Dairy Subsidy Plan Highlights 1966 67 Costs
Durham readers learn that the Canada Department of Agriculture backs a 2.7 cent per hundredweight rebate for dairy farmers from the 19 cent export aid holdback. For 1966 67, the federal subsidy reached 85 cents per hundred pounds, with 10 percent held back to support exports. The export aid fund covers price differences for surplus dairy products on international markets. A social evening followed with square dancing and musical entertainment sponsored by the Durham County Hog Producers Association to mark a Centennial promotional event.