WHAT WE DO

ALBERTA CATTLE FEEDERS' ASSOCIATION

What we do

Advocacy

Influence public policy and the regulatory regime to enhance the competitiveness of the cattle feeding sector in Alberta.

Member Value

Build voluntary ACFA membership by delivering value to producers and industry alike.

Partnership and Collaboration

Collaborate and partner with stakeholders to strengthen the Alberta and Canadian beef industry.

Bill C-282 and its impact on Alberta Trade

October 8, 2024/by ACFA Communications

TIER Quantification Protocol for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Fed Cattle

October 1, 2024/by ACFA Communications

Written Submission for Pre-Budget Consultations For The Government of Alberta

January 18, 2024/by ACFA Communications

Honourary Lifetime Member Award – Jack de Boer

October 30, 2023/by ACFA Communications

Beef Cow-Calf Vaccination Resources Now Available

May 17, 2023/by ACFA Communications

Alberta Election 2023

May 10, 2023/by ACFA Communications

How we do it

ACFA collects fees from cattle feeders to meet the needs of the province’s feeding industry by doing the following:

Influencing

policy decisions

Creating Partnerships

that stimulate new markets + economic opportunities

Identifying and Developing

new technology and management practices

Consulting

with producers on key industry issues and trends

Initiating

research programs to improve competitiveness

Industry Relations and Partnerships

In advancing the interests of ACFA members in the broader industry decision-making process, ACFA has a seat at the table on important provincial and national industry bodies.

PROVINCIAL

Alberta Livestock Identification Services (LIS)

Intensive Livestock Working Group (ILWG)

Alberta Farm Safety Society (AgSafe)

NRCB Policy Advisory Group (PAG)

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP)

Alberta Livestock Power Services (ALPS)

Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC)

NATIONAL

Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA)

Canadian Roundtable Sustainable Beef (CRSB)

Canada Beef Inc. (CBI)

National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA)

Canadian Cattlemen’s Association

Government Advocacy

What we focus on

  • Labour

  • Trade

  • Taxation

  • Market Access + Development

  • Reducing Regulatory Burdens

  • Research Priorities

Annual Reports

ACFA At Work