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Protect Your Investment with Livestock Price Insurance-Calf Insurance and Other LPI Tools
LPI-calf insurance can help protect producers’ investment in their calf crop and give them peace of mind even as markets fluctuate. This easy-to-use risk management program is offered in the spring and covers the price risk cow-calf producers face when selling calves in the market. Producers can tailor coverage to their operation by purchasing price insurance for anticipated calf sales.
This market-driven program uses several factors to forecast future calf prices. During the policy purchasing period, the coverage offered is calculated three days a week using market data from each given day. Policies are available for purchase Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 11 p.m. MT.
Calf policies are available for purchase until June 8, 2023 with expiry dates into February 2024. Learn more at LPICalf
Making it Easier
LPI has several features and resources for producers on its website LPI.ca
Understanding Premiums & Settlements: This new section explains the ins and outs of the premium tables and settlements. Look here for information on how to read a premium table and when to access your claim window.
Need Help: This section has valuable help resources, including How to Create an online LPI Account, How to Purchase an LPI Policy online, and How to Claim on an LPI Policy online.
LPI Workpad: This useful tool aids producers when making purchasing decisions. The workpad provides producers with the option to calculate up to three example purchases prior to making any purchasing decisions. It clearly communicates policy details for best decisionmaking practices.
Producers can purchase Livestock Price Insurance every Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 2 to 11 p.m. MT. Claims can be made on Mondays between 2 and 11 p.m. MT. If you require assistance, please contact your provincial LPI office
Manitoba producers
LPI toll-free: 1.844.782.5747
8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MT
Closed weekends and statutory holidays
MASC Office Locations
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Other Livestock Price Insurance Programs and Information
The calf product is offered in the spring and covers the price risk a cow-calf producer faces selling calves in the September to February markets. The settlement index is based on the average price of a 600 pound steer. Producers must own the insured calves for 60 continuous days within the policy length and feed the calves within western Canada or a geographical locale specified by LPI.
LPI-Feeder
The feeder product is offered year-round and covers the price risk a cattle feeder faces when marketing. The settlement index is based on the average price of an 850 pound steer. Producers must own the insured calves for 60 continuous days within the policy length and feed the calves within western Canada or a geographical locale specified by LPI. Learn more at LPIFeeder
LPI-Fed
The fed product is offered year-round for cattle being finished in western Canada. The settlement index is based on the weekly Alberta fed cattle price, using Canfax data. Producers must finish the fed cattle in western Canada for the final four-week period immediately prior to the claim window. Learn more at LPI-Fed
LPI-Fed Cattle Price Reporting
The fed cattle price reporting option enables producers to report their cash prices directly to LPI in order to benefit the settlement index and sustainability of the program. Learn more at LPI-Fed Cattle Price Reporting
Cost to Participate
Premiums of the LPI program are fully funded by producers. Premiums are market-driven and are based on traditional insurance principles. Premiums fluctuate based on a number of market-related factors.
Premium Factors
1. Forward Cattle Price
The only forward-looking estimate for cattle prices in North America is the Chicago Merchantile Exchange (CME).
• Calf: There is no forward-looking estimate for calf prices in North America, so LPI uses the feeder cattle futures traded at the CME. CME futures prices are used to establish a forward price for feeder cattle which is then converted to Canadian currency and adjusted with a basis projection, feeder to calf spread and barley price.
• Feeder: CME feeder cattle future prices are used to establish a forward price which is then converted to Canadian currency and adjusted with a basis projection. This model assumes the basis will eventually return to the threeyear average basis.
• Fed: CME futures prices are used to establish a forward price, which is then converted to Canadian currency and adjusted with a basis projection.
2. Life of the Policy
Longer policy lengths may have a greater chance of the settlement price being below the insured price. Typically, longer policies have higher premiums.
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3.Market Volatility
If the market is highly volatile at the time of the policy sale, the premium will be higher. If the market is relatively stable, the premium should be less expensive.
4.Coverage
Price
The premium is reflective of the coverage selected. Higher coverage will produce a higher premium and lower coverage will produce a lower premium.
5.Interest
A fixed interest rate is assumed throughout the life of the policy. Interest rates are based on the Bank of Canada Treasury Bills.
What is basis?
Basis is the difference between the current cash price and the nearby futures price.
• The cash market reflects the actual selling price of a physical commodity (auction market).
• The futures price reflects the predicted price of cattle at a specific future time.
• Basis also reflects the impact of trade issues, cost of gain differences, transportation, border fees, and supply/demand of cattle.
What is the settlement index?
The settlement index is the average market price for relative cattle sold on a weekly basis.
Settlement is not based on the actual prices received by each individual policy holder’s sales. The settlement index for each cattle product is determined using different sources.
Click the following links to learn more about LPI – Calf settlement, LPI – Feeder settlement, LPI –Fed settlement
The settlement index for each week is calculated and published on the following Monday, allowing policy holders to settle some or all of their insured weight against the published settlement price. This can only take place between 2 p.m. and 11 p.m. (MT) that Monday.
Understanding Your Claim Window
All cattle policies have a claim window ahead of the expiry date. This enables policy holders to claim on settlement indices published on Mondays of each settlement week. The claim window is the three consecutive weeks leading up to the expiry date.
To claim early (in the first three weeks of the policy), producers must contact their local LPI office or use the self-service LPI.ca portal. If the producer does not claim early, the policy will automatically settle on the expiry date with no action required.
Regional Settlement Indexes – Calf and Feeder
When producers purchase LPI Calf or Feeder policies, they should consider the region which represents where the cattle will be marketed to accurately reflect the risks associated with their operation.
LPI offers two separate indexes for the Calf and Feeder programs:
• Alberta – Settlement index is based on Alberta auction market sales
Livestock Price Insurance –
• SaskMan – Settlement index is based on Saskatchewan and Manitoba auction market sales
Program participants are not limited to one index or the other. Producers from any western province can purchase on either table to meet their marketing strategies.
region. Click here to view the list of participating auction markets.
Frequently Asked Question
How do I know which policy and expiry date is best for me?
Participating Auction Markets for LPI
LPI Feeder and Calf policies are not settled against the exact price the policy holder may have sold their feeders or calves for. Having a large number of online and auction markets participating in the Program allows settlement values to reflect the market conditions of the week across the provinces by specified
The policy choice is tailored around the weight of calf, feeder or fed cattle the producer plans to sell. Producers should choose an expiry date which is the closest match to the expected sales date; however, it should always be after the expected selling timeframe. For example, if a producer plans to sell March 15 and policy expiry dates on the premium table are available for March 1 and March 29, it is better to choose March 29 because this will encompass the expected sales date and not expire prior to your planned sale date.
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March 16, 2023
Discover Agriculture in the City
Strawberry planting, trivia games, free samples, and food innovation from Manitoba students
Did you know Manitoba is the bacon capital of Canada? Or that 4,800 acres of fresh vegetables and 75,000 acres of potatoes are grown here every year? How about that egg farmers care for hens that lay 76 million dozen eggs each year? Did you also know that canola was created in Winnipeg, or that you’re probably eating Manitoba wheat in your bread?
On Saturday, March 18, The Forks Market will be transformed into a hands-on event celebrating where our food comes from and the people that help get it to our tables, as the annual Discover Agriculture in the City event showcases the best of Manitoba agriculture and the agri-food sector. Discover the impact of agriculture here in Manitoba and why it matters to everyone.
The free event kicks off at 9:00 am on the second floor of The Forks Market with a wide range of interactive exhibits on display and the opportunity to meet Manitoba farmers until 3:00 pm. The University of Manitoba Food Fight will feature new food products created by students here in our province which will be presented to a panel of judges.
Hands-on displays include the chance to plant a strawberry plant that you can take home, crush made-in-Manitoba canola, create a living seed necklace, and taste some of Manitoba’s homegrown foods. A free photo booth will allow participants to capture their celebration of Manitoba’s vibrant agriculture community.
Canada’s agriculture and agri-food system generated over $134.9 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2021 and employs 2.1 million people across the country, including 35,260 in Manitoba alone. Manitoba is home to 24 agri-food research and development centres, and our province leads the way in providing cutting edge technology and skills to the entire agriculture sector.
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For more information:
Laurel Lyons
204-583-2447
Laurel.Lyons@agr.gc.ca
Colin Hornby
204-898-2641
Colin.Hornby@kap.ca
Website: https://aginthecity.ca/
Appendix
Full list of exhibitors
Agriculture education and awareness:
• University of Manitoba: Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
• Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre
• Great Tastes of Manitoba
• Manitoba 4-H Council Inc.
Health:
• Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Health in Research and Medicine
Canadian agriculture & food:
• Keystone Agricultural Producers
• Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives
• Manitoba Beef Producers
• Manitoba Canola Growers Association
• Manitoba Chicken Producers
• Manitoba Egg Farmers
• Manitoba Pork
• Manitoba Turkey Producers
• Prairie Fruit Growers Association
• Vegetable Growers Association of Manitoba
Service to the public:
• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
• Manitoba Agriculture
Website: https://aginthecity.ca/
info@manitobafarmerwellness.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program celebrates first anniversary and announces continuation of program
Wednesday, March 15, 2022 (LA SALLE, MB) – Manitoba’s only free one on one counselling service for farm families celebrates its first anniversary this month. With significant support from sponsors and a growing following on social media, the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program (MFWP) has lots to celebrate including their announcement of the continuation of the service in Manitoba.
“Last year was an exciting year for MFWP,” says Marcel Hacault, MFWP’s chair. “On March 1, 2022 we launched our confidential, no cost counselling services to support the mental health and wellness of Manitoba farm families. We saw a need and with overwhelming support from the industry, we are excited to announce we are continuing this service in Manitoba. We are thankful for the growing community of sponsors and supporters that see value in the program, and we are in a great position for the future.”
The MFWP board is currently going through a strategic planning exercise to define the future direction of the program. Part of that exercise is establishing the sustainability of the program, not just financially, but also from an awareness and promotion perspective.
“What we learned in our first year is that the program works, is valued by those who use it and it should be continued. This year we would like to raise funds to support 160 Manitoba farm families, and our focus will be on increasing awareness about the program with industry, farmers and health care professionals,” says Roberta Galbraith, vice chair, MFWP.
The results of the program can be summed up in this unsolicited testimonial: “A true highlight of the 2022 growing season for me was finding out about and using the counselling services provided by MFWP. Not only was it encouraging to hear that such a program exists, my sessions with Kim provided me with valuable perspective and insight towards how my own mental health is connected to the health of my farm. I better understand now that tending to my own self and my own mental health is equally as important as tending to the fields. These lessons are benefiting me immensely.”
Farmers and their immediate family members can access six free, confidential one on one (one hour) counselling sessions with a registered counsellor with a background in agriculture, funded by the
7 Kingswood Crescent La Salle, Manitoba, R0G 0A1
MFWP. The services are available during the day, evenings or on weekends to accommodate farmers’ unique schedules, and can be in person, by telephone or video chat depending on preference.
If you are interested in booking an appointment with a counsellor, making a donation or learning more about the program, visit manitobafarmerwellness.ca.
About Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program
The Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program is a non-profit organization established October 26, 2021, and is led by a working board of directors. The Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program exists to provide one on one counselling sessions by professional counselors with backgrounds in agriculture to farmers and their families seeking mental health services. For more information, visit manitobafarmerwellness.ca
Media Contact
Gerry Friesen
Chief administration officer
Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program
204-232-0574 | info@manitobafarmerwellness.ca
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Multi-Year Infrastructure Investment Strategy Details Planned Highway, Water Control, Northern Airport Capital Projects
(March 13, 2023 Province of Manitoba News Release) Manitobans will soon be able to travel to Ontario on four-lane highways and travel the Perimeter Highway without stopping as part of a $4.1-billion, multi-year infrastructure strategy, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk announced.
The massive plan details more than 800 approved capital projects planned for the next five years to improve provincial highway, water control and northern airport assets throughout the province. It includes over $2.5 billion for highway infrastructure including $560 million to improve Manitoba’s key trade and commerce routes grid and nearly $280 million to upgrade Winnipeg’s Perimeter Highway to freeway standards. Once complete, this initiative will improve safety by adding interchanges and overpasses at all roadways and railway crossings.
“The Manitoba government continues taking concrete action to improve the safe and free flow of people and goods throughout this province,” said Piwniuk. “We continue to grow Manitoba as a transportation hub that provides industry better trade access to markets and supports investment in trade-based industries.”
In all, the plan itemizes:
• 525 highways projects including 1,862 kilometres of Manitoba highways to be upgraded
• 97 projects to enhance bridges and structures throughout Manitoba;
• more than $115 million to upgrade PTH 5 from PTH 23 to the Trans-Canada Highway to support economic growth in
the region and remove spring loading restrictions;
• $40 million in upgrades to PTH 6, one of Manitoba’s busiest northern highways;
• $151 million for the construction of a new interchange on the South Perimeter Highway (PTH 100) at St. Anne’s Road, bringing the total to three major interchange projects on the South Perimeter Highway including the project already under construction at St. Mary’s Road and the planned interchange at McGillivray Boulevard;
• more than $60 million to upgrade PTH 75;
• more than $57 million to replace the Symington Yards overpass east of Winnipeg;
• 214 water-related projects including the proposed $600-million Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels;
• more than $75 million invested in northern airports including two new airport terminal buildings and approximately 150,000 square metres of runway repairs;
• six major twinning projects, which will provide 71 km of newly twinned highway; and
• 116 culvert replacements due to the 2022 spring flood.
These investments also build on previously announced projects such as the $40-million investment to better service CentrePort and $74 million to build a northern corridor to the continued on page
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Details Planned Highway, Water Control, Northern Airport Capital Projects
Port of Churchill to export resources such as liquefied natural gas to reflect Manitoba government’s goal of making Manitoba an inter-continental trade gateway, the minister noted.
An interactive map with the location and status of every project included in the strategy can be found at https://gov.mb.ca/mit/mipmap/map.html .
The strategy also extends the commitment to investing a minimum of $500 million per year in Manitoba highways until 2028, the minister noted. The plan provides the public and industry stakeholders with advance notice of the timing and location of upcoming work. It also breaks down the work into four key pillars:
• renewal work – 39 per cent of the projects upgrade or improve existing projects;
• connectivity and innovation – 19 per cent of the projects connect Manitobans to essential services and is built in anticipation of emerging technology;
• climate resiliency – 28 per cent of the projects improve the ability of infrastructure to withstand severe weather events over time; and
• economic development – 14 per cent of projects to support future economic growth.
To read the 2023 Multi-year Infrastructure Investment Strategy, visit: https://gov.mb.ca/mit/myhis/index.html
Manitoba Government Introduces Legislation to Streamline Appeal Process under Animal Care Act
(March 13, 2023 Province of Manitoba News Release) The Manitoba government has introduced amendments to the Animal Care Act that would streamline and enhance the process for appeals brought before the Animal Care Appeal Board, Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced.
“Everyone benefits when the well-being of animals is respected,” said Johnson. “The ethically sound treatment of animals is a priority for citizens and society as a whole, is good business practice and is an essential part of modern agriculture. These amendments align with our government’s commitment to protect the welfare of animals and to enforce compliance with an acceptable standard for their care.”
The Animal Care Appeal Board hears appeals on animal seizures and other decisions and orders made under the Animal Care Act. The proposed amendments would update the process for filing appeals, increase the flexibility of hearings and introduce provisions related to the dismissal of appeals, the minister noted.
The amendments would change the process for appeals by introducing a seven-day time limit for filing a notice of appeal, though an additional provision would allow the appeal board to extend this time limit in specified circumstances. The requirement that a notice of appeal must be in writing and must state the reasons for the appeal remains unchanged.
The changes would increase the flexibility of hearings by ensuring appeals could be held in multiple formats including in person, in writing or orally by telephone or other electronic means.
The amendments also introduce provisions that would allow the appeal board to dismiss an appeal for specific reasons, such as if the appeal had not been filed within the applicable time limit, or if it were not within the jurisdiction of the appeal board.
The minister noted that, in the interest of fair access to justice, an additional provision would allow an opportunity for the appellant to make a written submission to the board before the appeal is dismissed.
Reminder of Final Offering of the Live Webinar Mental Health: Building Resiliency on March 21
According to the 2021 study of ‘Farmer Mental Health in Canadian’ done by the University of Guelph; 1 in 4 Canadian Farmers felt that their life was not worth living, wished they were dead, or thought of taking their own life in the last 12 months.
The Do More Agriculture Foundation champions mental health and well-being for Canadian agriculture producers. Executive Director Megz Reynolds says "The needle has moved regarding mental health in agriculture it still has a long way to go before we are no longer loosing community member's to death by suicide. It is on each and everyone of us to work together to end the stigma surrounding mental health and change the culture, this starts with self education and by joining the conversation."
Animal Health Emergency Management (AHEM) is pleased to partner The Do More Agriculture Foundation in delivering a 1-hour live virtual
webinar focused on mental health in agriculture.
When: March 21, 2023 (in English only)
Time: 9 AM PST/10 AM MST/11 AM CST/1 PM AST/1:30 PM NST
The workshop, delivered by Megz Reynolds, is designed to introduce participants to mental health in agriculture, highlight how to support ourselves and others, the importance of refilling our own cups and how to have conversations about mental health. This will be a “hands on” workshop with group exercises to engage participants and practice having conversations.
Visit www.animalhealth.ca/workshops today to register. There is no cost to attend!
Animal Health Emergency Management Project (AHEM)
403.870.8784 | @AHEMproject | www.animalhealth.ca
AHEM is an Animal Health Canada project
New AgriStability Cash Reference Margin Pilot for the 2022 to 2024 Program Years
(Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) If you farm in Manitoba, New Brunswick, or Newfoundland and Labrador and file your taxes on the cash basis, you can take part in the new AgriStability Cash Reference Margin Pilot for the 2022 and 2024 program years. Under the pilot, you can have your reference margin calculated using the cash income and expenses you report for income tax purposes with no accrual adjustments. To join the pilot, complete and submit a consent form by April 15, 2023.
What is the Cash Reference Margin Pilot?
The federal and provincial governments of Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador, have agreed to launch a new three year cash reference margin pilot for producers in these provinces. Participants who file their taxes on the cash basis can join the pilot and have their reference margins for the 2022 to 2024 program years calculated using the income and expenses they report for tax purposes with no accrual adjustments.
Who is eligible for the pilot?
You are eligible to participate if you farm in Manitoba, New Brunswick, or Newfoundland and Labrador, and you:
o file your taxes on the cash basis
o enrolled in AgriStability
o complete and return the consent form by April 15, 2023
What is the purpose of the pilot?
A similar pilot was previously offered for the 2020 and 2021 program years. The new pilot is being offered to:
o make it easier for new and returning participants by
reducing the amount of historical information they need to provide to calculate their reference margin
o gauge existing producers' interest in having their reference margins based on the cash versus accrual basis going forward
Which program years are included in the pilot?
The pilot is in effect for the 2022, 2023 and 2024 program years.
How do I join the pilot?
To join the pilot for the 2022 to 2024 program years, complete and submit an AgriStability Cash Reference Margin Pilot Consent Form for the 2022 to 2024 program years by April 15, 2023.
What is the deadline to join the pilot?
The deadline to join the pilot is April 15, 2023.
If I joined the pilot for 2022, can I opt out of the pilot for 2023 or 2024?
No. If you join the pilot in 2022, we will automatically include you in the pilot for the 2023 and 2024 program years if you enrol in AgriStability for those years. You will not be able to change back to an accrual reference margin in any of these years. This condition is in place to ensure Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has sufficient data to assess the impact of cash reference margins on the AgriStability program.
If I am in a partnership, do all partners have to join the pilot?
No, each partner can decide if they want to join the pilot.
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Can I join the pilot, if my farm is combined with another farm?
If your farm is combined with another farm for AgriStability, all members of the whole farm must join to participate in the pilot.
How will the program year margin be calculated under the pilot?
The pilot only applies to the reference margin. The calculation of the program year margin remains the same, with accrual adjustments.
How will structure change be calculated under the pilot?
The default method for structural change for the pilot will change from the ratio method to the additive method. The ratio method works best with accrual margins as there is less variability from year to year. The additive method responds better to cash reference margins and provides a more realistic structural change adjustment.
For more information on the additive method, see Annex C of the AgriStability Program Guidelines.
Can I join the pilot after I receive my 2022 Calculation of Program Benefits and have my AgriStability benefits recalculated?
No, the deadline to join the pilot is April 15, 2023. You can join the pilot at any time before the deadline by completing the consent form. You will not have the opportunity to join the pilot after the deadline passes.
If I join the pilot, will my program fees be calculated using cash or accrual margins?
Program fees are calculated using the contribution reference margin which is your
reference margin from the previous program year. Therefore, the calculation of your program fees under the pilot will depend on how your previous year's reference margin was calculated. For some, it will be based on accrual numbers, while those who participated in the previous pilot will have their fee based on cash numbers. New or rejoining participants will continue to have their fee based on a three year industry average contribution reference margin. The contribution reference margin is calculated according to the procedures outlined in the AgriStability Program Guidelines
I file my taxes to the Canada Revenue Agency on the accrual basis. Can I join the pilot and have my reference margin calculated on the cash basis?
No. The purpose of the pilot is to align your reference margin with the information you report for income tax purposes. If you file your taxes on the accrual basis, your reference margin is already calculated based on how your income and expenses are reported.
I am a new or rejoining AgriStability participant. If I join the pilot, what information will I have to provide for you to calculate my reference margin?
AAFC will calculate your reference margin using three years of information including your income, expenses and productive capacity for all years (unless five years of historical information are provided). AAFC will contact you for this information after we receive your completed consent form.
For more information on the pilot, please contact the AgriStability program.
Apply now for AgriStability; Deadline to Enrol is April 30, 2023
(Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) AgriStability is an important tool to help you manage risks and financial losses due to poor yields, low commodity prices, or rising input costs. AgriStability provides support when you experience a large margin decline. AgriStability is delivered by the federal government in Manitoba.
Use the Benefit Estimator to help you understand how the program works and how benefits are calculated.
Learn more about the AgriStability program
Benefits of participating
• Provides support when risks are beyond your capacity to manage
• Offers personalized and affordable coverage
• Helps you manage your farm during periods of market downturns, falling market prices and rising input costs
• Protects your farm against drought, flooding, poor yields or other unexpected disasters
• Can be used to secure financing
• Provides whole farm protection
Important dates for the 2023 program year
• April 30, 2023 – deadline to enrol in AgriStability for the 2023 program year
• December 31, 2023 – final deadline to pay your 2023 fee (with penalty)
• March 31, 2024 – deadline to apply for a 2023 Interim payment
• September 30, 2024 – deadline to submit your 2023 form without penalty
• December 31, 2024 – final deadline to submit your 2023 form with a penalty applied
Case studies
Learn how AgriStability helped farms that have faced various disaster situations.
Examples include:
• Case Study 1: Drought increases feed costs for a Manitoba cattle producer; Case Study
• 2: Manitoba cow/calf producer faces low prices and poor sales; and, Case Study
• 3: Crops damaged by spring flooding on Manitoba farm.
• Case studies
• Find out more https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/agri stability/step-3-how-apply
Reminder: Beef Producers Invited to Participate in a Survey re: Swath Grazing
Manitoba producers are reminded that there is still time to participate in an online research survey related to swath grazing.
The purpose of the swath grazing research is to understand the use of swath grazing and spring residue cleanup by western Canadian cow-calf operations. Producer responses will help promote strategies that will advance the Canadian beef industry. This study is for research purposes only.
Respondents can be both adopters, non-adopters and dis-adopters of swath grazing as they wish to hear how adopters swath graze, why non-adopters choose not to swath graze and why dis-adopters stopped swath grazing. The survey will close when 600 respondents are reached (likely March 31,
The swath grazing survey research is funded by Alberta’s Results Driven Agriculture Research and is being conducted by researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (Kathy Larson) and Lakeland College (Dr. Obi Durunna). Dr. Durunna is a Livestock Research Scientist at Lakeland College and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Saskatchewan and Larson is a Professional Research Associate at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Agriculture and Bioresources, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics.
The survey link is: https://ca1se.voxco.com/SE/90/Swathgrazing/
Anyone with questions about the 2023 survey can
MANITOBA BEEF PRODUCERS 2023-24 Scholarship Intake
Manitoba Beef Producers is pleased to make available six $1,000 scholarships annually for MBP members or their children attending a university, college, other post-secondary institution or pursuing trades training. Preference will be given to those students pursuing a field of study related to agriculture or to those acquiring a skilled trade or pursuing a career that would be beneficial to the rural economy.
This application process is for students who will be undertaking post-secondary studies or trades training in the 2023-24 academic year. The deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023.
The scholarship criteria are as follows:
Eligibility:
• Must be an active Manitoba beef producer or the child of an active Manitoba beef producer Note: This can also include active beef producers returning to school after a period of time in the workforce.
• Must be pursuing post-secondary studies or trades training in the 2023-24 academic year.
• Post-secondary programs or trades training must be a minimum of one academic year in duration.
Items You Are Required to Submit:
• The completed application form;
• Either a typed 600-word (maximum) essay OR a 5-7 minute maximum video submission discussing the topic “What the beef industry means to my family, my community and Manitoba.” Also, you need to identify in the essay or video the reasons you enjoy being involved in agriculture*;
• A copy of your transcript (either high school, or a recognized college, university or trade school);
• Proof of enrolment in a recognized institution (current transcript, or your acceptance letter, or a letter of intent indicating your intended institution and field of study for 2023-24);
• A list of your community involvement (e.g. 4-H, community clubs, volunteer work, etc.); and,
• The names of two references, including their addresses and telephone numbers.
*Note: Scholarship winners’ essays or video submissions will be published in Manitoba Beef Producers’ newspaper Cattle Country in February 2024 or posted to MBP’s social media channels and website.
The completed application, all supporting documents, references, required essay or video, etc. must be submitted to MBP no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2023 to the attention of:
Manitoba Beef Producers Scholarship Committee
220 – 530 Century Street
Winnipeg MB R3H 0Y4
E-mail: info@mbbeef.ca
Fax: (204) 774-3264
For more information, including steps on how to submit your video, please contact Manitoba Beef Producers at 1-800-772-0458 or email info@mbbeef.ca. A selection committee will review the submissions. Winners will be notified by September 11, 2023.
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
PLEASE PRINT
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
Mailing address: _______________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________________ Email:
Date of birth: _____________________________
Parents’ names if you are under 18: _______________________________________________________
Are you a beef producer? _____________________________
Are you the child of a beef producer? ________ If yes, what is their name(s)?
Current institute of enrolment: ________________________________________________________ Institute and your intended program of post-secondary study or skilled trades training in 2023-24:
Duration of post-secondary program or skilled trades training: _________ year (s)
Essay or Short Video Submission Requirement: Please submit either a typed 600-word (maximum) essay* OR a 5-7 minute video on the topic “What the beef industry means to my family, my community, and Manitoba.” Also include the reasons you enjoy being involved in agriculture No preference will be given to either option.
*Note: Scholarship winners’ essays or video submissions will be published in Manitoba Beef Producers’ newspaper Cattle Country in February 2024 or posted to MBP’s social media channels and website.
Please return the following: completed application form; typed essay or video submission; a copy of your transcript; proof of enrolment in a recognized institution or an apprenticeship program (current transcript, letter of acceptance, or a letter of intent to pursue further studies); a list of your community involvement; and, your references no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2023 to the attention of:
Manitoba Beef Producers Scholarship Committee
220 – 530 Century Street
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0Y4
Email: info@mbbeef.ca
Fax (204) 774-3264
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