Manitoba

DUC grazing clubs coordinator honoured for sustainable farming initiatives

Mike Thiele named to "Wall of Fame" by Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association

Conservationists in training

Youth Advisory Council members take to Manitoba’s wetlands and grasslands to gain firsthand knowledge from experts in the field.

DUC honours Manitoba conservation leader with land dedication

DUC dedicated 160 acres of marsh and grasslands to commemorate Rick Andrews' years of service

Conservation agreement satisfies Manitoba farm family in many ways

Financial compensation and conserving natural areas compelled Dale and Linda O'Greysik to sign a conservation agreement with DUC.

Manitoba land donation steeped in history

Land homesteaded by a man who came to Manitoba in 1870 with the province’s first police force is being permanently conserved by the current owners and DUC.

On the trail of canvasback ducks in Manitoba

Scientist continues a 50+ year tradition of canvasback surveys on their breeding grounds.

DUC leads winter wheat surge in Manitoba

A unique financial incentive and on-farm support are just two reasons why Manitoba farmers love DUC's winter wheat program.

Manitoba farm couple says sustainable agriculture is a “mindset”

Originally from England and now farming in Manitoba, Tony and Angela Prynne signed a conservation agreement with DUC in July 2022.

Ducks Unlimited Canada surpasses conservation targets in Manitoba

Manitoba's leading conservation group Ducks Unlimited Canada helped fight climate change in 2021-2022 by protecting farmlands larger than the city of Steinbach.

DUC Hay Tender Program accepting bids for 2022 season

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is making almost 2,200 acres of hay land available to Manitoba farmers who suffered through historic dry conditions and cattle feed shortages in 2021.

Hay for Tender: Manitoba

Each year, we offer thousands of forage acres to Manitoba producers for haying opportunities. Tenders close at noon on June 30, 2021.

Reconnecting with the outdoors

Volunteering with DUC provides Alex Resvick a sense of peace and connections to family and friends.

DUC analyzing wetlands on farms and ranches for carbon capture

High-tech monitoring towers in Manitoba measuring benefits of nature-based climate solutions.

New DUC research will help farmers save fertilizer costs

New DUC research will help farmers save fertilizer costs when growing high-yielding winter wheat.

DUC Manitoba recognizes women in science

Saluting dedication of female staff in applying science-based solutions to the challenges of climate change and sustainable agriculture.

DUC delivers 40 conservation projects in Manitoba in 2021

DUC built 40 conservation projects in Manitoba in 2021, helping mitigate climate change and aid farmers hit by drought.

Manitoba livestock producers honour DUC employee

Ken Gross, head of DUC conservation programs in Manitoba, named to Manitoba Forage and Grazing Association Wall of Fame.

Meet Kylie Holmstrom, Winner of the 2021 Wetland Centre of Excellence Scholarship

Meet Joyce Ji, Winner of the 2021 Wetland Centre of Excellence Scholarship

Manitoba landowner signs record conservation deal with DUC

Cattleman Sean Murphy is restoring 63 acres of wildlife habitat on his farm near Souris, Manitoba, in the biggest conservation agreement of its kind with Ducks Unlimited Canada.

DUC names 160 acres for long-serving Manitoba conservationist

DUC has dedicated 160 acres of marsh and prairie grasses to conservationist Glenn Babee, who helped restore the land south of Riding Mountain National Park in the 1990s.

Manitoba farmer appreciates wetlands during prairie drought

With exceptionally little rainfall on Manitoba fields in the 2021 crop season, a farmer says the true value of retaining wetlands on farmland has become even more apparent.