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The Huron Expositor, 1986-03-05, Page 7FARM Federation starts membership blitz During March 4, 5, and 6 the Perth County Federation of Agriculture will be conducting a membership blitz, All the townships will be covered by the PCFA members assisted by OFA fieldmen and representatives. "Any farmer that doesn't belong now will hopefully be visited and be asked to join the OFA the largest voluntary agricultural organization in Ontario" said Cliff Thomp- son, membership committee chairman. He added, "our current membership is 1253 and we hope to sign an additio al 100 new memberships during the blitz. The benefits are many and va ed, some of which are group life and health insurance, the Ontario Farm Machinery Agency, and access to OFA member services, such as legal advise states the committee chairman. "Whereas farmers now consist of only 4 per cent of total population it is increasingly difficult to lobby agriculture's concerns to both government and consumers. This makes the $80.00 membership fee a good invest- ment in your industry," said Mr. Thompson. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MARCH 5, 1986 — A7 VAN PELT'S USED FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES Located on the Main Street, Mitchell PH: 348-8244 NEW EXECUTIVE — The Huron County Dairy Producers chose one new member and re-elected three others at their annual meeting In Brussels recently. New member Lyle Martin and re-elects Bill Wallace, Stuart Steckle and Hugh Litt Join the rest of the committee, who's terms have not yet expired. From left, front, Kevin Kale, B0I Wallace, Lyle Martin, Elston Speiran; back Ian Boonstpple, Stuart Steckle, Hugh Litt, Cliff McNeil, Walter Elliott, Ken Ramsey. Raftls photo Slaughter cattle bring higher prices The market at Brussels Stockyards traded actively with much higher prices on all classes of slaughter cattle. Pigs sold easier. There were 753 cattle and 447 pigs on offer. Choice Steers -83.00 to 87.00 with sales to 89.00. Good Steers -79.00 to 83.00. A fancy steer consigned by Gary Pipe of Brussels weighing 1190 I bs. sold for 89.00. Ten steers consigned by Howard Martin of Brussels averaging 1182 lbs. sold for 85.90. Twenty steers consigned by K & L Bray Farms of RR l , Ethel averaging 1211 lbs. sold for an overall price of 85.36 with sales to 86.75. Six steers consigned by ian Wilbee of W alton averaging 1208 lbs. sold for 85.30. Three steers consigned by Ken Sterner of RR3, Teeswater, averaging 1243 lbs. sold for an overall price of 85.62 with sales to 87.00. Twelve steers consigned by Joe Morkin of RR 3, Lucan averaging 1181 lbs. sold for 85.10 with Leo's steer weighing 1140 lbs. selling for 87,50, Two steers consigned by Maple Emblem Farms of Dungannon averaging 1295 lbs. sold for 87.60 with their offering of 28 steers averaging 1252 lbs. selling for an overall price of 84.86. Two steers consigned by Bert Dougherty of RR6, Goderich, averaging 1275 lbs. sold for 84.50. Seven steers consigned by Stam Farms of RR 4, Kincardine, averaging 1255 lbs. sold for an overall price of 84.50 with sales to 86.75. Three steers consigned by Donald Thorn- ton of Gorrie averaging 1193 lbs. sold for 85.00 with his offering of 5 steers averaging 1224 lbs. selling for an overall price of 84.29. A steer consigned by Bradley Galbraith of RR3, Wingham weighing 1280 lbs. sold for 86.00 with his offering of 26 steers averaging 1214 lbs. selling for an overall p rice of 84.07, Thirteen heavy steers consigned by W m. Woodburn of RR 3, Parkhill averaging 1389 lbs. sold for an overall price of 84.06 with sales to 86.00. Three steers consigned by Murray Mc- Kague of RR2, W ingham averaging 1213 lbs. sold for 86.35 with his offering of 24 steers, averaging 1223 lbs. selling for an overall price of 83.94 with 21 steers consigned by Bob McKague averaging 1279 lbs. selling for an overall price of 83.75. Seventeen steers consigned by Neil Olson of RR 3, Wingham averaging 1198 lbs. sold for an overall price of 83.89. Choice Exotic Heifers -81.00 to 85.00 with sales to 91,00. Choice White-faced Heifers -77.00 to 81.00. A fancy heifer consigned by Doug Jeffray of RR 1, Wroxeter weighing 1160 lbs. topped the market at 91.00 with his offering of 3 heifers averaging 1110 lbs. selling for an overall price of 86.63. Two heifers consigned by Hilbert van Ankum of RR 2, W roxeter averaging 1215 lbs. sold for 84.98 with his steer weighing 1310 lbs, selling for 87.00. Trust government in talks Brightwell urges farmers Farmers should trust the government when it comes to freer or fair trade discussions says Perth MP Dr. Harry Brightwell. The member of parliament was speaking at the MP and M PP dinner held every two years by the Perth County federation of agriculture. The MP started his comments by saying free trade is a "stupid term" and not one he wants to use Dr Bnghtwell also said people who speak against freer trade talks with the United States are like "ostriches buried in the sand." He said the number oneoal of freer trade discussions is to preserve jobs. The member of federal parliament caution- ed the farmers to not base their judgements on the subject from the debates going on in the House of Commons He said there has been nothing official on what will or won't be on the negotiating table The Honorable Hugh Edighoffer, speaker of the pmvincial legislature, read from a three party report which presents the Ontario view. It states agriculture should not be on the table. Perth federation vice-president Paul Verk- ely of 839''1, Atwood asked• how federal agriculture minister Johii W rse could say if agriculture doesn't get a good deal. no trade agreement will be signed with the United States, "Why can't we get freer or fair trade that is good'?" asked Dr. Brightwell. A representative from the Women for the Support of Agriculture asked for information on what will be discussed at the negotiating table. Dr. Brightwell indicated it would be difficult to present that information before a deal is struck. Other subjects, such as the banning of the chemical Aladilor and the recent changes to the Environmental Protection Act regarding chemical spills were also discussed at the all day session Local man elected to egg board Bill Scott. an egg producer from Seaforth. Ontario, has been elected to his tenth term as a Director of The Ontario Egg Producers' Marketing Board. Mr Srntt will continue to represent the 81 egg producers in Huron County, who elected him to the Board on February 19. Mr. Scott not only speaks for Huron County producers at the provincial board; he represents all Ontario producers as a Director of the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency, the organization which administrates the nation- al supply management system for Pegs. Mr. Scott operates a custom hatdiery in addition to his egg production operation, Scott Poultry Farms, near Seaforth. He holds a Master of Applied Science degree in OtP�.y,N: in, -Sat 9a. -6 IUYe 5MALI.ANL$COMM, 1+ kfot, EH )tkl 1'f A heifer consigned by George Blake of RR 2, Brussels weighing 1200 lbs. sold for 89.00 with his offering of 22 heifers averaging 1117 Fselling for an overall price of 84.78. en heifers consigned by Laverne W Wiam- son of RR 4, Mount Forest averaging 1150 lbs. sold for an overall price of 83.89 with sales to 89.50, Four choice heifers consigned by Harold Elliott of RR6, Goderich averaging 1140 lbs. sold for an overall price of 83.67. Thirteen hereford heifers consigned by Matthews Bros, of RR 3, Durham averaging 988 lbs. sold for an overall price of 80.92 with sales to 82.20. Five light heifers consigned by N.T.L. Farms of RR 1, Ethel averaging 846 lbs. sold for 80.89. Six mixed heifers consigned by Glen Johnston of RR2, Bluevale averaging 972 lbs. sold for 80.84. Seven heifers consigned by Paul and Norval Faust of RR 2, Port Elgin averaging 1090 lbs. sold for 80.31 with sales to 82.70. Twenty-four mixed heifers consigned by J,P. Connell and Sons of RR 3, Palmerston averaging 1041 lbs. sold for an overall price of 80,30 with sales to 84.75. A heifer consigned by Kevin McArter of Brussels weighing 1250 lbs. sold for 80.00. Choice Cows -51.00 to 55.00 with sales to 62.50. Good Cows -47.00 to 51.00. Canners and Cutters -43.00 to 47.00. 30 to 40 Ib. pigs traded to a high of $1.10 per Ib. 40 to 50 Ib. pigs traded to a high of $.96 per Ib., 60 to 70 Ib. pigs traded to a high of .94 per Ib. 70 to 80 lb. pigs traded to a high of .84 per Ib. CORRECTION The Don's Shoe Place ad appearing below, with sale date Wed., March 5, inadver- tently did not appear In last week's paper. Therefore, the sale will be held on Wed., March 12, for your convenience. We apologize for any Inconvenience this error may have caused Don's Shoe Place or their valued customers. The Expositor r The Event Seaforth Waits For! !! 'FOR ORTHO FITTINGS' CHECK WITH DON 15°'° OFF and more on all Footwear ONE DAY ONLY Wednesday, March 12, 1986 Seaforth Store Only HRS. Now Open Wed. Mon. to Sat. &9-9:30 DON'S SHOE PLACE "Because You're Worth It" 60 Main St. Sealorth, Ontario, Aeronautical Engineering from the Univer- sity of Toronto: prior to commencing' his farming career in the mid -1930s he worked as an engineer Id the National Research Council. Policies and operations of the Ontario Egg Producers' Marketing_Board are the respon- sibility of 15 produces -elected directors. Thirteen of these are elected by egg producers in 13 zones or areas of the province; two are elected by pullet producers, or farmers who raise cricks to egg -laying age. In cast zone, producers elect a set num of committeemen who then elect a director for that zone. Pullet producers elect committee- men to vote for a pullet producer director for each half of the province. Federation losing income The Perth County federation of agriculture is losing out on a possible source of income and for the third year in a mw tried to coned that situation. The federation asked Perth County Council fora 86,000 grant at the county's February 13 "Perth County federation of agriculture considers agriculture the most important industry in Perth County. You may argue only hall of the population in Perth receive their income directly from the farm," said federation president Dave Smith of RR 1, Sebringville. He added. "Consider the amount of urban dwellers that work in agribusiness such as cheese fadottes, feed companies, elevators, ca -operatives and machinery dealers." It's the third year the federation has asked fora grant Every year they have been turned down, but the executive remains hopeful while county council's budget committee decides what to do with the request. In 1984 no recommendation was made and last year an amount was set but turned down by county. council. The federation's 1984-85 financial state- ment (their fiscal year runs from Oct. 1 to Ste. 30) showed the largest income is in rebates from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture they receive 82 per member and the membership currently stands at 1,253. The local group received $4,771 from the provincial wing of the group and $866 in township grants in the last fiscal year. "We would like to thank those townships whidi have helped us in the pant with a grant, but would also like to point out Most of the neighboring federation of a ricultate groups rtdeth17as much receive a saevthanthe81,5w received in (the calendar year) 2085," said Mr. Smith. ..Il e=rr', i tl �J I Cd f_ , i i 1, i; i (; 1 ,..,'..»t'i , 1 i 1 I i 1: Lr I I i''' I i .. w� t,i ,tt iii t .I tttrrt ,,,,, I I ' j' I' ,'t,tr tt t i trllr,rrjr'i1 ;that! , i! i 1 i t' t' t,1 I t r,' i l l i l' I r l t t' i' i t El . t, t, f I i f s i I r r 11' 1,' i t I l i '' ,! I I, , ili.;iii';+I!!: iil1ji,l!!III'!1,1'ri,i �`Y+ The Middlesex federation received the most in grant and levies, with $17,035, while the Oxford federation with its 83,000 in grants from five townships was the lowest_ "With better funding we feel we could do more to improve agriculture in Perth County. One of the top priorities in agriculture is like er0 see projects ofis the Peerrth County, suds as nsumer. We would like to see projects . the coloring book put out by Kent County, and mare agriculture education in the sdiools," said the local federation president. The federation's first vice-president, Bill Denham of RR 1, St. Marys and son of Warden Ron Denham, said costs, such as hall rentals and advertising of meetings, are expensive yet membership education is a key role the federation plays. The other main costs of the federation are honorariums to executive members and secretarial hours. Paul Verkely of RR 1. Atwood, the federation's second vice-president, said the group is working harts to co-ordinate agriculture information in the county. He noted the federation recently assisted the Women for the Support of Agriculture in presenting its "agriculture in the classroom" pnoject to 90 Perth primary teachers. "Will this money go to the Perth County federation?" asked North Easthope Reeve John Lindner. Hwas Grbe turned over tod that the countgrant the would, in part, provincial organization. "It wlii all be for the activites in Perth County. For the members in Perth County," stated Mr. Smith. The budget committee Will present a tentative budget on March 13 and federation members won't know until then whether a grant will be conSid"ered. The Tru -Spread Dry Fertilizer Applicator is the most accurate dry spreading machine on the market today regardless of the formulation of fertilizier used! AT THOMPSON's .. "We're improving our services to increase your profits" CaII your nearest branch today! 55t,i -rev t_,..... _...... Mitchell - 348-8433 Hensall - 262-2527 Grant©n - 225-2360 a Craig - 293-3223 Port All�ert-529-79!11 Ails t