The Rural Voice, 1998-04, Page 76HURON
County Federation of Agriculture NEWSLETTER
Box 429, Clinton, Ontario NOM 1L0
519-482-9642 or 1-800-511-1135
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Profile of a director
BEA DAWSON,
OFA Regional Director for Huron
South
As your South Huron Regional
Director for a second term, I have
found my position interesting,
challenging and busy at times.
I live at Lot 28, Conc. 7 in
Usborne Township with my husband
Murray. We farm with our son Brent,
cash cropping canning peas, sweet
com, and hay on approximately 650
workable acres, either owned or
rented. We have another son, Larry
farming in Elgin County near
Springfield. He has approximately
300 hogs farrow to finish and 17,000
broilers.
Until December 31, 1997 I was a
Trustee on the Huron County Board
of Education for 12 years, and a past
Chair in 1992 and 1993. I am an
active member in our community and
church.
I have met some very dedicated,
clever and hard working people at
the Federation's County and Ontario
levels. You are fortunate to have
these people working on your behalf.
I hope I can also help in some way to
make farming better in Huron, and
Ontario. Don't hesitate to call me
519-235-0907.0
HCFA OFFICE HOURS
Mondays and Fridays
9 a.m. to 12 noon
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday
Please leave a message.
(519) 482-9642
1-800-511-1135
FAX (519) 482-1416
72 THE RURAL VOICE
In November 1997 a Liberal Fund Raiser Night was held at the Knights of Columbus
Hall in Goderich. The recent Economic Impact Study on Agriculture conducted by
the Iluron Federation of Agriculture was presented to Federal Minister Paul Martin.
Shown making the presentation are left to right: Pat Down, 1st Vice -President of
IICFA; Paul Steckle, Federal MP for Iluron; Charles Regele, 2nd Vice -President of
IICFA; and Federal Minister of Finance, Paul Martin.
Forum attracts 50 young farmers
On Saturday, March 7 in Mount
Brydges a very interesting session was
held for young farmers in Huron,
Perth, Middlesex and other
surrounding counties. The Young
Farmers Forum was sponsored and
organized by Middlesex Federation of
Agriculture along with Junior Farmer
groups.
According to Charles Regele of
Huron County, the day was "full of
enthusiasm" for agriculture.
Facilitator Crystal Mackay led the
panel discussion which consisted of
Jody Durand, Pork Producer
(Livestock Production in a Growing
Community); Dan Mader, President
and General Manager, Bellamere
Country Market (A Different
WANTED
Will buy or "donation" accepted
Picker/Sheller - 3 point hitch/
4 row cultivator to be used in
TANSINIA for
AGRI-SKILLS ABROAD
Contact:
Gordon Hill 519-233-3307
Direction); Stewart Cardiff, Branch
Manager, TD Bank, Lucan and St.
Marys (Financing Your Farm
Business); and Greg Hannam, Partner,
Woodrill Farm Enterprises, (Making a
Place in the Family Business).
Approximately 50 young farmers
attended the session.0
4th Annual Farm
Hiker Tour
Sunday,
October 4, 1998
Central Huron Area
Watch this page for further details!
Farm Show
Draw Winners
The Huron County Federation of Agriculture
held a draw at the Western Fair Farm
Show, London from March 10 to 13, 1998:
The following Huron County Residents are
the lucky winners of $50 groceries courtesy
of Huron Federation of Agriculture: Mike
Oakes, R.R. 2, Clinton; John Kassies, Box
1345, Clinton; Peter Kelly, RR 2, Blyth: Bob
Regele, R.R. 1, Dublin.