Keystone Agricultural Producers

Most Recent Publications

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Manitoba Farmers' Voice Archives

The MFV is KAP's major publication and provides timely, well-written articles on issues of importance to farm families and the agricultural sector as a whole. It is distributed to nearly 10,000 homes and businesses, most of them in Manitoba. For more information about the magazine, please contact KAP or our publishing company, Craig Kelman & Associates. Affordable and effective advertising solutions are also available.

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	Summer 2008 Feature Story: Aboriginal Farming Fuel & Fertilizer Survey: Phosphorus Skyrockets RST Exemptions for Agriculture Crop Residue Burning Reminder Executive Profile: Sean Gryba, District 11 Resolutions from General Council Share What You See in Agriculture Contest Information New Class Declaration System & Removing KVD Commodity Corner: Manitoba Equine Ranching Association Challenges in the Hog Industry KAP Connects Young Farmers Farmer-Inspired Research at WGRF
	Spring 2008 Supply & Demand: Local Products Catch Attention 24th Annual Meeting: Resolutions, Reports, Photos, Acknowledgements Members of General Council Share What You See in Agriculture Contest Information KAP's New Management Team Executive Profile: David Wray, District 8 Commodity Corner: Manitoba Sheep Association MAFRI Launches Mentoring Program Challenges in Succession Planning Weeds to Watch
	Winter 2007/08 Tree Farming in Manitoba Cheers! Manitoba's Farmers Help to Spread Holiday Spirits Fertilizer Prices Off the Charts! Water, Recycling & Climate Change: Report from the Environment Committee Theft Prevention & Other Issues from the Rural Development Committee Farm Machinery Board: A Resource for Farmers New Feature: Ask the Safety Geek! Executive Profile: Will Peters, District 4 CFA: 'Grown in Canada' Should Mean 'Grown in Canada' The Buzz on Bees: Profile of the Manitoba Beekeepers Association Voice of Producers: Profile of the Manitoba Cattle Producers Association Private Health Services Plan a New Option for Producers
	Fall 2007 Women in Agriculture Is It Multiple Choice? A Look at Farmers & Farm Surveys Acid Rain: Should Farmers Be Concerned? Executive Profile: Keith Gardner, District 7 Report from KAP's Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses Committee Report from KAP's Rural Development Committee Making Hay: Profile of Manitoba Forage Council The Other Red Meat: Profile of the Manitoba Bison Association Safety & Health is Everyone's Responsibility KAP Introduces Farm Property Insurance Program
	Summer 2007 Manitoba's Top Ten Least Wanted ALUS Enters Year 2 With Positive Results New Worker & Supervisor Training for Agriculture KAP's Hot Topics for Summer Executive Profile: Steve Siemens, District 3 New Web Site for Young Farmers Launched In Search of the Best: Profile of the Manitoba Seed Growers Association How Farmers Demystify the Industry Farmers Ahead of the Environmental Trend: From the CFA KAP Members Can Now Access Financing Solutions Through National Leasing Letspayfair.com Education Tax Update: Election Activities
	Spring 2007 Extreme Weather Preparedness Protecting Your Farm From Sticky Fingers Letspayfair.com Education Finance Campaign Executive Profile: Kyle Foster, District 10 Sharing & Growing: Profile of Manitoba Pulse Growers Association & Manitoba Corn Growers Association Resolutions & Reports from KAP's Annual Meeting Empowering Women Farmers Key to Rural Vitality New Bio-Energy Technologies Make Cents on the Farm KAP Members Now Have Access to Best Doctors
	Winter 2006 Aquaculture: Fish Farming on the Prairies Growing Yields: Vegetable Growers Association of Manitoba Profile A New Resolution for 2007: Farm Safety Farmer Appreciation Day a Success KAP Committees Looking Forward Executive Profile: Calvin Gust, District 12 KAP Annual Meeting to Focus on Farm Business KAP Introduces New Life Insurance for Members
	Fall 2006 Ag Tourism: Do You See What I See? ALUS: Changing Attitudes & Gaining Speed Meaning Business: Manitoba Pork Council Profile Food Facts: Focus on the Manitoba Farm Animal Council Grain Storage: Keeping It Simple & Safe KAP Annual Meeting Agenda Executive Profile: Glenn Young, District 2 Let's Harvest New Ideas for Safety Nets
	Summer 2006 Alternate Energy: KAP Members Look for Green Opportunities Farmers Stand Together in Manitoba & Ottawa Grain Enforcement & the CGC The Canadian Farm Bill Working Together for Success: Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Profile Executive Profile: Rob Brunel, District 11 Resolutions from KAP's General Council Report from KAP's Transportation Committee Focus on Ag in the Classroom - Manitoba
	Spring 2006 Highlights from KAP's Annual Meeting, including Resolutions Meet KAP's New Management Team Concentrating on Canola Farming Is Risky: An Article on Farm Safety Research Today for Future Tomorrow Raising Farm Productivity Report from KAP's Business Risk Management Committee Report from KAP's Rural Development & Land Use Committee
	Winter 2005 / 06 Computer Use on the Farm Professional Advisors Can Help Do Farmers Have Information Overload? Remote Sensing & Decision-Making Cattle Producers Look to the Future Protect Your Retirement Assets A Chat with Laurent Pellerin (UPA) Report from KAP's Environment & Sustainable Development Committee Executive Profile: Ray Franzmann, District 3
	Fall 2005 Your Organization, Your Priorities Education Tax: A Progress Report Young Farmers Take Leadership Role Carbon Credits: A New Opportunity for Farmers Report from KAP's Member Benefits Committee ALUS: A KAP Idea Becomes a National Priority In CAIS of Emergency: KAP Lobbies for Changes Research & Technology that Works for Farmers
	Summer 2005 Manitoba's Dialogue on the WTO Who's Working for Manitoba's New Farmers? Farm Related Injuries on the Decrease Blue Hats Draw Attention: Manitoba Women's Institute Profile ALUS Conference a Smashing Success Report from KAP's Assessment & Taxation Committee Report from KAP's Environment & Sustainable Development Committee Executive Profile: David McIvor, District 10
	Spring 2005 KAP Annual Meeting in Review ~ Resolutions & More Farming in Northern Afghanistan How Sweet It Is: Beekeeping in Manitoba Pork Industry Faces Mixed Challenges A Good Time to Review Safety Precautions Roy Vust: How a Moment Can Change Your Life Report from KAP's Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses Committee Executive Profile: Doug Chorney, District 5
	Winter 2004 / 05 KAP Wins Education Tax Fight Registered Farm Stabilization Plan Cattle Produers Hope to Emerge Stronger Farmers' Conservation Program Picks Up Steam Not Just a Holiday Bird: Turkey Producers Promote New Products Can We Blame Stress for our "Accidents"? Know the Value of Your Land Farmer Rail Car Coalition Update Executive Profile: Les Felsch, District 4
	Fall 2004 Farm Corporations & Vehicle Registrations MPP Supports ALUS Uncertain Times for Canola Growers The 8 Rules of Politics Wet Weather Slows Harvest: Potato Producers Waiting for Rain to Stop Farm Safety Day Camps Finding CAIS Solutions Ag Trainees Visit Manitoba Executive Profile: Juergen Schubert, Red Meats
	Summer 2004 Floodway Expansion: A Farmer's View KAP Holds Priority-Setting Session New Manure & Mortalities Regulation: Does it Affect You? KAP's Young Farmers Committee Sheep Producers Challenge Cultural Bias Manitoba: A Leader in Seed Production CGC Says: Be Aware of Your Rights Common Sense Farm Safety Executive Profile: Robert McLean, District 2
	Spring 2004 Introducing KAP's New President & Vice Presidents Looking Back at 20 Years of KAP Resolutions & Information from KAP's Annual Meeting Report from KAP's Land Use & Water Management Committee CAIS On Right Track? Dual Sectors Expand in Egg Production BSE & Re-Opening the Border New Guide Highlights Implement Safety Agricultural Industry Goes Wireless
	Winter 2003 / 04 On the National Scene... The Canadian Federation of Agriculture New Agreements Launch New Era of Farmer Investment Report from KAP's Research & Biotechnology Committee Farm Business Management Services Supply Management Working for Manitoba Chicken Producers Corn Production Spreads Across the Province The Bioterrorism Act of 2002 Executive Profile: Ian Wishart, District 6
	Fall 2003 Focus on the Vegetable Growers Association of Manitoba Cultivate Safety This Harvest Season Environmental Farm Plans Update Processing Plant Initiatives Moving Ahead Report from KAP's Highway Traffic & Safety Committee KAP Adds New Member Benefits Executive Profile: Tom Kieper, District 8
	Summer 2003 Trading Carbon Credits: What Does it Mean for the Farm? Evaluating Business Risk Management: How Will the "New NISA" Work for You? Pork Producers "Cool" on Future Transferring the Farm: Know What You Want Challenges & Optimism on the Family Farm Executive Profile: Paul Gregory, District 10
	Spring 2003 Pesticide Certification Course: What You Need to Know Food Freedom Day a Success Anhydrous Ammonia: Safety Tips Report from KAP's Annual Meeting An American Perspective on the U.S. Farm Bill Manitoba Milk Producers Face Trade Battles Executive Profile: Dan Mazier, District 7