MBP E-Newsletter: May 24/2024 by ManitobaBeefProducers

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May 24, 2024

MBP Made Presentation Before Regulatory Cooperation Council

This week MBP General Manager Carson Callum (pictured above, back row, second from right) represented the National Cattle Feeders Association (of which MBP is a member) during a roundtable discussion in Winnipeg before the Hon. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board related to priorities for the CanadaUS Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC).

On her X (formerly Twitter) account, Minister Anand remarked, "I visited Winnipeg to discuss the harmonization of regulations across the Canada and US borders. By working cooperatively to strengthen our trade infrastructure, we can reduce regulatory burdens and minimize costs for businesses."

The RCC is designed to provide a forum for stakeholders to discuss regulatory barriers to cross-border trade and investment, and to identify opportunities for alignment and cooperation.

Trade is very valuable to Canada’s beef industry, with continued growth in demand for Canadian live cattle and beef products into key markets such as the US. Having cohesive regulatory processes between Canada and the US can help facilitate trade. During the discussion, Callum touched on topics such as the need for alignment of approvals processes for new products and innovations which are important to the beef industry. A challenge has been that in some instances Canadian approval times for tools that would be beneficial to the cattle sector, such as pest management products, new feeds, animal health products and others can often lag behind those in nations such as the US and others, leaving Canada producers at both a production and competitive disadvantage compared to their global counterparts.

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Province Advises Significant Precipitation Forecast To Impact Southern Manitoba And The Interlake Region

Overland Flood Warning Issued in these Areas

(May 23, 2024 Province of Manitoba news release)

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is advising Manitobans to take precautions as much of southern Manitoba and the Interlake region of the province could get between 40 and 70 millimetres (mm) of precipitation tomorrow.

The heaviest amount of precipitation is likely to occur in parts of southern Manitoba, the Interlake region, the Whiteshell lakes area and the city of Winnipeg. Heavy precipitation in short duration could create high surface run-off and overland flooding.

The precipitation system is also expected to impact the United States’ portion of the Red and Souris river basins. Levels on rivers and streams will start to rise in response to the precipitation event. However, levels are forecast to remain within the banks for most major rivers including the Red and Assiniboine rivers.

Soil moisture is generally near normal in most parts of Manitoba except for the Interlake region where soil moisture is normal to above normal. Heavy precipitation in saturated soils could create overland flooding and could cause levels to rise above the banks in the Interlake region including the Fisher River basin.

The Hydrologic Forecast Centre indicates that up to 80 mm of precipitation occurred in the past three days in the Winnipeg River system and in the Lake of the Woods watershed in Ontario.

The Winnipeg River basin in Manitoba and the rest of Whiteshell lakes area may also be affected by the rain tomorrow. Levels will slightly increase along the Winnipeg River system as a result of the rain and the increased outflow from the Lake of the Woods. The

department is opening control gates along the Whiteshell lakes to balance and manage the expected level rises along the lakes.

The Hydrologic Forecast Centre also advises the forecast precipitation system comes with high northwest winds gusting up to 70 km/h. These high winds are expected to develop early tomorrow morning and last until the afternoon of May 25, which may raise levels by as much as five feet or more along the south basin of Lake Manitoba, as well as shorelines near Gimli on the west side and Victoria Beach on the east side of Lake Winnipeg. Property owners are advised to take precautions.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure continues to monitor highway conditions and motorists are reminded to adjust driving habits for road conditions and remain alert when approaching construction zones. Manitobans with travel plans are advised to travel only when necessary or wait until road conditions are safe to do so. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy precipitation and surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways, trails and parking lots may become slippery or experience high water

Power outages can occur during thunderstorms and Manitobans are encouraged to prepare basic emergency kits with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. More information is available at www.gov.mb.ca/emo/preparedness/prepare. html#home

The Manitoba Emergency Management Organization (EMO) continues to work with all local authorities and emergency management partners to provide guidance and support to

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Province Advises Significant Precipitation Forecast To Impact Southern Manitoba And The Interlake Region

Overland Flood Warning Issued in these Areas

prepare and respond to this weather system. This includes reviewing existing emergency plans, information sharing and preparing resources used in flood response. Additionally, Manitoba EMO continues to work with Indigenous Services Canada and Manitoba Municipal and Northern Relations to support First Nation and Northern Affairs communities’ flood response.

Road users are encouraged to check road conditions before travelling by calling Manitoba Highways at 511 or visiting www.manitoba511.ca. While 511 is updated regularly by the provincial road patrol, conditions can change in a matter of minutes.

Government of Canada responds to the Public Service Alliance of Canada strike vote for the Border Services group

(May 24, 2024 Treasury Board of Canada

Secretariat Statement) Today, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) informed the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) that it has received a positive strike vote from the membership of the Border Services (FB) group.

The government is fully committed to reaching a fair and reasonable agreement for border services employees. We have already signed renewed agreements with more than 80% of the public service, and if the union is ready to negotiate in good faith, we can do the same for Border Services group employees.

We recognize that labour action is a legitimate part of collective bargaining. Employees have the right to strike, but at this time it is unnecessary. We are ready and willing to return to the bargaining table at any time.

There are important upcoming opportunities where both parties can make real progress toward an agreement. By the end of May, we will receive recommendations from an independent party the Public Interest Commission which will help bring the 2 sides together. Then, on June 3, guided by those recommendations, both parties will begin mediation.

We believe these opportunities can provide a clear path to an agreement without the undue hardship for employees and the public caused by a strike.

The Government of Canada values the important work of border services employees,

and we will do everything possible to reach a responsible and competitive agreement. However, in the event of strike action, Canadians should know that 90% of front-line border services employees are designated as essential, meaning they must continue providing services during a strike.

The best agreements are reached at the bargaining table. Rather than planning for disruption, PSAC should focus on negotiation so we can reach an agreement as quickly as possible that is fair to employees and taxpayers.

Quick Facts

• The Border Services Group is comprised of approximately 11,000 positions at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) that are primarily involved in the planning, development, delivery, or management of the inspection and control of people and goods entering Canada.

• There are over 9,500 represented Border Services group employees at the CBSA and 90% of them occupy a position that is deemed essential.

Associated Links

• Statement from President of Treasury Board on Public Interest Commission Hearings for the Border Services Group

• Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Statement in response to Public Service Alliance of Canada Strike Vote

• The collective bargaining processCanada.ca

Canadian Cattle Association Launches Grassland Conservation Initiative web page

(Source: Canadian Cattle Associaion Blog) The CCA has launched an informative web page dedicated to sharing specifics on the proposed Grassland Conservation Initiative (GCI) – a project focused not only on conserving native grasslands of western Canada but also to provide livestock ranchers with flexible incentives-based solutions to benefit their businesses and intergenerational transfer of their operations.

For the past four years, CCA has been in discussions with leading grassland and wetland conservation entities on many different

scenarios for voluntary incentives-based native grassland conservation approaches. With the support of these conservation groups, the CCA has come up with a suite of five program elements for producers to consider

***Note CCA has not received funding to date to deliver this program - it is still in proposal stage. This web page is intended to only inform and educate producers and interested parties about CCA's proposed program.***

Please visit the GCI web page on the CCA website HERE for more details.

Manitoba Agriculture Summer Pasture Tour

Manitoba Agriculture invites you to join us for a pasture tour in northwest Manitoba featuring multiple aspects of summer pasturing systems, including grazing planning, using annuals, livestock predation prevention and more!

Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Place: Dauphin Recreation Complex –200 1st St SE Dauphin, MB

Registration: $40 (includes bus transport, lunch, and supper) payable to Inter-Mountain Watershed District PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Friday, June 28, 2024

Agenda

8:00 a.m. Sign in at the Dauphin Recreation Complex Parking Lot – East Side of Building

9:00 a.m. Buses depart at 9:00 a.m. sharp

9:30 a.m. Myhre Land and Cattle – Extended Grazing with Corn

Hans and Mary Myhre – Dauphin

Brett Graham – Corn Agronomy – Syngenta Canada

11:00 a.m. Grazing Planning and Managing Livestock Access to Riparian Areas

Martin and Corrine, Billy and Haley DeVos – Fork River

Jessa McNabb – Intermountain Watershed District – PWCP Programming

Mary-Jane Orr – MBFI Grazing Mentorship Program, and Ron Moss – Grazing Consultant

12:30 p.m. Lunch on Bus

1:00 p.m. Benefits of Increasing Plant Diversity through Cover Crops

Robin and Carol Sime – Fork River

Dakota Odgers - Covers and Co.

2:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

Moose Mountain Bison Ranch Focusing on Sustainable Production

Tom Olson – Owner and Operator – Pine River

Tyson Gillis, Manitoba Crown Lands - Manitoba Agriculture

Manitoba Beef Producers Livestock Predation Prevention Project – Deadstock Composting Pen

Eugene and Doreen Burdeny – Ethelbert

Elizabeth Nernberg, Manitoba Agriculture

5:00 p.m. Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation - Forage and Livestock Insurance Programming

Rachel Jensen MASC Insurance Agent - Dauphin

6:00 p.m. Supper at Smitty’s Restaurant – 1601 Main St South Dauphin

For more information and to register contact: Pam Iwanchysko, Livestock and Forage Extension Specialist, Manitoba Agriculture at pamela.iwanchysko@gov.mb.ca or call (204) 648-3965

Call for Farmer Participation: Research on Farm Data License Agreements

Have you ever wondered about farm data and how it is processed, stored, or utilized? Have you ever read or are curious about what is included in the data/terms of use agreements? The University of Guelph is working on a research study entitled “Investigating Farmers’ Perspective on Farm Data License Agreements”. The goal of this study is to conduct interviews with farmers to understand their perspective on farm data protection and data sharing with the technology and service providers. This study is conducted by Dr. Rozita Dara, Associate Professor and Director of AI4Food at the School of Computer Science, Michelle Ragany, PhD Student, and Tarika Jain, Research Assistant.

We are seeking to interview farmers who use and/or interact with data-driven technologies such as decision tools, apps/software tools, robotics, or e-commerce tools. This will help this research shape the development of recommendations and tools to help farmers better evaluate the legal data/terms of use agreements and create more transparent data agreements and data practices by the agriculture technology providers. Farmers from any agricultural domain are welcome to participate. Participation in this study will contribute to creating better data sharing and protection standards for the agricultural community.

Interviews will take between 60 to 90 minutes. There will be $50 compensation for participating in the form of a gift card. If you are interested in participating in this study and would like to learn more and schedule an interview time, please contact us by one of the following methods:

(1) Reach out by email to Dr. Rozita Dara at drozita@uoguelph.ca and Michelle Ragany at mragany@uoguelph.ca

(2) Scan the QR code below or click on this link for a short form https://forms.office.com/r/BPshvPwsLZ

This study has been reviewed by the University of Guelph Research Ethics Board (REB #20-10-015).

Minister Ng advances Canada’s trade priorities at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting

(May 19, 2024 Global Affairs Canada News Release)

This week, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, participated in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting in Arequipa, Peru. The meeting’s theme was Empower, Include, Grow.

While at the APEC meeting, Minister Ng emphasized the importance of the rules-based multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core. She encouraged APEC partners to move forward on outstanding priorities outlined at the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference, including those related to dispute settlement, fisheries subsidies, investment facilitation for development and WTO reform.

She highlighted Canada’s ongoing efforts to deepen ties with countries in the Indo-Pacific region, citing its collaboration with APEC member economies to promote strong and inclusive growth that benefits everyone across the region. These efforts include enhancing trade networks through digital advancements.

During a meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council, ministers and private sector executives discussed potential solutions to support businesses including small and medium-sized enterprises to succeed in international trade.

Minister Ng and her Peruvian counterpart, Minister Elizabeth Galdo Marin, also issued a joint statement on the 15th anniversary of the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement, which underpins the strong trade relationship between Canada and Peru. The ministers noted that this year marks the 80th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Canada and Peru, an outstanding milestone for the 2 countries.

On the margins of the APEC meeting, Minister Ng hosted a breakfast with ministers of member economies of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to discuss progress made on Canada’s priorities and set goals for the CPTPP Commission meeting in the fall. They also discussed ways to make the CPTPP work for as many people as possible, including those who have been traditionally under-represented, such as women and Indigenous Peoples.

Minister Ng noted that, as the commission’s 2024 chair, Canada is working to ensure that the CPTPP remains at the cutting edge of trade policy to build a brighter future for member economies. She also highlighted Canada’s progress on the General Review of the CPTPP, which aims to address challenges and adapt the agreement to global changes.

Minister Ng reiterated Canada’s commitment to helping women entrepreneurs overcome obstacles and discover opportunities in global markets. She spoke about opportunities to empower women in trade and highlighted the many ways Canadian programs and Global Trade and Gender Arrangement initiatives are helping make international trade more inclusive and sustainable. She also highlighted Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy and SheTrades, an International Trade Centre initiative, which support women in trade. The meeting ended with a joint declaration endorsed by all partners.

In a series of bilateral meetings, Minister Ng spoke with Elizabeth Galdo Marín, Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism; Tim Ayres, Australia’s Assistant Minister for Trade; Zulkifli Hasan, the Republic of Indonesia’s Minister for International Trade; Dato Dr. Amin

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Minister Ng advances Canada’s trade priorities at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting

Liew, Brunei Darussalam’s Minister of Finance and Economy; Mr. Allan Gepty, Undersecretary for the International Trade Group (ITG) of the Philippines, Japan’s State Minsiter Tatsunori Ibayashi, and Thailand’s Trade Representative and Advisor to the Prime Minister, Dr. Nalinee Taveesin and to advance Canada’s interests on trade and investment issues.

Throughout her meetings, Minister Ng condemned Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable war of aggression against Ukraine, which has had significant economic and trade impacts globally, including by exacerbating supply-chain issues, energy and food insecurity, and high inflation.

Quotes

“As Canada is immersed in implementing its Indo-Pacific Strategy, the APEC meeting allowed us to advance our trade priorities, including strengthening resilient supply chains and growing sustainable and inclusive economies in the Indo-Pacific region. These meetings in Peru were great opportunities for Canada to actively engage on important issues to strengthen the rules-based trading system and support Canadian workers and businesses from coast to coast to coast.”

- Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development

Quick facts

• Canada is a founding member of APEC. Since its establishment in 1989, APEC has become the pre-eminent economic forum in the Asia-Pacific region.

• APEC is a leading platform for Canada to advance economic policies in the region that promote free, fair and open trade and investment, as well as advance inclusive and sustainable growth.

• Canada’s APEC membership strengthens its relationships with emerging economies and helps to advance the goals outlined in its IndoPacific Strategy.

• The 21 APEC member economies account for nearly 40% of the world’s population, around half of global merchandise trade and approximately 60% of global GDP.

• In 2023, 88% of Canada’s merchandise exports were to APEC economies. Four of Canada’s top 5 merchandise trading partners are APEC economies.

• In 2023, foreign investment from APEC economies in Canada was valued at $866.2 billion.

• From 2009 to 2023, bilateral merchandise trade between Canada and Peru increased by 83.9%. Peru became Canada’s second-largest merchandise export market in Central and South America and the third-largest market for direct foreign investment in Central and South America.

• The value of Canada’s merchandise exports to Peru has risen steadily over the past 20 years, reaching $1.4 billion in 2023, while bilateral merchandise trade grew from $622 million in 2004 to $6.1 billion in 2023. Canadian foreign direct investment in Peru totaled $15.6 billion in 2023.

Ducks Unlimited Canada and PepsiCo announce collaboration to provide additional incentives to producers enrolled in FCC’s Sustainability Incentive Program

(May 14, 2024 FCC News Release) Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has joined forces with PepsiCo to offer additional financial incentives for producers who participate in Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Sustainability Incentive Program and grow oats or canola within their crop rotation. Beginning May 2024, PepsiCo will provide financial support to eligible producers based in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba who commit to planting perennial forage on unproductive cropland to improve biodiversity and drive positive change. Support will equal 50 per cent of the total payment producers receive on behalf of FCC’s program, up to a $1,000 maximum per application.

At its core, PepsiCo is an agriculture company. PepsiCo believes that regenerative agricultural practices will be pivotal in meeting the increasing demand for food as the global population grows, while also addressing the need to protect and enhance our natural resources. By collaborating with DUC, PepsiCo will extend its engagement with farming communities in Canada, helping to create a more resilient, sustainable agricultural system.

“The uptake from our producer partners who have already taken advantage of our partnership with FCC has been incredible,” says Paul Thoroughgood, national manager of sustainability at DUC. “Now with PepsiCo at the table, we can support even more farmers across the Prairies, recognizing them for the positive impacts they have on the landscape by providing even more incentives.”

Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Marginal Areas Program offers a solution for Canadian farmland that lacks productivity due to poor drainage, soil conditions, periodic flooding, inaccessibility, or salinity. Historically, DUC has offered participating producers a 10-year agreement as a way to assist with the cost of establishing perennials while alleviating the financial burden associated with land management challenges. Additionally, FCC participants who also partake in DUC’s Marginal Areas Program will be eligible to receive an incentive payment based on a percentage of their total borrowings, up to a maximum payment of $2,000 or $50/acre of enrolled acres.

“Our Sustainability Incentive Program encourages sustainable farming practices while supporting nature-positive outcomes,” says Curtis Grainger, FCC director of sustainability programs. “Now, with support from PepsiCo, we can further reward producers who take steps to add to the long-term health of Canada’s agriculture and food industry.”

Driving environmental enhancements across unproductive farmland continues to positively impact biodiversity across the Canadian landscape while also supporting producers’ profitability – contributing to stronger, more viable rural communities.

To learn more about DUC’s innovative environmental solutions and services, including these new incentives from PepsiCo, please visit ag.ducks.ca.

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership

Livestock Predation Prevention Program

Program Description

The Livestock Predation Prevention Program supports adoption of non-lethal, on-farm measures that reduce the risk of livestock predation by wolves, coyotes, bears and other predators. Reducing livestock predation promotes the co-existence of wildlife and livestock in agricultural regions of Manitoba.

Who Qualifies

Livestock producers who have both:

• A paid livestock predation claim under the Manitoba Wildlife Damage Compensation Program in 2021 or later.

• A Manitoba Premises Identification Number.

What Qualifies

Eligible expenses include purchasing equipment, livestock guardian dogs, and constructing predator resistant fencing to deter attacks on livestock by coyotes, wolves, and other predators. The objective of a project must be to deter predation of livestock located on Manitoba farms. More details of eligible expenses can be found in the program guide.

Cost-Share and Funding

Cap

FUNDING STREAMS

Pre-approved Livestock Predation Equipment and Guardian Dogs

Predator Resistant Fence Construction

The Pre-approved Livestock Predation Equipment and Guardian Dog funding stream is a rebate program. It allows eligible applicants to purchase items from a pre-approved list and submit the required documents to receive reimbursement.

Eligible producers can apply for funding to support construction of fencing that deters predators from entering calving and lambing areas, pastures, extended grazing areas, and deadstock compost sites. Producers will receive a funding decision letter indicating the approved budget for eligible projects.

Important Dates

June 14, 2024: Deadline for fence construction applications.

October 31, 2024: Complete fence construction. November 29, 2024: Complete fence inspection.

December 20, 2024: Deadline for submitting claims and proof of payment for equipment and guardian dog purchases and completed fence projects.

Eligible applicants can be reimbursed for up to 75 per cent of total approved eligible expenses, to a maximum of:

• $5,000 for purchases of pre-approved equipment and guardian dogs.

• $10,000 for fence construction projects

These maximums are the total funding available per applicant. Maximums also apply to individual categories of purchases and fence construction projects.

Pre-Approved Equipment & Guardian Dog Rebate Details

Producers submit a rebate claim for purchases from a list of pre-approved equipment and livestock guardian dogs that deter predators from their livestock. No prior approval is required. Claims are processed up to the claim deadline or until funding is exhausted.

Cost Sharing and Funding Cap

Eligible applicants can be reimbursed for up to 75 per cent of total approved eligible expenses, to a maximum of $5,000 for all eligible equipment and livestock guardian dog purchases. Each category of eligible purchase has its own funding cap.

Solar foxlights create an unusual frequency and colour of light to mimic human presence and deter predators from entering a livestock area. They are best used during high-risk periods as their effect can wear off as predators become used to them.

Electronet is a wire netting fence that is electrified and can be used as temporary fence to deter predators from sheep or other small livestock. Netting and ground rods are eligible purchases. One energizer is also eligible when electronet is purchased.

Fladry is a line of brightly coloured flags that can be hung in front of a fence or other barrier to deter predators due to the novelty of the installation. Turbo fladry has the added feature of being electrified and further deterring predators. They are used temporarily in high-risk periods as the effect will wear off. Fladry, turbo fladry, temporary posts and insulators are eligible. One energizer and ground rods are eligible when combined with the purchase of turbo fladry.

Livestock guardian dogs are breeds of dogs that will deter predators from cattle, sheep, and other livestock. Eligible breeds include Akbash, Anatolian Shepherd, Central Asian Shepherd, Great Pyrenees, Kangal, Komondor, Kuvasz, Maremma, Sarplaninac, and Tatra. One spike collar can be claimed per dog.

Based on the 75% government cost-share, the $5,000 total funding cap is reached with total eligible purchases of $6,666.66. The caps for each category are reached with eligible purchases of $1,333.33 for solar fox lights and $4,666.66 each for electronet, fladry/turbo fladry and livestock guardian dogs.

Eligible Expenses

· Purchase cost including shipping and PST

· Purchasing an energizer when electronet or turbo fladry is also purchased. Two energizers are eligible if both electronet and turbo fladry are purchased.

All invoices must be dated on or after April 1, 2024.

Eligible Description CAP Purchase Solar Foxlights Electronet Fladry/Turbo Fladry Livestock Guardian Dogs

$1,000 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500

Fence Construction Project Details

Financial assistance is available for construction of fences that reduce the risk of livestock predation:

Cost Sharing and Funding Cap

Eligible applicants can be reimbursed for up to 75 per cent of total approved eligible expenses, to a maximum of $10,000 for all fence construction. Funding approved for each fence construction project is based on the size, type and purpose of the fence.

Caps Applied to Funding For Fence Projects

Project Type

Predator Resistant Fence

Deadstock Compost Pen

Fence Type

Wire-net fence (e.g. page, welded, fixedknot, or hinge-joint fencing)

· 152 cm (60”) high

· 178 cm (70”) high

Electrified, high tensile, no apron

· 7-wire

· 9-wire

· 11-wire

If an apron is added to prevent burrowing under a fence.

Project Cap (base + additional cost per linear foot of fence)

· $1,000 + $6/linear foot

· $1,000 + $7/linear foot

· $1,000 + $3 per linear foot

· $1,000 + $4 per linear foot

· $1,000 + $5 per linear foot

· $1/linear foot is added

For each of the above fence types, the base funding is $2,000 (instead of $1,000). The per linear foot rates are the same as for Predator Resistance Fence.

Note: Based on 75% government cost share, the $10,000 total funding cap is reached with eligible expenses of $13,333.33 or more. Depending on fence size and type, the approved funding may be less than the $10,000 fence category cap.

Eligible Expenses

· Incremental Personal Labour at $30/hour and Incremental Personal Equipment Use at fixed, program rates. For these two incremental expenses combined, applicants can claim up to a total of $3.00/linear foot for deadstock compost areas, $1.00/linear foot for predator resistant fences or $1.50/linear foot if the predator resistant fence has an apron.

· Subcontracted Services related to custom labour and custom equipment use

· Equipment Rental for completion of the project

· Materials and Supplies such as gates, lumber, wire, and energizer (0.7 joules or more.)

· Provincial Sales Tax (PST).

Further conditions for a fence project:

· Fences are inspected to verify work completed and that they will deter predators.

· Specific ineligible items include barbed wire fences, hard-wired power sourcing, temporary or mobile fences, infrastructure and land preparation inside the fence, and fences around feedlots, feed storage areas, and non-grazed crops.

Fence Inspection

Fences constructed to contain cattle, sheep and other livestock are often ineffective barriers to predators. To be effective, fences must be constructed to deter predators from climbing over, passing through, or burrowing under them. All fence projects are inspected to verify that the work has been completed and the fence will deter predators. See the Program Guide and the Sustainable CAP website for fence

HOW TO APPLY FOR FUNDING

standards as well as guidelines and examples for fence construction.

An inspection of the finished fence can be arranged by calling the Program Information Line at 1-800-811-4411 or emailing agriculture@gov.mb.ca

The applicant will then be contacted by an inspector from their local MASC Service Centre. The completed inspection report will be submitted by MASC on the applicant’s behalf.

The application and claim documents for equipment, guardian dogs, and fence construction can be found on the Manitoba Agriculture website:

· Applicant Information Form to be completed once. It covers both pre-approved equipment and guardian dogs and fence construction

· Rebate Worksheet for pre-approved equipment and guardian dogs

· Application Worksheet for fence construction

Go to www.manitoba.ca/scap/ and click on Resiliency and Public Trust and then on Livestock Predation Prevention to find these forms as well as the Program Guide.

The applicant must attach all invoices and proof of payment, along with the Rebate Worksheet for equipment and guardian dogs and the Claim Worksheet for fence construction projects.

An applicant can submit one Rebate Worksheet and one Fence Claim Worksheet over the life of the program. The documents can be emailed to: agriculture@gov.mb.ca.