Top Five Priorities Over the past few months, Alberta Pork has written to 34 Alberta Members of Parliament and 91 Members of the Legislative Assembly to inform them of the hard work our producers do in feeding our province and the world. In doing so, the Alberta’s pork industry supports over 13,000 jobs and contributes…
Unity, Innovation, and Progress: What’s Inside the Spring 2025 Edition of the Canadian Hog Journal The latest edition of the Canadian Hog Journal is here—and it’s a powerful testament to the resilience, unity, and forward-thinking spirit of Canada’s red meat sector. From coast to coast, producers, processors, and industry leaders are coming together to tackle…
Now Open: SCAP On-Farm Value Added and Value-Added Programs Alberta producers and processors now have access to two exciting funding opportunities through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP): the On-Farm Value Added Program and the Value-Added Program. These programs are open for applications and will remain so until all available funding is allocated—early action is…
CSHIN is a national organization that gathers and shares information on swine health. Its main goal is to provide regular updates on swine diseases, helping pig farmers and veterinarians respond quickly to potential threats. By analyzing reports from different regions, CSHIN creates a big-picture view of swine health in Canada. Pork producers work hard to…
PED Confirmed on Two Swine Farms in RM of Grasslands: Producers Urged to Stay Vigilant Two swine farms in the Rural Municipality of Grasslands have recently been confirmed to have cases of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED). The infected premises include a nursery operation (IP001) and a linked downstream finisher (IP002). A buffer area has been…
As global attention remains focused on African swine fever (ASF), another highly contagious disease has re-emerged in the spotlight—Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). With recent outbreaks across Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa, the Canadian swine sector must remain alert and proactive. Why FMD Matters Unlike ASF, which affects only pigs, FMD is a…
On March 19, 2025 the Canadian Pork Council, with the support of Alberta Pork and the other provincial pork organizations, launched PigLEARN, an online training platform for Canadian pork producers. PigLEARN offers: 86+ training modules in swine sector-specific best management practices A platform to onboard new workers or refresh the knowledge of experienced workers Tracking…
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) has launched a new On-Farm Efficiency Program for producers. This program combines the key funding opportunities previously seen under the Farm Technology Program and Efficient Grain Handling Program with the additional inclusion of Energy Efficiency. The On-Farm Efficiency Program offers a maximum of $150,000 over four streams of funding:…
AgriStability: Helping Canadian Farmers Weather Tough Times Canada’s farmers work hard every day to put high-quality food on our tables and export it around the world. They follow strict standards, and their products go through rigorous inspections to ensure safety and quality. But lately, they’ve been facing some tough challenges, including new trade barriers with…
Thanks to all who were able to come out to our producer meetings in Grande Prairie, Red Deer, Drumheller, and Lethbridge. These meetings were an opportunity for you to learn about: how Alberta Pork advocates for producers the current economic landscape for the swine industry our strategies to promote pork to consumers to both educate…