Year of record crop yields spurs hay competition
The Halton Crop Improvement Association sponsored a hay yield contest noting drivers' safety advice and comparing dry matter yields. Jim Reid won with 58 percent dry matter from an Alfalfa Brome Timor mix, while several others posted strong weights from Milton and Campbellville areas. The report highlights very dry July and August limiting second cuts, with potential yields approaching corn silage under good management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton ‘Soll
Improvement Association
Swinner
Jim Reid
Georgetown
Harold Middlebrook
Milton RA
Gordon Thompson
H. Craig Reid
Rute RA
Russell Hurren
Canpbaliville RR
Fred Nurse
Milton
Don Matthews
Unified 4 H Clubs Reorganized for 1967 Programs
Geoff Taylor leads the Milton Agricultural Office organized 4 H Sheep and 4 H Strawberry clubs on December 8. Six new Strawberry Club members and three new Sheep Club members joined. Rules were explained, a safety film shown, and projects planned. First year Strawberries require 200 plants. second year continues last year’s plot. Sheep Club members maintain a flock of at least five ewes with cost records and exhibit one lamb in fall 1967 achievement day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoff Taylor
Milton
Paradise Valley
Strawberry Club
Flag Colors Drift Into Tax Debate Between Nations
Two speakers, a Dutchman and an American, discuss national colors as a metaphor for tax feelings. The Dutchman links red, white, and blue to taxes, noting anger at bills and feeling stretched thin. The American adds a view of stars, too, amid the exchange.
Christmas Poetry Meeting Highlights Seasonal Gathering
Christmas in Poetry featured readings a trio anthems and hymn led by Mrs D I Engel with Mrs W H Hattin assisting. Miss Jean McLean played piano as Mrs B Veldhuis Mrs W Little and Miss Dorothy Simmons sang as a trio. Treasurer reported a successful Santa Fair planning annual events and visits to the Manor in Milton. Mrs H Patterson presented a poinsettia to Mrs Hattin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menet
G. W. McKenzie
T. Perpen
Preston
D. I. Engel
W. H. Hattin
Jean McLean
B. Veldhuis
W. Little
Dorothy Simmons
This business of farming TV series in January on CBC
This summary covers three one hour CBC television programs from January 10 to 12 on farming topics. Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food and CBC present the series with Halton Soil and Crop Improvement Association hosting. Topics include soils and soil management machinery management today and family farm business arrangements with experts from Massey Ferguson and Halton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Stanley
C.B.C
Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food
CBC
Halton Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Masonic Hall
Milton
Harold Kitching
Massey - Ferguson Company
Toronto
Martin Wrubleski
Halton
Halton County Weed Inspector Reports Farm Weed Problem
Halton County Weed Inspector W. E. McArthur says neglected farms remain a major weed problem. In 1966, 12 275 acres of crops were sprayed, up 3 150 from 1965, with over 1 000 miles of roads sprayed and 975 miles of roadside moved. Eight hundred forty two complaints and 1 275 residents were contacted. educational projects included a Botanical Gardens bus trip and 4-H support. Active farms largely use chemical spray control though Yellow Rocket is spreading in some areas and receiving special attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
W. E. McArthur
Halton County Council
Botanical Gardens
Warden Invites 4-H Members on County Tour
More than 100 Halton County 4-H agricultural and homemaking members toured the county administration building on a Tuesday of last week. Geoff Taylor and John Cockburn led the group through departments while Halton County Judge Alan B. Sprague spoke to them. They visited County Council in session and received county pens as gifts, with former wardens George Leslie Herbert Merry and Gordon Gallagher making presentations. The tour was organized after an October 4-H Awards Night invitation from Warden H. H. Hinton, and Sheriff An- led the conduct of the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoff Taylor
Halton
John Cockburn
Peel
Alan B. Sprague
County Council
George Leslie
Herbert Merry
Gordon Gallagher
H. H. Hinton
Wal nut Acres-Holstein herd dispersal tops $16,060 total
The dispersal sale of the Wal nut Acres-Holstein milking herd of Howard Dalson Georgetown, December 10 at Georgetown Sales Arena realized an excellent average of 536 dollars for 30 head totaling 16060 dollars. Gordon M Darby Rockwood paid 610 dollars for a milking female. Other prices included 575 dollars for a milking female by Alex McNabb Rockwood. A behind the scenes aspect of Christmas is the welfare work that is always done quietly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Dalson
Georgetown
Gordon M. Darby
Rockwood
Alex McNabb
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John McHugh
Gordon James
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Santa Claus
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Mrs. Hattin
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Shertee Mac Sprowl
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Public Library Board
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G. Harding
Planning Board
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W. Pendleton
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H. Townsley
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Credit Valley Conservation
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