Alberta Pork Launching Producer Survey to Serve You Better

May 05, 2015

As part of our efforts to support producers, Alberta Pork staff will be conducting a short phone survey beginning next week. Since our last producer survey in 2011, a lot has changed in the industry, and as your representative, it’s critical that we have up-to-date information to ensure that the programs we’re working on for you will meet your needs.

As well, we must have current facts and figures on pork production in Alberta to effectively advocate for you with government and tell your story to media and consumers.

Any information you provide us is strictly confidential. When talking with government or consumers, we will only be using total numbers (eg. “x” total number of sows in Alberta, “x” total number of market pigs in Alberta). Your individual details will not be shared with anyone under any circumstances.

We know you’re very busy, so we will do our best to gather your information quickly and efficiently.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation. By completing the survey, you will play a key role in helping us to serve you better and stay relevant to your needs.

Source: AlbertaPork

Video: CEOs of the Industry: John McIntire, Partner at Pike Pig Systems

CEOs of the Industry, Jim sits down with John McIntire, Partner at Pike Pig Systems, one of the most quietly impressive 26,000-sow operations in the U.S. John shares how he grew from operator to partner, how Pike built a people-first culture with long-tenured managers, and why they’re committed to weaning bigger, stronger pigs at 25+ days.

John breaks down how Pike stays efficient in a tough economic environment, the power of their shareholder-owned farm model, and how their work with PIC and a 240-head boar facility drives genetics and health outcomes. He also opens up about the innovations Pike adopts — and how they decide what’s truly valuable versus industry hype.

From Prop 12 and labor challenges to trade, consumer expectations, and sustainability, John chooses a hot-button issue and shares how Pike is preparing for the future. The episode closes with a rapid-fire “Fast Five” — mindset, leadership, daily habits, and three words that define Pike Pig Systems in 2025.

If you want a look inside a people-driven, purpose-driven, quietly elite pork system, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.