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Fewer and fewer members of the public these days have access to farms where they can learn about the different kinds of agricultural production. That’s why Les Producteurs de bovins du Québec supports teachers’ efforts to teach about cow and calf production in the classroom through dynamic, tailor-made tools.

Elementary

Grain-fed veal, milk-fed veal: what’s the difference? Learn more about veal calf production in Quebec through these two educational videos.

The History of Quebec Veal

 

L'alimentation du veau du Québec

Where beef come from book

Order your copy of Where Beef Comes From free of charge for your class or school library. This educational book talks about all the main steps involved in raising cattle, from the field to your plate. It is also available in French.

Order here

 

Secondary

Guardians of the Grasslands is a short documentary that explores the role cattle play in preserving grassland in Western Canada. Show it to your class!

Access the teacher’s guide here

 

Online educational game

Inspired by the of the same name, Guardians of the Grasslands is an online game designed to illustrate the ecosystem services cattle provide that benefit grasslands.

Each player receives a herd. The object of the game is to learn how to manage grasslands sustainably. This game is an opportunity for students to gain familiarity with the different animal and plant species on beef farms and learn more about concepts like carbon cycling and biodiversity.

Professional et post-secondary

This initiative from Les Producteurs de bovins du Québec was created to encourage excellence and foster development in the beef and veal sectors. Scholarships are awarded to students who have studied cattle production for a significant portion of their education.

Learn more