Just before August ended, MFGA pitched in with our Prairie Watershed Climate Program (PWCP) lead Manitoba Association of Watersheds (MAW) and our project partners at Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds (SAW) to detail progress and next steps within the AAFC’s On Farm Climate Action Fund that supports the entire PWCP. The webinar is now posted on MAW’s YouTube channel and is linked below. It also has been updated in key areas that came forward after the webinar was held. I strongly encourage all to give it a view. I thought our project managers/moderators: Dan Cox (MAW) and Lynne Roszell (SAW) were exemplary in fielding questions and providing information.

Finally, we are absolutely determined to pull off our fifth-ever MFGA Regenerative Agriculture Conference with great success and gusto this November 14-15, 2022 in Brandon. Plans are looking really good and getting better every day and we will be accelerating the conference profile and promotions more front and center as we move closer to the event. Please do take full advantage of the early bird registration fee on October 1. It’s going to be a blast!

Manitoba Association of Watersheds, Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds, and MFGA hosted a webinar for crop advisors, agronomists, agrologists, farmers and producers on the PWCP BMPs and Project details on the 25th of Aug. Check out the webinar on MAW's YouTube page.

Although there are a lot of pros via a mixed alfalfa/grass stand versus pure stands, it does come with some issues that should be considered based on individual situations. Read on...

Haying conditions have been a challenge for many this growing season. Frequent rains have made a first cut difficult. As we move into the first days of fall there have been more opportunities to take subsequent cuts without rain affecting the quality. Prices for September look to be trending down (slightly). We are also seeing more ads indicating whether or not the crop has been rained on and this is being reflected in some of the prices. Read on...

The Manitoba Grazing Exchange (MGE) website virtually connects farmers who have available grazing pasture or cover crop fields with livestock owners/ranchers who are seeking grazing land through an interactive map. The platform is based off the South Dakota Grazing Exchange which has since expanded into several other parts of the United States. For questions, contact Karen.

Cleanfarms will be collecting unwanted pesticides and old livestock/equine medications from October 24-28 throughout Manitoba at various partner retail locations. You can safely dispose of unwanted or obsolete products at no charge, between 9:00am and 4:00pm. Find a location near you here.

The Canadian Cow-calf Cost of Production Network launched in 2020 with the objective to benchmark cow-calf production systems across Canada. Entering their third year, they are inviting all producers to signup for focus groups in January to March 2023, especially producers with herds over 500 head, and from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario Sign-up by November 30, 2022.

The Manitoba government has received more than 1,800 applications from Manitobans for support through the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program after spring flooding caused extensive damage throughout the province, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk announced. For more information on the DFA program or to apply, visit www.manitoba.ca/emo/dfa.

If you have claims for Forage Restoration, Select Hay, Basic Hay, Greenfeed, or the Harvest Flood and Enhanced Quality options, the deadline to file without penalty is October 1 (October 3 for 2022). Instructions on filing found here.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba have launched 150 Years of Farming in Manitoba, an e-book developed in partnership with Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) that shares the 150-year evolution of the agriculture and agri-food sector in Manitoba, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson recently announced. Read the full news release.

Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is accepting applications until Friday, December 9, 2022 for consideration for The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA). Since 1996, TESA has recognized producers who go above and beyond standard industry conservation practices and set positive examples for other cattle producers and the general public. More details here.

Before moving a piece of machinery, do a walk-around to ensure no one is near the equipment and warn anyone in the immediate area that the machinery will be moving. Visit KAPs FarmSafe Manitoba website for more info.

Learn about the exciting work happening in dairy research across Canada. Webinars (1-2pm) will take place approximately every two to three weeks from late September 2022 through March 2023, with each session highlighting a different research project. Register here for more details.

24^th Annual ASE Career Fair - Oct 4, 2022, U of M, Winnipeg, Mb

The ASE Career Fair at the University of Manitoba will be held 2:30pm – 6:30pm (CDT), in the Multipurpose Room at the UMSU University Centre (65 Chancellor’s Circle). REGISTER TODAY!

EMILI’s Agriculture Enlightened Conference - Oct 20, 2022, Winnipeg, Mb

The theme for this in-person conference at the Fairmont Winnipeg is Canada’s Digital Agriculture Opportunity. We’re planning a number of great sessions including on cybersecurity, insurance innovation, smart farm innovations, talent retention and the future of digital agriculture in Canada. It is also offered online via PheedLoop. Check out the sessions here.

Register at mbbeef.ca or call 1-800-772-0458.

This conference will discuss several aspects of the globalization of agri-food research and innovation and includes a reception open to parliamentarians, government officials and key stakeholders. Registration is now open.

Our 1.5 day event will feature North American keynote speakers and local producer panels. We have announced our first two speakers, Kara Kroeger and Fred Provenza, and outlined a fantastic Day One agenda on Carbon and Day Two will focus on Healthy Soils, Healthy People. Early Bird deadline is Oct 1. Get registered!

Watch their site for details.

Held at CanadInns Polo Park, this year's theme is Building Resilient Watersheds and ocuses on climate resiliency at the watershed level. Visit their site.

Two great conferences come together: Western Canada Conference on Soil Health & Western Canadian Grazing Conference, titled "Soil & Grazing: Biology Not Geology"and held at the Double Tree Hilton. Early bird pricing until October 31. Full conference details here.

GBFW is run by a small committee of producers with a mandate to provide agricultural education to our communities. More information about the conference here.

Back to in-person, this annual event is an exposition of agricultural production expertise, technology, and equipment that attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and the United States of America. Held at the Keystone Centre. Details here.

Held at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre in Winnipeg, the Manitoba Beef Producer's AGM will feature topical breakout sessions, panel discussions, resolutions debate, and an opportunity to interact with our fellow beef producers, other members of the value chain, and government officials. Watch for details here.

The XXV International Grasslands Congress - May 14-19, 2023, Covington, KY USA 

The theme is “Grasslands for Soil, Animal, and Human Health". A Call for Presentations deadline is August 15, and producers should consider attending and taking part in Congress, pre-congress tours etc. Additional details here.

We are proud to showcase our 2022/23 Annual Supporters! 

Join these leaders who are some of the best of the best in the agriculture and conservation communities - sign up here!