E-Newsletter An update from MBP January 12, 2024
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REMINDER: Intake Now Open Until January 22nd for Applications to Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program Source: Manitoba Agriculture
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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.
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The eligibility has been expanded, and eligible applicants now include primary producers across Manitoba, Association of Manitoba Community Pastures, Agricultural Crown Land forage lease holders, and Indigenous primary producers and communities, including First Nations and Métis. Beneficial Management Practices eligible for funding include: • •
Agroforestry Grasslands and Grazing Management
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Detailed program information including the Program Guide, Program Terms and Conditions, Applicant Information Form and the Application Worksheet can be found on the Sustainable CAP website: https://www.manitoba.ca/scap/climatechange/carbo n-sequestration.html
All completed forms and worksheets must be emailed to: agriculture@gov.mb.ca For more information call 1-800-811-4411 or email at agriculture@gov.mb.ca.
Thank you for your interest in our program and we look forward to receiving your completed application information form and applicant worksheet(s). The deadline for submitting the completed application worksheet to agriculture@gov.mb.ca is 11:59 pm on January 22, 2024. Please note that Watershed Districts are eligible for a different RALP funding stream, RALP: Watershed Resilience, where districts 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 programs that may be available: Environment, Climate and Parks | Province of Manitoba (gov.mb.ca) For more information, contact: Manitoba Agriculture agriculture@gov.mb.ca or 1-800-811-4411 MBP has a resource tool for beef producers who are considering applying for cost-shared funding via the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program: Carbon Sequestration and Grassland Resilience (RALP) program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
Application intake is currently open and will close 11:59 pm on January 22, 2024. An EFP is not required at time of application, however it will be required at time of claim. EFPs can be completed online: www.manitobaefp.ca The application process requires: o An Applicant Information Form for each new applicant o An Application Worksheet for each separate project
It includes information about the specific elements of the program, as well as information that may be useful as producers complete their applications. CLICK HERE.
Eligible Canadian residents to receive their first pollution pricing rebate of the year (January 12, 2024 Environment and Climate Change Canada News Release) Canada’s
approach to pollution pricing is not only one of the best ways to fight climate change, it also puts money back into the pockets of individuals and families. The direct proceeds from the federal pollution price are returned to the jurisdiction from which they were collected to help with cost-of-living challenges while keeping the incentive to pollute less. On January 15, 2024, people living in provinces where the federal fuel charge applies will receive their first pollution pricing rebate of the year through direct bank deposit or by cheque. This means a family of four will receive a pollution price rebate, called the Climate Action Incentive payment, in the following amounts: •
Next quarterly pollution pricing rebate payment amounts for January 2024 -
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First adult
$132
Second adult
$66
Each child
$33
Family of four
$264
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$264 in Manitoba
Eight out of 10 households receive more money back through the pollution price rebate than they pay as a result of the federal pollution pricing system, with low- and middle-income households benefitting the most. Residents of small and rural communities receive an extra 10 percent supplement beyond the base rebate amount. As of April 2024, the Government will double the rural supplement to 20 percent, in recognition of the increased energy needs of rural residents and their reduced access to cleaner transportation options. As 2024 kicks off, the Government of Canada reiterates its commitment to pollution pricing and its crucial role in meeting targets to cut emissions by 40 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Estimates show that pollution pricing will contribute about a third of the total reductions in emissions that will occur between now and 2030. Putting a price on pollution and returning the proceeds to eligible Canadians through rebates provides support for individuals and families while also maintaining an incentive to reduce emissions.
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In provinces where the federal pollution price applies, 90 percent of pollution pricing proceeds is returned directly to households through pollution price rebate payments. The other 10 percent is used to support small- and medium-sized enterprises, Indigenous groups, and farmers. Residents of Canada don’t need to apply to receive the pollution pricing rebate. They need to file their income tax and benefit return to automatically receive the payments they are entitled to. Labelling of this direct deposit payment can vary from one financial institution to another, and its amount will vary depending on the number of eligible individuals living at the same address, and whether they reside in a small and rural community.
Draft 15 Manitoba Beef Producers’ 45th Annual General Meeting Agenda Location: Victoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, 3550 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, MB The Manitoba Beef Advantage Day One − Thursday, February 8, 2024 9:00
Registration Begins and Trade Show Opens
10:00 – 12:00
Industry Knowledge Session
The Manitoba Competitive Advantage • Ontario feedlot operator on sourcing Manitoba cattle – Jack Chaffe, Chaffe Farms • Sustainability and beef production – Sarah Klopatek, JBS Chief Livestock Scientist (virtual) • Cattle marketing options and what works from one producer’s perspective – speaker TBC • Corn-based production and why it makes increasing sense – Brett Graham, Syngenta 12:00
Lunch for registered AGM delegates
12:45
Screening of MBP-funded videos highlighting beef production in Manitoba • Great Tastes of Manitoba beef producer family profiles • Fields to Forks video featuring Manitoba beef producers
MBP’s Annual General Meeting Convenes 1:00 – 1:10
MBP General Manager Carson Callum calls meeting to order
1:10 – 1:30
Greetings from Elected Officials • Hon. Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food ‒ virtual • Hon. Ron Kostyshyn, Minister of Agriculture • Jeff Bereza, Progressive Conservative Shadow Minister of Agriculture
1:30 – 2:15
Business Portion of the Annual General Meeting ▪ Approval of Agenda ▪ Report from the President ▪ Report from the General Manager ▪ Report from the Finance Chair • Review of MBP’s audited financial statement • Appointment of MBP auditor for the upcoming fiscal year ▪ Introduction and ratification of MBP directors
2:15 – 3:00
Resolutions Debate (Part 1) ▪ Adoption of Standing Rules for Resolutions Session
3:00– 3:30
Coffee Break and Opportunity to Visit Trade Show
3:30 – 4:00
Resolutions Debate (Part 2) if required (If time permits: PSE video Reduce, Reuse, Ruminate)
DRAFT Agenda, MBP’S 45TH Annual General Meeting, Feb. 8-9. 2024, Victoria Inn, Brandon
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4:00 – 4:15
RCMP Livestock Investigations Unit ‒ RCMP Cpl. Owen Third
4:15 ‒ 5:15
Keynote Speaker: Shaun Haney, RealAgriculture
5:30
Cocktail Hour
6:30
MBP President’s Dinner A. Opening Remarks from the MBP President B. Dinner and dessert C. Greetings from Hon. Ron Kostyshyn, Minister of Agriculture D. Presentation of Manitoba’s Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) E. Recognition of retiring director Nancy Howatt, District 2 F. Presentation of MBP’s Lifetime Achievement Award
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Entertainment Comedian Aisha Alfa
Friday, February 9, 2024 8:00 – 8:30
Coffee service, trade show opens
8:30 – 8:45
Livestock Predation Prevention Project update • Ray Bittner, Project Lead
8:45 -- 9:20
Title to be determined, but will be related to Canadian agricultural policy • Dr. Al Mussell, Director of Research, Canadian Agri-Policy Institute
9:20 – 9:50
Coffee Break and Opportunity to Visit Trade Show
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Roundtable Updates and Q&A With National Beef Organizations Beef Cattle Research Council – Andrea Brocklebank, Executive Director Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef – Ryan Beierbach, Board Chair National Cattle Feeders Association – Will Lowe, Board Chair Canada Beef – Eric Bienvenue, Incoming President
11:20 ‒ 11:55
Market Update • Canfax ‒ Brenna Grant, Executive Director
11:55
MBP President’s Closing Remarks
12:45 to 2:30
Producer Workshop • Data collection and how to best utilize it once you have it Note: This workshop is free for producers, but lunch is not included.
DRAFT Agenda, MBP’S 45TH Annual General Meeting, Feb. 8-9. 2024, Victoria Inn, Brandon
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Resolutions Suggestion Form for 45th Manitoba Beef Producers AGM MBP’s board of directors is now accepting in writing suggested resolutions for potential debate at its 45th Annual General Meeting set for February 8-9, 2024, back at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre at 3550 Victoria Avenue in Brandon. If the resolution is deemed to be in order by MBP’s Resolutions Committee it will be considered for debate at the AGM. In consultation with the resolution’s author, proposed resolutions may be subject to editing by MBP for clarity and to ensure consistency of formatting across all resolutions. Please note: If the resolution covers off matters on which MBP is already conducting advocacy work, it may be deemed to be redundant and not taken forward for debate so as to ensure there is time to debate resolutions on emerging matters. As well, it is also important that proposed resolutions deal with something that is potentially achievable and clearly state the actions you are asking MBP to consider taking. The sample resolution format is below and two examples are on the second page. Send the proposed resolution and your contact information to info@mbbeef.ca to the attention of General Manager Carson Callum and Policy Analyst Maureen Cousins. Or, you may fax it to 1-204-774-3264 or mail it to 220-530 Century Street, Winnipeg MB R3H 0Y4. They will be accepted for consideration until 9 a.m. Friday, January 26, 2024. All resolutions for debate will be posted on MBP’s website. Whereas
Whereas
Be it resolved to recommend that Manitoba Beef Producers
Your name: Address: (include MBP District number if known) Phone Number:
Email Address:
Manitoba Government Seeking Feedback on Plans for North Perimeter Highway (January 10, 2024 Province of Manitoba News Release)
Manitobans are invited to provide their thoughts on the new plans for Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 101, the North Perimeter Highway, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced. “Manitobans rely on highways to commute to school and work, travel and visit loved ones,” said Naylor. “Our government is committed to building the infrastructure needed so our highways are safe and accessible. I encourage Manitobans to use this opportunity to share their ideas on how we can make improvements to the Perimeter Highway.” The Manitoba government is working to upgrade the Perimeter Highway around Winnipeg to meet freeway standards. Consultants were engaged to undertake a functional design study of PTH 101 in 2022. The purpose of the study is to plan to turn the North Perimeter Highway into a fully accesscontrolled, grade-separated freeway that can ultimately accommodate six lanes and improve highway safety. The proposed functional design, which will incorporate public and stakeholder feedback, is expected to be completed by December, the minister noted. An online survey launched this week invites Manitobans’ feedback on the proposed options for the PTH 101 functional design study, which includes drawings of the alignments for five separate segments along PTH 101. The survey will be available until Jan. 24. The government will post a What We Heard report summarizing the feedback received on the EngageMB website shortly after. Other in-person public engagement opportunities will take place throughout the project. The third phase of public engagement is expected to commence in fall 2024 to present the recommendations of the functional design study, which will incorporate feedback gathered during the EngageMB round of consultations. Phase three public engagement will include stakeholder meetings, open houses and other engagement activities.
The Perimeter Highway is a key economic corridor in Manitoba and Canada, providing a link to the Trans-Canada Highway and the U.S. border, added Naylor. Work on the Perimeter Highway supports the Manitoba government’s infrastructure investment strategy, which outlines strategic investment in roads, highways, bridges, airports and flood protection over the next five years, noted the minister. To participate in the EngageMB survey, please visit https://engagemb.ca/pth101. For more information on the multi-year strategy, visit https://gov.mb.ca/mti/myhis/index.html.
SHARE YOUR STORY! VOLUNTEER FOR CANADIAN AGRICULTURE LITERACY MONTH! We need English and French-speaking volunteers to share their agriculture story and start the farm-to-food conversation in Manitoba classrooms this March! Your volunteer commitment can be as little as one hour (but we will take as many presentations as you’re willing to offer!). You’ll get all the materials you need to make your classroom visit a success. To help make a difference in agriculture education, go to aitc.mb.ca/CALMvol and sign up to volunteer for CALM by January 19, 2024.
QUESTIONS? Contact Larissa Peitsch, CALM Program Manager at larissa@aitc.mb.ca or 204-979-6384