The President of Keystone Agricultural Producers is encouraging those who will be impacted by the Manitoba government’s proposed Climate and Green Plan to express their opinions and concerns.
In October the Manitoba government made public its proposed Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan.
Earlier this month representatives of Keystone Agricultural Producers and some 27 agricultural commodity groups met with Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler to discuss the implications of the plan.
Dan Mazier, the President of Keystone Agricultural Producers, says it’s important for agriculture to be part of the discussions.
We’ve been invited. The Manitoba approach has been and KAP’s approach has been to be at the table and negotiating with the province to make sure we are part of the solution. We can be part of the solution instead of just be regulated.
I think everybody is looking for this magic bullet or one solution and there’s no simple solution to this, as far as yes or no. This is all a process that we’re going down. I would encourage any one of your listeners to get involved in this process, either through their organizations or just on an individual basis.
They are asking Manitobans to now consult and go on line and comment on this project and on the sustainable development plan, water management, all these things. I would encourage everybody, if they want to take part in this, this is the time to speak up and have your say.
~ Dan Mazier, Keystone Agricultural Producers
Mazier says KAP applauds proposed exemptions for marked fuels used in agricultural production but, he acknowledges, there are unanswered questions related to propane and natural gas used for grain drying and heating large agricultural buildings and those discussions are ongoing. For more on the proposed provincial climate and green plan visit manitobaclimategreenplan.ca.
