Columbia, Mo.,— The Missouri Pork Association is now accepting applications for the 2020 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 …
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MPA’s 2020 Internship Program Calls for Applicants
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 Pork Association Accepting Applications for2020 Missy North Memorial Scholarship
Columbia, MO.,—The Missouri Pork Association is now accepting applications for the Missy North Memorial Scholarship. The winning candidate will receive a $2,500 scholarship to further their education in a swine related field.
The scholarship was created to honor …
Winners Announced in 2019 Missouri Pork Association Swine Judging Contest
Columbia, Mo.,—On Friday, August 9, over 40 FFA and 4-H members participated in the 2019 Youth Swine Judging Contest at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Winners were announced in both the Junior and Senior Division on an individual …
Winners Announced at 2019 Missouri State Fair Youth Swine Skillathon
Columbia, Mo.,—On Thursday, August 8, FFA and 4-H members participated in the 2019 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 …
Showing Missouri the Best of Agriculture at the 2019 Missouri State Fair
Columbia, Mo.,—Every year, the Missouri State Fair showcases the best of Missouri agriculture throughout its eleven-day run. And the Missouri Pork Association is proud to highlight the pork industry and the dedication of Missouri’s FFA and 4-H youth in …
Bryson and Cowan Named 2019 Pork Institute Scholars
Columbia, Mo.,—The 2019 University of Missouri Pork Institute, sponsored by the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and the Missouri Pork Association, was held June 10 through June 12 in Columbia. The Institute was …
Abigail Miller, Eldon FFA, Wins 2019 FFA Pork Speaking Contest
Columbia, Mo.,—Abigail Miller, a student with the Eldon FFA program, impressed the judges with her speech to win the FFA Pork Speaking Contest state finals, held on February 12 at the 2019 Missouri Pork Expo.
Ali was one …
Marlena Long, Paris, Receives MPA’s 2019 Missy North Memorial Scholarship
Columbia, Mo.,—The Missouri Pork Association has awarded the fourth annual Missy North Memorial Scholarship to Marlena Long, a senior at Paris R-II High School. Her selection was announced at the 2019 Missouri Pork Expo on February 12th in Columbia, …
Matthew Morgan, Lamar, Selected for 2019 Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador Scholarship Program
Columbia, Mo.—Matthew Morgan, a senior at Lamar High School, has been selected as one of the 2019 Missouri Pork Association Youth Pork Ambassadors. His selection was announced during the 2019 Missouri Pork Expo on February 12 in …