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Pork producers could incur costs of up to $4k per sow to meet arbitrary guidelines required by Proposition 12. While large companies can afford these costs, family farmers are being crushed by them. We urge the Senate to join the House & pass a bipartisan fix in the #FarmBill.

Nothing compares to the Iowa State Fair! On until August 18th, we'll be watching the Fair Food Frenzy where the all-new "Iowa Sm‘Oak’ed Roll" by Whatcha Smokin? BBQ is currently #1 in voting among all finalists. Plus, don’t miss out on the Choose Iowa food contest! #ISF24

During Tropical Storm Debby, the The New York Times spotlighted hog lagoons without mentioning the real story: there were no overflow incidents. Instead, they buried reports of a 750,000-gallon wastewater plant spill. NC hog farmers follow regulations to stay ready for storms:

Final call to #apply! NPPC is #hiring for our Director of Industry Resource Development role. If you have a strong background in business development, this is your chance to help lead our Pork Alliance program, build key relationships, and drive member engagement:

Meet NPPC investor Nathan Isler, our producer spotlight from Ohio! A 6th-generation farmer & 2019 Ohio Pork 'Swine Manager of the Year,' Nathan plays a key role at Isler Genetics & Islercrest Farms. Discover how NPPC’s Strategic Investment Program supports farmers like Nathan:

NPPC is celebrating the 120th Kentucky State Fair and its 120 counties! In coordination with Kentucky Pork Producers, we're proud of the nearly 9,000 employees in the state involved in raising pigs, who work tirelessly to care for more than 1,800 farms in its borders. #kystatefair

The impact of Prop. 12 is no longer just theoretical – it’s reality. We need a federal solution to end the patchwork of laws and bring stability to the pork industry. It’s time to fix Prop. 12 in the #FarmBill.

California Proposition 12 threatens to drive more family farms out of business. We need to fix Prop. 12 to protect small and medium-size pig farms. The House Committee on Agriculture passed a federal, bipartisan fix for Prop. 12 in the #FarmBill. It’s time for the Senate to do the same.

NPPC SIP Investor, Curt Zehr from IL, skipped his first day of kindergarten to show pigs. President of ilpork in 2015, Curt became an NPPC SIP investor to ensure pig farmers' voices are heard & their hard-earned perspectives on ag issues are understood: youtube.com/watch?v=vBxJe9…

The pork industry contributes over $95M to Colorado's GDP and supports nearly 1K jobs in the state. California Prop. 12 threatens these jobs. We ask Michael Bennet and Senator John Hickenlooper to push the #farmbill forward in the Senate to resolve this issue. greeleytribune.com/2024/08/10/let…

In this week's Friday recap: NPPC working to preserve tax provisions important to producers; NPPC’s Stevermer, family named 2024 Farm Family of the Year; NPPC’s Zieba reappointed to Dept. of Agriculture's Trade Advisory Committee; and more. Take a deeper dive below:

Calling all young pork advocates! 🐷 NPPC's new SIP program is your chance to build leadership skills and shape the future of our industry. Ready to take the next step? Get involved and make your voice heard! #PorkAdvocacy #NextGenLeaders World Pork Expo

NPPC leads from the front: A report from the Dept. of Agriculture found 0 Trichinella positives in over 3.2M pork samples collected across 54 months. New biosecurity practices in the Pork Quality Assurance® Plus program have virtually eliminated Trichinella, proving the safety of U.S. pork:

On #InternationalBaconDay, remember American pork's roots. In 1539, Hernando de Soto brought 13 pigs from Cuba to Old Tampa Bay, FL. In just a few years, those pigs multiplied, helping to establish pork as a key part of American agriculture. Learn more: bit.ly/4fq8J9v

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has unveiled a new program called “Young Pork Advocates,” for those who are 18-22 years old. The NPPC says this initiative aims to empower young advocates within the pork industry. Indiana Pork Farmers hoosieragtoday.com/2024/08/26/npp…

This Labor Day, we honor hardworking pork producers across America. Their grit, dedication, and resilience help bring delicious nutritious pork to our tables year-round. Join us in celebrating their vital contribution to our nation's food supply and economy. #LaborDay2024

Exciting news! NPPC launches the Young Pork Advocates program for ages 18-22, empowering the next generation of pork industry leaders with advocacy training, networking, and more. Ready to make a difference? Learn more: nppc.org/news/nppc-anno…

Watch: Chad Leman of ilpork explains why he believes in investing in NPPC's Strategic Investment Program. "The return on investment has been strong, bringing real value to your farm and securing opportunities for the next generation." More about SIP: bit.ly/NPPC-SIP

At NPPC, we work to ensure your voice is heard on issues impacting family farms and the pork industry. Supporting NPPC means backing advocacy that protects your farm and the future of pork. Learn more at nppc.org. #PorkPriorities #PorkinAction2024