The Rural Voice, 1983-12, Page 19tion; evaluate your present farming
system and look for ways to reduce
dependence on synthetic fertilizers
and pesticides; plan changes that will
reduce debt load and spread the risk
associated with uncertain weather
and markets; while planning the tran-
sition to reduced use of synthetic fer-
tilizers and pesticides, keep in mind
that the conversion will take time as
well as fine-tuned management
strategies; if possible, start the con-
version process with small grains and
hay crops. Establish the crop rotation
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before introducing high-value crops
and convert a part of your farm, or
one field at a time, to gain experience
under conditions specific to the
farm. ❑
Managing
for Profit
Keeping farmers up-to-date on the
latest management techniques is the
object of "Management for Profit,"
a series of seminars held across the
province (see Calendar, page 54).
Colin Reesor (photo) Farm Business
Adviser, Ag. Reps. Branch,
Markdale, is one of the six guest
speakers on topics ranging from
marketing profitably, capital invest-
ment decisions, record keeping and
personal farm management.
The program allows time for par-
ticipants to ask questions and discuss
the various alternatives to better
management practices.❑
Three Huron farmers:
Role at Conference
Three Huron county farmers will
play major roles at the Soil Today &
Food Tomorrow Conference at the
Downtown Holiday Inn in Toronto
from December 6th to 8th. Don
Lobb, Clinton, will comment on his
experiences "No Till -My System."
As well, Laurence Taylor,
Londesboro, will be a discussion
leader for the hot topic discussion
period in connection with "Energy
and Economics of Reduced Tillage".
THE RURAL
Moreover, John Maaskant, Clinton,
will be talking about "Terracing on
my Farm."
Speakers from across Ontario and
some keynote speakers from the
United States are featured at the
information -packed Conference.
Advance registration forms are
available from the Huron County Of-
fice of the Ontario Ministry of Agri-
culture and Food. The $80.00
registration fee includes all sessions,
Conference handbook, banquet and
luncheon.❑
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