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 will include a meal followed by the meeting. Representatives from the National Pork Board and National Pork Producers Council are expected to attend.
Dates and locations are as follows:
- April 1 Northeast: Outagamie Co. Extension Office, 33 65 W. Brewster St., Appleton 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- April 2 Southeast: Sidelines Pub & Grill, 731 S Wuthering Hills, Janesville 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- April 3 Southwest: UW-Platteville Ag Tech Center, Platteville 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- April 4 South Central: Columbia Co. Extension, 112 E. Edgewater Street, Portage 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
This is an opportunity to learn more about the checkoff and non-checkoff programs as well as industry trends, but the most important part of the program is networking with the producers. WPA is interested the producers’ feedback and ways to enhance Wisconsin’s pork industry.
Reservations are required for the meal, but walk-ins are welcome to attend the meeting. Please RSVP no later than Thursday, March 28th. For more information or to reserve your spot, contact WPA at 1-608-723-7551 or wppa@wppa.org.
