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Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency announces second year of scholarship program

The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency (the Agency) is inviting applications for its annual scholarship, aimed at students interested in contributing to Canada’s beef industry. This initiative is part of the Agency’s ongoing efforts to engage young individuals in various roles within the industry, including grassroots producers, future leaders of national and provincial organizations, and industry partners along the value chain.

The scholarship is open to students from diverse backgrounds, including those involved in beef production and those who can contribute through marketing, research, public engagement, and other areas where check-off dollars are invested to benefit the beef industry in Canada.

“We are working hard to ensure that we are engaging the next generation of industry leaders,” said Trevor Welch, Agency Chair. “This scholarship allows us to reach young producers that we often find challenging to connect with.”

Adeleen Bolduc, the Agency’s Youth Member and member of the scholarship committee, emphasized the importance of various career paths in shaping Canada’s beef industry. “Our scholarship outreach is one of the most successful communications programs at the Agency,” said Bolduc. “We have been focusing on different platforms to reach young beef industry stakeholders, and the response has been very positive.”

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