February 24, 2017
Manitoba Government Launches Online Survey Seeking Input on Legislative Changes to Funding Model of Keystone Agricultural Producers
The Manitoba government is seeking feedback about potential changes to the funding model of Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) and is asking farmers and other stakeholders to complete an online survey to share their views, Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced today.
“The current approach to funding our province’s general farm organization is overly complex, inefficient and unlike any other system in the country,” said Eichler. “Our government is committed to working with KAP and farmers across Manitoba to erase administrative burdens and reduce red tape for the industry. This feedback we collect through this online resource will be essential in helping inform how our government can improve the process to fund membership in a far more efficient manner.”
The Manitoba government announced its plans to review the funding mechanism for KAP on Jan. 17 while at Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon as part of its goal to reduce red tape in the agriculture sector. Additional consultations are being held with KAP, commodity purchasers and other stakeholders.
The survey will be available online until March 9 at www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture. Stakeholders may also submit the survey by email to agboards@gov.mb.ca, by fax to 204-945-1489 or by mail to:
Manitoba Agriculture
Boards, Commissions and Legislation
812 – 401 York Ave.,
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P8
For more information on Manitoba’s agricultural programs and services, follow the Twitter account at www.twitter.com/MBGovAg.
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