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n East Agricultural News GATT Negotiations Involve Agriculture: by John Finlay, P. Ag- As the Multi-National Trade Negotiations proceed under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trades, agricultural trade has become a priority. Previously, agricultural trade had been excluded excluded from the negotiàtions. Agricultural subsidies have grown to the point in many countries, countries, that-governments cannot afford afford to maintain them at present levels. The European Community has had a long standing policy of food self-sufficiency maintained with high domestic prices and high tariffs or import levies and then dumping the surplus on the world market. The other major agricultural player, the United States maintained farm prices through government purchasing of agricultural product at a support price level and then storing the product product until it was required or providing providing food aid. This policy served to keep international price higher than would otherwise be the case at the expense of the United States Treasury. With the 1985 Farm Bill, the American policy has changed to one of supporting farmers at minimum levels through loans and deficiency payments and like the Europeans, selling the surplus to the world market at what ever price exists at the time. Canadian farmers and the Canadian Canadian government have been caught in the middle in the agricultural price wars. Canada's objectives for agriculture include a reduction in trade distorting subsidies, improved rules and discipline and a minimum of the trade imports of technical regulations. Canada wants to clearly clearly define the issue of import controls controls under GATT's Article XI, which provides for the supply management of commodities within national borders. The policy of a more market oriented policy to agriculture has many producers of supply managed products very concerned. concerned. The major concern or issue with these agricultural trade talks is the definition of what is a "Trade ONTARIO MUSHROOM, CHEESE AND BACON- FILLED CROISSANTS Filled croissants make a tasty lunch or light supper and are so quick and easy to make. 1 cup chopped back bacon 2 cups thinly sliced ONTARIO MUSHROOMS 2 green onions, thinly sliced « 1 cup grated Havarti, Muenster or Monterey Jack cheese Pepper 1 package (318 g) refrigerated croissant dough- In skillet, cook bacon over medium heat- for 2 .minutes, stirring often. Add mushrooms ' and ogions and cook, stirring for 5 minutes more or until mushrooms are tender and most of liquid in pan has evaporated. Cool 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and season to taste with pepper. Set aside. Open and separate croissant dough according to package directions. Spread a triangle of filling near widest edge of each piece of dough, dividing evenly and leaving about a 1-inch borderofdough uncovered. Roll triangle loosely to narrow, > pointed end. Loosely curve narrow sidesof dough to centre. Place on- ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 350° oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Makes 4 servings. A Distorting Subsidy". Ontario's position is that supply management schemes are significantly different from open-ended support programs operated by the European Community Community and the United States. In addition to a changing trade environment, there are many other factors exerting strong influence on Ontario's farmers. A growing, aging aging population, technology changes, consumer demand changes and other government policies have been significant factors and will continue. We have had rapid growth in the mushroom industry and floriculture and decline in tobacco and grape production. Food processing has faced increased increased competition from off-shore, health and safety concerns, environmental environmental concerns and changing consumer preference. Ontario is already a major exporter of agricultural products, nearly 2 billion dollars per year. Whether this figure can be maintained or increased increased will be impacted by the GATT trade negotiations. Home Canning of Vegetables: by Barbara Weese, Rural Organizations Organizations Specialists Once again the home canning of vegetables has become popular. It is possible to home can vegetables, but they are a low acid food. All low acid foods must be processed at no less than 70 kilopascals (10 pounds pressure) to reach a temperature that will kill botulism spores. This can only be accomplished in a pressure canner. The production of botulism toxin in home canned food is of deep concern concern because it is odourless and tasteless. Botulism can take up to 72 hours to produce symptoms and will attack the elderly and small children first. Other types of food spoilage will produce a gas formation formation and/or 'off-odours'. Since there is always a potential for harmful harmful bacteria to be in home-canned vegetables, jars should be examined carefully both before and after opening, emptied into a saucepan, covered and brought to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes before tasting. Do not taste any food if you are in doubt of its safety. safety. Throw it out, but make sure it is out of reach of children or pets. Vegetables if properly blanched, packaged and stored will be safe to eat from the home freezer. Hummingbirds and their fiowers (Continued from page 10) from while hovering- Plants that are popular with both hummingbirds hummingbirds and gardeners include canna lilies, morning glories, nasturtium, nicotiana, petunia, salvia and scarlet runners, among many others. Beware of enticing hummingbirds hummingbirds into a chemical jungle, however. If you choose to use chemical sprays on your garden, ' follow the instructions and use them wisely and sparingly. Planting a variety of species with overlapping flowering periods will ensure a good nectar supply throughout the season. Safe resting areas and perching sites are also attractive. In addition, hummingbirds hummingbirds are very fond of water. A shallow water dish or a gentle mist from the garden hose can be most inviting. As hummingbirds move from flower to flower in search of food, they demonstrate their unique and admirable flying skills. Their ability to hover and fly backwards enables them to gather nectar and small insects from inside the flowers that they visit. The nectar provides the birds with carbohydrates. The insects are a good source of protein. In addition to planting flowers that provide a continuous supply of natural nectar, many hummingbird hummingbird watchers put out a sugar and water feeder. A properly maintained maintained feeder is always clean and filled with a fresh solution of one part white sugar to four parts water. Artificial colouring is not necessary. Although hummingbirds appear to favour red, they are indifferent to colour once they have found a good source of food. Hummingbirds are often aggressive aggressive towards one another. A limited supply of nectar and the patchy distribution of their food resources forces them into keen competition. Adult males are territorial, monopolizing monopolizing and defending the best flower patches against other birds, as well as bees and butterflies. Females and immature males are often without territories. They survive survive on widely dispersed, undefended undefended resources, and rely on opportunistic feeding from established established territories. There are about 320 species of hummingbirds worldwide. The Hockey Registration 1989 - 90 Orono Minor Hockey Association Qrono Arena Monday, Sept. 18th 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. FEES: ' tyKE $200.00 NOVICE, ATOM, PEEWEE $210.00 BANTAM, MIDGET, JUVENILE $235.00 LATE REGISTRATION CHARGE OF $25.00 No rebate on - Registration Fee after December 1,1989 except except due to injury or moving out of the area. No rebate for any reason as of January 1 Hockey registration must be paid before any player will be allowed on the ice. All players will please register on the above date. Failure to register may forfeit a player's chance to play hockey in Orono this season. Registration fee include team pictures and family pass for the season, except tournaments or any Ontario Playdowns, * All interested coaches.or managers please leave your name and phone number at this time. Orono Amateur Athletic Association Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, September 6, 1989-11 family is strictly confined to the New World. The greatest diversity diversity is found within a few degrees of the equator with the population centre being in the subtropical and temperate zones of the Andes in Ecuador, Colombia and Peru. (Colombia has recorded 143 species.) Hummingbirds range from Alaska and Labrador in the north to Tierra del Fuego in the south. Birds that breed in the extreme north and south are migratory and spend the winter months in more temperate latitudes. In Canada, hummingbirds are absent from Newfoundland and from much of our northern regions. They live in a variety of habitats, but are most abundant in mountainous mountainous areas. Not surprisingly, southern British Columbia is the best part of the country for watching hummingbirds. There are five species of hum mingbirds known to breed in Canada: the Ruby-throated, Black-chinned; Anna's, Calliope and Rufous Hummingbird. The Ruby-throated is the most widely distributed and is the only species found in the east. The Rufous Hummingbird has been sighted in the Y ukon and holds the record for breeding at the most northerly latitude latitude with a nest recorded in Alaska at 61° N. The smallest bird in Canada is the Calliope Hummingbird. Hummingbird. It breeds in southern Alberta and southern British Columbia and its average weight is 2.5 g. Hummingbirds have metallic, iridescent plumage with colours that change with the angle of the light. A well landscaped backyard that is a haven for hummingbirds will brighten up your life! Carol Campbell Public Services Division FAIR AT THE ORONO FAIR GROUNDS Thursday Evening-' Miss Durham Central Pageant, O.P.P. Golden Helmets, Holstein Show, Farmers' Olympics,.Tug- O-War preliminaries. Midway open, exhibits open. Friday Afternoon- School pshade, school talent show, all exhibits and features, Durham East Dairy Club Showmanship Showmanship competition at 10 a.m. Friday evening- Calf, Cake and Sheep auction, Demolition Derby, Old Time Fiddlers'contest, finals in Tug-O-War. Saturday- Horse and beef cattle shows, Parade 11:30 a.m., First ^annual Car show at 1:00 p.m., Hoskin Musical Ride, the Mundell family, chariot races at 6:00 p.m. and dance at 9:00 p.m. • • Sunday - Hunters and Jumpers, Gospel Sing at noon, Harness racing at 1:30 p.m:, Country and Western Show, Sheep show: