Alberta Pork Congress Celebrates Industry Leadership and Innovation

Jun 22, 2026

The Alberta pork industry gathered in Red Deer for the 2026 Alberta Pork Congress, bringing together producers, researchers, suppliers, industry partners, and stakeholders to share knowledge, strengthen connections, and explore the latest innovations impacting pork production across the province.

One of the highlights of this year’s event was the presentation of the 2026 Pork Industry Ambassador Award to Charlotte Shipp, Industry Programs Manager with Alberta Pork.

The Pork Industry Ambassador Award recognizes individuals whose leadership, dedication, and commitment have made a significant and lasting contribution to Alberta’s pork sector.

Throughout her career with Alberta Pork, Shipp has played a key role in several important industry initiatives, including leadership of the Alberta Swine Traceability System, advancing wild boar control efforts, supporting producer grant programs, and serving as a trusted liaison between producers, government, and industry partners.

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Video: Trade Uncertainty and Pork Growth - Cam Dahl

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Cam Dahl, General Manager of Manitoba Pork Council, discusses how trade uncertainty affects growth across Canadian pork production. He explains why CUSMA, market diversification, non-tariff barriers, access to capital, labor needs, and producer advocacy all matter as the industry plans for investment, exports, and long-term competitiveness. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Trade uncertainty makes access to capital difficult when producers and processors are ready to invest and grow."

Meet the guest: Cam Dahl / cam-dahl-58115832 is the General Manager of Manitoba Pork Council. He has extensive leadership experience across Canadian agriculture, including Cereals Canada, the Canada Grains Council, Manitoba Beef Producers, and the Canadian Grain Commission. His work focuses on policy, advocacy, trade, business development, and strengthening market opportunities for Canadian producers. Learn more from Cam Dahl on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms.