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Ontario pork producers give back to front-line workers at Sofina processing plant 13
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2020

Ontario pork producers give back to front-line workers at Sofina processing plant

GUELPH, ONTARIO (May 13, 2020) – Front-line workers at the Sofina Foods Inc. processing plant in Burlington, ON were treated to lunch today as a token of appreciation from Ontario’s pork farmers.

Ontario Pork AGM – Postponed until further notice

Ontario Pork AGM – Postponed until further notice

March 13, 2020 – GUELPH – In light of ongoing concerns related to COVID-19 coronavirus, Ontario Pork has made the decision to postpone its annual general meeting, scheduled for March 24 and 25, 2020 in Guelph, Ontario. The decision to postpone was made out of an abundance of caution, based on information provided by public health officials and a growing...
March 13, 2020 0 Comments
New transport regulations

New transport regulations

Under the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA’s) Health of Animals Regulations (Part XII), Canada’s livestock industry will see changes to its Transportation of Animals requirements. The new requirements will be phased in beginning February 20, 2020. The new regulations are more detailed with respect to animal needs and specify intervals for...
February 20, 2020 0 Comments
COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

---- UPDATED MAY 20 ---- COVID-19 Farm Information Guide for Ontario Pork Producers. Front-line workers at Sofina Foods Inc. processing plant in Burlington were treated to lunch as a token of appreciation from Ontario’s pork farmers.
May 20, 2020 0 Comments
Local producer association meetings

Local producer association meetings

In the upcoming weeks, local producer association meetings will be held across the province. Please click here to see a list of all the meetings listed by association.

January 10, 2020 0 Comments
Ontario pork farmers welcome proposed trespassing legislation

Ontario pork farmers welcome proposed trespassing legislation

GUELPH, ON – Dec. 4, 2019 – Monday’s announcement regarding the proposed Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2019, was welcomed by Ontario Pork members and their partners in food production across the province.
December 4, 2019 0 Comments
Ontario Introduces Legislation to Protect Ontario's Farmers, Farm Animals and Food Supply

Ontario Introduces Legislation to Protect Ontario's Farmers, Farm Animals and Food Supply

Later today, Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, will introduce legislation entitled, Security From Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2019 in the Ontario Legislature. The proposed legislation, if passed, will better protect farmers, their animals,...
December 2, 2019 0 Comments
Taste of Ontario for provincial, territorial leaders

Taste of Ontario for provincial, territorial leaders

Ontario Pork was pleased to take part in Premier Doug Ford's Taste of Ontario reception for Canada's provincial premiers and territorial leaders, held in Mississauga on Sunday.
We welcome stability in the ag sector as Minister Bibeau maintains her role

We welcome stability in the ag sector as Minister Bibeau maintains her role

The Canadian Pork Council is pleased to learn that Minister Bibeau will continue her work as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food Canada.
Donate today to support Friends of the Food Bank

Donate today to support Friends of the Food Bank

Food banks across Ontario will be able to put more protein on the menu with shipments of ground pork delivered in October and November. Another donation is planned before the busy holiday season.
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