Nominate a Farmer for the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame

May 14, 2020

This week is your last opportunity to nominate a farmer for the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame.

The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame was created back in 1951 to recognize individuals on a biennial cycle who have made significant contributions to the agriculture and food industry and to the development and sustainability of rural life in Alberta.

Alberta Agriculture and Forestry ceremonially inducts up to three individuals every two years. To be eligible, you must be nominated by three individuals other than those in your immediate family. Nominators may submit a nomination on behalf of an organization or as an individual. The nomination deadline is coming up fast, Friday, May 15. To nominate someone, you can download the nomination form from the Alberta Agriculture and Forestry website as well as submitting three letters of recommendations. You can either send in nominations in paper form or electronically. All of that information can be found on the website. Some of the Hall of Fame inductees from our area are Stanley Price (2002 - Acme), Jack Gorr (1998 - Three Hills), James Christie (1994 - Trochu), Henry Kroeger (1989 - Hanna), Allan Macpherson (1988 - Delia), and Lawrence Helmer (1978 - Hanna).

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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.