Second is being prepared for emergencies to protect animal welfare and industry infrastructure.
They pressed their lobbying points when they met with provincial politicians from across the province at Queen’s Park in Toronto.
The Ontario Pork delegation was directors and producers from the Leadership Development Training program.
They said they are “grateful for the government’s continued support and were pleased that Premier Doug Ford put in an appearance.
The third and fourth lobbying points were to “resolve labour shortages through recruitment, training and retention of workers and continued funding for risk management programs.
Other items discussed were how the government can support the pork sector’s commitment to measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as well as conversations about the ongoing support for the pork sector’s research and development.
“As a strong and competitive pork industry requires continued government support and partnership,” the delegation of pork producers said.
