The Rural Voice, 2000-06, Page 62PERTH
Andy DeVries, R.R. #1, Atwood NOG 160 Phone/ Fax 519-356-2133
PCFA Office 229-6430 Fax 229-6269 e-mail: perth@ofa.on.ca
County Federation of Agriculture NEWSLETTER
• The Rural Voice is provided to farmers
in Perth County by the PCFA.
Log and circle -check books for trucking reports now available
Due to changes in Ministry of sale/distribution to OFA members
Transportation (MTO) regulations, who are required to maintain the
many farmers are now required to books.
maintain Vehicle Inspection Report Each book has sufficient pages for
books (circle checks), and Hours of 31 days of reports and is available at
Work log books. a minimal cost by contacting the
The Ontario Federation of county Federation office.
Agriculture (OFA) has made Under the revised MTO
arrangements with the Ontario regulations, vehicles with a gross
Trucking Association (OTA) to make weight or registered gross weight of
these books available to county 4500 kilograms (9920 pounds) or
Federations of Agriculture for more are required to complete a daily
Flavours of Perth served up Saturday, July 29
Flavours of Perth is a co-operative
effort of the Stratford -Perth Museum
and the Perth County Agricultural
Community.
On Saturday, July 29, 2000,
Flavours of Perth will occur on the
property of the Stratford -Perth
Museum. This event will allow
visitors to the Festival and local
citizens to taste the outstanding
products produced in this area. Enjoy
entertainment co-ordinated by the
Junior Farmers. Learn how farm
products make it from the farm to the
grocery store and see an exhibition of
farm implements old and new.
With a grant from Agricultural
Adaptation Council a tabloid is being
created that will celebrate agriculture
in Perth County. Different
commodity groups are promoting
Harvest
Day Tour
Sunday,
October 1, 2000
Come out and visit
Perth County Farms and
Agri -Businesses
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their food products with recipes and
information. This tabloid/cookbook
which will also include the results of
the Agricultural Economic Impact
Study, will be distributed to 45,000
homes and will also be available at
farmers' markets and business in
surrounding communities.0
Town and Country
television show has been
filming in Perth County.
They have been speaking
with committee members
of our Economic Impact
Study for a show that will
be aired in the fall.
vehicle inspection report. There is no
longer an exemption for trips within a
160 km radius.
A commercial motor vehicle
driver is required to have a valid
inspection report for the truck and
any towed trailer(s) at all times when
the vehicle is operated on a highway,
regardless of distance travelled. This
report must be carried in the vehicle.
Hours of work log books are not
required for: light trucks (gross or
actual weight of less than 4500 kg);
two -or -three -axle trucks carrying
farm, sea, forest or lake products
produced by the driver or the
operator; or other non-farm
vehicles.0
PERTH COUNTY
FEDERATION OF
AGRICULTURE
ANNUAL
MEETING
October 19, 2000
Mark your calendar.
PERTH COUNTY FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE
JUNE DIRECTORS' MEETING
Thursday, June 22, 2000
Downie Mutual Insurance Office — Sebringvllle 8:00 p.m.
ALL MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
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