Alberta Beef Producers is dedicated to supporting and maintaining demand for Alberta’s high quality beef, to support these efforts ABP – continues to deliver the VBP+ program in Alberta.
In addition to providing producers with support with training, accessing resources, and navigating the VBP+ program, Alberta Beef Producers has now launched the Alberta Beef Producers – VBP+ Incentive.
The Alberta VBP+ Incentive program allows eligible cattle producers to apply for rebates to facilitate further adoption of best management practices on-farm. By doing so, farmers and ranchers will improve on-farm practices and strengthen public trust.
This program is possible thanks to $1.9 million in funding for VBP+ through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
Sustainable CAP is a five-year, $3.5-billion investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen Canada’s agriculture, agri‐food and agri‐based products sector.
Approved eligible expenses and equipment costs are funded at 50 percent to a maximum program payment of $2,500 or $5,000 depending on the application stream. Expenses include squeeze chutes with neck extenders, isolation pens, calving cameras, etc.
Stream 1 – VBP+ Training Stream
The VBP+ Training Stream is for beef cattle operations that are not yet VBP+ audited, but have completed the training since 2016.
Applications through this stream are eligible for up to $2,500 in funding.
Stream 2 – VBP+ Audited Stream
The VBP+ Training Stream is for beef cattle operations that are VBP+ audited.
Applications through this stream are eligible for up to $5,000 in funding.
For support or more information please email abgrant@verifiedbeef.ca or call the Alberta Beef Producers – VBP+ team at 403.451.1170