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Fueling Manitoba's Economy
Over 22,000 Manitobans depend on Manitoba’s hog sector for their livelihood. Every year, the sector contributes over $2.3 billion, helping to fund key priority areas including education, health care and road maintenance.
Our sector contributes over $2.3 billion to the provincial GDP annually, helping to fund education, health care and road maintenance. Over the next decade, about $2 billion will be invested by hog farmers and meat processing companies, creating more jobs and economic growth.
Our world-class Manitoba pork is a provincial export superstar, shipping to over 20 countries. Manitoba pork producers, large and small, help meet the growing demand for world-class pork.
President and CEO
The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Farm Jobs Attract New Canadians
Kenn studied veterinary medicine and worked in pork production in the Philippines, but both he and his wife had to work away from home separated from their family for months at a time. In 2009 Kenn had the opportunity to come to Canada as an agricultural worker. He was welcomed with open arms into the tiny Westman village that he still calls home today.
The hog sector is one of few that continues to create new jobs in rural Manitoba.
The hog sector is one of few that continues to create new jobs in rural Manitoba. Over 22,000 Manitobans rely on this sector for jobs, including:
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Electricians
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Veterinarians
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Food Production
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