Public Notice by PA Pork Producers Council and the National Pork Board
The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2024 National Pork Producers (Pork Act) Delegate Body will take place on:
June 15, 2023 at 6:45 PM at …
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Registration Open for Keystone Pork Expo
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Keystone Pork Expo on June 21, 2023 at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center. Registration is now open and can be completed online or by calling PennAg at 717-651-5920.
You can view the event schedule …
PA Pork Emerging Leaders Academy Announced
The PA Pork Producers Council (PPPC) has opened applications for the upcoming class of the Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA). The ELA, a program led by the PPPC is focused on engaging future leaders within the pork industry. The year-long program …
Upcoming Penn State Extension Swine Events
Join Dr. Elizabeth Hines, Swine Specialist with Penn State Extension for two upcoming Swine Workshops. The workshops are free for producers who attend.
To learn more, find the workshop flyers or visit the Penn State Extension Swine page.
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PA Pork well represented at the 2023 National Pork Industry Forum
The National Pork Industry Forum was hosted in Orlando, Florida March 8-10, 2023. This event, host
ed by the National Pork Board (NPB) and National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) for producers and industry members from across the country is a …
Virtual Pig in the Classroom Experience Offered to Pennsylvania Elementary Schools
On April 28, 2023 the “There’s a Pig in my Classroom”, a virtual learning opportunity offered by the Indiana State Fairgrounds and the LEAP Foundation is making it’s way to PA! Through funding offered by the PA Pork Producers Council …
Pork Showcased at the 107th PA Farm Show
The PA Farm Show has a long-standing tradition of highlighting the best in all of Pennsylvania agriculture. The 107th edition of the annual show truly encapsulated how Pennsylvania is a hub for food, fiber, and fuel, exemplifying the “Rooted …
PA Pork Producers Donate to #GiveAHam Challenge
The PA Pork Producers Council (PPPC), donated over 5,000 pounds of pork this holiday season.
Through the #GiveAHam Challenge, producers were encouraged to support local food banks by purchasing #realpork and donating in their local communities. This holiday season …
Foreign Animal Disease Resources
African Swine Fever Risk Means It’s Time for Action
The African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in China and in many other countries around the world is wreaking havoc on the international pork industry. Fortunately, ASF is not in the …