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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-04-02, Page 27The Junior Farmers' Association of Ontario, 35 years old thls year, held its annual Provincial Conference recently in Toronto. Representing Huron County are, from the left,., first row: Ralph Morrison, R.R. 4, Seaforth; Roger Morrison, R.R. 4, Seaforth; Deb Armstrong, R.R. 4, Wingham; Dorothy Van Esbroech, R.R. 2, Hensall.. and Wendy Armstrong, R.R. 4, Wingham. Second row: Larry Plaetzer, R.R. 1, Auburn; Randy Wilson, R.R. 4, Seaforth-; Bill .Arm -- strong, R.R. 4, Wingham; Kim Riley, Seaforth;- Jim Phelan, 1979. President, Junior F-armers' Association of Ontario and Cliff Hicks, R.R. 1, Crediton. Brussels woman awarded half of far°rn. A Brussels woman was recently awarded half of the farm business, a first under the Ontario's Family Law Reform Act., In Goderich, •Judge Francis Carter awarded Jane Badley half of the farm's assets making it the first farm case in Ontario (under the act) that gives half of the farm businesto the wife: Richard Harold .Badley was sued for half of the family and farm assets accrued during their 101/2 The Provincial Board year marriage, which of the Christian Farmers ended in separation on Federation of Ontario has April 13, 1979. . called on the -Federal The couple had owned government to increase two. dairy farms in Morris • the.fundings of the Farm Township near Blyth so Credit Corporation. by 25 Judge Carter divided .the -.P tent - was a contribution towards the acquisition of the non -family assets equal to that cif the respondent (husband)." One of the reasons the judge gave for his decision was. that the couple were joint tenants of the two farms. Judge CFFOcalls on increased federal funding to help family farms assets by awarding the a lass Is the best way to second farm to the wife help family farmers in and the first farm,to the this time of high interest husband. rates", said John Sikma, CFFO President after the Judge Carter set Federation's regular another precedent when March meeting in Milton. he said the type of con- The meeting saw •a tribution, a wife makes to record of 42 delegates a farm business doesn't from across the province., matter. He said that as The Federation's long 'as she worked Executive is looking for a towards acquiring the new meeting location. assets, she is entitled to The Federation did not an equal share. join other farm Mrs. Badley worked for in calling. for all kinds of interest away from the farm and subsidies or freezes. her earnings covered household costs, not farm "We'reacceprepared to expenses, She also helped society hast t to eaccept rest "f with farm chores until said John Sikma. "But 1977, when she developed the Farm Credit Cor - an allergy and her farm poration is an important arkwas_curtailaci - —soot ce-of-fu ds-farfanri' In his judgement, members. We want to be Carter wrote: "I am atisfied that the con- ribution of the applicant (wife) here, by using all er outside income on the maintenance of the family — by her work in the fields, the barn and the milking parlor and by her work in the home, s t h CLAY - Silo Unioaders Feeders Cleaners Stabling Log Elevators Liquid Manure Equipment Hog Equipment BUTLER — Silo Unloaders Feeders Conveyors FARMATIC — Mills Augers, etc. ACORN — Cleaners Heated Waterers WESTEEL-ROSCO Granaries B & L - Hog Panelling LOWRY FARM SYSTEMS RR 1, Kincardine, Ont. Phone 395-5286 sure that enough is available. A resolution asking for a 10 -year interest subsidy for young farmers only was tabled for further study by the Locals. Also referred for further study was ' a. revised policy on land use •planning. The new concept, suggested by the Federation's Research ` and Polley Director, would establish agricultural zones that would be beneficial to all family farmers. "We're concerned about the present bulkanization of planning resulting from more local control," said William Van Huizen, CFFo Vice President. CFFO corn producers have discussed the concept of a marketing board but have not decided if they want to support one. CFFO chicken producers have met with Maple Lodge Farms and were encouraged that Maple Lodge Farms is seeking to improve its rel at-ionsh-ip-w4th Ontario chicken producers. CFFO dairymen found the first dairy quota exchange acceptable abut continue to be worried about future quota prices. ARE YOU RECEIVING THE MAXIMUM CROPS AND THE MAXIMUM DOLLAR VALUE FROM EACH ACRE YOU FARM? Have You Considered Farm Drainage? CAN WE HELP YOU? WE OFFER EARLIER PLANTING WE OFFER BIGGER CROP POTENTIAL WE OFFER SURER FALL HARVEST ROCI( DRAINAGE LTD. FARM' DRAINAGE KINCARDINE, ONTARIO PHONE: 3963253 or 395-5851 -SPECIALIZING IN FARM DRAINAGE- -WORK FULLY GUARANTEED - "DRAINS THE EARTH TO ADO MORE WORTH" Carter wrote that under the act, joint tenancy means each spouse has "one -halt beneficial interest in the property." GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, Ii98Q�.-P„ ,M> ."7 , Huron milk producers meet for annual meeting BY CATH WOODEN The Huron County Milk Producers held their annual meeting on Friday, March 28 at the Royal Canadian Legion hall in Clinton. Guest speakers included Ken McKinnon, chairman of the .Ontario Milk Marketing Board, M.P.P. Jack Riddell, and M.P. Murray Cardiff. McKinnon listed three points that the OMMB needs to emphasize. He said that the organization -must remain strong, that promotion of milk products is important, and that the total in- dustry must remain as efficient as possible. He said that the federal government is going to reduce its share of dollars going into milk promotion, and as a result, the producers are going to have to "dig deeper into their pockets" to pay for ad- vertis ing. McKinnon reported some statistics °con- cerning consumption and production. Last year; butter consumption was down 5-7 per cent, but this year there has been a small growth of .4 per cent. He said that Ontario .milk •producers -have been producing-_ 95 per cent of their quotas. He urged producers to aim for shipment of their total quota, but warned them not to ship over the quotas. He mentioned that even though 'the producers are filling their domestic share of milk, there is still. room in the export category. McKinnon told the Spnhg.NO BETTER TIME FOR LET US DO THEM FOR YOU!! Residential & Rural • Driving Sheds • Hog Barns e Renovations • Additions. BRINK'S CONSTRUCTION R,R. 1 Bornholm Phone 345-•2010 , WATER WELL DRILLING '79 YEARS EXPERIENCE" • FARM • SUBURBAN • INDUSTRIAL • MUNICIPAL • • FREE ESTIMATES • GUARANTEED WELLS • FAST MODERN EQUIPMENT • 4 ROTARY & PERCUSSION DRILLS "OUR EXPERIENCE ASSURES LOWER COST WATER WELLS" DAVIDSON WELL DRILLING LIMITED 4 Rotary and Percussion Drills PHONE 357-1960 WINGHAM Collect Calls Accepted "ONTARIO'S FINEST WATER WELLS SINCE 1900" Established 1876 McKILLOP MUTUAL •FIRE,INSURANCE COMPANY HEAD OFFICE: 10 MAIN ST., SEAFORTH, OiXT. Mrti, Margaret Sharp. Sec. Treas. Ph. 527-0400 FULL COVERAGE 'Farm and Urban Properties Fire Windstorm. Liability Theft Various Floater Coverages Homeowner s. Tenant's Package, Composite Dwelling DIRECTORS AND ADJUSTERS Ken Carnochan. R R e4, Seaforth Lavern Godkin, R.R. e1, Walton Ross Leonhardt, 11 R e1, Bornoholm John Mr.Ewing. 11 Rel. Blyth Stanley Mcilwain. R R 112. Goderich Donald McKercher. R R e1. Dublin John A Taylor, R R 41. BTueeffeld J N Trewartha. Box 661, Clinton Stuart Wilson. 9.9 e1. Brucetield AGENTS E F -Bill' Durst. R R e4, Seatorth James Keys, R R et, Seatorth Wm Leiper. R R e1, Londesboro 482-3354 527.1897 345-2234 523-9390 524-7051 527-1837 482-7527 -482.7593 527.0687 527.1455 527-0467 523-4257 CALL AN AGENT OR THE OFFICE Huron County producers that they can expect an immediate increase of 65- 68 cents per hecta-litre for industrial milk products and that fluid milk increases can be expected in the summer. Jack Riddell, M.P.P. for Huron -Middlesex, addressed the meeting and talked about the interest rates and how they are affecting far- mers. He said that an average of 100 farmers a month are going out of business. "The federal and provincial governments have to cushionthe blow," said Riddell. He mentioned that the provinces of Quebec, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and New Brunswick all offer "privilage,d interest rates on loans to farmers." "We are competing against other provinces for -markets, and now Quebec has. surpassed Ontario in all things because of their tremendous incentives." Murray Cardiff, new M.P for Huron -Bruce, also expressed his con- cern about interest rates. "We all have to work hard and cutback a little, and be very' -cautious with' our plans for the next six months. He said that he is looking forward to working with the producers, and told them not .to hesitate, coming to him with problems. Bob Ferguson gave a report from -the Milk Inspection Board. He said that there are 1300 milk producers. in Huron - Bruce -Grey and that during the past year, 2200 farm calls have been made. He- reported that there is a problem with water getting into' tanks that could be due to the cattle feed or something in the pipes. Ferguson, presented 26 gold, seal certificates of merit to the top pr-oducers in the county. General certificates of merit were awarded to another 125 producers. This year's Dairy Princess, Susan Zielman, gave a short address. She reported that she has been kept very busy speaking at Women's Institute meetings, PTA meetings, and schools. Elections were held to fill five spaces on the Huron County Milk Committee. Four spots were for three year terms and the other one for a one year term. Elected to the com- mittee for three year terms were: Jim Drennan from Ashfield Township, Jim Hunter, East" Wawanosh, Hugh Litt, Howick; and Stuart Steckle, Stanley. Elected for one year was Martin Baan, from Grey Township. Jim Hunter is the only new represen- tative on the committee. The others were•seeking re-election. , FARM CLASSIFIED' SECTION A. For sale GRASS SEED - Limited amount of forage mix- tures and straight seeds at last summer's prices. Available for immediate delivery. Also lawn grass mixtures. Call Eldon Bradley, 528-2214 or Harvey Culbert 529- 7492.-13-16 LEYLAND •trac'tor, model 270 with turbo charger, 90 b.p. duals and cab, 2300 hours; Versatile cultivator. 20 ft. done only 300 acres; Kongskilde plough, • three furrow, adjustable and like new. Best offer. Phone 524-4165 mornings only. -14-15 FORD 8000 tractor and cab; White 16 ft. wheel discs; Keewanee 161/2 ft. wheel cultivator; Turnco gravity box with fertilizer auger and wagon; Melrow pull type seed drill with hydraulic cylinder, seed box at- tachment. Phone 529-7219 or 529-7214,-14-15 D. Livestock WANTED TO BUY - reasonably priced, saddle horse. 1-347-2623.-13-16x FOR SALE: Good selection of Hampshire, Yorkshire, Harnp X York and York X Landrace boars, ready for service. Prices reflect market conditions. 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