Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Department overview
Formed	November 4, 2003 (2003-11-04)
Preceding agencies	Manitoba Agriculture and Food Manitoba Rural Initiatives and Cooperative Development
Jurisdiction	Government of Manitoba
Headquarters	Winnipeg, Manitoba
Employees	618.23 FTE[1]
Annual budget	CAD$220 million (2009-2010)[1]
Minister responsible	Stan Struthers, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives[2][3]
Deputy Minister responsible	Barry Todd, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives[3]
Website
gov.mb.ca/agriculture

Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives is a department of the Government of Manitoba,^[4] overseen by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives.^[5] The current minister is Stan Struthers.^[2][3]

The department regulates many aspects of agriculture, food and rural life in Manitoba, including food production, food safety, consumer rights and business development.

Acts Administered

• The Agricultural Producers' Organization Funding Act
• The Agri-Food and Rural Development Council Act
• The Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation Act
• The Agricultural Societies Act
• The Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Act
• The Agrologists Act
• The Animal Care Act
• The Animal Disease Act
• The Animal Liability Act
• The Bee Act
• The Cattle Producers' Act
• The Coarse Grain Marketing Control Act
• The Community Development Bonds Act
• The Cooperative Promotion Trust Act
• The Crowns Land Act
• The Dairy Act
• The Family Farm Protection Act
• The Farm Income Assurance Plans Act
• The Farm Lands Ownership Act
• The Farm Machinery and Equipment Act
• The Farm Practices Protection Act
• The Farm Products Marketing Act
• The Fruit and Vegetables Sales Act
• The Horse Racing Commission Act
• The Land Rehabilitation Act
• The Livestock and Livestock Protection Act
• The Livestock Industry Diversification Act
• The Milk Prices Review Act
• The Noxious Weed Act
• The Pesticides and Fertilizers Control Act
• The Plant Pests and Disease Act
• The Seed and Fodder Relief Act
• The Veterinary Medical Act
• The Veterinary Science Scholarship Fund Act
• The Veterinary Services Act
• The Wildlife Act
• The Women's Institute Act

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References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Annual Report of Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (2009-2010)" (PDF). Winnipeg: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives. 2010. p. 145. http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/programs/annual2009-2010/annual2009-10.pdf. Retrieved July 23, 2011. 
2. ^ ^{a b} "Manitoba Executive Council in Order of Precedence". Winnipeg: Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. March 28, 2011. http://www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/members/cabinet.html. Retrieved July 23, 2011. 
3. ^ ^{a b c} "Cabinet Ministers: Stan Struthers". Government of Manitoba. http://www.gov.mb.ca/minister/minagr.html. Retrieved July 23, 2011. 
4. ^ MAFRI 2010, p. 3.
5. ^ MAFRI 2010.
6. ^ "About MAFRI: The Acts We Administer". Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives. http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/intro/about11.html. Retrieved July 23, 2011.