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Today’s farmer realizes the importance of formalized safety programs when it comes to keeping their employees safe and their operations running smoothly. But the challenge with standardized safety programs for farms is the unique nature of every operation. That’s why the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) put together an Agri HR Toolkit specifically for […]
In two days, our country will celebrate its 150th birthday. Happy Canada Day to all Canadians from sea to sea. Whether you spend Canada Day celebrating with friends and family or hard at work, we’d like to thank cattle feeders across Canada for their contributions to our country. Here’s to the next 150 years!
The provincial government’s move to grant farm workers the right to form a union, known as Bill 17, raises concerns about the legislation’s impact on farms and ranches. While the Alberta Agriculture Farm and Ranch Safety Coalition (AgCoalition) and Alberta’s agriculture industry understand the importance and value of many of these changes in the law, […]
Canadian beef – and Alberta’s in particular – is internationally recognized for its quality and taste. But what are the key difference makers in Alberta beef production? What sets our province apart? Take a look at our infographic below to gain a better understanding of how Alberta’s cattle feeders produce world-class beef. For more information, […]
The provincial government is proposing changes to Alberta’s labour legislation that could have significant implications for employers and employees. Among the proposed changes are some that relate to the right to form a union. Discussions about unionization can elicit emotional responses – both from those opposed and those in favour. That can make it hard […]
A disease outbreak is one of the most tragic things that can happen in any industry that relies on crops or livestock. In September 2016, the Canadian beef industry was faced with an outbreak of Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) – a disease that had the potential to devastate our cattle producers’ operations. Fortunately, in this case, […]
Last week on this blog we talked about a research project that is helping us understand the greenhouse gas emissions from feedlots. We explained why the project was needed and what it studied. This week we continue our conversation with Dr. Sean McGinn of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to find out how the study will […]
We know that livestock contribute to GHG emissions. What we don’t know for sure, is exactly how, or to what degree. In this blog post we’re taking a look at a recent study designed to close some of the gaps in our knowledge.
Here in Alberta, beef is a $5 billion industry. It supplies 75 per cent of our province’s meat exports, and 40 per cent of all agricultural exports. But the hard-working Albertans who keep Alberta’s heritage industry running are worried about their future. They are dealing with increased costs from the province, taxation by municipalities and […]
2017 is a momentous year for Canadians, as we celebrate our nation’s 150th birthday. But did you know that the Canadian beef industry has been around for about that long too? As we move toward Canada 150, we thought we’d have a little fun with a look at how the cattle feeding industry has contributed […]
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