The General Manager of Manitoba Pork is calling on Canada's agricultural leadership to take the lead in formulating strategies to protect the Canadian economy.

An article circulated through Manitoba community newspapers and posted to the Manitoba pork web site examines the challenges facing agriculture and issues "A Call to Leadership."

Cam Dahl says war has triggered supply chain disruptions and is pushing up input costs while the review of the Canada U.S. Mexico Agreement, the threat of U.S. tariffs, Chinese tariffs on pork and Europe's non-tariff trade barriers threaten the Canadian economy.

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Rural communities and non-profit organizations across Canada interested in providing mental health education locally can now apply for the 2026 Community Fund for Mental Health.

Executive Director of Do More Ag Merle Massie says the Fund, going into its 8th year, is managed by a partnership between the Do More Agriculture Foundation and Farm Credit Canada.

She explains the program and how to submit an application.