Carson Callum is the General Manager with Manitoba Beef Producers.  Carson joined MBP in 2019, and comes with an extension background in agriculture.  He has a Master’s of Science in Agriculture, specifically related to beef cattle. Carson has worked in many areas of the ag sector, and the beef industry is near and dear to him.  He grew up on a small beef farm south of Miami Manitoba.  He now lives in Winnipeg with his family, which includes his wife Britni, and sons Cohen and Sullivan. Carson admits his favorite role in life is fatherhood, but sure enjoys working on behalf of the beef industry as well.

In today’s episode, Carson gives us an update on what Manitoba Beef Producers has been working on.  Included in this is the three year funding agreement that MBP has signed onto with Agriculture in the Classroom- Manitoba and the Verified Beef Production Plus Incentive Pilot Program that is now rolling out.  

The main focus of today’s episode is the topic of traceability, which was a topic discussed at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference, and was also a hot topic in Carson’s mind when we scheduled the recording. Revised traceability regulations are coming from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).  Carson shares what the purpose of this system is and who it aims to protect, as well as the current regulations for livestock identification and traceability.  Carson also outlines the changes that are coming to these regulations and what this is going to look like for producers moving forward.  We talk about the benefit of a robust traceability system for the beef sector.

We also mention some upcoming events for listeners to be aware of.  First off, MBP is partnering again this year with MBFI and Manitoba Agriculture to host the second Manitoba Beef and Forage Conference and second is MBP’s Fall District Meetings. Also of note is that the MBP AGM this year will be in Winnipeg February 20th & 21st.  To find out more about these, please visit: 

To contact Carson, please email him at ccallum@mbbeef.ca or call him at the office at: 204-772-4542

Links mentioned in this episode:

Beef and Forage Roundup Livestock Predation Prevention Pilot Program Episode #9 with Ray Bittner available at: https://beef-and-forage-roundup.captivate.fm

Manitoba Beef Producers Website: www.mbbeef.ca

MBP Fall District Line Up Information: https://mbbeef.ca/events/district-meetings-manitoba-beef-producers/

MBP Events Page: https://mbbeef.ca/events/

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