Young Pork Advocates Issues Meet

New to this year’s World Pork Expo, the Young Pork Advocates Issues Meet is a competitive speaking event for pork industry enthusiasts aged 17-22. Participants engage in preparatory research, creative problem-solving, collaborative discussion, and mock motion drafting, exploring current industry issues and understanding the NPPC’s producer-led policy development process.

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, June 5

Orientation
Varied Industries Building, South Hallway
9:30 - 9:45 AM

Wednesday, June 5

Round 1
Varied Industries Building Meeting Rooms, South Hallway
10:00 -10:45 AM

Wednesday, June 5

Round 2
Varied Industries Building Meeting Rooms, South Hallway
11:15 - 12:00 PM

Thursday, June 6

Final Four Round
Anne & Bill Riley Stage
4:00 - 4:45 PM

Thursday, June 6

Competition Results Announced
Anne & Bill Riley Stage
5:15 PM

Explore the Industry Further

Interested in learning more about the pork industry during your visit?

Clive, IA

Iowa Pork Producers Association

Clive, IA

National Pork Board Headquarters

Urbandale, IA

National Pork Producers Council Headquarters

Iowa State University, Ames, IA

National Swine Research and Information Center

Iowa State University, Ames, IA

U.S. Pork Center of Excellence

Perry, IA

American Association of Swine Veterinarians Headquarters