Barn near Acme Alberta
Nestled among the ocean of grain fields northeast of Calgary lies the site of a mixed farm that seeded and grew an industry.Roughly seven decades have passed since Stan and Flo Price embarked on a farming venture that would bring PIC to Canada from its home in the United Kingdom, and
Colleen McElwain
Animal Health Canada has secured $13 million in funding through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s AgriAssurance Program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. This funding, announced at the Animal Health Canada Forum 2024, will support efforts to improve the health and welfare of farmed animals across Canada over the next five years.Executive Director Colleen
Group photos include Chris White, President and CEO of the Canadian Meat Council, Canada Pork, StephenHeckbert, Executive Director of the Canadian Pork Council, and Minister Lawrence MacAulay.Pictures courtesy Jennica Klassen,Communications Specialist, Canadian Pork Council
Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, recently concluded a productive visit to Beijing, China, where he worked to strengthen trade
Richelle Reddy
Two Manitoban organizations offer free support services to emphasize the critical but often overlooked mental health and wellness issues in farming communities.“In small towns and rural areas, the close-knit nature of the community—where your neighbour might also be your healthcare provider—can create a sense of shame, isolation, and stigma around seeking care,” stated
The Senate in Ottawa is rife with several bills passed by the House of Commons that the agricultural sector is grappling with, causing some heavy concerns that could involve trade and key agriculture sectors.The Canadian agri-food producers commend the Senate Foreign Affairs and International Trade Committee for amending Bill C-282 so that it does
When you live in Canada it’s difficult to envision grocery store shelves being empty.Even at the height of the COVID crisis food was always there – albeit some brands and specific items missing or in limited supply.Realistically, when you live in a country which has long been a major agricultural produce producer which has
Rick Préjet
Rick Préjet, a hog producer from Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB, and chair of the Manitoba Pork Council, addressed producers during the MPC meeting in Niverville, MB. Highlighting Manitoba’s leadership in the hog sector, Préjet emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong national presence and fostering international relationships, particularly with U.S. producers and
Manitoba Pork ASF Panel
In November, Manitoba Pork hosted its annual Fall Producer Meetings in Niverville and Portage la Prairie, offering an opportunity to engage with producers and tackle critical issues facing the industry. The meetings featured in-depth discussions on African Swine Fever (ASF) planning and preparedness, government funding opportunities, and updates on Manitoba Pork’s
Grower barn
Loose Sow Housing
Lucas Maendel, the right hand to the hog boss at Blue Clay Colony near Arnaud, MB, shared his insights on their recently renovated group housing hog barn. Maendel highlighted the renovation’s efficiency and functionality, particularly how the barn’s layout design creates a seamless flow.“It’s well set up,” Maendel noted, “describing the
Ken Engele, the Prairie Swine Centre’s manager of knowledge transfer, said that when it comes to management, little things done right add up.Speaking at the recent Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2024 in Saskatoon, Engele said two surveys of pork producers conducted by Prairie Swine Centre and CDQP in partnership with Swine Innovation Porc looked
