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The Times Advocate, 2004-07-07, Page 21Wednesday,July 7, 2004 It all starts on the a culture 21 TIMES -ADVOCATE Junior Farmers: building leaders for 60 years ORANGEVILLE - Junior Farmers in Ontario isn't so "junior" anymore. In fact, the Junior Farmers' Association of Ontario (JFAO) is celebrating its 60th birth- day this year and the invita- tion is out to all former JFAO members to get involved. Since 1944, thousands of Ontario youth have experi- enced the benefits of leader- ship training gained through JFAO membership, along with the joys of the social experi- ences. The 60th anniversary com- mittee is preparing for the Alumni Reunion to give all these former JFAO members the opportunity to get togeth- er Aug. 14 at the Orangeville Fairgrounds. There will be lots of time to rekindle old friendships and reminisce about the drama, sports, debating, travel and other experiences from their days in Junior Farmers across Ontario. Other attractions at the event will include a silent auction, displays of Junior Farmer memorabilia, a bar- becue and a dance to wrap up the day. Barbecue/dance tickets are $25 each, purchased in advance. Tickets for the dance only are $10 each and may be purchased at the door. Organizers are encouraging everyone interested in barbe- cue tickets to act soon since the demand is strong. The order form for these tickets can be found on the JFAO Web site at www.jfao.on.ca. More information is avail- able by calling the JFAO office at 519-780-5326 or by e-mail at jf60@jfao.on.ca. Change in the Junior Barrow Show a benefit to Pork Congress STRATFORD - it's a winning combination when the theme of the 2004 Ontario Pork Congress fits perfectly with the annual Junior Barrow Show. Organizers of this year's Pork Congress certainly are focusing forward, but that's the theme every year for junior barrow entrants. The show ran June 12 at the Stratford fair- grounds, rewarding com- petitors and spectators and serving as an infor- mal start to the Pork Congress. This is the third year the Junior Barrow Show has been held as a separate event, and the move has proved to be a popular one. Having its own date provides added focus on the industry's 'next gen- eration,' as well as a relaxed atmosphere and an unhurried pace to the competition. In all, there were nearly 60 entries, judged by Bob Robson. Those topping the list as award recipients included Kevin Ypma as grand champion junior barrow and novice showmanship winner, while Brock Bearss of Huron County was awarded reserve champion junior barrow. Daniel Verbeek from Kent County won grand cham- pion showperson and junior showmanship, while Oxford County's Jeroen Peters picked up the reserve champion showperson and the senior showmanship awards. Kristina DeKroon, from Perth County, was the Lyle Heldman Memorial Award winner. Ontario Swine Improvement of Innerkip, Ont., a regional testing centre with an artificial insemination unit, also awarded a senior scholar- ship worth $500 to Ryan Schill and the junior scholarship, worth $300 to Brock Bearss. New to the show last year and expanded for 2004 was the County Group of Three, which welcomed Kent County to the group of Perth, Oxford and Huron counties. Daniel Verbeek, Michelle Verbeek and Courtney Campbell were winners from Kent County. Perth County recipients were Laura DeKroon, Kristina DeKroon and Tony DeKroon. From Oxford County, Eline Peters, Jeroen Peters and Ryan Peters were in the win- ner's circle and from Huron County it was Brian Bearss, Brock Bearss and Jenn Logtenberg receiving hon- ours. The 31st annual Ontario Pork Congress took place June 23-24 at the Stratford fairgrounds. Each year, something new comes along to the festivities, enhancing and complementing the unique blend of industry exhibits, arts and crafts, demonstrations and the chance to get to know some of the best people involved in agriculture today. Brussels Livestock report For the week ending July 2. Total Receipts 1,335 head of cattle, 335 lambs and goats Summary Tuesday: The fed steers and heifers sold at prices $1 lower. Fancy and double muscle steers and heifers sold 82 to 88 with sales up to 90.25. Choice steers and heifers sold 75 to 80, and 2nd cut steers and heifers sold 70 to 75. The cows sold on a steady market. Thursday: The veal sold at prices $5-10 higher. The lambs sold on a good steady active trade. Friday: Calves and yearlings traded on a strong active market. Steers There were 471 steers on offer. Fifteen steers consigned by Emereson L. Martin, Linwood aver- aging 1316 lbs. sold for an average of 81.67 with two limo steers aver- aging 1422 lbs. sold for 90. Ten steers consigned by Levi M. Bauman, St. Clements averaging 1486 lbs. sold for an average of 81.50 with a bwf steer weighing 1365 lbs. sold for 86. One gold steer weighing 1420 lbs. consigned by James Weber, Mount Forest sold for 83.25 Heifers There were 147 heifers on offer. Eight heifers consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood averaging 1316 lbs sold for 82.44 with a limo heifer weighing 1360 lbs selling to Norwich Packers for 87.50 Six heifers consigned by Skinner Farms, Mitchell averaging 1265 lbs selling for an average of 79.15 with a limo heifer weighing 1215 lbs sell- ing for 83.00 to Dominion Meat Packers Eight limo heifers consigned by Merkley Farms, Wroxeter averag- ing 1278 lbs selling to Norwich Packers for 76.75 Cows There were 125 cows on offer. 01 & D2: 20-30 sales to 37; D3: 15- 20; D4: 10-15; Shell Cows: 5-10. One char cow consigned by Darren Van Der Hoek, Ripley weighing 1775 lbs sold for 35. Five cows consigned by Lloyd Binns, Owen Sound, averaging 1600 lbs sold for an average of 30.73 with sales to 37. Two char cows consigned by Alan R. MacRae, Teeswater averaging 1355 lbs sold for an average of 28.60 with sales to 33.50. Bulls There were 17 bulls on offer sell- ing from 20 to 32.50 sales to 41. One limo bull consigned by Harold A. Weppler, Neustadt weighing 2120 lbs sold for 41. Two bulls consigned by Harvey Forbes Livestock Ltd., Wiarton averaging 2180 lbs selling for an average of 28.31 with sales to 32.50. Veal There were 122 head of veal on offer. Beefi n/a; Good Holstein: 85-95; Medium Holstein: 60-80; Plain & Heavy Holstein: 40-50. Twenty veal consigned Gerald Vansickle, Thamesville averaging 679 lbs sold for an average of 88.53 with sales to 94. Ten veal consigned by Mark Pfeffer, Clifford averaging 617 lbs I. June ; 1011101 Denfield. Livestock Sales market report The Market at Denfield Livestock Sales traded steady on all classes of fed cattle with the fancy cattle bringing a pre- mium. Cows sold active at steady to stronger prices with Montreal orders strong. Sows and boars sold strong. Sunnydale Farms, Ailsa Craig sold 19 steers avg. wt. 1263 lbs. avg. price 83.16 with sales to 100 purchased by Denview Meats. Norm Hodgins, Parkhill sold 12 steers avg. wt. 1474 lbs. avg. price 78.46. Glen and David Minielly, Wyoming sold 13 heifers avg. wt. 1218 lbs. avg. price 74. Choice Steers: 80-90 sales to 100; Good steers: 70-75; Plain steers: 60-70; Choice exotic cross heifers: 80-86; Good heifers: 70-76; Plain heifers: 60-70; Good fed cows: 30-40; D1 & D2 cows: 20-28; D3 & D4 cows: 15-20; Shells: 10-14; Good beef bulls: 30-40; Holstein bulls: 20-28; A light run of stockers sold steady; Good Holstein bull calves: 100-180 with plain calves under pressure; Good heavy Sows: 60-66, sales to 70; Boars: 20-29. sold for an average of 92.52 with sales to 93. Twelve veal consigned by Nethercott Dairy Farms, Arkona averaging 690 lbs sold for an aver- age of 83.10 with sales to 89. Lambs under 50 lbs: 101-109; 50-65 lbs: 96-129; 65-80 lbs: 95-124; 80-95 lbs: 108-120; 95-110 lbs: 106-109; 110 lbs and over: n/a. Sheep 36-41 Goats $20-$105 Top Quality Stocker Steers under 400 lbs: n/a; 400- 500 lbs: n/a; 500-600: 86-105; 600-700: 60- 95.50; 700-800: 67-85.50; 800-900: 64-79.50; 900-1000: 77.50-80.50; over 1000: 68.75- 77.75. Top Quality Stocker Heifers under 300 lbs: n/a; 300-400: n/a; 400-500: 79-97; 500-600: 72-87; 600-700: 73.25-95.50; 700-800: 78.50-88; 800-900: 68-83.25; Over 900lbs: 65-77.25. G.I.C.'s 70% altar Gaiser ""'+ Kneale EXETER - 235-2420 GRAND BEND - 238-8484 CLINTON - 482-3401 Each year, the Ontario Pork Congress celebrates the level of excellence afforded by the pork industry in this province. The annual showcase recognizes the vital con- tribution made by pro- ducers and those involved in pork production. The Ontario pork indus- try is worth an estimated $4.8 billion in direct sales and indirect economic impacts, accounting for more than 35,000 jobs created through the dedi- cation and work of the 4,200 producers, their dealers and affiliates. The Pork Congress also provides a useful and timely forum for all facets of the industry - from producers to retailers, packers to consumers; a unique opportunity to learn, share and reflect on all that Ontario pork production has to offer. 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