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Times-Advocate, 1979-04-25, Page 20Times-Advocate, April 25, 1979Page 20 Twenty-one graduate next few Meeker’s any in we of the other Ontario, should be the Prof. May 1st is the deadline for applications Call: Agent's Name DONALD WEIGAND Address RR 1, Dashwood Phone 237-3418 ttkeeps SWINE WORKERS GRADUATE A total of 21 young people graduated Friday from the first evei Swine Farm Workers tiaminq Pioqiam at Genitalia College. Above, CCAT staff member and course co-ordinator Doug Jamieson piesents cer­ tificate'' io Dtnms McCuiioll. Mount Carmel and Robert Vanderpryt, Dublin. At the tight is Ontaiio Poik Pioduceis Maiketinq Board chantnan Howatd Malcolm. T A photo Swine workers finish course “The pork industry has cornea long way.” Those were the comments of Ontario Pork Producers Marketing Board chairman Howard Malcolm speaking Friday to the graduates of the first Swine Farm Workers Training Program at Centralia College. Malcolm, a pork farmer in the Lindsay area said, “Our industry wasn’t much when I started, but, has really im­ proved and become more sophisticated with establish­ ment of the marketing board ” He continued, “During the war, the government set the prices. The system was in chaos and it was really dif­ ficult to establish prices.” . All hogs produced in On­ tario are now sold by the marketing board and are handled by 45 assembly plants. Malcolm said the board will be concentrating more on promotion this year. The board has established two fast food restaurants in the Toronto area. One is at the Dixie Plaza and the other on King Street west in Toronto. The board has earmarked $700 for promotional work . for this year. This amounts to about 24 cents per hog produced. Another $90,000 is being spent in practical research. The average Ontario weekly hog production is now estimated at 72,000. Of the approximate $110 paid for a hog 88 cents goes to the marketing board. In commending the swine workers course, Malcolm said, “The growth of the hog industry has created the need for more and better help. Farmers are willing to pay well for efficient employees.” He continued, “Swine workers must be depen­ dable,prompt and especially observant to see what happens in a barn. After opening the barn door, one should listen for about 20 seconds for any unusual sounds.” “The price of pork is now reasonable and we hope in the next couple of years to reverse the present trend of consumers of eating 105 pounds of beef per year and only 60 pounds of pork,” Malcolm concluded. Centralia College prin­ Agreements have limitations Other ways to assist Such been sense tran- By JACK HAGARTY Farm Management Specialist It’s easy to get in a rut! Not the kind our vehicles ‘ have been in this spring—but a mental rut. One that can only see so far. I tend to encourage farm business agreements bet­ ween parents and their sons or daughters, agreements have developed as common approaches to farm sfers. However, they are not for everyone. During coffee break at a recent meeting one farmer said “I’m not for these agreements where everyone has their arms around one another.” Another said “there’s forty years age difference between my son and I—we just don’t think alike.” These farmers have done a lot of thinking. And their conclusion is that farm cipal Jim MacDonald said “These short courses are very meaningful. They take a lot of work and any successful program doesn’t happen by accident.” The swine workers course was sponsored jointly by Canada Manpower and the Ministry of Universities and Colleges. Doug McRae was the co-ordinator of the course with assistance from Doug Jamieson of the Cen­ tralia College staff. By MRS. THOMAS HERN Mr. & Mrs. Jim Rowcliffe, London, Jean Alice Rowcliffe, England, Mrs. Wellington Brock, Mr. & Mrs. Norman Brock, Exeter, Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Jaques, Yvonne, and Dalton, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hern, Ivan, Nancy and Sandra, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Hern, Fred and Rob, Mrs. Gladys Hern and Phil Knight were Sunday dinner guests with Tom Brock, Karen and Murton. Lynne and Steven Hern spent last week with their grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Philip Johns, Elimville while , their parents Mr. & Mrs. | Lome Hern were holidaying. Juniors will assist century farm study Over the next few months, area century farmers and soon-to-be century farmers will probably be receiving a visit from area Jr. Farmers or perhaps from a professor from Brock University. Professor Josephine Meeker from the geography department at Brock University is basing her Ph.D. thesis on century farms. The grasses are coming. In a recent survey she took, she found that Huron County had more century farms than counties something proud of. During months survey of the century farms in Huron County will be taking place. In her survey, she plans to travel around and interview century farmers to find out many facts about the farms, such as type, age, and reasons for staying on the farm. Because this will be too large a project for one person, Prof. Meeker has asked the Huron County Junior Farmers to help her do some of the research. During the month of May, Prof. Meeker will be spen­ ding much of her time in our county and plans to attend the meetings of the five Junior Farmer clubs. The South Huron Junior Farmers have invited Prof. Meeker to the next meeting to be held May 2,- 1979 at South Huron District High School at 8:00 p.m. At this meeting Prof. Meeker will be explaining what she is planning to do and how we can help. Interested century far­ mers are invited to attend this meeting as it will help Prof. Meeker a great deal. Huron County should be , proud to be involved in a ’ project such as this. It is hoped that if someone comes to ask you a few questions you can give lots of in­ formation. Control the foxtails, fall panicum and crabgrass— in com and soybeans—with Lasso® herbicide by Monsanto. Lasso® is now also registered for sup­ pression of yellow nutsedge. See your dealer today. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THE LABEL DIRECTIONS FOR LASSO. Lasso* is a registered trademark of Monsanto Company. LC-79-3 Monsanto Monsanto Canada Ltd. Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Vancouver ^Monsanto Company 1979 * vestment. Land has always been good security. Since F.C.C. is short of funds— maybe fathers could 'con­ sider private mortgages. These could be at F.C.C. rates. On a 100 acre farm this could bring in $15,000. — $20,000. per year. Control remains within the family. If times get bad, parents may be more tolerant than an outside agency. If times remain good, parents will have a steady source of income. Term insurance on son’s life would give added security for the whole family. Coverage up to $200,000. is available through group plans (various farm organizations) at $270. per year ($1.35 per $1,000.) for those under age 29. business agreements and partnerships are not for them. But, they would like to help a son or daughter get started on their own. A parent can help by providing security. This is the age old practice of backing a loan. Some are reluctant to take on added risk without having any say in management decisions. If parents are optimistic and willing banker willing blame dering can’t see how he’ll make it go.” Ken Chase, District Supervisor of Farm Credit Corporation, feels that farm mortgages are a good in- ^iiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilllliilillllllllilliill'JJ'liilllllllilllilllllillinillllllllillilllllllllllllllllllllt' 1 I I to take a risk, the will likely be more to lend. 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