More than 40 projects will receive a total of $704,000 in targeted financial assistance through the Agricultural Crown Lands Forage Productivity Pilot Program under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.

April 22, 2022 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

More than 40 projects will receive a total of $704,000 in targeted financial assistance through the Agricultural Crown Lands Forage Productivity Pilot Program under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.

In all, 42 projects have been approved for the one-year pilot project, the ministers noted. These projects will receive up to $30,000 with a cost share ratio of 75 per cent government and 25 per cent applicant, and must be completed by December 2022.

Forage lease holders in good standing with the agricultural Crown lands program were eligible to apply for funding for planning, infrastructure or rejuvenation activities related to forage management techniques that would improve productivity and sustainability. Recipients were required to complete an environmental farm plan.

“Manitoba’s producers are stewards of this land, and are helping to ensure it continues to thrive. With this investment to the Pilot Program, the Government of Canada is helping to provide Manitoba producers with the resources they need to adopt climate-friendly practices that improve pasture productivity and further protect the environment.

–  The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

“Manitoba Beef Producers thanks the federal and provincial governments for supporting this pilot project. Beef producers recognize the value of beneficial management practices when it comes to managing their pastures and forage production. Investments made through this program will help producers realize greater productivity and resilience on Crown land leases, which are a key component of a sustainable beef industry in Manitoba.”

–  Tyler Fulton, President, Manitoba Beef Producers

Marianne Dandurand

Press Secretary

Office of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

Marianne.Dandurand@canada.ca

343-541-9229

Ross Romaniuk

Press Secretary

Minister of Agriculture and Resource Development

Government of Manitoba

Ross.Romaniuk@leg.gov.mb.ca