Producer Services
Manitoba Pork Council offers many services to pork producers across the province. Not only does MPC participate in the Canadian industry's identification and traceability programs, but it is also home to Pork Credit Corporation and Manitoba Hog Grading.
Our staff is also responsible for administering the Canadian Quality Assurance and Animal Care Assessment programs, as well as performing trade advocacy on Manitoba producers' behalf and marketing pork within the province of Manitoba.
Manitoba Pork Council staff strive to provide as much timely information as possible to producers on the latest government programs, provincial regulations and other helpful issues.
Flood Preparedness
Flood forecasts in spring 2011 indicate there is a high risk of flooding in much of Manitoba. To help producers prepare for and cope with potential flooding, Manitoba Pork Council is cooperating with the province of Manitoba to provide you with up-to-date information and contacts.
Read the 2011 factsheet Preparing for floods in rural Manitoba
Or find contact information for Emergency Measures Organization offices
by region.
Government flood compensation - 2011
Unprecedented flooding in western Manitoba, the areas surrounding Lake Manitoba and land in the Assiniboine River dike intentional breach zone, the Manitoba government has offered compensation to affected farmers and property owners.
Find out if you are eligible by reading Flood 2011: Building and Recovery Plan.
Hog barn closures
Because many producers have taken advantage of federal programs to help them exit the industry - at least temporarily - Manitoba Pork Council has gathered the information producers need to help them both determine if they should shut their barns completely, and how to do so properly.
Click here for the shutdown checklist.