Thu, Mar 20
|Location is TBD
Steinbach Farm Club
Time & Location
Mar 20, 2025, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location is TBD
About the event
MARCH 20TH'S FARM CLUB MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
WHAT HAPPENED ON FEBRUARY 20TH, 2025?
TOPIC: This session was a part of the University of Manitoba’s LEAP (Leveraging Ecosystems to transform Agriculture on the Prairies) Project. The LEAP Project is opening with farmer consultation and wants to hear directly from Manitoba Farmers to inform their research and policy.
https://umanitoba.ca/agricultural-food-sciences/leap
LEAP's goal is to help build farming systems that use technology and nature-based tools to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, capture carbon, support biodiversity, and help farms adapt to a changing climate. They want to hear from you on topics such as policy, farmer well-being and farm succession will be on the table in this interactive session, offering farmers a chance to help inform LEAP’s project objectives, methods, and priorities.
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Sasha Loewen, Organic Research
Kyle Bobiwash, Entomology and Policy
Meagan King, Animal Welfare and Farmer Well-being
Jess Goodwin, MSc student at the University of Manitoba
All are welcome, whether you’re keen to be a conversation partner, or would rather listen and learn.
WHAT HAPPENED ON JANUARY 16TH, 2025?
This session featured Megan Westphal, Manitoba Agriculture’s Soil Survey Specialist. Megan works on the provincial inventory of soil properties and landscape characteristics, focusing on aspects such as the agricultural capability of land/soil, and land use areas.
WHAT HAPPENED ON DECEMBER 19TH, 2024?
This meeting was be a chance to catch up with other farmers in the area and discuss how the 2024 growing season turned out. John Gehrer is bringing a small PowerPoint on 2024 Organic and conventional farming victories and failures (peas, thistle, and hemp).
Join Our Regional Peer-to-Peer Farmer Clubs!
We host five, monthly, dynamic peer-to-peer farmer clubs across various regions of Manitoba. These clubs are designed as collaborative platforms where farmers can come together to share experiences, exchange knowledge, and refine skills. By participating, you'll contribute to the collective success of sustainable agriculture. Connect with fellow farmers, gain valuable insights, and support each other in fostering a thriving, eco-friendly farming community. Explore our farm clubs and become a part of this exciting network dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture in Manitoba!
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE AN ORGANIC FARMER TO PARTICIPATE. Anyone interested in learning about sustainable and/or regenerative practices are welcome!
