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Ian Thorleifson’s elk operation will feel the effect when the CFIA tightens chronic wasting disease regulations this year.
Livestock

Cervid producers call foul on CFIA participation requirement

They say a new move to require participation in a ‘voluntary’ program if farmers want support isn’t helpful for areas without CWD

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Manitoba elk and deer producers are less than impressed with incoming federal rules over chronic wasting disease (CWD). As of April 1, producers who want federal help with CWD are going to have to be part of the CFIA’s Voluntary Herd Certification Program. They’ll only be compensated for destroyed animals if they are registered with
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada researcher, Sijo Joseph, goes over the finer points of a recently installed model stomach.
Local news, Other

Model stomach arrives at U of M

Stomach simulation to assist scientists with digestion evaluation

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Can you stomach it? Researchers with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada sure hope so, but just to be sure, they’re going to put it to the test. An artificial stomach has been installed at the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals at the University of Manitoba. “It’s a system that’s based on the physiology of
DFM’s Phil Veldhuis says a mentorship program will make mentorship more accessible than informal arrangements.
Local news

Mentorship program sought: DFM

Direct Farm Manitoba will explore developing a program to transfer knowledge in 2018

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Direct Farm Manitoba will look at developing a mentoring program for its membership this year. The need for a formal program that links new and existing farmers was raised when members met before Christmas to discuss priorities needs and direction for the organization in 2018. They’ve asked the DFM board to place organizing a formal
Canada’s bison industry is in the midst of its quinquennial producer survey.
Livestock, News

Bison farms stand to be counted

Canada’s bison producers are taking a snapshot of their industry with a recently released census

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The Canadian Bison Association is counting heads for the first time in five years. The group has released its 2018 bison census survey, available until Jan. 15. Terry Kremeniuk, Canadian Bison Association executive director, says the census will provide much-needed information on herd distribution, animal numbers, age groups, gender and size of the breeding herd.
Hans Rindlisbacher will be taking in his 41st Ag Days this year, where you’ll find him at the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association booth.
Local news

Volunteers make Ag Days happen

Barely a wheel would turn at the Keystone Centre later this 
month without their efforts

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Forty-one years ago, on a crisp and cold winter morning in 1977, Hans Rindlisbacher packed up his own handmade forage display and headed off to the Brandon Weed Fair. He did know he hoped to educate farmers in attendance on the different varieties of grass common to Manitoba. What he didn’t know was that this
Local news

Ag Days gives back to Manitobans

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Every year Ag Days tries to give something back to Manitoba’s agriculture sector and rural communities. This year they’re slated to provide $26,000 in grants to agriculture-related charities, organizers say. “We want to support the communities that our exhibitors and patrons live in,” said Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days general manager. “Being able to contribute
CASA’s BeGrainSafe mobile unit returns to Ag Days this year, just one of many safety-related displays.
Local news

Safety first at Ag Days 2018

With farm safety becoming more prominent, Ag Days is stepping up this aspect of the show

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Farm safety is a growing concern for everyone, and rightfully so. Consistently, farm accidents create media headlines that no one ever wants to read. Organizers at Manitoba Ag Days 2018 consider attendees and patrons as their community and no one wants to see a member of your community hurt. As such, Manitoba Ag Days organizers
Middle school students will once again benefit from an opportunity to learn about farming at Ag Days 2018.
Local news

Kids get Ag Days adventure

Ag in the Classroom brings students to the event annually

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Once again you’ll be seeing students from far and wide milling through exhibits, presentations and displays searching for clues at Ag Days. They’ll be searching for clues and answers that fit that day’s fun assignment — while simultaneously learning a bit more about agriculture. It’s the annual Ag Days Adventure, a joint venture of Agriculture
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Show the world Ag Days

Organizers hope to encourage social media engagement and raise the profile of the event

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Ag Days draws farmers from far and wide. Yet, despite having all those people inside the show’s excellent facilities in Brandon this January, organizers see Manitoba Ag Days as a vast gateway to the world’s agricultural attention. Enter an engaged social media platform fuelled by show attendees, in particular the young farmers the show is

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