Manitoba Farms To Open Doors This Weekend

Sep 12, 2017

Over 40 host sites are preparing to open their doors to the public Sunday, September 17 for Manitoba's Open Farm Day.

Wendy Bulloch is the Open Farm Day Coordinator for the Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies (MAAS).

She says the event provides an opportunity for the public to get a first hand look at Manitoba's agriculture industry.

"I think it's a really important opportunity and a unique opportunity for families to go out and learn more about the industry to understand how farmers and those in the industry view agriculture. It's an opportunity to create public trust that we all work and strive to having a very safe industry and we work to keep the industry progressing because it's an important piece to our Manitoba economy."

Bulloch notes last year, despite the bad weather, about 5,500 people participated in Open Farm Day. Approximately 6,500 people turned out the year previous.

She says the event is geared towards all Manitobans.

Source : Steinbachonline

Video: Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.