Why Participate?

Participation in the EFP process can help producers:

• confirm the environmental benefits of their current management practices;
• increase awareness of environmental risks of their farms;
• identify options and actions to reduce any risks;
• increase environmental sustainability of the farm operation; and
• contribute to environmental protection and conservation while improving farm production efficiency.

By taking action to improve management practices, producers will:

• minimize environmental impacts of farming operations and demonstrate environmentally sustainable practices;
• contribute to improved air, water and soil quality, and increased biodiversity on Manitoba farmland;
• make Manitoba-grown commodities more marketable to environmentally conscious consumers around the world; and
• demonstrate “due diligence” as part of a business risk management program.

 

Disclaimer The above information is based on the Agricultural Policy Framework agreement which ended March 31, 2008. The details for the new environmental program available under the Growing Forward agreement are currently under review.

 

Contact your local GO Office for additional information and support, or other appropriate agricultural extension specialist.