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Did Association you know Forages & Grasslands ? are Canada’s Most Important Plants for the many benefits they provide

Forage is the foundation of the dairy and beef industries which together generate over

The total value of forage production in Manitoba is approximately

in $50 billion economic activity

$525

Grasslands cover approximately

An acre of forage can prevent

1/3

of total farm land

in Manitoba that’s 6 million acres!

%

Forage grasses provide most of the nutrition for livestock & wildlife

2

per year

million pounds

of soil erosion from entering our waterways & drinking water sources. The recreational benefit of grasslands in Manitoba is estimated to be

$41 & help our agricultural lands hold & slow water in times of drought & flood.

million

million per year

These valuable plants capture carbon & are vital cogs in our global health. photo: D. Derlago design: Graphiti Graphics for MFGA

MFGA interacts with tens of thousands of Manitobans through our communications, collaborative projects, and outreach that promote the importance and well-being of Manitoba`s forages and grasslands. On a national scale, MFGA proudly partners with like-minded groups across Canada.

mfga.net

e: [email protected] : @mbforages