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EMIER A. W. MATHESON

“Prosperity For All Seen _ Provided Farms Prosper

Agriculture has always been the leading in- | dustry in Prince

| full measure the steady attention and financial and

technical assistance contained in the many policies | formulated by the government in recent years. In our recent highway expansion program, the farmer was a primary tion was given to the routes serving the number of farmers. Rural electrification out as a major program aimed at eli- minating much of the drudgery in farm work and ard of living for farm families.

_ Prosperity for our farmers means prosperity

' for everyone. Farm spending in any given year far

: the day. to day expenditure citi-

Farm families on the whole, are larger than

the towns- Many of our farm families con- ~¢tain more than five persons. About 75 percent of i population is made up of farm peo-

spend a higher percentage of their in- groceries, clothing, gasoline, medica] and care than non-farm families. They also buy

: quantities of machinery, fertilizer, seeds and other non-consumer items.

Agriculture is worth about $30,000,000 to our _ province. The richness of our soil and the industry _ of our farm people have combined to give this Mil- lion Acre Farm of ours an enviable reputation in

_ the markets of the world.

4 Fifty years ago the Federal Experimental : Farm was established. Its facilities and the services | Offered by its trained personnel have been of in- . estimable value to our farmers. We all join in com- | plimenting The Farm on its attainment during its ' first half century of operation and extend best

_ wishes for its continued progress in the future.

Hon. A. W.: Matheson

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Premier Prince Edwardtsiand.

Here's What 4-H Means To Members

—~ {Editor’s note: Miss Poly } England, West Royalty, is a Jenior 4H club leader who came up through the club train- fag program. She tells here what 4H clubs mean to her and thousands of ether mem- bers throughout the nation.)

BY POLLY ENGLAND _The 4H club entered my life)

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iculture's Top Role

’ Too much stress cannot be placed on

HON. DOUGLAS S. HARKNESS

agricultural of Prince Edward Island.

ing ' the cial Exhibition. No other province in Canada is so complete- ly dependent on our. ‘primary industry as Prince Edward Island and none has done so much to utilize its poten- tial as a livelihood for its residents, and to add lustre to the standards of quality which give the Canada product its most competitive —ele- ment. j Through our Experi- mental Farm and Re- search Laboratory in your capital city we have contributed over the years to agriculture, animal husbandary, . cer-

- search and poultry genetics.

the bounds of their own island home.

our federal agricultural institutions. Hon. Douglas S. Harkness,

Island Ranked As Leader In Achieving Its Potential

I welcome the special editions that are being published in Charlottetown in the interests of the

It is fitting that I should do so at this time when the Canada Department of Agriculture Ex- perimental Farm in your capital city is celebrat-

anniversary of its foundation in ton with Old Home week and the Provin-

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Is Stressed

HON. EUGENE CULLEN

Emphasis Put On Quality | Found Basic To Progress

The importance of agriculture to the economy

of Prince Edward Island is to everyone. the need for continued improvement and development of this

industry. Nowhere else in Canada can one find such pro-

ductive soil. Farmers here can grow more and bet- ter crops than in most parts of the country. Clima- tic conditions are conducive to excellent growth and the absence of extremes in weather is an added , advantage to our primary producers. . edi gag gait sie seaside re tiara reflected great development - os cheese ductier the asmeir canetatee ates

and modern have retained for our farm- a deeds ctl tected eapetetion ten tae pnd ion

‘ This significant in agriculture has raised the standard of living in rural areas to a de-

gree never before reached in the history of Prince Edward Island. Despite this progress, there is no in- tention of slackening the agricultural drive of the past few years. In the future our farmers, assisted by the Government, will aim for further improve- ment in their methods of production and in farm property development.

In carrying out its policies. the Provincial De- partment of Agriculture has always received the utmost co-operation from the staff of the Federal Experimental Farm which this year observes its fiftieth anniversary. We join in wishing them con- tinued success in the future. -—

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We in Canada are proud of the products of the nation’s smallest province and of its sons and daughters who are making their careers beyond

Old Home Week is a time of happy re-union. Iam glad to extend at this time, my best wishes to the residents of the province, to the organizers of the Provincial Exhibition and to the staff of

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The natural conditions of the soil have given many Island pro- ducts a quality and flavor sup- erior to what is found in those grown in any other part of Can- ada. The fact that Island pota- toes have consistently earned a premium on the markets of the world is an indication of this quality.

In tune with mechanization on the farm, the provincial rural

its sixth year with some six hund- so miles of lines and still grow-

MILLION ACRE FARM

The need for good roads for the transportation of farm pro- ducts has been similarly recog- nized and the Island boasts of more paved roads in relation to its population and size than any | other part of Canada. By 1962 it | is expected that about 1,000 miles | of hard surfaced roads will be in use in the province. |

Aptly termed the “Garden of the Gulf” and the “Million Acre | Farm,” Canada’s smallest prov- | ince is an exemplification of the greatness and economic health | possible to an area through the) development of the most primary of all industries — agriculture — | when its basic potential is right, | and through advancement of high-! est possible standards in that in-

dustry as part of the process. |

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Here's the scene behind the "Voice" you hear every Thursday morn- ing on "News and Views on Groceries” . . . Each week Cam Mc- Lean, Manager of your Co-op Supermarket (picture above) tells you about the outstanding buys featured . . . His ever timely ad- vice on grocery savings is eagerly awaited by the thrifty minded housewives. :

certain that I am joined by throughout the I say a sincere to our leaders and who have contribut-| well being and helped many of us become the type person who ranks as a real as-

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Insemination Plan In Increased Use

Artificial insemination of Island | cattle is becoming more andi: more widespread and each year | .-< gees a larger number of breeders | 7

We congratulate the Prince Edward Isiand Exporimental Farm on the occasion of thelr 50th . - 50 years working for the bett erment of the P.E-I. Farmer and Agriculture in

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His hobby is knowledge _.

Denis Tardif is a young man who firmly believes that one of the best ways to increase general knowledge is to spend lots of leisure time reading and travelling. And those

happen to be his favourite hobbies. Away from his job of Accountant with The Toronto-Dominion Bank in Quebec City, Denis also finds time for a wide variety of sports, and to lend his parents a hand decorating their store in the city. A member of “The Bank” staff for nearly seven years, Denis Tardif combines the friendliness and efficiency that is reflected .in the courteous, capable people you'll find in Toronte-Dominioa Bank branches right across the country. Visit your nearby branch soon and see why ...

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