Research and knowledge mobilization play a critical role in advancing the Canadian Beef Industry by providing key insights to progress the industry and empower producers with knowledge. The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) provides funding for proof of concept (POC) projects and knowledge mobilization initiatives.
“The proof of concept projects focus on ideas, technologies and practices from other countries, industries or sectors that could add value to the beef industry,” says Craig Lehr, BCRC chair and Alberta beef producer on the value of POC funding. “These projects require a small portion of Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off dollars and provide key insights to progress the industry forward.”
“Knowledge mobilization is a core component of ensuring the sustainability and competitiveness of the Canadian Beef Industry,” says Dean Manning, BCRC vice chair and Nova Scotia beef producer on funding knowledge mobilization initiatives, “The key to the success of innovation is encouraging industry and producer awareness and adoption of existing and new research, technology and practices.”
Through a new pilot initiative, the BCRC opened a call for proposals in 2023 to support regional knowledge mobilization activities with preference given to new and innovative engagement ideas. This funding call was renewed in 2024. Nine activities were funded beginning in fall 2024 and all activities will wrap up in summer 2025.
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