Growing Forward Programs - Manitoba

The programs listed below are offered in the province of Manitoba under the Growing Forward framework. Please consult the Regional program page for a complete list of the programs available in this province.

National Programs

• Agri-Foresight 
• AgriMarketing
• Canadian Agri-Science Clusters Initiative
• Developing Innovative Agri-Products
• Farm Debt Mediation Service
• Promoting Agri-Based Investment Opportunities

Provincial Programs

Business Development

Business development programming will focus resources in four broad areas that will enhance the business management skills and capacity of individuals managing farm and agri-product processing businesses. Target clients include farm and post-farm business managers, ensuring the inclusion of Aboriginal people, young farmers, youth, new Canadians, and women.

For more information, please visit the Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Ministry or consult with the client service representative at local GO Centres.

Environmental Action

The purpose of this program component is to improve environmental performance and sustainability of agricultural operations. To do this, the program will provide funding for eligible BMP's that enhance agriculture's capacity to manage nutrients and water.

For more information, please visit the Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Ministry or consult with the client service representative at local GO Centres.

Environmental Information

The purpose of this program is to support the provision of environmental information that supports decision-making and improves the sustainability of agriculture.

For more information, please visit the Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Ministry or consult with the client service representative at local GO Centres.

Industry Innovation Fund

The Industry Innovation Fund has been designed to support investment in innovative projects brought forward by participants in the sector.

For more information, please visit the Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Ministry or consult with the client service representative at local GO Centres.

Manitoba Food Safety Risk Management Suite: Implementing Food Safety Systems

The Manitoba Food Safety Risk Management Suite provides resources towards establishing and implementing Food Safety (on-farm and post-farm), Biosecurity, and Traceability systems. The purpose of this program is to increase awareness and adoption of food safety practices, biosecurity practices, and traceability initiatives.

For more information, please visit the Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Ministry or consult with the client service representative at local GO Centres.

Promote Environmentally Responsible Agriculture

A Canada/New Brunswick Growing Forward initiative to assist producers in taking concrete steps to improve the environmental performance of their operations. This program is for implementation of Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) for targeted on-farm actions including an increased focus on promoting public benefit practices. There is also a focus on energy conservation and energy audits. This initiative will also have a component for Environmental Management Planning aimed at supporting and promoting the development, adoption and implementation of environmental management practices through knowledge transfer activities.

For additional information call (506) 453-2666 or toll free at 1-888-622-4742. Information as well as application forms and guidelines are available through the New Brunswick Department of Agriculture and Aquaculture.

Sector Development

Northern Agriculture Initiative: The Northern Agriculture Initiative will support the development of northern agricultural systems, with the objective of increasing the volume and value of agri-food produced in northern regions. Funds will be provided to support initiatives that contribute to the increased production of nutritional foods by northern producers. Potential activities under this initiative include: agriculture extension support to remote communities; the development, testing and implementation of new production and marketing systems that make northern food products more accessible to various markets.

For more information, please visit the Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Ministry or consult with the client service representative at local GO Centres.

Strategic Innovation Fund

This funding supports investment in strategically important initiatives brokered by the province among government and industry stakeholders.

For more information, please visit the Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Ministry or consult with the client service representative at local GO Centres.