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ABP Environmental Stewardship Award Call for Nominations

 The Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is seeking nominations for the 2019 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA). The ESA recognizes cattle producers whose natural resource stewardship practices contribute to the environment and enhance productivity and profitability.

ABP encourages cattle producers to either enter or nominate another producer who is taking strides towards sound environmental production practices. Nomination forms are available on the ABP website or from the ABP office. The competition is open to all cattle producers. Deadline for nominations is July 15, 2018, and the winner will be announced in December, 2018.

For more information, contact Alberta Beef Producers at 403-275-4400.

Source : Alberta Agriculture and Forestry

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