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Plan to attend Bruce Annual
The Semi -Annual Banquet and Dance for the Bruce County
Federation of Agriculture was held at the Hanover Columbus
Hall on Saturday, July 31.
Bruce Taylor, Chairman of the OFA Property Taxation and
Assessment Committee was guest speaker. Mr. Taylor gave an
informative speech on the present taxation of farm lands and the
effect the proposed changes would have.
Following a short business section, music was provided by
Impressions and a social time was enjoyed by all.
Update of Bruce County Events
The membership of Bruce County 1SM's presently stands at
1293. Last year at this time we had a membership of 1306. A
concentrated effort for additional memberships was held on Aug.
15th to 17th in the county of Bruce. This year there have been 122
cancellations and non -renewals and 85 new members signed up.
These 85 members took 41 man days to accomplish.
Bruce County's plans for Farmer Appreciation week are well
under way. A tour of the county will take place on Sept. 4th and
5th with four farms slated for a tour on Saturday. At the present
time, billeting is required for couples or families coming from
Nomination for Bruce County
Federation of Agriculture
Farmer of the Year
Award
Every year, the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture
presents an award to a person who has made a valuable
contribution to agriculture. If you have someone you
would like to nominate, please fill out this form.
I NOMINATE
Reasons for Nomination
SIGNATURE
Send to Bruce County Federation of
Agriculture
446 10th St., Hanover,
Ontario N4N 1 P9
or give to any Executive Member
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Toronto. Sunday, Sept. 5th will be spent on individual farms
until 1:30 P.M. when they will leave from Walkerton to return to
Toronto. If any farmer is willing to extend their hospitality to
these tourers, please notify Gisele Ireland, 392-6461 and make the
arrangements. It is an ideal way for these urban people to see the
farm family in action on a very personal basis.
Farmer of the Year Award
This year will be the third year for the Bruce County Farmer of
the Year Award.
This award is presented to an individual in the county who has
made an outstanding contribution to agriculture and the rural
environment.
To be eligible for this award, the individual must be a member
of the Federation of Agriculture and be nominated with
accomplishments listed by individuals or organizations in the
county.
There have been many events and groups active in the county
of Bruce this year that have done much for the rural environment
from a financial and social awareness view. The hard part will be
making a choice from the many worthy contributions. Send your
nomination to the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture,
446 -10th Street, Hanover, Ont. N4N 1P9.
Results of 4-H Judging Competition
On Friday, August 6th, Bruce and Grey counties held their
annual 4-H Judging Competition at the Hanover Fair grounds.
Nearly 200 4-H' ers participated representing both counties. Each
contestant judged nine classes comprises of livestock and field
crops giving reasons on four of the above classes. In addition
each member completed a seed and plant identification quiz.
The Bruce County winners were as follows: (Possible Score -
700)
First Prize - High Aggregate - Wrist Watch - Donated by Bruce
County Junior Farmers - with a
score of 634 points - Darren Holm
High Novice Judge - C.N.E. Shield - John Thornburn - 601
points
High Intermediate Judge - Trophy - Darren Holm - 634 points
High Senior Judge - Trophy - Linda Merchant - 612 points
High Beef Judge - Trophy - Donated by Bruce County
Cattlemen's Association - Dennis White (145 out of a possible
150 points)
INDIVIDUAL CASH AWARDS:
NOVICE:
John Thornburn
Rod MacGillivray
Marilyn McGillivray
INTERMEDIATE:
Darren Holm
Dan MacGillivray
Kelly Schmidt
SENIOR:
Linda Merchant
Betty Ann Goetz
Laurie Haelzle
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