Tara Terpstra

Canadian pig farmer, wife, and mother of 3 teenagers. Passionate about the pork industry. Ask a farmer first!

[Ontario Swine Conference (OSC) @ontswineconf]

Good help is hard to find, and even harder to keep! 🐷
Day 1 of #OSC2026 in Niagara Falls focuses on real strategies to build a crew that sticks around.
Don't miss out! Reserve your spot now: https://t.co/SX7EVqlflt

[Ontario Swine Conference (OSC) @ontswineconf]

Introducing our main stage speakers! Get a sneak peek at who will be presenting at the conference as they dive into key topics like economics, consumer trends, and global trade. https://t.co/SX7EVqlflt

#OntarioSwineConference

[Lisa Thompson @LisaThompsonPC]

Special shout out!📢

I am proud of Tara Terpstra from #HuronCounty who is a pork producer and leads by example for aspiring women entrepreneurs!

@SilverCorners15

[Ontario Pork Producers @OntarioPorkNews]

What an incredible turnout at our Queen’s Park reception! 🎉

MPPs from all parties joined board members & producers to discuss managing risks, expanding processing capacity, improving emergency preparedness & maintaining a stable workforce—all while enjoying locally-raised pork

[Ontario Pork Producers @OntarioPorkNews]

Board Chair Tara Terpstra, Vice-Chair Bruce Hudson, and staff met with MPP @john_vanthof, PA @johnjordan_lfk, and Minister @LisaThompsonPC yesterday to kick off our annual Queen's Park Reception, ensuring our members’ voices are heard at the government level #OntAg

[Ontario Pork Producers @OntarioPorkNews]

Tara Terpstra, Chair of Ontario Pork, presented on behalf of the pork sector at a roundtable hosted by Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness Minister Robert Flack.

[Senator Rob Black, P. Ag. (Hon) @SenatorRobBlack]

This evening, I attended the @cdnpork and @CMCCVC to learn more about the 7000 pork producers and their contribution to feeding Canadians. Canadian hog farmers produce approx. 25.52 million animals a year and generate $13.1 billion in economic activity. #agandruralmatters @SenateCA

[Lianne Rood, M.P. Middlesex-London @Lianne_Rood]

It was great to meet with pork producers and processors from across Canada with @JohnBarlowMP.

We discussed the current issues they face with processing capacity and the importance of building more infrastructure to support pork made in Canada.

#CanadianPork #CanadianMeat #cdnag

[CanadianPorkCouncil @cdnpork]

Yesterday, we hosted our inaugural joint-lobby day on the Hill with the Canadian Meat Council (CMC). We spent the day meeting with Parliamentarians to discuss critical issues facing the Canadian pork industry.

Thank you Minister MacAulay for meeting with CPC Chair, René Roy, CMC Chair, Russ Mallard, and Ontario Pork Producers Chair, Tara Terpstra, to engage in conversation surrounding trade issues, labour needs in the pork value chain, and ASF recovery program planning.

Members, staff, and the Board participated in further discussions with MP Karen Vecchio, MP Larry Maguire, and MP Bernard Généreux.

As national leaders in the sector, it's crucial we continue to collaborate to be a united voice for Canada's 8000 pork producers and processors. CPC is committed to building and maintaining strong relationships with Canada's policymakers to advance the Canadian pork industry.

[CanadianPorkCouncil @cdnpork]

La présidente de @OntarioPork et éleveuse de porcs, @SilverCorners15, présente au #CongresoOpormex ses réflexions concernant la planification de la succession pour une exploitation agricole familiale. Merci pour vos conseils avisés, Tara !

[CanadianPorkCouncil @cdnpork]

Producers from Mexico, the United States, and Canada gathered at the 2024 #CongresoOpormex to discuss joint issues of concern at the annual trilateral meeting. A big thank you to @Opormex_org for hosting us and to our North American colleagues for the great discussions!

[Senator Rob Black, P. Ag. (Hon) @SenatorRobBlack]

Very well said @john_vanthof. Thank you!

[Livestock Research Innovation Corporation @LivestockInnov]

LRIC was pleased to host @UofGPresident Yates and Interim Vice-President of Research @rvanacker on tour to see innovation in the Ontario livestock sector! @SilverCorners15 @KenSchaus

[Ben Lobb @BenLobbMP]

Today it was moved that: “this House disagrees with the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C 234"

This isn't just about easing the financial strain on agricultural communities, it's about extending relief to families at the grocery store. #AxeTheTax #canadianfarmers #Farming

[Stephanie Bowman @stephaniebowman]

Always a pleasure to host the farmers responsible for putting bacon on our tables. Thank you @OntarioPorkNews for stopping by, and your insight into how we can better support #OntAg

[Livestock Research Innovation Corporation @LivestockInnov]

This is a great summary. Worth the read. Looking forward to the full research report.

[Lisa Thompson @LisaThompsonPC]

The Carbon Tax drives up the cost of everything, listen to this 👇🏻

[Stephanie Bowman @stephaniebowman]

Big thanks to @OntarioPorkNews for organizing today's reception and lunch at Queen's Park. It was great to learn more about the innovation and productivity advances you are making. Thanks for all your work to provide food for Ontario and beyond. #SustainableFarming #OntAg

[Lisa Thompson @LisaThompsonPC]

Thank you @OntarioPork for connecting with MPPs today at Queen’s Park. I also very much appreciated the Premier @fordnation dropping by to connect with#OntarioPork provincial directors as well! And, thanks to @TrevorJonesCKL for all you continue to do too for Ontario’s farmers!

[Ontario Pork Producers @OntarioPorkNews]

Ontario Pork’s leadership team met with Minister @LisaThompsonPC today to discuss provincial pork industry priorities #OntAg