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Simply Verified Beef - The Podcast

Simply Verified Beef - The Podcast

By Simply Verified Beef - The Podcast

Host Emma Cross (VBP+ Communications Specialist) takes you through conversations with expert guests from coast to coast on various parts of the Canadian beef supply chain from farmers and ranchers to consumers. VBP+ stands for Verified Beef Production Plus, a voluntary on farm food safety program.

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.
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S2E2: Practical Emergency Preparedness

Simply Verified Beef - The PodcastSep 21, 2022

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S3 E3 Trusted Producers
Mar 16, 202439:50
S3 E2 Trusted Visitors

S3 E2 Trusted Visitors

Host Emma Cross is joined by guests Leigh Rosengren (Chief Veterinary Officer for the Canadian Cattle Association), Ed Pajor (Director at WA Ranches) and Heidi Bennett (Cow Boss and Activity Coordinator at WA Ranches) to discuss biosecurity with a focus on calving and bull sale season.

Feb 16, 202457:55
S3 E1 Trusted Topics

S3 E1 Trusted Topics

Join new host Emma Cross for a mini episode introducing the topic for Season 3 of Simply Verified Beef - Trusted!

Jan 24, 202401:52
S2 E8 Practical Mineral Management

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: 


Aug 30, 202319:13
S2 E7 Practical Forage Planning

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! 

www.canadianfga.ca 

https://www.ontario.ca/page/guide-forage-production#:~:text=Publication%2030%3A%20Guide%20to%20Forage,understanding%20a%20laboratory%20forage%20analysis.


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

www.verifiedbeef.ca

Feb 27, 202339:46
S2E6: Practical KTT & Resources

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. 

www.beefresearch.ca 

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

www.verifiedbeef.ca


Jan 20, 202327:53
S2E5 Practical Plastics Recycling

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/

https://abpdaily.com/issues-insights-influence/twine-its-one-of-the-easiest-ag-plastics-to-recycle-really/

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

www.verifiedbeef.ca

Dec 21, 202227:42
S2E4 Practical Cost of Production

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

COP ANALYSIS CLICK HERE

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/

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef

www.verifiedbeef.ca

Nov 16, 202219:20
S2E3: Practical Genetic Improvement

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

2022 Across Breed EPD Table

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

www.verifiedbeef.ca

Twitter @VBPCanada

Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction

Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Oct 19, 202227:18
S2E2: Practical Emergency Preparedness

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

www.verifiedbeef.ca

Twitter @VBPCanada

Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction

Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Sep 21, 202242:58
S2E1: Practical Audit Preparation

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

www.verifiedbeef.ca

Twitter @VBPCanada

Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction

Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Aug 18, 202234:15
Season 1: Simply the Recap!
Aug 03, 202211:51
Episode 11: Simply the Dart Gun (Remote Delivery Device)
Jul 20, 202227:10
Episode 10: Simply the Perks

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

www.verifiedbeef.ca

Twitter @VBPCanada

Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction

Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Jun 15, 202215:29
Episode 9: Simply the Water

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

www.verifiedbeef.ca

Twitter @VBPCanada

Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction

Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Apr 21, 202227:14
Episode 8: Simply the Crew
Mar 17, 202216:09
Episode 7: Simply the Steps
Feb 15, 202218:11
Episode 6: Simply the Mentorship

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

www.verifiedbeef.ca

Twitter @VBPCanada

Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction

Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Jan 19, 202237:49
BONUS: Simply the Holiday Recap '21
Dec 22, 202122:31
Episode 5: Simply the Labels

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

www.verifiedbeef.ca

Twitter @VBPCanada

Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction

Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Dec 15, 202119:04
Episode 4: Simply the Tough Decisions

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

www.verifiedbeef.ca

Twitter @VBPCanada

Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction

Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Nov 17, 202131:55
Episode 3 "Simply the Marketing"

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

www.verifiedbeef.ca

Twitter @VBPCanada

Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction

Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Oct 20, 202130:41
BONUS: Wrecks and Wonders of Processing

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

www.verifiedbeef.ca

Twitter @VBPCanada

Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction

Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Sep 29, 202110:05
Episode 2 "Simply the Processing"

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

www.verifiedbeef.ca

Twitter @VBPCanada

Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction

Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Sep 15, 202125:35
Episode 1 "Simply the Audit"

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

www.verifiedbeef.ca

Twitter @VBPCanada

Facebook- verifiedbeefproduction

Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. 

Aug 18, 202131:23
Episode 0 "Simply the Introduction"
Jul 21, 202102:12