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i iiomwfsmratriiw ibout federal task force t -v- by joan ransberry staff writer oyork region farmers are guardedly optimistic over news the federal government is setting up a task force to examine canadas agriculture industry anything well take any thing said whitchurch- stouffville farmer paul draper i dont know if the task force will do any good but well take it j draper runs a mixedfarming business including a black angus and- cashcrop operation on 250 acres oh the famuyfarm like niany canadian farmers draper has held a second job off mefarm for several years as farmers wait for primed minister jean chretien to unveil the details of the task force some- are asking themselves if they can afford to scarry ouf the spring plantingmany farmers are run ning out of time markham farmer paul ramer stressed the crisis is destroying careers and lives and its threat- ening canadas food supply added richmond hill farmer john doner facing mounting- pressure v from angry cbnstituentsliberal mps including oak ridges rep resentative bryon wilfert are now breathing a sigh of relief the pm is taking a personal interest in the farm crisis i hope we can get beyond crisis management establishing a task force is encouraging news said wilfert thepm is taking a personal interest in the farm crisis i hope we can get beyond crisis manage ment j the task force neednt waste precious time trying to identify why some sectors of the agricul- tural community are in dire financial straights said ramer it stops and starts with the need for parity with the united states and with europe just as important is the need for a national farm policy doner added r i while its hoped the task force can 6ring longterm solutions to cyclical decreases in crop prices and a lack of subsidies wilfert isnt banking on it the reality is were never going to be able to compete with the americans said wilfert comparable subsi dies are not in the cards he emphasized the 500niillion federal aid package givento the agricultural community a month ago is per ceived by many farmers as too lit tle too late itis a pittance com pared to whats given to the americans said ramer wilfert is not a farmer and said i dont pretend to know much about farming but i know this i like to eat and i know canada produces the cheapest food in the world as well the agricultural crisis is not just a farm issue its an issue for all canadians the task force is expected to address the needs of the grain and oil seed sectors dairy poul try and pig farming are financial ly sound wilfert said york region should be a stop for the task force said draper noting the area has 1200 farms covering about 200000 acres evergreen hospice provides supportive care for people of all ages in markham and whitchurchstouffville who are experiencing the impact of lifethreatening illness and loss phone 905 4725014 wwwevergreenhospiceorg viis message bmugh to you as a comnumity service of the economist suntribune inventory clearance 3 piece set 1099 2 piece sets 999 regbed sofas 699 wing chairs 399 free delivery dont miss out 5694 ilwy 7 at galsworthy markham 9054772055 9052942581 wwwstarpagescomtoromarkfurniture unvwhartgemcom colour diamond ring diamond engagement and wedding rings large selection compare our wholesale prices mon fri 106 sat 10 4 vs25 dems0nsrr urkiiamont 5137656 operate your own home iay gaie tyith we offer training and ongoing support a regular pay cheque payment for statutory holidays and child sick days some equipment resource materials craft supplies ifife to join us call wstch aqckf 1 a licensed agency m i w v v i i wwwweewatchcom arrive alive please dont drink and drive this message brought to you zs a community service of the economist suntribune discover the savings down payment securi1y deposit freight inc 1 financing up to 36 months mmm pjpmsmi 2i msrptrom12195 ino 2001 accent gs 3 dr ndiinesj k t11ljune20d1 onm remalnlmg 2000 models mm hp msrp from 20495 2001 sonata gl 0 down payment 0 security deposit 6 freight ijirl and pds included amonth for 48 months 6 down payment 0 security deposit 0 freight and pds included amonth for 48 months 2001 tiburon msrp from 19195 5 speed manual transmission dual front airbags 15 alloy wheels rear spoiler power windows lots more mxsk amonth lor ta moruns down payment s1895 purchase financing for up to 36 months 4w vv m8 matt lease based on sodowpepentsoseaty mmmmak 1 100000 km warranty hyunnni driving is believing vmvuridni of th 0 r n h i l l 7582 vdnge st thornhill 9058828586 steeles ave v v