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THE PORT PERRY STAR Raspberry season on in Durham The local fruit grow- ers are opening their patches to anxious raspberry pickers and they are anticipating a busy season. Numerous Durham Farm Fresh members have lots of beautiful berries to of- fer. For those heading out to a pick your own patch, our growers sug- gest calling ahead to en- sure that they are open for picking. It is also a good idea to bring your own containers. When picking raspberries, choose ones that are firm, dry, and have bright and uniform col- or. Enjoy fresh and deli- cious raspberries over ice cream, in pie, jams or just plain. There's a Durham Farm Fresh raspberry grower close to you. For a free Dur- ham Farm Fresh Guide to fresh produce, call the Ontario Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Rural Affairs at (905)- 985-2003. Scholarships now available Ten - $1,000 scholar- ships for Ontario require- ments: * high school students from a family farm * must have been ac- cepted in first year at a Ca- nadian education institu- tion (degree or diploma) for Agriculture Agri- Science or Management (Marketing/Finance) Applications available at OMAFRA, your high school, agricultural retail- ers. Deadline: application must be in Winnipeg by Aug. 15,1995. _ FARM & RURAL LIFE Buying freezer meats an affordable option Today's family is trying new ways to be budget wise now more than ever. A great way to help extend grocery budget is by purchasing bulk freezer meats. Durham Region Farm Fresh Marketing Associa- tion's Guide to Produce provides a list of many of the freezer meat producers. Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating now recommends consuming two to three servings of meat and meat alternatives everyday. Current research studies show that the iron in meat is the most readily form of iron absorbed by our bodies. There's no better way to get this nutri- tious product at a great price than buying 1tin bulk. Taking advantage of the option of buy- ing your meat for the freezer has many benefits. It allows your order to be tailored to your needs, for example, you decide how thick your steaks are and how many are placed together in each package depend- ing on the size of your family. Another for meat? great bonus to buying freezer meat is that it allows you to save time on shopping and. meal planning. Also, the tenderness of your meat will also be increased by allow- ingit to age a bit longer. Some things to take into consideration when purchasing freezer meats are: * How much meat does your family con- sume in six to 12 months? * What type and cuts of meat does your family prefer? * How much freezer room can you allow * What grade of meat do you desire? Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Associ- ation's Guide, lists producers in Durham and fish. 2003. Region with all types of meat, including beef, lamb, pork, venison, chevon, poultry, For your Durham Farm Guide to Pro- duce call the Ontario Ministry of Agricul- ture, Food and Rural Affairs at (905) 985- Buckthorn a crop hazard European buckthorn grows up to 20 feet high as a bushy small tree or many stemmed bush. The tip of older branches and the fork between branches usually has a small thorn. The leaves have veins that curve towards the tip of the leaf. These leaves are a dark green and are late falling from the shrub. The seeds are very hard and found in pur- plish-black berries that stay on the shrub into the winter. Control of this shrub is required to allow oats to be grown "profitably. Resis- tance that has been bred into oat varieties has last- ed only a few years as new strains of the rust are be- ing found. The best control is to cut the shrubs down and treat the freshly cut stump with a mixture of diesel fuel and 2, 4-D to prevent the sprouting that occurs after cutting. Hydraulic Safety Warning WARNING La 2 North American Life The Informed Choice™ Bob Brozina BAA, CLU, ChFC. Bus. (905) 433-1822 Res. (905) 985-9003 843 King St. W,, Oshawa Life Insurance * Mortgage Insurance Disability Insurance ® RRSPs Out of Country Medical ® Annuities Our role is to help people maximize their dollars. All enquiries welcomed No charge for consultations North American Life This shrub was intro- duced as an ornamental, but has become a noxious weed spread by birds to many fence rows, yards and wood lots in this area of the province. This weed is the alternate host for the fungus that causes the leaf and crown rust on oats, and is one of the 23 weeds listed in the Weed Control Act. Child care Durham Farm and Ru- ral Family Resources of- fers an on-farm child care program for the summer months. Trained staff are available to travel to your farm and provide safe, quality child care to chil- dren 0-10 years of age. The child care fee is $4 per hour with a maximum of five children in care. Care givers are availa- ble between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, with extended hours and is offered Saturdays a possibility. The service is available up to three days per week, and maximum of 20 days use per family. If you are a farm family interested in this service, please contact the Agricul- tural Employment Servic- es Office, at 905-985-3831, to obtain more informa- tion and arrange for a pre- registration visit. There is nothing more valuable than our children and their safety. DURHAM MOBILE AGRI SERVICE would like to welcome RAFFIN Sales & Service Farm Equipment (New and Used) Lawn & Garden Equipment Chain Saws © Trimmers ® Dethatchers * Rakes * Rollers * Dump Carts Servicing Dealers for NOMA & SNAPPER Mowers, Robin And Ferris Lawn Equipment I | Discount Rates to Seniors, Lawn & Garden Commercial Businesses Red Max, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1995 - 5 EE GET HER OFF THE TIGHTROPE! 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