2021

JANUARY 26

ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM www.kap.ca Table of Contents Meeting Agenda

Meeting Agenda...... Page 3 9:00 AM Call to Order Chair: Bill Campbell, KAP President Sponsors...... Page 5 9:10 AM President’s Address Bill Campbell, KAP President President’s Message...... Page 7 9:30 AM Greetings from the Province of Hon. , Minister of Agriculture and Resource Development General Manager’s Report ...... Page 9 9:45 AM Greetings from the Government of Cana- Hon. Jim Carr, Special Representative for the da Prairies Resolutions Sunsetting Policy...... Page 15 Resolutions Table of Contents...... Page 16 Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food 2021 Resolutions...... Page 17 10:00 AM General Manager’s Report Patty Rosher, KAP General Manager Speaker Bio’s...... Page 23 10:20 AM Greetings from the Manitoba NDP , Leader of the Official Opposition; Diljeet Brar, Critic for Agriculture, Manitoba NDP 10:30 AM Concurrent Break Sessions District Map HUB Member Benefits Information Karley Middleton, Association Member Session I Benefits Consultant; Cory Huclack, Support for yourself and your Consultant; Karen Vandal, Senior Client Service employees with KAP benefits Specialist; HUB

10:30 AM STARS Information Session Chair: Jake Ayre, KAP Vice President STARS Rescue on the Island 2021 Colleen Mayer, Director, Donor Relations & Development (MB), STARS - Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service 10:45 AM Panel: COVID-19 Impacts on the Crop and Chair: Craig Riese, KAP Director Livestock Supply Chains Covid-19 and the Grain & Oilseed Supply Jennifer Marchand, Government Relations Chain – Lessons Learned and the Path for Leader & AVP, Cargill Limited Future Growth Canadian Meat Supply Chain: Phenome- Kevin Grier, Principal, Kevin Grier Market Analysis nal Performance in an Extraordinary Year and Consulting 11:45 AM Greetings from the Canadian Federation Mary Robinson, President, Canadian of Agriculture Federation of Agriculture 11:55 AM Greetings from Harvest Manitoba Keren Taylor-Hughes, CEO, Harvest Manitoba 12:00 PM Lunch 12:30 PM Finance Committee Chair’s Report (Audi- Chair: Jill Verwey, KAP Vice-President tor’s Report) Jeff Eckstein, Partner and Business Advisor, MNP 12:30 PM Student Session Chris Koch, Motivational Speaker/ Athlete/ Adventurer/Farmer How to build the life you have been dreaming about 1:00 PM Resolutions Chair: George Graham, KAP Director 2:30 PM Concurrent Workshop Sessions

2 3 2:30 PM Sponsored by FCC Chair: Jake Ayre, KAP Vice-President Ask FCC: A Q&A with DarrenSpeaker Howden, BiosDarren Howden, Senior Vice President, Prairie 2021 Sponsors Senior Vice-President of Operations Operations, FCC 2:30 PM Sponsored by the Manitoba Pork Council Chair: Thea Green, KAP Program Manager Jennifer Wright, Senior HR Advisor and Corporate Sponsor CAHRC Workshop - Hot tips on hiring Stakeholder Engagement Specialist, Canadian farm labour Agricultural Human Resources Council (CAHRC) 2:30 PM Sponsored by SAFE Work Manitoba Chair: Morag Marjerison, KAP Farm Safety Consultant Manitoba Farm Safety Program Work- shop - Anxiety on the Farm - Solutions for Kim Hyndman Moffat, Counsellor Managing Farm Stress 3:00 PM Sponsored by The Co-operators Chair: Jill Verwey, KAP Vice-President The Co-operators on resiliency, risk man- Steve Johnston, Associate Vice President of Farm agement, and farm insurance Portfolio; Simion Prodan, Manager of Farm $ 3,000 Portfolio; The Co-operators 3:30 PM Concurrent Break Sessions 3:30 PM HUB Member Benefits Information Sandra Hanusic, KAP Membership Coordinator Session II Dennis Petaski, Director, Member Benefits & Explore KAP’s Member Benefits program Services 3:30 PM STARS Information Session Chair: Jake Ayre, KAP Vice President Growing for STARS Colleen Mayer, Director, Donor Relations & Development (MB), STARS - Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service 3:45 PM Election of the President Chair: Neil Galbraith, KAP Director, Chair of the Nominations Committee Election of Vice-Presidents $ 2,000 4:15 PM Resolutions Continue (if needed) Chair: George Graham, KAP Director, Chair of the Resolutions Committee 4:45 PM Presentation to Retiring Directors Chair: Bill Campbell 5:00 PM KAP Annual Meeting Concludes 5:30 PM Concurrent Sessions 5:30 PM Sponsored by the Manitoba Crop Alli- Peter Watts, Managing Director, Canadian ance Malting Barley Technical Centre Virtual Beer Tasting 5:30 PM Sponsored by the Dairy Farmers of Out of Our Heads Productions Manitoba Ag Trivia and Games Event

$ 1,500

4 5 2021 Sponsors President’s Message

$ 1,000

Bill Campbell KAP Presedent

Welcome to KAP’s 37th Annual Meeting, the first virtual general meeting in our history. As the voice of Manitoba farmers, this meeting is a key part of our democratic and grassroots decision-making process. The input we receive from our members, commodity groups, and the whole of industry drives our advocacy efforts.

$ 500 Thank you for attending, and for representing your districts and your commodity groups. Thank you also to our guests and the media for participating.

2020 was an incredibly difficult year for farmers and producers across Manitoba. Many began in the spring with some crop left to harvest before seeding. We ended the year with minimal weather delays, a strong harvest, and record grain movement. Yet with rising input and commodity prices, transportation disruptions, and now, a global pandemic, farmers are dealing with volatile markets for all products.

The COVID-19 pandemic presented new challenges for everyone and left farmers holding most of the risk in the global marketplace. Unprecedented market disruptions brought on by COVID-19, including numerous processing slowdowns and facility closures, are all too familiar now.

From the beginning of this pandemic, Manitoba’s agriculture industry has worked with both the $ 250 federal government and the provincial government to address obstacles that have arisen. At every opportunity, KAP has been clear that we must keep our eye on the long-term safety and sustainability of the food supply chain.

We appreciate the efforts of each government to support the agriculture industry during this difficult time. The financial accommodations provided to the industry, along with the recognition of agriculture production, processing, and the supporting supply chains as essential, are helping farmers do their $ 100 part in this time of continued uncertainty. KAP continues to advocate for the issues that matter to farmers and producers. As a result of successful advocacy work, we are pleased that the provincial government has launched a new initiative to assist farmers in seeking mandatory entry-level training (MELT) to obtain their Class 1 license. KAP will continue to advocate for increased flexibility with MELT, including an online platform for MELT course delivery, to further reduce barriers to this training.

6 7 We are calling on both the provincial and federal governments to strengthen Business Risk Management (BRM) programming for producers. Through the existing Canadian Agricultural Partnership framework, BRM programs can, with some adjustment, provide effective support for the General Manager’s Report industry. There is no better time for us to work together towards larger-scale improvements for the next policy framework and build on the programs and supporting administration.

The issue that has driven the most attention recently is the carbon tax and the impact it has on Manitoba farmers. It must be recognized that carbon tax costs are embedded in every aspect of the Patty Rosher food supply chain, from inputs to production to marketing. The proposed tax increase will put KAP General Manager unnecessary pressure on farmers and consumers. It is also critical that governments recognize the climate benefits that farmers provide every day, including carbon storage and greenhouse gas mitigation. It does not need repeating that 2020 was an unusual year for our industry and our communities. The pandemic posed several challenges The fact is that farmers store carbon short term in their products and long term in their soil, and along the food, feed, and fibre value chains. KAP staff and members thanks to good management practices and new technology, emissions intensity in agriculture has continue to do good work despite having to work remotely and meet improved year after year. KAP will continue to highlight the impact of the carbon tax on grain drying virtually. and heating barns and farm buildings, just as we did last year.

We need to see the provincial and federal governments figure out solutions that better support Three-Year Strategic Plan farmers as climate stewards. Putting in place an exemption for fuel used for drying grain and heating and cooling barns, just like the one in place for greenhouses, is a start. KAP members, staff, the board of directors, and key external stakeholders have been involved in the consultation and development of KAP’s 2021 to 2023 strategic plan. This plan confirms KAP’s vision, As we move forward into the 2021 crop year, I ask that you continue to be vigilant when it comes to mission, and values, and lays out forward-looking goals, strategies, and initiatives. Implementation your mental health and the mental health of others. We have gone through one of the toughest years will involve confirming detailed workplans, key performance indicators, and reporting to members on in recent memory and the coming year may not be any easier. progress made against the plan.

This year KAP will host ‘In the Know’, a course developed especially for farmers to inform them on Goals are broad statements of the achievements KAP will work toward during the timeline of this mental health, how to cope with the stresses of farming, and how to have conversations about 3-year strategic plan. The following goals have been set: mental health. I encourage everyone to enroll and ask that we look out for one another and support each other like we always do. • Cement KAP’s role as a farm policy leader and improve the quality of policy discourse in agriculture. • Ensure the long-term financial sustainability of KAP. • Build public trust in farmers. Best wishes for a great meeting. • Increase KAP member satisfaction and engagement.

-Bill Campbell There are several initiatives planned, including a review of KAP’s grassroots structure to ensure that it is financially sustainable and represents modern farming operations. There are many good discussions ahead.

Submitted by: Patty Rosher, General Manager.

President, Keystone Agricultural Producers Officers

At the 2020 Annual Meeting of Keystone Agricultural Producers, Bill Campbell was re-acclaimed president, Jill Verwey was re-acclaimed vice-president, and Jake Ayre was newly elected vice-president. For 2021, one nomination for president was received by the December 31, 2020 deadline. KAP congratulates Bill Campbell of Minto, Manitoba, who will be re-acclaimed president at the KAP annual meeting.

8 9 2020 KAP Board of Directors Membership President: Bill Campbell District 8: George Graham KAP recorded a positive membership year in 2020, with 4,354 fully paid members at year-end plus another 1,185 “supporters” (those who paid the checkoff but did not reach the membership cap). 389 producers either opted-out of KAP membership or were exempt. Vice President: Jill Verwey District 9: Neil Galbraith 2020 Group Members Vice President: Jake Ayre District 10: Paul Gregory Cooperative Hail Insurance Co. Dairy Farmers of Manitoba

District 1: Mitch Janssens District 11: Vacant Keystone Potato Producers Association Loveday Mushroom Farms

District 2: Les Ferris District 12: Leonard Gluska Manitoba Beekeepers Association Manitoba Bison Association

District 3: Linda Nielsen Grains, Oilseeds, Pulses: Chuck Fossay Manitoba Canola Growers Association Manitoba Chicken Producers (Manitoba Canola Growers Association) District 4: Kevin Stott Special Interest Groups: Sam Manitoba Corn Growers Association Manitoba Egg Farmers Connery-Nichol (Manitoba Vegetable Growers Association) Manitoba Flax Growers Association Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association District 5: Craig Riese Red Meat Commodity Groups: Marg Rempel (Manitoba Pork Council) Manitoba Forage Seed Association Manitoba Oat Growers Association District 6: Rauri Qually Supply Managed Commodity Groups: Steve Hofer (Manitoba Turkey Manitoba Pork Council Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers Association Producers) District 7: Justin Jenner Manitoba Sheep Association Manitoba Seed Growers Association

Meetings Manitoba Turkey Producers Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association In 2020, KAP cancelled the spring advisory council meeting due to the onset of pandemic restrictions. However, KAP members soon got their virtual feet under them, and the summer and fall National Sunflower Association Prairie Fruit Growers Association advisory council meetings took place via Zoom on July 30 and October 22, 2020, respectively, with fair turnouts and good discussions. Vegetable Growers Association of Manitoba Winter Cereals Manitoba Inc The KAP board od directors met eight times following the 2020 annual meeting. Before each board meeting, the executive and finance committees met. 2020 KAP Staff KAP’s annual district meetings took place concurrently on November 24, 2020. The districts heard from Bill Campbell and Patty Rosher, as well as pre-recorded messages from Manitoba Agriculture and Going into 2021, KAP staff is at a full complement. In November 2020, Emily Lalonde joined the team Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen and former KAP president, MP Dan Mazier. Each as the marketing and events coordinator and Audrey Henschell as the executive assistant (part-time). district then went into virtual breakout rooms for their individual meetings. Graham Schellenberg came on in January 2021 as the communications and government relations coordinator. KAP Delegates in Attendance Annual Meeting 68 66 79 94 77 Spring Advisory Council N/A 49 38 43 53 Summer Advisory Council 39 36 25 36 46 Fall Advisory Council 39 25 38 42 39

10 11 KAP went through a small reorganization to create policy, program and finance, and office services • Capital Region Economic Development Strategy teams, headed by managers. This helps to ensure succession planning by providing management • The Efficiency Manitoba advisory group development opportunities for staff. • The 4R MOU implementation committee • The EFP program advisory committee Patty Rosher General Manager • Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation Alanna Gray Policy Manager • CN Rail Neil Van Overloop Policy Analyst • Drainage Stakeholder committee Tammy Knapp Office Coordinator • Manitoba Infrastructure and Manitoba Public Insurance Audrey Henschell Executive Assistant • Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan and the Alberta Federation of Agriculture Sandra Hanusic Membership Coordinator • University of Manitoba and Assiniboine Community College Kathy Ulasy Finance and Office Services Manager Graham Schellenberg Communications and Government Relations Coordinator Programs Emily Lalonde Marketing and Events Coordinator Thea Green Program Manager Manitoba Young Farmers (MYF) Program Morag Marjerison Farm Safety Consultant KAP has secured Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) funding for the MYF program, which helps Policy Development maximize the investment KAP members make in young farmers. Recent and upcoming events for young farmers include government relations training (November 2020), games and trivia event At KAP’s policy-setting events, the annual meeting and two advisory council meetings, members (January 15, 2021), bearpit session with Minister Pedersen (February 19, 2021), and MYF conference adopted 31 resolutions during the year which required actions directed at government and/or (March 4, 2021.) industry. KAP is working with instructors at the University of Manitoba’s (U of M) School of Agriculture and the KAP hosted 18 virtual policy committee meetings in 2020 that attracted 65 speakers who discussed School of Agriculture & Environment at Assiniboine Community College (ACC) to introduce students to various issues affecting agriculture. Committees made recommendations for the board of directors KAP’s advocacy work and the opportunities available through MYF. We are thrilled to welcome stu- and executive team on how to best advance KAP’s position dents from both U of M and ACC to our AGM today. Advocacy Efforts Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Program The executive team of Bill Campbell, Jill Verwey, and Jake Ayre worked on the priorities that KAP mem- KAP has worked with Agriculture and Resource Development (ARD) to provide farmers with virtual EFP bers identified through resolutions in 2020. workshops and contact-free reviews throughout the pandemic. Many farmers have expressed a preference for being able to access these virtual services from their farms. Meetings with government stakeholders this year included: KAP is anticipating a high number of EFPs being completed in 2021 by potato producers renewing their • Premier 2016 plans, dairy producers complying with proAction, and pea producers contracting with Roquette. • Minister of Economic Development and Training, • Minister of Agriculture and Resource Development, Blaine Pedersen KAP continues to lead the development of the new on-line EFP system, working closely with ARD staff • Minister of Municipal Relations, and vendors to create a farmer-friendly program. • Leader, • Manitoba Green Party Leader, James Beddome Human Resources (HR) Program • Manitoba NDP Agriculture Critic, Diljeet Brar KAP has contracted the Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council (CAHRC) to develop and deliv- • Conservative MP’s Luc Berthold, Randy Hoback, and James Bezan er a concise HR course for Manitoba farmers on how to effectively recruit, hire, train, compensate, • Minister of Infrastructure, discipline, and fire farm labour. We are seeking several KAP members who would like to take the • Minister of Conservation and Climate, course for free in exchange for providing feedback about how well the course met your needs. Please • MP Don Mazier contact Thea Green for more information. ([email protected] or 204-924-6018)

In addition to ministerial meetings, KAP presented to provincial budget consultations and held many KAP met with Red River College (Portage campus) and Assiniboine Community College to learn about meetings with other elected officials, government staff, and senior executives, and board chairs from their plans for new agricultural programming and to provide industry support. KAP has requested crown corporations and government agencies. funding from the Sector Council Program to conduct a feasibility study to help us better understand how new agricultural courses and educational programs could address the farm labour shortages in Meetings with other stakeholders included: Manitoba.

• Manitoba Protein Summit Farm Safety Program • Canadian Association of Farm Advisors, Liz Robertson KAP continues to provide farm safety support services throughout the pandemic to farmers and • Canadian Federation of Agriculture, CFA Town hall national 12 13 groups of farmers using e-mail and telephone. With all in-person events cancelled, we will be creating a series of short videos focused on conveying introductory farm safety information to KAP members Resolution Sunset Policy which we will share through our various communication channels. KAP is providing mental health literacy training for farmers and people who work with farmers in January, February and March 2021. We are offering the same introductory workshop on numerous Updated: December 21, 2020 dates to achieve our goal of reaching 500 people. Farmers who have participated say they feel more confident in recognizing and responding to mental health struggles in the people they know and love. Resolutions will be in effect for a period of at least 5 years and will be available for sunsetting only at We invite all KAP members and their families to register and attend this important half-day workshop the AGM. to create a network of informed and caring individuals in our communities. Resolutions due to sunset can only be reaffirmed by a district or commodity association, as is the case Manitoba Farmers’ Voice with new resolutions. KAP published four issues of the Manitoba Farmers’ Voice magazine in 2020, each featuring a cover Resolutions can only be reaffirmed in their exact form, i.e., there will be no changing of the wording. If story on a KAP member. Featured KAP producers this year included the following: delegates would like to change the wording, they will be required to submit a new resolution.

• Winter 2020: Catherine Kroeker-Klassen and her passion for egg farming and work as a Procedure spokesperson for her industry KAP will post all sunsetting resolutions on KAP’s website prior to the AGM. • Spring 2020: David Rourke and getting back to nature with regenerative agriculture. • Summer 2020: Devin Pouteau and resourceful resilience in a precarious era. Districts and commodity associations will be required to submit resolutions they would like reaffirmed • Fall 2020: Matthew Atkinson and a chance meeting that put him on a path to success. 20 days prior to the annual meeting, as is the case with new resolutions (KAP by-law 7.08). KAP’s resolutions committee will review all resolutions (new and reaffirmed) prior to the AGM. Lester Publications remains as the publisher of Manitoba Farmers’ Voice. Resolutions to be considered for reaffirmation will be provided to delegates in the same manner as Finances new resolutions (print or electronic copies). The audited financial statements show revenue for 2020 at $1,824,673, which is 7.3% higher than KAP’s resolutions committee has the discretion to defer resolutions being reaffirmed to the next- meet budgeted. ing of KAP’s Advisory Council should that be required due to time constraints at the AGM. Expenditures were 3.5% higher than budgeted at $1,689,242. KAP’s net gain for the 2020 fiscal year is Resolutions that are reaffirmed will remain active for another 5 years. $135,431. All sunsetted resolutions will be archived. Procedure for the Consideration of Resolutions The board will update the policy synopsis to reflect new and sunsetted resolutions as appropriate. • The resolutions committee may redraft and/or consolidate resolutions received to enhance their An updated version of the policy synopsis, a list of resolutions that have sunsetted, and a list of active understanding and facilitate consideration at the AGM. The committee will meet prior to and resolutions will be maintained on KAP’s website. during the AGM as resolutions are received. • Resolutions will be read in their entirety. • Delegates only will be entitled to move, second, and vote on resolutions. • All delegates moving and/or speaking to resolutions will identify themselves to the Chair. • Only the mover is asked to speak to the motion. • The remarks of speakers to resolutions will be limited to 5 minutes. • The Chair will read the motion before voting occurs if the motion has been amended. • Resolutions may not necessarily be dealt with in the order of listing; i.e., certain resolutions may be brought forward to be considered at the time topics to which they relate are under discussion. • Members of the resolutions committee will be allowed to move to the floor to speak to resolutions on which they may wish to make input. • The deadline for late resolutions is 10:45am on January 26 and can be submitted to KAP’s policy analyst Neil Van Overloop at [email protected]. • A motion must be made to bring late resolutions to the floor. • Late resolutions will be read in their entirety. • Privileges of the floor will be extended to visitors to the meeting.

14 15 1. License Extension for Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) – Vegetable Growers Association of Manitoba (VGAM) January 2021 Annual Meeting Resolutions Table of Contents Whereas, Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program employees currently only have 90 days from arrival before their home driver’s license is no longer valid; and, Whereas, Contents these workers work full time, usually more than 40 hours per week, which makes it difficult to have time to study and practice for the written and driven tests required to get their Manitoba driver’s license; and, 1. License Extension for Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) – Vegetable Growers Associa- Whereas, workers in the Seasonal Agricultural Worker program can only remain in Canada for a maximum of 8 tion of Manitoba (VGAM) months; and, 2. Childcare and Young Farmers – District 3 Whereas, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) often does not have openings for 3. Exit Clearance for returning Filipino Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) – Manitoba Beekeepers’ As- either written or driving tests for over a month and, sociation Whereas, during the COVID-19 pandemic, MPI frequently has been closed for testing; and 5. Scale Display – District 4 Whereas, during the COVID-19 pandemic, SAWP employees must quarantine for a minimum of 14 days upon arrival; now, therefore, be it 6. Carbon Tax – District 4 Resolved, THAT KAP lobby Manitoba Public Insurance, the Department of Agriculture and Resource Develop- 7. Provincial Drainage Capacity – District 4 ment, Manitoba Infrastructure, and other stakeholders to extend the validity of a seasonal agricultural work- . 8. Unsafe Roads and Provincial Agency Coordination – District 12 er’s driver’s license for the duration of their work permit Moved by: Carried ( ) 9. Tracking and Reporting of Exports – District 1 Defeated ( ) 10. Manitoba Liquor Control Commission Markup – District 6 Seconded by: Other: ______11. Federal Escalator Tax on Alcohol – District 6 12. Farm Insurance Policy Practices – District 6 2. Childcare and Young Farmers – District 3 13. Upgrades to Manitoba Provincial Highway #283 – District 12 Resolved, THAT KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba and Government of Canada to invest in young farmers by developing programming under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership that will assist farmers in covering 14. Priority access to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) Testing Appointments – VGAM costs related to childcare; and be it further Resolutions Reaffirmation Resolved, THAT KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to review funding and licensing requirements for 1. Averaging Tool Used by MASC – District 4 childcare spaces in rural Manitoba considering the inconsistent and irregular hours required for agricultural producers and employees in the agriculture industry. Moved by: Carried ( ) Defeated ( ) Seconded by: Other: ______

16 17 3. Exit Clearance for returning Filipino Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) – Manitoba Beekeepers’ Associa- 6. Carbon Tax – District 4 tion Resolved, THAT KAP to lobby the Government of Canada to review the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act to Whereas, the Government of the Philippines charges $750 USD per worker if they have not worked in Canada see if the goal of reducing carbon emissions is being achieved in agriculture, and be it further the previous six months; and, Resolved, THAT KAP ask the Government of Canada how carbon tax revenue is being used in the agriculture Whereas, the COVID-19 pandemic caused many TFW’s to not be able to return to work in Canada in 2020; and, sector. Whereas, Canadian beekeepers, pork producers, and dairy farmers rely heavily on TFWs coming from the Phil- Moved by: Carried ( ) ippines who in some instances comprise the majority of their workforce, now, therefore, be it Defeated ( ) Resolved, THAT KAP lobby the Government of Canada, and work with the Canadian Honey Council and the Seconded by: Other: ______Canadian Federation of Agriculture, to ask the Government of the Philippines to waive exit clearance fees for temporary foreign workers returning in 2021 to work for the same employer as 2019. 7. Provincial Drainage Capacity – District 4 Moved by: Carried ( ) Whereas, more farmland has been developed in Manitoba highlighting the importance of proper drainage; Defeated ( ) and, Seconded by: Other: ______Whereas, many provincial drains were designed and built more than 50 years ago; and, Whereas, many provincial drains have not seen adequate maintenance and repair needed to keep them flow- 4. Beaver Damage – District 4 ing freely; now, therefore, be it Whereas, the damage beavers cause to farmland due to the flooding initiated by the damming of ditches and Resolved, THAT KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to review the capacity of provincial drains and to en- waterways is an economic burden to producers; and sure that provincial drains meet the expectations of farmers. Whereas, Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation provides compensation for beaver damage under their Moved by: Carried ( ) Crop Damage Compensation program, now, therefore, be it Defeated ( ) Resolved, THAT KAP lobby Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development to include beavers in the Wildlife Damage Compensation program. Seconded by: Other: ______Moved by: Carried ( ) 8. Unsafe Roads and Provincial Agency Coordination – District 12 Defeated ( ) Whereas, Manitoba provincial trunk highways become unsafe for heavy duty truck traffic corresponding with Seconded by: Other: ______winter weather conditions between October to April often without prior notice; and, Whereas, these unsafe conditions are specifically accentuated by topography; and, 5. Scale Display – District 4 Whereas, the Manitoba provincial trunk highways are regularly patrolled by provincial law enforcement agen- Whereas, COVID-19 has restricted farmers’ access to elevator offices; and, cies; now, therefore, be it Whereas, the Canada Grains Act outlines requirements for elevators to verify the correct weight of grain upon Resolved, THAT KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to create a direct communication network between delivery; the RCMP, motor carrier resource officers, and Manitoba Infrastructure’s regional offices to address unsafe road conditions; and be it further Whereas, the Vehicle Weights and Dimensions on Classes of Highways Regulation stipulates maximum axel loading, and, Resolved, THAT KAP lobby Manitoba Infrastructure to ensure their regional offices correct unsafe road condi- tions in a timely manner. Whereas, the primary source of axel load monitoring for farm trucks is at the platform scales they deliver to, Moved by: Carried ( ) now, therefore, be it Defeated ( ) Resolved, THAT KAP lobby the Canadian Grain Commission and the Western Grain Elevator Association to en- sure that all grain elevator platform scales have clear displays to offer the transparency needed for safe high- Seconded by: Other: ______way transport. Moved by: Carried ( ) Defeated ( ) Seconded by: Other: ______18 19 9. Tracking and Reporting of Exports – District 1 13. Upgrades to Manitoba Provincial Highway #283 – District 12 Whereas, currently the Government of Canada and the agriculture industry do not readily distribute and publi- Whereas, the Government of Saskatchewan has been upgrading PTH’s 55 & 9 section of the corridor from cize export sales for agricultural commodities produced and exported; now, therefore, be it; Nipawin to the Manitoba/Saskatchewan Border on an ongoing annual basis and is committed to a quick com- pletion aligned to dust free RTAC standards following their annual Budgetary Appropriations. Resolved, THAT KAP lobby the Government of Canada for mandatory reporting of export sales of all agricultur- al commodities, to be made available on a timely basis. Whereas, Manitoba Provincial Highway (Hwy) 283 from the town of the Pas to the Saskatchewan border rep- resents part of the East/West transportation corridor, along with Saskatchewan highways 9 & 55 to Alberta; Moved by: Carried ( ) and, Defeated ( ) Whereas, this corridor is the only East/West corridor serving all sectors of industry and commerce, including Seconded by: Other: ______Agriculture, in this area; and, Whereas, Saskatchewan highways 9 & 55 allow Regional Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) primary 10. Manitoba Liquor Control Commission Markup – District 6 weights standard (62,500 kg) for nine months of the year; and, Resolved, THAT KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to harmonize the Manitoba Liquor Control Commis- Whereas, Manitoba Hwy 283 is held to secondary weight standards from June 1 to November 30 (56,500 kg), sion markup on wine, beer, and spirits to a common level. primary weight standards from December 1 to March 1 (62,500 kg) and a 65% reduction in weight standards from March 15 to May 31 (32,725 kg); and, Moved by: Carried ( ) Whereas, these limitations legally restrict the movement of all rolling stock by agricultural producers uti- Defeated ( ) lizing Hwy 283, which includes all transportation and modern agricultural equipment during the primary seeding window; now, therefore, be it Seconded by: Other: ______Resolved, THAT KAP support Gateway Keewatin Corridor Inc. in its work with the Government of Manitoba to develop a progressive construction plan for and commence upgrades to Hwy 283 to bring it up to dust-free 11. Federal Escalator Tax on Alcohol – District 6 RTAC standards. Resolved, THAT KAP lobby the Government of Canada to remove the escalator tax on alcohol in Canada. Moved by: Carried ( ) Moved by: Carried ( ) Defeated ( ) Defeated ( ) Seconded by: Other: ______Seconded by: Other: ______

12. Farm Insurance Policy Practices – District 6 14. Priority access to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) Testing Appointments – VGAM Resolved, THAT KAP investigate and communicate information with members on farm and commercial proper- Whereas, Manitoba Public Insurance has a limited number of driving test appointments; and, ty insurance details including replacement value policies, and the 2-year statute of limitations. Whereas, driving test appointments in rural areas are being booked by people from and Brandon; Moved by: Carried ( ) and, Defeated ( ) Whereas, if MPI were to require people to book appointments in closest proximity to where they live, rural Seconded by: Other: ______locations may have more available driving test appointments for people from their region; now, therefore, be it Resolved, THAT KAP lobby Manitoba Public Insurance to prioritize testing appointments for people living in the region of the testing facility. Moved by: Carried ( ) Defeated ( ) Seconded by: Other: ______

20 21 Resolutions Reaffirmation Speaker Bios

1. Averaging Tool Used by MASC – District 4 Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau Whereas, producers frequently elect to grow different crops in different years; and, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Whereas, choosing to resume growing a particular crop in later years results in the Manitoba Agricultural Ser- vices Corporation using area average calculations, as opposed to a farm’s individual productivity index for that crop; now, therefore, be it Resolved, THAT KAP lobby the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation to revert to a farm’s previous indi- A graduate from the Université de Sherbrooke in Economics and vidual productivity index for a particular crop when calculating insured coverage. Environmental Studies, Ms. Bibeau was a manager of international projects Moved by: Carried ( ) and an entrepreneur in the tourism sector prior to being elected to the House of Commons for the first time in 2015. She represents the riding of Defeated ( ) Compton-Stanstead, which is located in the Eastern Townships, in southern Seconded by: Other: ______Quebec.

Upon joining Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government, Ms. Bibeau served as Minister of International Development and La Francophonie. Under her leadership, Canada adopted a feminist international aid policy. Her commitment to the empowerment of women and girls internationally earned her the World Vision Voice of Chil- dren Award in 2019 and the CARE Global Leaders Network Humanitarian Award in 2018.

On March 1, 2019, Ms. Bibeau became the first woman in Canadian history to be appointed federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

Today, Ms. Bibeau is committed to ensuring the well-being of farming families, the prosperity of rural Canada and the protection of our environment. Her responsibilities include implementing Canada’s first food policy. Ms. Bibeau is also committed to ensuring that women and youth are better represented in the functions and decision-making processes of the various agricultural sectors.

22 23 Speaker Bios Speaker Bios

Honourable Blaine Pedersen Darren Howden Minister of Agriculture and Resource Development Vice Presedent Prarie Operations

Blaine Pedersen was first elected as MLA for Midland Constituency in 2007 Darren Howden is FCC Senior Vice-President of Operations for the Prairie and re-elected in 2011, 2016 and 2019. area. He started at FCC in 1991 and has a well-rounded knowledge of the Blaine served as Minister of Infrastructure from 2016 until August 2017 corporation, as he worked in almost every division before becoming Senior when he was designated the Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Trade. In Vice-President in 2013. October of 2019, he was appointed as the Minister of Agriculture and Resource Development. Darren joined FCC in 1991 as a Credit Advisor (Relationship Manager) in the Prior to being elected, Blaine and his wife Dianne operated a successful Regina District. He spent several years in various leadership roles including cattle and grain operation in the Elm Creek area for over 30 years. Blaine and Sr. Director of the Customer Service Centre and Sr. Director of Credit Policy Dianne have three married children and six grandchildren. and Process Management. In July 2013, Darren accepted his current post as Blaine has always been an active community volunteer and is a passionate Vice-President of Prairie Operations in which he is responsible for the overall advocate for rural Manitoba. management of operations in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Darren is known for providing innovative solutions to support continuous Mary Robinson improvement. He set up the CPPM team which lead to a number of President compliance, policy and process improvements within FCC. He has gained Canadian Federation of Agriculture valuable experience managing people and projects and will provide strong leadership in his new role.

Mary Robinson is a managing partner of a 6th generation family farm Darren was raised on a grain and hog farm in Saskatchewan and grew up operation, Eric C. Robinson Inc. and its sister company Island Lime and thinking he’d do what he loved best – farming. That changed after university, serves on the boards of associated companies PEI Agromart and Mid-Isle when he found financial services was where he could best serve agriculture. Farms. She holds a degree in economics and business and has worked in Darren has an agriculture degree from the University of Saskatchewan and is Canada and in Scotland in all facets of the potato industry (agronomy, food on the Habitat for Humanity board of directors. processing, and production). Outside of running operations for Island Lime and supporting the various Darren is married to Iris and they have 4 kids – 2 boys and twin girls. In his facets of the business, Mary plays an active role in industry politics. She spare time, Darren cheers on his kids in their various sports activities, he joined the PEI Federation of Agriculture board in 2008 and led the enjoys woodworking and reading, as well as spending time at the cabin. Federation as President from 2015 to 2017. After serving on the Canadian Ag HR Council board for seven years, Mary became CAHRC’s first female chair in 2017. Mary joined the World Farmers’ Organization’s Board of Directors in 2020, and currently serves as the President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. Mary has extensive experience in executive and governance roles. Mary was selected by two Ministers of Agriculture and AgriFood Canada to serve on AAFC’s National Program Advisory Council (2015-2017) and the External Expert Panel of the Business Risk Management Program Review (2017) as well as by Federal Minister of Environment to serve on the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee.

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Wab Kinew Jennifer Marchand Leader of the Manitoba NDP, Leader of the Opposition, MLA for Fort Rouge Government Relations Leader & AVP Cargill Limited

Wab Kinew is the Leader of the Manitoba NDP, Leader of the Official Jennifer grew up on a mixed farm in Radisson, Saskatchewan. When she Opposition, and the MLA for Fort Rouge. He is the author of the national completed her degree at the University of Saskatchewan in 1997 she began bestselling memoir “The Reason You Walk” and a children’s book titled, “Go her career with Cargill at their canola processing facility in Clavet, Sk. Show the World: A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes.” Over the years she has held a variety of roles supporting Cargill’s North American oilseed processing and grain business. In 2019 she accepted the Wab has a BA in Economics, a Master’s Degree in Indigenous Governance, role of Government Relations Leader and Assistant Vice President of Cargill and an Honorary Doctorate from Cape Breton University. Wab has strived to Limited. Over the years she has represented Cargill in numerous boards bring national and international attention to social justice issues and wants and associations, currently sitting as Vice Chair of Cereals Canada and on his children to grow up in a progressive place that recognizes the value of all the boards of the Canola Council of Canada and the Western Grain Elevators people. Association. Jennifer works with strong focus on ensuring the success and growth of the Canadian Agriculture industry.

Diljeet Brar Keren Taylor - Hughes NDP MLA for Burrows, Critic for Agriculture, Critic for Sport, Culture and Heritage CEO Harvest Manitoba

Diljeet Brar is the NDP MLA for Burrows and the Critic for Agriculture, and Keren Taylor-Hughes is driven by her passion for the welfare of children and Critic for Sport, Culture and Heritage. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in families. Keren began her professional career as a Social Worker Agriculture and Master’s in Agriculture Extension Education. Prior to be- protecting and promoting the welfare of children and families. After 15 years coming the MLA for Burrows, Diljeet was the Agriculture Extension Co-Ordi- as a senior management consultant in public and private sectors, Keren nator with Manitoba Agriculture in Interlake and Eastman regions. decided to apply her expertise, energy and good-will to a rewarding career at Harvest where she continues to advocate for the welfare of children He has been Manitoba Agriculture Liaison for 4H Clubs with Manitoba 4H and families. As CEO of Harvest, Keren has proven herself to be a dynamic Council. Diljeet is passionate to work with farmers, and youth to build an Ag results-oriented leader who motivates others toward a vision of healthier Policy that supports economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable futures for children and families. Already, early in her tenure, Keren has Agriculture systems. launched several significant initiatives such as a Breakfast2Go, a weekend food program for hungry kids, as well as a skills and work-experience pro- gram to help lift adults out of poverty. As a champion of community change, Keren also has a history of serving on not-for-profit boards including KLINIC and Canadian Food for the Hungry. Keren holds degrees in Sociology and Business Administration as well as Master’s degree in Leadership.

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Kevin Grier Simion Prodan Principal National Farm Portfolio Manager Kevin Grier Market Analysis and Consulting The Co-oporators

Kevin Grier is a respected and connected livestock, meat and grocery market Simion is responsible for working on a number of strategic initiatives with a analyst. He has a solid understanding of the economic and industry issues focus on risk management, client resiliency, and financial stability for from farm to retail. Kevin Grier Market Analysis and Consulting is in the farmers and their communities. He has a background in finance, insurance business of working with companies, producer groups, investors, and sales, people management, business intelligence, as well as Farm portfolio government leaders to make informed decisions that impact their bottom management and has been with the Co-operators for over 7 years. line.

Steve Johnson Associate President, National Farm Products The Co-operators

Steve has been at the Co-operators for over 17 years and is accountable Peter Watts for the current and future success of the Farm product portfolio. Steve is a Managing Director finance and insurance professional who remains focussed on ensuring the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre Co-operators vision of Financial Security for Canadians and their Communities is serving the unique and evolving interests of our Canadian farming community. Using its pilot-scale malting and brewing facilities, the role of the CMBTC is to ensure Canada is a leader in supplying high-quality malting barley to the global malting and brewing industries. This is achieved by providing technical services, marketing support, training and education as well as Jennifer Wright applied research services to the Canadian malting barley value chain. Senior HR Specialist and Stakeholder Engagement Specialist In his role as Managing Director, Peter oversees the operations and financial Canadian Agricultural HR Council management of the CMBTC. In his past life, Peter worked with Pulse Canada as Director of Market Innovation and as a Market Analyst with the Canadian Wheat Board. He holds a master’s degree in International Relations from Jennifer grew up working in her family’s farm equipment dealership and Laval University. helping on the farm in southwestern Ontario. She has worked in the field of human resource research and development for more than twenty years. Jennifer has worked with several industries, including agriculture, leading initiatives related to inclusion and diversity, attraction and retention, work integrated learning, labour market research, skills development, training and education. She holds a Masters of Business Administration from Royal Roads University and is a member of the Human Resources Professional Association.

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Daryl Braun Kim Hyndman-Moffat Donor Relations, Development and Community Engagement Officer Crisis Counsellor STARS Foundation The Manitoba Farm, Rural, and Northern Support Services

Daryl Braun grew up in Altona and spent 46 years as a radio newsperson in Kim Hyndman-Moffat is a crisis counsellor who worked for the Manitoba Altona, Brandon, Winnipeg and Steinbach. He retired from radio at the end Farm, Rural, and Northern Support Services over the last 20 years. She of 2019 and started working for STARS as Community relations officer. That has worked with and supported farmers across the province helping them role has since been expanded to Donor Relations, Development and Com- to cope during challenging and difficult times. She has worked for many munity Engagement Officer. His son-in-law is alive today thanks to STARS years as a grief and loss facilitator, working with those families impacted by after he was severely injured in a motorcycle/deer collision in 2015. Daryl suicide. She is currently working for Crisis Services Canada, a service that is married with two daughters and two grandchildren. He spends his spare administers the National Suicide hotline. time reading, golfing and camping. Kim grew up on a mixed farm in Southwestern Manitoba and raised cattle for many years with her partner Brent. She has recently started facilitating the mental health literacy program titled ‘In The Know’ which she will introduce and share more information in her presentation. Colleen Mayer Donor Relations, Development and Community Engagement Officer Chris Koch STARS Foundation Renowned Motivational Speaker

Colleen joined STARS in March of 2020 as the Director of Development, Manitoba for the STARS Foundation. In her role she will lead the organiza- Chris Koch doesn’t let limitations or obstacles stand in his way. Despite being tion’s fundraising and advocacy efforts in the province. born without arms and legs, Koch grew up like any other small-town kid — playing road hockey, causing mischief at school, and helping out on his The move to STARS was the latest step in a career of public service at various family farm. Neither he or his family treated his disability like a tragedy, and levels. Most recently, Colleen served one term as the MLA for St. Vital. Her instead used it to fuel his dreams. Today, Koch is a motivational speaker who time in government was highlighted by numerous prominent roles including inspires his audiences to continually challenge themselves and build the life Government Whip, member of the Treasury Board and Minister of Crown they dream of. Services where she was responsible for Manitoba Hydro, Manitoba Public Insurance, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, Manitoba Centennial Centre Corpo- Born in Lethbridge, Alberta, Koch was raised in the small farming and ration, and Efficiency Manitoba. ranching community of Nanton, Alberta. Early on, he learned that he would not be raised with pity or sympathy. Sure, he had to do things a little Colleen’s history of working with many different stakeholders will be critical differently and some tasks took him a little longer to complete than others, for STARS Manitoba foundation as it embarks on a critical period. but he was determined to be just like the rest and was always treated just like the rest. After all, he still had a good head on his shoulders and with that, anything is possible.

Koch loves sharing his story and spreading his message of, “If I Can…” An avid traveler, marathoner, and farmer, his presentation reflects his full life. Simply put, Koch says, if I can do what I’ve done so far in my life, what’s stopping others from doing the same?

30 31 HOISIN CHICKEN Tender Manitoba chicken baked in a flavourful Asian inspired marinade. Providing high-quality eggs with a INGREDIENTS 2 lbs (8) chicken drumsticks 3 Tbsp prepared hoisin sauce commitment to responsible animal care. 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1 Tbsp finely chopped ginger 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp red pepper flakes 1 Tbsp sesame seeds (garnish)

PREPARATION For crispier chicken, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end, taking care not to burn. Preheat oven to 400F. In a large bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, Top with sesame seeds and serve with stir chopped ginger, garlic powder and red pepper fried vegetables. flakes. Add the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Notes: This recipe can also be prepared on Refrigerate to marinate, for 15 min. the BBQ. Place chicken on a baking sheet lined with Chicken pieces are fully cooked when a meat foil or a rack and bake for 45 min, turning thermometer inserted into the thickest part of halfway, until thoroughly cooked. the drumstick reads 165F.

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