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of the C.B. C. should not be con- ; rued as opposition to private sta- tions. The Federation recognizes the fine contribution which has been made by many private sta- tions to the general advancement xi radio along sound lines.

"The Federation believes. how- :-ver. that the present set-up with ihc 33. C. Board of Governors re- sponsible to Parliament as they are, acting as the general regular- ity body in the public interests. represents the best possible inter- est: in a. country such as Canada.

"The Federation does not sub- scribe to the viewpoint that a new independent body should be set up to govern radio. It believes that such a body. if it did not actually divide and destroy the present pub- lic authority in radio would at Zr-ast unnecessarily duplicate many of the services of the present Board.

"Let us now summarize the act- ivities of the Provincial Federation in l95l,., At the beginning of 1951. we realized that the financial con- dition of sthe farmers was not :5 healthy one. due considerably to the potato market. which had the greatest marketing problems ever rxperienced in this province. brought about by the tremendous surplus in Canada and the United States, and the fact that the Do- minion Government did not see fit 1. establish a floor price early in the season.

ti-Iowever. through persistent ei- f.n-t.s by your Potato Marketing

Board, aomcasure - of relief was gained in a. starch program that subsidized approximately 400 car- loads of Island potatoes. Keeping in mind the overproduction prob- lem, the Board advised the farmer to reduce planting by 30 per cent with the result that the farmers reduced by one-third. This year we have excellent markets for all our potatoes. both seed and table stock. In some quarters we hear that the acreage reduction was too drastic-but personally I wonder if we had planted many, more, if it would not have meant more hard labor and no greater returns.

Unequal Production

"My only disappointment was the fact that some farmers saw fit to go out of the production of pota- toes entirely, while some of the larger producers did not lower their acreage at all.

"As to the future. it is not safe or wise to predict. The best we can do is to let our Potato aoard study the outlook and recommend to the farmers what to do. one thing we must keep in mind is that some of the same problems are still with us such as high freight rates. high fertilizer costs, and cost of jute sucks.

"It is unfortunately true that a great many of our farmers are not aware of the many achievements of farm organizations and are not as well acquainted as they should be with the aims. objectives, and further possibilities.

"This lack of knowledge is one of our main problems. the solution is not easy but. we do have one

very valuable means of acquaint- ing rural people with general ag- ricultural ya0bICI'Tl5, I refer to Farm Radio Forum.

"While it is an honor to be Pres- ident oi this organization, I feel is is equally an honor to be assoc- iated with our local Farm Radio Forum Group. Free discussion is important and necessary and Farm Radio Forum offers and unexcelled opportunity where people can meet, study. relax. And plan for com- mvnity improvement.

"Prince Edward Island is one oi the few surplus producing areas. Therefore. trade with outside points to dispose of these surplus prod- ucts is a question of vital import- once.

Transportation st Processing

Acting on resolutions passed at semi-annual County Federation meetings. your Provincial Board has in co-operation with the Depart- ment of Industry and Natural Re- sources and interested shippers. in- itiated study into transportation and procenlng problems.

"It is hoped that in the not too distant future that information of value relative to transportation facilities and the feasibility of Cus- tom Killing plants will be avail- able to those interested in the de- velopment of trade along sound lines. l

"Last winter the Federation un- oertook the organization oi a War- ble my campaign, which entained a. large amount of work in corres- pondence and advertising. Only through organization could every district be contacted and the large task of distribution be carried on. At the ' ilrm oi the campaign

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we found that enough powder had been sent out to treat 30.000 cattle which was the best response to a campaign of this kind ever carried on. Whether it was a successful campaign or not depended on the farmer himself. I would like to see on expression of opinion today as to whether a similar campaign be carried on again this year.

Gnuland P. oduction

"Another project carried on this past year was a publicity campaign to encourage grassland production, either for grass ensilage. hay or pasture. It is being recognized by livestock men and farmers inter- ested in soil conservation. that we must for economic r . prod- uce feed. high in protein and low in cost in order to compete and at the some time conserve our soil.

"On March 21st. last. a large del- egation oi your directors met with the Premier and members of Leg- islative Assembly. and presented a brief on the following subjects: Dairying, warble Fly Campaign, Potato marketing. Veterinary Pol- icy. Forestry. Truck Registration fees. Extension oi Agricultural Fleldmen, Field Crop Expert. Grass- land farming, Public Killing Plant, Trade outside the Province, Farm Radio Forum. Co-operatives. sum- merside Harbor Facilities. the sheep Industry. Farm Establishment As- sistance, Transportation. Support Policy. Freight Assistance. Junior Organizations.

"In this brief we covered the res- olutions passed at the annual meet- ing and were asking direct assist- ance in some cases. Support by our Provincial Government pressing for Dominion action, and commending the Provincial Gov- ernment for support given the Fed- eration on different matters cov- ered in former bl-leis.

"This past year has seen the in- troduction oi a veterinary service under the direction of Dr. Fisher in which four young competent veterinarians are placed at strat- egic points scroll the Island. This is filling I long needed service for our livestock farmers.

"Another policy put into effect this your assists in the purchase of ouality bulls. when we keep in mind the coat oi cattle. both dairy and beef and realise that it costs very little more to raise a quality on- imal. we would be well aimed to take full advantage of such I pol-

cy.

"Tho appointment of foruterl to uudv and advise our former: in woodlot management could well preserve the quality of our wood- loh and assist in maintaining in- come at a satisfactory level in fut- ure years.

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and Co-op Organization and dir- ecied by L.P. Mcisaac was estab- lished to inquire into various prob- lems affecting our social, economic and Co-operative life. The Research Director has the responsibility of attempting to co-ordinate the pro- motlonal activities of our various organizations and eliminating dup- lication oi effort.

"There is need of definite infor- mation on farm production costs and the relative efficiency appar- ent in many of our agricultural and associated business operations. I feel that much information of value and specific action will de- velop from our Research Division.

"In the past year eight directors' meetings and five executive meet- ings as well as several other spec- ial meetings with other groups were held. In June the County Fed- erations held their semi-annual meetings and in November Queens and Kings held their annual meet- ings. Prince County held its annual niteting in December. it being post- poned from November 27th because of weather conditions. Prior to the annual meetings a series of school dbtrict meetings were also held.

"Realizing that considerable sen- timent existed in the province for revising the electoral act. a ques- tionnaire was submitted to school district meetings, which will be re- ported on by your secretary. This is not to be interpreted as a political move on the part of the Federation but rather an honest attempt to render a public service in the in- tcrest of democratic government.

"The Island Federation was rep- resented at the annual and semi- annual meetings of the C. F. A. as well as the Eastern Conference in January and again in July. Two meetings of the Maritime Federa- tlon were attended by the three Island directors.

National Poultry Marketing

"At the time of the semi-annual meeting of the C.F. A. our secre- tary. Mr. Dewar attended the Na- tional Hog and Poultry Conference. At the time of the poultry confer- ence consideration was given to a National Poultry Marketing Plan which will possibly. come up for final decision at the annual meet- lm of the C.F.A. this month.

"One of the biggest problems that the farmer has today is labor, his inability to procure efficient help has forced him to curtail pro- duction to some extent. Immigrants from European countries have fill- ed some of the requirements. but many are not suited to farm labor rnd only use the P.E. I. farm as a stepplm: stone to industry. The most disappointing feature of the whole Jabor picture is the depart- ure of many of our Island youth to points outside.

"Are we as farmers guilty of dis- couraging our young people by de- scribing how green the pastures are in other industries? Is our ed- ucatlonal system providing the proper curriculum for a. farming community, and if so. are we en- couraging our young people to take advantage of such education? In November when the Department of Education spent considerable time and money to organize 5. Folk School, did you encourage your young people to attend. The result was two applications to a course designed to show our young people

I" how to live in the country and ap-

rreclate it. how to become com- munity minded. and how to live a fuller life. Perhaps. we have been placing the blame on youth where

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blame ourselves. Dairy Situation

"In reviewing the dairy situation from the production standpoint. it is--encouraging to note a substan- tial increase in butter production. This situation was brought about by excellent grass conditions last summer -' ” the fact that the population of dairy cows had de- creased. To look into the dairy fut- ure we wo dsr what the situation may be nex year if the gnu crop were only average and a further decrease in the cattle population takes place due to a c Inge over to beef production. I pr blem that i-. well worth w hing. as the past has taught us t expect a smaller demand when you get an increase in supply.

While reviewing the dairy bug. iness we note a considerable num- ber of experiments in grass silage thifuenu to be a step in the right direction 'lf we can get summer feed for winter use econominallv This new feeding technique is Iv- need of further study one on

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”rhe beef situation over the past year has been satisfactory both in quantity and price, although we have noted some fluctuations down- ward, the average price has been

good. "In reviewing the poultry in- dJSIl')', 1951 was excellent as far

as egg prices were concerned. The p;icc of poultry meats showed a decline as the season ended. a de- cline I feel that was not Justified, that is a problem it would be well to study today.

Newcastle Disease

"in looking into the future of the poultry industry we see it menaced by the greatest scourge known. this is Newcastle disease. I wonder if our farmers really understand how dangerous a position their indus- try is in. During the past month, the Federation and Department of Agriculture as well as the Breed Organization have placed the prob- lem directly to the farmers. now it is your responsibility to realize and take every precaution to preserve the industry.

"l-fog prices until the last quar- ter of the year were satisfactory although characterized by wide fluctuations which were not in the best interests of either producer or COi'lSlliIlE.'l'.

"The finding at satisfactory prices of export markets for sur- plus hog production is a major problem facing the industry A problem equally as pressing is the one of maintaining stable prices uithout encouraging the production of embarrassing surpluses.

"The outstanding quality of Is- hind produce and livestock has been clearly demonstrated in com- petition with other provinces at the Maritime Royal Winter Fairs At Amherst our potatoes and live- stock made excellent showings nto our hogs, poultry and dressed poultry showed tang- ible evidence of our quality.

Organization Objectives

"In reviewing Federation activ- tiles I have the feeling that some farmers outside the Federation do not understand the objectives of the organization. they feel because it does not rise up in protest against all other branches of industry that it is weak, not understanding that if you are strong enough that you are accepted as a part of organized society. Perhaps some farmers feel that all the probiects are planned by the directorate. rather than by me individual member.

"The Federation is set up in such a, way that every farmer is given a. hearing and his suggestion stud- led. sometimes the suggestion has to be set aside -because it wouldn't stand law. it may not be practical and it may be against the wishes of the majority of the farmers. An- other complaint sometimes heard is that there are not enough meet- ings, while at the same time, very often whcn'mcetings are called on-y the better informed members are there.

"Let us study our problems and see if our remedies of the past are any cure for these problems in this fast moving age. In our grandfa- thers' time the greatest competition he had was by his immediate neighbors. He understood almost to the pound how much pork and other products were needed. The picture today is entirely different

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with modern transportation and U"! demand by the consumer for special quality and packaging tech- ntques. The producer must face competition from practically all parts of the world, and as time aces on. this competition will be- come greater. This is the problem of the producer today and if we bury our heads in the sand, a sol- uiicn will never be found. We must place ourselves in a posi ion to study and act. Thtis can nly be accompllshed by organization.

Re-organization

"Today you will be asked to con- sider some changes in the organ- ization. These changes may be ne- ccssary to strengthen our position. both in membership and in carry- ing on effective work. This need of re-organization is not brought about by our financial position. as the Federation never had a. better financial standing. The policy of making changes in any organiza- tion does not show a weakness, ra- ther it shows determination to keep abreast of conditions under which it has to operate. As an ex- ample. governments each year make omendments to laws in force, so as to make them more effective.

"A resolution covering re-organ- ization will be introduced to the meeting, that I hope will bring out discussion of a constructive nat- Life.

"In closing I should like to ex- tend my personal gratitude for the co-operation of the Provincial and County boards of directors. who gave freely of their time in dis- cussing and taking action on your problems. Also to Government of- ficials for courtesles extended and

tion, and to the press and radio through whose medium we were greatly assisted in publicizing Fed- cration activities."

STRANGE COIN WINNIPEG. -(CP)- A bronze coin. dated 18w, believed to have been legal tender of one of the Italian provinces, was found in a cash register here. one side was stamped "Regno Lombardo Vene- to-V" and the other had the amount "I centlslmo.”

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For Greater Dnclopment

The speaker said that if ef. forts were co-ordinated here in the Maritimes he believed it

would make for greater Maritime d9Y910Pment and stated that in this regard. we lagged far behind other provinces. "it is labor: view that Governments in these Atlantic Provinces lack courage and foresight and take a defcal- ist attitude on account of our geogra-phic'al position."

He expressed the belief that the greatest need here has in the field of adult education and cit. ed What 'was being done along that line in Nova Scotia through the Extension Departments of

Dalhousie University and Francis Xavzc-lr University. In commenting briefly on pried controls he said that on this sub. JCCL labor and farmer get some. what confused. I! the farmer asks more for his product "it is quite. naturally reflected on the mar- ket." Labor in turn asks for higher wages from industry and this starts the merry-go-round,"

Canadian Dollar

MONTREAL, Jan. 8 - (CP) .. The United States dollar todav closed at 9'. of one per cent preml rum to the Canadian dollar. un- changed from Tuesday's close, That is, it took 31.00-it Canadian to 1Jll.V S1 American.

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Provincial Exhibition Grounds (Ch'town)

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The show will be sponsored by the Pure Bred and Commercial breeders of the Province in co-operation with the Provincial and Domin- ion Departments of Agriculture and the Provincial

All animals shown must weigh at least 700 lbs. and he not more ge. They must be owned by the exhibitor not later

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Entries should be sent to the office of the Exhibition Association not later than February 1st.

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