ABP Producer Meetings return to fall schedule

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is preparing to host its 2026 Producer Meetings across the province this fall.

Meetings are scheduled in all five zones between Sept. 28 and Oct. 29, 2026.

Along with hearing industry updates, bringing forward and debating resolutions, and participating in delegate elections, producers will have an opportunity to connect with peers and share what they’re seeing on the ground in their local communities.

According to Dorothy Thengs, an ABP delegate representing the Southwest Zone, the meetings play an important role in connecting producers with the organization and one another.

“These meetings are really about connection,” says Thengs. “Producers have an opportunity to sit down with their delegates and fellow producers, hear updates on the issues affecting the industry, and have a direct hand in shaping ABP’s priorities and direction.”

Industry updates and discussion

Attendees will hear updates from ABP, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), and Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC). Producers will also have an opportunity to discuss issues affecting the beef sector.

This year’s meetings mark a return to a fall schedule. Doors open at 4:30 PM, and each event runs from 5:00 – 8:30 PM, and includes supper.

Thengs says discussion is an important part of the meeting.

“There’s real time built in for producers to ask questions, raise concerns, and talk about what they’re seeing on their own operations.”

Bringing local issues forward

The meetings provide a forum for producers to raise concerns and share what they’re seeing on the ground.

Thengs says those conservations help inform ABP’s work throughout the year.

“ABP is a producer-led organization, and that only works when we’re actually hearing from producers. These meetings are how that local, individual perspective gets into the room.”

ABP encourages producers to register in advance. Registration is $10, and producers who register by September 14, 2026, will be entered for a chance to win prizes.