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Wingham Advance-Times, 1978-12-06, Page 12REGIONAL DIRECTORS—Huron County Regional Directors to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture board of directors for the coming year are Allan Turnbull, Southwest Huron; Merle Gunby, Northwest Huron; Gerry Fortune, Northeast Huron; John Van - Beers, Central Huron. Missing from the picture is Jim McIntosh who represents South- east Huron. DELEGATES—Max Demaray,' Brussels; Gerry and Doug Fortune, W ngham; Jack Stafford, Wroxeter, were delegates to the annual convention of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture held. in .Hafiilton, November 27-29. Over 450 elected delegates from all over Ontario attended the three-day convention to determine OFA policy for the coming year. ETTES TOURS. ,FLORIDA - FLORIDA - FLORIDA We are offering Five different trips to Florida this winter . "Pick the'one that most suits you and call us for reservations f soon 10bayFllorida Christmas tour with a6 day stop at Daytona Beach- Christmas Dinner and get together on Christmas. Day ....included. See Disneyworld onus. Departs December 23rd - 'Returns January.1 - Priced from 5275.00. ".9 -Day Mid -Term Florida- this trip is tailored for those who 'hove a minimum of time to spend in 'the warm Florida sun- 4shine. dive night stay -put near Orlando, close to Disney- ' ,world, Sea World, Cypress Gardens etc. Departing March 17 returning March 25 - .Priced from $265.00. 14 Day Florida -Nassau Cruise - Circle tour plus 3 day cruise to Nassau including ah meals on board and the ship is your' hotel. Departs January 13, returns January 26. Priced from $649.1)9. . 14 Day Florida Stay Put - Leisurely trip by motor coach to Daytona Beach with one week stay put. Departing January 27 - February 10 - February 24. Priced from $359.00. 14Day Florida Circle - Visit Cincinnati, Cartersville, Ocala, Silver Springs, Kennedy Space Centre, Ft. Lauderdale, Cy- press Gardens and Orlando, Disneyworld. A fantastic sight- seeing tour. Departing January 27, February 10, February 24. Priced from $395.00. 10 Day Go Bermuda - Our second annual 8 day all inclusive tour to Bermuda. Features top quality accommodation. Round trip jet flight. In flight meals. Transportation to and from Airport. Full breakfast and dinner doily. Hotel gratuit- ies, baggage handling, all taxes included. See Bermuda in the springtime. One of our most relaxing and enjoyable trips ever. Book before January 8, 1979. Late bookings may result in a higher airfare. Deporting February 22 - returning March 1. Priced from 5579.00. 9 Day Carolina - Plantation and Garden Tour. See the Caro- lina's and Virginia during the most beautiful time of the year, spring. Flowers are in full bloom adding to the splend- or of the stately mansions. A trip you will long remember. Deporting March 27 - returning April 4. Priced from 5349.00. 9 Day New Orleans and the Deep South - Featuring the Gulf of Mexico, guided tour of New Orleans, Romantic French Quarters, old homes, Superdome, Canal Street, Bourbon Street, Millionaires row, old Slave Auction and much more. Departing March 26 - returning April 4. Priced from $329.00. .4 Day Washington Tour - Cherry Blossom Festival and Par- ade - Guided tour of Washington including the U.S.-Capital Building, Arlington Cemetery, Lincoln Memorial, etc. De- parting April 6 - returning April 9. Priced from 5139.00. 5 Da„ y.Washington Tour - Cherry Blossom Festival - same trip as above excedt we allow you another day in Washington t� visit Mt. Vernon, shop or do as you wish. Departing April 6 - returning April 10 Priced from 5159.00. WRITE OR CALL FOR FREE BROCHURES Mount Forest Mitchell 323-1545 348-8492 We pike up where convenient. OFA increases membership fees HAMILTON — The yearly fee for ISM membership (Individual Service Membership) in the On- tario Federation of Agriculture will be increased to $50 next year with a $5.00,reduction for those on automatic renewal. This resolu- tion was given strong support at the OFA convention in Hamilton last week. The •increasing demands by government and•other groups for research statistics and advice on proposed legislation affecting farmers has heightened the workload of OFA. The increased fee will help provide sufficient funding, as well as supply revenue for continued activity by the •federation on behalf of far- mers in Ontario. This fee increase will become effective in January 1979: Government poflcies could maks farmers an endangered species HAMILTON—The Ontario government's policies could make farmers an endangered species, Peter Hannam, presi- dent of Ontario Federation of Agriculture warned recently. Speaking at the OFA's 42nd annual convention, Mr. Hannam said the provincial government's half-hearted commitment to agriculture has forced farmers to live in a pressure cooker. They are facing pressures on the use of fertilizer, chemicals, cultivation practices and intensive livestock b operations. One example of the low priority placed on agriculture is the way the government has allowed urbanites to impose their life style on rural Ontario, he declared. "City people who move to the country think they are moving into a park. Before long, they are trying to stop odors, noises, drainage projects, machinery on the roads and other necessary farm activities. Farming could be eeverely restricted beyond all reaon in the most productive areas of the province, unless the government changed its pol- icies. He also pointed out that government agencies don't have to live up to the same land use planning guidelines as farmers and they clutter the countryside with garbage dumps, hydro generating sites, gravel pits, transmission corridors and pipe- lines. Farmers have demonstrated their commitment to agriculture by their investment in their in- dustrrr to produce all the food they can sell, he said. Govern- ment commitment has been half- hearted in acting on convention resolutions. Farm machinery legislation has been refused by Farmers protest urban harassment By Adrian Vos In a rare display of angry emo- tion 450 Ontario farmers got to their feet at the OFA convention in support of Peter Hannam, the OFA president, when a news- paper article was read that said Mr. Hannam's neighbors want him to shut down his corn dryer because they object to the noise of the drying fans. Mr. Hannam emphatically declared that he was not going to let corn valued at $3,500 spoil and if the Ontario Provincial Police try to shut it off: "Woe betide them." He was 'not the only farmer with problems of this nature, for Russel Yungblut of Niagara said Farmers to lend a helping hand HAMILTON .— Gordon Hilh� Varna area farmer, announced the formation of an Agri -Skills Abroad Committee of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. In answer' to- 'a"question frail Jack Stafford, a Wroxeter area farmer, Mr. Hill said there are two projects in other lands being considered by OFA. The OFA will consider sponsor- ing a young farmer from Ghana wishing to come to Canada to learn about agriculture here. It was pointed out that the most . modern farming methods are not necessarily those which will be of the most use to this man. Smaller and less mechanized farm opera - ,tions would possibly be more suitable for this type of educa- tional • project. County federations are now accepting names of those interested in host- ing a farmer from Ghana. ' A feasibility 'study of a Costa Rican village for abandoned chil- dren will be undertaken. A first village, which has its own bakery and also sells eggs and vege- tables, is already operating successfully. A second village is in the planning stages. Each village occupies 50 acres of land and consists of 12 houses with 10 chidren and house parents in each house. The OFA will be looking for a person to go to Costa Rica to study markets and recommend what kind of crops could be produced in conjunction with the villages. Conform can be sold to farm co-operative The federal government has approved in principle the sale of Canfarm, the computerized ac- counting service, to a co-oper- ative of farm organizations, Peter Hannam announced at the recent OI'A convention in Hamil- ton. The co-operative will include, a representative each from the Maritimes. Quebec, the Western proirinces, the OFA. Cooper- ator's Insurance. Credit Union, Co-op Union of Canada and two persons appointed by the Can- adian Federation of Agriculture. "We have to irhprove Canfarm, which includes simplifying it so farmers can more easily utilize the system, and there are pro- posals for an improved market- ing program to include franchis- ing the service", said Mr. Han- nam. The basic fee for the service would be about $15. with other charges being based on what services are used by the farm. The OFA is committed to con tributing up to 525,000 towards the venture. Eugene Whelan, fed- eral minister of Agriculture, has stated the federal government will help with funding during the transition period. The new co-operative is ex- pected to take over the services on Jan. 1, 1979. ON LY MINUTES OF YOUR LIFE... WILL PAW 4 LW/1W Rt A Gtf U r88S5 110011 t)c):vosi that urbanites who moved into his area have effectively stopped viable hog operations. The Fort Erie area can only accommodate operations of a maximum 50 hogs. Mr. Yungblut said no one can make a living feeding 100 hogs, but politicians don't seem to know or care. Earlier, a resolution from Dur- ham Region also dealt with the problem by asking legal protec- tion from rural residents so they wouldn't have the right to "ob- struct farmers pursuing their, normal operations". the provincial government. Qn- tario farmers should have the same protection given in other provinces. Mr. Hannam ' said Ontario's half-hearted commitment to agriculture is also evident in its economic priorities. He pointed out: "In 1978, one automobile manufacturer — Ford — re- ceived government subsidies for establishing one plant in Wind- sor. Those subsidies were over 70 million dollars. That amounts to nearly half the entire agricul- tural budget for all of Ontario last year." He called on both the federal and provincial governments to change their policies and make a real commitment to agriculture. "If our national objective is a united Canada, a strong economy, a productive society and full employment potential, then we as Canadians should literally start from the ground up. The ground on which we produce our food," he said. EJIIENNIAL OWING Help kick off Wingham's Centennial Year f ERE'S YOUR CHANCE Register as a clean shaven entrant at the Mayor's Centennial Levee (at Wingham's Golf and Curling Club), from noon 'till 4 p.m. Jan. 1st, 1979. Registration is only $2.00, and you may win a $50. cash prize for the longest, most colorful, or the best groomed beard. Judging Centennial Week August 1 - 6th. Those choosing not to grow a beard may extend their support by purchasing a $2.00 license -to -shave. Entries also accepted at Andy's Barber Shop and George of Brussels! Hairstyling Jan. 1 - 15th. DON')' MISS YOUR CHANCE! 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