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Jodi Goerzen, Seine Rat River Conservation District manager, looks at LIDAR watershed maps on her computer. The maps are being developed as part of a larger flood and drought resiliency plan being developed for the CD.

First-ever plan on economics of water storage networks in development

Theirs will be a first-ever plan that builds an investment case for flood and drought resiliency, says Seine Rat River Conservation District manager

By Lorraine Stevenson January 15, 2019

2019 will see a comprehensive flood and drought protection plan produced for southeastern Manitoba, the first ever to be developed in the province. Now under development in the Seine Rat River Conservation District, the plan will eventually map out sites across the district most prone to excess water flow, or vulnerable to dry spells, and

Barrickman Colony was presented with its first-place cheque for $5,000.

Hogs, Local news, News

Barrickman Colony wins big at pork quality competition

The annual event capped off the Prairie Livestock Expo in Winnipeg last month 

By Don Norman January 15, 2019

Barrickman Colony of Cartier took the top two spots in the pork quality competition at the Prairie Livestock Expo last month. The contest, the largest in North America, celebrated its 22nd year at the annual livestock event this winter. In the entire history of the competition, this is the first time that one producer took

Local news, News, Other

Speaker lineup underlines advocacy pitch

More than 60 presenters educate, entertain and inspire at this year’s event

By Duncan Morrison January 14, 2019

If your show’s theme is to tell the world about agriculture, it sure doesn’t hurt to assemble 60 world-class speakers to help get the agriculture message across, which is exactly what Manitoba Ag Days has done. “It takes a lot of time, preparation and planning to bring in a speaker lineup like we have for

Adele Popp and her family were the recipients of a 2018 Conservation District award presented at the Dec. 11 banquet of the MCDA by Little Saskatchewan district manager Colleen Cuvelier (second from right) and board chair Ray Frey. Lorraine Stevenson presented on behalf of the Manitoba Co-operator which sponsors the awards.

Beef cattle, Local news

Clanwilliam-Erickson beef operation honoured at MCDA 2018 convention

Nine awards for land stewardship were presented at the MCDA December 11

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff January 14, 2019

John and Adele Popp who operate a beef operation in the Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson are the recipients of the Little Saskatchewan Conservation District 2018 award for their land stewardship practices. The couple has owned Popp Farms Ltd. since 1998, a farm started by John’s parents in 1983, and today farm with their children Viktor and

The crowds that flock to Ag Days every year could be a powerful voice advocating for agriculture, show organizers say.

Local news, News, Other

Ag Days organizers urge farmers to speak up

Only the people of the industry can tell their own story

By Duncan Morrison January 11, 2019

The organizers of Manitoba’s Ag Days are throwing down the gauntlet to the thousands who will be attending the show this year — it’s time for them to start telling their own stories. While recently unveiling yet another ‘bigger than ever’ 42nd annual show, with more than 550 exhibitors, to run Jan. 22 to 24

Local news, News, Other

Consultations on streamlined drainage regulation end January 19

The draft regulations aim to reduce red tape and wait times, while increasing protection for wetlands

By Lorraine Stevenson January 11, 2019

Manitobans have until January 19 to tell the province what they like — or don’t like — about the approach it proposes to protect wetlands as it introduces changes to Water Rights Regulation. Manitoba is introducing the most significant changes to Water Rights Regulation since the 1980s. The proposals include a more streamlined drainage approval

Local news, News, Other

New era begins for conservation districts in 2019

Amalgamations will reduce the number of conservation districts from 18 to 14, hereafter to be called watershed districts

By Lorraine Stevenson January 8, 2019

Big changes are ahead in 2019 for Manitoba’s conservation districts. The current 18 existing entities are merging into 14, afterward to be called watershed districts, and given expanded mandates for water management. New boundaries and name changes will be just part of a broad array of changes made to the program, as the provincial government

Dave and Rhonda Koslowsky have made forage a priority on their farm near Killarney.

Country Crossroads, Local news

Killarney-area producer recognized for forage sector leadership

The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association had some kind words and a national award for farmer Dave Koslowsky

By Alexis Stockford January 8, 2019

Killarney’s Dave Koslowsky has been recognized with a national award for leadership in the forage sector. The nod from the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) ties off his time with the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association where he was chair. Why it matters: A Manitoba couple is helping to lead the way on forage,

Local news, News, Other

Province seeking public input on proposed Water Rights regulations

Consultations continue until January 19 with citizen input helping refine the upcoming rules

By Lorraine Stevenson January 4, 2019

The biggest changes to Manitoba’s water rights regulations since the late 1980s are expected to be finalized and implemented later this spring, with public consultations on what’s proposed ongoing until January 19. Manitoba Sustainable Development is proposing Water Rights Regulation that would support a new streamlined approach to drainage and water retention approvals, plus a

Regenerative agriculture attracts many types of farmers but they all share one goal: building the soil.

Local news, News

Regenerative agriculture creates a sprawling road map

Farmers who want to move past ‘sustainability’ have lots of management advice, but they’re also drawn from a wide range of sectors and every practice may not fit every operation

By Alexis Stockford January 3, 2019

Blain Hjertaas of Redvers, Sask., and David Rourke of Minto, Man., were both well-known faces before their panel at the MFGA Regenerative Agriculture Conference in Brandon late last November. Why it matters: Regenerative agriculture has got lots of time in the headlines, but the movement may look very different for an organic farmer with 3,000

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FCC-led coalition to invest $5 billion into agriculture innovation

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First-ever plan on economics of water storage networks in development

Barrickman Colony wins big at pork quality competition

Speaker lineup underlines advocacy pitch

Clanwilliam-Erickson beef operation honoured at MCDA 2018 convention

Ag Days organizers urge farmers to speak up

Consultations on streamlined drainage regulation end January 19

New era begins for conservation districts in 2019

Killarney-area producer recognized for forage sector leadership

Province seeking public input on proposed Water Rights regulations

Regenerative agriculture creates a sprawling road map

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