The largest member of the Canadian Cattle Association is threatening to pull its membership in the national organization by July 1st of next year.
Wanting a larger representation on the CCA board, and refunds that are making it tougher for them to meet both their funding needs and CCA assessments were reasons given by the Alberta Beef Producers for the potential move.
CCA president and Birtle area rancher Tyler Fulton says a resolution is going to have to involve all provincial members, and not just ABP and the Canadian Cattle Association.
"They need to be part of that conversation. Any change to Alberta's funding model, how it funds CCA, has an impact on how all of the provinces fund the CCA. And so it is an important issue and one that is critical for this time."
Fulton says a lot of movement has taken place since the ABP made the announcement, and he is optimistic an agreement can be reached to keep Alberta in the CCA.
