The Alberta Beef Producers says it will pull out of the Canadian Cattle Association next year, citing a lack of membership benefits for beef farmers in the province.
The withdrawal will be effective as of July 1, 2026.
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) chair Doug Roxburgh said the board of directors voted to withdraw from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) over a lack of transparency and communication from the national organization.
“ABP holds high standards for fiscal transparency, governance, and communications, and we expect the same from the organizations we support. The CCA does not meet those standards,” Roxburgh said in a statement.
“After seeing no meaningful progress or willingness to change, we’ve made the decision to withdraw our membership. We have a duty to Alberta producers to ensure their dollars are invested in organizations that reflect and advance our industry’s values.” …