2025 Federal Election Toolkit

Apr 02, 2025

With the 2025 federal election date of April 28th, 2025 quickly approaching, we need to build awareness of the current challenges and opportunities facing the Canadian and Ontario beef sectors.

This toolkit has been put together to assist Ontario farmers and industry representatives during engagements with federal candidates on sector priorities, prior to the election.

Every conversation between farmers and local candidates increases the awareness of the beef and broader agri-food sector and our associated opportunities and challenges.

Producers are encouraged to take the time to reach out to local candidates of all stripes through attendance at all-candidate meetings and/or one-on-one meetings and other riding and community events. Additionally, producers can engage candidates through social media, email, written letters or phone calls. Reaching out and building a connection with local candidates will provide us a better understanding of each political party’s plans and commitments for agriculture in the future.

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Video: Building Better Barns: Innovations in Hog Facility Design with PSI’s Tim Messinger

In this exclusive interview from the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress Rachel Fishback and Swineweb sit down with Tim Messinger, a seasoned expert from Precision Structures Inc. (PSI) of Wellman, Iowa, to delve into the latest trends and innovations in hog barn construction and remodeling.

With nearly two decades at PSI, Tim shares his journey from draftsman to sales, highlighting the company’s comprehensive services in building farrow-to-wean complexes, finishers, and nurseries. He emphasizes the critical role of proper site layout and grading in barn construction, ensuring long-term efficiency and scalability for pork producers.

Tim also discusses the increasing importance of advanced ventilation systems and smart controllers like Maximus and AP Edge, which offer producers enhanced monitoring and control over barn environments. As construction costs have risen, PSI has seen an uptick in remodeling projects, particularly in slat replacements, roof refurbishments and barn gating remodels to extend the lifespan of existing facilities.

A key takeaway from Tim is the value of partnering with reputable builders who offer robust post-sale support. PSI’s dedicated service team stands ready to assist clients 24/7, addressing emergencies and ensuring optimal barn performance.

For pork producers looking to build or upgrade their facilities, this conversation offers valuable insights into best practices and the latest industry developments.