Checking in with ABP

The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) was created to provide a collaborative space for players across the beef value chain to work together on sustainability. The organization works to advance, measure and communicate continual progress in the sustainability of the Canadian Beef value chain. The CRSB Certified program is a voluntary tool to recognize…

When a producer decides to get certified with the Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) Program, they go through an on-farm assessment to confirm that they are meeting the requirements of the VBP+ standard. This process can sound intimidating but is really designed to help producers succeed and make the most of their certification. What is…

Canada’s cattle industry was spared from the United States administration’s reciprocal tariffs on April 2, due to a carve out for products that are Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) compliant such as Canadian live cattle and beef. The reprieve continued for CUSMA compliant goods the following week when the U.S. administration implemented and then paused some of…

The start of my term as president is during an odd combination of events. In Canada, a federal election campaign just wrapped up. While this would traditionally be a quieter time for CCA, my calendar quickly filled up with invitations to attend meetings in Washington, D.C. and with key stakeholders in Canada as we continue…

Since being elected your ABP chair in March, it feels like we’ve jumped in head first! Literally, within the first hour or two after being appointed, we got right into some media scrums. Since the timing of our AGM and the following Alberta Beef Industry Conference coincided with tariffs scheduled to take effect, there were…

In response to the recent wildfires, the County of Grande Prairie is leading an initiative to connect livestock producers in need of feed with those who have surplus. The wildfires have created an urgent demand for feed on several operations. To address this, the County is facilitating connections between producers with available feed and those…

In response to increasing wildfire activity, Alberta’s government is taking steps to safeguard communities and improve emergency response. This includes investments in equipment and personnel, alongside strategies to boost local firefighting capacity, readiness, and resilience. Through the Wildland Urban Interface Program, six local fire departments will receive funding to improve wildfire preparedness and response capabilities….

Imagine leading Alberta Beef Producers’ Board of Directors while juggling feed runs and national policy meetings. In Season 3 Episode 5 of The Bovine podcast, brought to you by Alberta Beef Producers, host Kara Mastel sits down with Doug Roxburgh, the newly elected Chair of Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), to talk about leadership, resilience, and…

What’s been happening behind the scenes at Alberta Beef Producers? In this episode of The Bovine, host Kara Mastel takes us inside Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) 2024 Year in review. Recorded at the end of the year, this discussion features key ABP staff as they reflect on the major issues, projects, and policies shaping the…

Following a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM), Alberta Beef Producers is pleased to announce the 2025 Board of Directors. The 2024 Board’s first meeting was called to order following the AGM, where Directors elected the Executive, with: In addition to networking with ABP delegates, AGM attendees heard updates from staff, saw discussion on resolutions, and had…