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The Nebraska Pork Producers Association is a grassroots, incorporated, non-profit organization established in 1961--was developed to promote the pork industry through the enhancement of consumer demand, producer education and research.

The NPPA office is in the Animal Science Building  at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Pork Talk Magazine

 

Click on the Pork Talk logo to check out the new and past issues of Pork Talk, or look under the Newsroom tab and click on the Pork Talk magazine.
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Pork Checkoff YouTube videos

These videos are made available by the National Pork Board and the Pork Checkoff.

These three videos feature experts answering consumer questions on animal care issues, such as feeding, consumer safety and transportation. Click on the title to view the videos:

Pigs are Hungry Too, Pig Farmers Take Action and Ride Along with a Pig.
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Impact of Feed Costs on your Hog Operation Educational Series

 With high price volatility and global concern regarding adequate grain supply, the August 12 USDA Crop Production report may have dramatic impact on your hog operation.

In anticipation of this report, CME Group, Pork Checkoff and your local state pork association invite you to attend two free online special events: Grain and Oilseed Outlook Seminar on August 5 and Risk Management for Pork Producers Webinar on August 6.

Click here to view the brochure with additional information about the free webinars.

12th Annual Capital City Ribfest, August 7-10

   
Capital City Ribfest VIP Party and Auction is back in Lincoln Friday, August 8, 2008.

The NPPA is hosting a social hour starting at 5:30 p.m., a Rib Dinner starting at 6 p.m. and a Live Auction starting at 7 p.m.

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy great barbecue and fun times with the NPPA, so RSVP to the NPPA office Today!

The deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, August 6. Meal tickets are $20.
To RSVP call Amy at 888-627-7675 or email at amy@nepork.org.

 
Summer Writing Contest

It's time for the NPPA Summer Writing Contest! Students in grades 3-6 in the 2007-2008 school year are encouraged to enter the contest for a chance to win many great Pork prizes.

Click here to learn more about the contest and for entry details.
Pork Industry Scholarships

Pork Industry Scholarships

 

To meet the goal of recruiting young leaders into the pork industry, the Pork Checkoff is looking for cosponsors for its Pork Industry Scholarships.  Scholarships will be offered to sophomores, juniors and seniors considering graduate degrees in animal sciences or a related field with an emphasis in swine production and/or a career in the pork industry.

Scholarships will be offered via the Pork Checkoff's Web site http://www.pork.org/porkscience/scholarship/.

The deadline is September 15, 2008.  The Pork Checkoff has allocated $50,000 to this program and will award the top candidate a $10,000 scholarship; the runner-up will receive $5,000 and 14 others will receive $2,500.   Sponsor funds will be allocated to additional scholarships.

For more information, contact Mark Boggess, MBoggess@pork.org, 515-223-2606.
Listen to Current Pork Pods

The National Pork Board is always coming out with ways to get the most current information out to producers and consumers. 

Now available are Pork Pods to keep everyone up-to-date on the hot issues of the pork industry. There are a number of ways to listen to the weekly Pork Pods. 


Click here to view more information and to listen to the Pork Pods.
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