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SURVEY ON SHELTERBELTS FOR BEEF PRODUCERS

The Rural Development Institute (RDI) of Brandon University invites beef producers in Manitoba to volunteer to participate in its 5 to 10 minute baseline survey that investigates their current and prevailing interest and awareness of shelterbelts for beef production and other uses. Read more here and view the factsheet.

MBP Newsletter January 6

MBP on Newly Appointed Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) Town Hall Meeting

A CCA Town Hall Meeting will be held on Feb. 9 at the Pipestone Community Hall. Join us for the session from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. followed by a complimentary meal. RSVP at www.cattle.ca/townhall or 403-275-8558. See the poster for more details.

Manitoba Forage Shortfall Assistance Program Deadline

The Manitoba Forage Shortfall Assistance Program can assist livestock producers who are experiencing extraordinary costs due to forage shortage caused by flooding or excess moisture conditions in 2011 in maintaining the feed requirement for their livestock herds. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2012. Click here for more information.

MBP Applauds Market Access to South Korea Jan. 20 2012

MBP Newsletter January 20