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=> - > 18 --eugog Citizen = W di day, May 25, 1994 Farm Fresh Assoc. brings out new brochure With summer finally in the air, a lot of good things are growing on farms all over Scugog Township and Durham Region. Connecting consumers to those good things is the mandate of the Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Association now in* 'second year. . "The Association will be distributing over 100,000 copies of its colourful and informative brochure. President Marvin Stevenson said the brochures will be distributed through Dr. Darryl Workman has opened a practice of Optometry at 180 Mary Street In Port Perry. A native of Qshawa Dr. Workman held a recent open house at his new office, which has the latest In diagnostic equipment. A graduate of Queen's University and the University of Waterloo School of Optometry In 1992, he Is an avid sportsman looking forward [munity newspapers at the end of May" It contains the names and addresses of close to 60 members of the Farm Fresh Association who produce everything from fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, eggs fish, to maple syrup and Christmas trees. Not only are the farms listed in the guide, it also points out the location of road-side vendors and the four farmers market that operate in Oshawa, Port Perry and Uxbridge. Mr. Stevenson, a Scugog Township apple grower said efforts by the Association last year in getting consumers to the farms were successful. . "The Guide was helpful. People would show up at farms with the Guide in their hands. There seemad to be a lot of interest from the public," he said. As well as listing the location of fresh produce farms and markets in Durham, the brochure contains information on when certain crops are "in season," at the peak of freshness. Mr. Stevenson said the Association members are trying to encourage non-farm people to "enjoy*a day in the country," visiting several farms where they can pick their own or purchase already picked produce. . 'Pack a picnic lunch and this can be a great family outing in the country," he said. public should watch for disf tion of the Farm Fresh Produce Guide at the end of May. And anyone seeking more to fishing, hockey and golf In the Port Perry area. With Dr. information about the Durham Workman Is eyewear consultant Tammy Lamb. The office * Farm Fresh Marketing will book evening appointments Mondays and Thursdays. Association can phone 985-2096. 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The proposed legislation, introduced in July 1993, gives farm workers the right to organize. It provides for the special nature of agricultural work. Mackenzie said the goverfiment's plan to adopt all of the ALMAC recommendations will aizengihen a number of legislation its proposal oe the Agricultural Labour Relations Act be separate and distinct from the Ontario Labour Relations Act. A clear, comprehensive and flexible definition of what constitutes agriculture will be added as well as an extension of the review period for the dispute settlement mechanism to five years from three. Ontario, Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Elmer Buchanan s he process of reaching agreement on these amendments strengthened ties between management .and labour in Ontario's agricultural sector. "It has the support of nearly 35 major farm negotiation, mediation or, #s a last resort, arbitration as a #means of resolving disputes, but prohibits strikes or lockputs under any ci sta to organizations, the support of labour organizations across the province, d#hd permits organization of farms while izing the unique nature of Yo Lifetime installation warranty. * Deposit required OAC. AREA small or family arms,"he said. Special provisions in the Act will ensure that collective agreement provisions do not prevent family members from working on their farm. The final recommendations address the of concerns raised in the critique of Bill 91 that we forwarded to the in.Ne Organized Labour. also d the final re) report.