E-Newsletter
Our friends at Great Tastes of Manitoba have prepared an incredibly useful beef shopping guide. From marbling to minute steaks to stretching your grocery dollar, this fun video covers it all.
Season 36 on location in Minnedosa with Laura Cook and Matthew Atkinson
NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS
2026 Spring Flood Outlook; Elevated Risk in Interlake Region
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre has updated its 2026 spring flood outlook, indicating an increased flood risk in the Interlake region ...
Hybrid AI weather model to strengthen forecasting for severe weather
Environment and Climate Change Canada will launch a groundbreaking hybrid weather forecasting model that combines the power of artificial intelligence (AI) with the strengths of ...
Scholarship applications open for the 2026 Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency award
AgriStability Enrolment Deadline is April 30, 2026
AgriStability is an important tool to help you manage risks and financial losses due to tariffs, poor yields, low commodity prices, or rising input costs. Pasture-related feed costs have ...
Canadian Beef Industry Conference student poster competition
MBP is pleased to share an exciting opportunity for students studying agriculture, sustainability, animal science, beef production, environmental sciences, or related fields.
Beginning April 1st, the Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC) Student Poster Competition is accepting abstracts for the
Have Your Say: Veterinary Services District Model
Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn has announced the formation of the Veterinary Services District Working Group. The working group will evaluate the current Veterinary Services Districts and Veterinary Services Commission model in Manitoba and provide an Options Report to the Minister of Agriculture.
The working group invites public input on the current model and proposed changes to it.
How You Can Participate
Your input is essential to this process. You can participate in the following ways:
Submit Written Feedback
Written submissions can be sent to: vetdistricts2026@gov.mb.ca
Attend an In-Person Meeting (all scheduled 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.)
Neepawa: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
CE Room United - Anglican Church, 475 Mountain Avenue
Online Survey
Engagement on Rural Veterinary Medical Services
CCA is hosting a producer webinar on the Beef Cattle Code of Practice on Monday, April 13 at noon PT | 1:00 MT | 2:00 CT | 3:00 ET | 4:00 AT to help producers prepare for the public comment period.
In this webinar we will offer guidance and support to producers on how to participate in the 60-day Public Comment Period opening on April 13. The webinar will cover the history of the Code, the review process, a broad overview of the draft Code content, and how producers can provide feedback and input. Please note: the specific content of the draft Code will be available on April 13. Click on the graphic to register.
Summer student opportunity - Manitoba Agriculture
Do you have great networking skills? Do you like organizing and event planning? If you answered yes, apply now for the Manitoba Agriculture Full Time Summer (STEP) Position:
AGRICULTURE WORKFORCE SUPPORT
COORDINATOR
17 Week Term starting May 4, 2026
Brandon, Manitoba
Pay : $19.49/hour
Position Duties:
- Plan and deliver networking & leadership events for MB Ag STEP students
- Plan public speaking workshops
- Assist with agriculture and food career focused events
Required Skills:
-Knowledge or interest in careers and work in agriculture
-Experience in programming and event planning
-Effective interpersonal and communication skills – written and verbal
- Knowledge of job and career search resources
- Self-initiated and motivated, attention to detail
- Valid Driver’s License (minimum Class 5)
Benefits:
- Join a dynamic team and collaborate with non-profit industry organizations
- Use your skills and talents to influence programming decisions
- Gain hands-on experience working in the Public Sector and make future employment contacts
Applicants must register with STEP Services at www.manitoba.ca/studentjobs
NOTE: Candidates must meet all STEP SERVICES requirements and be registered for consideration
Send resume to Leadership@gov.mb.ca
Contact: (204) 761-2702
Contract Part-Time Project Manager
Livestock Inspection Services
Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is the exclusive voice of the beef industry in Manitoba. It represents roughly 6,000 beef producers across the province. Based in Winnipeg, MBP is a non-profit organization with four staff and a producer-elected board consisting of 14 district directors, each representing cattle producers in a specific region of Manitoba.
MBP’s mission is to represent all Manitoba beef producers through communication, advocacy, research, and education within the industry to governments, consumers and others; to improve prosperity; and to ensure a sustainable future. Funded by producers through the collection of a cattle check-off, MBP is committed to ensuring a sustainable future for the province’s beef industry for the benefit of our beef producer members and all Manitobans.
THE ROLE:
Manitoba Beef Producers’ membership has given direction to see an expanded livestock inspection service implemented in the province. The contract Project Manager will lead the coordination of this effort with direction provided by the multi-stakeholder Manitoba Livestock Inspection Services Working Group (MLISWG). The development and implementation of a mandatory identification inspection system for cattle in Manitoba will help facilitate livestock tracking and help mitigate potential financial losses to producers and other stakeholders related to theft and fraud.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES:
• Lead in the development and coordination of the Strategic Plan for implementation.
• Responsible for the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific short-term and long-term goals for the project, which have a beginning, an end and specified deliverables.
• Working with the proponents, provide input into the development of modernized legislative, regulatory and policy frameworks to support expanded inspection services.
• Assist in the creation and provision of tools needed to support expanded inspection, such as information management systems like digital manifests, communications strategies to inform producers and other stakeholders about the implementation of expanded inspection (including its value to the beef industry), etc.
• Liaise with other stakeholders on matters such as the creation of a Manitoba-based RCMP Livestock Investigation Unit, the modernization of the provincial brand registry system, etc
• Coordinate meetings for the MLISWG to ensure the project remains on track.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
• Postsecondary education in agriculture, preferably animal science, or a suitable combination of education and experience;
• Strong understanding of the agriculture/agri-food sector, including beef production;
• Understanding of beef industry supply chain;
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes, including the ability to review and analyze legislation and regulations is a definite asset;
• Experience in writing documents for government and industry an asset;
• Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail are essential;
• Skilled in writing and editing research or project reports, including financial reporting;
• High comfort level for public speaking and giving presentations;
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment;
• Experience with organizing and participating in trade shows, extension events, etc.;
• Experience in dealing with producers and the general public;
• Strong technical abilities, i.e. experience with Microsoft Office suite, virtual meeting platforms, etc.;
• Able to build solid relationships with teammates, project partners and other specialists by fostering teamwork, partnership and collaboration in virtual or face-to-face settings.
• A highly motivated self-starter able to work both in a self-directed manner, and as part of a small team.
• Valid driver’s license.
Note: Some occasional travel is required, mostly within Manitoba. Occasional evening work may be required.
COMPENSATION:
This position will be a contracted, part-time term position for 24 months. Compensation will be determined in the interview process.
REPORTING STRUCTURE:
The term position of Project Manager-Livestock Inspection reports to MBP’s Chief Executive Officer.
