The Rural Voice, 1992-08, Page 55RAINY RIVER
Federation of Agriculture NEWSLETTER
The Rainy River District is living
up to its name; we've had two weeks
of cold, wet weather and only now —
July 10 — the sun has appeared once
more. After two late frosts, gardens
were set back and many had been
replanted only to have a hailstorm hit
the western part of our district and
circle around to other parts of the area
causing more grief. Farmers have
begun haying and hope to catch up
time lost because of mother nature's
untimely planning.
There was no July meeting for the
RRFA, but many other groups have
been active. July 1 was very wet and
festivities across the district were
postponed to the weekend spreading
out the fun for all who were involved.
The Emo Horticultural Society
donated a flowering crab tree and
flowers for the grand opening of the
Riverfront Park's new pavilion and the
Dr. John O'Sullivan Walkway, during
the July 1 weekend. The park is a
beautiful addition to our farming
community for all to enjoy.
The agricultural research station at
Emo is managed this year by Kim Jo
Bliss assisted by Darren Smith, a
University of Manitoba Ag. Econ.
student. Seed agronomist Glenda Weir
is assisted by Wilma Veldhuisen,
Dordt College student. They are all
busy preparing soil, selecting proper
seedlings, handling different crops and
working with prevention programs
designed to aid local farmers in
developing higher yields on their
production. They keep daily records of
improvements and adjustments until
the growing season ends and harvest
time arrives for more recordings. The
Research Extension Co-ordinator is
John Herd, Thunder Bay.
A delegation of 27 Taiwanese
people visited our district June 27.
They consisted of the mayor, council-
lors, spouses and farmers. Four in the
group spoke English, and we were told
that the economy of Taiwan is not in
recession and the main industries are
computers, electronic components and
garment factories. About 15 per cent of
the population is employed in agri-
culture. The Taiwanese visited at the
Emo Research Station and were served
a luncheon. A number of display
booths were set up by Sifton-Upland
Farms, Cornell Farms, Rainy River
Preserves Co., Stratton Meat Processors
Ltd., Rainy River Seed Growers Assoc.,
Rainy River District Dairy Farms,
Seven Bends Honey Farm, Miracounti
International Rice Sales and Northwest
Nursery. The delegates were given a
tour and wagon ride outside the
research station and later presented with
a package of wild rice before leaving on
the bus to Fort Frances.
On Saturday, July 11 the local 4-H
beef clubs were invited to the home of
Ted and Debbie Zimmerman for beef
show preparation and fun day. Local
auctioneer, Rod Salchert, was guest
speaker and gave the group helpful
hints on promoting their beef animals.
The auction sale for the 4 -Ii steers will
be Saturday afternoon August 15 at the
Emo Fair.
On July 12, 4-H Fun Day for all
district 4-1-1 people was held at Lake of
the Woods Provincial Park. Each
family provided a pot luck salad and
dessert. The 4-H Association donated
the burgers, dogs, beverages and
utensils. There was a good turn -out
and some even ventured into the water
despite the cool breezes blowing across
the lake.
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Rainy River District has been
chosen as the site for an agricultural
research project on natural pollination.
Scott Hughson, graduate of Guelph, is
here to study the possibility of
domesticating the bumblebee.
Leafcutter bees have already been
introduced here by Jack Elliott and he
will assist with this project. Farmers
will eventually benefit from the results
with increased seed yield. Scott
Hughson can be found with his insects
at the Emo Research Station. A tour
and open house at the facilities takes
place at 7:00 p.m. on July 21.
The Women's Institute groups
across the District from Atikokan to
Rainy River are very proud of the
Emo Museum which they established
in 1967. This year they arc
celebrating its 25th year. On display
are artifacts of the pioneers who
settled the Rainy River District. The
museum is open 9-5 from mid-May to
mid-October. A playground and
picnic area are just outside. The
Women's Institutes must be
commended for all their efforts in
such a fine building full of the
treasures from our past.
The next meeting of the RRFA is
August 6. Is everyone ready for this
year's annual fall fair? The dates are
August 13, 14, 15, 16.
Look out the window from the
breakfast table and you see the bird
after the worm, the cat after the bird,
and the dog after the cat. It gives you
a little better understanding of the
morning news!
Anyone who uses a power lawn
mower before noon on Sundays
should have to shave with it!
What a summer!O
Shirley Morrish
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