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PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, August 14, 1990 -- 29 Ramsay unveils land stewardship program | this newspaper A new soil conservation pro- gram for Ontario farmers will begin September 1, 1990, Ontario Minister of Agriculture and Food David Ramsay announced Aug. 7. "This new program will build on the success of the first Land Stanargeni program introduced in 1987," said Ramsay. 'With the continuing efforts of our farmers and this program, we can work toward our mutual goal of sus- tainable soil and water resources and the long-term economic viability of agriculture in Ontario." Over the next four years, more than 5,000 farmers are expected to participate in Land Steward- ship II. This program follows the $48 million announced for soil conser- vation by Ontario Treasurer Robert Nixon in the Ontario Budget - $10 million will go toward funding the current Land Stewardship Program. Starting in April of 1991, $38 million will flow to Land Stewardship II over the course of the next three years. Provincial studies show that conservation technology can result in substantial reduction in .farm input costs and maintain the same level of production in most soils in Ontario. The program follows a series of consultations conducted with farmers and farm organizations which strongly supported sound Please recycle Engineered for comfort and convenience year after year. * Top mount start. * 2 cycle, 4HP rated Lawn-Boy engine. * Blade Stop 3™--Simply lift your hands from the normal operating position and the blade stops in 3 seconds. * Quiet under-the-deck muffler. * Durable sturdy steel deck. '% PROTECTION PLUS™ Extended Warranty available. Regular $349.95 SALE $299. WILLY & SON 985-3192 | Cpl AP TES XFS conservation practices on the farm. It combines several elements of the previous land stewardship program and the Ontario Soil Conservation and Environmental Protection Program II, with new water ality initiatives. It integrate the use of agricultural practices and struc- tures, promote conservation farm oe pri Tempo, Topaz, Taurus, Sable, monthly paymeat i $386.93, costo smount of the rebate must be included in the cost Costof ing will vary may Tho offer cancels sad aces all other programs previous designed and built in North America. ing inorder o arrive at aneffective interest rate. In the exam depending upon the amount financed and tem of loan. $*M.S.R.P. for 1990 Tempo and i ipped models im stock for immediate delivery. t Cash back of $750. on Tempo, Topaz, planning and continue to involve farmers in program delivery. In- cluded are residue management, cover crops, manure storage, milkhouse waste-water treatment systems, pesticide storage and handling stations, soil erosion control structures, watercourse fencing and livestock watering facilities. The inclusion of these struc- Crown Vi Grand #These offers may not be combined. Retail buyers choosing a reduced financing rat in lic of cash rebate are eligible for 10.9% financing over a maximum 48 month term on a credit. Speci Taadeltisd Contac Fetivn Biv 1s or Mis i Sap ge ingis $3,573.60, and 8 'YOUR 15 FORD-LINCOLN-MERCURY DEALE : PRESENT the ictonia, is, Acrostar, Bronco II, F-Series (excl. the total amount tobe repaid 1s $18,573.60. Assuming a rebate of $1,000. as the alternative should givea, the effective interest rate would be 13. L4-door!listed with option Of and $1,000. on F-Series and ig dcdetimmansy ly advertised and may not be combined with any previous offers or currently available alternate offess. Escort, Mustang aad Bronco Il offers include dealer participation. See fordetails. $Op- Jogacksss MERE duiinbukd 4 § RP. of options 1 puried wpeely. @ Bestselling daims based on 1986-1989 Polk & Compusearch Registrations. § Based onan average of owner-reported problems in a series of surveys of 198110 = : tures in the program promotes an integrated resolution of on-farm soil and water resource problems. These structures will also positiv- ely impact off-farm environment, which will benefit rural water quality and fish and wildlife habitats. Through on-farm demonstra- tions, the program will also develop field-level information R. are limited time offers. 0 Q WW \ Q 3 Xo & 2 Via . Example: $15, financing andthe otal costof bosroveing including the robes 80 akc would bs 4,573.60. 101A and 331A. Excludes frei ad sppticate taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Not all dealers must be made and takea from which farmers need to make con- servation planning decisions. Participants of Land Steward- ship II will be rcquired to com- plete a conservation farm plan which includes an inventory of the farm's soil and water resources and an action plan or list of op- tions for addressing problems related to managing and conser- ving those resources. o® a) oF 0% °° > ing is available when you purchase any new 1950 financed over 48 months at 10.9%. APR. the rate instead of the cash rebate, } ires that the yah a) x Brits cams a-------- > A ------ WS -------------------- =" A --------- _e-] S-- A BRANDON FORD MERCURY SALES Hwy. 47 South, Uxbridge 416-852-6185 TAYLOR FORD - MERCURY Hwy. 7A West, Port Perry 416-985-4451 pa YOUR 15 ERIVEY FORD- LINCOLN-MERCURY DEALERS Where customers become friends. ! Vp p---------- ili 8G Cuoiom a iim ol tol oc on Bog gas Goings (Se Bone Sonn an Souda Ba