Bothwell Cheese's production facility in New Bothwell, Man. on June 3, 2024.

Bothwell Cheese resumes production

"Thanks to the swift and coordinated efforts of our team, the dedication of Bothwell Cheese employees, and the support of local community partners, we are thrilled to announce that production has resumed at Bothwell Cheese," said Suzanna Dalrymple, president and CEO of Gay Lea Foods, in a news release today.


Several bright spots for agriculture in 2024 provincial budget

Several bright spots for agriculture in 2024 provincial budget

School tax rebate stays in place, several initiatives announced for livestock producers

The province aims to reopen two MASC service centres in rural Manitoba this year. That was one of several bright spots for agriculture in the province’s 2024 budget released on Tuesday. Another was the announcement that the 50 per cent school tax rebate would remain in place. “While changes were made to the School Tax


Grade 7/8 students explore Canada’s role in global agriculture and trade during Agriculture in the Classroom’s Manitoba Ag Days Adventure in 2018.

Canola Growers fund ag education efforts

MCGA has made a multi-year funding commitment to Ag In the Classroom-Manitoba

The Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) has made a three year funding commitment to Agriculture in the Classroom – Manitioba (AITC-M). The group will be putting up $120,000 to expand and enrich agriculture education programs for public school students across Manitoba. The aim is to continue to expand students’ understanding of agriculture, the origin of

Premier Wab Kinew speaks at Ag Days in Brandon on Jan. 16.

Funds announced for farmer mental health

Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program bolstered by $450,000 Ag Days announcement

Gerry Friesen, chief administrative officer for the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program, was surprised by the news that his organization would have another $450,000 over the next three years to add to their budget. “I feel overwhelmed, he said. “And, you know, a lot of times when you get announcements like this, there’s somewhat of a

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew (seated) and Manitoba agriculture minister Ron Kostyshyn during the Jan. 16, 2024, announcement at Manitoba Ag Days.

Lower premiums, new pilot for veggies ahead for crop insurance

Crop insurance changes were announced at Manitoba Ag Days on Jan. 16

Manitoba producers can expect lower crop insurance premiums on most products, attendees of Ag Minister Ron Kostyshyn’s Manitoba Ag Days address heard Jan. 16. Average premiums for annual crops under AgriInsurance are expected to hit $16.21 per acre in 2024, down from $19.21 in 2023. It’s a good news, bad news scenario for producers. [VIDEO:


A scene from the show floor at Ag Days 2020.

Ag Days kicks off

Organizers shrug off the cold weather

The massive cold air mass that parked itself over much of North America hasn’t cooled the spirits of the organizers of this year’s Manitoba Ag Days farm show in Brandon. Ag Days General Manager Kristen Phillips said it’s always great when those long months of planning come together. “It’s absolutely wonderful to see the show

St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Sandy Lake, Man.

Road trip spotlights Ukrainian heritage in the Parkland

Exploring the southern route of Manitoba’s Babushka Trail/Pysanky Path

Does the name “Babushka Trail” catch your interest? Or is the newer moniker, “Pysanky Path” more intriguing? Whichever you prefer, this route — spread across six municipalities in Manitoba’s Parkland — makes an interesting day trip, with an emphasis on Ukrainian culture. If you want to explore all of it, it could even take two