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LSE Bt 'County Farmers Enjoy Fine Crops In '68 Farmers in Ontario County| Times. ¢- had a good year in 1968, says Hn L. Fair, Department of|ing was completed under Agiculture representative in|generaly good conditions this an interview in the Oshawalfall, and the quality and yield D ie HOWARD VICE, Prop. BROADLOOM Draperies by the Yard Venetian & Cloth Blinds Custom Made Slip Covers Drapery Rods & Tracks Interior Decorating Service ~ * > WES LANE AR Te TE a WARTS ve AS" Fai ago ON . AVA EN SRI EAE A ANTHEA Tete A DL PAL yo) i, wal "4 OER at se ALAN E, Mh y sd Mr. Fair reports harvest- Plumbing - Heating Electric - PORT PERRY, ONT. OFFICE 985-2473 RES per acre of most crops was above average. This was attributed to good precipitation, favorable seed- ing conditions last spring, and the favourable growing conditions throughout the 'remainder of the season. More than the usual amount of after - harvest cultivation was also completed this fall. Although the acreage of wheat seeded in Ontario County in 1968 was above average, most of it will be fed on the farm where it was produced, said Mr. Fair, The high-yield crops in- cluded cereal grains, wheat, corn, and hay. Competitions A great many farmers had a good year in the field of competition also, bringing top honors to Ontario County from livestock and field crop exhibitions at major fairs throughout the year. He reports the high yield clubs were also successful in 1968. The County competition for the highest yield of potatoes was won by Ches Lunney of | Zephyr, with a field of Ken- | nebec potatoes which yielded 830 'bushels per acre. The 100 Bushel Corn Club declared Robert Hunter, of { RR. 1, Brooklin, winner of | -its competition with a yield | of 1455 Bushels per acre. 4.H Club 4H and Junior Farmers Clubs continue to play an im- Lag part in the agricul- | tural Drogen in Ontario (COME AND GREET HIM! -- THIS SATURDAY, DEC. 14 PORT PERRY STAR -- Thursday, Dec. 12, 1968 -- 13 County. These clubs have, as their main objective, the development of leadership characteristics and a contin- ued interest in agriculture. The 4-H program for 1969, open to rural young people between the ages of -12 and 20, will be organized in March, with projects in dairy, beef, grain, corn, potato and tractor maintenance being offered. Mr. Fair explained that the club program consists of monthly meetings and a home project, exhibited at an achievement day which is usually held in conjunction with the fall fair. INVEST NOW 1% for Terms of 4 or 5 years VICTORIA and GREY TRUST. Guaranteed Investments Interest is payable half yearly or may be left to compound EMMERSON INSURANCE AGENCY LIMITED 191 Queen St. Port Perry Telephone 985-7306 Ontario County had 14 4H Clubs active in 1968. The provincial and federal departments of agriculture, along with local organiza- tions, provide financial assist- ance to the 4-H club program. Junior Farmer Clubs, of which there are four in Ont- ario County, are open: to young men and women 15 to 29 years of age. These clubs carry on a variety of projects, such as debating, public speaking, sports days, livestock and seed judging shows, and a variety of social activities. These clubs, which are centered in Brooklin, Port Perry, Beaverton, and Udney, conduct a regular monthly meeting, with the exception of July and August, said the agricultural representative. Despite the appearance of usual familiar aspects of! farming, the occupation is changing rapidly. Mr. Fair said that with the advent of fewer, but larger farms replacing the many small-acreage farms in the County and across Canada, farming is becoming more highly-specialized and more business-like in characteristic every day. Farmers now tend to spe- cialize in one crop, and are being aided by the Depart- ment of Agriculture's Farm Management Program, which is endeavoring to assist them in regognizing and adjusting to the changes that are tak- ing place, he said. COMPLETE REAL ESTATE LAMBERT 985-7373 ANNEL COAL WHILE IT LASTS We have a limited quantity of this Fireplace Fuel on hand «3.00 r= cue PHONE 985-7951 REESOR Fuel & Lumber PORT PERRY 10-15 Floats will take part in a Big, Colourful Parade starting from Port Perry High School at 1 p.m., down Queen Street to the Waterfront A Cash Prize Count The Lights On The Big Christmas Tree in Front Of The Post Office -- You May Win Santa Will Be Handing Out Goodies To All Good Port Perry And Area Children SANTA'S HERE | | Ain 3 or iiats In Parade $15. 4} : oo? . $29. - $10. ~ UXBRIDGE LEGION PIPE BAND 5 80 Boys And Girls From Pefferlaw ile $ Fife And Drum Band Including \ Zen, - Baton Twirlers a, Sponsored By Port Perry Chamber Of Commerce ho