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The Rural Voice, 2005-09, Page 21e s u s s s n 7 be our highest -profile anniversary celebration," says 4-H Ontario council president Shirley Steed. "This is a wonderful way to highlight the activities and achievements of Ontario's largest rural youth organization." The celebration will also include the Arbor Awards, which recognize 4-H Ontario volunteer contributions, and the Ambassador Program, which trains senior youth to be 4-H Ontario representatives. An exhibit beside the Cover -All dairy barn will display artifacts and literature dating back to the 1920s. And visitors can test their agricultural knowledge against 441 members in the Go -For -The -Gold challenge. A11 current 2005 4-H members holding a valid ID card will get free admission to Canada's Outdoor Farm Show. The show will also welcome guests of the Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario. The IAPO a farm loan and agricultural extension and advisory program - is offering complimentary passes to the Show to status Indians across Ontario. IAPO general manager Wayne Martin says clients are encouraged to attend the Show to learn about the latest in agriculture so they can take home what they've learned and apply it to their own operations. "Our farmers benefit greatly from seeing the newest practices and technologies first-hand," says Martin. "And the Show's large variety of programs makes it easy for them to get the latest information in livestock and crop production and financial management." The IAPO is based in Stirling. Ontario — in the Belleville/Trenton area - and co-ordinates the operation of tailored demonstration farms on many Ontario Indian reserves. For example, a farm on the Six Nations reserve in the Brantford area holds tillage demonstrations and variety trials for corn, soybeans and winter wheat, while programs on Manitoulin Island's reserves focus on beef production — the primary livelihood in that area. For more information on the IAPO, visit www.indianag.on.ca. Status Indians interested in complimentary passes to Canada's Outdoor Farm Show can call IAPO at 1-800-363-0329.0 READY TO LAY PULLETS WHITE & BROWN EGG LAYERS FISHER POULTRY FARM INC. AYTON.ONT NOG ICO 519-665-7711 OvHG FAN, Wheat, Barley, Corn & Beans Elevator 519-366-2749 519-366-2666 Les Young Jr. 519-366-2749 • syngenta Seed Dealer David Young 519-366-2709 MODEL 4200 MOLDBOARD PLOW • 4-8 Bottoms • Manual Adjust 14", 16', 18", 20" bottoms • Industry leading underbeam clearance over 35" - NEARLY UNPLUGGABLE IN 400 BUSHELS/ACRE CORN STALKS!!! • Auto reset (mechanical spring or hydraulic) • Hydraulic rear wheel steering MODEL 6200 HYDRAULIC VARI-WIDTH PLOW • 4-8 Bottoms • Hydraulic Adjust 14 . 16" 18' 20 bottoms • Industry leading underbeam clearance over 35" - NEARLY UNPLUGGABLE IN 400 BUSHELS/ACRE CORN STALKS!!i. • Auto reset (mechanical spring or hydraulic) • Hydraulic rear wheel steering HYDE BROTHERS i>e\i\ FARM EQUIPMENT LIMITED Hensall, Ontario (Hwy. #4 just south of Hensall) r 1-800-461-6089 or 519-263-2605 www.hydebrothers.com • email: hydesales@tcc.on.ca SEPTEMBER 2005 1 -