Prairie Hog Country Magazine

Prairie Hog Country Magazine Your independent connection to the Western Canadian Hog Industry. Distributed direct to all producers including Hutterite Colonies six times per year.

Personally, I am so excited for 2021 as that will mark the 25th Anniversary of Prairie Hog Country. A small trade publication that has grown and earned the respect of both producers and industry, all the while maintain the grass routes style. The editorial focus in Prairie Hog Country will endure to cover hog news as it happens in Western Caranda. In addition follow up coverage of seminars, meetin

gs and symposiums. Including but not limited to Banff Pork Seminar, Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium, Manitoba Swine Seminar and Red Deer Swine Technology Work Shop. Prairie Hog Country, continues to attend and maintain a booth presence at trade shows, the only Western Canadian hog magazine to do so. The format of Prairie Hog Country is newsprint core with gloss cover and centre section. Prairie Hog Country is distributed six times per year, this allows us to keep producers informed. 4009 copies are delivered direct to hog producers, Hutterite Colonies and industry representatives. Three of the six editions we print extra copies to take with to trade shows, February-March (to Cramer Expo in Swift Current), June -July (to Alberta Pork Congress in Red Deer), and December-January (to Prairie Livestock Expo in Winnipeg). Advertising is the best way to keep your product and/or service out infront of the customers eyes. As our annual readership survey revealed 92% of readers stated that advertisements do influence their purchasing decisions. You want to make sure ad is seen, Prairie Hog Country remains the prefered Western Canadian Hog Magazine. Attached are the release dates for 2016, the prices have had a slight increase, first one in three years. Our online version of Prairie Hog Country, which at this time is verbatim to the printed version, continues to grow. Over 3000 hits a month and Google listed prairiehogcountry.ca on line version a leading hog information source in 2014. Rotating banners are available on this non flash site. As always we welcome input, story suggestions and we have from the very beginning included new product information along with industry appointments. I look forward to discussing your marketing plans for the year ahead want to take this opportunity to thank you for making Prairie Hog Country part of your business plan.

07/01/2024
Happy Father's Day to all the dads, whether in the barn, home or office you are all important and valued.
06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day to all the dads, whether in the barn, home or office you are all important and valued.

Alberta Pork Congress has now come and gone for another year, and what a great APC it was. Extra special being the 50th ...
06/14/2024

Alberta Pork Congress has now come and gone for another year, and what a great APC it was. Extra special being the 50th Anniversary. Congratulations to the Industry Award Winners: Dr. Lexie Reed - Rising Star, Andy Walter – Industry Ambassador, Holt Colony – Farm Team and Ciaran Ormond – Lifetime Achievement. The upcoming August/September will have follow up coverage and more photos. Thanks to all attendees and sponsors. Mark June 11th & 12th, 2025 on your calendars for the 51st APC.

Buick loaded and ready to head to Red Deer to set up for Alberta Pork Congress. Show opens at 9am tomorrow and Thursday,...
06/11/2024

Buick loaded and ready to head to Red Deer to set up for Alberta Pork Congress.
Show opens at 9am tomorrow and Thursday, Arlene - Brenda and I will be on site. Our booth is right by the front entrance. Be sure to stop in say hi and fill out door prize entries for both adults and kids. Also try and toss a pig in the basket for a PIG COIN. See you there.

06/07/2024
Reminder next week is the 50th Alberta Pork Congress in Red Deer. Trade show hours Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm & Thursday 9am...
06/07/2024

Reminder next week is the 50th Alberta Pork Congress in Red Deer. Trade show hours Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm & Thursday 9am - 2pm. Be sure to stop the Prairie Hog Country booth right at the front entrance. Try and toss a pig into the pig basket for a PIG COIN. Little pigs for big people and big pigs for little people. See you there!

05/29/2024

Pleased to share the 48 page core section of the June/July edition of Prairie Hog Country has been uploaded to the press. It will be in the hands of Canada Post by next Thursday, at which time the online updates will also be completed.
Another jam packed issue starting with extensive coverage from the Canadian Wild Boar Summit in Brandon. Also included in this edition is follow up coverage from Manitoba Porks AGM and Prairie Swine Centre spring meetings. Features on a pig problem solver, a foodie who reminds us the value of pork, a Canadian connection to the Indian swine sector, an update on V COOL plus much more.
I will have extra copies of this issue with me in Red Deer at the Alberta Pork Congress.

WOW - talk about great response to the kids colouring contest from the April edition. 219 entries in total. One hundred ...
05/24/2024

WOW - talk about great response to the kids colouring contest from the April edition. 219 entries in total. One hundred and sixty -six emailed in and fifty-three mailed. 5 and under - 62 received (46 emailed, 16 mailed) 6 - 9 117 received (89 emailed, 28 mailed) and 10+ 40 received (31 emailed - 9 mailed).
Now time to pull the random winners - stay tuned to the issue released June 7th for the winners.

Here is a sneak peek at the cover for the upcoming edition of Prairie Hog Country which was just uploaded to the press. ...
05/22/2024

Here is a sneak peek at the cover for the upcoming edition of Prairie Hog Country which was just uploaded to the press. Photos featured from the Canadian Wild Pig Summit held last month in Brandon. PHC was pleased to be a part of the multi-day seminar.

05/21/2024

Wild boar can carry 89 different viruses, bacteria and parasites that can be transmitted to humans, pets, livestock and wildlife.

Some diseases of particular concern include African swine fever, pseudorabies, foot and mouth disease, brucellosis and trichinella.

Help stop wild boar from spreading disease in Alberta by reporting any signs or sightings.

To learn more or report wild boar:
📞 310-FARM
📧 [email protected]
💻 http://alberta.ca/wild-boar-in-alberta

05/21/2024

June is Pork Month! 🐷

Join Alberta Pork in celebrating nutritious, delicious, versatile pork in all its incredible forms – perfect for the grill this summer or any time of year. 🔥

Alberta's hog farmers support food safety, food security, food affordability & food sustainability for Alberta, Canada & the world. 💪

05/14/2024

Did you know our most effective tool to eradicate wild pigs in Manitoba is your attention & cooperation?

This National Invasive Species Action Week, we're sharing what actions Manitobans can take to stop the damage these wild animals cause, including knowing what to look for and where to report it. If you see tracks that look like the ones on the left, report those or any wild pig sightings promptly to 1-833-SPOT-PIG or https://squealonpigsmb.org/

Canadian Council on Invasive Species

The 50th Alberta Pork Congress is vastly approaching. Many special things in honour of the 50th, including a memory lane...
05/13/2024

The 50th Alberta Pork Congress is vastly approaching.
Many special things in honour of the 50th, including a memory lane with pictures - trophies- old programs just to name a few.

Trade show hours are 9-4:30 Wednesday June 12th and 9-2 Thursday June 13th.

Be sure to get your tickets for the Awards banquet starting at 5:30 Wednesday. Four industry awards will be presented: Rising Star, Industry Ambassador, Farm Team and Lifetime Achievement. In addition Olymel Reach for the Top Awards and Best Booths. Plus a small silent auction with proceeds to STARS and HALO.

Thursday features a 50th Anniversary Lunch at 1:30, with amazing door prizes.

Contact Kate today to secure your tickets at [email protected] or call 403.542.7906. Tickets often are sold out by time of the event, so do not delay.

05/09/2024

Join us in protecting Manitoba's ecosystems, agriculture and outdoor leisure spaces from invasive species like wild pigs. May 12–18 is National Invasive Species Action Week! Stay tuned for a week of insights and actions.

Manitoba Government Canadian Council on Invasive Species

Thank you so much Andrew for the accolades, testimonial and clever riddle, was a pleasure to find in my inbox this morni...
04/26/2024

Thank you so much Andrew for the accolades, testimonial and clever riddle, was a pleasure to find in my inbox this morning.

Happy Easter, HE has Risen Hallelujah!
03/31/2024

Happy Easter, HE has Risen Hallelujah!

03/28/2024

Pleased to share the core section of the April/May edition for Prairie Hog Country was uploaded to the printers early yesterday morning.
This edition has follow up coverage from many of the great meetings/events that have been happening in the hog sector: Manitoba Swine Seminar, Alberta Pork Regional, Saskatchewan Livestock Expo and h@ms. In addition stories on the bad deal coalition, V cool, AFAC collapse, PED spring fears, a recent expansion to boar stud, a new Canadian Pork office in Manila, moving forward in the Ukraine, and much much more.
Also included in this issue is our annual readership survey, please take the time to fill out and return. This helps us serve you, our readers and industry sector better.
The issue will be in the hands of Canada Post next Thursday, the same time the online update will completed too.
Thanks for the continued support.

03/25/2024

We’ve all been concerned about high food prices recently, but did you know some cuts of pork have actually become less expensive? 🤔

Statistics Canada data shows pork shoulders cost 14% less and pork ribs cost 13% less compared to March 2020. 📉

With summer right around the corner, that’s great news, if you plan to BBQ for family and friends! 🔥

Not to mention, pork’s packed with protein and B-vitamins, along with being a good source of essential minerals like iron, magnesium and zinc. It’s an excellent choice for people of all ages and genders. 💪

Excited to share that the gloss section of the April/May edition was uploaded to the press this afternoon. Now time to g...
03/19/2024

Excited to share that the gloss section of the April/May edition was uploaded to the press this afternoon. Now time to get the core section ready for the printers. Here is a sneak peek at the cover.

03/11/2024

“If we don’t control it, it will get out of hand!”

A great day and a great crowd at the 14th Saskatchewan Livestock Expo. Congratulations to all winners in Cramer Cup Ser...
02/23/2024

A great day and a great crowd at the 14th Saskatchewan Livestock Expo. Congratulations to all winners in Cramer Cup Series, top 5 in carcass competition were 5th- Pontiex, 4th - Beachy, 3rd - Downie Lake, 2nd- Sand Lake and in 1st place - Wymark.
The biggest winner of day is charity, 34 hogs entered, and will be 7000+ lbs of meat donated to Soul Harbour mission. Monies raised from sale of champions donating to: STARS, HALO, Allan Blair Cancer Centre, Maple Creek Hospital and Val Marie Ambulance Service. Totalling over $20 000.
Thanks to all sponsors, bidders, attendees and thunder creek for processing and Jason Care for judging.
Stay tuned to next edition for follow up coverage.

Booth set up for the morning. Show opens at 8:30 am. See you there.
02/22/2024

Booth set up for the morning. Show opens at 8:30 am. See you there.

Tuesday February 13th is Canada's Agriculture Day - Celebrate the food we love!
02/13/2024

Tuesday February 13th is Canada's Agriculture Day - Celebrate the food we love!

12/08/2023

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Personally, I am so excited for 2016 as that marks the 20th Anniversary of Prairie Hog Country. A small trade publication that has grown and earned the respect of both producers and industry, all the while maintain the grass routes style. The editorial focus in Prairie Hog Country will endure to cover hog news as it happens in Western Caranda. In addition follow up coverage of seminars, meetings and symposiums. Including but not limited to Banff Pork Seminar, Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium, Manitoba Swine Seminar and Red Deer Swine Technology Work Shop. Prairie Hog Country, continues to attend and maintain a booth presence at trade shows, the only Western Canadian hog magazine to do so. The format of Prairie Hog Country is newsprint core with gloss cover and centre section. Prairie Hog Country is distributed six times per year, this allows us to keep producers informed. 4009 copies are delivered direct to hog producers, Hutterite Colonies and industry representatives. Three of the six editions we print extra copies to take with to trade shows, February-March (to Cramer Expo in Swift Current), June -July (to Alberta Pork Congress in Red Deer), and December-January (to Prairie Livestock Expo in Winnipeg). Advertising is the best way to keep your product and/or service out infront of the customers eyes. As our annual readership survey revealed 92% of readers stated that advertisements do influence their purchasing decisions. You want to make sure ad is seen, Prairie Hog Country remains the prefered Western Canadian Hog Magazine. Attached are the release dates for 2016, the prices have had a slight increase, first one in three years. Our online version of Prairie Hog Country, which at this time is verbatim to the printed version, continues to grow. Over 3000 hits a month and Google listed prairiehogcountry.ca on line version a leading hog information source in 2014. Rotating banners are available on this non flash site. As always we welcome input, story suggestions and we have from the very beginning included new product information along with industry appointments. I look forward to discussing your marketing plans for the year ahead want to take this opportunity to thank you for making Prairie Hog Country part of your business plan.

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