The Alberta Pork Q4 2022 report is now available. Quarterly reports are being published as part of Alberta Pork’s ongoing business planning and reporting process. This quarter’s report includes updates on: Market Trends Quality Assurance Environmental Footprint Traceability Wild Boar Media Producer Support
Alberta Pork welcomes Steven Waldner and Marcel Rupert to the board of directors, following the nomination process that began in December 2022 and finished on January 20, 2023. Our sincere appreciation to director Martin Waldner for his dedication and contributions over his two terms of service, which will end after our upcoming semi-annual meetings. Two…
Alberta Pork’s 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on Thurs., Nov. 24, 2022 at the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel. The business meeting was held in the morning from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by presentations in the afternoon by relevant experts. Check out Alberta Pork’s 2022 annual report and see the presentations from our…
The 23rd Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop took place on Wed., Oct. 19, 2022. The theme of this year’s event was, ‘Maximizing Marginal Gains.’ Presentation slide decks and presenter bios are now available online. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend, exhibit at or sponsor this event! For more information, please contact Charlotte…
Western Canadian hog producers can now apply for up to $1 million, with the first $250,000 interest-free, through the Advance Payments Program. The program is designed to help producers meet short-term financial obligations and covers those who own weaned piglets, feeder pigs, market hogs and breeding stock (gilts, sows and boars). Pigs already sent to…
Last week, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) announced an investment of up to $45.3 million to enhance efforts to prevent African Swine Fever (ASF) from entering Canada and prepare for a potential outbreak. Brent Moen, Chair, Alberta Pork applauds Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister, AAFC on her commitment to our sector and Alberta’s hog farmers. “While ASF…
Alberta Pork’s board of directors, staff and producers regret to announce the loss of pork industry legend, Bruce Campbell, who passed away on Tues., May 17, aged 85-years-old. Our sincere condolences to Campbell’s loved ones and former colleagues. Campbell grew up on a farm near Chater, Manitoba and graduated from the University of Manitoba, in…
Overview Earlier this month, Alberta Pork recommended hog producers advocate for Bill C-234, an Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. The proposed amendment would “expand the definition of eligible farming machinery and extend the exemption to include natural gas and propane for specific uses.” Last week, on Wed., May 18, the bill…
Alberta Pork’s board of directors, staff and producers regret to announce that long-time pork industry titan, Bernie Peet, passed away unexpectedly on Wed., Apr. 20, aged 72-years-old. Our sincere condolences to Peet’s loved ones and former colleagues. Peet studied agriculture at Reading University, in Berkshire, U.K., from where he graduated, in 1974. After graduation, he…
The current humanitarian crisis in Ukraine has deeply touched everyone. As we all look for an end to this meaningless conflict, the violence and population displacement has created a tremendous need for international support. In solidarity with those affected by the situation, Alberta Pork’s board of directors has chosen to make a $10,000 financial contribution…