The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) held a successful spring meeting in Ottawa recently to update members on its key initiatives. Producers from across Canada met for a full day of sessions to help shape the future of the industry and address the many challenges and opportunities for the next year.
Participants discussed the state of
This is what M-COOL is all about
Despite what some say, Canada’s minister of agriculture makes the rounds and most often does the job and is in it long enough to make the rounds more than once.
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz concluded his second agricultural mission to Turkey where he participated in the G20 ministerial agricultural
Whether rightfully or wrongfully animals are getting protection through legislation often dictated by those who don’t have the industry at heart but mostly the animals’ welfare at heart.
In Saskatchewan, already in effect since April 1, a newly formed Saskatchewan humane society will take over the enforcement of Saskatchewan’s Animal Protection Act.
Earlier this year the
Ingredients
1 Canadian Pork Tenderloin, well trimmed, about 12 oz/375g
3 tbsp 50 ml raspberry jam
1 tbsp 15 ml coarsely cracked pink peppercorns(or black pepper)
Directions
Place raspberry jam and tenderloin in a resealable plastic bag or non-metal container for a minimum 30 minutes or overnight. Place peppercorns on a large dinner plate. Remove the tenderloin from the bag and roll onto
A great ride, but it is time to leave the race says the retiring chair of Manitoba Pork Council.
At the annual general meeting of Manitoba Pork Council in Winnipeg in April, Karl Kynoch stepped down as chair after serving for 11 years.
Kynoch says there are a number of challenges for the industry going forward.
“I
2015 Manitoba Pork Industry Awards
Manitoba Pork recognized the winners of the 2015 Pork Industry Awards, presented annually to individuals, groups and organizations in recognition of their significant contributions at the annual general meeting on April 15.
The first award went to the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association presented in recognition of the exemplary leadership of Manitoba’s
Dr. Tracy Gilson, the operations manager with the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre says, since the facility opened its doors three years ago, the baby pigs are still its most popular attraction.
The University of Manitoba’s Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre, located on highway 75 south of Winnipeg, features
The pork industry in Canada seems to be one sector of agriculture which could literally fade into oblivion.
That is actually a statement I would not have thought I would ever write, but the sector is evidence of how quickly things can change in the area of agriculture.
Pigs were once commonplace on practically every farm
It sometimes seems much-to-do-about-nothing with the Manitoba NDP government negotiating with Manitoba Pork Council and its member hog farmers to try and get around the hog barn expansion moratorium.
First, the province suggested using equipment far too costly and that doesn’t work in Manitoba’s cold winters. Now they’re suggesting if the new hog barns farmers
As I am typing this it is a beautiful 26 degrees outside and seeding in this area is over eighty per cent complete. Now all we need is some much required rain.
Producers are very excited with the recent announcement of the final rejected appeal on COOL. Now the U.S. has to take a hard
