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Hallie Shoffner field tests ag tech systems on her farm in Arkansas in exchange for equity in the startups.
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Meet the farmers turned venture capitalists

Co-op members trade on-farm data into equity stake in ag tech startups

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When Hallie Shoffner runs a trial on her Arkansas farm, she gets an equity stake in the startup whose product she’s testing. She’s a member of AgLaunch, a non-profit focused on boosting agricultural technology development. The equity is part of her reward for participating in their farmer network. “It has always bothered me that ag
A+W's Beyond Meat burger.
Editorial, Opinion, Other

Editorial: Mystery meat

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A paradigm shift appears to be coming quickly down at the fast-food drive-thru. Last week A&W Canada announced a new meat-free burger, touted as just as good as ground beef. It has partnered up with Beyond Meat, a company that’s attracted capital from sources such as Microsoft mogul Bill Gates and A-list actor Leonardo Dicaprio.
Jen Unwin of Nature’s Perfect Plant Food grabs a handful of red wiggler worms from a vermicomposting tub.
Crops, Local news

Expansion possible as cannabis market grows

Small companies could see host of new opportunities in the wake of cannabis legalization

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A Manitoba entrepreneur has high hopes that pending changes to cannabis laws will help expand her fertilizer business. Jen Unwin of Nature’s Perfect Plant Food said the ability for Canadians to grow their own marijuana could be a “huge boon” to small input providers, as consumers learn more about indoor plant production. “In eight short
jars of mustard
Country Crossroads, Other

Passion for food behind successful mustard product company

Push doubts aside, find resources to help and go for it, young entrepreneur tells attendees at the 9th annual Take the Leap conference

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A young Manitoban who started cooking up mustard recipes at home and three years later is selling it across Canada says a favourite quote helped muster her courage to start — and keep going. “It’s ‘anything is possible if you’ve got enough nerve,” says Carly Minish-Wytinck. The quote is from J.K. Rowling. “I mean, I
Country Crossroads

How to start a food business in Manitoba

Prairie Fare: Turkey Salad with Orange Vinaigrette and Apple Wheat Berry Turkey Salad

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Perhaps the biggest mistake budding entrepreneurs make when starting their own business is miscalculating how long it will take and how much it will cost to get it up and running. Just ask Kelly Beaulieu, the founder and chief operating officer of Canadian Prairie Garden Puree, who now has food industry giants lining up for
Paul Laliberte began running a full-time private practice on Minnedosa’s Main Street this spring.
Country Crossroads, Local news

What’s your big idea for a local business?

Business forum aims to link new rural business owners with mentorship, 
financial supports and business management advice

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Paul Laliberte had a good job as a physiotherapist working at the Minnedosa hospital when he decided to go into private practice. “I think every entrepreneur can say at some point in time a seed is planted,” he told a business forum in Minnedosa last week. “Mine started with just a discontent with punching a
Bailey Gitzel sells her cookie sandwiches and French macaroons at the opening day of the Carman Farmers’ Market June 19. The 17-year-old Graysville entrepreneur also sells honey produced from her own beehives. She plans to study agriculture at university.
Local news

New specialists, more online resources for small-scale production

The government must act quickly to keep up with needs of a fast-emerging sector, says report chair

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Manitoba is acting on the recommendations for improving the working environment of small-scale farmers and processors, says Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Minister Ron Kostyshyn. Last week he and other MAFRD officials were at the St. Norbert Farmers’ Market to introduce the two business development specialists being reassigned in the department to work with these
Rich Vesta
Beef cattle, Opinion

Editorial: Beef production and the view from Alberta

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The view is different out here — and it’s not just the scenery. Granted, Co-operator staff had the rare opportunity last week to visit with ranchers in and around Calgary that were specifically selected by their colleagues at Alberta Farmer Express specifically because they do things a little differently. Nevertheless, it was an eye-opener listening
Lisa Dyck with her ice cream product
Local news

Program helps more Manitoba companies reach markets

A spring launch at Red River Co-ops puts 60 new products from 17 companies on store shelves

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More niche and specialty made-in-Manitoba products will catch the eye of customers with the launch of 60 additional new products through the provincial Buy Manitoba program. The Manitoba Food Processors Association (MFPA) has helped Red River Co-op stores in Winnipeg link up with more than a dozen local food companies. It means new exposure for
woman in commercial kitchen
Local news

Foodies and food developers to have new space available

Made-in-Manitoba food producers have another commercial kitchen option in Winnipeg

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What do you get when you mix local food, a historic building and 7,000 pounds of brand-spanking-new equipment? Answer: the Kitchen Sync. Surveying freshly delivered ranges, ovens and other implements, owner Sheila Bennett explains that “first and foremost, Kitchen Sync is a professional licensed kitchen rental.” But its aim is to provide a creative development

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