Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

July 2009

Programs and Services

Succeeding Generations Program

PURPOSE
This program helps young and beginning farmers develop and manage viable farm operations while addressing the needs of retiring producers.

WHO QUALIFIES
Eligible applicants include:

• farmers between the ages of 18 and 39
• retiring farmers

ELIGIBLE COSTS
Support is available for the following program components:

• Mentoring
• Management training
• Young Farmer Newsletter and Website
• Extension events

Associated programs also include:

• Bridging Generations Initiative (BGI) - Loan Component *
• Young Farm Women's Training Program *
• Young Rural Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program *

*Associated programs are primarily provincially funded and complement the Growing Forward federal-provincial-territorial initiative.