The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - #13 - California's Prop 12: analyzing its impacts on Canada-US pork trade

Hello there, 

Recently, the US Supreme Court has upheld California's Proposition 12, which will come into effect on July 1, 2023 and will ban, within the state, the trade of pork coming from any farms, both inside and outside its borders, that confine pregnant sows to gestation crates. This resolution directly affects North American pork trades and will influence market prices until producers are able to comply with the new law. To shed some light on such implications, I have a conversation with Cam Dahl, M.Sc., an expert in meat and agriculture trades in North America, the increasing border restrictions between Canada and the US, as well as the impact of labeling requirements and pork market segmentation. Additionally, he provides insights on how to overcome these barriers in the pork sector.

What you’ll learn:

     ○ The thickening of the border between Canada and the US when it comes to pork

     ○ The implications of adhering to new US requirements for pork trades

     ○ Pork market segmentation

     ○ Collaborative efforts to address trade challenges 

     ○ Safeguarding the pork industry from biosecurity risks

     ○ Overcoming barriers in the pork sector

Meet the guest:

Cam Dahl

Experience:

     ○ Current: General Manager at the Manitoba Pork Council
     ○ Past: Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission; President of Cereals Canada; and General Manager of Manitoba Beef Producers

 Background:

     ○ M.Sc., Agricultural Economics (University of Manitoba)

Hobbies: being a part of the Board of Directors at Farmers Abroad Canada; scuba diving.

  Tip for success: Relationships matter.

Favorite book: Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town, by Stephen Leacock

Let's connect on social media: Linkedin