Environment
Manitoba Agriculture delivers programming that supports the development of Manitoba's agriculture and agri-processing sector while protecting agri-environmental resources.
The Agri-Resource Branch is the point of contact in government for leadership and advice on agri-environmental issues and represents Manitoba in regional and national discussions. The Branch also oversees Manitoba's agri-environment programming.
Staff of the Agri-Resource Branch focus their efforts on the development of programs, policies, regulations and extension materials to facilitate the adoption of beneficial management practices (BMPs).
Latest News
What's New
The Fall Soil Moisture Survey is complete for 2017! Check here for maps that depict how much moisture was available in the root zone prior to freeze up - an indication of what can be expected in the spring.
Financial Assistance Programs
Ag Action Manitoba - Assurance - Watershed EGS
New programming is available in Manitoba. Conservation districts can apply to the Ag Action Manitoba program activity called Assurance. This Assurance activity includes Watershed Ecological Goods and Services (EGS), which provides funding to conservation districts to work with farmers to implement practices that conserve and enhance ecological goods and services (EGS) on the agricultural landscape. The activity has seven focus areas to improve water quality and management, and provide other important environmental services derived from well-managed stocks of natural capital on agricultural lands.
Events
Environmental Farm Plan Workshops will be conducted on an as-needed basis.
Please contact your nearest MB Agriculture Office to have your name added to a waiting list. You will be contacted about the next available workshop in your area.