KAP Welcomes Hon. Ron Kostyshyn As New Minister Of Agriculture

Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) welcomes the Honourable Ron Kostyshyn’s appointment today as Manitoba’s new Minister of Agriculture.

“On behalf of all Manitoba producers, I want to welcome Minister Kostyshyn back to his role as Minister of Agriculture, which he previously held from 2012-2016,” said KAP President, Jill Verwey.

Verwey also thanked former Minister, Derek Johnson, for his service to Manitoba producers and the agricultural industry during his time as Minister of Agriculture and highlighted some areas of success that KAP had been able to achieve during this period.

“I would like to thank former Minister Johnson for his steadfast commitment to working tirelessly for Manitoba producers and willingness to always listen,” said Verwey. “We were pleased to have achieved successes through increased funding for agriculture through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, increase of the Education Property Tax Rebate to 50%, and support of additional seats at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine for Manitoba students.”