The Rural Voice, 2003-03, Page 22NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANNING
INFORMATION MEETING
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February 26/02 - Wednesday Evening - 7:30 - 10:00
Formosa Community Centre
Keith Reid - OMAF - Review of nevi Bill 81 regulations & requirements
Les Nichols - Crop Watch - Nutrient Management Planning - Getting Started!
The purpose of this meeting is to familiarize producers with the regulations and requirements under Bill 81; Nutrient
Management Act. Although there is a phase-in period for producers to complete their individual Nutrient Management
Strategies and Plans, many of the regulations will come into law this April and will affect every farmer in Ontario. Crop Watch
feels it is very important for producers to become aware of the regulations and to start planning for their implementation.
Everyone welcome!
CROP WATCH
Les Nichols - CCA ICertified Crop Advisor)
Phone: 392-8037 Fax: 392-8495 E-mail: Inichols@wightman.ca
Soil Sampling, Crop Production Recommendations, Crop Scouting
Nutrient Management Plans
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18 THE RURAL VOICE
oer him or her.
If the tractor has a cab or you're
training on a self-propelled
machine such as a combine, the
extra rider should travel within the
cab, being careful not to interfere
with the operator.
Instruction should always be
given at reduced speeds, on level
ground and away from traffic and
other hazards, Whalen -Ruiter says.
The sad reality of death and
injuries among farm children is that
many of the situations are avoidable,
CAISP points out. It is important to
keep small children away from farm
activities until they are of age to
participate in them. Then they must
be provided with a graduated degree
of exposure and appropriate
supervision as they get older and are
able to take on more responsible farm
tasks.0
Questions that
could save a
child's life
The Agricultural Safety Audit
Program offers several checks that
involve safety with children.
• Is there an assigned play area for
children?
• Do you enforce the "no extra
riders" rule on machienry at all
times?
• Before operating self-propelled
equipment are you positively
certain of the location of
bystanders and other objects?
• Are keys removed from
motorized equipment or lock -outs
used to prevent starting by
children?
• Are children kept away from
operating power equipment?
• In farm buildings, are floor
openings protected with barriers,
lids or safety barriers?
• Have danger spots in floors
been repaired or corrected?
• Is there protection from
uncovered water tanks, wells,
cisterns, ponds, etc. and are
DANGER signs clearly posted?
• Are children forbidden to excite,
tease or abuse animals?
• Is your pesticide storage area
kept locked and a chemical
warning sign posted?0