Ontario Pork Announces New Board Members for 2025
GUELPH, ONTARIO (April 15, 2025) – Ontario Pork is pleased to announce that Tara Terpstra, a pork producer from Huron County, has been acclaimed as Chair of the Board for a second consecutive year. Joining her in leadership is newly elected Vice Chair TJ Murray, a producer from Oxford County. Both Terpstra and Murray bring […]
Ontario Swine Conference: A Successful Start and an Exciting Future in 2026
A full house of pork producers joined for two days of discussion, recognition, and connection.
Govt Temporarily Deferring Select Provincially Administered Taxes
Ontario is providing $11B in relief to support workers and businesses amid economic uncertainty.
2025 Zone and Association Meetings
Zone meetings Association Meetings
Building a Feed Mill to Create a Self Sustainable Hog Operation
By building their own feed mill, Mae Mart Farms cut costs, boosted sustainability, and secured their future.
Ancient Cereal Crop Making a Return to Ontario Farm Fields
There’s a new version of an ancient grain that is making a return to Ontario farm fields. “It works really well for us in the organic setting, it’s easy to grow, its low management.” Ontario pork producer Egbert Deetman has nothing but positive things to say about his hybrid rye crop which he started feeding his pigs […]
Pig Mobile Educates Big Crowds at CNE in Toronto
Ontario Pork’s Pig Mobile was once again a must-see attraction for exhibition goers at the 145th annual Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto. Hambassadors interacted with tens of thousands of attendees, with an estimated 1.4 million visitors attending the CNE. Ontario Pork is grateful of the dedication from the 36 Hambassadors who filled over 80 […]
Generational Ontario Hog Farm Embracing Technology
As one of the early adaptors of using technology in his hog operation, John Van Engelen has seen firsthand how innovation has played an important role in the modernization of the pork industry. “Technology is big,” said John. “When my dad first came into the industry, he said farming was a lot easier because when […]
Fanshawe Students Showcase Ontario Pork
Students from the Fanshawe Professional Butchery Techniques Certificate Program proudly displayed Ontario Pork t-shirts on the London Campus. The Professional Butchery Techniques program is a one-year post-secondary credential course. Fanshawe has its own retail market known as The Chefs Table Market, which is one of the more than 400 Ontario Pork Brand Partners’ that use […]
Ontario Pork Leadership Training Program Now Accepting Applications
The Ontario Pork Leadership Training Program is now Accepting applications. This program is perfect for individuals who want to develop their leadership skills and make a real impact. You will gain invaluable insights, knowledge, and tools to become an effective leader. Our carefully designed curriculum covers a wide range of topics and includes practical exercises. The […]
