By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup for Thursday March 23, 2023

Mar 23, 2023 | 10:35 AM

MELFORT, Sask. – Manitoba flood forecasters are expecting little in the way of trouble this spring.

The province said the risk of flooding is low to moderate along most rivers.

The exception is the Red River, which is expected to rise due to heavy snowfall upstream in North Dakota.

Forecasters said it expects flooding along the Red, but at this point, it should not be enough to overcome community dikes and diversions.

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education

Auditor finds non-compliance with international trip, credit card and expense claims at Northlands College

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Court proceedings

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health care

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Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) has been recognized as an exceptional place to work by Manitoba’s Top Employers.

CCGA President & CEO Rick White said the award recognizes the commitment to creating a vibrant workplace that supports people.

“Receiving the award also highlights the excellent career opportunities that agriculture can offer Manitobans. We have a team with expertise in many different disciplines and from many different backgrounds, all who have found success in the agriculture sector,” White said.

CCGA was assessed on eight criteria including workplace, work atmosphere, benefits, vacation and time off, employee communications, performance management, training and development, and community involvement.

This year marks the seventeenth for the Manitoba’s Top Employers competition and the third time that CCGA has been recognized.

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Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) is rolling out its new digital agriculture awareness campaign.

AITC-C Acting Executive Director Sara Shymko said helping students discover their passion for agriculture and empowers them to explore career paths in the industry and the use of technology and digital platforms is critical.

The federal government will provide roughly $953,000 over two years.

Funding will be for the new I Am Agriculture digital campaign. The new website page, videos, and social campaign will showcase the agriculture industry, and help students identify the different and unique roles they play as well as increasing student knowledge of agricultural practices.

The second year of The Great Canadian Farm Tour will also receive funding. AITC-C will bring Canadian classrooms virtually into farms from coast to coast, starting in April and lasting six weeks. The farm tours will start conversations between students and farmers to build trust and understanding around where their food comes from.

Shymko said the the collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has been critical in supporting their goal to inspire students.

“With this generous contribution from the AgriCommunication Program, AITC-C can bring this messaging into a farther-reaching, digital space,” Shymko said. “With 1 in 9 jobs in Canada in the agriculture and agri-food sector and a growing labour shortage, it’s critical that the next generation of our work force consider agriculture as a viable, exciting and meaningful career path.”

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alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.com

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