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Not much relief in sight for Prairie drought vist.ly/4vn7u #cdnag #westcdnag

With long roots reaching deeper than you are tall, native grasses can store tons of carbon per acre. Cultivating native grasslands can release 30-55% of the stored carbon. Native grasslands are important for mitigating climate change! Image: United States Botanical Garden

Now hiring: GROW Coordinator (1‑yr term, possible extension). Work with landowners on GROW projects, workshops, mapping, and reporting in the Souris River Watershed District. Apply by May 8, 2026: dean@srwd.ca 🐄🌾💧

Join the SaskSoil Webinar on March 24 at 7:00 PM CST with Chuck Ewert to explore learn more about the Johnson-Su Bioreactor and how to incorporate it on your farm. Register now 👉 sasksoil.ca/event #SaskAg #SoilHealth #Compost #SoilInnoculant

Spring is on the horizon, and so is a busy season of project planning, partnerships, and upcoming events for MFGA. Read the full March eBulletin here: conta.cc/4rKeuUB

Curious about what's happening in our local watershed? Join us! * Onanole Rec Center * March 24th * 12 - 2pm * RSVP for lunch by FRIDAY March 20th * info@myawwd.ca

Save the Date! The 2026 MFGA Regenerative Agriculture Conference will take place November 9–10, 2026 at the Victoria Inn in Brandon, MB. This year’s theme is “Building Community From the Ground Up.” More details coming soon.

March 17 is Manitoba Agriculture Awareness Day. At MFGA, we see that in action through the farmers, ranchers, and producers working on and alongside our grasslands, water, and forage fields across the province.

Canada Beef attended several producer association AGMs this quarter to share updates on beef marketing and promotion initiatives on behalf of cattle producers.

Today marks the start of Canadian Ag Safety Week. We’re proud to recognize the farmers, farm families and farm workers who keep our communities strong. Looking out for one another is part of farm safety. Let’s prioritize #FarmSafetyEveryday.

Manitoba farmer tests controlled traffic farming to fight soil compaction and flooding. vist.ly/4v39k

On-Field Thoughts: Birds, Brahmas, and Angus: A Manitoba Beef Guy’s Colombian Trip Trifecta MFGA Board Alumni Arron Nerbas recently travelled to Colombia to attend the Colombia Bird Fair, tour regenerative ag operations, and more. Read more: conta.cc/4bFFf7K

Farmers & Crop Advisors:
Just over 2 weeks left to take the Prairie & Ontario Cover Crop Survey! No cover crop experience necessary! Take the survey: gfo.ca/cover-crop-sur… RT to reach more growers!
#AgTwitter #CdnAg #WestCdnAg #OntAg #MBAg

Save the date! Planning is underway for the Saskatchewan Pasture Tour: tentatively planned for August 5, 2026 in the North Central region.

Canada’s farm safety net wasn’t built for this kind of drought. vist.ly/4uq2f

Manitoba dairy farmers deliver a reliable supply of homegrown, high-quality milk, produced to some of the highest standards in the world.

Livestock Price Insurance (LPI) enables producers to buy price protection, allowing them to manage the risk of livestock market prices. Update premiums and indexes with the LPI Decision Calculators at bit.ly/46Cckig to decide if coverage is right for your farm.

Leasing agricultural Crown land in Manitoba? Start with the basics. See eligibility, fees and policies for the Agricultural Crown Lands Leasing Program at bit.ly/4rUfW7P. #MBAg

MFGA Project Manager Kate Badger shares the journey that brought her from manufacturing and continuous improvement work to the forage and grassland sector. Read her full blog: conta.cc/3P1p7EL

Look down on forages to realize their true importance vist.ly/4u5e4 #cdnag #westcdnag