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Sustainable Agriculture
Government of Manitoba
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Program Summary
Sustainable Agriculture Manitoba (SAM) provides funding to farmers and land managers to implement cost-shared beneficial management practices (BMPs) that increase the environmental and economic sustainability of agriculture operations in Manitoba. Priority areas include water quality and biodiversity.
Program characteristics
Province
Manitoba
Natural Features
Wildlife Habitat
Agriculture Type
Cropland, Rangeland / Pasture
Program Scope
Provincial
Conservation Approach
Beneficial Practices
Incentive Type
Cost-sharing / Discounts, Technical Advice
Delivery Agent Type
Provincial Government
Commitment Type
Management Agreement
Commitment Term
Short Term (1 to 10 years)
Program web site
Conservation Goals
This program includes elements that support establishment of perennial cover, and promote improved water management.
Eligible Lands
Eligible landscapes include croplands, rangelands, or pasturelands in Manitoba.
Additional Details
This program has regular intake cycles, so interested landowners need to remain aware of current open and closing dates.
Commitment
Participants in the Sustainable Agriculture Program commit to one or more of the following:
Establishing cropland management practices that optimize operations and improve productivity.
Establishing practices that improve livestock performance and manure management.
Maintaining the supply, efficient use, quality and management of water.
Incentive
The Sustainable Management program offers participants the following incentives:
Perennial Cover for Sensitive Lands
50% of cost (up to $10,000)
Drainage Water Management
30% of cost (up to $105,000)
Contact Information
For information on timelines and application procedures, see the website or contact agriculture@gov.mb.ca
Important to Know
This program is funded by the Sustainable-Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Information on new intake cycles is available through the Growing Manitoba Ag newsletter (https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/online-resources/signup-for-growing-manitoba-ag.html) and X/Twitter (@MBGovAg).