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Anyone for curling?
The Bruce County Federation of
Agriculture is sponsoring its 125th Annual
Curling Bonspiel. It is to be held on
Thursday, March 13th at the Paisley
Curling Club.
There is a 9 & 11 o'clock draw. The
charge is $40 per rink which includes
dinner. Names are taken on a first come.
first served basis and those interested
should contact either the Hanover Office of
the Federation or Eldon McKinnon at
353-5638.
Air tank service provided
The Bruce County Federation of
Agriculture is purchasing an air tank pack
to be used in manure pits and silos where
life may be endangered if air supply were
toxic or non-existent.
The Board felt that such a service to the
ISM's of the county would greatly benefit
those that need such an apparatus and
have difficulty locating one.
This air tank would be serviced and
supervised by the Ontario Farm Machinery
Agency at Hanover. This service will
require a cheque deposit showing proof of
responsibility which will be returned when
the air pack is returned. We are hoping
that the Bruce County ISM's will find this
service beneficial.
O. F. M.A. initiates program
Ontario farmers invest $300 million in
farm machinery each year. Efficient farm
production requires a reliable supply of
new machinery and repair parts as well as
good repair service.
The Ontario Farm Machinery Board,
with the co-operation of the farm
machinery industry, is initiating a three-
part program to assure the timely and
adequate servicing of farm machinery and
supply of repair parts to Ontario farmers.
The program, administered by the
Ontario Farm Machinery Board, includes:
1. Certification of Distributors and Dealers
2. Information on farm machinery.
3. Mediation by the Board in disputes
between farmers, dealers and distributors.
The Ontario Farm Machinery Board
members are:
Members -Bill Benson, Farmer; Bill Brown,
Retail Dealer; George Collin, OMAF
(chairman); Ray Cousineau, Farmer; Bill
Elliott, Farmer; Al Ficzere, Industry;
Clayton Karges, Farmer; Stewart
Montgomery, Farmer; Russell Rowntree,
Farmer; John Walcot, Wholesaler.
CERTIFICATION MEANS THAT:
Distributors and Dealers that are
certified by the Board will conduct
business in accordance with standards
developed by the Ontario Farm Machinery
Board and will offer to purchasers:
-New equipment warranty that will meet or
exceed minimum standards developed by
the board.
-Guaranteed timely repair parts service.
-Sales agreements that meet specific
standards.
-Agree to cooperate with the Board in its
efforts to mediate disputes.
CERTIFIED DISTRIBUTORS AND
DEALERS OFFER: One year warranty on
any new farm equipment that retails for
$1.000.00 or more. The warranty includes
parts and labour.
Specific examples:
Tractors -Lesser of one (1) year or
1,000 hours
Combines -Lesser of one (1) year or 500
hours
Skid -steer loaders -one (1) year warranty
Replacement parts -ninety (90) day
warranty, or the balance of new equipment
warranty, whichever comes first.
Emergency repair parts in accordance
with the guidelines of the Ontario
Distributor and Retail Dealer Code.
Sales and warranty agreements that
meet or surpass the requirements of the
Code.
THE ONTARIO FARM MACHINERY
BOARD WILL:
1. Administer certification of distributor,
and dealers.
2. Distribute farm machinery information.
3. Conduct special surveys and
investigations.
4. Investigate machinery complaints and
mediate disputes.
5. Encourage good farmer, distributor,
dealer cooperation and communication.
HERE IS HOW YOU CAN HELP
YOURSELF:
-Select and size equipment to suit your
operation.
-Find out what equipment can do before
purchase rather than after.
-Ask about the terms of purchase, includ-
ing warranty and any special terms.
-Make certain to obtain a copy of the
agreement signed by the vendor and
yourself.
-Make sure that you receive sufficient
technical information, pre -delivery check,
operating instructions prior to accepting
delivery.
-Practice preventative maintenance to
reduce breakdowns and unnecessary
downtime.
-Keep record of complaints concerning
problems with the equipment.
-Contract the Farm Machinery Board if you
fail to resolve problems with the distributor
or the dealer.
—HURON FED• CONT.
Twenty-six participate in course
Twenty-six participants took part in the Effective Public
Speaking Course sponsored by the Huron County Federation of
Agriculture held at the Agriculture Office in Clinton. Barry
Mulvey, Mary Hunter, and Wilma Higgins have put their
speaking talents to work immediately and made presentations to
Les Caldwell for looking after the group's refreshments, and to
Brenda McIntosh for organizing the group. A special
presentation of Huron County Agricultural products was made To
the Conestoga College instructor, Eric Clarke, from the
enthusiastic group of speechmakers. The course will likely be
offered again next year. Please leave your name with the
Vanastra office if you wish to be contacted about the course next
year.
THE RURAL VOICE/MARCH 1980 PG. 39