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pasteurizauonplant First we start with the cow who has been described as the foster mother of mankind Years of selective breeding have made it possible for the better herds of today to produce three to three and one half gallons of milkper day per cow during the 300 day milking period This milk is highly nutritious It contains most of the minerals and vitamins needed for the growm and devel 0pment oi the normal human body Milk is such good food that we must competewith bacteria yeasts we are to have good safe milk and milk products The the dairyman is to outwit these tiny organisms which en deavor to reach the milk and keep them out or destroy them The dairymansfirst line of defence is healthy cows clean comfort able environment defence against disease balanced diet and even keeping the cows happy are im portant factors in cow health The modemcow by centuries of breeding has been encouraged in every way to produce maximum amount of milk It is not surprising that the sensitive and highly spe cialized milk producing organs are 50 prone toyinjury and infection This infection called lldastitis is the ans bugbear Because milk produced by infested cows is inferior both inquality and quant ity the prevention of injury and infection is highly essential calls for the practice of rigid san itation and careful milking habits nd cow tuberculosis Thanks to success ul control program by the Federal Depantment of Agriculture herds in Sinlcoe County are almost en tirely free from this disease but precautionary measures continue Dairy herds are tested regularly and all suspected or diseased cattle eliminated The third important disease in dairy cattle is Brucellosis or Bangs Disease This disease like tuber culosis can be transmitted to man through raw milk as Well as be It is great economic problem as well as health problem and the farmer inust constantly on guard to gprevent its This health problem is introduction into his herd Frequent testing and the re moval of infected animals may be necessary All milk supplied to dairies in Simcoe County isvcheck ed monthly for Brucellosis and to datewell over 8000 herd tests have been carried out This en ables the dairy farmer to keep ar check on his herd from month to month The milk producers precautions Only begin with healthy cows He must ensure that they stay healthy by providing clean comfortable surroundings by the daily removal of manure and the addition of clean straw for bedding Cows are creatures of habit and once daily routine for milking has been established the dairyman must stick to it No holiday for him as the cows must be milked twice daily the year round The milking procedure is an exacting one All utensils that come in con tact with the milk must be kept scrupulously clean they must be sterilized before use twice daily and rinsed and washed after each use Even the udderof the cow is washed with sterilizing solution before the milker is supplied Fol lowing milking the milk is strain ed and immediately cooled to 50=F orlower and held at this tempera ture until delivery to the pasteur ization plant gerhaps the most essential fac tors inproducing quality milk are the dairyman and his family Their health and habits are the strongest link in the chain which protects our milk supply What is the dairymans reward for producing quality milk Top prices in permanent market for good product and the satisfac tion achieved through doing good job COLLEGE PIONEER ANTIGONISH NS CPMiss Rebecca MacLean first woman to join the staff of St Francis Xav ier University retired after 35 yearsuservicen Shegwas presented with set of matched luggage at dinner attended by faculty and staff members PROGRESS IN WEED CONTROL By RAIKES Weed Inspector North Simede The old proven methods of weed control by following such good farm practices as crop rotation maintaining soil fertility growing of smother crops mowing or cut ting or otherwise preventing weeds from going to seed sowing only pure seed and pasturing of sheep etc have not been replaced and probably never will be but the control of weeds has been greatly assisted by the introduction of chemicals great advances have been made during the past 10 years in the de velopment of new chemicals for weed control purposes and the results from the application of these chemicals have proved that there is very definitely place for the use of chemicals in the weed control program of every municipality or individual Weeds and brush along streets or Aroadsides can be more econom ically controlled by the application ofchemicals than by cutting or mowing and with more permanent results similarly weeds in crops or pasture fieldscanbe controlled at very small cost per acre with out causing any damage to either the growingcrop or the pasture by usingone or other of the selec tive weed chemicalsnow on the market which when applied at the proven rate per acre will either completely destroy or at least prevent from seeding all weeds depending upon their varif ety without damaging or hinder ing but on the other hand increas ing the growth and yield of the crop as the result of having the weed which otherwise would have robbed the useful plant of sunlight plant food or moisture either stunted or completely killed The effect of chemicals on dif ferent types of weeds and brush have been successfully demonstrat ed at manydifferent locations in Simcoe County dpring the past five or six years and as result of seeing or reading of these dem onstrations number of the farm ers in the county have purchased Sprayers primarily for adopting chemical weed control program on their own farms But some have as well found time to do bit of custom spraying for neighbors who have seen the results and wished CASE Sales 321 Service BOLENS GARDEN TRACTORS Titanium San Bradford Ontarlo Authorized Distributor Established over 35 years For free on the farm demonstrations Phone Bradford 203W rAnas Now larger stock of parts for MasseyHarris and rer guson equipment service STAFF Now increased staff to offer faster more efficient service in lt all lines ENGINEERING days week right here in Ontario dollar afterdollar in research and enginee of getting Track Tested Farm Provenf Products Bc MMING new larggr stock room for more efficient parts MasseyHarris are spending ring YOUR ASSURANCE so SOPHIA STREET Phone 3577 Barrie MASSEYHARRIS FERGUSON DEALER the coop TEfiTILTZE to adopt similar programon their own farms At the time of writing 22 of these crop and field Sprayers are in Voperation in North Simépe alone and an equal number may be found in South Simcoe as well Also every year the demand for spraying to be done appears tgltbe on the increaSe over the previous year which in itself is one proof of the general satisfaction with the results obtained rm Unfortunately the growing per iod when weeds in grain crops may be successfully sprayed is short so large number of crop sprayers will have to tube made available before all the grain fields in the county as well as the pas tures will be entirely Weed free But that is the only limiting fac tor now thatthese selective weed chemicals have proved their worth and are being made so Wreadily available by the various ldistrib utors throughout the province and at price within the reach of KEITH McRUER Ag Rep for South Simcoe Heavy work calls for Sisman Thom hilt work shoes Theyre built for Jugged everyday service long wear and maximum foot comfort specially treated to resistacids and scuffing in and cum mm hr work with Siaman Thorobiltu Thornshilt Shoes VJALKWEE SHOE STORE BARR LEADING SHOE STORE RLAcEriYouR ORDERNOW The Fertilizer That Is FREE FLOWING DOESNT CAKE UP GIVES YOU HIGHER CROP YIELDS coor Is YOUR BUSINESS SIMCOE DISTRICT COOPERATIVE SERVICES PHONE 2429 BARRIE inseam mu guru73 TM mam 232V riswesevavmwufiwmm if Relations Between Farm Forums and Agric Federation By CLIFFORD YVAITE Ont Farm Radio Forum The farmer of Ontario meets the cabinet and legislature of his pro vincial government through dele gations from the Federation of Agriculture Over period of close working together members of parliament have come to welcome the aid advice and suggestions of the executive of the Federation of Agriculture an opendoor policy has been built up over 15 years whereby farm representatives can talk over agricultural problems and reSOIutions forwarded by coun ty units of the Federation One reason why the opinions of farm ers are respected today is because of the recognition given the prac tice of farm people in meeting to gether to discuss their difficulties Through Farm Forum the facts of the issue are carefully examin ed various points of view are re presented and more honest ap praisal of the situation is possible By listening to experts discuss the topic of the National CBC net work by having the latest up to date factual information set out Succinctly in the Farm Forum Guide by having special speakers in to visit the local Farm Forum and by discussing the question thoroughly Ontario iarmers are better able to pass on to the coun ty and Ontario Federation of Agri culture officials their varying points of view Over 12 years that Farm Forum gmups have been meetingrmany resolutions calling for action through the Federation have been forwarded by the study groups The FederatiOn is the action body the Farm Forum the educational arm of the Federation The Federation of Agriculture in many counties is organized on township as well as county basis Once month on the last Monday in the series Farm Forum mem bers assemble at Fedenation towns ship meetings to review current problems facing their particular area Action projects developed from these meetings have in the past included cooperation the township on warble fly control erection of township hall secur ing of adequate recreational facil ities improved films health and school services and many other Secretary Contribution Made By Recreation To Community Life By LOUISE COLLEY Recreation Director for the County of Simcoe The Simcoe County Recreation Service is unique in the Province Its establishment was largely due to the firm support and coopera tion of the County Federation of Agriculture Now in its ninth year of growth its main financial sup port comes from the taxpayers through their County Council Through leadership training schools held in four or five parts of the County each winter the Simcoe County Recreation Ser vice has developed many local leaders for games dances singing and square dance calling This year such courses have been held at Nottawa Churchill Orillia Beeton and Wyevale Young peo ple and adults who are teaching or taking responsibility in church Junior Farmers Federation of Agriculture Farm Forums and other groups have attended from the areas around these centres In addition to learning new songs games and dances these people have had an opportunity to try leading the activities them selves Discussions on problems in volved in leadership and how to cope with them ways of getting everyone to participate and how to plan party and social evenings have been held Many volunteer leaders have resulted and with their help barriers of shyness are lessening people are learning how to get along together and best of all are having wonderful time Social recreation is only one aspect of the overall recreation program in Simcoe County but it is an important one for rural peo ple Frequent social gatherings are held throughout the county showers seasonal and special cele brations closing events etc New ideas and activities are needed to make them enjoyable and suitable for the diverse age groups which attend Groups which meet regu larly also find that these simple spontaneous activities add zest and fun to their meetings As theDir ector of recreation says They put peopleat ease and in this atmos phere of good will problems can faced and more easily discuss 71 projects of benefit to the rural population On provincial level the Fed eration of Agriculture has repre sentation on the Council of On tario Farm Radio Forum and co operates very closely in promoting leadership training courses folk schools and displays at fall fairs and exfhibitions grant of $5000 is made each year by the Federa tion to Ontario Farm Radio Forum for the Federation of Agricullure is one of the sponsors along with the Department of Agriculture of Farm Radio Forum in Ontario The Farm Forum is lnno sense pressure group or lobby group for it is engaged solely in an adult educational program encouraging study and discussion among farm people Nevertheless Farm Forum members who keep informed about the changes in agricultural prac tices and are aware of problems tacing agriculture as an industry have been among the most active wpporters of the Federation of agriculture In recent statement Mr lVfillburn secretarymanager of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture said We value very highly the careful thought Forum members are giving to agricultural problems OUTLINE OF BEEF CATTLE INDUSTRY By IVARNICA ls VicePresident Canadian Council Beet Producers As beef cattle prices have con tinued to go down since the be ginning oi 1952 would like to present report on what is being done in the interests of the in dustry After foot and mouth disease broke out in Canada the producers asked and received support from the Federal Government The government purchased surplus meat and through agreements with Britain New Zealand and the United States moved part of the of the day tor out of the opinions expressed at Farm Forum on Mon day nights come the Seed gem of Federation policy We need the participation of every last Ontario farmer in Farm Forum and the Federation of Agriculture if our farm organizations are to be truly democratic SIMCOE MOTOR PRODUCTS LIMITED APRIL SIILE 1952 GMC 12 TON PICKUP One owner Heater air conditioning Deluxe cab like new surplus the beer purchased period has all been sold and is out of Canada In June of 1953 the cattle market again became overloaded and no market seemed possible the USA markets being also flooded with beer Again the Bee Producers Association studied the situation went to Ottawa and eventually the producers the government and the trade in co0perauon evolved the idea that it the pork market could be well cleared all thc beef could then be consumed in Canada good market was developed in the United States for hams backs and breakfast bacon which resulted in very strong market for pork and eventually making market for the surplus beef in Canada By working together both the bee and pork industries were saved from disastrous situation The picture now seems to have brighter side in that the USA reports that it is expected there will be shortage of first quality finished steers about the 15th of without doubt am glad to report that May and through June This we through this arc certain will favorably affect the Canadian market and we are looking or reasonably steady market as result showing some strength as the USA becomes short of quality beef The Bee Producers of Canada have studied the whole meat situa tion for several years and are con vinced that publicity and educa tional policy should be put into operation and that now is the time to start With this thought in mind constitution and an organ ization is being planned or the above purpose To finance it it is purposes that avoluntary deduc tion of five cents per head be taken on all cattle going to stock yards or packing plants for sale This is very small amount tor each of us but when totalled across Canada we are sure It will get the plan into action Meetings are being held in each county Ontario to tell the producers about the details the plan and to receive their comment which will be helpful 1949 GMC 12 Ton Panel 89 I946 FlillGflnm wmmw 525°° 1948 GMC V2 Ton Panel 3675 1947 GMT 1947 FARGO SPECIAL NOTE Motorists of Simcoe County take adavntage of our prosummer sale prices on Good ill guaranteed late model used cars 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