Simply Verified Beef - The Podcast
By Simply Verified Beef - The Podcast
Season 1 is funded by: Maritime Beef Council and Canadian Agricultural Partnership through New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island's respective provincial Agricultural departments.
Simply Verified Beef - The PodcastApr 21, 2022
S2 E8 Practical Mineral Management
Amy Higgins (VBP+ Coordinator from New Brunswick) is joined by Melissa Downing (mdowning@cattlefeeders.ca), and Jason Brock from Sollio Agriculture (jason.brock@optiboeuf.coop) talk about mineral coast to coast!
This will be the last episode of Season 2- Apologies for the big break- but we are lining up to get re-organized for Season 3!
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
Producer & Host: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Technical Producer: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca )
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Angels we have heard on high" composed by Matt Weidauer from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor:
S2 E7 Practical Forage Planning
Amy Higgins (VBP+ Coordinator from New Brunswick) is joined by Christine O'Reilly (christine.oreilly@ontario.ca), Cedric MacLeod (cedric@macleodagronomics.com ) and Bree Patterson(just.ag.productions@gmail.com) talk about forage and range management planning coast to coast!
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
Producer & Host: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Technical Producer: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca )
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Angels we have heard on high" composed by Matt Weidauer from: https://archesaudio.com/
S2E6: Practical KTT & Resources
Amy Higgins (VBP+ Coordinator from New Brunswick) is joined by Ricki Fleming (ricki.fleming@verifiedbeef.ca), Ellen Crane (cranee@beefresearch.ca) and Daniel Muir (daniel.muir@novascotia.ca)from NSDA to chat about KTT (Knowledge-Technology-Transfer or Knowledge-Translation-Transfer) and resources that are available.
https://www.canadiancattlelearningcenter.com/#/public-dashboard
https://canadiancattleyoungleaders.ca/index.php
Season 1 Episode 6: Simply the Mentorship: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rcp3YfnmKwb
https://anchor.fm/maritime-agcast
http://www.verifiedbeef.ca/producer-resources/sample-records-and-templates.cfm
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
Producer & Host: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Technical Producer: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca )
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Angels we have heard on high" composed by Matt Weidauer from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef
S2E5 Practical Plastics Recycling
Amy Higgins (VBP+ Coordinator from New Brunswick) is joined by Assar Grinde (agrinde@blindmanbeef.ca) and Kim Timmer (timmerk@cleanfarms.ca)from Cleanfarms to chat about Agricultural Plastics Recycling!
https://cleanfarms.ca/alberta-ag-plastic-recycle-it-program/
https://cleanfarms.ca/programs-at-a-glance/
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
Producer & Host: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Technical Producer: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca )
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Angels we have heard on high" composed by Matt Weidauer from: https://archesaudio.com/
S2E4 Practical Cost of Production
Amy Higgins (VBP+ Coordinator from New Brunswick)is joined by Brenna Grant (grantb@canfax.ca) and have a discussion around some of the results
You can sign up for the National Cow-Calf Cost of Production Network here (remember- there is a $500 honourarium to help out with your time investment) Deadline is November 30th so sign up: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2022SignupE
https://www.beefresearch.ca/blog/why-a-cost-of-production-network/
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
Producer & Host: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Technical Producer: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca )
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Angels we have heard on high" composed by Matt Weidauer from: https://archesaudio.com/
S2E3: Practical Genetic Improvement
Amy Higgins (VBP+ Coordinator from New Brunswick)is joined by Kajal Devani (kdevani@cdnangus.ca - Canadian Angus Association), and Sean McGrath (sean@ranchingsystems.com - Round Rock Ranching) and have a discussion around the tools that are available for genetic selection and improving the cow herd.
Genomics 101- Canadian Angus Youtube Channel can be found here: https://youtu.be/vUJjMRbARKA
https://www.cdnangus.ca/adding-value/angusone-epd-genetic-evaluations/
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
Producer & Host: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Technical Producer: Carissa Geddes (maritimebeefcomm@gmail.com )
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Angels we have heard on high" composed by Matt Weidauer from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef
Twitter @VBPCanada
Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction
Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
S2E2: Practical Emergency Preparedness
Amy Higgins (VBP+ Coordinator from New Brunswick)is joined by Jennifer Woods (J. Woods Livestock Services) livestockhandling@me.com who chat about the various components to risk mitigation as it relates to the farm/ranch.
NEW Producer Manual has a section on Emergency Preparedness which also has a section workbook style to put emergency numbers and protocol in: https://issuu.com/coyotepub/docs/vbp_manual_-_section_10_-_emergency_response_-_fin
Animal Health Emergency Management Project (AHEM) https://animalhealth.ca/ahem/
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
Producer & Host: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Technical Producer: Carissa Geddes (maritimebeefcomm@gmail.com )
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Angels we have heard on high" composed by Matt Weidauer from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef
Twitter @VBPCanada
Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction
Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
S2E1: Practical Audit Preparation
Amy Higgins (VBP+ Coordinator from New Brunswick)is joined by VBP+ auditors Julie Anne Howe from Saskatchewan and Jim Whitley from Ontario to have a chat about preparing for an audit and some best practices they see on other farms.
NEW Templates for record keeping can be found here: (but remember, any format will do as long as the right info is there). https://issuu.com/coyotepub/docs/vbp_manual_-_appendix/4
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
Producer & Host: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Technical Producer: Carissa Geddes (maritimebeefcomm@gmail.com )
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Angels we have heard on high" composed by Matt Weidauer from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef
Twitter @VBPCanada
Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction
Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Season 1: Simply the Recap!
Co-Hosts Bree Patterson (VBP+ Coordinator from British Columbia) and Amy Higgins (VBP+ Coordinator from New Brunswick) recap Season 1.
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
Producer & Hosts: Bree Patterson (bree@cattlemen.bc.ca) & Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Technical Producer: Carissa Geddes (maritimebeefcomm@gmail.com )
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Flawed" composed by Jake Haws from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef
Twitter @VBPCanada
Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction
Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Episode 11: Simply the Dart Gun (Remote Delivery Device)
Co-Hosts Bree Patterson (VBP+ Coordinator from British Columbia) joins Dr. Tamara Quaschnick (Zoetis) have a chat about Remote Delivery Devices (RDD's)
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
Producer & Hosts: Bree Patterson (bree@cattlemen.bc.ca) & Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Guest: Dr. Tamara Quaschnick
Technical Producer: Carissa Geddes (maritimebeefcomm@gmail.com )
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Flawed" composed by Jake Haws from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef
Twitter @VBPCanada
Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction
Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Episode 10: Simply the Perks
Co-Hosts Bree Patterson (VBP+ Coordinator from British Columbia) and Amy Higgins (VBP+ Coordinator in the Maritimes) have a chat to talk about the various perks of having a VBP+ certified operation! Some news coming from FCC. This one was a little late arriving, but better late than never!
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
Farm Credit Canada Sustainability Program: https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/financing/agriculture/sustainability-incentive-program.html
Cargill Sustainability Program: https://cargillsustainablebeef.ca/
JBS Press Release CRSB: https://crsb.ca/jbs-canada-certification-confirms-sustainability-achievements/
TrustBix: https://www.trustbix.com/
Canadian Livestock Traceability System (CLTS): https://www.clts.canadaid.ca/CLTS/secure/user/home.do
Atlantic Beef Products: https://www.abpi.ca/
Producer & Hosts: Bree Patterson (bree@cattlemen.bc.ca) & Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Technical Producer: Carissa Geddes (maritimebeefcomm@gmail.com )
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Flawed" composed by Jake Haws from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef
Twitter @VBPCanada
Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction
Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Episode 9: Simply the Water
Norine Ambrose (Executive Director of Cows and Fish https://cowsandfish.org/ ) and John Anderson (BC Rancher & chair of the Nicola Watershed Community Roundtable) join Co-Host Bree Patterson (VBP+ Coordinator from British Columbia) to talk about managing water as it relates to the VBP+ pillar of the environment! Riparian area management, and the benefits that livestock can bring to those areas and managing the risks around that. Also too much water (Flood?), not enough water (Drought) and how the best time to plan is well ahead of the issue coming up.
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
Producer & Hosts: Bree Patterson (bree@cattlemen.bc.ca) & Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Technical Producer: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Flawed" composed by Jake Haws from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef
Twitter @VBPCanada
Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction
Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Episode 8: Simply the Crew
Alicia King (Co-owner/operator Six Maples Farm in Addington Forks, NS) and Kevin Antworth (CEO Red Coat Cattle Feeders in southern Saskatchewan) join Co-Host Bree Patterson (VBP+ Coordinator from British Columbia) to talk about arguably the most important resource on any operation- and that is the crew! Be it formal employee staffing models, or having family or community volunteers pitch in around the farm, having everyone understand what is happening on the farm or ranch operation is important!
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
Producer & Hosts: Bree Patterson (bree@cattlemen.bc.ca) & Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Technical Producer: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Flawed" composed by Jake Haws from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef
Twitter @VBPCanada
Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction
Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Episode 7: Simply the Steps
Co-Hosts Bree Patterson (VBP+ Coordinator from British Columbia) and Amy Higgins (VBP+ Coordinator from New Brunswick). Topic today is all about the steps to certification to the Verified Beef Production Plus program.
1. Training
2. Enrollment
3. Audit
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
Producer & Hosts: Bree Patterson (bree@cattlemen.bc.ca) & Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Technical Producer: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Flawed" composed by Jake Haws from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef
Twitter @VBPCanada
Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction
Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Episode 6: Simply the Mentorship
Guests Jessica Radau (CCA Youth Coordinator), Sandy Russell (Spring Creek Land & Cattle Consulting & Mentor), and Scott Gerbrandt (CYL Mentee Class 2022) joins co-host Bree Patterson (VBP+ Coordinator from British Columbia). Topic today is all about mentorship, how to get involved and what value it has to the industry.
NOTE- Cattlemen's Young Leader Mentorship applications are now OPEN for those 18-35- Check out https://cattlemensyoungleaders.com/
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
Producer & Hosts: Bree Patterson (bree@cattlemen.bc.ca) & Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Jessica Radau radauj@cattle.ca Sandy Russell srussell@springcreekconsulting.ca Scott Gerbrandt srgerbrandt@gmail.com
Technical Producer: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Flawed" composed by Jake Haws from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef
Twitter @VBPCanada
Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction
Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
BONUS: Simply the Holiday Recap '21
Co-hosts Bree Patterson (VBP+ Coordinator from British Columbia) and Amy Higgins (VBP+ Coordinator from New Brunswick) do a recap of the season that has happened so far in 2021. A little bit more banter, a little bit less actual learning of things :)
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
Producer & Hosts: Bree Patterson (bree@cattlemen.bc.ca) & Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Technical Producer: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Carol of the Bells" composed by Jake Haws from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef
Twitter @VBPCanada
Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction
Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Episode 5: Simply the Labels
Guest Bruce Kostelansky with Zoetis (www.zoepro.ca) joins co-host Amy Higgins (VBP+ Coordinator from New Brunswick) . Topic today is all about labels, why they are important to follow, and what does going “off label” mean. NOTE**As with all of our topics, ensure that you work with your own veterinary practitioner to come up with protocols.
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
Producer & Hosts: Bree Patterson (bree@cattlemen.bc.ca) & Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Bruce Kostelansky: bruce.kostelansky@zoetis.com www.zoepro.ca
Technical Producer: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Flawed" composed by Jake Haws from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef
Twitter @VBPCanada
Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction
Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Episode 4: Simply the Tough Decisions
Guest Kendra Keels (Veal Farmers of Ontario) join co-host Amy Higgins (VBP+ Coordinator from New Brunswick) . Topic today is delving into a sensitive topic of the classifications of fit/compromised/unfit, making the tough decisions on euthanasia, and discussion on some of the Farm Animal Care Codes.
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
The Resources that Kendra mentioned can be found here:
National Farm Animal Care Council Codes: https://www.nfacc.ca/codes-of-practice
www.calfcare.ca and tune into the Calf Care Podcast ( https://calfcare.ca/management/podcasts/ and on social media @calfcarecorner on twitter and Facebook!
Check out Maritime Beef Council's Dairy-Beef Manual: https://issuu.com/maritimebeef/docs/mbc-beef-dairy-manual-spring-2020-v.8-1-1
Producer & Hosts: Bree Patterson (bree@cattlemen.bc.ca) & Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Kendra Keels: kkeels@vealfarmers.ca https://vealfarmers.ca/
Technical Producer: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Flawed" composed by Jake Haws from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef
Twitter @VBPCanada
Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction
Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Episode 3 "Simply the Marketing"
Guests Jason Danard (TEAM Auction Sales), Melissa Downing (VBP+ cow-calf producers and coordinator in Alberta) join co-host Amy Higgins (VBP+ Coordinator from New Brunswick) . Topic today is delving into the critical topic of marketing and expanding a bit on the VBP+ Value Chain. VBP+ stands for Verified Beef Production Plus which provides training and certification services for beef producers across Canada.
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
For the results from the VBP+ Referenced Sale that was held September 28th click here: https://www.teamauctionsales.com/TEAM-Feeder-Cattle-Sale-featuring-cattle-from-VBP-operations-across-Western-Canada_as75960
Producer & Hosts: Bree Patterson (bree@cattlemen.bc.ca) & Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Jason Danard (https://www.teamauctionsales.com), Melissa Downing (ab@verifiedbeef.ca)
Technical Producer: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Flawed" composed by Jake Haws from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef
Twitter @VBPCanada
Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction
Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
BONUS: Wrecks and Wonders of Processing
BONUS Feature from Episode 2 as our Guests Andrea van Iterson (VBP+ Backgrounder and Feedlot from British Columbia), Erika Stewart (VBP+ cow-calf producers and coordinator in Saskatchewan), and Ron Stevenson (VBP+ cow-calf producer and manager of Metzger Vet Services and Alberta Beef Health Solutions) join co-host Bree Patterson (VBP+ Coordinator from British Columbia) have an informal chat about different things that they have run into in their careers on do's and don'ts as it pertains to the practicalities of
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
http://www.verifiedbeef.ca/producer-resources/webinars.cfm is where you can view all of the webinars that Erika mentioned.
Producer & Hosts: Bree Patterson (bree@cattlemen.bc.ca) & Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Andrea Van Iterson, Erika Stewart (sk@verifiedbeef.ca) Ron Stevenson (ron@metzgervet.com)
Technical Producer: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Flawed" composed by Jake Haws from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef
Twitter @VBPCanada
Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction
Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Episode 2 "Simply the Processing"
Guests Andrea van Iterson (VBP+ Backgrounder and Feedlot from British Columbia), Erika Stewart (VBP+ cow-calf producers and coordinator in Saskatchewan), and Ron Stevenson (VBP+ cow-calf producer and manager of Metzger Vet Services and Alberta Beef Health Solutions) join co-hosts Bree Patterson (VBP+ Coordinator from British Columbia) and Amy Higgins (VBP+ Coordinator from New Brunswick) . Topic today is delving into the important topic of processing at the ranch, farm or feedlot and how VBP+ Fundamentals add to the value in that topic. VBP+ stands for Verified Beef Production Plus which provides training and certification services for beef producers across Canada.
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
PS- Give us a break on episode 1 with some varying volumes and sound quality. We'll get it figured out and consistent for episode 2.
Producer & Hosts: Bree Patterson (bree@cattlemen.bc.ca) & Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Andrea Van Iterson,, Erika Stewart (sk@verifiedbeef.ca) Ron Stevenson (ron@metzgervet.com)
Technical Producer: Sydney Crilley (maritimebeefcomm@gmail.com)
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Flawed" composed by Jake Haws from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef
Twitter @VBPCanada
Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction
Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Episode 1 "Simply the Audit"
Guests Julie-Anne Howe (VBP+ Delivery Services Inc Auditor and VBP+ cow/calf ranch from Saskatchewan), Jaclyn Horenberg (VBP+ Coordinator in Ontario), and Trevor Welch (VBP+ Cow/calf farm from New Brunswick) join co-hosts Bree Patterson (VBP+ Coordinator from British Columbia) and Amy Higgins (VBP+ Coordinator from New Brunswick) . Topic today is delving into the audit process and how the word "audit" might seem intense, but the discussion is focused around how the process isn't that intimidating. VBP+ stands for Verified Beef Production Plus which provides training and certification services for beef producers across Canada.
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
PS- Give us a break on episode 1 with some varying volumes and sound quality. We'll get it figured out and consistent for episode 2.
Producer & Hosts: Bree Patterson (bree@cattlemen.bc.ca) & Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Guests: Trevor Welch, Jaclyn Horenberg (jaclyn@ontariobeef.com) Julie-Anne Howe (Julieanne.Howe@verifiedbeef.ca)
Technical Producer: Sydney Crilley (maritimebeefcomm@gmail.com)
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Flawed" composed by Jake Haws from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef
Twitter @VBPCanada
Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction
Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Episode 0 "Simply the Introduction"
Co-hosts Bree Patterson (VBP+ Coordinator from British Columbia) and Amy Higgins (VBP+ Coordinator from New Brunswick) give a quick introduction to the "Simply Verified Beef" podcast. On the 3rd Wednesday of each month, expect guests from coast to coast discussing various parts of the Canadian beef supply chain from farmers and ranchers to consumers. VBP+ stands for Verified Beef Production Plus which provides training and certification services for beef producers across Canada.
Producer & Hosts: Bree Patterson (bree@cattlemen.bc.ca) & Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Technical Producer: Sydney Crilley (maritimebeefcomm@gmail.com) & Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Flawed" composed by Jake Haws from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef
Twitter @VBPCanada
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