CCA Updates 10/16

Summer in review: Serving the beef industry as CCA’s summer intern

CCA

Aug 30, 20213 min read

Summer in review: Serving the beef industry as CCA’s summer intern

By Emma Cross The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association summer internship program is an outstanding opportunity for young cattle enthusiasts...

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Compiled links to drought and wildfire support resources available

CCA

Aug 29, 20211 min read

Compiled links to drought and wildfire support resources available

CCA has created a document compiling links to resources for drought and wildfire relief programming. This includes links to federal and...

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Environment-focused project ideas wanted for On-Farm Climate Action Fund

CCA

Aug 16, 20211 min read

Environment-focused project ideas wanted for On-Farm Climate Action Fund

On August 12, 2021, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, launched a Call for Proposals for...

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2021 TESA Maritimes nominee: The Mannings farm in harmony with their environment

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Aug 16, 20216 min read

2021 TESA Maritimes nominee: The Mannings farm in harmony with their environment

Well you don't want too many snapping turtles laying eggs in your vegetable garden, but for Dean and Catherine Manning of Falmouth, Nova...

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CCA releases document to help beef producers team up with neighbouring crop farmers for grazing

CCA

Aug 16, 20211 min read

CCA releases document to help beef producers team up with neighbouring crop farmers for grazing

CCA has developed a list of considerations for beef producers and neighbouring crop farmers developing agreements for cattle to graze...

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Still time to register for the Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC)

CCA

Aug 16, 20211 min read

Still time to register for the Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC)

The CBIC is going virtual again this year from August 31 - September 2, 2021. Attend the informative and interactive event from the...

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CCA

Aug 16, 20211 min read

With wildfire and drought creating challenging conditions for producers across Canada, there is an imminent need for mental health...

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Guardians of the Grasslands continues to grow its reach

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Aug 16, 20211 min read

Guardians of the Grasslands continues to grow its reach

Guardians of the Grasslands was publicly launched via a live virtual event on May 4, 2021. Since then, we have seen enormous success in...

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Join the 2021 Young Cattlemen’s Council AGM Tuesday, August 17

CCA

Aug 16, 20211 min read

Join the 2021 Young Cattlemen’s Council AGM Tuesday, August 17

The Young Cattlemen’s Council (YCC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday, August 17 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm MT in...

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Parliamentarians tour beef farms and ranches across Canada

CCA

Aug 3, 20211 min read

Parliamentarians tour beef farms and ranches across Canada

As part of CCA’s summer outreach, Parliamentarians were invited on tours of beef farms and ranches in or near their constituencies. These...

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Register for this year's virtual CBIC August 31 - September 2

CCA

Aug 3, 20211 min read

The 2021 Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC) will be held virtually from August 31 to September 2. For just $80, you can gain access...

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Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food meets with drought-impacted farmers and makes announcement

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Aug 3, 20211 min read

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food meets with drought-impacted farmers and makes announcement

On July 22, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau visited Manitoba to see firsthand how the drought conditions...

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Peru ratifies CPTPP removing the quota limitations on Canadian beef

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Aug 3, 20211 min read

Peru ratifies CPTPP removing the quota limitations on Canadian beef

On July 21, 2021 Peru formally notified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) members that...

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2021 Manitoba TESA winner: Triple V Ranch believes in being in tune with nature

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Aug 3, 20217 min read

2021 Manitoba TESA winner: Triple V Ranch believes in being in tune with nature

Southern Manitoba rancher Matt Van Steelandt says transitioning a conventional ranching operation over to regenerative agricultural...

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Watch the replay of the July 19 Town Hall on drought and wildfire relief

CCA

Jul 19, 20211 min read

Watch the replay of the July 19 Town Hall on drought and wildfire relief

On July 19, Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA) and Provincial Cattle Associations hosted a virtual town hall event to discuss the...

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Jul 19, 20212 min read

Update on Product of USA labelling

On July 1, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued coordinated press releases...

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Mental health supports available to cattle producers during drought

CCA

Jul 19, 20211 min read

Mental health supports available to cattle producers during drought

Drought can be an extreme challenge to mental health for ranchers. Trying to keep cattle fed in hot, dry conditions is stressful and can...

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Quebec 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award recipient: Ferme Brylee/Brylee Farm

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Jul 19, 20215 min read

Quebec 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award recipient: Ferme Brylee/Brylee Farm

Connecting its animals with the land is only one tenet Brylee Farm adheres to. Indeed, the Thurso, Quebec area operation not only...

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Complete a survey and have your say about the CRSB Certified Sustainable Beef Framework

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Jul 19, 20211 min read

Complete a survey and have your say about the CRSB Certified Sustainable Beef Framework

Thank to those of you who participated in the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) workshop on June 16 for the Consultation on...

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Food Day Canada shines a light on Canadian cuisine

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Jul 19, 20212 min read

Food Day Canada shines a light on Canadian cuisine

Canada is rich in food and incredible people who help put food on our tables. This has never been more apparent than this past year....

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