Ted Haney, president of the Canada Beef Export Federation, said now he plans a marketing blizzard while continuing efforts to lift the ban on Canadian beef in South Korea - "another very important market place".
Ted Haney was raised on a mixed farm including a beef cattle feedlot, a cow/calf ranch, and grain and forage crops. His family operated this integrated farm in the Picture Butte area of Southern Alberta for more than 85 years. Haney received his bachelor of science degree in agriculture in 1982 and his master of science in agriculture economics in 1991, both from the University of Alberta.Haney has worked as an agricultural consultant in Canada, specializing in farm management and valuation. In this capacity, he has assisted farm managers in developing strategic operational plans. Haney has also conducted many economic and policy studies affecting Canadian agriculture. He served as project economist for two years in Burma, managing a dairy development project.
Since 1992, Haney has managed the Canada Beef Export Federation (CBEF), established by the Canadian cattle and beef industry to expand export markets for its products in the global marketplace. As president, Haney is responsible for planning and implementing a multi-million-dollar international market development program delivered through six international offices located in Asia and Mexico.
Haney has senior management responsibility for the operation of these offices, as well as primary responsibility for trade access negotiations with countries of export interest to the industry.
In tackling the issues arising from Canada's bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) crisis and its impact on the Canadian cattle and beef industry, Haney has been highly vocal and visible in representing the industry's interests. His candid and forthright approach in dealing with all levels of industry and government to resolve issues has earned him a reputation as a straight-talker and a leader who takes a strong stand.
Haney's experience living in Burma, followed by 18 years of international work in Asia, Mexico and Russia, has developed his cultural sensitivity. He says he truly enjoys working and living in diverse cultural environments - with special focus on foods and social practices.
Haney began studying karate in 1995, eventually earning his fourth level black belt in 2003. He enjoys sharing his love of the sport through teaching children and adults. Community involvement is high on his priorities - as demonstrated by his volunteer relationships with the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede and Summerstock Conservatory Society. Haney and his wife Lori have lived in Calgary since 1992 and are the parents of three young adults.
