Agriculture


Portage la Prairie Home to Manitoba’s Agri-Food Sector, a Hub for Agricultural Production

Portage la Prairie, situated at the geographic center of Canada, is one of the primary urban hubs along the east-west corridor of the Trans-Canada Highway in Manitoba, providing easy access to key markets in North America. Home to a growing cluster of agri-food manufacturing, Portage la Prairie is rooted in agricultural production with optimal access to resources, and houses global food manufacturing leaders such as McCain, Simplot and Roquette. The region also possesses a highly educated and skilled workforce to support and grow the economy. Portage la Prairie offers quality education, healthcare, and a variety of recreational options for its residents, making it the ideal place to work, live and thrive.

Talent

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Jobs
Individuals qualified in Agriculture, natural resources and conservation, Physical and life sciences and technologies and Agriculture, engineering, and related trades in Portage la Prairie.
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Positions
hold positions in Natural resources, agriculture, and related production.
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Employed
Employed in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting industries with a further 250 employed in Professional, scientific, and technical services.
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Employed
Employed in Professional, scientific and technical services.

Operating On A Global Stage

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Billion
Value of processed foods annually – about 24% of our total manufacturing
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Value Exported Annually
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Employed in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting industries with a further.
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Facilities
A vibrant food processing sector with over 470 provincially-inspected facilities and over 130 federally-inspected facilities.

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