Nominations for Alberta’s prestigious Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) are now open. The Environmental Stewardship Award recognizes cattle producers who go above and beyond in their commitment to environmental stewardship. The 2025 ESA recipient(s) will receive a commemorative gate sign and an all-expenses paid trip from anywhere in Alberta to the 2025 Alberta Beef Industry Stampede…

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…

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…