The Jamaica Pig farmers Association (JPFA) is a result of the combined effort of pig farmers and other industry players.  They recognized the need for an organization that could provide leadership, advocacy in representing the industry at the national level as well as garnering resources for the development of pig farmers in Jamaica.

Today, the Association is a vibrant force, making a difference in the pig/port industry and making a contribution to agriculture and the economic development of the country.

The JPFA is a non-profit organization, with a mandate to lobby for the interests of pig farmers and the pig/pork industry.  It aims to improve the quality of the product through partnerships, training and developing the knowledge and skills of its members.  It is therefore involved in initiatives such as a project of Newport genetics (Nugen) – a member of the Caribbean Broilers Group.  The project is geared to improving the breed stock by developing F1 Gilts, through Articitial Insemination (AI).  The JPFA is facilitating the technology transfer to its members, so that over time there will be high quality local pork.

MISSION:

To develop and improve the pig/pork industry; to position Jamaican pig/pork as the preferred choice of Jamaican consumers and to ensure that the industry is sustained as a major contributor to the development of the economy.

GOAL:

To make Jamaica self-sufficient in pig/pork and make local pig/pork production an internationally competitive agro-industrial sub-sector; ensuring long term viability and sustainable of pig/pork production operations.

OBJECTIVES:

• - To assist and or organize efficient packages or services on a non-profit, no-loss basis to the pork producers to improve feeding, breeding, management, and marketing of pig with the intention of maximizing returns to pig farmers.
• - To establish, promote and maintain programs to enhance and improve the economic welfare of pig farmers.
• - To promote and protect the Jamaica pig industry in particular pig farmers in Jamaica against the dumping of subsidized imported pork and pork products.
• - To organized co-operatives and other forms of farmers’ organizations for small farmers in order that they may get the full benefits and activities at the association.
• - To promote research, development and application of science and technology in all aspects of pork production, processing, marketing and environmental impact issues.
• - To promote or oppose any measure affecting pig farmers.
• - To collect co-ordinate and disseminate information which may be of interest or assistance to pig farmers.
• - To enter into agreements with other bodies for the advancement of the pig industry and the protection of farmers .