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(June 5, 2023, NCC News Release) On World Environment Day, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) unveiled a bold and unprecedented plan to rally people and communities to conserve and care for one of the world’s most endangered and least protected ecosystems: Canada’s iconic Prairie grasslands. The Prairie Grasslands Action Plan will conserve more than 500,000 hectares by 2030 an area six times the size of Calgary.
Grasslands are nature’s unsung heroes. Think of them as upside down forests, with 90 per cent of their biomass hidden underground in vast and deep root systems. But therein lies their secret powers:
•Grasslands absorb carbon dioxide and store billions of tonnes of carbon, keeping it fixed in the soil and helping to counter the effects of climate change.
•They trap and filter precious water resources on the Prairies, mitigating both floods and droughts, and providing drinking water for thousands of communities.
•Grasslands are an economic driver of local economies and essential to food security.
•They host an astonishing variety of plants and wildlife, which are increasingly threatened by habitat loss. In fact, bird populations that rely on native grasslands have declined by 90 per cent since 1970.
•Western grasslands are the ancestral homes of many Indigenous communities, whose culture and history are entwined with the natural cycles of the Great Plains.
Too often grasslands are overlooked and undervalued. Without them, we lose our resilience in the face of natural disasters. But they are being lost at an alarming rate more than 80 per cent of our Prairie grasslands are already gone.
In the time it takes to watch your favourite television show, the equivalent of 12 CFL football fields will be lost to grassland conversion and human activity. By the end of the day, another 260 football fields will be gone. Every year 60,000 hectares, or 100,000 football fields, disappear. NCC’s Prairie Grasslands Action Plan will work to conserve 500,000 hectares by the end of the decade; equivalent to what we will lose if we don’t act now to protect the grasslands that remain.
Partnership is at the heart of the plan. Only with a whole-of-society approach can we hope to slow the loss. NCC is working with local communities and in collaboration with Indigenous Nations on a multitude of projects. We are partnering with industry, government and other conservation organizations to complete conservation projects on the ground. And we are advancing stewardship with ranchers, livestock producers and grazing groups to deliver solutions that ensure that grasslands remain a foundation for thriving communities.
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MANITOBA BEEF PRODUCERS 2023-24 Scholarship Intake
Manitoba Beef Producers is pleased to make available six $1,000 scholarships annually for MBP members or their children attending a university, college, other post-secondary institution or pursuing trades training. Preference will be given to those students pursuing a field of study related to agriculture or to those acquiring a skilled trade or pursuing a career that would be beneficial to the rural economy.
This application process is for students who will be undertaking post-secondary studies or trades training in the 2023-24 academic year. The deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023.
The scholarship criteria are as follows:
Eligibility:
• Must be an active Manitoba beef producer or the child of an active Manitoba beef producer Note: This can also include active beef producers returning to school after a period of time in the workforce.
• Must be pursuing post-secondary studies or trades training in the 2023-24 academic year.
• Post-secondary programs or trades training must be a minimum of one academic year in duration.
Items You Are Required to Submit:
• The completed application form;
• Either a typed 600-word (maximum) essay OR a 5-7 minute maximum video submission discussing the topic “What the beef industry means to my family, my community and Manitoba.” Also, you need to identify in the essay or video the reasons you enjoy being involved in agriculture*;
• A copy of your transcript (either high school, or a recognized college, university or trade school);
• Proof of enrolment in a recognized institution (current transcript, or your acceptance letter, or a letter of intent indicating your intended institution and field of study for 2023-24);
• A list of your community involvement (e.g. 4-H, community clubs, volunteer work, etc.); and,
• The names of two references, including their addresses and telephone numbers.
*Note: Scholarship winners’ essays or video submissions will be published in Manitoba Beef Producers’ newspaper Cattle Country in February 2024 or posted to MBP’s social media channels and website.
The completed application, all supporting documents, references, required essay or video, etc. must be submitted to MBP no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2023 to the attention of:
Manitoba Beef Producers Scholarship Committee
220 – 530 Century Street
Winnipeg MB R3H 0Y4
E-mail: info@mbbeef.ca
Fax: (204) 774-3264
For more information, including steps on how to submit your video, please contact Manitoba Beef Producers at 1-800-772-0458 or email info@mbbeef.ca. A selection committee will review the submissions. Winners will be notified by September 11, 2023.
Year
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
PLEASE PRINT
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
Mailing address: _______________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________________ Email:
Date of birth: _____________________________
Parents’ names if you are under 18: _______________________________________________________
Are you a beef producer? _____________________________
Are you the child of a beef producer? ________ If yes, what is their name(s)?
Current institute of enrolment: ________________________________________________________
Institute and your intended program of post-secondary study or skilled trades training in 2023-24:
Duration of post-secondary program or skilled trades training: _________ year (s)
Essay or Short Video Submission Requirement: Please submit either a typed 600-word (maximum) essay* OR a 5-7 minute video on the topic “What the beef industry means to my family, my community, and Manitoba.” Also include the reasons you enjoy being involved in agriculture No preference will be given to either option.
*Note: Scholarship winners’ essays or video submissions will be published in Manitoba Beef Producers’ newspaper Cattle Country in February 2024 or posted to MBP’s social media channels and website.
Please return the following: completed application form; typed essay or video submission; a copy of your transcript; proof of enrolment in a recognized institution or an apprenticeship program (current transcript, letter of acceptance, or a letter of intent to pursue further studies); a list of your community involvement; and, your references no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2023 to the attention of:
Manitoba Beef Producers Scholarship Committee
220 – 530 Century Street
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0Y4
Email: info@mbbeef.ca
Fax (204) 774-3264
MBP 2023-24 Academic
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Momentum is building, and we expect several high-profile announcements of conservation impact in coming months.
Work is already underway in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Manitoba
NCC has secured its largest ever conservation agreement in Manitoba. Close to 455 hectares, this project boasts native mixed-grass prairie and bur oak savannah, along with sandhill prairie and sandhill forest. The project also supports elk, coyote, American badger, Sprague’s pipit and a large sharped-tail grouse lek. The 21 Farms project is currently grazed, and the intent is that it will remain as pastureland, consistent with NCC’s vision for healthy and resilient prairie that is part of a sustainable and vibrant livestock grazing industry. This project was made possible thanks to our wonderful donors Eric and Carol Moore, who gifted a significant portion of the agreement value. Funds raised through the Prairie Grasslands Action Plan will go toward programming to support further conservation and the long-term management and care of grasslands across the Prairies.
Learn more about how you can take action to care for Canada’s iconic Prairie grasslands at prairiegrasslands.ca.
Alberta
Thanks to the dedication of its supporters and partners, NCC has already accomplished many large and significant grassland conservation projects. One of the most recent of these successes is The Yarrow, a stunning 1,650hectare project located near Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta. Just recently, the $6.9million fundraising campaign to conserve this expansive and ecologically diverse property was completed. This achievement demonstrates that NCC possesses the necessary capabilities to
undertake large-scale grasslands conservation efforts, especially when driven by the collective support of government, industry and private citizens. This project was initiated in part by funding from the Government of Canada, through the Natural Heritage Conservation Program, part of Canada’s Nature Fund.
Saskatchewan
NCC is seeking support to conserve grasslands in the Cypress Uplands Natural Area in southwestern Saskatchewan. These uplands rise more than 600 metres above the surrounding plains, which make the area unique, being the highest elevation east of the Canadian Rockies. Wildlife commonly found in the area include pronghorn, mule and white-tailed deer, elk and cougar. This area holds the highest diversity of birds in Saskatchewan and includes at-risk species such as burrowing owl, chestnutcollared longspur, common nighthawk and ferruginous hawk. NCC is working to expand on our most recent initiative, the Parker conservation project, in the remarkable Cypress Uplands. Your support will make a difference for wildlife and nature.
Quotes
“For every hectare of grassland that slips away, we not only lose habitat for wildlife and grazing land for cattle but also compromise the resilience of our environment. We can no longer overlook the many benefits grasslands provide us. The time is now to accelerate the conservation of our remaining grasslands for the benefit the planet and our own well-being.” -
Tom Lynch-Staunton, Regional Vice-President in Alberta.“The Prairie Grasslands Action Plan brings hope for our remaining grasslands. From food security to carbon storage, grasslands are vital to our health. Grasslands also support wildlife, and unless we act now to conserve and care for
Grasslands – continued
what’s left, remarkable species such as one of my favourites, ferruginous hawk, will be gone forever.” -
Facts
Michael Burak, Program Directorin southwest Saskatchewan.
"At its core, the launch of the Prairie Grasslands Action Plan is really about life as we know it across the Prairies. Grasslands continue to have ecological, cultural, spiritual and economic significance. Only by working together can we make a real change.” - Kevin Teneycke, Regional Vice-President in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
“In Canada, beef cattle production is an effective way to conserve grasslands, sequester carbon, and enhance biodiversity. Canadian cattle farmers and ranchers are proud of their role in managing and protecting these at-risk ecosystems and are steadfast in their commitment to maintaining and conserving these ecosystems through continuous improvement.” -Duane Thompson, Environment Committee Chair, Canadian Cattle Association.
On World Environment Day, we are recognizing the Nature Conservancy of Canada for their ambition to protect 500,000 hectares of Prairie grasslands by the end of 2030. By working with partners such as the Nature Conservancy of Canada and providing support through the Natural Heritage Conservation Program, the Government of Canada continues to make progress toward its goal of conserving a quarter of land and water in Canada by 2025, working toward 30 percent of each by 2030. When we work together, across all sectors, achieving impactful conservation results becomes more and more possible. – The Honourable Steven Guilbeault,
Minister of Environment and Climate Change•The Prairie Grasslands Action Plan is a cross-country, $500-million campaign to conserve 500,000 hectares by the end of 2030.
•Grasslands and the wetlands within them are important stopovers for migratory birds. They also provide habitat for waterfowl and imperilled species. Unless we act now to conserve and care for the remaining grasslands, at-risk species including burrowing owl, swift fox, ferruginous hawk, Poweshiek skipperling and Dakota skipper won’t survive.
•Grasslands have deep, sprawling root networks that keep soil in place enabling them to collect and retain moisture. During rain runoff or snow melt, water is collected and stored by its roots and absorbed into the soil, rather than flowing rapidly into lakes and rivers and causing erosion damage.
•The agricultural sector relies on wild pollinators to produce nutritional and economic benefits for people. Grasslands provide nesting sites, refuge and food for a diverse community of wild pollinators.
•Disturbances, such as grazing and fire, help restore and maintain the health of grasslands. Grazing and fire also create a mosaic of habitats across the grasslands, providing suitable conditions for a greater variety of plants and animals. Some species need shorter grass to survive, while others need longer grass.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is the country’s unifying force for nature. NCC seeks solutions to the twin crises of rapid biodiversity loss and climate change through large-scale, permanent land conservation. As a trusted partner, NCC works with people, communities, businesses and government to protect and care for our country’s most important natural areas. Since 1962, NCC has brought Canadians together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares. To learn more, visit natureconservancy.ca.
The Government of Canada’s Natural Heritage Conservation Program (NHCP) is a unique public-private partnership to support new protected and conserved areas by securing private lands and private interests in lands. The program is managed by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). Federal funds invested in the program are matched with contributions raised by NCC and its partners, Ducks Unlimited Canada and the country’s land trust community.
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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
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
Producers Encouraged to Provide Feedback on Proposed Changes to the Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permits Regulation Until July 17
(Source: Manitoba Agriculture Website) On June 2, 2023, the Minister of Agriculture announced proposed changes to further enhance the Agricultural Crown Lands Program. Through amendments to the Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permits Regulation, under The Crown Lands Act, Manitoba is proposing to:
• Determine forage capacity at the outset of a forage lease or renewable permit (evaluating AUMs)
• Expand eligibility to hold an agricultural Crown lands lease or permit to include Indigenous organizations
• Allow terms of new leases (post October 2019) to be extended by five years to a maximum of 20 years where a forage management plan has been implemented and good land management has been demonstrated
• Allow new leaseholders (post October 2019) to transfer the remainder of thelease term to another eligible party
• Allow leaseholders to nominate the next leaseholder for leases issued before October 2019, provided the lease is not selected through Treaty Land Entitlement
• Valuing improvements at the end of a lease through a third party appraiser Please review the Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permit RegulationProposed Amendments.
Please review the Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permit Regulation - Proposed Amendments. Or visit pages 10-25 of this edition of the newsletter.
Send us your thoughts and suggestions to help refine Manitoba's proposed Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permits Regulation Comments can be provided through the Manitoba Regulatory Consultation Portal at http://reg.gov.mb.ca/home
For more information on agricultural Crown lands, visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/landmanagement/crown-land/.
Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permits Regulation
Proposed Amendments
June 2023
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A message from the Minister
Dear Manitobans,
I am pleased to introduce proposed changes to further enhance the Agricultural Crown Lands Program through amendments to the Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permits Regulation, a regulation under The Crown Lands Act. Agricultural Crown lands (ACL) are an important public asset economically, environmentally, and socially. Agriculturally, these Crown lands are essential to supporting and growing the livestock industry in Manitoba. In addition, many Indigenous peoples utilize these lands for traditional purposes and to exercise Treaty and Aboriginal rights.
Through these regulatory changes Manitoba aims to build productivity investments by balancing the requests from existing and potential new ACL leaseholders, Indigenous peoples and communities. Since 2018, Manitoba Agriculture has sought and reviewed feedback from forage leaseholders around rent costs, lease terms and conditions, land productivity, and programs and services. Furthermore, various Indigenous communities, organizations, and bands have increased participation in the use and management of agricultural Crown lands.
The proposed amendments to the regulation will update the Agricultural Crown Land Program by:
- Determining forage capacity at the outset of a forage lease or renewable permit (evaluating animal unit months or AUMs)
- Expanding eligibility to hold an agricultural Crown lands lease or permit to include Indigenous organizations
- Allowing terms of new leases (post October 2019) to be extended by five years to a maximum of 20 years where a forage management plan has been implemented and good land management has been demonstrated
- Allowing new leaseholders (post October 2019) to transfer the remainder of their lease term to another eligible party
- Allowing leaseholders to nominate the next leaseholder for leases issued before October 2019, provided the lease is not selected through Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE)
- Valuing improvements at the end of a lease through a third party appraiser
We want to make sure we are considering stakeholder perspectives for the management of provincial agricultural Crown land as a public asset. We encourage you to share your ideas as we continue to implement changes to enhance and modernize the Agricultural Crown Lands Program.
Sincerely,
Honourable Derek Johnson Minister, Manitoba Agriculture2
The Agricultural Crown Lands Program
Manitoba’s Agricultural Crown Lands Program administers agricultural Crown lands to support the sustainable expansion of the livestock herd, contribute to ecological goods and services, and provide mitigation and adaptation to climate change, while recognizing Indigenous use for traditional purposes and to exercise Treaty and Aboriginal rights.
Provincial Crown lands are lands that are vested with the Manitoba government. The Manitoba government uses a planning process to determine how parcels of Crown land may be used. This planning process has identified approximately 1.5 million acres as suitable for agricultural use and is designated as agricultural Crown lands. While important to agriculture, it also supports the ecological and environmental priorities of many Manitobans that enjoy these vast areas and the natural diversity they offer.
The Agricultural Crown Lands Program facilitates the use of provincial land for agriculture, in the form of cropping leases, forage leases and hay and grazing permits. Forage leases, held primarily by cattle producers, account for the majority of the Agricultural Crown Lands Program activity.
Since 2017, Manitoba has been committed to modernizing the Agricultural Crown Lands Program. The Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permits Regulation (Regulation) was amended in 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2022 including:
- Expanding eligibility to hold a lease or permit to Canadian residents and First Nations bands;
- Shifting from a points system to a tender system and finally to an auction-based system;
- Calculating forage rents using a market-based formula;
- Eliminating the ability of leaseholders to transfer an agricultural Crown lands lease to a third party as part of a farm sale and limiting transfers to immediate family members only;
- Eliminating lease terms and limiting new lease terms to a maximum of 15 years; and
- Enabling a 50 per cent rent reduction as a 2023 adjustment in annual rent or fee.
In October 2022, an EngageMB survey was held to gather views surrounding forage leases under the Agricultural Crown Lands Program and ways to enhance leaseholder investment in agricultural Crown land parcels to improve productivity. Respondents indicated increased need for departmental support, cost-shared programming to improve productivity, longer term lengths, assurances of return on investments and parcel improvements, and an ability to transfer their lease. A summary of the survey can be found at Agricultural Crown Lands Program - Forage Leases | EngageMB.
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Determining Land Productivity
A key priority of the Manitoba government is to maximize livestock numbers and improve forage productivity in the ACL Program through the use of well managed native and tame pasture. Proper land management requires a producer to be familiar with the amount of dry matter forage the pasture can produce and the amount of forage required over the grazing season by each animal and the herd as a whole. As such, the proper combination of land, time and number of animals ensures the sustained, long-term productivity of the pasture.
Forage capacity of ACL leases are based on the available animal unit months for each parcel, as determined by the department of Agriculture. The optimum number of animals on the pasture makes efficient use of the forage without waste, but still leaves enough forage to allow quick and complete recovery. In 2019, Manitoba brought in changes to rental rates, including developing a linkage between the rental rate and cattle markets. Through this amendment, Manitoba is proposing changes to determine the forage capacity or the animal unit months of an ACL parcel at the outset of a lease or renewable permit. This is an incentive for leaseholders to increase productivity through management and investment without a corresponding increase in rent; the Animal Unit Month will not change during the lease term.
Current State
The annual rent of fee for an agricultural forage lease or permit is determined by formula.
Annual Rent = A x B x 3.5%, where:
A = is the average price of beef published by Canfax
B = is the forage capacity of the land or number of Animal Unit Months that the land is capable of producing in an average year.
Proposed Enhancement
Forage capacity is the number of Animal Unit Months that the land is capable of producing.
The description of B in the formula is the forage capacity of the land in an average year at the time the lease or permit is issued or renewed. The forage capacity of the land is determined at the time the lease or permit is issued or, in the case of a legacy lease, renewed. The forage capacity of the land established at the outset of the lease will remain in place should a lease qualify for a fiveyear extension.
Animal Unit Month
The amount of forage required by one animal unit (AU) for one month is called an Animal Unit Month (AUM). One animal unit is defined as a 1,000 lb. (450 kg) beef cow with or without a nursing calf with a daily intake requirement of 26 lb. (11.8 kg) of dry matter forage. Therefore, one AUM is equal to 780 lbs (355 kg) of dry matter forage intake (30 days X daily forage requirement).
Example: a parcel capable of producing enough forage for 40 AUMs could sustain 10, 1,000 lb beef cows for 4 months (10 cows x 4 months = 40 AUMs). Generally, cows are larger than this and one cow may account for greater than one AUM, possibly in the 1.3 AUMs per cow range. In this case, the same parcel may only support seven or eight cows for the same period.
More information on stocking rates and AUMs is available at https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/livesto ck/sheep/how-to-determine-stockingrates-for-manitoba-pastures.html.
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Expanding Eligibility
Since 2017, Manitoba has increased efforts toward truth and reconciliation and enabled legislation to encourage and allow interested Indigenous groups to hold agricultural Crown lands leases and permits. Regulatory change in 2019 expanded eligibility to First Nation bands to hold a lease or renewable permit for the first time. Additionally, First Nations have received more frequent notices for ACL available for Treaty Land Entitlement selection, as leases are now being circulated prior to reallocation through the auction process. Manitoba is proposing to further expand eligibility for holding an ACL lease or permit to groups representing First Nations, Metis, and other Indigenous communities.
Current State Proposed Enhancement
The following entities are eligible to hold an agricultural lease or permit:
- a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- a Partnership made up of Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- a First Nations band
- a forage cooperative made up of Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- a Hutterite colony or a corporation owned by a Hutterite colony or similar organization
- a corporation made up of Canadian citizens or permanent residents
The amendment proposes to enhance the eligibility of a band to include any non-profit organization that represent the interests of one or more bands, individuals of Metis decent, or holders of Aboriginal or Treaty rights. This amendment intends to enable participation of not-for-profit partnerships between First Nations, Metis, and other Indigenous organizations in the Agricultural Crown Lands Program and for these partnerships to be eligible to hold an agricultural Crown land lease or permit.
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Extending a Lease
Currently, all agricultural Crown land forage leases issued after 2019 have a 15-year term in Manitoba. However, there is a significant discrepancy in the ability to renew leases issued before October 2019, and forage leases issued by auction since October 2019. Manitoba is proposing an amendment that would allow new system leases the option to extend the term of a lease from 15 years to 20 years for leaseholders that practice good land management.
Current State Proposed Enhancement
The Regulation allows for a forage lease issued before October 2019 to be renewed indefinitely with a term of up to 15 years.
Conversely, there is no ability to renew a forage lease issued after October 1, 2019. These leases were initially allocated by public auction, and at the end of the 15-year term, the lease returns to public auction.
Manitoba is proposing to allow a five-year extension on a 15-year lease term for qualifying leases issued after October 2019. Leaseholders that complete and implement a forage management plan for at least the last five years of the 15year lease term, are eligible for a five year extension, thus making the lease term up to 20 years.
A forage management plan outlines practices that support sustainable management of forage leases and improved forage productivity. The plan must be developed and approved by a professional agrologist. Costs associated with plan development would be the responsibility of the leaseholder. These plans are not mandatory, however without one, the lease term cannot exceed 15 years.
Only one extension period is available. At the end of the lease term, the land will be put to auction and reallocated. The outgoing leaseholder is eligible to bid on the lease and, if successful, would be allocated a new 15-year lease with a possible five-year extension.
There are no proposed changes to the ability to renew a forage lease issued before October 2019 (legacy lease).
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Transferring a Lease
Prior to 2019, leaseholders had the ability to transfer an ACL lease or renewable permit to any eligible third party as part of a farm sale. In 2019, amendments limited transfers to immediate family members only. Manitoba is proposing an amendment that would allow new system leases to be transferred to new leaseholders within the 15-year term.
Current State Proposed Enhancement
Leases or permits issued under the Regulation may be transferred to family members or corporate entities or partnerships controlled by family members, only.
In instances where a leaseholder has an ownership interest in a partnership or corporation, the leaseholder can transfer their ownership interest to another ownership interest (non-family) in the same partnership or corporation.
For either purposes, a share transfer or transfer of a partnership interest are deemed to be a transfer of the lease.
The transfer provision will no longer be limited to family. The proposed amendment will allow unlimited transfers of new system forage lease or renewable permits to any eligible lessee for the remainder of the lease term.
The eligible person or entity taking over a new system lease, or to whom it is transferred, is not issued a new 15-year lease. The new leaseholder will be limited to the remainder of the original lease period. A five-year extension is available if a forage management plan was completed and followed by the previous leaseholder, the succeeding leaseholder, or a combination of the two.
Legacy leases issued before October 1, 2019 can only be transferred within families, or to a partnership or corporation where each owner of the partnership or corporation is a family member.
Since 2019, there is a significant distinction in the term lengths and ability to renew different types of leases.
Legacy lease – a lease originally issued prior to October 2019. This type of lease is in place until age 65, at which time it has an unlimited ability for renewal. At age 65, the leaseholder can apply to renew their lease for a further 15 years.
New system lease - forage leases issued after October 2019. This type of lease has been allocated through auction and cannot be renewed.
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Nominating a New Leaseholder
Prior to 2019, a ‘unit transfer’ of leases allowed leaseholders to transfer leases together with deeded farmland, thereby increasing the value of the total operation. However, this reduced access to ACL by new/young farmers trying to establish and grow farming operations. In 2019, in an effort to increase lands available to young producers, the ‘unit transfer’ was removed. Since then, producers and ranchers have indicated that losing the unit transfer provision severely reduced the sale value of their operations, and requested it be re-instated. Manitoba needs to balance this with the goals of ensuring access to land for young producers, while respecting and adhering to agreements made by government to Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE), First Nations and Indigenous peoples. Manitoba proposes allowing legacy leaseholders to nominate the next leaseholder, provided the land is not selected through the TLE process, and does not impact Aboriginal and Treaty rights.
Current State Proposed Enhancement
The Regulation allows for a forage lease issued before October 2019 (legacy lease) to be renewed indefinitely, with a term of up to 15 years.
Legacy leases are transferrable to family members, or to partnerships or corporations owned by family members. In these cases, the lease retains all of the legacy lease features including renewable 15-year lease terms at age 65, and the ability to transfer to a family member, or to partnerships or corporations owned by family members.
The only mechanism for a non-family member to access ACL parcels currently held by a legacy lease holder, is for the legacy lease to be surrendered or cancelled, and have the
For forage leases issued prior to October 2019, leaseholders can continue the practice of transferring a legacy lease to a family member, who would retain all legacy lease provisions including renewable 15year terms at age 65.
A new provision will allow legacy leaseholders to nominate the next leaseholder. This provision could be used to link land or farm sales to Crown land leases integral to the farm’s operation; however a land sale will not be required. The nominee can be anyone eligible to hold a lease, and must be in good standing. To be eligible to apply for the nomination process, the leaseholder must not have contravened the terms of the lease at any time, including paying late, subletting, or having allowed the condition of the forage to decline. The legacy lease would be terminated and the new leaseholder would be issued a new system lease with a term up to 15 years. However, the land must go through a review process to ensure it is eligible for this type of transfer.
Under the Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) Framework Agreement, government has a legal duty to offer unencumbered Crown lands for TLE selection. Under the agreement, any TLE First Nations must be notified of available land in their identified Community Interest Zone. The TLE First Nation is given time to assess and select Crown lands for incorporation into their Reserve holdings if desired. Allowing these legacy leases to be transferred to an eligible third party, without first offering the lands to TLE First Nations for selection is non-compliant with our Treaty obligations. In addition, impacted First Nations and Indigenous communities also need to be provided the opportunity to identify if the new lease will impact Aboriginal and Treaty rights.
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new lease holder acquire the lease through auction.
A process to transfer unselected agricultural Crown lands that is compliant with Treaty obligations and Aboriginal and Treaty rights has been developed for the new nomination process. Under the proposed amendment, legacy leaseholders can apply for the ability to nominate the next leaseholder for a newsystem lease. Once a legacy leaseholder makes an application to nominate the next leaseholder, government circulates the parcel to impacted communities and follows the TLE Framework Agreement process to notify eligible First Nations that Crown land is available for selection or allocation. The eligible TLE First Nation has up to six months in total to select the land for TLE, or not. If the land is selected, the lease is immediately terminated and the land begins the process of reverting to Reserve status. If the lands are not selected, and no impacts to Aboriginal and Treaty rights are indicated, the department can provide a nomination certificate that provides the leaseholder with two years to nominate the next leaseholder.
For clarity, outgoing leaseholders that apply for a nomination certificate cannot withdraw their application once the TLE process is initiated. Outgoing leaseholders and prospective buyers involved in land transactions linked to ACL and possible nominees should fully understand potential outcomes of the TLE process, and the impact they may have on prospective transactions.
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Figure 1: Proposed options for transferring or nominating the next leaseholder of a legacy lease or lease issued before October 2019.
Figure 2: First Nations Reserves in Agro-Manitoba and current Community Interest Zones reserved on behalf of 21 Entitlement First Nations as per the Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement and the Notice Area for the Peguis Treaty Entitlement Agreement.
Source:
https://geoportal.gov.mb.ca/datasets/manitoba::co mmunity-interest-zones-inmanitoba/explore?location=54.359521%2C94.027567%2C5.48
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Valuing Improvements
During the period a lease is in effect, lessees often construct improvements on the land, such as fences, shelters for cattle, constructed water sources, troughs, etc. This creates an ‘unknown’ for bidders at the lease auction – a winning bidder may be required to compensate an outgoing leaseholder without knowing in advance what the amount of compensation will be. The current negotiation and arbitration process for value disputes has resulted in a number of complaints to the department of Agriculture. Manitoba is proposing an amendment that provides an assessed value at the time of auction to better inform the potential bidders.
Current State Proposed Enhancement
Outgoing leaseholders can be compensated by the incoming leaseholder for improvements made to the agricultural Crown lands provided the land is released within two years. The outgoing leaseholder can also remove chattel improvements, such as fences, or can forego compensation for improvements.
Under the current regulation, the process for determining this value is negotiated between the incoming and outgoing leaseholders. If they fail to agree on an amount, The Arbitration Act guides compensation.
To encourage investment and compensate those leaseholders for making productivity improvements like cross-fencing, water supply development, etc., the ability for the outgoing leaseholder to be compensated for any identified improvements by the incoming leaseholder will continue. However, the proposed method to determine the value of the improvements will change.
In the last year of their lease, outgoing leaseholders that choose to be compensated for improvements must obtain an appraisal, from an accredited appraiser, which indicates the value of the eligible improvements. The cost of the appraisal is their responsibility. The outgoing leaseholder cannot appeal the appraisal but can obtain a second appraisal if they disagree with the initial valuation.
The appraised value is posted at the time of the auction. If the lease is reallocated within two years of expiry, the successful bidder must pay the outgoing leaseholder the posted amount. If reallocation takes more than two years, compensation from the incoming leaseholder is not required and there is no compensation for improvements to the outgoing leaseholder.
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Investing in Productivity
The proposed Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permits Regulation amendment also formalizes Manitoba’s commitment to provide a temporary rent reduction. In the fall of 2022, Manitoba committed to implementing a temporary rent reduction over three years for forage lease and renewable hay and grazing permits on agricultural Crown lands. Current leaseholders have already received the benefit of the first year’s rent reduction of 50 per cent, with future reductions formalized at 33 per cent in 2024 and 15 per cent in 2025. Forage leaseholders do not need to apply for the support, the reduction is automatically applied to each year’s bill.
In addition to regulatory changes to support the Agricultural Crown Lands Program, Manitoba Agriculture is exploring opportunities to further enhance ACL productivity. As such, the department is considering increasing extension services to forage leaseholders, and offering cost-shared programs aimed at improving agricultural Crown land productivity. For more information, please see https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/landmanagement/crown-land.
Engagement and Consultation
We want to hear from you. Please send us your thoughts and suggestions to help refine Manitoba’s proposed Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permits Regulation amendment under The Crown Lands Act. Comments can be provided through the Manitoba Regulatory Consultation Portal at http://reg.gov.mb.ca/home.
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Proposed Agricultural Crown Lands (ACL) Lease Transfer
Process For Legacy Leases and 15-Year New-System Leases
Current ACL Lease System: Limited Transfer Rights
LEGACY LEASES (ISSUED PRIOR TO 2019)LEASE TERM 15 YEARS 15 YEARS RENEWAL RIGHTS Indefinite renewals No renewals TRANSFER RIGHTS Family
NEW SYSTEM LEASES (ISSUED AFTER 2019)
Proposed ACL Lease System: Expanded Transfer Rights
Application for right to nominate the next leaseholder
2019)
LEASE TERM 15 YEARS 15 YEARS EXTENDABLE TO 20 YEARS RENEWAL RIGHTS Indefinite renewals No renewals TRANSFER RIGHTS Family Any eligible person Any eligible person A pproved NOT Approved Lease is Terminated
LEGACY LEASES (ISSUED PRIOR TO
NEW SYSTEM LEASES (ISSUED AFTER 2019)
“Legacy Lease” Transfer Process with TLE Notification
NOTE: No compensation to outgoing leaseholder for leasehold improvements! Notification letter to indicate next availability of land is 15 years
Indefinite renewals
Farm makes decision to exit
Farm makes application to request “right to nominate next leaseholder”
Land parcel is located within a TLE CIZ
AGR notifies eligible FNs of available land for selection
FN indicates interest
60 days
TLE assessment process begins
60 days
FN selects land
120 days
ACL lease is terminated. Addition-toReserve process begins.
120 days
AGR provides certification for leaseholder to nominate the next leaseholder for a new-system lease within 2 years
FN does NOT indicate interest
Province Advises Section of South Perimeter will be Temporarily Closed for Bridge Construction
(June 8, 2023 Province of Manitoba News Release)
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure reports construction will close a portion of the South Perimeter Highway at the St. Mary’s Road interchange overnight from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. starting June 12 at 9 p.m. until June 30 at 5:30 a.m.
The temporary closures are related to construction on the St. Mary’s Road Interchange Project, part of the Winnipeg One Million Perimeter Freeway Initiative, which aims to support Manitoba as an international trade hub and accommodate the anticipated future population of Winnipeg and surrounding areas. The initiative includes a plan to upgrade the Perimeter Highway to a freeway standard as Winnipeg approaches a population of one million.
Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area. Motorists looking to bypass Winnipeg should consider using the North Perimeter Highway to avoid delays. For local traffic, a detour using St. Anne’s Road, Abinojii Mikanah (formerly Bishop Grandin Boulevard) and St. Mary’s Road will be in place. Motorists should also consider using alternate routes along other city arterial streets outside the closure area.
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure will update impacts to traffic through the Manitoba 511 information system at www.manitoba511.ca.
For more information on the One Million Perimeter Freeway Initiative, visit www.gov.mb.ca/mit/hpd/pth100/index.html.
Manitoba Government Seeks Industry Feedback on Proposed Adoption of 2020 National Model Building, Plumbing, Fire and Energy Codes
(June 5, 2023 Province of Manitoba News Release)
The Manitoba government is taking another step forward to update Manitoba’s codes that oversee building, plumbing, fire and energy codes, Labour and Immigration Jon Reyes announced.
“The 2020 national model codes are key to Manitoba industry and affect a number of businesses, particularly in the areas of accessibility and energy efficiency,” said Reyes. “These codes affect the province’s trade relations, industry costs and economic competitiveness, so our government is working hard to consult with Manitobans to ensure we are reflecting the best interests of industry.”
Due to Manitoba’s commitments under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, the Manitoba Building Code, Manitoba Plumbing Code, Manitoba Energy Code and Manitoba Fire Code must be updated regularly to ensure compliance with the latest health and safety standards.
The Manitoba government is seeking final public and industry feedback on plans to adopt the 2020 model building codes earlier than mandated under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, bypassing the 2015 edition. The 2020 editions will bring Manitoba under the most current building codes faster, in line with other provinces.
Updating the codes earlier than mandated and providing sufficient notice of an early 2024 adoption will give industry time to gain familiarity with the new codes and will be an important step forward in harmonizing codes with other provinces, the minister said The proposed plan is to have the 2020 model codes come into effect for industry in early 2024.
Proposed amendments to Manitoba’s construction codes will be posted for a 21-day consultation from today until June 26. Feedback can be provided at https://reg.gov.mb.ca/home
Statistics Canada Farm Product Prices for April 2023
Source: Statistics Canada’s The Daily for June 9, 2023
In April 2023, slaughter cattle prices increased across all provinces compared with the previous month, led by Alberta (+8.5%). All provinces reported a trend of increasing prices. Each of the Atlantic provinces reported at least five months of consecutive price increases, and the remaining provinces reported at least three consecutive months of price increases, as a smaller cattle herd supported prices.
Feeder cattle prices in April 2023 increased across all provinces, except Ontario (-1.4%), with the increases ranging from 1.5% in Nova Scotia to 5.2% in Manitoba. This marked a four-month trend of increased prices for Saskatchewan and Alberta, and a five-month trend of increased prices for Manitoba and British Columbia. Feeder cattle prices were supported by the smaller cattle herd and expectations of higher prices for slaughter cattle in the future.
Canada names location for new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office
(June 7, 2023 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada News Release) Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The Government of Canada is taking another step forward in bringing its planned new IndoPacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office to fruition – by announcing the Office's location.
Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, met with the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA), where they discussed the Indo-Pacific Strategy and she announced Manila, Philippines, as the intended home base for the new Office.
The Office is a joint venture between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. It will consist of a mobile team that will work directly with Canadian diplomatic missions, Canadian stakeholders, foreign interlocutors and decision makers in the region to advance mutual trade objectives for the sector.
The Office will work hand in hand with Government of Canada resources already in place in the Indo-Pacific, and will help strengthen partnerships, advance technical cooperation, support Canadian exporters in finding new business opportunities, and help position Canada as a preferred supplier in the region.
The establishment of an Agriculture and AgriFood Office under the Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS) demonstrates Canada's commitment in the region and the importance of trade, investment, and supply chain resilience to support sustainable economic development in IndoPacific countries.
Quotes
"The Philippines is an important partner under the Indo-Pacific Strategy. Hosting this new Office is an opportunity to build on our economic relationship, and enrich people-to-people ties. Our Government will continue to help Canadian farmers, food processors and exporters maximize their opportunities, and diversify their markets in the world's fastest-growing economic zone."
- The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
"Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience is one of the Indo-Pacific Strategy's objectives for Canada. The Indo-Pacific Region presents tremendous economic opportunities for Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector, and the Office is another step forward to reaching our goals."
- The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development
"Canada's agriculture and agri-food exporters have long called for an Indo-Pacific Strategy that would help us seize the many opportunities that exist in these dynamic and fast-growing markets. We are pleased that Canada's IndoPacific Agriculture and Agri-Food office will be established in Manila, a growing trading partner for Canada and a key member of ASEAN. We are keen to continue to work with the federal government to ensure this office helps agri-food exporters grow Canada's market share in the Indo-Pacific which will strengthen critical people to people ties, create new jobs, support food security, and enable more opportunities in trade for Canadian agri-food businesses."
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Canada names location for new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office
- Dan Darling, President of the Canadian AgriFood Trade Alliance (CAFTA)
Quick facts
• In 2022, Canada's agriculture and agrifood exports to the Indo-Pacific region totalled $21.8 billion. During the 20182022 period, our agriculture and agrifood exports to the region expanded by nearly 7%, while our imports from the region have grown by nearly 9%.
• Global agrifood and seafood imports into ASEAN markets have increased by 177% from 2012 to 2022 (from CA$72 billion to CA$200 billion).
• Canada has trade agreements in force with several key markets in the IndoPacific region, including South Korea under the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA), and with Australia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and Vietnam under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
• The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) is a coalition of national organizations that support a more open and fair international trading environment for agriculture and agrifood. CAFTA represents 90% of farmers who depend on trade and ranchers, producers, processors and agri-food exporters who want to grow the economy through better access to international markets.
Associated links
• Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy
• Minister Bibeau wraps up successful trade mission to Indo-Pacific Region
• Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office industry meeting
• Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy to support growth and prosperity for the agriculture and agri-food sector
• Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA)
The 2023 weekend will focus on judging, herd health, nutrition and more.
Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup Agribition Judging Team
Earn a chance to represent Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup at Canadian Western Agribition, November 20 – 25, 2023. The highest placing eligible members from Team Judging and Individual Judging will be offered the opportunity. There are 4 spots available.
https://mbyouthbeefroundup.weebly.com/entry-forms.html
ABOUT
WHO:
Any young cattle producers between the ages of 5 and 25 years of age as of January 1, 2023. Whether you are a commercial, purebred, 4-H or new Junior, you are all welcome to attend.
WHAT:
Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up All Breeds Junior Cattle Weekend
WHERE:
Beautiful Plains Ag Society, Neepawa, Manitoba
WHEN: August 4 to 6, 2023
WHY:
To bring juniors of all ages, breeds and locations together for a fun, educational weekend for cattle and non cattle events. continued on page 31-37
FOR DETAILS:
Co-Chairpersons
Lois McRae - 204-573-5192
Laura Horner - 204-868-5335
Jake Rawluk - 204-768-0284
Treasurer
Rilla Hunter - 204-838-2019
Secretary
Jackie Cavers - 204-242-4051
Sponsorship
Jackie Cavers - 204-242-4051
Lois McRae - 204-573-5192
Marketing
Samantha Koroscil - 204-851-3189
Angus:
Emma Harms – 431-736-1144
Alice Rooke – 204-573-7484
Charolais:
Dalyse Robertson – 204-841-0736
Megan Kemp - 204-245-1119
Simmental:
Blair McRae – 204-729-5439
Hereford:
Albert & Michelle Rimke - 204-855-2534
Directors At Large:
Kerri Hinsburg – 431-541-3245
Mary Jane Orr – 431-255-0011
Lana Krauss – 780-581-8815
Day 1- Friday, August 4
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Registration
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Ag Challenge
2:00- 2:30 p.m. SNACK/ water cattle/cook-off team meeting
Workshops
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Showmanship + Stalls (Pee-Wee)
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.. Time with “Clover” (Juniors)
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Time with “Clover’ (Pee-Wee)
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Showmanship + Stalls (Juniors)
2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Calving Scenarios, Herd Health, Nutrition, Pharmacology/Drugs (Intermediate & Seniors)
4:30 - 5:00 p.m. CHORES
5:00 p.m. Supper Evening activity
Day 2- Saturday, August 5
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cattle in barn/ Breakfast
9:00 -12:00 p.m. Time with “Clover” and learning simple steps in judging example judge cookies (Pee-Wee)
Learning more steps in judging & how to team judge/ Time with “Clover” (Juniors)
Judge actual class, oral reasons (Intermediate & Seniors)
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. LUNCH/ water cattle
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Team Grooming (everyone)
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Sales Talk (Pee-Wee & Junior)
Team Judging (Intermediate & Seniors)
SNACK on the go to next event/ water cattle
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Mental Health/Wellness speaker
5:00 p.m. CHORES
6:00 p.m. Supper Evening activity
Day 3 – Sunday, August 6
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cattle in barn/ Breakfast
10:00 a.m. Showmanship 11:45 a.m. Group Picture 12:00 p.m. LUNCH 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Conformation Classes
4H Parade of Champions
Supreme Overall Class
5:00 p.m. Supper, Auction, Awards
RULES
1. Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up is open to all Canadian Juniors between the ages of 5 and 25 as of January 1, 2023.
2. Entry fees are $60 per person plus $35 per conformation class. The $60 flat fee includes entry to all competitions (excluding conformation), show clothing and scheduled meals. Compulsory events are judging class with oral reasons, team grooming, cook off and Round Up Ag Challenge.
3. 2023 calves are eligible to be entered in cow calf pair and calf classes. Entry fee for a cow calf pair is $55. All cattle must be halter broke and manageable or will be asked to leave. CCIA tags are required in all animals. Limit of 2 entries per participant per class.
4. A junior who does not have cattle may use another participants animal in showmanship.
5. AS THIS IS A JUNIOR EVENT, ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SHOWN AND LOOKED AFTER BY THE JUNIORS. ABSOLUTELY NO ADULT or non-entrant participation will be tolerated. Pee Wees may be assisted by a parent or guardian for safety reasons only. Mentors will be around to provide help for the participants and answer any questions.
6. Alcohol and drugs are prohibited in the barns and at the Roundup functions for the duration of the show.
7. Tampering with and any unethical fitting is prohibited.
8. Show apparel is to be worn for all the showmanship and conformation classes.
PHOTOGRAPHY
The photo must be taken by the junior exhibiting it and cannot be digitally enhanced and must be taken within the last year & dated Photographs must be 4”x 6”, No Frame, Please put name and age category on the back.
2023 Theme: Emotion
Capturing moods or emotions opens up a lot of possibilities. Trying to capture a mood or an emotion is a good exercise for photographers to do all the time, and the best ones do it very well.
We challenge you to capture something in your life that makes you really feel emotion. Whether that be huge pride from a hometown sports team, calmness peace and tranquility from a prairie sunset, joy and laughter captured in a smile, or feelings of great love captured in a momma cow and calf. This is a type of contest that can really show off a photographers skill not just as a technician but as an artist.
SCORE: 40% clarity; 35% quality and 25% originality
ART
All work must be done at home by the junior in the last year & dated Art cannot contain photos and should not be larger than 9”x14”. You can use (pencil, paint, clay, wood, etc.).
All art is judged in the same category. One entry per person. Please put name and age category on the back.
2023 THEME – ???
SCORE: 40% originality; 40% creativity and 20% skill/quality.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
All work must be done at home by the junior created using computer technology. The graphic design must be promoting a breed, industry or an individual herd.
2023 THEME – Wellness or
Farm Safety
Please put name and age category on the back.
SCORE: 30% creativity; 30% originality; 30% clear and concise message; 10% organization
SCRAPBOOK
Include photographs, newspaper and magazine clippings, for the 2022-2023 year. No Record Books.
Scrapbooks must be done by the junior exhibiting. The scrapbook is to encourage junior members to record different cattle functions they have attended over the past years.
Scrapbooks should have a theme and begin with a title page, table of contents and numbered pages.
SCORE: 25% cover; 25% creativity; 25% originality; 25% neatness and organization.
TEAM JUDGING (Intermediate & Seniors)
Intermediate & Senior members will judge a class of four animals. Teams will be selected by the organizing committee. There will be a time limit announced at the show. One of the team members will act as the ring person and the other one will act as the judge.
The participant acting as the judge must give oral reasons over the microphone in front of the audience.
All other teams must be out of the judging area and unable to hear the reasons. Part of the selection for the Agribition Judging Team will be your participation in the Team Judging Event.
Please dress professional as a judge at a show would dress
SCORE: 55% teamwork ability; 20% clarity of reasons; 20% logic of reasons 5% appearance.
SALES TALK (Pee-Wee & Junior)
You will sell either your 4-H steer or heifer, or an animal from your herd in a live setting complete with a potential buyer as the judge. Juniors will first state their name and age and describe the sales situation to the buyer. They will then discuss the strengths and weaknesses of their animal in a conversation which will include interaction with the buyer.
SCORE 30% Knowledge; 30% Ability to relate information; 20% poise and delivery: 20% overall effectiveness.
TEAM GROOMING - Compulsory Event
The teams will be your herdsman group for the weekend, as selected in advance by the organizing committee. Each time will have 15 minutes to groom with power. Animals must have no fitting prior to competition. Once at the chute area you are not allowed to leave so bring all the equipment with you.
SCORE 35% knowledge and skill; 25% teamwork; 20% use of equipment; 15% final appearance; 5% presentation of animal.
COOK OFF - Compulsory Event
Team event, your team will be your herdsman group. Teams will be provided with two steaks, barbecue and theme
Participants are encouraged to bring their own utensils and ingredients for marinades and garnishes and to provide a recipe to the judges. Costumes are encouraged.
Participants are encouraged to add fixings to the steak and add one side dish and dessert. NEW FOR 2023 – People’s Choice & Judge’s Choice Awards. Each team chooses their own theme. Each team will be announced on the PA system and will be able to describe their meal for the audience to hear.
SCORE: 50% taste; 25% appearance; 15% presentation and 10% creativity.
GROUP HERDSMAN COMPETITION
The purpose of this contest is to encourage cooperation, fellowship and teamwork among juniors in developing and maintaining a display of cattle and stall area. The competition begins on Saturday morning and ends after the confirmation classes.
SCORE: 25% aisle and bedding, cleanliness and appearance; 25% animals, cleanliness and well groomed; 25% personnel attending cattle, knowledgeable, friendly and teamwork; 25% equipment, boxes, signs, well arranged and general appearance.
GRAND AGGREGATE
One participant from each division will be selected. Aggregate points are calculated as follows:
• 1 point for every animal entered
• For each of the following competitions: Scrapbook, Graphic Design, Photography, Art, Showmanship, Team Grooming, Team Judging and Individual Judging:
5 points for 1st place
4 points for 2nd place
1 point for participation, regardless of placing
• Everyone will receive 1 point for Cookoff as participation is compulsory, however, overall placings will not be used for additional aggregate points.
The grand aggregate competition encourages juniors to participate in all of the events.
YOUNG HANDLERS
Members will be judged throughout the day Sunday, during the conformation classes, on their showing ability. The individual that shows team work, sportsmanship and developed showmanship skills will be awarded the Young Handlers Award.
DIGGER AWARD
The Digger Award will be awarded to the individual that is continuously working hard, helping others and overall having a good time throughout the weekend. This will be judged by the Round-Up Committee.
4-H Champion Yearling Heifer Entry
REQUIREMENTS: If you won your local 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day, Round-Up would like you to attend the weekend long event for free!
You are entitled to a registration package ($60 value) free. All that is required is a $35 stall fee to have your Champion Yearling Heifer into the show on Sunday. The heifer must be shown and exhibited by the 4-H member at both Round Up and the 4-H Achievement Day. After the completion of the show on Sunday, there will be a “March of the Champions” that all 4-H Achievement Champion Yearling Heifers will have the opportunity to participate in.
