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County Pork Producers NEWSLETTER
Clare Schlegel, President
R. R. 4, Stratford N5A 6S5 655-2750
• The Rural Voice is provided to Perth
County Pork Producers by the PCPPA
DIALOGUE ON PORK QUALITY AND MARKETING 11
Upper Kinsmen Hall, Stratford Fairgrounds
Tuesday, January 16, 1990 and Tuesday, January 30, 1990
Registration at 9:15 a.m. — Program starts promptly at 9:45 a.m.
Cost — $16 for one day or $30 for both days (includes lunch)
All area pork producers and pork industry personnel are invited to attend this meeting and take advantage of the opportunity
to interact with all involved in the Ontario pork industry and to discuss various concerns and challenges with regard to
current pork industry issues.
DAY 1 January 16, 1990
This day will focus on pork quality. Scheduled speakers include:
Cathy Aker Cathy will give a pictorial "tour" and evaluation of the Danish
OMAF and Swedish pork systems.
Dr. Allan Schinckel
Purdue University, U.S.A.
John Burnett
J. M. Schneider Inc.
David McDonald
OPPMB
Dr. Schinckel will discuss genetic and management influences
controlling swine carcass composition.
John will give a packer's perspective on PSE pork and carcass
uniformity.
David will discuss the direction the Ontario pork industry must
take as it evolves over the next 10 years.
DAY 2 January 30, 1990
This day will focus on pork marketing. Scheduled speakers include:
Dr. Larry Martin
University of Guelph
Don Gingrich, President
National Pork Producers Council, U.S.A.
Bill McLean
J. M. Schneider Inc.
Dr. Gordon Bowman
University of Guelph
Dr. Martin will give an update on the mechanics of Canadian/
American pork trade and pork countervail.
Don will speak on how Canadian pork imports affect the American
industry.
Bill will discuss the potential of the domestic pork
market.
Dr. Bowman will present his thoughts on how the pork marketing
system must adapt to meet the demands of the industry.
Representatives from Ontario's four major pork packers and the OPPMB have been invited to attend and give their
input on all topics under discussion. • All speakers are guests of the Perth County Pork Producers Association.
Registration deadline is January 12, 1990. Make cheques payable to the Perth County Pork Producers Association.
Mail registration forms to the Stratford OMAF office, 413 Hibernia Street, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 5W2.
Last year' s seminar on marketing and pork quality was very well received. Since there is an excellent line-up of
speakers for the program, you should register early to ensure a seat. Advance registration is required.
PERTH COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS
ANNUAL MEETING — JANUARY 26, 1990
KINSMEN HALL, STRATFORD COLISEUM
TICKETS $9 FROM DIRECTORS
LUNCH AT NOON, MEETING 1:15 P.M.
(Tickets for lunch advance sales only)
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ANNUAL PCPPA
CURLING BONSPIEL
SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 3
ST. MARYS GOLF AND
CURLING CLUB
THANK YOU TO TONY AND CHRISTINE
DeGROOT FOR THE EXCELLENT JOB
IN ORGANIZING THE DIRECTORS
CHRISTMAS PARTY.
WISHING EVERYONE A JOYOUS AND
PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.