Manitoba’s Agriculture Minister says being open, transparent and sharing the story of what goes on in agriculture is key to maintaining the public’s trust in farmers and in the food they produce.
Bacon will be the theme Wednesday evening at Shaw Stadium, as the Winnipeg Goldeyes baseball team, in partnership with Manitoba Pork, hosts bacon night.
The use of heat is emerging as an excellent alternative for deactivating the pathogens responsible for the spread of swine disease that can contaminate swine transport vehicles.
The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says a shortage of hogs to fill available western Canada pork processing capacity and planned expanded U.S. pork processing capacity are creating new opportunity western Canadian pork producers.
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $270,000 in a pilot project to increase the use of pulse flours in the commercial bread-making industry, creating new opportunities to expand markets and value-added processing.
A Saskatchewan based Veterinary Epidemiologist says proposed changes to regulations governing the use of antibiotics in livestock production in Canada will benefit producers.
The Manager Public Relations and Consumer Marketing Programs with Manitoba Pork says the unique flavor and the versatility of bacon continues to drive its popularity among consumers.
Manitoba’s Agriculture Minister is calling for improved funding to ensure the effectiveness of Canada’s Business Risk Management programs under the next Agricultural Policy Framework.
August is Bacon Month in Manitoba and Manitoba Pork is once again inviting bacon lovers in Canada’s bacon capital to enter their contest to win bacon for a year.
The Manager of the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre estimates 350 adults and children per week have visited the centre so far this summer.
