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wp" 16 -- Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, March 28, 1995 _--- & FARM NEWS < New strategies from local Ag. Federation The Durham Region Federation of Agriculture is developing a new three pronged plan that will focus on education, communications and marketing. This plan is being developed by a steering committee under the direction of Federation president Dennis Yellowlees of Nestleton. In an interview with the Citizen last week, Mr. Yellowlees said that agriculture is the second largest industry (after autos) in Durham Region. However, only about three per cent of Durham's population are involved directly in agriculture. He said the steering committee has determined there must be better communication between the various farm and rural organizations and between the agricultural community and municipal politicians on such things as land use, planning, regulations and taxation. "We are going to make sure councils know our views," he said. In the education area, this will be directed at school-aged children as they "are the consumers of the future and already have influence in what their families purchase. Enhanced education also ties in with more communications with non-farm neighbours and urban consumers in an effort to improve their knowledge of what farmers are doing with land stewardship, dedication to producing top quality products and reaching the goals of a healthy and sustainable environment. Mr. Yellowlees said there is a need to be more aggressive in marketing Ontario farm products, and the need for value added processing in Durham Region which will help the local economy as well as producers. Taking advantage of Durham's close proximity to the large population in Metro Toronto is also something that must be developed. "The markets are available and_. we have the resources to deliver a high quality product. New marketing initiatives must be developed that ensure increased fresh marketing sales," he said. The steering committee has come up with a mission statement that reads as follows: "the agricultural community will be a healthy, growing and vital part of Durham Region. We will accomplish this through education, two way communication and marketing of the image and products of the agri community." According to 1991 census information, there were 2,090 farms in Durham with a total Pasture Season is Coming ... This year use GaLLacheR Power FENCING 1 |] | |] ll , M120 with Free Tester for 5 to 10 Acres. 1 M1500 with Free DVM for 300+ Acres. | Other models in between to suit your needs. il ELECTRIC FENCING MATERIAL, WIRE, INSULATORS, etc. , Fast, reliable repairs to Hydro and Battery Fencers. ~ ll 1 WALTER WRIGHT, Blackstock (905) 986-4818 Van Camp & Keller CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS HB Income tax planning and return preparation Mm Personal tax returns electronically fled | Financial, estate and retirement planning PERSONAL TAX RETURNS ARE BEING PROCESSED NOW! Office Hours until April 30th, 1995 : MONDAY to FRIDAY 8 to 6; SATURDAY 9to | 204 Casimir St., Port Perry TELEPHONE: (905) 985-9725 TOLL FREE: 1-800-215-3852 7 acreage of 337,000. The value of farm products sold that year was $192.9 million, and expenses were $158 million. The total capital investment value of the farms was $2.1 billion, and over 500 farms have an investment value in excess of $1 million each. I -- ry oi 2 Ruth Powell, Dennis Yellowlees and Eric Bowman are members of a Durham Federation of Agriculture steering committee that Is working on a new focus In education communications and marketing. See article above. Durham East Junior Farmers looking for new members Be a part of a friendly, fun and warm atmosphere of people. The Durham East Junior Farmers' are looking for youths 15-29 years of age to come out and join us for some fun. We are a leadership club for young people that like to meet people from across the province or even across the world. 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You'll receiver a monthly newsletter, be able to participate in sports recreation, club meetings, provincial events, leadership camp, travel opportunities and much, much more. Do not delay, register ay motto of "Self-Help and Community Betterment" and a mission "To Build Future Rural Leaders" through this motto has been served by many youths 15- "29 years of age for 80 years in Durham East. On February 25, at the Base Line Community Centre in Bowmanville, many past presidents, members and current members gathered to celebrate '80 years' of history. Pat Kerr (Knox) was the guest speaker. She spoke on our theme "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, The Challenges for the 90s". Our special guests were Alex Shepherd (Durham MP) and his wife and Keith Emiry (Provincial Junior Farmer Association President). Vintage Auto Part | {SWAP MEET # SUNDAY, APRIL2nd [ 8:30 10 4:30 Froo Admission 1000 noid Shady Jake's E | (905) 655-2473 ; A N 4 Hwy. 12 3 2 Miles 4 north of 8 Ontario