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T. ,777.17,,TrIMIIIPTIOTIFIIMPlirgriP7rrir•- 4, , HE HURON EXPOSITOR `i AUGUST , 1970 1 10, Stress in farm transfers 2,1; „ r•-- O "W" iii • — • 4.-* .4. A friendly battle I have had a friendly, running battle with the Consumers Association of Canada fop almost 10 years. I havelound CAC members, especially' the executive members, to be in- formed, friendly and sincere. At-the same time, I have felt they were attacking the wrong sector of the food chain when they attempted to find fault with marketing boards in this country. This is not to say that all marketing boards are lily-white. "bastions of honesty and integrity; only that, for the most part, these boards have done their best for producers with- out ripping off consumers. Unfortunately, the consumers groups have, on occasion, made unfair accusations against marketing boards. Now comes a new president: Yvonne Miles. She started her term in office by saying high beef prices give her in- digestion. Good. I do not know how good Canadian beef could g ive anyone indigestion but perhaps the price might. But where was Mrs.111iles ,dining the last five years, particularly the last three, when beef farmers were a disaster area; when they were getting such low prices for their products that many went bankrupt? • . , , I do not.recall anyone suggesting that consumers should pay another 25 cents a pound for their beef so that producers could stay in business ivhen farmert were hinting it so tough . , .And-to-suggest-a-beef-Tharketing board would-have sent the CAC into a dreadful tizzy. But a beef board would hell) considerably to ward off these terrible lows in 'the beef cycle. It going to be, a trying year for the association. It has a deficit of more than $245,000 and the federal government is urging members to find a better way to finance the CAC than to rely on govertinient grants. nothibg. And when I go out on Saturday night. I'm embarrassed to tell the fellows how much I make in salary." This story has a happy ending. We eventually moved to the kitchen table, And both agreed that a gradual transfer from salary to income sharing agrdernent "1.4 years with father retaining farm bank" account)"to farm business agreement (2-10 yeafs with a joint farm bank account) and , back to sole ownership by son was a logical solution. The other farm call was much less tense at first, Son--age 330-has peen working at home full time since age 14. He now wants to, marry. Around the kitchen table we discussed the ' various alternatives including federal and proyincial tax implicatons. It was all new to son. He thought it could be done by simply selling everything "lock, stock and barrel". Where was he going to live? The farm income would not support two families without major changes. Finally, son said "it's all too complicated, maybe I'll get a job in town." And ,again the old stress situatien was there with the fear of the unknown, the risks of change and the need to make some important decisions. • • - - - [by J. J. Hagarty] Stress word that farmers under- stand. ' is a Agood crops man knows, the symptoms of a plant under stress due to cold weather. A good livestock man builds up a sense that alerts him to a sick animal, Farmers take pride in the fact'that they can detect stress. And they usually to remedy uallyknowwihhaet steps, if any , any d situation. People that worry may develop ulcers. This is well known. In recent times we hear that our mental well being is very closely related, to our physical health. And that mental stress--be worry, negative thinking, fear, etc., can cause much more than ulcers. Dr. Hans Selye, a Canadian doctor, is often quoted as the leader in this field. People are being trained to cope with stress, to recognize their own symptoms and to take steps to rPmedv the situation.. T made two farm calls with Agriculture Representatives this past month on the request of cons who were working on father's farm. On the first farm we were greeted warmly by ,the son, who is 22. He asked us'to tour through the dairy barn and there we met father feeding the cows. We were introduced. Father said, "what's this all abort?" I was shocked. Son, said, "oh, it's about you and I getting together on an - The CAC has decided to seek corporate funding. It is too bad they have ,to do it that way. Any money from big bu- siness in the form.of grants is tainted money.' The CAC's in- , tegrity could.be questioned although Mrs. Miles hopes it can be done "in-a way that will protect our integrity." It is difficult to say which way the association should jump in times of restraint. Getting money to finance almost' anything can IA difficult but I wouldtexplore all other aven= ues before accepting corporate grants. Membership in the association — it 'costs $8 a year — is down from a peak several years ago of 120,000 to 95,000, a loss of 25,000, almost as quarter. I believe it is because con- sumers have become a little complacent and they need a shaking up. After reading stories in the newspapers during the legisla- tive committee's investigation of kickbacks. ':in the food chain,1 think it is a bad time for consumers to be compla- cent. • One of those corporate eNecutives refused to answer some of the questions put to hin, by committee members, the same attitude that has prevailed among some , corporate ex- ecutives for many years. A Royal' commission would make, these people answer legitimate questions and I, for one, think it is about time some questions were answered. If there are ripoffs along the food chain, those ripoffs do ....notcoment,the farm gate or through.marketingboards.,The ripoffs come in other areas of the food chain simply because there is more opportunity. There are 338,000 farmers in Can- ada yet only three major nrat packers and only a handful of retail supermarket chains. • . Individual farmers can't cheat to the detriment. of the buying public but the opportunity is great for all the rest Of the people in the food chain. And that is where the CAC should be' focussing its' efforts. I hope they find the money to keep lip their good work. f Wheat crop 1/3 last year's agreement. . Stress at times 'of father.to..son transfers is normal and should be recognized. Good • communications at such times is essential. It's better to begin thoughts, by saying "i, my opinion" or "this is how I see it, how d you see it". It's a good-idea for son t' develop a record of performance (R.O.P.). If the farm develops well under an income share agreement (e.g. % gross income), then fathentf 11 be more satisfied to enter • into a farm business agreement, partner- ship or corporation. And outside lending agencies will more likely support a young man who has some management experience and a proven R.O.P. Father said, :'what do we want strangers coming around here telling us our business?" After a few embarrassing minutes and heated' discussion between . father and son, we, discussed the situation. Both made some good points, 'Father, who was 60, said "I've only had the farm for seven years. I got a rotten deal in the beginning and now you want to take over." Son said, "but that's the very reason I want an agreement now so that we don't make the same mistake. I don't want to spend the next twenty years around here with this stuff on my rubber boots for The board has increased the price charged to proces- sors by $3,67 per tonne "which _will be directly re- flected in the price to producers for the 1978 crop in final payments. The total base price charged by the board to processors for The 1978 Ontario wheat October reaching a peak of harvest has commenced $3.67 per tonne in February with unusual conditions. 1979. . According tio repalts by Rogers also emphasized the Ontario Wheat Pro- that producers must apply - clucers' Marketing Board, to the; board for the special the harvest is generally storage payment by Sept- about two weeks later than ember 30th,• 1978. The normal in the southwestern on-farm storage payment is area. However, producers in addition to the escalated -1978 crop wheat used for are harvesting in eastern initial price. , domestic human con- areas at the present time. Other price factors re- sumption is $123.09 per somewhat earlier than main unchanged with tonne. usual. agents' handling charge at, . The price charged to It will mean a short $5.50 per tonne plus $1.10 harvest period and the crop per, tonne conditioning fee Conserver g!-oup here is estimated to be only , for wheat; delivered to the . -. 1- '''" ,'. 's '• . ' . - ..*S"' one-third of last year's, board at 143 per cent Abo'ttt 40 members of the Later the group loured"' record volume due to re- moisture or less. Architectural Conservency the houSe with Vivienne duced seeded acres and There is no change in . of Ontario (Huron Branch)' and ' Robert - Newnham substantial loss through , grade or moisture dis- enjoyed a pot-luck-supper acting as, guides. winterkill. counts; althbugh the official on the grounds of the A business meeting was Board chairman Russell basis for moisture has been historic Van Egmond held in the parlour with the Rogers, R.R.1, Kingsville, changed by the Canadian . House on Thursday, July president, Mrs. Dorothy ' saidtotal production for the Grain Commission from 14 ' 27th. ' This group Wallace of Goderich, in the '78 crop has been estimated tos14.5 per cent. This --is a' sponsored heritage house chair., The next meeting by the board at aboui calibration change onlyk-and tours in Huron towns, will be held at, the Little 326,000 tonne. Production does not affect the drying including Seaforth, in the Inn, Bayfield on September 28th. .RNs. _ Wat er We II 1 DRILLING; W.D. Hopper arid Sons 4 MODERN ROTARY I RIGS I Neil 527-1737 • Durl 527-0828 I " Jim 527-0775 seed agents by -the board will be the same as the domestic 'human con- sumption price at $123.09 per tonne. The board chairman said that because of the poor crop situation in 'many areas this spring, some producers seeded winterkill' areas of fields with other grains, and that this, may cause problems if the different grains are mixed. summer of 1976. charges last year exceeded 817,000 tonne. The board official said initial price to producers -remains the same as last year at a base $73.50 per- tonne after deduction of the board licence fee -of. ..37..--u cents, per tonne. The initial price escalates _ $1.10 per tonne per month beginning.' October to a peak of $5.50 per tonne in. • February 1979. ' • The chairman emphasized an additional special payment is avail- able - from the board to producers if their wheat is stored on the farm. , The special on-farm storage payment was in- itiated last year and amounts to ,73 cents per tonne.per 'month .beginning treasurer hires new clerk Former Morris Township clerk Jaffic• Badley has been hired as clerk-treasurer of Grey-Township. Grey held a -special meeting to consider applicants for the position recently,, according to Reeve Roy ' Williamson. Mrs. Baclley's hew duties will start on September 6. S he replaces longtime Grey clerk-treasurer Edythe Cardiff. Is 1St mortgages from as low as 9/4%. 2nd mortgages at competitive rates. 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