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Reminder: Mentorship program applications due May 1st!

April 18, 2019

Applications for the 2019-20 term of the BCRC Beef Researcher Mentorship Program are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2019. Four researchers were selected to participate in the program this past year. Each was paired with two mentors – an innovative producer and another industry expert – for a one year term (ending July 31, 2019). Each of the researchers have reported very successful and valuable experiences through the opportunities provided, including: Establishing partnerships with industry and other researchers to further their research programs Meeting several producers and industry leaders with whom they ask questions and have meaningful discussions about cattle production, beef quality and safety, and the Canadian beef value chain Attending industry events and touring farms and ranches to better understand the impacts, practicalities and economics of adopting research results The BCRC is excited to continue the program and in....
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Exceptional Forages for Marginal Lands

April 15, 2019

Applications for the 2019-20 term of the BCRC Beef Researcher Mentorship Program are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2019. Four researchers were selected to participate in the program this past year. Each was paired with two mentors – an innovative producer and another industry expert – for a one year term (ending July 31, 2019). Each of the researchers have reported very successful and valuable experiences through the opportunities provided, including: Establishing partnerships with industry and other researchers to further their research programs Meeting several producers and industry leaders with whom they ask questions and have meaningful discussions about cattle production, beef quality and safety, and the Canadian beef value chain Attending industry events and touring farms and ranches to better understand the impacts, practicalities and economics of adopting research results The BCRC is excited to continue the program and in....
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Economic and environmental impacts associated with removal of performance-enhancing technologies in the Canadian beef cattle industry

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