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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 22, 1955

Page

23

Ontario Forums Favor Farmer Staying on Farm for Retirement

About half of 408 Ontario farm forums favored the farmer remaining on the farm when retiring, while about a quarter opposed it and the rest said it depended on individual health and circumstances. Strong opinions emerged from Grey and Perth regions with calls for planning, life insurance, and farm value building.

Ontario Aska Wellington Hilban Woodhill Wentworth Farumis Howey Carleton Mike Oakten Liumbtern Agteady Milberte Uy Temiskaining Swinton Park Grey

Halton Seed Drill Survey Reveals Improvements

Halton farmers show seed quality gains from the 1955 survey conducted by County Weed Inspector Bradley. Of 7 samples, cereals dominated and small seeds were higher quality when purchased from seed dealers. Improved smut control and more No 1 grade seeds noted. The 1955 results compare to 1954 with ongoing plans for a full report at the Halton Soil and Crop Improvement Association meeting in Milton.

Bradley Halton Pant Proiacts Divisioen Canasta Gwen Grace Ik Om Wihico Wutrast Gus Harvey Nurse Ashamore John W. Proker Hornby Fyfe Somerville Acton Ken Elaes Hornby Scotch Block Women's Institute Rass Segswee Beng Milton Omane Department of Agriculture Motan Miling Co Thas Pop

Oats and Barley Prices Recommended by Ontario Seed Body

The Seed Marketing Committee of Ontario Sou and Crop de provement Association sets minimum seed prices for 1936 seeding. Oats Commercial No 1 $1.40 per bushel Registered No 1 $1.65 Barley Commercial No 1 $1.90 per bushel Registered No 1 $2.40 per bushel Seeds treated with new bugs. samples to Plant Product la Service Collier St. Remind Halton growers to send samples and check grade results.

Collier St Halton Mami Lote

R L Davidson Re-Elected President of Halton Federation

R L Davidson was re elected president of the Halton Federation of Agriculture at Stewart town in a recent annual meeting. Bobby Robinson of Burlington gave a strong address and stressed collective bargaining, realistic pricing, and self help, urging farm groups to push for quality production and practical marketing.

R. L. Davidson Halton Federation Halton Federation of Agriculture Stewart Town M M .Bobby Robinson Burington Ontario Bobby Robinson R .L. Davadson Rey Coulter ISG One Roo Davaddson Roo Mac Sprowth Harry Lee HD Paylor

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