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Times-Advocate, 1980-02-27, Page 17efforts to Maintain and better the standard of living in the farming community. Huron F of A. vice- president Gerry Fortune called for action on foreign ownership, more publicity .on. the advantages of marketing boards and a lowering of the. cheese import quota. Times-Advocate, February 27, 1980 HURRY! HURRY! Get Your Tractors Ready For Spring Get' Them Tuned Up Now AND SAVE 0 9/0 Off parts and labour on all tune-ups done in our shop until March 20. Tractors Equipment POLITICIANS HEAR BRIEFS —Area Members of Parliament were in Clinton Saturday to hear briefs presented by the Huron Federation of Agriculture. From the left are Tom Consitt of Stanley township, Huron warden Bill. Morley, newly ele- cted Huron-Bruce MP Murray Cardiff and Federation president Merle Gunby . 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Save on a new Case 90 series 4-WO 8 • --",o 4 1 See us now to drive a hard bargain fora great new Case tractor at big savings. 11111111111111111111111111111111.111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111101 A. G. FARM EQUIPMENT Ecal WOODHAM, ONT, 519-229.8958 Ask for (Marty) rt URBAN g BUILDINGS INC. F of A wants betterstandard of living are relieving the situtation across the country. Nonetheless, Ontario con- tinues to be short in eggs. Any imports of eggs, come to Ontario first. Last year, 762,000 boxes were imported into Canada whereas our regular import quota is about 200,000 boxes. These are eggs which for the most part should be produced' in Ontario, CEMA has held a number of meetings on how to divide up additional provincial quota allotments once we reach 100 percent in the near future. Ontario needs at least 50 percent of this additional quota but will have to fight hard to get it. The Ontario Board is looking at developing export markets and if this is successful, will help increase production in Ontario. The quota transfer program which we were working on a year ago is in place, allowing the purchase of 10 percent of Basic quota. The demands of the pullet growers, however, have greatly changed the limited concept of this program. Pullet growers have now been given the right to purchase egg quota ac- cording to their capacity, on the same basis as egg producers were allotted quota. At the same time, egg producers will not be EXETER 235-2200 Due to a new quota ex- change to go into effect on March 7, there will be a means to allow someone wishing to produce milk t o get into the industry, Mel Knox of the Huron milk committee told the annual Huron Federation of Agriculture Members of Parliament meeting Saturday about the new plan. He continued, A sincere individual who has proven to the Board that he or she wishes to and can produce milk can go the exchange ninety days in advance of starting to produce milk, and buy the quota necessary for their operation. This system is set up so that the speculation and windfall gains cannot occur. It was originally set up so that all quota except within- family transfers would be handled through the ex- change. Once the credit people have confidence in the system this will occur. As it stands now, the selling of an ongoing • farm manager • agribusiness EXETER FORD Equipment Sales Ltd Your Career In AGRICULTURE Outdoor living Just as the trees and birds are part of the out of doors, so are we. Unfortunately, our busy lifestyles have put us out of touch with the natural world. We need to relearn the survival and conservation skills which our ancestors and native people used every day. This summer, 4-H members in Huron County will be relearning some of these skills in a new 4-H project, "Outdoor Living". It is designed to help members enjoy the outdoors by being physically fit, being able to use many different cooking methods, and by knowing the basics of first aid. A club outing is the highlight of the club, whether it be a day hike or an overnight campout. Would you or someone you know be interested in leading a 4-H club? All you require is an interest in helping young people, a desire to learn new things and several club members to work with. And don't neglect to ask the men in your community to help with this club. Their talents and experiences will be invaluable. Husband and wife teams have proven very successful in other counties where the project has been offered. Members must be 12-26 years of age as of May 1st, 1980, They may live in a town or in thecountry and may be boysorgir ls. Workshop s will be held for the leaders in late March and late May. Five lessons will be taught and then Achievement Days will be outside in August. If you would like' more information on an ap- plication form for this special 4-H Homemaking Club project, please call Economist, Grace Bird, Ontario mill biosmtrye LiAtghri7c-u128touro eoran48d2.3F4o28od., at Grace Bird Home Economist. Winter Farm Safety Tips 1. Winter Driving Safety- Winter driving conditions double your chances of having an accident. Drivers have to contend with hazards such as snow, ice and restricted visibility during winter months. Respect for these conditions reduces the chances of an accident. Drive with extra care this winter. 2. Snowmobiling in Extreme Cold-Every year a number of people experience serious mishaps as a result of operating snowmobiles in extreme cold.To avoid such incidents, dress adequately for cold temperatures, Be sure your snowmobile is mechanically fit. Don't venture too far from home or into unfamiliar territory, and always carry spare parts for your machine, A Qne of the briefs presented at Saturday's Huron Federation of Agriculture Members of Parliament ,meeting called, for increased A brief from .Bill Scott, Huron director on the Ontario Egg Producers Marketing Board told the annual Huron Federation of Agriculture Members of Parliament meeting Saturday that progress was made, but, new problems continue to arise. Part of the brief follows, slitartage of eggs was again a Problem in 1979, however a 5 percent quota increase in the spring and a further 3 per- cent increase on December 3 On foreign ownership of farm land. Huron-Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell said he will be re-introducing his bill on this matter," restricted from producing started pullets. This is a big step towards freer transfer of paper egg quota. In future, we would suggest that groups with problems relating to Marketing Boards should be referred to the Farm Products Appeal Tribunal. Hopefully, this would lead to more orderly development of policy... Last year, you were asking about new entrants into the egg business. Some statistics in the November Cackler partly answer that question. Of the quota transfers to that date, 138 were to new par- ticipants or 27.percent of the transfers. However, these new entrants accounted for 52 percent of the Basic Quota transferred. This does not include 45 transfers within families. continued, "Conservative Bob Eaten also has a bill ready with only two minor changes from mine.. I give him credit. when he aaid the government isn't doing enough to stop foreign ownership." "I know of a specific case where the price of a farm 'went from $2400 an acre to $3,000 heeatlaeof foreign money," Riddell continued. He added, "Four Canadian provinces and.2.5 States have legislation restricting foreign ownership. The government has to close the deer before the horse gets out," on the new Petty Trespass Act, now ready for third reading, Riddell said, "It will give farmers protection they never had before." Huron F of A president Merle Gunby added, "It was our lobbying that did it." Mrs. Fortune's comments on the dairy industry were "Why desecrate a pure dairy cheese produced here by allowing it to be blended with non-dairy products? Ingredients for imitation cheese must be imported. If there is room in our market for more cheese, then let's lower the cheese import quota and make more pure 'Canadian dairy cheese here." Your help, through the use of the media, to educate the public to the concerns and problems of the farm community is needed. With Long-range foresight and commitment by farmers, government and the general public, agriculture has great potential for providing employment and lowering Canada's trade deficit. A brief from the Huron Cattlemen's Association has urged the government of Ontario to make the necessary changes to put cattle financial protection into effect. The brief was presented to the Huron Federation of Agriculture annual meeting with members of parliament. Neil Stapleton said cattle producers, sales barns and packers have each agreed to contribute six cents for each animal sent to market. Huron-Middlesex -MPP Jack Riddell said legislation healthy respect for mother nature is vital for safe snowmobiling during cold weather. 3. Winter Maintenance Pays!-Winter is the ideal time to repair farm equip- ment. Most farmers have more time on their hands during this period. By checking and servicing equipment in the winter months, you will save money and avoid frustrations in the busy season ahead. Winter maintenance could also prevent an accident from happening on your farm. 4. Chain Saw Safety-The Chain saw is a very im- portant piece of equipment on many farms. It is also a very dangerous tool! The majority of chain saw in- juries are caused by kick- backs. To avoid kickbacks, make certain that the nose of the cutting bar is clear of all obstacles. Operators should hold their saw securely and position their feet property to counteract any kickbacks. These simple precautions will help you avoid a chain saw injury. Len MacGregor, Extension Assistant. Area Men on the move At the Holstein Annual Meeting in Toronto recently, Hol-Den Farms of Clinton received a Master Breeder's Shield to recognize their success in breeding out- standing Holstein cattle. There was a total of sixteen herds from across Canada that qualified and were recognized-a record number. The Shield is awarded to breeders, based on points accumulated for Holsteins classifying Very Good and Excellent and of points required to receive a Master Breeder's Shield is based on the number of Holstein cattle registered per year. Hol-Den Farms is a part- nership of Robert, William and Fred Vodden, with Robert having the respon- sibility for the cows. Special congratulations to the Vodden family on receiving their Master Breeder's Shield and their outstanding success in breeding Holstein cattle. National Director Elected At the Holstein Annual Meeting in Toronto recently, Jim Needham of Ripley was elected National Director of the Canadian Hostein Association and will represent Holstein breeding in Western Ontario. There is a total of 23 National Directors across Canada that represent Canadian Holstein breeders. They provide close working relationships with the Canadian Association. Dennis Martin, Associate Agricultural Representative. 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"With only 2,000 of the 12,000 milk producers in Ontario Producing strictly industrial milk, and the remainder holding some amount of fluid quota, it has become necessary to bring all producers to one milk quality and premise stan- dard, so that all milk can be transported together. At the present time, about 85 percent of those producers . shipping strictly industrial milk meet Grade A quality standards and need to change very little to meet the premises standards. The other 15 percent will have to make some major changes, the main change being in regard to cleanliness. Those producers are well forewarned, and have until September, 1981 to come into line. Thus the change does not have to be a financial burden if implemented in stages. It is hoped that these producers will change rather than quit. I would like to draw your attention to the com- mitment that the federal government made to the advertising of butter, It was unanimously decided by the government, the 0.M.M.B., and the Dairy Food Service of Canada that a vigorous butter campaign would be launched last year, and the government would match on a 50-50 basis the expenses of the campaign, to the tune of 1.4 million dollars. The campaign 'worked, and the trend of 10-11 percent loss in consumption was stopped. Then the standard procedure of negotiations were circumvented, and a direct order from Prime Minister Clark to Cease and Dissist was sent to the chairman of the C.D.C.. This IS a democracy that we live in, not a Communist State, and therefore the proper channels of negotiation are expected to take place. The above in- cident is totally unac- ceptable and must not happent again, Once the commitment has been made, it is expected that all parties honour their emn- mitments, Cattlemen require financial protection A FARM CONVERSATION — Saturday's Huron Federation of Agriculture meeting with area Members of Parliament was successful. From the left are F of A director Jim McIntosh, Huron-Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell, Hay township reeve Jack Tinney and Ervin Siltery, reeve of Tuckersmith township. is in place to protect farmers in case of a bankruptcy. In order to provide protection, Stepleton said, "all cattle transactions will be paid by 2 p.m. on the . second day following grading." To a guestion from OFA vice-president Frank Wall regarding losses to the in- dustry from bankruptcy, Stapleton replied, "I don't know the total, but, I do know of $100,000 in one closing." On another subject, Stapleton continued, "By the mid 1980's the beef herd will likely have to be reduced somewhat. At this time a beef import law to protect Canadian cattlemen from large foreign beef imports will be necessary. The beef import law will give our producers the confidence needed to expand their herds now."