Environmental Stewardship

It's only common sense to grasp the importance of caring for the health, biodiversity and productivity of the environment beef cattle producers rely on for their viability. VBP+ certified beef operations abide by specific Standard Operating Procedures and outcomes with respect to land management and conservation . Many VBP+ certified operations have also completed an Environmental Farm Plan and, as part of the VBP+ audit process, are outcomes-assessed on many aspects related to sound environmental stewardship in the following areas, among others:

• Grazing Management
• Pasture/Rangeland Management
• Protecting Soil and Water Resources
• Rotational Grazing
• Riparian Area Practices
• Wildlife Habitat
• Manure Storage and Use
• Invasive Weed Control
• Species At Risk
• Wintering Grounds
• Mentoring farm help and safe working conditions

The Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA), along with provincial beef cattle organizations, recognize and honour beef cattle producers who exemplify stewards of the environment. Many of these producers run VBP+ certified operations.

What Beef Producers Need to Know About Environmental Footprint - October 19, 2017

Information on CCA's Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) Winners