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

Healthy Habitat Welcomes Waterfowl

Kasie McLaughlinBanner, News, Uncategorized

April is prime time for migrating waterfowl to return to south western Manitoba.  Why is this area so special to waterfowl?  The wetlands and grasslands of the Prairie Pothole Region are some of the best waterfowl breeding grounds on the planet. Spring is a critical time in the life cycle of a duck.  The migration from their south winter home … Read More