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 …
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College Students Encouraged to Apply for Pork Mentorship Program
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 …
2020 Wisconsin 4-H Virtual Meats Judging Contest
This virtual contest will test the knowledge of youth in placement of carcass and retail cut classes, carcass grading, and retail cut identification. Juniors (age 8-13) and Seniors (age 14-19) are invited to register as individuals to participate and display …
Join WPA for a LIVE Virtual Farm Tour to a Pig Farm!
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 …
Wisconsin FFA Convention Postponed
| Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, the 2020 Wisconsin FFA State Convention scheduled for June 15-18, 2020, has been postponed until further notice. The safety and health of Wisconsin FFA members and supporters is a top priority as we pledge |
WPA Offers Support To Show Pig Producers Disrupted By COVID-19
Spring is the time of the year for show pig producers to market their pigs through on-site auctions, but sales are being disrupted due to COVID-19.
According to Jennifer Campbell, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Chief Legal Officer, “I cannot …
WPA Cancels Regional Meetings
WPA has canceled the regional meetings scheduled for March 23, 24, 25, and 30th in an effort to protect families from COVID-19. WPA members are encouraged to read the weekly Pork Express for additional updates as they become available. …
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 …
Buttles, Fitzsimmons Selected to Participate in Pork Mentorship Program
Jim Buttles and Morgan Fitzsimmons 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 expand students’ knowledge of …
WPA To Host Producer Outreach Meetings
The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) is reaching out to all pork producers to get their feedback on industry issues and programs. Pork producers may select from four locations and may attend whatever meeting works best for their schedule. Each event …