“We want to continue strengthening collaborations developed last year; this is crucial for making our voice heard,” stated Terpstra. “Serving as Chair offers a unique chance to advance the needs of pork producers. As part of this effort, the Board has begun developing a new strategic plan—shaped by input from last year’s policy day—to set clear priorities and ensure we continue delivering strong value to our members.”
New Vice Chair Murray works full-time on his family’s pig farm in Oxford County and is a volunteer firefighter. Murray brings a strong interest in business risk management and is committed to encouraging the next generation of producers to get involved and help shape the future of the industry.
The Ontario Pork Board also welcomes two new directors: Cassandra Van Engelen, elected as a board member-at-large, and Charlie Illick, representing Zone 3.
They join other board members, including Bruce Hudson, Karen Sanders, Tanya Terpstra, Philip Van Raay, and Jolanda Vandenbroek.
The organization also extends its thanks to Eric Schwindt and Arno Schober, who have retired from the Ontario Pork Board. Their years of dedicated service and leadership have contributed significantly to the organization’s success. We wish them all the best in their future endeavours.
For more information on Ontario Pork, visit www.ontariopork.on.ca.