The Rural Voice, 2003-08, Page 61PERTH Tim Shute,PCFA Office R.R. #6, St. 519-2Marys, ON29-6430 N4XFax 1 C8 519722:
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• County Federation of Agriculture NEWSLETTER The Rural Voice is provided to farmers
in Perth County by the PCFA.
Perth Federation encourages minister to extend deadstock funding
The Perth County Federation of
Agriculture is looking for Ontario
Agriculture and Food Minister, the
Honourable Helen Johns, to extend
funding for a program assisting
deadstock collectors.
The Livestock Mortality
Recycling Project supported by the
Healthy Futures for Ontario
Agriculture program will quickly run
out of funding. "The program has
allowed deadstock collectors to
continue to provide a valuable service
to the entire livestock industry," said
Federation Vice -President, Bob
Martin, a dairy producer from Elma
Township. " Although some animals
can be composted or buried on farm,
this is not always possible with larger
mature animals" added Martin.
Since the border has closed due to
the BSE crisis, renderers have not
been able to ship their product.
Renderers cannot accept material
from collectors. or have to charge
them to take their material. The
collectors either have no place to take
their deadstock, or in turn have to
increase service fees to livestock
producers.
" The program has at least allowed
them to continue to operate. so that
PERTH COUNTY FEDERATION
OF AGRICULTURE
DIRECTORS' MEETING
August 28, 2003
Tradition Mutual Insurance Office
Sebringvilte 8:00 p.m.
EVERYONE WELCOME
Mark your calendar for
Perth County Federation of Agriculture
ANNUAL MEETING AND
OFA REGIONAL MEETINGS
Thursday, October 9, 2003
Mitchell Community Centre
NOMINATION FOR PERTH COUNTY FEDERATION
OF AGRICULTURE RECOGNITION AWARD
I would like to nominate for the Annual
Recognition Award for outstanding contribution in the Feld of Agriculture and to
the community in the Perth County because
Signed
Clip and mail your nomination by September 18 to:
Perth County Federation of Agriculture, c/o Agnes Denham
RR 1, St. Marys, ON N4X 1C4 or Fax 519-229-6430
58 THE RURAL VOICE
deadstock is handled in a professional
manner that respects the
environment. We look at the
extension of the program as a
temporary measure for now, until
product can start moving across the
border again" said Martin.0
CaII for Nominations
We are always looking tor Directors to serve
on the Perth Federation Board to represent
Perth at the OFA Board and also as
delegates to OFA Convention November 24-
25. If you know of someone who you feel we
should be approaching for these positions
please let our office know by October 3
indicating the position you are nominating
them for.0
PERTH COUNTY
PLOWING MATCH
Saturday, August 16
property of Dill Auction Centre
(4006 Road 119)
Queen of the furrow
Competition
(if you are between the ages of
16 and 25 and would like to
participate in this competition
contact Bert Vorstenbosch)
Contestants will plow at
approximately 1:30 p.m.
Speeches will be given
at 2:30 p.m.
Announcement of winner will take
place at the BBQ
BBQ put on by
Perth Junior Farmers
Tickets available from
Junior Farmer members and
County Councillors
There will be displays and
special entertainment