MFGA Board

MFGA stands proudly on the work of our board, a diverse and dedicated group of farmers representing Manitoba producers and four commodity groups: Manitoba Beef Producers, Dairy Farmers of Manitoba, Manitoba Sheep Association, Manitoba Bison Association. The MFGA board represents some of the best regenerative agriculture-focused producers and expertise in Manitoba.

Mike Duguid, Chair, MB Beef Producers Rep, Arnes, MB

Zack Koscielny, Vice-Chair, Producer Rep, Strathclair, MB

Sean Smith, Finance Chair, Producer Rep, Clanwilliam, MB

Amber McNish, Lyleton, MB

Harold Bosma, MB Sheep Association Rep
Grunthal, MB

Jacques Saquet, Manitoba Bison Association Rep
Laurier, MB

Chelsi Beernaert, Producer Rep
Hartney, MB

Peter Tokar, Producer Rep
Swan River, MB

Guy Bouchard, Producer Rep
Vita, MB

Mark Schram, Producer Rep, Cartwright, MB

Zach Grossart, Producer Rep, Brandon, MB

Paul Gregory, Producer Rep, Fisher Branch, MB

Protecting our environment

We know cattle need grasslands to roam, eat and pasture on. In fact, we know grasslands and wetlands comprise some of the best intact lands for cattle, biodiversity and ecological services such as air and water quality and flood and drought mitigation. Yet, despite all their benefits to producers, communities and society, Manitoba’s grasslands continue to be lost. Some conservation groups have declared the loss of grasslands in the northern Great Plains as one of the world’s most concerning continued developments. We need to find creative ways to retain grasslands for livestock producers and society alike. As well, seeding forages and sod seeding legumes to rejuvenate stands minimizes soil erosion, adds nitrogen to the soil and helps control weeds, disease and insects by interrupting their life cycle. 

Promoting our industry

Manitoba is a forage and grassland powerhouse. MFGA stands proudly as industry champions. Our hay quality is known world wide and we continue to support our exporters at the annual World Dairy Expo in the U.S., showcasing hay, timothy hay and alfalfa pellets, and compacted hay and have recently partnered with Manitoba Organic Alliance in the development of the Manitoba Grazing Exchange, a platform for connecting livestock farmers and crop farmers with land they’d like grazed.