Alberta Beef Producers, in partnership with the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence (CBCE), was proud to host “Home for Dinner” events at Ronald McDonald House Canada (RMHC) locations in Calgary and Edmonton. The two events in March provided home-cooked meals for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House while requiring medical or hospital care or…

Farmers in Alberta use about 2,000 tonnes of grain bags and approximately 2,200 tonnes of plastic baler twine annually. These plastic tools are essential in today’s farming operations—grain bags to temporarily store harvested grains, and twine to bind crops for storage and transport. But managing these plastics after use has been challenging for many farmers….

Public and Stakeholder Engagement, along with funding and in-kind partners, are excited to announce the launch of The Guardians Grazing Game, an online grazing simulation designed for students in grades 7-10. Participants learn how cattle benefit carbon sequestration and wildlife habitat through rotational grazing in both native grasslands and tame pastures. By moving cattle at…

This is the second in a series of articles highlighting a selection of ABP-supported research projects that were featured at our Research Showcase in February 2023. Find the first article here. In 2017, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced new livestock transport regulations were coming, prompting criticism that became a common refrain: the new…