A Manitoba program that provides safety resources and advice to farmers has received more than $1.5 million in government funding, the provincial and federal governments announced Jan. 24.
“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 well-being,” said provincial Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn in a news release.
FarmSafe Manitoba, which is led by Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP), is an initiative with a mission to “build and expand the culture of farm safety in Manitoba through awareness, education and program delivery,” its website says.
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The site includes written resources on various topics of farm safety, such as emergency planning, regulations, preventing hearing loss and mental health.
The Canadian and Manitoba governments have promised $1.5 million over five years through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
“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, KAP’s president, in the news release.
“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.”
