Minister's Message

The Honourable Rosann Wowchuk Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

Welcome to Manitoba - a genuine land of opportunity that beckons you to explore the possibilities to establish or grow your business.

Located at the heart of the continent, Manitoba continues to be a burgeoning business environment for new entrepreneurs and established companies interested in exploring opportunities in agriculture, agribusiness and the food industry.

This brochure illustrates the progress we've made and the collaborative energy that continues to propel us forward. The spirit of innovation and co-operation has fostered strong connections between producers, processors, manufacturers, retailers and valueadded enterprises, creating goods made from our own products and through partnership ventures.

The wealth and variety of primary products grown in Manitoba has created tremendous potential in agribusiness sectors, including valueadded food, nutraceuticals and emerging bioenergy industries. Supports and services provided by our accomplished research facilities and agriculture knowledge centres can help you develop new business opportunities from the local level to international market successes.

If you are considering a first, expanded or co-operative venture in Manitoba, our province has an impressive slate of business advantages for operations of all sizes - central location, transportation hub, talented workforce, economical utilities, low business costs, great quality of life. Those advantages are further strengthened by long-term partnerships between business, government and the research community helping business owners effectively market food and services across the continent and around the world. Join us as we build on Manitoba successes and work together to create even more.

Rosann Wowchuk
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

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