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Agricultural Sustainability Initiative
July 2009
Programs and Services
Agricultural Sustainability Initiative
PURPOSE
This program encourages producers and suppliers to adopt and promote
awareness of sustainable agriculture practices in Manitoba’s agricultural
sector. Agricultural Sustainability Initiative supports applied investigation
projects which support sustainable agriculture practices and technology transfer
projects, such as demonstration of proven technologies, or extension through
workshops and factsheets. It also supports partnerships among producers,
government and industry.
WHO QUALIFIES
Eligible applicants must have an interest in sustainable development and
represent farmers within their geographic areas. They include: local producer groups
conservation organizations
provincial commodity organizations
ELIGIBLE COSTS
Projects eligible for funding include:
- water quality issues affecting agricultural production, nutrients and pesticides
- ecological goods and services and biodiversity
- more efficient cropping systems
- integrated pest management
- crop diversification
Application Form
Terms
and Conditions
CONTACT
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Growing Opportunities Office; or call Manitoba Government Inquiry at
1-866-626-4862 for the GO Office nearest you; or the
Agricultural Sustainability Initiative program co-ordinator.
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