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Terroir Symposium returns to Calgary, bringing together food, hospitality, agriculture and storytelling  The Terroir Symposium returns to Calgary May 29-31, bringing together chefs, restaurateurs, producers, tourism leaders, food writers, educators and industry partners from across Canada and around the world.  Now celebrating its 20th year, the symposium is billed as one of Canada’s leading gatherings focused on food culture, hospitality, storytelling and community-building. This…

A recent CBC report offers an on-the-ground look at the realities of calving season, highlighting both the care and commitment of producers and the continued evolution of the sector. As calving season continues across Alberta, it’s interesting to see how this busy time of year is portrayed in the news. One example was a recent…

ABP leadership and managers share key updates from 2025 and what producers can expect in 2026 What were some of ABP’s accomplishments this past year — and what matters most heading into 2026? Those were the questions behind Alberta Beef Producers’ year-end video update, which was shown as part of the proceedings at ABP’s Producer…

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is pleased to recognize this year’s Young Creators Contest winners, highlighting creativity, storytelling, and positive messages about cattle and the beef industry. “The Young Creators Contest once again has provided a great opportunity for young people to show their talents and have fun while engaging on the subject of beef production,”…

4-H Alberta is recognizing the role of volunteers while continuing to offer a wide range of programming and opportunities for youth across the province this spring. Celebrating volunteers In its April update, the organization is highlighting National Volunteer Week (April 19–25) and the critical role volunteers play in delivering 4-H programming and supporting youth development. …

Farmers and ranchers encouraged to share input University of Guelph researchers, in collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing (CCAW), have launched their third national survey of farmer and rancher mental health. The last two surveys were conducted during turbulent times, and they look to gauge changes in producer mental wellbeing during the current…

Reminder that nominations for ABP’s Environmental Stewardship Award 2026 are now open! Plateau Cattle Co. was featured on Global News recently as part of Canada’s Agriculture Day celebrations. The operation, run by John Smith and Laura Laing, was Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) winner. Plateau’s story is a strong reminder of…