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Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development advises that due to dry conditions, Crown lands not normally designated for agricultural use are available to be hayed on a temporary basis. Interested producers will be required to contact a Farm Production Extension Specialist and have their expression of interest recorded. At the close of posting June 11, where multiple expressions of interest have been received, the parcels will be allocated by draw. Remaining parcels after June 11 will be allocated to first come, first served. CLICK HERE for a list of available lands. Note that vacant agricultural Crown land is also available for 1-year permits in Manitoba. CLICK HERE for a listing of unallocated parcels from the 2021 auction and information on how to apply. For more information about opportunities in your area, contact your local Farm Production Extension Specialist - Ag Crown Lands.
Drought-related resources and wildfire information for producers available here.
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Province Continues Targeted Approach to Remote Learning Schools Can Reopen to Small Groups June 14 • determining capacity limits to ensure two metres of physical distancing; • maintaining cohorts; • where possible, limiting the amount of time students spend in the facility; • maintaining physical distancing of at least two metres; • wearing masks, except while seated; and • limiting gatherings between students.
(June 3, 2021 Province of Manitoba News Release) To
mitigate the transmission of COVID-19, all kindergarten to Grade 12 schools in Winnipeg and Brandon, as well as the Garden Valley and Red River Valley school divisions, will remain in remote learning until the end of the school year, with the ability to reopen to small groups as of June 14, Education Minister Cliff Cullen announced. “Extending remote learning as recommended by public health will protect students, families, teachers and staff as our COVID-19 case counts remain high and our health-care system is still under tremendous strain,” said Cullen. “We know the value of face-to-face instruction, and limited use for small groups of students will allow students and teachers to end the year on a stronger footing.” The minister noted that unless otherwise directed by public health, kindergarten to Grade 12 schools in remote learning in these communities and divisions will be able to schedule opportunities for teachers to meet in person with small groups of five to six students. Beginning June 14, kindergarten to Grade 12 students learning remotely from home can be invited to schools during scheduled times for in-person support, clinical support, assessments and transition planning. Schools will be required to follow public health guidance including:
“While our case counts are starting to move in the right direction, test positivity rates and the number of cases in hospital and ICU are still too high to broadly reopen schools in certain parts of the province,” said Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer. “These changes will allow schools in remote learning to work with students and assess their progress while ensuring large numbers of people aren’t gathering.” All other schools that have moved to remote learning based on individual assessment by public health officials will be assess by public health before they reopen. For schools remaining open in other parts of Manitoba, the following public health measures remain in place: • schools with multiple cases (outside of same household cases) will be moved proactively to remote learning as per existing guidance; • school officials can require students and/or staff who are showing symptoms to stay home for 10 days and encourage them to seek testing and household members without symptoms should also self-isolate (quarantine) until the sick individual’s test result is received; • all extra-curricular activities, organized sports and off-site activities are suspended, except for physically distanced walks/runs in the local community; • no indoor singing and no indoor use of wind instruments are allowed; and • all other public health measures remain in effect.
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Province Continues Targeted Approach to Remote Learning Schools Can Reopen to Small Groups June 14 The minister noted that schools wishing to host modified graduation ceremonies must adhere to the public health orders and guidelines in effect at the time the ceremonies take place.
of supervision to students of critical service workers (kindergarten to Grade 6) and students with special learning needs (kindergarten to Grade 12).
For more information on the current public health orders and COVID-19 in Manitoba, visit www.manitoba.ca/COVID19.
Since last fall, public health officials and school divisions have followed guidance to inform the decision to move a school to remote learning. This includes:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Public Health Data and Information – Schools At this time, 21 per cent of overall COVID-19 cases are in school-aged children. As of May 30, there were 335 cases linked to schools within last 14 days and 170 schools with one or more cases. Officials note some of these individuals may not have caught the virus in school or spread it to others in schools because they were self-isolating at home. Most of the schools with cases are already in remote learning.
• checking if new cases have a history of possible exposures outside the school setting, • reviewing if a school has new cases in two or more cohorts and if those cases are not from the same household, and • confirming if there are new cases outside of the cohorts currently in isolation. In addition, school officials can shift to school-wide remote learning for one to two days to allow time for further consultation with public health officials and Manitoba Education to determine if a longer period of remote learning is required, unless directed otherwise from public health.
Close to half of Manitoba schools have suspended in-class learning while continuing to offer an option
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Manitoba Launches Community Outreach Vaccination Effort to Protect Manitobans From COVID-19 to enjoy once more; • creating a ProtectMB Campaign Advisory Committee co-chaired by Cynthia Carr and Dayna Spiring that is providing advice to government on encouraging vaccination uptake and reopening safely; • expanded vaccine access through clinics, popups and pharmacies to make it easier than ever to choose vaccination. (June 3, 2021 Province of Manitoba News Release) As Manitoba’s first-dose vaccination rate continues to grow, additional efforts are being taken to address vaccine hesitancy and access to ensure Manitoba is able to aim high and reach its provincial vaccination goals, Premier Brian Pallister announced today. “I want to commend the hundreds of thousands of Manitobans who have participated in our vaccine efforts thus far. Thank you for your willingness and excitement to roll up your sleeve for the first available vaccine and for doing your part to protect Manitobans,” said Pallister. “As a government we are we are doing everything we can to ensure Manitobans have the information and support they need to make the right decisions to protect themselves, their loved ones and their community.” This new phase of vaccination promotion and delivery will include four key initiatives: • the ProtectMB Community Outreach and Incentive Grants, funding for local organizations, groups, businesses in the province that work with and in vaccine-hesitant communities to improve uptake; • an expanded ProtectMB advertising campaign to encourage Manitobans to ‘take their seats’ by getting vaccinated so they can enjoy the activities and spaces that Manitobans have missed and that vaccination will allow everyone
“We know from research and clinical leadership that there are thousands of Manitobans who are open to vaccination, but they need support from people they know and trust to make that decision to roll up their sleeve and get the shot,” Pallister added. “Whether it is soccer leagues calling parents, neighbourhood organizations knocking on doors or ethnocultural groups holding a vaccine clinic with food and music, we are ready to support and encourage community-based efforts to protect Manitoba through vaccination.” The ProtectMB Campaign Advisory Committee will guide these initiatives, help shape Manitoba’s reopening plan, and promote vaccination within their networks and communities. The committee includes leaders and influencers from business, community and the non-profit sector. “I'm excited to work with leaders from across the province to guide this last phase of our vaccination effort,” said Spiring, co-chair of the ProtectMB Campaign Advisory Committee, and president and CEO of Economic Development Winnipeg. “If we want to get back to business, get back to the things we love, we need to work hard to get every Manitoban vaccinated. I know with creativity and partnership, we will reach
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Manitoba Launches Community Outreach Vaccination Effort to Protect Manitobans From COVID-19 the record levels of vaccine uptake we need to reopen Manitoba.” “We are in a race between the virus and vaccination,” said Carr, co-chair of the ProtectMB Campaign Advisory Committee and epidemiologist. “The faster Manitobans are vaccinated, the lower the risk of high case numbers and variant spread. This phase is critical. If you have not gotten vaccinated, you matter and speed matters. We are committed to working with all Manitobans to get vaccinated, so we can reopen our province and thrive.” The ProtectMB Community Outreach and Incentive Grants will offer funding of up to $20,000 to Manitoba organizations, businesses, churches and others who work in and with low-
uptake communities. Applicants will be required to attend an information session on vaccine uptake and hesitancy, and submit a simple proposal on their approach to addressing low uptake in their community. Staffing, outreach, food and other activities will be eligible for funding. Interested organizations can register for an information session at www.ProtectMB.ca. Sample ads from the new ProtectMB advertising campaign are also available on www.ProtectMB.ca, and details on upcoming pop-ups and localized vaccine delivery strategies will be shared at future vaccine briefings. For up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Manitoba, visit www.manitoba.ca/COVID19.
COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin: Second-Dose Eligibility Update Eligibility Eligibility for second doses has been expanded to include individuals who received their first dose on or before April 25. Additionally, all Indigenous people in Manitoba and individuals with specific health conditions are also eligible to book their second dose, as long as they meet the minimum time interval between doses. For more information, visit https://manitoba.ca/covid19/vaccine/eligibilitycriteria.html#second-dose. All people aged 12 and up are eligible to book their first-dose appointments. Individuals can book online at https://protectmb.ca or by calling (toll-free) 1844-MAN-VACC (1-844-626-8222). People will need to know the date they received their first dose and the type of vaccine received. This information can continue to be accessed at https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/testresults/ or by calling a local public health office. A directory can be found www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/offices.ht ml. Note that vaccine appointments cannot be booked through public health offices. Appointments Clients of the Community Living disABILITY Services program who have not been able to be vaccinated in one of the existing clinics and may require additional accommodations around vaccination should contact their community service worker to discuss other options. Eligible people can book appointments at super sites in Gimli, Dauphin, Steinbach, Winnipeg (RBC Convention Centre, Leila), Brandon, Thompson, Selkirk and Morden. Pop-up clinics have been scheduled throughout the province
in June. Indigenous people can also attend an urban Indigenous clinic led by community organizations in Winnipeg, Brandon, Thompson and Portage la Prairie. A complete listing and searchable map is available online at https://protectmb.ca. Eligible individuals can book their appointments at these sites online, or by calling (toll-free) 1-844626-8222 (1-844-MAN-VACC). Additional Information When attending a vaccine appointment, people are reminded to bring their completed consent form (available online at https://protectmb.ca), wear a short-sleeved shirt, wear a mask, and bring their health card or other form of identification. To help support good physical distancing on site, people should arrive no more than 15 minutes before their scheduled appointment time. Young people aged 12 to 15 can attend their appointment with a parent, guardian or caregiver, or bring a signed consent form at the time of their appointment. If the youth attends without a guardian and without a signed consent form, they will go through an informed consent process to assess their ability to consent on their own and proceed with the vaccine. Young people aged 16 and 17 can sign their own consent form. More information about the vaccine campaign in Manitoba is available at www.manitoba.ca/vaccine and https://protectmb.ca. For regular updates, visit https://protectmb.ca and sign up for the weekly e-newsletter. All data in this bulletin is current as of June 1 unless noted otherwise.
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COVID-19 IMMUNIZATION POP-UP CLINICS Pop-up clinics have been scheduled throughout the province in June. Clinics run from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted beside location. To book an appointment at a pop-up clinic, call (toll-free) 1-844-626-8222 (1-844-MAN-VACC). Northern Regional Health Authority The Pas – Roy H. Johnston Arena, 523 Smith St., June 2 and 5 Flin Flon – Flin Flon Community Hall, 2 North Ave., June 3, 4, 10, 11 12 and 17 Prairie Mountain Health Killarney – Shamrock Centre, 725 Broadway Ave., June 1, 16 and 29 Deloraine – Winchester Community Hall, 119 Lake St. N, June 3, 25 and 27 Neepawa – Yellowhead Centre Hall, 175 Mountain Ave., June 3, 17, 23, 24, 28 and 29 Swan River – Swan River Veterans Hall, 119 Sixth Ave. N, June 3,17, 22, 27, 28 and 29 Russell – George P. Buleziuk Centre, 106 Shell River Ave. S, June 8, 15, 24, 28 and 29 Virden – Tundra Oil & Gas Place 900 Fifth Ave S. June 9, 23 and 28 Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority Riverton – Riverton Community Hall, June 2 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) St. Laurent – St. Laurent Rec Centre PTH 6, June 2 Ashern – Ashern Centennial Hall #1 June 3, 15 and 30 (8:30 to 4:30 p.m.) Lundar – Lundar Legion, 50 Third Ave, June 4, 25 and 29 (8:30 to 4:30 p.m.) Beausejour – Brokenhead River Community Hall, 320 Veterans June 10 and 24 Stonewall – Stonewall Legion 459 Main St, June 15 Victoria Beach – Bictoria Beach Senior Centre, Ateah Road, June 16 Pinawa – Pinawa Alliance Church 1 Bessborough Ave., June 16 and 23 Whitemouth – Whitemouth Community Hall First Street, June 17 Teulon –Teulon Anglican Parish Hall, 60 Second St. SE. June 18 and 25 Eriksdale – Eriksdale Recreation Centre, 2 First Ave., June 24 Southern Health – Santé Sud Portage la Prairie – Herman Prior Senior Services Centre, 40 Royal Road Rd. North, June 3, 10, 17, 18,19, 24 and 25 (12:30 to 8:30 p.m.) Morris – Morris Multiplex 380 Stampede Grounds, June 16, 23 and 30 Buffalo Point – Buffalo Point Conference Centre, Point Road June 24
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CONGREGATE LIVING SITES Next week (June 7 to 13) Focused Immunization Teams continue to offer COVID-19 immunizations to residents of congregate living facilities. This includes 29 locations throughout the province. Winnipeg Regional Heath Authority June 8
Manitoba Youth Centre
Ikwe-Widdjiitiwin Inc
Willow Place Inc.
Alpha House Project Inc.
Bravestone Centre Inc.
L'Entre-temps des Franco-Manitobaines Inc. (Chez Rachel)
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Knowles Centre Inc.
DASCH Inc.
Villa Rosa Inc.
Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate
Fort Garry Rotary Villa
Bethania House
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285 Pembina Inc. (Deaf Centre of Manitoba)
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TLC- 1010 Sinclair
TLC- 373 River Ave
Grace Hospital Hospice
Jocelyn House Hospice
Southern Health–Santé Sud June 7
Garden Park Estates
Hillcrest Manor
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Crocus Village
Winkler Leisure Manor
Autumnwood Apartments
June 9
Cedar Estates
Town Square Apartments
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Windsor Estates
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National Program Advisory Committee Members Sought The Government of Canada is currently seeking to fill up to 11 member positions for its National Program Advisory Committee (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada). The government notes that “The ideal candidates will have experience owning and/or operating a farming enterprise and participate directly or indirectly in both the AgriStability and AgriInvest programs.” Interested candidates are asked to apply at the following website by June 7, 2021 at the latest.
Management (BRM) programs, and the potential for insurance and other private sector tools in managing risk. Duties Committee members must make a reasonable effort to attend NPAC meetings and conference calls as convened by the Co-chairs. Key duties include •
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Background Information The Government of Canada is seeking experienced, engaged and enthusiastic members of the public to serve as committee members on the National Program Advisory Committee (NPAC). Eleven positions will be filled using this process. The Government of Canada uses an appointment process that is transparent, meritbased, strives for gender parity, and ensures that Indigenous Canadians and minority groups are properly represented in positions of leadership. Together, we are building a government as diverse as Canada. The overarching goal of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food is to support the agricultural sector in a way that allows it to be a leader in job creation and innovation and to help Canada’s agriculture sector be more innovative, safer, and stronger. NPAC was established to provide advice with respect to the administration of the programs that fall under the Business Risk Management suite, namely AgriStability, AgriInvest, AgriInsurance, AgriRecovery and AgriRisk. NPAC provides advice and guidance on the appropriate roles and responsibilities of producers and governments in managing risks, the operations of the suite of Business Risk
Eligibility criteria and qualifications To be eligible for appointment to the NPAC, candidates must be Canadian citizens, 18 years of age or older and must directly or indirectly participate in both the AgriStability and AgriInvest programs as an individual, or through a corporation, cooperative or trust that is a participant, for the duration of the appointment. Candidates are also subject to the Government of Canada’s general routine security screening process.
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National Program Advisory Committee Members Sought Education
Term of office
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education and experience is required.
Appointment terms are for a period of a maximum of three years.
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Remuneration Members will receive an hourly pay rate of $42.40 for attendance on conference calls and attendance and travel time for face to face meetings. How to apply Please send your letter of interest and curriculum vitae to AAFC.AppointmentsNominations.AAC@Canada.ca and include “Member, National Program Advisory Committee Application” in the subject line. Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the above-noted requirements and whether you meet all of the eligibility criteria listed above. Candidates must also provide three references. A roster of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff future vacancies on the NPAC. Questions Please send any questions to AAFC.AppointmentsNominations.AAC@Canada.ca and include “Member, National Program Advisory Committee Questions” in the subject line. An AAFC official will contact you within one or two business days.
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Farm Product Price Index, March 2021 (June 3, 2021 Statistics Canada Update) The Farm
Product Price Index (FPPI) rose 15.1% in March compared with the same month a year earlier, largely because of bullish prices for most crop and some livestock commodities. This was the seventh consecutive year-over-year increase in the FPPI and the largest gain since December 2011. The crops index accounted for much of the increase in the FPPI, up 21.1% in March compared with the same month a year earlier. Robust export demand and tightening domestic and global supplies for most principal crops supported prices, resulting in the gain in the crops index, which continued the upward trend that began in April 2020. The oilseed index contributed the most to the increase in the crops index, up 34.7% compared with the same month a year earlier. Tightening supplies, strong growth in exports, and increased demand from the domestic crush industry supported prices for major oilseed crops. Exports of canola (+27.2%), soybean (+45.9%) and flaxseed (+124.8%) increased in the first two-thirds of the 2020/2021 crop year compared with the same period in the previous crop year. Strong export demand from Europe and Asia supported the price of lentils and dry peas, contributing to the year-over-year increase of 28.8% in the specialty crops index in March. In the first eight months of the 2020/2021 crop year, exports of both lentils (+3.1%) and dry peas (+10.4%) were up compared with the same period in the 2019/2020 crop year. The grains index rose 16.2% in March compared with the same month a year earlier. Tightening supplies and increased export demand boosted grain prices. In the first eight months of the 2020/2021 crop year, exports of wheat (+30.1%) and barley (+67.4%) were up compared with the same period in the previous
crop year. One of the factors behind the increase in exports is the strong demand for feed grain from China, which is still expanding its hog production capacity after reductions due to African swine fever outbreaks beginning in 2018. Chinese imports of barley from Canada more than doubled compared with the same period in the 2019/2020 crop year. Also contributing to the increase in the crops index were the fruit (+7.0%), vegetable (+2.5%) and potato (+5.3%) indexes. The livestock and animal products index rose 7.3% in March compared with the same month a year earlier. Higher prices for hogs, poultry and eggs more than offset lower prices for cattle and calves, and dairy. This was the second consecutive increase in the livestock and animal products index, following two months of decline starting in December 2020. The hog index increased 29.8% in March compared with March 2020. In the first quarter of 2021, hog slaughter was up 1.4% from the same period in 2020 and up 5.0% compared with the last five-year average. The low hog inventory in the United States, coupled with a steady demand for hogs, supported prices. By March 31, live hog exports to the United States had increased by 20.7% compared with the same period a year earlier.
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Farm Product Price Index, March 2021 Moderating the increase in the livestock and animal products index was the cattle and calves index (-0.7%), which posted its thirteenth consecutive year-over-year decrease in March. Although much of the processing backlog from the COVID-19-related disruptions has been reduced, and the number of head slaughtered at federally inspected slaughter plants was up 3.0% in the first quarter of 2021 compared with the same quarter in 2020, cattle and calve prices continued to face downward pressure. However, the reports for cattle on farms as of
Since 1996, The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) has been awarded annually at the provincial and national level to recognize cattle producers’ leadership in conservation. Nominees and applicants are selected based on their stewardship practices, accomplishments and goals. The deadline to receive nominations at the MBP office is December 3, 2021.
January 1, 2021, released by Statistics Canada and the United States Department of Agriculture indicate decreases in both the Canadian and US cattle inventories—pointing to a potential tightening of supply later in the year. With the exception of dairy, which held steady, supply-managed commodities continued to record price increases on a year-over-year basis in the wake of higher production costs. Gains ranged from an 8.5% rise for eggs to a 9.3% increase for poultry.
Federal Consultations Launched on the Next Agricultural Policy Framework
(June 3, 2021 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada News Release) The Minister of Agriculture and
Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Neil Ellis, launched the federal consultation process for the Next Agricultural Policy Framework. They shared Canada’s vision for a sustainable future for the agriculture and agri-food sector in a virtual event with stakeholders. The Framework is a wide-ranging federalprovincial-territorial agreement that will replace the current five-year, $3 billion Canadian Agricultural Partnership, which expires on March 31, 2023. The Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector is a powerhouse of the Canadian economy, spurring job creation and prosperity across the country. The agriculture and agri-food system generates over $139 billion of our gross domestic product and, when combined with seafood, nearly $74 billion of our exports, while employing more Canadians than any other manufacturing industry in the country. The current Canadian Agricultural Partnership provides key financial support for agriculture programs and services that are tailored to meet regional needs. This includes a number of federal programs, as well as programs that are cost-shared between the federal and provincial/territorial governments on a 60:40 basis. The consultations launched today will help shape the direction of the Next Agricultural Policy Framework by gathering the experience
and ideas from stakeholders. The Government of Canada is committed to collaborating with its provincial and territorial partners, Canadians, and all stakeholders – including agricultural producers and processors, women in agriculture, youth, Indigenous communities, environmental organizations, and small and emerging sub-sectors – to seek feedback and help develop the next Framework. Consultations begin this month and will continue through the spring of 2022. For updates on the consultations, summaries of the feedback received, and opportunities to contribute to the discussion, please visit the Next Agricultural Policy Framework throughout 2021 and 2022. Quotes “Under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, Canadian agricultural producers benefit from a wide range of development and risk management programs that are largely funded by the federal government. As Ottawa, the provinces and the territories negotiate the terms of the 2023-2028 policy framework, I encourage all representatives of the agriculture and agrifood sector to participate in the consultations.” - The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food “Our farmers and processors depend on a solid foundation of support and investment to help grow their businesses. We look forward to hearing from them throughout this engagement process as the Next Agricultural Policy Framework takes shape, and our industry continues to recover and compete globally.” - Neil Ellis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for the Bay of Quinte
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Federal Consultations Launched on the Next Agricultural Policy Framework Quick facts •
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Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture will meet in September 2021 to reflect on their respective consultations and establish priorities in developing the Next Agricultural Policy Framework.
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Important Changes to AgriStability for 2020 and 2021 On March 25, 2021, federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture agreed to the following changes to the AgriStability program:
AgriStability is a margin based program designed to help producers manage large income declines.
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the reference margin limit has been removed retroactive to the 2020 program year
Each year, you must enrol in the program, pay your fee and submit a form by the applicable deadlines.
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the deadline to enrol for the 2021 program year has been extended from April 30 to June 30, 2021
You may receive a payment if your production margin in the current year falls below your historical reference margin by more than 30%.
AgriStability is one of the business risk management programs under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. It protects Canadian producers against large declines in farming income for reasons such as production loss, increased costs and market conditions.
Use the AgriStability Benefit Estimator to help you understand how the program works and to calculate an estimated benefit. For more information on participating, visit Who is eligible? and How to apply.
Environmental Farm Plan Workshops (Source: Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development) Environmental Farm Plans (EFP) are an essential part of every farm operation. These workshops will guide producers through the EFP workbook to help assess and identify the environmental assets and risks on their farm operations, and develop an action plan to address the identified risks. Workbooks and support material will be provided to those who attend. EFPs must be renewed every five years to remain valid. If you are unsure if your EFP is
valid, please contact KAP to inquire (204) 6971140. No workshops are planned for the 2021 Field Season (May to November) as we transition to the new electronic platform. If you require an EFP workshop, please send an email to ManitobaEFP@gov.mb.ca to be placed on a waiting list. If your needs are immediate, please send the email with "URGENT" in the subject line and you will be contacted personally.
MBP 2021 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PLEASE PRINT Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ Mailing address: _______________________________________________________________________ Telephone: _____________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Date of birth: _____________________________ Parents’ names if you are under 18: _______________________________________________________ Are you a beef producer? _____________________________ Are you the child of a beef producer? ________ If yes, what are their names? __________________________ Institute of current enrolment: ______________________________________________________________ Current or intended program of post-secondary study or skilled trades training: __________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Duration of post-secondary program or skilled trades training: _________ year (s)
Essay: Please submit a typed 600-word (maximum) essay* on the topic “What the beef industry means to my family, my community, and Manitoba.” Also include the reasons you enjoy being involved in agriculture. *Note: Scholarship winners’ essays will be published in Manitoba Beef Producers’ newspaper Cattle Country. Please return the completed application form, transcript, and proof of enrolment in a post-secondary institution or an apprenticeship program or a letter of intent to pursue further studies, a list of your community involvement, the typed essay and, your references no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 5, 2021 to: Manitoba Beef Producers Scholarship Committee 220 – 530 Century Street Winnipeg, MB R3H 0Y4 Email: info@mbbeef.ca Fax (204) 774-3264
MANITOBA BEEF PRODUCERS
SCHOLARSHIP ***Due to ongoing disruptions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic (and the related impacts on high schools and post-secondary institutions) MBP has pushed the application deadline for its 2021 scholarship competition into November instead of the usual June intake deadline. This application intake process is for students who will be undertaking post-secondary studies in the 2021-22 academic year. Manitoba Beef Producers is pleased to make available six $500 scholarships annually for MBP members or their children attending a university, college, other post-secondary institution or pursuing trades training. Preference will be given to those students pursuing a field of study related to agriculture or to those acquiring a skilled trade or pursuing a career beneficial to the rural economy. Completed applications and supporting documents must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2021. A selection committee will review the submissions. Winners will be notified by December 14, 2021. The scholarship criteria is as follows: Eligibility: • Must be at least 17 years of age as of January 1, 2021. • Must be an active Manitoba beef producer or the child of an active Manitoba beef producer. Note: This can include beef producers returning to school after a period of time in the workforce. • Post-secondary program or trades training must be a minimum of one year in duration. Items You Are Required to Submit: • Completed application form; • A typed 600-word (maximum) essay discussing “What the beef industry means to my family, my community and Manitoba.” Also include the reasons you enjoy being involved in agriculture.*; • A copy of your transcript (either high school, or a recognized college, university or trade school); • Proof of enrolment in a recognized institution (current transcript, or your acceptance letter, or a letter of intent indicating your intended institution and field of study). • A list of community involvement (e.g. 4-H, community clubs, volunteer work, etc.); and, • The names of two references, including their addresses and telephone numbers. Submissions and ALL documentation must be sent no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 5, 2021 to: Manitoba Beef Producers Scholarship Committee 220 – 530 Century Street Winnipeg MB R3H 0Y4 E-mail: info@mbbeef.ca Fax: (204) 774-3264 For more information, please contact Manitoba Beef Producers at 1-800-772-0458 or email info@mbbeef.ca. *Scholarship winners’ essays will be published in MBP’s newspaper Cattle Country.