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Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives To Receive FCC Funding

 Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives To Receive FCC Funding
 
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is contributing $25,000 towards Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives (MBFI) near Brandon.
 
The money, which comes from the FCC AgriSpirit Fund, will support the construction of a modern classroom style learning centre.
 
“The FCC AgriSpirit Fund is an investment in rural Canada,” said Sophie Perreault, FCC executive vice-president and chief operating officer. “It’s about partnering with individuals and groups who are committing their time and energy for the purpose of bettering their communities.”
 
Source : Steinbachonline

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Season 6, Episode 8: National Swine Health Strategy Coming Soon

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Pork producers say herd health is essential to the long-term success of the industry, and that message is driving the National Swine Health Strategy, a comprehensive plan set to be finalized this spring. Dr. Meredith Behr Petersen, director of swine health at the National Pork Board, outlines the timeline leading up to the plan’s final approval set for this spring and the steps involved in identifying producer priorities. She also explains how producers and the broader industry can align around the strategy to strengthen herd health and profitability.