 Over
150 students attended the 5th annual In the Show Ring session. Chris
Peuster was one of many speakers. Students
were given Show Me Quality Assurance Certification for attending. The
session was sponsored by FCS Financial and OBC Genetics. |
 The
Expo hosted the FFA Pork Speaking Contest Finals on February 11,
sponsored by MFA Incorporated. Chelsea Scheulen from the Linn FFA
Chapter
received first. Visit the MPA website for more information. |
 Dr.
Steve Meyer with Paragon Economics, presented a swine industry
update to a group of 50 producers and allied industry representatives.
The session was sponsored by Alltech. |
 Seventy-six
exhibitors occupied 84
booths at the Expo Center during the 2009 Missouri Pork Expo's trade
show. |
 Scott
Hays, Monroe City, and Brent Sandidge, Marshall, show off one of many
great items at the Live Auction during the Pork Industry Buffet. |
 Craig
Boelling with the National Pork Producers Council, was one of several
enthusiastic ringmen at the Auction. raised just over $22,000 for the Pork PAC. These
funds will support MPA's legislative and policy efforts. |
 Brent
Sandidge and Sharon Oetting enjoyed the live auction. Total, the live and silent
auction raised over $11,000 for the Pork PAC. These funds will support MPA's
legislative and policy efforts. |
 Over
160 producers and friends of the industry attended the Pork Industry
Buffet on February 11. |
 The
guys with UPI Parks enjoyed the Pork Industry Buffet and live auction. |
 MPA's
past
Board Chairman Jim Fisher presents the 2008 Chairman's Award to Brent
Sandidge, a pork producer from Marshall.
Click here
for more on Brent's award. |
 MPA
Board Chairman Bill Kessler presents past chairman Jim Fisher with a
plaque in appreciation of his service and dedication to the Association. |
 MPA
Board Chairman Bill Kessler congratulates the 2009 MPA Youth Pork
Ambassadors. From left to right: Stephanie Morgan, Lamar; Hannah Sandidge,
Marshall; and Acacia Hays, Monroe City. Click here
for more on Brian's selection. |
 Steve
and Sharon Oetting were recognized for winning the 2008 Environmental
Steward Award. Attendees viewed a video highlighting the operation and
the measures they have taken to protect the environment.
Click here
to read on... |
 The
Pork Leadership Breakfast kicked off the morning of February 12, and
featured Mr. Jim Wiesemeyer with Informa Economics in Washington, D.C. He spoke to a group of
60
producers about the changes occurring in our nation's capitol and the
importance of our involvement. |
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