June 9-11 The annual World Pork Expo will be held June 9-11, 2010 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. Thousands of producers and industry professionals from all over the world are expected to be in attendance. Many of your favorite events and activities will be back. Get more information.
June 16-18 Pork Management Conference, Your Pork Industry Investment, Hilton Head, S.C.The conference is suited for anyone in the swine industry whether involved in the production or finance. Featured topics include global trade, consumer trends, overall market analysis, production trends, financial management and legislative issues. Attendees also will hear a progress report on the industry We Care initiative, and how pork producers are integrating We Care into their operation's culture. Registration fee for the conference is $395 per person and $435 per person after May 28. The first 10 pork producers that have not attended in the past two years receive a $300 discount on registration courtesy of AgStar Financial Services. A brochure with a registration form and a detailed list of events is available on pork.org. Copies also are available by mail by contacting Sharlotte Peterson at (515) 223-2614 or speterson@pork.org .
