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dia din "WEEKEND STAR" By PRET vA OMAFRA seeking input from farmers on 2000 growing season Unusually poor weather conditions and the pres- sure on market prices from a highly subsidized, large U.S. crop are combining to threaten a positive out- come for Ontario's 2000 har- vest. To getinput from farmers on the 2000 crop situation and the ability of our safety net programs to address the potential income crisis due to weather and market prices, Ontario grain and oilseeds organizations, along with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, will be holding information meetings across Ontario beginning in mid-August. "We will be travelling: across the province to get' the views of our producers on what we can do to help them manage this serious situation," said Ken Bee, Chair, Ontario Soybean Growers. co "Farm organizations have asked repeatedly for more certainty and enhancements to federal and provincial safety net programs to allow farmers to manage these issues which are beyond their con- trol. Government officials - ~ will be invited to hear directly from local farmers." _ Information meetings will be held in Alvinston, Tilbury, Kirkton, Kurtzvill, Talbotville, Woodstock, Cayuga, Guelph, Port Perry area, Belleville and Winchester. Dates, times and loca- tions will be provided through the farm and local media. "We are extremely con- cerned with the negative effect of poor weather on farmers this year," said Anna Bragg, President, Ontario Corn Producers' Association. "Because of a wet spring, many fields were planted late, or not at all. Lack of heat has slowed development and reduced yield potential. Lower lev- els of farm support in Ontario compared to the U.S. and Europe, hurt our farmers financially." "Ontario farmers count on our federal and provin- cial safety net programs to help manage circumstances not faced by most other businesses," said Jack Wilkinson, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture. "Farmers need to understand the new Safety Net program and the concern that it won't address their needs as a result of poor weather, : Meeting will be held Aug. 16 at the Scugog Community Centre, beginning at 7:30 p.m. depressed markets, and unforeseen disasters." "There is little doubt farmers are concerned about this year's crop, and Now's your chance to score hig 000 souvenir. HO HCR ARIA! durma thi We'd like you to know more: Come visit us at your local dealer, on our website at www.gmeanada.com or call us at 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Financing on approved " GMAC credit only for remaining 2000 Chevrolet, Oldsmobile vehicles. Down payment/trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0.9% APR, the monthly payment is $212.18 for 48 months. Cost of borrowing is $184.64. Total obligation is $10,184.64. Offer applies to new or demonstrator 2000 models and applies to qualified' retail customers in the Ontario Cif Chevrolet Oldsmobile Dealer Marketing Association area only (Excluding Northwestern Ontario). Dealer trade may be necessary. Dealers are free to set individual oF prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your Dealer for conditions and details. "0.9% Purchase Financing does not apply to: have concerns about the ability of our safety net pro- grams to help them," said" Norm Biggar, Chair, Ontario Wheat Producers' never aet a better aeal on a hevinlet or () IS PLUS, MONTE CARLO AND CAMARO! Marketing Board. "They want governments to provide them with ade- quate and predictable safe- ty net programs." Corvette, Chevy Express, Chevy 2500/3500 Series Pickups, Tahoe, Suburban and Cadillacs. For further information contact: Fred Brandenburg, Ontario Soybean Growers (519) © 352-7730; Don LeDrew, Ontario Corn THE GENERAL MOTORS| | CANADA WIDE CLEARANCE | SISAL FRIDAY, AUGUST n, 2000 - 35 | 1% | ~ / Producers' Association (519) 837-1660; Neil Currie, xr Ontario Federation of Agriculture (416) 485-3333. x