Grassland Stewardship Program Offers New Opportunities for Cattle Producers

Kasie McLaughlinBanner, News

Manitoba Beef Producers received funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to offer the Keep Grazing Program to cattle producers over a  three-year period. The focus of the program was to deliver information and incentives to cattle producers about enhancing pastureland, with the goal of improving grass quality and maintaining a healthy habitat for species at risk. Manitoba Habitat … Read More

Incentives to Preserve Pasture Lands

Kasie McLaughlinBanner, News

Brian and Kristen Breemersch operate a cow-calf farming operation located southwest of Brandon.  Their land is primarily pastureland that is interspersed with wetlands.  They bought the land from Kristen’s parents about 20 years ago to start a family run farm.  Their land attracts a rich variety of waterfowl and wildlife, which Brian and Kristen enjoy. Several years ago, Brian visited … Read More