E-Newsletter dsfsfa An update from MBP May 26, 2022
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All livestock producers and trappers are welcome. • How to get compensated for predator losses (MASC) • Know your legal rights to defend your property from predators (Manitoba Conservation) • Gain insights into predator behavior (Manitoba Conservation wildlife biologist) • Problem Predator Removal Program (Manitoba program) • Trapper advice on how to make predator removal more successful (Manitoba Trappers Association)
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Survey of beef producer well-being by University of Manitoba Please consider participating in our research study designed to better understand your stress levels and mental health, and other factors that may related to your well-being such as farm management and animal health. Survey link: https:// rcsurvey.radyfhs.umanitoba.ca/surveys/ ?s=FAT9E48E43 As researchers from the University of Manitoba, we are not affiliated with or financially supported by the Beef Cattle Research Council or any provincial producer organizations. These folks are simply helping us advertise the study to recruit farmers like you to participate! This research has been approved by the Research Ethics Board at the University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campus. If you have any concerns or complaints about this project, you may contact any of the above-named persons or the Human Ethics Officer at (204) 474-7122 or HumanEthics@umanitoba.ca. Please feel free to contact the Faculty Supervisor Meagan King with any questions. Email: Meagan.King@umanitoba.ca Call: (204) 474-7697 Call or text: (613) 532-5923
The Disaster Financial Assistance Program and Livestock Losses On May 9, 2022 the Manitoba government announced Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) related to damages to infrastructure, private residences, farms or small businesses due to spring flooding. DFA will also assist with verified livestock losses. The following information has been provided by the provincial government and Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) to help producers as they consider making a claim under the DFA program. •
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DFA will provide assistance to farms that have experienced livestock losses as a result of spring flooding in 2022. To qualify for DFA, your farm must have yearly gross revenues of between $10,000 and $2 million and employ no more than 20 full time workers. It must be an owner-operated business and the owner-operator must be the day-to-day manager. The farm cannot be a hobby farm. In the DFA application form, producers should note the number and types of cattle lost, e.g. calves, fed steers, fed heifers, bulls, etc. Under the DFA program criteria, a veterinary certificate is required to verify that the losses were a direct result of the event. This is non-negotiable. o Note: The cost to obtain the veterinary certificate can be submitted as a DFA eligible cost o For losses that happened some time ago, the producer should contact their veterinarian, explain the situation, and obtain the needed certificate. Manitoba Beef Producers has helped develop a template that vets can use to support the producer’s DFA application and this information is being circulated to them. In the veterinary certificate the cause of loss needs to be attributed to the ‘2022 spring flood’ and the date of loss should be stated. This form is also available on the “DFA for Farm” page on the EMO website under “Step 2: Apply and mandatory documents.” See: https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/dfa/farm.html Assistance for livestock losses will be calculated as follows: o Is based on the Wildlife Damage Compensation program for predation losses (MASC). See: https://www.masc.mb.ca/masc.nsf/fact_sheet_679_wildlife_damage_livestock.html o Will provide a price per pound for livestock losses. The price is based on the Canfax value on the date of loss (www.canfax.ca) o Different types of cattle are priced differently on Canfax, so therefore the farm will need to provide details on the type of livestock that were lost as well as the animal’s weight. o For calf losses, the compensation will provide assistance based on a 500 lb. cow. Producers should also examine the DFA eligibility criteria related to infrastructure damage to determine if there are any other losses for which they may be eligible to seek compensation. You have 90 days from the announcement of a DFA program to submit an application form to Manitoba EMO. The application deadline for the spring 2022 DFA program is August 8, 2022. For complete program details and to download the DFA application form, go to: https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/dfa/farm.html Frequently asked questions about DFA: https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/dfa/faq.html To view a video on how to apply for DFA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0S_STwXlP0 For upcoming program webinars see: https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/pdfs/2022_dfa_webinars_pr.pdf For other inquiries contact Manitoba’s Emergency Measures organization as follows: o Toll Free: 1-888-267-8298 Fax: (204) 945-4929 Email: dfa@gov.mb.ca
Emergency Measures Organization 1525 – 405 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3L6 T 204-945-3050 Toll free 1-888-267-8298 F 204-945-4929 www.manitobaemo.ca
Disaster Financial Assistance Virtual Information Webinars Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) will be offering virtual information webinars on the 2022 Spring Flood Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program. Those with flood related impacts to their private residence, farm, small business or nonprofit organization are encouraged to attend an information session to learn more about the application, screening, inspection, evaluation and payment process. Manitoba EMO will offer webinars on the following dates: May 30 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 8 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The presentation will be approximately 45 minutes with an opportunity for questions and answers at the end of each session. Please note that all webinars have the same information presented. If you would like to attend an information webinar, please email Manitoba EMO at dfa@gov.mb.ca and include in the email your name, municipality and the date you would like to attend. Manitoba EMO will reply with a link to the virtual information webinar. If you have any questions, please contact Manitoba EMO at 204-945-3050 or toll-free at 1-888-267-8298. Our business hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thank you Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization
FCC supports beef sustainability program For customers who are already CRSB Certified, applying for the program is a simple process at fcc.ca/sustainabilityprograms. That is also where producers interested in becoming certified and taking advantage of the incentive payment can find more information.
May 24, 2022 - Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has created a new offering to attract and recognize Canadian beef producers certified to sustainability standards set by the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB). The FCC Sustainability Incentive Program will provide a payment to FCC customers who are CRSB Certified through CRSB’s certification bodies including Verified Beef Production Plus, Where Food Comes From Canada. and the Ontario Corn Fed Beef Quality Assurance Program. “Canadian producers are already expert stewards of the land and livestock, and the beef sector has been a leader in demonstrating their sustainable practices through the CRSB,” said Todd Klink, FCC’s vice-president of marketing. “We are pleased to work with the CRSB to recognize FCC customers who have already achieved their certification and to encourage additional producers to become certified.” The payment to customers, made by FCC, will be calculated as a portion of their lending with FCC to a maximum of $2,000 per year. Certified producers are welcome to re-apply for the incentive payment each year for the life of the FCC Sustainability Incentive Program.
“The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef applauds FCC for seeing the benefits of CRSB Certified beef production practices,” said Anne Wasko, CRSB chair and co-owner of Bar 4 Bar Land and Cattle Inc. “The Canadian beef industry is continually evolving for the benefit of people, animals, and our planet. Thanks to the sustainable practices demonstrated by CRSB Certified beef producers, we have seen tremendous environmental stewardship and a high standard of animal care, which leads to a thriving beef industry today and for future generations. Sustainable practices will help achieve the ambitious long-term goals set by the industry,” she said. In a group of certified beef producers who participated in an earlier pilot of the Sustainability Incentive Program there was high praise. “This will be a great program for producers like us and for the cattle industry,” shared one FCC customer who entered the program. “We invest a lot in our operation, and it is important to be recognized with something in return.” The CRSB certification program involves an ongoing audit process with its partners to ensure operations are meeting its sustainability standards based upon five principles, including natural resources, people and community, continued on page 7
animal health and welfare, food, and efficiency and innovation.
the industry and communities we serve. For more information, visit fcc.ca.
“There is an increasing demand from consumers for certified assurances of sustainably-raised beef,” Wasko noted. “Canadian farmers and ranchers care about the environment, and we will continue to do what’s right to conserve our land and our animals, and to meet the needs of the present without compromising those of the future.”
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) advances Canadian beef industry sustainability through multi-stakeholder engagement, collaboration, communication, and science. The CRSB drives recognition and continuous progress in Canadian beef through sustainability performance measurement, and projects and initiatives aligned with strategic improvement goals. The CRSB’s Certified Sustainable Beef Framework, known as CRSB Certified, is a voluntary 3rd party-audited sustainability certification program that recognizes sustainable practices in beef production and processing and enables sustainable sourcing, delivering credible, science-based assurances for consumers about sustainable beef production in Canada. Learn more at crsb.ca.
“FCC already has lending solutions to support our customers’ sustainable practices. Launching this program with the CRSB is another way to support the industry on its sustainability journey,” said Klink. “While collaborating with the CRSB on this program is the first partnership of this kind, FCC has the intention of building incentive programs for other sectors in the future.” FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture and food lender, with a healthy loan portfolio of more than $44 billion. Our employees are dedicated to the future of Canadian agriculture and food. We provide flexible, competitively priced financing, AgExpert management software, information and knowledge specifically designed for the agriculture and food industry. As a self-sustaining Crown corporation, we provide an appropriate return to our shareholder, and reinvest our profits back into
-30For more information or interviews, please contact: Jill McAlister Corporate Communication Farm Credit Canada 306-540-4840 jill.mcalister@fcc.ca
AgriInsurance Seeing Deadline for Soybeans Extended Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) has announced that that the AgriInsurance full coverage seeding deadlines for soybeans are now June 8 in Soybean Area 1 and June 4 in Soybean Areas 2 and 3. In addition, soybean growers in these areas will now be eligible for insurance if planting occurs in the five days following the full coverage seeding deadline; however, coverage will be reduced by 20 per cent. The full coverage seeding deadline for Soybean Area 4 continues to be May 30 with no extended seeding deadline coverage. These changes are permanent and will be part of the AgriInsurance Contract going forward. MASC is not considering seeding deadline extensions for other crops at this time. The final spring seeding deadline for many major crops is June 20. AgriInsurance contract holders who are unable to seed by June 20 due to wet conditions are eligible for Excess Moisture Insurance (EMI).
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Scholarship The Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up Scholarship has been established by the Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up committee to support deserving Manitoba youth. The scholarship is administered by the ‘Scholarship Committee’, a subcommittee of the Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up committee. The decisions of the Scholarship Committee shall be final.
Eligibility 1. Applicants must be a Manitoba resident, between the ages of 17 and 25 years as of January 1 of the application year. 2. Qualified applicants must be participants of Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up, past or present, and demonstrate a strong level of activity within the beef industry and their community. 3. Qualified applicants must be pursuing a post-secondary education, preferably in an Agriculture related field. 4. Scholarship(s) will be given in the amount of $1000 and must be used at a recognized post secondary or graduate institution. 5. Recipient must be in their second semester of post secondary school to receive the scholarship money and must provide student ID number and copy of transcript. 6. If the recipient is not currently attending post secondary institution, then the money will be entrusted in their name for a maximum of 3 years. If money is not used after this time, it will then be returned to the Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up Scholarship Fund. 7. Previous applicants not chosen as recipients may reapply. 8. The top 5 applicants will be selected to interview at Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up. Final selection will take place there and the presentation to the recipient(s) will be made at the awards banquet. 9. Deadline to apply is July 1st, 2022. 10. Send completed applications to: Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up Scholarship Committee Box 370 Oak Lake, MB R0M 1P0 amrimke@rfnow.com
Scholarship Application Part A – Personal Information Full Name Address Phone Email Address Date of Birth Part B – Post Secondary Information Post-Secondary Institution Course/Diploma/Degree Length of course (years) Year of Graduation Program Description
Part C – Education Background Name of last secondary school Address Principal Highest Grade Completed Year Part D – Written Assignment Please answer the following in essay format. Answers must be typed. Please do not exceed the number of words allotted. a. Describe your past/present involvement with Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up and with the beef industry in Manitoba. (250 words) b. Describe your interests and volunteer involvement in your local community, your school and the wider community. (250 words) c. How will you contribute to the beef industry in Manitoba in the future, either through the education you are seeking, the personal career you are seeking or otherwise? (300 words)
Part E – References Name two persons, other than relatives or members of the institution staff, to whom reference may be made as to personal qualities and for verification of information supplied.
Reference 1
Reference 2
Name: Title: Address: Phone: Email: Statement of Applicant I hereby certify that the information I have included with this application is complete and true in all respects. Signature:_______________________________________________
Send completed applications to: Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up Scholarship Committee Box 370 Oak Lake, MB R0M 1P0 amrimke@rfnow.com
Date:_______________________
What Qualifies AgriRecovery Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance Helps livestock producers offset freight expenses associated with moving their eligible breeding herd to alternate feeding locations due to shortages of feed.
Primary Producers
Breeding Animals
• Owned or leased the eligible breeding animals between June 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022 or later
• Mature females exposed to breeding (natural service or artificial insemination)
• Have a minimum of 10 eligible breeding animals (per type of livestock)
• Males used previously for breeding
Eligible Breeding Animals • Beef cattle • Sheep • Goats
• Immature replacement females are not eligible
Eligible Alternate Feeding Locations • Farms, custom feeders and other livestock operations where breeding animals must be relocated to address a shortfall in winter feed capacity
• Movement to a normal wintering site is not eligible
• Locations are not owned, leased or rented by the eligible producers
• Animals cannot be sold or marketed prior to returning to the location of origin when temporary feeding is complete
• Must be capable of housing and providing adequate feed, water and care
• Animals must remain in the new location for at least 30 days
Eligible Distance • Minimum distance of 40 kilometres to a maximum one-way distance of 1,000 kilometres
Contact • 1-844-769-6224
• manitoba.ca/agriculture
Date of Eligible Expenses • Incurred from August 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022
• ARD@gov.mb.ca
How to Apply for Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance Six Steps for Application
STEP 1
Application deadline:
July 30, 2022 for 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 Service Centre (see reverse for locations)
STEP 2
Declaration of eligible breeding animals
STEP 3
Self-haul declaration
STEP 4
calling 1-844-769-6224 to have a copy mailed to you
Extraordinary Expense Declaration
• 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.
If you have extraordinary expenses for renting pasture or cropland, temporary fencing, hauling or pumping water, harvesting feed, or transporting self-produced feed, complete the one-time declaration as outlined in the guidebook.
Note: If your application is successful, you will receive a notification letter and cheque in the mail from the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC).
STEP 5
Prepare your application After completing the necessary documents, check the boxes for all declarations on the forms. Ensure that you have included everything needed in your submission:
STEP 6
application form invoices for each feed and/or transportation purchase proof of payment for each invoice (e.g., cleared cheques, bank statement, credit or debit card receipt)
eligible breeding animal declaration (first application only) self-haul declaration (only if you self-hauled feed or livestock) declaration of extraordinary expenses (only one submission allowed)
Submit your application Email documents in step 5 to: agaction@gov.mb.ca
or mail to: Manitoba Agriculture AgriRecovery Drought Assistance 903-401 York Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P8
Service Centre Contact Information Arborg Box 2000, 317 River Road Arborg MB R0C 0A0 1-833-206-0451 1-833-478-1304 arborg@masc.mb.ca
Headingley 1-5290 Monterey Road Headingley MB R4H 1J9 1-833-206-0465 1-833-478-1307 headingley@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
Brandon Unit 100 - 1525 1st Street S Brandon MB R7A 7A1 1-833-206-0455 1-833-478-1305 brandon@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
Steinbach Unit C – 284 Reimer Avenue Steinbach MB R5G 0R5 1-833-206-0480 1-833-467-1059 steinbach@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
Morden 536 Stephen Street Morden MB R6M 1T7 1-833-206-0479 1-833-467-1056 morden@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
Neepawa Box 1179, 41 Main Street E Neepawa MB R0J 1H0 1-833-206-0469 1-833-478-1310 neepawa@masc.mb.ca