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Olds College earns beef sustainability stamp of approval | |
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From the Feb 27, 2019 Broadcast of Call of the Land | |
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| | Following a third party certification process, Olds College, which is a Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) certified operation, has now been recognized as a “Certified Sustainable” beef production facility according to Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) standards.
Caitlynn Reesor has the details (2:10 minutes) (990 Kb)
The College’s feedlot operation has capacity for up to 500 head of cattle each year and maintains a cow-calf breeding herd of 160 head, which supports the College’s National Meat Training Centre and on-campus retail store. In addition, the College’s Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production provides vital research and development services to the Canadian beef industry and is an active participant of the CRSB’s Scientific Advisory Committee.
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For further information, contact Caitlynn Reesor at 780-422-3981. Click here to view the latest Call of the Land. |
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This information published to the web on February 27, 2019.
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