Columbia, Mo.,—Chef Nathan Frazo with Chartwell’s at Missouri State University in Springfield received highest honors during the Springfield/Branson Taste of Elegance culinary competition held October 29 at the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center in Springfield. Chef Nathan’s entrée …
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Results from the 2018 Missouri State Fair Growth & Quality Barrow Classic
Columbia, Mo.,—Over 40 hogs from across the state were entered in the Growth & Quality Barrow Classic at the 2018 Missouri State Fair. The Classic was sponsored by the Missouri Pork Association, University of Missouri Extension and …
Applications Open for 2019 Pork Industry Scholarship
Columbia, Mo.,— The Missouri Pork Association is now accepting applications for the 2019 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 …
2019 Pork Industry Interns Wanted!
Columbia, Mo.,—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.
The program allows …
Missouri Students Participate in 2018 Swine Skillathon
Columbia, Mo.,—On Thursday, August 9, FFA and 4-H members participated in the 2018 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 …
Missouri Students Participate in 2018 Youth Swine Judging Contest
Columbia, Mo.,—On Friday, August 10, over 40 FFA and 4-H members participated in the 2018 Youth Swine Judging Contest at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Winners were announced in both the Junior and Senior Division on an individual …
Fifth Annual Swine Health Symposium In the Books
Sedalia, Mo.,–The Fifth Annual Swine Health Symposium, hosted by the Missouri Pork Association, was held on Monday, July 16, 2018 at The Pork Place in Sedalia. This year’s Symposium received 71 registrants from four different states across the Midwest. …
Waterman and Sankey Named 2018 Pork Institute Scholars
Columbia, Mo.,—The 2018 University of Missouri Pork Institute, sponsored by the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and the Missouri Pork Association (MPA), was held June 11 through June 13 in Columbia. The Institute was …
Explore the Swine Industry Through the 2018 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 2018 University of Missouri Pork Institute is your …
Springfield and Branson Area Chefs Participate in Taste of Elegance Culinary Competition
Columbia, Mo.,—Chef Kevin Mueller with The Aviary Café in Springfield received highest honors during the Springfield/Branson Taste of Elegance culinary competition held March 12 at the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center in Springfield. Chef Kevin’s entrée was titled …