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 …
Youth Receive Pig Project Grants
The Wisconsin Pork Association Youth Committee recently awarded 27 youth with $50 grants to help offset the costs of their upcoming 4-H and FFA swine projects. The Youth Pig Project grant program began in 2003 to encourage youth to become …
Representative Tauchen Receives Distinguished WPA Award
The Wisconsin Pork Association presented Representative Gary Tauchen with their 2018 Distinguished Legislator Award on February 1 during their annual convention. As a staunch voice for Wisconsin agriculture, Representative Tauchen knows farming because he is a farmer.
Representative Tauchen is …
Pork Association Honors Producers, Industry Members
The Wisconsin Pork Association recently recognized producers and industry members for their dedicated service at the 2019 Pork and Corn/Soy Expo, held on January 31 and February 1 in Wisconsin Dells.
Producer Honoree Award
Each year, the Wisconsin Pork Association …
WPA Membership Elects Directors, Officers and Pork Act Delegates
Wisconsin Pork Association members gathered for the 2019 Annual Meeting on January 31 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. President Jim Magolski provided a year-end review pork association activities. Bill Gnatzig reviewed the 2019 resolutions. Key resolutions included a …
Taste of Elegance Auctions Raise Nearly $9,000 for WPA Programs
Nearly $9,000 will be invested in Wisconsin Pork Association programs, including youth scholarships and activities, as a result of the annual pie and silent auctions held during the 2019 Taste of Elegance reception.
Throughout the evening of January 31, Taste …
Chef Joe Schneider Named Chef Par Excellence at Wisconsin’s Taste of Elegance
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. …
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 …