Under the Farm Products’ Marketing Act regulations, Ontario is divided into four pork producing zones. There are 26 local pork producers’ associations within these zones. Each association is unique and determines its own direction, priorities and focus. Local pork producers’ associations play an important role in electing delegates and providing input to the Board of Directors to create policies and make decisions that impact the industry. Board members are elected by the association delegates within each zone.

The Board of Directors is responsible for strategic policy development, advocacy and government relations across a wide variety of issues that impact Ontario’s pork industry and producers’ viability. 

As a key point of contact with industry stakeholders and the provincial government, the Board seeks to balance the impact of regulatory shifts, as well as changes to government policy and the compliance requirements in our markets, with industry competitiveness and sustainability. 

The Board is also responsible for ensuring the organization’s funds are used to the best advantage for the long-term benefit of Ontario pork producers.

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Zone 1

Geographic Area: Chatham-Kent, Elgin, Essex, Huron, Lambton and Middlesex
 

Maaike Campbell	Mike Mitchell	Tara Terpstra Vice-Chair

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Zone 2

Geographic Area: Brant, Haldimand, Hamilton, Niagara, Norfolk, Oxford, Perth and Waterloo

 

Tanya Terpstra	John de Bruyn Chair	Eric Schwindt

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Zone 3

Geographic Area: Algoma, Bruce, Cochrane, Dufferin, Grey, Halton, Kenora, Manitoulin, Muskoka, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Peel, Rainy River, Simcoe, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Timiskaming, Toronto, Wellington and York

 

Arno Schober

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Zone 4

Geographic Area: Durham, Frontenac, Haliburton, Hastings, Kawartha Lakes, Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, Lennox and Addington, Northumberland, Ottawa, Peterborough, Prescott and Russell, Prince Edward, Renfrew and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry

 

Bruce Hudson

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Geographic Map

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Ontario Pork 2023 Committees

Each year the newly elected Board of Directors forms the committees that will work under Board mandate for that year.

• Ontario Pork Committees (Updated April 2023)

 

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Ontario Pork Leadership Training

 

Ontario Pork Leadership Training program is designed for aspiring pork producers who are looking for insights, knowledge and tools to become more effective leaders, the program provides rich context to develop the skills and knowledge required to become successful industry leaders. The focus is on helping producers develop the capabilities required to respond effectively to the challenges of leading the pork industry in Ontario.

All producers interested in advancing themselves in their leadership journey are encouraged to apply. The cost of the program will be covered by Ontario Pork. For more information or to apply, please contact olga.klashtorny@ontariopork.on.ca.