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Pork donation provides protein for more than 200,000 meals

More than 200,000 servings of fresh ground pork will help feed Ontario families in need this year thanks to a grassroots fundraising initiative supported by hog farmers and their industry partners.

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

GUELPH, ONTARIO (June 29, 2020) – Front-line workers at the Conestoga Meats processing plant in Breslau, ON were treated to lunch on June 25 and 26 as a token of appreciation from Ontario's pork farmers.

June 29, 2020 0 Comments

2020 Social Responsibility Report Survey

Emails with the survey link have been sent. Look for subject lines containing: "Social Responsibility Report Survey" If you did not receive the email or prefer another method of taking the survey, please reach out to communications@ontariopork.on.ca

June 25, 2020 0 Comments

New legislation protects farms and food safety

June 17, 2020 — Ontario farm families depend on the safety and security of their farms to raise livestock, and grow and produce food to maintain a strong, reliable food supply. That’s why Ontario’s farm and commodity groups applaud the Ontario government for Bill 156, the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020. Bill 156...

June 17, 2020 0 Comments

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

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...

February 20, 2020 0 Comments