Manitoba farmers urged to ‘make the call’ on World Wetlands Day

Ducks Unlimited Canada wants all producers to explore conservation options

On World Wetlands Day, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) wants to recognize and help farmers who are taking action to preserve natural habitat on their land.

“Science shows that wetlands can improve crop and livestock production in many ways,” explains Mark Francis, Ducks Unlimited Canada’s (DUC) manager of provincial operations in Manitoba. “I encourage farmers and ranchers to celebrate World Wetlands Day by contacting DUC or the conservation group of their choice to map out a plan to preserve and restore these vital marshes and ponds.”

2 eggs

1 1/4 cups milk

1 tsp. vanilla

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 cup honey

3 1/2 cups large flaked oatmeal

1/2 cup sliced almonds

2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

In a mixing bowl, stir together the eggs, milk, vanilla, salt and honey. Add in the oats and almonds to the milk mixture and stir together. Gently fold in the blueberries. Pour this into a lightly sprayed 9x9 inch pan. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Spoon into bowls and top with milk or yogurt.

Raisin cinnamon oat scones

1 cup oatmeal vinegar added.

1 cup buttermilk or milk with 1 tsp.

2 cups flour

1/3 cup brown sugar

3 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 cup butter

1 egg

1 cup raisins

1 Tbsp. sugar

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

To the oatmeal add the buttermilk and set aside. In a bowl add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Cut the butter into flour using a pastry blender until the mixture is fine. Add the raisins to the flour. Stir the egg into the buttermilk and oatmeal and add to the flour mix. Do not over mix- just until dough forms a ball. Pat out onto floured surface and pat down to a large circle. Mix the table spoon of sugar with the cinnamon and sprinkle over dough. Cut in half.

Cut each halve into 7-8 wedges. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.