Project Objectives
- Sustainable Practices in Beef Farming: Learn about environmentally responsible and sustainable practices employed by beef producers in Canada. Using VBP +2.0 online course.
- Understanding the Beef Production Cycle: Members will learn about the entire beef production cycle, from breeding and calving to finishing and processing. Using the BCRC website – https://www.beefresearch.ca/topics/breeding-cows/
- Economic Impact of the Beef Industry: Explore the economic significance of the beef industry at both provincial and national levels, including job creation, exports, and market trends.
- Animal Health and Welfare: Gain knowledge about best practices for animal health, nutrition, and welfare in beef operations. https://www.beefresearch.ca/categories/animal-health-welfare-antimicrobial-resistance/
- Understand and encourage involvement of different stages of the beef industry. Example- auction marts, different types of feedlots, packing plants.
Project ActivitiesActivityDescriptionLocationDateVBP+ Online courseComplete the course and include all module completion papersOnline DateBeef Advocacy – public stakeholder engagement – Free course
Public stakeholder engagement – Free course
Online DateResearch ProjectUnderstand Beef Production – Pick an item to do a brief presentation on. Done at a Club function or Achievement day.Home DateAnimal Health and WelfareTour for best practices at a feedlot. Place DateFinal Presentation & ShowcaseMembers present their research and project learnings.At 4-H function – at District or regional level would be best. DateRecord Book Completion Date
You will be sent an email once you have registered. It will outline what is required
This project is created for Senior members and older Intermediates.