
Behind the scenes at Alberta Beef Producers: 2024 in Review
About this episode
What’s been happening in the Alberta cattle industry?
Kara Mastel gives us a front-row seat to Alberta Beef Producers' (ABP) 2024 Year in Review.
Featuring key ABP staff—this discussion covers the pressing issues, research initiatives, and policy efforts shaping the future of beef production in Alberta.
From risk management and conservation to disease preparedness and marketing, this episode dives deep into the work happening behind the scenes to support Alberta’s beef producers.
Listen For:
04:19 – Investing in Research: Big Impact, Small Budget
12:51 – The Policies That Could Change Beef Production
27:39 – Living Labs: Research in Real-World Conditions
33:35 – The Power of Producer Involvement & Resolutions
GUESTS:
Brad Dubeau, General Manager
Debra Murphy, Stakeholder Relations Manager
Mark Lyseng, Government Relations and Policy
Kaley Edge, VBP Coordinator and ABP Stewardship Lead
Karin Schmid, Beef Production and Extension Lead
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