Manitoba Organic Development Fund allocates $20,000 in grants

Feb 24, 2023

The Manitoba Organic Development Fund has announced its first set of grants through their new organic farm check-off program.

In 2023 over $50 thousand dollars is being awarded to five different projects.

The first three grants will be delivered through the Manitoba Organic Alliance.

The first project will see $20,000 with matching funds, for the creation of a Digital Marketing Tool and the hiring of a market analyst for one year to help farmers navigate the organic grain market.

The second grant for $17,216.50 will be matched with funds from a number of other entities to promote cover crops, soil building and biodiversity enhancement, a fundamental aspect of organic agriculture.

The third grant for $5000, will provide funding for Manitoba Organic Alliance summer field tours.

Two other grants include a five-year commitment of $6000 per year for a national research project led by a University of Manitoba scientist looking at ways to increase phosphorus levels in soils from recycled entities such as struvite, one meal and compost products.

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Video: Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.