The Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-02-03, Page 3The Western Ontario
Feedlot Day is set
The Chesley Community Centre will
again be the location for the Western On-
tario Feedlot Day on Thursday, Feb. 11.
Registration begins at 9:30 A.M. The
program for the day is:
- "Trends in the Cattle Industry" - Jean
Szkotnicki, OCA.
- "Making the Best of a Risky Situation" -
Bryan Boyle, Agricultural Represen-
tative, Lambton:
-"Research Highlights with By -Pass Pro-
tein" - Dr. J. Buchanan -Smith, University
of Guelph.
- "Factors Affecting Taste and Tenderness
in Beef" - Dr. R. Osborne, University of
Guelph.
- "The Proposed Modified Accrual Income
Tax System" - Gary Hutchison, University
of Guelph.
There should be something here to catch
the interest of anyone in the beef industry.
Representatives from various
agribusinesses will also be at the meeting
so it will be a good chance to talk to some
of them.
Cost for the day is $10.00 per person. Pre-
registration is 'required by Wednesday,
February 3, 1988 (that's today). Please
mail your cheque payable to "Grey
Agricultural Programs Account" to the
Walkerton O.M.A.F. office, Box 1330,'
Walkerton NOG 2V0. Kate Whalen, Farm
Management Specialist.
FARM START
INFORMATION MEETINGS
The Ontario Farm Start Program is
designed to help new producers get
established in farming. It is a five-year, 90.
million dollar program and began January
1, 1988.
A total of$38,000 spread over seven years
is available to those applicants who meet
the eligiblity criteria.
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and
Food office has had many requests for in-
formation and application forms. As a
result, two information meetings have
been • arranged. They are both at the
FARM REPORT
Paisley Arena on Wednesday, February
17. The first one is an afternoon meeting
from 1-4 P.M. and the second one runs
from 7:30 to 10:30 P.M. in the evening.
If you are seriously interested in becom-
ing a bona fide farmer, then you should
look into the details of this program. Mark
February 17 on your calendar and plan to
attend.
CENTENNIAL AWARDS FOR
OUTSTANDING SERVICE
For the past 100 years, Ontario
agriculture has continued to feed us while
undergoing major changes.
In 1888, when a separate department of
the Ontario government was established
for agriculture, the majority of the pro-
vince's people were living and working on
farms. Today farmers are so productive
that one farm operator feeds 120 people.
This year, OMAF pays tribute to those
who grow, process and market our food.
This is very appropriate, as the $15 billion
agriculture and food sector accounts for
one in every five jobs in Ontario.
During 1988, 100 individuals or families
who have rendered significant service to
Ontario's agriculture and food industry
will be recognized. •
Nominations for these Centennial
Awards may be made by any farm or rural
organization or association, or any three
individuals. Typed nominations must be
postmarked not later than February 29.
For more information about how to
nominate someone you think has made a
significant contribution and/or given
outstanding service to Ontario's food in-
dustry, contact the Walkerton O.M.A.F.
office.
Bruce has produced many outstanding
people, so let's make some good
nominations.
Dairy products added
to the control list
Murray Cardiff, M.P. for Huron -Bruce is
pleased that the Government has announc-
ed its intention to add certain dairy pro-
ducts to the Import Control List in support
of the Canadian milk supply management
program.
This action was formally announced by
Agriculture Minister John Wise, Interna-'
tional Trade Minister Pat Carney, and
Minister of State for Agriculture, Pierre
Blais.
As a result of this announcement, the
following products will be added to the Im-
port Control List:
- Ice cream, ice cream novelties and ice
cream mix;
- Ice cream and ice milk mix;
- Yogurt; and
- Liquid forms of skim milk, buttermilk,
and blends of these products.
Import controls already exist with
respect to imports of dry skim milk, dry
buttermilk, and blends of these products.
Agriculture Minister John Wise stated
that "While the value of the imported pro-
ducts being added to the list is relatively
small — currently less than $1 million per
year — future imports could undermine
the Canadian dairy supply management
program if not restricted. That's why the
government is taking this action."
International Trade Minister Carney
said, "This action is consistent with our
rights and obligations under the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
(GATT 1."
Article XI of GATT makes provision for
countries to restrict certain agricultural
product imports in support of domestic
supply management programs, provided
that appropriate import levels are main-
tained. relative to domestic production.
Under Article 710, of the Canada -U.S.
Free Trade Agreement, the United States
specifically recognized that Canada has
retained its rights under GATT Article XI.
"I have received considerable input
from local dairy farmers on this issue and
the government has listened to those con-
cerns. This proves that we negotiated a
good deal that will benefit Canada while
protecting our supply management
systems," said Mr. Cardiff.
Planning grant
is announced
The Honourable Murray Elston, Chair-
man of Cabinet and MPP for Bruce, today
announced that a community planning
grant of $14,967 has been awarded to the
County of Bruce.
Speaking on behalf of the Honourable
John Eakins, Minister of Municipal Af-
fairs, Mr. Elston said the grant will be us-
ed by the municipality to prepare an'
economic development strategy.
Community planning grants from the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs are designed
to encourage municipalities to resolve
land use planning issues to reflect
municipalities and economic priorities.
The grants may also be used tor special
studies to develop community improve-
ment policies; to determine the feasibility
of using data processing technology in the
Local planning process; and to assist in im-
plementing the Planning Act.
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