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Manitoba Government Seeks Public Feedback on Changes to Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permits Regulation
(June 2, 2023 Province of Manitoba Media Release) The Manitoba government is asking for public feedback on proposed changes to the Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permits Regulation that would support improving forage productivity, growing the livestock industry, and advancing sustainability, Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.
“Agricultural Crown lands are used by approximately 1,750 forage leaseholders on 10,750 leased land parcels, primarily for grazing and haying, supporting nearly 90,000 cattle for the grazing season,” said Johnson. “The Agricultural Crown Lands Program supports sustainable expansion of livestock herds, contributes to ecological goods and services, and provides mitigation and adaptation to climate change. In particular, many Indigenous Peoples use these lands for traditional purposes and to exercise treaty rights.”
Manitoba agricultural Crown lands (ACL) are parcels of land vested to Manitoba that the government leases to producers for agricultural use, including grazing, haying or annual cropping. Agricultural Crown lands are important public assets economically, environmentally and socially.
Agriculturally, these Crown lands are essential to supporting and growing the livestock industry in Manitoba, and provide mitigation and adaptation to climate change, the minister noted.
The Manitoba government began modernizing the ACL program in 2017 in order to strengthen the livestock industry, enhance productivity, and encourage growth. The revamped ACL program also aims to increase access for young, new and Indigenous farmers.
In 2019, the ACL program was updated significantly to enable ACL leases to be allocated by auction and to set rents at market-based rates. Lease terms were set at 15 years and the ability to transfer a lease with the sale of private property was eliminated.
The new proposed amendments to the ACL Leases and Permits Regulation include:
• reducing forage lease rents over the next several years to help producers recover from drought and flood conditions in recent seasons;
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• extending lease terms by five years to a maximum of 20 years from 15 years when producers invest in forage productivity improvements;
• enabling 15-year leaseholders to transfer the remaining years of their lease to an eligible third party;
• developing a process that could enable legacy leaseholders to transfer their ACL to a third party by nominating the next leaseholder, if the ACL is not selected under Treaty Land Entitlement and does not impact Indigenous treaty rights;
• including non-profit Indigenous organizations to be eligible to hold forage leases, in addition to the bands that are already eligible; and
• formalizing the process for assessing land productivity used to determine rent to create an incentive to manage the land and invest in its productivity.
Proposed amendments to the ACL Leases and Permits Regulation will be posted for a 45-day consultation from today until July 17. Feedback can be provided at https://reg.gov.mb.ca/home.
For more information on agricultural Crown lands, visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/landmanagement/crown-land/.
Fencing and Watering Workshops
Manitoba Agriculture and industry experts will hold three workshops to deliver hands-on demonstrations on fencing and watering systems for your livestock needs.
Date: June 13, 2023
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Place: Brad Hockridge Farm
From Dauphin: 3 miles west on Highway 5, 3 miles south on Road 114 W, and ½ mile west on Road 143N
Date: June 14, 2023
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Place: Ken Overby Farm- 97037 Road 3W
From Teulon: 12 miles west on Highway 415, 4 ¼ miles north
From Inwood: 1 mile west on Highway 416, 4 ¾ miles south on Road 3W
From St Laurent: About 21 miles east on Highway 415, ¼ mile North on Road 3W
Date: June 14, 2023
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Hot dog BBQ sponsored by Brokenhead Ag Society
Place: CPTC Grounds
71032 P.R. 302, Beausejour
Agenda
Grant Howse – Kane Veterinary Supplies – a hands-on demonstration on electric fencing, and tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your fencing systems.
Sunstream Solar / Kelln Solar Watering Systems –This presentation will provide information about the necessary components of a good watering system, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Local Watershed Districts/Grazing Mentors – The watershed districts will discuss the Prairie Watersheds Climate Program (PWCP). The program provides assistance for producers to help create and implement rotational grazing plans and includes funding for fencing, watering systems, improving pasture compositions by seeding legumes and the creation of grazing management plans.
Manitoba Agriculture Livestock and Forage and Farm Business Management Extension SpecialistsManitoba Agriculture specialists will discuss the importance of grazing management strategies and moving away from continuous grazing to focusing on rest and recovery of the forage plants, as well as pasture rental costs, fencing cost calculator, and more!
For more information, call Manitoba Agriculture at 1-844-769-6224
Survey of beef producer well-being by University of Manitoba
As researchers from the University of Manitoba, we understand that Canadian farmers are experiencing more and more stressors in their daily lives. Fortunately, farmers are beginning to have conversations about their well-being and mental health
We wish 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.
What do we want to study and why?
A recent Canadian study found that many farmers had high levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout. These levels are higher than seen in other occupations, and on top of it all, many farmers do not seek help because of pride, stigma, or limited access to support resources. Not only does this impact your quality of life and well-being, but it may also be related to the health of your cattle and the way you manage your operation.
We wish to answer these questions:
What are we asking of you?
• We hope you will consider filling out a 30-min online survey.
• There are 30 short questions about your operation and your role, as well as professional and personal support, and animal health.
• There are 10 questions about financial and business planning.
• There are 9 questions about wildlife management.
• There are then 4 questions about your physical health followed by 4 sets of questions to assess your stress, resilience, and mental health and to identify stressors, and resources to reduce stress (40 total).
What can you expect in return?
If you choose, you can receive a $15 VISA gift card and an anonymous, aggregated summary report for doing so
We also plan to share our anonymized research findings through: 1) Breanna Zwick’s Masters Thesis on MSpace link https://mspace.lib.umanitoba.ca, 2) scientific publications and conferences, and 3) workshops and meetings with producers.
- How are beef producers doing in terms of their mental well-being?
- Are there any differences in well-being between cow-calf, backgrounding and feedlot producers?
- What other factors are related to producer well-being, such as demographics, farm management, work environment, responsibilities, and connections between producer wellbeing and animal health?
- What are some unaddressed needs of the beef industry that could be addressed with resources for producers or with future research, and how that might be achieved?
Protecting your rights as a research participant
At the beginning of the survey, there is a consent form which describes in detail your rights as a research participant. Your information will be collected using secure platform, called Qualtrics, used by the university. We do require some identifying information so we can link your animal health/production data to your survey responses. After doing so, we will remove the original identifying information and will only store this information in a password-protected file.
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Survey of beef producer well-being by University of Manitoba
You may choose to withdraw from the survey at any point. If you are uncomfortable answering certain questions, you may leave them blank.
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.
Click here to learn more and begin the survey
Link:
https://cssrp.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6m vvqT4Wnr3ruNE
Please contact the Faculty Supervisor Meagan King with any questions.
Email: Meagan.King@umanitoba.ca
Call: (204) 474-7697
Call or text: (613) 532-5923
Thank you taking the time to complete this survey.
If you would like to access any form of support resource, please check out the links below: Self-help workbooks:
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/lo oking-after-yourself
Professional services near you: https://cmha.ca/find-your-cmha
Or, talk to your family doctor.
Canada and Manitoba Announce Support for Research and Innovation Projects to Support Sustainable Growth of Agriculture Sector
(May 29, 2023 Federal/Provincial Government News Release) The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing up to $65 million in grant funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support the development of agricultural knowledge and skills and improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Manitoba’s agriculture and agri-food sectors, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced.
Manitoba Agriculture’s Research and Innovation program provides project funding opportunities for basic and applied research and/or capacity building that accelerate sustainable growth in the agriculture and agri-food sectors. Funding will be cost-shared between the applicant and government depending on the funding stream and project cost. (The intake for this program is currently open. Letters of Intent will be accepted from May 29, 2023 to 11:59 pm on July 10, 2023.)
Funding is available to a wide range of stakeholders including primary producers, agriprocessors, industry organizations, academic institutions and research bodies, industry service providers, and Indigenous governments, communities and groups.
A call for letters of intent under the Research and Innovation program is now open for innovative industry-led research and development and/or capacity building project ideas for funding commencing in spring 2024.
Projects must improve sustainability, resiliency and competitiveness of agriculture and agrifood sectors by accelerating the development and adoption of technologies and products that
enhance efficiency and sustainability across the sectors while addressing challenges such as climate change.
Quotes
“Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, we are investing in agricultural research that leads to new and improved ways for producers and processors to sustainably feed Canadians and the world. Innovation is a driver of growth and sustainability in the agricultural sector and is key to ensuring that producers and processors remain competitive and successful.”
— The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
“Research and innovation drives the sustainable growth of the agriculture sector, and primary producers, agri-processors and others working in the industry know best how to lead this work. Our government is pleased to support their efforts by ensuring funding is available for the start of the 2024 growing season so that Manitoba remains competitive in Canada’s agriculture sector.” Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson
Quick Facts
• Under the previous Canadian Agricultural Partnership framework, the Canada and Manitoba governments invested $33 million through the Research and Innovation program to support research aiming to increase productivity, efficiency and sustainability of the agriculture and agri-food sectors.
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Canada and Manitoba Announce Support for Research and Innovation Projects to Support Sustainable Growth of Agriculture Sector
• The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, $3.5-billion investment by Canada's federal, provincial and territorial governments that supports Canada's agri-food and agri-products sectors. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5-billion commitment that is cost-shared 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provincially/territorially for
https://www.gov.mb.ca/scap/index.html
programs that are designed and delivered by provinces and territories.
Associated Links
• https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/depart ment/initiatives/sustainable-canadianagricultural-partnership
Reminder: Deadlines Approaching for Applications for SAM and RALP Programs Under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Note: The following information has been provided by Manitoba Agriculture staff.
The Manitoba government has opened intakes for two new programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) that provide funding to support sustainable farming in Manitoba. Please see the News Release from April 28, 2023.
o The Sustainable Agriculture Manitoba (SAM) program provides 21 BMPs under 3 main funding streams: Cropland Management, Manure & Livestock Management and Water Management
Detailed program information, including eligibility, application forms and guides can be found here: https://www.manitoba.ca/scap/climatechange/sustainable-agr.html
Application Intake is currently OPEN and will close 11:59 pm on June 13, 2023.
o The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program: Carbon Sequestration and Grassland Resilience (RALP) will support on-farm beneficial management practices and projects that enhance the provision of ecological goods and services, through 2 BMPs: Agroforestry and Grasslands & Grazing Management. Eligible applicants include Association of Manitoba Community Pastures, Agricultural Crown Land forage lease holders, Indigenous primary producers and communities, including First Nations and Métis, and primary producers outside of watershed district boundaries.
Detailed program information including application forms and guides can be found here: https://www.manitoba.ca/scap/climatechange/carbon-sequestration.html
Application Intake is currently OPEN and will close 11:59 pm on June 12, 2023.
▪ Watershed districts are eligible for RALP: Watershed Resilience programming, where the districts will collaborate with primary producers within district boundaries to implement projects on agricultural land. Farmers are encouraged to contact their local watershed districts to inquire about any potential programs that may be available: Environment, Climate and Parks | Province of Manitoba (gov.mb.ca)
• An Environment Farm Plan (EFP) is not required at time of application, however it will be required after project completion at time of claim. EFPs can be completed online: www.manitobaefp.ca
• Expenses are retroactive to April 1, 2023. However, any expenses incurred before receiving an approval letter are at the applicant’s own risk in the event the project is not approved.
• The application process requires each applicant to complete an Applicant Information Form ONCE (general applicant information), then go on to complete an Application Worksheet for each BMP applied for. All submissions must be emailed to: agriculture@gov.mb.ca
• For more information call 1-800-811-4411 or visit: https://www.gov.mb.ca/scap/index.html
Research Aims to Discover How to Retain Youth in Manitoba
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, Canada West Foundation partner to recommend ways to attract and retain youth.
(May 30, 2023 Manitoba Chamber of Commerce News Release) The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce is collaborating with the Canada West Foundation to determine why youth leave the province and recommend ways they can be attracted and retained.
The research project, funded through the COVID-19 Long-Term Recovery Fund administered by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, is surveying how youth live and work in the province and asks what they seek when they leave. Although Manitoba has jobs in sectors ranging from biosciences to aeronautics, is ethnically diverse and has a healthy arts and cultural sector, it has historically experienced a net loss of young adults aged 15 to 35 who are leaving for other provinces, primarily Ontario and Alberta.
“Our business and industry stakeholders have been clear that a robust workforce is essential to the continued health and future growth of our economy,” said Economic Development, Investment and Trade Minister Jeff Wharton. “That’s why we are proud to partner with the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce on this important initiative that will help us understand the experiences and perceptions of youth so employers can attract and retain the talent they need.”
The multi-pronged research project began in May with surveys of youth in Manitoba, including newcomer and Indigenous communities, as well as youth in other major Canadian centres. Researchers are also asking employers across the province about their workforce needs, how they attract and retain employees, their perceptions of the skills and interest in their industry of Manitoba’s youth,
and their interactions with Manitoba’s postsecondary education system. This fall, project research will round out with a series of focus groups of young adults and a survey of postsecondary graduates.
This extensive research will allow the Canada West Foundation to develop recommendations to help businesses, stakeholders and government to work together to attract and retain youth, who are key to economic growth. While preliminary findings will be available sooner, the full report will be presented to the Manitoba government and other stakeholders in the fall of 2023 with plans to publish a report in 2024.
“It is imperative that we get to the heart of why young people are leaving Manitoba,” said Chuck Davidson, President and CEO of the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce. “This issue is personal for me as a father with kids in this demographic, but we can’t ignore the side-effects that interprovincial migration losses have on the growth and development of Manitoba’s economy. We need to better leverage the advantages that Manitoba has to offer our young people for them to stay and make a good life for themselves in Manitoba.”
“Previous research by Canada West Foundation shows that youth move for a variety of factors –it’s not just about seeking better jobs, “said Janet Lane, project lead and director of the Human Capital Centre, Canada West Foundation. “It’s only through understanding these factors that you can take steps to attract and retain young people in Manitoba.”
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Research Aims to Discover How to Retain Youth in Manitoba
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, Canada West Foundation partner to recommend ways to attract and retain youth.
The Government of Manitoba asked Canada West Foundation (CFW), through a contract with Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, to find ways that government and the business ecosystem can support the attraction and retention of young talent to the province. CWF is working with Léger to survey both employers and youth. Economic Development Winnipeg, Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, Business Council of Manitoba, and Rural Manitoba Economic Development have partnered to distribute the survey.
Click here to access the survey.
About the Canada West Foundation
For over 50 years, the Canada West Foundation has served as an independent, non-partisan public policy think tank providing practical solutions to tough public policy challenges
facing the West, and Canada as a whole, at home and on the global stage.
About the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Since 1931, the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce has served as the umbrella association for Manitoba’s action-oriented chamber movement. Today, with 64 local Chambers of Commerce across the province and hundreds of direct corporate members, our network comprises almost 10,000 organizations of all sizes and across all sectors. As the “Voice of Business in Manitoba,” we advocate for sustainable economic development, entrepreneurial success, vibrant communities, and a strong future. To learn more about the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce and to become a member visit mbchamber.mb.ca
Filming for Season 34 of Great Tastes of Manitoba got underway this week with Chef Anna Borys once again representing Manitoba Beef Producers. Her recipes and the Before the Plate farm family features are scheduled for Saturday, October 7 and Saturday, November 25 on CTV Winnipeg and across the Great Tastes social media channels.
Photo credit: David Hultin/MBP
Manitoba RCMP - Monthly Crime Statistics –April 2023
Source: May 30, 2023 RCMP News Release
Calls for Service - April 2022 vs. April 2023:
East District: +9% (5,525 to 6,035)
North District: +9% (5,966 to 6,492)
West District: 0% (3,952 to 3,963)
Overall, the Calls for Service counts increased by 7% (15,443 to 16,490).
Crime against Property +6% (577 to 611)
Crime against Person +1% (307 to 310)
Drug Enforcement -4% (45 to 43)
North District
Common Police Activities -12% (921 to 812)
Crime against Property +23% (1,125 to 1,386)
Crime against Person 0% (939 to 940)
East District
Common Police Activities -4% (737 to 710)
Crime against Property +24% (690 to 853)
Crime against Person +2% (390 to 399)
Drug Enforcement +4% (28 to 29)
West District
Common Police Activities +14% (499 to 571)
Drug Enforcement +42% (33 to 47)
For a listing of the communities served by each District, please visit: https://www.rcmpgrc.gc.ca/mb/stats/districts-eng.htm.
The complete statistics can be found here: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/mb/stats/indexeng.htm
During periods of high temperatures, minimize outdoor activity, stay hydrated, and watch for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. For more information, visit https:// www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/environmentalhealth/heat.html
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