Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Department overview
Formed November 4, 2003
Preceding agencies Manitoba Agriculture and Food
Manitoba Rural Initiatives and Cooperative Development
Jurisdiction Government of Manitoba
Headquarters Winnipeg, Manitoba
Employees 618.23 FTE[1]
Annual budget CAD$220 million (2009-2010)[1]
Minister responsible Ron Kostyshyn, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives[2][3]
Deputy Minister responsible Dori Gingera-Beauchemin (acting), Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives[3]
Website www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture

Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives is a department of the Government of Manitoba,[4] overseen by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives.[5] The current minister is Ron Kostyshyn.[2][3]

The department regulates many aspects of agriculture, food and rural life in Manitoba, including food production, food safety, consumer rights and business development.

Acts Administered

  • The Agricultural Producers' Organization Funding Act
  • The Agri-Food and Rural Development Council Act
  • The Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation Act
  • The Agricultural Societies Act
  • The Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Act
  • The Agrologists Act
  • The Animal Care Act
  • The Animal Disease Act
  • The Animal Liability Act
  • The Bee Act
  • The Cattle Producers' Act
  • The Coarse Grain Marketing Control Act
  • The Community Development Bonds Act
  • The Cooperative Promotion Trust Act
  • The Crowns Land Act
  • The Dairy Act
  • The Family Farm Protection Act
  • The Farm Income Assurance Plans Act
  • The Farm Lands Ownership Act
  • The Farm Machinery and Equipment Act
  • The Farm Practices Protection Act
  • The Farm Products Marketing Act
  • The Fruit and Vegetables Sales Act
  • The Horse Racing Commission Act
  • The Land Rehabilitation Act
  • The Livestock and Livestock Protection Act
  • The Livestock Industry Diversification Act
  • The Milk Prices Review Act
  • The Noxious Weed Act
  • The Pesticides and Fertilizers Control Act
  • The Plant Pests and Disease Act
  • The Seed and Fodder Relief Act
  • The Veterinary Medical Act
  • The Veterinary Science Scholarship Fund Act
  • The Veterinary Services Act
  • The Wildlife Act
  • The Women's Institute Act

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Annual Report of Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (2009-2010)" (PDF). Winnipeg: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives. 2010. p. 145. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Manitoba Executive Council in Order of Precedence". Winnipeg: Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. March 28, 2011. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Cabinet Ministers: Stan Struthers". Government of Manitoba. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  4. ↑ MAFRI 2010, p. 3.
  5. ↑ MAFRI 2010.
  6. ↑ "About MAFRI: The Acts We Administer". Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives. Retrieved July 23, 2011.