Building resiliency for Alberta beef farms

The governments of Canada and Alberta are supporting Alberta Beef Producers in expanding its food safety and certification program. Alberta is known worldwide for its high-quality, great tasting beef. As Canada’s largest cattle producing province, Alberta’s beef industry maintains the highest level of food safety, animal care, biosecurity, and environmental stewardship, so that Alberta beef remains a premium product across the globe. Last year, beef was Alberta’s largest agri-food export at $3.9 billion, making up 22% of the province’s total. In support of this key industry, the governments of Canada and Alberta are providing Alberta Beef Producers with almost $1.9 million for its on-farm food safety program, Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+), through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). The VBP+ certification program provides in-person or online training, an on-farm third-party audit, and a certification that helps producers adhere to the highest