Media Releases: 2008

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Federal Finance Minister Must Act Now (December 15)

KAP to Meet With Finance Minister (December 5)

Celebrating Farmers at the Leg (December 2)

KAP Celebrates Green Initiatives (December 2)

KAP on Ruling Against Railways (December 1)

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Celebrating Environmental Achievement in Manitoba (November 28)

Celebrating Manitoba's Farmers-Good Stewards of the Land (November 26)

KAP District Meetings Bringing Farmers Together (November 5)

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KAP Responds to Agriculture Appointment (October 31)

KAP Hosts CWB Election Live Roundtable (October 29)

General Council Sets Policy to Move Forward (October 17)

KAP General Council to Meet (October 10)

Thanksgiving: The Roots of Our Food (October 9)

Parties Take Time for Agriculture (October 9)

Political Parties Avoid Addressing Alternative Land Use Services (October 8)

Political Parties Talk Producer Payment Security (October 7)

Parties Acknowledge Farmers' Transportation Challenges (October 6)

Federal Election Candidates Talk Agriculture (October 3)

KAP Applauds CTA's Ruling on Breach of Service (October 2)

Political Parties Propose Unique Solutions to Rising Input Prices (October 2)

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KAP Hosts Manitoba's Live Debate on Agriculture (September 30)

Political Parties Favour Face-to-Face With Farmers (September 29)

Governments Need to Step Up on Flooding (September 16)

Prairie Farmers Want Election Answers (September 12)

KAP Welcomes New Policy Analyst (September 8)

Farm Flooding is an Emergency (September 5)

KAP Welcomes New Communications Officer (September 4)

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WCB Coverage Coming to Farms (August 29)

From Grocery Store Back to the Farm Gate: The Farmers' Share (August 26)
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Forage Program Provides Needed Help (August 25)

Event Advisory: From Grocery Store Back to the Farm Gate (August 21)

Responsible Crop Residue Burning a Must (August 8)

KAP Welcomes Province's Commitment to ALUS (August 8)

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Increased Slaughter Capacity Good for MB (July 31)

KAP Calls for Fertilizer Investigation (July 25)

Groups Looking for Producer Payment Security (July 21)

Increased Ag Funding a Good Start from Ministers' Meeting (July 11)

General Council Sets Policy to Move Forward (July 11)

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KAP's General Council to Meet (June 23)

KAP President to Speak at Farm Progress Show (June 19)

Odour Mitigation Products Added to Member Benefits Program (June 13)
Also available: Curry Industries Rebate For

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Truth in Food Labeling a Positive Step (May 22)

KAP President Meets With AAFC Minister (May 5)

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KAP President Receives Recognition for his Contributions to Agriculture (April 30)

CFA: Farmers Face Highest-Ever Increase in Rail Rates (April 30)

KAP's Fertilizer Survey Shows P Skyrocket || Survey Results (April 28)

KAP Predicts Another Record Year for Railways (April 25)

ALUS Program Means Farmers Are Growing a Better PEI (KAP & CFA release) (April 25)

Prairie Farmers Focus on Environment, Inputs (April 10)
Joint Statement from KAP, WRAP & APAS
Hi-res photo of Presidents Glenn Blakley (APAS), Humphrey Banack (WRAP) & Ian Wishart (KAP)

Budget '08: Where's the Beef? (April 10)

Prairie Farm Leaders to Meet (April 9)

KAP's General Council Sets Policy to Move Forward (April 8)

Ag Tire Recycling Rolls Out Smoothly (April 1)

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CFA Release: Railways Making Excessive Revenue at Farmers’ Expense (March 25)

KAP General Council & Special Session on Employment Standards Set for April 7 (March 20)

CFA Media Advisory: Farmers Target Unreasonable Cost of Rail Transportation (March 20)

CEC Report Triggers Domino Effect (March 4)

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KAP Officials Return from Ottawa (February 29)

KAP to Represent Farmers in Ottawa (February 21)

Revenue Cap Adjustment Good News (February 21)

Lower Long Distance Rate for KAP Members: 3.9¢ (February 12)

The Good, the Bad & the Ugly (February 8)

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The Light at the End of the Tunnel for C-8 (January 31)

KAP Delegates Set Direction for '08 (January 28)
Includes a complete list of policy resolutions passed at the annual meeting

KAP Elects New President & VPs (January 28)

Fertilizer Investigation Needed Now (January 18)

Manitoba Farmers to Meet at KAP Annual (January 16)

Young Farmers Hosting 2 Events in January (January 9)

Premier to Open KAP Annual Meeting (January 4)

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