The Rural Voice, 1983-05, Page 3THE RURAL
DICE
IN HURON, PERTH, GREY, AND BRUCE COUNTIES
FEATURES
Feedback 2 There are as many different ways of farming as there are
The Marshalls of Meri Acres 4 farmers. That's what makes it interesting. And frustrating.
Another View: Ecological Farming 6 And rewarding.
The Dynamics of Terracing 10 This magazine, this month, is filled with contrasts.
There's Dave Marshall of Meri Acres, near Kirkton, making
changes and updating a traditional family farm, one that's
been passed down through five generations.
Keith Roulston 39 There are two brothers in a partnership at R. R. 2,
Clinton, John and Hugo Maaskant. They're keenly
One Man's Opinion 41 interested in good soil conservation practices and they're
Striking Back 43 involved in a project on their farm this summer - tackling
Over the Back Fence 45 an erosion problem by terracing.
Gisele Ireland 49 Lawrence Andres, a farmer coming from Switzerland
four years ago, brought with him another set of ideals, not
DEPARTMENTS new, but not often applied to a 300 acre farm. He uses no
In the News 14 commercial fertilizer, chemicals or herbicides; that's
maybe one of the reasons why he was named the new
Farm Market Perspective 26 president of the Natural Farmers of Ontario Association at
Farm Advice 32 a recent meeting in Ethel.
What's New 36 Once again, our Kid's Contest is in full swing. It's our
Rural Living 46 sixth annual contest. Every June we feature stories,
Young Farmer 52 poems and artwork done by young people in The Rural
Country Calendar 54 Voice coverage area. One of the winning entries will go on
Farmers' Market 57 the cover of the June issue and others will be presented
inside the magazine. The list of advertisers sponsoring
NEWSLETTERS this event and particulars of the contest is on page 16.
Keep up-to-date with John DePutter's Farm Market
Grey Federation 58 Perspective. He says the North American beef market is
Perth Pork Producers 60 really cooking, but the nearby cattle futures have not yet
Bruce Federation 62 been able to pierce above the $72. to $75. area.
Huron Federation 64 And how come we got all the good weather in February
and March and now, just when we need to be out on the
land, the weather isn't fit? That's what makes farming
Cover: Dave Marshall of Meri Acres, photo by Merle frustrating. Maybe by the time this magazine is out, the
Gunby. sun will be out too.
COLUMNS
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THE RURAL VOICE, MAY 1983 PG. 1