MBP E-Newsletter: June 14/2024

Minister MacAulay announces early list of Livestock Tax Deferral regions for 2024

MBP note: No Manitoba regions have been identified as of yet as being eligible for the Livestock Tax Deferral provision, but this is only a preliminary assessment of areas of need or potential need and the government will provide updates in the months ahead.

(June 14, 2024 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada News Release) The effects of climate change are having a direct and severe impact on farmers and their ability to earn a stable income. To provide producers with more certainty heading into the summer months, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an early list of regions that are eligible for Livestock Tax Deferral in 2024.

The Livestock Tax Deferral provision allows livestock producers in certain areas who are forced to sell all or part of their breeding herd due to drought, flooding or excess moisture to defer a portion of their income from sales until the following tax year. The income may be at least partially offset by the cost of reacquiring breeding animals, thus reducing the tax burden associated with the original sale.

This year, the Government of Canada has streamlined the process to identify regions earlier in the growing season, and also instituted a buffer zone to adjacent regions to capture impacted producers on the edges of affected regions. Weather, climate and production data from across Canada will continue to be monitored throughout the remainder of the season and regions will be added to the list when they meet the criteria. Livestock Tax Deferral serves as a crucial instrument for the government in mitigating the financial burden on farmers during natural disasters, such as drought or floods. The Government of Canada will continue working with industry partners to explore avenues to ensure farmers get support quicker and more efficiently in times of need.

Quotes

“As a farmer myself, I know firsthand the challenges and uncertainty our producers face due to extreme weather. By announcing Livestock Tax Deferral

regions earlier in the year and applying buffer zones to increase flexibility, we’re helping farmers make informed decisions and build up their resilience.”

- The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

Quick facts

• After consultation with industry, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has used preliminary scientific data to produce the initial list of prescribed regions earlier in the growing season.

• Using this preliminary data, some regions are likely to recover forage capacity based on actual conditions later in the growing season. However, once a region is prescribed, it will remain eligible for the deferral for the taxation year.

• In addition, a buffer zone is now being applied so regions that are adjacent to regions that qualify based on weather, climate and production data are also prescribed. This will ensure that farms within those adjacent regions who may also be experiencing drought or excess moisture conditions can benefit from the Livestock Tax Deferral provision.

• Subsequent regions will be added to the list when they meet the eligibility criteria of forage shortfalls of 50% or more caused by drought or excess moisture.

• To defer income under the Livestock Tax Deferral provision, the breeding herd must have been reduced by at least 15%.

• In the case of consecutive years of drought or excess moisture and flood conditions, producers may defer sales income to the first year in which the region is no longer prescribed.

• Producers have access to a comprehensive suite of business risk management (BRM) programs to help them manage significant risks that threaten the viability of their farm and are beyond their capacity to manage. BRM programs, including AgriStability, AgriInsurance and AgriInvest, are the first line of defense for producers facing disasters and farmers are encouraged to make use of these programs to protect their farming operation.

Associated links

• 2024 List of Prescribed Regions - Initial

• Livestock Tax Deferral Provision

• Canadian Drought Monitor

CCAWelcomes Critical Changes to Livestock Tax Deferral Provisions and Early List of Regions for 2024

June 14, 2024

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to see the federalgovernment’s announcement today announcing changes to the Livestock Tax Deferral (LTD)following the indication in Budget 2024. Changes include adding a buffer zone to LTDdesignated regions to ensure impacted producers will be eligible and a commitment to early designation and more frequent updates to the regions throughout the season.

“CCA has long advocated for changes to the LTDand we are encouragedto see the Government take tangible steps to address our concerns andfind solutions that work for producers,” said Nathan Phinney, president of CCA. “Today’s announcement including this year’s early designated regions willhelp impacted producers make real time decisions for their operations.We will continue to work with producers andgovernment to ensure producers have alltools available to help them succeed.”

For years, CCA has been advocating for changes tothe LTD to ensure all impacted producers would be eligible. Given the recent andfrequent drought years CCA increased advocacy efforts to both Agricultureand Agri-Food Canada and Finance Canada to make these critical changes.

By instituting buffer zones and committing tofrequent updates of the early designation, the federal government has demonstrated it has heard concerns of beef producers.The buffer zones are a positive first step towards a moretimely and moreflexible response in building resilience to extreme weather events such as droughts or floods.

CCA will continue to work closely with our provincial members, producersand government to help mitigate as much risk as possible from these extreme weather events, and to identify any gaps under LTD.Welook forward tohearing about next steps regarding implementation of this critical program and will work with beef producers to promote and utilize this program fully.

For further information, contact: Carol Reynolds Communications Manager Canadian Cattle Association 403-451-0931| reynoldsc@cattle.ca

The Canadian Cattle Association is the national voice for Canada’s beef cattle industry representing 60,000 beef farms and feedlots. www.cattle.ca

Canadian Cattle Association and Canadian Cattle Youth Council Urge Government to Press Pause on Capital Gains Changes to Save Family Farms

June 12, 2024

Ottawa, ON The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) represents the country’s 60,000 beef farms andfeedlots, where the majority are family owned and have operated for multiple generations.

By announcing the proposed tax changes in the Federal Budget on April 16, 2024 with an effective implementation date of June 25, 2024, the Government of Canada is not providing Canadian farm businesses with enough runway to fully assess the potential implications of these changes for farm succession tax planning purposes and adjust accordingly.

Budget 2024’s proposedincrease tothe capital gains inclusion rate has the potential to negatively impact family farm succession planning.  CCA and the Canadian Cattle YouthCouncil is calling on the Government of Canada to pause implementation andthoroughly study the proposed changes to understand the impacts.

“Weneed to ensure thatthe beef industry remains strong and competitive by providing all the means necessaryfor smooth family farm transition planning,” commentedScott Gerbrandt, Canadian Cattle Youth Council, President.

CCA and its Youth Councilurgethe federal government to exempt beef cattle producers and otherfarmers from the increase to capital gains and ensure that these measures do not jeopardize the smoothintergenerational transfer of assets.

“Our producers and accountants have not had enough time to properly assess the magnitude of implications these changes will have on the beef industry.Weurge thegovernment to press pause on this implementation and have discussion the impacts with farmers morefully,” stated Nathan Phinney, CCA President.

We want to hear from Canadian farmers of all ages and all parts of Canada howthese proposed capital gains changes may affect the succession of their familyfarming operations. Farmers can share their stories about howtheir farm succession planning may be impacted by contacting us at advocacy@cattle.ca

For further information, contact: Carol Reynolds Communications Manager Canadian Cattle Association 403-451-0931| reynoldsc@cattle.ca

The Canadian Cattle Association is the national voice for Canada’s beef cattle industry representing 60,000 beef farms and feedlots. www.cattle.ca

Farm product prices, April 2024

(Source: Statistics Canada’s The Daily for April 10, 2024) Monthly provincial prices received by farmers in April for grains, oilseeds, specialty crops, cattle, hogs, poultry, eggs and dairy products are now available.

In April, prices for durum wheat posted their seventh consecutive month-over-month decline in both major producing provinces, down 3.0% in Alberta and 1.9% in Saskatchewan. Both provinces also recorded a year-over-year decrease, with prices falling at least 10.5% in April. International competition put downward pressure on durum wheat prices.

Meanwhile, prices for wheat (excluding durum) varied across the provinces in April compared with March. Quebec (+6.6%) led the increase, while Prince Edward Island (-3.0%) experienced the largest decrease. On a year-over-year basis, prices for wheat (excluding durum) dropped in all provinces, with Manitoba (-23.2%) and Saskatchewan (-23.2%) leading the declines in April.

Canola monthly prices increased in all provinces except Quebec (-3.1%) in April. Alberta (+7.7%) reported the largest increase after posting seven consecutive monthly price declines. The increase in canola prices was supported by strong domestic crushing and higher prices for vegetable oils in April. On a year-over-year basis, however, canola prices declined in all provinces in April, with Ontario (-23.3%) posting the largest drop.

In April, oat prices varied across the provinces, with increases led by Quebec (+13.1%) and decreases led by Prince Edward Island (-3.7%). Year over year, oat prices rose in most provinces, with Manitoba (+12.8%) reporting the largest growth, followed by Saskatchewan (+12.3%). Stocks of oats fell by 50.9% year over year in March. This decrease was largely caused by low production during the 2023 growing season, resulting in lower supply, which exerted an upward pressure on prices.

In April, monthly price movements for feeder cattle varied across the provinces with increases led by the Atlantic provinces, followed by Quebec (+7.3%) and Alberta (+3.2%). The declines were led by Saskatchewan (-2.1%). Year over year, feeder cattle prices were at least 20.0% higher in April.

Slaughter cattle monthly prices rose across all provinces in April, except in British Columbia (6.0%). The gains ranged from 0.7% in Saskatchewan to 5.6% in Alberta. Slaughter cattle prices were at least 11.1% higher in April compared with the same month in 2023. The declining cattle herd was the primary contributor to the price increases.

Monthly slaughter hog prices grew across all provinces in April 2024. The gains ranged from 7.4% in British Columbia to 9.9% in New Brunswick. This marked at least three consecutive months of price increases for all provinces. Softening feed prices have improved profitability for hog producers.

Temporary Foreign Worker Program providing extension of the temporary measure on advertisement for occupations in primary agriculture

The Government of Canada is extending the temporary suspension of minimum advertising requirements for primary agriculture in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW Program).

Until June 30, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada will continue to suspend minimum advertising requirements (advertisement and job posting) for employers applying for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire temporary foreign workers in primary agriculture

Employers are expected to continue efforts to recruit Canadians, permanent residents, and

workers from underrepresented groups that face barriers to employment. However, until June 30, 2025, employers are not required to submit proof with their LMIA application for occupations related to primary agriculture

Please note that the Program website will be updated accordingly shortly. If you have questions on the TFW Program, please visit Canada.ca or connect with the Employer Contact Centre

See also: https://www.canada.ca/en/employmentsocial-development/services/foreignworkers/agricultural.html

Statement: Revitalizing the Canada-United States Regulatory Partnership

(June 11, 2024 Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat News Release) Canada and the United States anchor the most competitive, prosperous, and resilient economic region in the world. Together, our countries sustain thriving supply chains and regulatory alignment that promote bilateral trade, with over $3.6 billion ($CAD) worth of goods and services crossing the border each day.

Following a meeting on May 15, 2024 between Treasury Board of Canada President Anita Anand and the Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget, Shalanda Young, both countries have reaffirmed a shared commitment to regulatory cooperation.

The Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) is an initiative created in 2011 to facilitate closer regulatory cooperation between the two countries and enhance economic competitiveness by aligning regulatory systems

where appropriate, while maintaining high levels of protection for health, safety, and the environment.

The RCC promotes economic growth, job creation, and benefits to consumers and businesses through increased regulatory transparency and coordination. It provides a forum for regulators from Canada and the U.S. to meet with stakeholders, including industry, consumer advocacy groups, and non-government organizations, to identify ways to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden.

Minister Anand and Director Young underscored the importance of working together to focus on issues of shared priority. Further discussions between Canada and the United States will help determine where to prioritize regulatory cooperation.

Statement: Revitalizing the Canada-United States Regulatory Partnership - cont.

Officials on both sides of the border will work together to identify opportunities to streamline processes and ensure that regulations are suited to modern business realities and encourage innovation, while protecting the health, safety and security of people and the environment.

Associated Links

• Canada-United States Relations

• Regulatory Cooperation

• Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council

17th Annual Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up 2024

Up Committee has

the 17th annual Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up. The 17th event is scheduled to be held August 2nd, 3rd and 4th at the Beautiful Plains Ag Society in Neepawa Manitoba.

For 17 years Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up has prioritized educational events and clinics, team bonding, and friendly competition. We are excited to host the popular competitive events that our 3 day event has offered in the past, such as the Cookoff, Team Judging and Individual Judging, Ag Challenge, Scholarships, Judging Clinics and the Agribition Judging Team. We are also pleased to be working on some new fresh and exciting events that we have never offered before!

We offer an all breeds cattle show with classes for heifer calves, bull calves, yearling heifers, 2 year old cow calf pairs and mature cow calf pairs as well as a market steer show. Round Up is pleased to offer a free entry to any 4-H champion female as well as a parade of champions to acknowledge these juniors for their well deserved success! Entries are open until July 1st and can be found on Facebook or the Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up website, mbyouthbeefroundup.weebly.com. Watch our Facebook page or website for details on how and when to apply for the scholarships Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up has to offer!

Juniors, 4-H members and commercial and purebred producers from the age of 6 to 25 are welcome to attend. Events and competitions are friendly for all age groups! Watch for our facebook page “Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up” for further announcements or how to enter! Entry deadlines are July 5th, 2024.

We invite the public to come check this event out and see first hand great things the up and coming Canadian beef producers are up to!

The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency (the Agency) continues to diversify its youth strategy with the renewal of the annual scholarship, aimed at students who intend to make an impact in Canada’s beef industry.

The scholarship is open not only to beef producers and those directly involved with their families, but it is open to students who can see unique ways to make an impact through marketing, research, public engagement, and other areas where check-off dollars are invested to generate value for the beef industry in Canada.

Click on the graphic for more information.

Yellowquill Pasture Workshop – June 26

The Yellowquill pasture is a 2,400-acre mixed grass and aspen parkland grazing system partnership of the Nature Conservancy of Canada and Manitoba Agriculture Crown Lands. To give participants a better understanding of the importance of native grasslands and how to identify different native plants, various agencies working in pasture and forage management will participate to discuss the programs that they deliver.

Date: Wednesday June 26, 2024

Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Place: Yellowquill Pasture

Directions: 7 miles south of CFB Shilo’s south gate on #340

1 mile east on Rd 47 North Agenda

1:00 p.m. Yellowquill Pasture Background and the Role of the Nature Conservancy of Canada –

Why Maintaining Native Forage Biodiversity is Important

Josh Dillabough, Nature Conservancy of Canada

1:30 p.m. Ag Crown Lands Update – Balancing Livestock, Wildlife and Indigenous Uses

Myles Kopytko, Manitoba Agriculture Crown Lands

Yellowquill Grazing Management Plan

Shawn Cabak, Forage and Livestock Specialist Manitoba Agriculture

2:00 p.m. Battling Leafy Spurge with Insects and Cattle

Mae Elsinger, Rangeland Biologist Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Range and Pasture Health and Assessment

Rachel Whidden, Association of Manitoba Community Pastures

3:00 p.m. Round table of Agency Programs for Livestock and Forage Producers including Manitoba Habitat Conservancy – Kasie Cullen, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Central Assiniboine Watershed – Neil Zalluski

3:30 p.m. Native Plant Identification

Chelsi Beernaert and Ashley Greenley, Nature Conservancy of Canada

4:00 p.m. Adjourn

For more information, call Manitoba Agriculture: 1-204-239-3353 or email: shawn.cabak@gov.mb.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.

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.

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