Sharing our love of pork this summer

June is Pork Month! Alberta Pork has partnered with Freson Bros., Sunterra Market and Federated Co-op to build excitement and raise awareness of the pork industry, which supports food security, jobs and culinary excellence in so many communities across the province. We want to inspire home cooks, backyard BBQers and meat enthusiasts, while honouring those…

Alberta Pork semi-annual meetings 2023

Overview Alberta Pork’s semi-annual meetings are a chance for all registered producers and industry partners to gather for an afternoon of conversation, to receive information about our work, and to provide input on what we do and how we can help you succeed. Alberta Pork’s 2023 semi-annual meetings will take place in four locations across…

Alberta Pork Q4 2022 report

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 introduces 2023 directors

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 AGM 2022

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…

Swine Tech 2022 presentations now available

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…

Advance Payments Program now available

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…

Remembering Bruce Campbell

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…

Carbon tax exemption moves ahead

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…