Honouring Alberta Beef’s legacy and heritage, the All Ways to Celebrate campaign built on the success of the previous year’s campaign, telling our compelling story of tradition and commitment. As we commemorate 150 years of the Alberta Beef brand, let’s recap the celebration, culinary competitions and culminating contest. Unveiling the Campaign Launched in August 2024,…
ABP staff continues to engage on multiple key stewardship issues, like wetland and water body health, emerging carbon and ecological goods and services markets, and wildlife coexistence. By engaging and participating on committees like the North American Waterfowl Management Plan – Alberta group; Alberta Government’s Nature Strategy; and the Minister’s Special License Auction Fund Committee,…
Over the years, ABP has received numerous resolutions that have significantly impacted both producers and the broader industry. For instance, in 2024, cattle producers in the Southwest Zone brought forward a resolution urging ABP to lobby the Government of Alberta to improve AFSC’s Next Generation Loan program. After passing in the Southwest, this resolution was…
If the holiday season and planning for the year ahead seem exceptionally daunting, know that you are not alone. The holiday season and winter bring a unique set of additional stressors for producers that can significantly impact mental health. While this time of year is often viewed as a period of celebration and family gatherings,…
The stakeholder relations portfolio encompasses a diverse range of activities aimed at keeping cattle producers informed and engaged in our work. This includes regular updates on ABP initiatives, effective media relations, and dedicated efforts in portfolios such as youth engagement and the Environmental Stewardship Award. Producer Communications In 2021, ABP launched a site dedicated to…
This year Alberta wrapped up its fall show circuit with a bang as quality cattle from across the country attended the 50th year of Farmfair International. With the exhibit halls packed, quality genetics were on display over the course of the week at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Alberta Beef Producers was represented by General Manager…
Alberta auction volumes from August through October were 18 per cent smaller than last year and 6 per cent smaller than the five-year average. Across western Canada, auction volumes were 13 per cent smaller than last year and 2 per cent smaller than the five-year average. Tighter supplies have shown up all year long, with…
ABP’s producer-led Research Committee once again invested producer check off dollars into research in 2023 to improve the competitiveness, sustainability, and profitability of beef producers. Proposals are received through the Agriculture Funding Consortium, undergo a scientific technical review, and then are evaluated by the producer representatives on the ABP research committee. Decisions are guided by…
Reflecting on the past year, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has achieved significant milestones, driven by invaluable feedback from our producers, and our agreement with Canadian Cattle Association, which has allowed additional investments in Alberta’s beef industry. In January and February we returned to offering our Producer Meetings over shared meals. For a modest $10, producers…
In the last decade, the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) commission has seen successes, challenges, and transformations. We’ve learned and grown through these experiences, and I’ve been honoured to support our community of cattle producers along the way. In such a diverse industry, it can be challenging to coordinate a unified voice. In the last few…
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) uses a three-tiered categorization system for evaluating bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) risk including negligible, controlled, and undetermined risk. According to Dr. Penny Greenwood, National Manager of Prion and Equine Programs for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the system is designed to reflect current knowledge and understanding of…
A new campaign is urging Albertans to continue their efforts in keeping the province rat-free. For over 70-years, Alberta has successfully prevented rats from establishing a permanent population, thanks to the diligent work of the Rat Control Program staff and the vigilance of its residents. The campaign, funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable…
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