Scenes from the 2011 Missouri Pork Expo!

February 9-10, 2011
Holiday Inn Executive Center
Columbia, Missouri

Click Here for exhibitors who attended the 2011 Missouri Pork Expo

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Missouri students attended the 7th annual In the Show Ring session. Tyler Martin was one of many speakers. Students were given Show Me Quality Assurance Certification for attending. The session was sponsored by OBC Genetics and Alltech.	Abby The Expo hosted the FFA Pork Speaking Contest Finals on February 9, sponsored by MFA Incorporated. Miriam Martin from the Meadville FFA Chapter received first. Visit the MPA website for more information.	The morning education session featured Dr. Rick Tubbs discussing biosecurity issues.
The Trade Show offered great networking opportunities for producers and allied industry representatives.
Thanks to Connie and Hannah Sandidge from Marshall, Edna Fisher from Middletown, and Riss Hays from Monroe City for all their help at the registration desk.	Over 160 producers and friends of the industry attended the Pork Industry Banquet and live auction on February 9.	Bill Kessler, MPA's past chairman, presents the 2010 Chairman's Award to Jim Fisher from Middletown. Click here for more on the award.
Scott Hays, MPA Chairman and producer from Monroe City, recognized Bill Kessler for his service as Chairman from 2009-2010.	The Fisher Family from Middletown was the first winner of the Missouri Environmental Steward Award. Read more here.	MPA Board Chairman Scott Hays congratulates the 2011 MPA Youth Pork Ambassadors. From left to right: Andrew Fisher, Middletown; Caraline Harrelson, Clinton; and Bradley Morgan, Lamar. Click on the links for more on their selection.
Everyone had a great time at the Pork Industry Fundraising Auction. Over $23,000 was raised to fund MPA's legislative and regulatory efforts.
The Pork Leadership Breakfast kicked off the morning of February 10, 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.