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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-10-12, Page 2PAW .2 740PEPO SIGNAWAR, WEDNESDAY,, =OBER 12, 1993 1 Fall Garden Specials Bulb Planting Needs Bone Meal Soil 8 Bulb Dust Bulb Planters Protect Your Roses •Rodent Repellent •Rose Collars Fall Bulbs Tulips, Doff dila, Narcissus, Crocus, Hyacinths Garden Mums - $2?5 Fall Clearance of NURSERY STOCK 2 Price Evergreens, Trees, Flowering Shrubs (except Blue Spruce) No Guarantee with Sale Price ART Protect for Winter Lawn •Winterizer Fertilizer • Winterizer Weeder Trees •Vexor Mesh •Tree Wrap •Tree Guard LANDSCAPING, NURSERY & GARDEN CENTRE 166 Bennett St. E. Goderich 524-2645 aunt receives federation award Former Huron -Bruce MPP Murray Gaunt of Wingham received the Huron County federation of agriculture's annual award. The award was presented at the federa- tion's annual meeting held Oct. 6 in Seafor- th. Federation past president Gerry Fortune presented the award which, since 1976, has been given annually for outstanding con- tribution to agriculture. "It's not a fanner of the year award," commented Mrs. Fortune. The past president said Mr. Gaunt is "known and respected" for listening to farmers' concerns. A member of the legislative assembly for 17 years, Mr. Gaunt has resumed a former position as farm editor with CKNX radio and television. "I like farm people," Mr. Gaunt said in receiving his award. The former MPP paid tribute to his wife, Pat, who in his words "struck by the home fires." Mr. Gaunt had two surprises that evening. Prior to receiving the award, he had been nominated as presidentof the federation. He declined the presidef►cy. Tony McQuail, 31, of RR 2 Lucknow starts his second term as president of the federa- tion. "An organization such as the Huron Coun- ty Federation of Agriculture can't work without the support of its members," said Mr. McQuail. The federation president paid tribute to his past executive and various committee members who have worked in the farming organization. "Many segments of agriculture are in dif- ficulty these days. Nothing will be ac- complished on behalf of farmers .unless we do it ourselves," said Mr. McQuail. Doug Garniss, 33, of RR 4 Wingham was named to fill the position of federation first vice-president. He replaces Jim McIntosh of RR 4 Seaforth who, although nominated for the coming year, declined the nomination. Paul Klopp, 26, of Zurich was named as second vice-president. County Council objects to change in funding policy Huron County council is objecting "strenuously" to changes in the Ministry of Transportation and Communications method of subsidizing boundary bridges. Road engineer Robert Dempsey told the Oct. 5 session of county council that about - 20 per cent of the cost of the Ball's Bridge, expected to be under constructionin the near future, could be lost under the change. A $50,000 study is yet to be completed on the wrought iron bridge located on the boundary of Colborne, Hullett and Goderich Townships.. The Ball's bridge is expected to cost over $1.5 million. Mr. Dempsey said the present 80 per cent subsidy on boundary bridges could be reduced to about 55 per cent based on an average of the surrounding townships sub- sidy percentage. The surrounding townships subsidy will be based on the in- dividual municipality's requirements in- stead of the previous method of having subsidies based on the job, ie. 80 per cent for bridges. "It'll be quite costly to Huron County if implemented," noted road committee member Brian McBirney. Mr. Dempsey said Huron is making its objections known to MTC. The subject will also be considered by the Municipal Engineers Association, the Ontario Good Roads Association and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. These young men were acelahned to the top three poets of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture at its annual meeting held in Seaforth on Thursday, Oct. 6. Tony McQuail ( centre) of R.R. 2, Lucknow begins his second year as the organization's president "that Doug Garniss (right) of Morris Township takes over as first vice-president and Paul Klopp of R.R. 1, Zurich is second vice-president. Farmers need fair return... • from page 1. something auterent from what they tell farmers. Through the federation's ad- visory service to farmers, the federation found banks were telling farmers they did not want to provide farm credit. Banks were advising farmers to seek credit from the Farm Credit Corporation. While lobbying the federal government however, the federation was told banks wanted to stay in farm credit. Reasonable long term financing is being provided by other provinces to Canadian farmers and Ontario must address such a proposal if Ontario farmers are to become competitive, McQuail said. On supply; management, McQuail said the federation believes the market must be allowed to determine the value of the quota. He also suggested if stabilization is to preserve the family farm there must be a moderate upperside limit. It is important said McQuail, that stabilization be tied to what a farmer is producing. A farmer should not be paid for what he isn't producing, said McQuail, referring to the United States Payment in Kind program to encourage farmers not to produce corn. In applying upperside limits to stabilization, McQuail commented that a farmer would not expand if he could make a decent living on 100 acres and have time to invest in his community. Instead of three or four farmers owning all the land there would be more farmers farming smaller farms which means there would be more people to support the businesses and schools in the cotttinuility. ' If you have 10 farmers buying tractors to farm 1,000 acres you have more ball bear- ings, more tires and more going on in the economy and more people who own and control things which immediately affect them, suggested McQuail. Fewer people are pushed off the land and forced to seek employment in the urban areas which can- not provide employment for them. This is crucial to a viable democracy. Clarence Ackert, second vice-president of the Bruce County Cattlemen's Associatio told the task force agriculture in the prow ce has been beaten down to a state of des�j!fjaair. Ackert suggested that if a stabilization program is implemented, Ontario farmers will still be at a disad- vantage because farmers in other provinces have received assistance for two years. There is a tremendous shortfall in Pictured above are just three of our many, many dynamic styles. An incredible selection...and value! If you're NEW INTOWN and don't know which way to turn, call the Get set for cooler days... Our entire stock is on sale. We Honour VISA and MASTERCARD SALES & SERVICE 4 THE SQUARE, GODERICH 524-2822 Open Daily: 9 AM -6 PM FRIDAY NITES TO 9 PM e, Ontario and farmers here must be paid a lump sum to catch up, bringing farmers to a competitive position with farmers in other provinces, Ackert said. Several of the briefs presented agreed on one important point. The program for beginning farmers should be applicable to farmers who have started in the industry in the past three to five years. The Bruce County Federation of Agriculture pointed out that the Beginning Fanner Program is five years too late and at this time, the priority should be to help existing farmers, to keep them viable. The Huron Federation of Agriculture said in its brief that farming is not only an occupation but a way of life. If this is the life you choose and you are willing to work the long hours necessary, there is an im- petus to move now or you might not get the chance. Over -production and low com- modity prices may mean new farmers are not necessary now, but we should address the long term health of the industry, said the Huron federation. Many of the organizations told the task force they deplore the austerity measures affecting the extension offices of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food across the province. The provincial budget covering the direct operating expenses for OMAF county offices has been slashed$3.7 million compared with the previous fiscal year. As a result these offices are unable to maintain the established level of service to farmers. This comes at a time when the best available technol y .ss ,_cequiced to. revitalize the agricultural industry, • commented the brief prepared by Grey County Federation of Agriculture. The Huron Pork Producers told the task force they support the so-called Ferguson Bill up to the point where the courts can order lenders to forgive loans. This would not only be an injustice to lenders, but it would also tend to severely curtail the confidence of feed companies, machinery companies and farmer lenders to invest in agriculture. Ross Eedy president of the Huron Pork • Producers also expressed support for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture in their quest for agribonds. Financing at reasonable rates through the Farm Credit Corporation must be expanded and what could be better than a retiring fanner being able to invest in the farm he just left without jeopardizing his retirement in- come? asked Eedy.. Across The Corner or Around The World, When You Think of Flowers Whistle... 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