Strengthening Relationships Content - Manitoba Crop Alliance

Strengthened MCA’s relationships with government officials to increase awareness of farmer issues and foster dialogue around the importance of agriculture.

On March 5, we proudly hosted our second annual From Land to Legislature breakfast reception, welcoming Manitoba MLAs and their staff. This event served as a vital platform to discuss the future of agriculture and the industry’s vital contributions to the Manitoba economy.

The reception opened doors to meaningful conversations and highlighted opportunities for collaboration and growth.

From Land to Legislature 2025

Key Engagements

Strategic Meetings with Ministers Kostyshyn and Moses

We discussed Manitoba’s leadership in plant breeding, the quality of our wheat, infrastructure challenges in grain transportation and our shared support for Cereals Canada’s Gate initiative with Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn and Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses.

Advancing Innovation with Minister Moroz

We discussed how MCA’s commitment to research and innovation enhances the competitiveness of Manitoba’s farmers and positions our province as a leader, both nationally and globally, with Innovation and New Technology Minister Mike Moroz.

Follow-up Visit from Minister Simard

Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard visited our Carman office to continue discussions on agricultural innovation, reaffirming the essential role of research in driving Manitoba’s prosperity.

Celebrating 100 years of plant disease and breeding research in Manitoba with Minister Kostyshyn and MLA Brar

Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn and Burrows MLA Diljeet Brar joined us for the day, building knowledge of the importance of public plant breeding and strengthening relationships with farmers and industry.

National Stage at the FPT Agriculture Ministers’ Tour

On Sept. 9, we addressed agriculture ministers from across Canada, emphasizing the critical role of plant breeding and variety development in advancing agricultural progress.