Pork Producers - Wisconsin Pork Association

Wisconsin Pork Association offers a number of resources for pork producers. WPA annually:

supports the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence and the Pork Information Gateway with funding. The WPA Board has found that these resources are valuable to our state pork producers. Click on these links for further information.
offers seminars on current industry topics at the WPA Annual Business Conference. Seminars have included nutrient management, animal welfare, alternative feeds, regulations, and certifications in PQA Plus and TQA. In addition, since the business conference is held in conjunction with the Corn/Soy Expo, pork producers can attend the full slate of crop seminars, trade show, and other events that take place. The 2011 program will be held on February 3-4 at the Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells.

works with the UW-Extension Swine Team is available for producers to contact with production specific questions. For more information on the extension swine team, including contact information, click here.
prints a 'Buy Wisconsin First' directory, which showcases the high quality production stock and show pigs raised by Wisconsin's pork producers.
offers recognition for pork producers and industry members who make significant contributions to Wisconsin's industry. Awards include: Communicator of the Year, Industry Recognition, Producer Recognition, Wisconsin State Fair Hall of Fame, and Friend of the Industry.

Pork Checkoff Resources - The National Pork Board offers a number of resources for pork producers. See below for more information.

Economic Impact of Swine Operations - The Economic Impact of Swine Operations spreadsheet tool is designed to highlight the dynamic income and expense activities created by pork production farms. While it is known that swine farms are very diverse in their operations and regions of influence, it must be recognized that a great amount of economic activity is generated from the daily operation of swine farms in addition to the economic activity generated by new farm construction. As a means to quantify these impacts, the spreadsheet tool provides categorical revenue and expense components that highlight significant economic impacts in the local and regional communities. For more information on the tool, click here.
Careers in Pork Production - View real life examples of individuals who work in pork production and gain a better understanding of some of the skills, knowledge, and experience required to get started on a wonderful career path in the pork industry. To learn more, click here.
Human Resources - The Pork Checkoff has developed resources that may assist you as you develop a caretaker hiring process that includes informing your prospective employees about your organization's values and policies. These resources provide sample language and information that can be utilized in hiring employees for your organization.