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THE INTELLIGENCER, Friday, July 8, 1993 —7 lo ing Fair hightignt o of agricultural y reat Farming still area’s lifeblood By Bill Hunt - Staff Writer is something gratifying about ee ing the land. The hard work and long hours that go with that way of life show on the tanned, weather-worn skin eee taut ¢ muscles of most farm- oe That lifestyle i is the Blood line Stirling. lage is home to the regional office of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food — an indication of the soil’s im- ice here. "It's great agricultural land," says local dairy farmer Garry Th- ompson, president of the “stirling one is 4 barber, another is in the Tetail business. Bay their for- tunes lie pees th ae Today recamunities have abandoned the agricultural ‘Side of fairs for the more dramatic les made aserle with ex- msive machinery bright Este. But Stir ling’s i ioe pa are penned eal er farm life " : Our Tow photo by EM Han Local dairy farmer Garry Thompson, is president of the Stirling Agricultural Society. ined for "the best costume for a person On Friday night they neve the ompson believes will be quite im- Although dairy farming is its ieee peas its ona horse," explai ompson. ell Drivers, on Sat night pressive. most, aeayalents beef and cash automobile competitions and decide on the best. spectators try to avoid ae mud Thompson is the third gener crops such as wheat, oats, barley em Tides|| ensure it made cheese, honey products and _ pies hurled their way by the mud _ tion to work his 2B acre Br ‘Brads and corn are also raised here. doesn’t Lag behind the times. culinary dishes such as pies, ag racing ci unday Lee Farm, north-e: ere are even a few hog farms, pe ee local esidents bread, cookies and cakes, Locally night the demolition derby wages off, Moira Boe tis eee his says Thompson. and their livestock a chance to automobile war. great-grant e put their best foot (or bool for, CD Grab Tee ae mntry music (naturally) is ving off the same sol, ane sung Aenea Seen ward. Competitions the alse a feature of ‘Thompson can be sure of eee as representative of the village as gamut of beasts from horses to ponies, cattle, goate, sheep and joultry. well as pony drawing competi- tions an . The lai pees 2 a ee division that in- as an aw: ieludey AES quilting, , flowers, public school displays and an arts and hobbies section The Meter covers sucl wood carving, ape Lane mare. year the band Billy the "Kid and the Wild West Show will have Inheriting common in this field of work. Th: son, Bead also farm and will likel: continue doing so after his father retires. the covered bridge that rete year th ug. 13 zal rd pleasers are the Oe competitions. E\.- one eoveS TRAN CENTRE ae reeR RD. & HWY. #14, R.R. 4, STIRLING * Riding Lessons - All Ages & Levels C.E.F. Certified Instructors * Summer Camps - July 12-16, Aug. 9-27 * Trail Rides - Western or English * Birthday Parties For All Ages TACK SHOP a distributor for. We have the largest selection of new, used and replacement parts for more tractors than you can find anywhere. And we aa FARM & FAMILY CENTER Des Moines * lowa * Boarding & Horse Training also carry spraying acces: : sories, animal health an iT SEE IT. livestock products, fencing, IF You DON oa peauncurd Mo een pickup truck accessories and na ‘CAN ger ite Educa Activites more: ele aes Riding Clothes, Horse Tack, en Gifts Available and Family Centre in Our Tack Shop. TEL: 395-2909