| Can I pay my application fees (new disposition, assignment) by Visa or Mastercard? |
No. Real Estate Services Division accepts only cash, cheques or money orders. Payments can also be made at your local District Office and/or Regional Office. However, Visa, MasterCard and Interac payments, along with the submission of forms, are accepted at 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
For more information, see Payment Options for Parks, Lands, and Agriculture |
| Do I qualify to rent/lease agricultural Crown land? |
To lease agricultural Crown land, the applicant must meet the following criteria:
- be of the full age of 18 years
- be a Canadian citizen and resident of Manitoba
- be actively involved in the management of the leased land and perform most of the labour throughout the term of the lease
In addition:
- To obtain a Forage Lease and/or Hay or Grazing Permit, the applicant must,, currently or within one year of approval, own or lease sufficient livestock. More Crown land may be leased, provided the additional land that is required to support 4800 animal unit months (AUMs) livestock operation does not exceed the amount controlled by the individual or corporation.
- To obtain a Cropping Lease, the individual or corporation must meet the eligibility criteria described in the eligibility policy noted below and/or the lease contract
See the Agricultural Crown Lands Leasing Program policies on the MAFRD website (www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/land/crown-land/leasing-program.html), specifically "Eligibility to Acquire and/or Hold Agricultural Crown Land under Lease or Permit."
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| How can I get information regarding my account? |
| For questions regarding your account for agricultural leases and permits, please contact Sherri Burton at (204) 239-3790 or toll-free at 1-866-210-9589. |
| How can I tell if my farm is eligible for Century Farm status? |
| Contact the Supervisor of the Crown Lands Registry at (204) 239-3510 with the legal description and landowner's name. |
| How is rental calculated? |
Rental on agricultural land is calculated as follows:
- pasture at comparable market value is calculated using a formula that is reviewed in years divisible by 5
- cropping lands are tendered to highest bidder
- development (e.g., land improvement) is done at lessee cost and rental rates are not increased for an agreed-upon number of years, depending on the extent of the development
For inquiries related to a specific lease, please contact Sherri Burton at (204) 239-3790 or toll-free at 1-866-210-9589.
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| Transfers (In-family): How do they apply and what is the criteria? |
In-Family Transfers
Transfers of all leased lands comprised in a leasehold may be allowed from an eligible lessee to an eligible family member providing the recipient is or will be actively involved in the lessee's farming/ranching operation. Transfers involving only a portion of the leasehold may be considered. A family member includes a lessee's legally recognized spouse, son, daughter, father, mother, sister, brother, niece, nephew or grandchildren.
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| What are improvements and who owns them? |
To properly utilize Crown land for agricultural purposes, lessees/permittees may be authorized to construct necessary improvements and structures on the land they hold under agricultural lease or permit. Improvements may include fences, dugouts, wells, livestock handling facilities, dykes, drains, trails, etc.
Authorization. All improvements placed on Crown lands require prior written authorization.
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| What are the deadline dates if I want to surrender my interest? |
- Cropping Leases: December 1
- Forage and Renewable Permits: May 1
- Casual: 30 days
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| What is A.U.M.? |
"A.U.M." means animal unit month. This is the amount of forage required to feed one mature 1,000 lb cow, with or without calf at foot, for one month while maintaining the vegetative stand on the leased lands in good condition.
The number divided by 4 is the estimated number of animals that can be grazed for the full grazing season. For example, if the A.U.M. is shown as 40, then an estimated 10 animals could be grazed for the full grazing season. |
| What is the difference between Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common? |
Joint Tenants are defined as two or more people who hold an undivided interest in the entire property. After death, the survivor acquires the deceased’s interest.
Tenants in Common are defined as two or more people who each have an undivided interest in the property; each of whom may occupy all the land in common with the other. Each tenant may dispose of their interest by will or deed. There is no right of survivorship as in joint tenancy. |
| When is agricultural Crown land advertised? |
| Agricultural Crown land is generally advertised in the fall of each year. |
| When/How can I add an interest in lands? |
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Anyone principally engaged in farming can indicate their agricultural interest in Crown land by contacting their local Farm Production Extension Specialist. |
| Who do I contact to remove timber from Crown owned land? |
Contact the Regional Lands Office for your area:
- Brandon (204-761-7538)
- The Pas (204-627-8218)
- Thompson (204-677-6641)
- Beausejour (204-345-1452)
- Gimli (204-641-1176)
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| Who is the Agricultural Crown Land offices in my area? |
| For a list of where the offices are, visit the Manitoba Agriculture website at: http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/contact/index.html |
| Why are the agricultural forms not available online? |
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Manitoba Agriculture requires that anyone applying to lease or permit Crown Land for agricultural purposes contact their local Farm Production Extension Specialist.
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