long line of guesses. These multi -national food ,companies -- some who pat'ticipatcd in the report --would love to see the present system of marketing food products abolished. The marketing boards hamper their methods of taking a piece of the profit on food all along the line, from transporting to packaging to retailingc But the farmer"only gets one kick at the cat at the farm gate. t Which isn't to say that the report of the task force should be discarded. Farmers have an obligation to listen to the flak that is being generated. Some of the suggestions sound excellent such as the quasi-judicial body to "police" marketing boards. The present National Farm Products Marketing Council can only recommend. But if such a body is formed, it should include more representa- tion from the agricultural sector than any other, a majority of farmers. In tough times when farmers are busy keeping afloat, the rgethods of marketing already established are coming under con- stant attack from many sources. Some of those attacks may be justified. Many are not. It was interesting to note that, Mr. Clark il.de it a point to say that marketing boards should remain in existence: "We cannot do away with them. They are solidly entrenched -- it's a political reality. If we just wiped them out, the dislocation would be enormous. Instead, there are certain reforms that could take place." It is heartening to hear these words. Farmers should take note and suggest a few reforms that could be made in the food chain after the products leave the farm gate. Tit for tat and all that. VACATIONWQ ON Bob and Anne Ste. Marie's assist with choring duties. Sarah, five, daughter farm at RR4, Seaforth does not mean avoiding of Allan and Liz Turner of Toronto is shown the chores. Anne says most of the guests like to feeding Bucky, the billy goat. . I - Active'. m.arKet trading ,The market at Brussels weighing 1290 lbs. sold for Stockyards traded actively at 84.00 with his lot of 25 steers steady prices on steers, heif- averaging. 121)6 lbs. selling ers se:d higher. All weights of for 82.00. pigs sold on a good demand, A fancy steer consigned by There were 965, cattle and L & B Farms of Wallenstein 1435 pigs on offer. weighing 1080 lbs. sold for Choice Steers: 81.00 to 83.25 with their lot of 15 84.00. steers averaging 1190 lbs. Good Steers-78.00to81.00. selling for 82.70. A steer consigned by Frank Four steers consigned by Flanagan of R.R. 5. Mitchell Leo Deitneir of Ethel averag- ing 1142 lbs. sold for 83.40 with his lot of I1 steers averaging 1226 lbs. selling for 83.00. ' Seven steers consigned by Paul Gowing of R.R. 2, Bluevale averaging 1152 lbs. sold for the overall price of 82.35. A steer consigned by Mar. tin Murray of Seaforth weigh. ing 1300 lbs. sold for 83.50 with his lot of 13 steers averaging 1279 lbs, selling for 82,35. A steer consigned by Elmer Freeman of Alffa weighing 1230 lbs. sold for 83.75 with Removing Vaicatiob stains from Continued from page I Lunches are available for picnics in the bush or to take to the beach. Guests can enjoy evenings or day trips to several theatres in Stratford, Blyth and 'Grand Bend. When she first joined the association, Anne said she was concerned at first about who would be guests. "So far, so good," she said. "We have enjoyed everyone who has stayed." No set schedule exists for the vacation- ers. "The time is their own," says Anne. Guests can lull by the pool, visit interesting sites or lay on the beach. Guests have considered choring a treat. Eggs are gathered. calves fed and goats milked by both children and adults. One family made it a point of assisting with the chores each morning and Cvening. The family vegetable garden was en- larged to twice its usual size to accommo- date the need for extra food. A recent visitor helped pick beans. "It doesn't really interfere with our own life." says Anne. Weekly and daily rates are available which include "bed and breakfast". Supper is S7 per adult. Bob said "for what they (guests) receive. $7 is quite reasonable." The breakfast menu is usually bacon and eggs. For variety, Anne prepares french toast and pancakes. Lunches are light, sometimes packed as a picnic lunch. Supper can be Anne's famous homebaked beans and ham, rainbow trout, hamburgers. steak, homemade soup and a variety of fresh garden vegetables, salads and fresh fruit. Barbecues are a favourite. Comparing their S30 daily rates and 5175 weekly rates with those of motels. Bob said the average motel charges $45 up to Sb0 with a pool. He said visitors "have beer§ very nice" and have shown art interest in farming. Vacation farms "are more person- al than motels. The personal side is important," explained Bob. "When people want to stay, we feel we've done our part," says Anne. In fact, Anne would like to do it fulltime. "I just enjoy it so much." A relative has joked that guests will become friends and when they return next summer "you'll have to let them stay free." THE GUESTS Allan and Liz Turner and daughter Sarah of Toronto have recently completed t1-eir first farm vacation in Ontario. Formerly from England. Allan said they had taken such a vacation in his homeland. "but Sarah :"I WANT a ADS Phone 527-0240 Peter Jansen NAS®NR1 30 Years Experience BRICK ° BLOCK • STONEWOKK • SIDEWALKS • PATIOS • CEMENT WORK COMPETITIVE PRICES F or F ree E stimates Call SEAFORTH 527-0208 was not old enough to enjoy it." Allan has no knowledge of farm life, says Liz. "it was just great." "We thought it would be nice for Sarah but the holiday has worked better than expected for all." While planning a camping holiday, Liz said after glancing through an Ontario vacation brochure "the farm vacation sounded,good. I liked the fact 1 didn't have to cook and was glad of the animals. There were more animals than we expected. Prior to the vacation we didn't even know if we would be eating with the family. The food has been marvelous!" "Anne really enjoys cooking and it shows," says Liz. "Little things made it so nice and the family was very friendly." And, the vacation was inexpensive. Allan said it would be difficult to find a one week vacation of the same value. "It was fabulous for money. The quality of the food was excellent." He said the vacation was relaxing, giving Liz a much needed break. "It's a good place to bring up children and a nice place to live." Five-year-old Sarah said she wanted to stay. Her favourite animals were Butter- scotch and Susie, the two calves she named. Allan explained his family "got into a good routine, assisting with the chores. morning and evenings. We haven't missed one morning." Day trips included looking at the harbour at Goderich and lying on the beaches of Lake Huron. "The holiday has been relaxing. It's fantastic, we have totally forgotten about everything," says Allan. Milking the goats was a treat for Liz. 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No more stain. Ron Fleming Apr. Engineer fir oo-ojaer foe . ,b, . ra,.. -1, BRUCE SMITH Sales Representative Mitchell Co-op Store 130 Georgina -Street Mitchell, Ont. NOK [NO Bus: 348-9975 t Res: 348-9975 dic co-opirimbe — INSUYANCt AND i101ANCIAI StOVICtS' LiFE•HOME•A UTO•BUStNESS• FARM his lot of 12 steers averaging selling for an overall price of 1170 lbs. selling for 82.00. 80,80, , Choice heavy heifers -79.00 Ten heifers consigned by to 82.00 with sales to 84.50. Frank Flanagan of R.R. 5, Choice light heifers -76.00 Mitchell averaging 964 lbs. to 79.00. sold for an overall price of Good Heifers -73.00 to 79,35. 76.00. A heifet consigned by Fourteen fancy light heif- Robert Blake of Brussels ersconsigne6by Lloyd War - weighing 1120 lbs. sold for wick of R.R. 2, Bluevale 84.50' with his lot of 4 heifers' averaging 863 lbs. sold for averaging 1045 lbs. selling" 78.00, for 82.50. . Choice Cows -54.00 to 58.00 A heifer consigned by with sales to 59.35. George Blake of Brussels Good Cows -51.00 to 54.00 weighing 1150 lbs. sold for Canners and Cutters -45,00 83.50 with his lot of 12 heifers to.51.00. averaging 1072 lbs. selling for an overall price of 81.85. 30 to 40 Ib. pigs traded to a Forty-seven heifers con- high of 57.00. signed by Jack Cardiff of 40 to 50 Ib. pigs to a high of Brussels averaging 1053 lbs.' 64.50. sold for an overall price of 50 to 60 Ib. pigs to•a high of 81.15. .72.50. A heifer cons'Pgned by 60 to 70 Ib. pigs to a high of Hopper Bros. of R.R. 5, 78.00. Brussels weighing 1170 lbs. 70 to 80 Ib. pigs to a high of sold for 83.50 with their lot of 83.00, 50 to 90 lb. pigs to 19 heifers averaging,]053 lbs. a high of 89,25. 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No partial sales for small volumes will be considered. for further information, contact: HARRY WILSON, Resource Technician, Ministry of Natural Resources, R. at. 05, Wtngham, Ontario NOG2WO 519.357.3131 or toll free 1-800-265-3003. Hon. Alan W. Pope Ministry of Minister Natural W.T. Foster Resources Deputy Minister