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Page THE HERALD Wedondiy Agriculture Federation 50 year celebration Region Federation or Agriculture celebrated years of leadership and direction to the regions farmers Friday nlgbt at the Optimist Centre In Milton with the hosting of a gala dinner and dance On hand for the celebration was Roger George President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture Past Presidents of the Region Federation of Agriculture were honored with special pins Pictured above from left to right Tom Foster Peter Harry Brander Roger George Norm Bigger Jim and Ed Segsworth Photo submitted Roger George President of the Ontario Federa tion of Agriculture was on hand in Milton Friday as the Halton Region Federation of Agriculture celebrated 50 years of leadership and direction to area farmers Past Presidents of the Halton Region Federation of Agriculture were also presented with special pins Pictured above from left to right Roger George Jack Taylor Mac Sprawl Clifford Brown Lawrence Bruce and Harold Photo submit ted By BRUCE MeCLURE Herald Special The Region Federation of Agriculture was formed In years ago This country had just come through the hungry 30s and found itself with a war on its bands and many people look ing for food Canada not only supplied food but also her farm sons Prices were going up and the mechanization on farms was just beginning It was a period when many farm groups were forming to help the farmer produce all he could to help win the war Since its inception in 1941 the Federation has endeavoured to coordinate the of various agricultural organiza tions in Halton and to serve the farmers by providing a unified voice to all levels of government In Canada and especially Ontario on agricultural issues and con cerns Over the years HFA has been responsible for a number of achievements In association with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture many of the com modity groups were organized to deal with the production and marketing of agricultural pro ducts The Federation was one of the first groups to recognize the need for conserving and preserving good agricultural land also for the recreational needs of the rural residents In 1947 the Federation of Agriculture pur chased 35 acres of land in Lowville and developed the Community Centre which is now Park The Federation in the became actively involved in many social events such as garden parties school field days horseshoe pitching church ser vices and music festivals to pro mote goodwill among the fanners in Halton In the last two decades the Federation has changed to meet the needs of the fanning com munity The Federation is now responsible for the coordination of almost all funding from the Regional government to local agricultural groups and organizations It is also a resource for the farm community to use on problems and concerns The Federation of Agriculture with Ontario Federation of Agriculture has fought hard to make the concerns of the farm community known to all govern ments In the last 10 years the Federa tion has been visible in an at tempt to preserve agricultural land to develop the Agricultural Code of Practice to make recom on Hydro Corridors and to work on planning assess ment and taxation issues In the years of history there has been 18 presidents and in 1991 we have our first lady president in Linda Culllngham starting another 50 years of service JAKES AUTO CLEAN 265GUELPHST 8773802 FORGET OUR ADDRESS CHANGE SINCLAIR PLACE Neil to Fire Retardant Engine Shampoo Sheen Paint TouchUp GEORGETOWN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ON NEED FOR REVISION OF HALTON REGION OFFICIAL PLAN Under Section 261 of The Planning Act 1983 The Council of the Regional Municipality of Halton through Us Planning and Public Words Committee will hold special meeting open to the public for the purpose of determining the need tor a revision of the Region Official Plan Any person attending this meeting win be given an opportunity to address the Committee on the need of official plan revision However to the hearing of all members of the pubttc it win be appreciated if those wishing to address the Committee could advise the Regional Clerk at Ext 356 prior the meeting date The details the meeting are as Date Time Location Monday March 25 am Committee Room 1 Regional Administration Road Kathm Region Official Plan ruled The Regional Plan and background document related to the Halton Official Plan review are available for viewing or distribution at The Planning An address as above Of these documents Alport Land Stewardship and A Vision for the and Beyond Draft January 1991 Is to the review ami copies can be obtained by ExL In addition then be pubic open bouses to be held at various locations triaughout In February and March for the purpose of providing Information on and discussing ReperttM These open houses be advertised Meaty For further please cal Ms fUthy Eil Telephones from Acton uing from Georgetown 6394540 caMng from AMtrabot RASHEED MOHAMMED J LOUISE TEMPLE Clerk IKS Ft 9 The economic 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