Agri-News / Bison producers and enthusiasts are invited to the Wildrose Bison Convention, Show and Sale which starts at 1 p.m., March 15 at the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch #66) Ponoka.
Activities continue on March 16 with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. followed by the Bison Producers Association annual general meeting and bison show judge’s commentary. The Wild-rose sale of select yearlings, breeding bulls and heifers starts at noon, at Vold Jones & Vold Auction Market, Ponoka. This is followed by a commercial bison sale. Live Internet bidding is available.
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Registration is $40 per person and includes bison info sessions, dinner banquet, awards presentations, live fun auction and Saturday breakfast.
Bison meat is a relatively new product on the red meat scene and has had success getting on to the health-conscious consumer’s grocery list. The bison industry has taken a turn for the better, marketing efforts are receiving positive results in several markets (domestic and international) and prices have been steadily climbing in recent years.
With demand high, strong prices holding and the supply of bison soft, according to BPA the business case for entering or expanding bison production in Alberta is attractive and profitable. The BPA works together with the Canadian Bison Association on bison research, producer profitability, program and processing concerns, trade issues and other programs such as On Farm Food Safety.
For more information, visit the Bison Centre online or call 780-955-1995.
