The Alberta Pork Producers Development Corporation (known as Alberta Pork) was organized in 1969 as a self-sustaining, not-for-profit hog producer hog marketing board controlled and directed by a producer Board of Directors who were – and still are – elected by fellow pork producers. During December 1996, the marketing powers were modified to allow open marketing and in late 2001, the powers were again modified when hog marketing powers were removed with the Corporation adopting the status of a Marketing Commission.
Alberta Pork was not, and is not, a government body. The powers of the Corporation and the regulations governing its operations are established by the Alberta Pork Producers Marketing Plan, which is enabled by the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act in the Province of Alberta. This is the same Act that allows the establishment and existence of 20 Commodity Marketing Boards and Commissions in Alberta.
Alberta Pork is a self-sustaining, not-for-profit oriented association that operates on behalf of Alberta pork producers. The organization currently collects a $1.00 per head service charge on market, breeding, or cull animals in addition to the 25 cents per head service charge on animals 50 pound or less (weaners). These funds are used for the development, growth and promotion of the Alberta pork industry.
"Speaking for Producers - Providing Leadership for Industry”
Vision Statement:
Valued producers of preferred quality foods in a prosperous and sustainable environment
Mission Statement:
To position Alberta pork producers and the industry as vital, sustainable and valued in the agri-food business and society through the continuous advancement of initiatives that enhances prosperity |