The Alberta beef industry is keen to dive into results of a competitiveness study initiated last year. Alberta Beef Producers, Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association, and Canadian Cattle Association are collaborating to share the results of the Alberta Beef Competitiveness Study, now available. The Alberta Beef Competitiveness Study has three key components. First, it identifies barriers…
Read MoreMarch 14, 2023 – Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), Alberta Cattle Feeders Association (ACFA), and the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) are pleased to announce the completion of a resiliency report for Alberta’s meat processing sector as Part A of the Alberta Beef Competitiveness Study. “Building Resiliency in Alberta’s Beef Processing Industry,” inspired by growing interest in…
Read MoreFollowing a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM), Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is pleased to announce the 2023 Board of Directors: Back (L to R): Brad Dubeau (General Manager), Gary These, Lee Irvine, Doug Roxburgh, George L’Heureux, Kent Holowath, and Nanita Blomquist. Front (L to R): Miles Wowk, Sheila Hillmer (Vice Chair), Brodie Haugan (Chair), Fred…
Read MoreThe ABP Monthly Minute is your monthly re-cap of everything you need to know about what is happening at Alberta Beef Producers in 60 seconds or less. Checking in with ABP It’s event season! Our Producer Meetings are underway across the province, and we are finalizing the details of our Annual General Meeting coming up on March 1 in…
Read MoreAlberta Beef Producers joined the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry to witness Bill C-235 – Building a Green Prairie Economy Act on Wednesday. ABP Chair Dr. Melanie Wowk spoke to the committee Wednesday morning via Zoom. “Our hope for this legislation, and we believe for it to be truly effective at achieving a…
Read MoreAlberta Beef Producers is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA). Each year, this prestigious award recognizes the beef producer who exemplifies environmentally sustainable beef production. The ESA program is a fantastic way to celebrate beef producers who go above and beyond in their commitment to environmental stewardship. It’s also an opportunity…
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