FUELING MANITOBA’S ECONOMY
The hog sector is one of the largest employers in Manitoba and contributes $1.7 billion to the provincial economy, providing much needed financial stability during the recovery from COVID-19.
Enabling young people to have a future in the communities in which they grow up is essential to rural development, and the hog sector is one of few sources of new job creation in rural areas. New construction and opportunities for local tradespeople, as well as production and barn level employment are creating spin-offs for rural communities, including new daycare and school enrollments, and greater activity for local recreation. Manitoba Pork continues to work with investors, local governments, rural communities, and the provincial government to support new investment, economic development, and opportunities for all Manitobans. Hog farmers continue to be important and significant contributors to their communities, and with more investment and quality jobs on the horizon, the benefits of the hog sector in this province will ensure a legacy of growth and sustainable financial support for decades to come.
New employment opportunities and growth provided by increased investment takes on many forms and provides for a wide variety of career and employment opportunities. From veterinarians and environmental scientists, to electricians, food production workers, and transport drivers, about 14,000 Manitobans depend on the hog sector for their livelihood. Over half of these employees are connected to food processing, transportation, and related service businesses. Growing opportunities Since 2017, there have been over 20 new barn sites or expansions across the province, adding up to over $100 million in new investment. An additional $200 million has been focused on expanding processing facilities. In the coming years, hog farmers will be investing almost $2 billion in continued growth. These new investments are strengthening communities across rural Manitoba and adding new capacity in urban areas for sustainable growth.
Economic stability is critical to ensuring our local communities and provincial government are equipped with the tools needed to fund essential services that are vital to our daily lives. Agri-food is a key driver of the provincial economy, and financial contributions are used to support provincial programs and initiatives in the areas of housing, infrastructure, education, and health care.
CONTRIBUTING 14,000 JOBS AND $1.7 BILLION ANNUALLY Manitoba’s hog sector is a key contributor to the provincial economy. Our sector is one of few that continues to help rural communities flourish. From veterinarians and environmental scientists to electricians, food production workers, and transport drivers, about 14,000 Manitobans depend on the hog sector for their livelihood.
Olivia Penner Future Generation Manitoba Hog Farmer Blumenort, MB
To learn more, visit: manitobapork.com/economy
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