About
Mission statement
- Manitoba Canola Growers Association is a member organization committed to maximizing net income from canola.
MCGA overview
- The Manitoba Canola Growers Association was incorporated on July 8, 1982 under the Manitoba Corporations Act. At this time the organization was funded by a membership. In 1996, MCGA was granted a check off of 50 cents per tonne for every tonne of Manitoba canola sold. MCGA continued to be funded in this manner until 2008 when the check off was increased to $1.00 per tonne.
- MCGA represents approximately 9,000 members. MCGA uses the canola check off dollars for "seed money" to grow the future. Every dollar spent is leveraged at the local, national, and international levels, and studies show that every dollar invested by growers results in an impressive return on investment.
- Through the strategic, thoughtful investments of grower check off contributions, MCGA ensures that our members are well positioned to take advantage of opportunities to maximize their net income from growing canola.
Strategic plan
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MCGA's Board of Directors and staff worked together to renew their strategic plan. The following four priorities were identified with a specific strategic direction attached to each.
- Priority - Markets and Net Returns
Strategic Direction: Develop and maintain profitable markets while maximizing net returns by improving risk management and emphasizing agronomics. - Priority - Member Relations
Strategic Direction: Build more and positive relationships with members and ensure that MCGA is meeting members' needs and wants. - Priority - Building Influence
Strategic Direction: Develop and maintain influential alliances, and collaborate with industry and government. - Priority - Enhance Leadership
Strategic Direction: Build trust and confidence through visionary planning, unified governance, and effective decision-making focussed on the best interests of Canola Growers.
- Priority - Markets and Net Returns
