An update from Manitoba Beef Producers

Oct. 14, 2016 mbbeef.ca

E-Newsletter

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The schedule has been set for Manitoba Beef Producers’ 14 district meetings. Beginning with the Dis-trict 11 meeting Oct. 24 in Ashern, MBP directors and staff will spend the better part of a month

travelling the province to the 14 meetings. “The fast-approaching district meetings provide an opportunity for you to interact with your MBP District Director and senior MBP staff,” MBP President Heinz Reimer

said in a letter that was sent out to the associ-ation’s roughly 7,000 members.Reimer added that like in past years the district meetings will include a review of MBP’s finances and updates on industry

developments, trends, programs, regulatory changes and more. Mem-bers will also have the opportunity to present resolutions for debate at the annual general

MBP district meetings begin October 24

Manitoba Beef Producers E-Newsletter

A look at the news and articles

of interest to Manitoba’s Beef industry

• Beef School Episode 2: Corn vs. barley silage

• Intranasal vacines get around maternal antibodies

• Mouldy feed is dangerous for cattle

• Ag Ex adds two national cattle shows to event

• The latest Manitoba Markets Livestock prices from Manitoba Ag

In the News

meeting. “This year we also plan to have a discussion about the exciting com-ments made by Manitoba’s Agriculture Minister, Ralph Eichler about his interest in seeing Manitoba’s beef cow herd grow to 750,000 over the next decade,” Reimer said in the letter. “It is important to know what type of policies and tools (members) see as key to achieving this, be it targeted business risk management programs, enhanced lending tools, research into production efficiencies, a strong labour supply, sound water management strategies, access to Crown lands and community pastures or other needs. (Member) input on this subject would be very valuable.”Director elections will also take place at the meetings in odd-numbered districts. If a member is interested in letting their name stand for di-rector, or know of someone who would be a good addition to MBP’s board, they are asked to contact Reimer who will forward the name along to MBP’s Nominations Committee. There is one director retiring this year as Caron Clarke of District 11 has reached her term limit.Planning for MBP’s 38th Annual General Meeting is also underway. The theme for the upcoming AGM, which is scheduled for Feb 2-3 2017, is Sharing Our Story, and will focus on topics such as making the connec-tion between producers, customers and the general public. “The AGM features topical breakout sessions, panel discussions, reso-lutions debate, industry updates, and is an opportunity to interact with your fellow beef producers, other members of our production chain and, government officials,” Reimer said. To find further information on the AGM and register online, go to: http://www.mbbeef.ca/annual-meeting/. More on speakers and the AGM agenda will be included in upcoming issues of Cattle Country.

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Canada Beef is looking for the stories and proof points to back what we say about producers and strengthen our sense of trust and relationship with consumers. Help tell your story, how you are com-mitted to do the best you can do to bring quality Ca-nadian Beef to the consumers table. We invite you to complete this 10-15 minute questionnaire that will help Canada Beef tell your story. Begin Survey

Project Coordinator (Term Position)

Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) has an exciting opportunity available for someone interested in working as part of a small team committed to advancing Manitoba’s beef industry. MBP is the exclusive voice of the beef industry in Manitoba. It represents roughly 7,000 beef producers across the province. MBP is a non-profit organization with a producer-elected board consisting of 14 directors, each representing cattle producers in specific regions or districts of the Manitoba, along with four staff.

MBP’s mission is to represent all beef producers through communication, advocacy, research, and education—within the industry to governments, consumers and others; to improve prosperity and ensure a sustainable future. Funded 100% by producers through the collection of check-off dollars, MBP is committed to ensuring a sustainable future for the beef industry in the province for the benefit of our producers and all Manitobans.

MBP is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator for a 12-month term position commencing in December. Under the direction of the General Manager, the Project Coordinator organizes project activities and ensures their delivery, fulfills reporting requirements and provides extension activities. The Project Coordinator is responsible for the planning, implementation, and tracking of project progress, as well as proactively seeking opportunities for future projects and project funding to further the vision and mission of MBP.

The ideal candidate must have: • A strong background in the agriculture sector • A degree or diploma in a related field from a recognized university or college • Superior written and oral communication skills • Good organizational skills and detail focused • The ability to meet and enforce deadlines • Computer software skills (Excel/PowerPoint/Word) • A commitment to client service • A solid team focus • A valid driver’s license

While not necessarily required, it would be beneficial if the candidate had: • Project management experience, including financial reporting • Proposal writing experience • Experience leading or delivering agriculture extension activities • Specific agriculture experience working with the beef sector

This position is located at MBP’s office in Winnipeg. . Normal working hours are 8:30-4:30, Monday through Friday, but the candidate will be asked to periodically travel within the province and work irregular hours. MBP offers competitive compensation commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Click here for a full job description. Please submit your resumé and cover letter by October 24, 2016 to Brian Lemon, MBP General Manager at blemon@mbbeef.ca.

Thank you to all interested applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

We Are Hiring!!!

 

Project Coordinator – Manitoba Beef Producers 

Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is the exclusive voice of the beef industry in Manitoba, representing roughly 7,000 beef producers across the province. MBP is a non-profit organization with a producer-elected board that consists of 14 directors, each representing cattle producers in specific regions or districts of the Manitoba, along with five staff.

MBP’s mission is to represent all beef producers through communication, advocacy, research, and education—within the industry to governments, consumers and others; to improve prosperity and ensure a sustainable future. Funded 100% by producers through collection of producer check-off, MBP is committed to ensuring a sustainable future for the province’s beef industry for the benefit of our beef producers and all Manitobans.

THE ROLE:The Project Coordinator is an integral member of the team, responsible for the coordination and delivery of a variety of projects varying in size and complexity. Under the direction of the General Manager, the Project Coordinator organizes project activities and delivery, reporting requirements and provides extension activities. The Project Coordinator is responsible for the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific projects including their specified deliverables.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist the General Manager in the drafting of project proposals, budgets, cash

flows and schedules Attend meetings and assist with determination of project requirements Prepare project organizational structure and communication plans Draft and distribute minutes on all project meetings Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to

MBP’s Board of Directors, staff, producer members and other stakeholders Prepare all project reports, including outcomes/fulfillment of objectives, and

statements of expenditures for MBP and project funders Plan and deliver the communication of results of projects to stakeholders,

MBP’s board of directors and staff, and MBP members Evaluate the projects regularly to ensure all deliverables are on time, within

budget and at the required level of quality Proactively seek opportunities for future projects and project funding to

further the vision and mission of MBP Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager and assist in other 

areas of operation of MBP, as may be required.  

REPORTING STRUCTURE: The position of Project Coordinator reports to MBP’s General Manager. 

Beef and Forage Week Seminars Print AdPublication: Cattle CountyInsertion date: Nov.2016 Issue-Oct.28, 2016 Ad size: 4.75”w x 3.75”h (1/8 page horizontal)

Beef and Forage Week SeminarsRegister today for beef and forage seminars to hear speakers provide new management and production information that can improve your farm production and profitability. Agenda topics include: beef market outlook, multi-paddock grazing, new online farm management tools and Ask the Vet. Seminar times are 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday, November 28 Vita Vita GO Office 204-425-5050Tuesday, November 29 Ste. Rose du Lac Dauphin GO Office 204-622-2006Wednesday, November 30 Holland Portage GO Office 204-239-3352Thursday, December 1 Virden Melita GO Office 204-522-3256Friday, December 2 Teulon Ashern GO Office 204-768-2782

For more information and to register, contact the Manitoba Agriculture GO Office listed above.

Nominations open for The Environmental Stewardship

AwardManitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is accepting applications for The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) until December 1st. All supporting documentation (including 2 letters of reference, photos, etc.) needs to be to provided to MBP by that time as well.

A winner will be announced at the MBP AGM in February.

The background information and TESA application is available online at the following websites. NOTE: Produc-ers need to send their information directly to the MBP office, not to CCA.

http://www.cattle.ca/sustainability/the-environmental-stewardship-award/

http://www.cattle.ca/assets/TESA/tesa-application-v7.3.pdf

ELIGIBILITY

All beef cattle operations in Manitoba are eligible to apply. Producers can either be nominated by an individual or organization or apply themselves. Both methods are equally encouraged.

Nominees and applicants compete for one of five provincial awards based on their province of residence.

Past nominees are encouraged to resubmit their application. Previous winners may not reapply.

INFORMATION THE CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO SUPPLY

• Provide a description of your farm including the environment it operates in. • What have you done/what are you doing to improve environmental management on your farm? • What are your challenges and successes? Please include pictures and/or data which help show measurable results. • What factors have enabled you to make management changes? (e.g. Working with conservation organizations, programs such as the Environmental Farm Plan, funding support, education, etc.) • What are your environmental goals for the future and how do you plan to carry them out? Include two letters of reference that speak to your leadership in conservation.

Please limit applications to 10 pages (not including letters of reference and photos). Electronic applications are preferred and a single, complete PDF document is requested. Submit applications to info@mbbeef.ca

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Management of pregnant cows has a major effect on calf performance, cow performance, and the ability to of cows to rebreed. Register for this webinar to hear tips on man-aging cows during this critical time period.WhenThursday, October 18th at 8 p.m.Watching on a tablet or mobile device?If you plan to join the webinar using your tablet or mobile device, you will need to download the appropri-ate receiver. We recommend that you join the webinar 15 minutes early as you will be prompted to download the receiver once you log in, which may take several min-utes to complete. To download the receiver ahead of time, visit: http://www.citrix.com/go/receiver.htmlInterested but aren’t available that evening?Register anyway! This one-hour we-binar will be recorded and posted online at a later date. All registrants will receive a link to the recording and additional learning resources. By attending the live event, you’ll have the opportunity to interact and ask questions too.CostBCRC webinars are available and free of charge thanks to guest speakers who volunteer their time and expertise to support advance-ments in the Canadian beef indus-try, and through the Knowledge Dissemination and Technology

Transfer project funded by the Na-tional Check-off and Canada’s Beef Science Cluster.SpeakersSteve Hendrick D.V.M. – Veterinar-ian, Coaldale Veterinary ClinicSteve was raised on a cow-calf and feedlot operation in south western Ontario. He received both his DVM and Doctor of Veterinary Science degree in epidemiology from the Ontario Veterinary College. Steve currently works at the Coaldale Vet-erinary Clinic near Lethbridge, AB providing veterinary and consulting services to feedlot, cow-calf and dairy clients. Tracy Herbert – Beef Extension Coordinator, Beef Cattle Research CouncilTracy coordinates the development, maintenance and utilization of various research extension tools, in-cluding www.BeefResearch.ca, with a focus on accelerating the dissem-ination and uptake of innovation related to production efficiencies, animal health, and food safety and quality to cattle producers and oth-er industry stakeholders.What is a webinar? Webinars are just like attending a

workshop or conference, but from the comfort of your own home or office. We bring the presenta-tion right to you. They’re easy to join and participate in. A reliable, high-speed internet connection is required.All you need to do is register be-forehand, and about 5-10 minutes before the webinar is scheduled to begin, click the link you were pro-vided when you registered. Then turn up your computer speakers or call the phone number provided. That’s it! Sit back and enjoy. As a participant, you can anonymously answer polls and surveys, and will have the opportunity to ask ques-tions near the end of the webinar.You can find more beef research-re-lated webinars hosted by other or-ganizations on our events calendar.Don’t have high-speed internet? Consider calling a neighbor that does and watch the webinar to-gether, or call your regional ag office to ask whether arranging a group viewing is possible.Visit our Webinars page to find other upcoming BCRC webinars and the recordings of our past sessions.

Managing pregnant cows for im-proved cow and calf performance: Webinar October 18

For more information, please call CleanFARMS at 877-622-4460 or visit www.cleanfarms.ca

Return your unwanted or obsolete pesticides and

livestock medicationsFarmers: safely dispose of your unwanted agricultural pesticides and livestock/equine medications from October 24-28, 2016

at one of the following locations, for no charge.

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Monday, October 24

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Arborg Crop Production Services 204-376-5990

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Tuesday, October 25

Dauphin Dauphin Co-op 204-622-6080

MarquetteMarquette Consumers Co-operative Ltd 204-375-6570

Virden Redfern Farm Services Ltd 204-748-1122

Altona GJ Chemical Company Ltd 204-324-8090

Wednesday, October 26

Inglis Jackson Seeds Ltd 204-564-2293

Beausejour Crop Production Services 204-268-3497

Deloraine Crop Production Services 204-747-2877

Arnaud GJ Chemical Company Ltd 204-427-2337

Thursday, October 27

Shoal Lake Richardson Pioneer 204-759-2917

Steinbach Richardson Pioneer 204-326-4483

Starbuck Bestland Air Ltd 204-735-2258

Snowflake Double Diamond Farm Supply 204-876-4557

Friday, October 28

Gladstone Crop Production Services 204-385-2349

Niverville Paterson Grain 204-388-6565

Holland Paterson Grain 204-526-2240

Portage La Prairie Portage Co-op 204-637-3030

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Canada Beef Is Celebrating Canadian Beef at Global Tables

October 7, 2016 – Canada Beef is celebrating love for Canadian beef around the world with a series of Canadian beef experience events taking place in Mexico last night, Japan on October 18, Taiwan on October 20, and China on November 8.

At the events, Canada Beef will launch an enriched global brand including a new brand mark, tagline and video for Canadian beef that further ties the premium food to the land from which it comes. Incorporating the unique traits that make Canadian beef a memorable experience, the new tagline “We put the best of Canada into our beef” links Canada’s land, hardworking people, sustainable practices and good ethics to the food itself.

“In spring, we started off our brand celebration in the heart of Canadian cattle country at our culinary centre in Calgary, Alberta, the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence. Over the next month that celebration continues internationally,” said Joyce Parslow, Executive Director of Marketing and Consumer Relations, Canada Beef. “Our sincere hope is that guests walk away with a passion for Canadian beef – the story, the brand and the premium product that it is.”

The Canadian beef brand is more than a logo or mark on a product. Canada Beef’s global brand research provided the insight that Canadian beef is a powerful, emotional connection that is an embodiment of what it is to be Canadian. When we asked consumers worldwide what Canadian beef meant to them – they told us it was the goodness of Canada itself.

“The practices reflected in the Canadian beef brand position help earn the trust of the marketplace with the reward being demand pull,” said Ron Glaser, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Canada Beef. “This translates into many commercial opportunities for all partners in the value chain right through to the Canadian beef cattle farmer and rancher.”

In attendance at the events will be government representatives, retail, foodservice, and end use partners of Canada Beef, and influential chefs and media. The events will be a taste experience featuring Canadian beef prepared with international culinary influences.

“Through the Canadian beef experience event, we are proud to share some of the best food Canada has to offer at the global consumer’s table: Canadian beef,” added Parslow.

It is Canada Beef’s good fortune to represent Canadian beef. Our beef is great because of Canada. To see us how the world sees us, visit canadabeef.ca/global-tables in the coming weeks to experience each event.

Canadian beef brand video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_IH4egPtDk

Canada Beef is the cattle producer-funded and run organization responsible for domestic and international beef and veal market development. It has 30 staff in offices in Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, and Taiwan. Canada Beef works to enable and sustain loyalty to the Canadian beef brand and build strong relationships with trade customers and partners around the world. These efforts increase demand for Canadian beef and the value producers receive for their cattle.

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For more information, please contact:

Joyce Parslow Executive Director, Marketing and Consumer Relations, Canada Beef (905) 821-4900 ext. 102 Ron Glaser Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Canada Beef (403) 275-5890 ext. 206