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Prairie Hog Country February-March 2023 edition

Excited to share the first edition of Prairie Hog Country in 2023 February-March was uploaded to the press last week. It of course has extensive coverage from Banff Pork Seminar sessions, awards winners and hallway chats. Plus articles on time management, Prairie Livestock Expo Pork Quality Competition results, China market once again accepting Canadian pork, locking in future prices, new family work permits, thanks Rick and so much more. The issue will be in the hands of Canada Post tomorrow Friday February 3rd, at which time the online issue will also be updated. Thanks so much for continued support look forward to bringing you the latest hog news and information for the 27th year.

Source : Swine Web

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We go behind the scenes with Travis, a dedicated barn manager in Manitoba’s hog sector. He plays a key role in making sure pigs are well cared for, that operations run smoothly, and that his team stays safe and supported.

Discover how the role of a barn manager fits into the wider story of the pork industry’s impact in our province:
Over 22,000 Manitobans depend on the hog sector for for a high-quality, well-paying job.
The sector contributes more than $2.3 billion annually to Manitoba’s GDP.
It accounts for roughly 55% of all agriculture & food-manufacturing jobs in the province.

Want to explore a career in this fast-moving, meaningful industry? Visit www.manitobapork.com/careers to learn about opportunities, training pathways, and how you can be part of it too.