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SKOTIDAKIS GOAT FARM

Optimistic young farmers

John Skotidakis , Marketing & Production

185 County Rd 10, Saint-Eugène, ON K0B 1P0 Tél. : 613 674-3183 • Fax : 613 674-3187 • www.skotidakis.com

Makers of fine cheese & dairy products

Graham and Adam Learn, two young Ontario farmers in their thirties, joined their parents’ farm ¿ ve years ago after studying agricultural management at university. With them, they brought a change in perspective and methods to their livestock and grain farm. Before their arrival, the family business consisted of 100 sows. The farm now has 350 sows as well as a herd of cows. Graham says that he believes that ef ¿ ciency and discipline are essential in today’s agricultural context. Aware of the importance of diversi ¿ cation in agriculture, the brothers hope to broaden their scope of activities in order to be ready to take over the farm from their parents. A WAY OF LIFE AND A REAL AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS The young Learns believe that education is the key to success for modern farmers; keeping up with new technologies is essential for navigating the complexities of industrial agriculture. The new generation of farmers must be on top of their ¿ nances and have long-term develop- ment plans for their farms. Today, a farm that is a primary source of income for a family needs to be treated like a big business. Nevertheless, farming is not just a trade. For its owners and managers, agriculture is a lifestyle as well. The Learns are no nine-to- ¿ ve workers: the farm preoccupies them, body and soul, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Far from resentful, however, these young farmers believe that they have a promising future in their chosen ¿ eld.

• Brakes • Mufflers • Suspension • Air conditioning • Alignment

Yvan Séguin, propr. H. SÉGUIN GARAGE

585, Bolt Street, Alfred ON K0B1A0 • Tél. : 613 679-2260 • 613 679-2811 We also serve farmers.

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Agricoles • Commerciales • Résidentielles

Structure d’acier ou de bois. Spécialisé En bâtiments agricoles!

PERTH KINGSTON KAZABAZUA, QUÉBEC

5552, rue Ste-Catherine , Saint-Isidore,C.P. 369 (Ontario) K0C 2B0 Bureau : 613 524-2079 • 1 800 465-4927 • Télécopieur : 613 524-2081

STEWART ELECTRIC • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • RÉSIDENTIEL • COMMERCIAL • FERME

Coffrage de tout genre All kinds of Formwork

Mac Stewart

618, chemin Station Road, Alfred, ON K0B 1A0 Tel.: 613 679-4800 | Fax.: 613 679-2819 Cell.: 613 227-2046

613 674-5283 Fax.: 613 674-3022 Cell.: 613 551-4674

1420 Country Rd. 10 Saint-Eugène, Ontario K0B 1P0

ÉQUIPEMENTS SÉGUIN ET FRÈRES Q VENTE ET SERVICE D’ÉQUIPEMENT ET DE MACHINERIE AGRICOLES

À VOTRE SERVICE DEPUIS 50 ANS

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AGRI CLAUDE EXCAVATION

• TRANSPORT, DÉFRICHAGE • BULLDOZER • SABLE • TERRE VÉGÉTALE (TOP SOIL)

Nous sommes distributeur officiel de Massey Ferguson

www.equipementseguin.com

2600, rue Ritchance, Alfred, ON 613 551-2359

450 456-3358 FAX : 450 456-3752

7 500 $ DE RABAIS ET PLUS DODGE RAM 1500

Centre financier agricole Est de l’Ontario

4597, rue Ste-Catherine, C.P. 12 St-Isidore (Ontario) K0C 2B0 Tél. : 613 524-3331 Sans frais : 1 866 615-5547 Téléc. : 613 524-3111

Yvan Bazinet Directeur Paul Sabourin et Jeffrey St-Denis Directeurs de comptes Monique Goyette Directrice de compte

1030, AV. SPENCE, HAWKESBURY, ONT. K6A 3H9 613 632-0941 • 1 888 632-0941 www.hawkesburychrysler.ca

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