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Sod-Seeding Program - Manitoba
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) - Manitoba
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Program Summary
DUC Manitoba's Sod-Seeding Program supports landowners to sod-seed legumes into existing forage stands. Producers sign an agreement to maintain the sod-seeded legumes in the participating fields for 10 years in exchange for a per-acre payment.
Program characteristics
Province
Manitoba
Natural Features
Wildlife Habitat, Native Grasses
Agriculture Type
Rangeland / Pasture
Program Scope
Provincial
Conservation Approach
Beneficial Practices, Protection
Incentive Type
Payment for Practices / Conservation / Credits, Technical Advice
Delivery Agent Type
NGO
Commitment Type
Land Conservation / Protection, Management Agreement
Commitment Term
Short Term (1 to 10 years)
Program web site
Conservation Goals
DUC Manitoba's goal is to prevent tillage of grasslands while improving plant diversity, optimizing pollinator habitat and increasing livestock feed quality in poorly producing pasturelands.
Eligible Lands
Eligible participants must commit a minimum of 30 pasture acres, which must be within DUC Manitoba's Target Areas (see map at https://ag.ducks.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024_02_DUC-SodSeeding_OnePager_WEB-REV.pdf).
Additional Details
A grazing management plan is included, with advice on enhancing pasture productivity
DUC Manitoba agrologists will assist producers with seed mix formulation, seeding rates and equipment specifics to ensure successful establishments
Commitment
Participants sign a 10-year agreement to maintain the sod-seeded legumes in the participating fields.
Incentive
DUC Manitoba's Sod Seeding program pays producers $45/acre who also receive extensive agronomic support.
Contact Information
Manitoba landowners wanting more information can fill in the 'contact us' form at https://ag.ducks.ca/program/sod-seeding/ or contact Cam Ross at (204) 868-8145 or c_ross@ducks.ca.
Important to Know
Agreement is pro-rated, allowing for early exit
Nothing is tied to land title and no carbon credits are claimed under the agreement
Eligible on rented land (with landowner permission)
Not eligible for broadcast seeding establishments
Additional information is available in DUC Manitoba's fact sheet https://ag.ducks.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024_02_DUC-SodSeeding_OnePager_WEB-REV.pdf.
For a full list of DUC's programs in Manitoba, see https://www.ducks.ca/places/manitoba, or download their program guide at https://www.ducks.ca/assets/2024/12/2024_12_DUC_AllProgramsGuidebook_V2501_WEBFILE.pdf