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June 1, 2022 Checking in with ABP

The Bovine: Hoping for rain, Buddy Up Month, and planning a pit roast

Welcome back to another episode of The Bovine!

(If you haven’t heard, that’s the name of our monthly audio show.)

On today’s episode, hear:

  • ABP Delegate and Medicine Hat area farmer, Craig Lehr, with an update on the dry conditions in his area;
  • Akash Asif from the Centre for Suicide Prevention on men’s mental health, the Centre’s ag persona, and #BuddyUp Month; and
  • Pitmaster Mel Chmilar Jr. breaks down what it takes to master an old-fashioned pit roast.

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About the Author

Debra grew up on a mixed farm, and has a B.Sc. in Agriculture from the University of Alberta. She currently ranches alongside her family in Central Alberta, where she also fulfills her role as Stakeholder Relations Manager with Alberta Beef Producers.

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21-Sep-26 308 474 606
19-Oct-26 300 470 594
16-Nov-26 290 460 586
14-Dec-26 292 448 582
08-Feb-27 288 444 590
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