Consumer Sweepstakes Rewards Those Grabbing Easter to Go
Columbia, Mo.,—With Easter just days away, Missourians may be wondering how to make the most of their Sunday meal. Some may be preparing the traditional Easter ham for the very …
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Explore the Swine Industry Through the 2020 University of Missouri Youth Pork Institute
Columbia, Mo.,—Are you interested in the future of pork production, new technologies, or want to be a leader in the pork industry and are still in high school? Then the 2020 University of Missouri Pork Institute is your …
Putting Pork on Your Fork: Tips and Tricks to Make the Most of The Pork Loin
Columbia, Mo.,— As uncertainty spreads during this national crisis, Missouri’s pig farmers continue to provide nutritious and affordable pork for your dinner table. Pork is extremely versatile and offers a wide choice of meal ideas while being one of your …
MPA Applauds Efforts to Keep the Food Chain Intact
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI—The Missouri Pork Association (MPA) applauds the efforts of Governor Mike Parson, Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and their entire team for its leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. During his March 23 press conference, Governor Parson commented on …
Missouri’s Pig Farmers Dedicated to Providing Quality Pork Product for Consumers
Columbia, Mo.,— Recently, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security along with Missouri and many other states announced that agriculture and the food supply chain, including pork, are essential industries. As the nation responds to this critical human health crisis, Missouri’s …
Six Students Compete in 2020 State Speech Finals
Columbia, Mo.,—Anderson Rogers, a student with the South Harrison FFA program, impressed the judges with his speech to win the FFA Pork Speaking Contest state finals, held on February 11 at the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo.
Anderson was …
Katelyn Robinson, Wellsville, Receives MPA’s 2020 Missy North Memorial Scholarship
Columbia, Mo.,—The Missouri Pork Association has awarded the fifth annual Missy North Memorial Scholarship to Katelyn Robinson, a sophomore at the University of Missouri. Her selection was announced at the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo on February 11 in Columbia, …
William Crain, Monroe City, Selected for Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador Scholarship Program
Columbia, Mo.,—William Crain, a senior at Monroe City R-I High School, has been selected as one of the 2020 Missouri Pork Association Youth Pork Ambassadors. His selection was announced during the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo on February 11th …
Lauren Robinson, Wellsville, Selected for Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador Scholarship Program
Columbia, Mo.,—Lauren Robinson, a senior at the University of Missouri High School, has been selected as one of the 2020 Missouri Pork Association Youth Pork Ambassadors. Her selection was announced during the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo on February …
Anna Kate Link, Moberly, Selected for Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador Scholarship Program
Columbia, Mo.,—Anna Kate Link, a freshman at the University of Missouri in Columbia, has been selected as one of the 2020 Missouri Pork Association Youth Pork Ambassadors. Her selection was announced during the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo on …