manitoba agriculture

Seedlings for a northern apple orchard are thriving as spring arrives, marking the next phase of a community-led food sovereignty project. Seeded with support from the Manitoba Agriculture Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture program and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, last year’s five pilot trees survived the winter. This season, 30 more apple trees will be planted—laying deep roots for a resilient, local food future.

The Apple’s Promise

From winter’s hush, a verdant symphony unfolds. Each tender apple shoot, a brushstroke on the northern canvas, whispers tales of resilience, community’s embrace, and the art of defiant growth against the unpredictable breath of the climate.

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This tiny raspberry plant is part of something much bigger—community food security and sustainability.

Starting out with Raspberries

As the earth awakens, a tender raspberry shoot emerges, a vibrant brushstroke on the canvas of our sustainable agriculture pilot. Last year, with the generous support of the Manitoba Agriculture Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture program, we sowed the seeds of this living art project. Now, the soil pulses with renewed life, a symphony of growth echoing through the nascent canes.

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