Reading Time: < 1 minute All of Calgary Co-op’s food stores will be exclusively stocking and selling fresh Alberta beef. The “Only Alberta Beef” commitment marks the first time a major grocery retailer in the Calgary area is promising only locally produced fresh beef to its members. The co-op is partnering with JBS Canada in Brooks to ensure all of […] Read more
Only Alberta beef at Calgary Co-op stores
ABP’s Young Guns Contest now open
Deadline for entries is June 1
Reading Time: < 1 minute Are you between the ages of eight and 21, and involved in Beef 4-H, junior cattle shows or beef production? This is your opportunity to win one of three prizes in the ABP Young Guns Contest. This year we want to know what connects you to the land in Alberta where we produce the best […] Read more
Nominations sought for environmental stewardship award
Deadline for nominations is July 15
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Alberta Beef Producers is seeking nominations for the 2019 Environmental Stewardship Award. The award recognizes producers whose stewardship practices contribute to the environment and enhance productivity and profitability. The nomination form can be found at the Alberta Beef Producers’ website, or by contacting the ABP office (403-275-4400) or your local delegate. The winner will […] Read more
Innovative rancher recognized for leadership
Reading Time: < 1 minute Madden-area rancher Graeme Finn is the 2018 recipient of Alberta Forage Industry Network’s leadership award. It recognizes individuals showing leadership “in the areas of research, extension or promotion of the economic and environmental benefits of native rangeland, seeded pasture or hay land,” the forage network said in a press release. The organization cited Finn’s passion […] Read more
Beef checkoff going up April 1
Reading Time: < 1 minute The national beef checkoff will increase to $2.50 per head (from $1) effective April 1. The increase levy will be used to support research, market development and promotion. This increase was supported by provincial beef producers in every zone at the Alberta Beef Producers 2015 fall meetings. The increase to the national checkoff, along with […] Read more
One-stop shop for eco-services programs
Reading Time: < 1 minute Looking for an ecosystem services program that fits your operation? Alberta Beef Producers has created a seven-page fact sheet of several dozen programs. These include programs focused on conservation; wetland protection and management; and offsets. The fact sheet also breaks out several programs from Ducks Unlimited Canada, projects funded under Growing Forward 2, and Alternative […] Read more
Charlie Christie new chair of Alberta Beef Producers
Reading Time: < 1 minute Charlie Christie of Trochu is the new chair of Alberta Beef Producers. Christie has previously served for many years on the board, including as finance chair. Kelly Fraser (Red Deer County) is the new vice-chair while Melanie Wowk (Beauvallon) is the new finance chair. Bob Lowe of Nanton has a one-year term as past chair. […] Read more
Bovine tuberculosis investigation nearly complete
Reading Time: < 1 minute The bovine tuberculosis investigation in southeastern Alberta is wrapping up. Six positive cases were found in one herd after TB was detected in September 2016. Since then about 800 culture results have all come back negative, Dr. Rick James-Davies (the CFIA official in charge of the investigation) said at Alberta Beef Producers’ recent AGM. Approximately […] Read more
Results of Alberta Beef Producers delegate elections
Reading Time: < 1 minute Here are the delegates elected or acclaimed during Alberta Beef Producers’ fall meetings: Brad Osadczuk (Jenner), Kevin Stopanski (Jenner) and Kody Traxel (Seven Persons) in Zone 1 Sheila Hillmer (Del Bonita), Tyler Sawley (Nanton), and Kayla Weston (Fort Macleod) in Zone 2 Tim Smith (Coronation), Nicole Viste (Hanna), and Jesse Williams (Hanna) in Zone 4 […] Read more
Taking care of business
First sessions begin Nov. 14
Reading Time: < 1 minute The theme of this year’s Cow-Calfenomics sessions is enhancing farm business decisions in the cow-calf sector. Topics this year will include the market situation and outlook from Anne Wasko, use of risk management tools, business structures for new entrants, production enterprise analysis, Agriprofit$, a guide to agricultural credit, and the value of having a mentor. […] Read more
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