MBP E-Newsletter Oct. 14/2022

E-Newsletter

An update from MBP October 14, 2022 mbbeef.ca

Governments Announce Launch of Province's New Online Environmental Farm Plan Platform

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In 2020, the governments of Canada and Manitoba invested $990,000 through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in a three-year contribution agreement with Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) to develop the online EFP platform.

The EFP is a voluntary, confidential self-assessment of a producer’s farm. The purpose of the EFP is to assess the features and management practices of a farm in order to develop an action plan to mitigate identified risks.

(October 11, 2022 Joint Federal/Provincial News Release) The governments of Canada and Manitoba are announcing the launch of Manitoba’s new online Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) platform, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced.

“Canadian agriculture’s long-term sustainability depends on its ability to adapt to emerging climate conditions,” said Bibeau. “Manitoba’s new online Environmental Farm Plan allows producers greater access to resources, so they can prioritize best management practices that make the greatest impact on their farm.”

“Our government is committed to supporting sustainable agriculture production practices such as sustainable water strategies and climate change mitigation activities,” said Johnson. “The EFP is a valuable and proactive risk management tool. It includes a strong educational component that will continue to provide positive environmental outcomes while enabling the province to meet its goals for enhancing public trust in the agricultural sector.”

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The new online version of the EFP is modern, efficient and easy for producers to use and is designed with leading edge cybersecurity and privacy policies to ensure data is always protected. Online tutorials are available to guide producers through the process. The system has updated and streamlined content and several features that allow producers to customize EFP workbooks to specific farm operations. Once a workbook is complete, producers can submit it for third party review by KAP reviewers.

The online platform integrates national and international sustainable sourcing standards that will allow producers to address market requirements for specific commodity groups. This integration adds value to the Manitoba EFP and reduces the burden for producers, noted Johnson.

“KAP is pleased to have worked with both levels of government on delivering a tool that producers can confidently and easily use as they work to more easily employ sustainable farming practices in their operations,” said Bill Campbell, president, Keystone Agricultural Producers. “This new platform will help increase the accessibility of the EFP program for Manitoba producers and sends a strong signal to consumers about the efforts taken to deliver

sustainably grown agricultural products to the marketplace.”

A completed EFP is required for farms participating in most agri environmental cost shared programming, which directly supports initiatives of the Made in Manitoba Climate and Green Plan by enhancing the resilience and sustainability of the agricultural sector.

Johnson noted that by implementing an EFP, producers are able to improve air, water and soil quality, conserve biodiversity on Manitoba farmland, contribute to environmental protection and conservation, and make Manitoba grown commodities more marketable to environmentally conscious consumers.

More information on the EFP and a link to the online EFP portal can be found at www.ManitobaEFP.ca.

The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five year, $3 billion commitment by Canada's federal, provincial and territorial governments that supports Canada's agri food and agri products sectors. This includes a $2 billion commitment that is cost shared 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provincially/territorially for programs that are designed and delivered by provinces and territories.

Manitoba Agriculture staff will lead free workshops on how to search and find the information you need on the Manitoba Agriculture website.

Learn how to:

• find financial assistance information

• fill out online applications

• save, attach and email online applications

• navigate through the site in general

The Environmental Farm Plan is now online!

Our Food. Our Farm. Our Future.

Environmental Farm Plans (EFPs) maintain Manitoba’s reputation as a producer of safe, high quality foods, grown in a sustainable manner.

How it Works

1. Complete your EFP workbook online.

2. Submit your workbook online for a KAP Review.

3. Receive your Statement of Completion.

An EFP will help you:

• make Manitoba-grown commodities more marketable to environmentally-conscious consumers around the world

• meet sustainable sourcing requirements for select commodities

• become eligible to apply for beneficial management practices (BMP) cost share programs

• demonstrate due diligence by identifying environmental assets and risks on your farm and implementing actions to reduce those risks

• improve air, water and soil quality, and conserve biodiversity on Manitoba farmland

Visit www.ManitobaEFP.ca to complete your EFP today.

For additional questions, email ManitobaEFP@gov.mb.ca or call 1--844-769-6224 (toll free)

How to Complete Manitoba’s Environmental Farm Plan Online

Step 1: Access the Online Environmental Farm Plan (EFP)

• You can access Manitoba’s Online EFP at www.ManitobaEFP.ca.

• If you do not have access to stable Internet or require assistance call 1-844-769-6224 (toll free).

Step 2: Create an Account or Sign In

First Time User

Already have an Account

• Create an account by clicking ‘Create Account’.

• Verify your email address to complete account creation.

• Continue your work by clicking ‘Sign In’.

Step 3: Create an EFP Workbook

• Once you have logged in, click ‘Create an EFP’ and complete the Farm Business Profile This will allow the system to create a customized EFP workbook with chapters relevant to your farm operation.

• A navigation bar will guide you through the required steps to complete the workbook.

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• Your information will be saved as you proceed through the workbook. You can exit the system and return as needed.

• If you require assistance while you are completing your EFP, you can access the FAQ page (https://online.manitobaefp.ca/faq) or email questions to ManitobaEFP@gov.mb.ca.

Step 4: Submit your EFP workbook for review

• Once you have completed all required sections, you can submit your EFP workbook for review directly through the online system.

• A reviewer will contact you if they have specific questions.

Step 5: Download your Statement of Completion (SOC)

• You will receive an email once your EFP workbook has been reviewed and approved.

• A link in the email will return you to the Online EFP where you can download your SOC and your completed EFP workbook. You may return to the Online EFP at any time to download these materials from the Producer Dashboard.

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Step 6: Renew your EFP

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• Your SOC is valid for five years. Your information will be saved in the online system so that you can easily renew your EFP workbook, as needed.

Manitoba Agriculture Cattle Nutrition Workshop

The proper nutrition of beef cattle is a key component of a successful production system. Feed usually accounts for the single largest input cost associated with beef cattle. Find out more about how to feed your animals successfully and at a low cost.

Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Place: Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives Farm

Corner of highway 353 and #10 north of Brandon

Cost is $20 per person. Call Manitoba Agriculture at 204-648-3965 to pre-register

Agenda

10 a.m. The Silage How-to Guide for Livestock Producers

Dr. John McKinnon, JJM Nutrition, Saskatoon, SK

11 a.m. Getting a Handle on Feed Costs

Ben Hamm Farm Business Management Specialist, Manitoba Agriculture, Steinbach

LUNCH

1 p.m. Beef Cattle Nutrition - Cow and backgrounder rations

Dr. John McKinnon, JJM Nutrition, Saskatoon, SK

2 p.m. Alternative Feeds for Feeding the Cow Herd

Shawn Cabak Livestock and Forage Extension Specialist

Manitoba Agriculture, Portage

2:30 p.m. Cowbytes Nutritional Program for Beef Cattle

Elizabeth Nernberg - Livestock and Forage Extension Specialist

Manitoba Agriculture, Roblin

October 28 is Deadline to Complete Manitoba Government’s Survey re: Agricultural Crown Lands Program

Forage Leases

Producers are reminded that the Manitoba government has announced a consultation related to the Agricultural Crown Lands (ACL) Program and forage leases as part of is continuing review of the program.

As per the province’s September 28 news release, “Manitoba Agriculture is exploring other policy, program, regulation and service improvements to enhance the productivity and sustainability of agricultural Crown forage lands including mechanisms for leaseholders to invest in productivity and adjustments to the terms and conditions of leases.

To participate in the online version of the survey visit http://engagemb.ca/agcl forage leases

If you prefer, a hard copy of the survey is also found in this edition of the MBP e newsletter, along with a backgrounder on the program and changes made to it in recent years. MBP encourages producers to complete the survey online if at all possible so that the information is

available to the provincial government as soon as possible.

Please mail hard copies of the completed survey to:

Manitoba Agriculture ATTN: Marnie Carey 816 401 York Ave Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P8

As noted, the online survey closes on October 28, 2022, and have your hard copies of it mailed to the department by October 28 as well.

To read the news release where this consultation was announced (and which also refers to the provincial government implementing a temporary three year rent reduction for forage leases on agricultural Crown lands commencing in 2023) go to: https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item =56479&posted=2022 09 28

Backgrounder

Agricultural Crown Lands Program (ACLP) – Forage Leases

Current Policies

Manitoba Agriculture has heard from forage lease holders through their letters and through various meetings. Several concerns were raised about rents, lease terms and conditions, land productivity, and programs/services. The following discusses current policies on ACL.

Rent

Forage rents are calculated using a market based formula in regulation: 3.5% of the market price of beef x the number of cows that the land can sustain (i.e. “animal unit months”, or AUMs, which is a measure of the productivity of the land). Forage lease rent is A x B x 3.5% (where A = AUM, B = price of cattle).

Previously, rents were frozen at artificially low rates since 2014, at about $2/AUM, and were based on a triennial survey. Lessees are currently paying $7.19/AUM, or about $48 for 5 months of feed per cow calf pair (for reference Saskatchewan 2022 grazing rates are $8.18 per AUM).

Rental rate transition: In 2019, the rental rate remained at $2.13 per AUM. In 2020, the rental rate was the average of the 2019 rate and the amount described in the formula. In 2021 and thereafter, the rent is determined using the formula. In addition, rent is now payable by December 31, rather than at the end of the production year as had been the practice in the past.

Lease Lengths

Forage lease terms are 15 years. Those who had forage leases prior to 2019 (i.e. “legacy leaseholders”) can transfer their lease to immediate family members only in perpetuity. For partnerships and corporations, leases obtained prior to 2019 can be transferred to an existing ownership interest in the partnership or corporation in perpetuity.

Leaseholders may surrender their lease at any time without penalty. Surrendering only a portion of a lease can be considered on a case by case basis, depending on the land use impacts and other considerations.

Unit Transfers

Lifetime leases can no longer be transferred to a third party. This is called a unit transfer. Typically, this involves the transfer of a lifetime ACL lease along with the sale of a farmer’s private property to a non family member. However, those with forage leases prior to 2019 may transfer their leases to immediate family members in perpetuity.

Animal Unit Month (AUM)

AUM ratings are long term production averages. AUMs are not adjusted annually and are generally conservative. Lands are assessed for AUM using scientific methods based on region, soil type, type of vegetation and other conditions. AUM assessments are always conducted prior to Crown land auctions. Forage lessees are expected to manage the land to maintain or increase long term productivity. AUMs are not adjusted downward if leaseholders are not actively maintaining the land, including controlling encroachment. AUMs are a key part of rent calculations: rent is calculated as 3.5% of the market price of cattle per AUM.

Productivity Improvements

When leaseholders make investments to improve ACL productivity, by policy, Manitoba will not increase AUM assessments on those lands for 10 years.

The 2021 ACL Forage Productivity Pilot Program (ACLFPPP) (75% government funded and 25% applicant funded) funded projects related to forage management techniques to improve productivity and sustainability on Crown land. ACL productivity improvements resulting from the ACLFPPP may not be reflected in AUM assessments for 5-10 years, meaning rents would not be increased due to the improvements. In the pilot, any improvements are owned by lessees.

Many years ago, Manitoba offered a Crown Land Improvement Program (CLIP) for leaseholders to develop Crown lands for the purposes of cattle production. CLIP acres are a large part of existing ACLP lands. AUMs on CLIP acres are assessed based on their productivity potential; the onus is on the leaseholder to maintain productivity, for example by limiting encroachment. In cases where the land has not been adequately maintained over the years, resulting in the need for significant redevelopment, there can be delays for the permissions required from the Department to complete this type of work, due to the need for consultations and permits.

Valuing Improvements

The value of improvements on forage leases is settled privately between outgoing and incoming leaseholders within 30 days of the auction. If agreement cannot be reached, the matter is referred to formal arbitration under The Arbitration Act. This is a new system that is relatively untested.

In situations where a leaseholder walks away from a lease and improvements, and they revert to the Crown, the value is known prior to the allocation process, and the value is paid to the Crown at the time of allocation.

Auctions

Auctions are held in November, in the year prior to use, for various locations throughout the province, with advertisements placed in local newspapers and online, at least 30 days prior to the auction date. Payments must be made in full at the auction, including all of the first year’s rent and local taxes, and any other fees that may be known for the parcel of land.

The Department moved to online auctions during the pandemic. Sometimes, releasing the list of land to be auctioned is delayed due to the department’s generous cancellation policy for non payment. Cancelled and surrendered leases are put on the notification list to First Nations for Treaty Land Entitlement selection prior to auction.

Agricultural Crown Lands Program - Forage Leases

AGRICULTURAL CROWN LANDS PROGRAM FORAGE LEASES

Are you an active AGL forage lease holder?

(Choose anyone option)

D Yes

No

AnswerthisquestiononlyifyouhavechosenYesforAreyouanactiveACL forageleaseholder?

Did you obtain your forage lease prior to 2019?

(Choose anyone option)

Yes

No

Answerthisquestiononlyifyouhavechosen NoforAreyouanactiveACLforageleaseholder?

Have you ever held an AGL lease?

(Choose anyone option)

D Yes

No

Answerthisquestiononlyifyouhavechosen Nofor HaveyoueverheldanACL lease?

Do you intend to hold an AGL lease at some point in the future?

(Choose anyone option)

D Yes

No

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Forage Leases

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Lease Terms and Conditions:

Rent: Forage lease rents are based on a formula that includes the productivity of the land (i.e AUM) and the 3 year average price of beef Specifically , rent is calculated as 3 5% of the 3 year average price of cattle for each cow/calf pair

Lease : Subletting a forage lease (or transferring a lease to someone else) is currently allowed under special circumstances

Which of the following options would you prefer to determine forage lease rents :

(Choose any one option)

D The current formula based on productivity of the land and the 3 year average price of beef.

D

Rent set by bid at auction (no formula) with an annual inflationary adjustment.

D Don'tknow

D Other

Answer this question only if you have chosen Other for Which of the following options would you prefer to determine forage lease rents :

Please specify :

Do you support allowing lease holders to sublet (or transfer) a lease to someone else?

(Choose any one option)

D Yes 0 No

Answer this question only if you have chosen Yes for Do you support allowing lease holders to sublet (or transfer) a lease to someone else?

Should leaseholders be allowed to sublet (or transfer) a lease under any circumstance, or only special circumstances?

(Choose any one option)

D

Lease holders should be able to sublet (or transfer) a lease at any time for any reason

D Lease holders should only be able to sublet (or transfer) a lease under special circumstances

D Don 'tknow

Answer this question only if you have chosen Lease holders should only be able to sublet (or transfer) a lease under special circumstances. for Should leaseholders be allowed to sublet (or transfer) a lease under any circumstance, or only special circumstances?

Please specify :

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Productivity

Agricultural Crown lands under a forage lease must be actively managed to maintain productivity

AUM ratings must remain consistent over time), which is a requirement of the lease agreement.

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Productivity

How likely would you be to invest in productivity improvements (for example , cross fencing, watering systems, rejuvenating forage stands , managing bush encroachment) if :

Very Somewhat Neitherlikely or Not very Not at all Questions likely likely unlikely likely likely

If your leaseterm could be extended to 20 years (from the current 15 years)

If the province shared in the cost of the improvements

If the province owned the improvements afterward

If there was predictability on the market value at the end of the leaseterm

If the province provided extension servicesto help develop long term management plans

If subletting (ortransferring alease) were madeavailable/easier

For those lease holders who mismanage the land in contravention of the lease that results in a decline in productivity , what would be a reasonable consequence to the lease holder?

(Choose any one option)

Cancellation of the lease

Rent increase

Fines

No consequences

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Answer this question only if you have chosen Other for For those lease holders who mismanage the land in contravention of the lease that results i n a decline in productivity, what would be a reasonable consequence to the lease holder?

Please specify :

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Transferring Improvements

After an auction, the current process of transferring the crown land improvements from the outgoing lease holder to the incoming lease holder is a negotiation between the parties If a reasonable price cannot be agreed to by negotiation, the parties may go to formal arbitration via The Arbitration Act.

Have you ever participated in this process of negotiating a price to transfer the improvements?

(Choose any one option)

Answer this question

Were you the incoming or outgoing leaseholder?

(Choose any one option)

Incoming

Outgoing

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have

How satisfactory was the outcome?

(Choose any one option)

Very satisfactory

Somewhat satisfactory

Somewhat unsatisfactory

Not at all satisfactory

Don'tknow

Answer this question only

Why was the outcome not satisfactory?

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Transferring Improvements

There are several ways that improvements to crown land could be valued

determine a price between outgoing and incoming lease holders

the below options, please rank your preference

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party appraisal of the market value before auction

party appraisal of the market value after auction

Standard listing of values which would determine

current process of

value of the listed

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Customer Service

A list of land that will be available for auction are typically released in October. Auctions for AGL are typically held in November. Forage lease rent invoices are sent to lease holders in November with rent due in December. Some farmers have said they would like to see a land listing for auctions sooner to allow time to inspect the land for which they may choose to place a bid. In some cases, land listings are delayed due to the department's generous non-payment policy.

In the case of non payment of rent,

any one option)

1 month

2 months

3 months

4 months

5 months

6 months

More then 6 months

much time should lapse before a forage lease is cancelled?

How well do you understand your annual rent invoice?

(Choose any one option)

Fully understand the invoice

Somewhat understand the invoice.

Don 't understand the invoice

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Why do you not fully understand the invoice

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Too much information

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Latest Climate Action Incentive payments

helping make life more affordable for families in Manitoba

(October 14, 2022 Environment and Climate Change Canada News Release) Pricing pollution is not only one of the best ways to fight climate change, but it is one of the many actions the Government of Canada is taking to provide support to Canadians who are struggling with the rising cost of living.

This October, Canadians living in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta provinces where the federal carbon pollution pricing system applies will receive the second installment of the quarterly Climate Action Incentive (CAI) payment, implemented in July 2022. The CAI payment program keeps affordability and fairness in mind eight out of ten households get more money back than they pay in, with low- and middleincome households benefitting the most.

On October 14, 2022, an average family of four will receive $208 in Manitoba, a portion of the $832 they can expect to receive in CAI payments for the 2022 2023 fuel charge year. Families in rural and small communities are also eligible to receive an extra 10 percent. Full details on quarterly payment amounts for individuals and families in 2022 2023 are specified on the Climate Action Incentive payment webpage.

Manitobans who are registered for direct deposits from the Canada Revenue Agency will see these payments in their bank accounts as “Climate Action Incentive” (wording may vary based on financial institution). For those not registered for direct deposit, cheques will be mailed and arrive soon.

The quarterly CAI payment comes alongside new proposed affordability measures that would provide much-needed relief to Canadians who are struggling with the rising cost of living.

• Backgrounder: Climate Action Incentive payment amounts for 2022-2023

• Backgrounder: Delivering Climate Action Incentive payments quarterly

2022-2023

COVID-19 Bulletin #586: Update on Access to Bivalent Vaccines for Youth and Adults

(October 13, 2022 Province of Manitoba News Release) On Oct. 7, Health Canada approved the use of a second bivalent vaccine, which can be used for people aged 12 and up. Manitoba Health is now expanding eligibility for the bivalent COVID 19 booster vaccine to include anyone aged 12 or older.

Adults may receive either a Moderna or a Pfizer bivalent booster dose. Children aged 12 to 17 will receive the Pfizer bivalent vaccine because it is the only one approved for that age group.

The province expects to receive the new Pfizer bivalent vaccine by the end of this week. It will then ship it to clinics, pharmacies and vaccine sites across Manitoba. Delivery dates may vary, so while it may be available in vaccine sites earlier, the Pfizer bivalent vaccine is expected to be at most vaccine locations by Oct. 24.

The province is updating how vaccination appointments are booked using the province’s online booking tool or the call centre, to help make it simpler going into the fall season. Individuals will make a generic vaccination appointment, based on their age, and then can receive an approved COVID 19 vaccine, seasonal flu vaccine, or both at the appointment.

Appointments for newly eligible people aged 12 to 17 can be booked starting tomorrow at 9 a.m. using the online booking tool, by contacting the vaccine call centre at (toll free) 1 844 626 8222 (1 844 MAN VACC) or by contacting medical clinics and pharmacies directly. When booking for this age group, make an appointment for the week of Oct. 24 to ensure the appropriate vaccine will be in stock.

Both bivalent vaccines have been developed to provide protection against two strains of COVID 19: the original strain of the virus and the omicron variant (either BA.1 or BA.4/5).

Compared to those who were boosted with the original vaccine, people who received an omicron containing bivalent vaccine had a better immune response against omicron. This is why public health recommends people who are due for a booster should get the bivalent vaccine. Boosters are also important because protection against COVID 19, either from previous immunizations or an infection, decreases over time.

As of Oct. 12, 55,109 doses of bivalent vaccine have been administered in Manitoba and entered in the provincial immunization registry.

The monovalent (original) vaccine continues to be available as a fall booster for children aged five to 11 and individuals who do not wish to receive the bivalent vaccine.

Additional Resources

• COVID 19 in Manitoba: www.manitoba.ca/COVID19

• Vaccine campaign: https://protectmb.ca/ and www.manitoba.ca/vaccine

• Vaccination data: www.health infobase.canada.ca/covid 19/vaccination coverage

• Testing information: www.manitoba.ca/covid19/testing/index.ht ml

Delays due to snow removal on St. Andrews Lock and Dam bridge

(October 12, 2022 News Release) Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists to expect delays on the bridge at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam for snow removal during periods of snowfall.

Motorists are presently restricted to a single lane of alternating traffic due to the bridge deck replacement project. In the event of a snowfall, this lane will be closed for periods of up to 30 minutes to allow vehicles and equipment to clear the bridge of snow.

Motorists will be stopped at the traffic control lights at either end of the bridge during snow clearing, and the pattern of alternating traffic will resume once this work has been completed. Motorists should consequently expect delays during and after periods of snowfall.

The bridge will remain open to cyclists and pedestrians during these periods, but they can expect minor delays during snow clearing.

PSPC encourages users to exercise caution when travelling on the bridge and thanks them for their patience.

Manitoba RCMP Monthly Police-Reported Crime Statistics – August 2022

Common Police Activities

There was a minimal increase in this category of 1% (932 to 937), while Persons reported Missing increased the most, up by 22% (73 to 89), followed by Wellbeing Checks up by 12% (133 to 149). Decreases were noted in Breach of Peace down by 21% (186 to 147) along with Assistance to General Public, down by 6% (185 to 174).

(October 7, 2022 RCMP News Release)

Calls for Service August 2021 to August 2022:

East District: 5% (7,239 to 7,595)

West District: 7% (5,092 to 5,441)

North District: 10% (7,093 to 6,363)

Overall, the districts’ occurrence counts (combined) decreased by less than 1% (from 19,424 to 19,399), with Manitoba North District experiencing the largest decrease of 10% and Manitoba West District having the largest increase of +7%.

All districts reported increases in Crimes against Property. The largest category increase occurred in Drug Enforcement in the West District, while the largest decrease occurred in Common Police Activities in the North District.

For a listing of the communities served by each District, please visit: https://www.rcmp grc.gc.ca/mb/stats/districts eng.htm.

Manitoba East District

During August 2022, Manitoba East District reported an increase in the Crimes against Property category, over the same period in 2021. The following increases and decreases are being highlighted:

Crimes Against Person

This category had a minimal decrease of 3% (463 to 451), with the largest decrease seen in Sexual Offences, which were down by 55% (58 to 26). The largest increase occurred in the Robbery/ Extortion/ Harassment/ Threats sub category which was up by 36% (118 to 161).

Crimes Against Property

Crimes against Property was up 28% (889 to 1139), with the largest increase occurring in Theft over $5000 up 101% (74 to 149), followed by Arson up 100% (3 to 6) and Break & Enter next, up by 68% (80 to 134).

Drug Enforcement

Drug Enforcement decreased by 41% (54 to 32 occurrences); more specifically, Trafficking was down 45% (from 33 to 18 occurrences) and Possession went down 33% (18 to 12).

Manitoba West District

During August 2022, Manitoba West District reported increases in three sub categories and no change in the fourth, over the same period in 2021. The following increases and decreases are being highlighted:

Manitoba RCMP Monthly Police-Reported Crime Statistics – August 2022

Common Police Activities

Overall the category increased by 19% (646 to 771) with Breach of Peace reporting the largest increase, up 24% (129 to 160 occurrences) and Wellbeing Checks up by 20% (101 to 121) and Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property also up 20% (275 to 330).

Crimes against Person

There was relatively no change overall in Crimes against Person reporting 0% (335 to 336 occurrences).

Crimes against Property

This category increased overall by 44% (646 to 928); of note, Theft under $5000 was up 81% (141 to 255 occurrences) and Break and Enter increased 64% (78 to 128), as well as Arson, which was also up 64% (11 to 18), with Theft over $5000 next, up by 39% (71 to 99).

Drug Enforcement

Drug Enforcement was up 53% overall this month over the same time last year (30 to46 occurrences), with Trafficking increasing 58% (19 to 30) and Possession increasing 40% (5 to 7).

Manitoba North District

During August 2022, over August 2021, Manitoba North District reported an increase in Crimes against Property but decreases in all

three other categories. The following increases and decreases are being highlighted:

Common Police Activities

Common Police Activities decreased by 36% overall (1103 to 704), with Breach of Peace down 50% (549 to 274), and Persons reported Missing down 49% (222 to 114). The largest increase occurred in Suspicions

Person/Vehicle/Property up 14% (86 to 98).

Crimes Against Person

There was an overall decrease of 17% (1145 to 946 occurrences), with Forcible Confinement down 46% (13 to 7) and Sexual Offences down 31% (74 to 51).

Crimes Against Property

This category had an overall increase of 15% (1176 to 1354) with the highest sub category increase occurring in Mischief, up 22% (889 to 1086). Possession of Stolen Goods decreased by 38% (13 to 8), and Arson was down 10% (20 to 18 occurrences).

Drug Enforcement

Overall, Drug Enforcement decreased by 30% (47 to 33), with the largest decrease in Possession, down 75% (8 to 2), and then Trafficking, down 32% (34 to 23).

The complete statistics can be found here: https://www.rcmp grc.gc.ca/mb/stats/index eng.htm.

Tesa application

Applications due December 9

Name(s):

Farm Name: 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/

Contact your provincial organization listed on the previous page to determine when your association requires you to submit your application for the provincial award.

Phone: Email:

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

Cleanfarms

Pesticides & Old Livestock/Equine Me dications Collection

Farmers! Got unwanted pesticides or livestock/equine medications?

Safely dispose of unwanted or obsolete agricultural pesticides and livestock/equine medications –no charge! Take them to the following locations on the dates noted between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

ARNAUD

Thursday, Oct. 27 G J Chemical Co. Ltd. 96 Smith Ave West 204-427-2337

BALDUR

Friday, Oct. 28 Baldur Agro 121 2nd St 204-535-2598

BEAUSEJOUR

Wednesday, Oct. 26

Nutrien Ag Solutions 73010 Road 40 off Hwy 44 SE 10-13-7E 204-268-3497

BRANDON

Thursday, Oct. 27 Richardson Pioneer 14 km west on Hwy 1, then 1/4 mile south on Pioneer Rd. 204-727-5353

• Next Cleanfarms collection in these

BRUNKILD

Monday, Oct. 24 MK Agro 3062 Road 39 NW 204-736-4769

DAUPHIN

Monday, Oct. 24 Dauphin Co-op AGRO 601 Whitmore Ave E 204-622-6080

DELORAINE

Monday, Oct. 24 Nutrien Ag Solutions Hwy 3 & Broadway St. S 204-747-2877

GLADSTONE

Monday, Oct. 24 Neepawa-Gladstone Coop Road 69, Hwy 16 (4 miles W of Gladstone) 204-385-2906

INGLIS

Wednesday, Oct. 26 Prairie Giants Crop Supply 2 km East of Hwy 83 on PR 366 204-564-2293

MEADOWS

Thursday, Oct. 27 Ag Advantage Ltd 68156 Road 6 W 204-322-5351

MELITA

Tuesday, Oct. 25 Cargill 7 km SW of Melita on Hwy 83 204-522-3221

PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE

Friday, Oct. 28 Portage Agri-Sales 11 Can-Oat Dr 204-857-7838

RIVERS

Friday, Oct. 28 Redfern Farm Services 102 2nd Ave 204-328-5325

SHOAL LAKE

Thursday, Oct. 27 Shur-Gro Farm Services Ltd. 236 Industrial Park Rd. 204-759-4240

ST. LEON

Tuesday, Oct. 25 Pembina Coop 49079 Road 25N 204-744-2850

STANLEY

Wednesday, Oct. 26 Cargill 12137 Road 25W 204-325-9551

STEINBACH

Friday, Oct. 28 Clearview Coop 33124 Road 39 N (at Hwy 12N, between Steinbach and Blumenort) 204-326-9921

SWAN RIVER

Tuesday, Oct. 25 Cargill 2 miles south on Hwy 83 204-734-5747

TEULON

Tuesday, Oct. 25 Willis Agro 11034E Road 95N 204-461-0386

VIRDEN

Wednesday, Oct. 26 Core Ag Inputs 320 Chester St. E 431-763-3536

Partner

in 2025.

• For collection dates elsewhere, go to: cleanfarms.ca/materials/unwanted-pesticides-animal-meds/

Manitoba Agriculture Computer Skills Workshop

Manitoba Agriculture staff will lead free workshops on how to search and find the information you need on the Manitoba Agriculture website. Learn how to:

• find financial assistance information

• fill out online applications

• save, attach and email online applications

• navigate through the site in general

Evening workshops run from: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tue, Nov 8, 2022 Gimli, MB East Interlake Watershed District Office, 74 First Ave

Thur, Nov 10, 2022 - Ashern, MB Fieldstone Ventures Education, 61 Main Street.

Tue, Nov 15, 2022 - Swan River, MB

Swan Lake Watershed District Office, 559 4th Ave N.

Thur, Nov 17, 2022 - Inglis, MB Assiniboine West Watershed Office, Building 211, P.R.# 366.

Mon, Nov 21, 2022 - Virden, MB

Virden Provincial Building, 247 Wellinton Street W.

Wed, Nov 23, 2022 - Deloraine , MB

Souris River Watershed Distict Office, 102 Broadway St. S.

Fri, Nov 25, 2022 Holland, MB Redboine Watershed District Office, 109 Broadway Street.

Tue, Nov 29, 2022 Carberry, MB

MB Crop Dive rsification Centre, Jct of Hwys #1 and #5, N on #5.

Thur, Dec 1, 2022 - Vita, MB

RM of Stuartburn Office, 108 Main St.

Wed, Nov 9, 2022 Lundar, MB West Interlake Watershed District Office, 9 Main Street.

Mon, Nov 14, 2022 - The Pas, MB The Pas Provincial Building, 3rd St and Ross Ave

Wed, Nov 16, 2022 - Ethelbert, MB Inter-Mountain Watershed District Office, P.R. # 274.

Fri, Nov 18, 2022 - Minnedosa, MB Minnedosa United Church, 48 Main St. S.

Tue, Nov 22, 2022 - Reston, MB

Souris River Watershed District Office, 4th St & 4th Ave.

Thur, Nov 24, 2022 - Manitou, MB

Pembina Valley Watershed District Office, 261 Main Street.

Mon, Nov 28, 2022 - Ochre River, MB

Ochre River Community Hall, 401 Mann St

Wed, Nov 30, 2022 - Carman, MB MB Agriculture Carman, 65 3rd Ave NE.

Fri, Dec 2, 2022 - Steinbach, MB Roadhouse 52, 375 N Front Dr unit b

Registration is required as spaces are limited. For more information or to reserve your preferred location and time, call 1-844-769-6224, or email agriculture@gov.mb.ca