More details coming in fall.

Start Date: 2012-11-27
End Date: 2012-11-28

More details coming soon – contact MAFRI at (204) 266-2879.

Start Date: 2012-07-25
End Date: 2012-07-26

A look at Canadian farmland values and the current global ag situation.

Free Webinar
April 18, 2012
1:00 p.m. EST

Join FCC Senior Agriculture Economist J.P Gervais as he examines the results of the Spring 2012 Farmland Values Report on both a national and provincial level, and shows the link between farmland values, interest rates and crop receipts. J.P. will also offer insight and analysis on current global economic and ag trends, including the situation in the U.S., the food situation in the world and foreign land ownership in Canada, and highlight what to monitor in the future. This free presentation is filled with valuable information for people in every part of Canada’s agricultural value chain.

Register for free now
Date: 2012-04-18

The deadline to register to participate for the third annual Open Farm Day is April 30, and today Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Ron Kostyshyn and Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Flor Marcelino encouraged Manitoba farm families to sign up.

“The face of farming has changed with the times through agricultural activities, and I encourage Manitoba farmers to help tell this story and show how the agriculture industry has progressed,” said Kostyshyn. “The role farms play in the production and processing of food and beverages, and their unique place in the agri-tourism industry is what makes agriculture an economic driver in this province.

This year’s Open Farm Day is set for Sept. 16.

Last year, more than 40 farms participated in Open Farm Day, attracting over 5,000 people. Farm sites can include fruit and vegetable producers along with crop and livestock farms. Agri-tourism, horticultural operations and agribusinesses related to farming are also invited to take part.

“Opening the farm gates to rural non-farm and urban guests and out-of-province visitors has become a welcome addition to Manitoba’s tourism package,” said Marcelino. “This event will also help build an important connection between consumers and the food they eat. It also highlights the wide variety of products that are produced in the province.”

Farmers wishing to participate in Open Farm Day can call the Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives agri-tourism hotline at 204-821-5322.
Date: 2012-09-16

We have a couple of great speakers, including the keynote by Roger Rivest, long time organic grain grower and buyer from Ontario. You’ll have an opportunity to engage in one on one meetings with some of western Canada’s largest organic grain buyers. Bring a “sell sheet” to share with growers.

Also:
Growing and Selling Organic Forage Seed
Date: April 16, 2012, registration begins at 9 am and the workshop starts at 10 am.
Location: Food Development Centre, Portage la Prairie, MB
810 Phillips Street in the McMillan Industrial Park
Cost: $20, includes an organic lunch

There is a growing high-value market for organic forage seeds. In this workshop you’ll hear how you can grow and sell organic forage seeds such as birdsfoot trefoil, clover, alfalfa, timothy. All growers, certified and non certified who are interested in hearing about this opportunity are welcome.

Pre-registration is required for both workshops. Call or email Jacqueline Simpson-Cleaver at 204 239-3362; Jacqueline.Simpson-Cleaver@gov.mb.ca
Date: 2012-04-10

There is a growing high-value market for organic forage seeds. In this workshop you’ll hear how you can grow and sell organic forage seeds such as birdsfoot trefoil, clover, alfalfa, timothy. All growers, certified and non certified who are interested in hearing about this opportunity are welcome.

Pre-registration is required for both workshops. Call or email Jacqueline Simpson-Cleaver at 204 239-3362; Jacqueline.Simpson-Cleaver@gov.mb.ca
Date: 2012-04-16

Please consider this your invitation to register to be a host farm for the 2012 Open Farm Day. Attached is a registration form to complete and return, Background information to potential participants and a Checklist for Preparing for Open Farm Day. DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THE 2012 OPEN FARM DAY IS APRIL 30, 2012.

Should you have any questions, feel free to contact myself at this email or by calling 821-5322.

Below is a link to last year’s brochure which was distributed across the province. http://gov.mb.ca/agriculture/financial/openfarmday/pdf/full.pdf

Please feel free to share with anyone and everyone you feel may be interested in participating as a host farm.

Info:

Karen Walker Tibble, PHEc

Business Development Specialist, Agri-Tourism

South Parkland

Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Initiatives

434 Main Street

Box 160

Russell, Manitoba R0J 1W0

Phone: 204-821-5322

www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture

Date: 2012-04-02

Building on our past success . . .
The Saskatchewan Pasture School has a new theme this year as we move to create a
Case Study of a Working Ranch. On day one, we will tour and discuss the merits of the
ranch’s pastures, handling facilities and water systems. On day two, we’ll bring the ranch
to the classroom to develop a plan including grazing rotations and management ideas.

The school will cover various topics including . . .
• Tame pasture
• Native prairie
• Managing pasture rotations
• Pasture pipelines
• Brush encroachment
• Pasture rejuvenation
• Fencing methods
• Cattle handling
• Forage quality
• How to design a grazing plan
• Profitability

PLUS . . .
• Evening entertainment
☛ Ranch roping
☛ Cowboy poetry
Contact Saskatchewan Forage Council at 306.867-8126
for information or email offi ce@saskforage.ca.
Pasture School Registration Form 2012
Registration fees:
$190 + GST OR
$170 + GST (if registering second producer from the same operation)
Start Date: 2012-06-13
End Date: 2012-06-14