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The Rural Voice, 1979-04, Page 41someone who wants to do so would be to get in contact with the agricultural office and get direction from there. "Normally we get contacted by the farmer and then it would be a case of depending on what his enterprises were and what size of operation he had," Mr. Miller said. Each asset has a certain way it's transferred. he added. People can come in and discuss inform- ation and ideas with the agricultural office and then can come back later when the), realize what's involved in incorporating the farm. Normally a lawyer and an accountant are also involved in the process. Some of the things the agricultural office dicusses with the farmer before he goes to the lawyer are whether the intent is to transfer assets through a share structure, if the intent is to provide a multiple ownership structure, andhr the splitting of income. There are different sorts of organizations within a corporation and every one is pretty well tailor-made to the needs and wants of the people involved. After the different representatives in the agricultural office have been told why the people want to incorporate their farm, they advise then specifically as to what's involved with incorporation and also if they feel the reasons aren't good enough will advise people not to incorporate. Solar energy research Zags here:Ridgetown prof Solar energy technology could be a little 'slow in development in Canada according Helmut Speiser, energy management specialist at Ridgetown College of Agri- cultural Technology. Research and utilization of solar energy :n Canada is lagging behind efforts in the U.S. he said. "They're doing it, we're not. I don't think there's enough research. I think it could be more widespread." Solar energy could be the alternate energy source farmers need when con- ventional fuels are too scarce or too expensive for heating buildings, or drying crops, he said. But for now, since no one knows when it will be needed and since there's more research being done in the U.S. on solar energy, Ontario farmers have adopted a wait-and-see attitude, Speiser said. At present, solar technology is costlier thaw conventional heat and it is not as efficient. Speiser, whose job it is to collect and pass on information about solar technolo gy's application in agriculture admitted there is little incentive now for farmers to jump on the solar energy band -wagon. But it cannot be ignored as a future alternate energy source as traditional fuel gets more expesive. "I think it has potential in agriculture. You can build it yourself, and I think it could prove economical." "The technology suits the need very well. It's just a matter of getting the costs down." Speiser said. Nylon tow rope can be giant slingshot Nylon rope is commonly used to pull stuck vehicles out of snow or mud. The nylon's 35 percent stretch factor turns the rope into a giant spring. From a running start, a towing vehicle can get a much larger piece of equipment moving. The resiliency of nylon rope also makes it potentially lethal. Rope is rated to with- stand a limited load, depending on diameter. If these limits are exceeded, or if the rope is worn, it could break while being stretched. The nylon rope then becomes a Willis Martin RR#1, Elmira, asks - SA Alp ' ASK US. Willis Martin (left) with George Robsor, Shur -Gain Research Farm There is a Shur -Gain solution. WALT FEED MILL Walton, Ontario A pig feeder will be guided in his choice of medication by various means. To a de- gree, it is a trial and error exercise, how- ever we suggest the decision be based on a team effort with the SHUR-GAIN Rep- resentative, local veterinarian or local government swine specialist. These per- sons are aware of how various medica- tions are performing to control specific situations. Your SHUR-GAIN Feed Service Mill is best equipped to blend, mix and produce the approved, prescribed level of medica- tion into a registered SHUR-GAIN Pig Starter. He will also advise the best method of feeding medicated pig starters. SHUR-GAIN is dedicated to making wholesome, nutritious Pig Starters. These starters and pre -starters (Creep Feed) are also the basis for carrying medications and growth promotants. The SHUR-GAIN pig starting program of- fers an extremely flexible approach to medication. The customer can specify his choice of medication from the broadest assortment approved by the Canada Feeds Act. There is a registered SHUR-GAIN Pig Starter for every medica- tion available in Canada, including ASP -250, Emtryl, LS -20, Mecadox and Tylazone 240. Brussels 887-6023 THE RURAL VOICE/APRIL 1979 PG. 39