E-Newsletter dsfsfa An update from MBP May 5, 2023
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Information on Environmental BMP Programs Under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership Note: The following information has been provided by Manitoba Agriculture staff.
The Manitoba government has opened intakes for two new programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) that provide funding to support sustainable farming in Manitoba. Please see the News Release from April 28, 2023. o
The Sustainable Agriculture Manitoba (SAM) program provides 21 BMPs under 3 main funding streams: Cropland Management, Manure & Livestock Management and Water Management
Detailed program information, including eligibility, application forms and guides can be found here: https://www.manitoba.ca/scap/climatechange/sustainabl e-agr.html Application Intake is currently OPEN and will close 11:59 pm on June 13, 2023. o
The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program: Carbon Sequestration and Grassland Resilience (RALP) will support on-farm beneficial management practices and projects that enhance the provision of ecological goods and services, through 2 BMPs: Agroforestry and Grasslands & Grazing Management. Eligible applicants include Association of Manitoba Community Pastures, Agricultural Crown Land forage lease holders, Indigenous primary producers and communities, including First Nations and Métis, and primary producers outside of watershed district boundaries.
Detailed program information including application forms and guides can be found here: https://www.manitoba.ca/scap/climatechange/carbonsequestration.html Application Intake is currently OPEN and will close 11:59 pm on June 12, 2023. ▪ Watershed districts are eligible for RALP: Watershed Resilience programming, where the districts will collaborate with primary producers within district boundaries to implement projects on agricultural land. Farmers are encouraged to contact their local watershed districts to inquire about any potential programs that may be available: Environment, Climate and Parks | Province of Manitoba (gov.mb.ca) •
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An Environment Farm Plan (EFP) is not required at time of application, however it will be required after project completion at time of claim. EFPs can be completed online: www.manitobaefp.ca Expenses are retroactive to April 1, 2023. However, any expenses incurred before receiving an approval letter are at the applicant’s own risk in the event the project is not approved. The application process requires each applicant to complete an Applicant Information Form ONCE (general applicant information), then go on to complete an Application Worksheet for each BMP applied for. All submissions must be emailed to: agriculture@gov.mb.ca For more information call 1-800-811-4411. continued on pages 2-7
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