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Minister Bibeau to announce federal investments to tackle food security challenges in communities throughout British Columbia

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Ken Hardie, Member of Parliament for Fleetwood-Port Kells, will make an announcement at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society in B.C. to announce federal investments in local food systems.

The event will include a media tour of the facility (large warehouse with kitchen, volunteer area, and large walk in refrigerator and freezer).

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Exploring Precision Data in Swine Production - Dr. Janice Siegford

Video: Exploring Precision Data in Swine Production - Dr. Janice Siegford


In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Janice Siegford from Michigan State University discusses how precision livestock farming data can support pig health, welfare, transparency, and decision making. She explains why data ownership, privacy, consumer perception, and cost sharing must be addressed as technology becomes more common on farms. Listen now on all major platforms.

“Precision livestock farming data can support producers, veterinarians, certifiers, and consumers by enabling improved monitoring, prediction, and decision-making across the entire production system.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Janice Siegford / janice-siegford-24318839 is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University. Her expertise in animal welfare, neuroscience, and zoology supports research on pig behavior, stress resilience, and precision livestock farming. Her work explores early weaning, genetics, and stakeholder perspectives on technology adoption to improve pig care, health, and productivity. Learn more from Dr. Janice Siegford on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.