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On the Farm Supplement of The Canadian Statesman and Newcastle Independent, Wednesday, March 20,1991 7 er on Stapleton Farm Back in the barns, it was dark until the lights came on. Especially in areas where there were no windows windows or doors. Nevertheless, the dairy barn was swept, then sanitized sanitized with lime powder in the dark. Next, the cows were herded back into the barn after they made it obvious obvious that they didn't want to be stuck outside, even in the sheltered area of the barnyard. barnyard. The Stapletons raise their male calves for veal, the heifers for milk. The veal calves are taken to Toronto Toronto to be sold. As for the heifers, they are never sold, said Glenn. On that particular Monday, Monday, Glenn, Marvin and Jeff cleaned the barns. They used a small tractor with a bucket loader attachment. Marvin was quick to show that in one of the barns he had to duck his head to avoid being hit by a low ceiling ceiling beam. Once the milking and feeding were done, the cows could eat in the dark. On the day that The Statesman visited the Stapleton farms, the electricity went out as a result of the freezing rain from the previous night. But that didn't stop everyone from completing their chores in the dark or by whatever daylight came in the windows. Each month, the Staple- tons must meet their milk quota. In order for this to happen, they must have approximately approximately 75 cows providing providing milk each day. At this time, Glenn is not worried about overproduction overproduction of milk because there are always calves to feed. "None of it ever goes to waste," said Marvin. Even during the milk test, which is a monthly feature feature at the farm, nothing is wasted. The milk is taken from tubes linked to the milking machine and one- half ounce is measured into a sample bottle, the rest of the milk is put into a bucket for the calves. (For more information information about milk testing see the story elsewhere in this On the Farm supplement.) supplement.) The family, farm is not just animals but includes equipment for its operation. The Stapletons own a few all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and seven tractors with various various attachments. The ATVs are useful for running between barns located located near the different family family homes and they make it easy to catch cows that break away from their herds, said Warren. During 'the rest of the year, life on the dairy farm is busier than it is in the winter months. Right now, things are pretty much easy going. Cleaning, milking, feeding and planning projects projects for the next three seasons seasons are the priorities. Sometimes there is even some time for a little rest and relaxation. Glenn likes to watch some television programs brought in through his satellite dish, Please Turn to Page 11 BEST BUY DAYS MF Parts GREASE Keep them slick and running with Powerpart "Lithium II" or "Moly" grease Tube of Lithiumll 841618M1 $1.49 Tube of Moly 2.75 Available in handy 10 packs Chemicals Work faster and easier with Powerpart Chemicals. Clean, lubricate, seal and condition with our full line of chemicals. For field, shop and home use. Mise. Top links, hardware, filters, chain, pto, weld a sprocket, lubricants, batteries, Hydraulic hose while you wait, all makes parts for MF, Kubota, Ford, Case l/H. RIENSTRA ' S GARAGE 4168 HWY. #2 RR# 8 NEWCASTLE ON L1B-19L PHONE - 786-2424 FAX - 416-786-2587 Glenn Stapleton breaks up bales of hay in the sheltered area of the barnyard. Ranger XLT Regular Cab Bronco XLT F-150 Regular Cab Explorer Eddie Bauer Aerostar XL Wagon When it comes to Ford Trucks, the name says it all. JIM SOUGH'S LINCOLN-MERCURY-FORDTRUCKS 623-8166 HWY. #2 AND MAPLE GROVE WEST OF B0WMANV1LE 668-5893 1120 DUNDAS ST. E WHTTBY