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Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

MAFRI - Excess Moisture & Flooding

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Information by Topic:

Crops | Livestock | Pets | Other


Crops Specific Topics

Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives has a series of fact sheets dealing with crop production in times of excess moisture including dealing with late planting, soil fertility considerations, management of diseases, weeds, insects under wet conditions and dealing with farm equipment and pesticide containers that may have been flooded.  This information is available at GO Offices and online.

Agricultural producers in areas that may be affected by flooding can get special spring road restriction permits.  These permits will allow producers to transport grains, oilseeds and livestock out of flood-affected areas.  For more information is available at local GO Offices or Motor Carrier Permits and Development, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 204-945-8030, 204-945‑3961 or 1-877-812-0009 (toll-free).

The Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) offers a range of crop insurance programs including excess moisture.  More information about specific programs is available at local MASC offices or online at www.masc.mb.ca/masc.nsf.

Farm production advisors and business development specialists at GO Centres are available to answer questions and to help producers deal with specific agriculture-related flood issues.

Livestock Specific Topics

Most producers and rural area residents have developed flood response plans that include the safety and care of livestock and stored grain crops.

Producers need to ensure their livestock has access to feed and water on high ground and may need to make arrangements to have additional feed available on-site in the event the herd cannot be moved or if local roads become blocked.

Producers who require assistance in finding a temporary location for livestock can contact their local GO Office.

Producers are responsible for ensuring there is adequate feed and water at any temporary location used by their livestock.

Key Contacts

  • Livestock producers should contact their local rural municipality for assistance in finding temporary housing.
  • Pet owners and hobby farms affected by flooding should contact the Animal Care Line
    Winnipeg: 945-8000 or Toll free: 1-888-945-8001
    After hours calls will go to an answering machine that is monitored regularly. The Animal Care Line will work directly with other agencies for a co-ordinated response.

Other Helpful Links for Livestock Producers

Pet Topics

Pet owners affected by flooding should call the Animal Care Line. Pet owners and hobby farms affected by flooding should contact the Animal Care Line: Winnipeg: 945-8000 or Toll free: 1-888-945-8001
After hours calls will go to an answering machine that is monitored regularly. The Animal Care Line will work directly with other agencies for a co-ordinated response.

 

Other Topics

The Manitoba Farm and Rural Support Services offers confidential support, counseling and information for farm and rural people at http://www.ruralsupport.ca/ or 1-866-367-3276 (toll-free).

For information on agricultural insurance, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC), local offices or www.masc.mb.ca/masc.nsf.

For more information or help contact your local MAFRI GO Office or Centre.