Welcome to the Manitoba Forage Council

The Manitoba Forage Council is a progressive organization that proactively initiates projects and conferences which benefit those who make their livelihood in the forage and grassland industry in Manitoba. The Manitoba Forage Council has taken a lead role in the formation of the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association. This association will be key to increasing the lobbying power for those in the industry and supporting enhanced forage and grassland research and development. Another project completed by the Manitoba Forage Council is the Strategic Plan to help focus the Forage Council’s path to assist the forage and grassland industry.

Of course, no projects are of value unless they are communicated to those interested. Research results are communicated via workshops, conferences & meetings as well as on the Forage Council Website. The Council continues to help co-ordinate numerous events each year and in the past four years has produced over 7 publications including publications on Pasture Planning, Forage Fed Beef Production, Argentina Forage Fed Beef Production, Developing your Grazing System, and Sod Seeding, an updated Forage & Grassland Reference Manual to name a few.

“Manitoba’s Family Farms in the 21^st Century: A Research Survey”

Jeremy Funk, a graduate student at the Asper School of Business, is doing research to better understand the relationship between family farm succession, intergenerational behaviour, and environmentally sustainable farming practices. The study welcomes your input on several important questions such as:

• What are the challenges and opportunities involved with passing a farm on to the next generation?
• What are the most significant regulatory demands faced by Manitoba’s farmers in 2012?
• What do Manitoba’s farmers see ahead for their family farm’s future?

If you are a family farm owner, you can help by participating in this survey.  It only takes 15-20 minutes and for your investment of time, you’ll be eligible to win one of five-$100 cash prizes. Click on the link to participate: http://asper.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4OTftB8QSHIKRnu or contact Jeremy directly to receive a hard copy version to complete bjfunk@mts.net, 204-479-3498).