On their fifth-generation ranch near Cochrane, Matt and Angela Kumlin are combining generations of ranching knowledge with new technology to build healthier grasslands and a stronger cattle operation. To celebrate the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP), Alberta Beef Producers is highlighting the hardworking ranchers who steward some of the province’s most sensitive ecosystems…
North American Grazing Lands Congress shows international leaders the role of Canadian grasslands in food security, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Ranchers, conservation organizations, social media content creators, and industry leaders joined federal government representatives and a delegation from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, including the Director General, on a ranch tour in southern…
Alberta cattle exhibitors were well represented among the champions at the 2026 Olds Fall Classic, held October 2-4 at the Olds Regional Exhibition Megadome. The annual show brought participants together for three days of breed competitions and the Stars of Tomorrow Jackpot Show, providing an opportunity to showcase breeding stock and recognize the work behind…
Every third weekend in August, people from all over Alberta can bring their burning questions to food producers across the province. Alberta Open Farm Days is a free two-day event for families to learn about agriculture and food production. With nearly 150 host farms, visitors can meet and chat directly with farmers, ranchers, and culinary…
Nominations are now being accepted for the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame, which recognizes Albertans who have made a lasting contribution to the province’s agriculture and food sector, as well as rural communities. The Hall of Fame has been recognizing leaders in Alberta agriculture since 1951. Individuals can be nominated for their work in areas…
Peppery arugula and juicy watermelon salad add a pop of freshness to steak and whole grain rice dinner. Prep Time: 25 min Cooking Time: 10 min Total Time: 35 min Servings: 4 Ingredients Dressing Rice Salad Steak Instructions You can find this recipe on All Ways Alberta Beef, our Alberta beef marketing site. We also host a range of…
Serve this flavourful slow-cooker soup recipe with crusty bread for a satisfying one-bowl meal. Prep Time: 15 min Cooking Time: 4h Total Time: 4h 15 min Servings: 6 Ingredients Instructions You can find this recipe on All Ways Alberta Beef, our Alberta beef marketing site. We also host a range of beef cooking tips and recipes…
“We’re just ordinary people doing what we love and what feels right. To be recognized – I can’t describe what that means to us.” In Alberta’s Special Area No. 2, about 40 minutes east of Drumheller, where drought and wind have shaped generations of ranching families, lush pasture isn’t something visitors expect to see. Yet…
Millward Family Raises Cattle, Stewards Native Grasslands For Kelly Millward of Del Bonita, ranching has always felt like home. “I started with my grandparents, I worked there every summer while in school. I helped them and worked with my uncle,” Millward says of his introduction to ranching at a young age. After graduating high school,…
While the Torrie family has over 100 years of ranching experience, they continue to look for new and innovative ways to manage their cattle and native prairieland. Tyler Torrie and his wife Tausha, fifth generation ranchers, manage Riverview Ranch alongside Tyler’s parents David and Tami. The operation just north of Grassy Lake is comprised of…
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…
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