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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...
CCA
Aug 30, 20213 min read
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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...
CCA
Aug 29, 20211 min read
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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...
CCA
Aug 16, 20211 min read
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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...
CCA
Aug 16, 20216 min read
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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...
CCA
Aug 16, 20211 min read
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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...
CCA
Aug 16, 20211 min read
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Sign up for Mental Wellbeing in Times of Crisis webinar August 24
With wildfire and drought creating challenging conditions for producers across Canada, there is an imminent need for mental health...
CCA
Aug 16, 20211 min read
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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...
CCA
Aug 16, 20211 min read
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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...
CCA
Aug 16, 20211 min read
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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...
CCA
Aug 3, 20211 min read
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Register for this year's virtual CBIC August 31 - September 2
The 2021 Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC) will be held virtually from August 31 to September 2. For just $80, you can gain access...
CCA
Aug 3, 20211 min read
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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...
CCA
Aug 3, 20211 min read
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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...
CCA
Aug 3, 20211 min read
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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...
CCA
Aug 3, 20217 min read
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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...
CCA
Jul 19, 20211 min read
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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...
CCA
Jul 19, 20212 min read
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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...
CCA
Jul 19, 20211 min read
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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...
CCA
Jul 19, 20215 min read
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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...
CCA
Jul 19, 20211 min read
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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....
CCA
Jul 19, 20212 min read
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