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Young Guns Contest: Now Accepting Entries

Are you between the ages of eight and 21, and involved in Beef 4-H, junior cattle shows, or beef production? This is your opportunity to win one of three prizes in the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) Young Guns Contest.

Tell the APB what connects you to the land in Alberta and how beef production and the environment – the land, water and air, conservation and stewardship – are connected. An entry may be submitted as an essay, video, advertisement, presentation, blog post, press release or any other form of communication.

Be creative. Three prizes are available:

1st Place - $1,000
2nd Place - $500
3rd Place - $250
 

Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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The Benefits of Group Sow Housing

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Discover how Alberta producers are successfully transitioning to sow group housing ahead of the 2029 Code of Practice deadline. In this video, Stan and Andy Van Essen of AVE Farms share their firsthand experience converting their barn, the benefits they’ve seen for sow welfare, herd management, employees, and overall farm performance. Whether you’re considering your own conversion or looking to learn from fellow producers, this walkthrough offers practical insights and real-world results to help guide your decision-making.