New assistants join Halton office in Halton County
Three Press Farm Page reports new staff at the Halton office of the Agricultural Department. Jim Jenkins and Rosemary Hilson are introduced as the new extension assistant and clerical stenographer, replacing John Cockburn and Anne Dustan. Jenkins, from Langton County, brings 4-H and judging experience, while Hilson relocates from Milton and fills a clerical role.
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Sohn Dunford
Jim Janking
Rosemary Hilson
Halton County
John Cockburn
Peterborough
Geof Taylor
Gorrie
Anne Dustan
Calgary
Jenkins
Halton
Peel
Jim
Milton
Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food
Langton Coun
Brampton
Assist
Ant! ‘Agricultural
Sim Jenking
Elgin County
Ridgetown Agricultural School
Ontario Agricultural College
Albion Hills
Dustan
Tons of gold winona generation milestone earned
A Jersey cow named Tons of Gold in the A Neilson Stark herd Georgetown earned a Ton of Gold certificate after 1 461 days producing 2 015 Iba fat. A DC Matthews Acton herd member and a Norval herd cow also received Ton of Gold awards for fat yields of 2 136 and 2 042 Ibs respectively. To qualify, a cow must average at least 2 000 lbs fat in four consecutive years.
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Winona
Jersey
A. Neilson Stark
Georgetown
Brampton
Don Clare Hussy Marvel
Matthews
Acton
Brampton Marvel
Amalea
William Alexander
Norval
Federation seeks crop loss compensation from weather
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture urges the government to compensate farmers for crop losses due to weather, paralleling compensation for disease-driven livestock losses. It argues the current crop insurance is too narrow and costly, calling for broader coverage, noting two bad weather years in southern Ontario and low incomes among commercial farmers.
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Ontario Federation of Agriculture
W. A. Stewart
Federation
Ontario
CBS
Calf Club tackles safety film and quiz at first meeting
The Halton 4-H Jersey-Guerne sey Ayrshire Calf Club held its first Agriculture Office Milton meeting. President Bruce Pickering introduced John Dunford Halton's new Assistant Agricultural Representative. A film The Incredibly Journey explored safety and accident causes. A safety quiz tested members knowledge. Fallout poison control centers and available safety equipment were shared. 4-H projects funded by Kingsway Kiwanis were noted. Juniors led by Ernie Alexander discussed dairy calf care while seniors under Dunford outlined their 4-H project.
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Halton
Milton
Bruce Pickering
John Dunford
John
Halston County Farm Safety Council
Kingsway Kiwanis Club
Ernie Alexander
Jersey Gab euchre party at Stewarttown Hall
The Halton and Peel Jersey Club held its annual euchre at Stewarttown Hall on April 5 with 24 tables. Prize winners included Ladies' first Mise N Krantz, Ladies' second Mary Mat Eva Harper, Gent's first Bob Moffat, Gent's second Wagger, Gent's travelling Bob Pearson.
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Halton and Peel
Stewarttown Hall
Mra. W. Brittain
Mise N. Krantz
Mre
Mary Mat
Eva Harper
Gent
Bob Moffat
W.ager
Bob Pearsot
Shoot Pests the Safe Way in Springtime
Groundhogs emerge with mound piles and farm workers may use firearms. Emphasize unloading the gun before entering the house and ensure every hunter knows the safety rules. Hunting can be good sport when safety is followed.
Urban invasion warned by Halton farm group
Halton County could become fully urban unless the government buys large farms. Henry Stanley of the Halton Agricultural Dept highlighted rising land sales to speculators and investors as farmland drains away. Ward Brownridge blamed high costs and equipment prices for farmers quitting, while MPP Jim Snow urged an improved national agricultural policy.
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Halton County
Henry Stanley
Halton Agricultural Dept. Office
Prekant
Stanley
Halton
Peal
York Counties
The
Federation of Agriculture
Ward Brownridge
Georgetown
Halton East
Jim Snow
Snow
Canada
Controlling Mastitis Through Dairy Equipment Habits
Dr. H. J. Noely of Ontario’s Agriculture and Food department urges dairy herds to start mastitis control with a thorough check of milking equipment and habits. Enrolment in the Mastitis Control Program offers a proven system, while regular servicing should fix vacuum regulator mounting and prevent overloading pumps. Regular cleaning, liner care, and the use of milkstone remover help maintain efficiency and reduce infections.
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H. J. Noely
Veterinary Services Branch
Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food
Noely
Nooly
Starcroft Winona Cavalier Joins Jersey Leadership List
Leader Starcroft Winona Cavalier a senior yearling Jersey owned by A Nalison Stark Georgetown led the March standings of the Canadian Jersey Cattle Club. Cavalier produced 9166 pounds of milk 466 pounds fat 4.87 percent in 305 days at age one year and 342 days.
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Starcroft Winona Cavalier
McKane Resigns COC Breeders Post. Kennedy Named President
A. H. McKane of Georgetown resigns as president of the Central Ontario Cattle Breeders Association. Harry Kennedy, Peterborough County representative, is named 1968 president as COC BRA plans to merge with Waterloo and Lambton Breeding Units to form United Broaders Inc.
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A. H. McKane
Georgetown
Central Ontario
Cattls Breeders’ Association
Harry Kenenedy
Peterborough
C.O.C.R.A
Waterloo
Lambton
United Broaders Inc
Garden spring tips from Ontario horticulturists
Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food horticulturists urge light spring raking, remove only heavy debris, use leaf broom or wooden rake, avoid heavy raking that damages new shoots. They recommend 5 20 20 or 10 10 10 fertilizer for iris beds and trees, with precise application around root zones and perches.
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Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food
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