CAMA Manitoba Lunch & Learn

When folks are asked about the challenges facing agriculture in the next 25 years - a changing climate and its impact on natural resources; rising global population and the need for nutritious food; the aging of farmers, and access  to good labor are cited regularly as some of the major issues. No argument that they are not important; however the reality is that the public’s trust of their food and the systems used to produce food is as important as these issues, if not more. Public trust is NOT an option, and no part of the food chain is immune to the need to demonstrate tangible practices and action that earn that desired trust.  Dori will explore this issue facing our agriculture and agri-food sector as well as the opportunities for us to work together to advance that trust.

Upon receiving her Bachelor of Agriculture degree from the University of Manitoba, Dori Gingera-Beauchemin joined Manitoba Agriculture in 1979.

During her 38 years with government, Dori has worked in both front line as well as central agency positions including 4H & Youth Specialist, Chief of the 4-H Program; Director of the Central Region, Director of the Marketing & Farm Business Management Branch, Assistant Deputy Minister of Agri-Food and Rural Development Division as well as Assistant Deputy Minister of Policy and Agri-Environment Division.

Dori is currently Manitoba Agriculture's Deputy Minister.  Dori and her colleagues are committed to advancing the sustainable development of Manitoba’s agricultural and food sector while supporting vibrant rural communities.  The many programs and services offered by the department in support of farm and rural families, industry and communities aim at achieving a high quality of life through prosperous entrepreneurs and enterprises.