Applying for Funding
MCEC will consider a wide variety of proposals for funding from many different kinds of organizations. The council’s mandate is to increase development of value-added livestock products and to support research into beef marketing issues.
We are looking to invest in companies and initiatives that can bring value to Manitoba cattle producers, for example:
New production facilities, including new slaughter and beef processing operations
Initiatives to increase the operational efficiencies of cattle operations
Better ways to deal with specified risk materials (SRMs)
Programs to achieve traceability and guarantee quality of Manitoba beef products for export markets
New wholesale and retail marketing opportunities for premium Manitoba beef
Refunds
Producers can apply for a refund of MCEC fees on receipts that are post-marked or received within one year after the month end in which the fee was deducted. Also, producers are to accumulate a minimum of $30 in receipts before submitting a refund application. Receipts for less than $30 may be submitted at the end of the calendar year.
Please note: you cannot co-mingle receipts from more than one calendar year on a single refund application form. You must use separate forms for each calendar year.
Remitting the Levy
The MCEC levy is compulsory and must be remitted for every Manitoba cattle sold through registered livestock dealers or directly by producers themselves. All livestock dealers (whether they are located in or out of province) must collect and remit the levy to MCEC within the first 10 days of the month following the sale. Livestock that is resold within 30 days is exempt.
Annual Reports
The council is committed to good governance. We report to the Farm Product Marketing Board and file an annual report outlining our activities every year. If you would like more information on the council or our activities, please contact us directly.
