In British Columbia, all hogs are raised on family farms.  Most of these farms are in the Fraser Valley.  There are also some on Vancouver Island and in the Peace Region.

Of course there are small mixed-farms scattered throughout the province, but for the purposes of the Commission and the Association we only reference those farms who are faming on a commercial level.

Learn more about BC pork farmers by clicking on a name below.  You can also learn about each farm by clicking on the audio controls under the pictures. 

           Aurora Farms                     Benlo Farms                 Saarbank Farms

                          Sundance Farms                 Verard Farms

Pork comes in a variety of products and cuts, and for each one there are many versatile ways to enjoy them.

We have gathered some web links for you to visit to assist in creating memorable meals!

Preparing Pork

http://www.putporkonyourfork.com/about_pork.html

Recipes

http://www.putporkonyourfork.com/recipes.html

Health & Nutrition

http://www.putporkonyourfork.com/health_nutrition.html

As part of a new initiative to help the BC consumer in identifying BC pork products when you shop a new logo/brand has been launched by BC Pork. This brand is more than just a logo, it is about the farmers, how they farm and where they farm. It is about showing pride in what they do - carefully raising food for family tables. We encourage you to start to look for our logo, and to ask your butcher to offer high quality, locally grown, BC pork products.

BC pork producers, we are your neighbours, we

care about our communities.

Proudly Grown... Close to Home

Pigs require special care and BC farmers are committed to providing a high level of care to their animals.  For over twenty years BC pork farmers have followed Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada’s Recommended Code of Practice for the Care & Handling of Pigs, we also participate in the Canadian Pork Council’s Animal Care Assessment.

All of our hogs are processed in British Columbia and that means travel times are shorter keeping stress levels down for the animals. The Certified Livestock Transport (CLT) program was introduced to BC this year through the BC Farm Animal Care Council and since its introduction virtually every hog producer has received certification in CLT. By the end of 2010, we expect every producer and hauler of hogs in the province will have received formal training and certification.

In British Columbia, pork producers are participate in the Production Protocol Enhancement Plan  which sets new standards for a range of production issues.  One very important element of the Plan is an animal care component.