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mw" Scugog Citizen -- Wednesday, September 7, 1994 -- 33 - New Family Farm Loan plan unveiled by FCC Farm Credit Corporation (FCC) has designed a new financial product to meet the needs of retiring farmers who want to pass the farm onto the next generation. The Family Farm Loan plan was announced .today by Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Ralph Goodale and will be inwoduced nationwide starting in the fall of 1994. The product, believed to be the first of its kind in Canada, helps new farnfers get Started while giving retiring farmers a stable source of income. FCC will approve a loan to the buyer of up to 90 per cent of the appraised value of the property. The seller will then receive a portion of the funds immediately (normally about 40 per cent) and the balance owing over a maximum of fivé years. "This innovative product provides a way for retiring farmers to help their children, who want to farm, get established," said Mr. Goodale. "It was developed in response to requests, from the farm community for a mechanism to help transfer farms from one generation to the next without creating unmanageable debt or - jeopardizing the retirement income of the older generation. This product also honors a Red Check out delicious Ont. grown tomatoes now The fields of Durham Region are being splashed with brilliant red colours as tomato season arrives. Rich and flavourful, tomatoes offer one of the best warm weather tastes, and are now ready to be picked. Field tomatoes have become a favourite, whether they are eaten raw with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, tossed in a salad, or cooked in a'main course dish. Ontario field tomatoes come in three varieties: "Round" are orange-red to deep red in colour Go for Gold Breeds of cattle, speeds of camera film, animal health, and muffin method vs. pastry method are just a small sampling of the types of questions appearing in the Go For The Gold Games. 4-H members of Durham East met the challenge, and eventually the Field Crop CLub of Mike Metcalf, Nancy Metcalf, Tim Dair and Ben Millson emerged the winners. Runner up was the Beef Club team of Jeff Beckett, Brandi McLaughlin, Erin Malcolm and Heather Malcolm. Ten teams competed in the 1994 competition at the Blackstock United Church. The Regional Team of Kathleen Dewell, Dave Kemp, Nancy Metcalf and Heather Malcolm, and alternate Colleen Arbuckle, under the leadership of Coach Tom Barrie, will represent Durham East at the Region Competition in Wellington County on October 1, 1994 GRAIN Market Report Ptices quoted at market closing Monday. Board Prices includes basis price $/ $/ Metric Bushel Tonne Corn Old 3.17 12480 Corn New 287 112.99 Soys Old 7.43 272.99 Soys New 7.23 26565 Canola New 344.20 W.G. THOMPSON & SONS LIMITED Hwy. 7A & 35, R1 Bethany and have a firm succulent flesh; "Plum" are smaller than Round, have a deep red colour and are shaped like a pear; "Cherry" possess an intense flavour and fragrance, are the size of a child's marble and have a brilliant red colour. Ripe tomatoes should be used within three days. Do not refrigerate tomatoes, as this may lead to loss of flavour and texture. Underripe tomatoes can be ripened by placing them in a brown paper bag along with an apple or a pear, which releases ethylene gas and will speed up the ripening process. Tomatoes should be rinsed and New Field rep for drained before using. To peel: cut an "X" in the base, loosen the skin by plunging it into boiling water for 30 seconds, submerge in cold water, then gently peel. To seed: halve gach tomato crosswise, then gently squeeze, with cut side down, over a sieve- topped bowl. When slicing a tomato, cut from top to bottom (stem end to its opposite). Local markets that carry freshly picked field tomatoes can be located in the Guide to Farm Fresh Produce in Durham Region. For your free copy please call the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs office at (905) 985-2003. Victoria County East Central, Agricultural Employment Services, wishes to introduce their Field Representative, Karen Windatt, who is replacing Evelyn Chambers in the Cannington office Karen will be serving the area of Victoria County and northern part of Durham Region as well COOOOOees as assisting the Port Perry office. She and her family have a life long association with the local area and will be real compliment tothe A.E.S. services. Should you require assistance with farm worker recruitment or related questions please call (705) 432-3101 or toll free 1-800- 263-3825. Book commitment to review and offer new agricultural financing instruments." Added Gerry Penney, FCC's President: "The Family Farm Loan offers the vendor and purchaser a win-win situation. Because the money is paid to the vendor over a short period of "time, the purchaser saves thousands of dollars in interest, builds equity faster, and pays off the mortgage faster than with a conventional loan. At the same time, there can be significant estate and tax planning benefits for the vendor." SEED FALL WHEAT arriving daily. HAY & PASTURE SEED in stock Book Your Seed Cleaning Today. SWAIN SEED Complete Seed Supplies & Service (905) 986-4331 3 1/2 miles south of Blackstock on Old Scugog Road For Fall Seeding. PREVENT RUST & CORROSION FALL SPECIAL *4=.3° "WE CARE ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE" Regular Price Uist Car $59.96 $69.95 hinges, brake cables and much, much more. Plus, it will NOt ruin your driveway. The Rust Stop 125 REACH IND. PARK 985-7811 0 _--_-_-_-- oy 10.00 ] $ Regular Price on aay ¢ ros) Offer expires 12th, 1 125 Reach Industrial Park, Port Perry. 905-7811 J LI A I Mrs. Minnie (Victor) Laroque enjoyed*an 80th birthday September 2 as family and friends celebrated with her at Haugens Restaurant. Mrs. Laroque of RR 2 Port Perry has lived In the area most of her life. She enjoys the company of her family, g en, great g 1 and a great- great granddaughter Kassidy Fitzgerald. WS Teast ns basa AIRES - allable at W.G. THOMPSON & SON RR#, Bothany, on! LIMITED tario 7674