Did you know ?
Manitoba
Did Association you know Forages & Grasslands ? are Canada’s Most Important Plants for the many benefits they provide
80% cattle feed of beef
in Canada is forage based.
Grasslands cover approximately
1/3
of total farm land
in Manitoba that’s 6 million acres!
%
Forage grasses provide most of the nutrition for livestock & wildlife
The total value of forage production in Manitoba is approximately
$525
per year
An acre of forage can prevent
2
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. design by 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.
Did Association you know Forages & Grasslands ? are Canada’s Most Important Plants for the many benefits they provide
80% cattle feed of beef
in Canada is forage based.
Grasslands cover approximately
1/3
of total farm land
in Manitoba that’s 6 million acres!
%
Forage grasses provide most of the nutrition for livestock & wildlife
The total value of forage production in Manitoba is approximately
$525
per year
An acre of forage can prevent
2
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. design by 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.
