MCA makes historic investment in Agriculture in the Classroom – Manitoba to grow future ag leaders. On April 24, MCA announced a landmark investment of $195,000 in Agriculture in the Classroom – Manitoba (AITC-M). This initiative will expand classroom garden programs across the province, allowing students to explore agriculture from seed to harvest through hands-on learning. By deepening their connection to where food comes from and who produces it, we’re helping grow the next generation of ag leaders.

We are a proud sponsor of Great Tastes of Manitoba, which recently pivoted from a traditional broadcast TV program to a digital-first brand, with new recipe videos and local food stories premiering every week. Great Tastes is the only video series in Canada with chefs, home cooks, dietitians, content creators and farmers sharing one table – helping to educate consumers about our food system and encouraging Manitobans to cook with local ingredients.

This summer, MCA welcomed Eric Tyschinski, our first-ever summer student. Eric supported a range of projects and brought fresh energy to our team.

“This summer was my first experience with MCA, and I can’t say enough good things about them. The people at MCA are a wealth of knowledge, and I felt like I really got to develop my skills, knowledge, and confidence within my field and in new areas. I feel I have a much deeper understanding and appreciation for agriculture because of MCA, and I tell everyone I know about why MCA’s work is just so valuable to farmers. I think MCA is an amazing organization and I’m excited to see what their future holds.”

We’re proud to support agriculture’s future through our bursary program, which has invested $60,000 in students pursuing careers in agriculture since 2020.

MCA staff were honoured to be guest speakers in several classes for students in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the University of Manitoba. These conversations are a vital part of our commitment to mentorship and knowledge-sharing with the next generation of agricultural professionals.