Dickson Gould

Engages in a broad spectrum of investments including resource exploration and development and energy production

Functions as a College/University

Provides promotional agency services for Canadian pork industry

Offers business management consultation and livestock production services

The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board is a provincial organization established in 1998 that supports hog producers through leadership, education, and collaboration with industry stakeholders. The private company is based in Saskatoon, Canada. It administers mandatory producer registration, links farms to the national pigtrace traceability program, and collects a check-off fee to fund activities such as producer education, communications, industry growth, sustainability, economics, and policy development. The organization manages the Canadian Pork Excellence on-farm food safety program, offers trucker quality assurance training, and supports certification programs including the Canadian ractopamine-free pork certification. It provides resources for commercial and small-scale producers, guidance on biosecurity and regulatory compliance, and emphasizes disease prevention. Environmental stewardship and compliance with provincial regulations are priorities, including manure management and odour monitoring. The board supports pork processing, promotes Canadian pork quality, and offers marketing support and resources for retailers and food service providers. It also provides agricultural education programs for schools and the public, sponsors provincial agricultural and charitable events, and serves as a hub for industry news, events, career opportunities, and consumer information.

Swine Innovation Porc is a Canadian not-for-profit organization established in 2010 that leads and coordinates national research, development, and knowledge transfer initiatives to advance the competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience of the Canadian pork industry. The private company is based in Montréal, Canada. Supported by the Pork Promotion and Research Agency, Agriculture and Agri-Food, provincial pork organizations, and industry partners, the organization facilitates collaborative, multi-institutional applied research programs known as swine clusters. Swine Innovation Porc supports projects involving researchers from various institutions, investing in research and development focused on sustainability, sector resiliency, economic growth, animal health, welfare, nutrition, pork quality, environment, and technology. Key research projects address challenges such as reducing environmental footprints, improving feed efficiency, combating diseases, enhancing pig resilience through genomics and machine learning, and promoting ethical animal welfare practices. The organization emphasizes practical, science-based solutions for the pork value chain, including cost-effective feeding strategies, alternatives to antibiotics, and improved housing and management practices. It also organizes events to connect researchers and industry professionals, facilitating knowledge exchange and application of research findings.