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From bacon at breakfast to pork chops at dinner, Americans depend on affordable pork. But Prop. 12 is driving up costs for consumers. Congress must act to #FixProp12: fixprop12.com. #NPPCLAC2025 #PorkinAction2025

Want hands-on experience in public policy and advocacy? The NPPC Government Affairs Internship gives students a front-row seat to policymaking, working with NPPC experts and industry leaders on issues shaping the U.S. pork industry. Build skills. Grow your network. Apply now:

As #National4HWeek continues, we celebrate 4-H’s lasting impact in shaping the next generation of ag leaders. The future is bright thanks to programs like 4-H and FFA that inspire youth to learn, lead, and make a difference. Throwbacks from our board and staff in their 4-H days:

When every state writes its own farming rules, the result is a patchwork of regulations that drives up costs, disrupts supply chains, and puts family farms at risk. It’s time for Congress to #FixProp12.

NPPC is pushing back against China’s trade barriers that restrict U.S. pork exports and violate international standards. China ranked #3 for U.S. pork in 2024, totaling over $1.1 billion in exports. Fair access is critical for America’s pork producers. Learn more:

NPPC is hiring Spring and Summer 2026 Communications Interns! Gain hands-on experience in content, campaigns, and advocacy while building your portfolio and network. 📍 Location: Remote, hybrid, or in-person in Iowa 📅 Deadline: Friday, October 17 at 5:00 pm CT Apply now:

This year’s #Oktoberfest2025 brought together state and national pork leaders for several days of collaboration, learning and networking. Highlights included role-based breakouts, CEO discussions, human nutrition and policy sessions, plus hands-on swine health and industry tours.

NPPC joined 21 ag organizations in urging Congress to end the government shutdown. In a letter to House and Senate leaders, ag CEOs stressed that the shutdown threatens farmers, ranchers, and rural communities already facing low commodity prices and high costs. Read the letter:

ICYMI: NPPC President Duane Stateler and Vice President of Government Affairs Maria C. Zieba represented U.S. pork at the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, connecting with global leaders, speaking on panels, and advancing trade to help American pork reach tables worldwide. Learn more:

Happy #NationalPorkMonth! The U.S. leads the world in pork production, with 60K farms marketing 149M hogs annually. This year, producers are seeing improved profitability and opportunities to grow. At NPPC, we ensure producers’ voices are heard from farm to Capitol Hill:

Today marks the start of #Oktoberfest2025, the annual joint meeting between NPPC and the National Pork Board. This gathering brings together national and state pork associations for a mix of learning, collaboration, and networking, all while sharing updates and opportunities.

At the #AgOutlookForum, NPPC’s Lucy Russell joined @agripulse's Sara Wyant and other industry leaders on a panel. She highlighted U.S. pork priorities and NPPC’s work to protect producers’ freedom and amplify their voice through LEADR, LAC, and grassroots training. Learn more:

ICYMI: 100+ pork producers were in D.C. for #NPPCLAC2025, pressing key priorities: ✅ Fix Prop. 12 in the Farm Bill ✅ Expand H-2A for year-round workers ✅ Grow export markets ✅ Push back on misguided food policy Learn more in our weekly Capital Update:

🍳 🥓 Breakfast is essential—so is fixing Prop. 12. Family farms are being driven out of business by costly mandates and burdensome regulations. It’s time to #FixProp12 and #SaveFamilyFarms. Protect family farms: fixprop12.com. #NPPCLAC2025 #PorkinAction2025

🚨 Interns wanted—kickstart your career in communications or government affairs with the National Pork Producers Council! Gain hands-on experience in advocacy, policy, and storytelling, all while keeping America’s pork producers front and center. Ready to jump in? Apply today:

Two weeks ago, nearly 1,000 producers, policymakers, and industry partners gathered at the Library of Congress for #NPPCLAC2025's Baconfest. 🥓 From a bacon wall with 3,200 strips to 1,400 pounds of pork, it was a night celebrating our producers’ hard work and progress to come.

NPPC BOD Todd Marotz chaired a policy session at #LemanConference in MN this week: - “Make America Healthy Again” – Dr. Ashley Johnson - State legislative trends – Dillon Davidson - Farm Bill challenges – Chase Adams Experts from 20+ countries tackled pork’s biggest challenges:

Pork is, and always will be, a nutritious, protein-packed choice for families. In this interview with @IowaAgRadio, Dr. Ashley Johnson, NPPC Director of Food Policy, explains why the MAHA strategies need to reflect that fact—and why farmers’ voices are essential. Watch now ➡️

🚚🥓 Breakfast is essential. So is fixing Prop. 12. If states keep moving the goalposts with individual legislation, consumers will pay the price. This goes beyond animal welfare and safety, farmers’ top priorities, and strikes at the Constitution’s interstate commerce rules.

📢 Applications are now open for the 2026 Neil Dierks Scholarship! Graduate students in swine programs pursuing a future in the pork industry are encouraged to apply for this $5,000 award. 🗓 Deadline: December 31, 2025 👉 Apply here: