Wisconsin Pork
  • Who We Are
    • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • WPA Staff
    • Membership
    • Our Sponsors
    • Contact Us
  • News & Events
    • News Releases
    • Pork Headlines
    • Expo
      • Silent & Live Auctions
    • “Give-A-Ham” Challenge
    • Passion for Pork Campaign
    • Pork Schoppe
    • Badger Swine Symposium
    • Calendar
  • Producers
    • Membership
    • Public Policy
    • Certification
    • PRRS/PEDv Rule
    • Swine Testing Reimbursement
    • Industry Links
  • Youth
    • Scholarships
      • WPA Scholarship
      • Whitmore Memorial Scholarship
      • Gunderson Memorial Scholarship
      • Fredrich Memorial/WPA Scholarship
    • Mentorship Program
    • Youth Pig Project
    • YQCA
    • Programs and Activities
    • Sale Dates
  • Consumers
    • Influencer Project
    • Cuts & Cooking Tips
    • Nutrition
    • We Care
  • Educators
    • Virtual Field Trip
    • Lesson Plans
    • Classroom Activities
    • FCS Mini-grants
  •  Facebook
  •  Twitter
  •  Pinterest
  •  Instagram

Uncategorized Archives

  • Who We Are
    • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • WPA Staff
    • Membership
    • Our Sponsors
    • Contact Us
  • News & Events
    • News Releases
    • Pork Headlines
    • Expo
      • Silent & Live Auctions
    • “Give-A-Ham” Challenge
    • Passion for Pork Campaign
    • Pork Schoppe
    • Badger Swine Symposium
    • Calendar
  • Producers
    • Membership
    • Public Policy
    • Certification
    • PRRS/PEDv Rule
    • Swine Testing Reimbursement
    • Industry Links
  • Youth
    • Scholarships
      • WPA Scholarship
      • Whitmore Memorial Scholarship
      • Gunderson Memorial Scholarship
      • Fredrich Memorial/WPA Scholarship
    • Mentorship Program
    • Youth Pig Project
    • YQCA
    • Programs and Activities
    • Sale Dates
  • Consumers
    • Influencer Project
    • Cuts & Cooking Tips
    • Nutrition
    • We Care
  • Educators
    • Virtual Field Trip
    • Lesson Plans
    • Classroom Activities
    • FCS Mini-grants

RSS National Pork Board News Releases

  • Weekly Pork Price Summary, February 26, 2021 March 1, 2021
    The post Weekly Pork Price Summary, February 26, 2021 appeared first on Pork Checkoff.
  • January 2021 Pork Checkoff Report February 24, 2021
    Checkoff Distribution Report 12/31/2020 Monthly Statistics Report 12/31/2020 The post January 2021 Pork Checkoff Report appeared first on Pork Checkoff.
  • Weekly Pork Price Summary, February 19, 2021 February 22, 2021
    The post Weekly Pork Price Summary, February 19, 2021 appeared first on Pork Checkoff.

RSS NPPC News Release

  • Ten Students Receive Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarships March 3, 2021
    DES MOINES, IA, March 3, 2021 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) today awarded scholarships to 10 college students who intend to pursue careers in the pork industry. The Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship program is sponsored by CME Group and the National Pork Industry Foundation, and managed and administered by NPPC. The award was […]
  • NPPC Elects New Officers, Board Members March 3, 2021
    DES MOINES, IA, March 3, 2021 – The National Pork Producers Council today elected new officers and members to its board of directors at its National Pork Industry Forum. Jen Sorenson was introduced as the 2021-2022 NPPC president. For the past decade, Sorenson has been with Iowa Select Farms, an Iowa farming business that markets more than […]
  • Missouri Pork Producers Association Executive Honored March 3, 2021
    DES MOINES, IA, March 3, 2021 – The National Pork Producers Council joined the National Pork Board today in presenting Missouri Pork Producers Association (MPPA) Executive Vice President Don Nikodim with the Paulson-Whitmore State Executive Award at the National Pork Industry Forum. The award, named after former Minnesota and Wisconsin Executive Directors Don Paulson and Rex Whitmore, […]

Category: Uncategorized

WPA Offers Youth Pig Project Scholarships

Posted on January 22, 2021January 29, 2021 by Amy Busch

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 …

Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment

WPA Recognizes Scholarship Recipients

Posted on January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 by Amy Busch

The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) would like to recognize the 2021 scholarship recipients.  Eight high school seniors and college students were awarded a total of $6,900 in scholarships.

WPA Scholarship

This scholarship is presented each year to high school seniors …

Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment

Schulenberg, Hillebrand, Whitehead, and Stangler Selected to Participate in Pork Mentorship Program

Posted on January 18, 2021January 29, 2021 by Amy Busch

Mia Hillebrand, Hailey Schulenberg, Michelle Stangler, and Essie Whitehead have been selected as the next class of participants in Wisconsin Pork Association’s Pork Mentorship Program. The pork mentorship program, which has a strong focus on career development, is designed to …

Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment

WPA Award Nominations

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Leanne Brinkman

WPA is currently accepting nominations for the following awards:

* Agri-Communicator

* Producer Honoree

* Industry Honoree

* Distinguished Legislator

Please submit your nomination(s) to the WPA office no later than 1/20/21. The awards will be presented at an event …

Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment

Committee Members – Sign up for 2021!

Posted on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 by Leanne Brinkman

WPA is updating their committee lists. If you are currently on a committee(s), please confirm your participation. If you would like to become a committee member, please contact us.  The list is set to be completed by 2/15/21.  Committees include:  …

Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment

Join the WPA Family

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by Leanne Brinkman

Membership is now open for 2021.  Our thanks to all who have already renewed their membership. Producers can enroll for $50 and $10 per additional family member or there is a non-voting, free producer membership. Allied industry is $100 per …

Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment

Fresh Start Wellness Challenge

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Leanne Brinkman

As many consumers look for a fresh start in the new year, the Pork Checkoff is launching the Fresh Start Wellness Challenge to encourage everyone to take a holistic look at their health, including incorporating lean pork as a protein …

Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment

Wisconsin Pork Association Youth Scholarships

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 by Leanne Brinkman

Here at Wisconsin Pork, we understand today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders of the industry.  We also understand the importance of having well educated individuals as leaders to help ensure continued growth and success for the state’s pork industry. That’s why …

Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment

College Students Encouraged to Apply for Pork Mentorship Program

Posted on November 13, 2020January 29, 2021 by Amy Busch

The Wisconsin Pork Association youth committee is encouraging Wisconsin college students with a passion for agriculture and interest in the swine industry to apply for the Pork Mentorship Program. Prior experience in the pork industry is not required. Applications for …

Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment

Join WPA for a LIVE Virtual Farm Tour to a Pig Farm!

Posted on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 by Anna Boschert

Join WPA for a LIVE Virtual Farm Tour to a Pig Farm!

Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) will host a LIVE Facebook Tour of the Wolf Family Farm in Lancaster, Wisconsin on April 29 at 1:00 PM Central.  This event is …

Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment
  • ← Older
  • Wisconsin Pork Association PO Box 327 131 S Monroe St. Lancaster, WI 53813 608-723-7551 wppa@wppa.org
  •  Facebook
  •  Twitter
  •  Pinterest
  •  Instagram

©2021 Wisconsin Pork Association