AIDA program applications available new info meeting
John Patterson reports the 1999 AIDA program applications have been printed with supplies forthcoming. Internet access shows the applications at www.agr.ca/aida since March 17, toll free 1 888 343 1064. An AIDA meeting is set for April 3 at 1 30 p.m. at the Hamiota Community Centre to discuss changes including inventory evaluation Olympic averaging modified accrual labor expenses expanding farms and pee margins. The spring advance parallels regular cash advance. CWB will administer for wheat durum and barley with forms to be available at elevators.
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John Patterson
AIDA
Agr
Canadian Wheat Board
Manitoba spring cash advance for crops details announced
The Canadian Canola Growers Association will run the program for other crops. Farmers with crop insurance may apply for up to 20 000 advance. The advance equals insured yield times a rate per tonne yet to be set, with 60 percent based on seeded acres and 40 percent paid after reports. The 20 000 is interest free until December 31, 2000, after which any balance transfers to the regular cash advance plan on stored grain, and funds reduce the regular program. Watch for rate and non board crop details. Manitoba Agriculture rep John Patterson of Hamiota can be reached at 764-2767.
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John Patterson
Manitoba Agriculture
Hamiota
Farm safety: protecting children on Canadian farms
Manitoba agriculture home economist Christi Van Den Bussche urges families to make farm safety a management goal. The piece cites 1800 farm injuries in the past decade and 25 percent of farming accidents involve children under 16, offering practical steps including training, equipment checks, protective gear, age appropriate tasks, and emergency planning.
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Christi van den Bussche
Manitoba Agriculture Home
Birtle
Hamiota
Shoal Lake
Parkland library system expands as 39 municipalities served
Parkland Regional Library System ends 1999 with growth in bookmobile circulation in Oakburn Minsota and Beulah while branches in Birtle Foxwarren Hamiota and Shoal Lake drop. Scrathclair joins, Blanshard follows, system serves 41 818 residents across 35 municipalities. Net deficit 9308 with expenditures 723261 revenue 713953. Automation and internet access expand systemwide.
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Parkland
Dauphin Public Library
Industry Canada
J. Douglas Deans
Gladys Mathison
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