WHE shareholder producers may choose to market their hogs through a contract, negotiated and approved, by WHE to ensure that the producer has been made aware of all available processor options for their hogs. The term and length of the potential contracts are varied and will be presented to the producer for their familiarity and comfort in choice. It is important to note that you can still sell your hogs through the WHE without signing a hog supply contract however you will be required to pay the market fee in effect and have all slaughter data and monies come through WHE’s settlement system.

1. GRADING

   WHE is prepared to act on the producer’s behalf to review and negotiate any improvements of any contract or grading grid concerns. If adjustments are made, all price improvements are paid to the producer in full.

2. BONUSES AND PREMIUMS

   WHE processors contracts have specific bonuses and premiums that are included over and above the base price that the processor provides.

3. FORWARD PRICE CONTRACTS

   WHE contract holders that have their monies and slaughter data settled through WHE can participate in the Forward Contracting that is offered by WHE.

4. FLEXIBILITY AND ASSURANCE

   Contract holders may be given the first option of opportunities that come forward as the hog industry changes. New contracts, new incentives and new markets will all be offered to WHE shareholders first as their existing contracts come due. WHE presently works with all major processors and many provincial processors and therefore there will be many options for the producer’s hogs.

If you would like further information regarding contract opportunities contact us.

Head Office

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(780) 474-8292
Fax: (780) 471-8065
whe@westernhogexchange.com