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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 WANTED KORBEItY OF PRECIOUS HEATING $$$$S YOUR FIREPLACE Your fireplace is guilty of robbery. It has robbed you of heating dollars by masquerading as an efficient heating method. STOP STEALING FROM YOURSELF... WITH A LAKEWOOD UNICORN INSERT Your fireplace doesn't have to be an uncontrolled heater. The Lakewood Unicorn Insert maintains the beauty and charm of your open fireplace and gives you every economical and safe advantage of an airtight woodburning heater without the cost of installing a new flue. The Lakewood Unicorn Insert FEATURES •Exclusive •Unique positive flue connection for safety installation makes chimney cleaning and inspections easier VILLAGE STOVES 1124 7th Avenue, Hanover 519-364-2211 FARM NEWS 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.❑ DAVI DSON WELL DRILLING LTD. "83 YEARS EXPERIENCE Member of Canadian and Ontario Water Well Associations • Farm • Industrial • Suburban • Municipal FREE ESTIMATES GUARANTEED WELLS FAST MODERN EQUIPMENT "Our experience assures lower cost water wells." Licensed by the Ministry of the Environment Wingham 357-1960 P.O. Box 486 475 Josephine "SERVING ONTARIO SINCE 1900" VOICE, DECEMBER 1983 PG. 17