tU$--tO)<. er y3tA \~sTnimr)nian , ~t<eeamng Litte Matttu.w Lomon Iearns what It wouId b. 1Me to mIIk a cow uslng a demonstration device that sprays water Into two bucketa. l#'a part of an Inter- M active pettlng zoo and kids play aroaaet Sprlngrldge Farm. Photo by GRAHAM PAINE The Halton District School Board invites members of the public to provide input regarding spending priorities for the public School Board's 2004-05 budget. Ail members of the public are welcome to attend the PUBLIC BUDGET MEETING Wednesday, Mlay 26, 2004 Milton District High Sehool 396 Williams Avenue, Milton Presentation - 7 p.m. Haîton District School Board 200Guelph Line, Burlington, ON L7R 3Z2 (05) 335-3663 (905) 842-3014 (905) 878-8451 w Fax: (905) 335-9802 www.hdsb.ca Mary Chapin, Chair of the Board Dusty Papke, Director of Education Learn how to taIk to others about their smoking. IYALL THlE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY'S TOLL-FREE SMOKERS' HELPLINE 1-877-513-5333 $ 3000 off new grands $ 1000 off new lupnghts AIML Friday 10-9 Saturday '10-5 Great se(ection ofued9amafsas/7awais & dz;itaoL ww .ianohouseburigonco 1 mBO»281»717 OPA Paul Commen tary Manure report valuable Ontario fanners are keenly aware of the benefits animal manure can provide to soi] and crops. They're also aware of the con- cems this manure can create. Thats why a consortium of individual fanners and comn- modity groups formed to study manure management technologies for the future. The Advanced Manure Management Technologies for Ontario (AMMTO) report has heen released, the resuit of scv- eral years of study and review. Partners in the development of the AMMTO report view the projeet as a proactive measure to assist farmers with the adoption of new and innovative tech- nologies to address odor, nutrient and groundwater issues related to livestock production. Ontario larmers facing implementation of' the Nutrient Management Regulations will find this information valuable as they prepare to make their farming operations compliant. Findings and recommendations of the AMMT() project wcren't developed ini a v'acuum as new manure management tech- nology for four case study farmns, typical of faon sizes and types that exist in Ontario, fomied the basis for the project. The AMMTO also served as a manure management resource for the agricultural community by providing input at govem- ment-hosted manure management work- shops where positive aspects of these tech- nologies were discussed by farmers, con- cemed citizens and government agencies. Results of the project are now available world-wide on the Internet, and indications are people from around the world are accessing details from the AIMTO report. One of the key areas of mnterett to farm- ers is the 'steps to implement' database, developed as one of five tools to help indi- viduals understand the principles bebind manure management technologies. This database provides information about the differenst ypes of technologies to allow potential usera to determine if a particular technology is suitable for their operauion. As a result of the AMMTO study, Ontario farmers now have accets to work- able solutions to help themn decide on the most appropriate manure management technology for their farma. Paul Mistele is a member of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture execulive com- nüttec. WAL.-MART CORRECTION NOTICE Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Looped Terry Coordinates, shown on page 17 of our flyer (ending May 23rd), are unavailable: short- sleeved zip jackets (item #344339486). We apologized for any inconvenjence this may have eaused.