Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

Succeeding Generations Program

PURPOSE

This program helps young and beginning farmers develop and manage viable farm operations while addressing the needs of retiring producers.

WHO QUALIFIES

Eligible applicants include:

• farmers between the ages of 18 and 39
• retiring farmers

ELIGIBLE COSTS

Support is available for the following program components:

• Mentoring
• Management training
• Young Farmer Newsletter and Website
• Extension events

Associated programs also include:

• Bridging Generations Initiative (BGI) - Loan Component *
• Young Farm Women's Training Program *
• Young Rural Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program *

*Associated programs are primarily provincially funded and complement the Growing Forward federal-provincial-territorial initiative.

CONTACT

Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Growing Opportunities Office; or call Manitoba Government Inquiry at 1-866-626-4862 for the GO Office nearest you.