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Agriculture Update Riddell enjoys keep by Scott Anderson Staff Writer Jack Riddell, the provincial Minister of Agriculture, says every time he talks to farmers he learns something new. Whether this was the case or - not, when he was in the area recently he did hear some of their concerns. Riddell was in Huronia Sept. 15 to visit farms in the area and meet the farmers. The agriculture minister says he enjoys doing this as it keeps him in touch with the issues. His first stop of the day was at Prettyview Farms, a 250-acre dairy farm, off the Ebenezer Side Road. The farm's operator, Allen Mose- ly, told Riddell one of the concerns which he has heard from many of his colleagues is that it is difficult to find, and retain, good hired help. Often farmers are able to get help for a short time, but they soon leave for more lucrative paying jobs, in the larger urban areas. Riddell suggested it was not up to the government to find an answer to the problem, but that it was more the responsibility of the farmers. He said they must provide more incentives to the hired help to stay on the job. He suggested room and board as possible enticements. The agriculture minister disagreed, however, that the educational facilities need to be ex- panded to accomodate more agricultural related programs. He said the post-secondary schools were providing "good, practical education," noting there were three jobs for every student con- centrating in agriculture. Although Riddell didn't see a néed at the present time to take any action, he did say that if the trend continued he would offer aid Wise will be missed: CFA chief "Canadian farmers are losing a strong supporter with the resigna- tion from the federal Cabinet of Agriculture Minister John Wise," says Don Knoerr, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. "Wise has been instrumental in the development of a great deal of national agricultural policy. He is a strong supporter of the consultative process, and has always been ac- cessible and willing to listen to the points of view of Canadian farmers."' \/Y ; @ available now! Model 45-66. HESSTON 66 Series Utility Tractors 37 to 70 PTO HP 4 Wheel Drive Tractor with Frey Loader Hesston 4-Wheel Drives with shuttle transmission make excellent loader tractors. Model L330 loader, designed exclusively for the 66 Series, of- fers low profile, quick-attach design. Loader Model L310 is available for On Display at the Elmvale Fall Fair, Oct. 7, 8, 1988 F. MOREAU FARM EQUIPMENT LTD. R.R. 1 PHELPSTON 322-1770 a Published monthly by Telemedia Communications Inc. 14 Queen Street West, Elmvale, Ontario LOL 1P0 (705)322-1871 Special feature of Elmvale Lance, Wasaga Times, Midland Times and Penetanguishene Citizen ing in touch because we know they need help," he said. we'll certainly try to work in some program to assist the farmers, to the farmers. "If it continues to be a problem, HAMILTON BROS. GLEN HURON, ONT. FALL FEATURES FULL LINE OF FARM & BUILDING SUPPLIES (Located about 6 miles south of Collingwood just off Hwy. #24) TTS Q Ly ALLO eet ST We buy in VOLUME and PASS the SAVINGS on to YOU. e All kinds of farm and home fencing, fertilizer for farm and garden. e All sizes of plastic and sissal rope. Industrial and Aircroft Cable. e Full line of work clothing and gloves, insulated shirts, coveralls and pants, safety and ordinary boots, rain coats. ° 6 different sizes of wheel barrows, plastic pipe (up to 3000' rolls of 75 and 100 psi). e Field Stripe, Water Softener, Baled Pine Shavings. ~e Live and dressed roasting Chickens/Turkeys (young and mature fowl) e Full line of Livestock Feed, Dog, Cat and Fish food. e Double recleaned Race Horse Oats. Full line of equestrian products. e Used farm machinery. All sizes of culverts, 4' drain tile etc. e Bulk bread and pastry flour (10 kg. and 40 kg. bags). e Wholesale and retail gasoline and fuel oils (Del'd. by our tank trucks). Come and visit the scenic village of Glen Huron, and see our water powered mill (operated by the Hamilton family since 1874). HAMILTON BROS. (705) 445-1166/466-2244. Ask for Frank or Fred. Keep You Warm This Winter! Let (co-oP) Propane e Automatic Delivery Furnace OIL e Furnace Protection Plan e (Qualified Burner Technicians Call Today ELMVALE BARRIE 322-3041 726-6531 Farmers! Ask how you can Save 7.5¢ per litre on your fuel. The Agriculture Update welcomes letters, questions and information pertaining to agriculture in the local farming communities. All correspondence submitted must be legi- ble, signed and carry the writers address and telephone number. The information submitted does not necessarily reflect the opinion of this newspaper, its publisher or editors. Wednesday, September 28, 1988, Page 15 @ie Agriculture He, Update Manager: Judy French