The Rural Voice, 1982-12, Page 26THE THREE Rs
When many of us think about educa-
tion and learning we can't help but recall
the old days of "readin", ritin' and
rithmetic". For many we can remember
the "hickory stick" too. These terms
often bring to mind a classroom with rows
of desks, a lot of material to learn that
doesn't seem to have much use and a
boring teacher who never wants your
opinion, just your attention.
Continuing education at Centralia Col-
lege just isn't like that at all. "We think
the three R's of continuing education
really should be Relaxing, Relevant and
Rapid". That's what we try to achieve in
our courses for farmers in this area.
Relaxing is a good word to describe the
"adult" atmosphere in the courses. For
many a continuing education course is a
chance to meet other people. It's a night
out with others who have similar interests
and problems. The course leaders are
interested in your opinions. This means
lots of discussion. Some of the courses
FARM NEWS
really get going and everyone participates.
And the courses are held in a relaxing
adult setting. You won't find rows of
desks with chairs too small to squeeze
into. Refreshments are usually always
available. You can enjoy the experience
and learn a lot too.
And that leads us to the second R for
Relevant. "Our continuing education
courses are put together with area
farmers' needs in mind". The material is
up to date and it relates directly to what
people are looking for. You'll find ideas
and information that you can directly
apply to your farm situation.
There's not much time wasted. The
courses are Rapid. Many of the programs
are held in the evenings and they get right
to the point. Specific information about
specific areas is covered. Often people
who take these courses go away saying "I
really wish we had more time to discuss
that area". This encourages them to take
another course --one that deals with
another area of direct interest to them.
The next time you think about con-
tinuing education and the possibility of
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Delicious Tolman Sweets Russets
Potatoes Honed Apple Butter
Try our fresh -pressed cider
[rich in Vitamin C]
Mait-Side Orchard
Brussels 887-6883
mile west on Huron #16
taking a course, don't think about the old
"readin", ritin', and rithmetic." Think
about the new Rs. You'll enjoy the course
and you'll be glad you enrolled.
Don Cameron, Head, Communications
and Continuing Education Division
To improve
food processing
Earlier this year, Ontario Agriculture
Minister Dennis Timbrell announced
plans to develop a `world class' Farm
Equipment and Food Processing Tech-
nology Centre. An Interim Advisory
Committee, consisting of 14 farm, busi-
ness and government appointees, will
oversee the initial stages of the Centre's
development. Dr. George Jones of River-
sdale, Ontario, has been appointed Chair-
man of the advisory group.
The facility is being established to develop
and improve farm and food processing
equipment in Ontario. The Centre will
also test the operation and safety of farm
equipment.
O.A.C. has new dean
The Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph will have a new
dean as of July 1.
He's Freeman McEwen, 55, chairman of the department of
environmental biology at the University of Guelph for the past 10
years. A native of Prince Edward Island, McEwen is also acting
director of the Canadian Centre for Toxicology at U of G, and is
a provincial entomologist (insect expert).
Switzer, 53, who was raised in Middlesex County, will take
leave after he steps down next July to take on a one-year term as
president of the Agriculture Institute of Canada. He has been
dean of OAC for two five-year terms.
August 25, 1982 - 12th Production Sale Top Selling York
Boar $1,700 to Murray Junker of Tavistock
15th PRODUCTION SALE
Dec. 20, 1 p.m.
90 open gilts, 60 boars, 25 bred gilts
We offer you one of Ontario's largest selection of R.O.P.
tested and veterinary approved stock. Our herd is maintained
as a closed minimal disease operation.
A good selection of boars and gilts available for sale at all
times at the farm of Warren Stein. Located 1 mile south and 2
miles west of Tavistock.
R.R.#6, Woodstock, Ontario N4S 7W1
519-655-2942 or 462-2704
RICHARD AND WARREN STEIN
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PG. 26 THE RURAL VOICE/DECEMBER 1982