Times-Advocate, 1996-06-19, Page 19•
Times -Advocate, June 19, 1996 Page 19
Memb�rs do�a�eland for Foodgrains
T' ByBrejle Berke jest," added Secretary/Treasurer Brent Caslkk, who ad -
T -A Reporter• milted with last year's project, "the biggest hurdle to get
' USBORNE TOWNSHIP - If it were not for members of over was finding land...We had some land that was auto -
the South Huron Foodgrains Project, the planting part of matically donated quickly."
Olds year's venture might not be;taking place. "We're not looking at big numbers," he said, referring to
On its . second mission to grow food for the hungry, the Foodgntins '96, adding the maximum acreage would range
!plan consists of approximately 11 acres of soybeans, which from 30 to 50 acres.
;is down from last year's total of 31 acres of corn. The venture is part of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Two parcels of members' land have been donated to partnership that links 10,000 church congregations through
;grow the soybeans including an estimated four and a half 12 partner churches across the country. Using donated or
;acre section at County Road 11 at Winchelsea, belonging to rented land, crop -growing efforts of community farmers
'Larry and Sharon Lynn. Also available is an approximate and other volunteers are combined, resulting in either direct
six and a half parcel at the corner of Highway 83 and Us- donations as food or donated proceeds from the sale of the
borne Concession 2-3, offered by Murray and Beatrice food. Supplies such as seed, fertilizer and chemicals are of -
Dawson and owned by Charletand Connie Kernick. ten donated.
"Murray and 1 have donatedland this year so the project The organization aims to help break the cycle of re -
can go on another year," said Larry at his home, shortly be- curring hunger by supporting local people so they can buy
fore planting. their own food in the future. Often by request, people are
Organized by congregations
of Thames Road, Elinmville,
Centralia and Zion West Unit -
'ed Churches, the growing pro-
ject is linked with St. John
United Church in Hamilton
:and Calvary United Church in
London. Although the con-
gregations have no problem
coming up with planting and
harvesting volunteers or do-
nated supplies and machinery,
it can be a challenge for them
to obtain land donation.
Newspaper ads thea' group
placed in late winter drew no
response from the public. But
even without land donations
from members, the plan
would have been based on
cash donations that normally
cover planting and . shipping
expenses as well as the pari
chase of additional food. Last
year's project collected
$3,000 in cash donations.
"You don't have to grow
anything to have a project,"
said Margaret Hem, the pro- MS *es South Huron Foodgrains Project is underway. At left, Secretary/Treasurer
ject's chairperson. :. Brent Caslick, Chairperson Margaret Hem and Larry Lynn, committee member and land
"We're always biking -ftp' donor. Murray Dawson also donated land for the project. Other committee members in-
land for the next year's pia- elude Gerald Johns, Ray Cann, Fred Miller and Alan Powe.
aided in hunger crisis areas suffering effects of war, pov-
erty, drought and degraded environments. Angola, Rwanda,
Bosnia and Ethiopia are prime examples.
"Villagers and fanners are paid with food to build darns
and dig wells to improve local food production, to build
roads to ease transport of food, and plant trees to curb ero-
sion," explains a Canadian Foograins Bank brochure.
The work of volunteers helps to keep administration costs
low and because moat shipments are distributed through fa-
miliar church agencies overseas, the organization finds 95
per cent of the food shipped is used as intended.
Also, the Canadian government shares the cost of most
food shipments at a ratio of 4:1. For every dollar donated,
the Canadian International Development Agency donates
another $4.
The Canadian Foodgrains Bank originated in the mid 70's
when a small group of people searched for a practical way
for Canadian farmers to share their harvest with those in
need.
"It's a community project,"
said Lynn.
"We're glad to be able to
share," said Hern, stressing
Foodgrains welcomes vol-
unteers and donations not just
from specific church organiza-
tions but from others in the
community.
Local Foodgrains plans in-
clude the Kirkton-Woodham
United Churches in partnership
with Rosedale United Church
In Toronto as well as the Var-
na-Goshan United pastoral
charge ' in partnership with
Centennial United in Stratford.
The Exeter Christian Reformed
Church has also been involved
with Foodgrains work.
In September the South Hu-
ron Foodgrains Project or-
ganized .l self-directed tour of
the area ifhcluding partnership
churches, Poodgrains plots, lo-
cal industry and Morrison bum
Conservation Area.. ;•
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Brussels livestock sales
Sales at Brussels Livestock for tree week ending June 14, 1996.
Fed cattle 800 Cows 233 Veal calves 254 Lambs 113
Stockers 898 Pigs Light run
The top quality sleets and heifets sold very active at prices S2. - 53. higher.
The cows traded steady. On Thursday veal sold $5. - $10. higher. Lambs sold
steady. On Friday calves sold $5, higher with the yearlings selling steady.
There were 407 slurs on offer selling from 80.00 to $6.00 to the high of
93.00.
Nineteen steers consigned by Don Shiell Wingham, averaging 1374 lbs. sold
for an average of 84.77 with sales to 93.00.
Seven steers consigned by Mary Steckler, Kirkton averaging 1316 lbs. sold
for an average of 84.93 with sates to 92.00.
Thirty-seven steers consigned by Ed McCann, Dashwood averaging 1456 lbs.
sold for an average of 83.14 with sales to 87.00.
Twenty steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan averaging 1309 lbs.
sold for an average of 85.01 with sales to 86.75.
Sixteen steers consigned by Ken and Joanne Blackler, St. Marys averaging
1275 lbs. sold for an average of 79.75 with sales to 86.75.
Twenty-six steers consigned by John Gielen, Crediton averaging 1353 lbs.
sold for an average of 84.92 with sales to 85.75.
There were 374 heifers on offer selling from 80.00 to 86.00 to the high of
89.75.
Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woostock, averaging 1282
lbs. sold for an average of 85.18 with sales to 89.75.
Thirteen heifers consigned by Ray Brown, Goderich averaging 975 lbs. sold
for an average of 82.63 with sales to 87.50.
One heifer consigned by Chuck Durrer, Mildmay weighing 1285 lbs. sold for
84.75
Forty-nine heifers consigned by Malcolm McPhail, Dover Centre averaging
1181 lbs. sold for an average of 81.85 with sales to 84.50
Four heifers consigned by Ron Gutscher, Elmwood averaging 1226 lbs. sold
for an average of 78.35 with sales to 84.23
Ten heifers consigned by Franz Lachnit, Staffa averaging 1049 lbs. sold for
an average of 79.76 with sales to 83.75
One heifer consigned by Calvin Semple, Ethel weighing 1300 lbs. sold for
83.50.
Two heifers consigned by Doug Simpson, Teeswater averaging 1368 lbs. sold
for 83.50.
Seven heifers consigned by Springglad Farms Ltd., Kirkton averaging 1187
lbs. sold for an average of 81.67 with sales to 82.85
Seven heifers consigned by Bev Hamilton, Hensall averaging 1186 lbs. sold
for an average of 79.93 with sales to 81.00.
There were 253 cows on offer' selling from 35.00 to 53.00 to the high of
55.50. _
Three cows consigned by John.Welechenko, Hanoverave aging 1275 lbs.
sold for an average of 49,03 With sells to 55.00.
Four cows consigned by Hank.Hnigenbos, Wingham averaging 960 lbs. sold
for an average of 47.07 with sales to 53.50.
Four cows consigned by Andy Lindner, Gadshill, averaging 1435 lbs. sold for
an average of 43.35 with galea, to SX,OQ.
There were 13 1$ � hon 45.50 to 51.50 to the high of 62.50.
One black bell 11ijC McMahokilieeille weighing 1745 lbs.
sold for 62.50. atM�l-
One Limo bull consigned by gVVpde sibdtg
al bin, Walkerton weighing 1625
lbs. sold for 61,50.
There were 254vea1 on offer. $ief: $11,001d 1.15.00. Hol. 80.00 to 95.00.
Plain Hol. 60.00 to 75.00.
Eight veal consigned by David Erb, Wellesley, averaging 685 lbs. sold for an
average of 97.96 with sales to 115.00.
Three veal consigned by John Martin, Lucknow, averaging 677 lbs. sold for
an average of 93.93 with sales to 109.00.
Four veal consigned by Bill Devos Jr., Bluevale averaging 649 lbs. sold for
an average of 101.50 with sales to 106.00.
Lambs: 50-79 lbs. 134100 to 146.00
80-94 Ps. 142,00 to 148.00
Sheep: 30.00 to 52.00 Goats: 30.00 to 92.50
Steers: 400 - 499 lbs. :110.00 to 109.50
M0 00 to 111.50
11d00 to 99.00
15.00 to 95.00
70.00 to 84.00
70.00 to 83.50
75.00 to 85.00
70.00 to 119.00
65.00 to 113.50
65.00 to 88.00
65.00 to 80.50 ,
• 65.00 to 76.50
r 500 - 599
600-699
700 - 799
800 - 899
900 & over
Heifers: 300-399
p 400 - 499
: 500 - 599
'4 600 - 699
d 700 -799
" 800 & over
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23rd Pork Congress
to be held in Stratford
CLINTON - With the opening of
the 23rd Annual Ontario Pork Con-
gress in Stratford on Thursday,
June 20 you know summer is on
your doorste�►`even if Mother Na-
ture has been showing you other
wise. This year's Congress theme
is " Ontario Pork - A Tradition of
Quality" and has things of interest
to anyone working in the pork in-
dustry. The education program is
hosting speakers talking about a
wide range of topics such as "Inter-
net: Personal Application for Agri-
culture", a debate on the different
types of barn ventilation, an update
on PRRS, and "New Disease Chal-
lenges". The Stratford Fair
Grounds will be housing over 200
exhibitors displaying their services
for the pork industry. Some unique
pig art and crafts along with some
of the finest purebred animals will
be shown and sold during the two
day event. The Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Af-
fairs Swine Specialists and Advis-
ors will be featuring a display on
the "Pork Industry Information
Highway" along with the "Swine
Profit Predictor", a computer pro-
gram you can try that looks at your
own operation's profit picture. The
producer chosen top swine innova-
tor will be selected from among
the popular innovations exhibits.
Denfleld Sales
The market at Denfield Livestock
Sales traded actively with prices 3-5
dollars higher, fancy well-fed cattle
bringing a 10-15 dollar premium over
this week's rail grade bids.
Wayne Paling, Dresden sold 5
steers avg. weight 1145 avg. price
89.92
Jim Scott, Lucan sold 22 heifers,
avg. weight 1228, avg. price 84.42,
sales to 97 purchased by Holly Pant.
Lorne McKay, Petrolia sold 5
steers, avg. weight 1356, avg. price
85.05.
Morley Hodgins, Parkhill sold 14
steers, avg. weight 1377, avg. price
84.76.
Bill Woodburn, Parkhill sold 14
steers, avg. weight 1336, avg. price
86.31.
John McClinchey, Parkhill sold 8
steers, avg. weight 1261, avg. price
87.
Choice steers 85-92, sales to 99.75
Good steers 80-85
Choice heifers 84-90, sales to 97
Good heifers 80-84
Common 70-80
DI & D2 cows 45-50
D3 tows 40-45
Shells 25-35
Good veal 75-80
Common 60.75
Pigs - 40-60 lbs. 70-80
over 60 lbs. 65-75
Sows 50-55 •
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Of special note are the two guest
speakers who will entertain all
those who come to see them. On
ThursdSteve Smith of the TV
IPtiti i 03A 44 :+01.0
Show wi 1 make you wonder how
your operation ever survived with-
out the use of duct tape along with
some good down home humor.
Friday has Ross Daily, the host of
"This Business of Farming and the
News Now Agri -News" presenting
his thoughts on agriculture, and
you will see why he has won many
awards for his editorials.
Plan to attend this year's Ontario
Pork Congress on Thursday, June
20 and Friday 21 at the Stratford
Fair Grounds, Stratford. For more
information contact your local
OMAFRA Field Office.
End of June
deadline for
final acreage
reports
TORONTO - June 301s the dead-
line for all Ontario fanners enrolled
in Crop Insurance and/or Market
Revenue to send their final acreage
report to the Crop Insurance Com-
mission. Crop insurance premium
payments are due no later than July
10. .
Producers should soon receive
their forms by mail, with detailed
explanations on how to report
acreage and pay crop insurance pre-
miums. Completed forms can be
filed by phoning 1 -800 -CROP -INS
(1-800-276-7467), faxing 416-326-
3133 or mailing by June 30. The
toll-free line will be open 7:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, be-
tween June 12 and June 28.
Producers who report their plant-
ed acreage by phone or fax will re-
ceive an invoice in the mail and can
either mail their crop insurance pre-
miums lo.the Crop Insurance Com-
miseioit or pay at any chartered
bank. HoWever, payment must ac-
company the forms if they are sent
by mail. In alt cases, payment must
be received by July 10. Producers
who Miss the deadlines for forms
and premium payments will have
their guaranteed production level
decreased by six per cent.
For more information or for help,
producers should call their district
co-ordinators.
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