Manitoba Organics

🎄Happy Holidays from Manitoba Organics! We will be closed on December 25th, 26th, 31st and January 1st. We look forward to connecting with you all in the New Year!

🌾 Exciting News for Farmers Across Manitoba! 🌾 This winter, we’re thrilled to host Farm Clubs across Manitoba—collaborative platforms where farmers can come together to share experiences, exchange knowledge, and refine their skills. Whether you're seasoned in organic farming or just curious, these clubs are open to all farmers—no need to be an organic farmer to join! This is a fantastic opportunity to build community, learn from each other, and strengthen the agricultural industry in our province. Let’s work together to grow and thrive in 2025 and beyond! 👉 Don't miss out—check out the upcoming events and join us: https://lnkd.in/g9E229wi WINNIPEG: Kilter Brewing Co., 6:00-8:00pm. 🔹 January 16th, 2025. Confirmed. 🔹 February 20th, 2025. Anticipated. 🔹 March 20th, 2025. Anticipated. SOURIS: Souris Glenwood Memorial Complex, 1:30-3:30pm. 🔹 January 14th, 2025. Confirmed. 🔹 February 11th, 2025. Anticipated. 🔹 March 11th, 2025. Anticipated. STEINBACH: Pat Porter Active Living Centre, 1:00-3:00pm. 🔹 January 16th, 2025. Confirmed. 🔹 February 20th, 2025. Anticipated. 🔹 March 20th, 2025. Anticipated. #FarmClub #ManitobaFarmers #Agriculture #FarmCommunity #KnowledgeSharing #WinterEvents

In a recent national poll by Leger and Farmers for Climate Solutions - Fermiers pour la transition climatique, farmers and ranchers across Canada identified climate change as a top challenge facing agriculture over the next decade. Producers are deeply concerned about how this will impact their yields and the economic sustainability of their operations. Some key notes from the study: 🔵 A majority of farms and ranches are already struggling with severe weather driven by climate change. More than three quarters of operations have been impacted by severe weather in the past five years.  🔵 Farmers and ranchers are ready and willing to adopt a variety of new practices that will improve the resilience of their operations, but they must be economically sustainable. Developing policies and programs that incentivize their adoption will be vital. 👉 Dig into the results, stay informed: https://lnkd.in/eRbKqnfD

🗣️ MODF WANTS YOUR FEEDBACK! We are requesting Manitoba organic farmers' input on research projects. We will use your input when planning upcoming research in collaboration with research scientists. The goal of this survey is to make sure farmers' voices integrated into the project. Have a say on where your check-off dollars go. CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY. https://lnkd.in/gX_kaiUe

Watch the first film in Organic Science Cluster 4’s documentary series, Captured on Film: Organic Science in the Making!  Join Dr. Liette Vasseur, the lead researcher from Brock University, as she shares her motivations and methods for boosting vineyard productivity and resilience in the face of climatic and environmental changes. Find out who she’s partnering with and how industry and researchers are working together. You can also read a behind the scenes account of filming day at Southbrook Vineyards by Sami McKay, Organic Council of Ontario. VIEW VIDEO: https://lnkd.in/g3yDe4UK

🌱👨🌾👩🌾 Attention farmers! Join us next week for an exciting opportunity to connect with fellow farmers and discuss the upcoming 2024 growing season. We'll be hearing from John Gehrer, who will share insights from the past year, covering both organic and conventional farming, including lessons learned from peas, thistle, and hemp. This meeting is a great chance to exchange ideas, celebrate victories, and learn from challenges in the field. 👉 RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/g-S_RB6F #Farmers #OrganicFarming #ConventionalFarming #Networking #Agriculture #FarmersOfLinkedIn

HAPPENING TODAY! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to discuss the Organic Standard Review and speak with Manitoba's representative, Janine Gibson. CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MEETING: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gANkkEKn 🗣️ Get your voice heard! ⁉️ Bring your questions and concerns! 🌱 Connect with likeminded individuals! #canadianorganicstandardreview #organic #manitobaagriculture

🌲 The December edition of Organic Bytes is here! 🌲 ☃️ CLICK HERE TO VIEW: https://lnkd.in/ggu2XtWK ☃️ WHAT'S IN THIS ISSUE? 🔹 MO Events: Organic Standard Review with Janine Gibson, Souris Farmer Club, Organic at AgDays. 🔹 Organic Standard Review Update from the Organic Federation of Canada: "Finding a humane approach to physical alterations in livestock". 🔹 MB Gov News Release: "Manitoba Government continues making agricultural land leases more affordable for producers" & "New Investments will Result in Agricultural Expansion". 🔹 Articles: "Organics continue battle with gene editing" & "Regenified certification comes to Manitoba". 🔹 Funding Opportunities through Sustainable-CAP. 🔹 Community Calls: University of Manitoba calls for participation in their LEAP Program. Young Agrarians' Business Bootcamp now open. Canadian Organic Growers' Organic Vegetable Seed Production course is open. 🔹 Organic Science Cluster 4: Update from Dr. Joanne Thiessen Martens. Article on Dr. Martin Entz's research. Article on "An Organic Approach to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)". ❄️ Stay informed and inspired, our newsletter has something for everyone! 📬 Want to receive Organic Bytes directly in your inbox? Subscribe today and never miss an update! SUBSCRIBE: https://lnkd.in/d-KfXHwJ

🌱 Excited for Ag Days 2025? We are too! 🤝 Join Manitoba Organics for an afternoon packed with networking, expert presentations, and all things organic agriculture. DATE: January 23rd, 2025 TIME: 12:00pm - 5:00pm LOCATION: Upper Curling Club, Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB 🎟️ Don't wait—buy your networking lunch tickets NOW and be part of the action! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gHG6ZPB7

🌱 🚜 Attention Souris Farmers & Ag Professionals! 🚜 🌱 Are you passionate about farming and building stronger connections within the agricultural community? We invite you to join the Souris Farmer Club—a collaborative space for local farmers to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving ag industry. Whether you’re looking to: 🔹 Discuss this year's harvest and exchange ideas, 🔹 Discuss the latest trends in sustainable farming, 🔹 Share best practices and innovative solutions, 🔹 Build a supportive network of like-minded professionals, The Souris Farmer Club is the place for YOU! Let's grow together, share resources, and strengthen our local ag economy. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE AN ORGANIC FARMER TO ATTEND! 🌾 🤝 WHEN: Dec 10, 2024, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Boardroom at the Souris Glenwood Memorial Complex 👉 LEARN MORE OR RSVP HERE: https://lnkd.in/g7KNZDKE