The Manitoba government is seeking feedback on the proposed renewal process for legacy forage leases and renewable permits on agricultural Crown lands.
“Agricultural Crown lands are well positioned to support the growth of the livestock industry in Manitoba and contribute to the department’s Manitoba Protein Advantage Strategy,” said Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen. “As part of our mandate, we will continue to modernize the management of our Agricultural Crown Lands Leasing Program in a fair and transparent manner.”
Legacy forage leases and renewable permits are those dispositions that were in place prior to Oct. 1, 2019. The proposed change will ensure that family farms have stability in their operations by enabling successive renewals of these legacy forage leases and renewable permits.
This proposal contributes to the modernization of the Agricultural Crown Lands Leasing Program, and delivers on the commitment made to stakeholders in October 2019, the minister said.
Stakeholders are invited to review the regulatory amendment proposal available on the Manitoba Regulatory Consultation website at reg.gov.mb.ca.
Comments are encouraged to be submitted online prior to Nov. 16.
