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&*!?*>* 20 Years Of 20 Years Of To The Future The Past ANNIVERSARY >: > ■ ' < - V-' v - l ) l. ; ft , : ■ . ,w , •. ■ ■ / Agriculture is an important important sector in the economy of Durham Region according according to the 1996 Agricultural Census. Some interesting trends in agriculture in Durham Region are also apparent. The gross value of farm production in Durham is Impasse Reached In Negotiations Negotiations on important important beach area citizens' concerns have reached an impasse with Blue Circle (formerly St. Marys ' Cement), says Clarington's Mayor. Diane Hamre told lake- front resident Mavis Carlton on Tuesday night, Oct. 14, "negotiations have broken down on a major issue that residents wanted." However, the mayor did not indicate what the major issue is. The municipality is in negotiations with Blue Circle regarding the quarrying quarrying of portions of the Westside Creek Marsh, the takeover of Waverley Road and other related issues. The municipality is looking into allowing the cement company to extend its quarry eastward, across the present Waverley Rd., and building a new bridge and street to serve the lake- front residents who currently currently rely on Waverley Rd. to reach their homes. With only two more weeks left in this council's mandate, there is still time to resume negotiations, the mayor said. "If not by then, the new council will have to deal with it," Mayor Hamre stated. stated. Carlton appeared as a delegation to the Clarington I'm Bid 40 Got 45 Who'll Go 50? SOLD!! Happy Birthday Dad Tricla, Orlando, Tara, Steve, Clayton and ■ Damane Tàcdfime atTacoTime Located at the Flying Dutchman Plaza Bowmanvllle Council last week to voice her concern that there hasn't been a report on negotiations negotiations over the past week or so. $208.2 million. Contrary to the perception that farming is on the decline in the Region, this is a 7.9% increase in sales since 1991. Economists estimate that for every $1 generated in farm sales, $6 is contributed to the general economy. Secondary sectors of this industry include farm supply supply and machinery dealers, grain elevators, transporters, processors, veterinarians, and many others. Durham Region has 2001 census farms on 337,000 acres. Of this, 37% of the land is leased from non-farm landowners. The vast majority,of farm businesses businesses are family owned. Dairying continues.to be the major farm type with approximately $48 million in sales. Other major types include beef ($25 million), field crops ($25 million), broilers ($15 million), mushrooms, pork, floriculture, floriculture, nursery, vegetables, eggs, apples, and berries. Although the number of pork producers is down 40%, the number of pigs produced increased 8%. Major field crops by acreage include 75,000 acres of hay, 59,000 acres of corn, 31,000 acres of soybeans, soybeans, 12,000 acres of wheat, 21,000 acres of improved pasture, 49,000 acres of unimproved pasture and 24,000 acres of oats and barley. This is an 84% increase in soybean acreage and 30% decrease in oats and barley. It is also interesting interesting to sec a dramatic shift from conventional tillage towards conservation tillage and no till planting. Forty- one percent of all crops arc now planted this way. In the horticulture sector, the number of apples trees declined by 23%, while towards higher value and strawberries increased by value-added products, many 46% and raspberries by sold directly to the con- 54%. There is a trend sumcr. s Restaurant* 401-Courtlce Rd. South specializing in Dutch & Canadian Cuisine Licensed under LLBO MON. -TUES. -WED. From 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Order One Entrée Get One Free wmws coupon ONLYUtm.wfo.ocT a.rar THURS. - FRI. - SAT. - SUN. From 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Order One Entrée Get 2nd One 50% Off WITH m COUPON ONLY UNTHSUN.OCT. », 1»? For Reservations call 1-905432-2960 The 36th Annual Bowmanvllle Santa Claus Parade Saturday, November 15th • 10:30 a.m. For entry information pleàse call 434-6535 On November 10th, Elect Local Council, Ward 2 • Proven Track Record • Past Council Experience 1985- 1991 • Experienced and Respected Businessman . .■ - ■■ - ■ ■■ • ; "Mi,; Çv*v* H ** f *4:-r-'llli ijj^, lp$lf S' 'A! Laws ** foto source 31 King St. W., Bowmanvllle (905) 623-2568 ■f' ' ' ' msunm SBBj--1 ■■MSI -gag