Pork producers across the state are invited to attend the 2018 Pork/Corn/Soy Expo on February 1 & 2 at the Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells. During the Expo, Wisconsin Pork Association will be hosting several programs designed to keep pork producers …
Author: Amy Busch
WPA Offers Youth Pig Project Scholarships
The Wisconsin Pork Association Youth Committee is once again offering Youth Pig Project scholarships. These scholarships are designed to assist 4-H and FFA members in establishing swine projects that can lead to development of life skills and career opportunities in …
WPA Donates Pork to Families in Need
Over 1,000 Wisconsin families will be enjoying delicious pork this holiday season as a result of a donation from the Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA). This week, WPA board members began distributing pork loin roasts to food banks throughout the state. …
WPA Offering Scholarships
The Wisconsin Pork Association is offering scholarships to high school seniors and college students. Students with a sincere interest in the swine industry are encouraged to apply.
A new Fredrich Memorial Scholarship has been added to the offerings this year …
WPA Accepting Applications for Pork Mentorship Program
The Wisconsin Pork Association is now accepting applications for its Pork Mentorship Program. College students with a passion for agriculture and an interest in the swine industry are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in the pork industry is not required.…
Badger Swine Symposium Scheduled for Nov. 10
The University of Wisconsin-Extension Swine Team and Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) invite pork producers and industry to attend the 2017 Badger Swine Symposium. This year’s event will be held on Friday, November 10 at the UW-River Falls Agriculture Science Building …
2017 Economic Impact Study
The Wisconsin pork industry represents a significant value-added activity in the agricultural economy and a major contributor to the overall Wisconsin economy. Using data from the most recent USDA Disposition, Production and Income report, hog marketings in Wisconsin totaled $98.8 …
WPA Offers PQA Plus Site Assessment Rebate
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 …
WPA Sponsors ‘Pork on a Stick’ Recipe Contest
Each year, Wisconsin Pork Association sponsors a recipe contest during the Wisconsin State Fair. Everyone knows serving foods on a stick is a long-time state fair tradition, so this year the contest challenged participants to create a recipe with pork …
Schroeder to be Inducted into Wisconsin State Fair Hall of Fame
Hilman Schroeder, Sauk City, Wisc., will be inducted into the Wisconsin State Fair Hall of Fame on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at approximately 12:00 p.m., in the Swine Barn at the Wisconsin State Fair, in West Allis.
Each year, Wisconsin …