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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’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…

After weeks of research and consultation with farm tax accountants, Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) says capital gains inclusion rate changes will increase taxes by 30 per cent on family-run grain farms. Other industry leaders, such as the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Canadian Cattle Youth Council (CCYC) are calling on the Government of Canada…

Recent changes to foreign worker rules by the Government of Canada are having a disproportionate impact on the rural Canadian economy, according to a recent release from the Canadian Meat Council (CMC). National organizations representing the Canadian meat industry are calling on the federal government to reconsider recent changes and take action to keep food…

Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) and Farm & Food Care (FFC) are pleased to release the next edition of The Real Dirt on Farming in the Classroom e-learning resource. This partnership will give Grade 7-12 students across Canada the opportunity to explore key topics related to the agriculture and food industry. Designed as a comprehensive educational tool, The…