Entries by ACFA Communications

ACFA Statement on Picture Butte Feeder Co-operative and Support for Loan Guarantee Program

April 20, 2025 in /by

The Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association (ACFA) is aware of recent developments involving the Picture Butte Feeder Co-operative (PBFC), following a comprehensive investigation by Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation’s Inspection and Investigation Section. The ACFA, while not empowered to intervene directly, is committed to supporting the integrity and transparency of the Feeder Association Loan Guarantee Program (FALGP). […]

Growing the Agriculture and Biogas Industries

March 18, 2025 in /by

Alberta’s government has introduced legislation that will help grow and diversify agriculture, while supporting the emerging biogas industry. Updates to the Agricultural Operation Practices Act, if passed, would help reduce waste, allow farmers to supplement fertilizer with organic materials and help the province attract job-creating investment. The act and its regulations provide rules and standards […]

Advocating for Agriculture Considering Proposed U.S. Tariffs

February 27, 2025 in /by

Alberta agriculture associations wrote a letter to Premier Danielle Smith emphasizing the vital role agriculture plays in Alberta’s economy and the challenges posed by the anticipated tariffs from President-elect Donald Trump. The Government of Alberta and the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson, responded stating their shared concerns. Alberta’s government is committed to the […]