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Give new life to your holiday leftovers Holiday meals do more than create memories—they leave behind a fridge full of possibilities! In this Great Tastes episode, Laura Cook turns leftover mashed potatoes into a classic ground beef shepherd’s pie that’s comforting, simple, and perfect for post-holiday dinners. Watch the video for ideas on transforming your inevitable leftovers into comforting, reinvented meals. (Photo credit: Kamp Photography)
NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS Manitoba Invests $2.6 Million in Parkland and Westman Municipalities
Canada seeks views on upcoming free trade agreement negotiations
The Manitoba government is investing more than $2.6 million in five critical infrastructure projects including funds for Minnedosa and District Veterinary Clinic ...
On December 13th, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, announced the launch of public consultations on four free trade agreement negotiations ...
Canada / UK agree to improve regulatory efficiency for animal vaccines
Canada launches consultation to develop action plan for rural communities
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Executive Director of the Animal Health Directorate and Chief Veterinary Officer for Canada, Dr. Mary Jane Ireland ...
Creating one Canadian economy and building a better future for all Canadians means turning strategy into action and supporting rural communities in practical, meaningful ways ...
Intake for applications for Sustainable Agriculture Manitoba Program
Applications for The Environmental Stewardship Award Due December 19
This cost-shared funding stream is related to agroforestry, grasslands and grazing management, cropland management ...
The completed application form, along with all supporting documentation is to be submitted to MBP by email to info@mbbeef.ca
December 19, 2025
NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS Prime Minister Carney concludes First Ministers’ Meeting On December 18th, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers to advance their coordinated work to build a more resilient ...
Minister Champagne strengthens trade & defence ties with partners The Minister of Finance and National Revenue, concluded a successful European visit to France, the UK, and Germany ...
Fire and ice: Canada’s top 10 weather stories of 2025 In 2025, Canada faced persistent droughts, powerful thunderstorms, snow and ice storms, scorching heat, and intense wildfires.
December 19, 2025
The MBP office will be closed December 22 - January 2.
Contract Part-Time Project Manager –– Livestock Inspection Services Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is the exclusive voice of the beef industry in Manitoba. It represents roughly 6,000 beef producers across the province. Based in Winnipeg, MBP is a non-profit organization with four staff and a producer-elected board consisting of 14 district directors, each representing cattle producers in a specific region of Manitoba. MBP’s mission is to represent all Manitoba beef producers through communication, advocacy, research, and education—within the industry to governments, consumers and others; to improve prosperity; and to ensure a sustainable future. Funded by producers through the collection of a cattle check-off, MBP is committed to ensuring a sustainable future for the province’s beef industry for the benefit of our beef producer members and all Manitobans. THE ROLE: Manitoba Beef Producers’ membership has given direction to see an expanded livestock inspection service implemented in the province. The contract Project Manager will lead the coordination of this effort with direction provided by the multi-stakeholder Manitoba Livestock Inspection Services Working Group (MLISWG). The development and implementation of a mandatory identification inspection system for cattle in Manitoba will help facilitate livestock tracking and help mitigate potential financial losses to producers and other stakeholders related to theft and fraud. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES: • Lead in the development and coordination of the Strategic Plan for implementation. • Responsible for the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific short-term and long-term goals for the project, which have a beginning, an end and specified deliverables. • Working with the proponents, provide input into the development of modernized legislative, regulatory and policy frameworks to support expanded inspection services. • Assist in the creation and provision of tools needed to support expanded inspection, such as information management systems like digital manifests, communications strategies to inform producers and other stakeholders about the implementation of expanded inspection (including its value to the beef industry), etc. • Liaise with other stakeholders on matters such as the creation of a Manitoba-based RCMP Livestock Investigation Unit, the modernization of the provincial brand registry system, etc. • Coordinate meetings for the MLISWG to ensure the project remains on track. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION: • Postsecondary education in agriculture, preferably animal science, or a suitable combination of education and experience; • Strong understanding of the agriculture/agri-food sector, including beef production; • Understanding of beef industry supply chain;
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Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes, including the ability to review and analyze legislation and regulations is a definite asset; Experience in writing documents for government and industry an asset; Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail are essential; Skilled in writing and editing research or project reports, including financial reporting; High comfort level for public speaking and giving presentations; Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment; Experience with organizing and participating in trade shows, extension events, etc.; Experience in dealing with producers and the general public; Strong technical abilities, i.e. experience with Microsoft Office suite, virtual meeting platforms, etc.; Able to build solid relationships with teammates, project partners and other specialists by fostering teamwork, partnership and collaboration in virtual or face-to-face settings. A highly motivated self-starter able to work both in a self-directed manner, and as part of a small team. Valid driver’s license.
Note: Some occasional travel is required, mostly within Manitoba. Occasional evening work may be required. COMPENSATION: This position will be a contracted, part-time term position for 24 months. Compensation will be determined in the interview process. REPORTING STRUCTURE: The term position of Project Manager-Livestock Inspection reports to MBP’s General Manager.
2025-2026 StockTalk Webinar Series
Manitoba Agriculture is offering a series of interesting livestock and forage presentations, packed with information and featuring innovative leading specialists, aimed at helping Manitoba beef producers best manage their cattle operations. Find out the latest news on research and production for beef and forage management by participating in these virtual sessions.
Date(s): Time: Place:
Jan.8, Feb.5, March 12 & April 9 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Your computer, smartphone or tablet
Register for StockTalk webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HlmPWqFSJelloMpy5H5zg Please add the webinar series to your calendar once you are registered.
Presentations and topics will cover Cattle Nutrition & Rations, Beef Cost of Production, Agri-Stability, Cattle Marketing, Beef and Forage Days Highlights, Ask the Vet, Forage Production & Management, Pasture Forage & Water Survey Results & a chance to ask questions to the speakers and Livestock & Forage Specialists. For more information, call Manitoba Agriculture 1-844-769-6224
Or visit our website at manitoba.ca/agriculture/online-resources/stock-talk.html