Origin
The Alberta Bison Association (ABA) was established in 1991 by ten charter members who envisioned an organization to serve the regional interests of bison producers in Alberta. Today the ABA supports the Bison Producers of Alberta (BPA) in providing leadership and direction for Alberta’s bison industry. The ABA continues to maintain its regional association status with the Canadian Bison Association (CBA). The ABA through the PBA and the CBA assists in vigorously promoting and representing the interests of the bison industry to consumers and all levels of government.

Vision
"The Alberta Bison Industry is a dynamic, successful business providing consumers with high quality heritage meat that is natural and distinctive."

• Endorses high standards in grading and a quality assurance program
• Increases consumer awareness through promotion of healthy low-fat meat products
• Provides desirable value-added bison products to consumers
• Maintains profitable bison meat production
• Provides strong support and information to potential investors and producers