Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off
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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.
09/25/2026
Meet Ryan Trefiak, our 2026 Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency Scholarship winner.
A fourth-generation cattle producer from Edgerton, Alberta, Ryan is heading to Iowa State University this fall to study Agricultural Systems Technologies, with his sights set on bringing precision agriculture and data systems back to the Canadian beef industry.
⬇ Watch his video below ⬇
Ryan Trefiak - Scholarship Video Meet Ryan Trefiak, our 2026 Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency Scholars...
09/24/2026
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09/18/2026
Get to know Ryan Trefiak 🎤
A fourth-generation producer from MJT Cattle Company in Edgerton, Alberta, Ryan grew up showing Hereford, Angus, and Charolais cattle, starting with his very first show heifers, Cheetah and Rosebud.
Since then, he's become a Canadian Junior Angus and Junior Hereford member, a 4-H club treasurer and vice president, and a five-time Calgary Stampede International Youth Scholar.
This fall, he's off to Iowa State University to study Agricultural Systems Technologies, and he plans to bring it all back home to Edgerton and MJT.
09/11/2026
We are excited to announce the winner of the Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency Scholarship is Ryan Trefiak of Edgerton, Alberta.
Congratulations Ryan! Stay tuned the next couple weeks to learn more about Ryan and his goals in the beef industry.
06/10/2026
Save the date! 🗓️
Join us in person for the 2026 Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency Annual Meeting on August 18 at 1 p.m. at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
This is a great opportunity to hear updates on check-off and import levy investment, connect with industry partners, and take part in the conversations shaping the year ahead.
We encourage producers, industry stakeholders and partners to attend in person where possible. A virtual option will also be available, with details posted after July 17 at:
www.cdnbeefcheckoff.ca/agm
We hope to see you in Winnipeg!
06/08/2026
The work of the beef check-off often happens quietly in the background, but its impact reaches across the entire beef value chain. From building demand and supporting research, to strengthening public trust and keeping the industry aligned, sustained investment helps protect the momentum Canadian beef has built over time.
So, what happens if we stop investing?
What Happens If We Stop Investing? Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off
05/01/2026
Your check-off at work and on your screen.
Producer investment is reaching consumers at scale through TV and video, building demand and keeping Canadian Beef top of mind, especially during the women's hockey playoffs.
Every view is powered by producers, with impact that comes back to the farm.
👉 Read more and go behind the scenes with Canadian hockey players Emerance Maschmeyer and Ella Shelton: https://canadabeef.ca/news/cb_newsletter_05-2026/en/?article=TV
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A seat at the table for the next generation.
Through the Canadian Cattle Youth Council, young producers join our board for a three-year term, bringing fresh perspective and gaining national experience along the way.
04/13/2026
The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency Scholarship is open, and it’s not your typical application. No long essays, no stacks of paperwork. Just a short video sharing your thoughts on how you can shape the future of the beef industry.
Whether you're studying agriculture or just passionate about where this industry is headed, this is your chance to speak up and get rewarded for it.
📅 Deadline: June 30
👉 Learn more + apply: https://www.cdnbeefcheckoff.ca/scholarship/
Tag someone who should throw their hat in the ring 👇
Scholarship Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off
04/09/2026
Why does national investment coordination matter? 👉 https://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/livestock/your-check-off-at-work-why-national-co-ordination-matters-more-than-ever/
Because when Canada’s beef industry is aligned, our check-off dollars go further: supporting stronger markets, better research, and a more unified voice with consumers.
This is a great breakdown of why that matters right now.
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