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| 2 Sep | Missouri Pork Association’s
2011 Youth Pork Ambassador Program
The Missouri Pork Association is now accepting applications for the 2011 Youth Pork Ambassador Program. The program allows students to actively interact with leaders in Missouri’s pork industry and receive a $1,000 scholarship, payable to any technical school, community college, or a four year institution. The Ambassador will not only be awarded a scholarship; but will also have many opportunities to increase their knowledge of the pork industry.
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| 1 Sep | Pork Industry Interns Wanted!
Internship programs are a great opportunity for college students to make contacts and gain experience while still in school. One such opportunity is with the Missouri Pork Association and their internship program.
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| 31 Aug | Winners Announced in 2010 Missouri State Fair
Growth & Quality Barrow Classic
Almost 70 hogs from across the state were entered in the Growth & Quality Barrow Classic at the 2010 Missouri State Fair. The Classic was sponsored by the Missouri Pork Association, University of Missouri Extension and the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
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| 27 Aug | Mandi Scheulen Joins Missouri Pork Association
On August 25, Mandi Scheulen began her role as the Fall Intern for the Missouri Pork Association. Her primary responsibilities as the fall intern will include producer and consumer education.
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| 20 Aug | Roy Blunt Endorsed by Missouri Pork Association
On August 19, the Missouri Pork Association announced their endorsement of Roy Blunt for U.S. Senate.
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| 18 Aug | Missouri Youths Participate in MPA Youth Show Pig Circuit
Throughout the summer, swine exhibitors have participated in numerous jackpot shows across the state, competing for points in the MPA Youth Show Pig Circuit. The program concluded on August 11 with an awards presentation at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. This year, over $7,000 in cash and prizes were given in 23 different categories.
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| 17 Aug | 4-H Members Compete in Specialty Pork Demonstrations
During the Missouri State Fair, visitors to the 4-H Building can view various projects being exhibited by 4-H members. But on August 15, several members were cooking pork dishes and informing the audience about all things pork during the 4-H Specialty Pork Demonstrations Contest. The competition is proudly sponsored by the Missouri Pork Association.
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| 16 Aug | Missouri Students Participate in
Youth Swine Judging Contest
On Friday, August 13, 90 FFA and 4-H members participated in the 2010 Youth Swine Judging Contest at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Winners were announced in both the Junior and Senior Division on an individual basis and as a team.
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| 13 Aug | Missouri Students Participate in
Swine Skillathon
On Thursday, August 12, FFA and 4-H members participated in the 2010 Youth Swine Skillathon at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Participants competed in three age brackets during the contest, which is sponsored by the Missouri Pork Association and the University of Missouri Extension.
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| 4 Aug | Misouri Pork Association Grows Great Memories at 2010 Missouri State Fair
The Missouri Pork Association will once again be greatly involved at the 2010 Missouri State Fair, to be held August 12 through August 22, 2010. Fairgoers will have many opportunities to learn about the pork industry while enjoying the fun and great food in Sedalia.
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