2017 Saskatchewan Pork Industry
Award of Distinction for Production Excellence
Honouring David Resch, General Manager of Production, Chesterfield Stock Farm
Sask Pork’s Awards of Distinction honour individuals or organizations who through their leadership, commitment and innovation contribute to the success and sustainability of the Saskatchewan pork industry. Awards are presented annually in November at the Saskatchewan Pork
A total of 287 delegates were registered for the 40th annual Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium.
A group of 73 producers and 14 validators liked what they saw in a sneak peek at the new Canadian Pork Excellence program.
The score of seven out-of-10 put a smile on Canadian Pork Council executive director John Ross’ face. He
So where exactly did the year go, seems like only a few short weeks ago I was typing my welcome to 2017 message. Blink. Now here I am penning the message for last release this year.
I have to start first and foremost with a huge, HUGE thanks for the constant encouragement and appreciation that
Transportation issues, hog supplies, protesters, labour costs: Senior management reports “business as usual” at processing plants in the three westernmost provinces.
Getting enough pigs for Britco plant at Langley, B.C. and finding enough people to work there are likely the most pressing of the ongoing issues, said Raymond Fehr, in charge of hog procurement for
A great friend and a giant in the pork industry, Bill Vaags passed away recently.
A release by the Manitoba Pork Council said Manitoba’s pork industry has had many champions over the years, but few as dynamic as Bill Vaags, who passed away recently at the age of 82, leaving a hole in numerous lives
Peter Manness, PAg, is a Business Advisor in MNP’s Farm Management Consulting group working throughout Manitoba delivering management consulting services and helps implement solutions on a broad range of issues for primary agricultural producers, agricultural industry organizations and producer groups including Hutterite Colonies.
Peter works closely with clients to deliver solutions tailored to help them
Ingredients
1 lb (500 g) Canadian Pork Leg Inside,
Scallopini or Schnitzel
1 egg
1 tbsp (15 ml) water
2 cups (500 ml) bread crumbs
1 tsp (5 ml) dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper
1/4 cup (50 ml) all purpose flour
2 tbsp (25 ml) EACH canola oil, butter
Directions
Beat egg with water. Combine bread
I grew up on a farm five miles northeast of a little village, Plum Coulee, MB where I watched my father, several hired hands, and my brother farm. Dad went by the Henry or [H. C.] Siemens planted at least a thousand acres back in 1960 growing wheat, oats, barley, flax, field peas, sunflowers,
New Chair For CCSI
The Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement (CCSI) recently held their 2017 annual general meeting in Ottawa, Ontario. A new Executive Committee was elected, with Brent Robinson appointed as the new Chair of CCSI. He replaces Rod de Wolde, who has served as the chair since 2013. CCSI would like to thank
Alberta Livestock Expo
A new trade show will take place in Lethbridge AB at Exhibition Park on Thursday October 12th from 9 am – 5:30 pm. This new trade show will be a multispecies event, welcoming all aspects of the agriculture industry for the one day show.
Details are available at albertalivestockexpo.com or by contacting Lisa
