The Manitoba government continues to implement the recommendations of the Small Scale Food Manitoba working group to support the growth and sustainability of Manitoba’s small-scale food sector.
A new five-point strategy to support the long-term growth of Manitoba’s food industry, including smaller scale farmers and processors, was announced by Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Minister Ron Kostyshyn.
Seven Manitoba food-processing companies, including Stoney Brook Creamery in Steinbach, will receive $369,500 to purchase new equipment to better meet consumer demands, improve efficiencies and create opportunities for economic growth across the province.
Manitobans are encouraged to share their views about small-scale food production and processing at three upcoming public consultations or through an online survey.
The chair of the National Farm Animal Care Council’s Pig Code Development Committee says consumers are becoming more aware of how their food is produced and want assurances it’s done in a safe and humane manner.
Manitoba’s economy is getting a boost from the Buy Manitoba campaign, as sales of products grown or processed in Manitoba are on the rise.
The executive director of Farm and Food Care Ontario is encouraging farmers to focus on the food they produce when communicating with consumers.
The chair of Manitoba Pork Council says activities offered by the University of Manitoba’s Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre have gone a long way toward dispelling the myths that surround the production of our food.
The president of FarmEcon LLC suggests reductions in the affordability of food resulting from increased U.S. ethanol fuel production can be blamed for growing global political unrest.
Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Ron Kostyshyn issued a challenge to all Manitobans, asking them to support local producers by purchasing more locally produced products this summer growing season.
