Manitoba Wildlife Damage Compensation for Crop Damage
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
This program compensates Manitoba agricultural producers for damage caused by migratory waterfowl and big game.
Comments on Funding:
Wildlife compensation is limited to 90 per cent of the value of loss, other than for extended grazing forages.
Compensation for extended grazing forages is limited to 45 per cent of the value of loss on swathed or baled crops or forage, and suitable standing annual crops (e.g. corn) that are intended for grazing.
Producers must have a grazing plan, and use controls (e.g. fences) to control access.
Eligibility ends when livestock have access.
The crop must be suitable for livestock feed.
For clarity, compensation is NOT provided for:
Hay left standing after it could have been harvested
Stockpiling or winter grazing of hay fields
Pasture
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must be agricultural producers in Manitoba.
Application Steps:
Applicants must contact MASC within three days of the occurrence of the loss.
Documentation Needed:
No specific documentation has been identified.
Other Things to Note:
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