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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-03-04, Page 26PAGE 10A-GODERICHSlakLeSTAR, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4,1981 It was like knocking motherhood and apple pie: Or spitting on the flag. It was at the annual marketing seminar sponsored by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture last week. The uproar was caused by Dr.• T.K. (Sandy) Warley of the University of Guelph when he told more than 100 farmers at the seminar they better dean up their act or somebody else will do it for them. He is one of three men researching and writing a report for the Economic Council of Canada on regulations in the food in- dustry. He said he wasn't against marketing boards or even the use of supply management, just the abuse of it. He accused the "feather" industry - egg, chicken and turkey farmers - of ripping off the Canadian public. "I'm not against . supply management - only attractive supply management," he said. He repeatedly warned farmers that the abuses of their power may prompt govern- ments to "throw out the baby with the bathwater" by remov- ing marketing legislation entirely. His studs' are ''sympathetic° to the 'problems in the egg, thicken and turkey industries but it will include "that things have got badly out of hand at the marketing agencies because quotas have acquired a value of at least $750 million. "The excesses in this sector put the whole marketing board system into disrepute," he said: And that's when the hackles came up and farmers began to defend their system. Brian Ellsworth of the Ontario Egg Marketing Board said everybody says the egg -pricing for- mula is too rich but he didn't know too many millionaire farmers. He candidly admitted the system was not the best bun asked:hlio has- got a better one to offer% Other delegates said marketing boards assured consumers lanais are app,ec•d.rd oI coo',a.e, of regular deliveries of food at reasonable prices and of high quality. They said they bad fought hard and long for many years to establish an orderly system of getting their products- to market with a reasonable return to the producers. ' They strongly suggested they would be out to fight any recommendations that would wipe out their marketing systems. But they were also told, in no uncertain terms, that they will have to have statistics, figures reasons - not excuses - for their systems. They were told they must be prepared to "let it all hang out" by being open to criticism and ready to defend every move they make. David Kirk, executive secretary of the Canadian Federa- tion of Agriculture, defended the pricing systems, even in the feathers industry. He said he simply did not agree with the whole principle of the analysis done by Dr. Warley and his associates in the study. Pr cIi .e by supply. management boards, he, said,, was not excessive and the fundamentals of the Warley position were irrational. He made,a great case to prove that the costing and pricing formula in eggs, for instance, is not too rich and that producers are not gouging consumers. "We're asking for a return on our investment and I think that's fair," he said. "We can argue on rational terms." Well, I think some arguments are coming. If and when that report goes to the Economic Council of Canada and, in turn, to the Cabinet, the fit is going to hit the shan and farmers are going to be right in front of that fan. Mind you, they are used to working in that atmosphere and they will 'come out figti_g. I hope. Clifford E. McNeil of R:R. 8 Goderich was recently awarded a Master Breeder Shield from the Holstein -Friesian Association of Canada. He is shown here with his family. Front row, left to right, are Clifford's son Glen, Clifford, his wife Evelyn, and his son Bob. Second row, left to right, are Glen's wife Vanda, Clifford's sister-in-law Minnie McNeil, daughter -In-law Doreen McNeil, daughter Helen Sager and daughter -In-law Mar, Lou McNeil. Back row, left to right, are Clifford's brother Doug, Clifford's son Don and Clifford's son-in-lawDon. Sager. (Photo by Patty Jones) McNeil receives shiel The Holstein -Friesian Association of Canada has awarded a Master Breeder Shield to Clifford E. McNeil of RR6 Goderich. The presentation was made at the Holstein -Friesian Association of Canada An- nual Meeting of Members on February 11 at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. Jim Fraser of Spring Farrel Hols- teins in Brampton did the honour.. The Master Breeder Shield is the highest honour bestow- edupon a Canadian Holstein Breeder. it indicates superiority in the breeding of the cattle for both production and type. Clifford and his brother Douglas started farthing in 1935 with a mixed herd. They gradually obtained Hols- teins. In 1946, this herd of grade Holstein.4 was divided From this point on they gradually purchased more Holsteins until ' 1955 when they became members of the Holstein Association. Clifford states that superior bulls from ,the A.I. Units have helped him great- ly in winning the shield. All the females in the Heather Holme herd have this prefix and have been bred by ar- tificial'insemination. One of the foundation females was Heather Holme Eva. This Good Plus; 2 -Star Brood cow was sired by Seil- ing Triune Achilles. She has one, Good Plus daughter by Roybrook Starlite, two Very Good daughters by Pickiand Citation R and a Very Good daughter by Woodbine Milkman. RosafenShamrock Perseus UNH NH Schoolmate were. .bulls that were used on the herd in previous years. Presently Roybrook Starlite, Trudgen Mach Four and Shore Stylist are being mated to Heather Holme Holsteins. Clifford states that one of his favourites in the herd is Heather Holme Darky. This Very Good female was Reserve Grand Champion at the Huron County Holstein Show in 1977 and has three records over 450 kg of fat. Darky is only one example of the Heather Hohne• females that signifies beauty and 'utility. Clifford and his wife Evelyn have four children. One daughter Helen is mar- ried living in Goderich. Bob is married living on the original home farm breeding Holsteins. Donald is married living on a farm nearby and breeds Limousin cattle and hogs and the youngest son WATER WELL DRILLING "11 YEARS EXPERIENC4'' • FARM • SUBURBAN • INDUSTRIAL • MUNICIPAL • • FREE ESTIMATES • GUARANTEED WELLS • FAST MODERN EQUIPMENT ••4 ROTARY d PERCUSSION DRILLS "OUR EXPERIENCE ASSURES LOWER COST WATER WELLS" DAVIDSON WELL DRILLING LIMITED "ONTAP.1O'S FIN 4 Rotary and Percussion Drills PHONE 357-1960 WINGHAM Collect Calls Accepted T WATER WELLS SINCE 1900" Glen is married and lives on his own farm breeding Hols- teins. Clifford states that all family members have helped to develop the present herd. Clifford is Clerk of Session at the Nile United Church, Past Chief Ranger of the Canadian Order of 'oresters, Past Chairman of the Huron County Milk Com- mittee and Past President of United Breeders Incor- porated. He indicates that he also enjoys, in addition to Holsteins, good Percheron horses. On an average of 14 registrations per year, Clif- ford required 202 points. He earned 215 points. He has bred a one 2 -Star Brood cow, a one 1 -Star Brood cow and • 29 Very Good females. open house to attract 25,000 The 57th annual College Royal open house at the University of Guelph is expected to attract more than 25,000 visitors March 14 and 15. The open house program began in 1925 to, show the public the range of activities and research under way at the Ontario Agricultural College. Now, the program offers an opportunity to explore all the facilities of a modern university. "The theme for this year. is Expanding Our Horizons," says Carolyn Bird, College Royal publicity supervisor. "We want to show that the university is accessible not only to students but to other members of the community, through our continuing education programs." All buildings will be open to the public -from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 14, and from 11 am.-' -to 5 p.m. March 15. Every club, department and faculty will present displays to illustrate their particular subject area. The Ontario Veterinary College students will demonstrate live surgery throughout the weekend. Old Federation to hold Candidates meeting The Huron County Federa- tion of Agriculture has scheduled its "All Can- didates Meeting" for Mon- day, March 16' at 8730 p.m. in the South Huron District High School in Exeter. The three candidates moiling in the Huron -Middlesex riding will be present. They are: Jim Britneil of Goderich, PC; Gwen Pemberton of Bayfield, NDP; and Jack Riddell, Liberal incumbent. The candidates will draw for order of speaking, Each Western Fait farm show opens T11e 1981 Western Fair Farm Show swung open its gates on Tuesday, March 3 at 10:30 a.m. For the next four days the show will ex- plore answers to the ques- tion, "What Can Be Done in '81?" as it relates to area farmers. Sharply higherinterest and energy costs have af- fected allof us, and the farmer is certainly no excep- tion. Indeed, these are major concerns in . an industry which has seen net incomes decline as much as 23 per- cent in the past few years. Theatre programs dealing' with such timely topics .es fuel for agriculture, soil management, tillage and rotation. practices and the safety of. agricultural chemicals will be presented each afternoon beginning at 1:30 p.m. On Friday, the Hon. Eugene Whelan, Minister of Agriculture for Canada will outline the 'federal government's farm policy for the 1980s. Written questions will be accepted frorie the audience following Whelan's presentation. Programs of special in- terest to the fairer sex will cover flower -arranging, spr- ing fashions and creative cooking. . Competition comes to the forefront tonight, Wednes- day, with a Junior Amateur Contest and on Thursday square dancing sets . from throughout the area will vie for top honors. Evening theatre presentations begin at 8 p.m., and all programs are free to Farm • Show Visitors. The Western Fair • Farm Show is this area's major agri-business exhibition, br- inging together acres of the • very latest in farm equip- ment and machinery, seeds and grain, agricultural chemicals and • fertilizers, livestock equipment, educa- tional displays and more. .'he show is open from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and from 10:30 a.m. to 4 pare. on Friday. Admission charges are $2 for adults, and children 12 years and under accom- panied by an adult are ad- mitted free. Meet the candidates The Bruce County Federa- tion of Agriculture and the Huron County Federation of Agriculture have scheduled a jointly sponsored "All Can- didates Meeting" for Mon- day, March 16 at 8:30 p.m. at the Wingham Public School. The three candidates runn- ing in the Huron -Bruce riding will be present. They are: Gary Harron of Allen - ford, PC; Tony McQuail of, Lucknow, NDP, and Murray Flston of Wingham, Liberal. The candidates will draw for order of speaking. Each es pening new m business Financial assistance Management counselling Management training Information on government programs for business See Our Stratford Office Representative Don Handford AT: The Bedford Hotel Goderich, Ontario ON: The 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month Next Vlsif Date: Tuesday, March 10th If you require financing to start, modernize or expand your business and are unable to obtain it elsewhere on reasonable terms and conditions or if you are interested in the FBOB management services cif Counselling and training or wish information on government programs available for your business. talk to our representative. F'f.-UFRAL BUSINESS r) ✓FLOPMF:N' BANk (sranch Offlce Address) For an appointment or further in- formation on the Banlea services call 271.5654 (collect) or write 1026 Ontario Street Stratford, Ontario. speaker will then be allowed seven minutes to address the audience. The meeting will then be opened to questions from the floor. While the questions may be directed at a specific candidate, the other candidates may also respond to it. BUTLER. Ring Drive Silo Unloaders B ig Jim Silo Unloaders Volume Belt Feeders Convoy -n -feed Cattle Feeders Single Chain Conveyors Barn Cleaners Oswalt Ensiimixers FARMATIC- Blender Hammer Mills B lender Roller Mills .,Blender Mills for Ground Hi -Moisture Corn Augers Leg Elevators ACORN - Cable Barn Cleaners Hydraulic Manure Pumps WESTEEL-ROSCO Grain Bins - 1,350 to 250,000 bu. B ulk Feed Tanks ACME - Fan -Jet Ventilation Systems ASTON - Ventilation Systems 5&L Complete Hog Confine- ment Systems SLURRY -SLINGER Liquid Manure Spreaders CLAlY- Parts and Service fort Clay Equipment AERO -FLUSH Liquid Manure Pumps, Aerators, Separators WE HANDLE EVERYTHING -ALMOST LOWRY FARM SYSTEMS, RR 1, Kincardine, Ont. Phone 395.5286 speaker will then be allowed seven minutes to address the audience. The meeting will then be opened to questions from the" floor. While the questions may be directed at a specific candidate, the other candidates may also respond to it. John Van Beers, first vice- president of the Duron Coun- ty Federation of Agriculture, will introduce the candidates and act as chairman. M'cDonald's Farm, featuring live farm animals, will once again be a special treat for the youngsters beginning 11 a.m. on March 15. The ar- boretum will demonstrate maple syrup production. The highlight of the open house weekend is a public lecture by Canadian scientist Dr: David Suzuki. 'He will officially open the program March 14 at 1 p.m. in the 'Peter Clark Hall, University Centre. A new feature of this an- nual event is a public lecture by _Canadian scientist Dr. David ,Suzuki. He will of- ficially open the program March 14 at 1 p.m. in the Peter Clark Hall, University Centre. A new feature of this an- nual event is tthe University of Guelph Flying Club fly days. 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