Plans are in the works for the 2026 edition of the Southwestern Ontario Pork Conference.
Titled “Let’s Talk about Pork,” the 62nd annual event will take place February 18 at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus.
“It’s all about keeping the producers informed in a social environment and providing a place for industry reps to visit with their customers,“ says Darren Sloan, chair of the 2026 SWOPC Planning Committee.
The event includes a conference trade show, complimentary coffee and refreshments, and a full schedule of guest speakers.
The lineup features “ROI, It’s All That Matters!” with speaker Dan Bussieres; “Maximizing Manure Value, Transforming Animal Waste Into Field Profit” with Christine Brown; and “Producer Profile” with John and Dirk Homan of Hihojo Farm.
Rounding out the lineup are a producer panel Q&A, “Building a Sustainable Workforce,” with Scott Leystra, Cam Farrell, TJ Klopp, Phillip Wiedrick and Mark Chambers, and “Health Talk – Improving Your Performance” with Ryan Tenbergen.
Registration is now open. More information on the conference, sponsorship opportunities, and registration can be found at http://www.ridgetownc.com/about/swopc.
