The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1972-05-18, Page 16Page Times-Advocate,. May la, 1972
Announce major ,changes
in capitol grants to farmers
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
The House of Commons Standing Committee
on
TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
The Standing Committee on Transport and Communications will hold public
hearings in South Western Ontario,during the last week of May 1972 for the
purpose of inquilimj ime: the adequacy Of 14 rail or substitute passenger
service in that area.
It is intended to hold public hearings in the following places at the times
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Organizations or individuals who wish to moke presentations to the
Committee should contact, as soon as possible, the Clerk of the Committee as
follows:
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Transport and Communications
House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario, K 1 A 0A7
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CANADA
Poor germination
for soybeans
Farmers could experience
problems with soybean ger-
mination this year says Don
Littlejohns, Crops Division,
Ridgetown College of
Agricultural Technology. Lower
germination rates are a result of
last fall's warm and humid
weather during harvest, In some
cases the result is poor quality
seed which has been exposed to
high moisture or is moldy,
cracked, weathered or exposed to
disease. For this reason, farmers
should be cautious and know their
germination rate.
If the germination rate is low, it
can be compensated for by higher
rates of seeding. Application of
seed treatments such as captan
and thiram can also improve
germination in some cases.
To ensure even bean stands,
germination rates must be high
says Mr. Littlejohns, To achieve
this farmers are advised to test
their seed. Further information
on testing procedures can be
obtained froth local agricultural
offices.
As I pored over the family
budget, I groaned and muttered
to myself wondering how I would
meet all the bills. With a sym-
pathetic pat on the shoulder, my
wife said calmly, "Look on the
bright side. We could be poor
instead of just broke."
NOTICE
ONTARIO FARMERS
The Goverment of Ontario announces...
1. THE ONTARIO BEEF CATTLE LOAN PROGRAM, a program
of guaranteed loans to farmers to purchase bred
or open beef heifers, retroactive to April 1,
1972.
These loans will be availabl
banks. On the basis of a ma
per heifer, the minimum loan
and the maximum $15,000. Te
period. Repayment schedule
first two years, equal payme
plus interest for remaining
To be eligible a farmer must
gross income from farm opera
$3,000.
e from chartered
ximu,m loan of $250
shall be $2,500
rm - seven year
- interest only
nts of principal
five years.
have an annual
tions of at least
Applications will ,be ava
and District Offices of
Agriculture and Food.
2. CAPITAL GRANTS FOR FENCI
tely the costs of materi
struction of new, perman
tainment of livestock wi
assistance under the "Ca
Farmers" program. These
able to fencing construc
subject to the maximum g
program.
ilable from the County
the Ontario Ministry of
NG. Effective immedia-
als used in the con-
ent fencing for the con-
11 be eligible for
pital Grants for Ontario
grants will be applic-
ted after April 1, 1972,
rant limitations of the
OF DEAD AND DISEASED ELM TREES.Effective
1972 grants will only be paid for the
of dead and diseased elm trees from
ne5 and open fields. Excluded are trees
in farm woodlots or forested areas,.
3. REMOVAL
May 19,
removal
fence li
located
For complete details on these and other programs
of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food,
contact your lOcal Agricultural OffiCe.
OF AGRICULTURE & FOOD
Clinton. Phone 482-3428
OF AGRICULTURE & FOOD
Ontario, Phone 271-0280
10 MINISTRY
20 King St
10 MINISTRY
Stratford,
ONTAR
Box 159,
ONTAR
Box 358,
Hon, Wm. Hon. Wm, G, Davis
Premier
Stewart
Minister
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expansion of the program to
include livestock fencing as an
item. eligible for such grants. The
revision to the program provides
that capital grants of up to 40
percent of the cost of providing
new, permanent livestock fen-
cing will be made available. The
grants will apply only to the cost
of materials.
Harold Elder
Phone 262-5592 AR 2 Hensall
The Minister of Agriculture
and Food for Ontario, the Hon.
William. A. Stewart has at-t-
rimmed two substantial changes
in the program of "Capital
Grants for Ontario Farmers",
which was introduced in 1967.
Both of these changes take place
immediately.
The first change involves an
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Announcing a new era
of tractor service— AFTER CCAT GRADUATION — A total of 77 students graduated Friday from the Centralia College of
Agricultural Technology. Shown above after the ceremonies are from the left, Jim O'Toole of the
Business Management staff at the College., graduate Paul Passmore, Exeter, the guest speaker Dr.
Margaret S. McCready, former Dean of Macdonald Institute, Guelph and another graduate Carol Ann
Haskett of Lucan. T-A photo FREE LOANER!
The capital grants program
provides that any farmer who
had a gross income of $3,000 from
his farm operation in the
previous year may be eligible for
grants of up to 4ta percent of the
cost of certain capita works
projects, to a maximum grant of
$3,000, In the case of partnerships
or family farm corporations,
where two or more families are
actually involved in the operation
of the farm, the maximum grant
available is $6,000. Where a
farmer rents his land, he may be
eligible for grants if the gross
farm income of the tenant ex-
ceeds $3,000 annually.
Assistance is available in four
main categories. (a) Farm
drainage, farm structures and
orchard tree removal; (b) Field
enlargement, farm water supply;
(c) Farm vacation hosting
(maximum grant $1,500); (d)
Removal of dead and diseased
elm trees (maximum $500).
The second change in the
capital grants program involves
the section dealing with the
removal of Dead and Diseased
Elm Trees. This special
program, introduced April 1, 1971
provides for the payment of
grants of $5,00 per tree, to a
maximum of $500 per farm. As of
May 19, 1972, this Program will
apply only to Dead and Diseased
Elm Trees located on fence lines
and in open fields and will cease
to apply to Elm trees located in
farm woodlots or forested areas.
In commenting on these
changes in the capital grants
program, Mr. Stewart elaborated
on the program. "The inclusion of
livestock fencing as a grantable
item in this Program in con-
sistent with the Government's
long-range assistance policy for
the beef cow-calf industry", he
said. "Earlier today, I announced
a program of government
guaranteed bank loans to beef
cow-calf operators to assist them
in expanding their herds. Fen-
cing is a vital part of livestock
farming, and we felt it im-
perative that new permanent
livestock fencing be added to the
list of eligible items in this
program."
"With respect to the limitations
to the Dead and Diseased Elm
Tree Program, we have been
impressed by the very logical
arguments of professional
foresters who are concerned with
woodlot management and good
forestry practices. We still wish
to see these unsightly objects
removed from our farm fence
lines and open fields where they
are a hazard to livestock, farm
machinery and fences.
Therefore, the program will
continue with these limitations."
1. No-fault protection
2. Applies during entire
warranty period
Top students named
COAT class graduates
returned in December from a
stay in Ghana and said there
was a place in the developing
countries for agriculture
graduates.
She said there is a big job to be
done in home science in these
developing countries.
Other area students in the
graduating classes in addition to
those receiving awards were
Carol Anne Haskett, Lucan; Paul
Passmore, Exeter; Margaret
Postma, Varna, and Alvin
Stanley Dow, Varna.
In his welcoming address,
Buy any new Case Agricultural Tractor, If
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peak production period (tillage, planting,
harvesting) and we cannot repair your trac-
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er" within 24 hours of notification.
CCAT principal James Mac-
donald said enrollment at the
school was increasing each year
and the number of students this
term had risen to 250.
Jack Underwood of the College
staff headed the graduation
committee, Others involved in
the program and presentation of
candidates and awards were
Miss Molly McGhee, associate
principal; Dr. G. R. Doidge, co-
ordinator of the Animal Health
course and staff members Don
Orth, Jim O'Toole and Doug
Jamieson.
have discussed several proposals
with the Ontario Beef
Improvement Association, and
we now feel we have something
meaningful to offer the industry.
We have the feedlot capacity in
Ontario, we have the silage, the
grain, and the expertise to feed
these cattle to market weight.
Given this stimulus, we are
hopeful farmers will respond to
meet the needs of the feeding
industry. The future for beef
production in Ontario appears to
be strong."
Information and application
forms may be obtained at the
county and district offices of the
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture
and Food. The staff will advise
and assist producers in all
aspects of the program.
The fourth annual graduation
exercises at Centralia's College
of Agricultural Technology were
held Friday with a large crowd of
parents and friends of the
students in attendance.
A total of 77 students received
their graduation diplomas from
E. L. "Ted" Woodley, assistant
director of the agricultural
education and research division
of the Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture and Food.
The top scholastic award, the
United Co-Operatives of Ontario
trophy going to the best all-round
student was shared by Bonnie
Wheeler of Hamilton and John
Alexander McPherson of
Tiverton. Making the joint
presentation was UCO
representative Bob McKercher of
Dublin,
Bonnie Wheeler also won the
Middlesex County WI award as
the top academic student in home
economics. Making the
presentation was Mrs, Pilkington
of the Middlesex Women's
Institute.
Robert John Harris, of
Fullerton was the busiest fellow
when it came to awards, picking
up three. Harris was the top
academic student in agricultural
business management, top
proficiency in soils and second
highest for proficiency in farm
projects.
Wayne Roth of Brucefield
received the Alex M. Stewart and
Son award from Brian Beeler as
havingthe highest proficiency in a
farm project.
Elizabeth Fanson of Fullerton
was named the top academic
student in animal health
technology and received her
award from Dr. Howard Neeley,
vice-president of the Ontario
Veterinary Association.
The guest speaker was Dr.
Margaret S. McCready, former
dean of MacDonald Institute at
the University of Guelph. She
Launch loan program
for beef purchases
Tuition fees up
Tuition fees for students at
Ontario's four agricultural
colleges will go up $50 this fall.
An agriculture department
spokesman said fees for the 340
students in colleges at Centralia,
Kemptville, New Liskeard and
Ridgetown will increase to $150 a
year from $100,
The government announced
last month it will increase
university and community
college tuition fees by $100 in the
fall to raise an estimated $23
million,
The Government of Ontario has
introduced a program tp en-
courage long term expansion in
the province's beef cow-calf herd.
Known as the "Ontario Beef
Heifer Loan Program", it con-
sists of a system of government
guarantees on bank loans to
farmers for the purchase of bred
or open beef heifers.
There has been increasing
pressure on Ontario beef
producers in recent years, as
they attempt to find a suitable
source of feeder cattle and
asaleps. Expansion of feedlot
operations in western Canada
and the decision to market more
feed grains through livestock has
greatly reduced the availability
of feeders from these traditional
sources. Not only have numbers
of western feeders been cur-
tailed, the increased competition
from prairie feedlots has forced
the price sharply upward. A
further complication has been
mounting losses during ship-
ment, as a result of shipping
fever or IBR after calves arrive
in the east.
In order that Ontario's vast
potential for beef production may
be realized, the Governemnt of
Ontario will assist farmers and
livestockmen to expand their
breeding herds, The assistance
will take the form of government
guarantees on bank loans.
Farmers residing in Ontario with
a gross annual farm income of
$3,000 are eligible to participate
in the program. The minimum
loan is set at $2,500 and the
maximum amount available will
be $15,000, The maximum loan
per heifer is $250,
The guaranteed loans will be
for a term of seven years,
bearing interest at the current
prime rate plus 1 percent, During
the first two years of the
program, in other words until the
heifers may be expected to come
into production, interest only will
be payable. Over the final five
years of the loan, equal payments
of principal phis interest will be
paid. The cattle purchased or
their offspring will be security for
the loans, and the animals must
be properly identified and
protected by a comprehensive
liability insurance policy. The
full amount of the loan may be
repaid at any time without notice
or penalty. The program is
retroactive to April 1, 1972.
"For sonic time now, we have
felt that something should be
done to instill both confidence
and enthusiasm in the beef cow-
calf industry in Ontario", said the
Hon. William A. Stewart,
Minister of Agriculture and Food,
in announcing the program.,"We
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