http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events RSS Feed for Events en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 13:21:15 GMT http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/Business-Seminars-scheduled-for-WPX-151438425.html The 2012 World Pork Expo (WPX) is less than a month away, and even though the days are jam packed, here is a set of business seminars worth noting. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/Visit-NPB-at-WPX-for-food-fun-and-information-150068955.html There’s always plenty of hospitality at the National Pork Board’s (NPB) hospitality tent at World Pork Expo (WPX), but this year there’s so much more. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/Webinar-Gestation-Sow-Housing-to-provide-answers-and-insights-149909295.html Gestation-sow housing is grabbing a lot of attention these days, which means there’s a growing need for information and dialogue. In that vein, a webinar entitled “Gestation Sow Housing” is on tap for Friday, May 11. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/RFA-updates-pocket-guide-to-ethanol-149513765.html Topics covered include domestic market expansion, top ethanol-producing states, increasing national security, stimulating America's economy, expanding the global marketplace, and food vs. fuel. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/Check-out-2012-WPX-events-schedule-149256025.html For three days each year, nearly 20,000 pork producers and pork industry professionals venture to Des Moines, Iowa, to attend World Pork Expo (WPX). This year’s event runs from Wednesday, June 6 through Friday, June 8, and here's a look at the schedule. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/Alltech-Symposium-to-explore-future-of-food---148869855.html The Alltech 28th Annual International Symposium, May 20 – 23, in Lexington, Ky., will explore the future of food through topics relevant to the entire food chain, from producer to retailer to consumer. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/AgCareerscom-to-host-HR-roundtable--148675655.html The event, to be held on the campus of Tyson Foods in Springdale, Ark., provides a great educational and networking opportunity. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/High-caliber-entertainment-offered-at-MusicFest-148584305.html Once again, MusicFest will be the social highlight of World Pork Expo. From 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, WPX attendees can enjoy free roasted pork and refreshments while enjoying performances by two live bands. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/Register-now-for-Flying-Pig-Challenge-148561475.html Have fun while raising money for the North Carolina Pork Council (NCPC) Political Action Committee by participating in the Flying Pig Challenge on April 26 at Drake Landing in Fuquay Varina, N.C. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/Vilsack-visit-to-highlight-Kemin-plant-Iowa-job-creation-148093325.html Kemin is implementing a 5-year expansion plan that will add six new manufacturing facilities, three new research facilities and a new corporate headquarters building in southeast Des Moines.