35TH ANNUAL MEETING, WINNIPEG
KAP looked at issues that will improve the agriculture industry
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Farmers from across Manitoba met at the beginning of
February in Winnipeg at KAP’s 35th annual meeting, calling
on their organization to address a wide range of issues that
include railway line improvement and maintenance in order to
get their commodities to market, funding for veterinary training,
and education to keep abreast of updated regulations for
safely moving farm equipment on roadways.
“This meeting was an opportunity for farmers to put
forward their concerns and recommendations regarding our
industry, so that farming can become even more efficient in
order to continue providing food for Canadians and others
around the world,” said KAP president Bill Campbell.
Campbell, a grains and cattle producer from Minto, was
acclaimed president. Jill Verwey, who runs a mixed farming
operation near Portage la Prairie, and Mitch Janssens, a grains
and oilseeds producer from Boissevain, were acclaimed vicepresidents.
In total, 17 resolutions were passed at the meeting. See
page 30 for a complete list. FV
26 § Manitoba Farmers’ Voice § Spring 2019