Ontario Pork AGM is March 21-22. Reserve your spot.
Looking for delicious pork recipes and cooking tips? We have family-friendly meals, unexpected desserts and show-stopping holiday feasts.
Part of a proud Canadian farming tradition, Ontario Pork represents about 997 pork producers who care for their animals and the environment while providing healthy, sustainable food for a hungry world.
GUELPH – Ontario Pork is proud to celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day with the launch of The Whole Hog. The book is a collection of pork recipes, stories and tips gathered from people who work across Ontario’s food supply chain. The 200-page book highlights local food and is designed for anyone who yearns for everyday sustainability.
Up-to-date information and advice for Ontario pork producers regarding COVID-19.
Resources available to help you to raise awareness and reduce the risk of African Swine Fever.
OPIC Workshop 1: Employee Retention: Love the ones you're with (Feb 28)
What: OPIC-run webinar about employee retention When: February 28 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Where: Rostock Hall (4817 46 Line, Rostock, ON) Registration: Contact Donna Kaczmarczyk at dkaczmarczyk@southwestvets.ca. Please indicate workshop number and date/location (this is Workshop #1). Cost: $40 for OPIC members; $65 for non-OPIC members
One of our current & pressing challenges is keeping our staff and getting them engaged & productive. This workshop aims to provide ideas on retaining talents in the barns.
Swine Online (Mar 2)
What: Swine Online When: March 2 at 8:00 p.m. Where: Online Registration: Please email swineonline2021@gmail.com
Our topic for this week is Weaning Age, and producer Egbert Deetman will take us through his farming operation.
Attached you will find the polling questions that will be used during the meeting. Please have a look at them before joining.
Also, the Swine Online committee is seeking input from you all on future topic ideas and/or names of producers who are willing to share with the group. We will have some time to discuss this during this week's meeting, but you can also send suggestions to this email account.
Shared on behalf of the Swine Online Committee.
OPIC Workshop 2: Employee Retention: Love the ones you're with (Mar 15)
What: OPIC-run webinar about looking after your most important asset: People When: March 15 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Where: Rostock Hall (4817 46 Line, Rostock, ON) Registration: Contact Donna Kaczmarczyk at dkaczmarczyk@southwestvets.ca. Please indicate workshop number and date/location (this is Workshop #2). Cost: $40 for OPIC members; $65 for non-OPIC members
There are differences in management approaches between great vs not-so-good managers/leaders. We will tackle the secrets of great managers and how we can apply them.
In the Know: Mental Health Literacy for the Agriculture Community (Mar 20)
What: Mental health workshop/training for agriculture When: March 20 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Where: Online Registration: https://form.jotform.com/221454554470252
In the Know is a mental health literacy program designed specifically for farmers, their families and those who are involved and/or support the agriculture sector. Through this free, four-hour workshop, participants will cover the topics of stress, depression, anxiety, substance use and how to start a conversation around mental well-being. The workshops are facilitated by one of CMHA’s mental health professionals using ‘real-life’ examples from agriculture.
Ontario Pork AGM 2023
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ontario-pork-annual-general-meeting-2023-tickets-528566756397
A reminder that Delegates must check in on both days.
Swine Online (Mar 23)
What: Swine Online When: March 23 at 8:00 p.m. Where: Online Registration: Please email swineonline2021@gmail.com
The next Swine Online meeting is this Thursday, March 23rd at 8 pm. Zoom details will be sent out on the morning of the meeting.
This week we have Ryan Martin, the Production Manager for RFW Farms joining us. His presentation is titled: A Pragmatic View of Performance Trend-Lines…and how to manage your perspective.
Here are the polling questions that will be used during the meeting. Please have a look at them before joining.
London Swine Conference (Mar 28-29)
What: London Swine Conference When: March 28 & 29, 2023 Where: Doubletree by Hilton, 300 King St., London, ON Registration: https://www.londonswineconference.ca/registration Agenda/Program: https://www.londonswineconference.ca/program
Guardian Network: A suicide prevention network and training for the Agriculture Community (Mar 31)
What: Suicide prevention network and training for agriculture When: March 31, full day Where: Online Registration: https://form.jotform.com/222335664675260
The Guardian Network is a volunteer suicide prevention network which supports Ontario’s farming community.
A Guardian is an individual, over the age of 18, who is likely to be in contact with farmers through their work, volunteer activities, or their place in their community and has successfully completed The Guardian Network training program.
Guardians are equipped with strategies and tools to identify the signs of mental distress, react to farmers at-risk, and connect individuals with appropriate mental health and crisis resources.
Hambassador Spring Training (Apr 3)
What: Hambassador Spring Training When: April 3, 2023 Where: The GrandWay Events Center Registration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BAEAA2BA7FBC16-ontario Agenda/Program: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BAEAA2BA7FBC16-ontario
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Reserve your spot for the Ontario Pork Annual General Meeting 2023 on March 21-22 at the Delta Hotel in Guelph.
In the upcoming weeks, the 2023 local producer and association meetings will be held across the province. Please see this article for the meeting times and dates. Meeting times and dates are subject to change, so please check back often.
Swine Health Area and Regional Control — colloquially known as SHARC — is a collaborative tool to help producers anticipate and avoid disease risks to their herd.
On November 14 and 15, Ontario Pork Board Members met with Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) at Queen’s Park to discuss four key initiatives for the pork industry.
Ontario Pork will launch a new, modern Pig Mobile educational trailer at the Royal Winter Fair in November