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KAP news release – KAP applauds new funding for MELT training

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November 24, 2020

Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP), the voice of Manitoba farmers, supports the provincial government’s new initiative to assist farmers seeking mandatory entry-level training (MELT) to obtain their Class 1 license, KAP president Bill Campbell said today. This program comes as a result of successful advocacy work from KAP, as well as calls from farmers to address these added financial barriers to entering the program.

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KAP submission – Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permits Regulation amendments 2020

As part of the provincial government’s public consultation process on agricultural crown lands (ACL) leases and permits, KAP presented a submission on behalf of farmers and producers in Manitoba.

KAP acknowledges the dedication of the Manitoba government in consulting on the proposed changes to the ACL regulation.

KAP recommends that the Manitoba government:

• Provide further clarity in the form of an FAQ or policy guidance document made available online to assist farmers and ranchers in interpreting the proposed list of eligible family transferees;

• Consider all possible solutions to balance the opposing interests in Crown land (regarding unit transfers) including a one-time option for a final unit transfer; and

• Consider the impact of the proposed amendments in terms of rural economic development and community building in areas where there are significantly more Crown land leases.

Click here to read the full submission.

KAP hires Executive Assistant

KAP is pleased to announce the hiring of Audrey Henschell as our new executive assistant.

The majority of Audrey’s career has been in administration as an executive assistant with the non-profit union sector, representing middle management employee groups. She has also worked for the provincial government and for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Audrey was raised in southern Manitoba and now resides in Winnipeg. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, painting and sketching, and spending time at the lake.

KAP submission – CLWG grain metrics

The Crop Logistics Working Group (CLWG) subcommittee, Data and Performance Measurement, has issued a survey seeking input from CLWG members on the current state of grain performance measurement programs.

KAP is supportive of third-party grain monitoring programs as well as other industry led data gathering initiatives. Agricultural groups such as KAP value the data provided by the Ag Transport Coalition (ATC) Performance Measurement Program and the Grain Monitor Program (GMP).

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KAP hires Program Marketing Coordinator

KAP would like to welcome Emily Lalonde, who starts today (Monday, November 9) as our new program marketing coordinator.

Emily is an experienced events and marketing professional in the international electric power systems industry. Prior to her work in power systems, she lived in Nunavut for a year working in grocery sales.

Emily is born and raised in Winnipeg, and she is excited to be working in the agriculture sector. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors and continuing to hone her passion for photography.

KAP submission – Development of Rural Crime, Bio-Security, and Metal Theft Legislation

Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) is Manitoba’s general farm policy organization, representing and promoting the interests of agricultural producers in the province. KAP’s membership consists of approximately 4,500 farm families and 21 commodity associations.

KAP is grateful for this opportunity to provide input into possible amendments and new legislation on rural crime and biosecurity. Statistics Canada reports that in the prairie provinces in 2017, crime rates in rural areas were 36% to 42% higher than in urban areas.

Increased rural criminal activity parallels an increased interest from KAP members to work with government and stakeholders towards a rural crime solution. Since 2018, 5% of resolutions passed by members through KAP’s grassroots democracy relate to rural trespassing and biosecurity. KAP policy, developed through input from all members, is clear in acknowledging that rural crime and trespassing is an issue for farm families and the solution requires legislative action.

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