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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1983-10-19, Page 7'ti•17�M-wY HE HURON EXPOSITOR, OCTOEER 1.9; 1083 ,T y see ' BY JACK RWDELLIMPP • T'r. v 1l•ingttuougbout the province on a Task Forcelooking into problems; of those living And Working in rural Ontario it became increasingly obvious that cerfain,sectorss'of the agriculture industry was invery seric{t'(a trouble. ,rust recently I wrote an Open letter to the' Minister of Agriculture and Food which 1 believe you will find interesting. The text is as follows: "In your travels throughout the province, you have•no doubt become aware as I have of the serious economic problems that continue to face much of our agriculture industry!. These problems are particularly acute in the red meat sectors, specifically the beef •industry. With livestock prices low and crop prices and other input costs high, many, of our fanners may be left to harvest nothing more than bankruptcies this fall. Cattle prices have declined from 583. per hundredweight in the second quarter of 1983, to the low 70's currently, and are averaging about 52. per hundredweight lower than in 1982. Your own Ministry of Agriculture economic forecasts predict poor profits in feeding cattle through mid -1984. Contrary to the assertion in your recent speech this past month in Owen' Sound, where you stated that farmers "are on the way out of the recession, financial binds and low returns", the sad truth of the matter is that things have never been worse for a majority of our hog and beef producers. Without some "mergency financial assist- ance from your government, part of the beef industry will quickly be lost to Ontario and shift to other provinces. As you are no doubt aware, the Quebec beef stabilization pro - grairn offers 4 total,'of 5191.60 per cow, and SOS for eaclt feeder animal carried' to slaughter. WWIthese levelsof government guarantees,ur farmers cannot hope to' compete with Quebec farmers who are coming here to purchase cattle, and who can afford to pay more. In many- eases, these cattle are being fed here and later taken back to Quebec td' be inchlded in their program. The Saskatchewan Beef Stabilization Plan has paid out -$2.6 million in subsidies tor the month of April, May and June of this year. EMERGENCY Our beef producers need emergency assistance now, in order to keep' them in production. They can no longer wait for a yet to materialize Tri -Partite Stabilization Plan. If there is to_be a stabilization program, beef producers must be assured now that there will be an announcement for a stabilization price made retroactive to this year. Moreover, any such program must cover all sectors of the beef industry, including cow -calf, stockers and slaughter cattle." I also issued a joint statement with my colleague, Jim McGuigan, Liberal MPP for Kent Elgin, describing the Government's Beginning Farmers Program as "acceptable to farmers in name only since it lacks any real substance. "The program excludes farmers whose income has been derived 60 per cent from rented land or rented facilities" . thus excluding "enterprising farmers" sons or daughters who realize that because of the low down payments on a farm which they could make and because of the currently high interest rates, they could not presently survive as farm owners. As a result, they e rg ency have 'teen left to rent tlieir.land and often swap labour for machinery so they can work leased round. "These enterprising beginning farmers are the very people with farming experience and risk taking attitudes that Ontario should assist to become farm owners. It makes no sense whatsoever that if a new agricultural graduate is successful in making money for the 5100,000 down payment for a farm by renting land, then that person is doomed to be g perpetual renter as far as the Conservative Government is concerned. "Those eligible under the program are recent agricultural graduates who often lack fanning experience and those who have worked for their fathers or other farmers for wages. • "The other major drawback of the program is that the Government has chosen not to make the program retroactive. The hunters who have been in the most serious financial difficulty in the Inst three years as a result of unprecedented high interest rates and low commodity prices have been the young and starting farmers. However, according to the conservative government. these farmers are also ineligible for financial assistance. "if this program is to be of any real assistance to Ontario farmers, it must be changed to include beginning farmers who presently rent their land and must be made retroactive to the last three years. Otherwise the program is a sham." Better farm management will increase profits Farmers interested in improving their profit picture should plan to attend one of the "Management For Profit" seminars planned for eight locations across Ontario. Local farmers may attend the seminar of their•choice at one of the following locations: Mildmay on Nov. 21; Kitchener on Dec. 1: London on Dec. 2, Ridgetown on Dec. 3. Dr. .Hiram Drache, farmer and farm management specialist from North Dakota, is the feature speaker. A local top farmer, Richard Hiscocks, and Ministry of Agricul- ture and Food specialists will present management ideas for the '80s. Registration forms are available at local O.M.A.F. offices. Feels for the day and lunch are 520 per farmer and 510 for additional members of the same farming operation. AT array Gaunt gets uron County award Former Huron -Bruce. MPP Murray Gaunt of Win?ham received the Huron County federation of agriculture's annual award. The award was presented at the federa- tion's anngal meeting Oct. 6 in Seaforth. Federation past president Gerry Fortune presented the award which, since 1976, has been given annually for outstanding contri- bution to agriculture. "it's not a farmer of the year award," said Mrs. Fortune. Mr. Gaunt is "known and respected" for listening to farmers' concerns, the past president said. A member of the legislative assembly for 17 years, Mr. Gaunt has resumed a former position as farm editor with CKNX radio and television. . - 1 like farm people," Mr. Gaunt said. The former MPP paid tribute' to his wife, Pat, who in his words has "stuck by the home fires." Mr. Gaunt had two surprises that evening. Prior to receiving the award, he had been nominated as president of the federation. He declined the presidency. Tony McQuail, 31. of RR2 Lucknow starts his second term as president. "An organization such as the Huron County Federation of Agriculture can't work without the support of its members." he said. The federation president paid tribute to his past executive and various committee members who worked in the • farming organization. "Many segments of agriculture are in difficulty these days. Nothing will be accomplished on behalf of farmers unless we do it ourselves," said Mr. McQuail Doug Garniss, 33, of RR4 Wingham was HURON AWARD—The Huron County Fed- eration of Agriculture presented former Huron -Bruce MPP Murray Gaunt with Its annual Huron County,, award for his contribution to agriculture. The federation's past president Gerry Fortune presented Mr. Gaunt with a trophy. In the photo, from left to right are: Pat Gaunt, Mr. Gaunt and Mrs. Fortune. Mr. Gaunt served as Huron - Bruce's MPP for 17 years and is currently farm editor at CKNX TV and Radio. named to fill the position of federatilrfirst vi -e -president. He replaces Jim McIntosh of RR4 Seaforth who.' although nominated for the coming year, declined. Paul Klopp, 26, of Zurich was' named as second vice president. Farm jobs offered in Winter Experience '8.3 The main purpose of the program is to provide the youth with a training experience FREE WINTER CHEC UP a leading toward a better understanding of farm responsibilities and duties. Eligible youth must be between 16-24 years of age and must have been unemploy- ed and looking for work for at least twelve weeks. • The host farmer must be willing to provide a learning experience for the youth. The youth will receive 53.50 per hour based on a 40 hour week with both the government and host farmer contributing 50%q of the wage. Employment will be for 12 'to 19 weeks beginning no earlier than November 1 „1983 and ending by March 16, 1984. More information and application forms are available at the Agricultural Office. -John Bancroft Rural Organization Specialist ON EXHAUST SYSTEMS, A SHO ON PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS NO CHARGE ON INSTALLATION IF NEEDED ! SEAFORTH Motors Limited CARPENTRY Reg Badley •Renovations s *Siding I•AIL stages of house construction *Pole Sheds 519-345-2564 Brodhagen fite„ the co-opetatne: 220 Main St. South Seaforth, Ontario NOK 1 WO 527-1010 Insurance rho,• sou, nu,, BRUCE SMIYH • Sales Representative Mitchell Co-op Store 130 Georgina Street Mitchell, Ont. NOK 1NO Bus: 3411-9975 Res: 340-9975 C the co-opei l", INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES IIFI• NOMI• AUTO.18518115•,ARAIL NIAGARA ORANGE JUICE FROZEN 59,. 341 mL TIN 3.61 L LIQUID JAVEX BLEACH I ----/ PARAMOUNT //4PINK -.SALMON 1• TIN 7.75 oz.99 TIDE DETERGENT t2 LITRE 7r 4SIZE 4 'POTATO �� .POPULAR "HALLOWEEN PACK" CHIPS BRAND BUNDLE OF HOSTESS1 .99 1(224 g) 4 PKGS. TOTAL CAMPBELLS SOUP CHICKEN NOODLE:, CREAM OF CHICKEN, CHICKEN NOODLE O's OR CHICKEN RICE 10 T FL4/79' LIBBYS PASTAS ALSPAGHETI, ZOCHEES OR SPAGHETTI & CHEESE IN TOMATO SAUCE 14 FL, TINS 69M PRESTONE 11 ANTIFREEZE 4 LITRfy JUG 6 1 COUNTRY OVEN SPECIALS 100% WHOLE WHEAT • HALLOW94 EN . FRESHLY BAKED EA, 17 LICORICEONION BUNS of 6 99t DIETRICHS BREAD CATELLU SPAGHETTI. CUT MACARONI OR READY MACARONI CHUNKY STYLE - 16 az. LOAF BRvas AND CHEESE BREAD %29 GOODIES69'16PCS. PKG. OF 4 AA 1 MUFFINS DOZEN ft& PLAIN ENGLISH 16 PCS. LOAF BOX t Kg 99 1 WESTON FAMILY SIZE CHOCOLATE ROLL 205 SIZES 99/0 100% WHOLE WHEAT DIETRICHS ' ROLLS OF G2 �9 WESTONS CINNAMON BUNS- PKG OF B I. T AYLMER CHOICE ' WHOLE TOMATOES 1TIN ^ 790 — DOWNY FABRIC SOFTENER 3 L 4.49 ALL PURPOSE ROBIN HOOD FLOUR S5 Kg IZE 2.99 PIECES & STEMS MEADOWGLEN MUSHROOMS 10 TINz. 79#LITRE PURE MAZOLA CORN OIL 2. 19 TANGYCATELLI HELLMANN'S MAYONNAISE 5W EL t 59 TOMATO SPAGHETTI SAUCE 2TINz f. 19 CARNATION INSTANT HOT CHOCOLATEaFAFRUILY .9239 PEEK FREANS BOURBON CREME CESREME Tt E VER 400 g 199 PUSS 'N' BOOTS FLAVOUR MORSELS 500 9 1.39. ALIENS ASSTD FLAVOURS FRUIT DRINKS 48 oz TIN'S REFRESHING LISTERMINT MOUTHWASH 500 mL 2.39 AGREE CONDITIONER OR AGREE SHAMPOO 550 ml 3.59 PKG. OF 30 SURE 8 NATURAL MAXISHIELDS 3.79 4 VARIETIES BICKS PICKLES 500 mL'.59 WINE FLAVOUR BICKS SAUERKRAUT LITRE t 99 SKIPPY CREAMY OR CHUNKY PEANUT BUTTER 750 g 2.59 BREAKFAST CEREAL POST ALPHABITS 275 9 1. 29 WHOLE WHEAT CEREAL NABISCO SHREDDIES 500 9 1 49 HEREFORD CORNED BEEF 12 or 1,99 NABOB -2 GRINDS TRADITION COFFEE 369 g 2.89 NABOB DECAFFEINATED TRADITION COFFEE REG OR FINE 369 a 3,69 LIQUID FOR DISHES PALMOLIVE DETERGENT 500 mL 1 .49 SUPER SIZE IRISH SPRING SOAP I 200 9 8 CROWN BRAND CORN SYRUP 500 mL 1.19 WELCHS PRUNE NECTAR •40 0=.2.3 7 UP SOFT DRINKS DIET OR REGULAR 750 ml 49s Plus 30 WITHOUT SPECIAL couPoN •eposit WITHOUT SPECIAL COUPON WITHOUT SPECIAL COUPON FLAKED 184(3MARACMINOCNERRIES HAM 119 SWEET GHERKNS SWEET ONONSGRANDE MANZ OLIVE9OR REO HICKS 9 PARTY PACK 3mt.75 /EKOE Flo THRUSTUFFED LIPTON t, ,, 9 TEA BAGS OF 50 ZEHRS COUPON ZEHRS COUPON ZEHRS COUPON WITH THIS COUPON COUPON EXPIRES' OCT SAVE OFF COUPON EXPIRES' WITH THIS COUPON 'DECEMBER 31st. 1983 VE C SA Sa WITH 'THIS COUPON COUPON EXPIRES: - OCT. 29/83 SAVE60rF ON THE COMBINED PURCHASE - OF ONE 184 g TIN OF PURITAN FLAKED HAM AND ONEI 92g CTN OF LIPTON CHICKEN NOODLE SUPREME SOUP MIX \ 48568 LIMIT ONE COUPON PER FAMILY PURCHASE I I 1 1 `I SWEET ONIONS ` SWEET OHERKIN9 e ` MANZANILLA OLIVES 375 mL SIZE OR MARASCHINO CHERRIES LIMIT +NE COUPON PER PURCHASE 1351531H ON THE PURCHASE OF ONE PKG. OF 60 LIPTON TEA BAGS LIMIT ONE COUPON PEA PURCHASE 48 580 — — — — — — — — — — - _ — — — AT array Gaunt gets uron County award Former Huron -Bruce. MPP Murray Gaunt of Win?ham received the Huron County federation of agriculture's annual award. The award was presented at the federa- tion's anngal meeting Oct. 6 in Seaforth. Federation past president Gerry Fortune presented the award which, since 1976, has been given annually for outstanding contri- bution to agriculture. "it's not a farmer of the year award," said Mrs. Fortune. Mr. Gaunt is "known and respected" for listening to farmers' concerns, the past president said. A member of the legislative assembly for 17 years, Mr. Gaunt has resumed a former position as farm editor with CKNX radio and television. . - 1 like farm people," Mr. Gaunt said. The former MPP paid tribute' to his wife, Pat, who in his words has "stuck by the home fires." Mr. Gaunt had two surprises that evening. Prior to receiving the award, he had been nominated as president of the federation. He declined the presidency. Tony McQuail, 31. of RR2 Lucknow starts his second term as president. "An organization such as the Huron County Federation of Agriculture can't work without the support of its members." he said. The federation president paid tribute to his past executive and various committee members who worked in the • farming organization. "Many segments of agriculture are in difficulty these days. Nothing will be accomplished on behalf of farmers unless we do it ourselves," said Mr. McQuail Doug Garniss, 33, of RR4 Wingham was HURON AWARD—The Huron County Fed- eration of Agriculture presented former Huron -Bruce MPP Murray Gaunt with Its annual Huron County,, award for his contribution to agriculture. The federation's past president Gerry Fortune presented Mr. Gaunt with a trophy. In the photo, from left to right are: Pat Gaunt, Mr. Gaunt and Mrs. Fortune. Mr. Gaunt served as Huron - Bruce's MPP for 17 years and is currently farm editor at CKNX TV and Radio. named to fill the position of federatilrfirst vi -e -president. He replaces Jim McIntosh of RR4 Seaforth who.' although nominated for the coming year, declined. Paul Klopp, 26, of Zurich was' named as second vice president. Farm jobs offered in Winter Experience '8.3 The main purpose of the program is to provide the youth with a training experience FREE WINTER CHEC UP a leading toward a better understanding of farm responsibilities and duties. Eligible youth must be between 16-24 years of age and must have been unemploy- ed and looking for work for at least twelve weeks. • The host farmer must be willing to provide a learning experience for the youth. The youth will receive 53.50 per hour based on a 40 hour week with both the government and host farmer contributing 50%q of the wage. Employment will be for 12 'to 19 weeks beginning no earlier than November 1 „1983 and ending by March 16, 1984. More information and application forms are available at the Agricultural Office. -John Bancroft Rural Organization Specialist ON EXHAUST SYSTEMS, A SHO ON PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS NO CHARGE ON INSTALLATION IF NEEDED ! SEAFORTH Motors Limited CARPENTRY Reg Badley •Renovations s *Siding I•AIL stages of house construction *Pole Sheds 519-345-2564 Brodhagen fite„ the co-opetatne: 220 Main St. South Seaforth, Ontario NOK 1 WO 527-1010 Insurance rho,• sou, nu,, BRUCE SMIYH • Sales Representative Mitchell Co-op Store 130 Georgina Street Mitchell, Ont. NOK 1NO Bus: 3411-9975 Res: 340-9975 C the co-opei l", INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES IIFI• NOMI• AUTO.18518115•,ARAIL . IN 2800 .HEAT UNITS, ITS.— THE PALACE GUARD THE • .N Ecii Jt , y1,� J''t, 111,, ',1,41.1 11•'r%� '!4"k" i• $ - - `�/I0 it � �`� `• �,� — � qi ' = _ -� Green, healthy • stalks keep K1173 standing well into the fall while the husks dry and open early for fast drydown. Great for grain or silage. �' or £. ALL-M T�" MI\ : Nride GEORGE BLAKE —BRUSSELS MIKE LANE — SEAFORTH WALTER McCLURE — SEAFORTH BOYD TAYLOR — WALTON,