Chef Joe Schneider, sous chef at Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse in Sun Prairie, was named the Chef Par Excellence at the 2019 Wisconsin Pork Association Taste of Elegance competition. The competition encourages chefs to develop creative and innovative entrees using pork. …
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WPA Presents 2019 Scholarships
The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) recognized scholarship recipients during the organization’s annual meeting held on January 31 in conjunction with the Corn/Soy Expo in Wisc. Dells. Eight high school seniors and college students were awarded a total of $6900 in …
Eight Chefs Selected to Compete in 2019 Wisconsin’s Taste of Elegance
Eight chefs from throughout the state have been selected to compete in the 2019 Wisconsin’s Taste of Elegance competition. The event will take place on Thursday, January 31 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The Taste of Elegance encourages …
Pork Sessions Offered During Pork & Corn/Soy Expo
Pork producers and industry friends are invited to attend the 2019 Pork & Corn/Soy Expo on January 31 and February 1 at the Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells. During the Expo, Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) will be hosting several programs designed …
Retallick Joins WPA
Apply Now for WPA Scholarships
Wisconsin Pork Association is accepting applications for its scholarship program now through December 1, 2018. Several scholarship opportunities are available for high school seniors and college students. Students with a sincere interest in the swine industry are encouraged to apply. …
Badger Swine Symposium to be Hosted in Arlington
Wisconsin pork farmers are invited to join UW-Extension, the Wisconsin Pork Association, and the UW-Agriculture Colleges (Madison, Platteville, and River Falls) for the Badger Swine Symposium on Friday, November 9, 2018. The Badger Swine Symposium is being hosted at the …
WPA Endorses State Candidates for Election on Nov. 6
The Wisconsin Pork Association Board of Directors announced they are endorsing the following pro-livestock and pro-agriculture/agri-business incumbents who are up for election on November 6, 2018.
“The incumbents we have chosen to endorse have a history of supporting agriculture in …
WPA Offers PQA Plus Site Assessment Rebates
The Wisconsin Pork Association and National Pork Board are continuing to encourage all producers and employees to become Pork Quality Assurance® (PQA) Plus certified and achieve PQA Plus Site Status. The PQA Plus program serves to educate producers and …