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.

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

ACFA 2019 Annual Report