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Dear Women's Institute members Since November I have been ac- tively maxed in finding out what support the agriculture industry in Ontario receives from government ind other sources. It has been con- :=nua.|ly brought to my mind that the urnsumer in Ontario needs to be r. .iucated about the cost of producing - md, and the need for higher returns 1 the industry. The consumer must 2 educated as to how the food is .-.rodueed, and what is produced and mum in Ontario. We want more nowledgeable consumers. and shap- :rs consciome Supporting the agriâ€" .,rod industry in Ontario. It makes me think that we as con- .ltners in Ontario. and all of Canada rust be knowledgeable. and Supâ€" ortive of other Canadian industries roducing consumer goods. How Chartotte Johnson many of us are aware of the shoe manufacturing industry in Ontario, and the financial difficulties it ex- periences? This industry is under- gotng stress because of competi- tion from foreign sources. Do or comparison shop? Do we know where our shoes are made? Do we support the industry in Ontario and ultimately the jobs of many of our fellow citizens? Do we want a healthy shoe industry so that these people who derive their livelihood from it will be able to maintain their homes. and not be uprooted? February workshops developed resource leaders Developing resource leaders was lle main objective of the Federated Nomen's Institutes of Ontario FWlO) during their Leadership melopment Workshops on Feb. 25. 6 It the Bond Place Hotel, Toronto. : he 35 delegates from across Ontario will return and organize workshops an the current topics within their .omlnunities. Pat Ferraro, Guelph, conducted 'he opening session on Effective Speaking aimed at personal develop- ment and planning a stimulating workshop. The delegates then attended con- current workshops related to Water and Financial Planning. Dr. Keith Rodgers. Senior Re- search Management Advisor from Environment Canada addressed the union on Water â€"â€" Nature's Greatest Resource. Water has no cost, it can he moved from rivers. and lakes. by 1m. municipalities or individuals and littlein being done to discourage "-1 waste or excess use. Dr. Rodgers Silks. “Add rain changes quality but not quantity of water.” Because the does effect the economy, MichiHng‘eneour-aged to make Rena Cunningham FWIO PRO the new technology for controlling causes of acid rain more effective and less costly. Other concerns covcrcd were water testing. water diversions and exportation and Urcnl Laku pollution. Don Beach. chartered accountant from Coopers and Lybrand. Toronto led the session on personal financial planning. You must first (.lElellllllL‘ your goals. Then Mr. Beach recurri- mended, “to maximize your Cash flow”. Plan expense control â€" get value for your money. avoid or reduce interest and consider your lifestyle. live within your means. book at security and take into account loss of income through accident or disability. death or the insecurity of occupation. Other topics enlarged upon were partnerships. trust funds and power or attorney. W The clothing industry in ('nnrldll ls no“ established. iloncycr. in [riding to a rcprescntatiyc from one of the companies in Quebec East summer. 1 heard that there are some problems thcrc as well. Do Women's Institute members support. and oncourngc, lllL' “Buy Canadian" campaign? Ccntrril Canada has produced \t‘llit.‘ of the finest furniture sold. Do you know what is happening to our iint‘ furniture lnilltul'llcturing colnpulucx'.’ Can you tell me where tlicrc is on up prcnticcship program for young men and women who ilrc inlcrcstcd ill this lrtldc‘.’ Who will make our line l‘ullliâ€" lLll‘L‘ in the future, or docs our society care? is run interest only in disposable gnods'.‘ l'lic lollilst industli in Unlnno brings ntuclt revenue to the prol nlcc. It gives t‘lllllncinl stability to many thousands L‘thi‘l ycnl who illl‘ rut ploycd in tlic lndustly. \‘vltcrc do your yuctltion dullnrs gn’,’ Do they no to suppun your own industry? (lliltll'lti hits much to ol’l’cl \'ilL'illllillCl s and we don‘t have In no Illi to \cc much or lllL‘ bounty and sllnl‘t- ill lllt‘ (\(Iik' ntcnl til (lntulitlc\pclicnccs i'L’lliilps ynusllnteiutllis llltlll\l|\‘\\'lll1il inlltl vacation home. During the lilsl llllcc yculs wt' nclt- cilcourrtpcd to study plodutcl ton \lllllt‘! rclitliuns. Did we mle llrllrl' success from lllL'HL' stiltltcs‘.’ Ale \ti' wcll illi‘ul IllL‘tl t‘tillslllllcl's‘} t'tnllplll Ir \llll sliuppinil. including the tlllilllly of inclchnndiw. lhc p1 it't' Inn illltlk’llCLl. the origin til the product. pllckniulnt. illid finally, [he ltcct‘ssily til the pill L'lluser llflVlllM lllt.’ product. :lll (:Ill he lilkcn inln collsidclruitni. Alc we sup ptlrliy't' hi all ('llllildlllll Illtlll'slllL'N producing collsllnlcl ponds? When we shop, In: it it)! loud tn :llly HiliL'l product. what arc the [helm a in financing llllf ptlrchrtscs? As wull-illl’tnlncd ('nnudiun mu sumcrs. | llslt yllll In t'tlllsidcr nut only the necessity ol tiring \llpptilllvc of a strong ugri-Imtd industry, hut also of being supportive tll' Illc ltlilny nlhcr indtlstrics in (littlllin zlnd (Xanadu producing ctutstlll'lt'r untidy. Thc slogans, "Ontario Grown". llnd “Buy Canadian" cnctnlrngc us to help ensure tlull il slahlc economy will continue in the trade sector of our nation. li &( July, Ann. St‘pl. Him 5