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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 22, 1955

Page

11

Ontario Farmers Split Over Retirement On Farm Or Off

Nearly half of 408 Ontario Forums favored the farmer remaining on the farm as retirement, with about a quarter preferring retirement off the farm. Opinions varied by region, citing health, happiness, and ability to manage work as key factors. Authorities urged planning, insurance, and government support to ease retirement for farmers.

Ontario Aska Wellington Perth Pownline Kent Vivian Wall Ureemwood Vascal Kheldon Dufferin Romnale Chey Carin A Farumis Carleton Ren Poles Tits Phn Ike Oakten Biumbtern Ameuranes Dundas Milberta Ind Temiskaiming Swinton Park Grey

Halton Seed Drill Survey Reveals Improvements

Halton farmers report improved seed quality from the 1955 survey led by County Weed Inspector Bradley. Findings show cleaner cereal grains from central plants and higher No 1 grades for seed purchased from dealers.

Themas Bradley Halton Canasta Department of Agricultune Grace Nong Srwn Wutrast Haltons Ten Bradley Halton Sow and Scotch Block Women's Institute Milton Omane Department of Agriculture Motan Milling Co Halton Grain Corry Thas Pop

Oats and Barley Seed Prices From Ontario Committee

The Seed Marketing Committee of Ontario urged minimum seeding prices for 1946 crops. Oats No 1 Commercial $2.40 per bushel and No 1 Registered $1.65. Barley No 1 Commercial $1.90 and No 1 Registered $2.40. Prices based on farm retail seed, with new seed included. Growers urged to send samples to Plant Product Service at 67 Caller St Remonte soon.

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R L Davidson Re-Elected President of Halton Federation

At Stewart town last Thursday the Halton Federation of Agriculture annual meeting re elected R L Davidson as president. Speaker Bobby Robinson of Burlington urged collective bargaining and pricing to balance farm profits amid market shifts.

R. L. Davidson Halton Federation Attendange Halton Federation of Agriculture Stewart Town M M .Bobby Robinson Burington Toxas Ontario Mr. Robinson Boabby Fist Save Roo Mac Sprowth Harry Lee HO Taylor AR Coulter Ao

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