Pork producers revive Donate a Hog program Tuesday, March 20, 2012 by BETTER FARMING STAFFOntario pork producers have revived their Donate a Hog program in support of the Ontario Association of Food Banks. Funds raised for the food banks will be used to purchase and distribute pork products for food bank clients.In a news release announcing the program, Ontario Pork chair Wilma Jeffray says the program “is an opportunity for Ontario’s pork farmers to demonstrate their commitment and generosity to our rural communities by donating towards families who are in need.”“Those living on extremely low incomes may not be able to afford to purchase pork, and the Donate A Hog program will go a long way in providing nutritious meals to families in need,” says OAFB executive director Bill Laidlaw.The Donate a Hog program, founded in 1998 by the late Elgin County pork producer Paul Mistele, has so far raised more than $90,000 to help feed hungry Ontario families, the news release said. The revived program runs until September 2012. BF Swine exporter funding more a promise kept than a promise made Report says pork exports to South Africa under threat
Recall petition against Alberta ag minister gathering signatures Thursday, November 27, 2025 An effort to recall Alberta’s agriculture and irrigation minister is in the fifth stage of the seven-stage process. As of Nov. 25, 2025, organizers in Minister RJ Sigurdson’s riding of Highwood have 90 days – until Monday, February 3, 2026 – to collect the required number of signatures –... Read this article online
Canada adopts ePhytos for grain shipments to Mexico Thursday, November 27, 2025 Canada is doing away with some paper documents related to ag exports to Mexico. Since Nov. 3, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has replaced paper phytosanitary certificates with electronic ones (ePhytos) for grain and related products heading to Mexico. These certificates... Read this article online
Sask. getting its first UFA store Wednesday, November 26, 2025 UFA is increasing its presence in Western Canada with its first store in Saskatchewan. At Agribition on Nov. 23, UFA revealed a new farm and ranch supply store will open in the Land of the Living Skies in 2026. The store will be at 850 North Service Road in Emerald Park. "While UFA... Read this article online
OFA celebrates student success and leadership with scholarships and a new award Wednesday, November 26, 2025 The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is investing in the future of Ontario agriculture by awarding six scholarships to students who demonstrate leadership, community involvement, and a passion for farming. Each recipient received $2,000 during OFA’s Annual General Meeting in Toronto... Read this article online
Navigating The World of Phytogenics in Swine Nutrition Wednesday, November 26, 2025 In Canada and around the world, the swine industry is undergoing transformation, driven by evolving consumer expectations, regulatory pressures, and the growing demand for sustainable production practices. Within this landscape, phytogenics have emerged as a promising innovation in animal... Read this article online