Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

Manitoba Contacts

Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Initiatives

Description: Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Initiatives provides education awareness and technical information about farm safety for producers and agri-businesses.

Contact:
Glen Blahey
Provincial Farm Safety Coordinator
801-401 York Ave
Winnipeg MB R3C 0P8
Ph: 204 945-2315
1-800-282-8069 ext 2315

Provincial Farm Safety Coordinator

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Go Team Contacts:
Central Plains – Meghan Sprung, Carberry, 841-3577
Eastman – Tracey Drabyk-Zirk, Beausejour, 266-1410
North Interlake – Thelma Blahey, Arborg, 376-3302
North Parkland - Annette Allen, Roblin, 937-7030
Pembina – Danielle Cabernel, Somerset, 825-4245
Red River – Linda Sprung, Morden, 822-2937
South Interlake – Lynn Gilmore, Teulon, 886-4416
South Parkland - Leanne Tibbats, Russell, 821-5384
Southwest – Rhonda Coupland, Boissevain, 534-2010
Valleys North – Marnie McCracken, The Pas, 627-8255

Note:  Detailed contact information can be accessed by clicking on the links to each person.

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Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) – Manitoba
Description: The organization promotes awareness and understanding of agriculture.
Contact: Agriculture in the Classroom – Manitoba
3977 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3K 2E8
Ph: 1-866-487-4029
email:AITC

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Manitoba Agriculture Commodity Groups
Description: For safety and health information in a commodity area, please contact the commodity group directly.

MANITOBA CHICKEN PRODUCERS
1357 Kenaston Blvd Winnipeg MB R3P 2P2
Phone: 204 489-4603 Fax: 204 488-1163
Email: MB Chicken Producers Website: MB Chicken Producers

DAIRY FARMERS OF MANITOBA
36 Scurfield Blvd. Winnipeg MB R3C 2K3
Toll-free: 1-800-567-1671
Phone: 204 488-6455 Fax: 204 488-4772
Email: Dairy Farmers of MB Website: Dairy Farmers of MB

MANITOBA PORK COUNCIL
28 Terracon Place Winnipeg MB R2J 4G7
Toll-free: 1-888-893-7447
Phone: 204 237-7447 Fax: 204 237-9831
Email: Manitoba Pork Website: Manitoba Pork Council

MANITOBA TURKEY PRODUCERS’
895 B Century St. Winnipeg MB R3H 0M3
Phone: 204 489-4635 Fax: 204 489-4907
Email: MB Producers' Website: MB Turkey Producers

BEEF INFORMATION CENTRE
Email: Beef Information Centre Website: Beef Information Centre

MANITOBA EGG PRODUCERS
18 - 5 Scurfield Blvd Winnipeg MB R3Y 1G3
Phone: 204 488-4888 Fax: 204 488-3544
Email: MB Egg Producers Website: MB Egg Producers

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Manitoba Hydro
Description: At Manitoba Hydro the safety of the public in the use of energy products around Hydro facilities is a fundamental responsibility. Find information on how to work safer on the job, in the home and on the farm. There are educational resources and links to resources for teachers and students.
Manitoba Hydro
235 10th Street
Brandon MB R7A 7J8
Ph: 204-727-9216
Manitoba Hydro
Note: Contact Manitoba Hydro for a listing of resources and services.

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Farm Safety 4 Just Kids
Description: Farm Safety Just 4 Kids (FS4JK) is a non-profit organization based in Iowa which serves the United Stares and Canada. FS4JK provides resources and training to individuals and communities to conduct farm safety awareness and education programs. This is accomplished through local chapters.
Contact:
Farm Safety 4 Just Kids
11304 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale IA 50322
Ph: 515-331-6506
Farm Safety 4 Just Kids
Local Chapters:
South Central Manitoba FS4JK Chapter – April Bergen – 204-435-2725
Vita District FS4JK Chapter – Justina Hop – 204-427-2708
Keystone FS4JK Chapter – Rob Rannie – 204-745-0288
Note: Contact the local chapter for a list of resources available.

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Manitoba Labour and Immigration
1) Manitoba Employment Standards
Description: Manitoba’s Employment Standards Branch helps employees and employers define and protect their rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
Contact:
Manitoba Employment Standards
604-401 York Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3C 0P8
Ph: 1-800-821-4307
Manitoba Employment Standards

2) Workplace Safety and Health Division
Description: The Division administers acts and regulations dealing with the health and safety of workers, protection of the public from unsafe mechanical and electrical equipment and from fuel-burning appliances in buildings and the licensing of tradespersons in the Province.
Contact:
Workplace Safety and Health Division
200-401 York Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3C 0P8
Ph: 1-800 – 282-8069
Workplace Safety and Health Division

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Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization
Description: Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is responsible for the overall provincial emergency program ensuring safety for citizens, their property and the environment. EMO’s activities include planning and research, training, response operation and the administration and delivery of disaster financial assistance programs.
Contact:
Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization
1525 – 405 Broadway Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3C 3L6
Ph: 1-888-267-8298
204-945-4772
MB Emergency Measures

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Manitoba Wildlife Federation
Description: Manitoba Wildlife Federation has initiatives and projects important to the conservation of fish and wildlife resources and to the traditions of angling and hunting (including firearm safety).
Contact:
Manitoba Wildlife Federation
70 Stevenson Road
Winnipeg MB R3H 0W7
Ph: 1-877-633-4868
204-633-5967
Manitoba Wildlife Federation

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Safety Services Manitoba
Description: Safety Services Manitoba provides training and guidance in occupational, industrial or driver safety.
Contact:
Safety Services Manitoba
3-1680 Notre Dame
Winnipeg MB R3H 1H6
Ph: 204-949-1085
Safety Services of Manitoba

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Farmers with Disabilities in Manitoba
Description: Farmers with Disabilities is an organization dedicated to the education of the public concerning safety issues. It is also a support system for those living with disabilities and their families.
Contact:
Farmers with Disabilities in Manitoba
Box 367, 135 Elm Park Road
Elm Creek MB R0G 0N0
Ph: 204-436-3181
Farmers with Disabilities in Manitoba