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Statistics show us that agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries in Canada. But statistics don’t always tell the whole story. As we learned in ‘How the agriculture sector is pulling together to promote farm safety’, it’s hard to compare farming to other industries, because so many people live where they work. Without data […]
In an earlier post on this blog we explored the contribution Alberta’s beef industry makes to our province’s economy. We explained that exports make up an important part of that contribution, because we produce more beef than Canadians eat. To learn more about beef exports, and where they go, we spoke with Rob Meijer, former […]
You probably know that Alberta is the hub of Canada’s beef industry. And that feedlots play a huge role in the production chain. But what don’t you know? Take our quiz and find out just how much you do know about the business of cattle feeding: How did you do? Remember, you can find the […]
Canada is blessed with an abundance of rich, fertile agricultural land – and Alberta is famous for its beef. So why, in our land of plenty, is Alberta the undisputed centre of this industry that feeds our people and our economy? Here are six reasons: 1. History As early as the 1860s, the Canadian government […]
Beef is big business in Alberta – but like any business owners, ranchers and cattle feeders must navigate regulations, market conditions, public opinion and much more in their bid to stay competitive and profitable. This was the subject of a recent article in Alberta Beef Magazine, in which ACFA chair Martin Zuidhoff and vice-chair Ryan […]
Did you know that Alberta has more cattle feedlots than all other Canadian provinces combined? Or that cattle feeding is the most value-added part of the beef production chain? Check out the infographic below to learn more about Alberta’s feedlot industry:
Farm safety is a huge issue in agriculture—after all, in what other industry do owners and workers typically live at the same place they work?
Global warming is a hot topic these days, and livestock producers sometimes get a bad rap for their contribution. In fact, the methane released by cattle through their digestive process is a factor oft quoted in the media.
Have you ever wondered what goes on in a cattle feedlot? You might be surprised to learn just how much work and organization is involved in managing thousands of head of cattle, and ensuring that each animal is fed, monitored and kept in a healthy, low stress environment. For a taste of what a typical […]
Drive anywhere around Alberta, and you’ll see that familiar sight of rolling grain fields and pastures filled with cattle. They’re part of what makes this province so beautiful, but they’re also important for their role in feeding people and the economy. This week on this blog, we’re going to take a look at the financial […]
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