NPPC is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors. The board, along with pork producer delegates from the states, sets policy. Board members are elected from the ranks of the delegates, each of whom is elected by the members of his or her respective state association. Standing committees – there are four – make recommendations for new policies and for changes to existing policies, which are considered each year at the organization’s annual business meeting – the National Pork Industry Forum, which is held in early March.
NPPC also has ad hoc task forces to study and offer guidance on various pork industry issues. Additionally, the organization receives advice and counsel from the meat packing industry through the NPPC Packer Processor Industry Council and from animal health and feed companies through the Pork Alliance Committee.
NPPC often works closely with the National Pork Board and has formed joint task forces with it on some issues, such as an animal identification system, animal well-being and food safety.