More producers participating in Canada’s Verified Beef Production program

Canada's beef producers continue to show their commitment to on-farm food safety.  more »

Renewed approval for Verified Beef Production program

The Verified Beef Production (VBP) program has received a renewed stamp of approval from the On-Farm Food Safety Recognition Program of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).  more »

Verified Beef Production workshops now available online

Beef producers across Canada wishing to participate in Canada's Verified Beef Production (VBP) on-farm food safety program can now complete their workshops online. That will improve availability of the program in all regions, says the national manager of the program.  more »

Food safety helps drive consumer confidence, says branded beef producers group

Canada's internationally recognized safety standards for food safety can help drive consumer confidence and influence buying decisions at the meat counter, says a group of Western Canadian beef producers who market their own branded product.  more »

Dollars for equipment purchase available to beef producers

Beef producers who have participated in a Verified Beef Production (VBP) workshop may be eligible for equipment purchase assistance in some provinces. more »

Historic Reesor Ranch adds VBP to their business plan

A veteran auditor says many beef producers are likely closer than they think.  more »

What beef producers need to know about optional VBP audits

VBP fits this ranch's direct-to-consumer marketing.  more »

Pine Haven Colony builds a reputation for food confidence

The colony is the first to be registered under the Verified Beef Program.  more ».

Verified Beef Production Industry Update

Why on-farm food safety will continue to be important. more » 

Verified Beef Production Industry Update

What beef producers need to know about optional VBP audits. more » 

Verified Beef Production Industry Update

Developments simplify, strengthen Verified Beef Production program. more » 

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