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The Times Advocate, 2004-01-21, Page 23Wednesday, January 21, 2004 Page 23 Exeter Times—Advocate Farm news CAIS information meetings planned The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food is rolling out a series of information sessions to explain the new approach to safety net programs for Ontario farmers. This new approach will consist of two programs, the Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) program and Production Insurance. The CAIS program will direct gov- ernment funds to producers by com- bining the stabilization assistance previously provided by the Net Income Stabilization Account (NISA) and the Ontario Farm Income Disaster Program (OFIDP). There are 65 information meet- ings for producers scheduled across the province between Feb. 16 and March 18. In addition there are a series of 16 CAIS information ses- sions targeted to agricultural finan- cial advisors in the private sector. They will take place Feb. 2-12. The meetings will focus on: • Explaining the new CAIS pro- gram and enrolment procedures. • Winding down current NISA accounts. • Updating the parameters for Production Insurance. • Highlighting business planning services now offered under the Renewal Chapter of the APF. • Summarizing the goals of the Agricultural Policy Framework. Producer information sessions are free. Call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1- 877-424-1300 to register. In Huron County meetings will take place in Gorrie at the Howick Community Centre Feb. 23, 1:30- 4:30 p.m., in Holmesville at the White Carnation Banquet hall, Feb. 23, 7-10 p.m. and in Clinton at the town hall, Feb. 24, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In Middlesex County meetings will take place at the Ilderton Coldstream Hall, Feb. 19, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at the North Dorchester Optimist building, Feb. 19, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. In Perth County meetings will take place at the Mitchell Community Centre, Feb. 25, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; the St. Mary's Arena, Feb. 25 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and in Milverton at the Perth East Recreation Centre, March 1, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pre -registration is strongly encour- aged for information sessions for financial advisors since space may be limited. There is a fee of $60 plus GST. For more information and to register, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1- 877-424-1300. Meetings are scheduled in London for Feb. 4 and Feb. 12 at the Hellenic Centre. For more information on the CAIS program visit the OMAF Web site at www.omaf/gov.on.ca or call the CAIS program toll free at 1-877- 838-5144. Brussels Livestock weekly report For the week ending Jan. 16, 2004. Total Receipts 1439 head of cattle, 610 lambs and goats Summary Tuesday: The fed cattle sold at prices $5 to $6 higher. The cows traded on a steady market. Thursday: The top end veal sold at prices $2 to $5 higher with the balance selling at prices steady to last week. The lambs sold on a strong active trade. Friday: The calves and yearlings both traded at prices $2 to $5 higher. Steers There were 362 steers on offer selling from 80 to 88 with sales to 103. Nelson M. Martin, Wellesley consigned two limo steers averaging 1280 lbs which sold to Dominion Meat Packers for 103. His overall offering of twenty-four steers aver- aged 1380 lbs selling for an average price of 90.86. One grey steer consigned by Ken Shortreed, Walton weighed 1325 lbs which sold for 97. His overall offering of ten steers averaged 1392 lbs selling for an average price of 87.01. Aaron F. Martin, Newton consigned two limo steers averaging 1370 lbs which sold BORLAND FARM SERVICE 2004 I.P. 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Heifers There were 205 heifers on offer selling from 80 to 88 with sales to 100.50 Merkley Farms, Wroxeter consigned one limo heifer weighing 1275 Lbs which sold for 100.50. Their overall offering of five heifers averaged 1340 lbs selling for an average price of 98.08. Fifteen heifers consigned by Roy A . McCulloch, Allenford averaged 1336 lbs selling for an average price of 89.31 with his top limo heifer weighing 1395 Lbs sell- ing for 95.50. 2004 Winter Information Meeting BORLAND FARM SERVICE Date: January 27" Place: Exeter Masonic Hall, 248 McConnell Street, Exeter (behind Kentucky Fried Chicken & OPP Station) Time: 3:45 p.m. sharp - 7:00 p.m. Borland Farm Service hopes this meeting will be of value to you, the grower/customer. We will keep it short and to the point. 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