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Alberta’s Local Food Week is set to take place from August 14-20, highlighting the contributions of local farmers, ranchers, and food processors. In a statement released on August 12, 2024, Minister of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson, emphasized the importance of supporting local food producers during this week. “Alberta is known around the world…

The Canadian beef industry is rolling out an update on its 2020-24 National Beef Strategy, highlighting achievements over the past two years. The National Beef Strategy was brought to fruition by Canadian Beef Advisors to collectively capitalize on opportunities. It has offered guidance despite supply chain challenges such as droughts, feed shortages, and post-pandemic recovery….

JBS Foods Canada is investing approximately $90 million into its Brooks, Alberta, plant. The expansion includes a new patty processing line, and a state-of-the-art fulfillment center. By ramping up production, JBS Canada will produce an additional seven million kilograms of beef patties annually. This increase will primarily supply restaurants in Western Canada. The Honourable Danielle…

Calgary, Alberta – Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) welcomes the announcement of $1.9 million in funding for Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). This investment represents a significant boost for Alberta’s beef industry and reinforces ABP’s commitment to sustainable practices. The key enhancements to the VBP+ program include: New…

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to receive up to $453,364 over 3 years (from 2023-2026) from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s AgriMarketing Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The funding will be earmarked for CCA’s activities aimed at increasing awareness and demand for Canadian beef in existing and new international markets….

The Canadian Cattle Association’s (CCA) Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program is pleased to announce its semi-finalists for the upcoming 2024-2025 program year. Established by CCA in 2010, the Canadian CYL Program welcomes young people ages 18-35 from across Canada involved in all areas of the beef supply chain. The Canadian CYL Program aims to…

More than 14,000 rural Alberta households are set to gain access to faster, more reliable, and affordable high-speed internet. In a joint effort between the federal government and the province of Alberta, a combined investment of $153 million will bring high-speed internet to 120 rural and remotes communities across the province. To date, the federal…

The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) is receiving funding from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to advance the National Women in Agriculture and Agri-Food Network Project. The project, titled “National Women in Agriculture and Agri-Food Network,” aims to foster the advancement of women in Canadian agriculture through research, collaboration, and knowledge mobilization. The overarching…

To provide producers with more certainty heading into the summer months, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Lawrence MacAulay, is announcing an early list of regions that are eligible for Livestock Tax Deferral in 2024. “As a farmer myself, I know firsthand the challenges and uncertainty our producers face due to extreme weather,” says…