Manitoba Pork Supports Ongoing Relief Efforts in Ukraine.
Manitoba Pork and its producers are donating $10,000 to the Canadian Red Cross, in support of the Ukraine humanitarian crisis appeal, Manitoba Pork chair Rick Préjet announced in April at the 57th annual Manitoba Pork Council Annual General Meeting. The Canadian Red Cross is actively responding to humanitarian needs in Ukraine, through immediate and ongoing relief efforts. •
CBS Expands Team
As farmers face-off against new challenges to raise livestock profitably and sustainably, they’ll have a new ally helping them shut-out top obstacles and establish winning strategies with innovations in feed technology.
Former top hockey goaltender Kris Westblom has joined CBS Bio Platforms as part of the new business development and customer support team, helping farmers across cattle, swine and poultry sectors. A key focus for Westblom will be assisting customers with the adoption of new tools that fit the trend toward making stronger use of natural bio-based ingredients and processes that fit strategies for improved efficiency and antimicrobial stewardship. •
Alberta Pork Producers Donate
THANK YOU to Alberta Pork Producers for the donation of 8642 pounds of boneless pork loin to Lethbridge Soup Kitchen. They are looking forward to utilizing this product as well as sharing it with other organizations in our community. •
Alltech Canada Announces 2022 Planet of Plenty™ Award Recipient
Blue Ridge Farms is feeding its local community through regenerative ranching. Brett and Jillian Byers, along with their four young children, manage a 400-head cow-calf herd in Blue Ridge, Alberta. They raise beef for butcher year-round, as well as pastured poultry and pigs from spring to fall, selling their products through a farm store located on their ranch. The Byers are active members of their community and innovators of a growing business in the agri-food industry. Their family works together to regenerate the land with the goal that it will sustain many future generations to come. •
Jefo Proud to be Recognized as Best Managed Companies for 7th Year in Row
It is with great pleasure and pride that we officially announce that Jefo has been awarded the designation of one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the seventh year in a row. As a result of achieving this designation, we are now recognized as a Platinum Club member- the highest honour!
This prestigious business award is based on an extensive independent review of Jefo’s approach to management, corporate culture and strategic vision. •
Advanced Ag Products Officially Launches New Canadian Expansion
Canadian farmers across cattle, swine, and poultry sectors are poised to benefit from an expanded availability of innovative feed technology solutions supporting animal health, performance, and profitability.
U.S. Advanced Ag Products based has announced the official launch of a new Canadian division for the company out of Lethbridge, Alberta with a network serving farmers across key production regions. Advanced Ag Products kicked off the official launch at the Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada, recently held May 10-12 in Saskatoon – a dynamic conference that brings together feed industry representatives from across the country to share the latest science and innovation shaping the industry. •
Design Concrete Adds Distributor
Design Concrete is pleased to welcome Mandel Environment Solutions Inc. of Lethbridge, AB as a regional distributor.
They are carrying an inventory of Design Concrete hog slats for those in need of a few replacements. •
