MBP E-Newsletter: January 26/2024

E-Newsletter dsfsfa An update from MBP January 26, 2024

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Intake Open Until February 13 for Applications to the Water Management Stream Under Sustainable Agriculture Manitoba Source: Manitoba Agriculture

Intake Information The intake for this program is currently open; funding requests will be accepted from January 16, 2024, to 11:59PM on February 13, 2024.

Funding will be prioritized for projects taking place during the 2024 field season which emphasize greenhouse gas

mitigation, climate change adaptation and objectives under the Provincial Water Management Strategy. The list of available BMPs may change from year to year.

BMP Summary Funding to support the adoption of practices that enhance the supply, efficient use, quality and management of water. Eligible beneficial management practices under this focus area include: continued on pages 2-3

Cost share BMP

BMP Name

Eligible Applicants

ratio

Funding

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Cap

applicant) 4100 4300

Irrigation Efficiency Drainage Water Management

Primary Producer

30:70

$95,000

Primary Producer

30:70

$105,000

4600

Water Use Efficiency

Primary Producer

50:50

$55,000

4700

Water Supply

Primary Producer

50:50

$15,000

Applications to the Water Management Stream – continued from page 1 BMP 4700 – Water Supply – may be of particular interest to beef producers. Details are as follows:

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Incremental Personal Labour

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Incremental Personal Equipment Use

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Subcontracted Services

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Professional Fees

and the land. Accessing new supplies or expanding existing supplies can be critical in

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Capital Assets and Equipment

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Equipment Rental

contending with more frequent and prolonged periods of dry conditions.

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Materials and Supplies

Effective management of both surface and ground water sources used for livestock and crop production is essential for ensuring the health and longevity of both the livestock

Eligible Applicants

Specific Ineligible Items

Primary Producers

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Any water supply infrastructure intended solely for residential use.

Cost Share Ratio and Funding Cap

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Ditching and other drainage work, including filling in old dugouts.

BMP 4700 has a cost share ratio of 50 per cent government, 50 per cent applicant, and an overall funding cap of $15,000.

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Portable gas/diesel powered water pumps, generators, water meters

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Materials and construction expenses for pump houses

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Aeration systems for dugouts

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Hauling or pumping of water

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All expenses associated with watering systems (i.e., delivery of water to livestock)

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Temporary set up of watering systems

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Portable livestock corral panels

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Code Practice 4701 Practice description: Establish new or expand existing water supply for agricultural use by installing infrastructure.

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Wells: drilling new or deepening existing, plus test hole drilling, screening, casing, well caps, etc.

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Dugouts: constructing new or rehabilitating existing, test-hole drilling, exclusion fencing, etc.

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Associated components and actions: purchase and installation of pipe, plumbing materials, trenching, earthworks, etc.

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Applications to the Water Management Stream – continued from page 2 •

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Watershed Districts may offer complimentary programs such as abandoned well sealing and alternative watering systems. Please contact your local Watershed District for more information.

Wells must be drilled by a licensed well driller and must be located at least 100 metres away from confined livestock areas.

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This BMP category does not support the creation of a yard site.

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Exclusion fencing around dugout is encouraged.

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Actions must support the establishment of reliable water supplies with longevity, permanently addressing water supply needs.

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Applicants must meet all regulatory requirements. This may include: o

A Water Rights Licence from province of Manitoba (required for all livestock operations extracting more than 25,000 litres (25 cubic metres or 5,499 Imperial gallons) per day). If developing a new water source for such an operation, a permit must be obtained prior to the commencement of development.

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Approvals from the Municipality or Crown

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Any other standards or approvals as required by law.

Project Timeline Projects must be completed by March 31, 2025.

For more details, including the program guide, application worksheet, etc., go to: https://www.gov.mb.ca/scap/climatechange/sus tainableagr/water-management.html

As well, the intake period is open until February 13 for the Manure and Livestock Management stream under SAM, which involves BMPs related to improved manure management, as well as composting. See: https://www.gov.mb.ca/scap/climatechange/sus tainableagr/manure-and-livestockmanagement.html

And there is a similar deadline for applications under the Cropland Management stream of SAM, which includes BMPs related to perennial cover for sensitive lands, reduced pesticide use, reduced tillage intensity, and Low Disturbance Placement of Seed & Fertilizer. For more information see: https://www.gov.mb.ca/scap/climatechange/sus tainableagr/cropland-management.html For more information, contact: Manitoba Agriculture agriculture@gov.mb.ca 1-800-811-4411 https://www.gov.mb.ca/scap/climatechange/sustain able-agr.html

Apply to the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Program today Take advantage of mentorship and skill building opportunities in the Canadian beef industry through the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program! Applications have officially launched and are open until March 31, 2024, at 11:59 pm MT at www.canadiancattleyoungleaders.ca.

The mentorship program was established by the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) in 2010 and has since seen over 180 program graduates across the country. The program is open to young people, ages 18-35, across Canada involved in all areas of the beef supply chain including farmers and ranchers, students, veterinarians, financial advisors and much more! Through the program, 16 participants are selected annually to be paired with a handpicked industry leader for a nine-month mentorship to help advance their career path in the beef industry. They are also awarded a travel budget for learning and travel opportunities of their choice. The program strives to provide professional development opportunities through various domestic and international travel and networking, the annual CYL Spring Forum event, attendance at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference and the completion of industry-focused graduation requirements.

We are sincerely grateful to our Foundation Partner, Cargill, who is helping us increase travel budgets for the upcoming program year and support our program mentors!

Cargill has been a tremendous partner since the inception of the Canadian CYL Program as the very first program sponsor. Through Cargill’s global grant matching program, the 2024-2025 program year will see each participant have

access to a $3000 travel budget, an increase of $1000 for each participant. Starting in August 2024, Cargill’s increased support will also be used to help fund mentors’ attendance at the annual CYL Graduation at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference with their mentee. The CCA looks forward to this continued partnership with Cargill to build a sustainable industry though investing in a strong generation of young leaders.

Semi-finalists will be selected from submitted written applications available on our website and will be invited for an expense-paid trip to attend the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Saskatoon, SK in August 2024. At the conference, semi-finalists will compete for a spot in the upcoming program year through the annual CYL Selections competition.

We strongly value diversity amongst applicants and all are welcome to apply, as it plays a key role in young leaders gaining exposure to new ideas and creating peer learning experiences.

If you’re between 18-35 and interested in taking the next step to fast-track your involvement in the Canadian beef industry, please visit our website for more information.

Thank you to our Platinum Partner, McDonald’s Canada, Foundation Partners, Cargill, MNP, Elanco and New Holland, along with Gold Partners, Farm Credit Canada, RBC Future Launch and Alltech for your incredibly generous sponsorship that makes these opportunities possible!

Please direct any questions about the program or application process to CCA Youth Programs and Engagement Manager, Jessica Radau, at radauj@cattle.ca.

FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency Launches Nationwide Retention Campaign January 19, 2024 - Calgary, AB - The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) is pleased to announce that it has launched a major new communications initiative for 2024 – “Retention Matters”.

During 2024 the CCIA will be promoting a national education campaign focused on promoting best practice amongst livestock producers and industry stakeholders, elevating trust in the traceability program, with the goal of improving tag retention.

The “Retention Matters” campaign will run January through December 2024, inclusive, and will feature content based on five key tenets of retention – tag design, tag quality, environment, tag application, and myths and misconceptions.

This campaign, unanimously supported by the CCIA’s Board of industry members, will be one of the largest undertaken by the Agency, with all the supporting content curated in one dedicated website – www.retentionmatters.ca. Across the year, content will be delivered through a mix of visual and interactive educational tools, national print and social media campaigns, and demonstrations at trade events.

Additional support and awareness will be provided through the CCIA’s Client Support Team, and every single pack of tags distributed by the CCIA, both to dealers and direct to producers, will include additional information on retention. The CCIA is confident that the “Retention Matters” campaign will strike a positive chord and is looking forward to productive engagement from industry on this timely issue.

ABOUT THE CCIA The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) is led by a Board of Directors representing 15 livestock organizations across Canada, including: livestock producers, auction markets, livestock dealers, feedlots, veterinarians, and processors. The CCIA is an independent non-profit organization and the responsible administrator of traceability for beef cattle, bison, sheep, and (pending regulation) goats and cervids; (except for Quebec where the CCIA only administers bison and goats).

During the last 25 years the CCIA has grown to become an award-winning global leader in livestock data management, proudly working alongside the many organizations that work to make Canada’s livestock industry one of the safest and most trusted in the world.

For further information about the CCIA please visit: www.canadaid.ca For all media enquiries please contact: Richard Hilton, CCIA Communications Manager: rhilton@canadaid.ca

Reminder re: Province of Manitoba Pre-Budget Consultations We want to hear from you as we plan Budget 2024.

Tell us about your priorities for health care, economic growth, education, and more.

Complete the survey now or register to participate in a telephone town hall or a local public meeting.

Thank you, The EngageMB Team Telephone Town Hall Dates: • Northern Manitoba - Monday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m.

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Winnipeg - Wednesday, February 7 at 6:05 p.m.

Rural Manitoba - Wednesday, February 21 at 6:05 p.m.

In-Person Public Meeting Dates: •

Brandon - Wednesday, January 31 at 6:00 p.m.

Riverbank Discovery Centre, 1, 545 Conservation Drive

More dates to be confirmed – check back at https://engagemb.ca/budget-2024

Draft Manitoba Beef Producers’ 45th Annual General Meeting Agenda The Manitoba Beef Advantage (Last updated January 25, 2024) Day One − Thursday, February 8, 2024 9:00

Registration Begins and Trade Show Opens

10:00 – 12:00

Industry Knowledge Session

The Manitoba Competitive Advantage • Ontario feedlot operator on sourcing Manitoba cattle – Jack Chaffe, Chaffe Farms • Beef sustainability from pasture to plate – Sarah Klopatek, JBS Chief Livestock Scientist ‒ virtual • Cattle marketing options and what works from one producer’s perspective – Tyler Fulton • Corn-based production and why it makes increasing sense – Brett Graham, Syngenta 12:00

Lunch for registered AGM delegates

12:45

Screening of MBP-funded videos highlighting beef production in Manitoba • Great Tastes of Manitoba beef producer family profiles • Fields to Forks video featuring Manitoba beef producers

MBP’s Annual General Meeting Convenes 1:00 – 1:10

MBP General Manager Carson Callum calls meeting to order

1:10 – 1:30

Greetings from Elected Officials • Hon. Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food ‒ virtual • Hon. Ron Kostyshyn, Minister of Agriculture • Jeff Bereza, Progressive Conservative Shadow Minister of Agriculture

1:30 – 2:15

Business Portion of the Annual General Meeting ▪ Approval of Agenda ▪ Report from the President ▪ Report from the General Manager ▪ Report from the Finance Chair • Review of MBP’s audited financial statement • Appointment of MBP auditor for the upcoming fiscal year ▪ Introduction and ratification of MBP directors

2:15 – 3:00

Resolutions Debate (Part 1) ▪ Adoption of Standing Rules for Resolutions Session

3:00– 3:30

Coffee Break and Opportunity to Visit Trade Show

3:30 – 4:00

Resolutions Debate (Part 2) if required

4:00 – 4:15

RCMP Livestock Investigations Unit ‒ RCMP Cpl. Owen Third **(Note: This session may start a few minutes earlier if the resolutions session ends early.)

DRAFT Agenda, MBP’S 45TH Annual General Meeting, Feb. 8-9. 2024, Victoria Inn, Brandon

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4:15 ‒ 5:15

Keynote Speaker: Shaun Haney, RealAgriculture

5:30

Cocktail Hour

6:30

MBP President’s Dinner A. Opening Remarks from the MBP President B. Dinner and dessert C. Greetings from Hon. Ron Kostyshyn, Minister of Agriculture D. Presentation of Manitoba’s Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) E. Recognition of retiring director Nancy Howatt, District 2 F. Presentation of MBP’s Lifetime Achievement Award

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Entertainment Comedian Aisha Alfa

Friday, February 9, 2024 8:00 – 8:30

Coffee service, trade show opens

8:30 – 8:45

Livestock Predation Prevention Project update • Ray Bittner, Project Lead

8:45 -- 9:20

A White Paper on Animal Agriculture and the Policy Needs of Livestock in Canada • Dr. Al Mussell, Director of Research, Canadian Agri-Policy Institute

9:20 – 9:50

Coffee Break and Opportunity to Visit Trade Show

9:50 – 11:20

Roundtable Updates and Q&A With National Beef Organizations Beef Cattle Research Council – Andrea Brocklebank, Executive Director Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef – Ryan Beierbach, Board Chair National Cattle Feeders Association – Will Lowe, Board Chair Canada Beef – Eric Bienvenue, Incoming President

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Market Update • Canfax ‒ Brenna Grant, Executive Director

11:55

MBP President’s Closing Remarks

12:45 to 2:30

Producer Workshop • Data collection and how to best utilize it once you have it Note: This workshop is free for producers, but lunch is not included.

• Join us for a roundtable discussion where producers share their herd data collection systems and the ways they use that data to make informed management decisions both in the office and at the chute side! Share your ideas and learn what other producers are using. Pen and paper? A detailed calving book or day planner? Spreadsheets? Google Docs? Herd management software? There is no one size fits all! A good record-keeping system that works for your unique operation helps take the guesswork out of management decisions. Farm managers who have high-quality records become more efficient and profitable; therefore, collecting good (i.e. complete, simple, appropriate and accurate) data is the key step to having the information needed to understand farm performance better.

DRAFT Agenda, MBP’S 45TH Annual General Meeting, Feb. 8-9. 2024, Victoria Inn, Brandon

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Province Advises Additional Cases of Chronic Wasting Disease Case Detected Near Winkler (January 24, 2024 Province of Manitoba News Release)

Manitoba Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources is advising of the detection of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the southern-central region near Winkler.

CWD is an incurable, fatal disease that affects members of the deer family (cervids) including white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, moose, and caribou. Animals infected with CWD may appear healthy until the later stages of the disease. If the disease spreads and becomes endemic to Manitoba, there is a serious risk that CWD will threaten the health of all cervid populations in the province.

First detected in Manitoba in 2021, a total of 26 cases have been identified including 22 mule deer and four white-tailed deer. The latest case, a female white-tailed deer, was identified by a biological sample submitted by a hunter from the Winkler area. This new detection is in an area of Manitoba with no previous detections. Until this time, positive cases have occurred only in two distincts and localized areas along the province’s western border.

CWD is not known as a human health risk but meat from a CWD-infected animal is not recommended for consumption. Hunters who are active in areas where CWD is a concern should get harvested animals tested, practice safe carcass-handling protocols and avoid consumption of any animal that has tested positive for CWD. The province thanks hunters for participating in efforts to manage CWD by submitting samples to the provincially run testing program. Testing turnaround times have improved considerably in 2023-24, now averaging approximately 6 to 8 weeks following the submission of a sample.

Sample results from harvested animals will be posted at www.gov.mb.ca/nrnd/fishwildlife/wildlife/cwd-results/cwd-results.html.

Hunters with questions or concerns about an animal that has been harvested can email CWD@gov.mb.ca or call 1-204-638-4570.

For more information, visit www.manitoba.ca/cwd.

Governments of Canada and Manitoba Invest Over $1.5 Million for FarmSafe Manitoba Project (January 24, 2024 Joint Federal/Provincial News Release) The Canada and Manitoba governments

through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) are investing over $1.5 million over the next five years to the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) for the FarmSafe Manitoba program to promote safe and healthy farm operations in Manitoba, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today.

“As equipment and practices evolve and change the day-to-day realities on Canadian farms, it’s vitally important that we take steps to protect our agricultural workers and their families,” said MacAulay. “This important investment will help farmers access essential tools and information to manage risks effectively and keep farming operations in Manitoba safe, sustainable, and productive.”

With the agriculture industry facing evolving challenges, this KAP-led program provides a set of strategies and initiatives that meet the growing demand for farm safety education and support.

FarmSafe Manitoba provides farm-specific resources, safety assessments, hazard identification, risk management guidance, and training sessions, the ministers noted.

“As the owners and operators of their farming operations, farmers and ranchers need to be supported in the efforts they take to protect themselves, their families and their workers,” said Kostyshyn. “FarmSafe Manitoba is an invaluable resource that gives producers the ability to use their knowledge and experience to foster a safety culture that promotes physical and mental wellbeing.”

The FarmSafe Manitoba program provides resources that cover various aspects of farm safety including machinery operation, livestock handling, chemical handling, and emergency preparedness.

FarmSafe Manitoba aims to reduce workplace injuries and fatalities, and promote a culture of safety in the agricultural community.

The project also seeks to raise awareness about the importance of workplace safety in the Manitoba agri-food sector and improve the overall well-being of farmers and farm workers.

“This funding provides KAP with the ability to deliver the FarmSafe Manitoba program, which provides Manitoba producers with a suite of resources, tools and services to help them manage safety on their farms,” said Jill Verwey, president, KAP. “With an increased demand for these tools and services, KAP will be able to support Manitoba producers in their efforts to be safer in their operations and continue to promote what they have available at their disposal.”

KAP is Manitoba’s general farm policy organization, representing farmers and commodity organizations from across the province. For more information about KAP, visit www.kap.ca.

Sustainable CAP is a five-year, $3.5-billion investment by Canada's federal, provincial and territorial governments that supports Canada's agri-food and agri-products sectors. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5-billion commitment that is cost-shared 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provinciallyterritorially for programs that are designed and delivered by provinces and territories.

For more information about FarmSafe Manitoba, visit https://farmsafemanitoba.ca/

Prime Minister announces the appointment of a senator (January 22, 2024 media release, Office of the Prime Minister of Canada) The Prime Minister, Justin

Trudeau, today announced that the Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, appointed Mary Robinson as an independent senator to fill a vacancy in the Senate for Prince Edward Island.

Mary Robinson is a globally recognized leader in the agricultural sector. A proud Atlantic Canadian, she currently serves as the VicePresident of the World Farmers’ Organisation and is a managing partner of the Robinson Group of Companies, a 6th-generation farm and agribusiness in Prince Edward Island. She is the past President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and the first woman to hold that position. She serves as an inspirational leader for women in agriculture throughout Canada.

Quote “Ms. Robinson’s experience in agriculture and business will bring an important perspective to the Senate, where she will be a strong voice for Atlantic Canada. I look forward to working with her to make life better for Canadians from coast to coast to coast.”

like Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities, and women.

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In 2016, the selection process for senators was opened to all Canadians.

Candidate submissions are reviewed by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which provides recommendations to the Prime Minister. The Board is guided by public, transparent, non-partisan, and meritbased criteria to identify highly qualified candidates.

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With today’s announcement, there have been 79 independent appointments to the Senate made on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. All of them were recommended by the Board.

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Under the Canadian Constitution, the Governor General appoints individuals to the Senate. By convention, senators are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister.

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Once appointed by the Governor General, new senators join their peers to examine and revise legislation, investigate national issues, and represent regional, provincial and territorial, and minority interests – important functions in a modern democracy.

The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada Quick Facts •

The Senate is the Upper House in Canada’s parliamentary democracy. It unites a diverse group of accomplished Canadians in service of their country.

Created to counterbalance representation by population in the House of Commons, the Senate not only defends regional interests, it also creates a space for the voices of historically underrepresented groups

Biographical Note

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Mary Robinson

Associated Links

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Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments

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Senate Appointments Process – Questions and Answers

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Senate of Canada