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November 14, 2022

What We’re Reading | Alberta beef takes centre stage at Farmfair International

By CTV News Edmonton

Animals were the star of the show this weekend, with Alberta beef cattle getting pampered and paraded at one of Canada’s top agricultural shows.

Farmfair International is Alberta’s largest beef cattle show, and it kicked off Wednesday at the Edmonton Expo Centre.

This year’s event is the largest since 2017, with more than 1,400 cattle competing over the four-day agricultural fair and more than $310,000 in prize money up for grabs.

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‘What We’re Reading‘ is a quick look at some of the issues and insights Alberta Beef Producers’ content creators and editors are reading to stay up-to-date, to broaden perspectives, and to explore issues relevant to the agriculture industry.

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