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For immediate release

January 7, 2021

KAP responds to Manitoba rural service delivery model

The following statement is attributable to Bill Campbell, president, Keystone Agricultural Producers.

“The ability to access quality services, reliable information, and speak with specialists is essential to the strength of Manitoba’s agriculture sector. Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) acknowledges the efforts of Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development and Manitoba Agricultural Service Corporation (MASC) to provide enhanced services to producers in Manitoba.

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In this training you will learn about mental health and illness, how to promote wellbeing in your own life, how to recognize when someone is struggling with their mental health, and how to provide assistance.

The training has been developed specifically for farmers and will be delivered by a mental health professional with lived farm experience.

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KAP members who rely on shortline railways have expressed concern over the lack of government funding made available for this rail class. Shortlines are a critical part of the supply chain and KAP advocates that both the provincial and federal government make funds available for shortline infrastructure investments. Adequate funding ensures that shortline rail companies have the opportunity to expand market share while at the same time creating a safe and efficient rail network.

KAP will continue to advocate for the valuable role shortline railways play in the province. KAP encourages further dialogue between industry and government to ensure the sustainable growth of shortline railways that will be beneficial and advantageous for all stakeholders.

Click here to read the full submission.

NEWS RELEASE

December 21, 2020

Today KAP called on Minister Bibeau to support Canadian farmers and stand up to her government’s recently announced carbon tax increase.

“Putting in place an exemption for fuel used for drying grain and heating and cooling barns, just like the one in place for greenhouses, is a start,” said KAP president Bill Campbell. “We also need recognition that carbon tax costs are embedded in every aspect of the food supply chain, from inputs to production to marketing, and the proposed tax increase will put unnecessary pressure on farmers and consumers.”

“What is also missing from this announcement is recognition of the climate benefits that farmers provide every day, including carbon storage and green house gas mitigation,” said Campbell.