Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives


MAFRI works with agriculture producers, other entrepreneurs, and rural and northern communities to accelerate their greater prosperity and capacity. We do this by providing leadership and a range of information, programs and services in support of vibrant rural and northern communities.

Sectors:

  • Provincial Government

Departments:

  • Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

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Organization Location
Action Project Location

Contact Information:

Dana Hill

Programs and Materials

Name Type Description & Features
Agricultural Sustainability Initiative
 Program This program encourages producers and suppliers to adopt and promote awareness of sustainable agriculture practices in Manitoba’s agricultural sector. Agricultural Sustainability Initiative supports applied investigation projects which support sustainable agriculture practices and technology transfer projects, such as demonstration of proven technologies, or extension through workshops and factsheets. It also supports partnerships among producers, government and industry.
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Agri-Extension Environment Program
 Program The goal of this program is to encourage behaviour and attitude changes towards environmentally sustainable agriculture practices and to encourage adoption of environmentally sustainable agriculture practice on farms. The program is open to all agri-environmental practices, but should focus on the following areas: stubble burning, manure management, soil erosion (wind and water), surface water management, salinity management, nutrient management (precision ...
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Environmental Farm Action Program
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Environmental Farm Planning
 Program Environmental farm planning is a voluntary, confidential, self-assessment process designed to help farm managers identify environmental strengths and weaknesses of their operations. The planning process results in the development of an action plan to reduce any identified environmental risks on Manitoba farms. Producers attend two facilitated workshops where they will receive an introduction to environmental farm planning, assistance in completing ...
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Manure Management Financial Assistance Program
Program The purpose of the Manure Management Financial Assistance Program is to provide financial assistance to help small pig operations (<300AU) build additional manure storage capacity to eliminate winter application of manure; to help all sizes of pig operations repair manure storage structures to reduce the risk of leakage; and to help all sizes of pig operations install manure treatment systems ...
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