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AMI names industry leaders to guide organization in 2013
The American Meat Institute (AMI) has elected the six officers who will guide the organization through the next year. The election was held at AMI’s Board of Directors Meeting in Toronto. J. Patrick Boyle was reelected by the AMI membership to serve a 24th term as the Institute’s president and CEO.
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PQA Plus: Ensuring good pork production practices
To ensure that Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus truly reflects what consumers want and what producers are doing, the program is revised every three years. The latest version of the program aims to be more user friendly than ever and will be rolled out at World Pork Expo in 2013.
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Pork Month celebrates producers doing the right thing
October is the month to celebrate pork. Though times have changed and production practices have evolved, October Pork Month is one way in which history and tradition have lived on in the pork industry.
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Producers and workers shouldn’t overlook flu shots
With flu season again upon us, the National Pork Board’s pork checkoff reminds pork producers, farm personnel and others who have contact with pigs to get their seasonal flu vaccination as soon as possible to help protect human and pig health.
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NPB accepts nominations for 2013 Board of Directors
The National Pork Board (NPB) is accepting nominations to fill five, three-year terms. In addition, candidates are being sought for two open seats on the Board's nominating committee to serve two-year terms starting in 2013.
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NPB offers Open House kits for producers
By promoting open house events for swine facilities, producers can demonstrate their commitment to their communities while displaying the economic impact and value of a pork production operation.
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NPPC issues call to action: Waive the RFS
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is urging U.S. pork producers and their employees to explain to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) how waiving the Renwable Fuels Standard (RFS) mandate will benefit your business.
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Pork Checkoff offers employee management webinars
The National Pork Board (NPB) is offering six free webinars this fall to help pork producers meet the challenges of managing human resources. The webinars will help managers discover new methods, tips and tools for working efficiently with employees.
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PQA Plus advisor training in Mankato Oct. 18
A Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus Training session for first-time advisors is scheduled for Oct. 18 in Mankato, Minn. The role of the PQA Plus Advisor is to present the program's educational component to individuals who need certification and to do site assessments.
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NPPC announces 2012 "Friend of Pork" award winner
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) presented Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., with the “Friend of Pork” award at its fall legislative conference.
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FFA chooses 74 chapters for local environmental grants
FFA chapters in 27 states and Puerto Rico that developed a plan to tackle an environmental issue in their communities now have the funding from a national grant to bring their ideas to life.
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