E-Newsletter dsfsfa An update from MBP October 14, 2022
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Governments Announce Launch of Province's New Online Environmental Farm Plan Platform In 2020, the governments of Canada and Manitoba invested $990,000 through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in a three-year contribution agreement with Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) to develop the online EFP platform. The EFP is a voluntary, confidential self-assessment of a producer’s farm. The purpose of the EFP is to assess the features and management practices of a farm in order to develop an action plan to mitigate identified risks. (October 11, 2022 Joint Federal/Provincial News Release) The
governments of Canada and Manitoba are announcing the launch of Manitoba’s new online Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) platform, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced. “Canadian agriculture’s long-term sustainability depends on its ability to adapt to emerging climate conditions,” said Bibeau. “Manitoba’s new online Environmental Farm Plan allows producers greater access to resources, so they can prioritize best management practices that make the greatest impact on their farm.”
“Our government is committed to supporting sustainable agriculture production practices such as sustainable water strategies and climate change mitigation activities,” said Johnson. “The EFP is a valuable and proactive risk management tool. It includes a strong educational component that will continue to provide positive environmental outcomes while enabling the province to meet its goals for enhancing public trust in the agricultural sector.” continued on pages 3-5