4-H Beef Calf Club Tours Toronto Stock Yards
Halton and Peel Senior 4H Beef Calf Clubs toured the Toronto Livestock Yards led by Assistant Manager Jack Riddell. They viewed sale rings and yards operations, learning about the yards history since 1903 and government control since 1944. Toronto’s yard handles the largest volume in Canada with about 150 million dollars in cattle yearly, auctioned in eight rings with a Dutch clock system. South Halton 4H Holstein Calf Club met July 11 at the Leaver farm Campbellville, elected a display committee, judged Holstein cows, heard a talk on production records, and thanked host Don Brether after refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton and
Peel
Toronto
Jack Riddell
Ontario
Canada
South Halton
Stokes
George
L. H. Leaver
Campbellville
Sandra
Larry Bennett
Janet Hunter
Douglas Stokes
John Cockburn
Chuir
Don Brether
Halted 4H Sheep Club Holds Ontario Field Day Talk Panel
The Halted 4H Sheep Club met July 13 at J B Gartshore’s Dundas farm for the Ontario Sheep Breed ers Field Day 1967. Speakers included Warren F Brannon Cornell Ithaca NY on recent developments in sheep production breeding and management Jas A Hancock Elm Vale on total confinement operations and Dr F C Nelson Ontario Department of Agriculture Guelph on health and veterinary aspects of intensive sheep production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HALTON +H
Lyle Stokes
J.B. Gartshore
Dundas
Ontario
Warren F. Brannon
Cornell University
Ithaca
New York
Jas-A-Hancock
Elmvale
F. C. Nelson
Veterinary Services_Branch
Slow Moving Vehicle Sign Described for Safe Driving
The author recalls near misses with farm tractors and other slow moving machines on highways. The orange and red triangular sign marks a slow moving vehicle warning. When you see it, slow down.
Prevent Insects in Grain Bins Before Harvest
Farm guidance recommends cleaning and treating grain bins at least two weeks before storage. Stored grain insects live in empty bins, so removing debris and spraying floors walls and ceilings with approved insecticides reduces losses. Use lindane malathion or methoxychlor only when bins are empty and follow manufacturer warnings. consult Ontario Department of Agriculture publication for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Stanley
Ontario Department of Nation
Ontario
Forage Corn Club Tours Two Farms
About 30 4H Forage and Corn club members from Acton and Milton toured two farms in Campbellville and Burlington. At Leaver’s they viewed a mushroom plant and Hatton Soil & Crop Improvement Corn Variety Trial Plots ahead of the October 3 Hatton Peel York Regional Corn Day. The Freeman farm showcased Birdsfoot Trefoil on 30 acres seeded in spring, with weed control and potential use as cattle pasture or seed crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoff Taylor
Corn Club
Acton
Milton
Weo
Hatton
Peel
York
W. R. Freeman
Freeman
Ruth Mason Heads for B C
Ruth Mason of Streetsville drives to British Columbia for a two week trip with five other outstanding Ontario Junior Farmer members. She serves as president of the Halton County Junior Farmers Association and is active in church and vocal groups including the Halronettes, 1966 Provincial Trio champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoff Taylor
Ruth Mason
Streetsville
Halton
Farmers Urged to Stop Hay Burning in Halaon County
Several farmers in Halaon County are urged to stop burning hay wastefully. Readily usable as bedding or mulch, the hay could be sold to fruit growers or used in pole barns and calf pens. If burned, crops are wasted and there is a risk of fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Stanley
Halaon
Surrey
Top ROP Records Highlight Dairy Breeds and Leaders
The report lists top records in rolling herd averages across breeds and herd sizes. Fred Nurse of Georgetown RR 2 leads Jersey with 15 cows at 138 milk and 126 fat BCAs, while A Nelison Stark and Mrs F Robinson of Georgetown RR 3 are fourth overall with BCAs 148 and 144. Ken Ella & Sons of Hornby place seventh with 138 and 135. Maurice C. Beaty of Milton RR 4 is sixth in over four cows with 136 and 132 BCAs, and Mac Alexander of Norval RR 2 is ninth with 133 and 132 from 44 cows. In Guernsey, J H Cameron of Norval tops with 136 and 135 from 77 cows, followed by John Y McNabb of Georgetown RR 2 with 132 and 131 from 24 cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Stanley
Jersey
Fred Nurse
Georgetown
R.R
Canada
A. Nelison Stark
Ken Ella & Sons
Hornby
B.C.A
Maurice C. Beaty
Milton R.R
Mac Alexander
Norval R R
Guernsey
J. H Cameron
Norval
Johm Y. McNabb
Georgetown R.R
Plan to put farmers on investment land in Ontario
The Central Ontario Regional Development Council proposes a plan to place young farmers from Oshawa to Burlington and north to Lake Simcoe on investment land not currently in use. A central land agency would oversee leasing of 400 acre blocks, with farmers owning equipment but renting land and rotating blocks as needed. A study across Ontario counties assesses acreage classed as investment land but still suitable for agriculture.
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Central Ontario
Devet Council
Oshawa
Burlington
Lake Simcoe
Ontario Department of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
Guelph University
Lois Hancey
Richmond Hill
Ontario
York
Peel
Halton
Predict less quality wheat in Ontario due to rain
Persistent rain and high humidity hinder harvests across Essex Kent and Lambton, causing sprouting and slower operations. Ontario Wheat Producers Marketing Board officials say overall quality lags expectations, with wet weather forcing harvesting to drag. Wheat earns floor prices of 1.80, 1.77 and deductions of 18 cents per bushel for No 1 to No 3 grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Essex
Kent
Lambton
Ontario Wheat Producers’ Marketing Board
Chatham
Ernie Alexander Heads Ont Coop Tour With Ontario Junior Farmers
Ernie Alexander A A No 1 Norval representing the Ontario Junior Farmers leaves Saturday August 5 for a U C O tour through the United States with another Ontario member. He plans to attend the American Institute of Cooperatives meeting. Alexander active in Halton County Junior Farmer work. past president of Norval Junior Farmers in 1966 and current county treasurer. also active in baseball hockey and horseshoe pitching. Stop look and lessen accidents. Don’t daydream drive. A Campbellville truck crash last Wednesday shut the district hydro for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoff Taylor
Ernie Alexander
Norval
Ontario Junior Farmers
Ontario
United States
United Cooperatives of Ontaho
American Institute of Cooperaives
Ernie
Halton County
Norval Junior Farmers
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Galbraith Bros
D.H.T.A
Galbraith Brothers
R.R. 1
Burlingtom
Steins
Walter Egger
Halton West
Halton East
Denzil Lawrence
Halton Centre
Ross Lawrence
Hazon West
Cecil Barth
Glen Williams
F. J. Brown
Limehouse
Lorte Bird
J. Everett
Harold Dawson
J. O. Bradley
C. A. May & Son
Halton West Association
B.C
Kilbride
Stewarttown
U.C.O
States
Alaivs
Insurance Associations of
Guelph
Ontario Credit Union League
Ontario Federation of Agriculture United Co-operatives of
Co-Operators Insurance Association
Co-Operators Life Insurance Association
Trafalgar Motors Co. Ltd
Main Street East
Council of the
Town of
Brant Street
D. W. Farmer
C.A., Treagen
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