Ag Awareness Day Focuses On Protein

Mar 20, 2019

On Tuesday, the Manitoba government marked Agriculture Awareness Day at an event highlighting local initiatives and expertise related to animal and plant proteins.

“Demand for high quality protein is continuing to grow and Ag Awareness Day presented a wonderful opportunity to highlight what our industry in Manitoba is doing to meet the needs of consumers around the world,” said Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler. “Manitoba Agriculture is currently developing a new sustainable protein strategy that will ensure Manitoba’s producers are well positioned to succeed in the market.”

The event at the Legislative Building included speakers highlighting protein innovation in the agriculture industry. Robin Young, chief operating officer of the Food Development Centre, spoke about new advancements in protein processing. Curtis Rempel, vice-president of crop production and innovation with the Canola Council of Canada, discussed innovations in canola production and processing, and the Manitoba Chicken Producers shared information about innovation in poultry production.

“Our industry is one of the most innovative in the country, and it starts on the farm where our producers are quick to adapt to new ideas and new technology,” said Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) President Bill Campbell. “It’s rewarding to see this translated into improved food products for consumers.”

In 2005, Manitoba established Agriculture Awareness Day to promote greater awareness of the contributions agriculture makes to this province and the industry’s role as a key driver of the Manitoba economy. In 2014, The Farm and Food Awareness Act formalized this recognition in legislation, making Agriculture Awareness Day the third Tuesday in March.

Source : Steinbachonline

Video: A Farm Song (Busy) | Parody of A Bar Song (Tipsy) by Shaboozey

Lyrics:

My days begin with workin’, Alarm’s at 5 o’clock,
I Fill 5 gallon buckets, The feeders and the troughs,
This five to nine ain’t workin’, why the heck do I work so hard?,
I can’t worry ‘bout health problems, I can sleep in when I’m gone,

One, here comes the two to the three to the four,
Tell em’ ‘buy another cow, we need plenty more’,
Blue jeans are gettin’ dirty, what else could I ask for,
Oh my, more chores

Someone pour me up another shot of sweet tea,
They know me and working hard’s got a history,
There’s another flock of sheep that still needs feed,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,

Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,

I’ve been working pretty stressed but,
I ain’t changing for some cash,
Lord knows that I’m very blessed (More chores),
But I gotta say it’s hard,
Workin’ outside gettin’ charred,
Living out here on the farm, (more chores)

One, here comes the two to the three to the four,
Tell em’ ‘buy another cow, we need plenty more’,
Blue jeans are gettin’ dirty, what else could I ask for,
Oh my, more chores

Someone pour me up another shot of sweet tea,
They know me and working hard’s got a history
There’s another 20 chickens that still need feed,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,

Everybody on the farm getting’ busy,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,

Fun, here on ranch that’s what you can’t ignore,
Might be pretty hard but I love it to its core,
Flannel’s gettin’ dirty, what else could I ask for,
Oh my, more chores (Tell ‘em sing with me)

Someone pour me up another shot of sweet tea,
They know me and working hard’s got a history,
There’s another flock of sheep that still needs feed,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
Someone pour me up another shot of sweet tea,
They know me and working hard’s got a history,
Watching cattle in the dark, don’t miss me,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
(Yeeeeeehaw)
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
It’s the best bro, go get yourself a farm