E-Newsletter dsfsfa An update from MBP January 28, 2022
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New Polycrop Establishment Insurance Available Through MASC (Province of Manitoba News Release) Manitoba Agriculture is advising dollar values for many crops insured in Manitoba are mostly higher than the previous year and have reached record levels in many cases, Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced January 25th.
Total AgriInsurance coverage for 2022 is expected to exceed $4.66 billion on 9.8 million acres. This means the average coverage is estimated at $463 per acre, compared to $321 per acre in 2021. This substantial increase in coverage reflects the expectation of continued strength in commodity prices into the 2022 crop year. “With a widespread drought throughout the province, 2021 was a difficult year for many Manitoba farmers,” said Johnson. “We’re proud to increase our support to the agricultural sector as we value its strength as a driving force to our economy.” AgriInsurance premium rates have increased by about 10 per cent due to the reduced program surplus as a result of record payments in 2021. Premiums per acre will also be higher for most crops due to the increased coverage. Based on industry and producer feedback, several other program enhancements for 2022 include: •
The introduction of a new Polycrop Establishment Insurance that will provide financial assistance to Manitoba farmers if an eligible polycrop fails to establish. Polycrops are a mixture of two or more annual crops other than greenfeed that are grown
simultaneously on the same acreage for the purpose of livestock feed, soil restoration or green manure.
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An increase in the indemnity level for table and processing potatoes destroyed prior to harvest from 85 per cent to 90 per cent, resulting in a better reflection of current potato harvesting costs. The vegetable acreage loss insurance has been updated to reduce the minimum required acres for the program to one-half from three. This will provide smaller commercial producers with an effective risk management tool.
The AgriInsurance program is a risk management tool for Manitoba farmers to protect against production shortfalls and quality losses caused by natural perils. The program is administered by Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC). Under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, AgriInsurance premiums for most programs are shared 40 per cent by participating producers, 36 per cent by the Government of Canada and 24 per cent by the Manitoba government. Administrative expenses are paid 60 per cent by Canada and 40 per cent by Manitoba. The hail insurance program, administered by MASC outside the scope of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, will also see increased coverage levels for 2022. Maximum hail dollar coverage is increasing to $400 per acre from $300 per acre, based on higher expected gross revenue for most crops. The 2022 premium rates are the same for most risk areas and expected coverage will increase to $1.5 billion from $1.1 billion
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Manitoba To Extend Public Health Orders To Protect Against COVID-19 Another Week
Public health orders currently in place will continue for an additional week as Manitoba continues to assess the spread and impact of the omicron variant, Health Minister Audrey Gordon announced today. “Manitoba has imposed restrictions earlier and for a longer period of time compared to most other Canadian jurisdictions,” said Gordon. “As we all learn to live with the virus, it is still critical that we stay the course over the next week. There are signs of stabilization but we need more data to fully assess our next steps and implement initiatives that support our pandemic response.” Current orders expire on Tuesday, Feb. 1. They will be extended until 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Manitoba remains at the Orange (Restricted) level under the Pandemic Response System. Provincial data released today indicates that severe outcomes from the spread of the omicron variant may have peaked. Admissions to hospital and intensive care units are high but either stable or slowly declining in recent weeks. However, recent data from Winnipeg wastewater suggests the viral count may once again be increasing. Test positivity rates have limitations because they only include PCR tests. They have been high and stable at around 30 per cent in most regions. “While we are seeing some key indicators signal a peak, we need to remain cautious in our approach to the virus,” said Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer. “COVID-19 continues to add stress to our health care system and we need all Manitobans to get vaccinated, stay home when you are sick, get tested and self-isolate according to public health orders. I know we are all tired. Working together, we have the ability to reduce the impact of the virus.”
As work continues to manage hospitalization and ICU capacity, additional patients may need to be relocated outside of their home region. There continues to be capacity within Manitoba hospitals with care teams that are trained to provide appropriate, high-quality care for a wide range of patient needs. “Manitoba recognizes that for some patients and their designated support person this is a short-term inconvenience, but for others it is a significant hardship,” said Gordon. “We are putting a new program in place that will provide financial assistance for meals, transportation and accommodations or link to community support resources when a person is relocated to a facility outside of their region for on-going inpatient care.” When a patient is transferred out of their community, their regional health authority or service delivery organization will work directly with them and their designated support person to coordinate this financial assistance. The program will allow for up to eight visits per month by a designated support person and: • meal vouchers so the designated support person can dine with the client when onsite meal service is available, or assistance to a maximum of $8 for breakfast, $10 for lunch and $15 for dinner when on-site meal service is unavailable; • transportation assistance of return bus fare or gas expenses; and • accommodation assistance up to a maximum of $70 per night plus taxes. Program details are currently being finalized and are expected to be in place in early February. The program will not be retroactive. For more information about COVID-19 and the pandemic response in Manitoba, visit manitoba.ca/covid19. Backgrounder BG-Extension of COVID-19 General Prevention Orders
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EXTENSION OF COVID-19 GENERAL PREVENTION ORDERS Manitoba’s current COVID-19 general prevention orders have been extended, effective 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 1 and will remain in place for an additional week until Feb. 8. Sector
Restrictions
Indoor gatherings in public spaces
Gatherings that include one or more unvaccinated people (if they are 12 years of age or older) are limited to 25 people or 25 per cent of the usual capacity of the space, whichever is lower. Gatherings restricted to fully immunized people and those under 12 years of age are limited to 50 per cent of the usual capacity of the space or 250 persons, whichever is less.
Outdoor gatherings in public spaces
Gatherings that include one or more unvaccinated people (if they are 12 years of age or older) in uncontrolled outdoor public spaces are limited to 50 people. Gatherings restricted to fully immunized people and those under 12 years of age are limited to 50 per cent of the usual capacity of the space or 250 persons, whichever is less.
Indoor gatherings on private property
Private indoor gatherings are limited to 10 additional people plus the household if all are fully vaccinated (youth under the age of 12 are exempt).
Outdoor gatherings on private property
Private indoor gatherings are limited to five additional people plus the household if any of the individuals are eligible but unvaccinated (youth under the age of 12 are exempt). Outdoor gatherings at a private residence are limited to 20 additional people plus the household if all are fully vaccinated (youth under the age of 12 are exempt). Private indoor gatherings are limited to 10 additional people plus the household if any of the individuals are eligible but unvaccinated (youth under the age of 12 are exempt).
Restaurants, licensed premises and food courts
Proof of vaccination is required for those 12 years of age and older. Individuals are required to wear masks but are not required to provide proof of vaccination to enter for the sole purpose of picking up takeout or delivery orders. Restaurants, licensed premises and food courts are limited to 50 per cent capacity and are limited to seated service only with a maximum of 10 people per table. Restaurants, licensed premises and food courts are limited to 50 per cent capacity or 250 persons, whichever is lesser.
Gyms and fitness centres
Casinos, bingo halls and VLTs
Liquor sales must end at 10 p.m. daily. Capacity limited to 50 per cent or 250 people, whichever is less, with proof of immunization required everywhere. Proof of vaccination is required.
Museums and galleries
Libraries Professional sports or performing arts events Movie theatres and concert halls
Weddings and funerals
Indoor community, cultural and religious gatherings
Capacity is limited to 50 per cent or 250 people, whichever is less. Museums operate under the requirement to show proof of vaccination when open to the public as a museum. Capacity limited to 50 per cent or 250 people, whichever is less, with proof of immunization required everywhere. Limited to 50 per cent capacity. Limited to 50 per cent capacity or 250 people, whichever is less, with proof of immunization required everywhere. Limited to 50 per cent capacity or 250 people, whichever is less, with proof of immunization required everywhere. Permitting indoor public gathering group sizes to 25 people or 25 per cent capacity, whichever is lower, for gatherings that include unvaccinated people who are eligible to be vaccinated. Gatherings restricted to fully immunized people and those under 12 years of age are limited to 50 per cent of the usual capacity of the space or 250 people, whichever is less. Indoor community, cultural and religious gatherings are limited to 25 per cent capacity or a total of 25 people, whichever is lower, when proof of vaccination is not required. Cohorts may be implemented where groups can be physically divided up to a maximum of 10 cohorts or 250 people. Cohorts must not mingle, masks must be worn and physical distancing rules apply.
Outdoor community, cultural and religious gatherings
Services restricted to fully immunized people and those under 12 who are not eligible for the vaccine are limited to 50 per cent capacity or 250 people, whichever is less. Gatherings that include one or more unvaccinated person (if they are 12 years of age or older) are restricted to 50 people in uncontrolled outdoor public spaces. Outdoor gatherings restricted to fully immunized people and those under 12 years of age are limited to 50 per cent of the usual capacity of the space or 250 persons, whichever is less.
Personal services Indoor sports and recreation, including dance, theatre and music schools.
Drive-in services continue unrestricted. Open without capacity restrictions and physical distancing is required. Spectators for indoor and outdoor sporting and recreation capacity is reduced to 50 per cent capacity or 250 people, whichever is less. While games and practices can continue, no tournaments will be permitted. No group activities outside of practice time or games, come ready to play and limit group time indoors (e.g. in dressing rooms). Province-wide, proof of at least one dose of vaccination or a recent (within 72 hours) negative test result will be required for 12-17 year olds for indoor and recreational sports.
Outdoor sports and recreation
Negative tests need to come from a participating pharmacy as provincial testing sites should only be accessed by symptomatic individuals or those who are required to take a PCR test by public health. While games and practices can continue, no tournaments will be permitted. No group activities outside of practice time or games, come ready to play and limit group time indoors (e.g. in dressing rooms).
Children’s camps
Capacity for spectators is limited to 50 per cent or 250 people, whichever is less. Day camps are limited to no more than 25 campers and camper groups must be cohorted. Overnight camps are prohibited under these orders.
Retail, markets, garden centres and malls
Workplaces
Permitting retail capacity at 50 per cent in the Southern Health-Santé Sud health region. This restriction does not apply to the municipalities of Cartier, Headingly, Macdonald, Ritchot (Niverville/Ritchot), St Francois Xavier and Tache. Permitting retail capacity at 100 per cent in the Interlake-Eastern, Northern, Prairie Mountain Health and Winnipeg capital region, including the municipalities of Cartier, Headingly, Macdonald, Ritchot (Niverville/Ritchot), St Francois Xavier and Tache. Physical distancing measures are required. Masks required indoors. Open without restrictions.
Indoor self-help gatherings
Indoor gathering limits and mask use orders apply.
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COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Updates from the Provincial Government The following information is compiled from provincial government news releases for the week of January 24.
screening. Children or staff exposed to COVID-19 in the child care and school settings may continue to attend child care and school if they are asymptomatic. Public health will continue to monitor the overall cases in child care centres and may contact a facility if increased COVID-19 activities is suspected. The guidance will take effect Friday, Jan. 28. To learn more, visit https://manitoba.ca/fs/pubs/covid19-elcc-practice-guide-jan-2022.pdf.
Information about COVID-19 in Manitoba is updated weekdays at 12:30 p.m. on these DataMB dashboards: •
Case data: https://geoportal.gov.mb.ca/apps/mani toba-covid-19/
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COVID-19 vaccination coverage: https://geoportal.gov.mb.ca/apps/mani toba-covid-19-vaccinations-dashboard1/
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Oral antiviral medications are now available in Manitoba for the treatment of COVID-19. Eligibility criteria for available treatment options for COVID19 (both Paxlovid and monoclonal antibodies) have expanded to include some fully vaccinated individuals (two doses of an approved two dose vaccine or one dose of a single dose vaccine), with the second dose (or single dose for one dose vaccine) administered more than four months ago. These individuals must also meet other criteria set out related to age and co-morbidity. For more information, visit https://manitoba.ca/covid19/treatment /index.html, call Health Links-Info Sante at 204-788-8200 or 1-800-315-9257, or contact your family doctor. To more closely align schools and early learning child-care centres (ELCC) COVID-19 guidance, notification of close contacts by child care centres is no longer required. Attendance of children and staff will be based on symptom
Only symptomatic individuals or those advised by public health should visit a COVID-19 provincial testing site. Rapid antigen tests will continue to be used for the majority of people visiting a provincial testing site. Those who are at higher risk of severe illness as well as some groups who have tested positive on a rapid antigen test will still be eligible for PCR testing. Detailed information on updated COVID-19 testing eligibility can be found at: https://gov.mb.ca/covid19/testing/inde x.html.
Vaccine The RBC provincial vaccine clinic is open for walk-in appointments. Manitobans who are eligible for a third dose, or booster, are urged to get one. The booster dose is readily available to everyone over age 18 in Manitoba. It is most important that those who are 50 and over get immunized with a third dose right away, because this age group is experiencing - and will continue to experience more severe outcomes, including hospitalizations, ICU admissions and deaths.
COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Updates from the Provincial Government Manitobans who live in First Nations communities, have diabetes, or are immunocompromised are urged to get a third dose. A complete listing of the medical conditions that would classify a person as immunocompromised can be found at https://protectmb.ca. Delivering the second round of vaccines to children ages 5 to 11 is continuing in many locations, including schools. It is recommended by Health Canada, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization and public health that the second dose be administered eight weeks following the first dose. Manitobans are encouraged to get their second and third doses as quickly as possible. While COVID-19 vaccine appointments continue to be available at regional or provincial vaccine clinics, for many people the fastest way to be immunized is at a nearby medical clinic, pharmacy or urban Indigenous clinic. Check the online vaccine finder or a medical clinic or pharmacy near you that provides the COVID-19 vaccine to find the next available opportunity to
be immunized. The timeline between second and third doses and eligibility criteria information can be found at https://manitoba.ca/covid19/vaccine/eligibilitycriteria.html. Eligible individuals can book their appointments online, by calling (toll-free) 1-844-626-8222 (1844-MAN-VACC) or by contacting their local pharmacy or medical clinic directly. Visit www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/vaccine/finder.html for some of the available options. More Resources •
Vaccine campaign in Manitoba: www.manitoba.ca/vaccine and https://protectmb.ca.
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Data related to COVID-19, variants of concern, outbreaks and some downloadable and historic data: https://geoportal.gov.mb.ca/.
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Up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Manitoba: www.manitoba.ca/COVID19.
Agricultural Crown Land Lease Auctions Being Held Online January 31 to February 4 cropping. The official listing of agricultural Crown lands available for rent can be found at: http://resd.ca/leases_and_permits/LPpropertie s.aspx#agLeasePermit. (Province of Manitoba News Release) The
Manitoba government’s agricultural Crown land lease and permit auctions will be held online beginning Monday, Jan. 31, Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Ralph Eichler announced January 12. “The online auction format ensures we can offer all Manitoba producers the opportunity to lease agricultural lands while remaining in accordance with current public health orders,” said Eichler. “Potential bidders are encouraged to become informed prior to the auction by researching the parcels and units of interest and becoming familiar with lease or permit obligations.” A number of agricultural Crown land parcels will be available to rent for haying, grazing or
The online auctions will be hosted by Garton’s Auction Service from Jan. 31 to Feb. 4, with further information to follow on https://gartonsauction.com/. These leases and permits are available to farmers and ranchers to provide an additional land base to conduct agricultural activities. The Agricultural Crown Lands Leasing Program supports the sustainable expansion of the livestock herd in Manitoba, contributes to ecological goods and services, and supports mitigation and adaptation to climate change. For more information about the upcoming auctions, visit www.manitoba.ca/agriculture/landmanagement/crown-land or contact your local ARD and MASC Service Centre.
The document Preparing for an Online Agricultural Crown Lands Lease Auction follows on pages 14-15.
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Preparing for an Online Agricultural Crown Lands Lease Auction Parcels for Lease Agricultural Crown Lands available for lease or renewable permit at auction can be reviewed at: resd.ca/leases_and_permits/LPproperties.aspx#agLeasePermit The lots will be available for viewing on the website of the 3rd party hosting the auction one week prior to the start of the auction.
Prior to the Auction • Potential bidders are encouraged to ensure they meet eligibility criteria. Any arrears on agricultural Crown lands lease or permit accounts must be paid in full prior to the auction in order to be eligible to bid. Eligibility may also be impacted by previous compliance history with the Agricultural Crown Lands program. • Potential bidders are encouraged to become informed prior to the auction by researching and visiting the parcels and units of interest and becoming familiar with lease or permit obligations. Potential bidders must ensure they can legally access the parcels. º Aerial photo map viewer agrimaps.gov.mb.ca/agrimaps/ º Information on the Agricultural Crown Lands Leasing Program, including the standard Forage Lease Agreement and Cropping Lease Agreement can be found on the Agricultural Crown Lands website: manitoba.ca/agriculture/ land-management/crown-land/index.html
º Farm Production Extension Specialists Crown Lands can provide assistance prior to the auction dates. • Please note that The Crown Lands Act prohibits some provincial employees from holding Crown land without further vetting. For additional information, please contact staff. • If translation or accommodation services are required for the auction, please contact staff at least five (5) days in advance of the auction.
Online Auction Bidding
Following the Online Auction
• The registration and auction process is administered by an independent 3rd party to be identified on the ACL website and/or auction notice. For technical assistance with participation in the auction process, please contact the auctioneer. • The auction website will display available parcels for one week prior to the scheduled auction. • Potential bidders will complete the online registration process, including a declaration of eligibility. • The auction website will list the auction rules, and examples will be provided. º FORAGE LEASE: The lease is for a 15 year term. The bidding will start at $200.00 per unit and the successful bidder will earn the right to lease the land. Rent is determined separately via formula. º RENEWABLE HAY PERMIT or RENEWABLE GRAZING PERMIT: The permit is for 15 one-year terms. The bidding will start at $200.00 per unit and the successful bidder will earn the right to hold a permit on the land. Rent is determined separately via formula.
• The successful bids will be listed on the auction website at the end of the auction. Official auction results will be posted on the provincial website soon thereafter. • The payment process, and lease document signing is administered by provincial staff. Successful bidders will be required to sign lease documents and make payment in full within 30 days of invoicing following the auction. º FORAGE LEASE, RENEWABLE HAY PERMIT, RENEWABLE GRAZING PERMIT: The payment will include the successful bid amount, the first year’s rent and amount in lieu of municipal taxes, and GST as applicable. º CROPPING LEASE: The payment will include the successful bid amount, the first year’s amount in lieu of municipal taxes, and GST as applicable.
º CROPPING LEASE: The lease is for a five (5) year term. The bidding will start at $200.00 plus the minimum rental amount, and the successful bidder will earn the right to lease the land and set the annual rental amount via the auction bid.
Contact us • Email us at agcrownlands@gov.mb.ca • Go to manitoba.ca/agriculture • Toll free at 1-844-769-6224 • Follow us on Twitter @MBGovAg
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Emergency Management Workshops for Livestock Producers The Animal Health Emergency Management Project (AHEM) is pleased to offer a new threepart series of engaging virtual webinars geared for livestock producers. In each 60-minute interactive webinar we share vital information, tips, and tools for understanding how to prepare and respond during a serious animal disease emergency. Webinar 1: Navigating the Unexpected – Emergency Management 101 A general overview of emergency management along with producer roles and responsibilities. The information is designed to boost preparedness with proactive steps and to provide insight into the knowledge and skills required during a serious animal disease outbreak.
Webinar 2: Resourced and Ready – Exploring Proactive Disease Management Tactics and Tools Explore the concepts and support tools found in the AHEM resources and ask questions about animal health emergency management. Webinar 3: Testing, Testing, 1-2-3 – Scenarios for producer Handbook application Participants will be introduced to AHEM’s producer-oriented simulation workshops, which give a practical understanding of how AHEM resources are used as guidance before, during and/or after a serious animal disease outbreak. Visit www.animalhealth.ca/workshops for more information including webinar dates and registration. The workshops begin February 1.
Volunteer for Canadian Agricultural Literacy Month (CALM) 2022! The following information is from Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba.
book in addition to a personalized virtual visit from you – our volunteers!
French and English speaking volunteers are needed!
Every year, we need a team of over 150 volunteers to meet the demand for CALM. We anticipate that with a fully virtual offering, this demand from teachers will grow even more - so we are calling on you! If you feel comfortable with giving a virtual presentation, we will take as many as you are willing to offer.
CALM is a hands-on program that brings agriculture into classrooms and encourages students to learn about and celebrate Canadian agriculture. Many students don’t fully understand agriculture. By telling students why you love Canadian agriculture and giving them a glimpse of what you do, you will open their eyes to new knowledge, help them build a stronger appreciation for the food they eat, and for the role agriculture plays in their lives. All teachers will be provided with a hands-on agriculture activity and an agriculture themed
Who: Grade 1 to 6 students Date: March 2022 Time: 30-60 min How: Pick a virtual platform (Zoom, Teams, Skype, FaceTime…) and date/time with the teacher Registration: Open until Feb. 4, 2022
AgriRecovery: Herd Management Drought Assistance WHO QUALIFIES PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AgriRecovery is a disaster relief framework under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership that provides a coordinated process for federal, provincial and territorial governments to respond rapidly when disasters affecting several producers occur. The Herd Management Drought Assistance program is the third program developed with industry to help meet the needs of Manitoba livestock producers experiencing drought conditions. The other two programs include the Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance program and Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance program. This program will assist livestock producers in offsetting the cost of replacing breeding animals when culling is above normal due to shortages of winter feed. Producers may be eligible to apply for assistance to: • purchase replacement breeding females
Primary producers who owned eligible animals located in Manitoba, and were responsible for their feeding expenses as of March 16, 2021, are eligible. Elk producers must have a Game Farm Production Licence and only elk farmed under that licence are eligible. An applicant must: • be an individual who is 18 years of age or older at the time of application; a partnership, a corporation, a cooperative, a commune or a First Nation • be liable to pay income tax in Manitoba under the Income Tax Act (Canada), or is specifically exempted from filing income tax but is a permanent resident of Canada; and must file farm and expense tax forms
Eligible animals • Breeding females of beef cattle, bison, sheep, goats, and elk owned by the applicant • Breeding females are mature females (cows, ewes, does, bred heifers, bred ewe lambs, and bred does) that have previously calved, lambed or been exposed to breeding. The producer must own a minimum of 10 animals (by animal type) to apply for the program.
• retain replacement females from their existing herd or flock The replacement is to assist in returning the applicant’s inventory of breeding females to pre-drought levels. Animals culled under the Herd Management Drought Assistance program are not eligible for assistance under the other two AgriRecovery programs launched on Aug. 31, 2021.
Available Assistance Assistance is provided to replace breeding females culled due to drought and support returning the applicant’s inventory of breeding females to pre-drought levels.
Eligible Sales of Breeding Females Culled Due to Drought The breeding females must be sold during the March 16, 2021 to March 15, 2022 time period and contribute to a decline in the applicant’s inventory of eligible breeding females on March 16, 2022.
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Eligible Replacement Breeding females culled due to drought can be replaced by purchases or retaining replacement females from the applicant’s existing herd or flock. The replacement must contribute to an increase in the applicant’s inventory of eligible breeding females on Jan. 31, 2023. Any increase in the inventory above pre-drought levels is not eligible. The following replacements are eligible: • Purchases of mature cows, mature ewes, mature does, bred heifers, bred ewe lambs, and bred does • Purchases of females that will be bred by Jan. 31, 2023 • Retaining females from the applicant’s existing herd to be bred for the first time by Jan. 31, 2023 The replacement animals must be maintained in the herd or flock until Jan. 31, 2023 or later.
Breeding Herd Inventory The following dates will be used for assessing the impact of drought and subsequent recovery on the applicant’s inventory of breeding females: • March 16, 2021 • March 16, 2022 • Jan. 31, 2023 The difference between the recovery and drought impacted inventory indicates the effect of purchasing and retaining replacement females on recovering from the drought.
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HOW TO DETERMINE HERD MANAGEMENT PAYMENT Payment Rates Payments per head for each animal type are listed in the table below for the replacement of eligible breeding animals culled due to drought. The payments are made for breeding females purchased or retained. Animal Type(s)
Payment ($) per head
Beef Cattle, Bison, Elk
$250
Sheep and Goats
$50
Producers are paid the rates shown in the table above, based on the increase in the breeding female inventory between March 16, 2022 and Jan. 31, 2023. The payments are calculated as follows,
Per Head Payment Rate Beef Cattle/Bison/Elk - $250 Sheep/Goats $50
Increase in inventory due to purchasing and retaining replacements
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Jan. 31, 2023 Inventory Subtract March 16, 2022 Inventory
Note: Payments are capped once inventory is restored to pre-drought levels. No payments are made for increases in inventory beyond the pre-drought level.
Other Criteria for Declaration of Inventory of Breeding Females: The following animals should not be included in the declared inventories of breeding females: • animals sold prior to being exposed to breeding for the first time • market livestock intended for slaughter or purposes other than breeding • animals sold after March 15, 2022
• animals leased by the applicant • animals not located in Manitoba as of March 16, 2021 (pre-drought) or Jan. 31, 2023 (when recovery complete) For the March 16, 2022 inventory declaration, breeding females that both gave birth and were sold in the Jan. 1, 2022 to March 15, 2022 time period should be included in the number of head declared. Producers should maintain records of breeding animals sold or purchased in case they are requested by the program administrator.
HOW TO APPLY The application package will be available on Jan. 10, 2022: online at www.manitoba.ca/ agriculture, in-person at ARD and MASC Service Centres, or by calling 1-844-769-6224 to receive a copy in the mail. Application is a two-step process requiring applicants to fully complete and submit:
Program Timelines • Jan. 10, 2022 – Applications will be available • April 15, 2022 11:59 PM – Deadline for application declaring March 16, 2021 and March 16, 2022 inventory • Dec. 1, 2022 – Claim forms will be available • Feb. 17, 2023 11:59 PM – Deadline for claim forms declaring Jan. 31, 2023 inventory
1) Application form, declaring their: a. March 16, 2021 inventory of eligible breeding females owned b. March 16, 2022 inventory of eligible breeding females owned 2) Claim form, declaring their a. Jan. 31, 2023 inventory of eligible breeding females
Contact Us • Go to manitoba.ca/agriculture • Toll free at 1-844-769-6224 • Email us at ARD@gov.mb.ca • Follow us on Twitter @MBGovAg • Visit your nearest ARD and MASC Service Centre
Available in alternate formats upon request.
Further Resources • Herd Management Drought Assistance – Frequently Asked Questions • Video – Herd Management Drought Assistance – Determining Payments • Video – Herd Management Drought Assistance – Two-Step Application Process
What Qualifies AgriRecovery Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance Helping livestock producers purchase and test feed for livestock to maintain eligible breeding herds and transport purchased feed from distant locations.
Primary Producers • Owned or leased the eligible breeding animals between June 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022
• Have a minimum of 10 eligible breeding animals (per type of livestock)
Breeding Animals • Mature females exposed to breeding (natural service or artificial insemination)
• Males used previously for breeding • Immature replacement females are not eligible
Eligible Breeding Animals • Beef and dairy cattle, sheep, bison, goats and licensed elk herds • Horses raised for pregnant mare urine (PMU)
Eligible Feed • Must be purchased and consumed during the overwintering period • Mechanically harvested hay, silage, greenfeed, stover, straw including those purchased as standing crops or grazed in a swath
• Grazed corn and greenfeed • Grain and concentrates (pulses, oilseeds, canola meal, soybean meal, screenings, dried distillers grain and other feeds as approved by the Program Administrator)
Eligible Distance for Feed • Minimum distance of 40 kilometres to a maximum one-way distance of 600 kilometres
Date of Eligible Expenses • Incurred from June 1, 2021 to March 15, 2022
Contact • 1-844-769-6224
• manitoba.ca/agriculture
• ARD@gov.mb.ca
How to calculate payment per head on feed purchases
AgriRecovery: Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance Program
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Declaration of Eligible Breeding Animals You must sign a declaration containing the number of eligible breeding animals to be maintained and overwintered this season that need financial support under this program.
Determining the producer share and maximum per head payment When you submit your invoices and proof of payment for eligible feed purchases as part of the application process, a producer share is applied first for each eligible animal declared when you submit your first application. The producer share is the value of initial eligible feed invoices submitted but not cost shared. Program payments and cost-sharing begins when the value of eligible invoices submitted exceeds the producer share. These invoices are cost-shared 75 per cent until a maximum per head payment cap is reached. TYPE OF BREEDING LIVESTOCK
PRODUCER SHARE PER HEAD
MAXIMUM PAYMENT PER HEAD
Beef and dairy cattle, bison, horses (PMU), licensed elk herds
$50
$250
Sheep and goats
$10
$50
ELIGIBLE FEED PURCHASES AND MAXIMUM PER HEAD PAYMENT EXAMPLE: BEEF AND DAIRY CATTLE, BISON, HORSES (PMU), LICENSED ELK Total le Eligibces Invoi
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Subtract Producer Share of $50 $383.33 - $50
=$333.33
Net Eligible Invoice Amount
Multiply by 75% $333.33 x 75%
=$250 Program Payment per Head
EXAMPLE: SHEEP AND GOATS Total le Eligibces Invoi
6 $76.6
Subtract Producer Share of $10 $76.66 - $10
=$66.66
Net Eligible Invoice Amount
Multiply by 75% $66.66 x 75%
=$50 Program Payment per Head
Example of How to Calculate Maximum Assistance for a Farm Scenario Producer declares 100 eligible beef breeding head submits 4 applications before the March 15, 2022 deadline. Each application is for $10,000 in eligible feed invoices.
Producer Share $50 x 100 eligible beef breeding head = $5,000 (value of initial invoices not cost-shared)
Maximum AgriRecovery Assistance $250 per head payment (maximum) x 100 eligible beef breeding head = $25,000
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS #1
#2
#3
#4
$10,000 Invoices
$10,000 Invoices
$10,000 Invoices
$10,000 Invoices
$5,000 Producer Share
Last application IS NOT fully cost-shared because maximum per head funding cap has been reached.
$1,666 Producer Share 100% Producer
$7,500
Government
$7,500
OVER
Government
$6,250
Government
$3,750
Government
$1,250
Cost-Share 75% Government 25% Producer
Producer
Program Payment = 75% X $5,000
$2,500 Producer
$2,500 Producer
Program Payment = 75% X $10,000
$2,083 Producer
TOTAL PAYMENTS = $25,000
Program Payment = 75% X $8,333
The maximum total payments will depend on the size of the herd. For example, maximum payments for 200 eligible beef breeding head would be $50,000. Note: Refer to the AgriRecovery Drought Assistance for Farmers Program Guide for full eligibility details.
Contact • 1-844-769-6224 • manitoba.ca/agriculture • ARD@gov.mb.ca
How to Apply for STEP 1
Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance
Application form and program guide Complete the form as instructed, declare that you meet all the program terms and conditions, and that the information you provide is complete and accurate. The terms and conditions are outlined in the AgriRecovery Drought Assistance for Farmers Program Guidebook. You can access the application form and the program guide by: downloading them at manitoba.ca/agriculture
In-person at your nearest Agriculture and Resource Development and MASC Service Centres (see reverse for locations)
STEP 2 STEP 3
Self-haul declaration Prepare your application
STEP 5
Declaration of eligible breeding animals
STEP 4
calling 1-844-769-6224 to have a copy mailed to you
• Complete a Declaration with your first application • Declare the number of eligible breeding animals that will be maintained and overwintered
• Contact the program administrator (email: agaction@gov.mb.ca) if the number of eligible animals changes over time.
If you self-haul feed or livestock, complete the self-haul declaration form and provide invoices for feed purchases or accessing feed as outlined in the guidebook.
After completing the necessary documents, ensure you have the following ready to submit:
application form eligible breeding animal declaration (first application only) invoices for each purchase
proof of payment for each invoice (e.g. cleared cheques; bank statement; credit or debit card receipt) self-haul declaration (only if you self-hauled feed or livestock) complete check boxes for all declarations on all forms
Submit your application Email documents in step 4 to: agaction@gov.mb.ca
Application deadlines:
or mail to: Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development AgriRecovery Drought Assistance 903-401 York Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P8
April 15, 2022 for Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance July 30, 2022 for Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance
Note: If your application is successful, you will receive a notification letter and cheque in the mail from the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC).
Agriculture and Resource Development and Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation Service Centres Arborg Box 2000, 317 River Road Arborg MB R0C 0A0 1-833-206-0451 1-833-478-1304 arborg@masc.mb.ca
Morden 536 Stephen Street Morden MB R6M 1T7 1-833-206-0479 1-833-467-1056 morden@masc.mb.ca
Brandon Unit 100 - 1525 1st Street S Brandon MB R7A 7A1 1-833-206-0455 1-833-478-1305 brandon@masc.mb.ca
Neepawa Box 1179, 41 Main Street E Neepawa MB R0J 1H0 1-833-206-0469 1-833-478-1310 neepawa@masc.mb.ca
Dauphin Room 209, 27-2nd Avenue SW Dauphin MB R7N 3E5 1-833-206-0459 1-833-478-1306 dauphin@masc.mb.ca
Portage la Prairie Unit 400, 50-24th Street NW Portage la Prairie MB R1N 3V7 1-833-206-0470 1-833-478-1312 portagelaprairie@masc.mb.ca
Headingley 1-5290 Monterey Road Headingley MB R4H 1J9 1-833-206-0465 1-833-478-1307 headingley@masc.mb.ca
Steinbach Unit C – 284 Reimer Avenue Steinbach MB R5G 0R5 1-833-206-0480 1-833-467-1059 steinbach@masc.mb.ca
Killarney Box 190, 203 South Railway Street Killarney MB R0K 1G0 1-833-206-0466 1-833-478-1309 killarney@masc.mb.ca
Swan River Box 1108, 120-6th Avenue N Swan River MB R0L 1Z0 1-833-206-0476 1-833-478-1315 swanriver@masc.mb.ca
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Brand new Web Portal Designed to Connect Manitoba Grain Farmers and Livestock Producers Soil health, alternative feed sources main drivers behind Manitoba Grazing Exchange Manitou, MB – (Jan 27, 2022) - The connection between annual crop farmers and grazers just got a lot stronger today, thanks to the launch of the Manitoba Grazing Exchange (MGE) website today by the Manitoba Organic Alliance (MOA) and Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association (MFGA). “As a part of our larger project, “Improving soil stewardship on Manitoba organic farms”, we have designed a grazing exchange website to make it easier for livestock producers to connect with grain producers,” said Karen Klassen, MOA Executive Director. “The goal of the MGE is to virtually connect farmers who have available grazing pasture or cover crop fields with livestock owners/ranchers who are seeking grazing land through an interactive map.” The web portal will be launched today at the Innovative Strategies for Organic and Regenerative Livestock Production Online Mini-Conference hosted by the prairie organic associations from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The MGE came to reality in the fall of 2021 through a partnership between the Manitoba Organic Alliance and the Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association. Support for this project has been provided by the Conservation Trust, a Manitoba Climate and Green Plan Initiative delivered by the Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation. “Integrating livestock onto cropland and proper grassland management is key to improving soil health and is becoming increasingly adopted by climate-friendly farmers who are building their soil health and reducing their greenhouse gas emissions,” said Lawrence Knockaert, MFGA chair. “After the recent summers we have just experienced with dry conditions here in Manitoba, the connections via this website stand to become even more important as possible feed sources for livestock in times of drought.” The Manitoba Grazing Exchange platform being demonstrated and launched at the conference is based off the South Dakota Grazing Exchange developed by the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition. Cindy Zenk, SDSH coordinator and Shawn Freeland, SDSH Vice Chair, will update the conference attendees on how the platform has worked in South Dakota. Klassen says the Manitoba website has the potential to be
engaged in agricultural lands across the Prairies and Canada. SIDEBAR: Listed below are some important reasons why integrating livestock back onto the land is beneficial as well as a few ways to accomplish this. *Modified from The South Dakota Grazing Exchange. How do we return livestock to the landscape?* - Fall and winter grazing of cover crops and annual crop residues. - Summer grazing of full season cover crops, allowing adequate plant recovery, followed by a second grazing during the fall or winter. - Winter feeding on hayland fields by rolling out bales or bale grazing. - Seeding rotational perennials, grazing and managing them as part of the crop rotation. What are some of the benefits of returning livestock to the landscape?* - Fall or winter stubble grazing converts high carbon crop residue, such as corn stalks, to low carbon organic material. This improves the carbon to nitrogen ratio needed to improve soil health and manages crop residue to facilitate no-till seeding in the spring. - Spring or summer grazing of annual and/or perennial plants, with short grazing periods followed by long recovery and growth periods, allows the plants to regrow until frost and harvest additional sunlight and CO2. - For organic farmers, spring or summer grazing reduces tillage and an additional post-plough down seeding pass. This not only improves soil fertility, but also reduces the farmer's time spent on the fields and consumption of fossil fuels. - Grazing reduces nutrient export from our cropland and hayland fields, recycling the majority of nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and carbon. - Grazing improves soil fertility and increases organic matter. Nutrients are cycled so that they can be used to fertilize the next season’s crop, while reducing the need to apply synthetic fertilizers. - Grazing aids in weed pressure management without the use of chemicals. - Grazing cover crops and/or crop residues allows livestock to be taken off perennial grasslands earlier in the fall, extending the grass recovery period, and providing a more nutritious diet for livestock. - Grazing provides a feed alternative in times of drought where feed stocks are low and provides livestock with a food source post-harvest - Properly grazed fields and pastures can increase biodiversity. - Grazing reduces livestock waste associated with confinement; helping manage our water quality and nutrient management concerns. It allows cattle and sheep to be herbivores by securing their energy needs from plants. -30For more info: Karen Klassen, MOA Executive Director, 204.333.9577, communications@manitobaorganicalliance.com manitobaorganicalliance.com Duncan Morrison, MFGA Executive Director, 204.770.3548,
The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences presents Conversation Series 2021-22
CLOSING THE LOOP: RECYCLING FOOD WASTE IN INTEGRATED CROPLIVESTOCK PRODUCTION SYSTEMS Kim Ominski Professor, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Tuesday February 1, 2022 3:30 - 4:30 pm CT Event Link:
Tim McAllister
https://youtu.be/6H4N98CWG4U
Principal Research Scientist, Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Questions may be asked through the chat platform Sli.do. Event code: #food2feed
Herman Peters Nutrition and Agronomy Program Manager, Birkland Farms
UMANITOBA.CA/AFS
The event will be livestreamed on YouTube and recorded for later viewing.