Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off

Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off The Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off is a mandatory levy on cattle in Canada, invested into research,

The Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off is a mandatory levy of $1 per head collected on cattle sales throughout Canada to fund research and marketing activities on behalf of the entire industry. It is collected from cattle producers when they market their cattle by provincial organizations, using their existing collection systems involving auction markets, order buyers, brand inspectors and others who handle cattle sales. The goal of the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off is twofold – to increase sales of domestic and export beef and to find better and more efficient methods of producing beef and beef cattle. The Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off generates $7.5 million annual on average, and is a critical source of revenue to fund initiatives that will advance the industry and build strong markets for Canadian cattle and beef. The Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off provides industry funding for the Beef Cattle Research Council responsible for the industry’s national research program as well as funding for Canada Beef. The Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off also collects an Import Levy, equivalent to $1 per head of live cattle on beef and beef products. Import levy dollars are invested into generic beef programs that do not bear the Canadian Beef Brandmark, such as culinary skills, and health and wellness.

Merry Christmas from the Board and Staff of the Canadian Beef Check-Off AgencyThank you for being part of a diverse and ...
12/22/2025

Merry Christmas from the Board and Staff of the Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency

Thank you for being part of a diverse and forward-looking industry. Your collaboration and commitment make our work possible, and we look forward to continuing that momentum in 2026.

Please note that the Agency will be closed for the holidays from December 24 at noon and will be back on January 5 for business as usual.

Today we celebrate two very special people as they head into retirement: Mary Paziuk and Mike Guest.Mary has been part o...
08/20/2025

Today we celebrate two very special people as they head into retirement: Mary Paziuk and Mike Guest.

Mary has been part of our Agency Board since 2019, and Mike has served on our Marketing Committee since 2019. Both have given their time, knowledge, and passion to support Canada’s beef industry, and we’re so grateful for everything they’ve done.

Thank you, Mary and Mike, for your dedication over the years. We will miss you both!

🚨 AGM – August 19 🚨Join the Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency’s virtual Annual General Meeting; it's open to all stakeholde...
08/14/2025

🚨 AGM – August 19 🚨
Join the Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency’s virtual Annual General Meeting; it's open to all stakeholders.

📅 Aug 19, 10am MDT / 1pm ADT
💻 Online: join from anywhere
🔗 cdnbeefcheckoff.ca/agm

Don’t miss the latest updates on your national check-off dollars.

📣 Heads up, beef producers and marketers — there’s a change coming to how check-off is collected in BC, Alberta, and Sas...
07/09/2025

📣 Heads up, beef producers and marketers — there’s a change coming to how check-off is collected in BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.

Starting August 1, 2025, the check-off rate applied will be based on the seller’s province of residence, not the province where the sale takes place. That means the check-off will now follow the seller—bringing more fairness and consistency across provincial borders.

🧾 Example:
If a Saskatchewan producer sells cattle into Alberta, Saskatchewan’s rate will now apply. If an Alberta producer sells into Saskatchewan, Alberta's rate will apply.

This update helps ensure every province receives the right funds to invest back into their own producers and programs.

✅ Make sure your remittance systems are updated.
🗓️ Effective August 1
📞 Questions? Contact your provincial cattle association for more information.
🔗 Learn more: cdnbeefcheckoff.ca/2025change

🚨 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🚨The $2000 Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency Scholarship closes at 5PM sharp – don’t miss your shot! 🎓🐄R...
06/30/2025

🚨 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🚨
The $2000 Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency Scholarship closes at 5PM sharp – don’t miss your shot! 🎓🐄

Remember: A short video is part of your application. Show us how you’re shaping the future of beef in Canada.

Apply now 👉 https://www.cdnbeefcheckoff.ca/scholarship

🚨 IL RESTE UNE SEMAINE! 🚨Les futurs leaders de l’agriculture — c’est le moment de sortir la caméra! Soumettez votre cand...
06/24/2025

🚨 IL RESTE UNE SEMAINE! 🚨
Les futurs leaders de l’agriculture — c’est le moment de sortir la caméra!

Soumettez votre candidature pour la bourse de 2 000 $ de l’Agence canadienne de vérification du bœuf d’ici le 30 juin… mais ne vous contentez pas de nous dire pourquoi vous la méritez — montrez-le dans une courte vidéo!

Que vous portiez une salopette ou un sarrau, on veut connaître vos idées pour transformer l’avenir du bœuf au Canada.

🎓 Date limite : 30 juin
📹 Vidéo obligatoire — tous les détails ici :
👉 https://www.cdnbeefcheckoff.ca/SCHOLARSHIP

🚨 ONE WEEK LEFT! 🚨Future ag leaders — this is your cue to roll the camera! Apply for the $2000 Canadian Beef Check-Off A...
06/24/2025

🚨 ONE WEEK LEFT! 🚨
Future ag leaders — this is your cue to roll the camera!

Apply for the $2000 Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency Scholarship before June 30… but don’t just tell us why you deserve it — show us in a short video!

Whether you're in coveralls or a lab coat, we want to hear your plans to change the future of beef in Canada for good.

🎓 Deadline: June 30
📹 Video required — full details here:
👉 https://www.cdnbeefcheckoff.ca/SCHOLARSHIP

👩‍🌾🧑‍🔬🎓Tag a student in the comments below who you think should apply for our $2,000 scholarship! There's still over a m...
05/20/2025

👩‍🌾🧑‍🔬🎓Tag a student in the comments below who you think should apply for our $2,000 scholarship! There's still over a month to put together a winning entry. You can also tag your favourite youth agriculture organizations below to let them know they can share this too!

[Apply] www.cdnbeefcheckoff.ca/scholarship

The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency established a scholarship to encourage and support students pursuing post-secondary s...
04/03/2025

The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency established a scholarship to encourage and support students pursuing post-secondary studies in the field of agriculture, agricultural research, or with an agriculture background pursuing studies in marketing.

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L’Agence canadienne de prélèvement du bœuf a créé une bourse pour encourager et soutenir les étudiants qui poursuivent des études post-secondaires dans le domaine de l’agriculture, de la recherche agricole, ou qui ont une formation en agriculture et poursuivent des études en marketing.

The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency established a scholarship to encourage and support students pursuing post-secondary s...
04/03/2025

The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency established a scholarship to encourage and support students pursuing post-secondary studies in the field of agriculture, agricultural research, or with an agriculture background pursuing studies in marketing.

https://www.cdnbeefcheckoff.ca/scholarship/

L’Agence canadienne de prélèvement du bœuf a créé une bourse pour encourager et soutenir les étudiants qui poursuivent des études post-secondaires dans le domaine de l’agriculture, de la recherche agricole, ou qui ont une formation en agriculture et poursuivent des études en marketing.

In August, the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off elected Trevor Welch as Chair following our AGM in Saskatoon. Trevor is a ...
11/01/2024

In August, the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off elected Trevor Welch as Chair following our AGM in Saskatoon. Trevor is a beef producer from Glassville, NB who’s family has been farming on the same land for over 120 years. Hear about Trevor’s priorities for the beef check-off in Canada and his dedication to beef producers from coast to coast.

Meet Trevor: https://www.cdnbeefcheckoff.ca/updates/meet-trevor/

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