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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1963
Page
6
The text urges ongoing education on agricultural chemicals for farmers and consumers, stresses safety when used properly, warns against excessive regulation, and calls for a National Advisory Board in Canada to evaluate information and protect food supplies from contamination. It highlights technology factors including chemicals, power machinery, and genetics.
Weed specialists report a surge in tarp covering by farmers to curb weed spread as trucks haul grain this winter. Fourfold rise since a four year intensive campaign, though thousands still do not tarp, risking losses. Tarps offer the best protection when grain boxes are leakproof and tarpaulins lie lightly over the load.
Delegates at a Manitoba agriculture conference heard that rural areas have adapted technologically but lag economically. Dr. BH noted a looming farm population drop of about 20,000 in two decades, urging communities to pursue secondary industries and broader growth rather than farm-only efficiency. Other speakers stressed training, crop diversification, and rural development programs, with Clint Whetter and Johanna Weight selkirk named to the provincial executive.
Fourteen hundred 4H leaders attended November and December meetings to push more career guidance for members. They proposed tours and topical talks to reveal opportunities without major program changes. Special career nights will be held in Altona Holland Elkhorn and Virden districts. two have occurred in Date Phin. Other topics included leadership, public speaking, awards and competitions.
The annual contest broadens beyond Conservation to cover diverse themes. Winter will bring awards nights to recognize outstanding members and leaders, with Killarney Pilot Mound and Ashern added to the districts hosting events this season. Shellmouth fire kills fifteen cattle and four horses on Mary Geres Farm. barn destroyed, cause undetermined. Geres farm located five miles west of Shellmouth. Mr and Mrs A Busey leave to spend the season with relatives on the Pacific Coast.
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