Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) held its 42nd annual meeting on February 3, 2026, at the Delta Hotels Winnipeg bringing together farmers, industry partners, stakeholders, elected officials, and government representatives to review a year of significant advocacy achievements and to set priorities for the year ahead.
“Our AGM provides an opportunity each year to gather members from across the province, and I want to thank them for attending the 2026 AGM this week to connect with each other, engage on critical issues facing for our sector, and set priorities for our ongoing work and future direction,” said Jill Verwey, KAP President.
Panels and policy workshops during the AGM focused on Manitoba’s drainage network, right to repair, interoperability and digital agriculture led by Tyler McCann, Managing Director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.
“KAP’s work is driven by the priorities and perspectives of Manitoba farmers, said Colin Hornby, KAP General Manager. “This past year, we delivered real results for our members at both the provincial and federal levels, and through KAP’s Manitoba Agriculture Trade Action Plan, we’ll continue to advocate for a trade environment that reflects the needs of local producers and a sustainable agriculture industry in the province.”
As part of the AGM, members convened to discuss and pass 11 resolutions on a variety of topics, including strengthening Manitoba’s drainage network, updated wildlife population surveying, expanded recycling solutions for agricultural plastics, expansion of RTAC road networks, and a call to stop the cuts to federal investment in public plant breeding and agricultural research capacity.
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