Today Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Ralph Eichler announced that two new programs under the AgriRecovery framework were launched by the federal and provincial governments.
Under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, livestock producers can now apply to two programs.
The Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance program will help producers purchase and test feed for livestock to maintain their breeding herds including transporting purchased feed from distant locations.
The Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance program will offer assistance to help offset freight expenses associated with moving livestock to alternative feed supply areas.
Eichler says these programs will help producers buy feed, or get the animals to another location where feed is available.
“This has been a tough year and we continue to take strides to support our producers in any way we can.”
For more detailed program information, producers can contact their Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development Service Centre by calling 844-769-6224.
