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5. All of us are consumers vitally interested : excessive costs. The largest number in at- ndance were actively engaged in farming and are of need for a fair Share of the na- on’s economy, since agriculture is the most .gportant primary industry in Ontario and has it affects every citizen. Anything that will feet the future of agriculture will affect our rovince‘s economy and society. Time and again we heard reference made 3. lack of understanding of the farmer‘s prob- 't- or the distorted public image which fails understand the farmer‘s role. Suggestions ere made that we should get away from 5] owing only the extremes of agriculture and 'at the farmer’s story and the food and agri~ :~ ltural industry‘s record of achievement ..» ould be told. ‘ Your delegates participated in groap dis~ r-r‘ ssions and from the floor verbally supported wl e resolution for continuing study. But it was ur opinion that we. as members of the Wom- ‘ ’5 Institute. could play our greatest part in ejecting a true image of the farmer and is vitally important agriculture and food in- "iustry. We must not take the farmer‘s lot for anted but we must realize that a better pubâ€" 'c relations job of understanding the farmer‘s ole in society is a prerequisite for the impleâ€" V entation of more effective agriculture poli- -res. Impressions By Mrs. John Char/mu . Armed with a small bit of background and omewhat awed at the prospect of represent- ng the Federated Women's Institutes of On- ‘ario, I arrived at the Conference on Agriculture r: Food at Prudhomme's Garden Centre otel, Vinelartd. As the meeting progressed it became evi- ent that the work of the planning commit- ee had been no small task. I knew that our : resident. Mrs. Everett Small had made many ‘ ips to Toronto during the summer to par- 'cipate in these plans. From the various papers and speeches we 'eceived a wealth of material with which to ork. These papers were prepared by fully ualified persons, not only in our own prov- nce but from other provinces in Canada: from j] e United States and from Scotland. The ses- ions were carried on in a relaxed manner. i ach delegate had an opportunity to eXpress irnself at one time or another. We shared ur ideas and many problems relating to Agriâ€" ulture and Food were considered. It was a wonderful experience to sit at a - onference table with an Economist from the INTER 1 967 Canadian Department of Agriculture; a Direc- tor of Agriculture from Manitoba; a University of Guelph Professor of Veterinary Medicine; a member of the Agrologists of Canada, the Federation of Agriculture, the Farmer's Union and one from a Breed and a Poultry Or- ganization; to discuss with them and come up with an answer to the various questions sub- mitted to our group. We found that this was not an easy path to travel, but it was :1 wonâ€" derful feeling â€" that no matter how difficult the problem. willing delegates were there to try to work out a solution. We learned that progress comes not by some magic word or by governments, but from the working together of individuals who will accept a challenge. Knowledge comes from participation. At this Conference an opportunity was given to farm people to approach their problems from a realistic viewpoint and to improve their image. A committee was named by the Minister of Agriculture to share the responsibilities with the government on research in planning for the future of Ontario Agriculture. From now on when we say "Farm people have a voice in Agriculture policy", it has a meaning to me. It has become a reality since I saw it in action at this Conference. Consumer Tapes Available THE CONSUMER RADIO TALKS by Miss Dora Burke of the Home Eco- nomics Branch of the Ontario Departâ€" ment ol’ Agriculture and Food are taped and alter taping the scripts are available to per- sons especially interested. Following a talk on "(live Hallowe’cn Costumes a Fire-Resistant Finish" the Chairman of the Ontario UNICEF Committee wrote: “Your article entitled ‘Give the Hallowc‘en Costumes :1 Fire Resistant Finish' is ol‘ great interest to me because ol‘ my concern for the welfare of children. As you may know, UNlCEF conducts its largest campaign at Halâ€" lowc‘cn and many children collect pennies for UNICEF. “’0 have volunteers who do excel- lent work for us. and we would like to have your permission to tell them about how a tin- ish like this may save a child's life. together with the directions for making it." Scripts of Miss Burke‘s talks are sent regu- larly to the Consumers’ Association of Can- ada. to the Home Teachers of the Blind and to a number of press people. Anyone inter- ested may have her name added to the mailing list. I9