E-Newsletter She dsfsfa looks like me An update from MBP September 24, 2021
By: Angela Lovell
[note: this article presents highlights from a presentation entitled, “She Looks Like Me” at the recent Canadian Beef Industry Conference.] A lack of visible, female role models in the global beef sector has promoted a new video campaign called ‘She Looks Like Me’ that showcases women in different roles in the sector. “We need to make authentic role models visible,” said Laura Ryan, Executive Director and founder of Meat Business Women, the group behind the campaign, during a recent presentation at the virtual Canadian Beef Industry Conference. “The meat industry can be very faceless, but creating role models, fresh, female talent seeing people who are like them, is so important. It’s about being positive as women, and promoting the industry, and we’ve seen that across the world from our community, women wanting to put their hand down and help those that are coming up, and are feeling huge passion for the sector that we all love and work in.”
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Meat Business Women started as a small event in London, England six years ago, and has since grown into a global networking group for women working across the meat industry with local committees in the U.K., IrelandAustralia and New Zealand and a growing number of individual and corporate members all across the world. “Our vision is to be the global, professional networking group for women working across the meat industry ensuring sustainability of our sector by attracting or retaining the best possible talent,” said Ryan, who has worked in the meat sector for more than 20 years, adding its mission is to inspire, network and grow. “(We aim to) inspire others to see the meat industry in a different light, to show the amazing roles that exist, and to be transparent about what the meat industry offers,” Ryan said. Meat Business Women has over 7,000 followers on LinkedIn and other social media channels, and members include the whole breadth of the supply chain from producers to processors to retail and food service. continued on page 6
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Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance Program
Frequently Asked Questions What is the purpose of the Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance Program? The program was developed in consultation with industry to help meet the needs of Manitoba producers experiencing low moisture levels. The program will assist livestock producers affected by low moisture conditions in 2021 to purchase feed in order to maintain their breeding herds. Producers may be eligible to apply for two types of assistance: 1. Feed assistance - buy and test feed for eligible breeding animals 2. Feed transportation assistance - transport purchased feed from distant locations for eligible breeding animals Who is eligible for the Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance Program? Primary producers who owned or leased the eligible animals, located in Manitoba, as of June 1, 2021 and continued to own or lease them to March 15, 2022 or later are eligible. Eligible animals include breeding head of beef and dairy cattle, horses raised for Pregnant Mare Urine (PMU), sheep, goats and bison. Breeding animals are mature females exposed to breeding (male or artificial insemination) and males used previously for breeding. The producer must own or lease a minimum of 10 animals (by animal type) to apply for the program. How do I apply? Applicants can download the Application Form, Declaration of Eligible Breeding Animals, and associated program documents on the website at manitoba.ca/agriculture. Application packages can also be picked up at any of the ARD/MASC Service Centres, or mailed to you by calling us at 1-844-769-6224. The minimum value of receipts required to submit an application is $500. Review the AgriRecovery Drought Assistance – Farmers Guidebook for detailed information on eligible and ineligible costs and other program requirements. When is the deadline to apply to the program? April 15, 2022 is the final day to apply. Can multiple applications be submitted? Yes, you can submit more than one application until program maximums are reached.
1. Feed Assistance What feed assistance can I apply for? The eligible feeds that can be purchased for eligible animals from June 1, 2021 to March 15, 2022 to maintain them over the winter include: grazed corn and greenfeed mechanically harvested hay, silage, greenfeed, stover, straw, including those purchased as standing crops or grazed in a swath grain and concentrates (pulses, oilseeds, canola meal, soybean meal, screenings, dried distillers grain and other feeds as approved by the Program Administrator) When can eligible feeds be purchased? Are claims retro-active to a certain date? Eligible feed purchases can occur from June 1, 2021 to March 15, 2022. Is there assistance for feed testing the eligible feedstuffs? Yes, the program will pay for feed testing to determine the nutritional value of eligible feeds. Can feed be purchased for feeders or non-breeding animals? No, feed for feeders, growing animals or non-breeding aged animals is not eligible under this program. How will livestock feed assistance payments be calculated? The administrator will make payments to the applicant for purchases and testing of Eligible Feed made between June 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022, as follows: On a per breeding head basis, a producer share will be applied $50 per head for beef and dairy cattle, bison and horses (PMU only) and $10 per head for sheep and goats. Payments will be equal to 75 per cent of the purchased cost of feed and feed testing that exceeds the producer share to a maximum per head payment. The maximum payment is $250 per head for beef and dairy cattle, bison and horses (PMU only) and $50 per head for sheep and goats. How are the breeding head determined in calculating payments? Breeding head are based on the number declared on the Declaration of Eligible Breeding Animals at the time of first application. The declaration is the number of head being maintained and fed over winter, and does not include animals that have or will be sold prior to March 15, 2022. If applicants reduce their breeding animals below the number declared with their first application, they should contact the Program Administrator and submit a new declaration.
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2. Feed Transportation Assistance What feeds qualify for feed transportation assistance? Feed transportation assistance is provided for the movement of eligible feed types (hay, straw, greenfeed, stover, silage, grain and concentrates) to eligible breeding animals. The eligible concentrates are pulses, oilseeds, canola meal, soybean meal, screenings, dried distillers grain and other feeds as approved by the Program Administrator. What are the eligible dates and distances for feed transportation? Transportation costs for eligible feed purchased and transported between June 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022, for a minimum distance of 40 kilometres up to a maximum one-way distance of 600 kilometres. What are the payments for the feed transportation assistance? Payments will be calculated on the tonnes hauled on a per loaded kilometre basis up to 600 kilometres. For hay, straw, greenfeed, stover, and silage the payment rates are: $0.16 per tonne kilometre for the first 100 kilometres of a haul $0.10 per tonne kilometre for the remainder of a haul for up to an additional 500 kilometres. For grains and concentrate, the payment rate is $0.05 per tonne kilometre up to 600 kilometres. Payments for each receipt or invoice provided by the applicant will be the payment rate multiplied by the distance transported multiplied by the number of tonnes transported, or the amount of the receipt, whichever is less. Feed can be hauled further than 600 kilometres; however, the extra distance is not eligible for payment. Can feed be sourced from outside of Manitoba qualify for assistance? Feed can be sourced from outside Manitoba and the shipping will still be eligible based on the program’s rates and distances. Does the feed transportation assistance come out of the feed assistance funding? Feed transportation assistance is in addition to funding available to a producer for feed purchases. It is not subtracted from the $250 per head cap for beef, bison and PMU horses or $50 cap for sheep and goats. Is feed transportation assistance available for animals moved to an alternate feeding location? Feed transportation assistance is not available for animals for which producers have received assistance to move eligible animals to an alternate feeding location under the Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance program. Alternate feeding locations should have adequate feed locally available for the animals moved. What feed is not eligible for feed transportation assistance? Feed for market animals or ineligible animals. Feed produced on your own operation. Feed for breeding animals that are sold/culled prior to March 15, 2022. Feed that is sold or replaces similar feed that is sold. Feed transported less than 40 kilometres. Feed transported to an alternate feeding location used to house eligible animals for which the applicant received payments under Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance.
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Looks like me – cont. More than 5,000 people have attended its events worldwide, and the numbers continue to grow as if offers more virtual programs and events.
you want to do that? As well, organizations with more balance make better business decisions, they’re more agile and have better governance.”
The network has grown by listening to the needs of its community, one of which is more mentoring and career advice, which has prompted Meat Business Women to add a mentoring platform to its website that women from anywhere in the world can access.
The report also came out with recommendations to provide tools to shift the bar towards more gender equality in the sector, the first being changing people’s perception of what working in the sector is really like, because many people associate it strongly with farming and abattoirs, and assume it’s a macho, physically demanding and tough environment to work in.
Championing diversity and inclusiveness Besides championing the meat industry, Meat Business Women advocates for diversity and inclusivity in the sector. The group has been recognized by the United Nations as fulfilling one of its sustainable development goals around gender equality. In speaking to the United Nations, Ryan realized that there was very little global information about how many women work in the meat industry, what they do, and what enables and prevents women from getting into the sector. So, last year, Meat Business Women commissioned an extensive research study that gives a baseline of where the global meat industry is at present. The research showed that at the global level, 36 per cent of people working in the global meat industry are female, but at the board level that drops to 14 per cent and only five per cent of CEO’s are women. Women are overrepresented in unskilled roles (at 40 per cent) but the higher up the hierarchy in corporations, the lower is the number of women in those senior roles. Why does it matter? “We have data from research institutes that clearly show that industries with more gender balance and diversity are more profitable,” Ryan said. “And for industries like ours that normally are running on wafer thin margins, why wouldn’t
“There’s a narrow awareness of the different roles that exist in the sector,” Ryan said. “Fiftyfive per cent of students from an agricultural college reported no or little knowledge of the sector when making career choices, and 37 per cent believed they would face barriers to success because of their gender, so unfortunately, we’re carrying around this misconception that females can’t get on necessarily in a career.” Another big theme was the broken career ladder, and the research found that didn’t necessarily just happen when women decide to take a break to have a family or attend something else that is happening in their lives, but is more as a result of the fact that most people at the CEO and board level have operational roles and experience, and less women tend go into those operational roles. “Women are filling roles in quality control, marketing, finance, research and development and human resources, but those aren’t the roles that feed us to the top,” Ryan said. “It’s important we make operational roles attractive to female talent so we’ve got a chance at getting in the organic pipeline.” Practical tips to encourage more women in the meat sector continued on page 7
Looks like me – cont. Ryan hopes women everywhere working in the meat industry join Business Meat Women, but there are lots of practical things that they can do, closer to home, to start becoming role models for other women and advocating for their industry, like posting pictures of their job and showing what they do on social media channels, and not being afraid, she added, to reach out to others.
“One of the challenges in the meat industry, we are a trending industry and everything is so fast and so focused that we can forget about the people, so offer some of your time, be it to talk to students at a university or to individuals, and be more transparent about your job,” Ryan said. “If only 10 per cent of us did that, how amazing would that be and how much more interest we’d have in our sector.”
News from Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation Forage Deadline - September 30 September 30 is the last day to file claims for Forage Restoration, Greenfeed Insurance, Basic Hay Insurance, Select Hay Insurance, the Harvest Flood Option, and the Enhanced Quality Option. Claims can be registered by completing the forage portion of your Harvested Production Report online through myMASC or with one of our team members at an ARD and MASC Service Centre.
2022 EMI Premiums Announced Excess Moisture Insurance (EMI) premiums and coverage have been released for the 2022 crop year. You have until November 30, 2021 to make changes EMI selections, including the Reduced Deductible Option (RDO) and the High Dollar Value Option (HDVO). For other recent MASC news go to: https:// www.masc.mb.ca/masc.nsf/masc_news.html
Support for Manitoba livestock producers affected by drought
Apply for Feed and Transportation Assistance If you are a Manitoba livestock producer affected by the drought conditions in 2021, AgriRecovery can help you recover from extraordinary costs.
Buying, testing and moving feed from distant locations Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance helps livestock producers purchase and test feed for livestock to maintain their breeding herds, including transporting purchased feed from distant locations.
Moving your livestock to alternate feeding locations Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance helps livestock producers offset freight expenses associated with moving their breeding herd to alternate feeding locations due to shortages of feed.
Apply for Assistance To apply, get full program details, or to access resources on managing dry conditions, call Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development at 1-844-769-6224 or visit manitoba.ca/agriculture.
COVID -19 Vaccine Update: Third Dose Eligibility not be immunized and may be eligible for a medical exemption. More information is available at https://manitoba.ca/covid19/vaccine/eligibilitycriteria.html#exemptions.
The following information was provided by the Manitoba government the week of September 20. Vaccine Eligibility Third dose eligibility includes: • all residents and staff of First Nation personal care homes; • people who are immunocompromised; • people who require a third dose for travel; or • individuals who previously received doses of vaccines that are not approved by Health Canada. In October, third doses of vaccine will also be offered to personal care home residents throughout the province. For more information about third doses, visit https://manitoba.ca/covid19/vaccine/eligibilitycriteria.html#third. Eligibility for first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine continues to include anyone born on or before Dec. 31, 2009. Manitoba has identified criteria for the very small number of people who cannot or should
Manitoba super sites are offering walk-in and appointment-based vaccinations. For hours and days of operation, visit www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/vaccine/finder.html. E ligible individuals can book their appointments at these sites online, or by calling (toll-free) 1844-626-8222 (1-844-MAN-VACC). COVID-19 immunizations will begin to be offered to eligible young people at school-based clinics this week. These clinics will be offered during school hours and, in some cases, clinics will continue to operate outside school hours as a pop-up clinic for all members of the community. For more information, visit https://protectmb.ca/school-immunizations/. Additional Information More information about the vaccine campaign in Manitoba is available at www.manitoba.ca/vaccine and https://protectmb.ca/. For more information about COVID-19 immunization records and cards, visit: https://manitoba.ca/covid19/vaccine/immuniza tionrecord/index.html.
Public Health, Education Officials Announce Changes to Contact Identification and Management In Schools Officials continue to note that a school case does not mean the case was acquired or transmitted at a school. However, this classification allows public health to monitor overall cases that may be associated with a school. (September 21, 2021 Province of Manitoba News Release) Public health and education officials are announcing revised close contact identification and management protocols in schools to address the impact of remote learning and self-isolation on the safety and mental and physical health of students. The changes will be implemented September 21.
In the school setting, public health officials will consider vaccination status and consistent medical or non-medical mask use when assessing risk and determining isolation requirements for close contacts. To align with public health measures, self-isolation requirements for close contacts are also reduced to 10 days from 14 days and testing is recommended at day seven. Where there is higher community transmission or outbreaks, the isolation requirements may change to reflect increased risk. This approach supports keeping students in school to the greatest extent possible while implementing measures to reduce COVID-19 transmission in schools. The definition of a school case is also changing to align with established incubation and communicability periods for COVID-19. Moving forward, a case in school is considered to be a staff, student or volunteer affiliated with a kindergarten to Grade 12 school in Manitoba, who was present in the school: • during the 14 days prior to symptom onset, or positive test date if asymptomatic; or • within 10 days after illness onset, or positive test date if asymptomatic.
Public health is also modifying the definition of a school outbreak. Going forward, an outbreak will include at least three school-associated cases identified within 14 days of each other in students, teachers or staff within a specified cohort. The cases will have to be assessed as potentially acquired in school, and linked to a known case in the school setting or a schoolsanctioned extracurricular activity. The new definition will allow more consistent reporting of outbreaks. Declaration of an outbreak allows further preventive measures to be put in place to reduce the risk of ongoing transmission. Officials also noted the Toolkit for Notification of Cases in Schools has been updated for the 202122 school year based on the above public health guidelines and recommendations. The changes to the toolkit include revisions to the step-by-step notification process, definitions of cases, close contacts and isolation requirements, and updated FAQs, forms and letter or email templates. This year, school leaders will continue to collect information about a case, preventative measures in place at the school and close contacts to support schools in intervening as quickly as possible to mitigate risk of COVID-19 transmission and expedite processes once public health contacts the school. Public health officials will continue to support schools by reaching out to families to continue case investigations beyond the school, advising on notification letters and directing shifts to remote learning. To learn more about the toolkit, visit www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/covid/.
Manitoba Beef Producers 2021 DroughtRelated Industry Survey reservoirs, restoring existing water sources, or hauling water. Producers are also asked to indicate their intentions with respect to herd sizes going forward, such as projected culling rates. This survey should take about 5-10 minutes to complete. Your participation is sincerely appreciated.
In support of Manitoba Beef Producers’ drought-related advocacy efforts with the federal and provincial governments, MBP is conducting a confidential producer survey to gather further data on the impact the drought is having on the province’s beef sector. For example, producers are being asked to identify their estimated percentage of feed/forage production compared to last year. Producers are asked to indicate if they are incurring additional fencing costs in order to access alternate sources of feed for grazing. There are questions related to the drought’s impact on water resources. This includes investments producers are having to make in this area, such as digging new wells or
Note: All data and comments collected will be aggregated before being used for MBP’s advocacy activities. No operation-specific identifying information will be shared with governments. Thank you in advance for your consideration in completing the survey which can be found at the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ YX52PFG MBP is continuing to engage with government officials about the severity of the drought, its effects on producers and the need for a timely, multi-pronged approach to help the beef industry deal with the immediate and longerterm implications of the drought.
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Committment to the land, water, air, and wildlife is a prerequisite to raising healthy cattle. Sustainability is not a buzzword... it's a way of life.
raise the bar on raising beef TESA NOMINATION & APPLICATION PACKAGE
Tesa background 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.
ELIGIBILITY
All beef cattle operations in Canada are eligible to apply. Producers can either be nominated by an individual or organization or apply themselves through their provincial or regional cattle organization(s). All methods are equally encouraged.
THE BRITISH COLUMBIA CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION
#4 - 10145 Dallas Dr. • Kamloops, BC • V2C 6T4 PHONE 250.573.3611 FAX 250.573.5155 EMAIL info@cattlemen.bc.ca
Where provinces or regions have annual stewardship awards, nominees and applicants compete for awards based on their province or region of residence. Where provincial or regional organization(s) do not present an annual award, they can select a nominee who has engaged in significant environmental stewardship activities on their farm or ranch.
ALBERTA BEEF PRODUCERS
Past nominees are encouraged to resubmit their application. Previous recipients may not reapply.
SASKATCHEWAN STOCK GROWERS ASSOCIATION
PROVINCIAL AWARD
Provincial recipients are announced at their respective provincial cattle association’s annual general meeting. All provincial award recipients then move forward to compete at the national level.
165, 6815-8th Street N.E. • Calgary, AB • T2E 7H7 PHONE 403.451-1176 FAX 403.274.0007 EMAIL katelynl@albertabeef.org
Box 4752 • Regina, SK • S4P 3Y4 PHONE 306.757.8523 FAX 306.569.8799 EMAIL ssga@sasktel.net
MANITOBA BEEF PRODUCERS
220-530 Century St. • Winnipeg, MB • R3H 0Y4
NATIONAL AWARD
The national TESA recipient is announced during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC). All provincial recipients are awarded an all-expense paid trip for two to attend CBIC and the CCA Semi-Annual Meeting that is held in different locations across Canada in August of each year. The national TESA recipient is also awarded a belt buckle and certificate.
APPLICATIONS DUE
July 1st of each year. Manitoba applications are due December 3, 2021.
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TOLL-FREE 1.800.772.0458 or 204.772.4542 FAX 204.774.3264 EMAIL info@mbbeef.ca
BEEF FARMERS OF ONTARIO
130 Malcolm Rd. • Guelph, ON • N1K 1B1 PHONE 519.824.0334 FAX 519.824.9101 EMAIL info@ontariobeef.com
LES PRODUCTEURS DE BOVINS DU QUEBEC/ QUEBEC CATTLE PRODUCERS
555, Boulevard Roland-Therrien, Bureau 305 • Longueuil, PQ • J4H 4G2 PHONE 450.679.0540 FAX 450.442.9348 EMAIL mediaspbq@upa.qc.ca
MARITIME BEEF COUNCIL
7 Atlantic Central Dr. • East Mountain, NS • B6L 2Z2 PHONE 506.349.5395 FAX 902.893.7063 EMAIL maritimebeefcouncil@gmail.com
Tesa application
Name(s):
Phone:
Farm Name:
Email:
Address:
PLEASE ATTACH A WORD DOCUMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. Provide a description of your farm including the environment it operates in. 2. What have you done/what are you doing to improve environmental management on your farm? 3. What are your challenges and successes? Please include high-resolution images and data which help show measurable results. 4. What factors have enabled you to make management changes? (e.g. Working with conservation organizations, programs such as the Environmental Farm Plan, funding support, education, etc.) 5. What are your environmental goals for the future and how do you plan to carry them out? 6. Include two letters of reference that speak to your leadership in conservation. Please limit your application to 10 pages (not including letters of reference and photos). Electronic applications are preferred and a single, complete PDF document is requested. A sample application from previous years can be found online at https://www.cattle.ca/sustainability/theenvironmental-stewardship-award/how-to-nominate/
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN THE APPLICATION: A selection of no less than ten high-resolution images suitable for reproduction on social media, print etc. Video presentation link if available, media stories/ broadcasts showcasing your stewardship efforts.
TESA SPONSORS
TESA sponsorship program is available to appropriate organizations that wish to affiliate themselves with the CCA’s TESA program. In addition to showing support for environmental stewardship and Canada’s beef cattle producers, the program also provides the opportunity to join industry leaders, government representatives and nearly 60,000 Canadian beef farms in the national discussion on environmental issues affecting the industry. For more information, visit www.cattle.ca/what-is-tesa
TESA PLATINUM SPONSOR
For more than 65 years, MNP has been helping beef producers get the most from their operations. Whether you are looking to pass the farm on to the next generation, improve your profitability, be more competitive or expand MNP’s beef industry specialists will help you get the results you’re looking for. To find out what MNP can do for you, contact Marvin Slingerland, Partner, MNP Lethbridge, at Director of Livestock Services at 1.800.661.8097 or Marvin.Slingerland@mnp.ca
Contact your provincial organization listed on the previous page to determine when your association requires you to submit your application for the provincial award. HE L P ING YO U GE T E VE N M O RE O UT O F YO UR L IVE ST O C K O P E RATIO N.
Province Extends Application Deadline for BMP 503 re: Water Source Development (August 19, 2021 Province of Manitoba News Release) The Manitoba government has
extended the application deadline for Ag Action Manitoba- Assurance: Beneficial Management Practice (BMP 503) to Oct. 1 from Sept. 1, Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Ralph Eichler announced. “As our dry weather continues, we are committed to ensuring that agricultural producers have options when it comes to dealing with this drought,” said Eichler. “By extending this application deadline, we will ensure that more producers will be able to apply and get assistance when they need it most.” The Ag Action Manitoba Program Assurance under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, helps agricultural producers protect ground and surface water sources that are essential to ensuring the health of livestock and ground water sources. To date, the province has received almost 100 applications for a total of $630,000 in funding for the Managing Livestock Access to Riparian Areas BMP. Items eligible for cost-shared funding include:
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permanent fencing to restrict livestock access to surface water and dugouts; and
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permanent pipeline development.
More details on the program are available at www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/canadianagricultural-partnership/pubs/guidebook/agaction-mb-program-guide-forfarmers.pdf#page=30 and answers to frequently asked questions are at www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/canadianagricultural-partnership/pubs/faq/bmp-503faq.pdf . For information on how to apply, visit www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/environment/envir onmental-farm-plan/assurance-bmp.html . For more information about managing dry conditions and other resources for producers, visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/dry.html
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Frequently Asked Questions BMP: Managing Livestock Access to Riparian Areas (503) Q1. When is the deadline to apply?
A: Applications must be received no later than 11:59 pm Friday, October 1, 2021. Applications will be accepted continuously up to that date and will be reviewed on a weekly basis. They will be assessed by technical reviewers based on the environmental benefit assessment index, program priorities and project planning.
Q2. Do I have to complete my project this fall? A: Yes. The project must be completed and claims submitted by November 5, 2021.
Q3. If I have already done a water source development project this spring, am I eligible? A: Any projects for water source development occurring after April 1, 2021 are eligible. However, projects will need to be assessed prior to approval, and may require additional components (e.g. fencing of the dugout, alternative watering systems, etc.) in order to meet the BMP criteria.
Q4. What do I need to include with my application? A: Please answer the questions provided in either the Farmers Application Form or ISP Application Form, and refer to the BMP Specific Questions listed in either the Farmers Guidebook or ISP Guidebook to assist you. Ensure that you explain the proposed project in detail, current practices on the farm, and the environmental benefit of the new practice. Include an aerial map of the pasture with the location of the existing and proposed water sources identified as well as any fencing (existing and proposed).
Q5. Do I need a valid Environmental Farm Plan Statement of Completion? A: You can submit an application without a valid Statement of Completion, however, if your project is approved, you will be required to provide proof of a valid EFP by November 5, 2021 when you submit your project claim for reimbursement. Environmental Farm Plan workshop dates and locations will be listed at www.ManitobaEFP.ca .
Q6. Are confined livestock operations eligible? A: No. This BMP is focused on livestock in pasture-based systems.
Q7. Do I have to dig a dugout to a specific size? A: All dugout work, including new construction or rehabilitation of an existing location, should follow the dugout construction guideline.
Q8. Can I drill a new well in my yard? A: Drilling a well in the yard is eligible if it is primarily intended for watering livestock on pasture and is the most cost efficient means of doing so. It can be used for supplying water to the yard as well, assuming the pastures are next to the yard. Only the well and pasture components are eligible for funding, not any components used for inyard water.
Q9. Do I need any permits? A: Applicants must meet all regulatory requirements. This may include: A Water Rights License is required for all livestock operations extracting more than 25,000 litres of water (25 m3 or 5,499 Imperial gallons) per day. If developing a new water source, a permit must be obtained in advance of starting work. Approvals from the rural municipality or Crown. Any other standards or approvals as required by law.
Q10. Can I pump / pipe / haul water from an existing water source into a dugout that has gone dry? A: Piping or hauling water from any water source (well, dugout or wetland) into a dugout that has run dry is not eligible.
Q11. Do I have to fence my dugout? A: Dugouts must be fenced to ensure livestock do not have direct access to the water within, which will prevent contamination and protect water quality.
Q12. I just need a water trough or water storage tank. Is this eligible? A: No - watering system components such as watering bowls, troughs or storage tanks are only eligible as a part of a water source development project. However, if your project includes development or rehabilitation of a water source (ex: well or dugout) or management of a riparian area (ex: exclusion fencing), watering system components are eligible.
Q13. How deep does a pipeline need to be? A: Summer pasture pipelines permanently installed underground, and which can be properly winterized before freezing are eligible (ex: installed with a pasture pipeline plow). Above-ground pipelines are ineligible. Projects must be for permanent solutions only.
Q14. Can I apply for a project on a pasture that I rent? A: Yes. Either the landowner or renter can apply. If the renter applies, they must identify the landowner and provide contact information with their application. For pastures on Crown Land, you must get approval from your local Farm Production Extension Specialist – Crown Lands.
Q15. If I have more questions, who can I contact? A: Farmers can visit their local ARD/MASC Service Centre or call toll-free 1-844-769-6224.
Environmental Farm Plan Workshops Availability Due to COVID-19, all EFP workshops will be taking place virtually via Online Meetings until further notice. To register for an EFP workshop, click on the link “Register now!” in the link below for your preferred workshop date. Once registered, you will then receive an email with a link to access the meeting. Workbooks are mailed and you should receive yours approximately 1 week prior to the workshop. You can also visit this link to register: 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. There is no preparation required for this workshop. EFPs must be renewed every five years to remain valid. If you are unsure if your EFP is valid, please contact KAP to inquire at (204) 697-1140.
https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/environme nt/events-and-deadlines/index.html Note: Workshops are currently available through November 2021.
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 that would be 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.
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