On November 30th, the Trudeau government delivered its 2020 fiscal update, entitled ‘Supporting Canadians and Fighting COVID-19′, to Canadians. While the fall fiscal update has traditionally been simply an economic snapshot of the country’s fiscal state, this year’s update (237 pages) resembled that of a ‘mini-budget’. Our National Cattle Feeders’ Association have summarized this fiscal […]
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A note from Alberta Health Services to Alberta’s cattle feeders
November 30, 2020 /21 Comments/in Alberta Cattle Feeders' Association /by ACFA CommunicationsA note from Alberta Health Services to Alberta’s cattle feeders Since the beginning of November, we have seen an increasing trend of feedlot operations with COVID-19 across the South Zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS). This includes cases within support industries such as feed supply and trucking. This aligns with increasing illness in all […]
Cattle Feeders’ Represent Agriculture on Economic Recovery Council
November 19, 2020 /14 Comments/in Alberta Cattle Feeders' Association /by ACFA CommunicationsBetween your elected volunteer Board of Directors and our staff, the Alberta Cattle Feeders Association represents its members with seats on many significant boards, committees, and panels. A recent example of this is Board member Kendra Donnelly’s appointment to the Premier’s Economic Recovery Council. The Economic Recovery Council was appointed to provide insight and expert […]
2021 Budget Submission
November 9, 2020 /13 Comments/in Alberta Cattle Feeders' Association /by ACFA CommunicationsAlberta Cattle Feeders Association (ACFA) has been offered the opportunity to provide input into the Government of Alberta’s 2021 Budget, which will be released in February 2021. We submitted the following recommendations, based on how agriculture is a vital component to building economy. Recommendation 1 Pursue meaningful improvements to Agri-Stability by removing the $3 […]
Cattle Feeders Urged to Utilize Remaining Set-Aside Funds
October 28, 2020 /20 Comments/in Alberta Cattle Feeders' Association /by ACFA Communications$2.6 million. To date, that is the liability for animals on set aside. According to AFSC “the number of head that will be accepted into the program and the liability associated with those additional animals will depend on the bids received and accepted for weeks that are open for bidding.” Last week, 3,415 head were […]
Dust Suppression – Our Social License to Operate May Be At Risk
October 16, 2020 /14 Comments/in Alberta Cattle Feeders' Association /by ACFA CommunicationsPosted on a public bulletin board in Southern Alberta, this note may be a sign of regulations to come if we don’t take action now cautions Leighton Kolk of Kolk Farms Ltd. near Iron Springs, AB, who found the note. “Excessive dust affects more than the neighbours; dust can cause health issues for both cattle […]
ACFA contributes to stakeholder letter to Premier about the implementation of MELT for farms
October 6, 2020 /21 Comments/in Alberta Cattle Feeders' Association /by ACFA CommunicationsACFA, along with many other crop and livestock boards and commissions, recently submitted a letter to Premier Kenney outlining concerns with the implementation of Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) for farms. The collaborating organizations are asking Premier Kenney and the Government of Alberta to find solutions to ensure voluntary compliance. Our organizations are willing to […]
Transport Regulation Update
October 5, 2020 /14 Comments/in Alberta Cattle Feeders' Association /by ACFA CommunicationsNew transport regulations require more vigilance from producers Producers must ensure cattle are fit to travel and communicate all details to transporters before their animals leave the farm. Complete article here
ACFA Board Member Voted Vice-Chair of Canadian Beef Check off Agency
October 5, 2020 /15 Comments/in Alberta Cattle Feeders' Association /by ACFA CommunicationsCongratulations ACFA Board Member Jeff Smith being voted Vice-Chair of the Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency.
MidYear Video Update
October 5, 2020 /10 Comments/in Alberta Cattle Feeders' Association /by ACFA CommunicationsACFA MidYear Video Update
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