Last week on this blog, we talked about the fact that cattle feeders are committed to high standards of animal care – we explained that itās both good business sense, and the right thing to do. We also explained why itās not enough for individual feedlot operators to know that their standards are high: Read more
The Alberta Cattle Feedersā Association (ACFA) has led the industry for more than four decades. We are the voice of cattle feeders who raise a substantial percentage of beef produced in Alberta.
Here, in five brief points, is a snapshot of who we are, what we do, and why you should be interested:
In previous blog posts weāve talked about the ways Alberta cattle feeders are building public trust.
Key to that is confidence that cattle feedlots are operating in an ethical and sustainable way. Thatās a priority for Albertaās cattle feeders, and one we take seriously as the association for the industry. So, this week weāre taking a look at how we ensure that our animals are cared for in the very best way possible. Read more
When the Liberal government announced a review of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW program) last week, the news caused little more than a ripple ā but to the beef industry itās a big deal.
This week in our meet the team series, weāre getting to know Casey Vander Ploeg, who is our master of research and fact gathering. With his background in political science and reporting, he pays the kind of attention to detail required when it comes to advocating for the feedlot industry and policy making.
This was another busy year for the Alberta Cattle Feedersā Association, as we continued to support our industry through five strategic priorities.Ā With new governments both provincially and federally, weāve been kept very busy. Here are some of 2015’s highlights:
Photo courtesy of Glenbow Museum circa 1910
Alberta has a long history of producing the finest beef, and our feedlot operators are proud of the role they play in producing world-class quality.Ā
Photo credit Glenbow Museum āStart to Finishā circa 1953
In a previous post we explained who the ACFA is, and what we do. This week weāre going to share a short history of the Alberta feedlot industry and the birth of its association:
