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2 PAGE TWENTY THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLF, ONTARIO THURSDAY. JITNE 2flth I litA Federation Heads Attending International Conference on Agriculture in London, Eng. By C. G. Groff, Secretary, Can- adian Federation of Agriculture London, England, June 1-Al- though they may not have real- ized it, the organized farmers of Canada have been fraternizing by proxy in recent weeks here in the heart of the empire, with far- mers of many other nations of the world. In old Church House in Westminster, close to the bomb- wrecked British houses of parlia- ment, and in the same room where a few weeks ago UNO was born, a conference has been un- der way since May 21 of represen- Outgrown ? JUST as a healthy boy needs larger clothes to properly fit him, so does thriving real estate re- quire more insurance pro- tection to meet the increase in value. BEFORE you have a loss, ask this agency to make sure you have adequate insurance. No obligation. Stuart R. James INSURANCE - REAL ESTATE Successor to J. J. Mason & Son Phone 681 King St. Bowmanville tatives of farrn organizations from more than a dozen of the united nations, for the express purpose of setting up some type of ma- chinery whereby the farmers of the world, speaking the common language of the man on the land, might have their proper say, as the world's food producers, in pol- icies that will determine in future how that food is to be produeed, marketed and distributed, and in general to make their voice heard on all matters affecting the wel- fare of agriculture the world over. The new organization now set up as a'result of this conference is to be known as the Internation- al Federation of Agriculture. It is intended that it shall function in the international field just as the Canadian Federation func- tions in the national field in Can- ada. The need of such an organ- ization has long been felt. The idea for such a conference as has just been concluded here was first advanced by the President of the Canadian Federation, H. H. Hannam, in 1942. It was further advanced when the delegates from the national farmers' unions of Great Britain and Northern Ire- land made their tour of Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the U. S. a year ago. The great inter- national conference held at Que- bec last October, When the offi- cial government representatives of 44 nations brought into being the food and agriculture organ- ization of the UNO, under-scored as never before the need for an effective international federation of farm organizations by which the viewpoints of world agricul- ture could be reconciled and con- solidated and this united voice heard effectively in the councils of the nations. So now we have the new Inter- national Federation of Agricul- ture. Canada has played a lead- ing part in the conference which has just concluded here, and has been able to give, through its del- egation, effective leadership in framing the constitution and out- lining the policies which will go- vern the functioning of the new association of world farmers. The Canadian delegation, headed by H. H. Hannam, has included most of the executive members of the Canadian Federaion, as well as advisors from various branches of agriculture in the federation ranks. The United States sent delegates from the four major or- ganizations of that country, the Farm Bureau Federation with its million or more members, the Na- tional Grange, the National Far- mers' Union, and the National Council of Farmer Co-operatives. The hosts of the conference, the National Farmers' Union of Great Britain, whose headquarters are now in the old Asquith residence at 45 Bedford Square in London, were fully represented, and otlher countries sending delegates in- cluded Australia and New Zeal- and, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, one or two of the South African countries, Bra- zil, Luxembourg, and others. In addition to framing a consti- tution for the new organization, the farmers' conference has also heard a full-dress discussion on the problems of agriculture and food production and marketing in each of the nations represented. Such a discussion has been vital to the reconciliation of viewpoints necessary to mutual understand- ing and joint action by the mem- ber bodies of the new federation. Fundamentally, the motivating thought behind the determination of farm organizations in these na- tions to join forces in a single world federation is simply this: that farmers are willing to pro- duce food in abundance for the people of the world, but they must be âssured that in doing so they will receive full and proper econ- omic returns for their work, re- turns that will enable them to have security on their farms, a de- cent standard of living, and the ability to protect their heritage of soil fertility; that there shall be no longer any danger that by the very act of producing an abund- ance of food they have commit- ted economic suicide. Artificial Heat and Laying Hens Four years' work of the Poul- try Division, Dominion Experi- mental Farms Service, with hous- ing of laying hens has shown that the use of artificial heat gave no increase in egg production over that obtained in a moderately in- sulated house under the severe conditions prevailing in the Ot- tawa Valley. Additional insula- tion over and above that pro- vided by a four-inch dead air space in the back and end walls and a straw loft ceiling also brought no increase in produc- tion. About 5 lb. of feed per bird was the maximum feed saving achieved through heating pens. It is apparent states the Division, that laying hens will produce well under a very wide range of tem- peratures and conditions of hu- midity. FWTERATION SECRETARY1 C. G. Groff, Secretary-Treasurer, Canadian Federation Agriculture Born in 1885, Selkirk, Manitoba escaped to Ontario at age of 1' years. Educated public and hig schools, Dundas, Ont., and learn ed printing trade on the old Dun das True Banner, at that tim under editorship of the late A F. Pirie, one-time president Can adian Press Association. Becam fugitive from a type-case at ag of 18, going west again, and en gaging in daily newspaper wor in Alberta, at Edmonton, Leth bridge and Calgary. Founde and operated for four years, th( Weekly Times, at Taber, Albert 1911-14. News editor Lethbridg Daily Herald and Calgary Morn ing Albertan till 1922, when be came publicity commissioner fo Alberta, being attached to the de partment of agriculture at Ed monton. In 1927, succumbe again to the effete east when ap pointed special publicity represen tative for the agriculture and col onization department of the Can adian National Railways at Mon treal. During five years in tha position, organized and conducte Canadian farmers' marketing par ty to Great Britain and Denmar in 1928, also conducted tour o American agricultural editor through Eastern Canada, 1930 Returned to Alberta 1932 to be come director of publicity and ad vertising for the province, an provincial librarian. Was als acting King's printer for severa months. In 1936 accepted posi tion with Nova Scotia departmen of agriculture as promotion an exhibits representative. In Feb ruary 1942 appointed liaison offi son for the C.B.C., with Wartim Prices Board, Ottawa. Later tak en over to staff of informatio branch of the board in charge o agricultural information. 34,000,000 Hogs 6,615,6oo Cattle 5,114,ooo Sheep Enough meat to feed millions of people has been produced by Canadian Farmers during the past 5 years. Enough to feed millions more, must and will be produced in the years to come. As a Tribute to Canadian Farmers we say Well Done!f Jn Howard Carry On! Hancock King St. W. Bowmanville j a, '/2 Dh n- n- ie A. n- ie ge n- k h- d, e a, e 1- e- r - 1- d - it d o is 0. i- t Hon. T. L. Kennedy weather conditions at crucial per- e iods of the growing season were very unfavorable. There were n shortages of farm labor and farm f machinery, which imposed severe handicaps on the farm operator and long hours of -labor on the farm family. In spite of these conditions, Ontario's record of pro- duction was second to none in the Dominion, and contributed to the United Nations' larder the food products most needed. While the Western Provinces made their chief contribution in wheat and other cereal grains, Ontario's di- versified agriculture provided a great varietysof food products in urgent demand for export pur- poses, and played a part in meet- ing the needs of the hungry mil- lions of the old world. The following figures of produc- tion of specific products in the year 1945 indicate in some degree the extent of Ontario's contribu- tion in that direction: Cattle-570,000 head. Calves-292,000 head. Hogs-1,900,000 head. Sheep and lambs-268,000 head. Poultry-86,948,000 pounds. Eggs-111,567,999 dozen. Butter-80,367,000 pounds. Cheese-115,105,000 pounds. Fluid milk-11,557,025,000 lbs. Concentrated a n d condensed milk-337,135,000 pounds. Canning tree fruits-974,000 bJ- shels. Canning small fruits-11,700,000 quarts. In cattle, calves, hogs, poultry, eggs, cheese, all types of milk and small fruits, Ontario stood high- est in production of all the pro- vinces of Canada. Confident of Success With that magnificent record of production, Ontario demonstrated that its farmers were able to play a significant part in meeting the needs of the world. These needs are today greater than at any time during the war, because the countries which were for five years under the heel of the op- pressor have been liberated, but their people have to be fed. With world supplies perilously short, the food producing areas,-among which the Province of Ontario stands in the front rank, are call- ed upon to increase production to the limit of their capacity. So the farmers of Ontario are still asked to make tremendous efforts in production. Knowing what they have done in the last six years, I am confident that they will not fail now, but will once again meet the production goals set before them for the year 1946. Ontario not only stands on the threshold of one of its most im- portant production seasons, but it stands on the threshold of a new' era during which the future pros- perity of Ontario agriculture will depend upon the maintenance of export markets for surplus farm products. Ontario's productive capacity, coupled with that of the other provinces of Canada is far beyond the consumptive possibil- ities of a nation of twelve million people. If agriculture is to be prosperous, then export outlets must be maintained. There are three requirements which our Ontario farmers must meet in order to hold a perman- ent place in export markets. They must redouble their efforts to im- prove the quality of their pro- ducts, so that'they will be at least equal to the best produced any- where in the world. They must adopt every possible means of lowering their costs of production, Fundamental Requirements For Ontarlo Farm Prosperity By Hon. Thomas L. Kennedy Minister of Agriculture for Ontario Ontario stands on the threshold of one of the most important pro- duction seasons in its history. The year 1946 finds millions of people throughout the world in immin- ent peril of starvation. It finds Great Britain alarmingly short of food supplies and the British peo- ple tighterfing their belts sto an extent that was not required of them even during the most des- perate days of the war. Under these circumstances, it is only na- tural that Éhe world should look to Canada, and particularly to On- tario, for relief from the condi- tions of famine with which so many millions of people are threatened. So there is a call to Ontario farmers, in this year of 1946, to again put forth their best efforts in the production of food. This is not a new call to the far- mers of Ontario. Throughout the six years of war they have res- ponded to the call for greater pro- duction as their . contribution to the national war effort. How well they have done their part can be illustrated by a reference to the production of Ontario farms for the year 1945. That was a diffi- cult year for the farmers. The so tnat they may ne able to com- pete with other countries on a cost basis. They must be prepared to co-operate . with each other in providing more efficient and econ- omical methods of marketing, so as to be ready to take advantage of every opening that can be found anywhere in the world to sell Ontario farm products. Fundamental Requirements These three requirements are fundamental to the future pros- perity of Ontario agriculture. The Department of Agriculture re- cognizes their importance and all the available facilities for re- search, investigation and exten- sion are working at full pressure to place in the hands of the farm- ers of Ontario the best and latest Th is A dve rfis em en t scientific information having a bearing on quality, ccsts of.pro- duction and marketing. Experi- ments and demonstrations have proven how quality can be im- proved and costs lowerea by tak- ing advantage of the technical in- formation that is available to all farmers of Ontario who are will- ing to make use of it. In every county and district, there is an agricultural representative train- ed and qualified to place this in- formation at the disposal of the farmers. I would strongly urge that these services be used to the fullest possible extent by those for whom they have been estab- lished. In them lies the key to more profitable farming and the attainment of the objective which will place Ontario agriculture on a sound, permanent basis for all time to come. Only 60 years ago aluminum was in the class of luxury metals and sold for $8.00 a pound. To- day it sells for 131/4 cents a pound. To Retain Place ln Bacon Market During 1945, a total of 75.5 per cent of all officially graded hog carcasses were included in the A and Bi grades. These represent the top grades from which is pro- duced top quality Wiltshire sides. The quality of export bacon was màintained during the war years when difficult conditions of po- duétion, processing, transpor tion, and storage prevailed. However, states, the recent i - sue of Current Review o Agric - tural Conditions in Ca*da, fur- ther improvement is n essar if Canada is to retain a satisf ry share of the post-war U Kingdom market. Improvemen in cure and workmanship are b ing made by the meat processing industry. This, however, is not regarded as sufficient in itself. It is necessary for producers as a whole to improve the quality of hogs marketed, through more careful selection of breeding stocks, feeding and marketing practices. practices. Yesterday Former Neilson got over $800 cash when ho sold his grain. Through the processes of trade and com- merce, some of that money may come t you. 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