The Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium is set for Nov. 14-16 in Saskatoon.
The three-day conference features David Irvine, professional speaker and leadership coach; Tom Stein, DVM, pork industry consultant; Des Connor, public consultant; and Brian Walton, Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors.
Workshops cover the media, nutrition, financing and pig handling. Concurrent seminars feature implementing accountability, manure management and financial analysis software, setting up a breeding program, herd health issues of buying genetics and barn design. Other topics include investment potential in the pork industry and leading and managing people.
Pre-registration is required by Oct. 31. For more information, call Wendy Hayes at (306) 933-5078, fax to (306) 933-7352, or e-mail whayes@agr.gov.sk.ca.
There was a lot to be positive about in the pork industry the last week of October. I realize it is difficult to be optimistic when you are still losing $25 to $30/head. I also realize that positive news at this point could be as dangerous as it is welcome. But facts are facts, and we must recognize them.
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As I begin this week's column, I"m reminded of two different "flip side" statements that may help characterize the topic at hand. The first is the old Archie Campbell schtick - "That's good - no that’s bad," which I have used before. The second reflects President Truman's frustration with economists' incessant use of the qualifier - "on the other hand" - to introduce the contrary opinion on a given topic. President Truman once demanded in his usual colorful language: "Will someone please find me a *!&%$*?>
