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Join the CSBPA in their effort to establish a Domestic Sugar Policy, encouraging the growth and viability of the sugar beet industry and a 100% Canadian product.
Join the CSBPA in their effort to establish a Domestic Sugar Policy, encouraging the growth and viability of the sugar beet industry and a 100% Canadian product.
Food Security
Food Security
Providing access to a fully Canadian, ethically sourced, and sustainable product. Less imports. More local.
Improved Competitiveness
Improved Competitiveness
International cane farmers currently hold 90% of the Canadian sugar market. Let's even it out for our local growers.
Economic & Rural Development
Economic & Rural Development
Creating jobs in rural areas and supporting the development of small communities.
Economic
Economic
Diversification
Diversification
Relieving economic pressure from oil and gas to agriculture, all while providing opportunities for the crop to expand nationally.
Reduction in Climate Change Impacts
Reduction in Climate Change Impacts
Canadian sugar beets have been verified as sustainably grown and produced. It's time to see our groceries filled with a product that provides economic, social, and environmental benefits.
Increased Gross
Increased Gross
Domestic Product
Domestic Product
Sugar beets are a high-value crop. By increasing the number of acres grown in Canada, we will see an increase in GDP contribution from our agriculture industries.
"To have the Government of Canada implement a domestic sugar policy that will prioritize the production of beet sugar."
"To have the Government of Canada implement a domestic sugar policy that will prioritize the production of beet sugar."
Sugar beet crop grown outside of Bow Island, Alberta.
Alberta Sugar Beet Industry Impacts
Alberta Sugar Beet Industry Impacts
With a domestic sugar policy, these numbers could increase by 100% +
8%
8%
Canadian Market Share
28,000
28,000
Acres Grown
125,000
125,000
Tonnes of Sugar
2,150
2,150
Jobs
$50 Million
$50 Million
Labor Income
$248 Million
$248 Million
Economic Contribution
Industry Sustainability
Industry Sustainability
Sugar beets grown for Canadian consumption were verified as sustainably grown and produced at the FSA Silver Level using the SAI Platform FSA.
Sugar beets grown for Canadian consumption were verified as sustainably grown and produced at the FSA Silver Level using the SAI Platform FSA.
The Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) enables food and drink businesses to assess, improve, and validate on-farm sustainability. Assessments are independently audited and cover 17 fundamental components of sustainable agriculture.
The Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) enables food and drink businesses to assess, improve, and validate on-farm sustainability. Assessments are independently audited and cover 17 fundamental components of sustainable agriculture.
This verification confirms that our growers are managing their resources to achieve a sustainable farming operation that benefits the environment, economy, and people. Not only does this verification apply to how our sugar beets are grown, but it also applies to the farmer's entire operation.
This verification confirms that our growers are managing their resources to achieve a sustainable farming operation that benefits the environment, economy, and people. Not only does this verification apply to how our sugar beets are grown, but it also applies to the farmer's entire operation.
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Show your support for local farmers and Canadian products!
Show your support for local farmers and Canadian products!
[Canadian Sugar Beet Producers Association] [403-223-1110] [office@asbg.ca] [www.albertasugarbeets.ca]
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